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Sixth Annual Empty Bowls Event Highlights Plight of Homeless Families
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ou have an opportunity to make a lasting difference for a homeless family with young children. Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley invites you to the sixth annual Empty Bowls event on Sunday, April 2, 2017, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All event proceeds will go towards assisting local families with temporary housing, hospitality, and services as they work to regain their homes and independence. Go to www.familypromisesgv.org to hear Family Promise guest families from the San Gabriel Valley speak about how the program has helped them recover their independence through better jobs and permanent housing stability—and given them hope for the future. The $30 admission includes a beautiful handmade soup bowl donated by local artisans and lunch provided by area restaurants. You will enjoy a variety of delicious soups, bread, and cookies. The event also features live music, an artists’ village with ceramics for purchase, and a raffle for fabulous gift baskets. EMPTY BOWLS 2017 12:00- 3:00 pm, April 2, 2017 Sierra Madre United Methodist Church, 695 W Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre Register online now: http://bit.ly/EBowls17 Pre-Registration: $30/ Registration at the door: $35.
City of Long Beach, Long Beach Firefighters Association Reach Tentative Labor Agreement The City of Long Beach has reached a tentative agreement with the Long Beach Firefighters Association (FFA) over a successor labor agreement. The FFA represents ap-
proximately 380 Firefighters. “I believe we have one of the best Fire Departments in the country, so I am delighted that we have reached a tentative agreement with our Fire-
fighters that is fair and values their hard work for the City,” said Mayor Robert Garcia. “I want to thank the FFA leadership and our negotiating team for their hard work on this
agreement.” The FFA membership is set to vote on the tentative agreement in March. If approved, the agreement would go before the City Council for final approval in April.
“We would like to thank the Mayor, City Council, and City Manager for their support,” said Rex Pritchard, FFA President. “The FFA bargaining team worked diligently
with City representatives on reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. We believe this agreement represents fair wage increases for our hard working members.”