I see a bunch of starters on my nearby

The event has started. I have already caught 2 bulbasaur's and 1 charmander.

It started for me 10 minutes ago.

for the first time a charmander on my nearby near my house

Have already caught Ivysaur and Charmeleon (among a few of the pre-evolutions)!!! The event has definitely started!

Charmeleons, charmanders, bulbasaurs and ivysaurs popping up in Downtown Seattle. Squirtles, too. This is going to be a fun weekend!

Caught my first ever wild Charizard today. Really low level and crap for IVs but exciting nonetheless. Also caught about 7 Charmanders this afternoon.