McAuliffe students get lesson of fitness
Students at McAuliffe Middle School got a little extra lesson in fitness during the school’s second annual Fit-a-Thon on Friday.
Boys & Girls Club recognizes Youth of the Year recipients
The Boys & Girls Club of Cypress selected two members as Youths of the Year: Kyle Rekedal of the Moody Branch and Alex Ha of Club King. They were honored at a county-wide celebration along with representatives from the other 15 Clubs in Orange County.
Alex is a sixth grade student at King Elementary School in the Cypress School District. He has been a member for the past three years and is very respectful to staff and enjoys helping his peers and staff whenever he can.
“Alex is an extremely smart kid who always has a positive attitude at Club King. His positive attitude is contagious to others,” Allison Valois, Club King Site Coordinator, said.
Kyle Rekedal is a seventh grade student at Lexington Junior High School in the Anaheim Unified School District. He is a good student who works diligently on his school work and engages in a variety of activities at the Club. Kyle also volunteers his time at the Club two days a week as part of the Junior Staff program.
“Kyle has excelled in his school work and has shown a lot more interest in outside activities this year. In doing so he has really matured during the past year,” stated Isaac Rivera, who coordinates the Youth of the Year program at the Moody Branch. Isaac is a Club alumni and former Youth of the Year who now works at the Boys & Girls Club.
“Our staff members make connections with the kids and gets to know them personally. They genuinely care about their interests, struggles, and successes. Kyle and Alex are two wonderful Club members that represent hundreds of others who work hard, make a difference in the community, and give us hope for a positive future,” remarked Sue Osbon, Area Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress.
Being named Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive. It recognizes outstanding contributions to a member’s family, school, community and Boys & Girls Club, as well as overcoming personal challenges and obstacles. Youth of the Year encourages Club members to reach their full potential by achieving academic success, leading healthy lifestyles and contributing to their communities. Youth of the Year honorees such as Alex and Kyle are shining examples and living proof that great futures start at Boys & Girls Clubs.
Engineering Education
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Youths attend Mormon formal
More than 350 LDS youth danced and partied beside the Eiffel Tower during the 7th annual Mormon Formal, commonly known as the “Mormal,” in the spectacularly decorated lobby of the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.
The party, entitled “An Evening in Paris” was held on Friday, March 16. Youth at the event gathered from Long Beach, Seal Beach, Los Alamitos, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Cerritos, Whittier, Garden Grove, Cypress and Huntington Beach.
Los Alamitos Hall of Famers
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Boys & Girls club recognizes, awards volunteers
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Los Al soccer team takes 3rd in State finals
This past weekend the Los Alamitos AYSO Girls U10 All Star soccer team took part in the AYSO California State Championships in Palm Springs.
The girls were representing not only Los Alamitos but also AYSO Section 11; an area extending all the way from Los Alamitos through Southern California to the Mexican Border. Only 4 teams from several hundred AYSO regions had earned qualification for the tournament so the competition and level of play was exceptionally high.
Rummage sale at Cypress Church on Saturday March 31
“Shop ‘til you drop” at the annual Cypress Church Rummage Sale on Saturday, March 31, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Find toys, books, clothing, sports gear, furniture and maybe that “special treasure” you have been looking for. “Each year we have a wide selection of great bargains available. There should be something for just about everyone!” stated church member Bob Koehler.
Griffins baseball team improves to 3-0
The Los Alamitos High baseball team opened the season at 3-0, after an 8-3 win over Villa Park in a Loara Tournament game on Saturday at Los Alamitos High.
The Griffins got 4 1/3 solid innings from sophomore pitcher Jacob Nix, as the Griffins took a 6-0 lead after four innings. A two-out rally for four runs in the bottom of the fourth put the Griffins in solid control.
Wound center welcomes visitors
Los Alamitos Medical Center officially celebrated the opening of its new Wound Healing and Hyperbarics center on Feb. 29, with a ribbon cutting and public open house event.
The center began operations in November and now gives the medical center a tool for aggressive treatment in the healing of wounds. The hyperbaric chambers treat patients by putting them in a pressurized oxygen-rich environment that forces extra oxygen to wounds and speeds healing.
“This delivers super oxygen to the tissues,” Dr. Ronald Holness said.
Social sweets at the senior center lunch
The Cypress Senior Center lunch participants enjoyed a nice surprise with an Ice Cream Social from Jayson Fields with Care More. Over 60 lunch seniors were treated with vanilla ice cream, fudge and whipped cream. The next ice cream social will be on Game Day Friday, March 30. All lunch participants are able to be a part of the ice cream social.
Adults 60 years and older are requested to make a suggested donation of $2.50 for lunch. If you are under 60 years of age there is a charge of $3.50 per meal.
Celebrating 80 plus years
The Cypress Sunshine Club honored its 80-89 year 'youngs' at its recent 30th Anniversary party held on February 18, at the Eagle's Nest Restaurant. The club also honored seven 90+ members with individual pictures. They were put in frames and handed out at the last Sunshine Club meeting on Thursday, February 23. Several of these members had been in the original Sunshine Club meeting 30 years ago.
St. Irenaeus Labyrinth Walks scheduled for March 11 and April 22
St. Irenaeus Health Ministry has scheduled two Labyrinth Walks for Sunday, March 11 and Sunday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. Irenaeus Church located at 5201 Evergreen Avenue in Cypress.
Early Christians made vows to make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem at some time during their lifetime. However, since that was not possible for everyone, the spiritual and physical journey of walking the labyrinth within designated cathedrals was seen by the Catholic Church as an acceptable substitute for an actual pilgrimage to the Holy City itself.
Cypress Church Men to host NFL veteran
What does it take to be a father? Ed Tandy McGlasson will offer some insight into that agonizingly simple yet complex question at Cypress Church on Saturday, March 10. A former NFL player, speaker, encourager, author and pastor, McGlasson is a big man with a very big heart.
Unite Clothing brings fun to B&G Club
Fridays are always fun days at the Boys & Girls Club of Cypress, but on the Fridays that Unite Clothing comes, they are something extra special. On Friday, February 17th, Unite Clothing provided an exciting day of activities for all Club members to enjoy. Club members did face painting, made paper bag puppets, played cops and robbers, searched for items in a scavenger hunt, and danced to music thanks to a live DJ.