The Whittier Historical Society and Museum is hosting its “Dine 4 Dollars” fund-raising spectacular from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2015 at Crepes & Grapes Café, 6560 Greenleaf Ave. in Whittier.

When you present a flier at Crepes & Grapes, 15 percent of your bill will benefit the Whittier Historical Society and Museum. This is a major fund-raiser for the museum, which preserves and protects the rich history of Whittier from its humble confines at 6755 Newlin Ave.

Fliers can be obtained at the museum or through its monthly newsletter, “The Whittier Museum Gazette.”

For more information call 562-945-3871 or visit www.whittiermuseum.org

WHITTIER – The city of Whittier will begin the first of four Planning Commission meetings considering the re-use of the Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015 at city hall, 13230 Penn St.

Participants may speak for three minutes during the public comments portion of the meeting.

Get motivated and help the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier by attending the first “Be Great Motivate” benefit from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Rose Hills SkyRose Chapel, 3888 Workman Mill Road in Whittier.

Renowned motivational speaker John Coutis promises to uplift spirits and get a positive mood flowing for all those attending.

Tickets are $15 and can be obtained at www.bgcw.org or by calling 562-698-8630, Ext. 114.

Hors d’oeuvres will be served.

The event, which organizers hope to make an annual event, is sponsored by the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier, Rose Hills Memorial Park & Mortuary and Graphicom Printing. All proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

From Maddi’s Closet is looking forward to its 10th Annual “Mad Dash,” a competitive and non-competitive 5K run/walk to be held at La Serna High School on Saturday, April 11, 2015.

Everyone is welcome to join From Maddi’s Closet as they press on in the fight against childhood cancer. The event is one of two major fundraisers sponsored by Maddi’s Closet each year to help pay for programs and services in the support of patients and their families struggling with the challenges of this disease.

“Let’s give this event a complete make-over,” stated Donna Holmes, president and founder, as she met with the “Mad Dash” committee members early in October 2014. “The enthusiasm and support has been very gratifying and energizing. It’s going to be amazing!”

The theme for the 2015 5K run/walk is “The Year of the Super Hero,” honoring both the little heroes battling cancer and recognizing the special heroes that participate and provide financial support, making it possible to continue providing the wide range of programs and services for patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital Orange County.

From Maddi’s Closet has continued to enhance services and expand the number of children receiving the benefits and services throughout the year.

Snapshot info:

From Maddi’s Closet

10th Annual “Mad Dash”
A Super Hero 5K Run/Walk
April 11, 2015

La Serna High School, Whittier

6:15 – Day of Race Registration Opens
7:15 – Warm Up
7:30 – ½ Mile “Catch the Super Villain” Youth (12 and Under) Run and Pancake breakfast
7:55 – Welcome and Competitive 5K participants at Starting Line
8:00 – Non-competitive 5K participants at Start Line
9:45 – Award Ceremony
Lots of fun activities include vendor booths opportunities, costume contest, and commemorative T-shirts and goodie bags for registered participants.

Calling all “SUPER HEROES”! You can register three ways: online at active.com, www.frommaddiscloset.org, complete and mail event registration form (located at the Whittier Chamber office), registration booth on day of event. Watch for details in the coming weeks – and work it!! Be a Super Hero!

For more information call Rita C. Leslie at 562-943-3684 or Donna Holmes at 562-943-9402

Email: holmesoffice@aol.com

www.frommaddiscloset.org

WHITTIER – Rio Hondo College’s Cooperative Agencies Resources for Education (CARE) is hosting its 17th annual “Adopt-A-Child” event from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 at the Rio Hondo Café at the College, 3600 Workman Mill Road. The festive holiday luncheon – a Rio Hondo tradition – is an opportunity for economically disadvantaged students with young children to enjoy a holiday celebration, complete with a visit from Santa Claus, and to receive gifts courtesy of the Rio Hondo College community.

About 80 full-time student-parents with more than 120 children participate in the CARE program.

For information call 909-206-5304 or 909-214-6909.

WHITTIER – Radio personality Frank Sontag will bring 99.5 KKLA to Women’s Pregnancy Care Clinic (WPCC) Whittier at 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 for his show.

WPCC, a licensed community clinic, is entering 25 years of service to women who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy. Community leaders and WPCC supporters will reflect on the impact on the community at large and discuss potential impacts for an additional location in Pasadena.
WPCC seeks to erase the need for a woman to resort to abortion as her only option by providing resources and support that can turn her fear into confidence. Clients from years back will return on Dec. 19, to share their stories live on KKLA – The Frank Sontag Show. One woman will return after 19 years with her 19-year-old daughter who is now in nursing school.
“We are a pro-woman clinic, addressing the needs of women who find themselves facing an unplanned pregnancy. We provide a holistic approach so that she may make a healthy decision for herself as well as for her unborn child,” said Jeanette Kuiphof, WPCC president and CEO.
It is estimated that, in the geographical area WPCC serves, almost 8,000 abortions occur annually. Many women choosing abortion might have chosen to give life to their unborn child if they were only aware of the resources available to them.

Sontag’s segment will run for two hours on Dec. 19 at the clinic, 16147 Whittier Blvd. Community and church leaders are expected to attend this open house reception.

WPCC, as a nonprofit medically licensed clinic, assists women by offering the following services free of charge: pregnancy test verification, pregnancy confirmation by ultrasound, STD testing and options education. Long-term support for clients is offered through parenting programs as well as healing support for those struggling with a past abortion.

For more information call 562-777-4468.