WHAT A GREAT NEIGHBORHOOD WE LIVE IN!
WILL CAMPBELL PRESIDENT BALDWIN PARK JOINT COMMITTEE
So much to see, so much to do! C
an y’all believe it’s already December?! The new year will be here before we know it, but before then, let’s look at everything there is to see and do until then. I’m sure you’ve seen blurbs, posts and ads about some of these things ,but I figured it wouldn’t hurt to give you a full roundup of everything happening in and around the bubble in December. You ready?? Let’s go!
BALDWIN PARK IS GETTING LIT!
Last year, with COVID-19 still in full effect, we wanted to do everything we could to bring a little joy to the neighborhood. With the help of our amazing management team, we came up with the idea for a resident and business decorating contest for the holidays which we ever so cleverly named, Light Up Baldwin Park. I was lucky enough to be a judge last year, and let me just say, Baldwin Park knows how to do it up! Inflatables everywhere, photo stations, lights upon lights upon lights. … If it weren’t for the categories, we never would have been able to pick the winners. Well, we had so much fun last year that we’ve decided to make it an annual tradition, and there’s still time for you to enter. Go to baldwinparkcontests.com, log into the network and register your residence for one of three categories: The Griswold (how many lights are too many lights?), Santa’s Favorite (best theme) and The North Pole (most creative). Businesses can get in on the fun, too, by registering in the same
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location for the Deck the Halls category. Keep checking the weekly eblasts and our social media posts for a virtual map of all the participants so you can get out there and see the spectacular displays. With the temps cooling off, it’s a great excuse to get out of the house and enjoy the neighborhood!
SPEAKING OF SOCIAL MEDIA …
I know, terrible segue, but you get the idea. We are in the final stages of bringing someone onto the team to take our community engagement and social media to the next level. Make sure you are watching the eblasts and our existing Facebook account, Baldwin Park: What’s Happening, for new and exciting ways to interact with your Baldwin Park community.
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME, OF THE YEAR!
You know we love a party here in Baldwin Park and what better way to celebrate the holidays than a tree lighting and holiday parade! You may already have seen the snowflakes going up along New Broad Street, but what you may not know is that we have also been hard at work to bring a true tree to Downtown Baldwin Park. While it may not have seemed like much of a Christmas tree to some, it was a start to bringing a tree into the Village Center amidst many hurdles and obstacles. Those former Joint Committee members who pioneered the effort are appreciated greatly and not forgotten. By the time you read this, the tree will
be up but won’t be lit just yet. We’re planning a special night to celebrate the awesomeness of the new tree — and there even may be a surprise after the tree is lit — so make sure you’re ready! Additionally, Baldwin Park will be hosting its annual holiday parade and festival, this year with a fabulous new name: Winter Wonderland Extravaganza! There will be floats, music, entertainment, Santa and so much more. We can’t wait to bring all the joy of the holiday season to the neighborhood.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
Because it wouldn’t be one of my columns without getting a little personal, the holidays are truly one of my most favorite times of the year. I look forward to seeing the beauty of Baldwin Park under the twinkle of holiday lights and the smiles on both children’s and adults’ faces as they enjoy everything our amazing neighborhood has to offer. The restaurants and shops are abuzz, and we get to show off to visiting family and friends the true essence of Baldwin Park: community. If you see me out and about, don’t hesitate to give a wave or say hello; it’s always nice to meet a new neighbor. No matter what you have planned, on behalf of myself, my better half, Andrew, the Baldwin Park Joint Committee, and our Sentry Management team at Grace Hopper Hall, we hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season. Until next year, stay safe, stay well, and remember … We Are Baldwin Park!
