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General Press Releases Back to Press Release Main Page June 20, 2003 Continuation of Metro Gold Line Press Release The opening of the Metro Gold Line expands Metro Rail to 73.1-miles. The Metro Gold Line joins two existing light rail lines (Metro Blue and Green Lines) and a subway (Metro Red Line) that crisscross portions of Los Angeles County from Long Beach to Los Angeles, Redondo Beach, Norwalk, Hollywood, Universal City, and North Hollywood as well as Pasadena. "The Metro Gold Line has been a long-awaited project that, with its opening, will link communities to the rest of the Metro Rail system by providing a real transportation alternative,” said L.A. County Supervisor and MTA Board Member Gloria Molina. “Early next year, we hope to break ground extending the Gold Line from Union Station to East Los Angeles.” In the first year of operation, the Metro Gold Line is expected to carry between 26,000 and 32,000 average weekday boarding passengers. Cost of the system including rail cars and various improvements to the line is estimated at $859 million. “The Gold Line is a vital link in the County’s multi-modal transportation system – efficiently serving the needs of commuters in Los Angeles, Chinatown, Lincoln Heights, Highland Park, South Pasadena and Pasadena,” said L.A. County Supervisor and MTA Board Member Michael Antonovich. The 13.7-mile Metro Gold Line has 13 stations and will operate every 10 minutes on weekdays during peak morning and afternoon rush hours. Trains will then operate every 12-minute during the mid-day and every 20-minutes during the late night hours. On the weekends, early morning and late night trains will operate every 20 minutes. Midday service until approximately 7 p.m. will operate every 12 minutes. The hours of operation will be from 3:35 a.m. to 2 a.m. seven days a week. “Rain or shine, commuters using the Metro Gold Line can expect to get from East Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles and vice versa in approximately 36 minutes without the traffic hassles of the Pasadena and 210 Freeways,” said MTA CEO Roger Snoble. Fares for the Metro Gold line will be the same as all MTA-operated Metro Bus and Metro Rail trains costing just $1.35 one-way (cash) or 90 cents using a pre-purchased discount token. Monthly passes good for unlimited travel are $42. The Metro Gold Line will use 26 state-of-the-art rail cars. Each rail car costs $3.75 million. Each train car seats 76 passengers. During rush hours, the scheduled capacity for each car is a total of 144 passengers including standees. When service starts, MTA expects to utilize 39 full-time train operators and two part-time operators. MTA plans to operate two car trains on the Metro Gold Line. The Metro Gold Line was constructed by the Los Angeles to Pasadena Metro Blue Line Construction Authority. Testing of the system was turned over to the MTA in mid-April. MTA plans to conduct extensive pre-revenue testing up to the public opening on July 26. With the addition of the Metro Gold Line, MTA’s Metro Rail system spans many communities and extends the reach of millions of Southern Californians and tourists to a host of “must see” attractions located within walking distance of many Metro Rail stations. In Pasadena for example, patrons using the new Metro Gold Line can easily access various shopping districts, parks, Pasadena City College, California Institute of Technology, Huntington Library and Gardens, various hotels, business centers, Colorado Boulevard, Old Pasadena, Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Museum of History, Norton Simon Museum, Pasadena Jazz Institute, the Ice House and Playhouse District. Additional points of interest along the Metro Gold Line corridor include Paseo Colorado Shopping Center, Pasadena City Hall, and Civic Auditorium, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Meridian Ironworks Museum, Carnegie Library, Arroyo Seco Regional Library, Highland Park Recreation Center, Highland Theater, Southwest Museum, Heritage Museum Square, Rock Rose Gallery, Broadway Historic Business District in Lincoln Heights, Chinatown, Olvera Street and Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. From there, a quick transfer to the Metro Red Line subway is your ticket to unlimited adventures exploring downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Universal City or the North Hollywood Arts District. Or perhaps a ride on the Metro Blue Line will take patrons to sporting events at Staples Center, Watts Towers, or downtown Long Beach for a visit to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, or take the Metro Green Line to LAX, Norwalk, or Redondo Beach. Many Metro Bus improvements also have been made in the San Gabriel Valley to better serve the Metro Gold Line providing direct bus service to various stations along the alignment. In addition parking is available around some Metro Gold Line stations including a 1,000 space parking structure adjacent to the Sierra Madre Villa Metro Gold Line station in East Pasadena. In downtown Los Angeles at Union Station approximately 1,100 paid parking spaces are available. Limited parking spaces are provided at Lincoln Heights/Cypress Park station (100), Heritage Square/Arroyo station (145), Fillmore station (160), and the Del Mar Station (600). In addition, MTA is working to secure some parking adjacent to the Lake Avenue station. This latest expansion of the Metro Rail system will give transit dependent commuters, tourists and others easy and convenient access to major job centers, government, schools, hospitals, shopping, sports, entertainment and cultural venues throughout Los Angeles County. For more details about the Metro Rail and Metro Bus system, including access to an interactive trip planner, check out MTA’s web site at www.mta.net or call 1-800-C-O-M-M-U-T-E. June 4, 2003
The Arroyo Singers Goes to the Opera and the Movies Sunday, June 8, 2003 4:00 p.m. Calvary Presbyterian Church 1050 Fremont Ave South Pasadena CA 91030 Tickets: $10 general admission, $8 for seniors (626) 798-5855 Opera choruses and movie tunes will be featured at the Arroyo Singers spring concert on Sunday, June 8, 2003, at 4:00 p.m. at the Calvary Presbyterian Church, 1050 Fremont Ave., in South Pasadena. Selections from Carmen, Madame Butterfly and the Mikado will be on the program as well as Oscar-winning movie themes such as Lullaby of Broadway, Born Free, and Beauty and the Beast. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, and children under 10 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at 626-798-5855. The Arroyo Singers is a women's choral group based in Pasadena. Director is Dr. James Reitzell and accompanist is Nonna Ayrapetova. The group was founded in 1961 by several Caltech faculty wives and has continued to perform regularly in the Pasadena area for over 41 years. The Arroyo Singers has participated in the Renaissance Pleasure Faire, the Christmas music program at the Music Center, the Pasadena Showcase of Interior Design, and the Ensemble Series at Cal State LA. The group has performed at the Huntington Library and St. Bernardine's Historic Church in San Bernardino in addition to presenting informal concerts in the community. “ASK-A-MOM" TOPIC AT NEXT MOTHERS & MORE MEETING
Mothers & More of Pasadena will host an open discussion entitled “Ask-a-Mom” during their next regular chapter meeting, Thursday, January 16, 7:30pm, at the Polytechnic School’s Boswell Library, 1030 East California Blvd., Pasadena. Members and guests are invited to attend and encouraged to bring along their parenting questions for the group. The discussion is free of charge. More information is available by calling (866) 206-9068, ext. 3921 or by e-mailing ajmarston@hotmail.com. Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. Additional information about the chapter can be found at http://mandmpas.tripod.com. ### Posted 11/15/02 “CARING FOR AGING PARENTS" TOPIC AT NEXT MOTHERS & MORE MEETING
Mothers & More of Pasadena will host an educational discussion on “Caring for Aging Parents” during their next regular chapter meeting, Thursday, November 21, 7:30pm, at the Polytechnic School’s Boswell Library, 1030 East California Blvd., Pasadena. Representatives from Huntington Senior Resource Center and Pasadena Senior Resource Center will lead the discussion and answer questions. The discussion is free of charge and visitors are invited to attend. More information is available by calling (866)206-9068, ext. 3921 or by e-mailing ajmarston@hotmail.com. Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. We address mothers' needs as individuals and members of society, and promote the value of all the work mothers do. Additional information about the chapter can be found at http://mandmpas.tripod.com. Posted 10/23/02 The American Red Cross Offers Tips & Treats for a Safe Halloween
PASADENA, CA-- As witches, goblins and super-heroes descend on neighborhoods across the San Gabriel Valley, the American Red Cross offers parents some safety tips to help prepare their children for a safe and fun-filled trick-or-treat holiday. Halloween should be filled with surprise and enjoyment, and following some common sense practices can keep events safer and more fun. Most Halloween injuries are preventable, if parents and children take some simple precautions. The following “lucky 13” safety tips are for parents to share with their trick-or-treaters to prevent injuries at Halloween.
Red Cross Safety Tips:
The American Red Cross is the largest humanitarian organization in the United States that helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Posted 10/23/02 “WILLS AND TRUSTS 101" TOPIC AT NEXT MOTHERS & MORE MEETING The Pasadena chapter of Mothers & More will host an educational discussion on “Wills and Trusts” during their next regular chapter meeting, Thursday, November 7, 7:30pm, at the Polytechnic School’s Boswell Library, 1030 East California Blvd., Pasadena. Steve Callister of Callister & Callister will lead the discussion and answer questions. The discussion is free of charge and all members, spouses and visitors are invited to attend. More information is available by calling (866)206-9068, ext. 3921 or by e-mailing ajmarston@hotmail.com. The Pasadena chapter of Mothers & More meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Additional information about the chapter can be found at http://mandmpas.tripod.com. Posted 10/22/02 American Red Cross Offers Low-Cost CPR Classes to the San Gabriel Valley Someone will be thankful you learned CPR this Thanksgiving Holiday
PASADENA, CA – Learn to save lives. The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is hosting low-cost “CPR Saturday” classes on Saturday, November 23. Co-sponsored by Coldwell Banker Town and Country and Citrus College, four-3 hour Adult CPR classes (8:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) will be held at Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora for only $5 with pre-registration and $10 at the door. CPR classes in Spanish will also be available. “CPR Saturday” classes are being offered at this discounted fee to encourage San Gabriel Valley families, students and the community to enroll and learn basic life-saving techniques. To register for this event, please call (626) 799-0841 ext. 994. The American Red Cross, the premier provider of health and safety education, is dedicated to helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies and to help make communities safer. Posted 10/21/02 MONEY FOR COLLEGE
Conquer the cost of college by attending a “Money For College” program at the Pasadena Public Library on Thursday, November 7, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Central Library, 285 E. Walnut, Pasadena, in the Donald R. Wright Auditorium.
Learn about the 529 College Savings Plan, grants, scholarships, financial aid and other available funds for college. Don’t miss this opportunity to plan for future college costs and to learn what is available now.
The program is free. For more information, please call (626) 744-4052. Posted 10/21/02 “The last of the great Romantic pianists,” “One of the 20th Century’s greatest pianists.” Such glowing raves appropriately describe Earl Wild, who will perform at Shumei Hall located at 2430 E, Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena, on Sunday, November 17, 2002 at 3 pm. This November appearance marks Mr. Wild’s return to Pasadena after serving earlier this spring as one of the jurors in the acclaimed Rachmaninoff International Piano Competition. Born in 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1937, Mr. Wild was appointed staff assistant and soloist to the NBC Symphony Orchestra under the great maestro Arturo Toscanini. Since this auspicious breakthrough, this “super virtuoso” (as some critics have called him) has became a legendary musical figure, whose epic performances over the past seven decades, have dazzled world audiences, including six American Presidents. Called one of “the finest transcribers of our time” and certainly one of our most recorded pianists, Mr. Wild made his first recording in 1937 for RCA. Sixty years and twenty recording labels later, in 1997, Mr. Wild received a GRAMMY for his brilliant disc devoted entirely to virtuoso piano transcriptions entitled, “Earl Wild-The Romantic Master” On what promises to be a memorable afternoon, Mr. Wild will perform Adagio (Marcello/Wild), Sonata in F minor K. 332 (Mozart), 32 Variations in C minor (Beethoven), Rondo Capriccioso (Mendelssohn) as well as pieces by Chopin and Liszt. For more detailed information, please contact the Shumei Arts Council at (626)584-8841 or visit our website at www.shumeiarts.org Posted 10/21/02 LAZY WOMAN’S WORKSHOPS AT PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY Are you yearning for a Lazy Woman’s lifestyle or just a break from the daily routine? Join Judie O’Neill and Bridget Fonger, authors of “The Lazy Woman’s Guide to Just About Everything,” for one or both of their November workshops at Pasadena Public Library.On Saturdays, November 2 and November 23, the Lazy Women will present “Preparing for the Holidays the Lazy Way: An Antidote for Holiday Madness.” Judie and Bridget will help you prepare for the holidays in a quick and light-hearted way. You will take away handy tips to kindle the holiday spirit and learn how to shift your inner gears to experience the season with ease and delight. The holiday workshops will be held: Saturday, November 2 at 1:00 p.m. at San Rafael Branch Library, 1240 Nithsdale Road, Pasadena, (626) 744-7270 and Saturday, November 23, at 11:00 a.m. at Santa Catalina Branch, 999 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 744-7272.On Saturday November 9 and Thursday, November 14, the Lazy Women will present, “Getting Your Writing in Print: One Way or Another.” Whether you are dusting off an old manuscript or finally ready to tackle the book idea that’s been rattling around in your head for years, here’s your chance to learn how to do it. The self-publishing workshops will be held: Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m. at Hill Avenue Branch Library, 55 South Hill Avenue, Pasadena, (626) 744-7264 and Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m. at Pasadena Central Library, 285 E. Walnut Street, Pasadena, (626) 744-4052. For more information, please contact Program Services staff at (626) 744-4052.Posted 10/21/02 CLAREMONT CONCERT ORCHESTRA AND CONCERT CHOIR TO GIVE FALL CONCERT CLAREMONT, CA (October 14, 2002) - The Claremont Concert Orchestra and Concert Choir will perform an evening of Haydn, Brahms, and Borodin on Saturday, October 26, at 8:00 p.m., and Sunday, October 27, at 3:00 p.m., at the Bridges Hall of Music on the Pomona College campus. This concert is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible. The program will consist of three works: Haydn's Te Deum, Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, and Borodin's Polovtsian Dances from "Prince Igor." Hao Huang, one-half of the critcally acclaimed team Mei Duo, will be piano soloist for the Brahms piece. Representing an ensemble of student musicians from all of The Claremont Colleges and sponsored through the Joint Music Program, the Concert Choir is led by Anna DeMichele, professor of music at Scripps College, and the Concert Orchestra is conducted Michael Deane Lamkin, dean of faculty and professor of music at Scripps College. For more information about this event, directions to Bridges Hall of Music, or information about the Concert Choir or Concert Orchestra, please contact Maggie Porter in the Scripps College Music Department at (909) 607-3267. Founded in 1926 by newspaper publisher, educator, and philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps, Scripps College is the women's college of The Claremont Colleges. Its four-year liberal arts curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary studies in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, and sciences. Scripps' mission is to educate women to develop their intellect and talents through active participation in a community of scholars, so that as graduates they may contribute to society through public and private lives of leadership, service, integrity, and creativity. Posted 10/12/02 ROSEMARY CHILDREN’S SERVICES HOLDS FOSTER PARENTING ORIENTATIONPasadena, California—October 4, 2002—Rosemary Children’s Services Foster Family Agency (FFA) begins its Foster Parent Orientation and Training Sessions, Saturday, November 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 440 South Cataract Avenue, Suite J in San Dimas. The four consecutive sessions begin November 2 and end on November 23. “Potential foster parents need to call our toll free telephone number for an initial screening,” says Althea Bassett, foster care director, Rosemary Children’s Services. “We explore whether foster parenting is right for the adult. If so, we guide them through the training and certification process. Once a child and foster parent are united, Rosemary provides a stipend to help provide for each child. ” The FFA provides on site babysitting during training, for parents who have children, and a continental breakfast. The agency recruits, trains and certifies foster parents and places children through the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Bassett explains that newly certified parents could foster a child of any age. “We desperately need more potential foster parents because we oversee children of all ages. When no certified foster parent is available, the children are placed in a children’s group home,” adds Bassett. “We hope adults will share their homes with foster children, particularly this close to the holiday season. It’s much better for them to be in a home environment.” For more information about foster parenting, contact Deborah Contreras, recruiter for Rosemary at 1-888-546-1066. Rosemary manages four main programs. Masters’ level social workers provide case management services to foster children for their emotional, educational and medical needs through the Foster Family program. In addition, Rosemary recruits, trains and certifies foster families. The Residential program gives adolescent girls a place to call home and receive emotional and physical help. The Non-Public School provides secondary education for girls ages 13 to 17 from California credentialed special education teachers. Finally, the Day Rehabilitation Services program provides 24-hour mental health services for teens coming from dysfunctional environments. In 2001, Rosemary Children’s Services gave aid to nearly 500 children. Founded in 1920, Rosemary Children’s Services, a state licensed nonprofit organization, provides educational, medical, emotional and psychological support to abused, neglected or abandoned children. The organization owns and operates four homes that house six teen girls each. The Cottage, part of the Residential Program, houses 19 girls. With facilities in Pasadena, South Pasadena and San Dimas, Rosemary is headquartered at 36 South Kinneloa Avenue, Suite 200, Pasadena, California.
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The City of Monrovia, Department of Community Services is pleased to present a “Senior Special Event” Arthritis Foundation Workshop “Speaking of Pain”
Presented by: The Arthritis Foundation, Valley Branch
This is a free on-hour education workshop and will help people to better understand and track their pain talk about their pain with their healthcare provider. They will also learn how to work with their healthcare provider to reduce their pain.
A recent Gallup survey found that nine in ten Americans have pain at least once a month and for 15 percent of them the pain is severe.
This program will be presented on: Friday, October 18, 2002 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: Monrovia Community Center 119 W. Palm Ave.
This program is open to the general senior public in Monrovia and surrounding communities.
For further information, please call the Monrovia Community Services Department at (626) 256-8232. Posted 10/12/02American Red Cross to Host Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
PASADENA, CA -- The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its 12th Annual “Golf for Life Celebrity Classic” on October 14 at the South Hills Country Club in West Covina. Ann Meyers Drysdale, UCLA Athletic Hall of Famer & expert analyst for ESPN, NBC and CBS Sports will serve as celebrity host. In addition to Drysdale, Hollywood celebrities and sports personalities will be playing golf, adding an all-star look to the event. Prizes will be offered in the longest drive, closest to the pin and putting contest. Each amateur golfer will have the opportunity to win two hole-in-one prizes donated by Reynolds Buick/GMC Truck in Covina and Spalding Sports Worldwide, Inc. Title Sponsors GMAC Financial Services, including GMAC Commercial Mortgage & GMAC Automotive Divisions, and Target Stores will be represented. Additional sponsors include U.S. Trust Company, N.A., Riedon, Inc., Southern California Edison, McConnell Cabinets, Inc., First American Trust, Union Bank of California and the La Cañada Flintridge Outlook. Tee signs sponsors include Field Realty, West Covina Lions Foundation, Alhambra Police Department, Dr. Janice Nelson, In-N Out Burger, Foothill Transit, Suzanne Herron, CPA; Industry Manufacturers Council, The Gas Co., Fosselman’s Ice Cream, Young’s Automotive, Kiwanis Club of South Hills and Partee Insurance. Golf is $275 per person and includes give-away prizes, golf cart, green fees, BBQ lunch provided by Outback Steakhouse - Covina, refreshments and celebrity dinner show, a highlight of the day. Enjoy the no host bar followed by fine dining, an outstanding opportunity drawing and entertainment provided by Patti Stone and River Rock. Dinner show only tickets are $50 per person. For more information on registration, attending the dinner show or sponsorship opportunities, please call Terry Bankston at (626) 799-0841 ext. 804. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, which provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Received 9/9/02 MOTHERS & MORE HOLDS OPEN HOUSE TO COMMEMORATE THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION’S 15TH ANNIVERSARY Pasadena, Calif. (September 4, 2002) -- In honor of 15 years of providing a nation-wide network of support for women altering their careers over the course of their active parenting years, the Pasadena chapter of Mothers & More will host an Open House on Thursday, October 3. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be located at Polytechnic School’s Gosney Hall, 1030 East California Boulevard in Pasadena. Mothers & More is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of mothers through support, education and advocacy. The Pasadena chapter offers two meetings a month with topical discussions and/or guest speakers, in addition to mom’s night out, playgroups and volunteer opportunities. The Mothers & More organization serves more than 7,500 members throughout the United States. The Open House, a child-free event, will introduce women to the many services of Mothers & More, feature resources for working and stay-at-home moms and offer a chance to meet women who are going through similar life experiences. Free food, beverages and door prizes will also be available. For more information and directions to the event, please visit our website at http://mandmpas@tripod.com or call toll free at (866) 206-9068, ext. 3921. FRIENDS OF FOOTHILL FAMILY SPONSOR BACKPACK PROGRAM (San Gabriel Valley) Approximately 25 children of Friends’ members and their parents, took the day from summer play to pack backpacks for the Friends of Foothill Family’s second annual Back-to-School Backpack Program. The group outdid themselves this year and packed over 200 new backpacks to the brim with school supplies.
Friends’ president, Robyn Manzini, encouraged members to get their children involved in giving back to their community. As a thank you, Jackie Landy, Foothill Director of Development, presented each child with a “Kids Helping Kids” ribbon. One nine year old participant, Kenny Caldwell, said the “ribbon means more to me than my swim event ribbon.” The children packed the backpacks so enthusiastically that when one mother, Sharon Mayhew, arrived late with her eager children, the work had all been done. Friends quickly signed the youngsters up for next summer’s program. The mission of Foothill Family Service is to strengthen and support children, adults, and families and help them lead productive lives in our community. Foothill Family and Friends are committed to the prevention and treatment of child abuse, domestic violence, school failure, teen pregnancy, and school violence. Friends of Foothill Family was formed three years ago to support Foothill Family Service. Friends now counts over 100 community women as active members. ########### July 24, 2002 American Red Cross AMERICAN
RED CROSS CALLS FOR NOMINATIONS &
SPONSORSHIP TO HONOR THE AMERICAN
SPIRIT PASADENA, CA - The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is soliciting hero nominations and sponsorship for their September 11th breakfast—Honoring The American Spirit. This event will be held at The Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green Street in Pasadena, beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. This September 11th event will recognize the unsung heroes deserving acknowledgement for their quiet deeds. At this inaugural Heroes Breakfast, the Red Cross and our co-sponsors will honor hometown heroes for their efforts associated with the September 11th tragedies and pay tribute to the victims and rescuers who lost their lives. Proceeds from this event will be used for local disaster preparedness education and disaster response for the 1.8 million residents and 29 communities served in the San Gabriel Valley. Sponsorship levels are $1,000, $5,000, $10,000 and Title Sponsor is $25,000. Individual breakfast tickets may be purchased for $18 per person. For more specifics: to purchase tickets, to nominate a hero or to sponsor the event, please call Barbara Racklin at 626-799-0841 ext. 800 or visit our website at www.sgvarc.org # # # July 23, 2002 LA County Sheriff’s Department City of Industry Station Jason Hunter American Red Cross MEDIA ALERT American Red Cross to Present Emergency Preparedness Information on a Readiness Panel Entitled, “The First 72 Hours” WHO: The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross & The Emergency Preparedness Network. WHAT: The Emergency Preparedness Network (E.P.N.) will be accompanied by the Red Cross for an event aimed at educating local communities about disaster preparedness and response. The Red Cross will emphasize the importance of the public’s role in emergency situations. This panel is set up for anyone interested in learning more about preparing for Disasters (Earthquakes being a major threat here in California). Representatives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, California Highway Patrol and the Red Cross are collaborating on preparedness, rescue and tactical operations. WHEN: Tuesday, August 6, 2002, 7:30-9:00 PM WHERE: North Whittier Andrews Elementary School 1010 S. Caraway Dr. Whittier, CA 90602
WHY: The American Red Cross is a humanitarian Organization led by volunteers, which provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. CONTACT: For further information, call the San Gabriel Valley Chapter at (626) 799-0841. # # #FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2002 American Red Cross AMERICAN RED CROSS TO PILOT COMPANION CORPS PROGRAM TO HOMEBOUND ELDERLY PASADENA, CA - The San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross has been awarded a $24,424 grant by the Governor’s Office On Service and Volunteerism (GOSERV). “The purpose of this planning grant is to develop a program that uses trained AmeriCorps (funded by the Corporation for National Service) and volunteers to provide companionship services to homebound elderly. The services are designed to increase quality of life, reduce isolation and keep our population living in their own homes longer,” states Angie Turner, Chief Operating Officer at the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross. In addition to the development of new and existing partnerships and the definition of their role in the Companion Corps., the planning grant will allow the San Gabriel Valley Chapter to survey and identify companionship services preferred by seniors. The current Red Cross Meals On Wheels recipients will be the target of such surveys. Companionship services to be considered are light housework, light yard work, personal calls, letter writing services, disaster preparedness education and more. Surveys will prioritize the services for inclusion in an operating grant. The Red Cross is partnering with other agencies serving the aging population in the San Gabriel Valley. These agencies include: American Red Cross Arcadia Chapter, City of Duarte, Jackie Robinson Center, Pasadena Senior Center, Altadena Senior Center, Santa Anita Family Service, YWCA of San Gabriel Valley, City of Glendora (La Fetra Center), RSVP - YMCA/Greater Whittier, Center For Aging Resources and City of West Covina. For further information please call 626-331-8266.
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Ray Charles, Teddy Pendergrass, Bela Fleck, Al Jarreau and Julieta Venegas to Headline 2002 Verizon Music Festival in Los Angeles This Fall Festival Includes Free Concerts and Features Diverse Lineup of Established and Emerging Artists LOS ANGELES – The sounds of dynamic R&B, Latin, soul, jazz and world music will be heard across Los Angeles during the second annual Verizon Musical Festival, Sept. 30-Oct. 6. Featuring Teddy Pendergrass, Bela Fleck, Ozomatli, Al Jarreau, Julieta Venegas and Ray Charles, the seven-day festival will also showcase performances by newcomers Lea DeLaria, Toshi Reagon, Chris Botti, Quetzal, Gerald Clayton and others. Concerts, including several free events, are scheduled at Royce Hall, Center Theater in Long Beach, Wadsworth Theater, California Plaza, Old Pasadena/Central Park, the Conga Room, Temple Bar, The Jazz Bakery and World Stage. Los Angeles is the second of four cities hosting this year's festival. “Thousands of music fans enjoyed the great entertainers and fantastic concerts at the first Verizon Music Festival last year,” said Tim McCallion, president, Verizon Pacific Region. “This year, we have even more exciting concerts in store for people throughout the greater Los Angeles area, and we hope that music fans will sample our diverse line-up of performances.” George Wein, CEO of Festival Productions, Inc. and producer of the Verizon Music Festival, said, “Not often does a producer have the challenge as well as the opportunity to present one festival in four cities. While concerts are tailored to appeal to each city’s own diverse culture and interests, the Verizon Music Festival is one national celebration of music.” The Los Angeles edition of the Verizon Music Festival will begin Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. at UCLA’s Royce Hall with the remarkable master of love songs, Teddy Pendergrass. The Billy Mitchell Trio will open the evening. On
Oct. 1, the Verizon Music Festival will
present an evening with vocalist Lea
DeLaria plus the Jazz Classics,
featuring Patrice Rushen, Ndugu
Chancler at the Center Theat Pioneering banjo player Bela Fleck, who virtually reinvented the image and sound of the banjo, takes the stage with the Flecktones at Royce Hall stage Oct. 2 at 8 p.m. Singing and dancing salsa to a hip-hop samba, the multi-cultural group Ozomatli and Toshi Reagon, a shining star of retro funk, urban blues and folk, will perform at the Verizon Music Festival in a free concert at California Plaza Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Five-time Grammy Award winner Al Jarreau, whose unique vocal style and innovative musical expressions have made him one of the world’s most exciting performers, will headline a concert at the Wadsworth Theater Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. Newcomer smooth jazz trumpeter Chris Botti will join Jarreau at the concert. In another free concert, Julieta Venegas and Quetzal will perform at California Plaza Oct. 5 at7 p.m. Later that evening enjoy the rhythmic sounds of Eddie Palmieri y La Perfecta II at the Conga Room at 9 p.m. Tickets are available at the Conga Room for this performance only, 323-938-1696. On Oct. 6, the legendary Ray Charles will headline a free outdoor concert at Old Pasadena/ Central Park at noon. Joining the award-winning maestro of R&B will be some of tomorrow’s shining stars, including Soulive, Gerald Clayton, Kátia Moraes & Samba Guru, Eugene Maslov and others to be announced. There will be continuous music on two stages. The Los Angeles festival also will include a seven-night series at the Temple Bar, The Jazz Bakery and World Stage. The Verizon Music Festival moves to Tampa Nov. 2-8 with performances by Clint Black, Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau and others. In Washington, D.C., the Verizon Music Festival kicks off with a free show on Oct. 20 at Freedom Plaza and ticketed performances at the Lisner Auditorium on Nov. 14 and Cramton Auditorium on Nov. 15. Full lineups for Tampa and Washington, D.C. will be announced in the coming weeks. The four-city festival kicks off in New York Sept. 17-22. All tickets for the Verizon Music Festival in Los Angeles are available through Ticketmaster outlets, including Tower Records, Robinson-May, Wherehouse Music (select locations), Tu Musica and Ritmo Latino by calling 213-365-3500 and online at ticketmaster.com. Service charges apply on all phone, outlet and online sales. For full Verizon Music Festival information, call 212-501-1390. In Southern California, call 310-450-1173, or visit the festival Web site at www.verizon.com/musicfestival Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services. Verizon companies are the largest providers of wireline and wireless communications in the United States, with 133.8 million access line equivalents and approximately 29.6 million wireless customers. Verizon is also the largest directory publisher in the world. With more than $67 billion in annual revenues and nearly 248,000 employees, Verizon's global presence extends to more than 40 countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. #### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2002 American Red Cross
ABCs OF A SAFE SUMMER ADDRESSES LIFE-SAVING CONCERNS WITH SUMMER CAMPAIGN
PASADENA, CA – This summer, the American Red Cross and ABC7 are celebrating the sixth year of the ABCs of a Safe Summer safety education campaign which brings safety to families with fun, free and low-cost events and programs to teach people how to save a life. A vital component to ABCs of a Safe Summer is the Splish Splash Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 13 at Pacific Palms Pool, 1 Industry Hills Parkway in Industry Hills and Saturday, July 27 at the following area locations: Granada Park Pool, 2233 Whitney Drive, Alhambra and Rowland High School, 2000 S. Ottenbein Street, Rowland Heights. The Splish Splash Family Fun Day is a free event that will instruct families about basic reaching assists for distressed swimmers and important steps to take when vacationing or visiting beaches, lakes, rivers and swimming pools. Fun, games and free swimming will be offered to those that attend. All persons who complete the course will receive a coupon good for one admission to Raging Waters.No pre-registration is required. Area residents should call 1-800-627-7000 for more information. A highlight of the summer safety campaign will be low-cost Adult, Child & Infant CPR classes for only $10.00 on Saturday, July 20 and Saturday, July 27 at the American Red Cross San Gabriel Valley Chapter Headquarters, 430 Madeline Drive, Pasadena. Pre-registration is required. Call 1-800-627-7000. The campaign will culminate with the World’s Largest First Aid class at Raging Waters in San Dimas on Sunday, August 4. The class will teach basic skills of responding to minor injuries in addition to stabilizing a person with a more serious injury. The skills include splinting limbs, bandaging wounds, and handling minor cuts, bruises and insect bites. This can be a good opportunity to learn how to save a life and “water the family” ¾ for free. Persons will be allowed into the park, upon class completion. To register, call 1-800-627-7000. ABCs of a Safe Summer gives people the opportunity to learn life-saving skills. This summer campaign brings together the co-sponsors American Red Cross, ABC7 and additional community organizations, such as city and county fire departments and the department of parks and recreation to provide community-based safety programs. ### |
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