Community
Ebell to Feature Indian Heritage
La Mirada~Judie Peters will share her knowledge of Cherokee Indian history with La Mirada Ebell members and guests 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Room 1, City Hall, 13900 La Mirada Blvd.
The 44-year La Mirada resident will display artifacts collected while researching her ancestry. Included are dolls, dream catchers, pots and gourds. Peters also will discuss basket-weaving, a past-time she learned so her three children and two grandchildren could learn more about the family's Indian heritage.
Gourmet Food Trucks Come to La Mirada
La Mirada~The gourmet food truck craze has now come to La Mirada.
La Mirada High School that is.
Every Thursday night from 5:30-9:00 p.m. the school site will host a gourmet food truck event with 6-8 vendors offering up creative street cuisine.
The event will serve as a fundraiser for the athletics department and will be held in the administration building parking lot.
Gourmet-on-the-go such as Los Angeles' famous Kogi taco trucks, have exploded in Southern California in recent years-creating a multi-million dollar industry. The recipe? Sophisticated food at reasonable prices.
"We have really seen a positive response from the different schools we have visited", said Danielle Murcia, booking manager for Curbside Bites, "The schools can always use extra funds. It helps them out and it's a fun event for the community. It's really a win-win for everyone."
This Thursday's merchants include: Nom Nom Truck, Cheeseball Wagon, Crazy Creole Cafe, Naan Stop, Don Chow Tacos and Chunk N Chip.
The line-up of trucks will change weekly which you can find on our Twitter badge or by visiting us at www.twitter.com/lamiradablog.
La Mirada High School is located at 13520 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, across the street from La Mirada County Regional Park.
New Board Takes Over Helm for La Mirada Kiwanis
La Mirada~This past Wednesday evening, the new Officers and Board for the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada were installed for the 2011-12 term year.
The new incoming cabinet includes Alan Morrison as President; Tom Thornton as President Elect; Ginger Shattuck as Vice-President (Evening Club); Amy Scheibel as Secretary; and Bill Dawson as Treasurer.
The Kiwanis Chronicles reported outgoing President Steve Forrester gave out awards to Dave Constantine for Rookie of the Year and to Scheibel for Kiwanian of the Year.
La Mirada Kiwanis Club has a long and extensive history serving the La Mirada community. Some of the service club's sponsorship and participation include such events as The Kiwanis Duck Race, the Knabe Katch Fishing Derby and other La Mirada community events. At many of these events, the club offers up its famous pancake breakfasts.
Longtime services to the community from the club include hosting weekly bingo games at local convalescent hospitals and the giving of annual scholarships to the area's youth.
Fundraising Event for VOPS at Sheriff’s Academy
Whittier~This Saturday October 8th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Norwalk Sheriff's Station Volunteers are hosting a Goodwill Donation Fundraiser at the Sheriff's Academy in Whittier. The academy is located on the corner of Telegraph Rd. and Colima Rd.
Clean your house and donate your used items. If you are having a garage sale, consider donating your unsold items.
The volunteers have partnered with Goodwill Industries International to collect items for their centers. Your donations will help raise funds for equipment and training for the Volunteers on Patrol.
Norwalk Station currently has 50 Volunteers on Patrol who volunteer their time to patrol La Mirada, Norwalk and Whittier. They are also called upon to assist during emergencies throughout the County of Los Angeles.
Four Inducted Into Local Ebell Club
La Mirada~La Mirada Ebell recently inducted four new members into the area-wide, service-oriented women's club Embracing the Club goal of "fellowship while funding scholarships" were Donna Braswell and Jeannie Lee of Whittier, and Susan Cable and Patricia Lopez of La Mirada.
To accomplish the 2011-2012 Ebell goal, President Cheri Collin asks the community to support Club projects, the first being an ongoing "Flower Power" bulb sale. Orders will be taken until Oct. 12, with half of the proceeds going to the Club.
La Mirada Neighborhood Watch Meeting Set
La Mirada~A Neighborhood Watch Meeting is scheduled for Reporting Districts 0461 and 0462. If you live in the area bounded by Imperial Highway and Rosecrans Avenue and between La Mirada Boulevard and Valley View Avenue, you are invited to attend. The meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. at Gardenhill Elementary School, 14607 Gardenhill Drive.
Members of the Public Safety Team will discuss how you can protect your home and your property. Captain Maxwell of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department will be the guest speaker. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and have deputies address concerns about problems specific to this neighborhood.
For additional information, call the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station at (562) 902-2960.
Make a Splash! in September
La Mirada~There is still time to make a Splash! at Buccaneer Bay daily until September 5. Buccaneer Bay will be open on weekends until September 25.
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191, or visit SplashLaMirada.com.
Get Your Blog On at 2nd Annual La Mirada Blogfest August 13th
Join friends from yesterday and today at La Mirada's new "Celebration of Community" event
La Mirada~The 2nd Annual La Mirada Blogfest will be held Saturday, August 13th at La Mirada Regional Park from 11am-4pm.
Entertainment will include a live performance from today's hot La Mirada band, "The Shakedown". Also performing will be "The Groovetones", comprised of members of rival bands from yesterday's La Mirada.
Bring your own food, games, and fun as all people young and old, from yesterday and today, celebrate living and growing in La Mirada.
See old friends from long ago, your neighbor up the street, or run into a old Neff or La Mirada high friend!.
Last August, people from all over the US returned to La Mirada for the Blogfest, and this year, attendance is expected to double.
This is a grass-roots, picnic-style celebration reminiscent of yesteryear. Stay a few minutes or stay all day, if you love La Mirada, you must come by!
Summer BBQ Throwdown at SoCal Pizza
La Mirada~SoCal Pizza in La Mirada is looking for BBQ kings!
For the next four Sundays, Contestant cooks will compete on the bbq, and judges will decide the winner.
For $10.00 you will get to judge the cooks, and have all-you-can-eat ribs on July 24th, chicken on July 31st, rib eye steak on August 7th, and the "winners circle" on August14th.
Mention the La Mirada Blog, get two free sodas with any meal purchase!
For more information call 562-946-4817.
La Mirada Ebell Presents New Officers
New board making plans for 2011-2012 club year
La Mirada~The La Mirada Ebell Club is pleased to announce that Cheri Collin has accepted presidency for the 2011-2012 term.
Working with her this year are: Lorrie Larson, 1st vice president (membership); Susan Gonzales, 2nd vice president (ways and means); Ann Ferris, 3rd vice president (program); Adrian Wilkins, secretary; and Mary Abbott, treasurer.
The local Ebell Club was organized in 1956 as a way for women to socialize while serving their communities. There currently are 40 active members.
The Ebell mission annually is to award $1,000.00 scholarships to at least three local high school graduates. Members achieve that goal by supporting Bridge and Bunco tournaments, the annual bus trip to Pechanga Resort and Casino and selling desserts at the annual Meals on Wheels / Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner.
Additionally, members assist the City with its Spring Beautification awards, Memorial Day wreath-laying at Olive Lawn Memorial Park, the Rabies Shot Clinic and La Mirada High School's Safe Graduation Night party.
During the holiday season, Ebell members again aid Kiwanis by taking local children on a shopping spree. Members also help the City of La Mirada prepare Yule baskets for those in need.
Plans for these and other projects will be finalized this summer. The Club is dark in July and August. Meetings will resume at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 in Room 1, La Mirada City Hall. Phone Larson, , 714 521-2561, for more information.
Marilyn D. Carwile, 562 944-0585 or socalcarwiles@ca.rr.com if any questions
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