GOOD NEWS, GOOD DEEDS AND MORE GOOD NEWS IN THIS BITS AND PIECES ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY; HELP HONOR TEACHERS, KEEP POINT FERMIN LIGHT HOUSE IN SHAPE AND CHECK OUT THE PLANS FOR THE LOS ANGELES MARITIME MUSEUM: PLUSSSSSSSSSSSSSS MORE VIDEO ON OUR LOCAL, YOUNG HULA-HOOP STARLET

GOOD NEWS: COASTAL AND CENTRAL NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS VOTE TO SPONSOR THE BUILDING OF A NEW, HANDS-ON EXHIBIT FOR CHILDREN at the LOS ANGELES MARITIME MUSEUM, DEMONSTRATING ONCE AGAIN HOW THESE FOLKS SUPPORT KIDS; A $7,500 SPONSORSHIP HAS BEEN PROVIDED

Two neighborhood councils geared money toward a $150,000 project that will impact children who arrive and make a day of it at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum.

Marifrances Trivelli, the museum director, expressed delight with the funding -- $5,000 from the Coastal Neighborhood Council and $2,500 from Central -- allowing her to pursue the building of an upstairs exhibit for youth to look out windows and learn about jobs and harbor operations.

The Neighborhood Councils, "are really good," Trivelli said. "I was impressed. They are local residents. They are knowledgeable and they know what they are doing."

Called "What's Going on in the Harbor Today?" the gallery will feature ways for children, ages kindergarten through fifth, to discover sailing and cargo routes -- and the way vessels operate.

In addition, to raise more funding, the museum will hold a "Soda Tasting," for families at the Corner Store June 6 with games and food. More information to come.
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GOOD DEEDS: PLEEEEEEEEEEAASSSSSSSSSSEE SUPPORT OUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND MAKE SURE ALL OUR SCHOOLS ARE SPONSORED IN IT'S UPCOMING TEACHER RECOGNITION AWARD; NO SCHOOL SHOULD BE LEFT BEHIND -- NOT ENOUGH SPONSORS HAVE OFFERED UP SUPPORT

"Teachers Create Endless Possibilities," -- the name of this year's teacher recognition luncheon -- can only hit a successful note with endless possibilities if no school gets left behind.

Unfortunately, due to the hard financial economy, the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce reported significant decrease in funds for the May program -- which honors a teacher at every school in San Pedro, whether private or public.

Knowing how San Pedro residents and businesses have a big heart, lend a hand to make sure the following schools get their share of the limelight: Angels Gate High School, Bandini Street Elementary, Christ Lutheran, Cooper Community Day School, Cabrillo Avenue Elementary, Crestwood Street Elementary School, Point Fermin Elementary, Leland Elementary, Mary Star of the Sea Elementary and Renaissance School for Arts and Sciences.

If you would like to sponsor this program, please call, Sandy Bradley, (310) 832-7272, for more information.

The May 15 luncheon, scheduled for a noon start at Ports O' Call Restaurant at Port's O' Call Village, will honor teachers at 27 local schools.
GOOD TIMES; YUM: ALWAYS SOMETHING DELICIOUS GOING ON IN SAN PEDRO

----Tasting some beer and sipping on wine will kick up funding for the Point Fermin Light House Society's which keeps our historic gem sparkling.

The lighthouse, built in 1874, is in constant need for upgrade and preservation. The Corner Store will host the fundraiser, Saturday, May 16, at 37th and Barbara Streets in San Pedro.

An adult-only event, tickets are $15 per person prior to the event and $18 at the door with three tasting times: 1 to 2:30 p.m.;3 to 4:30 p.m.; 5 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations are appreciated.

Appetizers will be served and a silent auction will be held. Tickets can be purchased at the Corner Store: (310) 832-2424 or at the Light House.

LASTLY, OUR FUN LOCAL GAL WHO WE JUST CAN'T GET ENOUGH OF; SEE HER HULA-HOOPING AT HER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TALENT SHOW THIS YEAR
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59wcsqaLZ-c or thejerseygirls818