May 2008

Wescom in the Community

15th Annual Downey Street Faire
Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wescom is sponsoring the 15th Annual Downey Street Faire on Saturday, May 3. The faire will feature more than 200 crafters, live entertainment, antiques, food, and kids' activities. The event will take place on Brookshire Avenue, just north of Firestone Boulevard. Admission is free. Be sure to drop by Wescom's booth!

11th Annual Festival Cinco de Mayo
Sunday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Join Wescom in celebrating Mexico's heritage at the 11th Annual Festival Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, May 4, in Chula Vista. This free festival will take place on Third Avenue between G and E streets, and will feature live entertainment on three stages, authentic Mexican food, crafts, a kids' fun zone, a beer garden, singing and dancing contests, and over 300 vendors. Admission to the event is free.

Baseball Signing with Padres Third Baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff
Saturday, May 10, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Meet Padres third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff on Saturday, May 10, at Wescom's San Diego Downtown Branch. Kouzmanoff will be on hand to autograph Wescom baseballs and meet fans. The Credit Union will provide light refreshments. Free parking is available at Ace Parking at the corner of 5th Avenue and Beech Street.

During this event only, when you open a new Checking Account with Direct Deposit of $500 or more, you'll get $75. Plus, any youngster who opens a Wescom Youth Account gets a $5 deposit. Now that's a homerun!

Annual Family Arts Festival Day at the Children's Museum at La Habra
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This annual festival will feature demonstrations by police officers and firefighters, arts and crafts, strolling entertainment, games, and bouncy houses. As a major sponsor of this free event, Wescom will host a community booth and help with carnival games. Stop by and try to win one of many cool Wescom prizes!

65th Anniversary Elks Rodeo Parade
Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m.

The place to be on Saturday, March 31, at 9 a.m. is Santa Maria for the Elks Rodeo Parade. The parade will make its way down Broadway from Mill Street to Enos Street, and will feature marching bands, equestrians, floats, drill teams, clowns, mules, donkeys, cops, firemen, and plenty of urban cowboys. Be sure to look for Wescom's 1934 Ford pickup!

Trust and Estate Planning Seminar
Wednesday, June 4, 7 p.m.

Do you have questions about trust and estate planning? Then don't miss this complimentary, no-obligation seminar addressing common estate planning issues. The event, offered by Wescom Financial Services, will be held at Wescom's Thousand Oaks Branch (75 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd.). Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 1-888-4WESCOM (1-888-493-7266), ext. 8003, or visit www.wescom.org to reserve your space.