Inspirational National Day of Prayer Event

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1 Volume 13 Issue 5 May 2013 Inspirational National Day of Prayer Event All Bellflower citizens are invited to the National Day of Prayer event on Thursday, May 2, The annual day of inspiration will be presented by the Bellflower Ministerial Association and will take place at Bellflower City Hall, located at Civic Center Drive. The event will begin at 11:55 a.m. and will be followed by refreshments in the patio area. Here is a complete list of program details. For more information call Bellflower Kingdom Causes at (562) Program Details Special Music Jonathan McDonald Calvary Bellflower Church Introductions Ryan VerWys Master of Ceremonies Bellflower Ministerial Association Opening Prayer Gary Ansdell Hosanna Chapel Pledge of Allegiance Sonny R. Santa Ines Mayor Pro Tem of Bellflower Food Trucks & Flicks Features Movies at Town Center Plaza Enjoy quality time together and free outdoor movies at the new Food Trucks & Flicks summer series at Bellflower s Town Center Plaza (at Bellflower Blvd. & Belmont St.). Movies will begin at dusk, at approximately 8:15 p.m. on the earlier dates and 7:30 p.m. on the later summer dates. Wreck It Ralph, an animated movie about a video game villain who wants to be a hero, will kick off Food Trucks & Flicks on Friday, May 31st. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., a variety of gourmet food trucks will be parked at the event ready to serve appetizing treats for purchase. In addition to the trucks, the Bellflower Recreation in Motion (BRIM) program will be there with fun kids activities too! For event details or for a list of food trucks on site, call (562) ext or visit Prayer Proclamation Ray Dunton Mayor of Bellflower Prayer for America Pastor Robert Johnson Bellflower Brethren Church Prayer for Unity Pastor Hairon Chow New Dawn Prayer for our Community Pastor Bonny Mulder-Behnia Rosewood Christian Reformed Church Prayer for our Leaders Joel Kant Bellflower Church of God Prayer for our Families Pastor Charles Edwards New Beginnings Fellowship PRAYER cont pg 3

2 Hambone s Bar & Grill Serves Up Southern Favorites at Second Bellflower Location There is a new BBQ restaurant in downtown Bellflower and it's sure to bring a smile to your taste buds. Hambone's 2 recently opened its doors with a grand celebration for hundreds of Bellflower citizens to enjoy some true Southern Hospitality. The owners of Hambone's have deep roots in Bellflower. The dynamic duo of Kenneth Hamilton and Keenan Handy have owned and operated a smaller Hambone's Restaurant on Alondra Blvd. in Bellflower for the past two years. For some time now, they wanted to grow their restaurant and catering business and were looking for the right location. When prime space became available in the downtown area, they decided to expand and open Hambone s 2. The new Hambone s houses over 1,750 square feet of space, seating for 100 people, has a new outdoor patio dining area, ADA accessible tables and restrooms, a beer and wine bar and some of the best BBQ food around. Other high quality businesses, along with the $7 million dollar Belmont Court mixed-use project are slated to open in downtown Bellflower before the end of the year. Hambone's is located at 9825 Belmont St. in Bellflower. For more information call (562) or visit Above: Hambone s owners Kenneth Hamilton and Keenan Handy pose with Miss Bellflower Court at the restaurant s Grand Opening ceremony. Networking Breakfast Mixer Enjoy breakfast, networking and raffle prizes with local business owners at the Chamber of C o m m e r c e B r e a k f a s t M i x e r o n Wednesday, May 15th at 7:30 a.m. at the Nutrition Center Conference Room located at Alondra Blvd. (parking & location in Ron Yary stadium). The theme of the mixer is Investing In Your Community and the guest speaker is former NFL Wide Receiver Mark Seay. Tickets are $10.00 per person at the door, but if you bring a guest, both you and your guest enter free. For more info call (562) Above: Hambone s staff tend to drinks and chat with local patrons. Above: Two local residents enjoy barbecue samples. Above: On April 24th, the Bellflower Boulevard Downtown Streetscape Project organized a meeting with business/property owners and to review conceptual designs for street improvements on the Boulevard from Flower St. to Pacific Ave. Future Streetscape Project meetings will be announced in upcoming E-Citizens.

3 May Honors Members of Law Enforcement In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Memorial Service began in 1982 as a gathering in Senate Park of approximately 120 survivors and supporters of law enforcement. Decades later, the event, more commonly known as National Police Week, has grown to a series of events which attracts thousands of survivors and law enforcement officers to our Nation's Capital each year. The National Police Week draws in between 25,000 to 40,000 attendees. The attendees come from PRAYER cont from pg 1 Prayer for Neighbors in Need Pastor Andrew Nishimoto Bethany Christian Reformed Church Prayer of Praise Pastor Jose Luis Soto World Mission Maranatha Prayer for our Churches Pastor Mosheh Chanan By the Book Church Prayer for Revival Pastor Bruce Wade 1st Southern Baptist Church of Bellflower Benediction - Closing Remarks departments throughout the United States as well as from agencies throughout the world. This provides a unique opportunity to meet others that share a common brotherhood. These events are open to all law enforcement personnel and are an experience unlike any other. In honor of Police Week, the City of Bellflower would like to honor and acknowledge the outstanding work of local law enforcement and all of the members of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department that protect and serve the entire Bellflower community each and every day. The City congratulates all law enforcement officials for an outstanding job. Attend a Free Housing Workshop The Fair Housing Foundation (FHF) will be holding a free Landlord Workshop at the Brakensiek Library on Tuesday, May 7th from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. The public library is located at 9945 E. Flower St., Bellflower, CA Attendees will learn how to seek prospective tenants, the rental process, and credit checks. They will also be educated about Fair Housing Laws and their rights and responsibilities as a landlord or property management professional. The Fair Housing Foundation services residents of the city of Bellflower and receives funds t h r o u g h t h e C o m m u n i t y Chamber Celebrates Cinco De Mayo T he Bellflower Chamber of Commerce jump starts the summer StreetFest series with the annual Street Fiestaval on Saturday, May 4th from noon - 6:00 p.m. in Downtown Bellflower at Laurel Street. Have a good time with live music from Satisfaction Unlimited, Mariachi Nuevo Continental and DJ Party Time. Food vendors, a beer garden and raffles are hosted throughout the day. For more info call (562) Development Block Grants. They are a private, non-profit, non-partisan foundation which educates the public about Fair Housing rights and responsibilities through free workshops, trainings and community events. The FHF provides m e d i a t i o n a n d counseling services through their housing assistance hotline at FAIR and in addition, provides guidance and support at their walk-in clinics. The FHF also investigates issues of discrimination related to housing. For more information visit or to RSVP for the workshop call FAIR ext

4 Library Offers Family Fun in May Parents and children ages 0 to 3½ years are welcome to attend a free Family Place Parent- Child Workshop series every Thursday, beginning May 2nd from 11:00 a.m.-noon. This workshop provides a relaxing environment for parents to spend time with their toddlers, meet other parents and speak with child development specialist. Pre-registration is required. Families with children 5 to 15 years can spend an afternoon with Greek King Odysseus and journey with him into the world of myth. Learn about the Greek epic poem and the adventures of being captured by a cave-dwelling monster! The free Enrichment Work s Voyage of Odysseus will be held on Saturday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. Come practice your reading skills by reading to a Therapy Dog from Beach Animals Reading with Kids (BARK). School-age children, including beginning readers, are welcome. Programs take place on the second Thursday of each month through June. The next Reading with Dogs session is set for Thursday, May 9th. Reservations are recommended. Clifton M. Brakensiek Public Library 9945 Flower St Bellflower, CA (562) City of Bellflower Congratulates All Local Graduates St. John Bosco High School Sat. May 25 9:00 a.m. St. John Bosco Quad Bellflower High School Mon. June 17 Ron Yary Stadium Mayfair High School Tues. June 18 Ron Yary Stadium Somerset High School Tues. June 18 Somerset High School Valley Christian High School Fri. June 14 7:30 p.m. Crystal Cathedral

5 Parks & Recreation Host Fun Activities for Residents of All Ages Pitch, Hit & Run Event brought the kids out, Seniors mingled indoors