Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses, the newsletter that is as inviting as a bountiful thanksgiving table! 🦃🥧🍂
This Thanksgiving, I want to take a moment to thank you for being a part of this journey in growing News N’ Roses. The time you take to read my newsletter means so much to me. Growing a newsletter is hard but knowing that you’re out there, finding value in what I share, inspires me to keep going. Together we bring Pasadena together and create a better community. I wishing you and your loved ones a happy Thanksgiving!
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Thanksgiving in Pasadena
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PCC Holds First Major Day of Mourning
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Events this week
Let’s get to it.
— Matthew Ramirez
P.S. Happy Birthday Russell Perry! 🎂
THE DIGEST
Thanksgiving in Pasadena
Wake up to a beautiful Pasadena tomorrow, ready to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving. Whether you’re excited to dive into prepping your holiday feast or prefer to enjoy a stress-free meal at a local restaurant (with no dishes to worry about!), Pasadena has plenty of options for you.
🍽️ If dining out is your plan, here are some fantastic recommendations:
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The Langham, Pasadena’s iconic luxury hotel, is hosting a special Thanksgiving dinner in their elegant ballroom.
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Restaurants like The Raymond 1886, The Arbour, and Pez Cantina are serving up delicious three-course meals, featuring everything from oysters and braised pot roast to everyone’s favorite dessert—pumpkin pie.
🦃Looking to earn that Thanksgiving dinner?
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Lace up your running shoes 👟 for the Turkey Trot at Rose Bowl Stadium. The 5K kicks off at 8:30 AM Thanksgiving morning. To beat the rush, register and pick up your badge today.
🍽️🧑🏽🤝🧑🏻And if you’re feeling inspired to give back this holiday, consider volunteering with Union Station Homeless Services. For over 50 years, they’ve been serving Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Visit their website to see how you can help—whether it’s by donating food items or signing up to lend a hand.
PCC Holds First Major Day of Mourning
Yesterday, Pasadena City College marked an important milestone with its first observance of the National Day of Mourning. The event offered a powerful space to reflect on Indigenous perspectives of Thanksgiving, highlighting the complex history often overlooked during the holiday. Attendees came together to listen, learn, and honor the resilience of Native communities, recognizing the impact of historical injustices while fostering a deeper understanding of their ongoing legacies.
Through meaningful dialogue and shared reflection, the gathering encouraged a broader appreciation of the stories that shape our shared history. It was more than an event—it was a heartfelt reminder of the importance of acknowledging diverse perspectives and amplifying Indigenous voices, ensuring their stories are heard and respected.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Wednesday
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😂Ladies Love Comedy A night of lady-comics featuring the great Zainab Johnson in the California room, 7:30 PM
Thursday
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🦃Rose Bowl Turkey Trot: The sixth annual Rose Bowl Turkey Trot continues to raise the bar by providing guests with family fun and outdoor activity on Thanksgiving Day. Runners, walkers, skippers, and jumpers alike can participate this year by running around the 5K recreational loop at America’s Stadium. Known for being a Pasadena family favorite and a Thanksgiving morning tradition, you won’t want to miss it! Nov 28th at 8:30 AM.
Save the Date
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🛍️Green & Bisque’s Annual Holiday Market: Over 80 local ceramic articles from the studio! Special giveaways, food & beverages. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, 10 AM – 5 PM
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🛍️Small Business Saturday Shop and Dine local at nearly 200 indie stores and restaurant in Old Pasadena ,Nov. 30th
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🏰Castle Green Holiday Tour: Step into Pasadena’s most enchanting secret: Castle Green. This Moorish-Victorian masterpiece, built in 1898, feels like stepping into a dream where history and romance collide. With its iconic bridge, lush gardens, and grand arches, it’s a portal to another time, whispering tales of its past as a luxury hotel, a backdrop for weddings, and even a home to ghostly legends. Whether you’re drawn to its old-Hollywood allure or its fairytale charm, Castle Green is more than just a building—it’s an experience that captures the heart and imagination. Each year Castle Green opens its doors for a self guided tour with carol singers, DJ and photobooth! Dec. 8th, 11 AM – 3 PM
Nothing in this section is sponsored. These are just the things you need to know. I’ll always let you know if something is sponsored!
CIVIL NEWS
Upcoming Holiday Closures
Pasadena residents and businesses are reminded that City Hall and most City services will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Wednesday
66 🌡️ 54 |⛅| 💨 VAR 2-5 mph, gusts up to 10 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 67 (Moderate)
Thursday
66 🌡️ 54 |⛅| 💨 VAR 3-6 mph, gusts up to 11 mph
Thanksgiving Day looks promising with partly sunny skies and a pleasant 69°F—perfect for holiday festivities! Keep an umbrella handy early in the week, and enjoy the sunshine by Thursday!
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
LIVE MUSIC
Stop by the MIxx for a very special Friends Giving with a unique Mariachi Live tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey by Mariachi Manchester. Dance and sing along to all your favorite Moz hits with a Mariachi twist. Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 8:00 PM – 1:30 AM.
theDRIVE band is coming to Griffins Of Kinsale in South Pasadena on Nov 27
SPORTS
Upcoming UCLA and PCC Matches
UCLA Football 🏈
11/30 UCLA vs Fresno State | TBD at Rose Bowl Stadium
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