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SOUTH LAKE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION!
  
FREE HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES - LIVE MUSIC - PRIZES!

Saturday, December 7, 2013
12:00pm - 5:00pm
South Lake Avenue kicks off its holiday celebration at 12:00pm on Saturday, December 7th at 345 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena (next to Macy's at The Shops on Lake) with family friendly activities around the district!  
 
Presented by the South Lake Business Association with fun for the whole family! 
  
Guests Can Enjoy:
  • Free Holiday Activities
  • Photos with Santa
  • Live Music and Carolers
  • A Scavenger Hunt
  • Holiday Characters
  • Horse and Carriage Rides
  • Holiday Crafts for the Kids
  • Trackless Train Rides for Kids
  • FREE PARKING available at Corporate Center Pasadena located at 251 S. Lake Avenue (View Map!)
CLICK TO VIEW!

Live Music Performances By:

  • 12:00pm-5:00pm: 2AZZ1 - A fun mix of upbeat holiday music, jazz, blues & rock
  • 3:00pm: LAC Choristers & NewSong - Holiday songs performed by children in grades one through eight

For More Information:

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 January 2014 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 December 20th.

 

Enjoy!
  
The South Lake Business Association
HOLIDAY SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS! 

To learn more about holiday specials and promotions offered by South Lake businesses, please visit South Lake's:
  
3. Twitter and Facebook Page
BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE!
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | 415 S. Lake Avenue #108 | 626-744-9370

Friday, November 29 - Sunday, December 1
Buy The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf CBTL(R) Kaldi or American Machine and get one for free (equal or lesser value) this Black Friday Weekend.  Each machine brews coffee, tea, and espresso, and is the perfect gift this holiday season.

Call today to pre-order your colors!  For more information, please visit The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Black Friday Special.

MACY'S FRIENDS & FAMILY SALE! 
Macy's | 401 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-2011


Wednesday, Dec. 4th - Monday, Dec. 9th
Mark your calendar and take advantage of Macy's Friends and Family sale the first weekend of December! Receive an additional 25% off including regular priced, sale and clearance items.

For more information, please visit Macy's Friends & Family Sale, call 626-792-2011 or visit Macy's.

PODLEY HOSTS OPEN HOUSE! 
Podley Properties | 897 Granite Drive | 626-795-9571


December 7, 2013 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Podley Properties on South Lake hosts a Holiday Open House & Charity Gift Boutique.  Guests can enjoy refreshments, photos with Santa Claus and a Holiday Boutique which will benefit the Pasadena Educational Foundation. 

  
For more information, view Printable Flyer.

WILLIAMS-SONOMA HOLIDAY MARKET! 
Williams-Sonoma | 142 S. Lake Avenue | 626-795-5045


December 7, 2013 | 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Williams-Sonoma hosts a special Holiday Market outside in The Commons courtyard.  At Williams-Sonoma, guests can enjoy free demonstrations, samples of holiday treats and more!

 

For more information, please visit South Lake December 7th Holiday Promotions.

SUPPORT LOCAL CRAFTERS!
Craft Fair Gift Shop | 820 E. California Blvd. | 626-795-4991

Shopping at Craft Fair Gift Shop supports local crafters.  Assistance League of Pasadena's Craft Fair Gift Shop sells hand crafted items made by men and women over the age of 50.  The shop is Assistance League's philanthropy for seniors.  Volunteers staff the shop.  When sales are made, the money is returned to the senior exhibitor who made the item.  There are a wide variety of hand made objects for sale from baby blankets and bibs, to pottery and purses. Everything is very unique and, of course, hand made.

 

Bring a copy of this newsletter and receive a 20% discount on one item of your choice.  For more information, please visit Craft Fair Gift Shop

BOOK YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY!
Celestino Ristorante & Bar | 141 S. Lake Avenue | 626-795-4006

At Celestino Ristorante & Bar guests can enjoy authentic regional and seasonal specialties complimented by an award winning wine list.  Celestino offers immaculate dynamic private dining rooms, a full bar, garden patios and the friendliest staff to make any lunch, dinner or special event memorable.

For more information regarding Celestino's holiday menu or to book a holiday party, please call 626-795-4006 or visit Celestino Ristorante & Bar.
TO YOU, FROM ITALY!
Contessa Italian Home Collection | 380 S. Lake Avenue #101

Contessa Italian Home Collection now offers Olio Nuovo.  This first press olive oil, a green and fragrant delight, is now available for the holidays.

For more information, please call 626-744-0252 or visit Contessa Italian Home Collection.

TRATTORIA NEAPOLIS HOLIDAY GIFTS! 
Trattoria Neapolis | 336 S. Lake Avenue | 626-792-3000

 

Trattoria Neapolis has the perfect holiday gifts for the wine lover, aspiring cook or dining hedonist on your list.  Celebrate the season of giving with a wine tasting series, each focused on a region of Italy or gift culinary skills to your favorite cook with their private cooking classes.  The wine series is led by Neapolis' award winning Wine Director Diego Meraviglia while Chef Bryant will impart his mastery of modern Italian cuisine in his intimate cooking classes.  Good things come in small packages with Neapolis gift cards, available in denominations of $25 or more.  And don't forget a gift for yourself...let Trattoria Neapolis do your holiday cooking with their Feast of the Seven Cows menu served on December 24th or ring in the new year with Chef Bryant's 5-course New Year's Eve menu.
 
So spread some holiday cheer this season with gifts from Trattoria Neapolis.  Wine tastings and cooking classes are priced at $45 and $65 per person respectively.  Feast of the Seven Cows starts at $59 per person and the New Year's Menu offers two seatings priced from $95-$125.  All are exclusive of tax and gratuity.
 
For more information please call 626-792-3000 or visit Trattoria Neapolis
YOU GIVE, YOU GET AT THE COUNTER!
The Counter | 140 Shoppers Lane | 626-440-1008

This holiday season you get for giving at The Counter.  With every $25 in The Counter gift cards you purchase, you receive a $5 reward card.
  
For more information, please visit The Counter

 

DEC 10: MARKETING BASICS 

  

December 10, 2013 | 8:00am - 10:00am

The City of Pasadena offers monthly seminars for small business owners, managers, and sales staff at no cost. 
  
For more information, please call 626-744-4660 or visit City of Pasadena Small Business Workshops
ASSOCIATION MEETINGS 
 
ANNUAL AND MONTHLY MEETINGS
Wednesday, January 15, 2013
| 8:00am - 10:00am
Pasadena Towers
55 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 170, Pasadena - View Map!
  
For more information regarding upcoming meetings, please visit www.southlakeavenue.org.

*Meeting dates, times and locations are subject to change.  Please visit www.southlakeavenue.org for updates.
FEATURED SPACES! 
Interested in opening your business in the South Lake Avenue Business District?  The South Lake Business Association can help! 
  
Click to view a list of featured spaces at South Lake Leasing Opportunities.
Got News?  January 2014 e-Newsletter submissions due by December 20th and accepted on a first come first serve basis.  Subject to availability.
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