Susan Tripp Resigns from the La Mirada City Council
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La Mirada~Councilmember Susan Tripp has announced her retirement from the La Mirada City Council after 10 years of service. Her retirement is effective June 17, 2011.
Councilmember Tripp was serving her third term on the City Council. She was first elected to the City Council on March 6, 2001 and re-elected on March 8, 2005 and March 3, 2009. She twice served as Mayor from March 2004 to March 2005 and from March 2009 to March 2010.
"For over 10 years, Susan has provided dedicated leadership to the City as a member of the La Mirada City Council," says Mayor Steve Jones. "Her record of service to this community spans two decades, and she certainly will be missed."
During Councilmember Tripp's service on the Council, the City completed the construction of the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station in March 2008 and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center in November 2007.
Councilmember Tripp consistently supported strong public safety services and programs. Prior to being elected to the City Council, she served on the Communitywide Drug and Gang Task Force, was the Public Safety Commission Chair, Disaster Preparedness Steering Committee Co-Chair, and Neighborhood Watch Advisory Council Chair. While on the City Council, she always placed public safety as the City's top priority and encouraged La Mirada residents to get involved with Neighborhood Watch, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), and other volunteer programs.
Traditional All-Star Game June 4th at Cerritos College
Norwalk~Come out and see some of the best high school football players in the metropolitan Los Angeles area, at the 44th Annual 605 All-Star Classic high school football game Saturday, June 4th at Cerritos College.
The game features all-star football players from high schools on the east and the west side of the 605 freeway.
Coaching the East is Margarito Beltran of La Serna. Beltran's Lancers lost in the Semi-finals this past season.
West coach is Jack Williams of Downey High. Williams' Vikings lost in the opening round of the 2010 playoffs.
Cost is $11 general admission, $8 for Seniors. Game time is 6:05 p.m.
Oxman’s Celebrating 50 Years
Santa Fe Springs~Oxmans Surplus is celebrating 50 years in business with a celebration on Saturday, June 25th featuring special events, along with food and merchandise discounts.
Jerome "Mr. O" Oxman , celebrating his 96th birthday will be conducting museum tours.
There will be all-day food specials in Oxmans new cafe, along with discounts on all items in the store. Come see Oxman's "new" front entrance and museum.
Oxman's Surplus is located at 14128 E. Rosecrans Ave. at Valley View Ave. in Santa Fe Springs-right on the La Mirada border. For more info call 562-921-1106 or visit www.oxmans.com.
VFW Memorial Day Service at Olive Lawn
La Mirada~Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9148 will host a Memorial Day Service on Monday, May 30 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Olive Lawn Memorial Park in La Mirada.
The service will include a Memorial Day address by the La Mirada VFW, patriotic songs, a special tribute to fallen soldiers, and placing of memorial flowers by community organizations, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Ladies' Auxiliary. Seating is limited so feel free to bring lawn chairs.
Olive Lawn Memorial Park is located at 13926 La Mirada Blvd. For more information, call La Mirada VFW Post #9148 at (562) 941-4097 or Olive Lawn Memorial Park at (562) 943-1718.
Annual Breezewood 5K in La Mirada
La Mirada~The Annual Breezewood Village La Mirada 5K is just around the corner and will once again be held at La Mirada Creek Park.
The race is Saturday, July 16th and registration is only $25 for participants 18 and older, $20 for Seniors and high school students, and $15 for middle school students before July 14th so sign up now!
Call 562-943-9555 for any additional information. Registration is available online at Breezewoodvillage.com.
All of the proceeds go to the La Mirada Community Services Foundation, as well as the La Mirada High School Cross Country Boosters. It is a great way to get out, exercise, meet new people, and support your community!
Marvelous Musical Marks Memories
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts & McCoy?Rigby Entertainment present the fifth and final production of their 2010-2011 season of shows, the critically-acclaimed, smash-hit musical comedy The Marvelous Wonderettes, written, created and directed by Roger Bean, musical direction by Brian Baker, choreography by Janet Miller and starring former and original Wonderettes, Misty Cotton, Beth Malone, Leslie Spencer and Lowe Taylor The Marvelous Wonderettes will open on Friday, June 3 (with a press opening on Saturday, June 4) and run through Sunday, June 19 at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
A cotton-candy colored, nonstop pop musical blast from the past! Featuring your favorite songs from the '50s and '60s, The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes - Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts and voices to match!
City Looking for Qualified Residents to Serve
Residents interested in serving on a La Mirada Advisory Body may attend a Coffee with Commission Candidates event sponsored by the La Mirada City Council. This event will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17 at the La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Blvd.
Residents will have an opportunity to meet the City Council, learn about the purpose of the Advisory Bodies, express their interest in serving the community and discuss their background and experience. Applications will be available.
The City is looking for qualified residents to serve on the Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, Public Safety Commission, Senior Council, Youth Council, Historical Preservation Advisory Council and Community Services Foundation.
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
Award-Winning “Jack and the Beanstalk” at Theatre Sunday
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts presents the award-winning Storybook Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk. Performances are Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Storybook Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk is an interactive, musical version of the centuries-old fairy tale. A rapping giant, a talking goose and chases up and down the beanstalk await the adventurous hero, Jack, in this fun-filled telling of a favorite children's tale.
There are plenty of songs and audience participation to delight the whole family as members of the audience help to hide Jack from the giant. The play features book and lyrics by Lloyd J. Schwartz, who also directs, and music by Ben Lanzarone. The cast includes Melanie Wahla, Caitlin Gallogly, Jason Galloway, Adam Conger, Barbara Mallory Schwartz and Stephen Reynolds.
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