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Friends of Library Book Sale
La Mirada~The Friends of the La Mirada Library will hold its semi-annual Book Sale Saturday, May 14th from 9am-2:30pm, at the La Mirada Activity Center.
The La Mirada Lions Club will offer free sight screenings to everyone from 9am-1pm.
Proceeds from the sale are used to support the Library through purchases, activities, and programs.
Last Olive Grove in La Mirada is Part of Tour
La Mirada~The Arts Colony of La Mirada will sponsor its fifth annual La Mirada Art in the Garden Tour showcasing beautiful residential gardens accented by original artwork. Artists will demonstrate painting techniques and a variety of artwork will be available for purchase.
A special exhibit, open free of charge to the public, will be displayed at the first site on the tour, the last remaining original Olive Grove in La Mirada located at Biola University.
For more information call (714) 522-8157 or (562) 941-4116.
Cost: $10
Evaluations to be Held for La Mirada Youth Cheer Group
La Mirada~ Evaluations for La Mirada Spirit Cheer will be held on May 9th at La Mirada Church of the Nazarene, 15575 Foster Road.
Spirit Cheer cost is $10 a month and does not include uniforms. Get more information on our Facebook page or at the evaluations. Join our Spirit Cheer Club and come have some fun!
Evaluations hours: ages 4 through 10, 5:30-6:15 pm; and ages 11 through 18, 6:15-7:00 pm.
For Almost 20 Years-One of the Best Kept Secrets in La Mirada Area
RESTAURANT REVIEW
This family owned business right off the corner of Valley View and Rosecrans is a definite MUST TRY! They make pastas from scratch in their kitchen, and everything tastes like it's straight from Italy! The best part of all is that you don't even have to travel all the way to Italy to get it! I just can't stop raving about this fresh Italian joint.
On a typical day, you will see owner, Tony Agrusa cooking in the kitchen; son Carlo Agrusa will be managing the front counter, and daughter Maria will be seen serving up the dishes. Tony says he knows almost every customer by name, since they have been at the same location for the last 19 years. Tony's exuberance for what he does each day can clearly be seen through his smile, and he says his favorite part about cooking is inventing and changing up dishes - as well as experimenting as much as he can in the kitchen!
If you're wondering what the best selling thing on the menu is, it's definitely the pizza. What I didn't know before my visit was that Tony Agrusa is brother to the owner of Gondola's -which 
makes it a big competition to see who makes the better pizza! Looks like it's up to you to decide! They even have a motto that says, "If for any reason you are not happy with a pizza from another place, bring it in and we will replace it with a free delicious pizza". What a deal!
The Pasta Riviera is another favorite dish on the menu with fresh linguine tossed in cream, chicken, capers, and marinara. If you don't try anything else on the menu, you just have to try this! This dish is priced around twelve dollars and I must say is totally beyond worth it. The Veal Piccatta is also delicious with its fresh cutlets of veal, capers and lemon juice. Agrusa's offers many traditional Italian dishes and is open for lunch and dinner. They offer pick up or you can eat in their casual eating area.
For dessert it's a toss up on the fresh tiramisu or the homemade Spumoni. I was shocked when I tasted their homemade Spumoni. I can't remember a time when I have ever liked it until I tried this one, and its unlike anything you have ever tried. This Spumoni is absolutely award winning!
Agrusas is located 14156 Rosecrans Ave. in Santa Fe Springs.
Free Art Demo at LM Arts Colony Meeting
La Mirada~The public is invited to attend a free art demonstration at the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on Monday, May 2nd from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sandi Candiotty, an art graduate of UCLA, will demonstrate oil painting in the Impressionists' style. Ms. Candiotty's specialty is capturing subjects in brilliant colors, including landscapes, seascapes, floral subjects, figures and portraits.
The meeting will be held at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For more information, call Madeline Thomas at 562-941-4116 or Paula Newman at 714-994-3535.
La Mirada 3-Day Carnival Features Local Food, Music and Fun
Event Benefits Youth Groups and Community Organizations
La Mirada~A weekend of rides, tasty carnival food, and entertainment awaits you this weekend at the annual "4 La Mirada Kids" Carnival April 15 through 17 at Benton Middle School. The fun filled fair features a variety of activities for the entire family.
Pre-sale ride tickets are available for $10 at the La Mirada Resource Center. A percentage of the proceeds are returned to local schools and organizations that sell the pre-sale tickets.
| Friday | 5-11 |
| Saturday | 12-11 |
| Sunday | 1-9 |
Ducks Invade Splash! Aquatics Center
Popular Community Event Continues to Grow With Change of Venue
La Mirada~The 4th Annual "Going Quackers for Kids" Duck Race is happening on Saturday, April 23, 2011 after the city's Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast.
The first heat will start around noon at Splash! Aquatics Center, in Buccaneer Bay. The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada is spearheading the event, but has welcomed several local non-profit organizations and schools to earn money for their own projects. The grand prize is $2500. You can adopt a duck to compete in the race for just $5-or get 6 ducks for $25.
The community selling groups receive 50% of all duck/sponsor sales they take in. To find out what groups are participating, log on to the race website. Sponsors and selling groups are also given the opportunity to put up a tent at the race to explain their programs and needs.
SPONSORING THE RACE
There are various sponsorship levels (starting at $250). Each sponsor receives a duck in a special corporate sponsor race along with at least 50 ducks in the main race. Number of ducks for each race depends on the level of sponsorship. All sponsors are listed on the race website at www.duckrace.com/lamirada.
You can adopt ducks directly online or the Kiwanis Club will be happy to mail you an adoption paper. If you're interested in becoming a selling group, sponsoring the event or wanting more information, contact Debbie Scheibel (Head Duck) at (714) 670-0186.
Learn How to Sketch Landscapes in Whittier Class
Whittier~Artist/instructor Jeanne Lazo will teach plein air sketching and painting techniques starting Thursday, April 7th (City of Whittier's Adult Education Program).
Students will meet 2 days a week-Tuesday mornings outdoors at local parks and Thursday afternoons in the classroom at Parnell Park-for a total of 9 class sessions.
Class fee is $90/22.5 hours of instruction. Contact the City of Whittier at (562) 464-3436, or register online at: www.cityofwhittier.org.
Disney Artist to Provide Free Art Demonstration
La Mirada~Juan "Magoo" Valencia, a fine arts graduate from the University of the Philippines, will demonstrate watercolor landscape painting at the monthly Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on April 4th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Mr. Valencia's work is well known; he is a portrait and caricature artist at Disneyland and California Adventure.
The public is invited to attend the free art demonstration at the meeting to be held at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For more information, call Madeline Thomas at 562-941-4116 or Paula Newman at 714-994-3535.
Little Known Restaurant Offers Extensive Menu
RESTAURANT REVIEW-Amber Waves
Mention the La Mirada Blog and receive 10% off your bill!
Buena Park~If you’re like me, you've probably driven past this restaurant a dozen times on Beach Boulevard, but were too mesmerized by all of the towering Knott’s Berry Farm roller coasters to even spot the restaurant!
Many nearby residents haven’t heard of this restaurant, as it is tucked away inside the Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel.
But don’t let that “hotel restaurant vibe” keep you from trying it out! This restaurant is decorated in a classy American theme with sections of the restaurant resembling states; California, Hawaii, and New York, just to name a few. The menu is a mix of California Cuisine with a fusion of Southwest, Asian, and American, all tied in together.
The food consists of comforting classics, and the menu always focuses on seasonal cooking. The head chef, Shannon, is an absolute gem, and has spent six years cooking and creating dishes at Amber Waves. “We love to play," says Shannon. "We love special requests--ask for anything you want!”
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