CHAMBER CHIT CHAT
By Ken Rausch, Executive Director
March 28, 2013 • 206 views
Filed under Cities, News
In the past few weeks, we had the opportunity to host an event with our local school districts, "Principal for a Day". It was a chance for our Chamber of Commerce members to tour a school campus with a Principal in the El Monte City School and Union High School District, concluding with a luncheon... Read more »
Arcadia Rotarians Donate Wheelchairs to Needy in Tijuana
By Anne Donofrio-Holter
March 28, 2013 • 322 views
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The Arcadia Rotary Club, along with the Tijuana Rotary Club, donated 19 wheelchairs to provide mobility to individuals that have been confined to their bed or a stationary chair due to illness or accident. "This joint project between the two clubs was the perfect display of what Rotary is all about,"... Read more »
South El Monte Meets Philly at Columbia University
By Romeo Guzmán, Co-Director, South El Monte Arts Posse
March 28, 2013 • 517 views
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On March 8th and 9th Columbia University’s history department hosted the conference History in Action: Historical Thinking in Public Life. Professors at academic institutions, museum curator, public historians, and even the former chief of staff for Nancy Pelosi evaluated the future training of doctoral... Read more »
Staci Hazlett Receives Golden Apple Award
By Lynne Burkardt
March 28, 2013 • 258 views
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Temple City Temple City Unified School District administrators are proud to announce Staci Hazlett is this year’s Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Golden Apple Award recipient. Staci has been actively involved with the Temple City Schools and community since 2002. Staci’s... Read more »
City of El Monte Hosts Delegation of Chinese Students
By Chelsea Dickerson
March 28, 2013 • 236 views
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The El Monte community hosted a delegation of students from China last week in a partnership to raise awareness of other cultures. The 48 students, age 7-12, from the Harbin Zhongshanlu Primary School spent two weeks in El Monte learning about American language, customs and history and visiting Southern... Read more »
Youth Expo Experience, Speedway, Pet Expo and More To Be Featured at the OC Fair & Event Center
March 22, 2013 • 320 views
Filed under Cities, Events, Local Events
Costa Mesa, Calif. (April 2013) –The OC Fair & Event Center is home to a variety of events throughout the year. Here is the current April 2013 events calendar: April 2013 at the OC Fair & Event Center 6-7 Marine Aquarium Expo (MAX) The Marine Aquarium Expo is the largest... Read more »
Never too Late to Learn an Instrument!
March 22, 2013 • 265 views
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If you have the urge to make music but never had lessons as a kid — or quit before you got any good — don't despair. This spring Arcadia Recreation will be offering lessons in Guitar, Drums, Piano, and Violin. Most classes are for students of all ages and are held at the Arcadia Community Center,... Read more »
Spiritual Poem
by Brad Healy
March 20, 2013 • 113 views
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All was created tranquil and free, Because in him love of life eternal majesty, But we pay the penalty of sin that day, For all have arrived to reality, not a play, All that is lost shall be found by him, So together we pray and not be grim, He made the atonement and washed away sin, That all... Read more »
Fish Taco Heaven
Review by Brad Healy
March 20, 2013 • 224 views
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Temple City When we all are craving the best fish tacos, who do we think of? You do not have to look far as many restaurants do carry fish tacos in many different types and styles. I came across a new restaurant that has just opened up recently called El Ruizenor Grill. The owners of this wonderful... Read more »
Oak Student Wins Los Angeles Lakers’ Freedom Contest
by Lynne Burkardt
March 20, 2013 • 445 views
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Temple City Agnes Mok, an eighth grade student at Oak Avenue Intermediate School, is one of only five winners of the Los Angeles Lakers 7th Annual "Freedom Through My Eyes" Art and Essay Contest. Agnes’ winning essay is entitled "Proud to be an American" and the Temple City Unified School District... Read more »
