Plant Trees in the Mountains: Volunteers Needed! Saturday 4/5 & 5/3

Help plant trees in previously burned areas of the San Gabriel Mountains. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. The group meets in the mountains above Azusa. For more information visit: http://upperdistrict.org/stewardship/restoration/ or call (626)443-2297.

 

Kid's Day: Apollo Park, Downey, Saturday, 5/10

Kid's Day

Saturday, May 10

10:00am - 4:00 pm

Apollo Park, 12544 Rives Avenue, Downey

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

Lego Movie Event: Toys R Us, Saturday, 4/12, Noon-2pm

Emmett's car in the Lego Movie.

It's Back!!!

Lego Movie Mini-Build Event

Saturday, April 12

Noon-2pm
Toys R Us


Make Emmett's car from the Lego Movie! This event happened in February and it's back for round two! Kids will get Legos and instructions to make Emmett's car & airplane, and then they take it home, all for free!

Supplies are limited. Events occur at regular Toys R Us locations, they do not occur at Express or Outlet stores.

A special thanks to facebook friend, Suzanne A., for sharing the information about this event.

Thanks Suzanne!



Easter Egg Hunt: Los Nietos Park, Santa Fe Springs, Saturday 3/30



Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 19

Pancake Breakfast 8:00am

Egg Hunt 10:00am

Los Nietos Park

11143 Charlesworth Road Santa Fe Springs

Click here for more information.

 

Barnes & Noble Events: Puente Hills/Rowland Heights

 

My kids enjoy browsing retail book stores. The displays make the books visually appealing, and every couple of steps down an aisle my kids find something new that captivates them enough to put on their "must read" list.

Unfortunately, retail book stores are few & far between. The Barnes & Noble store across from the Puente Hills mall is one of the few remaining retail book stores in our area. A nice family outing that promotes the love of reading in children consists of attending a special children's event at Barnes & Noble with time to browse the aisles. The following is list of upcoming children's events.

Barnes & Noble

17490 Colima Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
626-854-1833

 

The Pigeon Needs a Bath Story Time

Saturday, April 5, 2pm

 

It's an Orange Aardvark! Story Time

Thursday, April 24, 4pm

 

Te lo Regalo! Story Time

Saturday, May 10, 2pm

 

Mother's Day Story Time

Sunday, May 11, 2pm

 

Oh! The Places You'll Go! Story Time

Saturday, May 17, 2pm

 

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Story Time

Wednesday, June 4, 4pm

 

 

Wonderland Easter Egg Hunt: Montebello, Saturday, 4/5

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

East L.A. Library Used Book Sale, 4/4-4/27

Stock up on chapter books for silent reading or pictures books to read at home with your child at East Los Angeles' library Used Book Sale & Boutique.

Thousands of books, videos, DVDs, magazines, and audio books are available. The items sold are library discards or were donated by schools or private individuals. Most are in good/great condition and some are brand new!


The community room filled with books for sale.

Children's books start at 25 cents each. There are books for pre-school though teenagers, and there are favorites like Wimpy Kid, Harry Potter, Little House on the Prairie, Junie B. Jones, Beverly Cleary, American Girl, Goosebumps, Chose your own Adventure, Magic School Bus, Roald Dahl, and more!

BONUS: Teachers, you get an additional discount! Just tell the cashier you are a teacher, they will probably guess when they see your huge pile of books, and they'll give you a huge discount. Once I was charged only 10 cents a book!



I picked up all these books, 27 in total, for only $14.25! Retail value is over $100! Average price, 53 cents/book.

 

L.A. Times Festival of Books: USC, 4/12-4/13

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

Saturday, April 12

10am-6pm

Sunday, April 13

10am-5pm

University of Southern California

 

This is a great event for the book-loving family. Dozens of authors will be on hand for book signings and readings. Pop-up book stores and book-related items are available from hundreds of vendors. Admission is free. On-campus parking is $10.

My kids have met Mo Willems (Knuffle Bunny, Gerald & Piggy books), David Shannon (No, David! books), Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid books), and the actors who voice Dora & Boots at previous Festival of Books events.

The authors sign books after their scheduled reading. There will be tents with roped off areas for each author. If the author is popular have one adult wait in the autograph line while the other stays with the children during the author's reading, then have the children meet up with the parent in line. Bring your own books for the author to sign or purchase the books at the Festival from a vendor.

The event is outside. Wear sunscreen, hats, bring an umbrella for shade, and a blanket or towel if you have to sit on the grass for an extended period. There are some places where food is for sale, but I remember the choices being limited and costly, if possible, pack a lunch and snacks for the family.

  Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

Bike Train, Family Bike Ride: 2014, meets the last Sunday of every month

Join San Gabriel Valley's Bike Train!

Bring the family out on a Sunday morning for some sunshine, exercise, and fun! Join a group of riders who tour bicycle paths in the San Gabriel Valley in a Bike Train. There are beginner's rides of approximately 3 miles, and full rides of 15-20 miles.

The group meets the last Sunday of the month at Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale, Peck Road Park in Arcadia, or Legg Lake in South El Monte.

 

For more information visit the group's website or their Facebook page.

 

Girl Scout Fundraiser: Spring Craft Boutique, Montebello

 

 Contact Rachel Zweizig at 323-712-1699 for vending opportunities. 

 



Earth Day Festival: Whittier @ 605/60 Freeways, Saturday 4/12

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

Easter Breakfast & Egg Hunt: South El Monte Community Center, Saturday, 4/19

Click here or call 626-579-2043 for more information.

 

 

 

Fashion Show: American Legion, Montebello, Saturday, 3/29

Help Homeless Female Veterans by attending this benefit fashion show.

The show will feature business style clothing. Women, ages 21+,  size 4-14, are needed to model business attire. If you'd like to volunteer please contact Esperanza at the Hook Up Resource Center.

Mommy Morning Makeover: YMCA Open House, Friday, 3/28

For more information visit the YMCA at 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello, or call 323-887-9622.

HELP WANTED: Lifeguards, City of Montebello

Summer Employment: Lifeguard 

Lifeguard Pre-Test

Saturday, March 22

8:30-12:30pm

George Hensel Aquatic Center

1300 W. Olympic Blvd., Montebello

Potential employees need to take a pre-requisite skills test in order to move on in the hiring process. Unlike other lifeguard employment positions, this one includes the lifeguard certification at no additional cost.  For details read the official job description below.

  

HELP WANTED: Instructors for the City of Montebello Parks & Rec. Dept.

L.A. Galaxy Player Meet & Greet: Shops at Montebello, Sunday, 3/23

Stop by the Shops at Montebello mall for a LA Galaxy player appearance on Sunday, March 23rd at 2pm in Center Court.

Raul Mendiola will be present to sign autographs and meet with fans. The LA Galaxy, Cozmo, and Futboleros will also be present during the event. For more information please visit the Shops at Montebello.

Free Tickets to L.A. Galaxy w/ $150 Shops at Montebllo Purchase

 

Spend a total of $150 at The Shops at Montebello retailers or purchase a total of $150 in Shops at Montebello Visa Gift Cards and receive a FREE pair of tickets to the LA Galaxy vs. Chivas USA soccer match on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at 5pm at the Stub Hub Center.

Visit Guest Services and present your same day receipts to receive your free pair of tickets. 

Promotion starts on March 20, 2014 and ends on April 6, 2014. Limit one pair of tickets per customer, per day, while supplies last. Rules and Regulations apply. See Guest Services at the Shops at Montebello for details.

Hamster Races at Petco, Saturday, 4/12

Hamster Races!

 Saturday, April 12

1:30pm

Petco

1425 N Montebello Blvd

Montebello, CA 90640

petco.com/hamsterballderby

Pet Adoption: Schabarum Park, Rowland Heights, Saturday, 3/15

Click here for park information.

 

 

Frozen Movie Night: La Merced Elementary, Friday, 3/28

For more information contact LME PTA at 323-887-5756.

 

Free Dodger Dogs: Uptown Whittier, 3/12, Noon-2pm

I just received this in an email from the Uptown Whittier Association:

 

To check the details visit: https://www.facebook.com/SportsNetLA

Arts Fest: Grand Park, Downtown L.A., Saturday, 3/15

Click here for more information.

 

 

Women's Forum: Commece City Hall, Saturday, 3/22

Click here for more information.

 

 

Kite Festival: Redondo Beach Pier

 

40th Annual Festival of the Kite

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Noon-5pm

Redondo Beach Pier

100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach 90277

The event website says, "SAVE THE DATE! This year will mark the 40th Annual Festival of the Kite, Sunday March 9, 2014. We'll have live music, martial arts demonstrations, a regional yo-yo competition, performance by Dance One of Redondo Beach, Hot dog on a Stick Eating Contest with a $200 cash prize for the winner, Prizes for the Highest flying kite, Best handmade kite, Youngest kite flyer of the day, and the Youngest at heart. There will be music pumped to the beach, and we'll have something going on throughout the day on Redondo Pier and South of The Pier on the beach, Noon to 5PM. This will be our biggest event ever! FREE and open to everyone."

 

For more information click here or visit the Pier's facebook page here.

Free Pancakes: IHOP, Tuesday, 3/4

Stop in at a participating IHOP anytime on Tuesday, March 4 to celebrate National Pancake Day with a free short stack of pancakes! Guests have the option of leaving a donation for the Children's Miracle Network in exchange for the free pancakes.

For more information visit http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/.

Mardi Gras Festival & Parade: Long Beach, Saturday, 3/1

The forecast calls for rain on Saturday, but the Mardi Gras celebration will go on rain or shine! Join the festivities of Mardi Gras in Long Beach, Saturday, March 1, from 1pm-6pm. Activities span from Shoreline Village to the Aquarium of the Pacific with a parade starting at 3pm.

 

For more information visit: http://lbmardigras.com/

Disney Store Events @ Shops at Montebello Mall

Disney Store
Digital Billboard

The Disney Store at the Shops at Montebello Mall regularly has events throughout the week. The schedule is posted on the digital billboard in the front of the store.

The in-store events run for about 15 minutes and usually include a free keepsake such as a small craft, button, mask, sticker, coloring page, or certificate. All events are held in the gazebo area of the store.

For more information call the Disney Store at Shops at Montebello 323-720-1055.

Overnight Camping Experience: Whittier Narrows, 5/17-18

Experience the great outdoors at Whittier Narrows Recreation Area for an overnight camping trip on Saturday, May 17 through Sunday, May 18. To participate contact Ricardo Ceja at 323-260-2360.

 



Community Park Development Workshop: City Terrace Park, Thursday, 3/20

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

YMCA Open House: Saturday, 2/22

For more information visit the Montebello-Commerce YMCA at 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello or call 323-887-9622.

Go Red Walk for Women: Montebello, Thursday, 2/20

Join the Soroptimist club on their 6th annual "Go Red" walk for women today, Thursday, February 20th at 5:30pm. Park at Montebello City Park and a shuttle will take you to the starting point at City Hall. $5 to participate in the nearly one mile mile walk.

Welcome Home Veteran's Event: Rose Hills, Sunday, 3/23

Thanks to all who have served our country in the armed forces. We appreciate you!

Teen Party Expo: Sunday, 3/2, L.A. Convention Center & TICKET GIVEAWAY

Find a wide range of ideas for your teen's next big celebration at the 6th annual Teen Party Expo happening Sunday, March 2nd at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Tickets are available online for $10 with the promotional code MONTEBELLO, or $20 at the door. For more information or to buy tickets visit TeenPartyExpo.com.

 

 

Enter here to win one of two family four-pack of tickets to the Teen Party Expo!

Congratulations to lucky winners Joe Manarelli & Michelle Guerrero! They both will receive a 4-pack of tickets to the Teen Party Expo!

You too can be a winner when you use the promo code MONTEBELLO at teenpartyexpo.com and save $5 per ticket to the show!
 

 Giveaway rules: Deadline to enter is Monday, February 17, 2014 at Noon PST. The two winning entries will be chosen by a random number generator and the winners will be contacted via email. Winners will receive a four pack of tickets, up to $80 value. Tickets will be delivered via the United States Postal Service. Please the mailing address is entered properly in the giveaway form; MontebelloMom.com and it's representatives are not responsible for misdirected mail. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. One entry per person please. All personal information provided on the entries is used for giveaway purposes only and will be deleted after the winners have been chosen.

Special thanks to Teen Party Expo for providing the tickets for this giveaway!

YMCA New-Member Promotion, 2-for-1 registration

The YMCA will be open President's Day, Monday, 2/17!

Bring a friend & get healthy together!