Proposals are due to the AQMD by Dec. 5. The top five finalists will be invited to develop an operational prototype for demonstration. Winners will be announced in May. For more information on the competition, visit the AQMD Web site, www.aqmd.gov. Clinton campaign to be discussed LA MIRADA – The campaign of Hillary Clinton will be discussed at the 7 p.m. Monday meeting of the Robert F. Kennedy Democratic Club. The group meets at the Sizzler Restaurant, 15252 E. Rosecrans Ave. For more information, call John Smith, (562) 943-8527. Ex-Secret Service agent will speak WHITTIER – Peter Moyer, former Secret Service agent for President Ronald Reagan, will speak at the noon Oct. 17 lunch of the John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. The group meets at the Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 S. Villaverde Drive. Cost is $15. For reservations, call Betty Bihr, (562) 698-1520. Church hosting holiday boutique WHITTIER – A holiday boutique will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. Bruno Catholic Church, 15740 Citrustree Road. Handcrafted items, such as candles, jewelry and Christmas ornaments will be for sale. For more information, call (562) 947-3269 or e-mail samc166@earthlink.net. Golf tourney set in Norwalk NORWALK – A golf tournament for local students and sheriff’s deputies will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Norwalk Golf Center, 13717 Shoemaker Road. A barbecue lunch will be provided at 1 p.m. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information, call (562) 929-5702. Ribbon-cutting slated for Shakey’s PICO RIVERA – The Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 for Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant, 9290 Whittier Blvd. For reservations, call the chamber at (562) 949-2473 or e-mail candee@picoriverachamber.org. Line dance social to be held Saturday NORWALK – A line dance social for those age 50 and over will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive. Free beverages will be available. Snacks will be for sale. Admission is $3. For more information, call (562) 929-5580. No More Victims co-founder to speak WHITTIER – Cole Miller, co-founder of No More Victims, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. There will be musical entertainment and refreshments. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information, call (562) 698-9154 or (562) 201-6160. WHS Class of 1944 planning reunion WHITTIER – The Whittier High School Class of 1944 will hold its 63rd class reunion at 6p.m. Nov. 10 at the Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 Villaverde Drive. Cost is $75. For reservations, write Jackie Chapron Riegel, 1427 Regatta Road, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, e-mail jackiehayriegel@cox.net, or call Al Stoll, (562) 945-7522. Program to teach strategies for SAT HACIENDA HEIGHTS – The library will hold a program teaching Kaplan test strategies for the SAT at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. To register for this free teen event, call (800)-KAP-TEST and use Event Code SKPC7500, or register online at Kaplan.com and use the Find Programs Near You link. The library is at 16010 La Monde St. For more information, call Karen Noyes at (626) 968-9356. Church to host open mic night LA PUENTE – The First United Methodist Church of La Puente hosts “Sound Check,” an open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at 15701 Hill St. The free event features local bands and entertainers of all genres. For information or to perform, call (719) 671-5470. City offering mariachi classes BALDWIN PARK – The city is offering mariachi classes. Participants will learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, trumpet, violin and guitar. Experience is not necessary and participants must be 8 years of age and older and must supply their own instrument. For information, call (626) 813-5245, Ext. 330. – From staff reports160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!,AQMD addresses leaf blowers DIAMOND BAR – The South Coast Air Quality Management District is holding a nationwide competition that will award up to $100,000 to university engineering students for developing a zero-based leaf vacuum for commercial gardeners. The contest challenges students to design and develop a backpack-style rechargeable battery-powered, leaf vacuum that will address environmental concerns such as noise, exhaust emissions and dust clouds. Awards include $40,000 for first place, $20,000 for second place and $5,000 each for three third-place prizes. For more information, call John Smith, (562) 943-8527. Ex-Secret Service agent will speak WHITTIER – Peter Moyer, former Secret Service agent for President Ronald Reagan, will speak at the noon Oct. 17 lunch of the John Greenleaf Whittier Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution. The group meets at the Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 S. Villaverde Drive. Cost is $15. For reservations, call Betty Bihr, (562) 698-1520. Church hosting holiday boutique WHITTIER – A holiday boutique will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at St. Bruno Catholic Church, 15740 Citrustree Road. Handcrafted items, such as candles, jewelry and Christmas ornaments will be for sale. For more information, call (562) 947-3269 or e-mail samc166@earthlink.net. Golf tourney set in Norwalk NORWALK – A golf tournament for local students and sheriff’s deputies will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Norwalk Golf Center, 13717 Shoemaker Road. A barbecue lunch will be provided at 1 p.m. The program is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information, call (562) 929-5702. Ribbon-cutting slated for Shakey’s PICO RIVERA – The Chamber of Commerce will hold a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 17 for Shakey’s Pizza Restaurant, 9290 Whittier Blvd. For reservations, call the chamber at (562) 949-2473 or e-mail candee@picoriverachamber.org. Line dance social to be held Saturday NORWALK – A line dance social for those age 50 and over will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Norwalk Senior Center, 14040 San Antonio Drive. Free beverages will be available. Snacks will be for sale. Admission is $3. For more information, call (562) 929-5580. No More Victims co-founder to speak WHITTIER – Cole Miller, co-founder of No More Victims, will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday at St. Matthias Episcopal Church, 7056 Washington Ave. There will be musical entertainment and refreshments. A donation of $10 is suggested. For more information, call (562) 698-9154 or (562) 201-6160. WHS Class of 1944 planning reunion WHITTIER – The Whittier High School Class of 1944 will hold its 63rd class reunion at 6p.m. Nov. 10 at the Friendly Hills Country Club, 8500 Villaverde Drive. Cost is $75. For reservations, write Jackie Chapron Riegel, 1427 Regatta Road, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651, e-mail jackiehayriegel@cox.net, or call Al Stoll, (562) 945-7522. Program to teach strategies for SAT HACIENDA HEIGHTS – The library will hold a program teaching Kaplan test strategies for the SAT at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16. To register for this free teen event, call (800)-KAP-TEST and use Event Code SKPC7500, or register online at Kaplan.com and use the Find Programs Near You link. The library is at 16010 La Monde St. For more information, call Karen Noyes at (626) 968-9356. Church to host open mic night LA PUENTE – The First United Methodist Church of La Puente hosts “Sound Check,” an open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m. the last Saturday of each month at 15701 Hill St. The free event features local bands and entertainers of all genres. For information or to perform, call (719) 671-5470. City offering mariachi classes BALDWIN PARK – The city is offering mariachi classes. Participants will learn to play the guitarron, vihuela, trumpet, violin and guitar. Experience is not necessary and participants must be 8 years of age and older and must supply their own instrument. For information, call (626) 813-5245, Ext. 330. – From staff reports160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set! AD Quality Auto 360p 720p 1080p Top articles1/5READ MOREChargers go winless in AFC West with season-ending loss in Kansas CityProposals are due to the AQMD by Dec. 5. The top five finalists will be invited to develop an operational prototype for demonstration. Winners will be announced in May. For more information on the competition, visit the AQMD Web site, www.aqmd.gov. Clinton campaign to be discussed LA MIRADA – The campaign of Hillary Clinton will be discussed at the 7 p.m. Monday meeting of the Robert F. Kennedy Democratic Club. The group meets at the Sizzler Restaurant, 15252 E. Rosecrans Ave. AQMD addresses leaf blowers DIAMOND BAR – The South Coast Air Quality Management District is holding a nationwide competition that will award up to $100,000 to university engineering students for developing a zero-based leaf vacuum for commercial gardeners. The contest challenges students to design and develop a backpack-style rechargeable battery-powered, leaf vacuum that will address environmental concerns such as noise, exhaust emissions and dust clouds. Awards include $40,000 for first place, $20,000 for second place and $5,000 each for three third-place prizes.
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