[ March 21, 2013; 7:00 am; ]
Downey Arts Coalition’s Third Thursday Poetry series announces its next meeting will be at The Rives Mansion, 10933 Paramount Blvd., Thursday March 21. Doors open at 7 pm with sign-ups for open mike which begins at 7:30. This is a chance open to all poets to share their work with the community. Ten slots, so …
[ March 13, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Walking is a low-impact exercise with numerous health benefits. Here’s how to get started.
Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is a form of exercise accessible to just about everybody. It’s safe, simple and doesn’t require practice. And the health benefits are many. …
While no one plans on needing ambulance transportation for a true emergency, here are the facts:
• Basic Ambulance Transportation Fees begin at $905.00 per occurrence
• Advanced Paramedic Transportation Fees begin at $1,438.50 per occurrence
For only $48.00 per year, the Emergency Medical Transport Subscription will allow your entire household to receive ambulance transport when needed for a true medical emergency.
For …
First 100 Guests in Complimentary Drawing for Welcome Prizes
WHAT: In partnership with the San Diego State University Confucius Institute, Rio Hondo College and Cerritos College will be hosting a Dagu international cultural performance on Thursday, March 21, at 7:00 p.m.
Traditional Chinese operatic storytelling and story-singing will be performed by nationally acclaimed artists in China, including actress/singer …
Mayor Guerra and Residents participate in a healthy walk
Wednesday Feb. 20th, 6:00pm – Downey High School Track
Come out and take a healthy walk with fellow residents and the Mayor! As part of Mayor Guerra’s Healthy Downey initiative, “Walk With The Mayor” is a bi-monthly event to encourage Downey residents, young and old to join him …
Downey, CA, January 30, 2013 - The City of Downey Parks and Recreation Department is inviting local patrons to get involved in planning its first ever Parks & Recreation Master Plan. Interested parties are encouraged to attend any meeting dates being hosted at different locations in February of 2013. Meetings will include light refreshments and children …
No Downey Street Sweeping and Trash Pick Up on New Year’s Day
Street Sweeping
When there is no street sweeping, it will NOT be made up. Streets are always swept on the posted day.
Trash Collection
When there is no trash collection, it WILL be made up. Trash will be collected the day after the normal collection …
[ October 20, 2012; 9:00 am; ] DOWNEY – Keep Downey Beautiful is meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7749 Florence Ave.
The group meets once a month to pick up litter. Children less than 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
There’s no need to sign up, just show up a few minutes early.
[ September 22, 2012; 12:00 pm; ] DOWNEY – The Downey Arts Coalition is holding its monthly meeting at noon Saturday at the home of Pat Gil, 7901 7th Street.
The gathering will also serve as a meeting for the Downey Art League board, which will vote whether to officially sponsor a a relationship with the Stay Gallery.
The Downey Arts Coalition is aimed …
[ September 20, 2012; 5:30 pm; ] DOWNEY – The city’s restaurants will take center stage at 5:30 p.m. today, Thursday at the Downey Civic Center, 11111 Brookshire Ave.
The event features music from ‘The Answer,’ a free art show at the Downey Theatre and food from more than 25 restaurants.
Tickets are $25 for 10 tastes. They can be purchased at the Downey …
[ September 29, 2012; 10:00 am; ] The Downey Police are holding an out-of-date prescription drug roundup.
Here’s the press release:
Downey Police Department Plans to ‘Take-Back’ Unused and Unwanted
Prescription Drugs on Saturday, September 29th
The Downey Police Department and community volunteers will be collecting unused,
unwanted or out-of-date prescription medications on Saturday, September 29th from
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This event offers …
[ September 19, 2012; 6:30 pm; ] Downey Planning Commission
The Planning Commission on Wednesday wil consider proposals for a pair of parties, some new signs and creating two homes on a lot near Apollo Park.
– The Downey Brewing Co.is asking for permission to hold an Oktoberfest on Friday Oct. 12 and Saturday Oct. 13 on its property’s parking lot at 10924 Paramount …