Help spread the word of this wonderful local community celebration!

Come join us for a wicked good time at Old Pasadena’s FREE Halloween family celebration, Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31. Spooktacular activities throughout the district include a pumpkin hunt, kids Halloween craft center, costumed characters, Halloween moon bounces, live ghoulish music, scary animal and bug show-and-tell, kid-friendly haunted house, store-to-store trick-or-treating and much more!



The celebration begins, Saturday, October 30 at 1pm for Old Pasadena’s first family Halloween Celebration at Central Park. Kids are invited to join in a special Halloween pumpkin hunt. Mini pumpkins filled with candy, treats and toys will be hidden amongst fall hay, a mini graveyard and much more. Dressed up little ones can make their-own scary art project at the Armory Center for the Arts’ craft center. The festivities also include a scary animal and critter show-and-tell from the Natural Museum of History, three Halloween moon bounces, and roaming costumed characters for photo opportunities. Throughout the celebration live ghoulish music will be performed by the LA Music Academy. Come early as the first 200 in attendance will receive a free caramel apple.



The spooky fun continues, Sunday, October 31 when over 75 stores and restaurants in Old Pasadena open their doors for free store-to-store trick-or-treating. Merchants will supply a variety of festive candy and confections for all the dressed up little ghosts and goblins in attendance. Bring the little ones to the One Colorado Courtyard for free haunted professional photos against a festive background and hundreds of pumpkins. One Colorado will also host multiple screenings of Halloween cartoons throughout the evening. Guests can enjoy a unique opportunity to meet and greet with various popular Halloween costumed characters.



For more information visit www.oldpasadena.org

10-12-10 PUSD SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE STATEMENT

NEWS RELEASE October 12, 2010

Contact: Binti Harvey

(626) 396-3606





PUSD SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE STATEMENT



Pasadena, CA – Jon Furman, Chair of the School Consolidation Study Committee, issued the following statement regarding the school consolidation process:



“On Saturday, October 9, the PUSD School Consolidation Committee, by a vote of 12 - 8, recommended that three elementary schools -- Loma Alta, Burbank, and Jackson -- be consolidated, and that the Norma Coombs Alternative School program be relocated from the Norma Coombs site to the Burbank site. These changes would be for the 2011 - 2012 school year; there will be no changes occurring during the current school year.



“At its next meeting on Wednesday, October 13 (at 5:30 pm in the McKinley School Auditorium), the Committee will consider where the students in those three schools might be reassigned (recognizing, that with Open Enrollment, parents may apply to any school within the district regardless of home school Attendance Zones). The Committee will further consider where the District might relocate the District Offices, currently housed in the Education Center at 351 S Hudson St., and where the Rose City High School might be relocated.



“Additionally, the Committee is charged with recommending any additional mitigating measures that might ease the impact of these consolidations on PUSD students and families.



The Committee will be submitting these recommendations to Superintendent Edwin Diaz. The Superintendent will then submit his recommendations to the Board of Education by the end of October; the Board, after public study sessions and open hearings, will make a final decision on this set of recommendations. That decision is tentatively scheduled for the Nov. 23 Board meeting, so that the District's plan will be in place before the beginning of Open Enrollment for the 2011 - 2012 school year.”





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For the latest news and information about the Pasadena Unified School District, including Board of Education Meeting Highlights, watch KLRN-TV or go to www.pusd.us.

SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO HOLD COMMUNITY FORUMS

NEWS RELEASE



For Immediate Release September 28, 2010

Media Contact: Binti Harvey

(626) 396-3606



SCHOOL CONSOLIDATION STUDY COMMITTEE TO HOLD COMMUNITY FORUMS

List of Schools will be Narrowed from Seven to Five this Saturday



Pasadena, CA – The Pasadena Unified School District (PUSD) School Consolidation Study Committee (Committee) will convene two community forums next week to offer community members the opportunity to learn more about school closures and possible program moves. Community Forums are scheduled for Monday, October 4, 2010 at the Eliot Middle School Auditorium from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Friday, October 8, 2010 at the Wilson Middle School Auditorium from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

The Committee will meet this week on Friday October 1 from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., and Saturday October 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., both at McKinley.

The Committee, composed of 21 stakeholders representing Altadena, Pasadena and Sierra Madre, parent groups, collective bargaining units, school site administration, and other community groups, has held four meetings since September 11 to explore options for school consolidation and closure to narrow the budget deficit. In response to an unprecedented $30 million loss of funding over the past three years, and the prospect of sustained enrollment declines in the foreseeable future, the Board of Education approved school consolidation to help decrease expenditures and generate ongoing revenue to support instructional priorities.

The three-year budget adopted in June identified the closure of a minimum of three schools in 2011-12 to reduce operating expenses associated with excess capacity on school campuses. The Board of Education established the School Consolidation Study Committee to assist the Superintendent in developing a recommendation regarding school consolidation and closure. Over the past several weeks, the Committee has reviewed a broad range of information including: a list of sixteen sites recommended for consideration by the asset management report, academic achievement, special educational programs, transportation, and neighborhood impacts.

The Committee will make final recommendations in a report to Superintendent Diaz in October. Following his review of the Committee report, the Superintendent is tentatively scheduled to make a recommendation to the Board of Education at its meeting on November 23, 2010.

Members of the public may obtain additional information about the school consolidation and closure process, including meeting summaries and documents, at www.pusd.us.

Let's support our local schools and attend one of these meetings!!

Recommendation for the new ice skating rink

Recommendation for the new ice skating rink


is on the City Council Agenda for

Monday, September 27th.

The meeting starts at 6:30 PM at City Hall (2nd Floor)

*** Please get the word out again for all interested parties to attend this meeting. ***



The following is the agenda item:

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ICE RINK FACILITY IN THE PAVILION LOCATED AT THE CONVENTION CENTER UNDER PASADENA CENTER OPERATING COMPANY (PCOC) MANAGEMENT

Recommendation of City Manager and PCOC Chief Executive Officer:
It is recommended that the City Council:
(1) Authorize the City Manager to issue a 10 year 2.5% annual interest bearing loan, not to exceed $1.5 million from City funds to the Pasadena Center Operating Company (PCOC), to be used for the ice rink relocation to the pavilion if the conditional use permit is granted; and
(2) Recognize and appropriate the expenditure of $1.5 million in PCOC Reserves for the ice rink relocation to the pavilion if the conditional use permit is granted.



The staff report can be found at:
http://ww2.cityofpasadena.net/councilagendas/2010%20agendas/Sep_27_10/AR%2010.pdf


Pasadena "Build The Rink" Committee
Pasadena, California
BuildTheRink@yahoo.com

LA County Fair Discount

COURTESY OF Bolton and Company

We are again pleased to offer to all Bolton clients, your employees and their family members, special pricing for the LA County Fair, which will be opening Labor Day weekend (Saturday, September 4th). The Bolton rate is $9 for adults (vs. $17 on the weekends) and $6 (vs. $12) for children ages 6-12 (please note that there is a $1 processing fee per order). This discounted pricing can only be obtained online with the exclusive access code as listed on the flyer below.

Enjoy!

Finance Your Home Solar System

Los Angeles County recently launched an innovative home energy efficiency financing program to help you cover the upfront costs of home energy improvements, including solar panel installation. Your eligibility for these county loans does not depend on your credit rating and you’ll have up to 20 years to pay them off as a line item on your property tax bill. The loan obligation stays with the house, and not with you, if you decide to sell your home before you’ve paid off the loan.

The Los Angeles County Energy Program (LACEP) promotes energy efficiency in existing homes, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and puts construction professionals back to work. Homeowners can start applying for county financing by summer’s end. Watch for details!

With PWP’s $2.40/watt solar rebates, aggressive federal tax credits, and now this new financing option, the power of the sun is within reach for more Pasadena homeowners than ever before. Learn more at www.cityofpasadena.net/solar.

Article taken from Pasadena In Focus July-Aug 2010

Fashion's Night Out Sept 10, 2010

Fashion's Night Out September 10
6 to 11 p.m.

You're invited to the world's biggest shopping party! Thousands of stores in dozens of countries will be celebrating Fashion's Night Out. Join the fun at One Colorado.

You're an FNO VIP
Start by picking up your VIP Passport in the courtyard. (The first 200 guests get free swag bags!) One Colorado merchants are treating FNO guests to fall fashion previews, consultations, demonstrations, samples, and refreshments. Your VIP Passport will have all the details!

There's a catwalk in the Courtyard!
You won't want to miss the The Fall Preview Fashion Show at 8 p.m. Thanks to Bokaos Aveda Salon for hair and makeup services.

Feeling lucky?
Use the back page of your VIP Passport to collect stamps from at least five participating One Colorado merchants and make a purchase at least one of the stamped stores. Drop off your completed passport and receipt in the Courtyard by 10:30 p.m.

At 10:45 p.m., we'll draw the winners of fab prizes—including The One Colorado Diva Bag (valued at $1,000!). No need to be present to win, but why would you leave early?

Meet and tweet
Use the #FNO hashtag and @OneColorado to get updates on Twitter before and during Fashion's Night Out.

Stay in the know by connecting with our Facebook Page.

Plan your shopping strategy
Celebrate FNO with these One Colorado merchants:

A.B.S.
55 W. Colorado Bl.
What's new: Faux fall furs
What's hot: Military chic
What's fun: Skinny jeans with zippers
Just for FNO: Indulge in free chocolate and champagne—plus a free make-up and hair consultation.

Akbar Restaurant
44 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
FNO nosh: A free dessert with any entrée purchase. Maybe…mango cheesecake? Or Mango Surprise? Yum!

Crate & Barrel
75 W. Colorado Bl.
What's new: Marimekko Bedding and Bath patterns
What's hot: Leather tote bags for him/her
What's fun: Pet accessories in the fashionable houndstooth design
Just for FNO: Demonstrations and food sampling featuring the latest products for entertaining and cooking. Learn to design stunning tablescapes for fall dining and parties.

Dots Cupcakes
21 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
FNO nosh: Flash your passport for a free mini-cupcake (while supplies last)! Check out the one-night-only FNO flavor!

Elisa B.
12 Douglas Alley
What's new: Elizabeth and James "Textile" Collection
What's hot: Alexander Wang Bomber Jackets
What's fun: Phillip Lim Harem Shorts
Just for FNO: Get a $25 Elisa B. gift certificate when you donate a clean, gently used coat. OneWarmCoat.org will distribute coats to those in need. Enjoy refreshments plus special FNO fun!

Gap
63 W. Colorado Bl.
What's new: Black Magic
What's hot:
What's fun:
Just for FNO: Dabble in Black Magic and discover the perfect black pants! Gap staffers will reveal the “five fits” and offer an incentive for purchasing during FNO. Enjoy refreshments before visiting the in-store soothsayer. What does your future hold?

Gold Bug
22 E. Union St.
What's new: Crunched Canvas Top Hats by Heathen
What's hot: Melissa Joy Manning Precious Stone Stacking Rings
What's fun: Andy Paiko Hand Blown Glass Bell Jar Collection
Just for FNO: Resident designer Jason Anderson of Anachroni will be demonstrating his fully functional rotary and bluetooth cell phones.

Il Fornaio Restaurant
24 W. Union St.
FNO Nosh: A complimentary dessert with every entrée purchased. Have you tried the tiramisu?

In SoHo
13 Douglas Alley
What's new: Fall designs by So Charlotte
What's hot: Jewelry by Tat2 Designs
What's fun: Win dinner for 2 at Il Fornaio (a $100 value) when you purchase the select item of the day!
Just for FNO: Check out the limited-edition jewelry and special pricing at the Tat2 Designs trunk show. The celebration continues all evening with Brazilian food, music, and Mardi Gras masks.

J Crew
3 W. Colorado Bl.
Just for FNO: Light refreshments and new arrivals. Be one of the first to spend $150 or more (before sales tax) and receive an exclusive gift with purchase. (While supplies last. Valid for FNO only.)

Juicy Couture
37 W. Colorado Bl.
What's New: Fun and edgy Menswear Inspired Collection
What's Hot: Faux Fur and our new perfume, Peace, Love, and Juicy Couture
What's Fun: New glammed up track suits in exciting colors with charm zippers
Just for FNO: Two hunky Juicy boys serving refreshments. Get 20% off any purchase. Spend $200 or more and get a free fragrance gift.

Jumping Jellyfish
34 Hugus Alley (courtyard)
What's new: Kit & Lili rompers and dresses
What's hot: Tea Collection clothing
What's fun: Munster tee shirts
Just for FNO: Refreshments, snacks ‘n' a live DJ! Bring your little ones between 6 and 9 p.m. for a free photo shoot and a 5x7 photograph.

Kate Spade
39 W. Colorado Bl.
What's new: The Five Points Camille handbag
What's hot: Sequin Lena cami
What's fun: Charm shoe
Just for FNO: Go wild! Try on fabulous fall apparel to discover your signature look. Are you the dance partner, multi-tasker, tour guide, week-ender or the muse?

Leonidas Chocolates Café
49 W. Colorado Bl.
FNO Nosh: Enjoy one complimentary premium Belgian chocolate. Take 10% off your purchase during FNO, and get a coupon for 10% discount for a future visit.

Place Vendome
48 Hugus Alley (courtyard)
What's new: Fun and original designs from Dodo
What's hot: Bracelets on cord by Jean Dinh Van
What's fun: Unusual gemstones in the Pomellato collection
Just for FNO: Play dress up! Try on jewelry that best reflects your style, then smile for the camera. Place Vendome will email your photo to you—or your significant other. Perhaps a special someone will get the hint?

Russell's Restaurant
30 N. Fair Oaks Ave.
FNO Nosh: Free wine and cheese.

Scarpa D'Oro
47 W. Colorado Bl.
What's new: Charles David lace up boots
What's hot: 5” Michael Kors peep-toe heels
What's fun: Colorful comfort with Pikolino shoes
Just for FNO: Refreshments and live entertainment, plus a 20% discount on your purchase.

**Information taken from http://www.onecolorado.com/fno/**

See you all there!