Westminster, California, has gone State-of-the-Art.  Pictured from left: Westminster Mall's  electronic freeway and Mall entrance signs offer advertsing opportunties, community updates and Amber Alerts.   Lexus of Westminster  Service Center located on Westminster Boulevard. The  Lexus of Westminster  showroom is on Beach Boulevard at Trask Avenue (not pictured).  Westminster Rose Center on All American Way located adjacent to the Westminster Civic Center includes the Terrace Ballroom operated by  Crystal Rose Catering,  a 440-plus seat conference/banqueting/catering facility, and the  Rose Center Theater  seats 418 with a procinium stage and 10 rows of wi-fi seating designed for tele-conferencing.

March 2010

E-Waste Event Northwest Parking Lot (Between JC Penney & Macy's) 1025 Westminster Mall, Westminster Pancake Breakfast Westminster Senior Center, Community Services Building 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - A Kiwanis Club of Westminster Charity Event   - Call Judy Kampmann, 714.897.3221 Spring Break Carnival at the Mall Westminster Mall Goldenwest St. @ Bolsa Ave., Westminster   Friday Night Fish Fry 7836 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Each Friday Night of Lent (6 weeks, including Good Friday)   - Take Out Orders available   - Call Knights of Columbus, Council #3926, 714.893.9658 West County CERT Training Classs Fri. 30, May 1, 7 & 8 Joint Forces Training Base 11200 Lexington Drive Los Alamitos, CA 90740   - ARE YOU PREPARED? Recent world wide events and California history have      shown the need for neighborhoods, schools and businesses to rely on      themselves for a minimum of 7 days to 2 weeks following a major earthquake.   - WHAT IS A CERT? A CERT is a group of responsible, trained individuals who      have come together to form a skilled group of Disaster Service Workers. The      CERT Program can be used in neighborhoods, businesses, and schools.      The CERT members realize that in the event of a major disaster they will have      to rely on their neighbors and themselves to handle emergencies until professional      help arrives.   - THE INSTRUCTION: The 24 hour course covers topics such as Introduction to      Disaster Preparedness, First Aid, Light Search and Rescue, Fire Suppression, and      Disaster Psychology. Residents that complete the Beginning and Advanced CERT      Training Program are certified Disaster Service Workers, ready to help their      neighborhoods in the event of a disaster.   - CLASS SCHEDULE (Beginning CERT-All four days equal one class):      Friday, April 30, from 6pm to 9:00pm      Saturday, May 1, from 8am to 5:OOpm      Friday May 7, from 6pm to 9:00pm      Saturday, May 8, from 8am to 5:OOpm (Bring a bag lunch)   - REGISTRATION & COST:  To Register, go to      visit www.westcountycert.com       send an email to westcountycert@yahoo.com      call 562.799.4100 x 1121.      Westminster Residents may call Rebecca Barlow at 714.548.3761      Class is $25 per person. Please bring cash, check or money order to the first class.      REGISTER TODAY ... Space is limited.      For questions or problems, please contact Marie at westcountycert@yahoo.com   - West County CERT is comprised of those who live and/or work in Westminster,      Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Rossmoor plus      their attached communities.

April 2010

National Census Day Thu. 1 Census Forms Due State of the City Luncheon Tue. 20, 12 Noon 2010 Sponsors to Date Featured Sponsor  ...   The Boeing Company                       The Gas Company Westminster Rose Center 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - Mayor's Report on the State of the City   - Call Westminster Chamber of Commerce, 714.898.9648       - Mayor Rice will present a video highlighting past accomplishments,      provide a brief review of the City’s financial climate, a preview of new projects      and reveal the City’s plans for the future. Keep America Beautiful & Westminster Too!   - Westminster residents are invited to get involved in the City of Westminster's      annual clean up and beautification program.   - “Adopt a Park” is open to citizens, scout groups, youth organizations,      churches and service clubs and they may choose a park or neighborhood of      their choice to spruce up.   - Go for the green and help keep Westminster beautiful!   - For further information, Community Services Department at 714.895.2860

May 2010

Westminster Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Thu. 6, 7:00 ~ 9:00 am  Westminster Rose Center, Crystal Ballroom 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - a National Day of Prayer Observance   - First Thursday in May   - Guest Speaker, Former Major League Baseball Outfielder, Matt Luke   - Call Westminster Prayer Breakfast Committee, 714.894.3129 or     email: westminstersprayerbreakfast@earthlink.net "For Women Only" Dinner Westminster Rose Center, Crystal Ballroom 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - Dinner & Entertainment   - Auctions, Door Prizes, and more   - A Soroptimist International of Westminster Charity Event   - Call Patty McAdams, 714.437.7500 Blessed Sacrament Parish Festival Blessed Sacrament Church 14072 Olive Street, Westminster   - Food, games, carnival rides and live entertainment   - Call the Rectory Office, 714.892.4489 Westminster Senior Expo CANCELED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION Look for this event in 2011 Westminster Community Services East/West Room 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Health and Living Resources Table Top   - Sponsorships Available   - A Westminster Senior Center Foundation Charity Event   - Call Mary Andrusky. 714.895.2878 x 559 Memorial Day Observance Mon. 24, 11:00 am Westminster Memorial Park, 14801 Beach Blvd.   - Call Carrie, Westminster Memorial Park, 714.893.2421 Animal Assistance League of OC Theatre Night Westminster Community Center, 7272 Maple St.   - Bake Sale and Silent Auction   - call for information, 714.893.4393

June 2010

Flag Day Celebration Mon. 14, 12:00 ~ 1:00 pm Westminster Civic Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd. Sunken Gardens   - Flag Day ceremony, Patriotic Music   - Flag Day is an opportunity to honor America's Flag   - Free refreshments   - Call Community Services, 714.895.2860 x 560 "Nite at the Races" TO BE ANNOUNCED Westminster Community Services East/West Room 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Buffet and dessert tables   - Live action video horse races and Post parade of the thoroughbreds   - Continuous races and prizes all night long   - A Knights of Columbus, Council #3926, Charity Event   - Call Gerhard, 714.377.3976 Westminster Mayor's Ball TO BE ANNOUNCED Westminster Rose Center, Crystal Ballroom 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - Sponsors Sought   - Door Prizes/Raffle Sought   - Registration & Social Hour   - Program   - Buffet Dinner   - Dancing   - Cocktail Attire   - For more information or to purchase tickets call the City of Westminster, 714.898.3311 x 262 Westminster Chamber Annual Installation & Awards Banquet THANK YOU TO OUR 2009 SPONSORS ... Presenting Sponsor     Video Voice Data Communications Co Sponsors ...      Honda World      Lexus of Westminster      Sunset Ford TO BE ANNOUNCED   - 6:00 pm: Cocktail Hour and Auto Display   - 7:00 pm: Dinner and Program   - Annual Membership Meeting   - Board of Directors Meeting   - Annual Business Awards Presentations     - Business of the Year     - Chamber Member of the Year

July 2010

Summer Concert, Beginning July 1st Westminster Civic Center, Sunken Gardens 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 pm   - Free Concerts by top performers   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860 Public Awareness Safety Day Wed. 21 at 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Sigler Park, 7200 Plaza St., Westminster Annual Ice Cream Social To Be Announced Blakey Historical Park 8612 Westminster Blvd., Westminster  - A Westminster Historical Society Charity Event  - Call the Westminster Historical Society, 714.891.2597

August 2009

Concerts in the Park 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Thursday Evenings 6:00 - 7:30 pm   - Free Concerts by top performers   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860   - 13th, Classic Soul & Motown   - 20th, Doo Wah Riders    - 27th, Westminster Chorus; Barber Shop "Choir of the World"     Click here for Calendar   American Cancer Society "Relay For Life-Westminster" Westminster Civic Center complex   - 24-Hour Team Relay   - Cancer Survivors Honored   - Call Ted Braxton, 714.512.0414 or e-mail hir at Ted.Braxton@cancer.org "Classics Santa Ana" Fundraiser 15th, 11:00am- 3:00pm Knights of Columbus, Council #3926 14072 Olive Street, Westminster   - Non-profit Car and Bike Show   - Free to the public   - No Hopping Contest   - Plaques for the first 50 cars and Dash Plaques to the next 100 cars   - Food and drinks will be available, but no alcohol and no barbecues are allowed   - Vehicle Displays are $20 per car and $10 per bike   - Move-in time: 6:00-10:00 am   - Call Imelda for further information, 714.955.9207      www.ockc.net/council3926.html 7th Annual Golf Charity Tournament To Be Announced Strawberry Farms Gold Club   - An American Family Housing Charity Event   - Contact Judy Kampmann, 714.897.3221 Annual "Salute To Seniors" Luncheon    Sponsored By ... Westminster Memorial Park  Tue. 18, 11:30 am Westminster Rose Center 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - Honoring Westminster's Seniors   - Contact Westminster Chamber, 714.898.9648 Green Expo    Thu. 20, 4:00pm-6:00pm Westmisnter Civic Center 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Learn about the lastest products, services, and technologies      to save energy and reduce environmental impact - Contact Rosemary 714.898-3311    x 562 click here for flyer   Sweet Celebration Gala Sat. 29 Universal Sheraton, Universal City   - Dinner Dance   - Live and Silent Auction   - An American Family Housing Charity Event   - Call Judy Kampmann at 714.897.3221  Annual "Biz for Kids" Golf Tournament Mon. 31 SeaCliff Country Club 6005 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach   - Golfers, Sponsors, & Raffle/Auction Item Donors Sought   - A Boys & Girls Club of Westminster Charity Event   - Contact Tish Murry, 714.379.0097 x 222      tmurry@club4kids.net  or     Julia Urbanski, 714.379.0097  x 224     julia@club4kids.net

September 2010

Dia de la Familia To Be Announced Sigler Park   - Music, food, and dancing   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860 Moon Festival To Be Announced The Moon Festival is based on the New Moon Occurs in either September or October   - Call Vietnamese Community of Orange County, 714.558.6009 Taste & Tour of Little Saigon Thu. 16, Begins at 5:00 pm An Elegant Evening Discovering the Delights of Little Saigon. Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors   ... Presenting Sponsor   ...   WARNE ENTERPRISES Little Saigon Limousine Tour Sponsor   ...    Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort Silent Auction Sponsors.Time Warner Cable Supporting Sponsors  ...  Union Bank of California                               Wal-mart                               Westminster Superstore                               Click here for Flyer Reception Host ...            Asian Garden Mall Dinner Host ...                 Grand Garden Restaurant                             Media Sponsors  ...         Nguoi Viet Daily News   ...   Westminster Journal                               Westminster Mall Corporate Table Hosts ..   Bolsa Chica Self Storage   ...   City Of Westminster Coastline Community College   ...   Dougherty + Dougherty Huntington Westminster Senior Apartment Homes Kindred Hospital- Santa Ana/ Westminster   ...   McDonalds of Westminster    Midway City Sanitary District   ...   Gloria O.Reyes   ...   Shoreline Ambulance The Gas Company   ...   Westminster Herald   ...   Westminster School District Windmill Apartments / Belgrade Associates   ...   Kinecta Federal Credit Union The Boeing Company Begins at Asian Garden Mall 9200 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster   - The Reception, including Vietnamese entertainment, and refreshments,      will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm   - The Reception culminates with a limousine tour of Little Saigon   - The evening will conclude with guests enjoying a full-course meal from      one of Little Saigon's finest restaurants and more entertainment.   - To be placed on the Invitation List or for further information:      Phone: 714.898.9648  or  E-Mail: biz@westminsterchamber.org

October 2010

Founder's Day Festival Fri. - Sun. To Be Determined Location To Be Determined., Westminster   - Friday through Sunday   - Little Westminster Dog Show   - Crafts, Food Booths, Games and more   - Call Westminster Community Services at 714.895.2860   - Saturday Parade     - Founder’s Day Parade, Saturday.     - The parade route will run around the Westminster Civic Center.     - Organizations or groups interested in participating in the parade       or seeking more information on the Founder’s Day Parade,     - call Westminster Community Services at 714.895.2860.   - Saturday Pancake Breakfast     - Westminster Senior Center (in Civic Center)     - A Kiwanis Club of Westminster Charity Event     - Call Judy Kampmann at 714.897.3221 Annual Classic Car Show To Be Announced Blakey Historical Park 8612 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Free Admission and free tours of the Museum   - Food, games, opportunity drawings and entertainment   - A Westminster Historical Society Charity Event   - Call Westminster Historical Society, 714.891.2597 Holiday Happening at Westminster Mall Sun., 31, 4:00 ~ 7:00 in the Lower Level JC Penny Wing Westminster Mall Bolsa Ave. @ Goldenwest St., Westminster   - Wear a costume to trick or treat through the Mall   - Play carnival games at the lower level, JC Penney wing   - Hosted by Westminster Community Services & Recreation Department and      Westminster Mall to give the community a safe environment in      which to celebrate the holiday   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860

November 2010

Weminster Senior Center Foundation 3-Day Silent Auction Event To Be Announced Westminster Senior Center Lobby 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Name Brand Items, Restaurant Gift Certificates and much more!   - Proceeds are a Charitable Donation to     Westminster Senior Center Foundation, Non-Profit #27-0049822   - Call (714) 895-2878 ext 577 Weminster Senior Center Foundation See's Candies Fall Fundraiser To Be Announced Westminster Senior Center Lobby 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Call (714) 895-2878 ext 577 Pancake Breakfast To Be Announced Westminster Senior Center, Community Services Building 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - A Kiwanis Club of Westminster Charity Event   - Call Shirl Stewart, 714.897.1200 Community Thanksgiving Dinner To Be Announced Community Services East/West Room 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Complete Thanksgiving Dinner   - Volunteers and Sponsors Sought   - Free to the Community:  Homeless, Seniors     and those who do not wish to spend the Holiday alone   - Call Judy Kampmann, 714.897.3221 Westminster Family Resource Center Toy Drive To Be Announced Community Services East/West Room 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Drop off new unwrapped gifts at the city of Westminster   - Monetary dontations will also be greatly appreciated   - If your a business who wishes to participate by collecting toys at your site please     contact the Westminster Family Resource Center, 714.903.1331 for more info.

December 2009

Westminster Family Resource Center Toy Drive Community Services East/West Room 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Drop off new unwrapped gifts at the city of Westminster   - Monetary dontations will also be greatly appreciated   - If your a business who wishes to participate by collecting toys at your site please     contact the Westminster Family Resource Center, 714.903.1331 for more info. City Christmas Tree Lighting Wed. 6, Westminster Civic Center 8200 Westminster Blvd.   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860 City Home Decorating Contest Wed. 2, Registration Deadline   - Variety of categories for Residents   - Registration Deadline must be met.      Applications available at City Hall, the Westminster Chamber of Commerce,     City Hall at the Mall, and Community Services and Recreation.   - Call Westminster Community Services, 714.895.2860 Holiday Luncheon & Silent Auction   - A Soroptimist International of Westminster Charity Event   - Call Patty McAdams at 714.437.7500 Tree of Remembrance Westminster Memorial Park 14801 Beach Blvd., Westminster   - Special Music begins at 6:30pm   - Memorial service to honor/celebrate the lives of loved ones lost   - Special music and candle lighting ceremony   - Hanging an Ornament on our “Trees of Remembrance” for your loved ones   - Clear ornaments available in lobby to place pictures/small     remembrances of loved ones are then placed on the Tree of Remembrance   - Call Diane Brackett, 714.893.2421

January 2011

Flower Festival Sat. January 23 - February 12 Asian Garden Mall in Little Saigon 9200 Bolsa Avenue, Westminster Tet Parade Sat. 13 - Parade along Bolsa Avenue in Westminster Tet Sun. 14- Tue. 16 - Vietnamese New Year Celebration

February 2011

Public Service Awards Luncheon THANK YOU TO OUR 2010 SPONSORS Tue. 22, 12 Noon Presenting Sponsors ... Bolsa Chica Self Storage                              and  Los Alisos Estates Featured Sponsors  ...   Shoreline Ambulance                              and  The Boeing Company Supporting Sponsors           Bridgecreek Realty Investment Corp.           Huntington Westminster Senior Apartment Homes           Rainbow Disposal           Westminster Memorial Park Westminster Rose Center, Crystal Ballroom 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - Honoring local public servants from the City of Westminster,    Westminster Police Department, Midway City Sanitary District,    Orange County Fire Authority and California Highway Patrol   - The 2009 Citizen of the Year and the 2009 Organization of the Year will be named Friday Night Fish Fry 7836 Westminster Blvd., Westminster   - Each Friday Night of Lent (6 weeks, beginning February 25, including Good Friday)   - Take Out Orders available   - Call Knights of Columbus, Council #3926, 714.893.9658 Valentine Dinner Dance Westminster Rose Center, Crystal Ballroom 14140 All American Way, Westminster   - A Kiwanis Club of Westminster Charity Event   - Call Johanna Susi at 714.898.3311 x 262