EPISODE 17: KEEP ON MOVING with Melinda Piña

Hey there townies! This week Jessie the Architect and Remo the Realtor interview education specialist and founder of Piña Reading Academy, Melinda Piña. Social Media: What's Up Whittier Facebook Instagram Twitter Email: [email protected] Piña Reading Academy 6740 Bright Ave Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 698-7323 Website Colvard Learning Facebook Website Remo the Realtor Facebook Instagram Website   Jessie the Architect Facebook Instagram Website  Producer Christine Facebook Instagram Website  Whittier API Scores Ceres Elementary rank: 8 in Whittier East Whittier Middle rank: 8 in Whittier* Evergreen Elementary rank: 7 in Whittier Granada Middle rank: 8 in Whittier Hillview Middle rank: 6 in Whittier La Colima Elementary rank: 7 in Whittier Laurel Elementary rank: 6 in Whittier Leffingwell Elementary rank: 9 in Whittier Mulberry Elementary rank: 8 in Whittier* Murphy Ranch Elementary rank: 10 in Whittier Ocean View Elementary rank: 8 in Whittier* Orchard Dale Elementary rank: 8 in Whittier Scott Avenue Elementary rank: 7 in Whittier Community Corkboard Brain Games Club Who: Children ages 6-12 What: Crafts, games, activities featuring STEAM, Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics When: Every Thursday at 4p.m. Where:Whittier Public Library, 7344 Washington Ave Whittier Farmer’s Market What: Farmer’s Market When: Every Friday 8 am- 1 pm Where: Corner of Philadelphia & Bright 2nd Annual Unofficial Whittier Marathon What: Don MrLA hosts his 2nd Annual Unofficial Whittier Marathon When: Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 AM Where: -The Marathon will start at Whittier City Hall, 13230 Penn St -The Half-Marathon start will be approximately at 9:45 AM at the Whittier Dog Park (on Philadelphia, right across from Whittier High) -The One Mile (walk/run) will start: at approximately 11:45 AM right under the clock at the Nixon Building (the corner of Greenleaf & Philadelphia) -The Ten Foot (crawl): will start close to 12:00 PM noon, exactly ten feet north of the 6740 on Greenleaf The full route will hit all of our major landmarks: WACC, La Serna HS, Whittwood Towne Center, Parnell Park, Cal High, Greenway Trail, Whittier High, Rose Hills, Palm Park, Pioneer High, PIH, Whittier College, Central Park and  of course, Uptown Whittier. For more information, people can message Don MrLA on Facebook, as the Facebook event is private and you need to be invited by the host. Wednesday Night Stroll & Art Scene What: Uptown Whittier art stroll When: May 10, 2017 from 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Where: Uptown Whitter, various shops Piña Reading Academy summer program What: Summer tutoring for your kiddos! When:June 19-July 20, Monday-Thursday, 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Where: Piña Reading Academy, 6740 Bright Ave, Whittier, CA 90601