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Podley Properties Welcomes Pam Tomashek
Born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand, Pam Tomashek is a graduate of Punjab University in Chandigarh with a BS in Science, and speaks, reads, and writes fluent Thai. She has been a long time resident of the foothills region of Los Angeles County, comfortably familiar with the neighborhoods of La Canada, La Crescenta, Sunland/Tujunga and much of the San Gabriel Valley.
As a client focused Realtor®, Pam listens to her client’s needs and works with both home buyers and current home owners to maximize their search using the latest in digital and old fashioned neighborhood knowledge. Pam brings an array of marketing and sales tools to maximize the value of your property.
Besides real estate, Pam’s other passions include music and cooking. She’s an active member of the prestigious Sanctuary Choir at Lake Avenue Congregational Church in Pasadena. She loves to explore new recipes and try them out with her family and friends (this could be you!). She has even formed a dinner group which meets monthly to share each other’s gourmet dishes.
Pam is a member of National Association of Realtors, California Association of Realtors and Pasadena-Foothill Association of Realtors. If you, your family, or friends are considering in buying or selling, please do not hesitate to reach out. Pam looks forward to assisting you with all of your real estate needs!
Pam Tomashek
818.521.3652
pam.tomashek@podley.com
#01092949
Cool Off This August // SGV Events Calendar
Summer Movie Series
Arcadia
Memorial Park > Times Vary
2: Cars 3
9: Lego Ninjago
arcadiaca.gov
Pasadena
Villa-Parke > 7:30pm
2: Lego Ninjago
9: Early Man
cityofpasadena.net
Monrovia
Sundown
4: Library Park > Back to the Future
11: Kiwanis Park > CoCo
cityofmonrovia.org
Street Food Cinema
5:30-11pm
4: Pasadena > The Mask
11: Glendale > Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
18: Pasadena > Casablanca
25: Arcadia > Bridesmaids
streetfoodcinema.com
Sierra Madre
Memorial Park > 8pm
10: A Wrinkle in Time
17: Coco
cityofsierramadre.com
Rooftop Cinema Series
6-11pm
18: Jurrasic Park
25: Star Wars: The Force Awakens
southlakeavenue.org
Summer Concerts
Sierra Madre
Memorial Park > 6-8pm
5: Pat O’Brien & The Priests of Love.
12: The Skinny Ties
cityofsierramadre.com
Glendora
Finkbiner Park Bandshell > 6pm
5: Full Petty Fever
cityofglendora.org
La Cañada Flintridge
Memorial Park > 6-8pm
5: Woodie & The Longboards
12: Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys
19: Pacific Coast Highway
26: Hot August Nights
lcf.ca.gov
Altadena
Farnsworth Park > 7pm
4: Deja Vu
11: Upstream
18: Greg & The Gallows
25: The Blue Breeze Band
facebook.com/altadenasheriffsstation
Arcadia
City Hall West Lawn > 6:30pm
2: Yard Sale
9: Cash Up Front
arcadiaca.gov
Monrovia
7-8:30pm
Saturdays at Station Square Amphitheater
Sundays at Library Park
cityofmonrovia.org
Pasadena
Villa-Parke > 5:30-7:30pm
11: Latin Fiesta
cityofpasadena.net
Norton Simon Museum > 5-6pm
4: Debussy: The Painter of Sound
11: Baroque, Classical & Romantic Traditions
25: I See You, I Hear You: Santoor, Tabla, Raga
nortonnsimon.org
Summer Festivities
Friday Night Twilight
Glendora Village > 6-8pm
3: Moonlight Madness Sale
10: Mystery Event in the Bus Plaza
17: 50’s Night
24: Game Night
31: Community Giveback Charity Event
glendoravillage.com
Sierra Madre Shakespeare Festival
Memoral Park > 7:30pm
3, 4, 11 & 18: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
sierrashakes.com
End of Summer Carnival
Eisenhower Park, Arcadia > 10am-2pm
8: “Greatest carnival on Earth.” Play carnival games & win kid-friendly prizes!
arcadiaca.gov
Arboretum Summer Nights
LA County Arboretum, Arcadia > 5-8pm
10: Crafts, live music, food trucks, lawn games & more in a natural, serene setting.
arboretum.org
Classic Car Nights
Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena > 6-8pm
10 & 24: Classic car show with burgers, live music, a raffle & all-ages fun. 24th will feature the annual Chili Cook-Off!
lakeave.org
Playhouse District Third Thursdays
Pasadena Playhouse District > 6-9pm
16: See, hear & play! Featuring music, dancing, art, food specials, games & more.
playhousedistrict.com
Flashback Car & Motorcycle Show
Glendora Village > 6-11pm
18: 31st Annual classic car show featuring trucks, hot rods, a kids’ fun zone & incredible food.
flashbackinfo.org
Play Music on the Porch Day
Altadena Library > 4-6pm
25: Jam with local musicians on a beautiful summer afternoon. All skill levels welcome!
altadenalibrary.org
Narrated Tours of Historic Monrovia
Monrovia Community Center > 10-11:30am
25: Guided tour with city historian & storyteller extraordinaire, Steve Baker.
cityofmonrovia.org
End of Summer Celebration
Descanso Gardens, La Cañada > 5:30-10pm
29: The gardens stay open late for this end of summer celebration. Cold drinks, music & more!
descansogardens.org
Podley Properties Welcomes Krista Chandlee
Krista Chandlee will be your trusted real estate advisor, community specialist & friend! Born & raised on the East Coast by a successful blood line of real estate brokers, strong values, work ethic & unparalleled service were instilled in her from a very young age.
Krista graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism, which further developed her writing, negotiating & interpersonal skills. Following graduation, she adapted quickly to city life in New York City where her fierce determination & commitment to excellence landed her Spokesperson jobs for several National Brands.
A few years ago the “mountains were calling” and Krista made the big move West all on her own and has not looked back! She feels incredibly blessed to serve as both ally and personal guide to her clients. She is passionate about helping sellers and buyers achieve their real estate dreams.
Krista is truly a mover & a shaker and believes there is never a goal too big or too small. She takes a specialized, personal approach and commitment to service over volume. This will really feel as though you’re working with a trusted friend and powerful teammate. She will also be your source for local resources that will make your life better! In her free time, you can catch her exploring SoCal biking & hiking trails with her fiance Brett & their adopted semi-famous pup, Joey the Chihuahua! For those of you with fur babies, ask her about her doggie services, too!
Krista Chandlee
818.658.1108
krista@podley.com
#02002464
Step Out and Celebrate the Summer // July 2018 Events
Celebrate the 4th of July
Sierra Madre
Memorial Park > Times Vary
3: Pre-parade picnic, music, kids zone & more.
4: Celebrate all day with a 5k fun run, followed by the annual parade, music, games & fireworks.
cityofsierramadre.com
Pasadena | Americafest
Rose Bowl Stadium > 2-9:30pm
4: Don’t miss this world-renowned fireworks show & entertainment at America’s Stadium.
rosebowlstadium.com
San Marino
Lacy Park > Opens: 7am, Fireworks: 9pm
4: Celebrate with food, fun zone, parade, entertainment & fireworks.
cityofsanmarino.org
Monrovia
Library Park > Entertainment: 3pm, Music: 7pm, Fireworks: 9pm
4: Monrovia celebrates with entertainment, live music & fireworks.
cityofmonrovia.org
South Pasadena | Festival of Balloons
Locations Vary > 7am-4pm, Fireworks: 9pm
4: Parade showcasing the balloons, pancake breakfast, celebration at the park & fireworks.
southpasadenaca.gov
La Crescenta
Crescenta Valley High School > 4-9:30pm
4: Annual celebration with live music, food from Berlin Truck & Slammin’ Sliders & fireworks.
cvfireworks.com
Music in the Park
Sierra Madre
Memorial Park > 6-8pm
1: Sierra Madre Music Co.
8: Cash Up Front
15: Sgt. Peppers
22: Alumni Acoustic
29: Tenor Daniel Rodriguez
cityofsierramadre.com
Glendora
Finkbiner Park Bandshell > 6pm
1: City Beat and the Main Street Horns
8: Kings of 88
15: Upstream
22: Creedence Relived
29: Night Owl Jazz Orchestra
cityofglendora.org
La Cañada Flintridge
Memorial Park > 6-8pm
1: FM Radio
8: The Jack Lantz Big Band
15: My Generation
22: Cold Duck
29: Past Action Heroes
lcf.ca.gov
Altadena
Farnsworth Park > 7pm
7: Kenny Sara & the Sounds of New Orleans
14: Susie Hansen Latin Band
21: Lisa Haley & the Zydekats
28: Mary Jane’s Last Dance
facebook.com/altadenasheriffsstation
Monrovia
7-8:30pm
Saturdays at Station Square Amphitheater
Sundays at Library Park
cityofmonrovia.org
Pasadena
Parks After Dark Concerts > 5:30-7:30pm
14: Jazz it Up! (Washington Park)
21: 80’s Vibes (Central Park)
cityofpasadena.net
Norton Simon Museum > 5-6pm
14: Del Mar Trio
21: Marlon Martinez & the Jazz Marlonius Quartet
nortonsimon.org
Movie Nights Under the Stars
Old Pasadena Summer Cinema
Across Old Pasadena > Times Vary
5-28: Movie series featuring 17 screenings in various urban locations.
oldpasadena.org
Glendora
Finkbiner Park Bandshell > Dusk
11: Lego Ninjago
18: Wonder
25: Coco
cityofglendora.org
Sierra Madre
Memoral Park > 8pm
13: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
27: Sherlock Gnomes
cityofsierramadre.com
Monrovia
7-8:30pm
21: Space Jam (Julian Fisher Park)
28: The Sandlot (Recreation Park)
cityofmonrovia.org
Fun in the Outdoors
Classic Car Nights
Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena > 6-8pm
13 & 27: Classic car show with burgers, live music, a raffle & all ages fun.
lakeave.org
Colorado Street Bridge Party
Colorado Street Bridge, Pasadena > 6-11:30pm
14: Music, dance, activities & more. Visit the Podley volunteers at the wine & beer bar!
pasadenaheritage.org
Glendora Village Art Walk
Glendora Village > 5-8pm
20: Featured artists interact throughout the Village while showcasing their pieces & process.
glendoravillage.com
Dancing Under the Stars
The Paseo, Pasadena
Dance Lesson: 7-7:30pm, Music: 7:30-9:30pm
20 & 27: Learn some dancing steps, then enjoy free live motown & rock.
thepaseopasadena.com
MAFA Summer Art Walk
Old Town Monrovia > 7-10pm
28: Stroll in the cool summer air & enjoy art demos, live music & more.
monroviafinearts.org
Download the Event Calendar Here
Summer is Here – Outdoor Festivals, Concerts, Movies & More!
Summer Concerts
3 | Monrovia Music Fest
Library Park, MONROVIA
12-7pm > Music fest with craft beer garden, food trucks, activity booths, artisans, vendors & all ages fun.
monroviamusicfest.com
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3, 10, 17, 24 | La Cañada Music in the Park
Memorial Park, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
6-8pm > Join your family, friends & neighbors in the park for this annual summer concert series.
lcf.ca.gov
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7, 14, 21, 28 | Music on the Main
Descanso Gardens, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
6-7:30pm > Bring a picnic & enjoy an evening of music under the oaks. Seating on first-come, first-served basis.
descansogardens.org
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9, 24 | Sierra Madre Music in the Park
Memorial Park Bandshell, SIERRA MADRE
6-8pm > Bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnic & enjoy refreshments from your local organizations.
cityofsierramadre.com
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23-24 | Arroyo Seco Weekend
Rose Bowl Stadium, PASADENA
12pm > Pasadena’s premier music & art festival with curated menus from LA’s celebrated chefs & more!
arroyosecoweekend.com
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Festivals
2-3 | Montrose 35th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
MONTROSE Shopping Park
Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 10am-5pm > Explore the nearly 200 businesses at the shopping park.
shopmontrose.com
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2-3 | Open Studios Art Tour
Locations Across ALTADENA & PASADENA
Sat: 11am-5pm, Sun 12-6pm > Free, self-guided event featuring local artists at their studios & host retail locations.
openstudios.gallery.
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3 | Happy Birthday Pasadena!
PASADENA Museum of History
1-4pm > Celebrate Pasadena’s 132nd year with robots, music, face painting, activity stations & birthday cake.
pasadenahistory.org
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9 | Playhouse Block Party
PASADENA Playhouse District
12-10pm > Free, all ages celebration with food, music, tours & more in honor of the Playhouse’s 100th birthday.
playhouseblockparty.com
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16-17 | Pasadena Chalk Festival
The Paseo, PASADENA
10am-7pm > Enjoy the largest street painting festival in the world with live music & entertainment all day!
pasadenachalkfestival.com
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29-July 1 | 626 Night Market
Santa Anita Park, ARCADIA
Fri & Sat: 4pm-1am, Sun: 4pm-12am > Asian-inspired night market featuring 250+ foods, crafts, music & all ages fun.
626nightmarket.com
Movies
Street Food Cinema
Victory Park, PASADENA > Doors: 5:30pm, Live Music: 6:30pm, Movie, 8:30pm
9: Dirty Dancing | 30: Sandlot
Celebrate summer with food trucks, live music & great films.
streetfoodcinema.com
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Monrovia Monday Movie Nights
MONROVIA Public Library > 6-8pm
11: Brave | 18: Monkey Kingdom | 25: Sing
Enjoy fresh popcorn while watching a family-friendly movie.
cityofmonrovia.org
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Altadena Library Movies
ALTADENA Public Library > 3:30pm
22: Black Panther | 26: Can We All Get Along?
Grab some popcorn & watch a movie with your neighbors.
altadenalibrary.org
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Glendora Movie in the Park
Finkbiner Park Bandshell, GLENDORA > Dusk
27: Despicable Me 3
Movie night with refreshments sponsored by the Rotary Club.
cityofglendora.org
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Have Some Fun
2 | Community Yard Sale
Sierra Vista Park, SIERRA MADRE
8am-12pm > Community organizations & members come together to sell their old treasures at this annual event.
cityofsierramadre.com
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8, 22 | Classic Car Nights
Lake Avenue Church, PASADENA
6-8pm > Share a warm summer evening of cars, fun & fellowship! BBQ, live music, a raffle & more all ages fun.
lakeave.org
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10 | San Marino Motor Classic
Lacy Park, SAN MARINO
9am-4pm > Vintage cars, classic music & delicious food trucks. Featuring 10 Paul Newman race cars!
sanmarinomotorclassic.com
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22 | Downtown Scavenger Hunt
GLENDORA Village
5-8pm > Teams will enjoy an interactive scavenger hunt throughout the Village, competing to win an awesome prize.
glendoravillage.com
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Download the Event Calendar Here
2018 May Event Calendar
Foodie Corner
May 6 | Masters of Taste Food & Wine Festival
Rose Bowl Stadium, PASADENA
3-9pm > Enjoy unlimited samplings from LA’s best restaurants,
wineries, craft breweries & mixologists 21+. mastersoftastela.com
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May 6-11 | Pasadena Restaurant Week
Participating PASADENA Restaurants
Times Vary > Award-winning restaurants offer prix-fixe lunch & dinner menus
at incredible prices. pasadenarestaurantweek.com
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May 15 | Cuisines of the Foothills
GLENDORA Country Club
5:30-8:30pm > Journey to the deep blue sea & enjoy fine food, wine, spirits,
craft beer & more. cuisinesofthefoothills.com
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May 18 | Hathaway-Sycamores’ 2nd Annual BBQ Bash
El Nido Campus, ALTADENA
5-9pm > Guests enjoy tasty local BBQ, craft beer, outdoor games, live music,
a silent auction & raffle prizes. hathaway-sycamores.org
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May 23 | Taste of Duarte
Westminster Gardens, DUARTE
5-8pm > Enjoy a taste from 90 Duarte restaurants with food samples,
drink tastings, entertainment & more! tasteofduarte.com
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May 26 | Eat Drink Vegan Food Festival
Rose Bowl Stadium, PASADENA
2-8pm > Unlimited drinks, 100+ restaurants & many vendors all specializing
in vegan creations! eatdrinkvegan.com
Home Tours
Thru May 20 | Pasadena Showcase House of Design
As Featured in Architectural Digest
Pick-up Location: Santa Anita Racetrack Gate 6, ARCADIA
Times Vary > Enjoy inspiring design, innovative new products & more at
this year’s showcase house. pasadenashowcase.org
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May 6 | Monrovia Historic Home Tour
Homes & Museums Across MONROVIA
10am-4pm > This year’s tour includes 2 local museums & 6 homes including
Victorian, Spanish, Craftsman & more. mohpg.org
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May 6 | Altadena Guild Home Tour
Historic Homes Across ALTADENA
10am-4pm > Tour beautiful homes & gardens alongside food
vendors & live entertainment. altadenaguild.org
Art & Such
May 5-6 | 56th Annual Sierra Madre Art Fair
Memorial Park, SIERRA MADRE
9:30am-5/6pm > Artists show & sell their work alongside food vendors
& live entertainment. sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
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May 6 | Tea for Three: Lady Birth, Pat & Betty
Haugh Performing Arts Center, GLENDORA
2pm > This humorous & poignant one-woman play reveals life & love in
the White House. teaforthree.com
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May 12 | BoldPAS – An Art Takeover of Old Pasadena
As Featured in the SGV Tribune
Old PASADENA
12-8pm > Vibrant art festival featuring 13 large-scale installations in
Old Pasadena’s historic, pedestrian alleyways. oldpasadena.org
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May 18-20 | Monrovia Days Community Festival
Library Park, MONROVIA
Times Vary > Come out and celebrate Monrovia’s Birthday with games,
carnival rides, food, pie eating contest & entertainment! cityofmonrovia.org
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May 20 | Museums of the Arroyo Day
Participating PASADENA & LOS ANGELES Museums
12-5pm > Explore 6 local museums for free with shuttles available for
guests to visit them all. museumsofthearroyo.com
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May 25-28 | Memorial Weekend Fiesta Days
Locations Across LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
Times Vary > Annual celebration with casino night, vintage car show,
5K/10K run & more fun for all ages! lacanadaflintridge.com
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May 26-28 | Wild Art Weekend
Kidspace Children’s Museum, PASADENA
10am-5pm > Explore the natural world through art! Paint with colorful
spices, discover forest clay & more. kidspacemuseum.org
Race the Foothills
May 6 | Verdugo Mountains 10K Trail Run & Hike
Brand Park, GLENDALE
8am > Run or hike the Verdugo Mountains Trail. Awards for 3 best
male & female times in each age group. runtheverdugos.com
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May 12 | Fountain to the Falls 7K Run/Walk
Library Park, MONROVIA
7am > Race to the Canyon Park Waterfall. Medals awarded to the
male & female participants with the best times. cityofmonrovia.org
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May 26 | Mount Wilson Trail Race
Downtown SIERRA MADRE
7am > The second oldest trail race in California returns, along with
the Kid’s Fun Run! mountwilsontrailrace.com
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Download the Event Calendar Here
2018 April Events Calendar
Across the San Gabriel Valley
April 6 | Challah (or Matzoh) & Chili:
A Klezmer/TexMex Listening Party
Vroman’s Bookstore, PASADENA
6pm > Hosted by the Sierra Madre Playhouse. Test your knowledge
of Texas, shtetels & win a prize! vromansbookstore.com
April 7 | Derby Day 5K
Santa Anita Racetrack, ARCADIA
8am > Run like a thoroughbred! Races for all ages, along with live
entertainment in the post-event expo. derbyday5k.com
April 7 | Ceramic Festival & Gift Show
Los Angeles County Arboretum, ARCADIA
9am-5pm > 2-day festival with unique handcrafted giftware
& artwork by local ceramic artists. arboretum.org
April 7-8 | A River Runs Through It:
A New Landscape Paradigm
Descanso Gardens, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
Times Vary > Talks from experts on the forefront of design, a garden
soirée & the 3rd annual Watershed Garden Tour. descansogardens.org
April 14 | Glendora Chalk Festival
Glendora Village, GLENDORA
10am-4pm > Calling all artists…Show us your best chalk art
& compete to win this year’s prize! glendorachalkfest.com
April 15 | 2018 Art of the Garden Tour
4 Private Gardens in PASADENA, ALTADENA & SIERRA MADRE
10:30am-4:30pm > Annual self-guided art & garden tour. Work
will also be displayed at Creative Arts Group. creativeartsgroup.org
April 16 | Monday Night Movie: Zootopia
MONROVIA Public Library
6-8pm > Dress in your pajamas, bring your blanket, pillow, favorite
stuffed friend & enjoy movie night! cityofmonrovia.org
April 20-May 26 | The Immigrant
SIERRA MADRE Playhouse
2:30pm & 8pm > Biographical story of a young Jew who fled Russia
for the United States in 1909. sierramadreplayhouse.org
April 21 | Podley Properties Shredding Event
8:30am-2pm > Safely shred your personal documents for FREE
with us & enjoy refreshments! facebook.com/podleyproperties
Podley Properties Office Locations:
755 E. Route 66, GLENDORA
846 Foothill Blvd., LA CAÑADA
242 W. Foothill Blvd., MONROVIA
897 Granite Dr., PASADENA
30 N. Baldwin Ave., SIERRA MADRE
April 21 | Being The Change
ALTADENA Public Library
2-5pm > Watch the film & afterwards discuss with local scientist
and author of Being the Change, Peter Kalmus. altadenalibrary.org
April 21 | Hometown Country Fair
Crescenta Valley Park, LA CRESCENTA
10am-5pm > Fun for all ages with a car show, dog parade, pie-eating
contest, food, karaoke & more! crescentavalleychamber.org
April 21 | MAP Neighborhood Conference
MONROVIA High School
9:30am-3:30pm > Build community through workshops, food,
entertainment & group discussions. cityofmonrovia.org
April 21 | Monrovia Wine Walk
Old Town MONROVIA
6-9pm > Stroll through Old Town & sample a variety of wine
while exploring local businesses. cityofmonrovia.org
April 21 | Glendora Earth Day Festival
GLENDORA Civic Center
9am-1pm > Drought tolerant workshops, eco-tours, bike ride, recycle
used motor oil/filters & many more activities! cityofglendora.org
April 21 | Earth Day Saturday
The Huntington Library, SAN MARINO
11am-3pm > Celebrate the Earth & learn what you can do to protect
the environment. Art & science activities for all ages. huntington.org
April 21 | Art On Palm
Arlington Gardens, PASADENA
10am-5pm > Art & fine craft festival with engaging work that raises
funds for non-profits. artonpalm.com
April 22-May 20 | Pasadena Showcase House of Design
PASADENA Showcase House of Design
Times Vary > Enjoy inspiring design, innovative new products & more
at this year’s showcase house. pasadenashowcase.org
April 28-29 | Jackalope Artisan Fair
Central Park, PASADENA
10am-5pm > Featuring over 200 local, hand-selected artisans,
crafters & DIY enthusiasts. jackalopeartfair.com
Download the Event Calendar Here
2018 March Event Calendar
Egg Hunts
24 & 31 | Pasadena Spring Egg Hunt
Kidspace Museum, PASADENA
Times Vary by Age Group > Candy-filled eggs are hidden at Arroyo Adventure just waiting to be found. Pre-registration required.
kidspacemuseum.org
31 | Glendora Easter Egg Hunt
Finkbiner Park, GLENDORA
Activities: 9am, Hunt: 10am > Community egg hunt for ages 10 & under with FREE pancakes.
cityofglendora.org
31 | Sierra Madre Easter Egg Hunt
Memorial Park, SIERRA MADRE
10am > Annual egg hunt complete with eggs, candy & the Easter Bunny for children 12 & under.
cityofsierramadre.com
31 | Spring Egg Hunt & Healthy Kids Day
Recreation Park, MONROVIA
10am > Games, crafts, food trucks, music & a visit from the Spring Bunny.
cityofmonrovia.org
31 | Spring Egg Bowl
Rose Bowl Stadium, PASADENA
8am-5pm > All hunts will take place on the Rose Bowl Stadium field. No registration is required. All egg hunts are free of charge.
rosebowlstadium.com
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Flowers Blooming
Every Sat & Sun | Spring Bloom Walks
Descanso Gardens, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
11am & 1pm > Stroll through the gardens on a guided walk & learn about cherry blossoms, flowering trees & more.
descansogardens.org
2 | Art in Bloom Gallery Opening
Creative Arts Group, SIERRA MADRE
7-9pm > Exhibition pairing the community’s floral designers with artists. Refreshments served. Open through March 4th.
creativeartsgroup.org
8 & 25 | Pasadena Heritage Spring Home Tour
Various Locations, PASADENA
Tour: 9am-4pm, Lecture: 7-8:30pm > Highlighting design excellence, historic homes & gorgeous gardens.
pasadenaheritage.org
18 | Wistaria Festival
Downtown SIERRA MADRE
9am-5pm > Celebrate the world’s largest wistaria vine with live music, family-friendly activities & food court – stop by the Podley booth!
sierramadrechamber.com
23-24 | Huck Finn Fishing Derby & Campout
Sierra Vista Park, SIERRA MADRE
Campout: Fri 5pm, Fishing: Sat 12:30-4pm > Fantastic opportunity for families to get their first experience camping and fishing in a friendly environment close to home.
cityofsierramadre.com
24 | Peacock Day: Journey to India
Los Angeles County Arboretum, ARCADIA
10am-3pm > Celebrate peacocks and their native country of India with dance, crafts, parade & food.
arboretum.org
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Arts & Entertainment
1 | DIY Candy Airplane & Author Visit
ALTADENA Main Library
4pm > Build your own candy airplane while meeting Gwen Katz, author of Among the Red Stars.
altadenalibrary.org
3 | Glendora Wine Walk & Beer Festival
GLENDORA Village
6-9pm > An evening of wine, beer, nibbles & music.
glendorawinewalk.com
7-15 | Pasadena International Film Festival
Participating PASADENA Theaters
Times Vary > Celebrate the best of the best in independent film!
pasadenafilmfestival.org
9 | ArtNight Pasadena
Participating PASADENA Museums
6-10pm > Enjoy free admission, extended hours & complimentary shuttle transportation around Pasadena.
artnightpasadena.org
10 | Montrose Spring Wine Walk
MONTROSE Shopping Park
5-8pm > Sample wines from over 25 pour stations hosted by our merchants and businesses.
shopmontrose.com
10 | 25th Annual Western Round-Up
LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE Community Center
10am-2pm > Western-themed fun for the whole family with ponies, petting zoo, silent auction, gourmet food & more.
cclcf.org
17 | St. Patrick’s Day in the Courtyard
One Colorado Courtyard, PASADENA
12-5:30pm > Rainbows, bagpipes & drums – plenty of fun Irish gigs & jigs.
oldpasadena.org
17 | Teen Film Festival
MONROVIA Public Library
2-3pm > Stop by the first installment of this fest with pizza & screenings of teen-directed short films.
cityofmonrovia.org
Download the Event Calendar Here
2018 February Event Calendar
Love is in the Air
7 | Pen Pal Valentines
MONROVIA Public Library
3:30-4:30pm > Kids of all ages can craft their own unique Valentines for their favorite book character!
cityofmonrovia.org
8 | Wine, Dine & Dance
SAN GABRIEL Mission Playhouse
7-9pm > Bring your Valentine for a FREE Latin dance lesson! Complimentary food & wine, and a DJ!
missionplayhouse.org
10-11, 17-18 | Shakespeare’s Love Scenes
Descanso Gardens, LA CAÑADA FLINTRIDGE
11am & 1pm > Ensemble Shakespeare Theater performs your favorite Shakespearian love scenes in the garden!
descansogardens.org
11 | My Valentine
Norton Simon Museum, PASADENA
1:30-2:30pm > Gather ideas for a Valentine’s Day card as you explore works about family, friendship & love.
nortonsimon.org
16 | 48th Annual Wine & Cuisine Tasting
Alverno’s Villa Del Sol de Oro, SIERRA MADRE
7-9:30pm > Support the Sierra Madre Library at this fundraiser with wines from across California.
sierramadrelibraryfriends.org
Lunar New Year
10 | Lunar New Year Festival
SAN GABRIEL Mission District
11am-8pm > Celebrate with food trucks, vendor booths, kids’ activities, chalk art walk & FREE entertainment.
sglunarnewyear.org
10 | Chinese New Year Celebration
ARCADIA Public Library
2:30-4pm > All ages are invited to celebrate the Year of the Dog with fun stories, activities & a festive craft.
arcadiaca.gov
17-18 | Chinese New Year Festival
Huntington Library, SAN MARINO
10am-5pm > Celebrate the Year of the Dog in the garden with dancers, martial arts, Chinese music & more.
huntington.org
Arts & Entertainment
Thru March 4 | Nothing is the Same
SIERRA MADRE Playhouse
5-7:30PM > The story of four children in 1940s Hawaii whose lives are forever changed when they are forced into the terrifying reality of bombers, teargas and bigotry.
sierramadreplayhouse.org
10 | Not Exactly The Price Is Right
La Fetra Center, GLENDORA
5-7:30PM > Come on down & play similar games to those on the show we all know & love.
cityofglendora.org
10 | Whiskey Sunday Live!
ALTADENA Coffee Gallery Backstage
7PM > Whiskey Sunday combines their shared roots of Irish folk, with Americana, Prairie winds & riverside hymns!
coffeegallery.com
17 | Artist Salon
Myrtle Tree Cafe, MONROVIA
6-9:30PM > A night of entertainment from your local musicians & writers. Enjoy with your wine & dinner!
facebook.com/myrtletreecafe
23 | Improv Workshop for Teens
SIERRA MADRE Public Library
6-7pm > Hollywood’s famed Comedy Sportz Program visits Sierra Madre for a one-night only improv workshop.
cityofsierramadre.com
24 | Great Trivia Challenge 26
Felix Event Center, AZUSA Pacific University
2pm > Take part in this exciting competition & enjoy the delectable desserts!
gplff.org
25-27 | Macbeth
LA CAÑADA Playhouse
7pm > This terrifying tale of deception & murder warns of unbridled ambition. FREE admission.
lacanadaplayhouse.org
26 | Happy Feet
MONROVIA Public Library
6-8pm > Emperor penguins sing a unique “heartsong” to attract a mate. Mumble can’t sing, but he can tap dance!
cityofmonrovia.org
from the Earth
3 | Sowing and Saving Seeds for Natives
ALTADENA Main Library
10AM-12PM > Expert gardener Krystal Rains teaches how to best collect & save native seeds for your garden.
altadenalibrary.org
11 | Mushroom Fair
LA County Arboretum, ARCADIA
10am-4:30pm > Enjoy demonstrations on growing, cooking & identifying mushrooms. Bring & identify your own!
arboretum.org
Highlights from the 2018 Rose Parade
2018 Rose Parade
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE UNRIVALED CELEBRATION
The 2018 Rose Parade took place on January 1st, with the theme “Making a Difference.” This year’s parade marks the 129th Rose Parade, and featured live performances from Earth, Wind & Fire, Andy Grammer and Todrick Hall, local dancing and marching bands, and, of course, the parade floats! Below are some of the highlights of the unrivaled celebration, including members of the Podley Properties family.
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Bill Podley and Family Ride Through the Parade on the Valley Hunt Club’s Horse-Drawn Carriage
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Did you know… The Valley Hunt Club originated the Rose Parade in 1890. Memorabilia of the time show that it was a “Tournament of Roses” — the name being coined by Charles F. Holder and inspired by the flower festival at Nice and pre-Lenten “War of the Roses” in Rome. The Valley Hunt Club has been an annual participant since 1983.
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Sierra Madre Rose Float Association wins the Fantasy Award with “Chivalry!”
Fun Fact: Sierra Madre is the smallest city to enter a float in the parade. The volunteers comes together to self-build and self-fund the annual float creation. A Rose blossom tree graces the front of the float. A First Aid kit is being used by young boy standing on a parapet to bandage a lady dragon’s paw.
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La Cañada Flintridge Tournament of Roses Association wins the Bob Hope Humor Award for the most whimsical and amusing float with “PandaMonium.”
