Meet the 2018 GHNA Board!

I Am Garfield Heights Because…

I am Anne Davis, one of the GHNA co-chairs this year, along with my friend and neighbor, Lisa Mann. I’m looking back on all we collectively have done as a neighborhood and thinking forward to all we can do together in the year to come. We are so very grateful to Jura Slattery for her years as GHNA chair. We are certainly delighted she will remain an active board member and Vice Chair. Thank you Jura!
 
In thinking about what to write to you, dear neighbors, in my first article as Co-Chair, I was reminded of my son’s college application essays. During the college admission process, prospective students are often asked to write an essay that states what would make them an integral part of that specific college community. The prompt for the essay is often “I am (insert name of college) because…” and I began to think about all of you, the people who are the fabric of Garfield Heights, and how each one of you might complete that sentence.
 
We all come from somewhere, if not a different place, a different time. Some of us were born in Garfield Heights. Others grew up in another part of Pasadena or Southern California. Still others relocated here from other states or countries. We all have our own stories that have brought us to this neighborhood community. Our personal histories are part of what makes our community so rich. I look forward to hearing more about you, past, present, and future.
 
Onward!

–Anne Davis
GHNA Co-Chair, 2018

Pasadena Black History Parade and Festival

Saturday – February 17 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Now in its 36th year, this community event honors the African American history, heritage and achievements. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. when the parade commences at Altadena’s Charles White Park (77 Mountain View St.) and proceeds south along on Fair Oaks Ave. until reaching Jackie Robinson Park. Both parks are significant locations for this event: Charles White Park is named for the acclaimed African-American artist, while Jackie Robinson Park commemorates the trail-blazing athlete.

The Black History Festival will take place on Hammond Street and the north side of Robinson Park from noon-4:30 p.m. There will be fun activities for kids, live music, vendors, displays and food for purchase.  We encourage our residents to take some time to stroll over to Fair Oaks, cheer on the parade participants, and enjoy the festival.  Please keep in mind that there will be some street closures at intersections crossing Fair Oaks Avenue, and plan accordingly for your travel in through neighborhood during the parade hours that day.
 

Earthquake Preparedness

It's Flu Season - Take Care of YOU!

As most of you know, it's a particularly bad flu season this year. We care about you and your family. Don't forget to eat well, get your sleep, drink plenty of water and wash your hands often.

In the physician's office at my workplace, this poster was displayed and I thought it was a helpful way to explain the difference between a cold/flu.

Stay healthy Garfield Heights!!

GHNA Book Club

The Book Club is meeting on Friday, February 23 at 7:30pm to discuss Peter Moskowitz's book How to Kill a City: Gentrification, Inequality and the Fight for the Neighborhood. Contact Anne at annevdavis@gmail.com to RSVP and get the details. If you are having trouble finding the book, please let me know. (We hear there's a wait list at the library!)
 

The GHNA Book Club was started in 2017 to build a deeper connection to our Pasadena history, our community and to each other, making the mission of the GHNA book club unique to other clubs. We want to begin a thoughtful discussion about our current and future community.

Hope you can join us!

Introducing the new GHNA Instagram name:  @GarfieldHeightsPasadena