Synopsis:

This podcast is a tiny bit longer than our normal full length episodes. We took a minute to feature our home nonprofit the Junior League of Pasadena. It’s the place we both met, and we would love for the community to know more about the great work this organization does and how to get involved if they are interested. We sit down with the JLP President and she answers some personal questions and some commonly asked questions about the League.

Fun Facts about Pasadena:

Did you know Jackie Robinson Day is on April 15, 2018?

Pasadena, Texas was named after Pasadena, California

Do you know what the official flower of Pasadena is?

The rose was adopted as Pasadena's official flower on September 22, 1961.

What are those green birds flying everywhere in Pasadena?

Naturalized parrots are frequently seen and heard around Pasadena.

We recently had an article about us published in the Pasadena Independent as the featured article!

Pretty In Pasadena: Social Media Influence for Social Good

[The article was also picked up in Sierra Madre Weekly, Arcadia Weekly, and Monrovia Weekly]

We’re both excited that Mackenzie’s 30th Birthday is almost here (in the month of May)!

We chat about 30 things. She’s been keeping a list of things you should know or do before you turn 30. For the full list visit our blog post to read them all!

What did we do this month?

-Dinner at Crossings Restaurant with Chef Kevin Malone. Side note: The menu is seasonal and will be changing soon, so even if you hear us talk about some amazing food, know that there is even more amazing and incredible things coming your way, so be sure and stop by!

Before dinner we headed upstairs to the bar inside Crossings and had the bartender create his take on the Pretty in Pasadena Cocktail.

Pretty in Pasadena Cocktail Recipe by Anthony Capp @acapp14:

½ oz Aperol

1 ½ oz Dry Gin

¼ of an Orange and some Cucumber

¾ oz Lemon

Splash of Simple Syrup

Preparation:

Shake aggressively in cocktail shaker

Garnish with Lemon Twist and Flowers

-Pasadena Showcase House Sneak Peek (media day) We met Leslie from my 100 year old home (of Instagram and print media fame!).

-Dinner in the Horseshoe garden at the Langham Huntington Hotel for the first of their Heritage with Heart series.

-Blow outs with Trina, Master Stylist at 1202 Salon & Spa Pasadena (Be on the lookout for a podcast featuring this amazing woman in the future!)

-Huntington Hospitality Lunch Event at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

-Pasadena Playhouse; Opening Night of Belleville --- Chefbox chefs were catering! We were so excited to find out that they were connect to the Playhouse through us!

-Attended Junior League of Pasadena’s Annual Gala, Simply Speaking

What are we looking forward to in the month of May?

Pasadena Restaurant Week

May 12th Bold Pas (art installations all over Old Town!) Want to know more? Visit Old Pas here!

Seeing Pasadena Showcase House finished! Curious? Get the info here!

Since Mother’s Day is this month we talk about something we’ve learned from each of our mothers. We love you Debra Reed and Marlun Maestas!

We chat with the 2017-18 Junior League of Pasadena President, Amy Onderdonk about what she loves about the community, about Junior League, misconceptions, how to learn more, and what some of her favorite memories have been with this historic women’s organization. The Junior League of Pasadena has been in the community since 1929! [Sorry for the sound quality on this one, it was a perfect evening in a very quiet restaurant, that got louder and louder.]

If you’re curious about how to get involved, donate, or partner email: [email protected]

If you are curious about joining for the next season of new membership, the recruitment season is June-August. You can learn more at jlpasadena.org. There will also be announcements for summer mixers on the League’s Instagram @jlpasadena and Facebook page.