Learn How to Sketch Landscapes in Whittier Class
Whittier~Artist/instructor Jeanne Lazo will teach plein air sketching and painting techniques starting Thursday, April 7th (City of Whittier's Adult Education Program). Students will meet 2 days a week-Tuesday mornings outdoors at local parks and Thursday afternoons in the classroom at Parnell Park-for a total of...
Disney Artist to Provide Free Art Demonstration
La Mirada~Juan "Magoo" Valencia, a fine arts graduate from the University of the Philippines, will demonstrate watercolor landscape painting at the monthly Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on April 4th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mr. Valencia's work is well known; he is a portrait and...
Little Known Restaurant Offers Extensive Menu
RESTAURANT REVIEW-Amber Waves Mention the La Mirada Blog and receive 10% off your bill! Buena Park~If you’re like me, you've probably driven past this restaurant a dozen times on Beach Boulevard, but were too mesmerized by all of the towering Knott’s Berry Farm roller coasters...
Living Faith Church Recognizes Community Leaders
La Mirada~Living Faith Church gave out their first annual community awards at their Sunday service on March 13. Pastor Jack Miranda first gave an award to Dr. Jean Maddox for her 13 years service as Principal of Foster Road Elementary School. She was given a...
Church to Acknowledge Community Members
La Mirada~Living Faith Church will host its first annual "Celebrate Community" event Sunday, March 13th from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Foster Road Elementary School in La Mirada. The church will be acknowledging individuals and orginazations for their contributions to the community. Scheduled to be honored are: Mayor...
Watercolor Artist Demonstrates New Techniques
La Mirada~The public is invited to attend the Arts Colony of La Mirada meeting on March 7th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Watercolor artist Lillian Maglione will demonstrate the art of building surfaces to create collage techniques in watercolor based on the teachings of artist/author Gerald Brommer. The meeting,...
Largest Raceway in US Right Here in La Mirada
La Mirada~It's not often La Mirada gets to boast about having the largest anything, except for city councilman's egos, but that's not the case in the world of RC raciing. The industrial building on the corner of Alondra Boulevard and Canary Avenue in La Mirada...
Former Employee, Now Owner, Keeps Ambrose Operating in La Mirada
RESTAURANT REVIEW-Ambrose Pizzeria The Ambrose Pizzeria experience is a no-frills joint serving up massive slices of New York-style pizza and Italian pastas and subs. It has a somewhat famous presence, since it is the last true Ambrose that exists (there were originally 4 locations); and...
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...
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...