💰 Free Tax Help & $500K Arroyo Trails Grant 🌳

Issue #097

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Pasadena Spotlight
11 Feb

❤️ In this issue of Pasadena Spotlight 

🌤️ Pasadena, CA Weather

💰 Pasadena Nonprofit Offers Free Tax Assistance to Residents

🌳 Pasadena Awarded $500,000 Federal Grant for Arroyo Trails Project

🌟 Please Support Our Local Business Owners

💧 Pasadena Water and Power Offers Scholarships and Art Contest to Promote Awareness and Conservation

😃 Viral Meme

🗓️ Upcoming Local Events

Good morning Pasadena Weather Watchers!

Morning (5am-10am): As you step out into the early morning, expect clear skies with a gentle breeze from the NNE at around 3 mph. The temperature starts at 43°F and gradually rises to 52°F by 9 am. Dress in layers for the cool start, but be prepared for a sunny and mild morning.

Noon (11am-1pm): The midday hours promise abundant sunshine with temperatures reaching a pleasant 60°F. A light southerly breeze at 4 mph will accompany your lunchtime outdoor plans. It's a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors with a light jacket or long sleeves.

Afternoon (2pm-5pm): The sunny conditions continue into the afternoon, with temperatures hovering around 61°F. A gentle southwest wind at 4 mph provides a refreshing touch. Dress comfortably in light clothing and shades to make the most of the bright afternoon.

Evening (6pm-11pm): The evening maintains clear skies and a gradual decrease in temperature, starting at 54°F and dropping to 47°F by 11 pm. A light northwesterly breeze at 2 mph may be felt as you wind down your day. Consider a light jacket or sweater for the slightly cooler evening hours.

Pasadena Nonprofit Offers Free Tax Assistance to Residents

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Pasadena nonprofit Young & Healthy is offering free tax return preparation assistance to residents of the city.

The service is part of a program called “Tax Support+” in collaboration with the California State University’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.

The organization has been providing this free service for the past three years as part of their community service efforts.

The aim is to ensure that families maximize their tax filing benefits, particularly the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which many families do not fully utilize.

For more information, visit Young & Healthy’s website.

Pasadena Awarded $500,000 Federal Grant for Arroyo Trails Project

If you feel the desire to write a book, what would it be about?

Pasadena has been awarded a $500,000 federal grant for the Arroyo Trails Critical Linkages Project, a collaborative effort between the City's Parks, Recreation, and Community Services department and the One Arroyo Foundation.

The grant will fund the construction of two new multi-use trails and the restoration of approximately 3.5 miles of existing multi-use trails in the lower and central Arroyo.

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Pasadena Water and Power Offers Scholarships and Art Contest to Promote Awareness and Conservation

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Pasadena Water and Power (PWP) has initiated the application process for its 2024 Educational Scholarship program, which seeks to honor outstanding high school seniors in Pasadena and promote awareness about energy and water conservation.

Two scholarships will be awarded, with a first-place scholarship of $5,000 and a second-place scholarship of $2,500.

Students must meet eligibility requirements and submit a minimum 500-word essay addressing the topic of electrification and its impact on society and the utility industry.

The deadline for applications is April 5. PWP is also encouraging K-12 students to participate in the 2024 “Water is Life” Art Contest, which encourages students to express their creativity while promoting the importance of water conservation.

To learn more about the art contest and submission guidelines, visit the PWP’s website.

Upcoming Local Events

Sunday February, 11

Botanic Boutique - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Chinese New Year Festival - 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kate - 2:00 p.m.

Monday February, 12

Mindful Mondays at SCCM - 10:30 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday February, 13

2024 Winter JAM - In-Person - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Valentine Crafternoon - 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anime and Manga Club for Teens - 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday February, 14

Ash Wednesday Services - 7:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

2024 Winter JAM - In-Person - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Story & Craft at SCCM - 10:30 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Valentine's Day Storytime - 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Thursday February, 15

2024 Winter JAM - In-Person - 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday February, 16

Saturday February, 17

Pokemon GO Tour - 9:00 a.m.

Lunar New Year Celebration at SCCM - 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 - 2:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Sunday February, 18

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