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!

PCC FLEA MARKET! AUGUST 1st,2010 SUNDAY

Pasadena City College Flea Market


Sunday, August 1, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
PCC Flea Market

Welcome

One of the Southland's largest flea markets, the show is held the first Sunday of every month. Come enjoy the browsing and the bargains. With over 500 vendors, the Market features fascinating antiques and collectibles, thousands of records, tools, clothes, toys and much more, not to mention food and good company.
ALWAYS FREE ADMISSION
News
Flea Market Sold Out for August Show

As has been the case for the past several months, all spaces have been sold for the next PCC Flea Market.
Release date 07-26-2010
Vendor Memo: Reservation Wait Times

Please see memo regarding wait times for monthly vendor spaces.


1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106

Taken from PCC website

AMC $1 POPCORN AND $1 SODA- JULY 25th

July 25th will be a great day to take the family out to an AMC theatre near you because of the special promotion they are having for any size popcorn and any size soda/drink for $1.00!!

That's right!

Enjoy the movies and if you know anyone buying or selling please let me know.



Jess Mangubat
Dilbeck Realtors - Pasadena
jessmangubat@yahoo.com

Join Us for a Summer Block Party!!!

One Colorado - Old Town Pasadena

courtesy of One Colorado
http://onecolorado.com/

Summer Block Party Sunday, July 25th
11am - 5pm

Shop the block with special Courtyard and in-store promotions from One Colorado merchants. Enjoy a festive day in the Courtyard with free photo booth keepsakes, live DJ performances, a courtyard lounge, and a Kids’ Corner with face-painting and balloon art.

Courtyard sale
11am-5pm

Free photo booth sessions
11am-5pm

Free custom face painting and balloon art
12pm-3pm

Be sure to print this page or pick up a booklet on Sunday, July 25th, to redeem in-store promotions throughout the day. Cash is encouraged for courtyard sale purchases.

ABS
55 W. Colorado
Enjoy 50-80% off select merchandise in the courtyard and 20% off any in-store fashions.

Bokaos Aveda
52 Hugus Alley
Indulge in complimentary chair massages, hand, scalp, and neck treatments, make-up touch-ups, hair consultations and mini-facials. Salon savings of 20% off select services and 10% off gift cards.

Crate & Barrel
75 W. Colorado
Enjoy free samples of different summer Lemonades and Teas, and get entered into our Basket of Goodies Raffle with an in-store purchase of $20.00 or more!

Dots Cupcakes
21 N. Fair Oaks
25% off all Dots Cupcake merchandise - cupcake platters, cupcake lipgloss, cupcake aprons for kids and adults, and more! Buy 9 mini cupcakes in the bake shop and receive 3 minis free while supplies last.

Gold Bug
22 E. Union
Something summery, something sexy, something savvy, something swell all at 50% off. Visit us in the courtyard for a treasure map to additional in-store savings throughout the day.

In Soho
13 Douglas Alley
Free gift with purchase of $50 or more (excluding sale items). Win a dinner for two at Il Fornaio in Pasadena (a $100 value) when you purchase the select item of the day!

Johnny Rockets
16 Miller Alley
Sip on a free milkshake with purchase of a hamburger. Fries are always included!

Jumping Jelly Fish
34 Hugus Alley
$15 - $40 courtyard sale items for your little ones. Get a coupon for 10% off a purchase of $100 or more August 1 - September 12, 2010.

kate spade
39 W. Colorado
Stop into kate spade Pasadena for our latest fall fashions! Enjoy 20% off one full price item and tasty refreshments!

Leonidas Chocolate Café
49 W. Colorado
Two free pieces of our fine Belgium chocolates with a minimum purchase of $10. Come in and cool off with our selection of iced coffees and teas!

Origins
15 Douglas Alley
Its mini-facial time at Origins! Call or stop by today to book your complimentary mini-facial. Includes personalized skin consultation and skin brightening exfoliation.

Papyrus
20 Hugus Alley
Summer savings of up to 50% on selected gift items including frames and candles.

Patagonia Pasadena
47 N. Fair Oaks
Free Organic Cotton Tote with every purchase of $50 or more while supplies last on July 25th only. Enjoy the summer sale of 30% off select merchandise through July 29, 2010.

Place Vendome
48 Hugus Alley
For this day only, we are proud to offer lustrous, choker length, Chinese freshwater pearls at $40 a strand. Available throughout the summer for their full retail price of $100.

The Soap Kitchen
43 N. Fair Oaks
Pamper yourself with special courtyard deals on our all natural handmade olive oil soaps. Receive a free natural sisal washcloth or wooden soap dish with any soap purchase inside our shop.

Scarpa D'Oro
47 W. Colorado
Save up to 25% on fine handbags and shoes for men and women. Buy one pair of boots and receive 50% off a second pair.

Information taken directly from onecolorado.com

Keep Coyotes at a Safe Distance

I actually saw a couple of coyotes last night while taking the trash out......

Keep Coyotes at a Safe Distance

If you think you spotted a coyote, you probably did! According to the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, there are more coyotes in Southern California than ever before and many of them live on our neighborhood streets.

These wild animals are omnivores, meaning they feed on rabbits, rodents and birds, as well as berries and plants. If they’re hungry enough, coyotes will prey on small pets such as dogs and cats.

They’ve also been known to carry rabies, the Pasadena Public Health Department warns, so keep them away with these tips:

• Make sure your dogs are spayed or neutered and their vaccines are up to date. Bring small pets inside with you at night.

• Keep pet food, water dishes and bird feeders inside.

• Make sure outdoor trash can lids are on tight and keep compost contained.

• Pick up fallen fruit every day.

• Clear excess brush and wood piles that may serve as shelter.

• Make sure the fence or wall around your yard is at least six feet tall with no gaps.

• Coyotes have been known to hurdle over fences, so make sure yours is at the maximum allowable height with no gaps underneath.

• Consider installing motion-sensor lighting or sprinklers.

While outdoors, especially in hillside areas, keep children and pets close to you.
If you find yourself in the presence of a coyote, look it in the eye, try to appear as large as possible, wave your arms, throw rocks and make loud noises. Try spraying it with a hose. Never turn your back or run away – this makes their “chase” instinct kick in.
For more tips or to report sightings, call the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA at 792-7151 and press 9 or dial ext. 102.

article taken from Pasadena In Focus July-August 2010

BLOCK YARD SALE JULY 10TH SATURDAY AT 7:30AM

Come one Come ALL!!

Through the collective efforts of our neighbors, there will be a block yard sale with at least 4 neighbors contributing to this event.

If you would like to participate please contact Simbi at qigong4life@aol.com. She would love for you to help in anyway. Here is a preview of items that will be on sale:








I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! If you have any further questions, please contact me as well.

Jess Mangubat
jessmangubat@yahoo.com