Coming up…
Saturday November 9th, 2024 - 3-7pm
Annual MHNA Chili Cookoff
On S. Euclid Ave, north of Glenarm
Monthly
Madison Heights Neighborhood Association board meetings
Board meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, except July and December. To join a meeting, please use the contact form. To stay in the know by getting periodic MHNA updates, join the MHNA email list.
Past events…
Thursday, July 4, 2024 - 11am
2024 Annual July 4th Parade & Picnic
The parade starts at Euclid Ave at Fillmore lead by this year’s Grand Marshals - film & tv stars and Madison Heights residents Ron Perlman & Allison Dunbar. Join the procession to the parade's end at Glenarm, where the block party begins! Get your lunch from the Pie-N-Burger food truck or bring your own picnic. We'll have games, crafts, ice cream (free for the kids), music, and lots of fun!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 - 6pm
MHNA Annual Meeting
Join us at the Allendale School auditorium at 1135 S. Euclid Ave (near corner of Wallis). Special guest speakers: Councilmember Jason Lyon, and PUSD Board Members Dr. Yarma Velazquez & Patrice Marshall McKenzie.
Sat., November 4, 2023 - 3-7pm
2023 Annual Chili Cookoff
Join neighbors for this fun, casual event that keeps growing every year!
Location: S. Euclid Ave between Alpine and Glenarm. Euclid will be closed to traffic between Alpine and Glenarm for this free neighborhood event.
We expect to have 10-20 chilis competing for a cash prize. If you'd like to enter the chili contest, please contact MHNA Board member Andrew Smith at 615-293-8870 or complete the form using the QR code on distributed flyer. To enter your chili, the fee is $20, which covers the pooled cash prize for the winner. Event is otherwise free to all.
This is a potluck-style event, so non-contestants are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert, or drinks. Plates, cutlery, etc. will be provided. Don't arrive too late if you want to guarantee a taste!
A bouncy house will be there for the kids!
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 - 11am
2023 Annual July 4th Parade & Picnic
The parade starts at Euclid Ave at Fillmore with a special group Grand Marshal this year: honoring those who’ve lived in MHNA for 50+ years! Join the procession to the parade's end at Glenarm, where the block party begins. Get your lunch from the Pie-N-Burger food truck or bring your own picnic. We'll have games, crafts, ice cream (free for the kids), music, and lots of fun!
Wed., June 14, 2023 - 6:30 pm
MHNA Annual Meeting
Join us at the Allendale School auditorium at 1135 S. Euclid Ave (near corner of Wallis). Special guest speakers: Mayor Victor Gordo, Councilmember Jason Lyon, and PUSD Board Member Yarma Velazquez. See our e-newsletter for complete details.
Sunday, 4/8/23, 9-10:30am
Native Plant Workshop + Native Milkweed Giveaway
MHNA is proud to sponsor this educational event featuring native plant expert Parker Davis, who is also the director of Hardy Californians, a native plant nursery and garden design studio. Come get all your questions answered, and sign up for free native milkweed plants when they become available. Remember, only native milkweed will attract & help save monarch butterflies, while non-natives are problematic.
We’ll be serving Peet’s coffee!
Tuesday 3/2/21
2021 Virtual MHNA Annual Membership Meeting
This will be a virtual membership meeting, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Guest speakers: Councilmember Andy Wilson, Mayor Victor Gordo, and District 7 Planning Commissioner Jason Lyon.
Saturday 7/4/20
UPDATE: Event canceled due to coronavirus pandemic. Have a safe and healthy Independence day!
Fourth of July Parade!
Everyone loves a parade—especially when you and your family can join the procession to Allendale Park! The MHNA July 4th Parade & Picnic has become a beloved neighborhood tradition that celebrates hometown heroes and strengthens the relationships between neighbors. Families come from throughout the Pasadena area to join the fun.
Thursday 1/23/20, 6pm
Meet the candidates for Mayor and the District 6 council seat! Candidates will answer questions about issues including homelessness, crime, growth and development, reclaiming the 710 stub, affordable housing, public education, and suicide prevention on the Colorado Street Bridge. Doors open at 6pm, and the forum begins promptly at 6:15pm.
LOCATION: Maranatha High School Student Center, 169 S. Saint John Avenue.
For complete details and a candidate list, visit our Facebook Page or download a PDF of the flyer.
Tuesday 5/7/19, 6-8 pm
Please join your neighbors at the MHNA Annual Meeting, open to all Madison Heights residents! Enjoy wine & cheese as you learn about key issues affecting Madison Heights, get answers to your questions, hear updates from our new police chief, and vote in the Board election. Speakers include: Police Chief John Perez, Councilmember Andy Wilson, and MHNA President John Latta. Location: 847 South Madison Avenue. Many thanks to Peggy York and Lance Ito for volunteering to host us in their historic home.
Thursday 10/25/18, 6-9 pm
Join your neighbors at MHNA’S annual neighborhood mixer and pizza night at Pitfire Artisan Pizza. 15% of your food total will be donated to the Madison Heights Neighborhood Association!
This special evening is a fun, casual opportunity to meet and talk with MHNA board members, block captains, volunteers, and your neighbors. Learn the latest about what’s going on in the area, neighborhood safety, and city issues that affect Madison Heights. All while supporting MHNA, over some tasty food and drink!
Choose from pizza, pasta, sandwiches, salads, sides, and sweets. There’s a kids menu for the youngsters and a full bar for the grownups.
Thank you to Pitfire for your kind support!
730 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, California 91105 (click for map)
Tuesday 7/17/18, 6-8pm
Have your voice heard! Join the next Specific Plan Community Workshop - where community members can share their ideas and shape the future for key areas of Pasadena. This one is about the East Colorado District.
Location: Pasadena Community College, Creveling Lounge, 1570 E Colorado Blvd
Click for more info about the City's Specific Plan process.
Wednesday 7/4/18, 10am - 1pm
Save the date for the annual Madison Heights July 4th Parade and Picnic! Enjoy the Independence Day family fun by joining or cheering on the annual parade along Euclid Ave, then head to Allendale Park for food, live music and festivities. We welcome sponsors and volunteers! See our JULY 4TH page for details.
Tuesday 6/26/16, 6-8pm
Have your voice heard! Join the Central District Specific Plan Community Workshop - where community members can share their ideas and shape the future for this area.
Location: Senior Center 85 East Holly Street Pasadena, CA 91103
Click for more info about the City's Specific Plan process.
Tuesday 5/8/18, 7-9pm
Please join your neighbors at the MHNA Annual Meeting, open to all Madison Heights residents! You'll learn about key issues in our area, get answers to your questions, meet our new interim police chief, and vote in the Board election. Speakers include: Interim Police Chief John Perez, Mayor Terry Tornek, Councilmember Andy Wilson, Police Lt. Mark Goodman, and MHNA President John Latta. Location: Pasadena Police Dept., Large assembly room.
Click here for more info. Click here for map.
Saturday 1/27/18, 9am
Walk the Arroyo with Mayor Terry Tornek! Join your Madison Heights neighbors for a morning walk and first-hand look at the central Arroyo area to find out about plans to restore and enhance one of Pasadena’s natural treasures. For details, see the Eventbrite listing.
Wednesday 11/5/17
MHNA fundraiser and neighborhood mixer at Pitfire Artisan Pizza. Learn more about MHNA and meet and hang out your neighbors! Thank you to Pitfire for your kind support!
Tuesday 5/23/17
The MHNA Annual Membership Meeting was held at the ArtCenter South Campus in Pasadena. In addition to about 50 members, others in attendance included Mayor Terry Tornek, District 7 City Councilmember Andy Wilson, District 7 City Council District Liaison Pam Thyret, and Pasadena Police Lieutenant Mark Goodman. A new board and new officers were elected, the new bylaws were adopted, and presentations were made by Lt. Goodman, ArtCenter's Rollin Homer, MHNA Block Captain Chair Kelley Holmes, Mayor Tornek and Councilmember Wilson.
Thank you to ArtCenter for opening your campus to us, and informing us about the campus's expansion plans.
