Assist-A-Grad Scholarship
We had many applications to review this year for our annual Assist-A-Grad Scholarship selections. Our annual 10 to award but an additional, larger scholarship in memory of our dear friend and member of The Matt Garcia Foundation, Lesley Snedeker DePorto.
In the group of our annual 10, we also denoted one of these to be in memory of our beloved late board member, Dwight Lundy Jr. He was a mentor and active leader on our board as well as in this community.
This year’s applicants were all from Armijo, Public Safety Academy, Rodriguez, Travis Education, and Vanden high schools. All the applicants were very qualified candidates and narrowing down the selection was so tough. Each of the students were articulate and open about what they hope to accomplish in their next phase of academia. But they were also very inspiring, talking about what the future has in store for them and what they can do in their future careers. Some also shared their excitement for the “unknown" as well; not really knowing what their major would result in nor in which career. All the passion that each of them shared, brought such hope and excitement to our interviewers.
This brings me to a BIG thank you to this year’s foundation interviewers; Jay DePorto, Dana Lee-Bise, Shirley Villanueva, Andy Ramirez, Teresa Courtemanche, Usha Mantena, and Susie Young. Thank you so much for the hours of interviews spent by each of you and for even sharing some of your experience and wisdom when asked by the interviewees! Your time has been and continues to be invaluable for the growth of our foundation!
We wish all of the 2023 Graduates much success and hope for their next journey in life! Remember also…there are many resources on the college campuses and in each of those communities that are ready to help you! Use these resources and always be open to an extended helping hand. Congratulations Class of 2023!!!
Farmer’s Market
*Thursdays-June, 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: From 3:00pm-7:00pm
Summers Concert Series
*Friday-June 9th: From 6:00pm-9:00pm
‘Hey Jule’
Taste of Downtown
~Saturday-June 24th: From 3:00pm-6:00pm
Fairfield’s Economic Development staff is bringing back the vibrant Taste of Downtown event. This tasty, local sample showcase is designed to highlight Downtown restaurants. Attendees can sample items from participating restaurants’ menus for only $25!
* Event on County Lawn
~ Event has street closures
