Community Referrals
Here is a list of people and organizations the community uses for particular tasks. Click on “select category” to filter by type of service. Clicking on the links at the bottom of an entry allows you to see notes, bios and even maps, depending on the detail we have in our database.
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Las Pilitas Nursery
Las Pilitas Nursery
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http://www.laspilitas.com/
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If you’re interested in using California native plants, but don’t know
which are a good match for your garden conditions, here’s how to find
out.? Go to the bottom left corner and click on “My native plant
selector. Complete the information about your garden site.? An extensive
listing of California native plants appropriate for those conditions
will appear.?
Yvonne Savio
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Pat O’Reilly <trishor@gmail.com> is the executive director of the Ecumenical Council Pasadena
Area Congregations (ECPAC) . Their website is http://www.ecpac.net
Submitted by Monica Hubbard
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Cal Blends Soils Inc.
Cal Blends Soils Inc.
Other Irwindale postal
Work Phone: (800) 425-3631 (800) 4 BLEND 1work
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http://www.calblendsoils.com/
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Will deliver soil to you by the cubic yard. Submitted by Gail Murphy
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Michael's Construction Service Lic. # 888950
Michael's Construction Service Lic. # 888950
Work Phone: 818 415-9132work
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I am a general contractor (licensed and bonded) in Pasadena and do
all sorts of repair and renovation, including plumbing, electrical,
painting, landscaping, cabinetry, new kitchens and bathrooms. I do
small jobs and big jobs. My phone is 818-415-9132 – Feel free to give me a call and I can stop by.
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Educated Painters
Educated Painters
Contact: Mark Harris
Work Phone: 626.791.1926work
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Best painters we know: Educated Painters (Mark Harris) at 626.791.1926. They have painted (interior / exterior) for us several times and we are delighted with the results. Submitted by Nicole Weaver-Goller, 10/22/12
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http://www.leevalley.com/us/Home/OnlineCatalogs.aspx
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If you are not familiar with Lee Valley, you should be. They have high quality
gardening stuff for EVERY aspect of gardening, at reasonable, reasonable price.
It’s extensive–they even have gardening stuff you never knew about (like a
heated garden hose for northern climes!). They also have stuff for processing
seeds, for canning, etc. and books. Anyhow, their new Full Catalogue is out and
I recommend that you get a copy. You can order it hardcopy, of view it online.
Lee Valley is a woodworker’s and gardener’s paradise catalogues–and they have a
separate third catalogue of hardware for drawer knobs, hinges, pulls and the
like. Have a hankie in hand when you open the catalogue–you’re gonna drool over
what they offer!
Submitted by Marcia Fowler 2/14/11
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Heifer International Project
Heifer International Project
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http://www.heifer.org
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My brother is a veterinarian who worked in rural East Africa for many years, and he says that of all the aid groups Heifer does the best development work he’s seen.? Small changes that have the long term effect of making a real difference.
You can also sign up for small automatic monthly payments to Heifer that allow us to make a bigger contribution throughout the year.
Submitted by Marge Nichols 11/13/10
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Harvest Architecture -- Lisa Henderson
Harvest Architecture -- Lisa Henderson
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http://www.harvestarchitecture.com
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We are using Lisa Henderson, owner of Harvest Architecture. She specializes in historic home remodels and is currently remodeling our 1920 house in Altadena with her AMAZING contractor.Submitted by Annie Retamal 11/13/10
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San Marino Animal Clinic
San Marino Animal ClinicDr. Watanabe
Other 2374 Huntington Blvd San Marino postal
Work Phone: (626) 286-7387work
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In case you can’t find one open on Sat. you may want to have an emergency clinic on hand.
My vet is Dr Watanabe at San Marino Animal Clinic at 2374 Huntington Blvd. very good. I think their recorded message may refer to a nearby emergency clinic. (626) 286-7387
Submitted by Debbie Engle 11/27/10
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Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic
Eagle Rock Emergency Pet Clinic
Other 4254 Eagle Rock Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90065 postal
Work Phone: (323) 254-7382work
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/eagle-rock-emergency-pet-clinic-los-angeles
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I’ve not tried the emergency clinic in Pasadena, but have been to the one in Eagle Rock numerous times when (inevitably) my critters have gotten sick after hours (evenings/weekends/holidays). Have had nothing but positive experiences with them. It’s an ER, so runs just like a human one in terms of worst cases seen first etc etc.
Submitted by P Goeders 11/27/10
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Highland Park Animal Hospital
Highland Park Animal Hospital
Other 5210 York Blvd Los Angeles Ca 90042 postal
Work Phone: 323-254-6868work
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Highland Park Animal Hospital always has multiple vets on duty (they rotate so its always 2 or 3 of the same 6 vets). They are 17 minutes from where you live (Eagle Rock area). I like Dr. Youn
Submitted by Marsha Fowler 11/27/10
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Pasadena Heritage
Pasadena Heritage
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At Pasadena Heritage…ask for Mia King..office manager etc…say to her Sheila Grady referred you and you would like be referred to Bill Ellinger ..he’s a very fine experienced Architecture..Submitted by Sheila Grady 11/13/10
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Food Forward
Food Forward
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Food Forward (www.foodforward.org) is just an organization. They organize volunteers to pick excess fruit from anywhere that has excess then donates to various needy organizations. Submitted by Nina Malone 11/8/10
Hi RIPErs,
I just listened to a wonderful podcast during which the hosts interviewed the founder of Food Forward, an organization dedicated to gleaning fruit and donating it for humanitarian purposes. Their goals resonate with me, and I hope they do with you, too. http://foodforward.org/ Submitted by Jane Rollins, 2/10/13
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We also take donations for our events. We can come by and pick.Submitted by Rosemary Rohde 11/8/10
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Cotton produce bags available, made from recycled t-shirts.
The Arroyo Time Bank would send volunteers to pick the tree, juice the fruit, and sell it as a fund raiser. I can help make the arrangement. Submitted by Gloria Putnam 11/8/10
I also want mention that Arroyo Time Bank operates a Neighborhood Fruit Harvest Project aimed at reducing food waste in the area by harvesting excess backyard (or front yard!) fruit and redistributing it within the community. There are so many trees dripping with fruit that goes unused (particularly citrus, of course) in our area and our fruit harvest project could always use more help organizing, reaching out to the community, and harvesting the fruit if anyone is interested you can email us at atbfruitharvest@gmail.com Submitted by Kristin Petherbridge 1/6/13
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McCurdy's Body Works
McCurdy's Body Works
Other 583 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena postal
Work Phone: (626) 796-7763work
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McCurdy’s down on Lake next to Kathleen’s has been doing our body work for 25 years. They are ethical and very, very good. A friend of mine took her old car in for a “make -over” and loved the results. If they can’t do the work, they know who can. Mike is third generation. And Matt, who is the younger guy, is equally terrific. 796-7763 By all means tell them Matthew and Nora Lee sent you. Submitted 12/17/10
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Klause's Bees
Klause's Bees
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I have had great success with http://www.klausesbees.com/
Klaus came to our house and re-housed a hive that had been under our garden shed for about 2 1/2 years. He didn’t kill the bees, but offered them the man-made hives to move into, and when the queen moved in, he had a new hive to take on his rounds. It takes some time– about two weeks or so– but it is humane and valuable, since bees have been dying out from apparently a viral-fungal combination infection. Bees are essential to our food system and should be preserved as carefully as any heirloom breed of vegetable! Submitted by Alison Johnson, PsyD 10/22/10
I’ve had great service twice from Klaus’s Bees (www.klausesbees.com, 323-851-4541). Klaus is a gruff guy better suited to communing with bees than socializing with people, but he really cares about the critters and will put them to work in honey production so they are happy and busy. He took our hives for free because eventually he will be selling the honey they produce.
Submitted by A Johnson, 3/26/13
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