On September 21st, the Rose Park Neighborhood Association hosted its first ever Restoration Trade Fair at Luther Burbank Elementary. The day got off to a dramatic start with 50 vendors/exhibitors all quietly and proficiently unloading their stuff and setting up. All the while, UPS (at 7th & Redondo) served coffee from Starbucks. Vendors met other vendors and the energy began to build.
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