Free Paper Shredding Event, E-Waste Collection, and Mulch Distribution for La Mirada Residents May 7th
Protect the security of your confidential information by shredding your personal documents. The City and EDCO Disposal are sponsoring a free shredding event for La Mirada residents on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Community Gymnasium.
Certified shredding trucks will be shredding all items onsite. Quantities are limited to three bankers boxes (10”x12”x15”) per household.
TVs, computer monitors, printers, fax machines, VCRs, DVD players, and other unwanted electronics will also be collected. No household hazardous waste material will be accepted.
Free mulch will also be available while supplies last. This is a self-serve, self-loading service, so bring your own cans/bags, and shovel. A limit of 3 cans/bags per vehicle will be enforced. If you plan to haul your mulch in an open truck or trailer, remember to bring a tarp to cover the material.
The Community Gymnasium is located at 15105 Alicante Road. Residents are asked to enter off of Alicante Road. This event is for La Mirada residents only and proof of residency (i.e. Driver’s License or utility bill) is required.
For more information, call the Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.
Porch Ceiling at Post Office Partially Collapses
La Mirada~About a 30 foot long portion of stucco and other material fell from the ceiling at the entrance to the post office last night.
We first reported on our Twitter feed at 9:52 p.m. when a motorist using the drive-thru mail drop, noticed the debris.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
The facility is currently offering limited services and is expected to open completely by 1:00 p.m. today.
The building was dedicated in 1970.
Relay for Life La Mirada May 14th at Splash!
In cooperation with the American Cancer Society, this year’s La Mirada Relay for Life event is scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center beginning at 9 a.m. and concluding at 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 15. All residents are invited to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and raise funds for cancer research.
There is still time for families, work groups and companies to form teams and participate in the event to help fight cancer.
Cancer survivors are invited to help open the event by walking the Survivor Lap on Saturday at 9 a.m. Note: Survivors are not required to join a team or donate any money, just show up.
The Luminaria Ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. that evening. Fun activities will be held throughout the event including riding down the Buccaneer Bay waterslides on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.
Admission to Relay for Life is open to the public. For more information or to join the event, here or contact Relay for Life Specialist Silvia Constanza at (213) 700-7485.
Day of Service is First Event for New Community Group
The first “Love La Mirada” day of service event will be held on April 30. Projects include painting and cleaning up local parks, improvements at schools, letters to veterans, visiting with seniors and other creative ways to serve.
The event day will begin at 8 a.m. with a launch rally at La Mirada First Church of the Nazarene, 15575 Foster Road. At the launch rally, volunteers will provide t-shirts, coffee, official wristbands, and further instructions on service projects. Projects will finish around noon and teams will return to the First Church of the Nazarene for lunch and a time of celebration with music, a bounce house and other activities.
Inspired by the Love Our Cities movement started in Modesto, California, Love La Mirada began with the support of a dozen local church leaders who decided to partner with La Mirada organizations, businesses and residents for the benefit of the community.
To sign up for a service project, visit lovelamirada.org.
UPDATE 20:01 5/2/16: Over 250 people showed up for the inaugural event organized by Greg Stump, Executive Pastor at Redeemer Church.
Pastor Jack Miranda of Living Faith Church told us Stump has achieved a great accomplishment, "We have been trying for 15 years to bring the different faiths and the community together, and he did it."
UFC Offering Free 22-Day Pass for Veterans to Support Awareness Program
La Mirada~UFC GYM hosted their #22ADAY Campaign to generate awareness for the #22Kill Veteran Awareness Program, a global movement bridging the gap between veterans and civilians to build a community of support to help and address issues of veteran mental health.
UFC teamed up with 22 local business partners within Whittier, La Mirada, La Habra and Buena Park to share the experience and members and partners did 22 pushups each on Friday April 22nd at 2:22pm.
UFC Gym has a goal of generating 222,000 pushups to support the cause. Members who participated received a #22ADAY UFC Gym branded rubber bracelet to show their support after the event.
From April 22nd-30th, all Veterans will receive a 22-day UFC membership. Military ID required, contact UFC GYM/La Mirada at (714) 332-1770 for details.
La Mirada Carnival at Benton Now Open Through Sunday
La Mirada~The annual "4 La Mirada Kids" Community Carnival to be held at Benton Middle School is fast approaching. Guests can expect a fun-filled weekend with family and friends enjoying amusement park rides, food, and entertainment.
Entertainment acts include performances by Benton Middle School Band, The Oaks Sisters, The Grey Matter, Royals Cheer, Glory of Paradise, and Alohi Polynesia dancers.Craft vendors will be selling handmade items and decorative crafts. A variety of food trucks will be offering food items for sale. Tony Aiello of the La Mirada Blog will MC the festivities on Saturday.
Exciting rides and amusements will be available for those seeking thrills. Milder rides for younger children will also be offered.Tony Aiello of the La Mirada Blog will MC the entertainment on Saturday.
The La Mirada Community Foundation sponsors the carnival to raise funds for youth groups and community organizations that provide educational, cultural, and extracurricular opportunities in La Mirada. Carnival days and hours are Friday, April 22, 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday, April 23, noon to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, April 24, 1 to 6 p.m.
Norwalk-La Mirada Middle School Students to Perform With La Mirada Symphony
La Mirada~30 Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District middle school students will showcase their musical talents at 10 a.m. and noon Tuesday, April 19 when they perform with the La Mirada Symphony at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
The annual music program highlights the District’s stellar visual and performing arts program. Two NLMUSD music teachers – Vanessa Trevino and David Yamamoto – will serve as guest conductors. The 1,000-student audience will include advanced band, orchestra and guitar students from District middle schools and the entire fifth-grade class.
The District offers every NLMUSD student the opportunity to take a music class upon entering sixth-grade. These performances with the La Mirada Symphony will allow potential VAPA students to experience the benefits of the program and inspire them to take advantage of the education opportunity.
In other Symphony news, their upcoming American Masters POP concert this Saturday night will feature revered works from George Gershwin, Morton Gould, and Leroy Anderson. They're also thrilled to premiere two new pieces from modern composers, Chris Anderson and Cody Gil.
For tickets to Saturday's performance and more information visit the Symphony's website here.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd. in La Mirada.
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