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July 4 Observance Saturday 7/4/2009 (8 a.m.) - 2 Days Away All are invited to observe the July 4 Independence Day holiday with a Flag- Raising Ceremony and Freedom Walk at the Palm Park Greenway Trailhead, 5703 Palm Avenue. The event will begin with a flag- raising at 8 a.m., featuring patriolic entertainment and light refreshments. Following the flag-raising, there will be a community procession along the Greenway Trail. For more information, contact the Whittier Community Center at (562) 464- 3430. Cost: FREE Location: Palm Park Greenway Trailhead  MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Concerts in the Park Monday 7/6/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 4 Days Away "The Answer" will perform the classic rock sounds of the Beatles, Tom Petty and the Rolling Stones for baby boomers and all music lovers from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park, corner Washington & Bailey in Uptown. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Parks,contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Central Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation Honors Night Wednesday 7/8/2009 (Begins 6 p.m.) - 6 Days Away Four local artists will be honored by the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation at the group’s annual Honors Night on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. at the Radisson Hotel, 7320 Greenleaf Avenue. Artists to be honored are: Lalo Alcaraz, painter and illustrator, Visual Arts/Two Dimensional; Armando Baeza, sculptor, Visual Arts/Three Dimensional; Stephen Gothold, director of Chorale Bel Canto, Music; and Rick Rinaldi, owner of The Framery and the Fine Arts Gallery, Friend of the Arts. Tickets for the Honors Night are $40, and proceeds go to support the work of the Whittier Cultural Arts Foundation. The Foundation, which operates under the aegis of the Whittier Cultural Arts Commission, raises funds and makes recommendations for annual grants to encourage and support the arts in Whittier, including community arts programs as well as art programs and outreach in local schools. For ticket information, contact the Whittier Community Services Department at (562) 464-336 Click Here For More Info Cost: $40 Location: Radisson Hotel MapContact: Marlene Martel Phone: 562-464-3360 |
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Wake Up Whittier Wednesday 7/8/2009 (7:30 AM to 9:30 AM) - 6 Days Away Please join the Whittier Chamber for the monthly networking breakfast! Bring your business cards and enjoy breakfast, Chamber and city updates and plenty of networking! Cost: FREE to members; $20 non-members Department/Group: Chamber Event Location: Harmony Center for Spiritual Living MapContact: Katie Galvin Phone: 562-698-9554 |
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Ribbon Cutting for KEB Business Consultants Thursday 7/9/2009 (11:30 a.m.) - 7 Days Away Please join KEB Business Consultants at the Whittier Chamber Office to celebrate the new services they are providing. Department/Group: Chamber Event MapContact: Karen Bajanov Phone: 562-945-7836 |
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Concerts in the Park Thursday 7/9/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 7 Days Away "Mariachi Divas" will offer their unique blending of classic mariachi music for all to enjoy from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. Seating festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Park & Recreation commissions, L.A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L.A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Central Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Activate Whittier Walking Club Saturday 7/11/2009 (Begins 8 a.m.) - 9 Days Away July's Activate Whittier Walking Club meeting will be at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 11. Enjoy mornings outdoors with exercise and companionship during these monthly jaunts. The Walking Club meets at the Palm Park Greenway Trailhead, 5703 Palm Ave. Designed for walkers of all ages and fitness levels, the Walking Club is a great way to get into the habit of walking as exercise. Families, teens, adults and seniors can all enjoy a summer morning and meet new people at the same time. Activate Whittier is co-sponsored by the Whittier Community Services Department, the Whittier YMCA, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and the L.A. County Health Department to encourage fitness and health for Whittier residents. Staff from the Community Services Department and the YMCA will be at the walks to assist participants. For information on the Walking Club, call the Community Center at (562) 464- 3430, the YMCA at (562)464-6530 or check the City website at www.cityofwhittier Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Palm Park Greenway Trailhead MapContact: Greg Alaniz Phone: 562-464-3430 |
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Concerts in the Park Monday 7/13/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 11 Days Away "Mariachi Los Palmeros," whose credits include their own performances as well as playing with prominent Latin artists, will sizzle from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park, Washington & Bailey in Uptown. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Central Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Concerts in the Park Thursday 7/16/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 14 Days Away See what happens when reggae, jazz and funk come together when "Sapadilla" performs their Caribberan fusion explosion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Parnell Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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The 6740 Ribbon Cutting/ 12th Anniversary Celebration Thursday 7/16/2009 (4:00 p.m.) - 14 Days Away Please join the Whittier Chamber of Commerce at the 12th Anniversary Celebration for The 6740. Department/Group: Chamber Event MapContact: Mike Phone: 562-698-6740 |
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Concerts in the Park Monday 7/20/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 18 Days Away Greg Wolfe will recreate the gritty sounds of Rod Stewart in his tribute from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park, Washington & Bailey in Uptown. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Central Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Il Bell Cafe Ribbon Cutting Wednesday 7/22/2009 (11:30 a.m.) - 20 Days Away Please join the Whittier Chamber of Commerce at Il Bella Cafe at their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Department/Group: Chamber Event MapContact: Denise or Diana Phone: (562)464-1400 |
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Concerts in the Park Thursday 7/23/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 21 Days Away "Proud Mary" will perform the timeless - and still timely - rock 'n' soul music of Tina Turner from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Parnell Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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A Progressive Dinner Saturday 7/25/2009 (4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.) - 23 Days Away Join the Uptown Association and the SKILLS Foundation in this wonderful event sure to please your taste buds. This event will feature 7 restaurants that will be providing a taste of their fine cuisine sure to delight the toughest critics. As you stroll through Uptown Whittier with friends, Seta, Zi Teresa, Golden Triangle, Bottle Room, Allen's Barbeque, and Crepes and Grapes, will await your arrival on a cool July evening sure to be filled with fun and excitement. Top the night off at California Grill where you will enjoy a fabulous dessert and a performance by professional harpist Iris Harris. This event will benefit the SKILLS Foundation an operational foundation that provides prevention, academic, and enrichment programs for local youth. Click Here For More Info Cost: $75 individual: $120 couple Location: Seta; Dine and Lounge MapContact: LaDonna Munier Phone: 562.325.5620 |
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Concerts in the Park Monday 7/27/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 25 Days Away "I See Hawks in L.A.," whose distinctive sound features high, lonesome three-part harmonies and twanged guitars, will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Central Park, Washington & Bailey in Uptown. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Central Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
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Tasty Tuesday at Red Oak BBQ Tuesday 7/28/2009 (11:30 AM) - 26 Days Away Please join the Whittier Chamber for our monthly networking lunch! Bring plenty of business cards and your appetite! Cost: TBA7051 Department/Group: Chamber Event Location: TBA MapContact: Jessica Schreiner Phone: 562-698-9554 |
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Concerts in the Park Thursday 7/30/2009 (7 to 8:30 p.m.) - 28 Days Away "A Hard Day's Night" Beatles revue will perform a tribute to the forever fresh, forever classic Beatles from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Road. Seating is festival-style and concertgoers may bring lawn chairs or blankets for comfort while they enjoy music under the stars. Vendors will have food and beverages for sale at the concerts, or you may bring picnic suppers. The free concerts are sponsored by the Whittier Cultural Arts and Parks & Recreation commissions, L. A. County Supervisor Don Knabe and the L. A. County Arts Commission. For more information on the Summer 2009 Concerts in the Park, contact the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3430. Click Here For More Info Cost: FREE! Location: Parnell Park MapContact: Virginia Santana Phone: 562-464-3350 |
