Celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 5 in Glendora Village

            Glendora will join the nation to celebrate the annual National Night Out community event on Tuesday Aug. 5.

            During the annual event residents around the country go out at dusk to enjoy their communities safely. This is the 31^st year National Night Out has been celebrated.

            The evening is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back, officials said.

            From 5:30 to 9 p.m., residents will join the Glendora Police Department by attending the NNO event at the Village Bus Transit Plaza in the center of Glendora Village.

            Glendora Police Department will host a variety of special events during that time, such as a “Dunk a Cop” dunk tank fundraiser for Explorer Post #402.

            The Glendora Police Officers Association will serve free hot dogs to attendees. There will also Ce free face painting, free child fingerprinting.

             There will be displays by the Motor Officers, Special Enforcement Team, the Social Media Team, Auxiliaries, GEARS (ham radio operators), a Safety Booster seat check, along with music, games, prizes and much more. This month’s “Coffee with a Cop” will also be held at this event.

            Attendees can feel what it's like in a 3.5-magnitude earthquake in the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s “Shakey Quakey” schoolhouse trailer. The simulated earthquake is  complete with falling objects and sounds, giving attendees a chance to “duck and cover.”

            For more information, contact Community Services Officer Nita Ulloa-Pedroni at (626) 914-8268 or nulloa@glendorapd.org

Cooling Choices on the Menu at Glendora Village Restaurants

            With temperatures hitting the high 90s (and above, whew!), several Glendora Village restaurants have “cool” on the menu.

            Martha’sCandy has long been the spot to scoop up award-winning Thrifty Ice Cream in a variety of flavors into cones, shakes, sundaes and floats.

            Marie Bitonti of Domenico’s Jr. reports that customers are ordering more of its classic antipasto salad. “It’s like a dinner in a salad,” she said. “We also make any or our sandwiches without bread, so they become like a salad.”

            Cooling beverages are being served at Classic Coffee. “Our new ‘Cold Brew’ coffee has been a hit. It is a brewing method that uses cold water and a long steeping time to create a rich, smooth and flavorful coffee,” said Jonathan Lambert, general manager. “We also have Italian Sodas, four types of iced tea, a variety of blended drink from blended mochas to fresh fruit smoothies. I’d recommend our Iced Chai and our iced blended Double Chocolate Mocha.”

            Ed’s Place is selling plenty of salads – chicken salads, Caesar salads, and many customers are ordering breakfasts for lunch, including fresh spinach omelets.

            Salads are also big sellers at Village Vault said Owner Alan Yang. The Vault’s Salad Bar is also busy with customers filling up their plates with cool choices. 

            On another note, Glendora Police Chief Tim Staab issued a notice about public places where residents without air conditioning may cool off (call phone numbers below to confirm open hours):

            La Fetra Center, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., (626) 914-0560; 

            Glendora Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave., (626) 852-4891; 

            Crowther Teen and Family Center, 241W. Dawson, (626) 914-2357; and 

            Walmart, 1950 Auto Center Drive, open 24 hours.

Visiting Angels Glendora Participates in Senior Grant Fundraiser

       In the photo below, Visiting Angels Glendora owner Lindsey Rehfeld (second from left) and care manager Joan Cady attended the Monrovia Providers Group (MPG) Senior Grant Fundraiser at Westminster Gardens recently. Visiting Angels sponsored the event.

Photo: Terry Miller, Monrovia Weekly

         The “Summer Breeze” fundraiser drew a large crowd to benefit the Monrovia Providers Group, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting local senior citizens with urgent needs that are not being filled elsewhere.  

        MPG fulfills senior requests for vital everyday needs – dentures and diabetic shoes, and for repairing or replacing an oven, refrigerator and heater for home-bound senior citizens in Monrovia and surrounding communities.

        Also, on July 16 Visiting Angels Glendora and Visiting Angels Upland teamed up with Visiting Angels Chino for a presentation at Citrus Valley Hospice for their Case Managers and RNs. 

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Don’t forget the Glendora Girls Night Out this Thursday:

Glendora Businesses Come Together to Host 2nd Girls Night Out Next Thursday

             Fourteen Glendora Village merchants will come together next Thursday, June 24, 6-9 p.m., to host the second Glendora Girl’s Night Out open house.

             This month’s open house will be hosted by Stephanie Simpson, owner of Simpson’s Portraits. 

            This is a fun and FREE event and is a great way to spend a Thursday night.  Guests will enjoy tasty food, coffee, fashion and entertainment. There will be drawings for great prizes from all participating merchants, who will also be offering discounts.  

            The first was created by Annette Nemeth and hosted at her Glendora Interiors  in June, was such a success that Thursday’s event is a must. More than 100 women attended, and Thursday’s gathering is expected to be even bigger.

            “The event is for local women to learn about the businesses in their back yards,” Stephanie said. The local business owners joined up to share contacts, build awareness and attract customers.

            “We realized that even we did not know very much about our neighboring businesses,” Simpson said.

            "Our customers love to find that little gem of a business, that custom-made item, and many of the businesses in Glendora Village offer just that. Glendora Girl's Night is a wonderful way to discover that merchant or service they didn't even realize was in their back yard.  It's also a great way for businesses to work together and truly become a village," Stephanie said.

            Learn more about and meet owners of Glendora Florist, Glendora Interiors, Skin Care by Marlene Federico, Sing, Inc., Mags Cathey Makeup, Allure Beauty Essentials, My Secret Chef,  Martha's Candy, TheVillage Kitchen Shoppe, Desire Jewelry, Perfectly Planned Weddings and Events, Hair and makeup by Julie Ryan, Simpson Portraits, and Aniche Boutique. 

            Simpson adds she is offering a free $100 print credit to everyone who books a session during Girls Night Out Open House, which will be a perfect time to check out her studio, and see what it's all about. 

Glendora Village Getting Ready for Summer Sidewalk Sale Next Friday, Saturday

            Next Friday and Saturday, July 18-19, will be Glendora Village’s annual Summer Sidewalk Sale and many merchants are busy planning special discounts: 

            Andrews Inc.: Up to 70% off selected men’s items and selected Brighton items are discounted.

            Da Avere: Will be having its famous semi-annual sale 25-75% off everything on the showroom floor.  The first 20 customers will receive a gift with a purchase of $50 or more.

            Envy Me: Offering 20% off apparel and 10% off accessories (does not include already discounted items and can't be combined with other discounts or offers).

            Fiorina: Offering an additional 20% off already reduced prices. savings up to 70% off.

            Her Best Friend’s Closet: Items on the outside will be on sale ranging from $5 to $20. Every colored ticket that has a hole punch in it will be half off, and every colored ticket without a hole punch will be 25% off.

            Knot Too Shabby: Will be selling all side table on the side walk for 50% off and select chairs hanging on the wall will be 50% off.

            Sunny Days: (133 N. Glendora Ave., Glendora, CA 91741, 626-852-6800)

 There will be new 50% off markdowns, and some special priced shoes.  

            Village Goldsmith:  50% off select watches.

            Village Kitchen Shoppe: Up to 50% off on selected items.

Glendora Village Hosts 5th Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale July 18-19

           

           Shoppers will enjoy cool savings during Glendora Village’s 5^th annual Summer Sidewalk Sale next Friday and Saturday, July 18-19.          

            Many merchants will be offering sale items inside their stores, too.

            Not only can Village visitors pick up some nice bargains, they can enjoy the delicious offerings found at many restaurants.    

           

It’s a great opportunity to learn what is available in Glendora Village. For a complete Business Directory visit www.villageglendora.com.

           

            The Summer Sidewalk Sale is sponsored by the Glendora Village Business Improvement District. For more information, visit www.villageglendora.com

Cool Deals, Cool Looks, Cool Ways to Cool Off in the Village

            OK, with temperatures expected to hit the mid- and muggy 90s today, here are some ways to cool off in so many ways:

            Cool off with this sleeveless, summery look from Fiorina: 

            Cool off with this cool coupon on Sundays at Fiorina:

            Cool off with this cool sparkly look for your smile at bobbi Pins (make an appointment by calling 626-914-4709) that is offering real diamonds, yellow and white gold, rubies sapphires brilliance crystals, Swarovski crystals while using dentist-grade bonding materials:

            Cool off with a new look for your home from Glendora Interiors: 

            Cool care product for lash extensions coming soon to Platinum Lashes as an exclusive: Plurecil Lash Extension after-care products. This lash cleanser nourishes lashes as well as cleans them all while wearing Eyelash Extensions:

            Cool off with Two-Scoop Tuesday tomorrow at Martha’s Candy – two scoops for the price of one of famous Thrifty Ice Cream: