Greater El Monte Community Hospital will be hosting a day of wellness and family fun on August 28, 2010 from 10am to 2pm at the Main Hospital Grounds.
The Hospital is located at 1701 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte, CA 91733 and their phone number for more information: (626) 350-7908.
There will be health screenings and testings and free community health/wellness booths.
Hope to see y'all there!
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Friday, July 23, 2010
Support the Nuvein Foundation!
Mark your calendars for a fun fundraiser on July 28th to support a local El Monte nonprofit raise funds for programming. See details below. Hope y'all can make it! Thanks for your support.
Have a productive day,
CCJ
The Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts will beholding the 3rd Annual San Gabriel Valley Comic Books Festival in September and theFirst Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration in ElMonte in October. We are hard at work in making these events become stapleattractions for the city and neighboring areas.
In order to successfully promote and advertise these two events,Nuvein needs to pay for fliers, posters, banners, and other marketingexpenses.To raise some of the money, Nuvein is holding a fundraiser at Shakey's Pizza (11420 Valley Blvd, El Monte, California 91731) on Wednesday,July 28, 2010. The fundraiser will begin at 5:30PM. You can enjoy dinner at Shakey's and support the activities of the Nuvein Foundation at the same time.
Here is how it works. When you attend the Nuvein fundraiser along with your family and friends, Shakey's Pizza will donate 15% of net food sales from anyone who identifies themselves asone of our supporters.Please make sure that you and your guests identify yourselves to thecashier as attending the Nuvein fundraiser before you make your purchase. This is necessary inorder for Nuvein to receive credit for your order.
We hope that you can make this fun-filled event and support NuveinFoundation. If you have any questions, please call us at (626)401-3466.
Have a productive day,
CCJ
The Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts will beholding the 3rd Annual San Gabriel Valley Comic Books Festival in September and theFirst Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration in ElMonte in October. We are hard at work in making these events become stapleattractions for the city and neighboring areas.
In order to successfully promote and advertise these two events,Nuvein needs to pay for fliers, posters, banners, and other marketingexpenses.To raise some of the money, Nuvein is holding a fundraiser at Shakey's Pizza (11420 Valley Blvd, El Monte, California 91731) on Wednesday,July 28, 2010. The fundraiser will begin at 5:30PM. You can enjoy dinner at Shakey's and support the activities of the Nuvein Foundation at the same time.
Here is how it works. When you attend the Nuvein fundraiser along with your family and friends, Shakey's Pizza will donate 15% of net food sales from anyone who identifies themselves asone of our supporters.Please make sure that you and your guests identify yourselves to thecashier as attending the Nuvein fundraiser before you make your purchase. This is necessary inorder for Nuvein to receive credit for your order.
We hope that you can make this fun-filled event and support NuveinFoundation. If you have any questions, please call us at (626)401-3466.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Quote from First Lady of California
“California women are trailblazers in everything they do. They’ve made history by doing things their way. They didn’t wait to be asked. They didn’t wait to be invited. And they didn’t wait to be told. They just did! I love people who just do.” ~ Maria Shriver
California is a special state and it is our people that make the difference. Male and female, we are innovators, designers, engineers, athletes, musicians, artists, writers, mothers and fathers, planners, cultivators, risk takers, change agents, and the list goes on. So, what are you doing to make California great?
California is a special state and it is our people that make the difference. Male and female, we are innovators, designers, engineers, athletes, musicians, artists, writers, mothers and fathers, planners, cultivators, risk takers, change agents, and the list goes on. So, what are you doing to make California great?
Congratulations Edward's Steak House!
Congratulations to Edward's Steak House as it celebrates 64 years of business in El Monte. If you have not had the pleasure of eating at Edwards please take time to visit this gem right next to 10 fwy: 9600 Flair Drive, El Monte, CA 91731-3097 (626) 442-2400
Happy Eating,
Crystal
From El Monte E-Newsletter, July 2, 2010:
Edward's Steak House Celebrates its 64th Anniversary
Edward's Food Service, Inc., the parent company of popular El Monte Restaurant Edward's Steak House, is celebrating its 64th Anniversary in Southern California. In light of the momentous occasion, Edward's is offering a special sale on its famous, Original House Dressing, which will be sold for .64-cents a pint daily through July 11."The reason we have been in business for 64 years is due in large part to our loyal patrons and our hardworking staff," said company president Ken Rausch. "We take great pleasure and pride in celebrating our 64th year. Being in the restaurant business today requires you to stay close to your guests, deliver what they want and exceed their expectations. We do this while continuing to uphold the values that have remained constant for us over the past six decades; offering our customers consistently high quality, fresh food and never compromising on service."Known for its cut-fresh-daily fine steaks, grilled fresh fish and super-lean ground beef, Edward's Steak House has been a long-time staple in El Monte. Edward's was even recognized by the California State Assembly, being awarded the Outstanding Small Business Award in the City of El Monte."Edward's is a really beloved establishment in El Monte and should be considered a model for other small businesses in our community," said Mayor Pro Tem, Patricia Wallach. "We would like to congratulate the Edward's owners and employees on this magnificent accomplishment and continue to wish them luck in their future endeavors."For more information on Edward's Steak House and their 64th Anniversary special please visit www.edwards-steakhouse.com.
Happy Eating,
Crystal
From El Monte E-Newsletter, July 2, 2010:
Edward's Steak House Celebrates its 64th Anniversary
Edward's Food Service, Inc., the parent company of popular El Monte Restaurant Edward's Steak House, is celebrating its 64th Anniversary in Southern California. In light of the momentous occasion, Edward's is offering a special sale on its famous, Original House Dressing, which will be sold for .64-cents a pint daily through July 11."The reason we have been in business for 64 years is due in large part to our loyal patrons and our hardworking staff," said company president Ken Rausch. "We take great pleasure and pride in celebrating our 64th year. Being in the restaurant business today requires you to stay close to your guests, deliver what they want and exceed their expectations. We do this while continuing to uphold the values that have remained constant for us over the past six decades; offering our customers consistently high quality, fresh food and never compromising on service."Known for its cut-fresh-daily fine steaks, grilled fresh fish and super-lean ground beef, Edward's Steak House has been a long-time staple in El Monte. Edward's was even recognized by the California State Assembly, being awarded the Outstanding Small Business Award in the City of El Monte."Edward's is a really beloved establishment in El Monte and should be considered a model for other small businesses in our community," said Mayor Pro Tem, Patricia Wallach. "We would like to congratulate the Edward's owners and employees on this magnificent accomplishment and continue to wish them luck in their future endeavors."For more information on Edward's Steak House and their 64th Anniversary special please visit www.edwards-steakhouse.com.
Monday, April 26, 2010
It's That Time of Year Again...
Yes, it's everyone's favorite time of year again. It's the world-famous, annual Golf Classic benefitting the El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce! This is the Chamber's only fundraiser so your support will make a big difference.
The event is set for Friday, June 4, 2010 at the Whittier Narrows Golf Course with a Scramble Format. Check-In is at 11am and Tee Off at 12pm.
How you can help?
1) Golf! Individual Golfer tickets are only $125
2) Play in a Foursome: $450
3) Corporate Sponsor: $570
Includes: Green fees & golf cart for your foursome.
-Awardrds Dinner
-2 drink tickets per golfer
-Entry to golfers only raffle
-Two Sponsor Signs and name in Program
4) Or Advertise Your Company
Be a Tee & Green Sponsor $200
Be a Tee Sponsor $100
You can also DONATE a raffle item/door prize or VOLUNTEER the day of the event! With so many ways to contribute the Golf Classic, there is something for everyone!
I hope our community, especially our business community, steps up to the plate to help make this Golf Classic better and bigger that last year's. I know that together we can do it, after all, the Chamber is there to support businesses and entrepreneurship for everybody.
So iron those Tommy Bahama shirts, and bermuda shorts and I'll see you on the green on June 4th!
Golf Classic 6/4/2010 Benefitting the EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (626) 443-0180
Email: chamber@emsem.com
Fax: (626) 443-0463
Mail: EM/SEM Chamber, P.O. Box 5866, El Monte, CA 91734
California Cash for Appliances!
Please check out: www.cash4appliances.ca.gov for more information about a new Earth friendly iniatiative sponsored by the Golden State. You can earn a rebate for recylycing old appliances and purchasing a much more energy efficient one.
When does the program start?
The Cash For Appliances program starts on April 22, 2010 (Earth Day).
How long will the program last?
The program begins on Earth Day, April 22, 2010, and continues at most through May 23, 2010, but rebates will only be available as long as the rebate funds last. R ebates are first-come, first-serve and will be processed as received until funds are depleted. When funds run out, no more rebates will be issued, so act now!
Who qualifies for a rebate?
The rebates are available to all California residential consumers who do the following:
Purchase a new, qualified appliance model in-store at a California retail location during the rebate period (April 22, 2010 - May 23, 2010); Recycle an old appliance of the same type through a Certified Appliance Recycler; and Submit the required rebate application materials no more than 30 days after the date of purchase of the new model.
Start saving the Earth today, one appliance at a time!
Monday, March 29, 2010
Hispanic Graduation Rates at Local Colleges
An interesting article I found on the San Gabriel Valley Tribune online edition. (www.sgvtribune.com)
Report: Area colleges graduating higher percentage of Hispanic students
By Tracy Garcia, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/28/2010 07:02:50 AM
A new report says far too many four-year colleges and universities are graduating fewer than half their Hispanic students - but locally, Whittier College, Biola University and the University of La Verne are proving to be the exceptions. A recent survey of national college graduation data by the American Enterprise Institute showed 51 percent of Hispanic students who start college complete a bachelor's degree in six years - compared to 59 percent of white students.
The disparity holds true no matter the ability of the students or the reputation of the schools, AEI researchers said. Even many federally designated "Hispanic-serving" institutions are graduating less than 50 percent of their Hispanic students, the report said.
"These data show quite clearly that colleges and universities cannot place all of the blame on students for failing to graduate," said AEI researcher Andrew P. Kelly.
"Colleges struggling to graduate their Hispanic students should learn from the successes of leaders like Whittier College, which has successfully closed the gap between its Hispanic and white students," Kelly said.
The report shows Whittier College's six-year graduation rate is 63 percent for Hispanics and 58 percent for white students.
"Almost a third of our students are Latino, so I think they find a home when they arrive here," Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger said.
"But the things that are working for us to promote success among Latinos are the same efforts we make to promote success with African- American and white students as well," Herzberger said. "It's not a specific effort aimed at just Latinos."
That includes having a diverse student body, a strong financial aid program that enables students to continue their education and the school's Living and Learning communities, which pair groups of students taking the same courses.
As such, Herzberger said, students "get the opportunity to know the faculty; they have the support provided by being a member of a small class; and they get to know each other and upper-class students as well."
Hispanic students at the University of La Verne graduate at rate of 56 percent - two percent higher than the rate for white students. At Biola University in La Mirada, the AEI report showed an even better six- year graduation rate: 71 percent among Hispanics compared to 69 percent for white students. "I think that can be attributed to the relationships and quality of mentoring with the faculty, staff and students," said Carrie Stockton, director of academic advising and student retention. Last spring, the private Christian university launched a new Retention Council to be more strategic in getting all students to graduation, Stockton said. "Students make a connection here, and they want to stay and graduate," she said. "Biola provides the opportunity for students to have a Christ-centered way of thinking about spiritual issues, and that's meeting a need for students."
For the AEI study, researchers said they used data from the U.S. Department of Education to examine graduation rates. The schools were grouped by how selective they are in admitting students, from noncompetitive to most-competitive. The crucial factor to good Hispanic graduation rates, the study's authors argued, is having an institution-wide commitment to graduating all students. And with the rapid growth in the Hispanic population, it's particularly important to make sure all students are succeeding in their educational goals, experts say.
"Educating all students well and getting them across the finish line is the biggest challenge facing higher education today," said Hilary Pennington, director of Education, Postsecondary Success and Special Initiatives at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which provided the grant for the AEI study. "These are students who are going to replace the baby boomers," Pennington said, "and who we will rely on to drive our economy over the next several decades."
tracy.garcia@sgvn.com
562-698-0955, ext. 3051
Report: Area colleges graduating higher percentage of Hispanic students
By Tracy Garcia, Staff Writer
Posted: 03/28/2010 07:02:50 AM
A new report says far too many four-year colleges and universities are graduating fewer than half their Hispanic students - but locally, Whittier College, Biola University and the University of La Verne are proving to be the exceptions. A recent survey of national college graduation data by the American Enterprise Institute showed 51 percent of Hispanic students who start college complete a bachelor's degree in six years - compared to 59 percent of white students.
The disparity holds true no matter the ability of the students or the reputation of the schools, AEI researchers said. Even many federally designated "Hispanic-serving" institutions are graduating less than 50 percent of their Hispanic students, the report said.
"These data show quite clearly that colleges and universities cannot place all of the blame on students for failing to graduate," said AEI researcher Andrew P. Kelly.
"Colleges struggling to graduate their Hispanic students should learn from the successes of leaders like Whittier College, which has successfully closed the gap between its Hispanic and white students," Kelly said.
The report shows Whittier College's six-year graduation rate is 63 percent for Hispanics and 58 percent for white students.
"Almost a third of our students are Latino, so I think they find a home when they arrive here," Whittier College President Sharon Herzberger said.
"But the things that are working for us to promote success among Latinos are the same efforts we make to promote success with African- American and white students as well," Herzberger said. "It's not a specific effort aimed at just Latinos."
That includes having a diverse student body, a strong financial aid program that enables students to continue their education and the school's Living and Learning communities, which pair groups of students taking the same courses.
As such, Herzberger said, students "get the opportunity to know the faculty; they have the support provided by being a member of a small class; and they get to know each other and upper-class students as well."
Hispanic students at the University of La Verne graduate at rate of 56 percent - two percent higher than the rate for white students. At Biola University in La Mirada, the AEI report showed an even better six- year graduation rate: 71 percent among Hispanics compared to 69 percent for white students. "I think that can be attributed to the relationships and quality of mentoring with the faculty, staff and students," said Carrie Stockton, director of academic advising and student retention. Last spring, the private Christian university launched a new Retention Council to be more strategic in getting all students to graduation, Stockton said. "Students make a connection here, and they want to stay and graduate," she said. "Biola provides the opportunity for students to have a Christ-centered way of thinking about spiritual issues, and that's meeting a need for students."
For the AEI study, researchers said they used data from the U.S. Department of Education to examine graduation rates. The schools were grouped by how selective they are in admitting students, from noncompetitive to most-competitive. The crucial factor to good Hispanic graduation rates, the study's authors argued, is having an institution-wide commitment to graduating all students. And with the rapid growth in the Hispanic population, it's particularly important to make sure all students are succeeding in their educational goals, experts say.
"Educating all students well and getting them across the finish line is the biggest challenge facing higher education today," said Hilary Pennington, director of Education, Postsecondary Success and Special Initiatives at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which provided the grant for the AEI study. "These are students who are going to replace the baby boomers," Pennington said, "and who we will rely on to drive our economy over the next several decades."
tracy.garcia@sgvn.com
562-698-0955, ext. 3051
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