The Community Action Team's (C.A.T.) inaugural MOM PROM will take place Sun., May 18 from 5-7 p.m. at the expansive, carpeted community hall of Bay Shore Church on The Toledo (@ Nieto Ave.) in Belmont Shore. 

To purchase tickets: CLICK HERE. NOTE: There are no printed tickets. We'll have a paid list at the door.  Advanced tickets are $25/couple or $35/couple at-the-door. And, just $10 for each additional daughter or son. Or, mail a check to CAT, 5209 E. The Toledo #1, Long Beach, CA 90803.

Host committee:
- Justin Rudd
- Ralph Millero
- Amy Morin
- Ellen Ryan
- Beth Barnes
- Lisa Bland
(other hosts wanted)

Thanks to our product sponsors for their coupons for the moms:
- Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Belmont Shore
- Golden Spoon Frozen Yogurt, Long Beach Martketplace

Event founder/organizer, Justin Rudd hopes to raise more than $2,000 for his nonprofit 501c3 Community Action Team (C.A.T.) that supports local youth, animal and environmental projects. 

This will be a special, area-wide, semi-formal evening for moms and their sons and daughters of all ages. The evening will be complete with decorations, old-fashioned refreshments, wholesome DJ music, corsages, and lots of admiration for the mom in the family -- all to benefit great causes in our area.

More than 70 mother/child couples are expected at the two-hour event dancing to party classics provided by DJ DanaT (to be confirmed), who will donate her time and talent for the fundraiser. Music will include dance hits like "Livin La Vida Loca", "Hokey Pokey", "Chicken Dance", "Conga", and "Electric Slide."

COUPLES will enjoy refreshments provided by C.A.T. Couples will also enjoy complimentary digital prom-styled photos by Justin Rudd Photography that will be available online to download and print in the days following the event. 

PRIZES will be awarded to winners of various contests throughout the night, including dance contests that will be held for the moms and kids.

Mothers have an opportunity to take their sons and grandsons, daughters and granddaughters out for dancing to party classics.  If the mom is unavailable, children may also be escorted by a significant lady in their life (i.e. godmother, grandmother, aunt, or other adult relative).

There is no age requirement, so young and old are able to enjoy the evening.

Bring your own camera, too!

Volunteers are also needed for setup, takedown, photography and refreshments. Contact Justin@JustinRudd.com.

My child hasn't asked me yet. Now what?
Don't worry. Most kids don't initiate the invitation. It's appropriate for moms to arrange the "date." Kids (especially the boys) may not appear enthusiastic for the event, but the evening will be fun for all moms, sons and daughters.

What do we wear?
Boys should wear dressy shirts, (coat and/or tie is optional) and nice trousers -- no jeans or shorts. Moms and daughters can wear dressy slacks, pantsuits, skirts, semi-formal or formal dresses. 

Bulldog Beauty Contest to Attract More than 300 "Adora-bull" Beauties

MORE THAN 400 English Bulldogs of all ages will travel to Long Beach, Calif., from as far as Las Vegas, Phoenix and San Francisco to vie for the coveted title. The 3rd Annual contest will take place on the Sat. before Valentine's Day, Feb. 9, at Livingston Park in Belmont Shore. "Bunny" a 7-year-old rescued bulldog took home the crown last year -- and, a year's supply of Pedigree dog food and a crystal water dish from Tiffany & Co. The bulldogs will be evaluated (by real-life beauty queens) on personality, charm, face, figure, and first impression. DETAILS

g WINNER TO TAKE HOME $1,000 CASH
Spellers Sought for Bee

ARE YOU READY to try your skill? Are you a courageous young competitor ready to wrestle with some difficult words? Are you ready for the last word? If you are the best speller at your school and you are in fifth grade (or a lower level) you may be able to enter the championship that is scheduled to take place in Long Beach on Sunday, March 18, 2007. www.SpellingBees.com