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LM Regional is the Place to be on 3rd of July
La Mirada’s annual Independence Celebration will be held on Thursday, July 3, from 4 to 9 p.m. at La Mirada Regional Park. The celebration will include live music, a patriotic program and fireworks show.
This celebration is one of La Mirada’s most popular events of the year. Don’t miss live music by Motown/Disco band “Yard Sale,” and Country tribute band “Country Nation.” A variety of tasty food will be available for purchase by La Mirada’s local community service and athletic organizations. The celebration will conclude with a patriotic program and fireworks spectacular. Bring the family and celebrate our nation’s independence.
The City’s Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark will also be open this day from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is located behind the park.
For more information, please call (562) 943-7277 or visit cityoflamirada.org.
Set a Record at Splash! With Four-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Janet Evans
La Mirada~Splash! Regional Aquatics Center will join aquatic facilities around the world to break the world record for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Friday, June 20 at 7:30 a.m. The free event aims to promote the importance of teaching children to swim and water safety.
World’s Largest Swim Lesson spokeswoman, and four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Janet Evans will kick off the event at Splash! Janet is recognized as the best female distance swimmer of all time!
Statistics indicate drowning is the second leading cause of unintended, injury-related deaths for children ages 1-14. The World’s Largest Swim Lesson was created to promote drowning prevention and understand water safety.
On Friday, June 20, all participating organizations around the world, including Splash!, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record by hosting swim lessons all together. Community members of all ages and swimming abilities are encouraged to take part in this event at Splash!
Participants will receive a free swim lesson, an opportunity to meet four-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Janet Evans, admission to a free water safety fair and early admission for themselves to the Splash! Buccaneer Bay Waterpark for just $5 per participant. The Waterpark will open early at 9:30 a.m.; participants can enjoy the park until closing at 5:30 p.m.
To register for “The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson”, or for more information, call (562) 902-3191 or visit www.splashlamirada.com. Splash! is located at 13806 La Mirada Boulevard.
Bobby Sox Tournaments to be Hosted in La Mirada
La Mirada~Both the District and National Bobby Sox All-Star tournaments will be hosted in La Mirada this year.
The District Tournament is June 20th and 21st and the National Tournament will be held July 25th-29th.
The first will be held at the fields at Behringer Park North and the 2nd at La Mirada Regional Park.
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It’s Official: La Mirada to Open Doors as âHost Townâ for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
La Mirada~City officials announced this evening at the City Council meeting that the community has been officially selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Games “Host Town” program from July 21 – 24, 2015. Before the Special Olympics World Games begin on July 25, 2015, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to Southern California through the “Host Town” program. One hundred communities from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will have the honor of being selected as an official Host Town.
“The Host Town program is an exciting way for Southern California locals to open our doors and show the athletes and coaches from around the world our hospitality and our culture,” said Patrick McClenahan, president and chief executive officer of LA2015, the Games Organizing Committee. “This is an important part of the World Games experience and a truly meaningful way for different communities to be part of the Games and create lasting memories for our visiting athletes.”
As a Host Town, La Mirada will partner with Biola University and house the athletes at the university’s residence halls. The school will also provide food for the athletes, while the City will provide transportation and access to community events to ensure a rich and unique experience. Biola University, the alma mater of professional athletes in both baseball and tennis, has historically maintained a culture of athleticism and sportsmanship.
“We look forward to meeting all of these fine athletes and individuals and showcasing our City to their family and friends,” said Larry Mowles, mayor of La Mirada.
"We are happy to serve the community through our partnership with the City of La Mirada in hosting 100 athletes for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games," said Barry H. Corey, Biola University president. "This is a unique opportunity to showcase our campus and offer our unique resources to these great athletes. We are honored to be a part of it."
Of course, La Mirada is also home to the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, two highly regarded venues in the area.
It’s Official: La Mirada to Open Doors as âHost Townâ for the Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
La Mirada~City officials announced tonight that the community has been officially selected to participate in the Special Olympics World Games “Host Town” program from July 21 – 24, 2015.
Before the Special Olympics World Games begin on July 25, 2015, more than 7,000 athletes from 177 countries will be welcomed to Southern California through the “Host Town” program. One hundred communities from San Luis Obispo to San Diego will have the honor of being selected as an official Host Town.
“The Host Town program is an exciting way for Southern California locals to open our doors and show the athletes and coaches from around the world our hospitality and our culture,” said Patrick McClenahan, president and chief executive officer of LA2015, the Games Organizing Committee. “This is an important part of the World Games experience and a truly meaningful way for different communities to be part of the Games and create lasting memories for our visiting athletes.”
As a Host Town, La Mirada will partner with Biola University and house the athletes at the university’s residence halls. The school will also provide food for the athletes, while the City will provide transportation and access to community events to ensure a rich and unique experience. Biola University, the alma mater of professional athletes in both baseball and tennis, has historically maintained a culture of athleticism and sportsmanship.
“We look forward to meeting all of these fine athletes and individuals and showcasing our city to their family and friends,” said Larry Mowles, mayor of La Mirada.
"We are happy to serve the community through our partnership with the City of La Mirada in hosting 100 athletes for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games," said Barry H. Corey, Biola University president. "This is a unique opportunity to showcase our campus and offer our unique resources to these great athletes. We are honored to be a part of it."
La Mirada of course, is home to the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, two highly regarded venues in the area.
La Mirada Resident to Walk 39.3 Miles in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer
La Mirada~Tammy Ostrowski of La Mirada will join thousands of women and men in the upcoming Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Santa Barbara, raising funds and awareness that will help defeat breast cancer and support those facing the disease. She is on the team The Pink Ribbon Gemz and together they will participate in the non-competitive event. Each walker will complete a marathon (26.2 miles) or a marathon and a half (39.3 miles) over the weekend of September 6-7th.
“Every year, thanks to thousands of participants like Tammy, we are able to save lives by providing significant funds for vital breast cancer research as well as access to care, screening, support services and education,” said Carol Kurzig, president of the Avon Foundation for Women, the public charity that produces the events. “For the past decade, tens of thousands of dedicated women and men took personal action to help others through the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. We are truly inspired by our participants’ passion and enthusiasm.”
The Avon Walk Santa Barbara is one of eight weekend walks taking place in 2014. The complete 2014 Avon Walk for Breast Cancer schedule includes: Houston (April 12-13), Washington, DC (May 3-4), Boston (May 17-18), Chicago (May 31 -June 1), San Francisco (July 12-13), Santa Barbara, Calif. (September 6-7), New York City, (October 18-19), and Charlotte, N.C. (October 25-26).
Tammy was inspired to take part in the Avon Walk Santa Barbara because she wanted to make a difference, “This will be my 3rd year walking and the first year with The Pink Ribbon Gemz. The first year was to challenge myself and I walked every bit of the 39.3 miles. I was so inspired by hearing all the stories from people walking and cheering us on I knew I would be walking again and again and again, for as long as I’m able.
As I prepared for my second Avon walk I learned several women I knew (Baseball mom, my sons first grade teacher, Girl Scout mom) was fighting this disease. I was even more determined to walk and raise awareness and funds needed to help in the fight against breast cancer. This year I am not walking alone I am proud to be a part of The Pink Ribbon Gemz team and I’m walking for all the girls in my life.”
RESTAURANT REVIEW: The New Dami Sushi and Isakaya Stays Open Late For Dinner
Buena Park~I wouldn’t consider myself a food critic or reviewer and I am certainly no food expert, but I recently had a chance to visit a new place to eat in town and I thought I would provide my feedback.
Dami Sushi and Isakaya is located at the Village Circle on Beach, the new shopping center at the intersection of and Beach Boulevard, where La Mirada Boulevard meets Malvern Avenue -just a stone’s throw from the La Mirada city limits.
The shopping center was constructed on the site of the old Big T Golf Course and Big T Burgers-two iconic establishments that will be forever be etched in the nostalgic minds of anyone who lived in and around old La Mirada.
Today, the new shopping center is primarily Asian influenced, serving the multi-cultural population in the East La Mirada and North Buena Park area.
Dami has been open a little over two months and recently the La Mirada Blog was invited, along with other media outlets, to attend a press sampling and reception at the eatery.
My ignorance and lack of preparation showed as I thought out loud that the word isakaya was a type of egg roll or dish. Yeah, I know, go ahead and laugh.
I quickly learned from a Dami staff member that in Japan, an isakaya is a type of Japanese drinking establishment which also serves food to accompany the drinks. They are casual places for after-work drinking. In other words, like a pub or tavern.
An isakaya is also similar to a lot of well-known American restaurants that also serve as drinking establishments, yet an isakaya is more intimate and local.
Dami co-owner Brandon Lee sat down with us for a quick visit and told us he is well aware of the large Korean population in the area and wants to “break the mold” of the traditional Japanese restaurant and he said that Dami wants to “serve the community’s needs.”
Thus, the Dami menu features a mixture of Japanese and Korean dishes along many unique fusion meals of the two cultures. I guarantee you will find a dish at Dami you have never seen anywhere else.
AMBIANCE: The restaurant has open ceilings and a very spacious modern interior giving it that un-cramped feeling, which I like. There is a balance of industrial and wood finishes along with simple Japanese design concepts. It features a brightly-lit sushi and oyster bar along with three 55-inch televisions and two 45-inchers.
Lee quickly got my attention when he mentioned what I think is one of the most appealing facts about Dami. He told me that after 9:30 p.m. a 180-inch projection screen descends from the ceiling, the lights dim and the sound system gets a little louder. He said the large screen will be showing whatever the hottest sports game or event of the night is.
20th Annual “4 La Mirada Kids Carnival” This Weekend at Benton
La Mirada~A fun-filled weekend of rides, food, and entertainment is fast approaching for the 20th Annual "4 La Mirada Kids" Community Carnival to be held at Benton Middle School.
The carnival features a variety of activities for the entire family and sees over 10,000 people pass through the gates for the food, rides and entertainment.
The initial concept of the carnival-to help local nonprofits and schools raise money for programs that benefit La Mirada kids-remains the same today.
Local non-profit groups including schools, sport leagues, and community organizations will be offering a variety of tasty food for sale and running game booths throughout the weekend.
Exciting rides and amusements will be offered for those seeking thrills. Gentler, kid-friendly rides for younger children will also be available.
Pre-sale ride ticket books can be obtained for $15 at most La Mirada schools and the La Mirada Resource Center until 3 p.m. on Friday, May 9th. Each booklet contains coupons for eight different rides, offering a substantial savings over purchasing ride tickets at the event.
Also, when you purchase your ride tickets ahead of time, a percentage of the pre-sale proceeds is returned to the local schools and organizations.
Entertainment this year will feature crowd-favorites the Squirettes, the Alohi Polynesian Dancers, George Simion and the Bombers, The Shakedown, Glory of Paradise, La Mirada High School Jazz Band, Benton Middle School Band, Gray Matter, the Groovetones, The Maunaloa Dancers, The Tuxedo Junction, Benton Varsity/JV Cheer and more including contests for kids.
Tony Aiello, founder of the La Mirada Blog Media Network will be the MC for the entertainment line-up for the entire weekend. Stop by the entertainment stage and pick up your free La Mirada Blog bumper sticker.
The La Mirada Community Foundation sponsors the carnival to raise funds for youth groups and community organizations that provide a variety of educational, cultural and extracurricular opportunities in La Mirada.
Carnival days and hours are Friday, May 9th, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, May 10th, 12-11 p.m.; and Sunday, May 11th, 1-6 p.m. For more information, call the La Mirada Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
Arts Colony of La Mirada May Meeting
The May meeting of the Arts Colony of La Mirada will be held on Monday May 5th at 6:30 p.m. at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13700 La Mirada Blvd.
Don Read of La Habra Heights will demonstrate the use of pastels. He is a native of the United Kingdom but considers California his home.
The public is welcome. For further information call 562 941 4116, or 714 522 8157 or visit their website at www.acolm.com.
Stock up at La Mirada Library Spring Book Sale
La Mirada~The annual Spring Book Sale sponsored by the Friends of the La Mirada Library will be held on Saturday, May 3 at the La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Boulevard (behind the Fire Station), from 9:00 AM until 2:30 PM.
This is an excellent chance to stock up for your summer reading. Most paperbacks are $0.50 each and up. Children’s books start at $0.25. All proceeds benefit the La Mirada Public Library.
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