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South Lake Avenue
May 2020 Newsletter
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In light of current circumstances, we will continue to email our monthly newsletter with important updates while promoting South Lake Avenue businesses that are active during these challenging times. Mother's Day is approaching and we encourage you to connect with South Lake Avenue businesses that may offer creative solutions corresponding to Mother's Day while following social distancing guidelines.
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SHOUT OUT TO OUR TRIVIA PARTICIPANTS!
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Congratulations to Brittany B. from Monrovia
who was the first to answer correctly in last month's newsletter!
Thank you to everyone who participated in last month's South Lake Trivia Game! We wanted to take a moment and shout out the first participant who answered correctly! The correct answer is
SHOP.DINE.LIVE
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Be the first to answer our monthly trivia question correctly for a chance to win a prize at South Lake Avenue's year end Holidayfest Event in December!
One (1) entry per person per Trivia Game Question. Participants selected and announced are eligible to enter again after 90 days. Details subject to change due to COVID-19 developments.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ANNOUNCED PARTICIPANTS!
Linda Z.
(January)
Richard L.
from
Pasadena
(February)
Krystle
from
Burbank
(March)
Brittany B.
from
Monrovia
(April)
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The South Lake Business Association is
ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR JUNE
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The South Lake Business Association's monthly newsletter is a source of information and news for business and property owners within the South Lake Avenue Business District, the City of Pasadena, and residential communities. We are currently accepting submissions for the
June 2020
newsletter. If you are a South Lake Avenue business or property owner and would like to participate in the newsletter, please email your submission to
slba@southlakeavenue.org
by
May 20th.
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South Lake Avenue Promotions
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You can still send mom a gift or treat her to a delicious meal (take out style)! Visit our
Online Directory
or to learn more about which South Lake Avenue Businesses are active, please visit
Support Local Businesses
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COMPLIMENTARY WORKOUTS!
Barry's | 326 S. Lake Avenue
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Stay connected to Barry's as they host complimentary workouts on their Instagram live channel. Tune in at
IGTV
!
Stay in the know for referral perks, special events and more by clicking
Barry's Pasadena
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GET YOUR WORKOUT ON!
Breakthru Fitness | 345 S. Lake Avenue | 626-396-1700
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Stuck at home? Get your workouts done at HOME with Breakthru LIVE - virtual strength, cycling, bootcamp, dance and yoga classes! To view their schedule, please visit
www.breakthrufitness.com
. Get 14 days FREE starting May 1st.
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A 'TOCCO FINALE'!
Contessa Foods | 380 S. Lake Avenue, #111 | 626-744-0252
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Contessa Foods Collection imports high quality, shelf stable specialty foods, non GMO, and for those cooking at home, can provide some great variety.
Contessa invites you to ward against boredom of the palate, try some new tastes and special additions to your meals to enliven your routine. Many of Contessa's sauces and preserved vegetables, besides being non GMO and of superior artisanal standards, can make this a quick and simple touch…a ‘tocco finale’ to your healthy meals with your family.
Call ahead to have your order ready for pick-up or arrange for local delivery.
For more information, please visit
Contessa Foods Collection
or call 626-744-0252.
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CRAVING BUNDT CAKES?
Nothing Bundt Cakes | 548 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-8200
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Craving the sweet taste and comfort of a Bundt Cake? Nothing Bundt Cakes offers delivery and curbside pick-up. To place an order, please visit
Online Ordering
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KIDS EAT FREE!
Mendocino Farms | 238 S. Lake Avenue | 626-773-3140
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Kids Eat Free at Mendocino Farms! Enjoy a Free Kids Meal with purchase of a regular sandwich or entrée salad. Use code MENDOKIDS at
order.MendocinoFarms.com
and enter in the coupon field on checkout page to redeem. Available for a limited time only.
Mendocino Farms on South Lake will be open every day from 11:00am to 8:00pm for contactless pick-up for online and phone orders, 3rd party delivery, and catering. Curbside is pick-up now available! When placing your online order just select "Curbside" at checkout to learn more.
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PICK-UP MADE EASY!
Philz Coffee | 146 S. Lake Avenue #106 | 626-204-3796
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Now at the Pasadena Philz location you can order quickly so you can enjoy your coffee slowly. To place an order for pick-up, please visit
Philz Coffee App
. Store hours are limited to 7:00am to 2:00pm.
For more information, please visit
Philz Coffee
or call 626-204-3796.
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DOWNLOAD APP, GET 25% OFF!
Republik Coffee Lounge | 854 E. Green St. | 626-529-3714
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Republik Coffee Lounge recently launched their app for easy ordering and pick-up. Click to download their
Mobile App
and save 25% off your order! Need help deciding on what to order? Click to view Republik Coffee's
On-line Menu
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HAPPY HOUR AT HOME?
Smitty's Grill | 110 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-9999
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That's right! Call 626-792-9999 and add your favorite drink to your to-go order! To learn more about ordering to-go, please visit
Smitty's Grill To-Go Menu
. To place an order online, please visit
To-Go Order
.
For more information, please visit
Smitty's Grill
or call 626-792-9999.
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ENJOY WINE WITH DINNER!
The Arbour Restaurant | 527 S. Lake Avenue | 626-396-4925
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The Arbour Restuarant offers to-go orders through curbside pickup or Postmates for dinner only. Don't forget your favorite bottle of wine with your order! All wine prices have recently been lowered. See details via their Instagram @thearbourpasadena
.
Click to view The Arbour's
To-Go Dinner Menu
. To place an order online, please visit
Online Order
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CONTACT-FREE CURBSIDE PICK-UP!
The Vitamin Shoppe | 181 S. Lake Avenue | 626-405-0209
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The Vitamin Shoppe is making it easier to stay safe and healthy. Just order online and choose "Pick Up In-Store." Call when you arrive to the Pasadena location and they'll put your items right in your trunk. Open with reduced hours. To learn more, please visit their Instagram @vitaminshoppe_pasadena175 and view their
Store Hours
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HOTELS FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS
TravelStore | 140 S. Lake Avenue #280 | 626-795-0291
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All TravelStore advisors are working from home to make sure travelers needs are met, and continue to be your advocate to navigate the complexity of airline, cruise and tour company rules, whether it is securing refunds or finding the best solutions for your future vacation needs. The TravelStore Team feels blessed to have been selected by the State of California to be the contact for Governor Newsom’s lodging program which provides accommodations safely in hotels at no expense for healthcare workers. To learn more, please visit
The Non-Congregate Sheltering for California Healthcare Workers Program
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For more information, please visit
TravelStore
or call 626-795-0291.
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ALCOHOL TO GO
Available via Curbside or Take-Out Services
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The State of California's Department of Alcohol Beverage Control is temporarily suspending enforcement of specific legal prohibitions of the code. Restaurants with a license to sell alcohol with food can now sell it for off-site consumption and local requirements regarding off-site sales would not apply.
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DELISH DISHES UNDER $10!
Veggie Grill | 269 S. Lake Avenue | 626-535-9561
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Meet the new delish list and enjoy 10 favorites under $10! Items include the BG Beyond Burger, Quinoa Power Salad, Savory Kale Caesar Salad and more! To view Veggie Grill's menu and to place an order please visit
Online Ordering
.
For more information about catering services, please visit
Veggie Grill
or call 626-535-9561.
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Pasadena’s Safer at Home Order is consistent with the Orders issued by the State of California and the County of Los Angeles. Pasadena residents are required to stay inside their homes unless they are engaged in certain "essential activities." To learn more please visit
City of Pasadena Safer at Home Order
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On April 11th, The City of Pasadena issued a revised order requiring face coverings for essential workers, along with customers patronizing essential businesses. The revised order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice. To learn more please visit
City of Pasadena Revised Order
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On March 4, City of Pasadena Public Health Officer Dr. Ying-Ying Goh declared a Local Public Health Emergency to empower the City to more effectively respond to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19. To learn more about COVID-19 updates in the City of Pasadena, please visit
Pasadena COVID-19 Updates
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The Foothill Workforce Development Board offers solutions to help companies avoid laying off employees in times of economic downturn or business hardship. For more information regarding programs and resources, please visit
FWDB Layoff Aversion
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California’s SBDCs are hosting a daily live webinar and Q&A on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan and the Paycheck Protection Program. For more information regarding programs and resources, please visit
SBDC Relief Options
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RESOURCES FOR WORKERS & EMPLOYERS
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The State Employment Development Department (EDD) has a dedicated webpage for worker and employer issues related to COVID-19. For faster and more convenient access to those services, please visit
online options
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Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. Call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center 1-888-745-3886 (toll-free).
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No healthcare workers, law enforcement personnel, or any government agencies are going door-to-door testing individuals for COVID-19. If you receive a visit from anyone claiming to be conducting a COVID-19 inspection, call 9-1-1 immediately.
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VEHICLE BURGLARY PREVENTION
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Be the first to answer correctly and get a shout out in our next newsletter and be automatically entered into a year end raffle during our Holidayfest Event!
*
Details subject to change due to COVID-19 developments.
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Which grouping corresponds to Pasadena's 3 Business Districts?
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South Lake Avenue, The Pasadena Playhouse, Old Town
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South Lake Avenue, Old Pasadena, East Pasadena
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South Lake Avenue, Old Pasadena, Playhouse Village
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Criminals have been known to use various scams to steal bill payments and identity information from utility customers. Read below and watch the short video for details on how to protect yourself from scammers. Common scams:
- Phone calls, home visits and online solicitations promoting government utility assistance programs and that ask for social security or banking information
- Phone calls or home visits from someone posing as a PWP representative who demands payment and threatens to turn off water or electric service.
- Unscheduled home visits from scammers posing as PWP meter readers/inspectors or posing as contractors offering home energy audit services.
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CITIZEN SERVICE CENTER APP
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The Citizen Service Center (CSC) is a centralized service to help Pasadena residents connect with their City! CSC is available via web, LiveChat,
mobile app
and phone to assist in answering questions about City programs, services and events. Their knowledgeable representatives can help you find the information and assistance you need!
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Learn more about crime in Pasadena neighborhoods through
Nixle
and
Crimemapping.
Nixle is a community information service that provides updates via email and text message, while
Crimemapping
provides updates using an interactive map. Please visit
www.nixle.com
or
www.crimemapping.com
for more information.
A reminder to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, please contact Pasadena Police at 626-744-4241.
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MONTHLY BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
I
8:00 a.m.
Meeting details to be determined
Property owners and business owners located within the South Lake Business District are encouraged to attend association meetings. South Lake Avenue property owners and business owners interested in volunteering and serving on the Board of Directors should email
slba@southlakeavenue.org
. Click
here
to view SLBA meeting schedules. Click
here
to learn more about the South Lake Business Association.
*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change. For more information regarding upcoming meetings, please visit
www.southlakeavenue.org
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Interested in opening your business in the South Lake Avenue Business District? The South Lake Business Association can help!
Location of Featured Space:
498 S. Lake Avenue
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Check out the following video which highlights the vibrancy of the South Lake Avenue Business District:
South Lake District Video!
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Got News?
June 2020
e-Newsletter submissions due by
May 20th
and accepted on a first come first served basis. Subject to availability and editing.
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Looking for our Trivia Game Question? It's still here and will rotate within the newsletter every month. Enjoy!
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