Girls in capital study government through Legion program
Two high school seniors, Karen Neilson of Garden Grove and Lisa Nguyen of Westminster, spent a week in Sacramento with the American Legion Girls State Auxiliary Program. Sponsored by Midway City Post 5655, they studied state and local government, earning recommendations from teachers and peers. The program aims to teach responsible citizenship and love for God and country.
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Westminster
Sacramento
Karen Neilson
Garden Grove High
Lisa Nguyen
Westminster High
Midway City
Capitol
Post 555
Want a Black Cat Itll Have to Wait
Westminster Adoption Group and Services a no kill shelter puts black cat adoptions on hold during October. The group cites safety concerns as black cats have been used in rituals and sacrifices in some cultures and says no black cats will be released until November.
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Wags
Vietnamese Health Project Fairs Free Medical Checks
UCLA run Vietnamese Community Health Project hosts a free health fair from 9 am to 3 pm at Westminster Community Services Building 8200 Westminster Blvd in Little Saigon. It offers blood glucose and cholesterol tests acupuncture chiropractic dental and vision checkups bone density screenings doctor pharmacist consultations and health education booths. A City Council vote on waiving 920 in fees occurred after the Garden Grove Journal deadline.
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Vietnamese Community Health Project
UCLA
Westminster
Community Services
Westminster Blvd
Little Saigon
Garden Grove Journal
Paradise Church Opens With South Pacific Themed Worship
A new assembly named Paradise Church will open this Sunday at the Garden Grove Samoan Assembly of God at 13171 Century Blvd. The Polynesian style church will offer English services at 2 p.m. each Sunday and gives attendees a lei. The motto proclaims South Pacific Paradise on Earth with Jesus presence Forever. Contact 714-832-3327.
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Paradise Church
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Garden Grove
Assembly of God
Paradise On Earth
Garden Grove police win grant for traffic safety program
The California Office of Traffic Safety awarded Garden Grove Police Department 259000 for a year long program to boost enforcement and awareness. Funds will support DUI checkpoints speed limit, red light and stop sign enforcement, motorcycle safety, and apprehending drivers with suspended licenses.
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Garden Grove
California
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