Giving Back


Guitarist Dennis Agajanian to Perform at Walter Hoving Home Backyard BBQ

Dennis Agajanian will perform at the 7th Annual Barbeque for the Walter Hoving Home on Thursday, May 23rd. Even his peers regard him as one of the greatest acoustic guitar players of our generation. He’s been awarded Musician of the Year seven times. He’s appeared in numerous stage and television events with some of the ...

The Side Street Projects Presents their Phantom Ball Artist “Alexandra Grant”

Instead of coming to the Phantom Ball, the Side Street Projects invites everyone to pick something they want to do, but haven’t (because they can’t find the time) and do those instead. Seriously. However, if anyone still buys a “ticket” to Side Street Projects’ 20th Annual Phantom Ball, they the Side Street Projects will send ...

It’s All Ears on the Greens at the HEAR Center Golf Tournament

The HEAR Center Golf committee continues to plan for their upcoming fundraising event. The 32nd Annual HEAR Center Golf Tournament will take place Monday June 3, 2013 at South Hills Country Club in West Covina (2655 S. Citrus St. W. Covina, 91791). This prestigious tournament was formed by our young HEAR Angels and their families. ...

2013 San Marino Motor Classic Gearing Up for Another Year

Tune your engines! The San Marino Motor Classic: Design in Motion is gearing up for its third annual outing. More than 240 classic and collector cars spanning several decades will be available for public view on Sunday, June 9 at Lacy Park located at 1485 Virginia Road, San Marino 91108. Gates open at 9 a.m. ...

National Kidney Foundation, Southern California & Southern Nevada Hosts Kidney Walk to Help Fight Kidney Disease

Step up with family, friends and community members on Sunday, September 15, 2013 for the 4th Annual Los Angeles Kidney Walk presented by DaVita at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California by the National Kidney Foundation serving Southern California and Southern Nevada. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the noncompetitive 3 Mile, and 1 Mile ...

Mijares Restaurant Night to Benefit the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House & the SHINE Gala Committee

Mijares Restaurant is generously donating a portion of all food and bar sales on Monday, June 3rd from 3:00 – 9:00 p.m. to benefit the Pasadena Ronald McDonald House and to kick start the fundraising efforts of the SHINE Gala Committee. The Pasadena Ronald McDonald House is supported by various philanthropic organizations, including the SHINE ...

Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys Sets Up Relief Fund for Oklahoma City Tornado Victims, Accepts Donations

The community can now contribute to a relief fund for the victims of the Oklahoma City area tornadoes that was set up recently by the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys. Contributions can be made two ways: call or drop-off contributions at the Jewish Federation (Attn: Oklahoma City Tornado Relief) at ...

“Operation Cookie” aka “Cookies by the 1,000’s” for Hospitalized & Homeless Veterans

Thousands and thousands of cookies will be delivered to the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena this Wednesday, May 22nd as part of “Operation Cookie” for hospitalized and homeless veterans. Donors – young and old – from as far away as Ventura and Orange Counties are expected to bring a variety of cookies of all shapes ...

Pasadena Federal Credit Union Treats Local Heroes and Non-Profits to Girl Scout Cookies

Member-owned financial cooperative Pasadena Federal Credit Union (PFCU) has found a fun way to thank local public servants and non-profits while also supporting one of the largest organizations it serves: The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (GSGLA). During cookie season, the credit union purchased three boxes of cookies (612 boxes total) through the Gift ...

Domenico’s, A True Provider Of Life

Charity begins at home, they say. It makes sense then that Domenico’s, being a second home for so long to many a Pasadenan, gives back to the community through charity. As one of the oldest restaurants in Pasadena, Domenico’s is known for its great Italian food. However, not everyone knows about Domenico’s contributions to the ...

500 Guild of Rosemary Children’s Services Searches for Volunteers

Rosemary Children’s Services invites you to the 500 Guild’s Volunteer Open House on Sunday May 19th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity for you find out how you can help teen foster girls in your area. During the Volunteer Open House, you will be able to meet the hardworking ...

Pasadena Bar Association Hosts 3rd Annual Speech Scholarship Contest

The Pasadena Bar Association (PBA) hosted the 3rd Annual Speech Scholarship Contest, Co-Founded by Donald P. Schweitzer, current PBA president, and Steven Yee, 2011 PBA president on May 9, 2013 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. The contest invited high school students throughout Los Angeles County to participate for a chance to win the $5,000 scholarship ...

Foothill Unity Center: 2013 National Letter Carriers Food Drive

Everyone is reminded to have their food items ready for pick-up on Saturday May 11, 2013 for the 2013 National Letter Carriers Food Drive. There also are important volunteer opportunities available that day; Unloading food from mail truck, sorting food items at the various Post Offices (including Altadena, Duarte, Monrovia, Pasadena and San Marino), and ...

Brookside Gold Club Hosts Rosemary Children’s Services’ 13 Annual C.A.R.E. Awards

On a beautiful spring day at Brookside Golf Club, over 100 Rosemary Children’s Services’ (RCS) staff, Board Members, and Management Team gathered together for the 13th Annual C.A.R.E. Awards, the Agency’s annual peer-to-peer recognition awards ceremony, on May 1, 2013. “We are so fortunate and proud to have such a dedicated group of employees that ...