The Return of Founders Day
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The second Saturday in May saw the return of Whittier City’s Founder Day celebration. The most recent Founders Day was held in 2019. The celebration was on hold during the pandemic.
As before, the celebration was held in Central Park in Uptown Whittier. The 4-hour affair saw the Woodworkers of Whittier (WOW) with its expansive booth “on the green.” WOW was a sponsor of the event and was recognized as such on a banner stretched across Whittier Boulevard near Mills Avenue.
WOW’s booth featured Steve Romo demonstrating turning a bowl on the lathe. He was joined by Ray Sosa who demonstrated scroll saw work during the celebration. Both members were visited throughout by curious event attendees.
Wooden cars were given to kids, young and old. Some parents made donations, others were thankful for the gift. A number of kids took their undecorated cars over to the Whittier Art Association and Gallery booth where Art Association members helped kids decorate their cars with provided supplies. Visitor donations generated $46 for the club’s coffers.
Louis Lopez joined WOW’s expanded booth and brought custom trivets, cutting boards, and Lazy Susan’s for sale. Louis seemed to be doing a brisk business with his custom-made kitchenware. Carlos Jackson, a former and now current member, and Julie McCamey were seen visiting the WOW booth.
Members taking care of the booth were President Paul Wilson, Dick and Jackie Toney, Louis Lopez, Steve Romo, Ray Sosa, and Treasurer Arie Korporaal. Thanks to all who helped at the booth, stopped by and checked in, and, of course, all our visitors and donors.