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`GVJiMaAS, Corona def �War's "3rd Thursdays" began its inauguraf year in 2025 as a grass -roots, focaffy-
inspired initiative, fed by a group of determined business owners, residents and community members; and
`WJFE AS, this event series has brought new energy and community connection to Corona defWar village,
showcasing businesses offering famify and pet friendfy activities, five music, performances, scavenger hunts,
specials, promotions, and more; and
` HME � S, the success of this event has been powered by a smaff-but-mighty group of volunteers who have
given their time, talents, passion, and spirit to support planning, set-up, outreach, activation, and hospitality -
ensuring every event was enjoyedsafefy, smoothly, andmemorabfy, and
`GVJiEP,W, because of the generous sponsorship of the Fife Group, B. Candy and rEverBank and the
enthusiastic support from visit Newport Beach and over 70 focaf businesses and organizations, and these
extraordinary volunteers, "3rd Thursdays" has now officiaffy evolved into a seasonal three -times -per -year series,
scheduled on the 3rd7hursdays ofAprif, jufy, andOctober- and
TMP,W, this new 2026 format, Aprif 16, ,duly 16, and October 15, wiff allow for even more dynamic
programming, new coffaborations, and unique community experiences that highfight the best of Corona de(War
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9VO`W, EYEUTOU, I, ,doe Stapfeton, Mayor of the City of Newport Beach, on behalf of the entire City
Council, do hereby recognize and extend our deepest appreciation to the volunteers of the
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event series for their exceptionaf commitment, feadership, and dedication in delivering an outstanding first year,
andfor helping create one of the most exciting new community traditions in our city. Thankyou for an amazing
inaugurafyear, Cd Y 3rd7hursdays wdfbe backin 2026!
INW29VESS `WJi UOT, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seafof the City of Newport Beach to
be affixed this 9ch day of December, 2025.
,doe Stapleton
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