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AMERICA 250 JULY 4 CELEBRATION A BIG HIT
Our America 250 Celebration was bigger than even our stretch goals. We sold out our sponsorships, we sold out the box seats, and 15,843 people registered (the official turnstile attendance count was 12,687). We had hoped to give you a final accounting this week, but we are still finalizing things with our hosts at Santa Anita, which is a major cost area. In general, we had $150,985 in total revenue and spent $193,600 on the drone show and $70,235 on supplies, entertainment, m


Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park
ARCADIA, CA - The City of Arcadia proudly announces the 2026 free Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park every Thursday from June 25 through July 30, 2026. Concerts will begin at 6:30pm and movies at dusk. Kids can enjoy the fun zone area with plenty of games, crafts, and activities. The events will be held at City Hall Lawn located at 240 West Huntington Drive between City Hall and the Police Department. Free parking will be available at City Hall and Santa Anita Park, Gate 5.
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CITY ACKNOWLEDGED FOR WILDFIRE PREVENTION EFFORTS
The California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection has released the 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Community List (FRRCL), recognizing 118 local agencies that have demonstrated leadership in wildfire planning and community risk reduction. Arcadia has been recognized on the list. The FRRCL identifies local governments located within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) that meet California’s best practices for local fire planning. Some of these practices include home hard


AMERICA 250 JULY 4 CELEBRATION A BIG HIT
Our America 250 Celebration was bigger than even our stretch goals. We sold out our sponsorships, we sold out the box seats, and 15,843 people registered (the official turnstile attendance count was 12,687). We had hoped to give you a final accounting this week, but we are still finalizing things with our hosts at Santa Anita, which is a major cost area. In general, we had $150,985 in total revenue and spent $193,600 on the drone show and $70,235 on supplies, entertainment, m


Summer Concerts & Movies in the Park
On Thursday, June 25, the Recreation and Community Services Department kicked off summer with the first Concert & Movie in the Park. Cold Duck performed 70’s hits while 700 attendees danced on the new spacious dance floor. At dusk, 250 people watched Charlotte’s Web. On July 2, Cobra Cowboys will perform and the movie Miracle will be shown.


NEW WATER WELL APPROVED BY STATE
Every new water well in California must be approved by the State’s Division of Drinking Water to ensure that the well is designed appropriately and that it will not negatively affect water supplies regionally. We have a joint well with Sierra Madre planned to be constructed at the Public Works Services Yard, which will be known as the Goldring Well. We received word this week that the Division of Drinking Water has approved our application following a site inspection in Janua


Recreation & Community Services Department -Summer Fun N Play
Fun n Play, a summer camp program for children 5-12 years old, kicked off their “Welcome Week” on June 8, with 800 participants. This week, participants enjoyed outdoor games, made crafts, and participated in themed dress up days. Participants also enjoyed an interactive live magic show and finished the week with water play activities.


ARCADIA SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONWIDE SURVEY ON HEALTH
Arcadia received word last week that we had been randomly selected to serve as a survey site community for the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). For more than 60 years, the NHANES program (www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhanes) has worked to monitor trends in health, health behaviors, diseases, environmental exposures, and nutrition across the United States. NHANES plans to conduct its survey in Arcadia in 2027 at a location to be determined over the next few month


HIGH SCHOOL BAND TO DO EXTRA PRACTICE ON CAMPUS DR.
The Arcadia High School Band has been given the honor of marching in the 250th Independence Day Parade in Washington, to ensure the band is fully prepared for this national event, rehearsals must continue at an even higher level. The District has requested the temporary closure of Campus Dr. from El Monte Ave. to Santa Anita Ave. during scheduled rehearsal times. This is similar to closures they do during the school year for practices in advance of the Rose Parade. Barricades


ARBORETUM TO DREDGE BALDWIN LAKE THIS FALL
As part of a larger rehabilitation project, LA County Public Works will be dredging Baldwin Lake at the Arboretum, from September to December 2026. This is intended to aesthetically restore the lake but will also provide better stormwater capture and help water usage at the facility. The work will impact City streets slightly, as trucks will be hauling the silt from the lake and taking it to proper dump sites (generally east of the City). Trucks will exit the facility from 7a


FREE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP ARCADIA LANDLORDS & TENANTS
FREE FAIR HOUSING WORKSHOP ARCADIA LANDLORDS & TENANTS TOPICS: Overview of federal and state fair housing laws Disability accommodations & modifications: what is required and how to request/respond Source of income protections, including Section 8 and other rental subsidies Rent increase limits and eviction protections under the California Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) (Mandarin interpretation will be provided) DATE: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:00pm - 6:30pm LOCATION: Virtua


All-American Table Tennis Tournament
As part of America’s 250th month-long calendar of activities, seniors participated in the 50+ All-American Table Tennis Tournament on Friday, June 5. This double elimination tournament allowed for participants to compete against other in fast paced games of Table Tennis. Mary Tour was the winner of the Women's Bracket while Ban Hoang was the winner of the Men's Bracket. The winners received prizes, medals, and bragging rights!


ARCADIA CITY RECEIVES DONATION FROM CHINESE ASSOCIATION
CITY RECEIVES DONATION FROM CHINESE ASSOCIATION CITY RECEIVES DONATION FROM CHINESE ASSOCIATION This week, the Arcadia Chinese Association donated $2,500 to the Library several uses, including equipment, English Conversation Classes, and Children’s Programming. This is part of an annual effort by th ACA to support library programming.


Fallen Veterans Commemoration
On Friday, May 22, community members attended the City of Arcadia’s inaugural Fallen Veterans Commemoration. This free event took place at 9am at the Arcadia Community Center. This was a special tribute to honor those Veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.


Arcadia Hilton Hotel open
In March of this year, the City approved revisions to the hotel since the brand changed from Indigo to the Hilton hotel at 125 W. Huntington Drive. The approved changes include exterior changes to the art deco design, connecting the freestanding tower to the building relocating the guest rooms, banquet room, the bar area, and the pool to the rear of the building.


EVANGELICAL FORMOSAN CHURCH OF ARCADIA
聖安台福教會 225 E. Live Oak Ave., Arcadia 聖安台福教會聯絡人: 宋煥鑫牧師 Rev Jeremy Sung 電話號碼: (626)445-8015 電郵地址: info@efcarcadia.org 網頁管理電郵: info@efcarcadia.org 網址: http://www.efcarcadia.org/ 地址: 225 E. Live Oak Ave , Arcadia , CA , 91006 , US 求你不叫我的心偏向邪惡,以致我和作孽的人同行惡事;也不叫我喫他們的美食。任憑義人擊打我,這算為仁慈;任憑他責備我,這算為頭上的膏油;我的頭不要躲閃。正在他們行惡的時候,我仍要祈禱。 詩篇 141:4-5 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. Proverbs 10:22
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