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Publishers’ Note: Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings

Stroll publishers Ashley and Nathan Grimm celebrate the community’s graduates and the families who make Firethorne special.

Ashley Grimm· Contributing Editor, Strolling Firethorne
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DEAR NEIGHBORS,

As summer begins and another school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to celebrate all of the graduates in our community. From kindergarten milestones to high school and college commencements, this season is filled with excitement, pride and new beginnings. Congratulations to every student and family reaching a special milestone this year—your hard work, dedication and perseverance deserve to be celebrated.

As parents of young children, we often look around this neighborhood and admire the incredible families who have raised such kind, respectful, driven and well-rounded kids. Trust us when we say that parents with younger children absolutely take notes from the neighbor friends who have already done such an amazing job navigating these years. One of the most special parts of this community is learning from and supporting one another through every stage of life.

To each graduate, enjoy this moment and embrace all that’s ahead. And to the parents, congratulations to you as well. Your love, guidance, patience and example matter more than you know. We hope this summer brings time to relax, recharge and make lasting memories with family and friends. Thank you for continuing to make this neighborhood such a special place.

Warmly, Ashley and Nathan Grimm, Publishers, Stroll

EVENT THIS MONTH — Mahjong Night! Join us Wednesday, June 24 from 6–9 PM at Libretto’s Pizzeria for the Sotheby’s x STROLL Magazine event. Enjoy a fun evening of Mahjong, networking, and community connection!

Ashley Grimm

Contributing Editor, Strolling Firethorne

Ashley Grimm is the editor of Stroll Firethorne magazine and a contributing editor for Strolling Firethorne. She and Nathan Grimm produce the monthly print edition that lands in Firethorne mailboxes, and her publisher's notes and community features bring the warmth and familiarity of the print magazine to the web. She knows the residents, the businesses, and the rhythms of life in this community.

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