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Hi Everyone,

I hope you are all looking forward to having a great weekend. It looks like we are going to be in for some pretty warm weather. My good ol’ “weather widget” informs me that it will be in the high 80s tomorrow as well as Sunday! Drink plenty of water and stay hydrated.

And while you’re out and about enjoying your weekend, I just wanted to remind everyone that this weekend is the La Fetra Center Open House! The event is running tomorrow, Saturday, August 16th. If you head down between 1PM to 3PM, you’ll even be treated to a free ice cream sundae. Now thats the way to beat the heat!! And while you’re there you can learn a little bit more about all the programs, classes, and service this interesting and unique place has to offer.

La Fetra Center
333 East Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91740

By Gina M. Crome, M.S. ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Summer often presents a difficult time of year to maintain a fitness regimen. Much of the difficulty appears to be in maintaining a routine. Between trying to keep the kids entertained on their summer breaks and planning the family vacations, fitness often gets pushed to the proverbial back burner. Towards the end of summer when the children return to school and we are a few pounds heavier from vacation, it is then that we begin to look at getting back into our fitness routine. The good news is that physical activity doesn’t necessarily have to be elaborate during busy times nor does it have to be restricted to the comforts of home or a local gym.

It’s All In The Planning…

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Well, maybe not out of our ears, but certainly out of 400 E. Bennett Avenue. While many of us have laid eyes on these beautiful vines, some may not realize the historical significance behind this colorful growth.

Originally planted by Reuben and Helen Hamlin in the early 1900s, the Glendora Bougainvillea is currently the largest growth of bougainvillea in the entire U.S. In fact, due to its remarkable growth, in 1978, the Glendora Bougainvillea was deemed Glendora’s first State Historical Landmark.

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We all know what foods we really should be avoiding, fast food, junk food and especially that comfort food! I know it’s hard to plan out meals and make sure that we receive all the healthy nutrients we need everyday with our busy schedules, so, lets make it simple. Best Life Magazine lists 8 foods that you should eat everyday to cover your nutritional bases while helping your body fight against diseases. You’ll be amazed how much these simple foods help with fighting diseases and keep our body’s strong and healthy. So sit back, relax and grab a healthy snack every few hours to keep your hunger and cravings away from the all the junk!

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Recently, I was in the process of giving myself a little Glendora history lesson and came across an interesting fact about the name of our dear town. Did you know that Glendora was named after a woman? As I came to find out, “Glendora” is the resulting combination of a woman’s name and a location.

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The future of the new Gold Line Extension allows for the development of what city officials call a “New-Urban Style Transit Village”. The vision for the new village, consist of housing, retail outlets and a new office complex. The development of the new project is going to sit on a 25-acre site south of the Foothill (210) Freeway. The Transit Village will provide more shopping, as well as more jobs and increased revenue for the City of Glendora. Not to mention another…

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Ever since I moved to the area about 5 years ago, my family and I make it a point to get what we can from the stores in Glendora. With the new shopping center next to Sam’s Club, that dream has almost become a reality. The only stores I have to go outside of Glendora for are Trader Joe’s and Target. These stores are taking big bucks from the Glendora economy.

Trader Joe’s is a weekly event for me as I don’t shop at regular grocery stores very often due to price and selection. If the community allows for something besides a car dealer next to In & Out, I’d love to see a Trader Joe’s on that location.

If you are looking for a fun family activity that won’t cost you much needed gas money then head over to the Glendora Police Department’s National Night Out Against Crime. The GPD will be graciously providing free hot dogs, music, face painting, and child fingerprinting. In addition the kids can enter in a coloring contest and meet McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog. Also you and your family will be able to view informative police displays and learn a little more about how the Glendora Police protect us on a daily basis. The National Night Out is happening Tuesday August 5th from 5-9PM at the Glendora Village Bus Transit Center which is on Glendora Ave. North of Foothill. For more information visit http://www.ci.glendora.ca.us/news/crime_event.html. Lets all have a great time and come together to make sure that the Pride of the Foothills continues to be as safe as possible for years to come.

If you are a current resident or business owner in Glendora, you may have already received this quarter’s issue of I Shop Glendora! Lucky you!! However, if the newest issue didn’t find its way to your eager hands, find comfort in knowing that a copy isn’t too far away. Copies of I Shop Glendora can be found at any advertiser’s location, our Chamber of Commerce, the Glendora Community Center, and then some!

The Fall Issue is bigger and better this time around! As this program continues to grow and develop, the excitement around the program and our awesome town continues to build, as well.

Check out the new issue for great deals and community news. Here are some quick highlights:

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La Fetra Center Open House
August 16th from 1:00 - 3: 00PM

The La Fetra Center is holding a open house to showcase all of its activities and services to all those in the community and surrounding areas. The Center is home to numerous programs ranging from exercise, games, crafts, trips and much more. Originally the event was set for August 23rd from 1-3PM, but it has been moved back a week to August 16th from 1-3PM.Stop by the center and you will also be treated to a free ice cream sundae. This will be a great way to beat the heat, and learn more about the valuable resources that are available to you right in your own backyard.

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50’s Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle Show Saturday, September 9th.

21st Annual Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle Show
Saturday, August 23rd from 6PM to 11PM in the Glendora Village

If you have picked up the latest issue of I Shop Glendora, you may notice our new “Local Happenings” section that is reserved for announcing upcoming events, grand openings, and other “local happenings”. If you look closely at this section’s first entry, you’ll see that the 50’s Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle Show will be held on Saturday, September 9th. As you’ll come to see later in the issue this date is incorrect. The date shown later, on page 21, Saturday, August 23rd is in fact the real date for this year’s 21st Annual Flashback Classic Car and Motorcycle Show.

The I Shop Glendora Team would like to apologize for any confusion that this misprint may cause. We are all very excited for this great event and we look forward to seeing everyone Saturday, August 23rd from 6PM- 11PM in the Village.

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Not the largest ever, but pretty darn close! Can you believe it….a 44-pound cat? Found in New Jersey, somehow somebody lost their large feline. Shelter Officials rightly named it “Princess Chunk”. She is so big the Camden County Animal Shelter even had to weigh her on a dog scale! The owner has until Saturday to reclaim her, thereafter she will be put up for adoption. I can imagine the next owner will make several trips to the vet for different cat diets to try (well at least I…

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I was driving down Route 66 and I noticed a new business that is opening soon which will definitely turn some heads, in more ways than one. When I approached the building I peered inside to see what is to become Salon Eve. As I was taking my first glances I was cordially met by the owner Iman Wahid. She told me…

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On Tuesday there was a 5.4 earthquake that was just outside of Chino Hills. The San Gabriel Valley Tribune reported that the center was 9 miles below the surface (meaning it was a shallow quake that usually causes us to feel the quake more). The aftershocks hit their highest magnitude for this quake at 3.8 and included almost 30 different aftershocks. Thankfully, no one was killed and there were only 11 injuries that were related to the quake.

It hit while I was at work. First, it sounded like someone was trying very hard to come through the wall. After several seconds of silence, it hit. The walls and everything in the office was moving. No one in the office was hurt and the office was barely affected. Our damages totaled to include: a full cup of coffee falling off a desk, several binders falling off the shelves.

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If you haven’t driven near the Village around Vermont Avenue recently, than you are missing out on the fantastic expansion that is happening right in the heart of Glendora. On North Vermont Avenue next to Bank of America, Gangi Development has been creating…

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If you’ve never played Sudoku, you are missing out. This logic game is amazing and provides a great workout for the old brain muscle. Kind of like a number based crossword puzzle, Sudoku gives hints on which number goes is which space. “The objective is…

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“Nowhere” as in “The Bridge to Nowhere”, strange huh? I just recently found out about this exciting landmark in Glendora and thought it would be an interesting spot to visit.

The bridge to nowhere—literally to nowhere—crosses over what is known as “the most impressive” gorge in the San Gabriel Mountains. The road that was supposed to connect to this bridge was washed out during the flood in 1938, therefore leaving the bridge connected to nothing but the walls of the San Gabriel Mountains.

The hike to the stranded bridge is 9 miles round trip with 18 stream crossings and a mildly rough terrain.

So pack it up and let’s go to nowhere!

As a huge fan of action movies, I was stoked to see the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight”. With Christian Bale as Batman, he encounters different issues throughout the movie, mainly trying to stop the war on crime in the city of Gotham. The two and a half hour movie was packed full of surprises. I am definitely planning on going to see this dark, suspenseful movie again.

On the opening weekend, it set a box office record for opening weekend for Warner Bros. Yahoo stated it brought in $18.5 million from the opening night midnight screenings alone. With a total of $155.3 million in the opening weekend. It “…made more money in its opening weekend than the previous top-three-opening Batman movies (Batman Forever, Batman Begins, Batman Returns) made in their opening weekends—combined” (Yahoo).

For all those that have seen it, remember to not stay so serious.

For those who haven’t yet, check out the synopsis and trailers here.

How about taking a bike? How many times do you go less than 5 miles to a local store, a friends house or even some of the lucky ones - to work. We’ve got numerous bike paths here in Glendora. You’ve seen the signs or seen the cyclists around town. How about joining them to save on gas and keep more green in your wallet. Plus, the economic impact helps keep our air cleaner.

You don’t have to be a professional cyclist to hop on a bike. Any old bike will do. Especially if you’re just cruising a few miles around town. You’ll probably end up really enjoying it as another benefit is the great feeling of getting a little exercise while breaking out of the 4 walls of home or the office. We’ve got a beautiful backdrop of the San Gabriel mountains which makes…

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Have to get a smog check?

It can be a bit of pain, but its way important. Not only is it a check to make sure that your vehicle isn’t tossing all kinds of pollutants, but its also required by the state of California. AND, if you get you car checked in Glendora, you’re also doing your part to help the city!

Personally, I recommend Samo’s Smog Check. Phi, the general manager, really looks out for you. He makes sure that you understand what is going on in your car and what he can do to help. I was really impressed with his honestly and genuine desire to help his customers. He did an excellent job taking care of one of our own at the office. Give him a shot, I’m sure he will treat you right.

See you there!

Samos Smog Check Test Only Center
103 E Arrow Hwy
Glendora, CA 91740
(626) 914-2347