La Mirada Blog on Facebook Reaches 3,500 Fans
Melancholy Spinoff From La Mirada Blog Debuted in October 2008
La Mirada~The La Mirada Blog on Facebook since its inception, has continued to grow.
The nostalgia-based web site featuring La Mirada history and discussion, recently went over 3,500 fans.
To celebrate this milestone, a free raffle for all La Mirada Blog fans was held recently.
The site has become a haven for everyone and anyone ever connected to La Mirada.
If you are passionate about community history, then this is the place for you, and who knows, you may win something!
Go to www.faceboook.com/lamiradablog now for more details, and become a fan today!
Ice Skate at Splash! Through February 21st
La Mirada~La Mirada's eco-friendly synthetic ice rink offers a brand new adventure at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. From now through February 21, ice skate Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several special promotions are also being offered-call for details.
Admission (includes skate rental) are as follows: $6/30 minute session; $9/ 60 minute session; $16/All-Day session; $39/Season Pass; $79/Premium Pass (includes admission to Buccaneer Bay during summer 2011)
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191 or visit www.cityoflamirada.org.
An Exciting La Mirada Ebell Meeting Planned
TONIGHT!
Former council member to create magical moments for Ebell agenda
La Mirada~"Magic and Memories" will be the theme of the next La Mirada Ebell meeting set for 7 p.m. tonight, in Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Blvd.
Louis Piltz, former La Mirada Mayor, will share with attendees, his love of travel as he recounts the many places his family has visited since his retirement from active community life. Piltz also will recreate some of the magical moments he shares frequently with Magic Castle audiences.
President Doris Thompson reminds area women to consider La Mirada Ebell membership if interested in service to the community. Ebell's 2010-11 goal is to assist local students financially in their quest for higher educations.
Call Susan Gonzales, membership, 562-943-2060, for further information.
Time Again for the Annual Meals-on-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show
La Mirada~The Annual Meals-On-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show will be on Friday, January 28th, 5pm to 8pm, at the La Mirada Activity Center 12000 La Mirada Boulevard.
Cost is $5 dollars for adult, $3 dollars for children 6-to 12 years of age, and free for children less than 6 years of age. Cost covers the Spaghetti, sauce, grated cheese, garlic bread, salad with dressing and drinks. Desserts will be provided by the Ebell Club of La Mirada at a nominal cost.
For your enjoyment and fun there will be a Magic Show performed by a Magician Member of the Magic Castle, located in Hollywood. Door prizes, raffles and a Fifty-Fifty drawing will also be available.
Food is donated by Bon Appétit-Biola University. Drinks and entertainment provided by the La Mirada Kiwanis Club and Meals-On-Wheels. Volunteers include Kiwanis Club, Meals-O-Wheels, Kiwanis Key Club, Positive Alternatives, and the younger children of Kiwanis Club, the K-Kids.
Local Dog Needs Good Home
Family looking for good home for their mini-dachsund dog. Family must move and cannot take dog. Just turned two years old; very loveable. Son wants to put the dog on Craig's List, Mom wants a good local home. If you are interested, please call the La Mirada Blog news hotline at (562) 483-3574.
Guest Conductor With Acclaimed Pianist Featured at La Mirada Concert
La Mirada~The second concert of the New Beginnings Season for the La Mirada Symphony
will be presented on Saturday, January 22. 2011 at 8:00 p.m. at the La
Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd..
In a program of "Themes and Variations", Guest Conductor Clyde Mitchell will take the baton to fill the
hall with the exciting variations of the music of Brahms, Rachmaninoff and Elgar.
Nationally acclaimed pianist Yin Yin Huang will be featured for Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.
Visit www.lamiradasymphony.com for more information or call (562) 941-5779.
LOST DOG IN LA MIRADA
LOST DOG IN LA MIRADA! EVERYONE PLEASE HELP! ONE YEAR OLD GERMAN SHEPERD "SAMPSON" LAST SEEN STANTON/STANBROOK AREA.....WENT MISSING TODAY UNKNOWN TIME....FAMILY IS EXTREMELY HEARTBROKEN. PLEASE CALL THE LA MIRADA BLOG HOTLINE IF YOU HAVE ANY DETAILS.....(562) 483-3574
New Look Matadores Off to Rough Start in League Play
New Head Coach is Guiding Very Young Team
La Mirada~The La Mirada High School Boys basketball program has begun a new era, however, two early league losses have put a bit of a damper on things.
This past Friday La Mirada lost to Artesia 58-44, after falling to Mayfair two days earlier, 59-51, in the Suburban League opener.
In the Mayfair game, Roger Hamel tried his best to keep his team in the game by hitting six three-pointers and scoring 24 points overall for the Matadores (5-13, 1-8).
Longtime La Mirada Resident Loses Battle With Cancer
La Mirada~Previous long time La Mirada resident-Dominick (Papa Dom) Clesceri passed away peacefully on December 15, 2010 in Chicago, after battling cancer for most of this past year. He just celebrated his 73rd birthday on November 20th with all 4 of his children & 10 grandchildren.
Survivors include his daughter, Gina (Clesceri) Sciore (Neff 1981); Sons, Michael Clesceri (LMHS 1983), David Clesceri (LMHS 1985) & Steven Clesceri (LMHS 1987). Grandchildren, Matthew, Andrew, Nicholas, Natalie, Vinny, Eyan, Stephen, Dominick, Emma & Megan.
Condolences may be sent on line to the Clesceri family at: http://obits.davenportfamily.com/obit-display.php?rec_id=496
Crime Doesn’t Take the Holiday’s Off
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Weekly Crime Summary
December 13 – December 19, 2010
Robbery
Four robberies were reported this week.
The first incident was reported near De Alcala Dr. and Mansa Dr. The suspect, who stole a bicycle, was arrested by responding deputies.
Two commercial robberies were reported. One occurred on the 16400 block of Valley View Ave. The second occurred on the 15300 block of Valley View Ave.
An additional robbery was reported near Bora Dr. and Plume Dr. Unknown suspects took a Honda Accord.
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