Good morning, Pasadena. This is News N’ Roses, the newsletter that feels like that perfect moment when you get cozy in bed and remember tomorrow is Saturday.
In today’s News N’ Roses:
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Pasadena City College celebrates centennial 💯
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Upcoming Latino Heritage Month Events and more🪇
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Featured Restaurant: Bone Kettle 🍽️
Let’s get to it.
— Matthew Ramirez
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THE DIGEST
Pasadena City College is celebrating its 100th anniversary and they will be hosting a big event this Saturday!
PCC’s Community Birthday Party will headline three-time Grammy winners Ozomatli, featuring PCC alumnus Raul Pacheco. The event will also showcase a diverse lineup of performances, including mariachi music, African drumming, taiko drumming, ballet folklórico, and Armenian dance. Highlights include the PCC Choral Arts, Lancer Marching Band, and performances from groups like Mariachi Arco Iris de Los Angeles and Makoto Taiko.
Guests can enjoy live music on two stages, with a special “Happy Birthday” led by the Lancer Marching Band at 1:30 pm, followed by free cupcakes from Dot’s Cupcakes. Food trucks such as Kogi BBQ, Fat Boys, Dina’s Dumplings, and La Michoacana will also be on site. Community leaders, including U.S. Rep. Judy Chu and other local officials, will join the festivities.
Attendees can explore kid-friendly games, a custom-built piñata, and displays from PCC academic departments throughout the day.
PCC was founded in 1924 with just 267 students and has since grown into one of the leading community colleges in the U.S. Originally established as Pasadena Junior College, PCC merged with Pasadena High School in 1928 and expanded over the decades to include new programs, campuses, and facilities. PCC is recognized as one of the best community colleges in California. As Pasadena City College turns 100 years old, it continues to provide accessible, high-quality education to the Pasadena community and beyond.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
Friday
🎞️ Movie Night: A Million Miles Away: Enjoy a special outdoor screening of A Million Miles Away, the inspiring true story of José Hernandez, a Mexican immigrant farm worker who became an astronaut. It’s a tale of determination and reaching for the stars. Bring blankets and snacks for an uplifting evening under the night sky! Sept. 27, 7 PM at Madison Elementary School.
Saturday
🔭 Explore Caltech: Explore Caltech on Sept. 28, from 10 AM to 2 PM, featuring booths from each division, JPL, and local organizations. Enjoy fun STEM activities, guest lectures, food trucks, games, and more—perfect for a day of science and discovery for all ages!
🎮 Avoid Missing Ball: Supercade and Ayzenberg’s Avoid Missing Ball exhibition at the “sp[a]ce” gallery celebrates the history of gaming. Discover iconic games and the storied evolution of TV Ping-Pong. Sept. 28, 12 PM -6PM.
🐐 Goat Yoga at The Gamble House: Enjoy communing with friendly, gentle goats while engaging in a fun, light-hearted yoga session taught by certified instructor Tina Lenert on the rear lawn of The Gamble House. Sept. 28, 9 AM & 10 AM.
Back To The Future Movie Night at The Gamble House: Join The Gamble House for Back To The Future Movie Night! Sept. 28, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Fall Festivals & Events in Pasadena🍁 🎃
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🍺Craftoberfest LA : Oct. 5th from 1:30 PM-5:30 PM at the Rose Bowl Stadium.
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👻Kidspace Museum’s Halloween Parade: Oct. 21st to Oct. 31st. Kidspace is located on 480 N Arroyo Blvd. – right next to the Rose Bowl Aquatic Center.
Save the Date!
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🏊RBAC Annual Benefit Gala: Get ready for an exciting night, featuring three-time Olympic Gold 🏅 Medalist and NBC Swimming 🏊 Analyst, Rowdy Gaines, as the Master of Ceremonies at the RBAC Annual Benefit. Held at the beautiful Fig House, this event will be packed with inspiration, stories from the pool, and insights from the Paris swimming scene. Mingle with the RBAC community while supporting a great cause—an unforgettable evening awaits! Secure your tickets now for this unique experience. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 PM.
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🪅Latino Heritage Parade and Festival: Celebrate at the 26th Annual Latino Heritage Parade and Festival – Oct. 5! Join local schools, community groups, and neighbors as the parade kicks off at Los Robles Ave and ends at Pasadena City Hall. Enjoy the festival from 10 AM to 4 PM with food, music, and fun. With special guests and parade Grand Marshals NASA astronaut José M. Hernández and school teacher Martín Dorado!
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🎤Giggle Gaggle with Taylor P. Miller: Amazing night of comedy at The Ice House in Pasadena. Comics you’ve seen on Netflix, Disney+, HBO, Comedy Central and many more this amazing lineup is only $15. Reserve your seats now as seating is limited. Oct. 5 at 7 PM.
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🧮 PCC Flea Market: The Pasadena City College Flea Market features over 400 vendors offering a range of antiques and collectibles, from high-end finds to rummage sale treasures. Located in the campus parking lots on the West side of PCC. Oct. 6 from 8 AM to 3 PM.
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🌹 Rose Bowl Flea Market: Known worldwide for its unique finds and quality vendors, this outdoor mega event takes place on the second Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl Stadium—rain or shine! Next one is on Oct. 13, 5 AM to 4:30 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!
FEATURED RESTAURANT
I recently discovered this restaurant and I’ve gone for dinner here 5 times in the last 2 months. It is delicious!
Bone Kettle is a Southeast Asian restaurant on 67 North Raymond Ave. Specializing in bone broth and slow-cooked meats, the menu offers an array of Southeast Asian flavors, including noodles, dumplings, and small plates perfect for sharing. Their dishes have a modern twist in traditional recipes and are so rich in flavor. The venue is modern but cozy and perfect for a date night dinner. Also, as a little secret: they have a pandan crème brûlée that is out of this world—but it’s on their secret menu, so make sure to ask about it.
Nasi Goreng – Bone Kettle
CIVIL NEWS
Public Health Recommends Everyone Get Updated Vaccines
The Pasadena Public Health Department advises the community to get the updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines this fall.
Pasadena’s Rental Registry Now Open 🏠
If you’re a home owner, you may have received something in the mail regarding the rental registry. The City of Pasadena Rent Stabilization Department (RSD) launched its Rental Registry on September 23, 2024. All residential rental properties subject to the Pasadena Fair & Equitable Housing Charter Amendment must register this year. The RSD is offering workshops and a webinar to assist housing providers with the registration process.
City Council Public Meeting
The next Pasadena City Council public meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 30th at Pasadena City Hall, Room S249.
NEWS N’ ROSES WEATHER
Friday
85 🌡️ 60 |☀️| 💨 N 2 mph
🌆 Air Quality Index: 54 (Moderate)
Temperature readings taken from the Pasadena Doppler radar.
LIVE MUSIC
Pasadena City College, Sept. 28, 11 AM
Barrett Hall at Pasadena Conservatory of Music, Sept. 29, 11 AM
Old Town Pub
Featuring Bands: Coleco Club, Practice, Automatic Loverz, El Colmo
Old Town Pub, Sep. 29, 5 PM
AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural Center, Oct. 4, 7:30 PM
Boston Court Pasadena, Nov 9, 8 PM
SPORTS
Upcoming UCLA and PCC Matches
Men’s Football 🏈
9/28 UCLA vs. Oregon | 8 PM at Rose Bowl Stadium
9/28 PCC vs. Victor Valley | 5 PM Victor Valley College
10/5 PCC vs. Chaffey | 6PM Robinson Stadium
10/12 UCLA vs. Minnesota | TBD at Rose Bowl Stadium
Women’s Soccer ⚽
10/1 PCC vs. Chaffey | 2PM PCC Robinson Stadium
10/8 PCC vs. Mt. San Antonio | 1:30 PM PCC Robinson Stadium
Men’s Soccer ⚽
10/1 PCC vs. Allan Hancock | 3 PM Santa Maria
10/4 PCC vs. Bakersfield | 3PM PCC Robinson Stadium
Women’s Water Polo 🤽🏽♀️
10/2 PCC vs. Cerritos | 3 PM Pasadena Poly School
Women’s Volleyball
10/2 PCC vs. Compton | 6 PM PCC Hutto-Patterson Gymnasium
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