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!