uptown whittier: The Whittier Historic Districts - 12/19/10 10:09 AM

They say the most important factor in real estate is location.  Well, for Whittier real estate, it doesn't get any better than one of the Historic Districts around Uptown Whittier.
The Historic Districts of Whittier are:
The Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association The Whittier Central Park Historic District The Hadley/Greenleaf Historic District The Whittier College Hills Historic District A new historic district is pending that consists of homes on Earlham Drive and Penn Street. The Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association
The Whittier Historic Neighborhood Association boundaries are Orange on the North, Painter on the East, Hadley on the South and Greenleaf on the West.
The Whittier … (4 comments)

uptown whittier: Day 24 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: The 57th Annual Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade - 11/27/10 11:05 AM
This year's Uptown Whittier Christmas Parade starts at 10 a.m. and runs until Noon on Saturday, December 11, 2010.
The theme of the parade this year is "Community Pride", honoring people and organizations that serve the community with an "Americana" theme.  The Grand Marshal is Jim West, the President of Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital.
Come see Santa Claus, floats, marching bands, horses, drill teams and other exciting examples of the joy of the season in Uptown Whittier.

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uptown whittier: Day 23 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: The Holiday Sonata - 11/27/10 10:57 AM
The Uptown Whittier Holiday Sonata will take place Saturday, December 4, 2010, starting at 5:00 p.m. and lasting till 9:00 p.m.
All of the most popular Uptown Whittier merchants will be holding open house to the public in a celebration of the Christmas holidays.
The Whittier Uptown Association calls it "An Evening of Wassailing and Friendship in Ye Olde Friendly Towne".
Come see all the Uptown merchants, stores and restaurants for a good time in Uptown Whittier.
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uptown whittier: Day 22 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: The Grand Illumination - 11/27/10 10:49 AM
Uptown Whittier's Grand Illumination takes place Friday, December 3, 2010 in Uptown Whittier.
Come see the lighting of the 25-foot tall Christmas tree and enjoy the music of Uptown Whittier.
It all takes place from 6 p.m. till 9 p.m. on Friday at Rick's In & Out Burger.
Enjoy the music of the season and the holiday cheer of Uptown Whittier.
You can get your picture taken with Santa Claus or enjoy the Christmas carolers, the horse drawn carriage and the high school marching band. 
Stay until 8:00 p.m. for the announcement of the Uptown Whittier Holiday Window contest winners.
 
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uptown whittier: Day 14 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: Uptown Whittier Annual Car Show - 08/15/10 08:30 AM
Day 14 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA:  Uptown Whittier Annual Car Show
It was a beautiful, warm and sunny day yesterday at the Annual Uptown Whittier Car Show.  There were lots of people, music, food and cars.  Don't fret if you missed it this year; it will take place next year in August at the same place:  Uptown Whittier.
 

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uptown whittier: Whittier Uptown Family Fair Grand Opening 2010 - 07/08/10 11:50 AM
Whittier Uptown Family Fair Grand Opening 2010
The Uptown Whittier Family Fair had it's Grand Opening last night in Uptown Whittier.  The weather was perfect, and the vendors were ready for a great season.
Here is an overview of the Uptown Family Fair, starting with the vendors putting out their merchandise to the official ribbon cutting ceremony:
 
 
 
(Note that the event took place on July 7, and I edited the video on July 8.)
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uptown whittier: Day 12 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: Uptown Whittier Wednesday Night Family Fair - 07/05/10 05:59 AM
Day 12 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA:  Uptown Whittier Wednesday Night Family Fair
It's back!  After a long Autumn and Winter of not knowing if the Uptown Whittier Wednesday Night Family Fair was going to return this year, it is finally coming back on July 7, 2010.
I'll be posting new information about the 2010 season of the Uptown Whittier Wednesday Night Family Fair on this site later.  In the meantime, here is some information about last year's events.
In the summertime, you will often find me on Wednesday evenings in Uptown Whittier, walking up and down Greenleaf … (6 comments)

uptown whittier: Day 7 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: Enter Your Dog in the Vintage Dog Costume Contest for the Uptown Whittier Spring Antique Street Faire - 04/12/10 10:05 AM
Day 7 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA:  Enter Your Dog in the Vintage Dog Costume Contest for the Uptown Whittier Spring Antique Street Faire
Download the application to enter your dog in the Best Dressed Vintage Dog Costume Competition, to be held at the Uptown Whittier Spring Antique Street Faire. 
But, the dog costume competition isn't the only thing happening in:Uptown Whittier Saturday, April 24, 20109 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The 15th Annual Uptown Whittier Antique Street Faire will also have
Food Entertainment Antique Seminars Appraisals on your items Folk Dancers Vintage Clothing Antique Furniture Vintage Art So, … (0 comments)

uptown whittier: Day 2 of 365 Things to do in Whittier, CA: Have a Glass of Wine at Vinatero - 04/03/10 08:15 AM
Have a glass of wine or beer at Vinatero Wine Shop.
Vinatero Wine Shop has won awards from myfoxla for "Best Wine Shop in the Los Angeles Area" for 3 years in a row:  2007, 2008 and 2009.
Ernie and Lisa Ceja are the husband and wife team that owns the wine shop.  If you want to learn about wine, then listen to the wisdom that comes from them as they pour you either a glass or a sample of wine. 
In addition to a great variety of wines, they also carry numerous gourmet beers. 
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uptown whittier: The Best of Whittier: Vinatero Wine Shop - 06/21/09 01:59 PM
It has been nearly two years since I wrote a blog about the Weekly Family Fair in Uptown Whittier, where I mentioned Vinatero Wine Shop as one of my favorite places in Whittier.
Since then, Vinatero Wine Shop has won two awards from myfoxla for "Best Wine Shop in the Los Angeles Area" for both 2007 and 2008.  Will they win again in 2009?  My money is on Vinatero!
When you get up to the wine bar, you will be greeted with a smile by either Ernie or Lisa Ceja, the husband-wife team that owns the establishment.  If you want to … (0 comments)

uptown whittier: Weekly Family Fair in Uptown Whittier - 08/10/07 02:38 AM
Weekly Family Fair in Uptown Whittier is the Place to Go for Fun, Food and Shopping
In the summertime, you will often find me on Wednesday evenings in Uptown Whittier, walking up and down Greenleaf Avenue during the Weekly Family Fair.  The street is blocked off and filled with vendors under canopies.  Among them you will find sellers of products such as candles, toys and jewelry, and services such as massage, ear candling and non-profit groups.
This is where I eat my dinner on Wednesdays, fresh from the street vendors.  There are BBQ sausages, chicken and pork for hot dishes.  If … (0 comments)

 
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