Top Story - Mar 9, 2011

Taste of the Heights Returns to Pathfinder Park

Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council, Hacienda Heights Improvement Association, San Gabriel Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce , Friends of Steinmetz Senior Center, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and local community groups and businesses, will celebrate the Eighth Annual Taste of the Heights on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The annual event will be held at Pathfinder Community Regional Park in Rowland Heights, with more than 1,500 participants and more than a dozen restaurants.  The night will feature a live band, The HoDads, with dancing, wine tasting, and great food.

Pathfinder Community Regional Park is a hidden beauty atop the hill overlooking the city lights.  Ticket prices are $10.00 per person in advance and $12.00 at the door.  This includes a taste from each of the sponsored restaurants.  In addition, children’s tickets are available for $5.00 each.  For information and advance tickets please call (626) 333-1369.

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