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President's Message
www.altadenachamber.org
by Ed Thurman, President-Elect
We are happy to report that our good friend and Chamber Board Member Virginia Lance is recovering from surgery. We wish thank all of you for your prayers for her speedy recovery. We look forward to Virginia being back in the swing of things with us very shortly!
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Altadena Concert in the Park A Big Hit
by Craig Washington
The Sunday, July 25th, "Altadena Concert In the Park," jointly sponsored by the Chamber and Washington Realty Group, and featuring the phenomenal violinist, Karen Briggs, was a smashing success. In addition to providing community residents with outstanding entertainment, the event was the kick-off of a series of efforts by the Chamber to raise funds to support educational programs for our Altadena area school children.
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Speaking of Concerts in the Park....
www.altadenasheriffs.org
by Eugene Stevenson
Tuesday evening, August 3rd, brings on a special "National Night Out - Gospel Night Out in Altadena," with the Summer Concert Series, under the sponsorship of the Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena (SSGA), shining some gospel musical light on things with the fantastic sounds of Mayuto and Varetta Heidelberg.
This event is co-presented by our Sheriff's Station, SSGA, and the the Altadena Clergy Council. Here we go, again, with another great opportunity to enjoy some fantastic music in the foothills! All concerts start at 7:00 p.m., in the Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 568 East Mountain Curve Avenue. For information, all 626-296-2103 or visit the Sheriff's website: www.altadenasheriffs.org
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Town Council Proposes Lake Ave. Study Follow-up
by Ed Thurman
The Altadena Town Council's July 20th meeting featured a presentation of the Lake Avenue Study by Keyser Marston Associates, the firm hired to conduct a study of Lake Avenue's business environment issues and potential. Representatives for Los Angeles County were also on hand to respond to questions. A number of them focused upon what approaches can be taken to provide expanded business development opportunities along Lake Avenue.
At the recommendation of Council Member Joe Brown, a follow-up meeting will be scheduled to continue public dialogue on the future of commerce in Altadena. Further information concerning Town Council meetings and events can be obtained at their website: www.altadenatowncouncil.org.
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Annual Golf Tournament
by Doug Colliflower
Time flies and it's a good thing, too, because it brings back one of the most enjoyable (and entertaining) Chamber events of the year - the Annual Golf Tournament. This will be the 11th year that the tournament has been presented. The first mailing announcing the event has already gone out and now it's time to get busy with the work in putting together another solid tournament.
As with any event, the more volunteers available, the better. If you can devote some time and energy to ensuring another successful effort, we would welcome you to join the event planning committee. Please call or drop by the Chamber offices to get involved and for entry forms and information. The Altadena Golf Course is the site for the big tee-off and October 17th is the date. It will provide one of those rare opportunities for you to get teed-off and enjoy every minute of it!
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Old Fashion Days Parade and Festival
www.altdenachamber.org
by Ed Thurman
Planning for the October 30th parade and festival are well underway. Several committees have been established and meet regularly for progress reports. Ed Jasnow and Mike Zoeller, of the Rotary Club, are busy coordinating parade activities. This year's festival will be held on the grounds of Eliot Middle School and promises to be the best yet with a whole range of activities and events for the entire family.
A special feature this year will be the "Altadena ArtBreak," produced by The Altadena Arts Council, that will provide a unique venue for showcasing the creative talents of Altadena area public and private school youth. As always, volunteers are needed to assist with the work of the parade and festival planning committee. Next meting will be held on Wednesday, August 10th, 6:00 p.m., at the Chamber office.
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Friends of the Arts Awards Event a Hit
by Eugene Stevenson
If you missed The Altadena Arts Council's Second Annual "Friends of the Arts" Awards Event on Saturday, July 17th, you really missed something special. TAAC honored eight of Altadena's "magnificient friends" who, as artists or supporters of the arts, have made substantial contributions to our community's arts and culture.
Honorees included Charles Carter, Dr. Yvonne Cole-Meo and the late Jirayr Zorthian, as Altadena's "artists as institutions." Edna Smith, Altadena Historical Society Director of Archives; Juanita DeVaughn, Altadena NAACP's ACT-SO Program Director; Ken Manning and Tom Turner of the Coffee Gallery; the Underground Arts Society's Ben McGinty; Deputy Sam Estrada, Kathy Jiles, and John Tirabasso, originators of the Summer Concert Series, and the Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena received kudos as well. Congressman Adam Schiff, State Senator Jack Scott, Assembly Woman Carol Liu were on and to present commendations to the honorees as was representatives from Supervisor Mike Antonovich's office.
The event also fantastic, eclectic musical program, consisting of classical, jazz, and new world pieces. Good music, good food, good works of art, a gallery environment, great people. As we said, you REALLY missed it! But..., there's more to come.
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