Many of us in business have customers we consider to be in the “friends” category rather than just clients. Having worked with many of our advertisers for more than 10 years, I have several that I think of even more fondly, as I consider them to be like family members. Two of those folks are Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Grossman, the owners of the Bixby Knolls Car Wash and Detail Center (BKCW). They were customers of mine when I worked selling ads at the original Signal paper 18 years ago, and they continued to be clients when moved on and worked in ad sales at the Press-Telegram. Bless their hearts, they still work with me to this day placing ads in our paper— nearly 13 years after I started it.
Fifteen years ago I helped them with their plans for celebrating the 20th anniversary of the BKCW, and now I am honored to be asked to help them with the planning of their 35th anniversary, which is to take place next Friday, Sept. 14 from 4pm to 9pm at 577 E. Wardlow Rd. (at the corner of Atlantic Avenue). The preparation has been fun, and you can bet that there have been many hands behind the scenes setting up this wingding. By the way, this is to be a free event open to the public, so save the date and plan to be there!
Some of the festivities will include a deejay, entertainment, food from local vendors (Catalano’s Pizza, Bundts on Melrose, Flame Broiler, Aura Thai, Roxanne’s, Patricia’s, El Torito, Elise’s Tea Room and BIS Italian, among others), give-aways, clowns, games, prizes and free photo-booth style pictures provided by Pics 4 My Party.
During the party, Sheldon and Shell Grossman, owners of BKCW since 1977, will also be celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary. Hmmmm. What do you get for the couple who has everything? How about no presents, just our presence??? Have questions about the party? You can reach the Grossmans for more information at (562) 595-6666 or visit bixbyknollscarwash.com .
On another note, do remember that next Tuesday is 9/11— the 11th anniversary of one of our nation’s greatest tragedies. For those who need a place to pause and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001, please feel free to visit the Unity Monument located near the corner of Skyline Drive and Temple Avenue in Signal Hill. The City will commemorate the day by flying several American flags at the site as well as placing flowers at the base of the monument. The public is welcome to bring flowers and light candles in memory of those who lost their lives that day.
