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All CategoriesCan I get a "Bow Wow?"They’re the ones who open the cans of food, throw the balls and make sure that there’s always a warm place to sleep…On April 18, celebrate Pet Owner’s Day! ... 2 comments Read more...HAPPY “PESACH”!Passover (sometimes called “pesach”) is the oldest Jewish festival, commemorating a story from the book of Exodus.When Pharoah refused to let the Jews out of slavery, ten... 1 comment Read more...A Taxing Time of YearDespite the flowers, the birds and the nice weather, April can indeed be the cruelest month – because of tax time! The roots of “internal revenue” go back to the Civil War,... Read more...Daylight Savings Time: Gain an hour of sleep in AlhambraTime to “fall back” as Daylight Saving Time ends on the first weekend in November (in 2007, that means Sunday, Nov. 4). Setting our clocks back one hour to standard time... Read more...Turkey and trimmings and football, oh my! Thanksgiving Day info for CaliforniaPut on the pants with the stretchy waistband; it’s that time of year when we gather together to celebrate family, good fortune – and the fact that there are about 47... Read more...Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 21 is the official day to commemorate the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. [Jan. 15, 1929-April 4, 1968].Dr. King was born in Atlanta into a family of ... Read more...October is Adopt A Shelter Pet MonthWhat has four paws, a cold nose and a warm heart? An animal companion, that’s what! If you’ve been thinking about getting a pet, consider bypassing the expensive... Read more...Find Polling Place Locations in Alhambra, CAUpdated 2008 voter information can be found here: Alhambra Polling Places and Election Information Did you know that in some countries, like Fiji or... 1 comment Read more...America Recycles DayIn 2007, November 15 has been designated as America Recycles Day. Sure, sorting all those pieces of junk mail and cat food cans isn’t sexy, but consider the positive impact... Read more...Veterans Day history and parades for CaliforniaWhat does Veterans Day mean to Alhambra and Los Angeles county, CA? Veterans Day originally began as a way to honor the soldiers of World War I. Although the... Read more...Make Your Spirits Bright This Christmas!'Tis the season to be jolly in Alhambra, CA – but it might also be the season to be stressed out, overextended and downright “Grinch-y!” If you find yourself treating the... Read more...Back-to-School TipsTime to pack up the sand pails and load up the backpack! Heading back to school can be exciting, scary, fun – but it doesn’t have to be hard. We’ve gathered some great tips... Read more...Hail to the ChiefsThink of it as the Mount Rushmore of holidays – sort of. President’s Day was designed as a tidy way to commemorate the February birthdays of two of our greatest leaders:... Read more...Hey, Cupid! Over Here!Valentine's Day is the most romantic day of the year. That’s a lot of pressure for most of us romantically-challenged types. Whether you’re paired off or single,... 1 comment Read more...Get a Grip on Your Gigabytes! National Clean Out Your Computer Day is Feb 12It may not look as cluttered as your closet…it may not seem as out of control as those file cabinets in your basement. But most of us have computers that are stuffed with... Read more...Super Tuesday Voting Information for AlhambraWith "Super Tuesday" in the spotlight this week, lots of voters in California are talking about the candidates and thinking about whom to vote for - whether in the... Read more... |