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La Mirada Symphony Tea This Saturday at Neff Barn
Note: The La Mirada Symphony is in need of teen/young adult volunteers to act as servers for the "Tea And Symphony" event on Saturday. This a great way to serve the community and/or fulfill your community service requirements for school/other.
La Mirada~It’s high tea, a ladies fashion show, live entertainment, opportunity drawings and more as The La Mirada Symphony Association will hold the "Tea and Symphony Fashion Show" event on September 27th to kick-off their 2014-15 concert season.
The fundraising event will take place at the Neff Barn from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
The community orchestra is celebrating its 52nd year of providing free community concerts, as well as concerts for the youth, instrumental ensemble visits to schools and the opportunity for young honor band musicians to perform on stage with the orchestra.
The tea is almost all sold out! Contact Rose Bourassa at LMSymphonyGuild@aol.com for information on purchasing any remaining seats-cost is $45 per person.
The Neff Barn is located on the grounds of the Neff Estate located at 14300 San Cristobal Drive in La Mirada.
The Olive Fest Has Arrived Again in La Mirada
La Mirada~It’s olive season in La Mirada and that means it’s time for the 5th annual La Mirada Olive Fest Saturday, September 20th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at beautiful La Mirada Regional Park.
What began as the La Mirada Blog Fest in 2010, the event has quickly become the ultimate La Mirada community celebration held every third Saturday of September.
"These early years are our first steps in bringing back some really prestigious events from the past in La Mirada such as the Fiesta de Artes and Celebration in the Park," says Olive Fest and La Mirada Blog founder Tony Aiello.
The free event will feature craft vendors, an art walk, food from local vendors and restaurants and representatives from community businesses and organizations.
Live entertainment on-stage will be continuous for the duration of the Fest performed by La Mirada-based groups and performers.
Added this year is a car exhibit and a kids-activity area with crafts provided by Home Depot and other community groups.
For more information email lmolivefest@gmail.com and visit the Facebook page here.
Preparing for Emergencies Discussed at Ebell Meeting
Club to hear why being prepared is the better option
Andrew Vialpando will stress the importance of "Emergency Preparedness" at the 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 meeting of La Mirada Ebell Club at Splash, 13806 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Vialpando is an administrative analyst for the City of La Mirada.
Mary Abbott, repeating as president, will recognize Lesley Watson as the newest Club member. Formed in 1956, the non-profit group meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month, September-June, to plan fundraising projects. A recent Bunco party netted $1500.00 of the Club's 2014-15 goal of presenting $1,000.00 scholarships to four college-bound high school graduates, Abbott said.
Also serving are: Eva Saenz, membership; Michele Brunmier, ways and means; Susan Cable, program; Socorro Frias, secretary; Rebecca Cline, treasurer; and Marjorie Murphy, parliamentarian.
Guests are welcome at any meeting. For more information call (562) 698-7639.
Buena Park to Shut Down La Mirada Boulevard for Three-Day Festival
Buena Park~City Council members here recently voted to allow La Mirada Boulevard to be closed for three days for the 31st OC Korean Arirang Festival and La Mirada officials say it is impractical and may have a negative impact on surrounding neighborhoods.
The Korean cultural celebration, which will feature a wide variety of shows and food, is taking place September 26th through the 28th on La Mirada Boulevard. The roadway would be closed to traffic between Beach Blvd. and Alondra Blvd. from 10 p.m. on Thursday Sept. 26, to 6 a.m. on Monday Sept. 29, with westbound lanes not expected to be open until 10 a.m. on Monday.
The closure is entirely within Buena Park, but it is right at La Mirada’s southern boundary.
La Mirada city officials say serious traffic issues are expected to result from the Buena Park decision and major traffic impacts are expected to result from the closure throughout the weekend according to a statement released to the La Mirada Blog.
La Mirada city officials have repeatedly expressed concerns to Buena Park that a closure for such an extended period of time will create an extreme hardship for the traveling public and result in parking and noise issues in the surrounding neighborhoods.
They urged Buena Park to consider a more suitable location for the event that wouldn’t have such potential negative impacts on motorists and local residents. These concerns went mostly ignored, the statement read.
“La Mirada city staff spoke against the closure at Buena Park’s City Council meeting when this item was discussed,” says La Mirada City Manager Jeff Boynton.
“Additionally, we sent correspondence to Buena Park officials reinforcing our concerns and requesting Buena Park consider an alternate location for the event.”
The Buena Park City Council voted to approve the event’s La Mirada Blvd. location anyway, on a 3-1 vote, with Councilwoman Elizabeth Swift voting against the closure.
Kelly Oh, Arirang Festival Foundation of Orange County representative told us, “We are trying to comply with the city’s (La Mirada) concerns. We will be providing quality programs and shows and we hope La Mirada residents will enjoy it as well.”
This past October, the 30th annual event took place in Buena Park within the confines of the McComber Shopping Center at the southeast corner of Beach Blvd. and Malvern Avenue.
La Mirada Little League Hosting Players From Japan
La Mirada~Players from La Mirada Little League and Isehara, Japan will take part in an exhibition contest at Behringer Park in La Mirada beginning at 5:00 p.m. tonight.
The game is part of a week-long schedule of activities for the Japanese youngsters that are visiting in La Mirada. The program, organized by former city councilman Pete Dames and co-sponsored by the City of La Mirada has been in existence for over 30 years.
The players will be attending a Dodger game and visiting the Grand Canyon during their stay and on Saturday at 4:00 p.m players from LMLL, LMBA, and Japan will play on teams consisting of players of all leagues "mixed-up" as part of their farewell games activities. Those games will also be played at Behringer.
Buccaneer Bay Open Daily and More at Splash!
La Mirada~Buccaneer Bay at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center in La Mirada is now open daily though September 28th as summer in La Mirada is in full swing.
Choose to soar down the 25 foot tall water slide, float in the lazy river, or splash in the spray areas. Little ones can enjoy the play structure and toddler slide located in the Neverland Splash Zone.
Splash is also a great location for end of summer celebrations and parties.
On Friday nights through August 22nd, Buccaneer Bay is open from 3-8 p.m. and the price is $13.95 for all ages and free to season pass holders.
There is one final swim-in movie scheduled at Splash this season-the encore presentation of Frozen Sunday August 24th. Cost is $6 and moviegoers can swim while they watch or sit on the deck. Makes for a great summer evening!
Contact Information for Upcoming La Mirada Olive Fest
The 5th Annual La Mirada Olive Fest is coming up Saturday, September 20th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at beautiful La Mirada Regional Park in La Mirada.
The event will feature live entertainment, a craft fair, food, an antique car show, kids activities and so much more.
An opportunity is available for craft vendors, businesses, and community groups to participate. Please use the contacts below if you are interested.
CRAFT VENDORS: Contact Rose at tgifestival@aol.com
ARTISTS: Contact Madeline at (562) 941-4116
COMMUNITY GROUPS: Contact Dustin at dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
BUSINESSES: Contact Dustin at dustin.dahl@yahoo.com
Sugar and Spice Bakery to Host Grand Opening Celebration
La Mirada~Sugar & Spice Bakery and Deli will host their Grand Opening celebration Saturday July 12th from 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Free samples of Boars Head deli meat and cheeses will be available.
A free coffee mug to the first 100 customers along with free samples of their cake and cupcake flavors will be offered.
Sugar and Spice is located in the Home Depot Shopping Center at 12240 La Mirada Boulevard.
For information call (562) 947-8600, email infosugarandspicelamirada.com or visit facebook.com/cakesancupcakes.
La Mirada Group to Host Fundraiser for Children Fighting Cancer
Children fighting cancer will benefit from a fundraiser sponsored by a La Mirada group on Friday, July 18 at the Friendly Hills Country Club.
The “Reach for the Stars” event will be presented by members of From Maddi’s Closet, a nonprofit organization started nearly a decade ago after Madison Leslie Holmes lost her battle with cancer at four years of age.
Maddi’s family and friends began the organization to carry on the extraordinary spirit of generosity and compassion the young girl had shown to other children fighting cancer. Maddi had frequently befriended other children undergoing treatment, and given her own toys and clothing to those in need. She even asked her family members to go and sit with other children who were more sick, frightened or lonely when they had no family members at the hospital.
Since its early days, participation in From Maddi’s Closet has grown, and the organization has broadened its efforts to support children with cancer. The group now raises funds for pediatric cancer research. The organization also offers support to ill children and their families whose special emotional and financial needs are unmet by other assistance programs. The group provides many services – from an annual toy drive to events and activities geared for patients at CHOC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
5th Annual La Mirada Olive Fest Coming Saturday September 20th
La Mirada~The 5th Annual La Mirada Olive Fest (formerly the La Mirada Blog Fest), presented by the La Mirada Blog in association with the La Mirada Community Foundation, is set for Saturday, September 20th at La Mirada Regional Park from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The free event, which celebrates the history of La Mirada, along with its artistic and musical heritage, will feature live entertainment, an art walk, vendors selling arts & crafts, kids activities, live music featuring La Mirada bands, food from local restaurants, an antique car show and more!
Various community businesses, service groups and organizations also will be represented.
For more information about the La Mirada Olive Fest call (562) 483-3574, visit the Fest website at lmolivefest.wordpress.com or email lmolivefest@gmail.com.
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