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Temple City High Senior Victoria Castellanos is 2017 Rose Queen
An overwhelmed and overyjoyed Victoria Castellanos from Temple City reacts moments after her name was announced Thursday evening as the 2017 Rose Queen. -Photo by Terry Miller
Celebrate the ‘Big Bang Block Party’ in Downtown Pasadena Your invited to a special ‘Big Bang Block Party’ on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will be on Big Bang Theory Way located at 120 E. Holly St. Pasadena, CA 91103.
Earlier this year, the City of Pasadena honored the hit show “The Big Bang Theory” with its very own street to commemorate the 200th episode. The street represents the scientific and comedic asso-
ciation Pasadena has with the show, and on Oct. 20 you can join together to officially christen Big Bang Theory Way. Join Innovate Pasadena, SEE PAGE 3
Victoria Castellanos was as the 99th Rose Queen® at the Announcement and Coronation ceremony at The Pasadena Playhouse. The announcement follows a month-long selection process with over 700 people participating in interviews. Masters of Ceremonies were Chuck Henry from NBC4 Southern California and 1988 Rose Queen Julie Myers King. Rose Queen Victoria and the Royal Court will attend nearly 100 community and media functions, acting as ambassadors of the Association and the Pasadena community at large. Their reign will culminate on Monday, January 2nd, 2017 with the 128th Rose Parade® . The Rose Queen and Royal Court were selected based upon a combination of qualities, including public speaking ability, poise, academic achievement, community and school involvement. “The Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game are the world’ kickoff for the New Year, and Queen Victoria and the six Rose Princesses are true representatives of the valued traditions and distinct backgrounds that make Pasadena and these celebrations so special,” said Tournament of Roses President Brad Ratliff after the Coronation. “They truly are Echoes of Success coming from the cultural richness of our community. Not only will Queen SEE PAGE 3
MPG Hosts Seniors’ Holiday Luncheon A Joyful Luncheon Gala for Live-Alone SGV Adults Ages 60 Plus Better The Monrovia Providers Group (MPG) will host its annual Holiday Luncheon Celebration for live-alone adults in the San Gabriel Valley on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Monrovia
Community Center, 119 W. Palm Ave. This festive event features a full turkey dinner with all the trimmings; Holiday pictures with Santa; live music and special Holiday
gifts. Food, entertainment and service are provided at no cost to the guests by MPG in partnership with Fellowship Monrovia members. SEE PAGE 3