This year live entertainment includes the headline band, “Blue Lion Project” recently coming off a gig on the main stage at the Orange County Fair.
The entertainment schedule which is subject to change is as follows: The Alohi Polynesia Dancers, 11a-12p; Arty Loon Magic 12:15-12:30; The Groovetones 12:30-1:45; The Taheima Belly Dancers 2:00-2:15; and Blue Lion Project 2:15-4:00.
The La Mirada Legends series continues as the festival will honor people who have had a great influence in the shaping of the city over the years. These legends will be available for a meet-and-greet from 12:30p-2:30p and include:
Myllie Taylor moved to La Mirada in 1955 and still lives in the house she watched get built, very close to what would become Regional Park. As a member of the Incorporation Committee, Myllie was a major player and participant in the process of La Mirada’s incorporation as a city in 1960. Currently, she also teaches the history of the City of La Mirada at La Mirada elementary schools, a program she started 18 years ago.
Alice Palicz found a large lot in March of 1953 in La Mirada, watched her home be built, and moved in September of that same year, and still lives there today. In January of 1954 she was hired as the Postmaster’s assistant at the old train station on Stage Road. When the city was incorporated in 1960, she was appointed City Treasurer. She served in that position twenty five years without pay.
Pat Ruiz has lived a life of community service. For twenty-six years, Mrs. Ruiz, was a favorite teacher at Escalona Elementary School. Her busy retirement years have included eight years as a member of the Norwalk-La Mirada School Board, twelve years as a Human Services Commissioner, and twelve years membership in Kiwanis Club. In 2001, she stepped in as President of the faltering La Mirada Symphony Association and for the next dozen years she brought organization and guidance to ensure the continuation of free classical concerts for the community. Pat is often recognized at the La Mirada Theatre or in restaurants by former students and colleagues and greets everyone with a hug and a smile.
Sadly, these past 12 months two of the legends that were honored last year were lost: The founder of Oxman’s Surplus, Jerome “Mr. O” Oxman and former La Mirada Mayor Lou Piltz.
Also at the Fest this year there will be an art walk featuring local area artists. Many of these artists will have pieces for sale. Also, many arts and crafts vendors will be on hand with fall and holiday merchandise for sale.
The La Mirada Symphony will be hosting a fund-raising opportunity drawing with $1.00 tickets now on sale throughout La Mirada and also available the day of event. Grand Prize is $500.00 and a partial list of other prizes includes a Dale Tiffany Lamp valued at $300.00, Knott’s gift baskets, La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts tickets, and other prizes from Work Out World, Holiday Inn/La Mirada, Bishop Imaging, Oxman’s Surplus and the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.
Various community businesses and organizations will be represented and various activities for children will be available including face-painting provided by Phantom Projects Theatre Group of La Mirada.
For more information about the La Mirada Olive Fest call (562) 483-3574, visit the Fest website at lmolivefest.wordpress.com or email lmolivefest@gmail.com.
