Zipping up a Celebration for Duarte 9.10.10

DUARTE, CA, September 3, 2010 -- What’s in a name? What’s in a zip code? Beverly Hills’ famed zip code 90210 may have a certain cachet that lends itself to the glitzy, star-studded celebration it had on 9.02.10. But Duarte 91010 believes that it too has a lot to be proud of as a city and with its coinciding date 9.10.10 just around the corner, reason to celebrate, with cake.

The City of Duarte is inviting the community to enjoy free cake and punch on Friday, 9.10.10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Duarte Senior Center, 1610 Huntington Dr., and from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Duarte Teen Center, 1400 Buena Vista St.

Duarte Chamber of Commerce offices at 1105 Oak Ave., usually closed on Friday, will be open for business on 9.10.10 and will also host a community reception offering free cake and punch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Chamber will also offer a few special 10% discounts on Duarte Route 66 T-shirts, Casino Night of Stars tickets, and 10% off coupons for the Chamber’s tasty pulled pork sandwiches to be served at the City Picnic on Sept. 18.

“It’s our way of letting the community know that we value our citizens and business stakeholders. We have one of the most active and involved citizenries in the San Gabriel Valley,” said Deputy City Manager, Karen Herrera.

Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer, Jim Kirchner agrees.
“Volunteerism is a way of life in Duarte with dozens of organizations that support the community providing services to ensure the welfare of those in need, to supporting our schools, helping to keep our youth safe and positively engaged, enhancing the cultural benefits of the community, and actively participating in government and civic affairs. It is precisely that which continues to make Duarte 91010 ‘Our Kind of Town’.” said Kirchner.

Celebrating is also a way of life in Duarte with many events upcoming including 9.11.10, Casino Night of Stars, a benefit event for five nonprofit organizations: The Duarte Chamber of Commerce, Duarte Public Access (DCTV), Route 66 Parade, Duarte Senior Center, and Friends of the Duarte Library. On 9.18.10, Duarte’s Salute to Route 66 Parade celebrates Duarte’s heritage on the historic highway, followed by the City Picnic and Classic Car Show, celebrating Duarte’s 53rd anniversary of incorporation. The 8th annual Duarte Festival of Authors featuring more than 50 authors in talks, panels and book signings takes place at Westminster Gardens on 10.2.10.

For more information about the Duarte 91010 celebration, contact the Duarte Chamber of Commerce at (626) 357-3333 or visit www.duartechamber.com.