The Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA Animal Care Campus
Established in 1903, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the welfare of all domestic and non-domestic animals. Some of the services that the Humane Society provides include animal control, investigation of animal neglect and cruelty, adoptions, pet behavior training classes, and humane education.
The kennels and administration building for the Pasadena Humane society’s location on Raymond was originally built in 1920’s and 1930’s. With donation support the facility was rebuilt in 1994, making it a very pleasant and positive environment for visitors and staff. The clean and modern facilities allow the shelter animals to live stress free so they may easily recover from the circumstances from which they came, or to remain adorable and adoptable.
Future goals for the humane society include zero euthanasia for population control. Although not perfect, The Pasadena Humane society has a high success rate for their shelter animals, with 95-98% of adoptable animals finding a home.
For more information about the Pasadena humane society and spca visit: www.pasadenahumane.org
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, Pasadena
Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop in Old Town Pasadena has everything you need for your sugar fix! You can also find cool novelties, prank items, baseball cards, and other neat things you would dream to find in a candy shop.Rocket Fizz | 111 W. Green Street, Pasadena, CA | 626-449-7632
Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA
Established in 1903, the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) is a private, non-profit organization that is dedicated to protecting the welfare of all domestic and non-domestic animals in serving the cities of Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, La Canada Flintridge, Sierra Madre, Arcadia and Glendale. The Pasadena Humane Society provides services that include animal control, investigation of animal neglect and cruelty, licensing for La Canada and Arcadia, adoptions, pet behavior training classes, and humane education.Pet Adoption Services: Most people know the Pasadena Humane Society for its adoption services, which justifiably is not made to be an easy process for those looking to adopt a pet. PHS wants to ensure that each animal they take into their facilities will be placed into the best permanent homes and require steps that include an application, an interview regarding experience with animals, and a visitation with the potential animal to be adopted. With the current state of our economy and the upsurge of foreclosed homes in the residential communities there have been an increased number of pets being given up by owners affected by the market. The Humane Society has responded by strengthening their efforts and increasing their outreach programs for pet adoptions.
Animal Cruelty Investigation and Disaster Relief: Just as notable as their adoption services is the work that the Humane Society does with animal control which includes cruelty investigation and prosecution, as well as wildlife assistance. Extending beyond the local communities, the Pasadena Humane Society has provided aid nationally for catastrophes and natural disasters in which domestic and wild animals lives are at risk.
Please Spay and Nueter your pets!
Pasadena Humane Society | 361 S. Raymond Avenue, Pasadena Ca 91105 | 626-792-7151 www.pasadenahumane.org
PASADENA’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Pasadena’s General Plan was written based on seven guiding principles, which affirm the values of our community. One is not more important than another; they are all relevant and work together. Created through a process of community input, they were adopted in 1994.
1. Growth will be targeted to serve community needs and enhance the quality of life.
2. Change will be harmonized to preserve Pasadena’s historic character and environment.
3. Economic vitality will be promoted to provide jobs, services, revenues and opportunities.
4. Pasadena will be promoted as a healthy family community.
5. Pasadena will be a city where people can circulate without cars.
6. Pasadena will be promoted as a cultural, scientific, corporate, entertainment and educational center for the region.
7. Community participation will be a permanent part of achieving a greater city.
Pasadena’s Metro Gold Line
The Metro Gold Line, light rail, spans 13.7 miles linking the Sierra Madre Villa station in East Pasadena through to the Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. There is six Gold Line stations within Pasadena, which include The Fillmore station, The Del Mar station, Memorial Park station in Old Town Pasadena, Lake Avenue, Allen, and the Sierra Madre Villa Station.The Metro Gold Line hours of operation are from 3:35 am until midnight every day.
PASADENA PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
PASADENA’S PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLSNorma Coombs Alternative School
Public • K-8 • 614 students
2600 Paloma St. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 396-566
Norma Coombs is among the few public schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. www.pasadena.k12.ca.us/schools/normacoombs
Public • K-6 • 747 students
3700 Denair Street, Pasadena, CA 91107 www.donbenito.pasadenausd.org/
Public • K-12 • 317 students
315 North Pasadena Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 396-5770 www.pasadena.k12.ca.us/schools/roosevelt
Public • K-8 • 544 students
2101 East Washington Blvd. Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 396-5740 www.pasadena.k12.ca.us/schools/webster
Public • K-8 • 1122 students
325 South Oak Knoll Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 844-7880 www.mckinleyarts.com
Public • 6-12 • 1827 students
990 North Allen Ave. Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 396-5810 www.pasadena.k12.ca.us/schools/marshall
Public • 6-8 • 618 students
300 South Madre Ave. Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 396-5800 www.pasadena.k12.ca.us/schools/wilson
Public • 6-8 • 527 students
1505 North Marengo Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 396-5830 www.Washington-Middle-School/
PASADENA’S PRIVATE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Private • K-8 • 486 students
405 S Euclid Ave Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 796-2774
St. Andrew’s Elementary School
Private • K-8 • 248 students
42 Chestnut St Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 796-7697
Assumption of the BVM Elementary School
Private • K-8 • 297 students
2660 E Orange Grove Blvd Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 793-2089
Private • K-8 • 518 students
1363 Cordova Street Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 795-9691
Private • K-8 • 171 students
535 S Pasadena Ave Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 795-4351
Private • 4-12 • 523 students
324 Madeline Dr Pasadena, CA 91105 (626) 799-1053
private • K-8 • 416 students
1005 Armada Drive Pasadena, CA 91103 (626) 795-9314
Private • K-12 • 855 students
1030 E California Blvd Pasadena, CA 91106 (626) 792-2147
Private • K-8 • 350 students
1720 Kinneloa Canyon Rd Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 798-8989
Private • 1-12 • 98 students
971 N Altadena Dr Pasadena, CA 91107 (626) 791-1255
Private • PK-8
2495 E Mountain St Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 791-4865
Private • 1-12 • 58 students
1530 Elizabeth Street Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 398-2418
OLD TOWN PASADENA
Old town Pasadena is nationally recognized for its historic and vibrant main street, Colorado Blvd. Old Pasadena offers memorable architecture and reflects the traditions of early California, blending in a collection of shopping, excellent restaurants for dining and endless entertainment.What we now know as Old Town Pasadena, first emerged as a town in the 1870’s. Old town began to see an increase of development in the 1890’s when the main throuroughfaire, Colorado Blvd, was paved. By this time blacksmith shops, carriage sales, storage enterprises, and livery stables all ran down Colorado Blvd.
The world renowned Rose Parade is centered in Old Town. The first Tournament of Roses was staged in 1890 by members of Pasadena’s Valley Hunt Club. These club members were former residents of from the East and Midwest eager to showcase Pasadena as the place where the “flowers were blooming” on January. They wanted to tell the world about “their new paradise.” More than 2000 people came out on that day to view a parade of flower-covered carriages, foot races, and polo matches. Today, most floats are built by professional float companies and take almost a year to design and construct. An estimated 350 million television viewers in more than 80 countries around the world join nearly one million curbside spectators for the Rose Parade on new years day.
Old Pasadena is unique in that the majority of its commercial buildings along the Colorado Boulevard were constructed during the period from around 1886 to 1918, and still house commercial enterprises with little change to many of their facades.
Originally the Hotel Green, just north of Central Park in Old Pasadena is the well known historic Castle Green. Converted over from a hotel into condos in the 1920’s, the Castle Green is still the home to 50 residential units and are owned by residents that have respect and admiration for Pasadena’s history.
There have also been recent modern residential developments in old town that offer modern loft living above ground floor commercial buildings.
Although old town is so well known for it’s shopping, just as eminent is the dining and night life, which is becoming more and more sophisticated in the new century.
Old Pasadena features over 100 diverse restaurants, including award-winning fine dining and charming outdoor cafés, as well as museums a world class movie theatre, sports pubs, wine bars, and a wide array of places for late night live music and dancing.
The historic streets and alleyways, rustic brick façades and architectural accents of Pasadena’s original business district refuses to fade into history.
Fred Astaire dance studio in Pasadena
Fred Astaire dance studio in Pasadena offers classes for people of all ages that want to learn many forms of dance. Fred Astaire is a ballroom studio that teaches ballroom, rhythm, Latin, including popular dances such as Foxtrot, Waltz, Quickstep, West Coast Swing, East Coast Swing, American Tango, Argentine Tango, Samba, Rumba, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Bolero, Country, and many others. Fred Astaire seems to provide a larger studio space in comparison to other dance studios in the area. They also have social events, including “Club Social”, where all dancers come to practice the dances they’ve been working on to get a chance to break out all you’ve worked so hard to learn and have fun with your friends. Food and Beverages are included with a $10 cover.
Fred Astaire Dance Studio. 1368 North Lake Avenue Pasadena, CA 91104 (626) 797-4700
DISCOVER THE ARROYO SECO IN PASADENA
The Arroyo Seco, Spanish for “dry gulch”, refers to both the stream course and the canyon that spans eight miles through the western portion of the City of Pasadena. Surrounded by urban development, the Arroyo Seco supports thriving natural ecosystems that include several native plant communities and provides shelter, food and nesting sites for hundreds of wildlife species. Efforts are underway by the city and local community organizations to protect, enhance and restore these ecosystems. The Arroyo Seco in Pasadena is protected parkland and open space with 22 miles of trails and myriad recreational opportunities. The Arroyo Seco was recently included in the National Register of Historic Places, placing it among the nation’s top cultural resources.