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Celebrate Halloween at the Neff Estate
La Mirada~The annual Halloweenfest will offer safe and festive fun on Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate.
The free event will feature food, a haunted house tour, a haunted maze, games and crafts, and a costume contest for people and their pets!
Participants will collect candy at various booths throughout the night. This family-oriented event is perfect for all ages.
Rumor has it ghosts from the McNally Mansion are scheduled to appear.
Costume Contest categories and start times: are as follows:
Pets, 4:40 p.m; Under 2, 5:00 p.m; 3 to 5, 5:30 p.m; 6 to 8, 6:00 p.m; 9 to 12, 6:30 p.m; and 13 and up, 7:00 p.m.
For more information, call (562) 943-7277.
“Community Singspiration” to Honor Veterans and Their Families
La Mirada~Along with its regular worship service, La Mirada Christian Church is pleased to announce a monthly "Community Hymn Singspiration," singing the songs and hymns of our Christian heritage.
La Mirada Christian Church has been a part of the community since 1960 and is growing with an emphasis on Midlife adults (ages 45+).
The Singspiration is open to the public, and those interested may request some of their favorite hymns by visiting their website: www.MidlifeWorship.com.
The November Singspiration will be on Sunday, November 11th at 5:30 pm. and will feature a special tribute to Veterans and their families.
Complimentary refreshments will be served following each event. It is suggested to arrive a few minutes early the evening of the event as seating fills up quickly.
Each Sunday morning at 10:00 am La Mirada Christian Church offers its weekly multi-generational worship service with a balanced mix of hymns and contemporary music, presented at a pleasing decibel level with Midlife adults in mind, plus dynamic expository teaching of the Bible.
La Mirada Christian Church is located at 12104 Los Coyotes Ave., behind The Home Depot. For more information, contact Pastor Jay Mahan at (562) 943-2213, ext. 1, e-mail at Jay@LaMiradaChurch.com, or by visiting the church website at: www.LaMiradaChurch.com.
La Mirada Library to Host Semi-Annual Book Sale
La Mirada~The Friends of the La Mirada Public Library, or “Friends of the Library” (FOL), will host its next semi-annual Book Sale on Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The fundraising event will be held at the La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Blvd. (behind the fire station), in the City of La Mirada.
The book sale will offer a w
ide selection of quality secondhand hardcover and paperback books as well as audio and video materials at bargain-basement prices. Beginning at 1:30 p.m., customers may buy bags to fill with books for only $3.00 per bag.
“As always, we will have a fantastic variety of materials for patrons to choose from,” said FOL Ways and Means Vice President Hal Malkin. “Everyone from young readers to senior learners will find something that will appeal to them at affordable prices.”
Proceeds from FOL book sales and other projects are used to support the library in different ways. “The money we raise,” explained FOL President Malena Hough, “helps to supplement the library’s book collection and present live shows for children and the community.”
“We invite anyone who shares our passion for the library to join the Friends of the La Mirada Public Library,” Hough said. Information about FOL is available at the library and the book sale.
The Friends of the La Mirada Public Library, Inc., is a nonprofit association of community-minded individuals committed to focusing public attention on the library’s services, facilities, and needs, and to encouraging and facilitating gifts and donations in support of the library.
La Mirada Cub Scouts to Host Recruitment Night
La Mirada~The Cub Scout Pack 919 of La Mirada is holding their Fall Round-up Recruitment Night this Friday, September 21, 2012, at 6 p.m.
The location of the event is the Community Presbyterian Church, 13701 Hillsborough Drive in La Mirada (near Behringer Park).
Cub scouting is a program tailored for boys 1st through 5th grade, guiding and helping them to become reliant, dependable, and caring individuals.
For almost 50 years, Pack 919 of La Mirada, has been weaving lifetime values into fun and educational activities designed to assist parents in strengthening character, good citizenship, and physical fitness in youth.
Along with teaching family values, scouting offers a lot of fun including family camps, hikes, bike rides and many other fantastic events, making it fun with a purpose!
For additional information contact Cub Master Moses Covarrubias at (562) 774-7439.
Williams Welcomed ‘Back Home’ to La Mirada; To Host Community BBQ
La Mirada~It was “Derrick Williams Night” at the La Mirada City Council meeting on Tuesday.
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| Derrick Williams receives the Community Spotlight Award from Mayor Gabe Garcia. The award is 'designed to recognize those individuals, who through their actions, bring credit to themselves and the City of La Mirada' Photo Randy Economy |
The superstar basketball player from the Minnesota Timberwolves was honored by Mayor Gabe Garcia and the city council with a rarely presented “Community Spotlight Award.”
Garcia said Williams was being honored “not because he plays in the NBA, it is because he is giving back to the community where he lives, loves and grew up.”
The recognition is presented to La Mirada residents who through their actions bring “credit to themselves and the City of La Mirada.”
Williams is a 2009 graduate of La Mirada High School and then attended the University of Arizona where he rose to national prominence in his sophomore year when he averaged 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
“Derrick is the perfect example of someone who grew up here in La Mirada, and who is going on to accomplish major things in professional sports, who is now giving back his time, efforts, and even his money,” Garcia said.
The mayor then quipped, “Hey Derrick, we might need a loan down the road here at city hall,” to the amusement of those gathered.
During the 2011 season, Williams led the NCAA in True Shooting percentage (.690) and Effective Field Goal percentage (.650), helping lead the Arizona Wildcats basketball team to a regular season PAC-10 championship. Williams was named the Pac-10 Player of the Year.
Williams told The Lamplighter in an interview that he is looking forward “to a great season ahead.”
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| And the crowd goes wild. From the front, and then clockwise-Mayor Garcia; ex-teammate at La Mirada, Ryan Kelly; Councilman Steve Jones; Mayor pro-tem Steve DeRuse; Councilman Larry Mowles; Councilwoman Pauline Deal; Mom, Rhoma moore; Sister, LaToni Moore; Williams and agent Rob Pelinka. Photo Randy Economy |
“Our team is going to be whole next year, with a solid team up and down,” Williams said.
“It is great to be home and with my family, friends and the community,” he said.
Williams will be hosting a youth community picnic this Saturday, September 15 at La Mirada Regional Park from 12 noon to 4 p.m.
“We want all the kids from La Mirada and their parents to come by and grab a hot dog and just enjoy being part of this wonderful community,” Williams said.
Library Has Continuous Sales Table
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| Friends of La Mirada Library's Chuck Gee on the left, setting out books to sell as patron Bob Wolf picks out a book for his grandson. |
La Mirada~The summer reading program may be wrapping up, but you can always stop by the La Mirada Library and look at the available books and magazines.
The on-going sales table includes children/young adult selections, non-fiction hardcover books, hobbies and cookbooks and the monies received by the Friends of the Library helps to encourage the children’s summer reading program and other programs throughout the year.
Paperbacks cost $.50 each, magazines $.25, children’s hardcover $1.00 and adult hardcover $2.00.
Books are also sold on e-Bay, using their seller name, “lamiradafol4books.”
The fall book sale is scheduled for October 6 at the La Mirada Activity Center.
Still Time to Register for 5th Annual La Mirada 5K Moving to Regional Park
Get in shape and give back to the community!
La Mirada~Grab your running shoes and register now for the 5th Annual La Mirada 5K Run/Walk Fundraiser to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at beautiful La Mirada Regional Park.
This is the first year for the race at Regional, after being held at La Mirada Creek Park the last four years.
The event is hosted by Breezewood Village Senior Housing and Thomas Safran & Associates.
Funds raised at the event will benefit the La Mirada Community Foundation, a group designed to help improve the quality of life in La Mirada, who will then disperse funds to the non-profit groups involved.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Registration cost is $20.00 and includes race entry fee, goody bag, race bib, and t-shirt.
You may register online at http://breezewoodvillage.com/5k2012.html or in person at Breezewood Village, 16000 E. Grayville Drive in La Mirada. You may pay the day of the race or ahead of time and checks can be mailed to the same address.
For more information including sponsorship and fundraising opportunities contact Amy or Valerie at (562) 943-9555 or email breezewood@tsaproperties.com.
Friends of the Library Report Good Sales on E-Bay
La Mirada~At the monthly Friends of the Library meeting, Cathy Ferrin reported e-Bay Book sales in excess of $700 for July and August. Cathy spent many hours setting up the system and is pleased to see its success.
Other news reported at the meeting included Irene Bridich’s report of four new members and one new Life Membership.
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of the La Mirada members Irene Bridich, Katie Nordbak, Howie Beach,
Mark Royston, and Dana Taylor were at the La Mirada Blog Fest |
The Fall Sale of Books is scheduled for Saturday, October 6th. This is a great way to stock your own library for reading
during those chilly winter months. There will be a wide variety of books available.
There will be fundraisers at the Dale Tiffany store (14765 Firestone in La Mirada) on Monday, November 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and at Polly’s Pies at a date still to be confirmed. Twenty percent of all purchases will be given to the Friends of the La Mirada Library. Contact Cathy Ferrin or Malena Hough at lamiradafol@hotmail.com for details.
The Friends of the Library reported good attendance at the La Mirada Blog Fest on Saturday August 18. Helpers included Lynn Allen, Howie Beach, Irene Bridich, Cathy Ferrin, Malena Hough, Katie Nordbak, Mark Royston and John Vogler.
Pencil Artist to Highlight Arts Meeting
La Mirada~The Arts Colony of La Mirada is excited to welcome pencil artist Rose Marie Rush, at its next regular monthly meeting, Monday September 10th 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
Ms. Rush will demonstrate pencil art and its techniques, and will showcase some of her work.
The group meets the first Monday of every month except July and August. The meetings are free and open to the public and are held at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For more information call (562) 941-4116.
Local Fundraiser Helps La Mirada Families in Need
Whittier~Grab some dinner and help the less fortunate by attending a fundraiser for the Interfaith Food Center at KFC this Tuesday evening.
Interfaith Food Center (IFC) is a non-profit organization located in Whittier that has for 28 years been the primary provider of food services to the neediest residents of Whittier and La Mirada.
Founded in 1983, their mission is to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by providing supplemental food services to the hungry, disadvantaged, disabled and homeless population of the City of Whittier and its adjacent unincorporated area, and the City of La Mirada.
They distribute 3 million pounds of food annually, seeing an average of 260 families each day they are open – this totals over 51,000 visits last year, and assistance with over 500,000 meals.
The Interfaith Food Center/KFC Fundraiser will take place on Tuesday, August 14th between 4-9 p.m. at KFC, 16161 Leffingwell Road in Whittier (Leffingwell & First Ave).
Interfaith Food Center will receive 20% of all Pre-Tax Sales when presented with a flyer to a store salesperson.
For additional information, including how to download flyer, contact Amy Catt at the Interfaith Food Center at 562-903-1478 or at acatt@interfaithfoodcenter.org or Richard Hopkins KFC/Whittier at kfcwhittier@gmail.com.
IFC is one of the largest food pantries in California, serving more than 1,000 households on a weekly basis from a 5000 square foot warehouse/distribution facility equipped with commercial refrigerators and freezers and a walk in cooler unit to properly handle & store food donations.
Annually, IFC places more than two million pounds of food in the hands of struggling families and individuals. Food is obtained from the Los Angeles Regional Food bank, local markets, churches, community organizations, and individual donors.
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