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2023 Lunar New Year Festival Happening This Saturday

San Gabriel’s Lunar New Year Festival is happening this Saturday, February 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Mission District.

Join us for an opening lion and dragon dance performance followed by a full day of music, food and craft booths, and a kids’ zone featuring a pony ride station. There will also be free 30-minute guided walking tours from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to learn about San Gabriel and the Mission District’s historical significance. Two special tours will be held at 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., with Mayor Tony Ding sharing his personal insights about the eight historic landmarks of the Mission District. 

In addition, community members are invited to create a joint community art piece – A Rainbow of Peace Cranes – in recognition of the Monterey Park tragedy and its impact on cities in the San Gabriel Valley. Located next to the Mission Playhouse fountain, members can write down their thoughts, reflections and messages on origami paper; carefully fold them into beautiful cranes; and help fill a giant shadow box full of colorful well-wishing cranes. Once completed and filled with their messages of love and hope, the community art piece will be delivered to the City of Monterey Park

Parking

Parking will be available at the San Gabriel Valley Medical Plaza, Park & Ride, and the Mission Church parking lots.

Street closure

Due to the event, vehicle traffic will be closed on Mission Dr. between Broadway and Mission Road. This closure will occur beginning Friday, February 3 at 8:00 p.m. to Sunday, February 5 at 8:00 a.m. It is recommended that alternate travel routes be used during this time period.

For more info, please visit SanGabrielCity.com/LunarNewYear.

LA County Announces $54 Million+

Grant for Microbusinesses

LA County announced the launch of their new Economic Opportunity Grant (EOG) program, which will distribute more than $54 million across 6,800 grants to small and microbusinesses and nonprofit agencies, prioritizing the most COVID-impacted and highest-need communities and organizations in LA County.

Phase One targets microbusinesses with under $50k in revenue and will award grants of $2,500 per grant, funded by the California Office of the Small Business Advocate. Interested applicants can visit grants.lacounty.gov to:

1. Apply and view full eligibility criteria 
2. Access the EOG Application Assistance Center 
3. Connect to one-on-one virtual or in-person events

Stay tuned for launch of Phase Two in February 2023. Grants in Phase 2, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will award $15,000 or $20,000 per grant for small businesses, and $20,000 or $25,000 per grant for non-profits. EOG will run through May 2023 or when available funds are expended. 

Senior Meal Programs Expand to

Fridays Starting February 10

The YWCA of San Gabriel Valley is proud to announce that starting on Friday, February 10, the complimentary dine-in hot meal services for seniors will be expanding to Fridays in addition to its current Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday schedule at 11:30 a.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please check-in at 10:00 a.m. The grab-and-go services will continue on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

We are excited for this expansion and are looking forward to seeing everyone. For more information, please call (626) 214-9465.

• District Lieutenant Area 1: Meet & Greet w/ Lt. Ray Lara - Thursday, February 2 at San Gabriel Unified School District
• Lunar New Year Festival - Saturday, February 4 at Mission District
• 411 with the Police Chief and Public Works Director - Tuesday, February 14

Please stay tuned for more information in the upcoming weeks.

City Council Meeting - January 17, 2023

Watch a replay of the January 17 City Council meeting where the City Council discussed the adoption and proposed uses of the Community Development Block Grant and the discussion of another Small Business Assistance Grant.

Human Equity, Access and Relations Commission Meeting - January 24, 2023

Watch a replay of the January 24 HEAR Commission meeting.

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