Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Pasadena Education Network to Honor Parent Volunteers at 20th Anniversary Event

Nate Bradley, Emily Mencken, Isis Moulden and Amelia Chapman

The Pasadena Education Network will mark its 20th anniversary with a Wine & Spirits Tasting in Pasadena on April 19, an event that will recognize parent volunteers who support students across the Pasadena Unified School District.

The celebration is scheduled for Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Shakespeare Villa, 171 South Grand Ave., Pasadena. According to a statement from the Pasadena Education Network, three parent volunteers — Nate Bradley, Emily Mencken and Isis Moulden — will be honored for being role models for the kind of involvement that PEN advocates.

PEN will also present its Founders Award to Amelia Chapman for her commitment to PEN’s mission to promote family participation in public schools to benefit all students.

Guests will enjoy a variety of wines donated by Altadena Wine & Spirits, a Negroni Bar sponsored by Cocktail Cadre, food provided by Stems and desserts compliments of Nothing Bundt Cake. There will also be a silent auction.

Founded in 2006, PEN is a network of more than 2,000 parents who support and send their children to Pasadena Unified School District schools. The grassroots nonprofit promotes family participation in public education in Pasadena, Altadena and Sierra Madre, and believes that parent and community involvement are essential to building strong schools for all students.

Tickets for the Wine Tasting are $75; a $115 ticket includes the premium Negroni Bar. Sponsorships and opportunities to recognize the event honorees are available at www.penfamilies.org.

PEN provides parent education programs and services to help parents explore, evaluate and engage with their public schools, as well as representing a collective voice for parents with the Pasadena Unified School District.

For more information, contact PEN at (866) 216-7334 or visit www.penfamilies.org.