Archive for January 2nd, 2010

Civic Notes

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 by Andrea Adleman
Councilwoman Janice Hahn has officially entered this year’s Lt. Gov. race. Read the press release at janicehahn.com.

Local Republican Party leader and former Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council board member John Stammreich is running for state Senate, 28th District. Stammreich is challenging incumbent Jenny Oropeza (D-Redondo Beach) for the seat, which represents portions of San Pedro and other South Bay communities. (Click here to find out your state legislative districts). A kickoff rally is taking place in Torrance next Saturday, Jan. 9. Details at stammreich4senate.org.

A new issue of San Pedro Today is circulating in print and online, with a cover story on businesswoman Rae Gates.

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Arcade Building Birthday Party at First Thursday

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 by Andrea Adleman
The monthly downtown San Pedro artwalk is this Thursday, Jan. 7.

The Arcade Building on Sixth Street is marking 85 years with a daylong celebration that includes seminars, birthday cake and a mixer. Details at thearcadebuilding.com.

Check the First Thursday website early next week for additional highlights.

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22nd Street Park Opens Next Saturday

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 by Andrea Adleman
The long-awaited grand opening of the 22nd Street Park is next Saturday, Jan. 9. The dedication ceremony takes place at 11 a.m., followed by a free picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located between Miner Street and Via Cabrillo Marina, the park includes a 4.5-acre field, walking paths, bocce ball courts, bike paths, benches, restrooms and plenty of free parking.

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Host a Foreign Student

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 by Andrea Adleman
Looking for something unusual to do in the new year? Consider hosting an international student attending Marymount College in Palos Verdes. The Foreign Language School is seeking host families, who get a $500 monthly stipend and priceless cultural enrichment.

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So It’s a New Year. Whaddya Think?

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 by Andrea Adleman
The Daily Breeze published New Year’s remarks by a bunch of South Bay political leaders. Read their musings here ... or not. What do you think? What’s your vision for San Pedro this year? Chime in with your comments.

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