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LOS ANGELES, CA — Sometimes it’s the little things that have the biggest impact. That’s why the Nextdoor Kind Foundation is offering $500 microgrants to 100 Los Angeles County residents with big ideas for changing their little corner of the world.

The idea is simple: Any individual with creative ideas and projects benefiting their Los Angeles County community can apply. The application period is open until March 29. The grant-winning initiatives will be ones that spark civic engagement and strengthen the community, said Devanshi Mehta, Nextdoor Finance Business Partner.

The goal, said Mehta, is “to focus on inspiring and empowering hyperlocal leaders to create impact in their communities, really, one neighborhood at a time.”

According to Mehta, examples of projects can include organizing a community walk or clean up, connecting the community through murals or other art projects, refurbishing parks or playscapes, purchasing equipment for youth sports programs or clubs, organizing neighborhood or community meals, starting a farmer’s market stand, and bringing groceries to neighbors and community members in need.

“We really want to take the time to back and empower so many leaders who are doing things in Los Angeles,” Mehta said.

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In many cases, people are already performing these community services in their daily lives, but the $500 grant could help them scale up or inspire others to get involved, she added.

The grants are designed for individuals, but the applicants can take on projects for the benefit of community groups or nonprofits, said Mehta. One such example would be buying pickleball equipment for the Boys and Girls Club, she added.

“Local leaders understand their neighborhoods best, and the actions that will have the greatest impact for their communities,” said Shireen Santosham, Executive Director, Nextdoor Kind Foundation. “These microgrants will provide civically-engaged Angelenos the opportunity to advance their work and ideas and build connection and kindness in their neighborhoods.”

According to the Nextdoor Kind Foundation, the applications will be judged on how well their initiatives illustrate community impact, foster community collaboration, include measurable outcomes, and help uplift under-resourced communities. The grant review process will take place in April.

Los Angeles County residents can apply for the microgrant here.

It’s the second year in a row that the foundation has given out grants to strengthen communities. In 2023, the Nextdoor Kind Foundation teamed up with the NAACP and Hello Alice to distribute $200,000 to US small businesses owned by individuals of color as part of the Keep It Local Business Grant Program.

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The Pasadena Guild's major fund raise"Treasures and Trivia" is proud to have raised over thirty million dollars since it was founded in 1947

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(Pasadena Guild Of Children's Hospital )

PASADENA GUILD OF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL TREASURES AND TRIVIA …a rummage sale

The community is invited to attend the annual Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital Treasures and Trivia Upscale Rummage Sale, scheduled for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday October 27-29. Early Bird Admission is available on Friday, October 27th from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. for $40 – cash only. There is free admission for the remainder of the sale Friday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, October 28th from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, October 29th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

The sale will take place at 251 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena located between Del Mar and Cordova, on the first floor of the building. Underground parking off of Del Mar is available as well as street parking.

The sale has thousands of curated items including Fine Arts (crystal, silver, china, collectibles, etc.), Estate items, Designer Labels, Women’s and Men’s Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Jewelry, Furniture, Homewares, Gardening, Holiday items, Sporting Goods, Children’s items, and many other Treasures.

Shop throughout the weekend to find wonderful treasures donated over the past year. The Pasadena Guild is proud to have raised over thirty million dollars in support of Children’s Hospital since it was founded in 1947. It currently supports the Ronald Ferdman, MD

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Chief, Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy Pasadena Guild Chair in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Dr. Ferdman leads Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ Division of Clinical Immunology and Allergy. The Division combines innovative treatment, research, education and outreach in the care of children with severe allergic disease, asthma, primary immune deficiency disorders.

This year the sale is expertly chaired by PGCH members Barbara Baptie, Becky Garnett, and Cheryl Stewart and overseen by President Rita Bristol.

Additional information is available on the Pasadena Guild of Children’s Hospital website www.pasadenaguild.org. Merchandise is also available year round at https://poshmark.com/. The PGCH closet site is called @pgchboutique.

“Camerata Pacifica Baroque: The French Dispatch” explores French Baroque repertoire both rarely heard and familiar in the second and final offering in the acclaimed chamber collective’s inaugural period instrument Baroque series curated by and featuring eminent flutist Emi Ferguson, known for her fresh approach to programming and boundary-stretching performances. This engaging program of 17^th and 18^th century French vocal and instrumental works performed by some of the country’s leading Baroque experts is presented on Sunday, April 21, 3 pm, at Thousand Oak’s Janet and Ray Scherr Forum; Tuesday, April 23, 7:30 pm, at The Huntington’s Rothenberg Hall in San Marino; Thursday, April 25, 8 pm, at Zipper Hall in Downtown Los Angeles; Friday, April 26, 2024, 7:30 pm, in Hahn Hall at Santa Barbara’s Music Academy.

Clérambault’s breathtaking cantata Pirame et Tisbé features acclaimed Grammy-winning Lebanese American tenor Karim Sulayman, whose voice is “pure heaven” (The Arts Desk). He also performs four works by Anne Madeleine Guédon de Presles, a French composer, singer, and actress, who in the early 18^th century became the first known French woman to publish a collection of arias.

Joining Ferguson and Sulayman are violinist Rachell Ellen Wong, noted for performances that are “scorching hot, accurate, and thrilling” (Broadway World) and the first Baroque violinist to receive a prestigious Avery Fisher Career Grant; harpsichordist Michael Sponseller, acclaimed for his “remarkable spectrum of sounds” (Cleveland Classical); Grammy-winning guitarist Stephen Stubbs, a leading figure in the American early music scene for three decades; and, on viola da gamba, Doug Balliett, a professor of baroque bass at The Juilliard School hailed for his “elegantly played” performances (The New York Times).

The program opens with Third Suite in A Major from Pièces de Clavecin en Concert, Rameau’s adaptations of his keyboard works for chamber ensemble, and concludes with Telemann’s Paris Quartet No. 12 in E Minor, TWV 43:e4, a milestone of the chamber genre.

Camerata Pacifica is renowned for its musical versatility and bold programming that demonstrate the limitless scope of the chamber music repertoire.

“Camerata Pacifica Baroque: The French Dispatch” tickets ($75 at The Huntington, Hahn Hall and Zipper Hall; $80 at Janet and Ray Scherr Forum) are available at www.cameratapacifica.org or 805-884-8410.

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San Marino Unified School District celebrates student success on AP® Chemistry Exam, only 23 students in the world earned that title.

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San Marino High School (Vivian Chan)

San Marino Unified School District Celebrates Student Who Earned a Rare “Perfect” Score on an Advanced Placement Exam

San Marino, California – San Marino Unified School District celebrates high school student Kathy Jia for earning a perfect score on a college-level Advanced Placement® (AP®) Exam in spring 2023.

Kathy Jia was one of only 23 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP Chemistry Exam. When Superintendent Dr. de la Torre was asked about Kathy’s select performance, she said: "Kathy Jia's extraordinary accomplishment in achieving a perfect score on the AP Chemistry exam is a source of immense pride and inspiration for the San Marino High School community. Her dedication to academic excellence exemplifies the spirit of curiosity and perseverance that we hope to instill in all our students. Kathy's achievement not only showcases her remarkable abilities but also reflects the outstanding education provided by our dedicated educators. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kathy and have no doubt that her future is bound for greatness, leaving an indelible mark on our world."

Mrs. Shelley Ryan, Board President was thrilled to learn of Kathy’s perfect score. In response, she said the following: "Kathy Jia's perfect score on the AP Chemistry exam is a testament to her outstanding intellect, relentless dedication, and the unwavering support of our exceptional educators at San Marino High School. Her achievement not only showcases her remarkable abilities but also reflects the commitment to academic excellence that defines our school community. We are incredibly proud of Kathy's accomplishment, and it serves as a beacon of inspiration for all students. As Board President, I commend her on this extraordinary milestone, and I have no doubt that she will continue to shine brightly in all her future endeavors."

“AP courses and exams are college-level, requiring great focus and persistence among participating students,” said Trevor Packer, head of the Advanced Placement Program. “We applaud the educators who encourage students to challenge themselves, who motivate and encourage diverse students to achieve their academic potential.”

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The Advanced Placement Program is committed to ensuring that students have access to the opportunities they have earned. Students who succeed in AP are not only more likely to succeed in college but also have the chance to save a significant amount of time and money by earning college credit or placement.

Colleges and universities around the world receive AP scores for college credit, advanced placement, and/or consideration in the admission process. To learn more about AP, please visit exploreap.org.

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About San Marino High School

San Marino High School (SMHS), is a leader in student academics, arts, athletics and activities. SMHS offers 14 honors courses in English 1-2, English 3-4, Advanced Digital Film, Advanced Financial Literacy, Geometry, Algebra 2, Math Analysis, Calculus AB, Humanities Seminar, Caltech STEM Research, Dance Company, Physics, Chamber Singers, and Advanced Journalism & Yearbook. Additionally, SMHS offers 17 Advanced Placement courses in Macroeconomics, World History, American Government, US History, English Language, Studio Art (two areas), English Literature, Biology, Environmental Science, Calculus AB, Chinese Language, Calculus BC, Spanish Language, Chemistry, Statistics, and Computer Science. In 2020, students in grades 10-12 took 807 AP exams. 87% of the scores earned were a 3, 4, or 5.

Through SMHS's Dual Enrollment program and articulated courses, Students at SMHS are also offered the opportunity to take college courses such as Sociology, Kinesiology and Psychology through a Dual Enrollment agreement with Pasadena City College, with Business 116 as an articulated course. SMHS also offers three Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways. We offer a Medical Arts Academy in partnership with PCC where students are taught by college professors during the day on our campus and students receive college credit. Our state-of-the-art courses provide students with access to technology and equipment traditionally only found in postgraduate medical schools. The CTE Business pathway is delivered through the courses of Introduction Business & Finance, Intermediate Business & Finance, and Financial Literacy. The CTE Media Arts pathway is delivered through the courses Introduction Media Arts, Intermediate Media Arts, and Advanced Digital Film-making. The CTE Graphic Design pathway is delivered through the courses Introduction to Graphic Design, Intermediate Graphic Design, and Advanced Journalism & Yearbook.

SMHS also provides award-winning Visual and Performing Arts Education. SMHS offers courses in the Fundamentals of Art, Art AP, Drawing & Painting, Advanced Drawing & Painting, Marching Band, Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Orchestra, Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Beginning Drama, Intermediate Drama, Advanced Drama, and Stage Management.Students at SMHS participate in athletic competitions through the Rio Hondo League in all the following; co-ed badminton, boys and girls swimming, boys and girls tennis, boys and girls track, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls golf, baseball, softball, boys and girls soccer, boys and girls water polo, boys and girls wrestling, boys and girls cross country, football, and boys and girls volleyball. Throughout its history, SMHS has won over 300 league titles and over 70 CIF championships.

Students at SMHS also participate in one of the most decorated Speech and Debate teams in the country which has earned hundreds of honors over the past decade along with an equally competitive and honored Robotics team both of which compete nationally.

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Janet was born and raised in San Marino and a past President of USC Trojan Affiliates.

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Janet Webb, book author (Trojan Affiliates)

Vivian Chan with Janet Webb at her Vroman's book signing event in May (Vivian Chan)

Hawaiian Walking (Vivian Chan)

USC TROJAN AFFILIATES HOSTS LOCAL AUTHOR JANET WEBB REVIEWING HER NEW BOOK HAWAIIAN WALKING

USC Trojan Affiliates, a philanthropic and social women’s group, of the University of Southern California invites alumni, parents, and friends to attend their upcoming meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. at Mijares Restaurant, 145 Palmetto Drive, Pasadena. The evening will feature local author Janet Webb speaking on her book, Hawaiian Walking.

Hawaiian Walking, is Janet Webb’s first published book. It portrays a young Hawaiian boy devastated by the death of his beloved grandfather who sets off walking alone. He experiences a flood of memories walking by areas where he shared time with his grandfather. He eventually discovers a sacred place which causes a spiritual healing. Hawaiian language is sprinkled throughout this beautifully illustrated book by the famed artist, Guy Buffet. Universal themes of love, family, loss and transformation surface with tension, humor, a driving question and a turning point when nothing is ever the same.

Janet was born and raised in San Marino, attending San Marino schools. She graduated from the University of Southern California where she met her husband John. Upon graduation, she worked for the YMCA in Los Angeles and Orange County as a mentor and role model to underprivileged youth. She moved to Delaware where she worked for the City of Newark in the Recreation Department creating a Safety Town program. She took on various leadership roles prior to returning to San Marino to raise her five children. In San Marino she was active in National Charity San Marino Area Chapter, various PTA’s, Little League Booster Clubs, San Marino Women’s Club, and other local community organizations. Janet is also a past President of Trojan Affiliates

Her ten grandchildren are enjoying, Camp Gaga, the camp she designed. You will have a hard a time finding where she is located as she and her husband are Global Experiencialists combing the world, as travel is their passion. To quote Janet “

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As you travel on each day remember to live with the Aloha Spirit. We all must seek

our best life. 'Omi ili.”

Edie Etmekjian, formerly of Glendale and now a resident of Huntington Beach and Ayuko Siegel of Glendale, serving in their first term as Trojan Affiliates co-presidents, encourage women in the community to attend the October meeting to become acquainted with the members of Trojan Affiliates. The members meet five times a year in the San Gabriel Valley and are educated by various USC professors and other well versed and interesting speakers. Members also donate their time to raise greatly needed funds for scholarships for worthy USC students. The organization awarded ten scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Volunteer opportunities have included selling USC products at Swim With Mike, San Marino Motor Classic, Town and Gown of USC, annual Holiday Boutique, and more, and volunteering at the Pasadena Showcase House and USC Day of Service. Of course, the members also participate in a variety of social and cultural events and interface in numerous capacities with the University.

The formal purpose of this alumnae organization is to foster a spirit of friendship, loyalty, and cooperation with the University of Southern California, to develop and sustain a successful fundraising project in order to provide scholarships for USC students and contribute to the advancement of education.

If you would be interested in being a speaker at an upcoming Trojan Affiliates meeting, please contact Speaker Co-Chairmen, Marlene Evans at [email protected] or Lindsay Lytle at [email protected].

Janet will have her books for sale and signing at the event and proceeds from the book sales will benefit the Maui recovery efforts.

For further information regarding USC Trojan Affiliates and/or to make reservations for the program, at $40 per person for a Mijares Buffet Dinner, please contact Reservations Chairman, Sarah Sismondo by September 28th at [email protected].