WUA
Board of Director Meetings
2016



Board of Directors Meetings for 2016  will be held on the second Monday of each month.

July 11
August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Time:  6:00pm

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







Salsa Wednesdays



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


Thursday Nights at Memories



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

Musicality Workshop
July 28th 
7:00-10:00pm



Learn how to listen and dance to the music to improve every level of dancing! No partner needed. $30 at the door, or $25 early bird.

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



15TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION DINNER
Memories is celebrating its 15th Anniversary in Uptown Whittier and will be holding a special live band/dinner event in August.  Stay tuned for more details!



Social Hour in Uptown


Social Hour 
Steve's BBQ

Tues-Wed
 5-10pm

Thurs-Sun
5-8pm

Excluding during live entertainment



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

Visit YELP and receive a 10% Discount. Ask server for details.



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

Tuesday-Sunday from 5pm-7pm in our bar area and patio.  

Friday, July 15th

Ribs 4 Kids
Boys & Girls Club of Whittier
7905 S Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 945-3787

(For more info, click on the photo above)


Saturday, September 17th

42nd Annual Gala
Honoring Don Alvarado 
Friendly Hills Country Club
8500 Villaverde Dr
Whittier, CA 90605

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




WUA 
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

June 16th
The Whole Child
10155 Colima Rd  Whittier
4pm








WUA 
Office Info
 

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

Phone
  (562) 696-2662



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June 2016


Whittier Uptown Association
Calendar of Events
June 13-19,  2016




Welcome to The Whittier Uptown Association Calendar of Events for the week of June 13th.

Don't forget, Father's Day is this coming weekend! See our restaurant directory at www.whittieruptown.org and select from our many eateries to celebrate!
 
Enjoy your week!

 ~ Whittier Uptown Association


Whittier Village Cinema
Month of June Promo
 

The following will be the Facebook Promo for JUNE:
Free HOT DOG with the purchase of a Large Drink or Icee.
Secret Phrase: "Who let the dogs out." 


Location:  Whittier Village Cinema
7038 Greenleaf Ave
Uptown Whittier 90601
15th Anniversary of 
Memories Dinner & Dancing
in Uptown Whittier
 

New Promotions to Celebrate 15 years in Uptown Whittier!  

MONDAY SWING DANCE PARTY
DJ Louie is making a very special DJ appearance today, June 13! Louie will DJ until 11pm 
At 11pm he will join special guest DJ Jungle Julie for the rest of the night before she takes off to Chicago! Downstairs cover is still only $5, or $3 if enrolled in upstairs class.

MONDAY'S UPSTAIRS SWING DANCE ACADEMY
You can still join the new series today, June 13th! Join the Memories team in the beautiful, upstairs, vintage ballroom for three levels of swing class.
Advanced Lindy Hop with Allan Toribio -  7:00 P.M.
Intermediate Lindy Hop with Eddie and Fafa - 8:00 P.M.
Beginning Lindy Hop with Derric and Lee - 9:00 P.M.

As for all our Monday classes -- no partner needed. One-hour drop-in classes are $15; or $50 for month long series.

SPECIAL SUNDAY DANCE June 26, 1:00-5:00pm 
Super Kitty and the Side Cats were such a hit at Memories Salute to the Troops dance, they are bringing them back for more! Also, enjoy a special performance by the Memories Swing Team! Doors open at 1:00. Free beginning dance lesson at 1:30. For early bird special, and booth reservations call 714.925.2689.

SUPREME STYLING WORKSHOP June 30, 7:00-10:00pm
Take your dancing to a whole new level at the once a month workshop on Styling! No partner needed. $30 at the door, or $25 early bird.

BIRTHDAY FREEBIE!
Monday night dance admission FREE for you and five of your friends who are new to Memories! Must register no later than one week prior. Text guest list and date of party to 714.925.2689

For more information and upcoming events see facebook.com/memoriesswingteam or call/text 714.925.2689.

Location:  Memories Dinner & Dancing
12901 Philadelphia St.
Uptown Whittier


Whittier Historical Society &
Museum with Greater LA Area BSA
Presents
A Century of Boy Scouting
June 4-December 31, 2016
 

Open exhibit hours (no appointment needed) are Friday and Saturday from 1 to 4 p.m. 

The exhibit is open  by appointment only from   Tuesday through Thursday 9am-4pm 
and Friday 9am-1pm 

Admission to the Whittier Museum, including the Boy Scout exhibit, is free. Donations are gladly accepted.

Please call 562 945-3871 to schedule an appointment.

Location:  Whittier Museum
6755 Newlin Ave.
Whittier 90601


Open Enrollment for Boys & Girls Club!
Tuesday, June 14
 

Summer registration is full at the main clubhouse!  Enrollment is still open for the Teen Center Summer 2016.

Registration fees: $100 for 10 week Summer Program
(Early morning program available at an additional cost).

For more information, please call (562) 698-8630.

Location: Boys & Girls Club
7905 Greenleaf Ave.
Uptown Whittier

Wake Up Whittier at Rio Hondo College
Wednesday, June 15
7:30am-9:30am
 

Join the Whittier Uptown Chamber at their monthly breakfast at Rio Hondo College.

Bring plenty of business cards to mingle and make new friends!

FREE for all Whittier Chamber members and $20 for 
non-members.

Location:  Rio Hondo College
3600 Workman Mill Rd.
Whittier

Happy Hour
The Skin Room
Wednesday June 15 & Thursday, June 16
 

It's HAPPY HOUR every WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY at The Skin Room! 

Take advantage of our HAPPY HOUR specials!

HAPPY HOUR FACIAL $45 (Reg. price $75. Special valid on WEDS & THURS only) - The Happy Hour Facial is a 45 minute facial which includes a microdermabrasion treatment, extractions, a customized mask and aromatherapy massage.

 * HAPPY HOUR BODY WRAP $30 (Reg. price $65. Special valid on WEDS & THURS only) -Burn up to 1400 cal/hr -Stimulate weight loss - Detoxify body - Reduc e stress - Pain management (note: Each session is 50 min. long)

 * HAPPY HOUR MASSAGE $60 (Reg price $70. Special valid on WEDS only; NOT on THURS) - 1 hour customized massage to melt your tension away.

Also, you can enjoy a complementary glass of wine in a casual spa setting.

Book your appointment now! LIMITED SPACES AVAILABLE

Call 562-536-1142 to make an appointment.

Location:  The Skin Room 
7013 Washington Ave
Uptown Whittier

The Whole Child Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, June 16
4pm-5pm
 

Join The Whole Child to celebrate the recent remodel at their office on Colima Road.. 

FREE and open to the public!

For more information, call (562) 698-9554.

Location:  The Whole Child 
10155 Colima Rd.
Whittier 90603

State of the City Address
Thursday, June 16
8am-10am
 

The Whittier Chamber's Economic Development Committee invites you to the 2016 State of the City Address. 

Join us for  an informative review of the past year and preview upcoming projects and objectives of the City. Cost is $20.00 per person and includes breakfast.

8:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Program 
 
Contact the Whittier Chamber for more info at (562) 698-9554. Tickets available at www.whittierchamber.com

Location:  Uptown Radisson Hotel Whittier
7320 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier 90602

Cooking with Beer
Thursday, June 16
7pm-10pm
 

The Knotted Apron has built an entire menu around beer (along with it's close cousins: Cider & Stout) and we have to tell you, it's rather delicious!
  • The Menu
  • Tangy Cheddar Beer Fondue with Crunchy Veggies
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings with Garlic & Dill Aioli
  • Hard Cider Braised Chicken
  • Chocolate Stout Glazed Brownies
Reservations at: www.theknottedapron.com

Location:  The Knotted Apron
6712 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier 90601

Uptown's Certified Farmers' Market
Friday, June 17
8am-1pm
 

Start your weekend with farm fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers.

You can also pick up berries, cherries, juicy ripe oranges, succulent plants, honey, herbal tea or simply grab a quick lunch from one of our food vendors - fish tacos, puposas, bacon wrapped hotdogs or a freshly prepared smoothie. 

FREE Admission. Great place to enjoy the start of summer vacation.

Location:  Corner of Bright Ave. & Philadelphia St. Uptown   Whittier 90601, n ear Whittier College
 
Father's Day: Gone Fishin' Art Class
Saturday, June 18
1pm-2pm
 


Present your Order Confirmation to Ciao Italia and receive 10% off your lunch! 


 

Father & child will be given each half of the image to color, then both halves will be placed together in a frame. (Siblings/other family members will be given alternate pictures to color).

 

$25 per person, price includes one frame per pair & all supplies

Register at www.artwithsara.com or  email sara@artwithsara.com

Location:  Art with Sara
13126 Philadelphia St
Uptown   Whittier 90601, n ear Whittier College
 
Summer Tutoring at Pina Reading Academy
June 20-July 21
9am-12pm
 

"We believe everyone can experience reading success".

Keep the kids on track this summer and register for Pina Reading Academy's Summer Tutoring! 
 
Registration is open for ALL AGES throughout the summer schedule.

For more info, visit www.pinareadingacademy.net 
or  call Melinda (562) 698-7323

Location:  
Pina Reading Academy
6740 Bright Ave.
Uptown   Whittier 90601
 
Summer Cookout Cooking Class
Friday, June 24
7pm-10pm
 

Enjoy learning to cook summer dishes with Chef Alonso!
  • The Menu
  • The Watermelon Feta Salad with a Balsamic Glaze
  • BLT Macaroni Salad
  • Roasted Corn with Cheesy Herb Butter
  • Steak Kabob with Chili Herb Marinate
  • Grilled Peaches with a Bourbon Glaze over Ice Cream
Advance reservations required at www.theknottedapron.com

Location:  The Knotted Apron
6712 Greenleaf Ave
Whittier 90601
Uptown's Certified Farmers' Market
Friday, June 24
8am-1pm
 

Pick up flowers to decorate your beautiful table this weekend.

You can also pick up fresh fruits and vegetables, Agave, Almond Paste, Honey and more.

FREE Admission. Great place to bring the young one's for a field trip.

Location:  Corner of Bright Ave & Philadelphia St. Uptown   Whittier, n ear Whittier College
 
Fish - Art Class
Wednesday, June 29
4pm-5pm
 

Oil and pastel class.  

Register by June 15th for cost at $18.00. Price after this deadline is $20.00 per person.

Class is designed for ages 5 to adults.

Register in advance at www.artwithsara.com or email to sara@artwithsara.com.

Location:  Art with Sara
13126 Philadelphia St.
Whittier 90601
(562) 321-9075
 
Greenleaf Yoga Studio
Summer Specials 
Sale Ends June 30
 

Prenatal Yoga
$10/class
Saturdays/Sundays 1:30-2:30pm

Mommy or Daddy & Me Yoga
$10/class
Mondays 1:00-2:00pm
(Ages 2 months-3 years)

Kids Yoga Class
$10/class
Thursdays 5:00-6:00pm
(Ages 10-15 years)

HALF YEAR SALE
One Year of Unlimited Yoga!
$750
(Reg $899 - Sale Ends 6/30/16)


For more info, visit www.greenleafyoga.com 
or  call (562) 696-0502

Location:  
Greenleaf Yoga Studio
12824 Hadley, Suite #103
Uptown   Whittier 90601
 
Eiffel Tower Art Class
Thursday, June 30
4pm-5pm
 

Paris is here in Uptown Whittier.
Create your 9x12 Acrylic painting, taught free-hand.

Cost: $20 if paid by June 15, $25 after deadline.

Class is designed for ages 6 & under may attend if accompanied by an adult.

Register at www.artwithsara.com  or email to sara@artwithsara.com.

Location:  Art with Sara
13126 Philadelphia St.
Whittier  90601
(562) 321-9075
 

Save the Date
Future WUA Events 

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'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 will be sold at all participating Uptown Businesses/Restaurants starting July 1st. 

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 at www.friendsofuptown.org 

Where: Fiesta Hall
12703 Philadelphia
Whittier 90601
For more info...visit www.tapsandtapaswhittier.com 

Buy tickets here


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





For more info, click here





Thursday Night Family Street Fair
Starting date to be announced




Who advertise or  promote  event 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 , link where subscribers can register or find out more about the event to me at olivia@whittieruptown.org.  Calendar is generally sent out on the Monday of each week.  

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

If you are not a WUA Member, there is a nominal cost to promote or 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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