Today we celebrate President George Washington and President Abraham Lincoln.

George Washington set the tone for the office and the nation. His leadership and example in office remain the standard we expect from our leaders.

Abraham Lincoln kept our nation together, among many accomplishments.

Neither was perfect. No one is. But they each set our nation on a course of honor, dignity and world leadership.

After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Gabriel Valley Women’s Summit will return on March 7, 2022. This year’s keynote speaker will be Rachel McClements, Chief Operating Officer of Five Acres, a non-profit focused on the well-being and mental health of children and families, and striving for a permanent, loving home for all children.

Need a last minute reservation to show your most special person (people) how much you care?

Check out the Pasadena Chamber members here for dinners, sweets and more:

http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/restaurants-catering

http://www.pasadena-chamber.org/directory/bakeries-chocolates-desserts

Spring arrives in just about a month and a half, and boy, is this one going to be spectacular. After all the winter rain, the Descanso Gardens will be bursting at the seams with blooms of every variety this March including tulips, cherry blossoms, lilacs, irises, camellias, daffodils and much, much more. Come experience the splendor first-hand with a variety of activities designed to inspire, educate and delight.

5 money mistakes anyone could make

Most of us can relate to these stories of financial faux pas. We can learn from them too. By Ronald D. White

What do most Americans do with their money? Make mistakes, apparently.

That’s according to the annual raft of January surveys that attempt to define and make sense of the nation’s consumer behavior over the previous 12 months.

A friendly reminder to register for February’s networking Connection Breakfast if you have not already done so.

The link for  breakfast is below.

From The New York Times: The Biden administration plans to let the coronavirus public health emergency expire in May, the White House said on Monday, January 30th, a sign that federal officials believe the pandemic has moved into a new, less dire phase.

Cheeseburger Week ended at 11:59pm on Saturday, January 28th. Delicious burgers and very special selections were tasted by people from throughout Southern California. Some visited old favorites and some tried a new venue. 

Myself, I enjoyed burgers from The Stand, El Portal, Lucky Baldwin's Trappiste Pub, Pie 'n Burger and Dog Haus. Each was spectacular in its own way and unique. 

CASES: from PasadenaNOW: On the third anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 infection in Los Angeles County, the public health director reported declining overall infection statistics, while continuing to preach vigilance to avoid spreading the virus to vulnerable populations.

The 2023 season features an array of diverse concerts, a world premiere that tells the ultimate frenemy story of two of Japan’s most revered female poets, and Boston Court’s first ever immersive play.

Boston Court Pasadena 20th Anniversary Theater Season Includes

World Premiere of Rosie Naraski’s Unrivaled (Mach 16 – April 23), a co-production with Playwrights’ Arena