Information Offered to Seniors on Common Scams
La Mirada~Senior citizens are invited to attend an informational meeting on current scams affecting seniors. This meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 3 at 2 p.m. at the La Mirada Activity Center located at 13810 La Mirada Boulevard.
Presentations will be given by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Detectives and members of the La Mirada Public Safety Team.
For more information on this meeting or scams, contact the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station at (562) 902-2960.
Students Compete for Trip to New York
Norwalk~Cerritos College's Automotive Technology Department will host the 11th Annual Los Angeles County High School Auto Tech Competition on Saturday, January 30th, at Cerritos College, 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650; starting at 9:00 a.m.
This event is sponsored by the Southland Motor Car Dealers Association (SMCDA) and the Greater Los Angeles New Car Dealers Association (GLANCDA).
GLANCDA and SMCDA will each sponsor one winning team representing each of the association's regions and send two team members to compete in the 2010 National Automotive Technology Competition. This Final competition will be held at the New York International Automobile Show in April.
Experience the Cabaret Lounge at LM Theatre This Sunday
La Mirada~LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS & UPRIGHT CABARET are thrilled to announce the performers for their second sensational UPRIGHT CABARET experience at the NEW Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
The Light in the Piazza's David Burnham, Spring Awakening's Kyle Riabko and Little Shop of Horrors' Jennifer Leigh Warren will be performing their own selections while highlighting the music of Robert Goulet, Billie Holiday and Bob Dylan, under the musical direction of Chris Bratten, in a one night only concert-NEW YORK STATE OF MIND on Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 8PM.
Ticket prices for UPRIGHT CABARET are single shows $45 / $30; series price $38 / $25 per show. Tickets to these extraordinary shows are now available by calling the box office at 562-944-9801 or 714-994-6310 or online at www.lamiradatheatre.com.
La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts is located at 14900 La Mirada Boulevard in La Mirada, Parking is free.
Crossover Special From the La Mirada Blog on Facebook: Signs From the Past
Who remembers this landmark sign along the 5 freeway near La Mirada? This sign and the Coppertone Girl sign were a big part of growing up in La Mirada.
Check out these two links that will give you a little history about the landmark restaurant.
http://wesclark.com/am/windmill.html
http://www.octhen.com/2006/08/arnolds-farm-house.htm
Also, check out the La Mirada Blog on Facebook, for readers comments about this, and other famous La Mirada-related landmarks.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Mirada-Blog/72417343987?ref=share
Spelling Bee Coming to L-A M-I-R-A-D-A
La Mirada~La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and McCoy Rigby Entertainment are t-h-r-i-l-l-e-d to present the third production of La Mirada Theatre's 2009-2010 season of shows, the Tony Award-winning musical THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, music and lyrics by William Finn, book by Rachel Sheinkin, conceived by Rebecca Feldman, additional material by Jay Reiss, choreography by DJ Gray, musical direction by David O and directed by Jeff Maynard
F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C! - That's the only way to spell this smash-hit musical comedy! It is the story of how six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grown-ups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn't everything and that losing doesn't necessarily make you a loser.
Here Comes the Judge
La Mirada~Spring will be here soon, and with it comes La Mirada's annual Spring Beautification program.
The Spring Beautification program recognizes property owners who have achieved a measure of excellence in the exterior maintenance and landscaping of their property.
Volunteer judges will be looking at homes throughout the community from March 1-14. Homes will be judged on landscaping, exterior maintenance and compliance with City codes.
Award recipients will be honored at a reception hosted by the City Council at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts on Monday May 10, 2009
Nominations Now Being Accepted For Most Improved Home
La Mirada~Nominations are now being accepted for the City of La Mirada's Spring Beautification program's "Most Improved" category.
The City of La Mirada annually recognizes property owners who put forth a tremendous effort to improve their properties through high levels of property maintenance, landscaping and compliance with City codes.
To nominate a property owner, a nomination form must be completed. The form must include before and after photos of the property along with a description of the improvements and the period of time over which the improvements were made. Any supplementary material will become the property of the City of La Mirada and may be used for publication.
Nomination forms are available at all City facilities or online at www.cityoflamirada.org.
Oil Painting Demonstration in La Mirada
La Mirada~The public is invited to attend a free landscape painting demonstration by artist Katie Costello on Feb. 1st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting, La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
Ms. Costello is a member of both the Southern California and Laguna Plein Air Painters Associations. She will discuss the challenges and joys of plein air painting. For more information, contact Madeline Thomas at (562) 941-4116.
Annual Spaghetti Dinner at LM High
La Mirada~The Kiwanis Club of La Mirada will sponsor the Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, January 29th, from 5-8 p.m. in the La Mirada High School Multi-Purpose Room.
Entertainment will be provided by The Racquettes who have performed
at many functions, including, Disneyland, Reno, and The Rose Bowl.
Food will be prepared by Biola's "Bon Appettit" and includes spaghetti, sauce, garlic bread, salad, and grated cheese.
Desserts will be provided by The Ebell Club of La Mirada for a small fee. Coffee and tea are free, but canned soda can be purchased.
Drawings will be held for door prizes and for the Half & Half winner.
For a great evening of good food and fun it is difficult to imagine all of this for only $5.00.
Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information contact Robin or Marcy at (562) 943-0037 or visit the La Mirada MOW website at http://mealsonwheelslamirada.org/
Phantom Projects Receives Large Donation
La Mirada~Phantom Projects has become the recipient of the entire inventory of Irvine-based company THE COSTUME HOUSE, appraised at a value $500,000, in one of the largest donations of its kind, Phantom Projects' Producing Artistic Director Steve Cisneros announced recently. The donation is the culmination of nearly 30 years of costuming by former costuming company and consists of thousand of vintage and hand-made costume pieces, wigs, props, hats, as well as costume racks and warehouse mounts; in addition to the many individual items, the gift includes entire shows including Guys and Dolls, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Wiz, 7 Brides for 7 Brothers, and nearly 50 other complete productions.
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