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Downey’s Century 21 My Real Estate Co. Spring Blood Drive – Residents Encouraged To Give

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

Century 21s Steve Roberson making his donation
CENTURY 21 MY REAL ESTATE CO. ANNUAL BLOOD –
Last year Century 21 My Real Estate members as well as the community showed up in droves to provide  support for the Annual “Spring” Blood Drive.   It’s that time again to show our support to the American Red Cross and …

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Cerritos College’s Teacher TRAC Program Celebrates 47 New Graduates

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

NORWALK, Calif. – May 21, 2013 - Cerritos College’s Teacher TRAC (Training Academy) program honored 47 Teacher TRAC program students on Thursday, May 16, as they moved closer to gaining a bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from one of its partner CSU campuses. The new group of graduates joins the growing party of over 500 Teacher TRAC …

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Rancho Los Amigos Hosts “Roll Around The Ranch” In Support Of Stroke Wellness

May 22, 2013 No Comments by

 
Photo by John Zander
On Saturday, Downey’s Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center held their 7th annual “Roll Around The Ranch 5K and Health and Wellness Fair.” Over 1200 participants took part in the walk and roll, and 60 vendors attended. This years event was the biggest the center has had to date.
Mayor Guerra and Rancho patient …

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Mayor Guerra Sends Sister Cities Update From Dublin Ireland

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Mayor Guerra in Dublin with Lord Mayor Claire Byrne
Mayor Guerra is in Dublin Ireland today with Deputy Lord Mayor Claire Byrne of Dublin at The Lord Mayors Mansion. Mayor Guerra said, “She is wearing the Clancy Chain, only one in world, made of Gold and very heavy.Sshe has to wear at every official function. It …

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Downey Rotary Hosts A Day Of Fishing For Arc Students

May 21, 2013 No Comments

A beautiful day with some really beautiful peoplePhoto by John Zander
On Saturday May 18th, Downey’s Wilderness Park was stocked with smiles… and 500 pounds of catfish.
Photo by John Zander
The Downey Rotary Club once again hosted a day of fishing, fun and lunch for some of the wonderful students of the Arc. “The purpose of the event …

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Make Music Downey Is Coming June 8th – Volunteers Needed

May 21, 2013 No Comments

This June Downey will join hundreds of other cities in an annual global celebration of that extraordinary talent that is unique to human beings – our ability to make music.  First organized in Paris in 1982 as Fete de la Musique, these one-day music festivals, usually at the time of the Summer Solstice, have grown …

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The Four Tops At The Downey Theater

May 20, 2013 No Comments

Photo by John Zander
On Saturday May 18th the Downey Theater had another fabulous concert. The world famous Four Tops performed to a full house.
Photo by John Zander
The foursome were backed up by an amazing, and large live band. The band opened the show, setting the mood with some R&B. When the Four Tops came on …

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Veterans Job & Resource Fair At Downey’s Rives Mansion June 1st

May 20, 2013 No Comments

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Downey Schools Join In National Bike To School Day – VIDEO

May 18, 2013 No Comments

Physicians from Kaiser Permanente join in to ride with the kidsPhoto by John Zander
Downey schools took part in National Bike To School Day on May 8th. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Thank you to Alexander Gayton for sending over the video!
Video by Mr. T.

 

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Downey PD Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser A Huge Success

May 17, 2013 No Comments

Photo by John Zander
On Thursday evening 10 Downey PD officers and one Chaplin volunteered their time at Carino’s restaurant at the Downey Landing to work as waiters. The focus of the event was to raise funds for the Special Olympics. The funds raised will go to helping the Special Olympics Athletes pay for uniforms, equipment …

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Rio Hondo Golf Club Open House – An Open Invitation To Residents

May 16, 2013 No Comments

Photo by John Zander
Downey, CA, June 15, 2013:  The public is invited to attend a FREE community open house at the Rio Hondo Golf Club, a public golf course owned by the City of  Downey.
Photo by John Zander
 
Bring your family and friends as we open the grounds with no golf-play, for the first time ever, …

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Free Sidewalk CPR Training – Skills To Help Save A Life

May 16, 2013 No Comments

As part of National CPR Week, June 1 – 7th, the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency, in collaboration with the American Heart Association (AHA), is coordination a countrywide sidewalk cardio pulmonary (CPR_ public education event on June 4th, 2013.
Downey Fire Department will be participating in this valuable public education opportunity by providing …

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