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ONLINE SILENT AUCTION – Exchange Club Family Support Center

Exchange Club Family Support Center in Downey is committed to strengthening families and preventing child abuse through parent-aide and parenting education services.  April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and your support helps us continue providing services to families in need. Our online silent auction goes live from April 23 through April 28. Read the bidding … Continue reading ONLINE SILENT AUCTION – Exchange Club Family Support Center →

Welcome Reception Carpenters 55th Anniversary

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

This Welcome Reception in Downey kicks off four days of celebrating the 55th anniversary signing of Karen and Richard Carpenter with A&M Records. The Carpenters went on to become one of the best-selling music groups of all time. This is a fan-sponsored celebration.

$75.00 – $275.00

Carpenters Legacy

Downey Civic Theatre 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA, United States

An authentic recreation of the Carpenters live show in 1976 starring Sally Olson and Ned Mills. This special performance is an official event of the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey (per carpenterslegacy.com website).

$39.95 – $65.00

Guided Walking Tour of Carpenters History

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

Guided walking tour of Downey, highlighting various places of Carpenters history, including the Downey Library, the apartments and other various places of interest. This is part of a 4-day celebration of the 55th Anniversary of the Carpenters legacy.

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Kiwanis Membership Networking

The Olive Restobar 8830 Apollo Way, Downey, CA

Join us for an evening of how you can get involved in your community and have fun doing it. Meet other community contributors during Happy Hour at The Olive Restobar at the Promenade. Appetizers are provided. Please RSVP

Free

Night Market in Downtown Downey

Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th st. Downey Avenue, Downey, California

Shop from dozens of food trucks and vendors at this free, outdoor market. Located on Downey Avenue between 2nd and 4th streets.

Free

“The Karen Carpenter Story” on the Big Screen

Look Dine-In Cinema 8200 3rd Street, Downey, United States

This 1989 docudrama about the life of Karen Carpenter stars Cynthia Gibb as the singer and Mitchell Anderson as her brother Richard. Karen's death serve to publicize the dangers of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. The screening is part of  the Carpenters 55th Anniversary celebration in Downey.          

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Special Needs Awareness and Resource Fair

Apollo Park Downey 12544 Rives Ave, Downey, United States

Bringing awareness and resources for our communities with special needs.  Our goal is to celebrate individuals with special needs, while providing them and their families with resources. Event includes games, info sessions, food trucks, resource vendors.

Free

DUSD Mariachi Music Festival

Griffiths Middle School 9633 Tweedy Lane, Downey, California, United States

An inaugural community event featuring Southern California student mariachi groups (6th grade through college) coming together to perform for their community. The student ensembles will each receive feedback and coaching from Mariachi industry experts following their performances. Then the top student group will perform with Lupita as a grand finale! The event provides a music … Continue reading DUSD Mariachi Music Festival →

Free

Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event

Embassy Suites 8425 Firestone Blvd., Downey, United States

Carpenters historian Chris May will be teaming up with coauthor and entertainment journalist Mike Cidoni Lennox to discuss the creation of their book, Carpenters: The Musical Legacy (written with Richard Carpenter in 2021). The authors will share some behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes related to what went into the tedious and exhaustive process in a fun and informative … Continue reading Carpenters: Behind the Musical Legacy – Grand Finale Event →

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