Friday, December 29, 2023

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association Sets Centennial Celebration

STAFF REPORT

The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association will mark one hundred years of serving Altadena with a Centennial Celebration. This very special occasion will also honor Doug Colliflower as Citizen of the Year and El Patron as Business of the Year for 2023. The Celebration and Awards Banquet will be held from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on February 2, at the Altadena Town & Country Club. “It’s going to be a wonderful event. We are so excited to be celebrating one hundred years of the Altadena Chamber,” said Altadena Chamber President Judy Matthews.

Citizen of the Year recipient, Doug Colliflower, is a long-time resident of Altadena who has been active in the community for more than thirty five years. A realtor who specializes in the real estate needs of senior citizens, Mr. Colliflower is well known to many in Altadena. He is a Director and Immediate Past President of the Rotary Club of Altadena, serves on the Altadena Town Council, is a two time President of the Altadena Chamber of Commerce, and is a Director for Pasadena Village.

A restaurant known for quality cuisine and community involvement, El Patron was selected as Business of the Year. Owner, Margaret Cortez, known to all as Maggie, served countless meals to those in need during the Pandemic. She continues to feed her community by sponsoring numerous local events, supporting local schools, and, most importantly, providing a welcoming dining establishment that fills hearts as well as stomachs.

Individual tickets are priced at $100.00. The Altadena Town and Country Club is located at 2290 Country Club Drive, Altadena. For more information or tickets visit www.jotform.com/app/233456093667162.

Incorporated in 1924, The Altadena Chamber of Commerce & Civic Association was formed to promote the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of the Altadena community and its trade area. The Chamber is an equal opportunity organization which strives to reflect the positive and extensive diversity of the community. Membership is open to any person, association, corporation, partnership, estate or other business entity sharing the goals and objectives of the Chamber for the betterment of the entire community of Altadena.