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Local volunteers get recognition
DOWNEY - More than two dozen Downey civic leaders were honored by the Downey Coordinating Council on Thursday at its 59th annual Community Volunteer Service Awards. Honorees will be honore... |
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Members of the Downey YMCA
Members of the Downey YMCA enjoyed the club's newly-renovated swimming pool last week. The Y is hosting a grand opening week on May 20, where it will showcase its many aquatics program. Memb... |
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Open mic for musicians, poets
DOWNEY - Musicians and poets are invited to participate in an open mic at the Moravian Church of Downey this Saturday from 7-9 p.m. All ages are welcome. Sign-ups begin at 6:45 for a 10-mi... |
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Parking lot sale at church
DOWNEY - The Moravian Church of Downey is hosting a parking lot sale May 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tables can be rented for $10 by calling the church office at (562) 927-0718. **********... |
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Fundraiser for Children's Hospital
DOWNEY - Downey's San Antonio Guild will hold its annual spring event, "Garden of Hope," on June 2 at the Rio Hondo Event Center. All proceeds benefit Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Do... |
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Kids invited to meet police officers
DOWNEY - In celebration of National Police Week, Downey police officers will be at the Downey City Library next week reading to children. Children will get to meet an officer who will read... |
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Downey club plans fashion show
DOWNEY - The monthly meeting of the Downey Newcomers Club will be held at Sizzler on May 20. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. and is followed by lunch at noon. The club is also hosting i... |
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Space center to explore asteroids
DOWNEY - The Columbia Memorial Space Center will host an educational science program May 25 from 1-3 p.m. "Asteroids: Comet and Impact" is free with paid admission. "We'll take a voyage ... |
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Bellflower church hosting festival
BELLFLOWER - St. George Coptic Orthodox Church will host its annual festival May 17-19 on its Bellflower campus. Each day will begin with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy starting at ... |
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Downey Cemetery to mark Memorial Day
DOWNEY - Memorial Day will be celebrated at the Downey Cemetery with a public ceremony May 27 that starts at 11 a.m. There will be a wreath laying, a rifle salute by American Legion Post 2... |
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Estela Meraz
Estela Meraz, chair of this year's Relay for Life fundraiser in Downey, was guest speaker at Wednesday's Downey Los Amigos Kiwanis meeting. Meraz became involved with the Relay for Life ... |
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Griffiths Middle School raises money for rainforest
DOWNEY - Students and faculty at Griffiths Middle School raised $1,200 during a recent fundraising effort to benefit rainforest conservation. For the past 17 years the school has taken par... |
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Downey's first Chalk Art Festival
Downey's first Chalk Art Festival hosted April 27 at Downey Memorial Christian Church was "a great success and enjoyed by many who have never seen chalk art before," said event organizer Shi... |
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Street Faire is Saturday
DOWNEY - Thousands are expected to attend the Downey Street Faire taking place this Saturday, May 4, near Downey High School. More than 200 crafters, businesses and organizations are slate... |
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NBC-4 morning show filming in Downey
DOWNEY - The NBC-4 "Today in L.A." morning show will be taping live segments from 3rd Street Coffee in Downey on Friday, May 10, and the community is invited to take part. Residents will r... |
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