John Glenn High School 30-Year Reunion Scheduled
The John Glenn High School Class of 1981 will be hosting its 30-year reunion Saturday, July 23rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Fullerton.
Cost is $99, with a deadline of July 15th. Space is limited.
Call Peggy " Rangel" Douglas at 562-233-1933, Brenda " Hazlip " Kibbee at 714-337-8406, or Joe Salazar at 714-457-5058 for more information.
Restaurant Reviews: A Bit of a Taste and a Bit of History
La Mirada~Americans love to eat, and the La Mirada area is no exception.
We are sending our restaurant rover, Amy Hyde, on assignment to do just that-eat at the different restaurants in the La Mirada area.
In addition to reporting on the food and the ambiance, Amy will provide a nostalgic twist, with insight to the conception and history of the different eateries.
From pizza joints to steak houses and from fancy bistros to the corner coffee shop, we will tell you what to expect, and why you should go.
Before you go out to eat, check with us first!
Restaurant Owners: Want your place reviewed by Amy? Contact us and be added to our growing list.
La Mirada Weekly Crime Summary
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Weekly Crime Summary
February 7 - February 13, 2011
Residential Burglary
Three residential burglaries were reported last week.
Tires and rims were stolen from a garage on the 15800 block of Hickory Hill Dr.
A laptop was taken from the 14700 block of Fairacres Dr.
Another residential burglary was reported on the 11900 block of La Mirada Blvd.
Dine at Local Restaurant and Help Fund Community Scholarships
La Mirada~La Mirada Ebell Club invites area residents to "Dine for Dollars" Tuesday, Feb. 15 at The Elephant Bar, 14303 Firestone Blvd., La Mirada.
Anyone presenting a Club flyer to wait staff that day for "dine-in" or "take-out" orders, can be assured that 20 % of that party's check, minus exclusions, will be donated to the local service group.
Doors open at 11 a.m. and the offer is good through closing.
The success of last year's Dining for Dollars events, combined with other Club fundraising efforts, allowed Ebell to present four local graduates with $1,000.00 scholarship checks.
Ebell was formed in the mid-50's as a philanthropic group dedicated to service to the community.
For more information call 562 944-0585.
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UPDATED! Matadores Extend String of Appearances
MATADORE PLAYOFF WEEK
Matadore Boys & Girls Draw Tough First Round Opponents; Both Games on the Road
La Mirada~It looked as if the La Mirada Matadores boys basketball team was going to miss the CIF playoffs for the first time since 1992-in fact, we posted as much on our Twitter feed.
But, much to our dismay, and with egg on our face, we digress, and are pleased to report the Matadores (10-19, 5-7), were picked as an at-large bid in Division 3AA by the CIF selection committee and will travel to play North High School of Torrance Wednesday night, beginning at 7pm.
The young Matadores will play a North team that finished its Pioneer League schedule with six straight wins.
La Mirada, despite losing four of its last five, has made vast improvements since the beginning of the campaign. First year head coach Steve Schuster, has had his team playing competitively in the Suburban League, despite having a very young team-if not the youngest.
An on-court incident recently during the game at Mayfair, resulted in the exit of Roger Hamel, and his Dad, Roger Sr. from the team, and has opened up the door for Sharad Patel to take over the three-point shooting duties for the Mats. A pure shooting senior, Patel has excelled since the change.
Exclusive La Mirada Blog Valentine’s Day Dinner Special at Knott’s Resort Hotel
Buena Park~Guys if you're feeling the pressure, and you still haven't decided on a dinner venue for Monday night, (Monday is Valentine's Day by the way), then we have an idea for you that will save the day, and be lighter on your wallet.
If you have dinner at Amber Waves restaurant in Buena Park on Monday night and mention the La Mirada Blog, you will receive 20% off your food bill. In addition to a full menu, the restaurant has created a special Valentine's menu with featured items.
Amber Waves is located inside the Knott's Berry Farm Resort Hotel, 7675 Crescent Avenue in Buena Park. Admission to the amusement park is not required.
Programs for Young Audiences Continues At LM Theatre
La Mirada~JazzReach presents Hangin' With The Giants featuring Metta Quintet and special guests, as part of the Programs for Young Audiences series at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Hangin' With The Giants is a live multi-media performance aimed at introducing jazz music to children in an entertaining and interactive way.
The show is recommended for children in grades K-4. Performances are Sunday, February 27, 2011 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Hangin' With The Giants is a fun, high-energy program designed to promote the inclusiveness and accessibility of jazz while highlighting the legacies and music of some of the art form's central contributors. Staged as a late night talk show, Hangin' With The Giants features animated likenesses of jazz greats, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk as show guests and offers numerous opportunities for students to interact and participate. Curriculum connections include Social Studies, U.S. History, African American History and Arts Education.
Learn the Lessons of Multi-Award Winner “The Giver” at La Mirada Theatre
Win a family 4-pack to "The Giver"! Visit the La Mirada Blog Facebook Page on February 20th at 6:30 PM PT
La Mirada~Phantom Projects Theatre Group based at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, continues their 15th anniversary season with an adaption of the stunning multi-award winner and "Best Book for Young Adults" The Giver.
Follow the journey of Jonas, chosen for special training from The Giver-to receive and keep the memories of the community. Through this astonishing and moving presentation, discover what it means to grow up, to grow wise, and to take control of your own destiny.
Performances are February 23rd at 12pm & 7pm, and February 24th at 10am, 12 pm, and 7pm at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, located at 14900 La Mirada Blvd in La Mirada.
Additional information can be found at www.lamiradatheatre.com or www.phantomprojects.com or by calling (714) 690-2900.
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Traffic Mishaps plague La Mirada Area; Chase ATM Smashed Up
Whittier/La Mirada~A couple of freak traffic incidents occurred in the La Mirada area this past Super Bowl Weekend.
On Saturday night, around 8 pm, a man driving a westbound vehicle on Telegraph Road in Whittier County allegedly made a left hand turn in front of a vehicle traveling eastbound at Telechron Road. The vehicle ended up on it's side. See the video available on our YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/lamiradablog
Sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning, a vehicle smashed up the ATM at the Chase Bank drive-thru, 15200 Rosecrans Avenue in La Mirada. By indications of our photos, it appears the driver entered the drive-thru the wrong way.
View the image of the smashed up ATM on our Twitpic feed, where you can view photos unavailable anywhere else. You can also view additional photos of the Telegraph Road crash at http://twitpic.com/photos/lamiradablog
Candidates Forum Scheduled for LM Contenders
La Mirada~The La Mirada Chamber of Commerce and Biola University will be hosting a La Mirada City Council Candidates Forum on February 24th at Biola University.
Five contenders are vying for three seats on the five-member panel including Andrew Sarega, Police Officer; Steve DeRuse, Pastor and La Mirada Commissioner; Larry Mowles, 
Insurance Executive and La Mirada Commissioner; Paul Brown, State Deputy Attorney; and incumbent Steve Jones.
The time of the event is set for 6:30 p.m. with the exact location on the Biola campus still to be announced.
Check back here for additional election information as it develops, leading up to Election Day on March 8th.
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