Monday, July 13, 2009

Saturday July 18th

MEDIA ALERT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Day: Saturday
Date: July 18
Time: 9 to 11 AM
Event: Wrigley Community Garden Ribbon-Cutting & Plant Sale
Place: 1950 & 1960 Henderson Avenue, Long Beach, 90806

Featuring: 6th District Councilman Dee Andrews

A fresh new community garden spanning two city lots now blossoms at the site of a former drug house. Councilman Dee Andrews will officially open the Wrigley Garden at 9 am; a plant and bake sale follow. The Wrigley Garden is a two-year project designed to positively change the lives of local residents by helping them grow their own food. Available to all Long Beach residents, it’s first come, first served with a sliding scale starting at only $20 per year for Henderson Avenue residents. Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-37th) will also attend if her schedule permits.