Filed under: Living Local | Tags: 2009, blair ib, education without borders, high school, marshall fundamental, mayor bogaard, middle east, model unitednations association, Pasadena, una, water
The wait is finally over! View Pasadena’s Model United Nations Conference in its entirety. Witness how local high school students participate in an indepth conversation on problem solving water issues in the Middle East.
Mayor Bogaard endorses this first annual event “that comes at the right time in the city of Pasadena…” Take a look and see how our local students are working together to solve global issues for a sustainable tomorrow.
Filed under: Food, Living Local | Tags: all things considered, dairy, fair free market, local, milk, npr
Photograph by Katie Hayes/NPR
NPR’s “All Things Considered” shared an informative, well told story on the dairy industry and the importance of buying locally to ensure fair wages to the workers while guaranteeing a fair market.
Find the story here. Read or hear it on their podcast.
Thanks, NPR!
Melting Pot Food Tours Expands Its World Cuisine Walking
Tasting Tours to Pasadena, California
Tour Illuminates the Culinary Treasures of Pasadena
Pasadena, Ca – Melting Pot Food Tour announces the launch of Pasadena’s first and only walking taste tour featuring a diverse array of culinary treasures. Running every Saturday and Sunday, the new summer three hour walking tour illuminates the ethnic eateries of Old Pasadena aspiring to place the City of Roses on the map as a noteworthy culinary destination in its own right. Lisa and Diane Scalia, co-founders of Melting Pot Food Tours entertain with historic and colorful stories of Pasadena’s intriguing past while guests visit spectacular ethnic eateries where they will indulge in multiple tastings of world cuisines.
“The new Melting Pot Food Tour of Old Pasadena is so much more than expected! Lisa and Diane’s skillful story telling bring the region’s history to life while guests enjoy some of our best kept culinary secrets! It’s a great way to discover Pasadena’s hidden charms while sampling some great food,” comments Nan Marchand Beauvois, Executive Director, Pasadena Convention & Visitors Bureau (PCVB).
The tour explores the streets of Green, Union, Holly, DeLacey, the avenues of Fair Oaks and Raymond, and Colorado Boulevard in historic Old Pasadena. Colorful alleys and secret thru-ways are revealed as guests visit award-winning 
ethnic eateries and sweets havens for tastings. Guests will indulge in multiple tastings of world cuisine including Tortas Mexico, Bar Celona (Spanish), Aux Delices Bakery and Café (French), Equator (Asian Fusion), Bird Pick Tea & Herb, Tutti Gelati (authentic gelato), Mezbaan Indian Cuisine, Tibet Nepal House (Himalayan), and Mignon Chocolate (exquisite chocolatier). Additionally, guests enjoy the pleasure of a sensory experience at a handmade soap kitchen.
“The Melting Pot Food Tours tradition is to acquaint guests with extraordinarily delicious treasures that both locals and visitors may not typically find or taste on their own. The Old Pasadena tasting tour is destined to become a true signature of this and promises a myriad of flavors that are both unforgettable and habit-worthy. The fascinating stories behind the foods and this historic district that was once only a sunny land of orange groves are guaranteed to entertain and delight,” says Diane Scalia, Tour Maestra.
The new tour lasts approximately three hours and runs from 10:30 am-1:30 pm. The tour runs every Saturday and Sunday. Price is $49 per person, including all tastings. The tour begins and ends at the same location. Tours are limited to 15 people and advance reservations are required. Groups can be accommodated with multiple tours running concurrently. For tickets and info, please visit www.zerve.com/MeltingPot/Pasadena . Main website is www.meltingpottours.com. Yelp Reviews: http://tinyurl.com/ot5dt4
Filed under: Living Local | Tags: education without borders international, mayor bogaard, model united nations association, Pasadena, una, water crisis
On June 12th, 2009, the first Pasadena Model United Nations Conference was held at Pasadena City College with Blair IB, Marshall Fundamental and Pasadena High School. Their subject concerned water in the middle east and the issues surrounded by its depletion. Led by Model United Nations Association of Pasadena, Education Without Borders International, Model United Nations Club, a group of high schoolers were problem solvers for the day.
Watch the teaser (more in depth view coming soon)!
Filed under: Living Local | Tags: blair IB magnet school, foothills chapter, marshall fundamental school, Pasadena, pasadena high school, pcc, united nations, water crisis
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
is coming to Pasadena
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MODEL UNITED NATIONS
IMPORTANT VENUE CHANGE**
**no longer at Foothill Campus
New Location: Pasadena City College
Main Campus
1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
($2 parking in Bonnie Avenue lot East of Hill Ave.)
We thank you for your flexibility.
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JOIN US!
Friday, June 12th, 2009 8:00AM-3:30PM Schedule Opening Ceremonies Conference Proceedings: Pasadena City College Model UN United Nations Association Pasadena Foothills ChapterBlair IB Magnet School Marshall Fundamental School Pasadena High School 1pm Guest Registration* $10 Donation at the door 3pm Closing Ceremonies *Guest are encouraged to attend after 1pm. At that time, you have the opportunity to observe Model UN proceedings, witness student ambassadors in action, participate in the closing ceremony and learn more about international programs offerings. |
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“Water Issues in the Middle East”
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Filed under: Food, Living Local | Tags: give back, homeless, old pasadena, Pasadena, restaraunt week, union station
OLD PASADENA RESTAURANT WEEK SERVES UP GREAT FOOD AND
SUPPORTS THOSE IN NEED
GIVING BACK NEVER TASTED SO GOOD AT THE FIRST EVER
OLD PASADENA RESTAURANT WEEK
From June 1st through 8th, local foodies and visitors can indulge in the best of Old Pasadena’s award-winning restaurants, and help feed those in need at the first ever Old Pasadena Restaurant Week. In response to our ongoing economic crisis, over 25 of Old Pasadena’s finest restaurants have joined together to help our less fortunate neighbors. For eight straight days, diners will savor three gourmet courses at one great price, starting as low as $15, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Union Station Homeless Services.
A diverse array of the area’s most exciting restaurants will offer three course pre-selected meals at a special deal with deluxe dinning at $15 for lunch and $25 for dinner or fine dining at $25 for lunch and $35 for dinner. Exquisite dishes prepared by the area’s most talented chefs include: redwhite + bluezz’s Berkshire pork raised in Snake River Farms, Idaho, complemented with a creamy blueberry-cambozola bread pudding, baby greens and a port wine finish, Green Street Tavern’s duck panini with caramelized onions, roasted plum and Manchego cheese, Heritage Wine Company’s eggplant cannelloni stuffed with three cheeses, walnuts, tarragon and beet reduction sauce, Sushi Roku’s seared Albacore sashimi with garlic ponzu sauce, Malagueta’s grilled steak served with plantains, salsa campanha, chimichuri sauce and black beans and rice and La Grande Orange’s olive oil savory cake. A complete list of restaurants and menus are available at oldpasadena.org.
Diners will not only marvel in the adventure of taste that Old Pasadena Restaurant Week offers but will also enjoy helping others with 10% of event proceeds benefiting Union Station Homeless Services, celebrating 35 years of helping those in need. Old Pasadena Restaurant Week is presented by the Old Pasadena Management District in partnership with Union Station Homeless Services.
ABOUT UNION STATION HOMELESS SERVICES
In 1973, a group of community volunteers opened Union Station Homeless Services as a simple hospitality center to serve poor and homeless men in downtown Pasadena. Today, Union Station is the San Gabriel Valley’s largest and most comprehensive social service agency assisting homeless and very low-income people. Their mission is to help, men, women and children rebuild their lives and end homelessness. Services include community meals program, community shower program, career development and job placement, emergency shelter and much more. Visit www.unionstationhs.org for more information.
ABOUT OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT
The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience. The OPMD currently contracts with the City of Pasadena to manage the Old Pasadena Business Improvement District (BID). The BID enhances the basic City services by funding district-wide security, marketing, and maintenance programs to provide a clean, safe vibrant downtown experience.
General Public: For more information including a list of participating restaurants and menus the public can visit www.oldpasadena.org
Media: Please contact Kershona Mayo at 626.356.9725 or Kershona@oldpasadena.org for further information, interviews and photograph
Kershona Mayo Mgr. Marketing & Events
OLD PASADENA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
65 N. Raymond Ave., Ste. 260 Pasadena CA 91103
Tel 626.356.9725 x14 Fax 626.356.9775
The Golden Age of Hollywood was a result of and born during the Great Depression of the 1930s. In the depths of the Great Depression, between 60 and 80 million Americans went to the movies once a week or more. It’s time to escape again, and our local movie theaters are making it easier than ever to indulge in a little celluloid escapism. Read on to hear about deals from 2 local faves!
Laemmle Playhouse 7
New Deal Tuesdays! Laemmle Playhouse Movies for $6 bucks! Popcorn for $1
Laemmle Theatres is pleased to announce New Deal Tuesdays. Every Tuesday they’ll charge only $6 for tickets and $1 for small popcorns. The offer is good at all of their theaters, for people of all ages, for any screening on Tuesdays, open to close, special engagements excluded. They haven’t had general admission prices this low in about twenty years, and popcorn prices this low since the ’70s. It is a limited time offer, so take advantage! We love the tongue in cheek reference to FDR’s “New Deal!”
Laemmle’s Playhouse 7
673 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, 91101
626-844-6500
Map & Parking Information
The Academy in the 1950s!
Academy 6 Is The Best Deal In Town!
If you’ve passed by the old Academy 6 Theater on Colorado & Catalina, then you’ve noticed it is once again the hottest ticket in town. Regular tickets are always $3 – any night – at the good old Academy. Matineés (films before 6pm) are only $2! And yes, you’ve heard it right: for you hot dog lovers, all Beef Eisinberg Hot Dogs are always $1!
Academy Cinemas – Pasadena
1003 E. Colorado Blvd
At Colorado & Catalina
Pasadena, CA. 91106
626-229-9400 Map
Filed under: Living Local | Tags: composting, conservation, energy, gardening, los angeles county, Pasadena, power, recycle, smart gardening, water, worm compost, yard waste
Love having a beautiful garden and a green lawn, but feel guilty about all the water and garden waste? Smart Gardening can help! “Residential yard waste adds up to over 20% of what we send to our landfills in the County of Los Angeles. However, yard trimmings are valuable resources that we can easily reuse in our own backyards by composting and grass recycling.” Learn how to conserve water and energy, save time and money, improve your yard and garden, recycle yard waste and kitchen scraps, reduce waste going to our landfills, and help preserve the environment, all through Smart Gardening. They can help with your residence or your business, even teach you how to worm compost (sounds like a great project for your 8 year olds to help out with!).
Check out their website and find their booth at Pasadena’s Greening the Earth Day on April 25th at Memorial Park and Armory Center of the Arts.
Filed under: Living Local | Tags: altadena, business, compost, environment, green, Greening the Earth Day, Home, party, Pasadena, recycling, school, services, Sierra Madre, sustainable, waste less living, zero waste
Specializing in zero-waste party and composting services for your home, school and office. To improve the health and quality of our environment through sustainable lifestyle habits beginning with the practice of reducing waste.
Waste Less Living was founded on the notion that we can do more than mere recycling to help the environment.Whether it be for your home, school, business or the party you are going to throw, check out a list of services to see how easy it is to waste less. From compostable utensils to informative starter kits, make clean up much easier while sustaining our earth’s resources.
Waste Less Living is proud to be part of Pasadena’s Greening the Earth Day this April.
Waste Less Living is a woman-owned small business operating in the greater Pasadena/Altadena/Sierra Madre area. Founder/owner, Christine Lenches-Hinkel, is an Environmental Planner by trade with over 11 years of combined graduate and professional experience and knowledge in the environmental and natural resources related field. She has a Master of Science in Forestry with an emphasis on International Resource Conservation from the University of Montana. Prior to launching Waste Less Living, she worked as an environmental consultant specializing in regulatory compliance helping city and county governments meet their obligations under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when faced with approved development projects.
