Editor’s Voice

I honestly feel as if we were just covering Fourth of July activities a few weeks ago, but somehow, we’re coming up on Thanksgiving. Where did 2018 go?

Of course, it’s not looking as if it’s going to slow down any time soon. Once summer ends and students are back in school, it’s a mad dash for our team here at the Voice to be able to cover everything that’s happening around town. There are homecomings, fall festivals, fun runs, holiday parties … to say it keeps us busy is an understatement.

In fact, this is the time of year when there is so much community news to cover that I sometimes wonder whether we actually can do it all – I wonder how we will ever be able to be there for all the events, how we will ever be able to talk to all the people, how we will be able to write all the stories, and how we will be able to get it all down on pages.

Somehow, we always manage to pull it off. I’m not saying that I’ve been there to experience all of it firsthand (though I really wish I could be), but we somehow find a way to capture everything that’s been happening around town so that our readers can be educated and entertained.

A big part of that is thanks to our readers themselves. You are the ones who reach out to us and let us know about the news that’s important to our community. You provide us with photos and put us in touch with the right contacts, all so that we can be sure other people here in Pasadena are in the know. That helps ensure our paper is one that genuinely reflects what’s happening around town.

If you haven’t reached out to share a story with us – well, what are you waiting for? I’m sure you know of something interesting around town. Maybe you’re involved with it yourself, or maybe you’re just a proud friend or family member. Either way, we want to hear about it.

You’ll also probably notice that we’ve put out a call for submissions for our upcoming Holiday Gifts & Events Guide, which comes out on November 16. We want to hear about your holiday traditions and what makes them special. Also, don’t forget that if you or your organization is holding a holiday-related event – such as a toy drive, a seasonal concert, or a visit from Santa Claus – be sure to let us know about it so we can get it in there.

We hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful and the start to your holiday season is a busy (but low-stress) time of year. We’ll see you in December.