MVGH Community

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 Meeting Spaces

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Marwick Place

The campus center of activity is called Marwick Place in honor of James Marwick, the motivating force behind our founding in 1924. Bordering the large assembly hall are two additional rooms that can be set up for smaller meetings. Quality catering services are available with extensive menu options to facilitate food service if desired.  Max occupancy 150. For bookings please contact Edgar Curiel, Business Manager, at (626) 796-6135 ext. 111 or businessoffice@mvgh.org.  Download our Catering Menu for more information.  For more general information about our events and rental costs, please download: Rental & General Information.


Falkenberg lifelong learning center

Located just off Marwick Place, The Falkenberg Lifelong Learning Center (FLLC) is suitable for business meetings, MVGH club meetings, and for many other groups. This space also has hybrid meeting capabilities. For reservations, please contact Edgar Curiel, Office Manager, at (626) 796-6135, ext. 111 or at businessoffice@mvgh.org.


The Conference Room

The Conference Room is styled for business settings. Internet friendly. Designed for PowerPoint presentations and phone conferences. Max occupancy 12. For reservations for space please contact Edgar Curiel, Office Manager, at (626) 796-6135, ext. 111 or at businessoffice@mvgh.org.

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Area Attractions

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Local Airports

  1. Hollywood Burbank Airport (Burbank, BUR)
    Distance from Pasadena to Hollywood Burbank Airport is approximately 13 miles

  2. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Distance from Pasadena to LAX is approximately 21 miles

  3. Long Beach Airport (LGB)
    Distance from Pasadena to Long Beach is approximately 23 miles

  4. Ontario Airport (ONT)
    Distance from Pasadena to Ontario is approximately 32 miles

  5. John Wayne Airport (in Orange County, SNA)
    Distance from Pasadena to John Wayne is approximately 36 miles

Other Local Attractions

  1. Getty Museum

  2. Dodger Stadium

  3. Santa Anite Race Track

  4. Los Angeles Zoo

  5. Griffith Observatory/Griffith Park

  6. Staples Center/LA Live

  7. Santa Monica Pier/Beach

  8. Beverly Hills/Rodeo Drive

  9. Hollywood Sign

  10. Stars Walk of Frame

  11. Universal Studios Hollywood/City Walk

  12. Walt Disney Concert Hall

  13. Orpheum Theatre

  14. Hollywood Bowl


The Grove Store

Support our MVGH artists by picking up one of their original creations!

THE GROVE STORE LOCATIONs

Clothing/Shoes & Odd n’ Ends Store - Located in C57

Readers Paradise Bookstore - Located in A36

Furniture Gallery - Located through A36

Park on San Pasqual and walk in through Driveway C


THE GROVE STORE HOURS

2024 Grove Store, Reader’s Paradise and Furniture Gallery Fall/Winter Schedule

Saturday, November 2: 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Wednesday, November 20: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 7: 9 a.m. to 12 noon

Wednesday, December 18: 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

* If none of these times are convenient for you and you would like to see the bookstore please contact Huw Christopher at (850) 209-6931

WHAT WE HAVE

The Store at C57 has quality heirloom items including silver, crystal, china, small appliances, linens, as well as seasonal and specialty items. Excellent women’s clothing and shoes are neatly displayed and ready to wear. We are also offering plants!

Reader’s Paradise has hundreds of books including religion, fiction, poetry, biography, history, politics, mysteries, children’s, and beautiful coffee table books. CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records are also available. 

The Furniture Gallery has a variety of quality furniture items. Please see the furniture pictures outside C57 on every sale time.


If you would like to donate items to The Grove Store, call Bev Grant at 626-577-2959 to arrange a convenient delivery time or, for smaller donations, there is a drop off bin located on the east side of C57.

If you would like to donate items to Reader’s Paradise please call Huw Christopher at (850) 209-6931 or visit the store in A36 while it’s open, or leave books in the bin at the back door of A36.

Volunteer

Click here to download the Volunteer Handbook & Application

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