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Upcoming Events
October 31st, 2010
Halloween
November 12th, 2010
Fall Vendor Faire
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
December 9th, 2010
Holiday Breakfast
8:00 am – 11:30 am
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Corporate Center Pasadena
The project offers access to an impressive array of amenities for
both our tenants and their visitors.
American Express
269 South Lake
Vacation Travel
Business Travel
626-449-2281
626-449-0535
Barrister Executive Suites
225 Building
626-432-5400
Citibank
285 South Lake
626-795-9836
City Shine Shoe Shine
251 Building, G1 Del Mar
626-644-4893
Image Quest Photocopying
275 South Lake
626-744-1333
L.A. Fitness
201 Building
626-568-3598
Lube & Tune Oil Change
201 Building, P2
800-980-8863
Notary Services at Corporate Center Pasadena
Margaret Floyd
626-744-1333
Tele Jimenez
626-683-8869
Plaza Café
251 Building
626-229-0797
Souplantation
201 Building
626-577-4797
High Performance Car Wash
201 Building, P3
626-795-0455
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Annual Tenant Barbeque 2010
Corporate Center Pasadena held its Annual Summer Barbeque on July
16th. We would like to thank all participants for making the event so
successful!!
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Corporate Center Pasadena Welcomes New Tenants
Rapture Studios
Building 251 – Suite 915
www.rapturestudio.com
In 2002 Rapture Studios started with the goal of providing the
professionalism that was lacking in the design industry. The
company wanted to provide good web and graphic design, but
also a positive experience for its clients. Seven years later, their
focus on quality and responsiveness remains, and their clients
have become more than just clients—they are their biggest fans.
They develop long-term relationships with their clients and pride
themselves on their unsurpassed customer service, excellent
work quality, and guaranteed client satisfaction.
Cramster, Inc.
Building 251 – Suite 130
www.cramster.com
Cramster is the leading provider of online homework help for
college and high school students. Get homework help and
answers to your toughest questions in math, algebra, physics,
chemistry, calculus, science, engineering, accounting, English,
writing help, business, humanities and more. Master your
homework assignments with our step-by-step solutions to more
than 300 textbooks. You can ask ANY homework question and
get expert homework help in as little as two hours.
Protabit
Building 251 – Suite 910
www.protabit.com
Protabit LLC is a computational biology startup focused on
developing the next generation of protein design software tools for
high-throughput protein design and optimization. The Protabit
Design Platform software package (PDP) integrates proven
computational approaches to protein design, allowing the user
unprecedented flexibility in tailoring the methodology for their
specific design goal. This flexibility gives the software broad
applicability in protein optimization and discovery and will facilitate
the incorporation of future protein engineering breakthroughs into
the design process.
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Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts and Arugula
Walnut oils vary greatly in quality and in composition. The best
oils are pressed from crushed and lightly toasted nuts. Lesser oils
are made of walnut oil mixed with a mild, flavorless oil. Walnut oil
has a rather short shelf life, only 6 to 8 months. After that time,
even when stored properly in a cool, dark place, it begins to turn
rancid. To forestall spoilage, always check the date of the
pressing on the label to make sure it is fairly fresh, and store the
oil in the refrigerator.
Instead of serving this salad on individual plates as a first course,
try spooning it alongside roasted turkey, chicken or pork as a
warm side dish.
Ingredients:1 lb. brussel sprouts, trimmed
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2 cups apple juice
1 cup water
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 Tbs. walnut oil
1 Tbs. cider vinegar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 cup young, tender arugula leaves
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
Directions:
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brussel
sprouts, apple juice, water and 1 tsp. of the salt. Bring to a boil,
reduce the heat to low, cover and cook just until the sprouts are
tender yet firm when pierced at the base, about 15 minutes. Drain
well, when the brussel sprouts are cool enough to handle, cut
them lengthwise into thin slices. Put the slices in a bowl and add
the walnut oil, vinegar, the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt and the pepper
and stir gently to mix.
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Divide the arugula among 4 individual salad plates. Spoon the
brussels sprouts and their dressing over the arugula and garnish
with the walnuts. Serve warm.
Serves 4.
South Lake Avenue News
NEW ON THE BLOCK!
Custom Comfort Mattress
414 S. Lake Avenue
866-838-5610
Custom Comfort Mattress, Southern California's longstanding
source for handcrafted mattresses, will open its newest store in
Pasadena, California on September 3, 2010. The showroom,
located at 414 S. Lake Avenue, represents the company's second
new location in Los Angeles County within the past year. Custom
Comfort Mattress' dedication to quality, craftsmanship, and
unrivaled attention to customer satisfaction has helped the
company grow and outpace other mattress retailers during a
down economy. For more information, please visit Custom
Comfort Mattress.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
277 S. Lake Avenue
Tuesday, November 2nd 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The South Lake Business Association cordially invites you to join
for the South Lake Forum, a discussion on the long-term vision for
South Lake Avenue. The intention of the South Lake Forum is to
build on the significant successes of recent stakeholder
sponsored programs and events including the Taste of South
Lake, the Farmer's Market, the Safe and Clean Initiative and
multi-million dollar infrastructure improvements.
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Location: 277 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA - View
map. Event location sponsored by Kaplan Test Prep and
Admissions.
Day & Time: Tuesday, November 2nd | 6:00pm - 8:00pm.
Light beverages and snacks served. Parking validation
provided.
More information will be available at South Lake Forum.
STREETSCAPE UPDATE
Phase I of the South Lake Streetscape Improvement Project is
now complete and entailed plant, irrigation and electrical
upgrades to the street medians on South Lake Avenue. Phase II
of the Streetscape Improvement Project is gearing up to begin
shortly and involves the installation of upgraded street furniture
such as benches and trash receptacles. The South Lake
Business Association in partnership with the City of Pasadena are
looking forward to coordinating these improvements and
enhancing the overall appearance of the avenue.
Updates regarding the improvements will be available at
www.southlakeavenue.org.
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The Counter, Pasadena
Custom Built Burgers
140 Shoppers Lane
626-440-1008
Monday’s through Wednesday’s they have 10% discount to all
neighbors.
LOSE TO WIN AT BREAKTHRU!
345 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 201
626-396-1700
Starting September 11th, 2010
Breakthru Fitness is an upscale, full-service club that offers the
most up-to-date classes and state-of-the-art amenities while still
maintaining a service-oriented boutique feeling where member
success is the main focus. Join Breakthru Fitness for a 12 week
complete weight loss program and you will get: a total of 28
workouts with a personal trainer, an Exer Spy body sensing
device, complete nutritional guidance, the support and
encouragement of team work and a whole lot of great healthy
FUN! The last group lost over 300 pounds!
For more information, please call 626-396-1700 or visit
www.breakthrufitness.com/lose
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JAMBA JUICE
204 S. Lake Avenue
626-744-5200
Team up with Jamba Juice to support healthy schools and
communities. At Jamba Juice, nothing feels quite as good as
helping out the community. That is why they have partnered up
with local schools and organizations to create a FUN and easy
year-round fundraising opportunity: The Jamba Juice Sip to
Support Program.
How it works: Register and receive a set of swipe cards to pass
out to students, parents and other supporters of your school or
organization. Then, every time a card is presented with a Jamba
Juice purchase, 10% will be donated to your local school or
organization. So the more you are sipping, the more they are
giving. For more information, please visit www.jambajuice.com or
contact your local Jamba Juice General Manager.
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Immerse Yourself in Art and Music
Southern California’s largest, free art, music and cultural
festival will be right outside your doorstep during Pasadena Art
Weekend.
The celebration will kick off Friday, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m to 10 p.m.
with Art Night Pasadena. Now in its 12th year, this popular event
provides free admission to the best cultural hot spots in the
community, with free shuttles throughout the evening. Venues
include Alliance de Française de Pasadena, Armory Center for
the Arts, Art Center College of Design, Kidspace Children’s
Museum, Lineage Dance, Norton Simon Museum, One Colorado,
Pacific Asia Museum, Pasadena Central Library, Pasadena City
College, Pasadena Museum of California Art, Pasadena Museum
of History, Pasadena Symphony and POPS at the Ambassador
Auditorium, and Shumei Arts Council.
The Playhouse District will be transformed into an open-air
marketplace for Art Walk from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 9,
with original paintings, photography, sculpture and new media.
Little ones can take art classes and older children, teens and
adults will enjoy dramatic readings, music, art demonstrations and
a gallery walk. Also on Oct. 9: The Latino Heritage Parade will
wind its way to La Pintoresca Park at 11 a.m. for children’s crafts,
music, folklorico dancers and booths until 5 p.m.; shops along
South Lake Avenue will host the Art of Food outdoor festival from
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Paseo Colorado will present Art Rhythm,
an outdoor concert from 5 to 9 p.m. Art Weekend concludes
Sunday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with Art Performance, an
international dance festival at Old Pasadena’s Levitt Pavilion
featuring amateur and professional dancers of all ages, plus onthe-spot dance lessons. For more information visit
www.pasadenaartweekend.com or call (800) 307-7977.
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Pasadena Public Libraries:
Just in Time for Back-to-School
From preschool through your golden years there’s always
something new to learn Pasadena Public Library is proud to play
a part!
A new home school collection will be unveiled Thursday, Sept. 16,
at 3 p.m. at Hastings Branch Library, 3325 E. Orange Grove Blvd.
This specialized pilot collection has 140 multiformat materials for
check-out, including general home school guides, curriculum
resources, educational DVDs, literacy kits and learning equipment
such as a microscope, human body form, globe and more. Call
744-7262 for more information.
Children ages 5 to 12 can enjoy camaraderie and tales from the
playground during La Pintoresca Branch Library’s Back-to-School
Fest Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 3:45 p.m. at 1355 N. Raymond
Ave. Call 744-7268 for reservations.
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Kidspace Facility Rentals
Inspire wonder and ignite creativity by hosting a private event at
Kidspace Children’s Museum. Whether you are hosting a
meeting, birthday celebration, company picnic, baby shower,
cocktail party, team builder or a black tie affair, you and your
guests will enjoy an imaginative event with delicious cuisine
provided by Wolfgang Puck Catering!
A dazzling wisteria-covered pergola with live entertainment in the
Stone Hollow Amphitheater, exploring the natural world in the
Digging Deeper Gallery, or climbing raindrops and wisteria leaves
40 feet into the air!
Let Kidspace help make your event unforgettable with a magical
space, party rentals, catering, and entertainment options. Pricing
is customized for each client based on the type of event, number
of guests, and party specifications.
Wolfgang Puck Catering is happy to lend itself as the exclusive
caterer to Kidspace Children’s Museum. Wolfgang Puck Catering
offers an array of delicious options from hors d’oeuvres to a buffet
or seated dinner.
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Norton Simon Museum
Free Family Fun - Spending free time with your family should be
just that — free! Visit the Norton Simon Museum and museums
throughout the region and enjoy family-friendly activities sure to
inspire your child’s inner artist. Activities at the Norton Simon
include a family festival, as well as hands-on workshops, familyrelated gallery tours, and storytelling. All family programs are
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