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July 15, 2024

SPARC Gallery @ Fremont Centre: Opening Reception of “Recent Work” by Jonathan Skurnik

Join SPARC for the opening reception of Recent Work by Jonathan Skurnik on Saturday, July 27th from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. Located in our new gallery space at: SPARC Gallery @ the Fremont Centre 1000 Fremont Avenue, Suite 120 South Pasadena, CA 91030 (entrance in back parking lot) ARTIST STATEMENT When it became clear at the outset of the pandemic that I’d be spending most of my time at home, I decided to work on a body of paintings that would give me the opportunity to experiment with watercolor and gouache, two media that I love but hadn’t worked with extensively. My goal was to explore color and color juxtaposition, glazing, and translucent versus opaque pigment layering. This process also gave me a chance to explore and deepen my personal abstract language. After each painting, I took notes on what I discovered during the process, and which elements I wanted to explore further in the next painting. This led to a delightful evolution from simple color fields to colors with black borders, to the idea of placing a black template of positive and negative apertures on top of simple pastel shapes. Eventually, I cut out a template that could be used to mask a variety of color field paintings. In some of the paintings, I sought to balance positive and negative space so that the distinction would disappear in the viewer’s eye. The aim was to provide a visual experience of non-duality that would serve as both a metaphor and an actual experience of ascendancy past the illusion of multiplicity. I concluded that I either don’t have the skill to achieve this, or it is simply not possible (without taking some kind of hallucinogenic, at least). From there, I transitioned to a more playful approach, with elongated, biomorphic shapes and stripes that suggest algae, seaweed or fungi dancing to primordial rhythms. In all these paintings, one might detect echoes of other painters whose work I admire and unconsciously emulate, and I invite you to guess who these artists might be. ABOUT THE ARTIST Jonathan Skurnik is an award-winning filmmaker and visual artist living in Southern California. In the service of his artistic vision, Jonathan uses a wide variety of mediums, including ceramics, painting, print-making, video installation, writing, found objects and mixed media. He has exhibited his visual art and videos in galleries in New York City and Los Angeles.

May 3, 2024

SPTOR “Cuatro de Mayo” Fiesta

Float fundraiser May 4 to offer games, prizes, dinner, dancing and more at a unique estate All are invited to a May 4 “Fun-Raiser” to support South Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses float. Games, entertainment, dinner, prizes, a silent auction and more will be part of a “Cuatro de Mayo” Fiesta from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 4 at a unique estate in the Glendale hills. The first-ever event is sponsored by the South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Committee and hosted by Warren Binzley, a former South Pasadena resident. Tickets to the 21-and-over event are $60, which includes dinner and two drinks, and can be purchased online at sptor.org. Proceeds will go to funding the construction and decoration of South Pasadena’s self-built float that will ride down Colorado Boulevard Jan. 1.

May 17, 2023 Eat-Shop-Do‚ enjoy

Elizabeth House

Empowering pregnant and parenting women in need to reclaim their lives and build successful family legacies. For two-plus decades, Elizabeth House has been the only Residential Program in the entire San Gabriel Valley that embraces pregnant mothers and their children (up to age five). Since its beginning in 1993, Elizabeth House has committed to meeting needs in this community among the most vulnerable. California is the epicenter of homelessness in this country, and many of the families affected by this are headed by single women. Elizabeth House takes a trauma-informed approach that addresses physical, emotional, spiritual, and economic needs in both women and their children. Often, the team becomes family to the women in need who long for a safe and supportive place to belong. Without exception, the women and children who seek services do so because of difficult life experiences inclusive of poverty, domestic violence, generational family trauma, foster care, substance dependence, and more. Elizabeth House is built on understanding the devastating impact of trauma and believes in the power of Christ to heal and transform all lives. For this reason, the organization provides holistic support, taking the time necessary to get to root causes in order to build afresh. Elizabeth House is in it as long as it takes with the women and children in its programs and creates a personalized experience and plan for each one. The organization is committed to life-long service. Year after year, the team is proud of how much these women accomplish in reclaiming their lives and building successful futures. The organization’s Residential Program can accommodate up to six young families at a time. Residential clients stay through the duration of their pregnancies and for up to four months after their babies are born, living in a supportive, home-like setting, and receiving a full range of care. This includes case management, intensive professional counseling, access to healthcare, parent education, job training, mother-to-mother mentoring, scholarship support, baby supplies, and more. While started as a residential program has grown to include life-long Alumni Services and a Community-Based Program through the organization’s Center for Mother & Child Wellbeing. Alumni Services allows Elizabeth House to see its former residents through for the long haul, and the Community-Based Program provides services to pregnant and parenting women who do not need shelter but do need support. Click here to learn about other Programs offered. Each year many local organizations, churches, and businesses partner with Elizabeth House to see transformation in the lives of the clients they serve. From hosting service days to donation drives, community partners infuse energy and life into the organization. Consider linking arms with Elizabeth House this year as one of their community partners. Click here to learn more about getting involved. Contact Elizabeth House:P.O. Box 94077Pasadena, CA 91109-4077626-577-4434contact@elizabethhouse.net

February 24, 2023

Science Night – Youth Center at St. James

A fun and educational evening of free activities and hourly raffle prizes.

September 8, 2022 Do‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Home/Business Services

The Women’s Club of South Pasadena

Founded in 1899, the Woman’s Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to service, philanthropy, and building connections among women of all ages. The Woman’s Club is proud to be the oldest club in the city, and a member of state and national women’s club organizations. Established by a group of business and professional women, teachers, writers, homemakers, and world travelers who wanted to be involved in the community, the club was originally known as the Women’s Improvement Association. The group raised funds to beautify the city and joined a nationwide movement of local women’s clubs. After numerous meetings in various locations, the group finally raised funds to build their own Clubhouse in 1913. The historic 5,000 square foot Clubhouse offers members and the general public alike a perfect backdrop for your next event. A large foyer to check-in guests, large front room, a large balcony, bathrooms, and even a restaurant grade kitchen awaits. The main hall is over 3000 sq ft with a stage with curtains, a podium, PA, mics and speakers and enough tables and chairs to accommodate up to 200 people. Interesting in supporting The Women’s Club? our tax-deductible donation makes a difference! Supporting scholarships for local girls, maintaining the historic Clubhouse, and providing needed supplies for service projects and events. Click here to learn more. View their upcoming events: https://www.womansclubsp.com/upcoming-events Learn more about membership: https://www.womansclubsp.com/join-us Find them: Website626-799-9309Instagram

June 3, 2022 Do‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ enjoy‚ Home/Business Services‚ Shop

Pasadena Humane

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals. Pasadena Humane is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization that provides animal care and services for homeless and owned animals in the Greater Los Angeles Area. For more than 117 years, we’ve promoted compassion and care for all animals through lifesaving programs and services to the community that support the human-animal bond and keep pets healthy and safe. In 2020, we had a combined 91.5% live release rate for dogs, cats and critters and saved 100% of healthy and safe animals. Services include: Lost & Found Animal Care & Control Owner Assistance Shelter Shop Health & Wellness Pet Training Licensing Wildlife Pasadena Humane was founded in 1903 by a local Methodist group as “The Pasadena Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Dumb Animals.” Like many turn of the century humane societies, Pasadena Humane worked to ensure the humane treatment of draft animals, as well as rescuing and rehoming orphaned and abused children. Companion animals gradually replaced working animals as Pasadena Humane’s main focus, as working horses were retired in favor of modern machines. In 1914, we purchased the property where today’s shelter is located on Raymond Avenue. The oldest building at our shelter dates back to 1929 and is located behind the modern-day dog kennels. The historic building on Raymond Avenue, which currently houses our adoptions office and animal resource center was completed in 1932, and provided a source of employment to local families during the Great Depression. In the post-war years, Pasadena Humane expanded its number of dog kennels, built new cat housing and additional storage facilities. In 1984, Pasadena Humane was recognized as a Cultural Heritage Landmark by the City of Pasadena. The shelter remained essentially untouched until a major renovation was completed in the mid-90s, which greatly expanded onsite animal capacity in a park-like setting and created a dedicated space for humane education activities. In 2014, Pasadena Humane doubled in size with the opening of the Animal Care Center. This new campus includes a low-cost public spay/neuter clinic, behavior and training center, updated dog boarding kennels and expanded retail store. In 2015, the Neely Cat Center and Critter House opened, providing cats, rabbits and other critters an inviting, dedicated space of their own. With campus renovations complete, attention has turned to program development. In the last five years, Pasadena Humane has adopted progressive sheltering practices focused on increasing adoptions, saving the lives of more animals and helping guardians keep their pets. Find them at:361 S. Raymond Ave. Pasadena, CA 91105626.792.7151https://pasadenahumane.org/

June 3, 2022 Do‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Fitness/Health

Professional Child Development Services (PCDA)

Professional Child Development Associates is a non-profit organization that offers a range of multidisciplinary screening, evaluation, therapy, and specialized services for children, birth through 21 years of age, and their families, when there are any concerns or problems in development, behavior, or social relationships at home, school, or in the community. Our specialists can help parents who may have questions about a child’s development or behavior, and provide different kinds of services to help children, parents, siblings, and other caregivers or extended family. PCDA also offers education and training for professionals, on-site services, and professional consultation for other agencies, addressing special needs, general child development, and behavior. Utilizing a DIRFloortime® relationship-based approach, PCDA is an innovator in multidisciplinary team services and training that recognize the importance of supporting the ‘whole child’ and special relationships with parents, siblings, other caregivers, and friends. The PCDA professional team works together to understand children and families, and our specialists work closely with parents and caregivers and assist other professionals to understand the unique needs of each child and how to best support his/her growth and development. What is DIR®? D DIRFloortime® provides a framework of development milestones, building on the critical role of social-emotional development in all domains of development. I In DIRFloortime®, all interactions are tailored to the child’s individual differences, interests, and talents. R Children learn and develop through interactions with important people in their lives. DIRFloortime® supports a child’s learning through these emotionally meaningful relationships. PCDA services are provided at our Pasadena office, several satellite locations, a child’s home or school, and in other agencies within greater Los Angeles County. PCDA also offers services and professional education throughout the United States and internationally. Find them at: 620 North Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 793-7350 https://www.pcdateam.org/

June 3, 2022 Do‚ Eat-Shop-Do‚ Home/Business Services

MyKkids – South Pasadena

MyKkids is a Christian nonprofit corporation organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes. Our aim is to take the children’s unique needs into consideration as well as the families needs. We will love, respect, and help him/her grow spiritually, physically, and emotionally. We will present a planned, organized approach to provide a beneficial and educational experience. As well as staff trained for the needs of today’s children, with appropriate ongoing education and certification for all staff. Although a Christian daycare we are completely inclusive for all children and families. We further our purposes under this program by conducting the following activities: After-School Childcare/Preschool/Pre-kindergarten:We will provide quality Christian Childcare / daycare. A chaplain will be provided for chapel activities and or family counseling if elected. Our chaplain has a Juris Doctor and a Masters of Divinity, with an emphasis on spiritual care with over twenty years of ministerial experience. Our philosophy of childcare is for the health and wholeness of children and their families. Nutritious meals and snacks are provided as well as fun and educational play throughout the day. The staff is qualified and dedicated to the children they serve and educate. We are committed to the well-being of families and children in whatever size or shape they come in. We provide a safe, caring environment where children can learn to play outside, cooperate with each other, respect each other while having fun. Positive play interaction with the teachers, and staff helpers can help formulate leadership skills as well as build their self-esteem. The trained teachers/ staff aids administer this program. Parent volunteers will be invited to participate on special occasions, and to organize events as appropriate. Through the successful execution of our program, we further our charitable purposes. MyKkids emerged from the “Kinesthetic” idea, which means the awareness of one’s self, within their spatial relationship through motion. The “K” is also for “Kingdom” kids, or the children of God. Both happen where “Kids” are the people doing the action, for themselves and others. Movement and motor experiences are crucial to human development, MyKkids basis itself on sensory experiences. As children move, they learn. MyKkids, Kingdom and Kinesthetic curriculum is specifically designed to use the natural environment as a pathway to learn. Children at MyKkids will learn through these types of models of play. MyKkids was formerly known as SP Kinesthetic Kids, a program which was based on a concept created by Douglas Klaif. The original program started in 1999 in a small building on Meridian, in South Pasadena. In 2001, Kinesthetic moved to the United Methodist Church grounds, located at 699 Monterey Road, where it resided until the creation of MyKkids January 1, 2019. MyKkids is a Christian Non-Profit committed to helping the children and families of South Pasadena, emotionally, developmentally and spiritually. MyKkids continues to service children from the ages 2 1/2 years (Preschool) through 12 years of age (After-school). We are currently OPEN to support all families with all day enrollment options for Preschool & School-Age children with distance learning support. We are CDC/ DPH Covid-19 compliant and our practices have been reviewed by the California Community Care Licensing Division to ensure the safety of children and staff at our facility. Call to enroll today! Find them at:1507 Garfield Ave South Pasadena, Ca 91030office@mykkids.org(323) 258-3690Mon-Fri 7am to 7pm

June 3, 2022 Eat-Shop-Do‚ Education‚ enjoy

SPEF – South Pasadena Educational Foundation

Excellence Through Enrichment SPEF provides funds, enrichment programs, and equipment to improve students’ education. This is possible only through the generosity of people like you. The mission of the South Pasadena Educational Foundation is to support educational excellence in the public schools of South Pasadena. We do so by raising funds to supplement the school district’s budget and by operating enrichment programs for local students. In 1979, in response to educational budget conditions not unlike those faced today, a group of concerned parents and community leaders formed the South Pasadena Educational Foundation (SPEF). Incorporated as a 501(c)(3) charity in 1980, SPEF was designated by the South Pasadena Unified School District (SPUSD) as the official private fund-raising organization for the support of the district’s educational programs. Since its inception, SPEF has provided much-needed support to South Pasadenastudents in all their educational needs, including curriculum, science and technology, library services and support, visual and performing arts, foreign languages, character development, critical thinking, career preparation, counseling, and athletics. Donations to SPEF have always supported all five of South Pasadena’s public schools: Arroyo Vista, Marengo, and Monterey Hills elementary schools, South Pasadena Middle School, and South Pasadena High School. Over the past four decades, SPEF has raised close to $14 million to restore and enhance educational programs our school district could not fund alone. SPEF raises funds through donations from area residents and businesses, as well as by administering summer school and after-school programs that provide enhanced learning experiences to local students for a fee. SPUSD schools are the cornerstone of our community and the number one reason families move to South Pasadena. South Pasadena Educational Foundation values and protects the privacy of its donors. Donor contact information is only used to support the mission of SPEF and South Pasadena Unified School District. Your information is never sold nor made available for commercial purposes. Requests for anonymity are honored. Each year SPEF is proud to present events that bring our community together while also raising much-needed funds for our school district. Click here to learn more. Volunteer With SPEF Volunteering with SPEF is a great way to meet active members of the community while helping raise funds for our schools. SPEF holds numerous events throughout the year that requires a wide range of skills. If you would like to volunteer with SPEF, please let us know your interests and we will make sure to contact you. For year-round volunteer opportunities, please fill-out the volunteer form. For event specific volunteer opportunities, use the appropriate event link to the right, to take you to our shift sign-ups. To learn more and volunteer, click here. Sponsor An Event Sponsorship for SPEF is a great way to be apart of the community while helping raise funds for our schools. SPEF holds numerous events throughout the year that requires a wide range of skills. If you would like to become a Sponsor, please let us know your interests and we will make sure to contact you. To learn more, click here. Business Alliance Partners Become a Business Alliance Partner with SPEF and help raise funds for our schools throughout the year. To learn more, click here. Find them: (626) 441-5810 ext. 1163 1100 El Centro StreetSouth Pasadena, CA 91030Office hours Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm Mailing AddressP.O. Box 3342South Pasadena, CA 91031-6342 https://spef4kids.org/

August 16, 2021 Eat-Shop-Do‚ enjoy

South Pasadena Beautiful

Educating individuals and businesses in sustainability practices for the well-being of our community. The removal of some beautiful trees on Milan Avenue was the act that set the founders into motion in 1965. So it is not surprising that the planting and preservation of trees has been a continuing interest and concern of South Pasadena Beautiful. The founding officers and pioneers of South Pasadena Beautiful were the ones who planted the seed that was to grow into an active, totally volunteer organization – dedicated to the belief that pride of community should be promoted, that existing beauty should be recognized and preserved, and that unsightly areas should be dealt with promptly, the hardest goal of all. These founders believed that all this could be accomplished through a volunteer organization which would draw its membership from the people who cared…the community itself. They were right. Those original four officers and a small committee has grown into a board of directors numbering 20 and a general membership of over 200. South Pasadena Beautiful is an all-volunteer 501c3 non-profit organization, founded in 1965 for the purpose of: Organizing and pursuing projects for the improvement of the City of South Pasadena Leading sustainability practices in our community Encouraging pride and engagement of community Recognizing and preserving existing beauty Promoting the improvement of unsightly areas To achieve these goals, SPB works in cooperation with many agencies, including governmental, volunteer, philanthropic and educational organizations. We are proud to partner with our community to pursue sustainable beautification projects in the City of South Pasadena. Find them at: www.southpasbeautiful.org Facebook Instagram