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Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton at the First District Pancake Block Party thanking the community for showing up and supporting each other. – Photo by Alex Cordero / Beacon Media News
Pasadenans Enjoy More Than Breakfast at First District Pancake Block Party alex CORDERO corderoalex82@yahoo.com
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he annual First District Community Meeting and Pancake Breakfast Block Party brought many local residents together with government officials on a perfect summer morning at Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena for breakfast and to learn about local resources available to the community. Local residents were enjoyed a delicious complete pancake breakfast outside the beauti-
ful south section of the golf course while listening to Rob Robinson’s band. Soon after enjoying breakfast, Vice Mayor Tyron Hampton greeted and thanked everyone in attendance and began the community meeting. Also in attendance was Mayor Tornek who shared a few words, “Coming here this morning is such a wonderful thing because Pasadena is really about community. And, having people here in this beautiful Arroyo enjoying breakfast together and talking together with your families just hanging out
is really the essence of what this city is about.” He closed his quick remarks by thanking Hampton for inviting him and advising everyone present to continue enjoying their morning. There were several give away raffles and plenty of booths presenting valuable information regarding a particular organization’s services in the City of Pasadena. Read More at, PasadenaIndependent.com under Community
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Arcadia Farmers’ Market Coming Soon
Just in time for fall, the City of Arcadia will debut its new and certified Farmers’ Market, thanks to a partnership with Raw Inspiration, a local company that has organized similar events throughout the San Gabriel Valley. The official City of Arcadia Farmers’ Market launches Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arcadia Public Library parking lot, 20 W. Duarte Road, and will be held weekly on Sundays thereafter yearround and conclude in the summer of 2020. Arcadia residents and visitors will now have a chance to enjoy traditional farmers’ market fare, including more than 30 vendors featuring flowers, prepackaged and prepared foods, fresh produce, artisanal breads, cheeses, meats, oils, and other craft vendors. A weekly Market Kids Club will be present with offerings for children to enjoy special activities including music, art, and facts about healthy food and the importance of farming. “Farmers’ markets are
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an integral part of the urban/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity, mostly due to the growing consumer interest in obtaining fresh products directly from the farm,” said Mayor April Verlato. “The Arcadia Farmers’ Market will allow residents to have access to locally grown, farm fresh produce.” “Arcadia is a very special community and we are honored to bring this Farmers’ Market here
for residents to enjoy,” said Melissa Farwell, Raw Inspiration’s director of coordination and development. “Sunday strolls through the market with family and friends is such a special weekly experience and we are excited to share that experience with Arcadia’s residents.” For more information on how to become a vendor, please contact Raw Inspiration at (818) 591-8161 or email info@ ccfm.com.
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