The Paramount City Council is pleased to announce the City's second annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast to be held on Friday, February 26, at Progress Park Plaza.

The public is invited for a morning meal and a message of faith. A number of local religious leaders will participate.

Special presentations will include Chris Archuleta speaking on "Paramount is Paramount in My Life," Pastor Grady Jones delivering a talk from "A Shepherd's Perspective" and the keynote address given by Pastor Kevin Korver. Entertainment will be provided by the Community Church Choir.

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The Greater Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross will be offering Adult CPR training at a reduced price in Paramount at Progress Park Plaza.

This CPR training teaches participants how to respond to victims of sudden cardiac arrest. Participants gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, recognize and provide basic care for cardiac episodes in emergency situations until advanced medical personnel arrive. The American Red Cross CPR certification is valid for one year.

The training will take place Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The fee for the training is $10.00. Progress Park Plaza is located at 15500 Downey Ave., Paramount.

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The Paramount City Council will present "Paramount Today: A Report to the Community" on Thursday, March 11, at 7:00 p.m. at Progress Park Plaza. The talk and slide show, given by City Manager Linda Benedetti-Leal, will review past and current accomplishments in the City, as well as future plans for our town.

The public is invited to this free event. Light refreshments will be served. Progress Park Plaza is located at 15500 Downey Ave. For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.

The Paramount Senior Center is seeking volunteers to participate in our senior programming and advisory committees. Our volunteers help with serving seniors during the lunch hour, setting up for senior celebrations, decorating for events, wrapping utensils for everyday use, aiding with check-in and greeting of guests, and assisting with bingo and other related activities that require guidance. The City of Paramount makes sure we recognize those volunteers who dedicate their time and energy to make our Senior Center a better place. Participants in the senior advisory committees must be 60 years of age or older and a member of our Elderly Nutrition Program.

Interested volunteers can pick up applications at the Paramount Senior Center, 14400 Paramount Blvd., or call (562) 220-2090.