January 2016 Newsletter

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The Old Pasadena Management District (OPMD) is a non-profit business organization that creatively plans, manages and develops Old Pasadena as a unique, authentic and vibrant downtown experience.

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Happy New Year from Old Pasadena!  


Old Pasadena Management wishes everyone a very Happy New Year! The 127th Rose Parade themed Find Your Adventure went off successfully and was a joy to all spectators.

We would like to thank Old Pasadena's Clean Street team and the Block by Block Ambassador Guides for their tireless work, and for cleaning the parade route up in record time after the parade had ended.  Old Pasadena businesses were able to open on New Year's Day to spotless sidewalks, emptied trash cans, and clean streets.

 
Cheeseburger Week in Paradise

PASADENA CHEESEBURGER WEEK 2016

SUN JAN 10 - FRI JAN 15 
At participating restaurants in Pasadena

From January 10-15, Pasadena honors Lionel Sternberger's genius in being the first to put cheese to hamburger and serve it at the Rite Spot in Pasadena in 1924. Forty of Pasadena's favorite restaurants, lounges and burger joints offer their signature burgers, some special creations and deals during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week. 
 
Once again, you can vote for your favorites in the Cheeseburger Challenge during Pasadena Cheeseburger Week hosted by the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce. Who makes your favorite lunch counter burger? Who serves your favorite turkey burger? Who makes your favorite veggie burger? Who serves the best beverage with a burger? You decide during Cheeseburger Week.

Participating Old Pasadena Restaurants:
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dineLA in Old Pasadena

DINELA 2016
MON JAN 18
- SUN JAN 31
Participating restaurants

 
dineLA Restaurant Week is a 14-day dining event that takes place in restaurants throughout LA county, offering specially priced lunch and dinner menus. This is a great opportunity to try something new, or return to an old favorite.

Participating restaurants in Old Pasadena: 
This season, dineLA is partnering with OpenTable to donate $1 of every seated reservation that's booked through their website to The Midnight Mission, a vital nonprofit organization that provides food, shelter and essential aid to those experiencing homelessness throughout the city.

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New Businesses in Old Pasadena!
 
Palmpring
110 W. Green Street
626.844.0007
Palmpring was founded in South Korea in 1996 by Dae-seob Kim, a visionary of green living. Palmpring mattresses offer four different comfort levels and are constructed with organic palm coir and natural latex. For two decades, Palmpring has been offering a blissful night's rest to thousands of satisfied customers... now available in Old Pasadena. 

 
Ramen Tatsunoya
16 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
626.432.1768
Award-winning, Ramen Tatsunoya opens their first location in the United States right here in Old Pasadena.  Recognized by connoisseurs, Tatsunoya's founders are dedicated to perfecting the ultimate bowl of ramen. The menu includes KOKU and JUN, their signature ramen, featuring authentic flavors imported from Japan. 

 
ShanDong Dumplings
80 N. Fair Oaks Avenue
626.365.1777
ShanDong Dumplings, the San Gabriel Valley dumpling house known for its handmade dumplings, is now open on Fair Oaks Avenue. They serve fresh xiao long bao, pan-fried dumplings, and scallion pancakes. 


Sales and Promotions

Crowned Studio logo   
54 S. Raymond Avenue
626.844.5042
Award-winning Crowned Studio is offering an amazing deal for the month of January!  Enjoy 25% off any service for a first time guest. Just mention this promo when checking out.  To make an appointment, please call: 626.844.5042


The Container Store logo  
1 E. Union Street
626.449.5100
You deserve a perfectly organized elfa closet, pantry or garage! And there's no better time to "walk-in" to something Wonderful than during The Container Store's elfa SALE. That's because right now, you can save 30% on elfa and 30% on elfa installation! Stop in to see the endless options for yourself and take advantage of their free design service! Don't put off until tomorrow when you can save today during The Container Store's elfa sale! Sale runs now through February 15th.



Meeting Schedule

UPCOMING COMMITTEE & BOARD MEETINGS

 

Public Safety
THU JAN 07
10:00 AMOPMD Office
Marketing
TUE JAN 19
9:30 AMOPMD Office
Econ. Development
TUE JAN 12
11:00 AMOPMD Office
Executive
THU JAN 14
2:00 PMOPMD Office
Parking
TUE JAN 19
2:00 PM
OPMD Office
Streetscapes & Alley Walkways
WED JAN 20
9:00 AMOPMD Office
Board of Directors
THU JAN 282:00 PMCourtyard by Marriott
Old Pasadena Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chair · Russ Hanlin, Sunkist Corp.
Chair Elect · Patrick Chraghchian, American General Constructors
Past Chair · Suzanne Marks, Pasadena Advertising
Secretary/Treasurer · Greg McLemore, WebMagic 
Adrian Kalvinskas, Distant Lands 
Robert Montano, City of Pasadena 
Steve Mulheim, OPMD - President & CEO
   
Directors
Alex Amirkhanian, Tower Investment Group 
Gene Buchanan, GG & M Construction
Joao Huang-Anacleto, College Launch
Young Kim, Kaizen Dining
Aline Kradjian, The ARD Group
Michelle Kuper, AvalonBay
Debbie Meymarian, The Body Firm  
Penny Plotkin, Property Owner 
Patricia Roughan, RoughanKing Inc.
Marci Toombs, Lula Mae
Hanna Wood, Wood & Jones Properties, Inc. 
Old Pasadena Management District | 626.356.9725 | info@oldpasadena.org | http://www.oldpasadena.org
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