Irwindale
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Irwindale Homework Help Program Opens Registration
IRWINDALE — With Irwindale’s new public library now open, the Irwindale Homework Help Program will soon give K-12 students another resource for the school year. Resident registration opens Monday, Aug. 24, and participation is free for Irwindale families. The program will offer one-hour tutoring sessions from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Sessions begin…
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Irwindale Public Library Opens New Chapter
IRWINDALE — The Irwindale Public Library will open its doors to residents on Saturday, Aug. 15, marking the completion of a yearslong project that blends modern library services with the city’s rich history. The grand opening begins at 9 a.m. at 5030 N. Irwindale Ave. and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, remarks from community leaders,…
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Joseph Fraijo Tapia Memorial Rose Garden Rededicated
IRWINDALE — The Joseph Fraijo Tapia Memorial Rose Garden welcomed residents, city officials and members of the Tapia family on July 18 as the City of Irwindale celebrated the restoration and rededication of a public space honoring one of its most devoted hometown leaders. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked more than the reopening of a cherished…
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Financial Wellness Program Honors Community Partners
IRWINDALE — Rize Credit Union financial wellness efforts took center stage as the member-owned financial institution honored two local partners for expanding access to financial education and community resources. The annual Advocate of the Year Award recognizes organizations and individuals whose leadership helps strengthen financial security throughout the communities Rize serves. This year’s recipients are…
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Renaissance Pleasure Faire Returns To Irwindale
The Renaissance Pleasure Faire will return to Irwindale this spring, marking its 50th anniversary with weeks of performances, food, and themed entertainment at the Santa Fe Dam Recreational Area. The long-running festival opens April 4 and continues each Saturday and Sunday through May 17. Organizers expect thousands of visitors to attend the milestone season of…
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Irwindale Student Art Contest Opens For Young Creatives
The Irwindale Student Art Contest is giving local students a chance to celebrate America’s history through creative expression. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are accepting entries for the “Stars, Stripes and Possibilities” Art and Writing Contest, a community program tied to the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary. The contest is open exclusively…
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Irwindale Library Mural Project Honors Founding Mothers
The Irwindale Library Mural Project is inviting residents to help preserve local history by sharing photographs, stories, and memories connected to women who shaped the community. The City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Public Library are developing a “Founding Mothers” mural as part of the city’s Public Library Improvement Project. According to public workshop flyers…
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Irwindale Police Honor Guard Debuts In Sacramento
The Irwindale Police Department will mark a major milestone this week as its newly formed Irwindale Police Honor Guard travels to Sacramento for California’s annual Peace Officers Memorial ceremonies. The department announced the team’s formation ahead of the statewide observance, which honors officers who died in the line of duty. The Honor Guard includes Sgt.…
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Irwindale Recycling Facility Expands Regional Capacity
A new Irwindale recycling facility is now operating, marking a major expansion of waste processing capacity in the San Gabriel Valley. Athens Services opened its materials recovery facility at 2200 Arrow Highway following a ribbon-cutting ceremony in 2025. The project adds a high-capacity processing site designed to handle residential, commercial and mixed solid waste using…
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Irwindale Library Digital Access Expands
Residents in Irwindale can now read thousands of publications from home using a free digital service offered through the Irwindale Public Library. The library recently highlighted PressReader, a platform that provides access to more than 7,000 newspapers and magazines worldwide. With a valid library card, users can browse current headlines, explore lifestyle features, and enjoy…