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11/20/2025

The El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce is confidently stepping up to support our small businesses as they prepare for the Shotgun Shooting Games in 2028! This major event will bring an influx of visitors, buyers, and contractors to our community, and we are committed to ensuring our businesses are ready to shine.

We are offering robust training, procurement support, networking events, and community programs to keep residents and business owners connected, prepared, and positioned for success.

This Giving Tuesday, we encourage you to join us by contributing to expand these vital efforts. Your support will empower our members to compete for Olympic-related contracts, engage in supply chains, and capitalize on the increased visitor spending that the Games will generate.

Together, we will ensure that our local businesses thrive in 2028 and beyond. Let’s make this happen!

11/13/2025

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🎄✨ Tree Lighting Ceremony ✨🎄
Kick off the holiday season with the City of South El Monte as we light our beautiful 35-foot Christmas tree! 🌟

📅 Monday, December 1, 2025
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 South El Monte City Hall Front Lawn
1415 Santa Anita Ave, South El Monte

🎅 Enjoy:
Live Performances
Photos with Santa
Children’s Crafts
Free Tamales & Champurrado (while supplies last)

Bring the whole family and celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmas with your community!

11/12/2025

- Starting or growing a business in LA County?

Join Team DEO and the Treasurer and Tax Collector’s Office for an in-person workshop designed to help entrepreneurs navigate the County’s business license application process through the EPIC-LA online system.

📅 Wednesday, November 12, 2025
🕙 10 AM – 4 PM
📍 East Los Angeles Library | 4837 E. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022

Tablets and Chromebooks will be available for on-site application submission and hands-on support. DEO will also share resources and programs to help small businesses start, scale, and succeed.

Register: Visit.LACountyLibrary.org/Events

11/08/2025

Casino Night is definitely not canceled; it will be rescheduled for early next year.

11/07/2025

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We are currently looking for artisan + holiday specialty vendors for our upcoming Holiday House event!

If you sell handcrafted goods, seasonal treats, unique gift items, custom creations, holiday décor, boutique items, or festive specialty products — we want to hear from you!

Date: Saturday, December 6
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This is a great seasonal market opportunity to showcase your products to holiday shoppers!
If you are interested in becoming a vendor, call (626)258-8613 for vendor information and application details.

Let’s make this year’s Holiday House magical + merry!

11/06/2025

11/05/2025

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Get ready for CREATE & EXPLORE at GIBSON MARIPOSA PARK!

Fridays 4pm–5pm

Come join us at Gibson Mariposa Park to create seasonal crafts with our parks and recreation staff. Stick around for hands-on learning activities.

For children ages 3–17
Cost: FREE!

*Register on site with your Recreation Leader on a month-to-month basis*

For more information, please contact the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (626) 580-2200 Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 5:30pm

11/05/2025

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Three sports. One deck. The ultimate test of endurance is here!

3rd Annual TRI-DECK-ATHON

November 29, 2025
8:00am – 12:00pm

El Monte Aquatic Center

Get ready for El Monte’s 3rd Annual Tri-Deck-Athon!
This endurance-based multisport race combines running, cycling, and swimming—all in one exciting event. Held at the El Monte Aquatic Center, athletes will hit the tread mills for the run, power through the ride on stationary bikes, and then make a splash as they dive into the pool for the swim finale.

Registration Fee = $30
Ages 16 and over

NEW RACE FORMAT!
20 minute run
20 minute cycle
10 minute swim

Sign-up is limited! Scan QR Code to Register!

For more information, please call the El Monte Aquatics Center at (626) 580-2213 Monday–Thursday 9:00am – 9:00pm

11/02/2025

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EVENTO 100% GRATIS‼️ en el Main St celebrando el día de mu***os, venganse evento 100% familiar 🥳‼️

10/24/2025

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Small Business Connection!!

10/24/2025

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Turn Your Old Electronics Into Something Good!

Don’t toss your outdated devices — recycle them responsibly!
Join us for our Electronics Recycling Event and help keep e-waste out of landfills.

📅 When: October 24 and 25, 2025
📍 Where: 1903 N Durfee Avenue 
🕒 Time: 

Bring your computers, phones, printers, and small electronics — we’ll take care of the rest!

👉 Recycle with Us [

Let’s make a greener community — one device at a time.