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CHARTER OAK USD~ VOTED BEST IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AGAIN!

VOTED BEST IN THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY AGAIN!Best School District - Charter Oak USDSecond Year in a Row!Best Online School - Oak Knoll Virtual AcademySecond Year in a Row!Best Non-Profit - Charter Oak Education Foundation

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH

America's Christian Credit Union (ACCU), a faith-based financial institution, celebrated National Foster Care Month with gusto. While sponsoring events in line with its call to Missional Banking, the credit union also reinforced its core value of Building Stronger Families.  On Saturday, May 18, ACCU’s premier foster care partner, Olive Crest, hosted a Foster Champions breakfast at Eagle Rock Baptist Church. The gathering included about fifty champions from all over Los Angeles County, representing

Do You Have a Business Succession Strategy?

 FINANCIAL FOCUSDo You Have a Business Succession Strategy?                 If you own a business, you’ve always got plenty to think about: sales, marketing, employees, competition, industry trends, consumer preferences – the list goes on and on. It’s easy to get so caught up in your work that you might not take time to think about retirement. But if and when that day arrives, you’ll want to be prepared – which means you need a business succession plan.            And you will have to put considerable

Carpentry Trades Workshop Presented by COUSD Adult Ed

New Businesses and Service to the Glendora Area

Your Glendora Chamber has been busy assisting our local businesses celebrate their openings and more. The past few weeks we have had the opportunity to see the opening of The Dow Agency of Farmers Insurance in the Glendora Village, Jiffy Lube Multicare on Route 66, Dedication of the Charger Station Sensory Room at Charter Oak High School, and the launch of Fund My Challenge a local non-profit.  Dow Agency – Farmers Insurance is a full-service Insurance and financial services company. They have experts ready

Summer Pet Sitting by THE CRAZY DOG LADIES

THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is a team of loving, experienced and responsible animal lovers.  Our goal is to be your neighborhood pet sitter offering the friendliest, most dependable and professional services at the best price.  We can help you give your dogs the exercise they need when you have a long day at work.  We offer daily visits to keep your pets in their usual routine in the comfort of their own home when you are away.  THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting also

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 61ST ANNUAL MEETING

Glendora, CA, 4/30/2019 – On April 25, 2019 members of America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU) along with employees, Board of Directors, Supervisory Committee, and local ministry partners convened upon ACCU’s headquarters in Glendora, CA to commemorate the 61st Annual Meeting of members. The Meeting marked the close of a successful sixth decade and the momentum ACCU carries into its seventh decade of service to over 130,000 members nationwide.Annual meeting festivities began with the dedication of the newly

Spaghetti Eddie’s to Host Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser

On Wednesday, May 1 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Italian food lovers are invited to the Glendora Police Department’s Tip-A-Cop at Spaghetti Eddie’s Cucina Italiana (946 S Grand Ave, Glendora) for dinner to support Special Olympics Pomona Valley Area Athletes.Hungry attendees can enjoy Spaghetti Eddie’s authentic Italian cuisineand will have the chance to meet local Special Olympics Athletes and members of the Glendora Police Department. All funds raised will benefit Special Olympics Pomona Valley

Need Pet Sitting? The Crazy Dog Ladies Can Help!

THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is a team of loving, experienced and responsible animal lovers.  Our goal is to be your neighborhood pet sitter offering the friendliest, most dependable and professional services at the best price.  We can help you give your dogs the exercise they need when you have a long day at work.  We offer daily visits to keep your pets in their usual routine in the comfort of their own home when you are away.  THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting also

Auto Club of Southern California and Seidner’s Collision Center’s Benevolent Rides

Seidner’s Collision Centers and the Auto Club of Southern California will present a 2013 Toyota Prius to a local family on Friday April 12th, at Seidner’s Collision Center – Duarte located at 1000 Evergreen St., Duarte, CA  91010. This will be the ninth vehicle gifted to a family, many of whom are military veterans, since 2013. The Auto Club of Southern California donates the vehicle, Seidner’s Collision Centers make any needed repairs, and the title and keys are handed to the recipient. This doesn’t

Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair: PUBLIC MEETING/HEARING

The Foothill Gold Line from Glendora to Montclair (Project) is undergoing a supplemental environmental review and the public is invited to review the draft report and provide comment between now and May 6, 2019.  The Project includes a 12.3-mile extension of the Metro Gold Line light rail system from Azusa to Montclair, and the Construction Authority proposes to modify the existing approved Project (2013 FEIR as addended). Project Modifications evaluated in the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact

AMERICA’S CHRISTIAN CREDIT UNION PRESIDENT/CEO ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

After 42 years of excellent and dedicated service, and 33 years as President and CEO of America’s Christian Credit Union (ACCU), Mendell L. Thompson announced his retirement this week, effective March 2020. “Mendell’s leadership both at ACCU and in the community has been nothing short of exemplary,” said Dr. Kevin Mannoia, member of ACCU’s Board of Directors. “We are proud of Mendell’s Christ-like, effective leadership in setting a high bar of impact over decades of faithful service.” Among his many

VISITING ANGELS GLENDORA ADOPTS NEW OWNERS

On March 1, 2019, Visiting Angels Glendora, officially changes ownership after 18 years.  Located in the heart of Glendora, near the downtown village, Visiting Angels has served the families of the surrounding communities faithfully and compassionately and that legacy will continue to be a focus. The new local owners Andrew and Melinda Dilwicius are excited to have this opportunity and feel honored that Lindsey Rehfeld has entrusted the future of Visiting Angels Glendora to them. The Dilwicius’ both grew

Lattes for Laptops

Classic Coffee Launches “Lattes for Laptops” in Partnership with the Glendora Education Foundation How Coffee Will Help Glendora Schools Lead the Way in Technology Education Glendora – Release Date: March 1st, 2019- Classic Coffee launches “Lattes for Laptops”, a year long fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Glendora Education Foundation, that will directly support technology education and resources for Glendora schools, enabling students to have the knowledge and access to be leaders in

Ribbon Cutting for Authentic Escrow Inc. Azusa CA

Today the Glendora Chamber of Commerce & Azusa Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting for Authentic Escrow at their newly renovated but historic office in the City of Azusa. Out front of the building originally built in 1909 stands a monument, pictured below, commemorating the history of the structure and it’s use by early settlers. At today's festivities certificates were presented to Office Manager Jennifer La Gray and Escrow Assistant Amanda Gatdula. Presenters in attendance were Azusa Mayor Joseph

Public Scoping Meeting hosted by the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority

You are invited to attend a Public Scoping Meeting hosted by the Foothill Gold Line Construction Authority. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a proposed modification to the possible phasing of construction and operation for the 12.3-mile, six-station Foothill Gold Line light rail project from Glendora to Montclair. Public Scoping Meeting Monday, December 10, 2018 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM  La Verne Community Center 3680 D Street, La Verne CA 91750    The Construction Authority proposes to modify the

Willow Groundbreaking Ceremony!

On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, Charter Oak USD proudly broke ground on the Willow Elementary School new Learning Resource Center (LRC) with the support of Governing Board Members, Superintendent, Citizen Bond Oversight Committee, Glendora City Council Members, School Principal Karen Goss, Director of Facilities Shawn Yocum, school staff and parents. The new LRC is a 4,000 square foot project with largely open space for library, media/technology, STEM and a gathering center. It will contain movable

Glendora Rotarians Provide Eyeglasses For Children.

In the Rotary tradition of helping people locally and globally, 5 Glendora Rotarians traveled to a small school in Mexico recently to test the children's eyesight and provide glasses for those who need them. The project, called the "Focometer program", is chaired by Sheila Gutierrez who is quick to acknowledge that "this is one of the most rewarding projects our club does". The focometer is a measuring device that can determine nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism of the eye. With this

ECONOMY: San Gabriel Valley forecast is for growth

By Kevin Smithkvsmith@scng.com@sgvnbiz on Twitter The San Gabriel Valley’s employment base grew by 2 percent in 2017, powered primarily by growth in public administration, health services and leisure and hospitality sectors. That was highlighted Thursday at the 2018 San Gabriel Valley Economic Forecast Summit. Held at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Monrovia, the event drew business leaders, elected officials and others from throughout the region. It was presented by the San Gabriel Valley Economic

Dog Walking by THE CRAZY DOG LADIES!

  THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is a team of loving, experienced and responsible animal lovers. We provide 30, 45 and 60 minute walks if you need to get your pups out during the day while you are at work!   Our goal is to be your neighborhood pet sitter offering friendly, dependable and professional services to accommodate you and your pets. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our pet sitters are pet CPR certified and background checked for everyone’s peace of mind.   Visit Yelp

We Walk Dogs!

We provide 30, 45 and 60 minute walks if you need to get your pups out during the day while you are at work!   THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is a team of loving, experienced and responsible animal lovers. Our goal is to be your neighborhood pet sitter offering friendly, dependable and professional services to accommodate you and your pets. We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our pet sitters are pet CPR certified and background checked for everyone’s peace of mind.   Visit Yelp for

Dog Walking and Pet Sitting!

THE CRAZY DOG LADIES keep pets exercised and comfortable in their own home while you are away! Now that the holidays are over, we have some long weekends coming up. If you are headed out of town for MLK in January or the Presidents Days in February, call THE CRAZY DOG LADIES for pet sitting!   We also provide 30, 45 and 60 minute walks if you need to get your pups out during the day while you are at work! THE CRAZY DOG LADIES Dog Walking and Pet Sitting is a team of loving, experienced and responsible