by Neena Strichart
This weekend Steve and I will attend our nephew Scott’s wedding. We have long anticipated the event, and the happy couple, Scott and Jen, made it easy for us to remember the date. They sent out a “save the date” card months before we even received the invitation. The card has been affixed to our fridge, where we have glanced at it several times a day for nearly six months. It has been a welcome fixture in our kitchen that I don’t think we will take down anytime soon.
I think “save the date” cards are a great idea; folks have such busy schedules these days. It boggles the mind to keep track of events. Sure enough, if we don’t make note of our plans far in advance, other proposals will pop up and we will find ourselves double-booked, or even triple-booked in some cases.
To help out our readers, I am using my column this week as my version of a “save the date” card. We have many local events set to happen in the next few months— and I have listed some below to note.
The City of Signal Hill and Signal Hill Community Foundation are behind some upcoming, free outdoor concerts beginning July 11. The festivities will take place in Signal Hill Park, 2175 Cherry Ave., on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. The entertainment line-up is always amazing, and I’m sure this year will be no exception.
The line-up
The Trip— July 11
Blue Breeze Band— July 18
DSB— July 25
Desperado— Aug. 1
L.A.vation— Aug. 8
The Silver Beatles— Aug. 15
Bixby Knolls will be all revved up come Saturday, July 14 for the annual Dragster Expo and Car Show, set to take place on Atlantic Avenue between Roosevelt Road and San Antonio Drive from 3pm to 9pm. Visit bixbyknollscarshow.com for more information,
The Bixby Knolls Car Wash and Detail Center, 577 E Wardlow Rd., will soon have its 35th anniversary celebration. Its owners, Sheldon and Shell Grossman, will throw a huge community party on Friday, Sept. 14 from the late afternoon to evening to thank their loyal customers and welcome new clients. Expect food, entertainment, giveaways and lots of surprises.
