WUA
Board of Directors Meetings
2016



Board of Directors Meetings for 2016  will be held on the second Monday of each month.
  • August 8
  • September 12
  • October 10
  • November 14
  • December 12

Time:  6:00pm

Location: 
Brookdale  Uptown Whittier
13250 Philadelphia St
Uptown Whittier, 90601

Board meetings are open to the public and community.


Uptown Certified Farmers'
 Market
 
- Every Friday -


Corner of
Bright Ave &
Philadelphia St

Market Hours
8am - 1pm

FREE EVENT


WUA 
Member 
Events





WUA Business Connect
August 3

For WUA Members only.




"A Century of 
Boy Scouting"


Brought to you by:
Whittier Historical Society &
Museum with 
Greater LA Area BSA 

July 4 - December 31, 2016

(no appointment needed)
Friday/Saturday 1-4 pm 
 
(appointment only)
Tuesday-Thursday
 
9am-4pm 
Friday 
9am-1pm 

Make an appointment 
(562) 945-3871

For more info, Click here

Location: Whittier Museum
6755 Newlin Ave. 
Whittier, 90601


Salsa Wednesdays!


 Memories Dance
For more info call
(714) 925-2689


Memories Celebration


Memories is celebrating it's 
15th Anniversary in 
Uptown Whittier and will be holding a special live band/dinner event in August. 
 
Stay tuned for more details!


The Knotted Apron


Summer Cooking Classes
 
Completely hands on 
and  really fun!

 Basic Thai 
8/3
 Chophouse Classics 8/11
 Summer Cookout 8/17
 Cooking with Beer 8/25

Bring your favorite wine 
or beer to pair up 
with your dishes.

Purchase classes via 
our website:


FREE
Business Resource Seminar Expo


Wednesday, August 17
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
 
Strategies for success in today's economy

Where:
Norwalk City Hall
City Council Chambers
12700 Norwalk Blvd.
Norwalk, 90650



42nd Annual Gala
Honoring 
Don Alvarado

Saturday, September 17th
 
Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villaverde Dr
Whittier, CA 90605

Please call (562) 945-3787, Ext. 114 
or visit www.bgcw.org 



WUA Presents
Health & Wellness
Collective


  September 17th to 
October 8th

 Free community workout classes in  Historic Uptown Whittier! Join us in the Uptown movement for Health! 

Sept 17  Yoga
Sept 24  Zumba
Oct 1  Zumba for Kids
Oct 8  Hiking 101

*Date themes are subject 
to change

For more info, contact our office at (562) 696-2662.



CAPC and 
Doubletree Hotel
Presents
Celebrity Waiter
Dinner & Dance

Friday, October 7th

A lively and hysterical spoof on your average sit-down dinner fundraising event. 

DoubleTree Hotel Norwalk
13111 Sycamore Dr
Norwalk, CA 90650

Reserve your table 
(562) 693-8826 
or visit   CAPC online



The Whole Child
Presents
"Drive It Home 
Fore the Kids" 
Golf Tournament  

Monday, October 10th

Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center
One Industry Hills Pkwy
City of Industry, 917446

Click here for more info



Social Hour in Uptown


Steve's BBQ
Tues-Wed
 5-10pm

Thurs-Sun
5-8pm

Steve's BBQ
7007 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier, 90601
(562) 789-0200

Visit YELP and receive 
a 10% Discount. 


Four Bricks


Tuesday-Sunday 
5pm-7pm 
(bar area and patio)

FourBricks
6512 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier, CA 90601
(562)  693-6100


Red Oak BBQ
Santa Maria Style


HAPPY HOUR
All day Sunday!

Lunch 
11:30am-4pm

Dinner 
4pm-close

Red Oak BBQ
7051 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier 90602
(562) 907-0008

See the delicious menu here



La Pescadora Mexican Restaurant




Happy Hour Everyday!


La Pescadora Mexican Restaurant
7036 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier 90602
(562) 698-4144

City of Whittier
Summer Concerts
In the Park




All concerts begin at 7pm
Bring your lawn chairs 
& blankets

Food & Snack 
vendors available

Join us for these special events added to the 2016 concert series:

August 4
National Night Out 5-8pm

*Pets, barbeques, alcoholic beverages and smoking are PROHIBITED!

For more info call
562.567.9400


July Calendar
Whittier Public Library 

 
Whittier Public Library
(Central Location)
7344 Washington Ave.
Whittier 90602
(562) 567-9900



Images of America: Whittier 


Mike Garabedian, 
co-author of Images of America: Whittier, will discuss his new book about our hometown.

When: 
August 10 at 6:30pm

Where:
Whittier Public Library
(Central Location)
7344 Washington Ave.
Whittier 90602
(562) 567-9900



Dodger Night


FREE tickets available for  Dodger historian, Mark Langill in program, ages 10+

Complimentary hotdogs!

When: 
August 11 at 6:30pm

Where:
Whittier Public Library
(Central Location)
7344 Washington Ave.
Whittier 90602
(562) 567-9900




Whittier Chamber Activities


Tasty Tuesday



Tuesday, July 26
11:30am-1pm

The 6740 
6740 Greenleaf Ave.
Whittier, 90601



SCORE Mentoring



Mentoring available at the Chamber Office the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

Make appointment at www.score114.org


WUA 
Office Info
 

6717 Bright Ave
Whittier 90601
Hours: M-F 9am-5pm

Phone
  (562) 696-2662



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July 2016
 
 
Whittier Uptown Association
Calendar of Events
July 25-31,  2016




Welcome to The Whittier Uptown Association Calendar of Events 
for the week of July 25th.
 
Here are upcoming events for Summer 2016!
 
Enjoy your week!

 ~ Whittier Uptown Association


Uptown Whittier Village Cinemas
Month of July Promo
 

For the month of July use the phrase: "It's a scorcher out there." to receive a FREE ICE CREAM with the purchase of a LARGE DRINK or ICEE!

Location:  Whittier Village Cinemas 
7038 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier, 90601

Tasty Tuesday
The 6740
Tuesday, July 26
11:30am-1:00pm
 


The Whittier Chamber is hosting their monthly luncheon Tasty Tuesday on July 26th at The 6470.

It's a great meet and greet of many Whittier business owners.

Bring plenty of business cards.

Cost: $10.00 for chamber members. Pay at the door.

Location:  The 6740
6740 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier 90601

 
L.A. Restaurant Week  at
Seta Dine:Lounge
Tuesday, July 19 - Sunday, July 31
 


Join us for dine  L.A. Restaurant Week!  

Enjoy 14 days of lunch and dinner fabulousness with specially-priced set menus! 







Lunch 
$15  plus tax/gratuity
 
Tuesday - Friday 
11am - 2:30pm

Dinner 
$29  plus tax/gratuity
Tuesday - Saturday  5pm - 9pm
Sunday 5pm - 8pm


Call for reservations (562) 698-3355

For more info, visit Seta Online

Location:  Seta Dine:Lounge
13033 Philadelphia St. 
Uptown Whittier 90601

 
Happy Hour  at
The Skin Room
Wednesday, July 27 & Thursday, July 28
 

Take advantage of our HAPPY HOUR specials!

Happy Hour Facial $45 
(Reg. price $75) 
  • Facial (45mins) 
  • Micro-dermabrasion treatment 
  • Extractions 
  • Customized mask 
  • Aromatherapy massage.
Happy Hour Body Wrap $30 
(Reg. price $65) 
  • Burn up to 1400 cal/hr 
  • Stimulate weight loss 
  • Detoxify body 
  • Reduce stress 
  • Pain management 
(note: Each session is 50 min. long)
 
Happy Hour Massage $60/Weds
(Reg price $70) 
  • 1 hour customized massage to melt your tension away.
 
Enjoy a complementary glass of wine in a casual spa setting.

Book your appointment (562) 536-1142  *Limited spaces available

Location:  The Skin Room 
7013 Washington Ave
Uptown Whittier, 90601

Ribbon Cutting at
The Commoner
Thursday, July 28
4pm-5pm
 

Join us at the latest pub and tapas restaurant in Uptown Whittier.

Ribbon Cutting is open to the public. It's the perfect opportunity to meet the owners and the community.

FREE event.

Location:  The Commoner 

Memories Dance presents
Musicality Workshop
Thursday, July 28
7pm-10pm
 

Learn how to listen and dance to the music to improve every level of dancing!

No partner needed.

Tickets: 
$30 at the door  or
$25 early bird

For more info, call (714) 925-2689


Location:  Memories Dance 
12901 Philadelphia St.
Uptown Whittier, 90601

The Knotted Apron  Presents
Basic Sushi
Thursday, July 28
1pm-4pm
 

Enjoy learning the Art of Sushi with
Chef Alonso.


The Menu

  • Yellowtail Sashimi Salad with Ponzu Dressing
  • Spicy Tuna Roll
  • Black Spider Roll
  • Rainbow Roll
  • Mochi Ice Cream
  • Sake Bombs (Please Drink Responsibly)

$65/ticket   Purchase tickets  here    *Limited spaces available

For more info, call (562) 319-3018

Location:  The Knotted Apron 
6712 Greenleaf Ave.
Uptown Whittier, 90601

LEARN's
Tequila and Mezcal Tasting Fundraiser
Thursday, July 28
6:30pm-8:30pm
 

Join us for a casual evening, as we sample some of the finest Tequila and Mezcal that Jalisco, Mexico has to offer!
 
All proceeds will go towards securing resources that will encourage a culture of learning for the students and families LEARN serves.
 
Ticket Includes:
-Tequila tasting
-One cocktail + food
-Q&A session about the different  types of tequila being sampled
 
$25/ticket in advance 
(by July 21st)
 
$30/ticket after July 21st 
(if space permits)
 
Purchase Tickets:
Online or In person at the LEARN office:
7200 Greenleaf Ave, #300
Whittier 90602
 
For more info, call (562) 698-4782 
 
Event Location:  La Pescadora 
7039 Greenleaf Ave.
Uptown Whittier 90602

Uptown's Certified Farmers' Market
Friday, July 29
8am-1pm
 

Visit our Certified Farmer's Market this Friday from 
8am-1pm. 

With luscious veggies to complete that summer salad and beautiful flowers, plants & succulents to decorate your home, the trip will be well 
worth it!

FREE Admission. Great place to bring the kids for a field trip.

Location:  
Corner of Bright Ave &  Philadelphia  St. 
Uptown   Whittier, 90601
 
Prado House Cigar Co  Presents
Havana Nights: An Elite Cigar Social
Friday, July 29
7pm-12am
 

Back by popular demand and selling out our last social, Prado House Cigar Co presents
"An Elite Cigar Social" at 
The Knotted Apron

An evening under the stars featuring cigars, beer, wine, food and live music!

***Must be 21+*** 
No exceptions


Ticket price includes:
Appetizers
Live Music
Wine & Beer

Dress Code:
NO t-shirts or tennis shoes


Tickets: $45/online or $55/door

To purchase tickets or for more info,  visit The Knotted Apron Online  
 
Location:  The Knotted Apron 
6712 Greenleaf Ave.
Uptown Whittier 90601


Save the Date
Future WUA Events 

Calendar of Events for 2016 
For questions concerning our events
 call (562) 696-2662.





For more info, click here    

Uptown Whittier 
Thursday Family Street Festival
Thursday, August 11
3pm - 8p
m
 

We are proud to announce, the Uptown Whittier Thursday 
Family Street Festival is scheduled to return this August!

We will provide the following:
  • Food Booths
  • Farmers Market
  • Craft Booths
  • Live Music Entertainment
  • Kids Rides

FREE Admission

When: Thursdays, 3pm - 8pm

Where: Comstock Ave & Bailey St

Vendors: Patty Villarreal at Greenleaf Events at (626) 386-5306 for more information and application.


~Whittier Uptown Association

3rd Annual 
Taps & Tapas 
Craft Beer & Food Festival 
Sunday, September 18, 2016
1pm-6pm




Calling all Beer Geeks and Foodies! 

The ultimate day of craft beer and food tasting will feature several craft breweries while showcasing Uptown Whittier's growing & vibrant restaurant scene. 

20+ Uptown Restaurants 
20+ Craft Breweries 
Live DJ's throughout the event
 
This event has a capacity of 800 people and is a pre-sale ticket event. As in previous years, it will sell out

There are a limited amount of VIP and General Admission tickets available online as of June 1st. The rest are now being sold at all participating Uptown Businesses/Restaurants. 


When: 
Sunday, September 18th
1pm-6pm

Where: 
Fiesta Hall
12703 Philadelphia
Whittier 90601


For more info, visit Taps & Tapas Online


Buy tickets here


A portion of the profits will benefit Friends Of Uptown's beautification of Historic Uptown Whittier. Friends of Uptown is a new 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality of the Uptown area through various community projects. 

Please visit them Online


Uptown Movement for Health
FREE Community Event
Saturdays, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 & 10/8, 2016

 

We are proud to announce, the Uptown Whittier  

"Uptown Health Movement "   is a series of exercise classes for all ages that are free to attend.   It's an opportunity for residents from Uptown and surrounding communities to engage in exercise sessions, including Zumba, Yoga and Hiking and bring the entire family out to for healthy morning.  


FREE Admission

When: Saturdays, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 & 10/8, 2016

Time:  9:30-10:20am

Where:    Greenleaf Grassy Area

We will keep the community informed and we thank everyone for their patience!


~Whittier Uptown Association


Who can advertise or  promote events in the Whittier Uptown Association (WUA) Calendar?

WUA Members in good standing can have their event(s) published on this Calendar for  FREE.  Submit your information (including flier in JPEG or PDF format) and a link where subscribers can register or find out more about the event. The calendar is generally sent out on Monday of each week.  Email me at [email protected]

As a member, you can schedule a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony or Grand Opening at no cost. We will help to promote your special event with friends, family and our community. 

If you are not a WUA Member, there is a nominal cost to promote/publish your event.

Ask how you can be an Associate Member and receive Membership benefits.

Feel free to contact me should you have questions 
directly at (562) 696-2662.

Have a great week!

 
Olivia E. Rios
Operations Manager
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