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Well, 4th of July is over now, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot going on!  See below for more information about what's happening over the next few weeks...
Some of What's Happening in Sierra Madre

This just in from Karen and Maddie:  Savor the Flavor is now having a one week sale! Everyday, starting July 6th we will put out a sale table that will change daily.  Come check out the sale product of the day and as always, enjoy the free samples! We appreciate your business and we hope to see you soon!

ritaButterfly Effect Day Spa will host the Chamber's July Mixer on Thursday, July 8th from 5:30 to 7pm.  Enjoy a complimentary chair massage, beverages and hors d'oeuvres at this relatively new Sierra Madre business, located at 370 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  There will also be some great door prizes... Members $7, non-members $15.
 
To paraphrase Mark Twain, "Rumors of the demise of the Sierra Madre Farmer's Market have been greatly exaggerated."  The Farmers Market takes place each Wednesday from 3 to 7pm, and is located at the public parking lot on Mariposa Ave.  Sierra Madre Farmers Market will continue to be managed by Scholastic Gardens through September 30, 2010.  For more information please call Scholastic Gardens at 310-633-3966.
 
The work of local artist (and Mt. Wilson Trail volunteer and racer) James Faulkner are now on display at Belle's Nest, located at 55 N. Baldwin Ave.
 
Next Thursday, July 15th, beginning at 7:30pm, the Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow expansion of restaurant seating area to 1,750 sq. ft. within the existing building located at 138 - 142 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. (the former Steamer's site).  The hearing will  take place at City Hall Council Chambers at 232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
 
Friday night, July 16th, the Mellow Ds, featuring Dave Osti and Deanna Cogan will kick off Friday Night Live's seven week run in Kersting Court.  Enjoy live music in Kersting Court from 6:30 to 9pm, accompanied by shoppers incentives and a chance to enter drawings when you shop downtown.  See the Chamber booth in Kersting Court for all the details.  www.SMFridayNightLive.info.
 
Also, that same night - The Sierra Madre Individual Preparedness Project's third Community Preparedness Meeting is scheduled for Friday evening, July 16th @ 7:00 pm in Council Chambers.  The topic of this month's presentation will be "Partnering Community Preparedness with Crime Prevention through Neighborhood Watch". 
 
And it's a busy night that night, from 8 to 10pm, Creative Arts Group will hold its "Midsummer Night's Dream" sale.   20% off everything in the gallery at 108 N. Baldwin Ave.
 
Two weeks from tomorrow at the Shrine Auditorium, L.A.'s Largest Mixer will take place.  Join Los Angeles County chambers and business organizations plus hundreds of exhibitors for the ultimate business networking event! Mix and mingle with business people representing hundreds of industries and companies in and around Los Angeles County. The Sierra Madre Chamber will be there to promote its member businesses and the community of Sierra Madre.  Stop by and see us.  www.largestmixer.com/lamixer  
 
Also on July 22nd, from 7 to 8:30pm, "Small Talk! Parent Discussion Group" a parent discussion group to address the unique dynamic found in families who have typically developing children and those with special needs will be held at Justine Sherman and Associates, 55 Auburn Ave.. The discussion will include strategies for insuring that all family members feel valued. Parents of children of all ages are welcome.  Special Guest Speaker - Mark Hastings, MS, MFT.
 
Chamber member Matt McSweeney, owner of Matt Denny's Alehouse Restaurant, which just joined the Sierra Madre Chamber, was named  Business Man of the Year by the Arcadia Chamber of Commerce.   
 He will be honored at the Chamber's annual Business Awards Luncheon from 12 noon - 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Sunset Room of the Santa Anita Golf Course, 405 S. Santa Anita Ave., along with other winners:
4th of July Another Big Hit
 
Here's a look back at the weekend...
Aluminum Marshmallow 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Members of Aluminum Marshmallow perform for the crowd to kick-off festivities on Saturday night.

bubblewrap 2010

Kids stomp their feet on the bubblewrap to simulate firecracker sounds during the 6th annual Bubblewrap Fireworks.
 
Rocktail 2010
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Members of Rocktail entertain the appreciative audience on Sunday the 4th.
 
3 COTY
 
Grand Marshal Lew Watanabe is joined by Phyllis Chapman and Jan Reed at the Open House at the Sierra Madre Woman's Club prior to the parade.  All three have in the past been honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Citizens of the Year.
 
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Louise Neiby, co-honoree as this year's Citizen of the Year, rides along the parade route.  The band on her hat was sent to her nearly 30 years ago from Europe by her co-honoree, the late Dr. Paul Neiby, and is being held in place by one of Dr. Paul's tie pins.

Chamber float 2010

 
Chamber Board member Allyn Colbert is in the driver's seat and Chamber Prez Matt Krantz rides the Chamber entry in the parade this year, encouraging the crowd to shop and dine in Sierra Madre.
 
 SMFD Water Tender
The City's latest acquisition, a new Water Tender for the Fire Dept. continued the tradition of wetting down the audience, though new rules limited the audience's participation in water activities to getting wet, not getting others wet, except for a water zone in the park.
 
Dixie jazz 2010
The Night Blooming Jazzmen were again a big hit providing post parade Dixieland jazz entertainment in the park.
All photos Copyright 2010 Bill Coburn
Friday Night Live Entertainment Schedule
July 16th - The Mellow Dz (Dave Osti/Deanna Cogan) 
July 23rd - Mercy and the Beets
July 30th - Gem City Jazz Cats
Aug. 6th - Buck 25
Aug. 13th - Mercy Powell Jazz Trio
Aug. 20th - Steve and Steve (Steve Vargas/Steve Ysais)
Aug. 27th - Jean Sudbury and Local Talent (TBA)
 
Thanks to Ugo's, Only Place in Town and Casa Del Rey, who have donated gift certificates to be used as drawing prizes.  Casa del Rey and Savor the Flavor have also donated items for the tote bags.  If you'd like to have your promotional material included in the tote bags, give us a call for info, 355-5111.
Friday Night Live

What Are You Up To?

The Chamber wants to help you let people know what's new at your business?  Added a new line of products to your retail business?  Hired a new associate that expands the services you can offer your patients at your health practice?  Revamping the menu at your restaurant?
 
Send us your news releases, and whenever it's appropriate and we have room, we'll add them to the newsletter.

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