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La Mirada Business to Host Turkey Giveaway
La Mirada~IQAir North America/La Mirada will host a Thanksgiving turkey giveaway at its headquarters on Friday, Nov. 21, from 8-11 a.m. (or until supplies run out).
Individuals and families are welcome to stop by the company’s headquarters during the event to receive a free turkey. The company will give away a total of 100 turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis. The limit is one per household.
“As a member of the La Mirada community, IQAir is honored to have this opportunity to give back to our neighbors,” said Glory Dolphin, CEO of IQAir North America, Inc. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for what we have and to share our gifts with others.”
As a family-owned business, we view this as an opportunity to reach out to other families in our community, especially to those who may be in need, said Dolphin.
Any leftover turkeys will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank for distribution to hungry and needy people throughout Los Angeles County.
La Mirada to Honor Veterans at Observance Event
La Mirada~The City’s 10th annual Salute to Veterans Event will be held on Monday, Nov. 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd.
This free event is open to all ages and will honor the courageous men and women who have served in the armed forces throughout this nation’s history, along with special recognition of La Mirada service members.
The event reception will include a special patriotic ceremony which will pay tribute to the veterans. Representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars #9148 will post the nation’s colors. There will be a veteran slideshow and a presentation of retired military banners to service men and women who have returned home.
The Military Vehicle Owners of Orange County will have a military vehicle display and Jeremiah Pauley from the Wounded Warrior Project will be the guest speaker. Local veterans will also be present to share their stories, photographs and memorabilia in the Theatre lobby and Veteran attendees are encouraged to wear Service Dress, Class B or equivalent attire.
On the following day, Veterans’ Day, the VFW Post #9148 will host a Veterans observance in the La Mirada Civic Center Plaza at 11 a.m.
Associated Students of Cerritos College Hosting Veterans Event
Norwalk~The Associated Students of Cerritos College will honor and show gratitude to the men and women who sacfrifce so much for our country by hosting a Veterans Day Ceremony Monday, November 10th at 11:00 a.m.
The event will take place on the steps of the Burnight Theater on the school campus.
Speaking at the ceremony will be Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Cerritos College Board of Trustee President Carmen Avalos, Associated Students of Cerritos College President Miles Aiello, and many student Veterans.
Additionally, there will be life performances by the Cerritos College Concert band and a silent auction by the Artist Society of Cerritos College.
Afterwards, visitors are invited to stop by the Veterans Resource Center for an open house from 12:30-1:30.
For more information contact Cynthia Chavez at cchavez@cerritos.edu.
FREE: Electricity Safety Story Time for Kids/Adults at LM Library
La Mirada~Join the La Mirada Library for a special story time with a Southern California Edison Lineman this Saturday November 1st from 2:00-3:00 PM.
You can hear stories and learn about the importance of electrical safety. This program is ideal for school-aged children and their families.
No pre-registration required and coloring books and safety kits will be available for attendees.
For more information call (562) 943-0277 or visit www.colapublib.org
New Bike Trail Connection in La Mirada Opens
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| Mayor Larry Mowles and OCTA Officials at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Coyote Creek Trail segment of the OC Loop. |
Another option for La Mirada bicyclists and pedestrians as they can now travel from Imperial Highway to La Mirada Boulevard via the trail which includes an entrance at Behringer Park.
La Mirada~The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) officials recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony at La Mirada Behringer Athletic Facility. The ceremony marked the completion of a two-mile segment of the OC Loop, a path for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel throughout the county.
OCTA Chairman Shawn Nelson and CEO Darrell Johnson led the ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Coyote Creek Trail segment that runs near Beach Boulevard, between the Cities of La Mirada and Buena Park. La Mirada Mayor Larry Mowles and other City, OCTA, and OC Parks representatives were also in attendance at the ceremony.
OCTA is working with transportation officials in cities along the OC Loop to create 66 miles of bikeway and pedestrian connections across Orange County.
The OC Loop provides a convenient pathway for residents to bike, walk and connect to some of California’s most scenic beaches and inland reaches. The OC Loop also provides commuters with connections to many bus stops and three Metrolink stations, as well as major employment centers.
The loop is about 70 percent complete. The County of Orange, through a Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) grant, is working with cities along the OC Loop on a feasibility study to close the remaining gaps. The study will provide cities with grant-ready information on their segments including design concepts and costs. Nearly 46 miles of the loop already in place are off-street trails along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, Santa Ana River and the Coastal Beach Trail. 
When completed, bikers will be able to travel the 66-mile loop from La Mirada, south to Seal Beach, southeast to Costa Mesa, north to Carbon Canyon and back to La Mirada.
Another option for La Mirada bicyclists is the North Fork Coyote Creek.The trail head is on Foster Road just east of Marquardt Avenue in Santa Fe Springs just up the street from Frontier Park in La Mirada. That trail meets up with the San Gabriel River trail downstream and ends at Seal Beach-about a 13 mile ride declining slightly for most of the ride as the river leads to the ocean. Check it out here.
For more information on the OC Loop, visit www.octa.net/OCLoop.
Enjoy La Mirada’s Halloweenfest at the Neff Estate
La Mirada~The City of La Mirada invites families to enjoy a festive time at the City’s annual Halloweenfest on Friday, October 31 from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate.
The free event will feature a haunted maze, a Jack-O-Lantern contest, games and crafts, and food booths. House tours of the historic Neff Estate will also be offered. This family-oriented event is perfect for all ages.
A costume contest for participants and their pets will take place throughout the evening. Arrive early to enter and win! The costume contest categories and start times are as follows: Pets, 5:00 pm; Children 2 and under-5:20 pm; 3 to 5-5:50 pm; 6 to 8-6:20 pm; 9 to 12-6:50 pm and kids 13 and up-7:20 pm.
For more information, call the City’s Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
Free Health Services and Information Highlight La Mirada Senior Fair
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| A Biola Nursing student assisting a senior with her cholesterol and glucose screening. |
The City of La Mirada recently held its 2014 La Mirada Senior Health and Wellness Fair. Nearly 40 organizations including nurses, healthcare providers, and local businesses, participated in the health fair, offering everything from free blood pressure testing to derma scan screening.
“We were happy with the turnout this year,” said Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya. “The City provides a great mixture of free health services, information booths, and community groups that provide a one-stop health and information experience for seniors.
Inside the Activity Center, attendees grabbed a hot coffee and a slice of pie, compliments of Polly’s Pies, before meeting with local vendors providing information on the upcoming flu season, senior support groups and counseling services, and public transportation options in their area.
SCAN Health Plan set up an RV outside and offered free stroke screenings to participants, Biola University’s Nursing Department provided free cholesterol and glucose screenings, while CareMore Medical Group provided free spa manicures. Family Dental Works was also in attendance and offered free dental screenings.
The La Mirada Activity Center provides information on local health services for seniors year round. Call (562) 902-3160 for more information.
Free Health Services and Information Highlight La Mirada Senior Fair
The City of La Mirada recently held its 2014 La Mirada Senior Health and Wellness Fair. Nearly 40 organizations including nurses, healthcare providers, and local businesses, participated in the health fair, offering everything from free blood pressure testing to derma scan screening.
“We were happy with the turnout this year,” said Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya. “The City provides a great mixture of free health services, information booths, and community groups that provide a one-stop health and information experience for seniors.
Inside the Activity Center, attendees grabbed a hot coffee and a slice of pie, compliments of Polly’s Pies, before meeting with local vendors providing information on the upcoming flu season, senior support groups and counseling services, and public transportation options in their area.
SCAN Health Plan set up an RV outside and offered free stroke screenings to participants, Biola University’s Nursing Department provided free cholesterol and glucose screenings, while CareMore Medical Group provided free spa manicures. Family Dental Works was also in attendance and offered free dental screenings.
The La Mirada Activity Center provides information on local health services for seniors year round. Call (562) 902-3160 for more information.
La Mirada Shaquatics Participate in Charity Scrimmage
Brea~The La Mirada Shaquatics participated in a charity scrimmage this past Tuesday night at Brea Olinda High School to benefit Homes for our Troops-a nonprofit organization helping with adapted mortgage-free homes nationwide for the most severely injured Veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan.
The group raised $540 and had high attendance and generous donations from Shaquatic parents.
La Mirada Shaquatics is a year-round water polo club for kids 9-15 based at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
To get more information about the club visit www. shaquatics.net.
Annual St. Paul of the Cross Carnival Kicks Off
La Mirada~The annual Parish Festival at St. Paul of the Cross kicked-off tonight and will continue through Sunday.
The traditional event features live entertainment, rides, food, vendors, a swap meet and a beer garden.
Hours are Friday from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 12--9 p.m.
La Mirada's first church established in 1956 is located at 14020 Foster Road. For more information call (562) 921-2914 .
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