OLMM Spring Carnival

 

Parking is available in designated areas of the Smart & Final parking lot, the parking lot adjacent to the church, and along the street.

 

If buying ride tickets pre-sale, purchase more than you think you will need for your family. You can always sell any leftover tickets to another family at the carnival.

 

 

Bike N' Roll: Downey High School

Bike N' Roll Safety Festival

Saturday, April 11

10am-4pm

Downey High School, South Parking Lot

11040 Brookshire Avenue, Downey

The event is intended for children in kindergarten through 5th grades. Children are asked to bring their bicycles & bike helmets. Some bicycles & helmets will be available to lend.

The event includes: "Bike skills courses, helmet fitting, bike safety checks, obstacle course, on-street group rides, bike repairs, bike crafts, safety booths, free bike helmets, and free goodies & prizes."

Join YMCA, save up to $75 in joining fees!

Save up to $75 in joining fees this weekend at the Montebello-Commerce YMCA!

Individual memberships are $37 a month, and family membership (2 adults & children) is $60. Youth memberships for 17 and under are $20 a month.

Best thing about YMCA membership, there is no long term contract and you can cancel anytime.

Membership includes use of the pool, gym, fitness classes, children's play area, discounted rate for lessons/camps/sports teams, locker room, fitness assessments, wellness seminars, access to all 24 YMCA locations in L.A. & over 2,000 across the country, and the chance to get in shape & make new friends!

Montebello-Commerce YMCA

2000 West Beverly Blvd.,  Montebello, CA 90640
323-887-9622

Dia del Niños: Los Angeles/Montebello, 4/11

Bringing art and culture to children at Saybrook Park, celebrate Dia del Niños with your family on Saturday, April 11, from noon-5pm.

Saybrook Park is a stone's throw from Montebello, located between Whittier and Olympic Blvds, just a few blocks west of Garfield Avenue at 6250 Northside Drive, Los Angeles, 90022.

http://www.casaculturalsaybrook.com/

Walk & Roll: Acuna Park, Montebello

Free Comic Book Day!!!!!

Saturday, May 2, 2015 is Free Comic Book Day!!!

 

 

Anyone can visit a participating comic book store and receive a free comic book just for stopping by!

Comic City on Beverly Boulevard near Gerhart is participating again this year, as are stores in Whittier, San Gabriel, Alhambra, and Norwalk, click here for other participating locations.

 

COMIC CITY

5703 E Beverly Blvd

Los Angeles, CA, 90022

(626) 962-0385



A sample of the 50 free comic books to be given away at the
2015 Free Comic Book Day event.
The above comics are appropriate for all ages.



 

Visit FreeComicBookDay.com for more information.

 

 

 

Earth Day Celebration: Carbillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro

 My family really enjoys visiting the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Parking is only $1 an hour and the parking lot is nestled between the aquarium and a calm beach. A breakwater with walking path & a tidepool are all steps from the aquarium. Makes for a fun day and worth the drive to San Pedro.

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

Free Kid Admission: Ronald Reagan Library, Simi Valley

 

Air Force One, Oval Office replica, articles used in the White House, presidential gifts, Nancy's wardrobe, Berlin wall, steel beam from World Trade Center, Reagan's gravesite, beautiful garden,  & automobile exhibit, it's all on display at the Reagan Library & Museum, and now through Sunday, April 19, kids get free admission to the museum.

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The Reagan Foundation website reads,

"All Kids Are Free During Spring Break
  March 14 – April 19, 2015

Looking for a fun and educational way to spend a day during Spring Break?  At the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, all kids aged 17 and under will be free during this school holiday. Regularly priced $6 - $9 per person, this special promotion was created to encourage families to explore the Reagan Library and all it has to offer. To purchase tickets in advance, just enter promo code KIDS during the online ticketing process."

 

 Families may also print out the flyer above and redeem it at the museum's ticket window. Regular adult admission $16. Free parking.

 

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For more information please visit

reaganlibrary.com/free

Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum

40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley, CA. 93065*

805-522-2977

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*The Reagan Library is an hour's drive from our area. Make the most of the trip and pair the visit with a stop over at the $5 or less Bookstore, also located in Simi Valley. The bookstore features new & used books, dvds, cds, and other media all sold for $5 or less! Or continue travel down Highway 23 to Malibu on the way home.

 

Special Needs Talent Show: Alhambra

sites.google.com/site/crystalcuevasfund

 

Art & Antique Street Fair: Uptown Whittier

 

Visit www.WhittierUptown.org for more information.

 

 

YMCA Membership: Joining Fee Waived 4/25-4/27

Montebello-Commerce YMCA

2000 W. Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640

323-887-9622

http://www.ymcala.org/montebello-commerce 

 

Cosmic Car Classic: Bob's Big Boy, Downey

Click here for more information about STEM week at the Columbia Memorial Space Center.

Earth Day Festival & Bike Ride: Monterey Park

Click here for more information.

Free registration.

First 100 to register get free t-shirt!

Details from EventBrite registration website:

"Check-in/Ride Start at Bruggemeyer Library
318 S Ramona Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
8:00AM Ride Check-in / Bike inspections by Bike SGV
8:30AM Briefing and Announcements
9:00AM Family Friendly Bike Ride Rolls
11:00AM Earth Day Expo/Cherry Blossom Festival opens
RIDE DESCRIPTION:
Family: This mostly flat -6- mile bicycle ride loops around the City of Monterey Park passing by some of the City's historic landmarks. Bring your family friends and favorite bike. Kids trailers, and fixed gear bicycles allowed. * The ride will be escorted by safety marshals and mobile Pit Stop provided by Bike SGV.
** Minimum age rider is 10 years old.
Hill - Challenging 13-mile ride is for intermediate to advanced riders.
** Minimum age rider is 10 years old.
Both will be supported with truck and ride monitors.
Family ride will be escorted by Monterey Park Police Department.
PRE-REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED online at EVENTBRITE.COM:
Please register by Monday, April 1, 2015.
Call (626) 307-1320 for more information."
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BRAKES TEEN DRIVING SCHOOL: POMONA FAIRGROUNDS

B.R.A.K.E.S. 

Teen Proactive Driving School

@

Pomona Fairgrounds

 

 

Teenagers, 15-19 years old, with a valid driver's license or learner's permit, and a minimum of 30 hours of driving experience will drive through five accident prevention courses that include: 

• accident avoidance course
• distraction course
• drop wheel course
• panic stop course
• wet skid pad course

 

The driving school will be held on the following dates and times at the Pomona Fairgrounds:

Saturday, 4/25, 8am-Noon FULL

Saturday, 4/25, 1-5pm  FULL
Sunday, 4/26, 8am-Noon FULL
Sunday, 4/26,1-5pm FULL

Saturday, 7/11, 8am-Noon
Saturday, 7/11, 1-5pm
Sunday, 7/12, 8am-Noon
Sunday, 7/12,1-5pm

Saturday, 12/19, 8am-Noon
Saturday, 12/19, 1-5pm
Sunday, 12/20, 8am-Noon
Sunday, 12/20,1-5pm
 

 

Registration is now open. Spaces are limited. The class is free but a $99 deposit is required. Deposit will be refunded in full when parent attends the course with their teen.
 

For more information and to register visit:
 www.putonthebrakes.com

All About Cowboys, Pre-School Event: Homestead Museum

http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/

 

 

 

STEM Week & Festival: Columbia Memorial Space Center

 

FREE ADMISSION!!!

Tuesday, April 7 - Saturday, April 11

 

Family Friendly Events

Cosmic Car Classic: Wednesday, April 8, Bob's Big Boy

Girls in Stem: Thursday, April 9, Downey Library

Sci-Fi Movie: Friday, April 10, Columbia Memorial Space Center

Big Science Fest: Saturday, April 11

 

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Day Camp for ages 4-12: City of Montebello

Blessing of the Animals: Olvera Street

Olvera Street Blessing of the Animals
 Saturday, April 4
 2:00-3:30pm

Lineup for blessing begins at 1:00pm
 
Blessings by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Jose Gomez. People of all cultures and religions are welcome to attend. Animals of all kinds: dogs, snakes, llamas, cows, chickens, fish, cats, gerbils, hamsters, goats, ducks, lizards, turtles, birds, horses, monkeys, they and many more are all welcome to be blessed. Please bring animals in carriers or on a leash.

 

 Click here for more information.

Bunny Breakfast & Spring Extravaganza: Golden Park, Downey

Click here for more information.

Easter Egg Hunt: Veteran's Memorial Park, Commerce

Easter Egg Hunt*

Saturday, April 4

11am

Veteran's Memorial Park

6364 Zindell Ave., Commerce, CA 90040

 

All children 12 and younger and invited to participate.

*This event may be limited to Commerce residents.

 

Click here for more information.

Easter "Eggs"travaganza: Garvey Park, Rosemead

Easter Egg-stravaganza

Saturday, April 4

10am - Noon

Garvey Park, 7933 Emerson Place, Rosemead

 

 

Egg Hunts begin at 10 a.m. sharp for up to age 13.

Join the Easter Bunny for a fun morning of activities and attractions. 

Tickets are required for games and can be purchased at the event. 

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

 

 Click here for more information, or call the Rosemead Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160.

 

Eggxtravaganza: Parnell Park,Whittier

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 28
 11:00am - 2pm

Parnell Park, 15390 Lambert Rd.

Whittier, CA 90604

 

More details here: http://www.cityofwhittier.org/depts/prcs/calendar.asp

Easter Family Fun Day: Mt. View Park, El Monte

http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/

Easter Eggstravaganza: Pico Park, Pico Rivera

Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, March 28

10am-1pm

Pico Park, 9238 Beverly Blvd, Pico Rivera

 

 

From the Pico Rivera Parks & Recreation website: "Hop on over to the Easter Eggstravaganza! Fun activities include the traditional egg hunts, a magician, amusements, face painting, games, kid’s crafts, hula hoop contests and food. The Easter Bunny and friends are also scheduled to make a special appearance and will be available for photos. Free bag to all participants."

Click here for more information.

 

Baby's First Easter Event: Babies R Us

Baby's First Easter Event

Saturday, March 28

10am

Toys R Us

 

The event will include giveaways, prizes, and an Easter backdrop for photo opportunities. This event occurs at all retail Babies R Us locations. If the closest Babies R Us is within a Toys R Us, contact the store to see if they are hosting the event. The Toys R Us location in Montebello is participating.

 

Fine print: "All giveaways and event materials available while supplies last and distributed to event participants only."

Click here for more information.

Stop by again at Noon where kids can create a Lego Ninjago mask! Click here for details.

Lego Ninjago Event: Toys R Us

These Toys R Us events are always fun, especially when it includes Legos! Kids can chose to create a red or green Lego Ninjago mask and participate in a scavenger hunt at this event.

This event occurs at all retail Toys R Us locations and does not occur at Toys R Us outlet or Toys R Us express locations.

Click here for more information.

Look what I found in this Sunday's Toys R Us ad!

Fine print: "Event intended for children ages 5-up. Parental supervision required at all times. All giveaways and event materials available while supplies last and distributed to participating children only. Limit one per child. Quantities limited; no rain checks."

 

Have a new baby? Stop by at 10am to celebrate Baby's First Easter. Click here for details.

Easter Breakfast, Food & Clothing Giveaway: Hearts of Compassion, Montebello

The Girl Scout troop I work with has volunteered at similar Hearts of Compassion events. The giveaways include food, clothing, hygiene items, blankets, and more. The Easter event includes breakfast and bicycle raffles. Recipients start lining up very early for this event. Free parking is available at ATC high school, across the street from the event.

Volunteers are needed that morning to organize the items to giveaway. Call 323-727-7997 for more information.

www.heartofcompassionca.org

 



Downtown Bookfest: Grand Park

 I took my family to the bookfest a few years ago and we had a great time. Grand Park is a very nice clean park in the heart of downtown L.A. If it's warm have the kids wear swimsuits under their clothes, there is a really great fountain at the top of the park for anyone to play in, great fun!
 

Live performances, readings, crafts for kids, award winning authors, food trucks,

pop-up bookshop, local publishers, and marketplace.

Downtown Bookfest
Saturday, March 28
Noon-5pm

 

At Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles, 200 N. Grand Drive, Los Angeles, 90012

Click here for more information.

Movie Night (FREE!): Montebello High School

 Movie on a big screen!
Montebello High School Courtyard

Friday, March 27

7pm

The movie will be a recent DVD release that kids and families are guaranteed to love!

Free admission. Bring blankets & chairs as seating will be outside. No outside food is allowed. Tacos and other food will be sold to raise funds for the Montebello High School Booster Club.

For more information email mob.boosters@gmail.com.

 

Disney Store 28th Anniversary

 

www.DisneyStore.com/Anniversary

 

The Shops at Montebello Disney Store location will be open from 10am-9pm on Saturday, March 28.

 

Fine print: "Some restrictions apply. See a Cast member for details. Limit 1 (one) gift with any purchase per Guest. Not valid on purchases of Theme Park passes, Gift Cards, or Gift Certificates. Valid on 3/28/15 only."

Spring Open House: Montebello Library

Easter Fun Weekends at Golf n' Stuff

http://golfnstuff.com/norwalk/info.html

YMCA Open House

 

http://www.ymcala.org/montebello-commerce

Montebello-Commerce YMCA, 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello

323-887-9622



Make it & Take-it, "Oh" Puppet: Joann Fabric & Craft Stores

I found this as part of the Joann Fabric & Craft Store mailer advertisement from 3/1.

DreamWorks is coming out with a new movie, Home, and the little puppet shown below is one of the main characters. Stop by any Joann store on Saturday, March 28, between 2-3pm with your little one for a free Make It-Take It event.

There are Joann stores in Whittier and Alhambra. Find more locations here.

Summer Youth Employment Program: City of Montebello

Los Angeles Community Job Fair: Dodger Stadium

For more information visit: www.lacommunityjobfair.com

WRD Groundwater Festival

Groundwater Festival

Saturday, March 14, 2015
10am-2pm

4040 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, 90712

www.wrd.org

 

This is a fun family festival. In past years the Water Replenishment team asked every visitor to take a stamp card and visit every booth. Most booth are education oriented and include mini-science experiments, live animals, Q & A trivia, and demonstrations. Once the card was filled visitors received a chance to open a treasure chest filled with great prizes including large appliances! Every visitor received a free lunch and lots of educational freebies. Free parking is available in the adjacent shopping centers.

Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival: Chinatown

116th Annual Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival

Saturday, February 21
Noon-8:30pm

Chinatown, Downtown Los Angeles

Parade: 1pm - 3pm, see map of the parade route here
Festival: Saturday, Noon-8:30pm
Live Entertainment, Vendors, & Artisans: Central & West Plazas 943-951 N. Broadway.

Click here for more information.

 

 

 

 

Assemby District 58 Community Swearing in Celebration: Downey

 Click here for more information.

 

 

Book Blast Kidgit Event: Shops at Montebello

Simon Kidgits Club: Book Blast

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Noon - 1:30pm

Center Court

Shops at Montebello

Click here for information about Simon Kidgits Club, and here for Book Blast information.

 

 

 

Lego Monuments Roadshow: Glendale Galleria

Shoppers at the Glendale Galleria from now through February 22, will feel that they've been transported to the East Coast when they find models of the White House, Liberty Bell, and Statue of Liberty scattered throughout the mall.


Visit on Saturday, February 14, or Sunday, February 15, from Noon-4pm, and be treated to a free Lego mini-build of the U.S. Capitol building!

Click here for a map of the 8 locations where models can be found at the Glendale Galleria, and click here for more information about the Roadshow.

Rosemad Yard Sale

Community Yard Sale

Saturday, March 7

7:30am-1:30pm

S.C.E. Parking Lot

2255 Walnut Grove Avenue Rosemead

 



Register to sell at Rosemead City Hall or Garvey Center by Tuesday, March 3. Residents pay $20 or $30 for a double space. Non-residents pay $45. For more information contact Rosemead Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 569-2160. 

 

 

Montebello High School Swap Meet: 2nd Saturday of every month, 8-2pm

The Montebello High School Special Education Adult Transition Department hosts a Swap Meet the 2nd Saturday of every month from 8am-2pm.

Marie Madsen, the adult transition teacher in charge of the swap meet, says there are 55 students in the program ages 18-22. They money raised from the Swap Meet goes towards classroom supplies and activities. Many weekends there are about 20-30 vendors and a deejay playing music.

The 2015 Swap Meet dates are: January 10, February 14, March 14, April 11,  May 9, June 13, July 11, August 8, September 12, October 10, November 7, and December 12.

Vendors interested in selling can contact Ms. Madsen at 323-356-0439. Spaces are $15 or $25. 

The Swap Meet is held in a parking lot adjacent to a softball field on the corner of Wilcox and Madison Avenues at Montebello High School.