A View from the Heights

A Winterfest Dinner and Concert will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, in The Pavilion at the Industry Hills Expo Center.

The fundraiser helps raise money for the Elementary Instrumental Music Program in the Rowland Unified School District.

Enjoy a great evening of music and food, with entertainment by Al Politano and Laura Tovar, along with the district's String Orchestra.

The cost is $25 per person. To purchase tickets at the Rowland District Office, call the Elementary Division at (626) 854-8348.

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Need some basic computer help? Make an appointment with a librarian for some one-on-one training on a topic of your choice, such as word processing or creating an e-mail account, at the Hacienda Heights Library.

A small lesson on how to use iBistro will also be included. Four appointment slots will be available weekly (two morning slots and two evening slots) every Wednesday and Thursday through Dec. 18.

For an appointment, sign up at the information desk. The library is at 16010 La Monde St. For information, call Karen Noyes or Ryan Ricchio at (626) 968-9356.

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The Friends of the Hacienda Heights Library will hold a book sale in the lobby through the end of the year.

Books will be on sale whenever the library is open at 16010 La Monde St. For more information, call (626) 968-9356.

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Don't forget to tune-in tomorrow to cheer on the Nogales High School Noble Regiment Band, one of only 10 bands in the nation selected to perform in one of TV's most viewed events, the NBC telecast of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Led by Band Director Brad Pollock, the 140 students will represent the West Coast as they perform "Mambo" from West Side Story. The telecast will air from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Nobles have practiced the equivalent of 7,500 hours or more than 312 days straight for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. One of the biggest hurtles was the fundraising challenge of $240,000 for the event -- $1,700 per student.

The cost to transport cross country by semi-truck the more than 1,000 instruments, 140 uniforms, 2 ATV vehicles and miscellaneous supplies alone was $50,000!

Nogales High School is part of the Rowland Unified School District. To make a donation to the Nogales Noble Regiment Band, please send to the Nogales Noble Regiment Boosters (a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization) at Box 2158, Walnut, CA 91789 or contact Bee Corona at Bee@nogalesnobleregimentboosters.com or call the school at (626) 854-8520 ext. 3661.

For further information, please visit www.RowlandSchools.org

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Rorimer students will celebrate their reading success by tossing pies at Principal Audrey Hicks at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The La Puente students were challenged to read over 14,000 books collectively by Principal Audrey Hicks and Vice Principal Marianne O'Quinn.

The reward? Throwing a pie in their faces!

The highest reader from each class gets their chance to cream the principal

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Enjoy an elegant Sunday afternoon of top-flight musicianship that pushes the boundaries of the traditional chamber wind ensemble. From the Baroque to the Modern, the Mt. SAC Chamber Winds presents a rich, intriguing repertoire of chamber wind music.

Their performance is set for Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Music Recital Hall at Mt. SAC.

Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors, students and children under 12, $6 for Mt. SAC Students with ID.

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The next regular meeting of the Hacienda Heights Improvement Association takes place at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at the school district's board room, 15959 E. Gale Ave. in Hacienda Heights.

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The Los Angeles County Fire Department presents "Living in the Fire Zone" Fire Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Nov. 15, at Fire Station 118, 17056 Gale Ave. in the city of Industry. Admission is free. Refreshments will be available.

The department has a new "Wildland Fire Protection Initiative" program to be unveiled at the expo. The program is designed to educate the public about decisions and actions that need to be taken by firefighters during a disaster.

The expo will provide guidance and direction especially for homeowners who may become trapped and cannot evacuate. Vendors will be on hand to give information, products and demonstrations.

Products will include basic emergency supplies, personal protective equipment and portable fire suppression systems. Presentations include Fire Department operations, vegetation management and building standards.

If a homeowner decides to stay in the event of a fire, the department wants to be sure it is an informed decision with proper preparation.

Representatives from the American Red Cross, California Highway Patrol and L.A. County Animal Care and Control will also be on hand.

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This band knows jazz! So get ready for a tantalizing taste of what jazz is all about when director Jeff Ellwood and the Mt. SAC Jazz Band take center stage and get down!

The band will perform Friday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. in the Sophia B. Clarke Theater at Mt. SAC.

Admission is $12 for adults, $9 for seniors, students and children under 12, $6 for Mt. SAC Students with ID.

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The Hacienda La Puente Unified Board of Education will meet tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. with Employee of the Month Recognitions in the La Puente Conference Room. A closed session follows at 7 p.m.; with the public meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Los Molinos Elementary in Hacienda Heights will hold its Gate Dinner with student presentations in the school cafeteria at 5:30 p.m.

Earlier in the day, Fairgrove Academy held a Citizenship Assembly, while students at Temple Academy enjoyed a Harvest Festival.

Del Valle offered a Parent Education Class on "Internet Safety."

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A Community Meeting to discuss the Nogales Street Grade Separation Project will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in the Rowland Unified District Office at 1830 S. Nogales St.

The Alameda Corridor-East (ACE) Construction Authority will begin constructing a roadway underpass and railroad bridge at the railroad crossing on Nogales Street between San Jose Avenue and Gale Avenue/Walnut Drive North. The project will require the closure of Nogales Street between San Jose Avenue and Gale Avenue/Walnut Drive North for approximately 24 months of construction.

The following information will be shared by the Alameda Corridor-East Construction Authority at a Community Open House Meeting:
Construction plans/designs
Traffic detour information
Bus stop access
Property Impacts
Environmental Impacts

Before Nogales Street is closed, Gale Avenue and Walnut Drive North will be widened to two lanes in each direction near Nogales Street, portions of San Jose Avenue will be improved, and Otterbein Avenue will be improved as a temporary local detour route with railroad crossing. Upon completion of the project, traffic backups and locomotive horn noise will be sustantially reduced while the potential for collisions at the crossing will be eliminated.

For more information, please view the website below or you can contact ACE Community Relations Manager, Ricky Choi, at (626)472-0094 or by email at rchoi@theaceproject.org

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Los Altos High School will offer its Fall Play: "The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail," in the Drama Room at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

Glenelder Elementary in Hacienda Heights will hold a Flag Ceremony around the Flagpole at 2 p.m.

Earlier in the day, Kwis Elementary had a Veteran's Day Assembly in the school cafeteria.

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Thank you veterans for serving our country!

The Steinmetz Senior Center in Hacienda Heights helds an appreciation dinner for area veterans on Nov. 6.

Nearly 50 local veterans were honored at the popular event. Each received a special plaque thanking them for their service. They were treated to entertainment, dinner and dancing.

Many talked about their experiences in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Read their stories in the Hacienda Heights Highlander and Rowland Heights Highlander. A photo display is included.

(Photo by Mike Mullen / Correspondent)

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Want to get the kids interested in reading?

Bring them to the Hacienda Heights Library tonight at 7 p.m. for Aesop's Fables, part of the Enrichment Works Program.

The free performance will include "The tortoise and the hare;" "The boy who cried wolf;" and "The fox and the crow."

The Hacienda Heights Library is at 16010 La Monde St. For information, call Kathia Ibacache at (626) 968-9356.

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Concerned about a new NFL stadium in Industry?

The Rowland Heights Community Coordinating Council will discuss plans to build an NFL stadium and listen to residents' input 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at the Pathfinder Park Community Center, located on the corner of Pathfinder and Fullerton Roads.

John Semcken of Majestic Realty will present the company's plans for building a stadium. After this presentation, a citizens' group will speak about its opposition to the Canyon Residences apartment development by Trammel Crow on the site of Southland Christian School on Brea Canyon Cutoff Road.

The coordinating council is the liaison with elected representatives for Rowland Heights. For further information, visit www.rhccc.netfirms.com.

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From old masterpieces to newly commissioned works, Interim Director Dustin Barr and the Mt. SAC Wind Ensemble offer up a rhythmic vitality touched with a quiet intensity - a virtual melting pot of sound for their Fall Wind Ensemble Concert.

The show will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, in the Sophia Clarke Theater at Mt. SAC.

Admission is $12 for adults $9 for seniors, students and children under 12, and $6 for Mt. SAC Students with ID.

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The City of Hope Hacienda Heights Chapter has raised more than $1.3 million for the City of Hope and wants to raise even more.

The Hacienda Heights Chapter will hold its 45th annual Fashion Show, Silent Auction and Boutique from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Pacific Palms Conference Resort, 1 Industry Hills Parkway, Industry. All proceeds will benefit research and programs at the City of Hope.

This year's fashions will be coordinated by Lucinda Mead of Couture Productions.The event theme is "Believe in Magic."

The boutique is free and open to the public. Luncheon tickets are $65.

Club member Arlene Marzell serves as chairperson. She is assisted by Kay Ramsey.
For tickets, contact chapter President Pat Hopkins at (626) 333-7434.

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Support the Nogales High School Band, which is traveling to New York to march in the Macy's Parade on Thanksgiving. Families may dine at Denny's Restaurant at 1425 S. Nogales St., in Rowland Heights from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7.

Be sure to print out the flier above and bring it with you when you dine with your receipt at the Noble Box at the Register -- Denny's will donate a percentage of your bill to the Noble Regiment!

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Does your business want to make some connections to the future?

Rowland Unified will hold its 14th annual "Connections to the Future" on Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Rowland High School gymnasium.

Jim Brazell, founder of Venture Ramp, will be the guest speaker. This group fosters partnerships between schools and the workforce. Brazell will meet with local businessman from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Senior seminar students from Nogales and Rowland High Schools can network with business and community representatives.

Businesses interested in participating can contact Angie Cardenas at (626) 854-8303.

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The Good Time Travel Club at Steinmetz Senior Center will take a trip to the Museum of Tolerance on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

The bus will leave at 10 a.m. and return by 6 p.m. from the center at 1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights. The cost is $24 for members and $29 for non-members, and includes transportation, a guided tour, and breakfast.

For reservations, call (626) 934-7041.

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And the winner is!!!!

Jellick Elementary students will join in on the election day activities with their very own presidential mock-debate in Rowland Heights

GATE students will play the roles of the Republican and Democratic presidential nominees as well as campaign managers, hosts and moderators. The big debate will begin 9:15 a.m. Tuesday on the playground.

Led by GATE teacher Tracy Do, 4th - 6th grade students have been preparing for weeks for this first-time school event. Student moderators will present questions to the candidates on a variety of different issues - education, economy and environment.

Roles Played by Student Team:
Senator John McCain: William Hua (6th)
Senator Barack Obama: Ajeet Bhatia (4th)
Senator Joe Biden: Kevin Choi (5th)
Governor Sarah Palin: Michael Phillips (6th)

Republican Campaign Managers: Winson Bi (5th) and Hannah Hernandez (6th)
Democratic Managers: Jious Mira and Luan Nguyen (both 5th)
Moderators: Diamond Casiano (5th) Javier Velasco (6th) Sean Alberto (6th)
Announcers/Hosts: Katreena Orquita (4th) and Flora Tan (4th)

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Los Altos High School's Spanish Club invites the community to its Day of the Dead Celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday Nov. 3.

This is the fifth year the club has sponsored this event, which will include live music and tamales for sale. Students will perform throughout the evening.

The celebration will be held in the Los Altos Hacienda, 15325 E. Los Robles in Hacienda Heights.

Club members and advisor Sandra Espinosa promise an authentic remembrance of this traditional day. For information about the Los Altos event, call (626) 934-5400.

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