Discovery of Local Enrichment Classes and Events to build Community Connections.

Welcome to The Spirited Local: A Home for Community and Connection

Programs

Hands-on classes that spark creativity, build skills, and connect neighbors through shared passions and practical learning experiences.

Our vision is a vibrant, connected community where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired to participate. The Spirited Local is a trusted hub for discovering local classes and experiences, engaging more fully in community life, and championing the growth and success of local businesses.

Our Core Values

Our core values guide every choice we make in service to our neighbors. While The Spirited Local partners with local businesses and offers commercial marketing, our primary purpose is as a social enterprise—using business as a tool to strengthen community, expand access to recreation and enrichment, and uplift local voices.

  • Integrity: We operate with transparency, honesty, and a commitment to ethical practices.
  • Respect: We treat all individuals with dignity, fairness, and consideration, regardless of their background or position.
  • Stewardship: We shall safeguard public resources and use them efficiently and responsibly. Ensure that our actions contribute to the long-term well-being of the community.
  • Transparency: Maintain openness in all processes and communications, ensuring that the public has access to clear, accurate, and timely information.
  • Commitment to the Public Good: We focus on actions that benefit the community and enhance the public welfare. Prioritize the needs of the public above political interests.
  • Service Excellence: We are committed to providing high-quality service to the public, striving to meet or exceed expectations.
  • Innovation: We will embrace new ideas, technologies, and methods to improve services and address emerging challenges.

Our Vision

The Spirited Local exists to celebrate and empower communities. We cultivate deeper connections between people and the places they call home by spotlighting local recreational and enrichment opportunities, encouraging civic engagement, and making it easier for residents to participate in the life of their community.

Our Mission

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Rachel Marquez

As a citizen developer, Rachel loves engaging to inform the community about public participation opportunities and community events.

Rachel is the sole proprietor of “The Spirited Local”, she created the site to solve her challenge of finding recreational classes for her two girls across jurisdictions. Compiling the publicly available information is part of Rachel’s personal core values of a public and open data advocate.

Contact Rachel


spiritedlocal.com

Home Base: Whittier, CA

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