La Mirada Kiwanis Offering Scholarship Funds for High School Seniors Residing in La Mirada
La Mirada~High School seniors who reside in La Mirada are invited to apply for scholarships to attend colleges, universities or accredited trade schools of their choice.
One of the objectives of the Kiwanis organization is to serve the youth in the community. La Mirada Kiwanis has provided computers and Ipads to students in need, has served pancake breakfasts as fundraisers for local youth sports groups, supports Kiwanis youth leadership groups in two high schools, two middle schools, two elementary schools, at Cal State Fullerton College, and has raised over $10,000 each year for scholarships for graduating seniors.
Pat Ruiz, Chair of the La Mirada Kiwanis Scholarship Committee said, “The deadline for accepting applications for this year’s scholarships is on Monday, April 27. Interested students may receive the application packet by downloading the material at our web site or through the counselors at their school.
Applications can be downloaded here or you may call (562) 941-5779 for more information.
Interview for applicants will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Awards of $1000, $500 or $250 will be sent to the student’s account at the school of their choice for a jump start for their college career.
La Mirada Streetlight Poles Replacement in Progress
La Mirada~Southern California Edison (SCE) is currently installing over 1,800 concrete streetlight poles throughout La Mirada. This is in an effort to upgrade the aging steel poles in the community which, on average, are over 50 years old.
The project is a result of a mandate from the State Public Utilities Commission. SCE is investing over $7 million in the project.
“It was a high priority to make sure the new streetlight poles could withstand different weather conditions such as the high winds, heat and rain,” says SCE Rep Eddie Marquez. “They are also more aesthetically pleasing and have a more modern look to them.”
Contractors are currently removing the existing steel poles and installing the new concrete poles. In some cases, the poles must be replaced in the exact same location, resulting in an interruption of service. SCE has attempted to keep interruptions to a minimum.
SCE is approximately 50 percent complete with most of the neighborhoods north of Rosecrans finished. The entire project is expected to be completed by May.
For more information on the street light replacement project, please contact the City’s Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385 or Southern California Edison at (800) 655-4555.
Easter Egg Hunt at Regional Park
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at La Mirada Regional Park.
All are invited to enjoy games, crafts, music, bounce houses, a petting zoo and an Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be making a special appearance and photos are available for a nominal fee.
The Egg Hunt for children ages 10 and under will begin at 10:15 a.m. and hunt areas will be separated by age groups. Participants are asked to arrive at their Egg Hunt area 15 minutes prior to the event.
Children and parents can enjoy a pancake breakfast at the Easter Egg Hunt, which will be hosted by La Mirada Kiwanis. The Kiwanis Duck Derby will be held at Splash! following the event.
For more information, call the Community Services Department at (562) 943-7277.
La Mirada Relay for Life Scheduled for May 16th and 17th
La Mirada~The La Mirada Relay for Life / Classic Car Exhibit & Parade will be held on May 16 through 17 at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. Relay for Life is a 24-hour community gathering designed to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and raise funds for cancer research, services and advocacy.
The day begins on May 16 at 9:00 a.m. with a “Survivors Lap” during which cancer survivors are honored. The following lap the Survivors are joined by their family and caregivers. Fun activities will be held throughout the event including riding down the Splash! Buccaneer Bay waterslides on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. and the cost is $5 per person, or free to 2015 Buccaneer Bay season pass holders. The day is intended to be spent as a community with games, a classic car exhibit, festivities and food trucks.
At 9:00 p.m. Luminarias are placed around the track for those being honored for surviving, those who are currently fighting cancer and those who are being memorialized.
The event closes on May 17 with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Kiwanis Club followed by a “Fight Back Ceremony” where the community and individuals pledge to work to eradicate cancer.
Admission to Relay for Life is open to the public, don’t miss this opportunity to help fight back against cancer! For more information or to join the event please contact Relay for Life Specialist, Silvia Constanza at (213) 700-7485.
Registration Now Open for La Mirada Summer Soccer Camps
La Mirada~The La Mirada Blog welcomes our latest advertiser, the Southern California Seahorses soccer summer camps based right here in La Mirada!
Their camps strive for excellence in developing soccer skills and character in all players that participate.
For over 30 years, Seahorse camps have provided experienced coaching staff and Bible based curriculum, training kids in hopes of fostering emergent players towards success both on and off the field
Registration is now open here for the five-day camps in La Mirada to be held at Windermere Park June 22nd-26th and July 6th-10th.
For more information call (714) 739-8375.
From Maddi’s Closet Hosts 10th 5K Run/Walk to Fight Cancer
From Maddi’s Closet is looking forward to their 10th Annual “Mad Dash”, a Competitive and Non-Competitive 5K Run/Walk to be held at La Serna High School on Saturday, April 11, 2015.
Everyone is welcome to join From Maddi’s Closet as they press on in the fight against childhood cancer. The event is one of two major fundraisers sponsored by Maddi’s Closet each year to help fund programs and services in the support of the patients and their families struggling with the challenges of this disease.
“Let’s give this event a complete make-over”, stated Donna Holmes, President and Founder, as she met with the “Mad Dash” committee members early in October last year. “The enthusiasm and support has been very gratifying and energizing. It’s going to be amazing!”
The theme for the 2015 5K Run / Walk is “The Year of the Super Hero”, honoring both the little heroes battling cancer and recognizing the special heroes that participate and provide financial support, making it possible continue providing the wide range of programs and services for patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital Orange County.
Neff Park Playground Gets Facelift
Take a look at Blog fan Henry V's video from the air during the construction here.
La Mirada~Andrew McNally would be very happy as improvements to the property at his former residence, the Neff Park playground, equipment and walkways, are now complete.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday at Neff Park in La Mirada to mark the milestone.
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| La Mirada Mayor Pauline Deal is joined by her City Council counterparts and local children to unveil the new Neff Park playground. |
This project adds new swings, slides, climbers, ladders and other play features to the park. Musical themed equipment, such as chimes and drums, were also included. The play area offers two separate structures; one for children ages 2-5 and the other for children ages 6-12.
Additional improvements include resilient rubberized accessible playground surfacing, new benches and a drinking fountain. A cement path connecting the playground to the restroom and parking lot was also added for improved accessibility.
“Neff Park among La Mirada’s most popular parks,” says Mayor Pauline Deal. “The new playground will be enjoyed by children for many years.”
La Mirada One Step Closer to Its First McDonald’s
La Mirada~The Planning Commission voted 5-0 on March 19th to approve a conditional use permit to allow a drive-thru to be part of a proposed McDonald's to be built at Imperial Boulevard and Telegraph Road, paving the way for the demolition of the 50-year-old Carriage Coffee Shop.
The City Council will still have to vote on the commissions recommendation.
The Carriage kitchen was destroyed in a strange early-morning fire on December 2nd of last year.
The recently completed traffic study by L.A. County indicates there would be no adverse affect on the roadways by replacing one restaurant with another.
However, at the same time the County has a warrant for a traffic signal to be installed at Telegraph and Wicker Road.
The cost of the traffic signal would be a little over $200,000 and the County is saying McDonald's must pay for approximately $172,000 of that cost, with the city and county picking up the rest of the tab.
McDonald's is currently deciding if they want to pay for their share of the signal and it appears to be the only obstacle holding back the construction of the new restaurant.
Sources have told the La Mirada Blog this should not be a sticking point and McDonald's is committed to moving forward with the project.
La Mirada High Boys Basketball Win State Title
Berkeley~The La Mirada High Boys Basketball won their first state title late Saturday afternoon, beating Archbishop Mitty of San Jose 71-70 in a double overtime thriller.
The Matadores (31-5) seemed destined for a loss when they fell behind 50-38 in the third quarter, but they outscored their opponent 22-10 to send the game into overtime tied at 60.
The two teams tied each other in the first overtime and Kai Labasan hit the winning free throw in the second extra frame to secure the triumph.
The Matadores hit 14 three-point baskets in their victory and in winning the title set a school record with 31 wins.
La Mirada High Boys One Step Away From State Title; Draft Picks Event Benefits Team
Berkeley~The La Mirada High Boys Basketball team will attempt to capture their first state title in school history as they take on Archbishop Mitty of San Jose at the Haas Pavilion on the UC Berkeley campus beginning at 4 p.m. Saturday.
The broadcast of the game, on DirectTV Channel 698, will be shown at Draft Picks Sports Grill and Tom's Tailgate in La Mirada.
Also, by watching the game at Draft Picks and Tom's you can support La Mirada Basketball by just saying "Go Matadores" when you order and twenty percent of your bill will go back to the program.
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