Gatherings


The YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley’s 2013 Women’s Leadership & Networking Day

On Friday, May 3, 2013, the YWCA Pasadena-Foothill Valley hosted its 2nd Annual Women’s Leadership and Networking Day. This exciting event was held at Pandora On Green at 33 West Green Street, Pasadena. The Women’s Leadership and Networking Day highlighted the leadership qualities of attendees, focused on ways women in leadership can support one another, ...

Red Hen Press at Art Center, a Spring Event to Remember

On April 23, 2013, over fifty readers, art lovers, and patrons gathered on the rooftop of Art Center College of Design’s South Campus for an evening of poetry and fine art. The event—a spring fundraiser for Red Hen Press—helped raise $3,500 for the literary press which has called Pasadena home since January 2010. The event ...

Aids Service Center Presents 16th Annual Big Night Out

Join Aids Service Center for the 16th annual Big Night Out on Saturday May 4th, 2013. The kick-off Gala Reception will be held at the beautiful Tudor revival estate of Dr. Carmen Puliafito and his wife Dr. Janet Pine. The Gala is followed by twelve exclusive Dinner Parties in some of the region’s most distinguished ...

Union Station Hosts Pre-Gala Party at the Blacker House

Union Station Homeless Services hosted a pre-gala event on April 14 at the Historic Blacker House to honor patrons and present the honorees Robert Floe and Mayor Bill and Claire Bogaard who were chosen for their support of Union Station’s lifesaving work. Union Station CEO Rabbi Marvin Gross thanked all the sponsors and event planners ...

A PEN Aperitif for Public Education

Wine and education may not mix. But at the Pasadena Education Network’s (PEN) fundraising mixer, it’s all for a good cause. On April 14th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, with the promise of a variety of exceptional reds and whites, live jazz and good food, PEN is hosting its 5th Annual Wine Tasting where they ...

Women’s Stories Come Alive Through Dance

“Everyone has their own story,” Gloria Killian, founder of ACWIP said after the event. “ Whether it’s a woman in prison or a woman with Parkinson’s both stories tend to get overlooked but tonight each person’s story was resembled through dance.” Lineage Dance Company hosted a benefit for the Action Committee for Women in Prison ...

The Shakespeare Club Gala 2013

The Shakespeare Club’s Gala Event on February 23rd was once again a spectacular evening as guests enjoyed culinary delights from 17 area restaurants, special entertainment and a Live and Silent Auction. This event was a prelude to the up-coming benefit production of Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun to be held at The San Gabriel ...

8th Annual Style Uncorked Dazzled at the Old Mill in San Marino

Style Uncorked, an annual fundraiser for Planned Parenthood, dazzled over 250 guests on a beautiful spring evening on Saturday, May 4th, at the Old Mill in San Marino. Party-goers donned brightly colored spring fashions for this garden party that burst with the scent of nearby flowering citrus trees. Guests enjoyed tantalizing tastes, sumptuous sips and ...

14th Annual Crystal Ball “CirQue De La Salle” Delights and Astonishes Guests

The 14th Annual Crystal Ball, “CirQue De La Salle” was held on April 12 at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena. Crystal Ball Chairs, Pamela Jacques P’13 and Hillary Sanchez P’14, chose the theme that is self-described as a dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment. Pamela says, “We wanted something different than anything ...

Villa Esperanza Services Camp Blue & White is Going Glamping!

Villa Esperanza Services Blue & White is going Glamping! This year’s glamorous camping gala is Saturday, June 1, 2013. Glamping uniform is Campground Chic. Think L.L. Bean goes to a cocktail party; khaki pants, flirty skirts, diamonds and flannel. It all works! Cocktails reception and silent auction begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner, dancing ...

Junior League Honors Patrons, Preps for Upcoming Gala

Being a patron for philanthropy has its benefits. Last Friday, April 5th, key patrons and committee members were honored in an informal gathering for their support of the Junior League of Pasadena’s upcoming gala, “Roaring Since the 1920′s.” “Our mission is to develop the potential of women, improve communities and promote volunteerism; but our vision ...

Donald P. Schweitzer Law Offices Raise $6,000 for Foothill Unity Center

Pasadena’s premier family law firm, The Law Offices of Donald P. Schweitzer, A Professional Corporation (LODPS, APC), announced today that is has raised $6,000 during its 10-Year anniversary Monte Carlo Night fundraiser. One hundred percent of the money raised will go to Foothill Unity Center—a multi-service, non-profit agency serving low-income families throughout the San Gabriel ...

An Art Auction That was Off The Wall!

The Armory’s Off The Wall! art auction on Saturday evening drew in hundreds of guests for hours of good-hearted bidding wars, miniature versions of a staggering array of delicious entrees, performance art, and plenty of conversation. Surprised patrons were greeted by two performers twisting and dangling, sometimes upside down, on aerial silks. At times they ...

Five Acres Commemorates 125th Anniversary with Ambassadors and Past Board Chairs

Five Acres, a pioneer in providing successful solutions that ensure safety, well-being and permanent homes for children and their families celebrates 125 years of service at the foundation of its success – with the leaders from Five Acres’ past who have helped the child and family services agency achieve its goals today. Over 20 distinguished ...