AROUND TOWN

By Mavis Hansen
May 23, 2013 • 59 views
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Aren’t we the lucky ones, when it comes to weather we have certainly had the best.  This past weekend was the greatest for getting out the swimsuits and firing up the B-B-Q.  Let’s look forward to the coming weekend, a long one for many as we celebrate Memorial Day.  Memorial Day, formerly observed... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By Mavis Hansen
May 16, 2013 • 82 views
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ARMED FORCES DAY , a national day of observance in the United States is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, which this year will be observed Saturday, May 18, 2013 as a day to pay tribute to men and women who serve the United States Armed Forces.  Armed Forces Day is also part of Armed Forces Week,... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
May 8, 2013 • 65 views
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A very special MOTHER – DAUGHTER  TEA  is being presented on Saturday, May 11, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., at the Sierra Madre Woman’s Club, 550 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, California.  In past years historical women authors and their lives and times have been featured in the... Read more »

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By Mavis Hansen
May 1, 2013 • 163 views
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Once again, California weather shows us how lucky we are to live in this wonderful State.  The so-called "rainy month" of April has hardly passed and already I am looking forward to the warm months of summer and lots of outdoor activities. "Everything is Coming Up Roses" will be the President’s theme... Read more »

AROUND TOWN

By: Mavis Hansen
April 24, 2013 • 98 views
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This past week has been a very traumatic week for everyone in our country.  These are events in our resent history, "The Boston Bombing" and the explosion in Texas.  One a terrible act by persons who we cannot understand their reasoning and another seemingly a terrible accident.  Both tragedies are... Read more »

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By Mavis Hansen
April 17, 2013 • 107 views
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The 57th Annual Convention of the General Federation, CFWC, San Gabriel Valley District of Women’s Clubs was held on April 12 – 13, 2013 at the Radisson Ontario Airport Hotel.  Local clubs within the San Gabriel Valley District that were represented were:  Baldwin Park W.C, Charter Oak W.C, Covina... Read more »

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By Mavis Hansen
April 3, 2013 • 256 views
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Hope that you had a most wonderful and HAPPY EASTER.  Now that March is over and we are into the first month of Spring, we are reminded that April is Alcohol Awareness Month, Keep America Beautiful Month, National Poetry Month, National Youth Sports Safety Month, National Recycling Month, National Child... Read more »

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By Mavis Hansen
March 28, 2013 • 165 views
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Hope that you have been enjoying this first week of Spring and the beautiful weather we have been having.    Easter will come early this year and we will celebrate on this coming Sunday, March 31, 2013. An Easter Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 9:00 until 12:00 Noon at... Read more »

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By: Mavis Hansen
March 20, 2013 • 163 views
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     The windy month of March seems to be a wonderful time for the presentation of awards.  In celebration of Women's History Month, an awards ceremony to honor the 2013 Women of Achievement for the 24th Senate District will be presented by Senator Ed Hernandez on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at... Read more »

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By: Mavis Hansen
March 14, 2013 • 124 views
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Tis' the time for the of "Wearing O' the Green".  Saint Patrick's Day will be celebrated on Sunday, March 17, 2013.  Irish or not, nearly everyone celebrates with some type of festivity.  This is Ireland's greatest national holiday as well as a holy day. This date marks the anniversary of the death... Read more »