La Mirada Ebell Planning for 2012
La Mirada~"Food, Fun and Fellowship" will be the theme when La Mirada Ebell Club members meet 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at De Luca's Restaurant in Whittier.
Members traditionally use this session to review previous fundraising efforts, then regroup in January to finalize plans for the rest of the 2011-2012 club year.
A recent visit to Pechanga Resort and Casino was so successful the Club is considering a 2nd such bus trip after the New Year.
"La Mirada Ebell scholarships help high school graduates further their education", said President Cheri Collin, noting that last year's efforts allowed the club to present four $1,000.00 scholarships.
Future events include helping the Kiwanis Club at Sears this month as local youngsters complete their holiday shopping. Members also will provide and sell desserts at the Kiwanis-sponsored Spaghetti Dinner for Meals On Wheels, and host a Fashion Show April 14 at the La Mirada Country Club.
Women interested in community service are invited to join La Mirada Ebell at any time. Call Lorrie Larson, (714) 521-2561, for further information.
Standoff Ends at La Mirada Home With Fatality
We have been providing continuous updates, with La Mirada residents reporting, via our Twitter feed: www.twitter.com/lamiradablog
We have exclusive video featuring Police Captain Pat Maxwell press statement here: tinyurl.com7z7veu5
La Mirada~A barricade that started in the early morning hours, in a La Mirada neighborhood ended about twelve hours later, resulting in a ex-felon dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
At about 7:30 a.m. deputies responded to reports of shots fired at the home on Algeciras Avenue, adjacent to Rosecrans Avenue. Family members from inside the home told officials that a man inside the home may want to harm himself. A woman claiming to be the man's girlfriend said he shot himself in the foot, and blood was observed at the scene by a sheriff's helicopter overhead.
After orders to surrender by the SWAT team were ignored, the man fired several rounds out of the house, around 11 a.m. No one was struck.
Celebrate the Holidays at City Event
La Mirada~Join your neighbors in celebrating the holiday season on Saturday, December 3rd at Splash! Regional Aquatics Center.
This event is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Festivities include live entertainment by holiday carolers and students from local schools. Children will enjoy making arts and crafts and playing games. Photos with Santa Claus and synthetic ice skating will also be available.
Babes In Toyland
Enjoy a special day with Santa at Splash! that includes snacks, crafts, games, photos with Santa and lots of holiday fun. Babes in Toyland will run from 4 to 6 p.m. Children must be between 3 and 10 years of age. Parents are encouraged to participate. The registration fee is $15 per child.
Chili Holiday Concert
Bring your neighbors and friends to welcome the holiday season at the Chili Holiday Concert from 5 to 8 p.m. The evening features live musical entertainment, a tree lighting ceremony, a Festival of Christmas trees, photos with Santa Claus, and crafts and games for the children. Free chili, cookies, hot cider and hot chocolate will be served.
Help local families and children this holiday season by bringing nonperishable food items and unwrapped toys to the concert. These items will be included in the Holiday Toy & Food Drive.
The Holiday Event will also feature a Festival of Trees Silent Auction beginning at 4 p.m. Stop by and purchase your holiday decorated tree! Many of these trees were generously sponsored by local non-profit organizations and businesses.
All proceeds benefit the La Mirada Community Services Foundation which supports Community Services programs and events.
For more information phone (562)943-7277.
Shop in La Mirada and Reap Rewards
La Mirada~Shop! See! Splash! is being offered during the holidays. For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada between November 18 and January 31, they can redeem their receipts for a $5 voucher valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers. The campaign will continue through January 31, with the last day to redeem receipts on February 12.
Stuff Going On Around La Mirada
>Members of La Mirada Kiwanis sold parade programs at the Hollywood Christmas Parade Sunday November 27th. The telecast of the parade is December 12th on the Hallmark Channel.
>La Mirada High football returns to CIF semifinals Friday December 2nd against West Covina.
>The deadline to submit entries for new La Mirada novel about La Mirada memories has been extended to March 1, 2012. Submit your stories to: cantrellglen50@yahoo.com.
>La Mirada High boys basketball opens their season vs. La Serna Wednesday night at 6:00 at Matadore Gym.
>Phantom Projects Theatre Group presents "The Crucible" Wednesday at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets: (562) 944-9801
>Check out this new Christmas music video from Biola students Spencer Alfonso and Evan Schneider. Spencer plays all his own instruments and the music is all recorded in his dorm room-Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)
>La Mirada Rotary will have their annual holiday shopping spree December 7th
>Check out this book from La Mirada author with La Mirada connections-Think and Live: Challenging Believers to Think and Thinkers to Believe
>La Mirada Kiwanis will have their annual holiday shopping spree December 6th at Sears (Whitwood)
>Food Trucks for LMHS fundraiser Thursday Dec. 1- Surfer Taco, Chunk N Chip, Calbi, Brats Berlin,Pie N Burger, Curb A Peel-www.twitter.com/curbsidebites
Williams Makes Surprise Appearance at Alumni Game
La Mirada~Derrick Williams, the number two pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, made a surprse appearance at the annual La Mirada High Boys Basketball Alumni Game this past Tuesday night.
The game features La Mirada basketball stars of yesterday against the current varsity team of today.
Since the NBA was still in lockout mode, the gym was a buzz as to whether or not Williams would show up. Rumors were flying since Williams was apparently tweeting during the course of the day, hinting at an appearance.
Williams lead the Matadores to the CIF-2A semifinals against Loyola in 2009, before heading to Arizona where he led the Wildcats to the NCAA tournament Elite Eight this past March.
At halftime, Williams walked into the gym, and was welcomed by teammates and fans.
With an apparent very successful NBA career ahead of him, this was probably the last oppoortunity to see him compete on the La Mirada High floor.
In the second half, Williams entertained the crowd with a few attempted dunks, connecting on a couple, and also had a very nice spin-move, no-look assist to 2006 graduate Casey James.
Photos, Above, Williams enters the game. Also pictured, from left to right, Mike Estrada, Sammy Piazza, Josh Siemens, Casey James, former coach Larry Kaupang, Miles Aiello, Stephen Kaupang, Steve Kaupang, Williams, Ryan Kaupang, and Taylor Siemens. Below, 2011 game participants.
Residents Past and Present Are Invited to Submit Stories For New La Mirada Book
History Book About La Mirada to be Filled With Real Stories
La Mirada~People who grew up in the local suburb of La Mirada, approximately 30 miles south east of Los Angeles, now have the opportunity to share memories of their childhood experience of living in the town.
Four current or one-time residents of La Mirada ("The Mirror"), so named by Andrew McNally, the patriarchal leader of the Neff-McNally family that later produced the Rand-McNally publishing corporation, have decided to take stories from other residents through May 1st, 2012.
Work on the book will then begin in January of 2012 and the expected publishing date will be sometime in December of 2012.
The four involved in the compilation are well-known in the community in their own rights and hope to spark a large response, as a result.
CRIME REPORT: Vehicles Main Targets for Thieves
The following is the crime report for La Mirada November 7-13
Aggravated Assault
One aggravated assault was reported last week. The suspect was known to the victim. The victim was non-desirous of prosecution.
Vehicle Burglary
Five vehicle burglaries were reported last week. Burglaries were reported on the 12000 block of La Mirada Blvd. and 15100 block of Alondra Blvd. In these incidents, the victim's identification and personal information were stolen. A GPS/Stereo system was stolen from a vehicle on the 14300 block of Firestone Blvd. Various items were stolen from vehicles on the 16000 block of Avenida San Miguel and 14700 block of Alondra Blvd
Neighborhood Watch Guide Available Online
Learn the steps to start a Neighborhood Watch group by downloading a Neighborhood Watch guide from the City's website at www.cityoflamirada.org. The guide can be accessed via the Public Safety/Neighborhood Watch page.
This guide will help you organize volunteers, develop a neighborhood map,establish a roster, identify concerns and issues, develop strategies, schedule training and take action. It also contains information on City resources.
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