Chamber members and guests convene each Tuesday to network, exchange leads and promote their business products and services. Complimentary coffee and pastries are furnished.
For information call 923-2191.
The event features 10 musical groups. Tickets are free, and will be issued on a first-come, first-served-basis at the box office starting at 6 p.m. on the day of the performance.
The theater is at the corner of Firestone Boulevard and Brookshire Avenue. Free parking is offered in the adjacent City lots and at Downey High School across Brookshire just to the east of the theater.
Free refreshments will be offered following the event. For information, call 904-3443.
Berokoff led Downey Calvary to its first CIF Southern Section basketball title in 2001. He referred to his resignation as springing from an "ethical difference" with the school's administration.
He began as a walk-on coach, and compiled an enviable record of 52-10 in two seasons at Downey Calvary, topped off by winning last season's Division V-AA Championship. He was subsequently named the Division's Coach of the Year.
Calvary Chapel went 24-5 this year with star Tim Drisdom leading the way. The season ended when they suffered a loss to Serra in the Division IV-A semifinals.
Berokoff told the press it was frustrating to work with three different athletic directors in a span of six months.
But he added he had a wonderful time and enjoyed the support of the parents, which he called "incredible."
Mary Loya, longtime member of the Cerritos College Board of Trustees; Margo Hoffer, long a member of the Board of the Downey Unified School District; and Marie Eckstrom, a veteran of many years with Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center, were each honored for their achievement and years of dedicated service to the community.
Notables in attendance included former Downey councilwoman Diane Boggs, DUSD School Superintendent Edward Sussman; and Cerritos College President Jane Harmon.
Sanchez, de la Torre, and Havice came down to the wire in a spirited primary campaign. Havice ran on her record as an incumbent Assemblywoman in the 56th District (which includes Downey). However, she will be term-limited out at the end of this year.
Sanchez drew heavily on the support of labor and her links to her sister, U.S. House Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Orange County.
Havice also had strong labor support, as well as law enforcement and educational endorsements.
Other candidates on the Democratic primary ticket were Ken Graham of Lakewood, Cecy Groom of Cerritos, and Helen Rahder of Whittier.
The newly drawn 39th is 55 percent Democratic and 28 percent Republican.
On the Republican ticket, Tim Escobar of La Mirada and Richard Owens of Lakewood vied for the right to oppose the winning Democrat in November.
The Libertarian Party is represented by Richard Newhouse of Garden Grove.
The band was established in 1990, plays pop and rock music in addition to jazz and salsa and has opened for many big recording headliners including Eddie Palmeri and Tito Puente.
Angel Sabroso recorded his first bilingual salsa record in 1993 with an original arrangement, "Love Won't Let Me Wait." The band performed at the Chicano Music Awards. All proceeds from this yearly event go to help young gifted Latinos get an opportunity for a college scholarship. The latest CD for the group is entitled "Making Ends Meet."
For information on the musical series call Paul Granata at 861-2997.
Children to age 12 will enjoy activities from 10:30 a.m. to noon such as a Make-It, Take-It craft, games, face-painting and a framed Polaroid photo taken alongside the Easter Bunny for $1.25. The egg hunts begin at 11:30 a.m. at the following park sites: Apollo (12540 Rives Ave.), Dennis the Menace (9125 Arrington), Furman (10419 Rives Ave.), and Golden (8840 Golden Ave.). Youngsters will be divided into different age categories: 4 and under, 5-8 and 9-12. The children will be given rules before they are walked out to their area for the egg hunts. Collected eggs can be taken to a Redemption Booth for candy and special prizes (for specific type of eggs). Those who will be in attendance include: Police officers who will hand out candy and prizes, Police Explorers who will assist in setup and supervision, Downey Princess Court at some sites who will be doing face-painting, Volunteens who will help out with setup and arts/crafts and recreation leaders who will conduct the activities. In addition to this, City staff will be in attendance.
Hamilton says that she gives many thanks to the Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis who has been a faithful sponsor by making monetary contributions to this event each year.
Children are encouraged to bring bags or Easter baskets to hold their eggs during the egg hunts. Parents are encouraged to bring their own cameras. The event will go on rain or shine. For information, call 904-7238.
The first part of author Susan Casey's presentation will be on her book "Women Inventors! Two Centuries of Discoveries That Have Shaped Our World." Casey will highlight fascinating stories of women such as: Grace Hopper Marks (COBOL computer language), Josephine Cochran (dishwasher), Bette Graham (liquid paper), Rose Totino (Totino's frozen pizzas) and Hazelle Rollins (marionette puppets). The second part of her presentation will cover how to be an inventor, how to come up with an idea, how to patent and how to sell an invention.
"The month of March is Women's History Month and the library wants to highlight the accomplishments and contributions of women," said Jan Palen, senior librarian. Palen says that teens will learn about famous inventions and they will be inspired to come up with new ideas of their own and perhaps follow through and become an inventor.
This program is being sponsored by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and is administered through the California State Library.
"The library has a number of good books on patents and inventions in the Reference Area and books to check out in the library on this subject," Palen added.
To register or for more information, call the Library's Information Desk at 904-7360 ext. 32.
Services provided include annual physicals, lab and radiology services, and prevention and wellness programs, with specialty referrals sent to VALBHS. Over 200 veterans are already using the new clinic and the capacity is described as unlimited. The clinic's Medical Director and primary care physician, Dr. Hung Q. Nguyen, is Board certified in internal medicine. If the veteran needs specialty care, such as orthopedics, physical therapy, or optometry, they will be referred to the VALBHS.
Veterans currently using the VALBHS for primary care can now have their care transferred to the Santa Fe Springs clinic. The clinic operates like a private physician's office, with scheduled appointments and patients being seen within 15 minutes of their appointed time.
HNFS, which operates the clinic, has been providing care to active duty and retired military personnel and their families since 1987 through the Department of Defense's TRICARE program.
Veterans can call the clinic for information at 864-5565 or the HNFS toll free customer care line at (800) 621-6499.
The grassroots effort has turned into a very successful endeavor in keeping gang activity out of Downey, and annually is recognized by the community at this event.
GOOD grew to what it is today from these beginnings, through the tireless efforts of this core group.
This year's lunch will honor Downey's service clubs and will feature Judge David Perkins, a Downey resident and a Judge on the Los Angeles County Superior Court.
For information and reservations or sponsorships, call Bonnie Kehoe, GOOD President, at 904-7238 or Stan Hanstad at 904-3514.