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La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis community service club recently announced its recipients for its teacher-of-the-year program, picking a "winner" at ten different schools in La Mirada
"The service club project looks for ways to give back to the schools in a way that directly impacts students, said Debbie Scheibel, past President of La Mirada Kiwanis and currently Lt. Governor for Kiwanis International-Division 30.
Each recepient, chosen by their peers, received a gift bag containing ream of paper, notebook, and other classroom supplies for immediate use, and a $200 Staples voucher.
At La Mirada High School the recipient was Andrea Wood, "Teachers like Ms. Wood make a difference", said La Mirada Kiwanian Richard Trujillo, who along with former Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent Ginger Shattuck, now a La Mirada Kiwanian, delivered the package. Trujillo is pictured, right, with La Mirada High Principal Bill Seals and Ms. Wood.
Special thanks go out to Extra Hands Advertising and project Chairpersons Scheibel and Adrienne Medrano, who also put together the gift bags.
Here is a list of the rest of the recipients:
Victoria Pflanzer |
Dulles Elementary |
Kimberly M. Emmons |
Eastwood Elementary |
Jennifer Liivoja |
Escalona Elementary |
Jason C. Hudson |
Foster Road Elementary |
Julie Wright |
Gardenhill Elementary |
Jessica Yoon |
La Pluma Elementary |
Kathy Brais |
Benton Middle School |
Catherine A. Black |
Hutchinson Middle School |
Janet Ramont |
Los Coyotes Middle School |
Andrea Wood |
La Mirada High School |
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Kiwanis Gives Out its Teachers of the Year Awards at La Mirada Schools
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis community service club recently announced its recipients for its teacher-of-the-year program, picking a "winner" at ten different schools in La Mirada
"Our project looks for ways to give back to the schools in a way that directly impacts students, said Debbie Scheibel, past President of La Mirada Kiwanis and currently Lt. Governor for Kiwanis International-Division 30.
Each recepient, chosen by their peers, received a gift bag containing a ream of paper, notebook, and other classroom supplies for immediate use, and a $200 Staples voucher.
At La Mirada High School the recipient was Andrea Wood, "Teachers like Ms. Wood make a difference", said La Mirada Kiwanian Richard Trujillo, who along with former Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent Ginger Shattuck, now a La Mirada Kiwanian, delivered the package. Trujillo is pictured, at right, with La Mirada High Principal Bill Seals and Ms. Wood.
See complete list of awardees.
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La Mirada Weekly Crime Summary
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City of La Mirada-E-WATCH
Weekly Crime Summary
October 11 - October 17, 2010
Residential Burglary
A residential burglary was reported on the 13000 block of Clearwood Ave. Numerous valuable coins were
taken from the location.
Vehicle Burglary
There were four vehicle burglaries reported.
A stereo and CDs were taken from a vehicle on the 16100 block of Rosecrans Ave.
Tools were taken from a work truck on the 16000 block of Summershade Ave.
Stereo equipment was stolen from a vehicle on the11600 block of Hollyview Ave.
A wallet and cell phone were taken from a vehicle on the 13300 block of Beach Blvd.
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Art Colony Offers Free Demonstration of Straw Art
La Mirada~Internationally recognized, Mr. Owens-Celli, Director of the American Museum of Straw Art in Long Beach will demonstrate the use of straw as an art/craft medium on Monday, November 1st from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting.
The public is invited to attend this free event.
The club meets on the first Monday of the month at the La Mirada Resource Center, 13710 La Mirada Blvd.
For further information, call Madeline Thomas at 562-941-4116 or Paula Newman at 714-994-3535.
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Halloweenfest Scheduled at Neff Park
La Mirada~Costumed superheroes, fairy princesses, ghosts and goblins will fill the night with laughter at the City of La Mirada's annual Halloweenfest on Sunday, October 31, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate.
The event will feature a haunted maze, flashlight tours of the Neff Mansion, Jack-O-Lantern contest, games, crafts and tasty treats for sale. This family-oriented event is perfect for all ages.
A costume contest for patrons and their pets will take place throughout the evening. Arrive early to enter and win!
For more information, call Community Services at (562) 943-7277
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La Mirada Symphony Launches New Season
La Mirada~ La Mirada Symphony's new season begins tonight with the New Beginnings concert; the first concert of the season, to be held at 8:00 p.m. at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. Guest Conductor Alan Mautner will bring the sounds of Mozart, Brahms, and Mendelssohn through the hall to please the audience.
Thi Nguyen, considered to be the leading young Vietnamese violinist of his generation, will enhance Brahm's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. A great start to an exciting season!
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Fresh, Exotic, and Family at New La Mirada Restaurant
RESTAURANT REVIEW-Azucar Café.
We welcome Amy Hyde, our restaurant reviewer, to the La Mirada Blog family. Amy will make available, restaurant reviews for La Mirada, providing a background for the establishment, and what you can expect when you visit. Welcome Amy!
La Mirada~Azucar Café in the La Mirada Stater Brothers shopping center is a true escape into a world of fresh tastes and exotic flavor inspirations.
Azucar Café has been open for three months, and is sure to be a new local favorite! Business partners Eddie and Leticia originally had the idea of opening up a Mexican restaurant, but instead they created a new business plan: Azucar Café. The prices are fantastic, the food is fresh, and this Café offers something different than the rest.
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Kiwanis Gives Out its Teachers of the Year Awards at La Mirada Schools
La Mirada~The La Mirada Kiwanis community service club recently announced its recipients for its teacher-of-the-year program, picking a "winner" at ten different schools in La Mirada
"The service club project looks for ways to give back to the schools in a way that directly impacts students, said Debbie Scheibel, past President of La Mirada Kiwanis and currently Lt. Governor for Kiwanis International-Division 30.
Each recepient, chosen by their peers, received a gift bag containing ream of paper, notebook, and other classroom supplies for immediate use, and a $200 Staples voucher.
At La Mirada High School the recipient was Andrea Wood, "Teachers like Ms. Wood make a difference", said La Mirada Kiwanian Richard Trujillo, who along with former Norwalk-La Mirada Superintendent Ginger Shattuck, now a La Mirada Kiwanian, delivered the package. Trujillo is pictured, right, with La Mirada High Principal Bill Seals and Ms. Wood.
Special thanks go out to Extra Hands Advertising and project Chairpersons Scheibel and Adrienne Medrano, who also put together the gift bags.
Here is a list of the rest of the recipients:
Victoria Pflanzer | Dulles Elementary |
Kimberly M. Emmons | Eastwood Elementary |
Jennifer Liivoja | Escalona Elementary |
Jason C. Hudson | Foster Road Elementary |
Julie Wright | Gardenhill Elementary |
Jessica Yoon | La Pluma Elementary |
Kathy Brais | Benton Middle School |
Catherine A. Black | Hutchinson Middle School |
Janet Ramont | Los Coyotes Middle School |
Andrea Wood | La Mirada High School |
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TONIGHT! SPECIAL HALF-PRICE OFFER FOR LA MIRADA BLOG READERS, LISTENERS, AND FOLLOWERS
TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT 2010/2011 PHANTOM PROJECTS SEASON OPENER!
La Mirada~ Phantom Projects Theatre Group will bring Oscar Wilde's famed romantic comedy The Importance of Being Earnest to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts for One night only, tonight at 7PM, under the direction of Janet Miller (LADCC Award Winner, Lucille Lortel Nominee for Best Choreography, The Marvelous Wonderettes)
La Mirada Blog fans can receive 50% off full ticket price to La Mirada-based Phantom Project's "The Importance of Being Earnest", Thursday, October 21st, 2010 at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts with performances at 10 AM and 7PM .
Click the link below to purchase your half-price tickets.
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Temple to Host Blood Drive
La Mirada~Don't tell Dracula, but you can come give to the Red Cross at a blood drive this Tuesday, October 12th from 1-7 p.m. at Temple Beth Ohr in La Mirada, 15721 E. Rosecrans Ave.
The entire community is invited and refreshments will be served.
You can check out the Red Cross website, www.redcrossblood.org to see if you are eligible to donate.
To make a reservation and minimize waiting time, please call 714-521-6765 or 562-691-2551 or email tmplbthohr@aol.com.
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