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Home My Public Portal About01-23-96 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT• • CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 23, 1996 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA GEORGE MARTINI COMMISSIONER BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK 1 Call to Order 2. Invocation OPENING CEREMONIES 3. Pledge of Allegiance I CITY OF LYNWO0 CITY CLERKS OFFICE JAN 1819% AM PM 7 1 8 ( 9 1 10 lu1tt11121314A6 WALTER LOPEZ COMMISSIONER JOSEPH LARA COMMISSIONER JIM GIVEN PROJECT MANAGER 4. Roll Call of Commissioners Chairperson Julio Mendoza Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Walter Lopez Commissioner Joseph Lars. 5 Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk 6 Approval of minutes of meeting of November 28, 1995 (NO DECEMBER MEETING HELD) 7 CORRESPONDENCE: A The County of Los Angeles Registrar - Recorder /County Clerk's Office is requesting the waiver of fees for Rm #2 at Bateman Hall. The facility will be utilized from 9 00 a.m to 7:00 p m. on Tuesday, March 19, 1996 to conduct Precinct Officer Training in preparation for the March 26 Presidential Primary Election i January 23, 1996 Page 2 7. CORRESPONDENCE - Continued B Request from Lynwood Entrepreneur Development Academy (LEDA) to support Babies Against Alcohol and Drugs of America (B.A.A.D ) by waiving fees for the use of Bateman Hall's auditorium, from 2:00 p m to 5:00 p.m on Sunday, June 9, 1996 The organization is hosting a high school pageant, LEDA will also be involved. 8 Monthly Staff Reports: A Facility Usage - Bateman Hall, Community Center, Ham Park, Teen Center (Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel - Commission Reorganization 9 CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT SCHEDULED MATTERS 10. REPORT ON BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS 11 DISCUSSION ON BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM 12. DISCUSSION ON PARK PATROL 13. REPORT ON CITY'S 75TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Julio Mendoza Commissioner George Martini: Commissioner Walter Lopez: Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Joseph Lara Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 27, 1996 at 6 00 p m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r&p /agenda CITY OF LYNWOOD 0 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1995 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of November 28, 1995 was called to order by Chairperson Mendoza The Invocation was led by Commissioner Lara and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Commissioner Espeseth. Roll Call of Commissioners: Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Present Commissioner Lopez - Present Commissioner Lara - Present Commissioner Espeseth - Present Mr. Jim Given, Project Manager for the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk, Chairperson Mendoza called for a vote on the minutes for the Recreation and Parks Commission meeting held on October 24, 1995. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Lara seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed. LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOSTER CLUB Commissioner Martini motions to waive the fee for the use of Bateman Hall by the Lynwood High School Football Booster Club on Sunday, January 14, 1996 from 12 00 p.m. to 7 00 - p m. Commissioner Espeseth seconds the motion, the motion is passed and it is so ordered. MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - None CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT Food donations are needed for Community Services Day being held on 12/16/95. (Commissioner Lopez arrived late, at 6:15 p m SCHEDULED MATTERS YOUTH CENTER REPORT John Oskoui reported the following on the new Lynwood Youth Center • 0 November 28, 1995 Page 2 YOUTH CENTER REPORT Continued The County of Los Angeles awarded the City of Lynwood with $673 000.00 to utilize in the construction of 7,500 sq feet of space for the new Lynwood Youth Center The community, as well as commissioners gathered together to discuss the type of building desired by the public for use as a youth center. After discussion, all common denominators were incorporated into a final design The one -story building should be complete by October 1996 The building will encompass the area currently occupied by the Park Yard. Shapes and colors were used to enhance the building design Landscaping will buffer the back yard from adjoining residential areas. The structure will have its own parking facility The building entrance and security lighting provide higher visibility and patron safety. The approximate cost of the new building is $70 00 per square foot. The multi -use building will include an activity area, office, classroom, lobby /reception area, and kitchen Mr. Oskoui also reported the following Final details on the concession stand and restrooms for Dymally Park are being worked out. Project will be up for bids in early June, will go to City Council and bid will be awarded. Current construction on the Los Amigos Park Project includes a walkway, half court for basketball and a volley ball court CHRISTMAS PARADE / The City of Lynwood will celebrate the Christmas season with a salute to Baseball by having Dave Frost and Joe Moeller serve as this year's Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade. November 28, 1995 Page 3 BATEMAN HALL A more decorative, rustic look is being constructed at Bateman Hall_ The current fountain will soon be turned into a pond. COMMISSIONER'S DINNER The annual Commissioner's Dinner is scheduled for 7:00 p m. on Thursday, December 7, 1995 at Bateman'Hall. FEE WAIVER POLICY Chairperson Mendoza voices concerns over Fee Waiver Policy at Bateman Hall. REPORT ON PROP 62 The California State Supreme Court will rule on the Prop 62 Utility User Tax by the end of December 1995 PUBLIC ORALS None COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Mendoza - Commissioner Martini - Commissioner Espeseth - Commissioner Lopez - Commissioner Lara - ADJOURNMENT Commission Elections should be held in January 1996 Concerned about vendors and vagrants in park Attended the following: * District Advisory Board to Superintendents meeting • Travel Lodge celebration for election winners • Modes and Mums Fashion Show Revenue collected for violation of No Alcohol in Park .should be used to pay for Park Rangers City losing funds from fines for illegal drinking and dumping in park - would like to propose a plan for park patrol volunteers The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting to be held at 6:00 p m. on Tuesday, February 27, 1996 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California. r &p /minutes PpE00POEq� . �d �F COUNPOF LOS ANGELES g ®8 REGISTRAR - RECORDER /COUNTY CLERK 12400 IMPERIAL HWV — P O. BOX 1024, NORWALK, CALIFORNIA 90651 -1024 �osawEEES December 1, 1995 Mr. Ralph Davis, Director Department of Parks and Recreation 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262 Dear Mr. Davis: This is to confirm our request to use your facilities for the training of Precinct Officers for the March 26, 1996 Presidential Primary Election as follows: Location Bateman Hall, Room #2 Date: Tuesday, March 19, 1996 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We request the waiving of fees and that the hall be set theatre style with 50 chairs and one table. We thank you for your cooperation. Your assistance will be of ultimate benefit to the people of Los Angeles County in terms of an efficiently conducted election and will minimize election related costs. Should you have any questions regarding this request please contact Charles Darden of my staff at (310) 462 -2621. Very truly yours, DARLENE M. BONDS, Assistant Registrar- Recorder /County Clerk Elections Office _ Dolores M. Arriola Manager, Human Resources e ApZLETTER/ " wl d bammleo r.- • wdt & luau/ w-- gel c'� (re i2/ -1115) t _S, 2. Lynwood Entrepreneur Development Academy December I L, M 6, . Office 'of -the ExeCutlue Direck :)r'z Mi. vis RalphDa . >',,, 11 -, Z, k Bill Raphiel 'Directorof Recreation '�;•Commdnity Services `4 '�Execuiive' 6i;eeta j I 1330:Btilli§ Road 'Wood, California' " 90262 �Offire Man`ag'ei Lyn p , AsIriana Rieha r Dear Ralph; '- usines5 nsNute .,-'Dzr'ec'tora_ This letter is bein'&transmitte - 461n o t ou of LEDA §-suppdrt,bf Ms.; Gloria Clark -E�ecufive, Director' Babies g t f MDA s Alcohol 'and Drugs 0 Board Of Direitors� �'AmericA�(BA.A:D),- 'j , :Leilfbion HUII V %( President - 4.'Babiles Agiiinst-.Altbhol and Drtigsjs'ah_�r$ l a'tio 't at, es cr itica l y r. assistanceto.at.risk youngsters iaised'in'an ' environment S" Dr Betty Jackson gang . s hAuo- d Ethel , Dr' To,¢ni Neuniann , I Q , Th e - rgairi2ati6nisol6ininga,sp&cialhigli,'s6hoolpa e t or ` P-.M afid ist ce"i osting,t event-4t Baie'u a 1 1 Hall. A9.1 mbirticified:6 you cipant,i this �evenit and. is 'a ic ...... } :supports the;'objectives-of the organization. , consistent with LED' ce A's policy of pro�idihg assistan to affiliate's of f program: \) % ' P Any assistance you can- pfovid I e in this I I. reques!.NQI, be, greatly appreci �'"questidns'i6garding:this reqtiest,�plase contact,me 'Jfy6u.haVe an - �,(213)2497'4991-'� - Sincerely,, , ' V Bill Kiel " - Execu tive -irector A • Y L 25 55 INDUSTRY'WAY LYNW`0013,,6A 90262 (213)'249 -49908 TO: Faustin Gonzales, City Manager FROM: Ralph W. Davis III, Director Recreation and Community Services DATE: January 3, 1996 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - DECEMBER, 1995 ADMINISTRATIVE 1 - Senior Citizens Advisory Board monthly meeting held 4 - Meeting with City Manager on Department operations Meeting with President of Lynwood Youth Activities League Review Final Christmas Parade issues Meeting on Community Services Day 5 - Departmental staff meeting held Meeting with Aquatic Director on various issues - Meeting with Oldtimers Foundation on Community Services Day - Attended regular meeting of the City Council - Reviewed and submitted agenda for the Lynwood Sports Association meeting 6 - Conducted interview for Facility and Program Supervisor - Regular meeting of the Youth Commission held - Attended Department Heads Staff meeting - Meeting with representative of "One Step Forward" organization on lunch program in Dymally Park - Completed EPO arrangements for rental car use in the Christmas Parade 7 - Attended CPRS Administrative Breakfast in Pico Rivera - Proposition A report prepared and submitted to accounting Department - Attended Commissioner /Block Captain's Dinner 11 - Christmas Phone call to Santa Program began at Ham Park - Oh Christmas Spirit Block Watch Program submitted to Block Captains E MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 3, 1996 PAGE 2 - Purchase Order completed for locks on various doors of the old Sheriffs Building for Marines "Toys for Tots" toy storage Meeting with Facility Maintenance regarding the Youth Center kitchen design Christmas decorations delivered to Dorothy Richards Meeting with City Manager on Department issues 12 - Weekly Recreation Staff meeting held - Chairs and tables provided for the LFDA graduation ceremonies - Staff attended SEMAA Board meeting - Staff attended regular meeting of the Lynwood Sports Association Board 13 - Staff met with Truevine Baptist Church regarding toys for Community Services Day Program - Staff met with Womens and Childrens Center regarding toys for Community Services Day Program 14 - EPO completed for Santa's Village Trip - Meeting on Community Services Day Program held 18 - Meeting with City Manager on Department issues - Meeting with Chamber of Commerce on City /Chamber planning for 1996 Attended special Department Heads meeting - Community Affairs Commission judging for the Oh Christmas Spirit Block Watch Program 19 - Proposition 62 report completed and submitted to the City Manager - Staff attended the regular meeting of the City Council - Staff contacted Facility Maintenance on the status of the Natatorium shutdown and repair 20 - Staff attended the Department Heads staff meeting MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 3, 1996 PAGE 3 - Staff attended the Graffiti Coalition presentation and meeting - Staff attended the Clergy Alliance Meeting - The regular meeting of the Community Affa'i'rs Commission was held - The Block Watch oh Christmas Program Awards were held 21 - Staff attended a meeting on Proposition 62 with the City Manager and Assistant City Manager - Staff attended the Community Youth Gang Services Christmas Program - Staff picked up toys from the Fire Department 23 - A secondary toy and food distribution was held at the Community Transit Center 26 - Staff attended a special meeting of the City Council - Staff met with the Chamber of Commerce 27 - Staff met with the Director of Finance on various issues - Staff met with Assistant City Manager regarding issues and recommendations for Proposition 62 - Accounting completed for the City and Lynwood Sports Association - Arrange for toy distribution for Mayor and Council 28 - Submitted an intent to apply for a Public Involvement and Education Grant ACTIVITIES 2 - Staff attended the SEMAA Flag Football Championship in Santa Fe Springs 8 - The Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade held 15 - The Lynwood Marlins Swim Club Christmas and Awards program held 16 - Community Services Day Program held 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 3, 1996 PAGE 4 - , Santa's Village excursion held 18 - Winter Day Camp Program begins Oh Christmas Spirit Block Watch Program 27 - City Wide Hot Shot Basketball Throw Competition held COMMUNITY /TRANSIT CENTER Recreation Staff Meeting in the Conference Room on December 5, 12, and 19, 1995 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lynwood Youth Commission Meeting in Room 1 on December 6, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m Lynwood Sports Association Meeting in Room 1 on December 12, 1995 from 7:00 p m. to 9:00 p m. Lynwood Youth Baseball Meeting in the Conference Room on December 13, 1995 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Lynwood Youth Basketball Meeting in the Conference Room on December 14, 1995. Lynwood Youth Soccer in Room 2 on December 6, 13, 20, 1995. Meeting with Ralph Davis and Jim Given to review the Lynwood Sports Association Agenda.. Meeting with Ralph Davis, Jim Given, Janice Thomas and Mark Flores to review the Christmas Community Services Day Program on December 7, 11, and 14, 1995. Meeting with weight room instructor regarding days of operation during Christmas Holiday. Meeting with Recreation Specialist Maurice Roberson to review adult and Youth Basketball Program on December 6, 13, and 20, 1995, Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation meeting at E1 Monte on December 13, 1995 from 10:00 a m. to 1:00 p m Southeast Municipal Athletic Association Meeting on December 12, 1995. Meeting with Pageantry Productions for the 1995 Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade in the Conference Room on December 6, 1995 • 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT JANUARY 3, 1996 PAGE 5 All sports staff along with the pool staff provided parade set -up and breakdown on December 8, 1995. ATTENDANCE REPORT Open Gym from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (21 days) 150 per day = 3150 Adult Basketball League from 300 - Saturday 600 - Sunday Senior Meal Program in Room 2 20 days x 50 per day = 1000 Senior Aerobics in Room 1 3 days x 10 per day = 30 Senior Choral Group in Room 1 40 Adult Aerobics in Room 2 it days x 30 per day = 330 Weight Room (transit garage) 15 days x 10 per day = 150 Lynwood Drill Team in Room 1 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 12 days x 30 per day = 360 Pepsi Hot Shot Program in the Gymnasium on December 2, 1995 50 attended Lynwood Youth Soccer Monday through Friday - Practice 20 days x 300 per day Saturday games 8:00 a.m. - 2 00 p.m - 600 per day TOTAL ATTENDANCE 15,910 Cl • • RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSION ATTENDANCE SHEET 1995 TOTAL JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL A UG SEP OCT NOV DEC A P MENDOZA, JULIO Chairperson ESPESETH, BETTE t t Commissioner JOSEPH / j / P n Commi ssioner Commissioner L WALTER �l IJ 1 0 Co MAR ROBERT Commissione MARTINI, GEORGE Chai P r I !� r P /,1 I`t n � P- Vice rperson t' f A = ABSENT P = PRESENT r &p /attend 0 .r -q. LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 343 OR 344 The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department offers a variety of specialty classes for youth and adults from the community to enjoy. Registration is currently being taken for the following classes: SHOREI -RYU Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This martial arts self- defense program is open to boys and girls ages 8 years and older. The cost is $35.00 per student for a ten (10) week session. The instructor is John Soltis who is a fourth (4th) degree black belt. Classes will be held at the Lynwood Teen Center located at 11409 Birch Street in Lynwood. BALLET FOLKLORICO - REGIONAL DANCES FROM MEXICO ARE TAUGHT Classes are held Friday from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. for ages 5 - 12 years and from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. for ages 13 - 17 years. The cost is $20.00 per student for a ten (10) week session. The instructor for this class is Anna M. Hall. Classes are held at the Lynwood Community Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. KENJUTSURYU KARATE Classes are held Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 p.m. through 7:15 p.m. for beginners and from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. for advanced. This self - disciplined martial arts program is open for boys and girls ages 5 years and older. The cost for the class is $25.00 per student for a 10 week session. The instructor is Tony Bautista. Classes are held at the Lynwood Community Transit Center. Registration is taken Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Community Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. For more information please call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. news \sf1496.a 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: Jim Given, Project Manager PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT 319 SANTA'S COMING TO TOWN 4 The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is very proud to announce that Santa Claus is making an early appearance this Christmas Season "We are very lucky to get Santa to make an early appearance during the Christmas season," stated Ralph W Davis III, Director of the Recreation and Community Services Department "Santa stated that he is extremely busy, however, he is anxious to make a special appearance in the wonderful City of Lynwood," Davis continued. The 1995 Candy Cane Lane Christmas parade will begin at 7:00 p.m on Friday, December 8, 1995. The parade route will begin at the corner of Atlantic and Cortland Avenue. It will then proceed north on Atlantic Avenue to Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard. The parade will proceed west on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the parade's conclusion at Dymally Park CITY OF LYNWOOD SALUTES PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL The 1995 Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade is honoring "America's Favorite Pastime," the sport of baseball. Literally, millions of boys and girls of all ages participate in this sport on an annual basis The City of Lynwood is particularly honored to have two (2) very special guests participating in this year's Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade They include former cross town rivals Dave Frost of the California Angels and Joe Moeller of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave Frost and Joe Moeller were both starting as well as relief pitchers for their respective teams. Both also pitched on pennant winning teams. Along with these two all star performers we are also honored to have representatives from the Long Beach Riptide Professional Baseball Club, 1995 Western Baseball League Champions The City of Lynwood welcomes you to the wonderful world of minor league baseball, where the game is as much about the fans as it is about the players. Some of this year's participants include: Victor McLaglen Motor Corps - This is an exciting motorcycle drill team that performs stunts and drills on motorcycles. Marching bands from Dominguez High School, Arroyo High School, South Gate City Youth Band, Compton High School, John Glenn High School, as well as our own Hosler Junior High School and Lynwood High School will be participating in this year's parade. Drill teams will be participating from as far away as Las Vegas, Nevada. The Drill Teams that will be participating this year include; Las Vegas Highsteppers Drill Team, La Quienieans Drill Team, Humphry's Avenue School, Sierra Vista Eagles Drill Team, Westside Dominettes Drill Team, Compton Sounders, Trailblazers, Black Diamond Drillettes, and of course our own Lynwood All City Drill Team. Other participants include; Ronald McDonald, Sippo the Clown, KRLA Radio Station, Boy Scouts Pack 191, Equestrian Bill Naylor, Miss Lynwood and her court, Lynwood High School Junior ROTC, Compton High School Junior ROTC, Banning High School Junior ROTC, Lynwood Sports Association Members, as well as various local and regional dignitaries including our own Mayor Byrd and members of the Lynwood City Council including Mayor Pro Tem Louis J. Heine, Councilman Paul H. Richards II, Councilman Armando Rea and Councilman Robert Henning. nmsr \sf112295.a 0 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ OR MAURICE ROBERSON PHONE #: (310) 886 -0426 1995 ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department held its 1995 Adult Men's Basketball Championship for Division "C" on Sunday, December 11, 1995 at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center gymnasium. After four (4) days of tournament play, the number one (1) seeded team, Demonteon vs. the number two (2) seeded team Pinky's played in the championship game. Demonteon won the league and Pinky's finished second. This time Pinky's was not to be denied the tournament championship. Demonteon was led by the "C" Division scoring champion Alonso Rios who scored twenty -seven (27) points for Demonteon, but he was overshadowed by Arturo Cardenas who relentlessly drove the ball to the basket for the Pinky's. Arturo made fourteen (14) of seventeen (17) free throws along with twenty -one (21) other points to lead all scorers with thirty -five (35) points and led Pinky's to the Adult Men's Championship of 1995. With a final score of seventy -two (72) to sixty -six (66), before a packed gymnasium. The teams displayed exciting play throughout the tournament. If you are interested in the next Adult Men's Basketball League, please call (310) 886 -0426 and ask for Leo Rodriguez or Maurice Roberson. nmsrW121995.a LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JANICE THOMAS PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXTENSION 415 SANTA'S VII.LAGE TRIP!! The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department would like to invite you to attend a trip to Santa's Village on Saturday, December 16, 1995. The cost of the trip is $2.00 for children two (2) years and under and $13.00 for ages three (3) to adults. The cost includes admission and transportation. CASH ONLY PLEASE. Buses will leave the Lynwood Community /Transit Center located at 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood at 9 :00 a.m. and return at 6:00 p.m. ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Deadline for registration is Monday, December 11, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. Registration must be made at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 12 :00 noon - 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. For further information please call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. or (310) 886 -0415. TT /sf n arlsf12195,s 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JANICE THOMAS PHONE #: (310) 886 -0415 On Monday, December 18, 1995, the City of Lynwood Neighborhood Block Watch, "Ohhh! Christmas Spirit Program" is on the way. Santa and his helpers will be sleighing through the neighborhoods to judge the participating decorated homes. Santa will be leading the way with candy and treats to be handed out at each location. In 1994, each neighborhood Block Club decorated a selected tree in their neighborhood. This year they will decorate a selected house on their block to be judged. The categories to be judged will include; most original, best Christmas spirit, most humorous, and greatest neighborhood involvement. The City will then honor the winners and participants at a celebration filled with certificates, caroling, and food, as well as a visit from Santa. This festive event will take place at 6:30 p.m., on Wednesday, December 20, 1995 at the Community /Transit Center, located at 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. So come and join the City of Lynwood Neighborhood Block Watch Program in celebrating the "Ohhh, Christmas" Spirit!! LOCATION OF DECORATED HOUSES: 11000 Hulme Avenue 11961 Nevada Avenue 11221 Pine Street 3243 Palm Avenue 3543 Louise Avenue ,* 0 Page 2 11350 Hulme Avenue 5203 Alvada Street 3149 Oakwood Avenue 3818 Platt Avenue 3590 Magnolia Avenue 10933 San Vicente Avenue The Neighborhood Block Watch Program is comprised of volunteer citizens involved in their community by taking care of their neighborhoods and streets. The Block Captains meet at 6:30 p.m. every fourth (4th) Tuesday at Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue in Lynwood. If you would like to join us and "watch out" for your block /neighborhood please call Janice Thomas at (310) 886 -0415 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 415. new.6u121195.e 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSON: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 343 OR 344 0 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THE CITY OF LYNWOOD PRESENTS "HEALTH AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES DAY" The City of Lynwood will host a Health Awareness and Community Resources Day on Thursday, January 25, 1996. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. at Bateman Hall, located at 11331 Ernestine Avenue in Lynwood. Come and join us and have your general health care questions answered by Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists and Nutritionists Free blood pressure and mammogram screenings will be available (mammograms require prior authorization). Members from various agencies such as AARP will be on hand with free handouts and additional health information, along with a variety of exhibits Free health kits will be available for adults 18 years and older. For additional information please call (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 343 or 344. DS /a10196 g /newsr LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE #: (310) 886 -0425 OR (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 IMMEDIATE RELEASE "MIKE AND MATTIE" TALK SHOW , Happy New Year to all senior citizens ages 55 years and older! It has been my pleasure to serve you in the past year as your Senior Excursion Coordinator, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who have travelled with the City of Lynwood in 1995. We have travelled by boat and train and this month we will be travelling by plane to Hawaii on Saturday, January 13, 1996. Are you as excited about the upcoming year of travel, as I am? I hope so, because I have some fabulous places planned for us to visit. At the time of this news release my 1996 calendar will not be ready for publication until Monday, January 22, 1996, however, I have a fun - tastic trip planned for Monday, January 29 1996 We will be a part of the audience for the well known "Mike and Mattie" Talk Show. This show airs every Monday through Friday at 10:00 a.m. on ABC (Channel 7). The motorcoach will leave from the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, located at 3798 Martin Luther, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 1996. We are scheduled for the 2:00 p.m. show. 0 We will arrive at Hollywood Center Studios, located at 1040 North Las Palmas, in Hollywood. Upon arrival at the studios you will be served light refreshments provided by the Recreation and Community Services Department while on board the bus. We will then enter the studio for a fun - filled time as participants in the audience at the "Mike and Mattie" Talk Show. After the taping of the show we will return to the Lynwood Community /Transit Center at approximately 6:00 p.m. The cost for this trip is only $3.00 (cash only). So hurry and register now for the first trip of the new year. The registration deadline is Thursday, January 25, 1996. Lunch will be served at the Community /Transit Center at 11:30 a.m. by the Oldtimers Foundation if you wish to eat before departure. The cost of this meal is $1.50 (cash only) and you must make your lunch reservation when registering for this trip. Reminder Trips are filled on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds due to cancellations unless the City of Lynwood cancels the trip. Registration times are: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon -2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. For more information please call Phyllis Cooper at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 343 OR 344 KARAOKE CONTEST AND TALENT SEARCH In celebration of Black History Month the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department will showcase a variety of local talent through the hosting of a Karaoke Contest and a Talent Search Competition. Various Record Labels have been invited to be the judges and special guest celebrities are planning on performing and sign autographs at this very exciting upcoming event. This event will be held on Friday, February 23, 1996 at Bateman Hall located at 11331 Ernestine Avenue in Lynwood. This event is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. This program will feature amateur as well as professional entertainers throughout the Los Angeles area. This event promises to be one that you do not want to miss. The cost of admission to the Lynwood Karaoke Blast is $1.00 for children 13 years and under and $2.00 for persons 14 years of age and older. The first 200 paid admissions will receive a free promotional item donated by radio stations such as cassettes, compact discs and posters. This however is solely dependent upon the receipt of the promotional items. If you are interested in showcasing your talent for this event, please call Bateman Hall at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 343 or 344 or you Page 2 CI could also call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319 between the hours. - -of 8:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday. n srNs=795.a