On Saturday, April 16th, on downtown Central Avenue, residents came out to the “What’s up in Fillmore” festival, which welcomed new community members to Fillmore. There was live music by Glenn Allan Britain, and Jenni Alpert hyped the event while booths did giveaways and raffles for attendees. Folks also had fun taking photos with the Easter Bunny. Photo credit Carina Monica Montoya.
“What’s Up in Fillmore”
Saturday, April 16th on Central Avenue residence came out to the “What’s up in Fillmore” festival, which welcomed new residence to Fillmore. They were able to listen to live music by Glenn Allan Britain and Jenni Alpert hyped the event as well as learn about all the organizations Fillmore has to offer. Photo credit By Carina Monica Montoya.
By Carina Monica Montoya
The Fillmore Women’s Service Club sponsored the “What’s up in Fillmore” festival on Saturday, April 16, on Central Avenue. Central Avenue was closed between Sespe and Main, where several organizations lined the street with tables and booths. The event was to welcome new residents of Fillmore by introducing many local organizations and activities. Live music entertainment by Glenn Allan Britain and Jenni Alpert hyped the event. Participating organizations had many giveaways and raffles. The event had a nice turnout, and both children and adults had fun taking photos with the Easter bunny.
Participating organizations that helped make the event possible included Church of Christ, Santa Clara River Valley Railroad Historical Society, First Baptist Church, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, Fillmore Police Department Explorer Post #2958, Regen Yoga, Fillmore Association of Businesses (FAB), Sespe Players Community Theater, Fillmore Historical Museum, Faith Community Church, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clara Valley, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rancho Camulos Museum, Sespe Creek Bible Church, Rotary Club of Fillmore, Fillmore AYSO Region 242, William L. Morris Chevrolet, Fillmore Flower Show, and Bardsdale United Methodist Church.
The Fillmore Women’s Service Club was established in 1964 for the purpose of raising funds to help the community of Fillmore. The Club assists families in need, graduating seniors, women returning to education, school activities, local museums, libraries, and many other community groups. Learn more about the Fillmore Women's Service Club and see photos of the festival on Facebook (The Fillmore Women’s Service Club) and at www.fillmorewomensserviceclub.com.
