L ife in L a Hab ra • Wi nter 20 09 • 13
Chamber of Commerce
“What’s Happening in La Habra?” Good Question! Master Events Calendar and Community Forum Combine to Inform the Public La Habra, like most communities, has many events going on throughout the year, some at the same time. Community members now have the Internet to find out the what, where and when of these activities, but oftentimes the information is listed on several different Web sites. If only there was a dedicated, easy to remember community calendar that contained all local events. Well — now there is! A new Web site — lahabraevents.com — is a master community calendar that includes a discussion forum and social network, as well. Now community members can find out what’s happening, talk about upcoming activities, and discuss them afterwards. This type of Web site gains high results with search engines and becomes a common Web site destination for local residents. This does not replace specific organization’s calendars, but links back to them for more information. Discussion forums have existed since the beginning of the Internet, when scientists were exchanging vital research information. Now social networks are springing up everywhere, and the desire to talk about “what’s happening” is stronger than ever. Calendars and forums could be the next social component that goes beyond what’s happening and opens a discussion: “Are you going?”, “How was it?”, and “Would you recommend it?” Being able to discuss the event stimulates interest and boosts attendance. Operational costs are supported by local businesses and encourage residents to shop locally. All brought to you by the La Habra Area Chamber of Commerce. Try out lahabraevents.com to experience these features. Some other useful calendar Web sites are: • http://www.lahabrachamber.com/events.htm • http://www.e-cal.net/lahabra/ • http://www.lhj90631.com/index.php?option=com_events&Itemid=55 • http://events.ocregister.com/
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Ross Publications 113 W. Amerige Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832 714-870-8800
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Robert Ortega 921 Concourse St. La Habra, CA 90631 Uniglobe Limousine Service 999 E. Lambert Rd. La Habra, CA 90631 800-921-9498 Coldwell Banker Excellence - Horowitz 1772 Hacienda Rd. La Habra Heights, CA 90631 562-691-2299 Corner Bakery Cafe 1040 W. Imperial Hwy. La Habra, CA 90631 714-459-1420 Helen Butler Graphics La Habra, CA 90631 714-773-9301 Konica Minolta Business Solutions 1120 N. Tustin Anaheim, CA 92807 714-688-7769 Memo’s Florist 801 E. La Habra Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-691-6378 NetworkingWave.com 641 E. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-697-6812 Rapid Force Exhaust Technology 631 S. Palm St. Unit A La Habra, CA 90631 562-587-9041
SunSeekers Tanning 1230 W. Imperial Hwy. Suite # M La Habra, CA 90631 562-697-4300 Gymboree Play & Music 1222 S. Idaho St. #B La Habra, CA 90631 714-449-2000 iCAN Inter-Community Action Network 1321 Smoke Tree Ct. La Habra, CA 90631 213-458-0835 SoCal Wicked Girls Fastpitch Softball 1321 Bonnie Ln. La Habra, CA 90631 Michael K. Stites, D.C. 2415 W. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-694-1125 Stella & Dot 507 Vista Del Llano La Habra Heights, CA 90631 562-631-9293 Kats Hair Studio 605 W. Whittier Blvd. La Habra, CA 90631 562-587-9951
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