Ramona
Museum of California History. "The Ramona Museum of California
History was first opened in 1972 on Figuroa in HIghland Park. The Museum
offers an eclectic collection of artifacts and relics saved by its members
since before the turn of the century. Since many of the members of Ramona
Parlor were some of the early movers and shakers in Los Angeles, the
collection becomes especially interesting and valuable. Visitors can view
a sprig of Edelweiss picked in 1603 that had been circulated in circus
tents and sideshows in Europe, slippers, combs and spurs used during the
mid-1800s, artifacts and photos from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and
fire, unpublished photographs of Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders and
an original Sheriff's "Booking Log" from the turn of the century."
San Gabriel Mission.
"We the Community of San Gabriel Mission have been anointed in baptism and
sent forth with compassion to witness to God's loving and liberating
presence.
We celebrate with joy the Gospel of life and the sacraments which nourish
and empower us with the Spirit of Christ. The history of our Catholic
tradition, the experience of our families, and the diversity of our
cultures, languages and gifts, strengthen and unite us as the Body of
Christ.
We seek to follow the example of our Patron the Archangel Gabriel, who
brought Good News to all the world and reminds us of our mission to be
messengers of hope.
We are especially committed to and challenged by our worship, our desire
to educate and form leaders among the children, youth and adults of our
community, and our service to the poor and vulnerable.
The courageous examples of Mary and Saint Anthony Claret, Francis and
Dominic, Junipero Serra, our Native American sisters and brothers, and all
who have witnessed to the Gospel before us, inspire and guide us as an
evangelizing, missionary parish called to build God's Reign of harmony and
peace within our families, community and world."
San Gabriel California
Chamber of Commerce. "he San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce is a
voluntary organization of business and business people. It is governed by
a Board of Directors which is elected by Chamber membership. The Board of
Directors elects officers, and officers hire necessary staff; directors
and officers serve voluntarily, with no financial compensation. The
Chamber serves to promote local businesses, their products and services.
To protect the interests of local business, particularly in the political
arena and encourage business and industrial investment in the community."
Dan's Hiking Pages.
"My name is Dan Simpson and love to hike! Since I live in Azusa,
California, at the mouth of the San Gabriel Canyon, the San Gabriel
Mountains / Angeles National Forest is my primary hiking venue. Thus, the
San Gabriels are the focus of this site."
San Gabriel Public Library.
"The library was founded in 1915 and moved to its present site in 1967. The
Friends of the Library was founded in 1967. A historical mural was painted in
1984."
Friends of
the San Gabriel Library. "A Friends of the Library group
consists of people who care about libraries and who are interested in
promoting the welfare and growth of the Library. The County of Los Angeles
Public Library currently has 77 Friends of the Library groups with a total
membership of over 5,523..."
VolunteerMatch.org.
"Where volunteering begins...VolunteerMatch is a leader in the nonprofit
world dedicated to helping everyone find a great place to volunteer. The
organization offers a variety of online services to support a community of
nonprofit, volunteer and business leaders committed to civic engagement.
Our popular service welcomes millions of visitors a year and has become
the preferred internet recruiting tool for more than 30,000 nonprofit
organizations. Read more in our latest annual report." Comment: If you want to volunteer, go to http://www.volunteermatch.org and click on Search, key in your ZIP Code, and you will instantly see the
organizations in your area needing volunteers. This is a brilliant
concept that makes great use of the Internet.
