MONDAY AUGUST 3 AT 4 PM

The Pasadena Finance Committee Meeting agenda has been CONFIRMED
to include continued discussions for the proposed new Pasadena Ice Skating Center.

Monday, August 3 at 4 pm
City Hall / Council Chambers
(2nd floor - southeast corner)

All patrons, skaters, parents, coaches, and residents are encouraged to meet

in front of Paseo Colorado (Colorado side) at the bottom of the stairs at 3:30 pm..

We will walk over to City Hall as a united support group!

We encourage you to wear your hockey or figure skating attire!



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Questions or comments? Please email us at buildtherink@yahoo.com.


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

When Will the Housing Market Rebound?

Daily Real Estate News | July 24, 2009

When will the housing slump finally end? Even the experts' crystal balls are hazy.

The Wall Street Journal, which Thursday reported its latest quarterly survey of housing data, says it depends on which city or part of the country you’re talking about.

Home sales were up compared to last year in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, Orlando, Minneapolis, Southern California, and the San Francisco Bay area, according to findings from research firm MDA DataQuick as well as reports from local real estate practitioner organizations.

Sales declined in New York City and nearby Long Island, Chicago, and Charlotte, N.C., and the outlook was particularly bleak in Miami-Fort Lauderdale and much of Florida, Detroit, and Las Vegas.

But Jody Kahn, an analyst at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, a research organization, points out that there are variations even in the hardest-hit metro areas with the most attractive neighborhoods continuing to thrive.

Employment is the most telling factor, says Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Economy.com. "If people don't have jobs or fear losing their jobs, then buying homes is out of the question," he says.

Source: The Wall Street Journal, James R. Hagerty (07/23/2009)

Finance Committee Meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, August 3.

Extended Email Deadline: Friday, July 31.

Although ALL support is needed, we ESPECIALLY need Pasadena residents to send an email.
Please forward this email to anyone you know who is willing to send an email
in support of city funding for the new Pasadena Ice Skating Center.

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PLEASE SUPPORT CITY FUNDING FOR THE NEW PASADENA ICE SKATING CENTER

www.icesaver.org



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The Pasadena Finance Committee meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, August 3 to continue discussion about the fate of building a new ice skating center in the City of Pasadena .



Without the continued support from Pasadena residents and patrons of the Pasadena Ice Skating Center , the plans for funding the new ice skating rink may likely be cancelled, and the Pasadena Ice Skating Center may be forced to close its doors for good in 2011.



This would leave our children, teenagers, figure skaters, hockey players, coaches, and community without an ice skating facility and force us to go outside of the city to other ice rinks. Our city deserves to have its own revenue-generating ice rink and we must show that we want and need it!



This is the last time to show your support to “Build the Rink” !

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YOUR EMAILS ARE STILL URGENTLY NEEDED BEFORE FRIDAY, JULY 31.



1. Use the email sample on the back of this flyer to email the Mayor of Pasadena (Bill Bogaard) as well as each of the Pasadena Council Representatives. Email addresses to be used are listed in the sample.



2. Please attend the Pasadena Finance Committee Meeting on Monday, August 3 at 4:00 pm. The full council may actually vote on the new rink following the Finance meeting.



! WE NEED A LARGE ATTENDANCE FOR THE AUGUST 3 MEETING !

All patrons, skaters, parents, coaches, and residents are invited to meet

in front of Paseo Colorado ( Colorado side) at the bottom of the stairs at 3:30 pm.

We will walk over to City Hall as a united support group!

We encourage you to wear your hockey or figure skating attire!

HEAD TO THE PARK FOR SUMMER FUN

KEEP KIDS ENGAGED WITH FREE AND LOW-COST ACTIVITIES
from the Human Services and Recreation Department, which has teamed up with Day One and CORAL to provide a summer full of adventure. Register in person or at www.cityofpasadena.net/reserve.

Summer day camps for ages 5 to 13 are ongoing at Villa-Parke Community Center, Victory Park Center and Allendale Park, offering everything from sports to fields trips. 744-6516.

Kids 5 to 13 will enjoy sports, swimming, arts and crafts, field trips and more weekdays at Jefferson Park, La Pintoresca Park and Washington Park. 744-8332.

Teens 14 to 16 can drop in weekdays at Robinson Park Center for free computer, fine art and graphic design classes and other activities. 744-7330

Recreational Swimming is available most days at Blair High School Pool, Pasadena High School Pool, Robinson Park Pool and Villa-Parke Community Center Pool(children 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Swimming lessons are also available at these sites plus the CORAL Center Pool at 2750 New York Dr. 744-7530.

Watch for fun-filled activities for 5 to 16 during Youth Month in August. Most activities are free. Look for calendars at libraries, community centers and City Hall or call 229-9750.

Please note that for all summer programs, enrollment is limited and spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis.

Article brought by Pasadena In Focus, July - August 2009

PASADENA ICE SKATING CENTER needs your support now more than ever to keep ice skating in the City of Pasadena!

!!!! U R G E N T !!!!
The Pasadena Finance Committee will continue its discussion on Monday, July 27 regarding the fate of building a new ice skating center in the City of Pasadena .


Without the continued support from Pasadena residents and patrons of the Pasadena Ice Skating Center , the plans for funding the new ice skating rink may likely be canceled, and the Pasadena Ice Skating Center may be forced to close its doors for good in 2011.


This would leave our children, teenagers, figure skaters, hockey players, coaches, and community without an ice skating facility and force us to go outside of the city to other ice rinks. Our city deserves to have its own revenue-generating ice rink and we must show that we want and need it!


This is the last time to show your support to “Build the Rink” !

YOUR EMAILS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED BEFORE FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009

1. Email the Mayor of Pasadena (Bill Bogaard) as well as each of the Pasadena Council Representatives.

2. Please plan to attend the Pasadena Council Meeting:
Monday, July 27 at 4 pm.

3. Add yourself to the distribution list: Email at buildtherink@yahoo.com.

- Pasadena “Build the Rink” Committee
- Pasadena, California

Click on the link buttons to the left for more information.

Please check http://icesaver.org/ for frequent updates.

Please click on this link for the news article in Pasadena Star News
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/news/ci_12753537

Information provided by one of our Mountain Neighbors. Thanks Catherine!

Metro Goldline Foothill Extension

A significant milestone in the journey towards opening the Metro Gold Line Foothill Extension is rapidly approaching. On July 23rd, the Metro board is expected to finally consider its Long Range Transportation Plan that will finalize the funding schedule for the Foothill Extension. Will you be there to show your support?

The draft LRTP proposes an opening date for the Foothill Extension in 2017, even though the Foothill Extension Construction Authority has presented a business plan to open it in 2013. This is your opportunity to tell the Metro Board that you will ride the Gold Line. Please urge the board to accelerate funding to operate the line 2013.

You have the ability to influence the decision. Tell Metro:

Don’t Delay Funding – Metro should dedicate funding to the Foothill Extension now so that construction begins as soon as possible! The Foothill Extension is ready to go.
Make Gold Line a Priority – The project will create thousands of jobs during construction, help get our economy on track and reduce congestion on local streets and freeways.
Get Us To Azusa in 2013 – The Construction Authority has a plan to get the line to Azusa in 2013. Urge Metro to support projects that can open sooner, so people can start riding at the earliest possible date. Why wait four extra years for the train?
It has been a long journey, but with your help we made significant progress in making the Gold Line a priority. Metro has proposed allocating $743 million for the Foothill Extension in the draft LRTP. Our next step is to persuade Metro to run the line when it's completed. We need your support.


Join the delegation of elected officials, community leaders, residents, business owners, students and others marching on Metro Headquarters! We need a strong showing of support at this critical meeting:

Metro Board Meeting
Thursday, July 23, 2009
9:30 a.m.
Metro Headquarters, Board Room
One Gateway Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Map
RSVP TODAY


Need transportation? We can help! To RSVP, call (888) 977-2269, or e-mail us at info@iwillride.org.

A couple hours of your morning will make an impact in the lives of millions of San Gabriel Valley residents for generations to come. Many of you have shown your support but don't stop now. Speak up for mobility, reduced pollution and jobs now--the Metro Board of Directors needs to hear from you on July 23rd.

Sincerely,



I Will Ride Outreach Team
www.iwillride.org


**If you haven't already, please e-mail the Metro Board to voice your support for the Foothill Extension. Help send a strong message that the San Gabriel Valley can't afford to wait for jobs, improved air quality and reduced traffic congestion. Tell a friend!**

CALLING ALL KIDS: REPORT FOR DUTY AT YOUTH SAFETY ACADEMIES

TWO FREE ACADEMIES WIL BEGIN THIS SUMMER, sponsored by Pasadena Police Department and Pasadena Fire Department.
The Pasadena Kids Safety Academy for elementary school students ages 6 to 12 and their parents meets from 9AM to 12noon on seven consecutive Saturdays beginning July 11 at Pasadena police headquarters.
Classes will cover stranger danger, fire safety, disaster preparedness, environmental stewardship, community leadership, water skills, outdoor safety, bike rules and nutrition. Space is limited to 30 children and their parents. Make reservations by calling 744.7659 or emailing aramos@cityofpasedena.net.
Through the Pasadena Junior Public Safety Academy, 40 teens ages 13 to 18 will be chosen for a five-day seminar to learn about police and fire careers Monday, Aug. 3, through Saturday, Aug. 8, from 7:30AM to 4:30PM.
Participants will learn about the duties of our police detectives, forensics team, traffic detail, jail staff and more at Pasadena police headquarters, then move on to Pasadena Fire Department to learn about fire safety, survival skills and what it takes to make it through police and fire training.

Pasadena takes green thinking online

Pasadena, Calif., residents who may be a little behind in their environmental conservatism can pick up some tips from the city's new online Green Training Program. The Web site, www.cityofpasadena.net/greencity, is part of the city's Green City Action Plan that includes more than 70 initiatives. The 15-minute tutorial offers tips on how residents can support the city's green efforts, such as using recycled copy paper or reusable shopping bags instead of plastic ones, as well as links to other green Web sites. “This program is meant to inspire action,” the city's Environmental Analyst Ursula Schmidt said in a statement. “By the end of the training, we think people will be moved, hopeful and excited about the changes they can make in their daily lives for the good of the planet.” Pasadena's Green City Action Plan, created in 2006, is based on the United Nations' Green Cities Declaration and Urban Environmental Accords. It includes seven major themes: energy, waste reduction, urban design, urban nature, transportation, environmental health and water conservation.