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Pasadena Councilmember John Kennedy Community Swearing-In Ceremony
On Sunday, May 19, 2013, in a ceremony fit for a leader, the community came out in mass to fill the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium. The event, attended by Pasadena residents, community leaders and politicians, past and present, including three past Mayors of Pasadena, including William Paparian, past Pasadena Police Chief, Jerry Oliver, current Pasadena Police Chief Philip Sanchez, Pasadena Fire Chief, Calvin Wells, Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca, fellow Pasadena city councilmembers and newly appointed Pasadena Vice Mayor, Jacque Robinson, and dozens more Pasadenans and out of town guests who came to support and participate in this historic event.
The event marked the changing of the guard and crowning of new leadership for the community of African Americans, in particular. John Kennedy, who was born and raised in Pasadena, wore a pin with the number '42' on it, symbolizing another luminary who was born and raised in Pasadena, Jackie Robinson.
Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links Welcomes Five New Members!
The Pasadena-Altadena Chapter of The Links, Incorporated welcomed five new members at a Celebratory Luncheon on May 5, 2013 at The Altadena Country Club. We are excited to usher in these talented and energetic ladies into the chapter: Charmayne Mills Ealy, Gail V. Taylor, Jeane Ward, Deborah Williams and Victoria Williams. Members of the Pasadena-Altadena Chapter, visiting Links from the Inglewood - Pacific Chapter and other surrounding chapters, family, and friends, attended the celebration.
At the event, the newly inducted members presented their service project in which they collaborated with the Links-Up mentees at John Muir High School. The "Links-Up for Success: Connecting Through Mentoring" program provides one-on-one mentoring and workshops for high school young ladies and their parents with an emphasis on scholarship.
June Events For Pasadena Convention Center and Pasadena Civic Auditorium
JUNE 7-9: BUSTAMANTE ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE
- Antiques and collectibles ranging from 17th century tapestries to art nouveau and deco accessories and jewelry are featured at the show. Prestigious dealers from throughout the country display millions of dollars' worth of such rarities as Tiffany lamps, Ming vases, Renaissance furniture and paintings, Georgian silver, and many other unique antiquities.
- Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Adults $8, Seniors 62+ $5, Children 12 and under free.
- Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street.
- (209) 358-3134, bustamante-shows.com.
JUNE 18 JOHN MORAN ANTIQUE & FINE FURNISHINGS ESTATE AUCTION
- More than 120 quality items, including antiques and fine furnishings from local estates, are sold to the highest bidder. Select from an array of rugs, silver, china, pottery, glassware, clocks, and antique furniture. At the 2012 summer auction in Pasadena, a show-stopping first phase Navajo weaving sold to a noted dealer for $1.8 million.
- Preview noon; discovery sale 3 p.m.; auction 6:30 p.m.; free admission.
- Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E. Green Street.
- (626) 793-1833, johnmoran.com.
City's 19th Annual Family Fun Day at La Pintoresca
Pasadena, CA — Join us for an exciting family fun day at La Pintoresca Park, 45 E. Washington Blvd., from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013, during Pasadena's 19th Annual Family Fun Day and Resource Fair.
Free entertainment, face painting, arts and crafts, balloon bounces, and tasty food for sale are some of the many activities planned! Families can also participate in our Fitness Zone activities to help them move toward an active and healthier lifestyle with fitness zone challenges, basketball tournament, skating, water splash park, and a "Move Your Body" dance-off.
This year's festivities have a special emphasis supporting First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign which advocates for communities and families to engage in physical activities and live a healthier lifestyle.
The annual resource fair will bring together more than 20 agencies to showcase some of Pasadena's best resources including information on recreation, library, health, and non-profit services offered at low or no cost to residents.
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