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Received 6/5/02
4th
of July T-Shirts
Available June 8
Hank Landsberg, chairman of the 4th of July Committee, announced that the
new 4th of July T-shirt will be available Saturday, June 8, at the following
locations: Pantorium Cleaners, K’s Deli and The Bottle Shop. The cost is $15
each. The proceeds help pay for our 4th of July celebration, which is
a 3-day event for 2002.
These colorful
T-shirts come in all adult and children’s sizes, from small child to XXL adult,
according to Jack Wolfe who is responsible for distributing them.
Click to enlarge This year’s design features historic “postcards”
of well-known landmarks in Sierra Madre, as well as the traditional American
flag and fireworks. Also shown is a town dog which has become a tradition
on 4th of July T-shirts, according to Councilman Doug Hayes who is in charge
of design of the shirts.
Both Landsberg
and Hayes suggest getting your T-shirt size immediately because the shirts
often sell out before the 4th of July celebration.
End of message
Webmaster's note:
Click here for the 4th of July main page
Received 5/28/02
PRESS RELEASE
DREAM TEAM TO HOLD
GRAND OPENING OPEN HOUSE
Professional Skin Care
and Bodywork Services
By
JULIA ROCKS
and TINA JUSTET
Relax from
Head to Toe with a Visit to the "Dream Team"
Has big-city living got
you stressed and exhausted? Have you been fantasizing lately about a week
of lounging on a Hawaiian beach? Sure you have! Problem is, a lack of time
and money are conspiring against letting you get away right now.
Did you realize, though,
that the next best thing is VERY close-by and distinctly within your grasp
- what you need to undertake is an Urban Escape.
Professional Skin Care
and Bodywork Services have moved to a great new and expanded location at
24 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Suite "E" in Sierra Madre as of May 1st.
The "Tree House" is a place where your face is refreshed, your skin is soothed,
and your entire body pampered. Specializing in treatments such as custom
blended facials, full face and body waxing, permanent makeup (including eyebrows,
eyeliner , and lip color), and also several different types of body massage
including relaxation, therapeutic, sports, and deep tissue. The tree-lined
studio is a one-stop-shop for mental and physical refreshment in a world
gone haywire with deadlines and traffic.
Proprietors Julia Rocks
and Tina Justet are highly trained professionals who have worked side by
side for three years with each having 15 years of experience in their own
industries emphasizing their work on anatomy, physiology, aromatherapy,
and herbology.
As a "Grand Opening Special",
Julia and Tina are offering a one-hour massage and a one-hour facial package
for $99.00 through the month of June. June 1st, they will hold
a Grand Opeing Celebration from 10 am to 2 pm, with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
at 12 noon. There will be food, drinks, prizes and Grand Opening Specials.
One day you'll make it
to Hawaii or even Bora-Bora. Until then, why not take advantage of the "Dream
Team"? Call now for your appointment or more information at (626) 836-6522
or (626) 836-5872
Received 5/21/02
WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN
WEST COVINA
HOSTS
MEMORIAL DAY EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 25TH.
WEST COVINA,
Calif. -- Westfield Shoppingtown West Covina will host a Memorial Day Event
on Saturday, May 25, 2002 from 12:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. at Macy’s Court to honor
local heroes and serve local veterans. The event will provide literature
on Veteran Assistance Programs. Participating veterans will receive a carnation
to distinguish them during the event. Children and families attending the
event can make pin wheels to remember on Memorial Day the veterans who sacrificed
their lives for our country. Children 12 and under who completes a Memorial
Day Activity Sheet will receive a free pair of stars and stripes sunglasses,
while supplies last. A 3:00 p.m. presentation will recognize local veteran
Captain Lillian Kinkela-Keil, of the Air Force Nurse Corps, and the West
Covina Police and Fire Departments. The presentation will be followed by a
performance by local singing talent Mr. Bob Condon. An unique collection of
newspapers from various wars and conflicts will be displayed throughout the
weekend. The event is free and all ages are welcome to attend.
“We wanted
to honor all the departed veterans who fought for our country,” said Anna
Lu, customer service marketing coordinator. We also wanted to recognize local
heroes today who help us keep our freedom, and do something to show our
appreciation to our veterans and the community.”
Captain
Lillian Kinkela-Keil
Captain
Lillian Kinkela-Keil, USAF Nurse Corps., WWII, and Korea is one of the most
decorated woman in the U.S. military. Captain Lillian Kinkela-Keil flew
more than 200 air evacuation missions during WWII, as well as 25 Trans-Atlantic
crossings. She went back to civilian flying with United Airlines after the
war, but when the Korean conflict erupted, she donned her uniform once more
and flew several hundred more missions as a flight nurse in Korea. Captain
Lillian Kinkela-Keil was the inspiration for the 1953 movie “Flight Nurses”
and served as technical advisor to the film. Her decorations include: The
European Theater of Operations with Four Battle Stars; The Air Medal with
Three Oak Leaf Clusters; The Presidential Unit Citation with One Oak Leaf
Cluster; The Korean Service Medal with Seven Battle Stars; The American
Campaign Medal; The United Defense Medal; And Presidential Citation, Republic
of Korea. Captain Lillian Kinkela-Keil has been honored several times in
her home town of Covina Hills, California and is still active in the VFW.
Westfield Shoppingtown West Covina is located off the I-10 FWY at Vincent
and Sunset, West Covina, CA. Center hours are Mon.- Fri. 10:00 a.m.
– 9:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Please call (626) 960-8032 for more information.
Received 5/21/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PASADENA
RESIDENT NAMED WINNER OF
COLDWELL
BANKER MARCH GIVEAWAY
Solomon
Zwerdling Wins Trip to Milan
PASADENA,
CA (May 21, 2002) — Coldwell Banker, the residential real estate leader in
Southern California, today announced that Solomon Zwerdling is the winner
of the Coldwell Banker March giveaway drawing – a trip to Milan, Italy.
Mr. Zwerdling won courtesy of the Coldwell Banker Pasadena South Lake office.
“I am
pleased that our client, Solomon
Zwerdling, is the winner of the March giveaway,”
said Randy Fred, manager of the Pasadena South Lake office. “The monthly
giveaway is one more reason that our clients find working with Coldwell Banker
a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.”
Each month,
Coldwell Banker offices throughout Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara
counties conduct giveaway drawings for trips to exciting destinations.
Previous prizes include trips to Aruba, London and Kauai. All current
clients of Coldwell Banker are eligible to enter and winners may also elect
to choose the cash value of the trip. Mr. Zwerdling opted for the cash
value of $2,600.
Coldwell
Banker Greater Los Angeles Company is the leading residential real estate
company in the tri-county area of Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Ventura
Counties, with 59 offices and more than 3,400 sales associates. Within
California, Coldwell Banker sells three of every four million-dollar-plus
properties. More information about Coldwell Banker is available on the
Internet at http://www.cbsocal.com .
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Received 5/14/02
For Immediate Release:
Contact: Phyllis Chapman
RE: Sierra Madre Woman's
Club to hold Huge Bag Sale at Wistaria Thrift Shop
The Wistaria Thrift Shop,
located at the Sierra Madre Woman's Club in the rear, will be holding a
huge bag sale on June 1, from 10 am to 3 pm. All you can stuff into
a brown grocery bag for only $3 per bag. Fill as many bags as you want.
Huge amounts of merchandise!!! Also - many non-bag sale items.
Proceeds support local philanthropies.
Received 5/14/02
4th of July information
is now available via phone:
Just
call (626) 306-1150, then press #4. Details about all 4th of July
activities
can be heard, as well as how to get a Parade Application to be in
the
4th of July Parade.
Received 5/7/02
May 5, 2002
TO: Local
Press
ATTENTION: Features Editor
RE: "Relay
for Life"--American Cancer Society
FOR RELEASE: May 9, 2002
CONTACT: Fran Syverson
A Kickoff Rally is set by the Sierra Madre Relay for Life to
help people plan to form teams for the fall fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society. The Kickoff Rally will be held at the
Sierra Madre Senior Center in Memorial Park at 6:30 p.m.,
Tues., May 14.
Linda Knowles and Carol Canterbury, co-chairs for the Sierra
Madre Relay for Life, say that teams can sign up at the Rally
(or prior to it) for an entrance fee of $100, rather than the
regular fee of $150 per team.
Most teams are made up of about 15 people, or enough members
that at least one person will be walking at any given moment
of the 24-hour Relay for Life on Sept. 14 and 15.
About two dozen teams participated in last year's record-
setting Relay, which raised more than $100,000. This year's
goal is to enlist 35 teams, Canterbury said.
A mini-luminaria ceremony will acquaint participants with the
lighting ceremony to be held at the September Relay for Life.
For information on forming a Relay for Life team, or about the
May 14 Rally, call Team Recruitment Chairs Lisa Baum, (626)
355-7462, or Shelly Malicek, (626) 355-355-1592.
Received 5/6/02
Pasadena Young Democrats
Join an active group who’s passionate about politics
and committed to community involvement
Next Meeting: Wednesday, May 8th - 7:30pm
Location: Shakers 240 South Arroyo Pkwy
Topics:
Voter Registration Drive: end political apathy help register young
voters
Campaign Finance Reform: get involved with the CA Clean Money Campaign
For more info:
pasadenayoungdemocrats@hotmail.com
or 626.666.5889
Received 5/1/02
Sierra Madre 4th of
July Committee
Seeks Grand Marshal Suggestions
Sierra Madre 4th of July Committee is seeking nominations for the 2002
4th of July Parade Grand Marshal. The Grand Marshal will lead this
year’s 4th of July Parade at 10 a.m.on July 4.
Parade marshals are traditionally those Sierra Madreans who give special
talents to the community, who are known for their altruism in Sierra Madre.
Anyone having suggestions should notify the committee at: 4th of July
Committee, P.O. Box 1073, Sierra Madre 91025-1073. Nominations close
at noon on Saturday, May 25.
Received 4/26/02
Title: 39th Annual "An
Evening with Star Chef's" Benefit
Date: Saturday, June 1, 2002
Time: 5pm-9pm
Place: Villa Del Sol de Oro, Sierra Madre
This annual benefit dinner for Rosemary Children's Services
(RCS)
in
Pasadena, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive
services to abused and neglected children, is the oldest, most
established culinary event in the greater Pasadena area which
showcases the region's most prestigious restaurants in an evening
of
incredible food, entertainment and more. Please call RCS at
626)844-3033 for more information.
Received 4/25/02
Los Angeles County
SHERIFF’S
DEPARTMENT
(626)
798-1131 24 HOURS A DAY
NEWS
RELEASE
Two
multi-talented salsa recording artists, Victor Pantoja and Octavio Figueroa,
will open the Farnsworth Park Concert Series on Saturday May 11th from 7:00
p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Included in the performance will be their band
“La Combinación”.
Latin
Percussionist Victor Pantoja and Latin Pianist Octavio Figueroa are two
well known veterans of the local salsa music scene. Victor, Octavio and
La Combinación can also be heard at Los Angeles’ popular salsa venues
the Conga Room, The Century Club, The Rhumba Room, Steven’s Steakhouse and
Havana on Sunset. La Combinación has opened for artists Tito Puente,
Oscar De Leon, Eddie Santiago, Bob James and Grupo Niche. Victor and Octavio
give back to their communities teaching Latin rhythms to inner-city youth
with programs such as Arts-Reach and Youth First.
Voted
by the Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation as the “Best New Program
of 1999,” these monthly concerts showcase the talents of Altadena’s own
at no cost to the general public. Staged in the park’s outdoor amphitheater,
the open-air venue regularly attracts more than 400 people at each performance.
Local merchants provide a variety of hot food and cold refreshments.
Food and drink are permitted, but alcoholic beverages are not. All
performances begin at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m.
Saturday’s
performance marks the fifth annual Farnsworth Park Summer Concert Series.
This year’s schedule is sponsored by Supervisor Michael
Antonovich, Sheriff’s
Support Group of Altadena, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and Musicians
Local 47, and is hosted by the Altadena Sheriff’s Station and Los Angeles
County Parks and Recreation. The Sheriff’s Department will provide
information about Neighborhood Watch, Kid Print, and Personal Safety.
The concerts are scheduled to continue until Saturday, September 28th.
The amphitheater is located at 568 Mount Curve Drive.
For
more concert information, contact Deputy Sam Estrada at (626) 296-2103,
or Joanne Tornquist at (626) 296-2139.
Received 4/17/02
Media Release
April 17, 2002
Contact: Bob Neuwirth (626) 398-0526
NEW HOLLYWOOD STRING QUARTET TO PERFORM IN PASADENA
Pianist Ory Shihor to join celebrated quartet Wednesday, May 22,
8 p.m.
Pasadena, CA -- The New Hollywood String Quartet, with pianist Ory
Shihor,
will perform a program of Mendelssohn and Schubert at 8 p.m. on Wednesday,
May 22 at Neighborhood Church, 301 North Orange Grove Boulevard in
Pasadena.
At the midpoint of the last century the original Hollywood String
Quartet
established itself as one of America's foremost ensembles. Today's
New
Hollywood String Quartet, led by award-winning cellist Paul Cohen,
is
comprised of instrumentalists who have also distinguished themselves
on
four continents as soloists and members of such recognized chamber
ensembles as the Los Angeles Piano Quartet, the Apple Hill Chamber
Players
and the Debussy Trio. Their performances have been hailed as
"beautiful
and immaculate, technically impeccable and artistically
well-considered." (Daniel
Cariaga, Los Angeles Times)
Guest artist Ory Shihor is a winner of the 1986 Young Concert Artists
International Competition, recipient of the prestigious Gina Bachauer
Prize
at the Juilliard School, and a prize winner at the 1998 9th Arthur
Rubinstein International Piano Master Competition.
Received 4/16/02
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Derderian
April 16, 2002
626-799-0841
ext. 500
Lourdes del
Rio-Valdés
213-739-5259
NBC4 and American Red Cross Host “Revive and Survive” At The Rose
Bowl
Pasadena - In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month, NBC4 and
the American Red Cross will join forces to offer low-cost Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) training at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday,
April 28, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The “Revive and Survive” CPR classes, which include
Spanish sessions, will be held at the Rose Bowl’s Court of Champions,
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. The 3½ hour class costs
only $5 when persons pre-register and $10 with walk-in registration. To
pre-register, participants should call 1-800-627-7000 or log on at
www.acrossla.org.
The CPR class will teach skills for adult and child CPR, rescue breathing
and obstructed airway.
“Revive and Survive” offers a convenient and low-cost opportunity
for participants to gain the knowledge and encouragement needed to recognize
and respond to a life threatening respiratory, cardiac or choking situation.
Individuals trained to act when there is an emergency situation are
the first link in the chain of people who can help save a life.
The “Revive and Survive” event will also feature
a display of American Red Cross emergency response vehicles and experts
distributing safety preparedness information.
NBC4 is the number one station for news and entertainment
programming in the Los Angeles market. The American Red Cross is
a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, that provides relief to
victims affected by disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and
respond to emergencies.
# # #
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Lisa Derderian
March 27, 2002
American Red Cross
(626) 799-0841,
ext. 500
MEDIA ALERT
American Red Cross and NBC4 to Co-Host Revive and Survive
NBC4 and American Red Cross join forces to teach hundreds CPR at
the Rose Bowl
WHO: American
Red Cross and NBC4 have joined forces to offer low-cost CPR classes.
The American Red Cross instructors will teach adult and child CPR.
Additional volunteers include the AmeriCorps National Rapid Response
and Pasadena City Fire Departments. The Red Cross Chapters are
San Gabriel Valley and Greater Los Angeles.
WHAT: Revive and Survive (Super
CPR event) will take place in recognition of April’s Earthquake Preparedness
month. Registration for the event will take place online at www.acrossla.org
or at 1-800-627-7000. Course cost will be $10 the day of the
event or $5 with pre-registration.
WHEN: Sunday, April 28, 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
WHERE: Rose Bowl -1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena
WHY: To offer a convenient low-cost
opportunity for participants to gain the knowledge to prevent, prepare
for and respond to emergency situations.
CONTACT: San Gabriel Valley
Lisa Derderian
Director of Public Relations
626-799-0841 ext. 500
Greater Los Angeles
Lourdes del Rio-Valdés
Media Associate
Communication and Marketing
213-739-5259.
Received 4/10/02
The Gooden School Country
Fair and Barn Sale
May 3, 2002
The Gooden School of Sierra Madre will hold its biennial fundraising
Country Fair and Barn Sale on Friday, May 3, 2002, from 2 p.m. until
dark at the Church of the Acsension, 25 East Laurel Avenue, Sierra Madre.
Admission is free; tickets will be sold for participation in most games
and activities.
Booths will offer:
Ø Climbing wall
Ø Matterhorn inflatable
Ø Inflatable Obstacle course
Ø Inflatable Slide Castle Bounce House
Ø Speed Pitch Baseball
Ø Plant sale
Ø Used Book sale
Ø Basketball
Ø Outback Grill BBQ
Ø Refreshments
In addition, there will be crafts, gifts, breads, baked goods, and
silent auction items.
Gooden is a private school for grades K-8, affiliated with the Episcopal
Church, with small classes in a caring environment. The proceeds
go to sponsor a wide range of events at Gooden, such as Grandparents’
Day and Teacher Appreciation Day, along with major projects such as playground
improvements and classroom equipment.
For further information, please contact Leslie Miller at 626-564-8648.
Received 4/4/02
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lisa Derderian
March 27, 2002
626-799-0841
ext. 500
Lourdes del Rio-Valdés
213-739-5259
NBC4 and American Red Cross Host “Revive and Survive” At The Rose
Bowl
Pasadena ¾ In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month, NBC4
and the American Red Cross will join forces to offer low-cost Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) training at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday,
April 28, 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The “Revive and Survive” CPR classes, which include
Spanish sessions, will be held at the Rose Bowl’s Court of Champions,
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena. The 3½ hour class costs only $5
when persons pre-register and $10 with walk-in registration. To pre-register,
participants should call 1-800-627-7000 or log on at
www.acrossla.org
. The CPR class will teach skills for adult and child CPR,
rescue breathing and obstructed airway.
“Revive and Survive” offers a convenient and low-cost opportunity
for participants to gain the knowledge and encouragement needed to
recognize and respond to a life threatening respiratory, cardiac or
choking situation. Individuals trained to act when there is an emergency
situation are the first link in the chain of people who can help save
a life.
The “Revive and Survive” event will also feature
a display of American Red Cross emergency response vehicles and experts
distributing safety preparedness information.
NBC4 is the number one station for news and entertainment
programming in the Los Angeles market. The American Red Cross is
a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, that provides relief to
victims affected by disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and
respond to emergencies.
# # #
Received 3/25/02
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sierra Madre poet and writer Korie Beth Brown, Ph.D. will be one
of nine poets from the USA, Canada and the Philippines featured in “A
Celebration of 21st Century Poets,” presented by Writers Village University
in honor of National Poetry Month.
The exhibit was put together to highlight the legacy and ongoing
achievement of poets everywhere, to introduce a larger audience to
the pleasures of reading poetry and to bring poets and poetry to public
attention. It can be viewed at http://www.writersvillage.com/poetry during
the month of April.
Brown teaches high school and writes poetry, essays, and short
stories. Published online at Lynx and the Poetry Webzine, she is currently
awaiting publication at Zuzu's Petals and in Gargoyle. She facilitates
on-line courses at Writer's Village University and is currently working
on various writing projects.
Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in April, 1996,
National Poetry Month brings together publishers, booksellers, literary
organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate
poetry and its vital place in American culture.
Received 3/11/02
For the second year in
a row, a "Snake Avoidance Clinic for Dogs" will be
held Sat. April 27th & Sunday April 28th at the Sierra Vista
Park. If a
rattlesnake should cross your path (trail or backyard), you'll
want your dog
to alert you without danger to either you or your pet. The Clinic
will be
conducted by Mr. Robert Kettle, a professional snake handler who
has also
supervised training for the Nevada Fish & Game, U.S. Navy,
& been approved
by the Ca. Dept. of Fish & Game. 8am-5pm by appointment; $55.00/dog.
Phone
Chuck Miller for details/reservations (626)355-3832.
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