In an effort to help neighbors in need, Circle Cinema is donating 25% of weekend ticket sales to help families affected by the government shutdown.

The theater's marketing manager Bailey Hawkins organized the fundraiser to support the Kendall Whittier Food Pantry. She said it was a no-brainer for her team to get on board and do their part.

"We've been in this spot in Kendall Whittier for almost 100 years now, and we've seen a lot of changes in the neighborhood," said Hawkins. "We've withstood silent films, talkies and now we're in this era of streaming and we've still been here throughout it all. We definitely owe a lot to the community, and we want to give back, and this is our way of giving back."

Circle Cinema isn't the only local business stepping up. Ziegler Art and Frames, another

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