The Armenian Legislative Caucus is proud to announce that it will be holding two scholarship contests for the 2022 Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide. California high school students from 9th grade through 12th grade are invited to participate in an essay contest and/or a visual arts contest to raise awareness of the Armenian Genocide on its anniversary. All selected winners will be awarded scholarships ranging from $500 to $1000. All winners will also be acknowledged at the California Armenian Legislative...
Month: February 2022
City Of Pasadena Announces Community Meetings To Discuss Housing Element and Growth in Pasadena – 2021-2029 Housing Element Update
PASADENA, Calif.—Mayor Victor Gordo’s Housing Task Force invites the public to participate in a pair of virtual community meetings to discuss the future of housing in the city. The City of Pasadena’s Housing Element implements the declaration of state law that “the availability of housing is a matter of vital statewide importance, and the attainment of decent housing and a suitable living environment for all Californians is a priority of the highest order.” The Housing Task Force is holding two...
Black History Month Event: FREE Drive-in Movie - Black Panther
Saturday, February 26, 2022 - Movie begins at 7:00 p.m.Luv from Above band performing at 5:00 p.m.Brookside Park Area H THIS WEEKEND!!! 🎥🚘🍿 Join us for a free family-friendly viewing of Black Panther at Brookside Park, Area H. The fun begins at 5 p.m. with live entertainment by Luv from Above. Free individually wrapped snacks will be provided to the first 100 cars in attendance. Pre-registration recommended but not required.Visit www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve to register. Follow us:Instagram:@PasadenaParksandRecFacebook:@PasadenaParksandRec
Call for Community-Engaged Public Art
Robinson Park Recreation Center 1081 North Fair Oaks Avenue Pasadena, CA 91103 The City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs Division seeks statements of qualification from California-based artists/teams to create community-engaged permanent public art at the Robinson Park Recreation Center. This is a great opportunity for a culturally sensitive artist/team to develop a public art project that reflects the history and aspirations of the local Northwest Pasadena community. Deadline: April 7, 2022, 11:59pm MST A virtual Community Meeting & Artist Workshop will...
City of Pasadena Announces Updated Mask Requirements
(PASADENA, CA.) – On Wednesday, February 23, the County of Los Angeles released a new health order that relaxes masking requirements for fully vaccinated people in certain settings. Because of steady improvement in COVID-19 metrics, a high local vaccination rate, and anticipated adjustments to guidance by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Pasadena, as a separate health jurisdiction, will issue an updated health order, effective February 2. This Order will give fully vaccinated people the option to either...
City Of Pasadena Announces “Herstory 2022”
The City of Pasadena Commission on the Status of Women is pleased to host “Herstory 2022: Addressing Barriers for Women in the Workforce,” a virtual event on International Women’s Day, Tuesday, March 8 from 5:30-7:00 PM. This free event will bring together community leaders from the public and private sector to discuss challenges experienced by working women, including those that intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will be hosted by Beverley Morgan-Sandoz, Chair of the Commission on the...
The San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council Offers Free Online English and Citizenship Classes For Adults
The San Gabriel Valley Literacy Council Offers Free Online English and Citizenship Classes For Adults Registration now open for Spring 2022 classes To register, visit our website sgvlc.org We offer morning, afternoon or evening classes for beginning, intermediate, or advanced students. We also offer advanced conversation classes and a citizenship class. One-on-one tutoring is available. Call or text 626-283-9767 Or email sgvlc@sgvlc.org Or visit sgvlc.org
Pasadena Good Trouble Alliance Hosts "Get Your Money Right - Build Your Black Wealth" on Wednesday, February 23, 2022
NAACP - Pasadena Good Trouble Alliance Hosts "Get Your Money Right - Build Your Black Wealth" Yes We Can Control Our Destiny! Part 1 of 6 In This Series! Topics include: Money Matters Credit Basics Homebuying Investing Building YOUR Plan for the Future State of Black Pasadena Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:00pm - 8:30pm Register to Receive Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3nSaAe7 For more information, contact the NAACP Offices at (626) 793-1293.
District 3 Community Meeting - New Leadership Meet and Greet
You are cordially invited to a/Usted está cordialmente invitado a DISTRICT 3 COMMUNITY MEETING - NEW LEADERSHIP MEET AND GREET Una Reunión Comunitaria del Distrito 3 - Encuentro y Saludo del Nuevo Liderazgo Councilmember John J. Kennedy, Interim City Manager Cynthia Kurtz, Interim Police Chief Cheryl Moody, and Command Staff WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. miércoles, 23 de febrero de 2022 • 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Welcome Remarks by/Palabras de bienvenida de Councilmember John...
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association Announces the Rose Scholars Program
In 2021, expanding on their commitment to supporting education, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses launched Rose Scholars presented by Citizens Business Bank. This year, the program will award eight $2,500 college scholarships to graduating seniors from the Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD). To apply to become a Rose Scholar, an applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements: Attend a PUSD High School (Blair High School, John Muir High School, John Marshall Fundamental High School, Pasadena High School, Rose City High...