Classic Coffee Celebrates 10th Anniversary

            Has it really been 10 years since Classic Coffee opened in Glendora Village?

            Even Lois Sparling – who owns it with husband Fred Sparling and son Jonathan Lambert, who is the café’s general manager – can’t believe it.

Classic Coffee owners Fred and
Lois Sparling and Jonathan Lambert

            Back in March 2000 Lois and Fred opened the Classic Auto Gallery that attracted lots of car collectors and enthusiasts to gather each Saturday morning.

            “Fred suggested that it would be nice to have some coffee for them on Saturdays,” Lois recalled, “and we came up with the idea of opening a little coffee shop with a classic car theme.”

            What came next was a year of research into everything and anything about coffee, architecture and interior design.

            “We learned people aren’t attracted to shiny, hard surfaces,” Lois said, so out went the idea of a car-themed café. “They are more attracted to earthtones and wood surfaces,” and those were the first steps to what Classic Coffee would become today.

College students study, business people meet,
friends gather at Classic Coffee in Glendora Village

            The family sampled coffee at independent coffee houses from San Diego to San Francisco, she recalled, and learned what worked and what didn’t from owners. And they weren’t bothered by the huge success of Starbucks, she said, in fact they were grateful to the chain for “getting the coffee culture going.”

            They went to coffee trade shows, which gave them opportunities to sample different kinds of coffee and other products. One of those products was chai, which Shannon, Jonathon’s girlfriend at the time and now his wife particularly recommended.

            They sampled many different chais until they settled on David Rio Chai and won’t change it.

            Not only do Lois, Fred and Jonathon serve quality beverages, snacks and pastries, they also serve the community whenever they can.

            Jonathan started Jacob’s Well, a coffee service to area churches that buy coffee at a reduced price and Classic Coffee leases the equipment and trains church staff members to serve the coffee.  

            Classic Coffee also provides coffee to schools, to the Great Trivia Challenge and various school group booster clubs.

            “We love being part of Glendora and really feel God has blessed us,” Lois said. “We want to pass those blessings along whenever we can.”

            Lois, Fred and Jonathon have some plans to celebrate Classic Coffee’s anniversary, officially taking place the weekend of May 16-18:

·        There will be an Instagram and email photo contest – "Where Has Classic Coffee Taken You?"  People can submit pictures of themselves and a Classic Coffee cup at some location.  Submissions go to info@classiccoffeeca.com or on Instagram use #whereCCtakesme

·         “Classic Coffee 10th Anniversary” lanyards and “Powered by Classic Coffee” stickers will by given away

·        Classic Coffee Anniversary Hats will be worn by baristas and will be for sale to the public.

            Classic Coffee is located at 148 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91741. For information, call (626) 335-3313.

           

            

Time to Refresh Your Home?

            As you are spring cleaning your home, maybe you want to go farther by redecorating, too.

            Glendora Interiors has the Auberge Collection (see below) from Bernhardt exclusively and as Glendora Interiors owner Annette Nemeth says, “It’s simply beautiful.”  Drop by the showroom for more information.

    

            Annette recommends a "getting to know you" in-home consultation to start your home's new look. 

             "Whether it is carpeting, hard surface, blinds, custom draperies,  bedding ensembles, area rugs or table top decor accessories, I love it all!" she says.

Doing some Egood

            The Glendora Education Foundation is closing in on 20,000 check-ins at eGood businesses around town, and thanks not only its supporters but the businesses that are participating in the program.

             Egood provides a way for customers to donate to various organizations when they check out at participating businesses, which in turn donate 1, 2 or 3 percent of the sale to that organization.

            Businesses helping out the Foundation include Classic Coffee,  Sport Clips Glendora , Fiorina,  Frisella's Roastery,  Southland Properties Daniel Boyer , Domenico's Jr.,  Thai Diamond BBQ, Da Avere,  Cold Stone Creamery (Glendora), Glendora Village Pet Shop, LucaBella Fine Foods and others.

Scholarship application reminder

            The Glendora Chamber is offering TWO $1000 scholarships for graduating seniors. The deadline to apply is next Friday, May 2.  For more information, click here. 

This and That Along the Avenue

            Help Glendora Schools

            The Glendora Education Foundation's annual Food for Thought fundraiser gala is next Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. at 950 N. Silent Ranch Drive in Glendora. There is still time for you to purchase tickets to what is sure to be a great night benefiting our Glendora students.

           

            The event includes dinner and drinks with live and silent auctions and entertainment provided by GUSD students Tickets are only $75 and patron opportunities are available. Visit the website today to buy your tickets and view our Patron Opportunities: http://glendoraedfoundation.org/food-for-thought/

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            We know who was as busy as the Easter Bunny this weekend. That’s Dalel Snider, owner of Glendora Florist.

            She and her designers and drivers were busy delivery beautiful floral arrangements to decorate many homes yesterday, including these beauties:

 

Go Pink!

The Winners of Glendora Village's 2014 Chalk Festival Are . . .

Keener Music Studio Students Present Recital

            Everyone is invited to enjoy a recital by students of the Keener Music Studio on Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29, at 6 p.m. at Glenkirk Church, 1700 Palopinto, Glendora, CA 91741.

            The Voice, Guitar, Ukulele & Piano Recital features performances by students of all ages.

Students from the Keener Music Studio will perform a recital on
April 28 and 29 at Glenkirk Church in Glendora.

            Tickets are $7 at the door. Contact Kristina Keener Ivy for more information by calling (626) 675-4439 or by writing to Kristina_keener@hotmail.com.

Nikki Vitale named 'Woman of Distinction' 

            Nikki Vitale, owner of Fiorina in Glendora Village, was among 16 women honored by Congresswoman Judy Chu on Saturday as “Women of Distinction.”

            Vitale and the others were honored for “exemplary contributions to the community” at an event at the Sierra Madre Community Center.

Enjoy Art Along the Avenue at 2014 Chalk Festival Tomorrow

            Eighty artists will take over The Avenue tomorrow (rain date next Saturday, April 19) during the 2014 Chalk Festival.

            The sidewalks between along Glendora Avenue from Foothill Boulevard to Bennett Avenue will become canvasses for the artworks created by artists of all ages.

            Artists compete in three age divisions: Juniors (10-13 years), Students (14-17 years), and Adults (18+ years). More than $500 in cash prizes will be awarded:  Best of Show $100, Crowd Favorite $100, best 3D Design $100. There will be two winners in each division:  $75 adult winners, $50 student winners, $25 junior winners.

            You don’t have to be an artist to enjoy the festival. You can even vote for the “Crowd Favorite” winner.

2013 Chalk Festival Best in Show

            The popular Children’s Chalk Garden in the parking lot adjacent to Southland Properties gives little ones a chance participate as artists to try their hand drawing with chalk on 2-foot by 2-foot squares for 50 cents for a small bag of chalk.

            For the first time, there will be a Community Canvas with the theme “Everything Glendorable” will be featured for $1 a square. The Featured Artists Arena in the Village Plaza will include free face painting and a balloon artist, a caricature artist for $5 per portrait, painter Lucienda Chalmers, handmade cigar box musical instruments creator Richard Briggs and handmade ceramic bowls by Celia Hurera.

            There will be stand-up wooden cutout props for photo opps all along Glendora Avenue and musical entertainment will be performed by students of SING INC and the Keener Music Studio.

            The 2014 Chalk Festival is sponsored by the Glendora Village Business Improvement District. For more information, visit www.villageglendora.com.

Need Easter Treats? Head to Martha’s Candy!

        You can bet the Easter Bunny would like to visit Martha’s Candy for treats to fill baskets.

           

        There’s so much to choose from:

·        Speckled malted Easter Eggs

·         Shimmer Pastel Jordan Almonds

·        Easter Jordan Almonds

·        Spring Mix Jelly Belly

·        Hard to find solid chocolate Easter Bunnies in both milk and dark chocolate

·        Bunny and Egg Chocolate Rice Krispy Treats

·        Bunny Korn

·        Candy Kabobs

·        Already filled Easter Buckets and Baskets

·        Chocolate-covered  Marshmallow Eggs

·        Sugar-free choices too!

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            Martha’s Candy also has a great deal on Tuesdays – Two Scoop Tuesday – when you can enjoy two scoops of everyone’s favorite Thrifty’s ice cream for the price of one scoop. So when temperatures rise tomorrow, drop by Martha’s to cool off!

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            The Village Eatery hosts another of its popular Murder Mystery Dinners next Saturday and Sunday.

            The Renaissance Murder Mystery Players present “Karaoke Kills Me!” by Rose Ellen Jacobson, where it’s a contest just to stay alive.

            The dinner theater presentations will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person, and place your reservation by calling the restaurant at (626) 852-1777.

This and That Along The Avenue of Glendora Village

            

            It’s not too late to RSVP for INSPIRE 2014 tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon at Azusa Pacific University’s Wilden Auditorium. INSPIRE is sponsored by APU and The ARDENT Group.

            Admission is free.

            Health talks will be given by Dr. Karen Westermoe, Spin 360 and Visiting Angels. A fashion show will be provided by Fiorina, Luxe Salon, Da Avere and Village Goldsmith. Floral arrangements are provided by Glendora Florist and entertainment by Sing Inc.

            Raffle Tickets will be available for purchase to support WINGS, an organization that provides a continuum of integrated services in an effort to end domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time.

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            As you shop in the Village tomorrow, be sure to check out Knot Too Shabby’s Bazaar at the corner of Bennett Avenue and Glendora Avenue. Owner Michele Rivard has had plenty of vendors apply to sell their wares Saturday, she said.

            “It is truly amazing how much talent and creativity is within arm’s reach of our own little store. Not to mention, that the notion of ‘shabby chic’ and ‘vintage’ is such a broad category that encompasses anything from re-purposed home furnishings to jewelry ... and, we're going to have a little bit of everything represented!” she explained.

            Other Bazaars will be held the first Saturday in May and June – May 3 and June 7. Those who enjoy painting furniture or creating shabby chic style crafts can showcase their works, earn a little money and give some purpose to their hobbies.

            For more information, call Michele at (626) 914-1600.