Historical Society to host special presentation

Albert Vera, Jr. will tell the story of his father, Albert Vera, the founder of the Sorrento Market, at the general meeting of the Culver City Historical Society on Wednesday, April 15 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room in the Veterans Memorial Building, located at 4117 Overland Ave. in Culver City.

Albert Vera, an immigrant who came to this country to pursue the American Dream created the famous market on Sepulveda Boulevard and Vera Family holdings. He served in the military, raised his family in Culver City and eventually became a member of the local city council and mayor of the city.

Albert Jr. will present a power point presentation and discussion of the family’s history with other members of the Vera family. Door prizes will be offered and there will be a drawing for Julie Lugo Cerra’s cookbook “Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble.”

The public is invited to enjoy this free program and students are encouraged to attend. Entry is through the Archives and Resource Center in the back parking lot. For information persons interested can call (310) 253-6941 or send an email message to info@CulverCityHistoricalSociety.org.

Persons interested can also, visit the CCHS website at: www. CulverCityHistoricalSociety.org for updates.