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Carrillo Invites Community to
Celebrate La Fiesta del Jardin
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Estella Zavala or Susan Cergol, 225-6437
Posted on: October 29, 2001
The newly restored La Pilita building and its adjoining garden, across the street from Carrillo
Magnet Elementary School, 440 S. Main Ave., will be the site for a five-day
celebration Nov. 6- Nov. 10. La Fiesta del Jardin will offer activities for the
entire family, including art exhibits, arts and crafts workshops, storytelling and a yard
sale:
Tuesday, Nov. 6 — 4-6 p.m.: Art gallery opening and reception, featuring
botanical illustrations of Margaret Pope and 49 Carrillo students. Art and refreshments
will be for sale. Free and open to the public.
Wednesday, Nov. 7 — 3-5 p.m.: Stencil workshop: "Back to the Garden:
Aprons and Totes." Cost of workshop is $15, limited to 10. Registration is required.
Thursday, Nov. 8 — 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Local author and oral historian Patricia
Preciado Martin will share "The Tales of El Tiradito." Donation of $5 is
requested.
Friday, Nov. 9 — 7-10 p.m.: Art in the Grove, held at the adjacent Elysian
Grove Market Bed and Breakfast, 400 W. Simpson St., will feature music and a silent
auction of garden objects, jewelry and art. Donation of $20 requested at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 10 — 9 a.m.-2 p.m.: Yard sale on the grounds of La Pilita
and Carrillo Magnet Elementary School. Noon-2 p.m.: Stencil workshop:
"Terracotta Pots for the Patio." Cost of workshop is $10 per container, limited
to 12. Registration is required.
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