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"GOING TO BAT FOR OUR KIDS" SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SCORES HOME RUN FOR PUSD ATHLETICS
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 Twelve community teams competed in the fifth-annual Going to Bat for Our Kids, a citywide softball tournament sponsored by PEF on April 24 at Brookside Park. Going to Bat presents a unique opportunity for the Pasadena community to come together for a fun athletic event that supports public education by raising money for school athletic programs. Participating teams included champions Trader Joe's, as well as teams from Avon, California Credit Union, CATZ Fitness, Guidance Software, Parsons Corp., Pasadena Fire Dept., Pasadena Police Dept., Pasadena Southwest Little League, and PUSD teachers.  Bravo to Trader Joe's for winning for the fourth consecutive year. The
Pasadena Police placed second followed in third place by Parsons Team
Two. Home run sponsor Angels School Supply sponsored the teacher's team, which included player Superintendent Edwin Diaz. 
Photos (top): Jim Liston, founder of CATZ Fitness, goes to bat; (middle) Team Two from Parsons Corp. came in third place. PUSD Superintendent Edwin Diaz (bottom) played on the teacher's team.
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| NORMA COOMBS 5th-GRADERS PLANT CAMPUS NATIVE GARDEN |
 Thanks to a garden grant secured by PEF from the California Dept. of Education, Norma Coombs elementary school planted a new garden of California native grasses, flowers, and shrubs on its campus. Mrs. Bell's 5th-grade class grabbed shovels and moved dirt to install the first batch of drought-resistant plants. The enthusiastic gardeners were aided by several members of the Pasadena Garden Club, which also contributed funds to the effort. The collaboration was enjoyed by all. The garden will serve as a
passive learning space that will attract birds and butterflies and will
teach students about the native plants and natural landscape of Southern California, as well, it will require little maintenance.PEF secured grants for 18 PUSD schools that ranged from $2,500 to $5,000 each. Photo: Pasadena Garden Club members Tink Cheney (middle) and Joan Cathcart plant with students. |
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REGISTRATION STILL OPEN FOR PEF'S SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
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Families still have time to register for the 6th-annual program that takes place June 29 - July 30. Though some classes are now completely filled, many still have space. Check PEF's web site to find the status on your choices.
Don't miss out on this fun and affordable education opportunity that boasts more classes than ever, with two complete programs at Hamilton and McKinley schools.
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Click here for more information on the classes and registration.
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PEF'S SPRING FUNDRAISER TAKES PLACE JUNE 2
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Join PEF, its friends and supporters, for a special evening at the Norton Simon Museum on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m. PEF's annual Spring Event will feature guest speaker Ramon Cortines, superintendent of the LAUSD, with a garden reception to follow. Tickets are $100 per attendee and directly benefit PEF's many programs.
For tickets and information, call 626-396-3600, ext. 88350.
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| Pasadena Educational Foundation
351 S. Hudson Ave., Rm 214
Pasadena, CA 91109
Tel: 626-396-3600, ext. 88350
Fax: 626-577-6733
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