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Ice Skate at Splash! Through February 21st
La Mirada~La Mirada's eco-friendly synthetic ice rink offers a brand new adventure at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. From now through February 21, ice skate Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Several special promotions are also being offered-call for details.
Admission (includes skate rental) are as follows: $6/30 minute session; $9/ 60 minute session; $16/All-Day session; $39/Season Pass; $79/Premium Pass (includes admission to Buccaneer Bay during summer 2011)
For more information, call Splash! at (562) 902-3191 or visit www.cityoflamirada.org.
An Exciting La Mirada Ebell Meeting Planned
TONIGHT!
Former council member to create magical moments for Ebell agenda
La Mirada~"Magic and Memories" will be the theme of the next La Mirada Ebell meeting set for 7 p.m. tonight, in Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Blvd.
Louis Piltz, former La Mirada Mayor, will share with attendees, his love of travel as he recounts the many places his family has visited since his retirement from active community life. Piltz also will recreate some of the magical moments he shares frequently with Magic Castle audiences.
President Doris Thompson reminds area women to consider La Mirada Ebell membership if interested in service to the community. Ebell's 2010-11 goal is to assist local students financially in their quest for higher educations.
Call Susan Gonzales, membership, 562-943-2060, for further information.
Time Again for the Annual Meals-on-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show
La Mirada~The Annual Meals-On-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner and Show will be on Friday, January 28th, 5pm to 8pm, at the La Mirada Activity Center 12000 La Mirada Boulevard.
Cost is $5 dollars for adult, $3 dollars for children 6-to 12 years of age, and free for children less than 6 years of age. Cost covers the Spaghetti, sauce, grated cheese, garlic bread, salad with dressing and drinks. Desserts will be provided by the Ebell Club of La Mirada at a nominal cost.
For your enjoyment and fun there will be a Magic Show performed by a Magician Member of the Magic Castle, located in Hollywood. Door prizes, raffles and a Fifty-Fifty drawing will also be available.
Food is donated by Bon Appétit-Biola University. Drinks and entertainment provided by the La Mirada Kiwanis Club and Meals-On-Wheels. Volunteers include Kiwanis Club, Meals-O-Wheels, Kiwanis Key Club, Positive Alternatives, and the younger children of Kiwanis Club, the K-Kids.
Local Dog Needs Good Home
Family looking for good home for their mini-dachsund dog. Family must move and cannot take dog. Just turned two years old; very loveable. Son wants to put the dog on Craig's List, Mom wants a good local home. If you are interested, please call the La Mirada Blog news hotline at (562) 483-3574.
Spend in La Mirada and Earn Dollars; Help the Community
La Mirada~Residents will again be awarded for shopping locally as the city's popular "Shop! See! Splash!" campaign makes its return this holiday season.
For every $300 shoppers spend in La Mirada through January 31, 2011, they are eligible to redeem their receipts for vouchers valid toward the purchase of Splash! and Theatre tickets or recreation classes. Shoppers can redeem up to $1,500 in receipts for a maximum of $25 in vouchers. The campaign will continue through January 31, with the last day to redeem receipts on February 11, 2011.
"The holiday season is often the busiest time of the year for local businesses due to holiday-related purchases," says Assistant to the City Manager Jeff Boynton. "This campaign encourages shopping in La Mirada and provides a boost to local businesses."
Save Your Money, and Maybe Your Life by Buckling Up This Holiday Season
Special Click It or Ticket Enforcement Mobilization Aimed at Increasing Seat Belt Use and Saving Lives
With the holidays upon us and millions of Americans hitting the roads, the La Mirada Public Safety Team wants everyone to arrive safely at their destinations. Drivers and passengers need to know that officers will be out in force sending the strong message to "Click It or Ticket."
"No one wants to start the holidays off wrong with a ticket," said La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station Lieutenant Pat Valdez. "Save your money for turkey and buying presents for loved ones - don't throw it away simply because you failed to buckle up."
Saturdayâs City of La Mirada Holiday Celebration Schedule
After contacting the City of La Mirada, officials tell us all scheduled holiday events at the civic center today, including the annual Chili concert, will go on, rain or shine.
Possible light showers are expected in La Mirada today, with a better chance of rain tomorrow. For the full La Mirada forecast click our weather badge.
Babes in Toyland offers two sessions: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Children must be between 3 and 10 years of age and accompanied by a parent.
Santa's Workshop craft booths will be selling a variety of specialty hand-made items from 3:30-8 p.m.
Chili Holiday Concert begins at 6 p.m. Enjoy chili and other tasty treats, live entertainment, games, crafts, photos with Santa, and the tree lighting ceremony!
Splash! Ice Skating will be available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Give During the Holidays
La Mirada~The City of La Mirada's Annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive will run through December 14.
New, unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items will be accepted for distribution to local children and families. All food donations collected will help to prepare holiday food baskets that many families depend on for a wonderful holiday dinner.
Donated items will be collected at all City facilities including: City Hall, Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center, La Mirada Resource Center, La Mirada Activity Center, the Community Gymnasium, and the La Mirada Community Sheriff's Station.
Toy and Food items will be presented to some of the following local organizations for distribution: Beatitudes of Our Lord, the La Mirada Volunteer Center, St. Paul of the Cross, Interfaith Food Center, and Rio Hondo Temporary Home.
Come Mingle and Jingle With the Chamber
La Mirada~Come out and enjoy music, food and fun at the Pre-Holiday Mixer, Thursday, December 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at the Imperial Medical Plaza in La Mirada.
This very popular community social will offer free food with free raffle prizes, along with an excellent networking opportunity for local business owners.
The plaza is located at 15651 Imperial Highway in La Mirada. The public is invited.
For more information conatct the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce at (562) 902-1970.
Dash This Saturday; Helping Families Struck by Cancer
Whittier - From Maddi's Closet volunteers are gearing up for the 6th Annual Mad Dash Community Friend Walk for Children with Cancer, scheduled at La Serna High School in Whittier on November 13, 2010.
The Mad Dash is a non-competitive walk where kids and adults of all ages have an opportunity to help fight childhood cancer. The first 100 children to pass the finish line will receive a commemorative medal in honor of their participation in the event.
The Mad Dash begins at 8:00 a.m. with check-in and same day registration along with a pancake breakfast hosted by La Mirada and Whittier Kiwanis. There will also be pre-walk opening festivities and games with the 5 year old and under "Fun Relay Race" beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Participant registration for The Mad Dash is $25 for adults and $15 for children. Participants can walk as an individual or as part of a team of 5 or more. Each team will receive a participation certificate and team photo. Advanced Registration includes a t-shirt, pancake breakfast and special raffle ticket. Registration, including the pancake breakfast and additional raffle tickets for great prizes, can also be purchased at the event.
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