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Learn to tutor in adult literacy

By Alicia Salazar

DOWNEY-The Downey Library is accepting registration for adults who would like to extend a helping hand to others in need by serving as tutors for the Adult Literacy Program.

The Adult Literacy Program has a training session in the month of February for those interested in making a positive difference in someone's life. Adults must attend a training session of thirteen hours provided by Claudia Dailey, Adult Literacy & Training Coordinator. Dailey will teach them a variety of literary training techniques for one-on-one teaching. As a literacy tutor they will also be eligible to attend Literacy Support Sessions held at the library throughout the year in which they can share experiences and insights with other tutors.

The training session follows: Thursday, Feb. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tutors will serve a minimum of two hours a week. The program is in need of tutors for the morning and evening hours.

"The tutors offer a way to a more successful life for their students. Many students have gained confidence and skills to become better students and successful workers," said Jan Palen, senior librarian. She adds that the tutors love what they do. "Many have been in this successful program for years."

"Both students and tutors gain confidence in this process. Many have lasting friendships because of this program," Palen said.

Registration is required. For information or to register, call Claudia Dailey at 904-7360 ext. 23.


Enchilada sale set for church Feb. 2

DOWNEY-The Women of the Moravian Church of Downey will hold their annual Enchilada Sale Saturday, Feb. 2, at the church, 10337 Old River School Road.

The enchiladas come two to a pan and are suitable for freezing. Meat and cheese combination enchiladas are $4.25 a pan, and cheese only are $4.50. They may be picked up at the church any time after 12 p.m. and before 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.

To place orders, or for information, call 927-0718.


'Moulin Rouge' theme for annual gala Feb. 8

DOWNEY-A "sparkling night with a French twist" is how the Downey Symphony Guild envisions its scheduled gala for Feb. 8 in the Imperial Ballroom of the Embassy Suites Hotel, to benefit the Guild and its Music in the Schools Program which brings educational concerts to all of Downey's elementary and middle school children, both public and parochial.

A social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will follow at 7.

The theme of this year's gala fundraiser, "Moulin Rouge," will be reflected in the room's decorations, and can-can dancers will perform. Bill Lovelace, known as "The Mobile DJ," will provide music for dancing. A live and silent auction is also planned.

Gregory of Gregory's Restaurant, meanwhile, has planned a special French menu for the occasion, beginning with French onion soup, pasta escargot, filet roulade and chicken chanticleer, a salad of Asian pear, avocado, and Roquefort. His ooh-la-la dessert will be his unique "Gregory" crepe jubilee.

All of this will cost $60 per person, a portion of which is tax-deductible.

Pauline Hume, Guild president, invites the community to join in the "festive, worthwhile happening."

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 869-2120.


Gorman is featured Early Bird speaker

DOWNEY-Kathy Gorman, principal at the Downey Adult School, will be the featured speaker at Early Bird Networking at the Downey Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at 7:15 a.m., in the Chamber offices, 11131 Brookshire Ave.

Complimentary coffee and breakfast treats are furnished each Tuesday as chamber members and their guests network with each other and promote their business services and products.

For information, call 923-2191.


Bandits beat victims in Firestone warehouse

DOWNEY-Four men armed with handguns robbed the Multiple Distributor Group in the Boulevard of an estimated $6,000 in cash about 9 a.m. Saturday.

Police said the three male victims were bound with duct tape and beaten. Two were treated for facial lacerations following the robbery.







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