We love it when Chamber members do business with other Chamber members! Congratulations to Chamber President Sue Dean from Notary Signing Network who recently bought a new car from Toyota of Whittier owner Curt James. Thanks for keeping business and those tax dollars in Whittier!
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Business Focus Connecting the business and residential communities.
Mayor Owen Newcomer and Mayor Pro-Tem Bob Henderson enjoyed the 19th Hole Mixer sponsored by The Quad at Whittier. Turn to PAGE 10-11 for more Hathaway photos
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t wasn’t long ago that many first time buyers felt like they had been priced out of the new home market and would be forced to rent forever. At least that is what it felt like for Jeff and Kristen Hoffman. Then one day they saw a new home community being built just down the road from where they were renting and decided to go and see the models. The new community was The Gables of Whittier built by one of Southern California’s premiere new home builders, Far West Industries. Featuring a unique collection of urban style condominiums and townhomes with its own community park, the couple thought why not? Much to their surprise, they found a home that they could afford, thanks to receiving a little help from the City of Whittier. “We hadn’t really been looking for a new home, and had been resigned to the fact we could never afford anything in Southern California. We figured we’d be renting for the foreseeable future,” stated Jeff Hoffman. Both Hoffmans work at nearby Biola University, which is now only minutes
away from their new home. Jeff is Director of Athletic Communications and Kristen is a Reference Librarian. With an expanding family of four and their jobs being close by, one of the biggest determining factors in their selection was the location of The Gables and its close proximity to uptown Whittier, nearby shopping centers and the highly rated schools. The Gables offers a modern urban style home setting that caters to families as well as many working professionals that include both doctors from the nearby community hospital and university professors from another nearby college, Loyola University. Looking for more space to grow into, the Hoffmans chose one of the townhome plans known as the TH3, which gave them a beautiful modern multi-level floor plan that features contemporary touches that are not normally found in homes at this affordable price range. With 1,716 square feet of living space, the TH3 features three-bedrooms,
It came as a pleasant surprise that we could afford a home at The Gables. – Kristen Hoffman
and two and one-half bathrooms, as well as a private patio, a two car garage and, according to the Hoffmans, “the fireplace didn’t hurt either.” Another attractive feature of the TH3 is the kitchen which offers an open airy design that allows the resident chef to be part of the open great room concept in each home. Cooking appointments feature stainless steel Whirlpool appliances including a self cleaning oven, a free standing gas range, a microwave and a dishwasher. Topping it all off are granite slab counter tops, contemporary kitchen cabinetry with the buyer’s choice of finishes and under cabinet architectural lighting, as well as Moen pull-out chrome faucets. Each kitchen also includes either a large island or a u-shaped countertop both with seating for a breakfast bar. The Master suite offers full walkin closets, a private master bath featuring both a designer style oval tub and separate shower, dual sinks with European style cabinetry, Moen designer selected faucets and a compartmentalized water closet. Residents can enjoy living in a well landscaped park-like setting that
features a tot lot and soon, a complete private community park dedicated to residents only. With its great location, The Gables offers the perfect home for those people who work nearby in Whittier, as well as the LA commuter who can take the Metro link not far from The Gables and get to work easily by rail without the worry of traffic. Homeowners can sit back and enjoy the ride on the train while they plan out their day in the morning or wind down on the way home in the evening. The final determination for the Hoffmans was the reputation of the builder and the friendly knowledgeable sales person, Steve Sullivan, who helped make their first home purchase as simple as possible. The Hoffmans added, “Working with Far West has been great. From the start of the
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When the big one hits, will you be prepared? Save the life of your business when disaster strikes By Katie Galvin, Director of Public Relations
Recent earthquakes have rocked the Los Angeles area this summer and reminded us that disasters can happen at any moment. This month also marks the 25th anniversary of the 6.1 temblor that shook Whittier to its core and left over 10,000 homes and businesses damaged in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. As Whittier recovered from the earthquake, many businesses did not. Business owners can suffer a double whammy in the event of a disaster: the owner may have to rebuild a substantially damaged business and at the same time is without revenue to pay employees and cover expenses. According to disaster officials, the first consideration during a disaster is the safety of employees; second is Continued on page 7
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Wow, October is already here! As the seasons change, it’s hard to believe that I’ve been a part of the Whittier Chamber for almost 10 years now. It has been, and continues to be, such a tremendous experience both personally and professionally for me. And its events like the Hathaway Golf Classic that keep bringing members, old and new, to our Chamber. This year’s tournament was another huge success and we had a great turn out at what looks to be yet another financially successful event. Congratulations to ALL of the winning foursomes and golfers, and to three of our members who won the $2,000 Helicopter Golf Ball Drop! The proceeds from events like the Hathaway Golf Classic are what make it possible to offer excellent networking events and programs for free or low-cost to our Chamber members. Speaking of great events, here are a few you will want to mark your calendar for. The Orchard Post Acute Care facility in Whittier will host a free open house event and ribbon cutting on Friday, October 5 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. (ribbon cutting at 1 p.m.) and all Whittier Chamber members are encouraged to come out and show their support. Also, if you haven’t purchased your ticket yet for CAPC, Inc.’s Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Dance that same night, make sure to contact the Whittier Chamber to join our table. My husband Steve and I will be there in costume and ready to serve as waiters. CAPC is an amazing organization doing great things in our community and I always look forward to this event and the fun we are sure to have! Remember that 3rd is the word at the Whittier Chamber! The Wake Up Whittier breakfast is always held the 3rd Wednesday of the month and believe me, I meet someone new each time! This month it will be hosted by Family Church Whittier on October 17, where they will be promoting their annual Thanksgiving Fest, yet another wonderful community event giving back to those in need. For those of you between the ages of 21 to 40ish (or young at heart), we’ve got our next Whittier Young Professionals Group luncheon on Friday, October 19 at The Bottle Room. The Bottle Room is such a neat, trendy local hot spot in our very own Uptown district and the perfect venue to host our up and coming young professionals this month. Encourage the YPs in your office to come out and join us! Don’t forget our FREE B.O.S.S. seminar on Thursday, October 25 at its new time of 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Whittier Central Library. The monthly series always features a different topic and is open to all local business owners. That same night, Renew Massage & Skincare will welcome the Whittier, Santa Fe Springs and Pico Rivera Chambers of Commerce for their Halloween Mixer from 5 to 7 p.m. Don’t be scared to have a good time – the networking is free and fun so make sure you dress to impress in your best costume! Finally, Tasty Tuesday will be held at family favorite Carino’s Italian Grill at the Whittwood Town Center on October 30. The networking lunch is just another great way to get to know local business owners and support not only a fellow member, but a great Whittier restaurant in the process!
The Whittier Association of Apartment Owners has a new look, a new name and a new WHITTIER APARTMENT OWNERS’ R e s o u r c e C o u n c i l mission! This special group, a subcommittee of the Whittier Chamber, is now called the Whittier Apartment Owners’ Resource Council. Its mission is to educate residential property owners and managers in the Whittier area on issues related to residential properties, city activities and available resources. The first meeting will be on Thursday October 18, 2012. All workshops will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Senior Center at 13225 Walnut Street in Whittier (off of Painter between Mar Vista and La Cuarta). Arrive by 6:45 p.m. for complimentary coffee, cookies and the opportunity to network with other property owners and managers! The workshops are FREE for property owners and managers. You must be present to receive any handouts and materials. The dates for the next meetings to put on your calendar now: Thursday, February 21, 2013, Thursday, April 18, 2013, Thursday, June 20, 2013. Topics to be discussed at upcoming meetings include new California and Federal laws, forms – what you need, graffiti, gangs and drugs, property maintenance, code enforcement and property values, how to screen applicants and more! Thank you to Pabst, Kinney & Associates and Virginia (Ginny) Ball of Woodruff Properties for their support of the Whittier Apartment Owners’ Resource Council. Questions? Call (562) 693-0941 or the Whittier Chamber office at (562) 698-9554.
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Vote for business on November 6: California Chamber of Commerce releases positions on upcoming statewide ballot measures The California Chamber of Commerce recently released its position on some of the Propositions slated to be part of the November 6th General Election. The Regional Chamber Alliance, comprised of representatives from local area Chambers of Commerce, also took their positions on the upcoming ballot measures during their most recent meeting. While these positions do not necessarily reflect the positions of the Whittier Chamber, local business owners and community
members may note that both the California Chamber and our Regional Chamber Alliance choose their positions based on the effect each proposition will have on business. The Secretary of State website contains more information on these and other pending initiatives, as well as measures in circulation and measures that have qualified for the ballot. For more information, visit www.sos.ca.gov/elections. Be ready for the voting booth – read on and get informed!
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Temporary Taxes to Fund Education. Guaranteed Local Public Safety Funding. Initiative Constitutional. Increases personal income tax on annual earnings over $250,000 for seven years. Increases sales and use tax by ¼ cent for four years. Allocates temporary tax revenues 89 percent to K-12 schools and 11 percent to community colleges. Bars use of funds for administrative costs, but provides local school governing boards discretion to decide, in open meetings and subject to annual audit, how funds are to be spent. Guarantees funding for public safety services realigned from state to local governments. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state revenues over the next seven fiscal years. Estimates of the revenue increases vary—from $6.8 billion to $9 billion for 201213 and from $5.4 billion to $7.6 billion, on average, in the following five fiscal years, with lesser amounts in 2018-19. These revenues would be available to (1) pay for the state’s school and community college funding requirements, as increased by this measure, and (2) address the state’s budgetary problem by paying for other spending commitments. Limitation on the state’s ability to make changes to the programs and revenues shifted to local governments in 2011, resulting in a more stable fiscal situation for local governments. CalChamber Position - No Position • RCA Position - Oppose
Changes Law to Allow Auto Insurance Companies to Set Prices Based on a Driver’s History of Insurance Coverage. Initiative Statute. Changes current law to permit insurance companies to set prices based on whether the driver previously carried auto insurance with any insurance company. Allows insurance companies to give proportional discounts to drivers with some prior insurance coverage. Will allow insurance companies to increase cost of insurance to drivers who have not maintained continuous coverage. Treats drivers with lapse as continuously covered if lapse is due to military service or loss of employment, or if lapse is less than 90 days. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Probably no significant fiscal effect on state insurance premium tax revenues. CalChamber Position - No Position • RCA Position - Oppose
Proposition 31 State Budget. State and Local Government. Initiative Constitutional Amendment and Statute. Establishes two-year state budget cycle. Prohibits Legislature from creating expenditures of more than $25 million unless offsetting revenues or spending cuts are identified. Permits Governor to cut budget unilaterally during declared fiscal emergencies if Legislature fails to act. Requires performance reviews of all state programs. Requires performance goals in state and local budgets. Requires publication of all bills at least three days prior to legislative vote. Gives counties power to alter state statutes or regulations related to spending unless Legislature or state agency vetoes changes within 60 days. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Decreased state revenues and commensurate increased local revenues, probably in the range of about $200 million annually, beginning in 2013-14. Potential decreased state program costs or increased state revenues resulting from changes in the fiscal authority of the Legislature and Governor. Increased state and local costs of tens of millions of dollars annually to implement new budgeting practices. Over time, these costs would moderate and potentially be offset by savings from improved program efficiencies. CalChamber Position - Support • RCA Position - Oppose
Proposition 32 Prohibits Political Contributions by Payroll Deduction. Prohibitions on Contributions to Candidates. Restricts union political fundraising by prohibiting use of payroll-deducted funds for political purposes. Same use restriction would apply to payroll deductions, if any, by corporations or government contractors. Permits voluntary employee contributions to employer or union committees if authorized yearly, in writing. Prohibits unions and corporations from contributing directly or indirectly to candidates and candidate-controlled committees. Other political expenditures remain unrestricted, including corporate expenditures from available resources not limited by payroll deduction prohibition. Limits government contractor contributions to elected officers or officer-controlled committees. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state implementation and enforcement costs of up to hundreds of thousands of dollars annually, potentially offset in part by revenues from fines. CalChamber Position - No Position • RCA Position - Support
Proposition 37 Genetically Engineered Foods. Mandatory Labeling. Initiative Statute. Requires labeling on raw or processed food offered for sale to consumers if made from plants or animals with genetic material changed in specified ways. Prohibits labeling or advertising such food as “natural.” Exempts foods that are: certified organic; unintentionally produced with genetically engineered material; made from animals fed or injected with genetically engineered material but not genetically engineered themselves; processed with or containing only small amounts of genetically engineered ingredients; administered for treatment of medical conditions; sold for immediate consumption such as in a restaurant; or alcoholic beverages. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Potential increase in state administrative costs of up to one million dollars annually to monitor compliance with the disclosure requirements specified in the measure. Unknown, but potentially significant, costs for the courts, the Attorney General, and district attorneys due to litigation resulting from possible violations to the provisions of this measure. CalChamber Position - Oppose • RCA Position - Oppose
Proposition 38 Tax for Education and Early Childhood Programs. Initiative Statute. Increases personal income tax rates for annual earnings over $7,316 using sliding scale from .4% for lowest individual earners to 2.2% for individuals earning over $2.5 million, ending after twelve years. During first four years, 60% of revenues go to K-12 schools, 30% to repaying state debt, and 10% to early childhood programs. Thereafter, allocates 85% of revenues to K-12 schools, 15% to early childhood programs. Provides K-12 funds on school specific, per-pupil basis, subject to local control, audits, and public input. Prohibits state from directing or using new funds. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Increased state personal income tax revenues beginning in 2013 and ending in 2024. Estimates of the revenue increases vary from $10 billion to $11 billion per fiscal year beginning in 2013-14, tending to increase over time. The 2012-13 revenue increase would be about half this amount. Until the end of 2016-17, 60 percent of revenues would be dedicated to K-12 education and 10 percent would be provided to early care and education programs. These allocations would supplement existing funding for these programs. In 2017-18 and subsequent years, 85 percent would be provided to K-12 education and 15 percent to early care and education. General Fund savings on debt-service costs of about $1.5 billion in 2012-13 and $3 billion in 2013-14, with savings tending to grow thereafter until the end of 2016-17. In 2015-16 and subsequent years with stronger growth in state personal income tax revenues, some of the revenues raised by this measure—several hundred million dollars per year— would be used for debt-service costs, resulting in state savings. CalChamber Position- Oppose • RCA Position- Oppose
Proposition 39 Tax Treatment for Multistate Businesses. Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Funding. Initiative Statute. Requires multistate businesses to calculate their California income tax liability based on the percentage of their sales in California. Repeals existing law giving multistate businesses an option to choose a tax liability formula that provides favorable tax treatment for businesses with property and payroll outside California. Dedicates $550 million annually for five years from anticipated increase in revenue for the purpose of funding projects that create energy efficiency and clean energy jobs in California. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Approximately $500 million in additional state General Fund revenues in 2012-13 and $1 billion each year thereafter from requiring a single sales factor formula for corporate taxes, with about half of the additional annual revenues from 2013-14 through 2017-18 supporting energy efficiency and alternative energy projects. Increased Proposition 98 minimum funding guarantee for K-14 schools of roughly $225 million annually from 2012-13 through 2017-18 and by roughly $500 million each year thereafter, as a result of additional state General Fund revenues. CalChamber Position - Oppose • RCA Position - Oppose
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There is a lot of good news to share this month. First, last month, the City of Whittier and the Open Space Legal Defense Fund reached a settlement and concluded litigation which had been pending for several months concerning the validity of the city’s lease of property located in the Puente Hills to Matrix Oil for anticipated oil production. The project is estimated to produce $7- $8 million in revenues annually to the city and possibly over $50 million per year over a period of 25-30 years. Finding new sources of revenue without imposing taxes on the community is quite an accomplishment for local government these days. On October 25th we will celebrate a project on a site that was vacant for more than twenty years. Mosaic Gardens, a 21-unit affordable family apartment development, will celebrate the completion of construction and welcome new residents. The city is proud to have partnered with LINC Housing on this development project as it represents many successes. The new community, located at the
corner of Philadelphia Street and Pickering Avenue, has done wonders for the gateway into Uptown Whittier. The project is the first residential development under the Uptown Specific Plan and is beautifully designed in a Mediterranean architectural style with three stories over a one-level parking garage. The property’s onsite amenities include a large community room where resident programs and events will take place. The community room will also offer a resident computer lab. Congratulations to LINC for completing this great project in Uptown. More good news on the housing front: sales at The Gables, the 96unit townhome development project on Whittier Boulevard, have been picking up. During the summer months the developer launched a widespread advertising campaign that has produced more sales, reservations and inquiries on the units. The Branch Library expansion project is nearing completion and will open with a community party on Saturday, December 1st. The $5.3 million renovation expanded the library from 9,735 square feet to more than 15,700 square feet. I am confident the community will enjoy the beautiful new space, additional library materials and technology stations, and parents will especially like the new story-telling area in the children’s section! Just north of the Branch Library on Santa Gertrudes at Whittier
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Boulevard and Russell Street, the Sprouts Farmers Market is looking to stay on their aggressive construction schedule. The building is easily visible along Whittier Boulevard. They are planning to open by Spring. Last month, the Planning Commission approved a new seniorassisted living and memory care facility at the former Harris Buick, Pontiac and GMC site on Whittier Boulevard just west of College Avenue. Summerland Terrace, designed in Craftsman-style architecture, will be a two-story facility housing up to 104 residents. This is a great project for a former car dealership site. The residents and visitors of the residents at Summerland Terrace will surely be welcomed as potential shoppers by the neighboring businesses and The Quad Shopping Center. Finally, it’s time to dust off your running and walking shoes for the Whittier Community Foundation’s Third Annual Spooktacular 5K Run/ Walk and Children’s Creepy Crawly 1/2 Mile Dash on Saturday, October 27. Registration includes a dry-fit t-shirt; a reusable draw-string bag; a pancake breakfast; and awards for the top three runners in each age group. For those highly competitive persons, new to this year’s event is “chip timing” which is a technique for accurately measuring each racer’s time. Perhaps you’ll be motivated to set a new personal record?
City of Whittier gears up for 10th Annual Abilities Awareness Faire October 22 “Living Life Without Limits” is the theme for the 10 th Annual Abilities Awareness Faire and Celebration of Disabilities Awareness Month, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, October 22 at the Whittier Community Center, adjacent Joe Miller Field, located at 7630 Washington Avenue. All community members are invited to come to this free event to learn more about how Whittier is working to become more accessible to all residents. The event is jointly sponsored by the City of Whittier Accessibility Committee, Park, Recreation and Community Services Department, Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority
Community Foundation to host “Fit for Life” Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk Calling all runners, joggers and walkers – and your little kids too! The third annual “Fit for Life” Spooktacular 5K Run/Walk and “Children’s Creepy Crawly” Half-Mile Dash will be held Saturday, October 27. The event will begin at 7:30 a.m., starting at the Whittier Community Center, 7630 Washington Avenue. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Whittier Community Foundation. “Fit for Life 5K” is a committee of the Whittier Community Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to providing support for programs that benefit the Whittier community, fundraising throughout the year to achieve this goal. The event will feature a Halloween theme as runners circle through the quaint Uptown business district and picturesque historic residential area before returning to the Community Center. The highly-popular “Children’s Creepy Crawly” Half-Mile Dash will also return to the event. Runners are welcome to wear family-appropriate costumes to add to the Halloween fun. In addition to the 5K, which is a USATF certified course, and the Dash, there will be a pancake breakfast which will begin at 8 a.m. Pre-registration for the 5K is $28 and for the Children’s Half-Mile Dash is $14. Late registration is $35 for the 5K and $18 for Half-Mile Dash. Registration may be made online at www.active.com, in person at the Whittier Community Center or on the day of the event. For more information on how to participate, please contact Greg Alaniz, Community Services Supervisor, at (562) 567-9400 or email galaniz@cityofwhittier.org. (SASSFA) Work Source and the Whittier Union High School District. Approximately 50 local agencies will be represented at the Faire, featuring exhibits and displays on employment assistance information, advocacy, independent and assisted living, parent education, support programs, social services resources and emergency preparedness information. For more information or to participate in the event, contact Martin Browne, Accessibility Coordinator, at (562) 567-9480 or email mbrowne@cityofwhittier.org. Find us on Facebook Whittier 5K Race & Walk
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Chamber Membership as a Business Strategy The following excerpts were taken from The Real Value of Joining a Local Chamber of Commerce: A Research Study. The complete document and results can be found on the Chamber’s website at www.whittierchamber.com. Joining the chamber is a good thing to do, but what exactly does an active chamber membership say about your company? Does it tell consumers that your business is reputable, that it cares about its customers, that it is involved in the community, or that it uses good business practices? Advocates of chambers of commerce have long believed that when a company is active in its local chamber, it is doing the right thing not only for the community but for its own success as well. While there is plenty of evidence to show the impact of chambers of commerce on their communities, it is much harder to find data that quantify the impact of belonging to a chamber. The American Chamber of Commerce Executives with support from Small Business Network, Inc., commissioned a study designed to do just that: determine the real value to companies in terms of consumer outcomes of joining and being active in their local chamber of commerce. Data from the study shows statistically, joining a chamber is an effective way to convey to consumers that your company uses good business practices, is involved in the community, cares about customers, and is reputable. • 59% of consumers think that being active in the local chamber of commerce is an effective business strategy overall. • Consumers say that being active in the local chamber is 29% more effective for communicating that a company uses good business practices than it is for making
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a general statement about the company. When consumers know that a restaurant franchise is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 40% more likely to eat at the franchise in the next few months. When consumers know that an insurance company is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 43% more likely to consider buying insurance from it. When consumers know that a small business is a member of the chamber of commerce, they are 44% more likely to think favorably of it and 63% more likely to purchase goods or services from the company in the future.
Joining the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce is good for the community and, as the data shows, it is good for your business! If you’re looking for ways to increase the visibility of your business consider making the Whittier Chamber part of your Business Strategy today! What are you waiting for? We believe so strongly in the Whittier Chamber we wanted to make it super simple to join! The day you join you can immediately begin taking advantage of the benefits associated with membership!
Follow one of these easy steps to become a member of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce today: 1) Join online at www.whittierchamber. com – go to the home page and click on “Join Chamber Now” and fill out the necessary fields. We accept all major credit cards. Once submitted you are officially a Whittier Chamber member. 2) Director of Membership Jessica Magdosku will gladly meet you in person - Fill out the application and she will gladly pick up the application and payment 3) Fax or e-mail the application Complete the application, fill out the credit card information, and send it back to us via e-mail or fax (info@whittierchamber.com or (562) 693-2700) 4) Deliver it in person to the Whittier Chamber office – Bring your application to the Whittier Chamber office and meet our helpful, friendly staff. 5) S e n d i t i n v i a p o s t a l m a i l (8158 Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602) – but we would rather save you the postage! Contact Director of Membership Jessica Magdosku today at (562) 698-9554 or jessica@whittierchamber.com to learn more about the benefits associated with being a member of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce.
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$ TAX TIPS Charitable Donations of Appreciated Stock
Richard Scrivanich If you are planning to make a relatively substantial contribution to a charity, college, etc., you should consider donating appreciated stock from your investment portfolio instead of cash. Your tax benefits from the donation can be increased and the organization will be just as happy to receive the stock. This tax planning tool is derived from the general rule that the deduction for a donation of property to charity is equal to the fair market value of the donated property. Where the donated property is “gain” property, the donor does not have to recognize the gain on the donated property. These rules allow for the “doubling up,” so to speak, of tax benefits: a charitable deduction, plus avoiding tax on the appreciation in value of the donated property. Example: Tim and Tina are twins, each of whom attended Yalvard University. Each plans to donate $10,000 to the school. Each also owns
$10,000 worth of stock in ABC, Inc. which he or she bought for just $2,000 several years ago. Tim sells his stock and donates the $10,000 cash. He gets a $10,000 charitable deduction, but must report his $8,000 capital gain on the stock. Tina donates the stock directly to the school. She gets the same $10,000 charitable deduction and avoids any tax on the capital gain. The school is just as happy to receive the stock, which it can immediately sell for its $10,000 value in any case. Caution: While this plan works for Tina in the above example, it will not work if the stock has not been held for more than a year. It would be treated as “ordinary income property” for these purposes and the charitable deduction would be limited to the stock's $2,000 cost. If the property is other ordinary income property, e.g., inventory, similar limitations apply. Limitations may also apply to donations of long-term capital gain property that is tangible (not stock), and personal (not realty). Finally, depending on the amounts involved and the rest of your tax picture for the year, taking advantage of these tax benefits may trigger alternative minimum tax concerns. If you have any questions regarding the above discussed topic or any other tax matter, please feel free to give me a call at (562) 698-9891. Richard Scrivanich, Partner For Harvey & Parmelee LLP
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OCTOBER 2012 When the big one hits Continued from page 1 the protection of business records and inventory. To handle these concerns, disaster preparedness should be a normal part of business planning. The Great California ShakeOut is an annual earthquake drill scheduled for 10:18 a.m. on October 18, which means that wherever you are at that moment—at home, at work, at school, anywhere—you should drop, cover and hold on as if there were a major earthquake occurring at that very moment, and stay in this position for at least 60 seconds. Note that methods like standing in a doorway, running outside and the “triangle of life” are considered dangerous and are not recommended. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes. Businesses, organizations, schools and government agencies are encouraged to register and have their employees practice drop, cover and hold on or have a more extensive emergency drill. Available on the www. shakeout.org website is a Drill Manual for Businesses with a complete list of things to do before, during and after an emergency. Sign up for free at www. shakeout.org/california/register to be counted in the ShakeOut Drill, get email updates and more. In the meantime, here are a few ways you can start preparing for an emergency at the office: PERSONNEL TIPS: • Have an evacuation plan that allows everyone to leave the workplace quickly • Have a plan for sheltering in place should the event require it • Maintain two-way communications with employees before, during and after a disaster • Establish a means of contacting employees who have been displaced from their homes by the disaster • Make arrangements for staff to be able to contact the business if it is
WWW.WHITTIERCHAMBER.COM forced from its normal location • Maintain a list of key telephone and fax numbers (employees, customers, vendors, bankers, attorneys, insurance agents, professional recovery services, equipment rentals and emergency agencies) OPERATIONS TIPS: • Become acquainted with the risks for the business in its location (e.g., flood, fire, tornado, etc.) and plan accordingly • Identify operations critical to the company’s survival and recovery • Decide which personnel and what records, procedures and equipment are necessary to keep the business operating • Preserve vital business records, financial data, accounting records, personnel information, marketing strategies, insurance records, inventory information, etc. • Back up computerized records daily and store the backups, along with other vital records, off-site at least 500 miles away • Plan how to continue operating if the building, plant or store is not accessible • Prepare for lengthy power interruptions during and after a disaster. Arrange for alternate power • Conduct an insurance check annually to assure coverage meets the specific risks at the business site, to be sure both the building and its contents are covered and to protect against business interruptions Remember to dial 911 in the case of any life-threatening emergency! Extensive information on business preparedness and free sample emergency plans, business preparedness checklists and more are available by calling (800) BE-READY (237-3239). Preparedness information can also be downloaded at www.ready.gov/ business and at www.sba.gov/services/ disasterassistance.
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WA K E U P W H I T T I E R at Merrill Gardens Sponsored by the Whittier Uptown Association
Cynthia McCarty with Harmony Center for Spiritual Living, Yuki Sato with Kenkou Acupuncture and Claudine Rodriguez from Costco network at Wake Up Whittier
Chamber President Sue Dean presents Certificates of Appreciation to Merrill Gardens and the Whittier Uptown Association for hosting the September networking event
Whittier Community Foundation board members Maria Claver and Chris Hardeman creatively promote the Foundation’s Paws 4 a Cause and 5K run events during Plug Pass time
The Chamber was pleased to have 3 Whittier City Council members at our event – newly appointed council member Fernando Dutra, council member Cathy Warner and council member Joe Vinatieri
John Sudick, D.D.S. and Donna Arevalo from The Posada chat about Whittier happenings
Sharon Gonzalez, President of the Whittier Uptown Association, promoted upcoming Uptown events
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WANTED 2013 Wake Up Whittier Location Hosts
Wake Up Whittier hosts must be able to provide: • • • • •
Ample parking for 160-180 guests Tables, linens and seating (18 rounds of 10 or 23 rounds of 8) Continental breakfast (or more if you want to!) including plenty of coffee Three 6’ tables for registration and marketing materials P.A. System (or Chamber can provide if one is not available)
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Beyond Facebook: Using the Best Social Media to Market your Business Thursday, October 25, 2012 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM This FREE seminar will be held on October 25th from 8:30 to 10:00 AM at the Whittier Central Library, 7344 Washington Ave., Whittier 90602. Please call the Whittier Chamber Office at (562) 698-9554 or the City at (562) 567-9320 to RSVP.
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Wake Up Whittier locations go fast! To reserve a particular month, please call Natalie today at (562) 698-9554 or email her at natalie@whittierchamber.com Months will be assigned on a first come basis.
WAKE UP WHITTIER The Whittier Chamber’s Monthly Networking Breakfast
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WHAT’S COOL IN YOUR SCHOOL Whittier Union students improving performance on STAR tests Whittier Union High School students continue to steadily improve their academic performance, with a larger proportion scoring proficient or higher on the 2012 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program exams in English–language arts and mathematics, according to data from the California Department of Education (CDE). Each year, more WUHSD students are scoring proficient or advanced on both the English-language arts and math California Standards Tests (CSTs). In 2012, 50% of Whittier Union’s students scored proficient or higher on the English-language arts test, up from 32% in 2006. In math, 36% of Whittier Union’ students scored proficient or higher, up from 15 percent in 2006. When looking at 2012 CST results for grades 9-11, Whittier Union students’ performance continues to surpass that of high school students in most neighboring public high schools, data show. In addition to the continual annual gains in proficiency, more Whittier Union students are not only taking more advanced math courses, but they are scoring proficient or higher on the related tests, with 46% scoring proficient or higher in Algebra II and
54% scoring proficient or higher in Summative Math, the exam given to students in Calculus or AP Probability and Statistics. This data is based on the CSTs taken by students who have been enrolled at Whittier Union since October 2011, whose scores are used to calculate the district’s state Academic Performance Index and federal Annual Yearly Progress. “It is very encouraging to see that a greater percentage of our students are scoring proficient or higher on STAR tests, demonstrating that they are mastering the standards,” said Sandra Thorstenson, Superintendent of the Whittier Union High School District. “We are working diligently to ensure that all of our students continue to improve their academic skills in all subject areas.” Thorstenson and school officials attribute students’ growing academic improvement to the district’s Whatever It Takes initiative, which led to the creation of Professional Learning Communities (PLC’s). Through PLC’s, teachers are deepening their efforts to frequently collaborate, using common assessments to develop and share the most effective teaching strategies on a department, school and district-wide level. This work is paid for by federal
categorical dollars that are required to be spent on professional development, Thorstenson noted. “We believe that our staff development programs enable our teachers to realize significant improvement in student achievement across multiple measures,” Thorstenson said. In addition to rising levels of proficiency on CSTs, nearly 100 percent of all Whittier Union seniors meet the California High School State Exit Exam (CAHSEE) requirement. More than 93 percent of the 13,000 students from the district’s five comprehensive high
schools are graduating. Also, 52% of seniors are completing all courses required for entrance into four-year universities and 95% of seniors enroll in post-secondary education. As a result of higher test scores, Whittier Union’s Academic Performance Index also has climbed steadily over the years and is nearing the state benchmark of 800. “Our students’ progress is directly related to the efforts of our exemplary Board of Trustees, teachers and staff that do “whatever it takes” to improve every facet of our students’ education,” Thorstenson said.
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Shattering the Myths of Hospice Through this event, our hope is to provide you with information regarding hospice care. Topics include: What does it mean? Who is it for? When does a person really qualify? Presented by St. Michael Hospice
Thursday, October 18th, 2012 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. No cost to attend • Refreshments will be served Please RSVP by Tuesday, October 16th to reserve your spot! (562) 321-9401
Wendy Brandt chosen as WUHSD Teacher of the Year Wendy Brandt is a teacher’s teacher. Described by her colleagues as a gifted and humble leader who has supported teachers for more than 20 years in her various roles as a mentor teacher, consulting teacher and New Teacher Program Specialist Brandt was recently selected the Whittier Union High School District’s Teacher of the Year for 2012-13. “Without a doubt, Wendy’s impact on new and veteran teachers throughout her career has been exceptional, and thus, in an indirect manner, she has positively impacted many students beyond those in her classroom,” said Whittier Union High School District Superintendent Sandra Thorstenson. As the district’s New Teacher Program Specialist, Brandt facilitates the professional growth of the district’s new teachers and has been instrumental in welcoming teachers into the district. With her help, the district created a special teacher training program called Teacher Power that has assisted teachers for two decades. She is also a part-time teacher at Santa Fe High School, teaching physical education and guided studies. “I’m really very humbled and overwhelmed by this award,” Brandt said. “My teaching and mentoring assignments afford me the best of both worlds – I am a teacher of students and a teacher of teachers. With an open mind, patience, and a good sense of humor, I am blessed to serve as a teacher and support my students and fellow colleagues,” Brandt added. Brandt is often sought out by district and school administrators, as well as teachers, for her wisdom and insight into teaching, as well as her extraordinary human spirit, Thorstenson said. “Wendy Brandt is, both formally and informally, a mentor for so many and I count myself among those fortunate to be influenced by her,” Thorstenson said. “Wendy is a highly deserving recipient of the Teacher of the Year award for her selfless leadership and inspiration.”
Whittier Union teachers say Brandt builds trusting relationship with teachers and is able to effectively guide them to establish and reach their goals for their classroom teaching. “ We n d y k e e p s h e r eyes focused on her new teachers and what they need to accomplish, but also lends a helping hand in any way she can,” said David Chavez, a biology teacher at Santa Fe High School. “She stresses professional improvement and expects high-quality work yet does so while providing support and a sense of humor when needed.” Michele Jones counts Brandt as her first mentor. Jones has worked with Brandt for 15 years and is a district new teacher advisor, instructional coach and Chair of the Social Sciences Department at Santa Fe High School. She said watching Brandt work with new teachers inspired her to become a new teacher advisor herself. Brandt has played a vital role in the professional development of countless educators not only in the Whittier Union High School District, but also across Los Angeles County, Jones said. During the last few years, Brandt has served an important role as a focus team member for the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment Program (BTSA). She has been instrumental in editing and improving the BTSA induction process and often trains teachers in other districts as a part of her work for LACOE. Whittier Union stands as a constant reference for other school districts within the LACOE consortium because of Brandt’s leadership, input and demonstration of Whittier Union’s successes, Jones said. “Wendy has a vision for creating, organizing and simplifying processes that makes the lives of new teachers so much easier,” Jones said. “When you’re looking at the giant mountain called your first year of teaching, Wendy gives you the resources you need to make it to the top.”
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Sponsors, G Thank you to the Hathaway Golf Classic Committee and Chair Shannon Gimbel
Corporate Sponsor The Rose Hills Foundation
Corporate Sponsor The Rose Hills Foundation
A Power Sweeping
Eagle Sponsor Secure Transportation
Eagle Sponsor State Farm Insurance
Triangle Distributing
Eagle Sponsor Consolidated Disposal Credit Union of Southern California Pay Advance Payroll
Whittier College
Doug Rowan from Financial Network presents Joyce Fitzgerald from PIH with the Longest Drive prize
Dean Harako from Pay Advance Payroll presents the Closest to the Pin Award to the winners
Chamber Executive Director Carol Crosby congratulates the winners of the White Emerson Closest to the Pin Contest
Greg Gunter from Greg’s Auto Body presents the Closest to the Pin winners with their cash prize
Winning 1st place in the Men’s Low Gross division were Doug Rowan, CJ Carty, Mitch Carty and Keith Mericle
Jim Blaylock from Inclusive Realty Services presents the mulligan cash award
Whittier Community Foundation board member Fran Shields presents the mulligan award to Tom Rios from Merrill Gardens
Maxine Gimbel and Jerry Morgan were two of the lucky ones whose ball landed in the hole during the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop sponsored by Union Bank, The Quad, Edison, Friendly Hills Bank and Orbit Event Rentals
Thanks to Seta for starting the day off with Bloody Marys for our golfers
Carolyn Reggio from CAPC and Judy Bradt from A Special Event help keep golfers cool at their hole host location
Jerry Reyes from the WPOA and Tom Guerrero from Say Cheese Photography give a thumbs up to the Hathaway Golf Classic
Thank you 2012 Hathaway Golf Committee: Chair: Shannon Gimbel, Shannon G’s Flowers Bonnie Watje, ACRO Printing, Inc. Scott Robinson, Ameriprise Financial, LLC. Theresa Garcia, Theresa’s Treasures Monique Rodriguez, Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital Bright Health Physicians of PIH Rudy Hernandez, RMH Dance & Productions Sue Dean, Notary Signing Network
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Title Sponsors The Rose Hills Foundation & Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and Bright Health Physicians of PIH
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Golfers and Volunteers
Tournament Gift Sponsor Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary
19th Hole Mixer Sponsor The Quad at Whittier
Printing Sponsor ACRO Printing, Inc.
Special thanks to Tom Guerrero from Say Cheese Photography for the awesome foursome and banquet photos!
And to Rudy Hernandez from RMH Productions for providing the sound and support for the event.
Cart Sponsor WPOA
Golf Ball Drop Sponsors Southern California Edison Union Bank • Orbit Event Rentals The Quad at Whittier Friendly Hills Bank
Breakfast Sponsor Catering by Herach & Ara
Lunch Sponsors Credit Union of Southern California Olive Garden
Hole In One Sponsor Toyota of Whittier Eagle Sponsor Suburban Water Systems
Eagle Sponsor MAP Property Management
Mixer Sponsor The Quad at Whittier
Grand Prize Sponsor California Domestic Water
Awards Sponsor Whittier Hospital
Water Sponsors Central Basin Municipal Water District Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing
Auction Board Sponsors Orchards Fresh Food The Traveling Traveler Friendly Hills Country Club Vinatero Wine Shop Shannon G’s Flowers Printing Sponsor ACRO Printing, Inc.
Eagle Sponsors MPG Construction & Whittier Auto Transmission
Mike McCaskey from Matrix Oil presents a cash prize to Putting Contest winner Luis Azurduy from The Traveling Traveler
Photography Sponsor Say Cheese Photography
Golf Ball Sponsor Ad infin Item
On Course Games Pay Advance Payroll Haendiges Plumbing Greg’s Auto Body White Emerson
Long Drive Sponsor Douglas M. Rowan, Financial Network
Sound & DJ Sponsor RMH Productions Hathaway Chair Shannon Gimbel from Shannon G’s Flowers congratulates the team from PIH (Corporate Sponsors) – 1st place winners of the Mixed Callaway division
Winning 1st place in the Men’s Callaway division were members from Credit Union of Southern California and Pay Advance Payroll
Congratulations to the winners of the 1st place Mixed Low Gross – Scott Robinson from Ameriprise Financial, Jim Blaylock from Inclusive Realty Services and Yuki Sato from Kenkou Acupuncture
Decor Sponsor A Special Event
Mulligan Sponsors Inclusive Realty Whittier Community Foundation
Beverage Sponsors Shannon G’s Flowers Notary Signing Network Charter Business Triangle Distributing
Scoring Sponsor Harvey & Parmelee CPAs
Hole Hosts Luis Azurduy and Gary Lee Martinez from The Traveling Traveler congratulate Maxine Gimbel, winner of the Las Vegas Auction Board
Shannon Gimbel and Troy Silva from Orchards Fresh Foods congratulate Auction Board winner Dr. Ramsey Ezaki
The eight lucky finalists in the Grand Prize game sponsored by California Domestic Water pose for a photo
Tee Sponsors A Special Event • ACRO Printing, Inc. • Advanced Benefit Center • All State Insurance • Bewley, Lassleben & Miller Braiwaves Marketing • Brookfield Homes • California Domestic Water • Candlewood County Club Central Basin Municipal Water District • Clayton Insurance Agency • City of Whittier • Concept 7 • Consolidated Disposal Coldwell Banker Alliance Realty - Gil Rodriguez • David Krake - Merrill Lynch • DialMed HomeCare Dr. Ramsey Ezaki • Dr. Wendy Kreider • Financial Network - Christopher J. George • Fix Auto Whittier Ginny Ball- Woodruff Properties • Harrison Electric • Kenkou Acupuncture • King Richards Antique Center MAP Property Management • Merrill Gardens • Natural Birth & Women’s Wellness Center • Nerium Norwalk/La Mirada Plumbing • Notary Signing Network - Sue Dean • PDQ Rentals - Susan Miles • Pacific Western Bank The Posada Whittier • RK Knight Plumbing • RMH Dance and Production • Radisson Hotel Whittier • Reliance Funding Renew Massage & Skin Care • Rio Hondo College • Secure Transportation • Shannon G’s Flowers Smokey Joe’s Chimney Sweep • Southern California Edison • South Western Federal Credit Union St. Marks Lutheran School - Hacienda Heights • St. Paul High School • State Farm Insurance, Cheryl Estep Suburban Water System • Trader Joe’s • Vinatero Wine Shop • Vilmure, Peeler, and Boucher, LLC Vince Daigneault - Morgan Stanley Smith Barney • Whittier Auto Transmissions • Whittier Square Building • The Whole Child
Eagle Sponsors Suburban Water • MAP Property Management • Whittier Auto Transmission/MPG Construction Secure Transportation • State Farm Insurance • Brookfield Homes
Discount Tires • CAPC, Inc. Friendly Hills Bank Debbie Brown - Keller Williams Realty California Grill • Señor Peppers University of Phoenix • Havana House Setá dine:lounge • Triangle Distributing
Snack Sponsors Ben Greer, GM Properties Posada at Whittier R.K. Knight Plumbing
Massage Sponsor Renew Massage & Skin Care
Raffle Gift Sponsors Fix Auto State Farm Insurance - Cheryl Estep
Putting Contest Sponsors Matrix Oil Uptown Printing
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Open enrollment season is here. Now is the time you can make the switch. Making the switch is as easy as 1, 2, 3... 1. Choose a health plan. 2. Choose PIH Health Physicians (formerly Bright Health Physicians) as your medical group. 3. Choose any PIH Health Physicians primary care doctor, and you’ll have access to PIH Health’s comprehensive healthcare services, including our top-rated hospital, if needed. Count on PIH Health Physicians (formerly Bright Health Physicians) for personalized healthcare designed to meet your family’s needs. Not only are the doctors of PIH Health Physicians trusted experts, but they take the time to get to know you and your family, and provide you with the high-quality healthcare you deserve. We have over 150 primary care physicians and more than 180 specialists available to you. Chances are, you can switch to PIH Health Physicians (formerly Bright Health Physicians) and keep your current doctor. $QG ZHpUH FRQYHQLHQW t SURYLGLQJ VDPH GD\ DFFHVV IRU SULPDU\ FDUH LQ PRVW RI RXU RIÛFHV DQG an urgent care center to accommodate evening, weekend, and holiday needs. 6HH KRZ WKH EHQHÛWV VWDFN XS &DOO WKH PHPEHU VHUYLFHV GHSDUWPHQW RI \RXU KHDOWK SODQ QRZ DQG OHW WKHP NQRZ \RXpG OLNH WR VZLWFK WR D GRFWRU DIÛOLDWHG ZLWK 3,+ +HDOWK 3K\VLFLDQV IRUPHUO\ Bright Health Physicians).
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The Radisson Hotel Whittier is thankful for our loyal guests. Recently renovated restaurant space and new, organic menus are just a couple of ways we are expressing our gratitude to the community. Call now for more information or to make your November reservation for a special Thanksgiving meal.
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Oktoberfest @ La Habra 300 Bowl. 3 fun days of beer, bands and 3rd Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair @ Harmony Center for Spiritual bowling. For info – www.lh300bowl.com Living (12907 Bailey St., Whittier), 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE. Enjoy the outdoor café, live music and raffle prizes! Contact (562) 440-6575 for more information Ribbon Cutting & Open House @ The Orchard Post Acute Care Gourmet Guys @ Children’s Museum of La Habra (301 S. Euclid (12920 Philadelphia St. Uptown Whittier), 12 noon to 3 p.m.; St., La Habra), public invited after 1 p.m. $40 per person. Call ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. FREE. Enjoy tours and refreshments. (562) 905-9698 for more information on cooking or volunteering For more information contact (562) 698-9554 CAPC, Inc. Celebrity Waiter Dinner & Dance @ Doubletree Hotel WHS All Class BBQ @ Whittier High School (12417 E. Philadelphia St., (13111 Sycamore Dr., Norwalk), 6 to 9 p.m. $75 for individual tickets; Whittier), 12 noon to 2 p.m. $25 per adult and $15 per child. Join alumni $650 for a table of 10. Contact Erin Hodges at (562) 693-8826 x3007 from all classes for lunch and see what’s happening on campus! Contact Michele Montanez at whittierhighalumni@gmail.com for more information for more information
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OCT 6 Members of the Whittier Republican Women Federated, Councilmember Joe Vinatieri and residents celebrate the opening of the Republican Headquarters located in Victory Plaza on Whittier Blvd. (across from The Quad).
SOLA Lions Club Fundraiser @ Oralingua School for the Hearing Impaired from 4 to 8 p.m. Guest speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Rafer Johnson. Adults $50. For more information visit www.solalionsclub.org
“Living Life Without Limits” 10th Annual Abilities Awareness Faire @ Whittier Community Center (7630 Washington Ave., Whittier), 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. FREE. Over 50 agencies to be represented featuring exhibits and displays on assistance, advocacy and educational programs. For more information call (562) 567-9480
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Assistance League’s Trail-A-Thon @ Palm Park (5703 Palm Ave., Whittier), 8 a.m. Registration starts at 7 a.m. $25 for adults, $15 for students, free for children. Contact (562) 693-0941 for more information 1st Annual Dedication to the Arts Award Dinner @ Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr., Whittier), 6 to 9 p.m. Sponsored by the East Whittier City School District. Visit the website at www.ewaef.org to pay or find more information
“Your Credit Score” Workshop @ Credit Union of Southern California (8028 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier), 6:30 to 8 p.m. FREE. Strengthen your credit knowledge and learn why your credit score matters. Contact Rebecca Burck at rburck@cusocal.org to reserve a seat and for more information
OCT 25
Wake Up Whittier Monthly Networking Breakfast @ Family Church Whittier (8434 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier), 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. FREE for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. Contact the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information
B.O.S.S. Seminar @ Whittier Central Library (7344 Washington Ave., Whittier), 8:30 to 10 a.m. FREE and open to the public. Sponsored by the City of Whittier and the Whittier Chamber as part of the monthly B.O.S.S. program for local business owners. Seating is limited; RSVP to (562) 698-9554 Whittier Chamber’s Annual Halloween Mixer @ Mission Court Historic Building (13033 Penn St., Whittier), 5 to 8 p.m. FREE for Chamber members. Co-hosted by Renew Massage & Skin Care, Mango Salon and The Whole Child. Multi-Chamber mixer with the Santa Fe Springs and Pico Rivera Chambers of Commerce. For more information contact the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554
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Dia de los Muertos Festival @ Uptown Whittier (Greenleaf Ave.). For more information, contact the Whittier Uptown Association (562) 696-2662 or Casita del Pueblo at (562) 693-2844
OCT 17 Kelsey from Pay Advance Payroll, Juan from USbank and Caroline from Whittier College network during the September Whittier Young Professionals Group (WYPG) at the Original Roadhouse Grill
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3rd Annual Harvest Festival and House of Horrors, 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. Whittier Weekend – Whittier College’s 125th birthday celebration @ East Whittier Middle School. For info – ctwhittier@aol.com and Homecoming. Visit whittier.edu for more info
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Whittier Young Professionals Group Luncheon @ California Lunch and learn seminar with Morningside of Fullerton @ Radisson Hotel Grill (6751 Painter Avenue, Whittier), 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10 Whittier. 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. RSVP for free tickets @ (800) 803-7597 all-inclusive for Chamber members; $20 for non-members. RSVP to Natalie at (562) 698-9554 Horrors of Hell Halloween Attraction and Fall Festival featuring food booths, live bands and free giveaways. 6 to 10 p.m. rd 3 Annual Fine Art & Craft Fair @ Harmony Center for Spiritual Living (6726 Milton Ave. Whittier, CA 90601). For info call (562) 696-5791 (12907 Bailey St., Whittier), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE. Enjoy the outdoor café, live music and raffle prizes! Contact (562) 440-6575 for more “Fit for Life” 5K Run/Walk @ Whittier Community Center (7630 information Washington Ave., Whittier), 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fee $15 to $33. The Poet’s Voice @ Whittier College Memorial Chapel (13406 E. Contact (562) 567-9400 for more information Philadelphia St., Whittier), 4 & 7:30 p.m. $20 adults, $17 seniors, $5 youth. Performance sponsored by Chorale Bel Canto. Visit www.choralebelcanto.org or call (562) 907-4327 for more information Tasty Tuesday Networking Lunch @ Carino’s Italian Grill (15600 Whittier High School Theatre Company Quartermania @ Whittier Whittier Blvd., Whittier), 11:30 a.m. $10 all-inclusive. Enjoy High School Cafeteria 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $10 - lunch, bidding paddle, networking, food and fun! Contact the Whittier Chamber at (562) 698-9554 for more information opportunity ticket. Call Janice at (562) 698-8121 ext. 2010
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Living in Pain? The ProAdjuster is the Answer. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong. It’s a warning sign. Millions of people experience pain at some point in their daily life; unfortunately, some even start and end their day in pain.
During Whittier Weekend 2012, Whittier College will celebrate its 125th Anniversary and salute its proud history, bright future, and legacy of not only training students for success, but actively seeking to define leadership in every way possible.
There are two types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain can be mild or severe and may be caused by a broken bone, bruise, sprain or even a cut. Chronic pain is different. It can last for six months or more and may be accompanied by exhaustion, insomnia or weight changes. It occurs when the acute problem is not resolved properly.
We hope you’ll join us on October 25-28 as we celebrate and honor faculty, students, alumni, families, and friends of the College at our annual Homecoming—Whittier Weekend!
Whatever type the pain, some people resort to painkillers to alleviate symptoms. On the surface, there is nothing wrong with getting rid of the pain. No one wants to live in pain or discomfort. However, taking medication to reduce the intensity of the pain often only masks the causes of the problem. Ask yourself, wouldn’t it be better to find the true cause and treat it correctly? Of course it would.
PRE-WHITTIER WEEKEND PROGRAM Tues-Thurs, Los Angeles Arts Immersion Mini-Course Oct. 23-25 Become a student again and join Dr. Jennifer S. Holmes for a unique look at the arts and culture of Los Angeles. Course includes morning lecture followed by planned excursions which may include a museum visit, a live performance, a trip to the Huntington Library and Gardens, and/or a Los Angeles mural tour. Program Fee of $750 includes lectures, transportation and tickets/entry-fees for excursions, and group meals (dinner on Tuesday and Wednesday, and lunch on Thursday). Enrollment is limited, so register early! For more information contact Catherine Weir at cweir@whittier.edu.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 125 Years of Service Dinner Celebration @ Canopy of Lights (north of the Graham Athletic Center) For 125 years combined, Whittier College professors Fred Bergerson (41), Mike McBride (43), and John Neu (41) have defined leadership in the classroom, preparing four decades of graduates to lead in their respective careers. Join us for a special dinner honoring the legacy of service of these three beloved professors.
Pressure Point Therapy Workshop October 15th at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 10a.m.-5p.m. Welcome Center & Celebration Headquarters
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Commemorate the 100th Birthday of the Rock and the College’s 125th Anniversary by joining us for special activities!
10a.m.-3p.m. Poet Academic Showcase Visit a number of locations throughout campus that showcase student work, academic programs, and Whittier’s extraordinary education. This experience is self-guided with some opportunities to meet students and faculty. Pick-up a Poet Showcase map at the Welcome Center.
1:30-4p.m. Graham Athletic Center & Pool Open House 1-4p.m. Political Science Symposium 4-6p.m. Alumni Networking Reception 7p.m. Pep Rally/Dub Sync
GAC/Lillian Slade Aquatics Center A.J. Villalobos Hall Dezember Alumni House Harris Amphitheater
Why You Don’t Have To Accept Pain as a Part of Your Life
If you or someone you know is suffering from pain, you may want to consider being evaluated with the ProAdjuster. Please contact our office, and we will send you more information about this advanced technology, or you can call our office today to schedule your evaluation. You have nothing to lose but your pain! “Before Chiropractic treatments I was unable to lift or stretch my right leg due to severe pain in my sciatic nerve. Now after 3 weeks of care I feel greater mobility and I can do it without any pain. I was even able to mow my lawn front and back. I definitely feel improved.” – Robert Martinez
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 7a.m.
Poet Family 5k Run/Walk @ Whittier Community Center (Mar Vista & Washington Ave.) Grab your workout shoes and pound-the-pavement with fellow Poets! The Poet Family 5k will be held in collaboration with the Whittier Community Foundation’s “Fit-for-Life” 5k Run/Walk—a certified USATF course. Meet our mascot, John Poet, at the Whittier Community Center at 7a.m. to get your picture taken and grab race day gear including a goodie bag and more!
8a.m.-2p.m. Welcome Center & Celebration Headquarters
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Commemorate the 100th Birthday of the Rock and the College’s 125th Anniversary by joining us for special activities!
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125th Anniversary Birthday Celebration Memorial Stadium Alumni Reunions/All-Society Mixer/ Parking Lot Homecoming Tailgate Party/ LGBT & Friends Reception Featuring live band Soul Authority, with alumni David Ayala ‘81, Joe Gomez ‘81, and David Macias. Come and show your Poet Pride!
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Homecoming Football Game Parade of Poet Athletes The 1-2-5 WC Birthday Jam: 80s Throwback Party, featuring D.J. Richard Blade
Memorial Stadium Aubrey Bonham Track Campus Center
Help us go out in a big way with some tunes from the 80s and 90s! Come as-is, or in your best 80s attire.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 11a.m. 4-6p.m.
Whittier College Day @ First Friends 13205 Philadelphia Street 41st Annual Tardeada & Poet Mural Dedication @ Campus Center Join us for this annual event in celebration of Latino culture with traditional food, music, and dances from Latin America. Coordinated by Amigos Unidos, and the Ortiz Programs of the Cultural Center. Special dedication at A.J. Villalobos Hall of the new Whittier College mural, “Poet’s Wall” designed by renowned muralists Wayne Healy and David Botello of East Los Streetscaper. For more information please contact Luz Maria Galbreath, Director of the Ortiz Programs, at 562.907.4962 or lgalbreath@whittier.edu.
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AROUND TOWN Foundation to present Dedication to the Arts award at 1st annual gala
The Shelter’s Right Hand celebrates a record 2012
The East Whittier Arts Education Foundation of the East Whittier School District is having their 1st annual Gala to present the Dedication to the Arts Award on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Friendly Hills Country Club (8500 S. Villaverde Dr., Whittier) from 6 to 9 p.m. The cost of the buffet dinner and auction will be $100 per person. The Foundation is also looking for sponsors. Sponsors of $100 or more will be recognized in the event program and will have the opportunity to put their business cards and literature out on a marketing table for guests to take. Sponsors over $1000 will get 2 tickets to the Gala. Please email jgillentine@ewcsd.org if interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities. To order tickets, please make your check payable to EWAEF and mail to: East Whittier School District, 14535 E. Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA 90605. Using a credit card? Visit the website at www.ewaef.org to pay or find more information.
Shelter’s Right Hand, the auxiliary to the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter had a record year. Their 16th Annual “Stepping Out Against Domestic Violence” 5K Fitness Walk, held in April, was the biggest turnout in Walk history with over 600 walkers and 125 volunteers participating in the event. Whittier-area businesses and walk participants raised $54,500 in support of the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter (WCCS), making this year’s event the most successful ever! The 2013 date has already been set for Saturday, April 27. The Shelter’s Right Hand totally volunteer-managed thrift shop, Sacks on the Boulevard, celebrated its 30th birthday this year. At their annual meeting in June, Treasurer Elaine Hansen reported that, with the 5K Walk proceeds, thrift shop sales, and membership donations, the Shelter’s Right Hand gave the Women’s and Children’s Crisis Shelter a record total of $100,500 in 2012. Also at the annual meeting, Stephanie Miller was installed as the Shelter’s Right Hand president for 2012-2013.
Free art workshops now open for cancer survivors and caregivers
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Express yourself through the creative process of art! Cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to explore drawing, collage, printmaking, clay and more at these free local classes. Workshops will begin September 13, 2012 and will continue through May 9, 2013. They will be held on the second Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Conference Center of the Ernest D. Wells Medical Office Building
Fundraiser CAbi party at The Whole Child Wondering about the latest fall fashion styles? Wa n t t o u p d a t e your wardrobe? Interested in a fun evening, networking with friends? Please join The Whole Child for a CAbi party, on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 6 p.m. in The Whole Child’s multipurpose room. CAbi is a line of women’s clothes, in a variety of sizes, (both casual and workwear) sold by trained consultants who will help find the perfect item, an outfit or a new wardrobe. Refreshments will be served. Share in the ultimate shopping experience. A percentage of sales will go to services for children. Everyone is welcome. RSVP to Meg Rottman at mrottman@thewholechild.info or (562) 692-0383 ext. 269.
located on the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital campus (12462 Putnam St., Whittier, 90602). These free classes are co-sponsored by Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) and the American Cancer Society. Supplies are included. No prior art experience is necessary. Registration is required. Please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 12820 for further information and to register.
“Shattering the Myths of Hospice” workshop to focus on empowering seniors Through this event, Whittier Place Senior Living hopes Assisted Living • Memory Care to provide local seniors and their family members with information regarding hospice care. Topics will include: What does it mean? Who is it for? When does a person really qualify? The workshop, presented by St. Michael Hospice, is free to the public and hosted by Whittier Place Senior Living (12315 Burgess Ave. in Whittier) on Thursday, October 18 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP to (562) 321-9401 by Tuesday, October 16 to reserve your spot for this very informative seminar.
Morningside “Lunch & Learn Seminar” to be held in Whittier on October 26
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez presents changes to Medicare forum
Planning for your future includes living even better now. Learn more at our upcoming informative presentation, where we’ll share the details of Continuing Life® at Morningside. Join us for lunch at the Radisson Hotel Whittier and learn more about Morningside. A complimentary lunch will be served. Space is limited. Please R.S.V.P. for your free tickets by calling (800) 803-7597 before Monday, October 22.
Are you confused about how Medicare works? Join Congresswoman Sanchez for a free an informative presentation on Monday, October 22 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Uptown Whittier Senior Center (13225 Walnut St.). A representative from the Center for Health Care Rights will discuss enrollment periods for Medicare and Part D drug plans, new changes in prescription drug plans and programs to help pay for Part D premiums. For more information call (562) 860-5050.
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Looking to make a difference? Soroptimist International of Whittier invites all women to join them Tuesdays at noon for networking, lunch and to learn more about how they can better serve their community. There are a variety of programs planned each week to meet the organization’s mission of improving the lives of women and girls in Whittier and throughout the world. Attend the networking luncheon at the Radisson Hotel in Whittier (7320 Greenleaf Ave.) to learn more and become part of an active and fun group of dedicated women. Members join for the service and stay for the friendships! To RSVP for the special “Antiques Roadshow” $12.50 buffet lunch coming up on October 9, call Carolyn Theisen at (562) 756-4171 or Dr. Yani Feliciano at
(562) 698-1275, or visit Soroptimist International of Whittier online at www.siwhittier.org. Save the date for the 12th Annual Showcase of Stars “Wednesday Night Live… Reality Check” event hosted by the ladies of Soroptimist International of Whittier slated for January 30, 2013. The show will be held at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College (13406 Philadelphia St.) and begins at 6 p.m. with a variety of music, dance and comedy performances, as well as special performances by your favorite “Golddiggers” and local dignitaries. Guests will also enjoy a live and silent auction. For more information on tickets, contact Dr. Yani Feliciano at (562) 698-1275.
Family Church plans for Thanksgiving Fest 2012
Dare to be scared at the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival and House of Horrors at East Whittier Middle School
In the last seven years, Family Church has partnered with the community of Whittier, local businesses and corporations nationwide during the Thanksgiving season to love and serve people. Last year we served over 3,000 hot meals to hungry people in the community, and this year there will be three opportunities to gather together and be fed on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Through partnership with other organizations and corporations the potential impact for life change in the community is greater. Imagine the positive effect you and your business can have in the lives of the thousands that attend. Together we can make a difference. If you are interested in becoming a partner or are wondering how you can help, please call the Family Church office at (562) 698-6737 and visit thanksgivingfest.net.
The East Whittier Middle School Instrumental Music Program, parents, teachers and alumni invite you to the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival and House of Horrors. All proceeds for the event go to the students in the music program at East Whittier Middle School for instrument repairs, concerts, etc. The haunted house will be open on Thursday, October 18 and Friday, October 19, 2012 in the gymnasium on the E.W.M.S. campus (13502 Whittier Blvd.). The Harvest Festival will open at 4:30 p.m. and close at 10:30 p.m. The festival will have fun games, pony rides, a petting zoo, jumpers, delicious food from restaurants throughout the Whittier community and much more. The House of Horrors (entrance fee per person is $5) will open at 7 p.m. and close at 10 p.m. For event information, or how your business can get involved, please e-mail Cyndi Davis at ctwhittier@aol.com or visit www.ewmsimp.org.
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October 3 -14, Art That Revives Body and Soul Public Reception, Saturday, October 6 from 2-5 p.m. Celebrated artist Jessica Jang has put together a show which includes work from international artists who believe that art, at its fullest expression, can heal. As Jessica has written, “These creations allow honest expression…leading to psychological freedom. There are numerous cases where healing came through these processes.” Any donations to the show will be given to the YWCA to treat cancer patients.
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH), Bright Health Physicians and The Home Depot of Whittier are teaming up to sponsor the Community Health & Safety Fair. This year the annual Senior Health Fair will be incorporated into this event. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at The Home Depot (12322 Washington Blvd.). Free flu shots will be available for adults and children. Childhood vaccines for those children with MediCal, Healthy Families or the non-insured will also be available. Vaccines will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents must bring their child’s immunization record (yellow card) to the health fair. There will be a limited number of vaccines available. While at the health fair attendees can: • Ask health related questions to Bright Health Physicians doctors who will be available for Q & A
October 17- 28 , The Exhibitionists! Public Reception, Saturday, October 20 from 2-5 p.m. Art lovers won’t want to miss this one. The Exhibition Committee of the Whittier Art Gallery is putting on a show of their favorite personal work. Every member of the Committee is a many times over award winning artist, and is well known to the art community. They are painters, sculptors, ceramists and jewelers, and all media will be represented. An extraordinary one of a kind show-- be prepared to be dazzled. Both shows will take place at the Whittier Art Gallery (8035 Painter Ave.). For more information call (562) 698-8710 or visit www.whittierartgallery.org.
People helping people in our own community… and you have a chance to help! Have you ever thought, “I’d really like to help other people, less fortunate than myself, around the holidays but I am not sure how?” Canning Hunger, a local non-profit organization that helps to feed hungry kids and their families in our local cities, will be giving every member of the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce an opportunity to help our community through “Box of Love,” a Thanksgiving and holiday feeding project that is a complete holiday meal wrapped up in a cardboard box—and it’s so simple! At the October Wake Up Whittier being held on October 17 at Family Church, boxes, menu cards, and instructions will be available for every organization to take and fill with the food from the menu. Simply return the box the November Wake Up Whittier being held on November 21 at PIH. It’s a great opportunity to share with the kids or grandkids, or to get the school, church, sport team, or scout troop involved. All of the food will be kept in our local communities and distributed to organizations that belong to the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce, such as The Whole Child, the Interfaith Food Center, Boys and Girls Club of Whittier, and more. Be sure to pick up your “Box of Love” boxes and enjoy a simple and rewarding way of helping someone this holiday season. For questions: contact Victoria Himes at (714) 785-5070.
Chorale kicks off 31st concert season of beautiful singing and art show “Bel canto” in Italian means “beautiful singing.” On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Whittier’s Chorale Bel Canto will present The Poet’s Voice as they kick off their 31st concert season presenting their hallmark classical style performance in the Whittier College Memorial Chapel (13406 E. Philadelphia St.). Under the direction of founder/director, Stephen Gothold, the full richness of the 80-member ensemble will feature two performances at 4:00 p.m. followed by an
encore concert at 7:30 p.m. Both shows will feature part songs from three centuries including works by Johannes Brahms, James Hopkins, Eric Whitacre and more. In addition to the musical presentation, the Chorale will present an art show featuring works of local artists in adjacent Arnold Hall. For more information about the concert and art show, call Lloyd Kaneko, Public Relations/ Social Media Chair at (877) 216-2987, or visit www.choralebelcanto.org.
Calling all Whittier College Poets and local professionals! Join us for Whittier College Homecoming during Whittier Weekend 2012 being held Thursday, October 25 through Sunday, October 28. This year the College will celebrate its 125th Anniversary by saluting its proud history, bright future, and legacy of not only training students for success, but actively seeking to define leadership in every way possible. Alumni and local business professionals are invited to network and exchange business cards and ideas on Friday, October 26 for 4-6 p.m. at the Alumni Networking Reception being held at
Dezember Alumni House. If you are interested in attending, or for more details about the event please contact Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Caroline Galvin at cgalvin@whittier.edu. The community is invited to come out and cheer on the Whittier College football team on Saturday, October 27 at 3:00 p.m. in Memorial Stadium. For a complete and up-to-date schedule of events, please visit www.whittier.edu/WhittieWeekend2012 and check out our ad on page 15.
• Be screened for high blood pressure • Learn about their risk for diabetes – an increasingly common disease that can lead to serious health problems • Receive a bone density screening to help detect osteoporosis • Donate much-needed blood at the PIH Blood Mobile Unit
The Community Health & Safety Fair is for the entire family. Adults and seniors will be reminded of the valuable resources available to them in Whittier and the surrounding areas. Children will learn about health and safety via safety information, activity booths and crafts. There will be music to enjoy and complimentary healthy snacks. Last year more than 700 people attended the health fair. Free parking is available at The Home Depot. Questions can be directed to (562) 698-0811 Ext. 81114.
Second annual Bra-Vo art exhibit and fundraising event to support breast cancer survivors and treatment at PIH The second annual Bra-Vo fundraising event will be held at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 4 p.m. The event will begin with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments followed by entertainment including performances from Little Willie G. and Jessica Golden. The highlight of the evening will be a lively “Survivor Walk” of the bras modeled by the artists. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital (PIH) is proud to be a part of Bra-Vo, an art exhibit designed to give breast cancer survivors a way of expressing themselves
through art. Bra-Vo utilizes “bras” as the art form in which the artist can create an illustration of herself. The purpose of BraVo is to provide a meaningful opportunity for breast cancer survivors to express and share their experience, increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds that will be used to support services to patients at the Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center at PIH. Individual tickets are $50 and can be purchased at the Mariposa Boutique located inside the Patricia L. Scheifly Breast Health Center at PIH. For tickets and more information on this exciting event, please call (562) 698-0811 Ext. 15638.
Casita del Pueblo & The SKILLS Foundation proudly present the 7th Annual Dia de los Muertos Art & Music Festival On Sunday October 14 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Uptown Whittier will close its traffic for an event you just can’t miss. The streets will be filled with a little bit of something for everyone, including over 50 vendors, a tribute car show, and live musical and dance performances. The festival will also feature a kids’ art zone where children can participate in arts & crafts, games, and face painting. There will be a tamale cook-off, an alter contest, a best of show car contest, and a costume contest. Sponsorship & advertisement opportunities still available! Partial proceeds go to The SKILLS Foundation, so come out for a day of fun & support a great cause! For further information please contact Yolanda at Casita del Pueblo at (562) 693-2844 or casitadelpueblo@msn.com.
Whittier Museum The Whittier Museum (at 6755 Newlin Ave.) is currently exhibiting “Behind Smoke and Mirrors: The History of Magic and Illusion in Whittier.” This exhibit will be on display until the summer of 2013. Admission is always free. Tours are given on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. To commemorate national magic week, The Whittier Museum in conjunction with The Society of American Magician and the Hall of Fame and Magic Castle will be putting on a magic show on October 28, 2012 from 1-3 p.m. Additionally, The Whittier Museum is always looking for docents and volunteers. Contact the office at (562) 945-3871 to find out more about becoming a docent at the Whittier Museum. Please check our website and Facebook page for updates on events and exhibits. www.whittiermuseum.org – www.facebook.com/WhittierMuseum.
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MAACO Collision Repair and Auto Painting Praveen Sharma 12615 Whittier Blvd. (562) 945-6400 Maaco.Whittier@yahoo.com www.whittier.maaco.com MAACO is America’s body shop, with close to 500 body shop locations across the continent. They provide auto paint and auto body repair services for over 12,000 vehicles a week, 600,000 a year, more than any other company in North America. The 16.5 million vehicles they’ve repaired since 1972 could create a traffic jam 15 lanes wide from New York all the way to Los Angeles. Call Praveen today for a quote; they have the most affordable prices in Whittier. Referred by Eric Day, Credit Union of Southern California
AUTO DETAILING Transhine Auto Detailing Bill Shiner 15130 E. Whittier Blvd. Whittier, CA 90603 (562) 693-5619 info@transhine.com www.transhine.com Since 1981, Transhine has dedicated themselves to offering the latest automotive technology that will maintain your vehicle’s like-new appearance and value. All of their services are designed to protect your vehicle from the damage it receives from daily driving and the forces of nature. Auto Detailing: Detailing is the best way to keep your vehicle looking and feeling brand new. Whatever your vehicle’s condition or your detailing needs, they have a package that makes sense. 3M Protection Paint Film: Finally a solution to preventing rock chips and damage to your vehicles paint job. Completely invisible and proven extremely effective, this film will keep your paint job protected and looking brand new for many years to come. Window Tinting: Drive in comfort and style while protecting the vehicle’s interior from fading and sun damage. Whether you want Ultra Violet Ray protection, privacy, a cooler interior or just improving the overall look, we have the right shades and film. Come in and see them, your car deserves it!
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Canning Hunger Victoria Himes 407 W. Imperial Hwy., Suite H-313 Brea, CA 92821 (714) 990-9234 Victoria@canninghunger.org www.canninghunger.org Canning Hunger’s mission is to motivate, recruit, train, equip, and deploy caring individuals into the fight against hunger. Over the last 20 years, they have helped produce millions of pounds of food that have been donated to hungry kids and their families all over southern California. Businesses, schools, churches, and every other type of group or individual can participate to help reduce the tragedy caused by hunger and hunger related causes by participating in any one of their programs. “Box of Love,” a thanksgiving and holiday feeding project, is a great opportunity for this time of year. “One Can At A Time” is a year-round food collection campaign that is simple and effective. At Canning Hunger, they also have “Canning Hunger through Neighborhood Connections,” “We’ve Got Your Back,” “Home Team Volunteers,” and “Curbing Hunger.” More information and registration opportunities are available at www.canninghunger.org.
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RENEWING MEMBERS Thank you to our renewing members American Pacific Mortgage (562) 572-7344 • 1 Year Boys & Girls Club of Whittier (562) 945-3787 • 34 Years Business Plan Preparation (562) 944-3344 • 15 Years Coldwell Banker Alliance Realty (562) 217-7646 • 3 Years Coldwell Banker Ambassador (562) 537-8701 • 2 Years Concept 7 Adoption Agency (714) 221-8657 • 4 Years East Whittier Lions Club #2502 (562) 693-8837 • 9 Years Far West Industries/The Gables of Whittier (562) 947-2233 • 1 Year Interfaith Food Center (562) 903-1478 • 5 Years Jones and Mayer (714) 446-1400 • 22 Years Keeling Agency Insurance Services (562) 947-2231 • 10 Years Los Nietos School District (562) 692-0271 • 10 Years Mary Kay Inc., Linda Amodeo (562) 544-6580 • 1 Year McDonalds (562) 693-3590 • 10 Years Michael’s Furniture (562) 696-2999 • 2 Years Original Roadhouse Grill (562) 945-7796 • 2 Years Partner Agency Insurance Services (714) 482-9500 • 53 Years
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Located in Whittier, Norm’s has been serving its amazing and loyal customers for over 25 years! Norm’s is famous for its hamburgers, pastrami, and definitely their generous portions at affordable prices. You can dine in, or for those on the go, order your food in the drive thru. Become a fan of Norm’s Hamburgers on Facebook. As a member of the group, you will be able to talk about the restaurant with other Norm’s fans, compete in contests for free meals, stay updated on new menu items, and receive the latest news on various deals and discounts. Norm’s is looking forward to seeing you on Facebook and, more importantly, seeing you at Norm’s! Don’t forget the Pastrami!
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Victory Outreach Whittier Pastor Joe Cotinola 7021 Greenleaf Ave. Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 696-5791 vowhittier@aol.com www.victoryoutreachwhittier.org Victory Outreach is the recognized leader in the field of sustainable transformational ministry. Since 1967 they have helped thousands of people take control of their lives. From their simple beginning, they have grown into an international organization, carrying the hope and message of Jesus Christ to the four corners of the earth. Throughout the years, they have strived for excellence. They have reorganized their corporate structure to enhance administration and facilitate growth. Victory Outreach has provided state of the art training for their pastoral staff and leadership and has raised the expectations of their staff to new levels of proficiency. They have taken steps to make sure the legacy of Victory Outreach continues for generations to come. In over 600 Victory Outreach churches and centers worldwide, it is compassion that triumphs…faith that endures! Visit their website for service times, ministries, and upcoming events.
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