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Baha'i religious group plans spiritual talks
DOWNEY - The Downey Baha'i community has launched a monthly public "spiritual discussion series" that meets from 10 a.m. to noon on the first Sunday of each month at Wilderness Park. The f... |
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'Bike to School Day' celebrated Wednesday
DOWNEY - "Encouragement" is the word of the day as Downey students are being challenged to participate in the second national Bike to School Day, coming up this Wednesday, May 8. This enc... |
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Local cities launch homeless hotline
NORWALK - In an effort to stifle chronic homelessness in Southeast Los Angeles County, Norwalk and 26 other Gateway cities have joined forces with non-profit agency People Assisting the Home... |
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Downey High raises $23K for cancer research
DOWNEY - March Madness was in full swing at Downey High School but it had nothing to do with basketball. The campus embarked on a three-week effort to raise money for the Downey Relay for ... |
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Police officers to work at Carino's
DOWNEY - Downey police officers will be serving up pasta dishes, calamari and other Italian favorites at a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser May 16 at the Johnny Carino's restaurant at Downey Landing. ... |
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'Bike to School Day' is May 8
DOWNEY - A group of students from Warren and Downey high schools, along with local community leaders, are slated to participate in Bike to School Day on May 8. Students will meet that morn... |
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Masons hosting barbecue
DOWNEY - The Royal Arch Mason Downey Chapter No. 167 will host its annual barbecue fundraiser May 5 from 12-4 p.m. at the Wehmeyer residence, 10321 Lesterford Ave. Cost is $10 per person. ... |
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Sexual health office opens in Downey
DOWNEY - WISH, the Western Institute for Sexual Health, has opened its new Downey office location at 11411 Brookshire Ave., Suite 508, near Downey Regional Medical Center. An opening recep... |
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Adoption rates discounted
DOWNEY - Dog and cat adoptions at SEAACA will be discounted 15 percent this Saturday between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Adoption fees include the animal's first set of vaccinations, flea treatment... |
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Downey teen to be honored for arthritis awareness
DOWNEY - Downey High School freshman Mikayla Minnig will serve as a youth honoree at the 2013 Orange County Arthritis Walk taking place May 19 on the campus of UC Irvine. Mikayla was diagn... |
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Free food kits for eligible seniors
DOWNEY - Local seniors ages 60 and older are invited to participate in the city's Healthy Elderly Adults for Life (HEAL) program, which provides eligible residents with free monthly food kit... |
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City Hall has volunteer opportunities
DOWNEY - Local students looking to complete required volunteer hours, or who want to gain skills and leadership experience while giving back to their community, are being encouraged to consi... |
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Downey students inducted into honor society
DOWNEY - Two Downey residents were inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi for their scholastic achievements. Jeremy Keeler and Rebecca Lowe earned the honors last week. Founded... |
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Warren High students honored for volunteer work
DOWNEY - Student members of Warren High School's Humanitarian Society were honored as Youth Volunteers of the Year during a luncheon ceremony Monday afternoon. The club, along with faculty... |
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Thirty-Third District PTA's Sacramento Safari
Nicole Siryj, a junior from Warren High School, recently participated in Thirty-Third District PTA's Sacramento Safari along with students from surrounding school districts. During her trip ... |
