Add The Avenue to Your Holiday Weekend Plans

                Happy Labor Day Weekend!
                Shopping and dining are surely in your plans, so head down to The Avenue of Glendora Village.
                Let any of our restaurants do the cooking (and clean-up) during these hot days, grab an ice cream cone at Martha’s Candy or an icy drink at Classic Coffee.
                Visit the Glendora Village Organic Farmers and Artisan Market in the Village Plaza parking lot, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to pick up the freshest of fresh veggies for summer salads or to grill on the barbecue.
                The Village Plaza will be the scene for the Business Expo featuring the Natural Health Center and The Keener Music Studio. Kristina Keener and many of her students will be performing throughout the Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Ryan Shultz

Glendoran Ryan Shultz is branch manager
of New American Funding

                A familiar face is branch manager of New American Funding in Glendora Village at 126 N. Glendora Ave. He’s Ryan Shultz, who grew up in Glendora.
                Shultz joined New American Funding last January as a Sales Manager and was appointed Glendora Branch Manager in March.
                “I grew up in Glendora. It’s my home and now it’s where I raise my kids,” he said.

Bet you didn't know . . .

            . . . what's been happening along The Avenue . . .
     . . .Fiorina owner Nikki Vitale is “hitting the restart button” for the fashion boutique as it approaches its 10th anniversary in December.

            Fiorina is heading south a couple blocks to 124 N. Glendora Ave., to open a larger location that fits her goals of offering more to customers, “and we just need more room for that,” she explained. 
             The grand opening is scheduled for the fall, well-timed for holiday shopping for Fiorina’s fans and for new customers to discover its offerings.
                A big-screen TV, refreshments and snacks have made Fiorina a welcome spot for men shopping with wives, daughters or girlfriends, and that will continue in the boutique’s
new location.  
              Keep watching Fiorina’s website for more details about the move.

                 . . .Got some paperwork that needs shredding? Visiting Angels will help out with their third annual Shredding Day on Friday, Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in its parking lot at 131 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora.

Tickets On Sale for ‘Taste of Glendora In The Village’

              The Avenue of Glendora Village hosts its annual “Taste Of Glendora In The Village” on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6-9 p.m.    

               Tickets are $30 per person and can be purchased at Glendora Florist, Glendora Interiors, knot too shabby, Martha’s Candy and Village Goldsmith and online at Taste of Glendora.

                “Taste Of Glendora In The Village” is a progressive dinner as guests stroll from one restaurant or merchant (hosting a restaurant) to the next, to enjoy appetizers, salads/soups, entrées and desserts along with various beverages provided by about 20 restaurants.

                Not only does “Taste” spotlight many of Glendora's restaurants, but visitors will also discover great shopping opportunities from merchants hosting open houses.

Expand Your Family Menu with Village Kitchen Shoppe Cooking Classes

One of the first stores on The Avenue of Glendora Village to offer classes to its customers was the Village Kitchen Shoppe. Check the store's website for complete class schedules.

You can “Lunch and Learn” or “TAB – Take a Break” or enjoy many “Hands-On Classes.” Reservations are necessary; call (626) 914-7897.

“Lunch and Learn” classes are held each Thursday at 11 a.m. with chef Dede Turner, who co-owns Village Kitchen Shoppe with Carol Harrell. Each class is $25. Next Thursday’s class will focus on Gnocchi with Summer Vegetables and Brown Butter and Warm Goat Cheese and Hazelnut Salad.

The "Lunch and Learn" menu for Thursday, Aug. 29, will be Prosciutto-Wrapped Prawns with Piquillo Vinaigrette and Watercress, and Avocado Papaya Salad with Papaya Seed Dressing.

'Word' Extra: Dance Street West Steps Lively at Third Thursday

A "surprise" flash mob took over Village Plaza at last night's Third Thursday as members of Dance Street West entertained the crowd.

Third Thursdays have grown through the summer to bring more visitors "after hours" to Glendora Village as more and more stores and restaurants stay open until 8 p.m. one day a month.

Young musicians from Mike's Guitar World perform along The Avenue, and last night's flash mob performance delighted visitors, too.

Here are some photos of the talented dancers, and Thanks Dance Street West!

Entertaining Business Expo Tomorrow on The Avenue

Tomorrow’s Business Expo on The Avenue of Glendora Village will be very entertaining, thanks to performers from the Keener Music Studio, which will be participating in the Expo.



 

Owner Kristina Keener Ivy and many of her students, age 4 and older, will perform at the top of every hour during the Expo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Village Plaza.

Kristina reports that a couple of her students won their categories at the Covina’s Got Talent competition on Aug. 3. They are Samantha Morelos, who won the 3-8 year old category, and Zeta Sampson, who won the 9-12 year old contest (Zeta is in left photo and Samantha is in the right).

Kids Art will also be participating in tomorrow’s Business Expo. Kids Art was profiled by this blog on July 29.

Special Deals Keep Coming Along the Avenue

Bet you didn’t know about what’s happening along The Avenue of Glendora Village ...

Annette Nemeth, owner
of Glendora Interiors

             . . . Glendora Interiors is now home to HGTV Flooring by Shaw, including the same products showcased in HGTV’s 2013 Smart Home.
            “It’s an honor to offer all the flooring products the HGTV fans know and love locally at Glendora Interiors,” said owner Annette Nemeth. “Consumers can see and feel the HGTV samples of area rugs, carpet, hardwood, and laminate.”
            “It is a fantastic time for consumers to update their homes with these products,” Nemeth continued.
            And from Sept. 1 to 30, customers will be able to save up to $500 off all Shaw’s HGTV flooring products. More information for the HGTV 30 Days of Saving in September will be available soon.     

              . . . Only one spot is left for each of two upcoming “Chalk Paint® & Play Workshops,” at Knot Too Shabby next Sunday, Aug. 16 or Sunday, Sept. 14, noon to 4 p.m. Cost is $115 each for the workshops that will teach how to paint, distress and wax furniture, and students will have a choice of painting their own piece of furniture or one of Knot Too Shabby’s.

August Expos Showcase Family & Community Businesses

We’ve enjoyed mild summer weather lately, and that makes for a nice day to get out and stroll The Avenue of Glendora Village.

There's the Glendora Village Organic Farmers and Artisan Market in the Village Plaza parking lot. Be sure to pick up $1 off coupons from Village merchants to use at the farmers market.

Saturday Business Expos in the Village Plaza will focus on Family & Community groups this month:

Sarah and Jaclyn Gonzalez,
owner/operators of Studio 129. 

Studio 129: Sarah Gonzalez opened Studio 129 18 years ago in Glendora Village, and because of her warm, inviting, and sincere personality, she has been able to instill and design a similar atmosphere for her customers as well as her stylists. Her daughter Jaclyn grew up with a passion for people hair and make-up. She has joined her mother at Studio 129, specializing in updo’s, hair extensions, and is certified in Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy.

Visiting Angels: Visiting Angels is a full-service senior homecare agency providing a comprehensive range of non-medical services on an hourly basis. Services include meal preparation, personal care and hygiene, medication reminders, errands and transportation, light housekeeping, and joyful companionship. Experienced caregivers are bonded and insured; and since they’re employees of Visiting Angels, clients’ risk is minimized. The agency has had the privilege of caring for hundreds of seniors in the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys and the Glendora office serves the communities of Azusa, Bradbury, Covina, Duarte, Glendora, La Verne, Monrovia, and San Dimas. 

'Gather Ye Rosebuds' and More at Glendora Florist's Workshops

Bet you didn’t know that businesses along The Avenue of Glendora Village offers various classes and workshops.

Take for example three Floral Workshops by Cyndy Tessitor at Glendora Florist. Registration is coming up next Saturday, Aug. 10 for the first workshop, so call (626) 335-1943 to reserve your spot.  

Cost is $75 per class. There’s one hour of floral demonstration and one hour for students to design arrangements, which they can take home.

Cyndy Tessitor, center, surrounded
by her grandchildren.

1st workshop: Pave Arrangements – Tuesday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. This is a terrific technique for those who love contemporary arrangements but don’t want any height on a dining room or coffee table. These will use roses, artichokes, apples, coffee berry, moss, succulents, and assorted greens.

2nd workshop: Summer Baskets – Tuesday, Aug. 27, 4-6 p.m. Use the delicious colors sunflowers, blue delphinium, orange gerberas, spray roses, assorted greens, and learn how to line a basket and use oasis to secure the flowers. RSVP a week before.

Welcome to August Along the Avenue

We’re in the dog days of summer (traditionally July 24-Aug. 24), and The Avenue  of Glendora Village is the perfect place to walk a dog, as many owners will attest.

In fact, there are so many dogs that business owners keep water bowls well-filled on Avenue sidewalks to refresh Fido, and you’ll see many canines resting underneath sidewalk tables as their owners dine al fresco.

Beside our pet-friendly Village, several events and activities this month are a good reason to visit The Avenue:

Every Saturday

The Glendora Village Organic Farmers and Artisan Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., in the Village Plaza parking lot. Be sure to pick up $1 off coupons from any Village merchant for the market.

Business Expos in the Village Plaza spotlight various businesses and services you’ll find along The Avenue. Tomorrow, learn about The Lash Company, the Glendora Chamber of Commerce, L'Image Photography , and SING INC, which will present one of its performance groups at 12:30 p.m.

Since SING INC was profiled recently, here's some more info about the other participants of tomorrow's Business Expo:

The Lash Company  –  The Lash Company offers many ways to look your best, from lash extensions to skin treatments to makeup to laser airbrush tanning and more.

L'Image Photography – Mary Alice Foote and Mitch Merritt opened L'Image Photography in 2010, offering a wide range of photography services from celebrations to senior student portraits to model portfolios to product images and more. By appointment only, call (626) 482-8723.

Glendora Chamber of Commerce – The Glendora Chamber of Commerce represents local businesses to assist in successful business growth and development.

Next Tuesday, Aug. 6

National Night Out Against Crime – The Glendora Police Department will host the event in the Village Plaza from 5:30-9 p.m.