‘Tis the season to be….partying!
By Mike Pashistoran
Yeah, I know the real reason for the season. Sadly, it seems most of us spend more time shopping & partying until we drop! December is filled with parties leading up to Christmas. Finally, we end with maybe the biggest party night of the year – New Year’s Eve!
How many parties have you attended so far this month? I’ve been to three and will attend a fourth before the year is done.
A few nights ago I checked into the annual Downtown Pasadena Neighborhood Association (DPNA) party. Having a good space to hold your party can make or break your party. The Gamble Lounge of Pasadena Presbyterian Church made sense for a Christmas type party!
The DPNA party was attended by many Mayoral and school district candidates, a variety of city officials, representatives from Old Pasadena and Playhouse Districts, property owners, and residents.
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Mike Pashistoran contributes to ColoradoBoulevard.net & other websites. He is a member of the Pasadena Museum of History and Pasadena Heritage and co-administers the popular Pasadena Politics page and group on Facebook.
Holiday Party
By Maelane Chan
The Holiday Party presented by Throop Learning Garden and Transition Pasadena took place on Saturday, Dec. 20 at Throop Hall.
Soothing music filled the air along with potluck dishes and a big assortment of cookies swap. A Seed/Plant Swap table greeted guests outside while a fun craft corner of Holiday Cards was set inside next to a presentation of aged fine Chinese tea.
All and all, it was a great time spent amongst friends, old and new, and a holiday relaxation time thanks to a free massage session offered to party goers.
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Maelane Chan is a contributing photographer at Colorado Boulevard.net. She is a member of the Arroyo S.E.C.O. Network of Time Banks.
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