SOCIAL SCENE SECTION


Gold Crown Awards Honored Volunteer Leaders

William Anawalt was honored for his dedication to Boston Court Performing Arts Center; Michele Engemann, for her commitment to the Pasadena Playhouse; and Melinda Shea, for her leadership at the Pasadena Symphony and POPS

Five Acres Hosts 122nd Annual Meeting

The new board was presented and community members were honored with awards

2010, A Kidspace Odyssey: Out-of-this-World Fun for A Cause

Protected by storm troopers and friendly aliens, members of the Kidspace Circle of Friends transported in from around the Universe for their annual fundraiser.

Garden Party Raises Funds for AIDS Prevention in Malawi

Global AIDS Interfaith Alliance (GAIA) turned Bistro 45 into a garden party with tasty appetizers, fine wines and fantastic art

An Evening of Latin Delights

"Shine On Viejo California" treated guests to a fiesta while raising funds to support the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and its programs

A Success for SEEDS

Seemingly protected from chilly rains by whom Descano Gardens Executive Director David Brown called "our personal weather god" Fritz Coleman, the television meterologist-cum-master of  ceremonies, the SEEDS benefit gala on June 6 was a resounding success attracting 306 guests and a lively auction.

Union Station Celebrates 35th Anniversary with Fundraising Gala

Union Station Homeless Services, the San Gabriel Valley’s largest homeless service provider, threw its 35th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, May 9 at a private Los Angeles club.

Debbie Meymarian – Family Matters

Local entrepreneur and volunteer, Debbie Meymarian, believes Villa Esperanza Services is all about family

Pasadena Pinot Fest Benefits Hillsides

Attended by over 300 people, the Pasadena PinotFest allowed guests to indulge their palate with the Pinot Noir flavors reminiscent of sweet red berries, plums, and cherries

Annual Golf Classic Raises Funds for Five Acres

Funds support the programs and service for at-risk children

The Levitt Pavilion Ends Season with Gala

Jazz artist Barbara Morrison provided the entertainment as well as being one of the honorees for this year's benefit

The Simple Joys of Summer

Supporters gathered next to the sparkling turquoise pool at the Altadena Town & Country Club for the last fundraising event of the summer to help support the summer activities fund for children of Five Acres

Kids in the Kitchen Initiative Big Success

The students of Madison elementary school sailed through six “ports” learning about health, nutrition with hands on games and active cooking demonstrations.

Pasadenans Attend Colburn School Awards Ceremony

A number of Pasadena residents attended the 17th Annual Kingsley and Kate Tufts Poetry Awards Ceremony and poetry reading which took place on April 23 at Thayer Hall at The Colburn School of Music in Claremont.