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The African Children’s Choir Performs Aug. 3 in El Monte
The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today.
Murder Suspect Sought in Shooting Death of 23 Year-Old Victim
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide detectives are seeking the public’s assistance for information related to the murder of 23 year-old Victor Alfredo Garcia. On Saturday, July 9, Victim Victor Garcia was shot and killed while drivSEE PAGE 15
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Duarte Free Summer 2016 Concert and Movie Series Continues Next Date: July 13! Are you ready to enjoy family, friends, great music, and movies in the comfort of Duarte’s great outdoors? If the answer is “yes,” the City of Duarte has a full schedule of family friendly activities planned for the Duarte community. Are you a music lover? Duarte’s Summer Concerts in the Park series offers a
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variety of music for all ages to enjoy. Local artists, Time Bomb, performing the best rock, pop, and new wave, will continue the popular series on July 13 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Duarte Park (1344 Bloomdale St.), featuring the Sierra Family of Dealerships as the sponsor.
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The African Children’s Choir melts the hearts of audiences with their charming smiles, beautiful voices, and lively African songs and dances. The program features well-loved children’s songs, as well as traditional Spiritual and Gospel favorites. Concerts are free and open to all. A free-will offering is taken at the performance to support African Children’s Choir programs, such as education, care and relief, and development programs. Music for Life (MFL), the parent organization for The African Children’s Choir, works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. MFL has educated over 52,000 children and impacted the lives of over 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by focusing on education. The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state, and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the SEE PAGE 14
Motorcycle Pursuit in El Monte
A 50-year-old man recently pleaded not guilty to leading police on a pursuit and having a physical altercation with an officer in El Monte on Saturday, July 2, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced. George Vaitoelau OlSEE PAGE 15