A View from the Heights

American attitudes toward death changed dramatically from the 1840s, when the Workman family built their home, through the 1920s, when the Temples built La Casa Nueva next door in Industry.

The Homestead Museum will explore these changes as experienced by the two families and includes a visit to El Campo Santo, the private cemetery established by the Workman family in the 1850s. Tours will be offered hourly from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2.

The hour-long tours are free, but reservations are recommended because space is limited. This tour can accommodate visitors with limited mobility and is recommended for ages 9 and up.

For information about any of these programs, or reservations, call (626) 968-8492.

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The Hacienda Heights Library will host the second in its series of free guitar concerts at 3 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 1.

The concert will be performed by advanced students of the University of Southern California Classical Guitar program.

The library is located at 16010 La Monde St. in Hacienda Heights. For information, contact Children's Librarian Kathia Ibacache at (626) 968-9356.

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Scary, very scary!

The Steinmetz Senior Center will hold its annual Halloween Dance and Costume Party on Thursday, Oct. 30. The big event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

The cost is only $3, and tickets may be purchased at the front desk or at the door. The senior center is at 1545 S. Stimson Ave. For information, call (626) 934-7041.

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Make the boys and ghouls disappear.

Magician Tony Daniels will present an entertaining Halloween-themed magic show at the Hacienda Heights Library on Tuesday, Oct. 28.

The free show begins at 7 p.m. in the multipurpose room.

The Hacienda Heights Library is at 10610 La Monde St. For information, call (626) 968-9356.

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The sound of trumpets and drums, the whirl of dancers, the low purr of a classic car as it
cruises by, the smell of popcorn with a hint of autumn in the air - all these sights and sounds could only mean one thing - it's time for the Rowland Heights Buckboard Days Parade!

One of the community's longest traditions, the 37th annual Buckboard Days Parade will march down the streets of Rowland Heights on Saturday. The parade begins at 9 a.m. led by the parade's Grand Marshal, Assemblyman Bob Huff.

The parade will begin at the intersection of Nogales Street and Colima Road,
then head east on Colima Rd., north on Banida Ave., and then end at Rowland Heights County Park.

Highlights of the parade will include the marching bands from Rowland and Nogales High Schools, dance and cheer squads, classic cars and floats from businesses and community organizations.

The parade's theme this year is "Reaching out to Our Neighbors," celebrating our multi-cultural community. Trophies for the best band, float, car and other entries will be presented immediately following the parade at the Fall Family Festival at Rowland Heights County Park.

The Buckboard Days Parade is organized by the Rowland Heights Parade Committee and sponsored by Aera Energy, Bob's Towing, Supervisor Don Knabe, Lewis and Company, and First General Bank.

For more information about the parade contact Don Delegal at 626/964-4414.

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Killian Elementary School in Rowland Heights will hold its third annual Family Science Night tonight. The big event begins at 6:30 p.m.

Principal Susan Halliday says there will be six different activities. Parents and children can select three.

"It's like six field trips coming to Killian," Halliday says.

Families can cruise the Aquarium of the Pacific's touch tank while they wait for their selected activities.

At the end of the evening, the wild animal program will bring out different animals than they originally presented.

The funds to support this comes from the fundraiser that KSCA holds every year.

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If you like marching bands, you'll love this event.

The 20th annual Golden State Field Classic will take place Saturday, Oct. 25, at Wilson High School in Hacienda Heights.

The Royal Wilson Marching Alliance will host the annual event that attracts draws 35 marching bands from local high schools.

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Who's your hero?

Rowland Unified School District is asking its students that question to celebrate Red Ribbon Week from Oct 23-31. Their theme is "Who's Your Hero?"

Rowland students will have an essay contest about the heros in their lives. Should be interesting.

Winners will be announced Nov. 28, with the winning essays printed in a booklet for distribution. Winners get gift certificates at a school board meeting.

During Red Ribbon week, students will wear red ribbons or bracelets. They also sign pledges to lead a drug-free lifestyle and participate in special activities.

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Come to Rowland Heights on Saturday, Oct. 25, for one of the community's longest-running traditions.

The Buckboard Days Parade and Fall Festival will feature marching bands from across the region, festive floats from local businesses and organizations, classic car clubs, and so much more.

The Kiwanis pancake breakfast will kick off the festivities before the parade at 7 a.m.
The parade will be followed by the Fall Festival at Rowland Heights Park.

Parade route begins at Nogales Street and Colima Road, heads east on Colima Road, then north on Banida Avenue and ends at Rowland Heights County Park, 1500 Banida Ave. For information, call (626) 964-4414.

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How far can you run?

Orange Grove Middle School in Hacienda Heights will host the Districtwide Middle School Cross Country Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 21.

Cross country teams from all the middle schools in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District will meet at Orange Grove to compete, beginning at 3 p.m.

Meanwhile, Palm Elementary in Hacienda Heights will have a Flag Ceremony with Deputy Crowther at 8 a.m. Tuesday.

Fairgrove Elementary will hold a Flagraising Ceremony with Police Officer and special performance by its cheerleaders at 8:30 a.m.

Kwis Elementary in Hacienda Heights will hold a Red Ribbon Assembly in the cafeteria at 1:15 p.m.

Lassalette Middle School in La Puente will offer 1:1 Parent Laptop Training in its cafeteria from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

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The next meeting of the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association will feature a presentation about the San Jose Creek Communities Corridor Plan.

The association will meet 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Board Room, 15959 E. Gale Avenue, Hacienda Heights.

Blake Whittington of the Los Angeles and San Gabriel Rivers Watershed Council will talk about the proposal for a multipurpose corridor along the San Jose Creek. Public input is needed for a plan that will transform the San Gabriel Creek.

The San Jose Creek extends from Pomona to South El Monte. The communities of Hacienda Heights, Rowland Heights, Walnut, La Puente and Industry are affected.

In addition to a special presentation each month, the agenda also includes reports on community issues and from local elected officials' representatives.

For further information about HHIA, visit www.hhia.net.

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Love thoses tubas! Get your leiderhosen out.

The Good Time Travel Club at Steinmetz Senior Center will celebrate Oktoberfest at the Phoenix Club of Anaheim on Sunday, Oct. 19.

The bus will leave at 10 a.m. and returns by 4 p.m. from the senior center at 1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights.

Cost is $12 for members, $15 for non-members, and includes transportation, and admission. For more information, call (626) 934-7041.

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Harold the Healthy Hound presents "How to be Healthy - A Playful Puppet Show on Hygiene for Children" on Monday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Villacorta Elementary School in La Puente.

The show will be presented by the Rowland Unified School District's First 5 Program.

First 5 is designed to help parents prepare their children from birth to age 5 for school. It provides resources, educational/literacy programs, and child-development information, as well as access to medical services, special needs referrals, and parent group support.

Resource kits are available free of charge, in multiple languages with videos and materials to enhance the skills of parents. The First 5 Story Mobile van visits local neighborhoods, providing a variety of literacy experiences for preschool children.

For more information, call (626) 854-2228.

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Da, da, da, da, da, ratatatatatat

Come enjoy a day of music as you watch more than 22 High School Bands from across Southern California perform and compete in the 38th Annual Rowland Field Show Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the high school stadium.

This year there will even be a special performance by the UCLA Marching Band! The Rowland Raider Regiment will also perform its "Hearbeat" Show.

The tournament is the major fundraiser for the Rowland Raider Regiment. It helps pay for uniforms, competitions and instruments.

Come early to enjoy the snack bar and booths! You won't be disappointed!

Admission is $3 student - wearing RUSD school band shirt (elementary/junior high)
$5 child - ages 5 - 12 (Under 5 FREE)
$7 teen and adult (over 12 years old)
$5 senior - 62 years and older

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Are you buzzzzzzsy?

The Hacienda Heights Library will celebrate the movie release of "The Secret Life of Bees" with a beeswax candle-making party. Teens in grades 6 and up are welcome to attend the party at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17

Participants will receive free screening passes. The library is at 16010 La Monde St.
For information, call (626) 968-9356.

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The Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a California Business Legislative Update from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, at the Rincon Taurino Restaurant, 13744 Amar Road, La Puente.

Local businessmen are invited to hear speaker Assemblyman Ed Hernandez, who represents the 57th District.

The meeting is sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, the Regional Chamber of Commerce, the West Covina Chamber of Commerce and the Hispanic Business Association.
For reservations, call (909) 860-1904.

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College is getting harder to get into. The popular Cal State universities in Fullerton and Long Beach need applications in November.

So it's never too early to plan your kid's college education. To help Wilson High School will hold a college workshop for parents on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Media Center.

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The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council will hold an open forum meeting Oct. 13. Residents are free to bring up new issues or existing concerns.

The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Pathfinder Park, 18150 Pathfinder Road, Rowland Heights.

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Donate your blood and save a life.

Members of The Knights of Columbus Council at St. John Vianney Catholic Church will hold a blood drive on Sunday, Oct. 12.

The church is located at 1345 Turnbull Canyon Road, Hacienda Heights. For more information, call (626) 330-2269.

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Hungry for a big weekend breakfast? Want to support high school football?

You can combine both passions at a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for Nogales High School Football from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the high school campus.

Patrons will get Pancakes, sausage and orange juice for $5!

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Does you appreciate the appreciate the great paintings of Monet?

Sure most are only found in big art museums, but that's not stopping Shelyn Elementary in Rowland Heights from studying Monet in its next Meet the Masters program.

The assemblies start at 8:50 a.m. Friday and continue throughout the day. Who knows, maybe we have our own budding artist who will be inspired by one of the great masters.

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How would you like these guys at your class reunion?

The Rowland Heights community is invited to attend a special "Hall of Fame" ceremony at Rowland High School to recognize outstanding alumni on Friday at 5:30 p.m.

The ceremony will be held in the school library before the Homecoming Football game at 7 p.m.

The inductees for this year are: Lt. Colonel Patrick Matthews (Class of 1984), Uleses C. Henderson Jr. (Class of 1989), and Anthony Stevens (Class of 1993).

Established in 1991, the Rowland High School Hall of Fame honors the outstanding success of former students. These graduates excel in their chosen fields of endeavor and have made significant contributions to society.

Nominations arrive from a variety of sources and a selection committee reviews the nominations and makes the final selection.

Read all about these men in an upcoming story in the Rowland Heights Highlander.

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Seniors feeling lucky will enjoy a trip to Pala Casino on Tuesday with the Friends of the Steinmetz Senior Center in Hacienda Heights.

The friends will depart at 8 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. from the Steinmetz Senior Center, 1545 S. Stimson Ave.

Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call (626) 934-7041.

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A delegation from Taiwan will be visiting the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District over the next two weeks.

The Asian educators will visit many of our schools to learn more about our educational techniques. Their trip begins with a welcome ceremony Monday morning in the district offices.

The officials from Taiwan will also visit the County Supervisors meeting and attend several other meetings as well.

Welcome!

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Enjoy the sounds of classical music at a series of guitar concerts offered by advanced students of the Classical Guitar Program of the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California.

The free concerts will be held the first Saturdays of each month, beginning Oct. 2 at 3 p.m.

During these free concerts, the community will experience the delightful historic repetoire of the classical guitar. Refreshments will be provied by the Friends of the Hacienda Heights Library.

The library is at 16010 La Monde St., Hacienda Heights. For more information, call Kathia Ibacache or Ryan Riccio at (626) 968-9356.

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Yeehaw!!!! Support the Gabriel Foundation and its contributions to local kids' programs by attending the Industry Hills Pro Rodeo at the Industry Hills Expo Center in Industry on Oct. 11, 12.

Gates open at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, with the rodeo starting at 6 p.m. On Sunday, Oct. 12, gates open at noon for a 2 p.m. rodeo start.

Parking is free. The daily entry is $15 for adults, $6 for children ages 3-11, and $10 for seniors 60 and over.

Come enjoy the rodeo competitions, as well as refreshments, pony rides, a petting zoo, clowns, and Western-themed concessions.

Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com, or at the Industry Hills Pro Rodeo Office, 16200 Temple Ave., Industry. Tickets are also available at the arena on the event days.

For information, call (626) 961-6892. For full details, visit www.industryhillsprorodeo.org.

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