Summer’s Wrapping Up … But Things Are Heating Up!

As we approach the final stretch of summer before school begins, the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for a busy and exciting season ahead. While many are enjoying the sunshine, we’ve been working behind the scenes to plan a lineup of events to bring our community together and celebrate all that makes Montrose so special.

We’re kicking things off with our next Chamber mixer on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to connect with local business owners, community members and Chamber partners over light refreshments and casual conversation. 

Then get ready for a night of fun at Bingo, Beer, and Brats on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Glendale Elks Lodge #1289, 120 E. Colorado St. Doors open at 5 p.m., and the first bingo game begins at 6 p.m. This pre-Oktoberfest event is the perfect way to get into the spirit of the season with great prizes, food, drinks and neighbors.

All of this leads up to one of our biggest events of the year: the 46th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest returning to Honolulu Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 10 p.m. Expect a full day of bratwurst, pretzels, beer, live music, carnival rides and games, and family-friendly fun. It’s a long-standing Montrose tradition and one we’re proud to present each year with the support of our local partners. We’ll be announcing even more ways to get involved soon, so stay tuned. 

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to the area, this is a great time to connect, engage and support the businesses that help our community thrive. 

From all of us at the Chamber, we wish you a happy and safe continuation of summer and we look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Celebrating Our New MVCC Members!:

* New York Life Agent Jose Gerardo Gutierrez – More than life insurance. Trusted guidance for life’s biggest moments. jggutierrez@ft.newyorklife.com

* Darman Yoga & Wellness – Where movement meets stillness, and every breath brings you closer to balance. darmanyogaandwellness.com

Celebrating Our Returning MVCC Members!:

* Peaceful Body Healing with Kazumi – As a holistic healer, Reiki master and certified bodytalk practitioner, she helps clients find balance and wellness from the inside out, gently supporting even the most stubborn chronic conditions. From energy healing and essential oils to animal wellness and more, she empowers each client to take control of their healing journey. peacefulbodyhealing.com

* Captured Celebrations – Whether you’re planning a wedding, quinceañera, corporate event or any celebration, their versatile photo booths bring the perfect blend of elegance and excitement to your event. capturedcelebrations.com

* Flintridge Physical Therapy – Their mission is your physical recovery! flintridgephysicaltherapy.com

* Pizza Man – Pizza Man serves consistently delicious pizza with the best dough, flavorful sauce and high-quality ingredients. pizzamanpizzeria.com

* Speech Perfect Therapy – Their practice provides highly personalized diagnostic and therapeutic speech and language therapy services to children and adolescents, ages 0-18. Speech Perfect Therapy specializes in orofacial myofunctional disorders and offers individualized evaluations and treatment. speechperfecttherapy.com

* Spiritual Heart Yoga Center – SHYC is your sacred space to practice yoga and connect to community. SHYC offers yoga classes for all levels, educational workshops and community events. spiritualheartyoga.com

MVCC Upcoming Events:

* On Wednesday, Sept. 10: Chamber mixer from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. More details to come!

* On Saturday, Sept. 13: Bingo, Brats and Beer at Glendale Elks Lodge #1289, 120 E. Colorado St. The doors open at 5 p.m. with the first game starting at 6 p.m.! Buy your tickets at bit.ly/bingobratsbeer.

* On Saturday, Oct. 4 from noon to 10 p.m.:  46th Annual Montrose Oktoberfest in the 

2200-2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue in Montrose.

Remember to shop local!

Molly Burke, Executive Director
MVCC