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Home My Public Portal About06-27-95 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPA COMMISSION MEETING JUNE 27, 1995 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:00 P.M. AGENDA JULIO MENDOZA CHAIRPERSON GEORGE MARTINI COMMISSIONER BETTE ESPESETH COMMISSIONER RALPH W. DAVIS III, DIRECTOR RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES ANN LLANAS MINUTES CLERK OPENING CEREMONIES t 1 2 3 4 Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Commissioners: i) ! NT RE EIVED I CI OF LU CITY T YNWOO CLERM OFF109 AM $ A 7�u 7 l$a 8 ama 11 a 1 tala2a3a4a P a6 on; WALTER LOPEZ COMMISSIONER JOSEPH LARA COMMISSIONER JIM GIVEN PROJECT MANAGER Chairperson Julio Mendoza Commissioner George Martini Commissioner Bette Espeseth Commissioner Walter Lopez Commissioner Joseph Lara Certification of Agenda Posting by the City Clerk Approval of minutes of meeting of May 23, 1995 7. CORRESPONDENCE: 8 A B A. None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS: Facility Usage - News Releases Bateman Hall, Ham Park, Teen to Agenda) Community Center, Center (Attached Mailed on Current Basis 0 0 June 27, 1995 Page 2 C. Personnel A. Introduction of new Commissioner Joseph Lara. 9. ACTIVITIES REPORT: Attached 10. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 11. REVIEW OF 1995 -96 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PROPOSAL 12. UPDATE ON CURRENT TEEN CENTER GRANT FUNDED PROJECT 13. REPORT ON UPCOMING EVENTS 14. BEAUTIFICATION TOUR AWARDS 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 ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn to the next regularly scheduled meeting for Tuesday, July 25, 1995 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood. r &p /agenda CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES May 23, 1995 OPENING CEREMONIES The Recreation & Parks Commission meeting of May 23, 1995 was called to order by Chairperson Mendoza, the Invocation was led by Commissioner Espeseth and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited by Chairperson Mendoza. Roll call of Commissioners: Chairperson Mendoza - Present Commissioner Martini - Absent Commissioner Lopez - Present Commissioner Espeseth - Present Mr. Ralph W. Davis III, Director for the Recreation and Community Services Department certified the posting of the agenda by the City Clerk. Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes of the April 25, 1995 meeting, Commissioner Lopez seconded the motion. The motion was carried and the minutes were approved. None MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - Introduction of New Commissioner CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT April has been a busy month for the Recreation and Community Services Department. Bateman Hall is under construction, having new walk ways and shrubbery added to the patio area. The Natatorium has had to cancel swim classes due to repairs to the pool pit drive shaft. The Lynwood Sports Association will sponsor a Memorial Day Baseball Tournament on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 to help buy all -star uniforms. LSA volunteers will assist with a Snack Bar. Teams from Montebello, Pico Rivera and Redondo Beach are expected at this event. 0 0 May 23, 1995 Page 3 Circus Vargas will also be stationed in Dymally Park from June 22 to June 25. Once again the City Council approved combining our July 4th and Unity Festival celebrations together. Our Nations birth and cultural diversity will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 4 with an international food court, arts and crafts vendors, bands, and dancers. The highlights of this event are a concert featuring Latin musician Poncho Sanchez and a fireworks display at dusk. BEAUTIFICATION TOUR JUDGING The Commissioners compared twenty -three (23) Lynwood homes to judge for the top three most attractive. The scores will be totaled and plaque winners will be announced at an upcoming meeting. PUBLIC ORALS Councilman Heine was in the audience and mentioned that the Captain and assistant Sheriff's have met regarding park patrol. A bicycle patrol will soon operate out of Mervyn M. Dymally Park. COMMISSION ORALS PERTA INING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Mendoza - None Commissioner Martini - Absent Commissioner Espeseth - Attended the Superintendent's Advisory meeting where comments were made concerning school district parking. Commissioner Lopez - Invited Commissioners to attend the fifth annual GED graduation featuring students from neighboring cities, such as, South Gate and Compton. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m., the next regularly scheduled meeting will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, 1995 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, + California. TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT 1' - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - Faustin Gonzales, City Manager Ralph W. Davis III, Director, Recreation and Community Services June 6, 1995 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - MAY, 1995 Meeting with City Manager on Department operations Green Line Meeting in the VIP Room at Bateman Hall Departmental staff meeting Lynwood Youth Activities League Meeting City Council Meeting Contacted School District representative on setting up a Cultural Committee Meeting with office staff regarding various purchasing, typing and relating staffing issues Attended Department Heads Meeting Special Meeting of the Youth Commission Monthly report for April prepared May Day Tea for Senior Citizens held at the Community/ Transit Center sponsored by F.H.P. Senior trip to the Ramona Pageant Youth Soccer Tournament held for Cinco de Mayo Adult Basketball Tournament held for Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo Program at Bateman Hall Met with prospective summer intern from Cal State Santa Cruz Meeting various Meeting - Meeting Meeting 9 - Departmi with Lorna Hawkins of Drive By Agony regarding potential joint program ventures with the City held with the Senior Citizen's Program staff in Rancho Cucamonga with the LSA Tax Preparer with City Manager on Department operations :ntal staff meeting ! • MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 2 - Met with staff regarding various personnel issues - Lynwood Sports Association Meeting - Prepared City Council Agenda item and forwarded it to City Manager's Office - Purchasing issues dealt with 10 - Natatorium study committee meeting held with City Manager - Sub Committee on the Earthquake Expo held at Dorothy Richards' house - Recreation and Parks Commission Beautification Tour held - Purchasing issues dealt with - Correspondence with City Application forms sent to prospective summer intern from UC Santa Cruz 11 - Worked with MIS Division on installing track computer program into Bateman Hall Computer system EPO prepared for the cleaning of the curtains in the VIP room of Bateman Hall - Purchasing issues dealt with - Met with Human Resources regarding the finger printing process for volunteers Corrected City Council item submitted to the City Manager's office earlier in the week 12 - Ham Park Community Center building used by Sheriff Department as a command post during an operation 13 - Southeastern Municipal Athletic Association track meet hosted by the City of Lynwood was held at Gahr High School in Cerritos - Walked through Ham Park in relation to challenges occurring after Sheriff Department used facility as a command center the previous day 15 Unity Festival parking meeting held at the Community/ Transit Center Conference Room MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY, 1995 PAGE 3 - Purchasing issues dealt with Meeting held with Adult Basketball League operator - Meeting with City Manager on Department Operations 16 - Juneteenth Meeting held at City Hall - Departmental staff meeting - City Council meeting - Purchasing issues dealt with - Meeting with A+ Special Events on City Wide Special Events 17 - Staff participated in negotiation process for Management Purchasing issues dealt with Attended Department Head Staff meeting - Staff attended a luncheon meeting at St. Francis Community Violence Task Force 18 - Meeting held with a Playground Equipment Vendor - Meeting with department translator - Met with Director of Finance regarding Hosler Grant - Purchasing issues dealt with Staff attended funeral services with the Sheriff's for Officer S. Blair 19 - Meeting held with sports staff and LSA Board representative - Prepared Block Watch Program equipment checkout form - Purchasing issues dealt with 22 - Meeting held with staff on scheduling the Bateman Hall renovation project - Meeting held with City Manager on Department operations 23 - Prepared Natatorium HCDA report to bring file up to date 0 a MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 'PAGE 4 - Departmental staff meeting - Recreation and Parks Commission meeting ' - Block Watch Captain's meeting - Purchasing issues dealt with - Met with staff regarding program to be held on June 3rd 24 - Meeting with Cable Division staff regarding upcoming program - Lynwood Activities League meeting - Purchasing issues dealt with 25 Meeting with Facility Maintenance Director on upcoming events 29 - Youth Baseball Tournament 30 - Departmental staff meeting BATEMAN HALL - Held bi- weekly Bateman Hall staff meeting - Attended regular weekly Recreation and Community Services Department staff meeting , - Attended Juneteenth Committee meeting - Mailed invitation letters to vendors for the Juneteenth Program and for the July 4th /Unity Festival - Recruited new personnel for the following positions at Bateman Hall: Bateman Hall Kitchen Supervisor, Bateman Hall Set -up staff and a Drill Team instructor - Met with Contract Class Instructor - Attended the Senior Citizen's Club 38th Anniversary Luncheon - Attended an excursion to the Marilyn Kagan Show with the Senior Citizens Program on May 23, 1995 - Assisted with the Lynwood Clergy Luncheon on May 17, 1995 • 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 5 0 - Assisted with coordinating a Parent Conference Seminar on May 31, 1995 COMMUNITY /TRANSIT CENTER 1 - Karate in gym from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Drill Team in Room #1 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 2 - Staff meeting in the Conference Room from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p m. through 7:00 p.m. 3 - Lions Club in Room #1 from 6:30 through 8:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p m. - 1995 Cinco de Mayo Committee meeting in the Conference Room from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m 4 - Community Center Building Inspection at 4:00 p.m. - Karate in gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room #1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 5 - Folklorico Dance Class in Room 1 from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. • 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 6 Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p m. 6 - Cinco de Mayo Adult Basketball Tournament in the gym from 10:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m. - Youth Basketball on all fields from 9:00 a.m. through 7:30 p.m. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. 7 - 1995 Cinco de Mayo Program at Bateman Hall from 1:00 p.m. through 6:00 p.m. 8 - Karate in gym from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room 1 from 5:OO p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 9 - Staff meeting in Conference Room from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 P.M. - Lynwood Sports Association Board Meeting in Room #1 from 7:00 p.m. - 9 :00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 10 - Lions Club in Room #1 from 6:30 p.m. through 8:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 11 - Karate in gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room #1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m.. MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 7 I - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 12 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Folklorico Dance Class in Room #4 from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 13 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 9:00 a.m. through 7 30 p.m. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 15 - Karate in the gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room #1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p:m. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 16 - Youth Baseball on ° all fields from 5:00 p.m through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 17 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m through 7;00 p.m. 18 - Karate in the gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room 1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. I • 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 8 - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 19 - Folklorico Dance Class in Room 1 from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 20 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 9:00 a.m through 7:30 p.m. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 9:00 a.m through 3:00 p.m. 22 - Karate in the gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room 1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through _ 7:00 p.m. 23 - Staff meeting in Conference Room from 11:00 a.m through 1:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 24 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 p M. Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 25 - Karate in the gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. Drill Team in Room 1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 9 Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 26 - Folklorico Class in Room 1 from 4:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - .Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Memorial Day Baseball Tournament from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. 27 - Memorial Day Baseball Tournament from 8:00 a.m through 7:00 p.m. • 28 - Memorial Day Baseball Tournament from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. 29 - Memorial Day Baseball Tournament from 8:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. 30 - Staff meeting in the Conference Room from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. - Karate in the gym from 6:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. - Drill Team in Room 1 from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through • 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:OO p.m. through 7:00 p.m. 31 - Youth Baseball on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 9:00 P.M. - Youth Soccer on all fields from 5:00 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. LYNWOOD ACTIVITY CENTER 3 - Called and followed up on ordered trash bins for Jerrell Hunter, Block Captain 10 - Meeting with sub - committee at Dorothy Richard's house. 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT MAY 1995 PAGE 10 17 - Ordered Banner for the Earthquake Expo /S.K.I.P program for June 3, 1995 23 - Prepared, mailed Block Watch agenda, attended meeting 25 - Prepared, mailed the Lynwood Activity Board Agenda and attended the meeting 17 -31 Prepared for the Earthquake Expo /S.K.I.P. ATTENDANCE REPORT ' AEROBICS................. ............................339 BOXING ................... ............................374 TUTORING ................. .............................27 WEIGHTLIFTING ............ ............................305 GRAND TOTAL 1,045 4, L] 0 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0426 LYNWOOD BASEBALL 2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT The Lynwood Sports Association and The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department played host to nineteen (19) teams in it's 2nd Annual Memorial Day Invitational Baseball Tournament held on May 26, 27, 28, 29 at Mervyn M. Dymally Congressional Park in Lynwood. The double - elimination tournament featured Pony Baseball power- house teams such as; Rivera Baseball Association, Redondo Sunset, Mira Costa, Wilmington Gibson Park, Montebello, Monrovia and Lynwood Youth Baseball. The four (4) day tournament came down to the championship games which in the 9 and 10 year old division saw Rivera Baseball defeat Monrovia 12 - 7. In the 11 and 12 year old division, Montebello in the loser bracket had to face a very impressive Wilmington team. The Montebello team came to play, in the first game they pulled out all stops for a 14 - 7 victory to force a second game. With the tournament championship game "on the line ", Division Director Gil Martin thought Montebello may not have had anything left after the hard fought first game, but to everyone's surprise Montebello exploded with a barrage of hits to complete the two (2) game sweep with a 12 - 2 victory, and the championship. In the 13 and 14 year old division the Lynwood Pony team coached by Mark Flores was very impressive.in defeating Page 2 Montebello and Redondo Sunset sending them both to the losers bracket. With Flores' team in the lead 3 - 2 against Wilmington and only needing one (1) out to win, the Lynwood pitcher walked a Wilmington batter, hit a batter, and then allowed an infield single to load the bases. The number four (4) batter for Wilmington hit what was a routine fly ball to center field, but the ball was misplayed and two (2) runs scored on the error to force a second game against Wilmington. In the second and final game Coach Flores and his team just could not overcome the shock of losing the first game and Wilmington won 8 - 4 to win the Pony Division Championship. Lynwood Youth Baseball hopes everyone enjoyed the tournament which had an average attendance of three hundred (300) people at each game. Plans are already under way for next year's tournament at our new baseball diamonds and field house. If you would like to participate in future tournaments please contact Leo Rodriguez at (310) 886 -0426. Msf nmsr \sf6595.a LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSON: PERRY BRENTS PHONE 1: (310) 886 -0415 OR (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 LYNWOOD WILD, WET AND FUNNY GAMES COMPETITION Get your team together and bring your family out for the 1995 Lynwood Juneteenth Festival, Saturday, June 24, 1995, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Your school is eligible to participate, win prizes and other awards in the Wild, Wet and Funny Games Competition. To enter the competition, schools must fill out an entry form and list the games they want to play, each game has a specific number of people and is prepared so that everybody can participate from ages 3 - 99 years. Entry forms are being accepted Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Lynwood. The deadline to register as a club is Thursday, June 22, 1995. ENTRY FORMS WILL ALSO BE ACCEPTED ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT. The Lynwood Wild, Wet and Funny Games Competition is open to ALL AGES. It is planned as an open competition to give family and friends some fun, entertainment and recognition. We are sponsoring a banner competition, so decorate a banner with your team's name on it and the best theme wins!!! Our theme for this event is "The Spirit of Freedom ". 0 i For more information, contact Perry Brents at the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. PB /ar nmsrVc61395.s • 11 LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSON: DOROTHY SIDDELL PHONE NUMBER: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 343 HOME DECORATING SEMINAR ORED BY THE LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Do you want to revive your old sofa and chair? Do you have a room that needs a new look, or want to make a new house Beautiful? This Home Decorating Seminar will show you how to use Colour and shared Design elements to create that finished "Decorator Look" you've always wanted. We have reserved a place for you at our exciting Home Decorating Seminar on Saturday, June 24, 1995 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This exciting event will be held at Bateman Hall in Room #2. Bateman Hall is located at 11331 Ernestine Avenue in Lynwood. Registration is now being taken Monday through Thursday, 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, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. The cost of this event is $25.00 (CASH ONLY). No refunds unless the Recreation and Community Services Department cancels the activity. Please feel free to call if you have any questions at (310) 603- 0220, extension 319 or 343. m SSA 6895.& LYNWOOD RECREATIO16D COMMUNITY SERVICES DEENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT PERSON: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE #: (310) 886 -0425 OR (310) 603 -0220, ext. 319 THE CITY OF LYNWOOD SENIOR CITIZENS PROGRAM INVITES YOU TO ATTEND A "GLORIOUS SENIOR CITIZEN'S RETREAT" -Attention all seniors 55 years and older, the City of Lynwood Senior Citizens Program is requesting your presence to attend a "Glorious Senior Citizen's Retreat" featuring Lynwood's own Senior Choral Ensemble under the direction of Mrs. Donnie Chisholm. The Ensemble will provide you with several selections for your listening pleasure. But, that's not all, we are pleased to announce Angels! Angels! and more Angels! For centuries angels have personified a message of love, hope and inspiration. Share the message of the angels with Kirk and Sandy Moore, owners of the internationally recognized "Tara's Angels" in San Juan Capistrano. The Moores will facilitate an interactive and spiritually uplifting workshop highlighting the presence of angels in our daily lives. The date planned for this exciting event is Tuesday, June 27, 1995 from 10:00'a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bateman Hall, 11331 Ernestine Avenue, Lynwood, California 90262. Reservations are suggested, so please call Phyllis Cooper for reservations at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 319, Monday through Thursday. The workshop and entertainment is free. Refreshments are included. SO, COME OUT AND BRING A FRIEND!!! nn WW6795.& 0 0 CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION.& COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 CONTACT: PERRY BRENTS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PONCHO SANCHEZ TO BE FEATURED AT THE LYNWOOD UNITY FESTIVAL - JULY 4, 1995 The City of Lynwood's Unity Festival will again offer a multi- cultural concert that will feature the grammy award winning Poncho Sanchez and his band. Poncho's mastery of the conga brilliantly colors his Latin Jazz with an Afro -Cuban flair. His eight -piece ensemble is both exciting and energizing. The Unity Festival will begin at 12 noon at Mervyn M. Dymally Park, located at 3798 East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. 'This festival is again offered FREE OF CHARGE, and will include an international food court with a variety of ethnic foods available from vendors booths and multi - cultural entertainment, consisting of Jazz, Blues, Latin, Hawaiian, and Asian. Poncho's concert will be the premier performance and will begin at 6:00 p.m. Immediately following the concert patrons will be treated to a spectacular fireworks display in honor of our Nation's birthday. Parking for this year's event will be available in specific areas and participants are urged to arrive early and picnic and enjoy the park. 0 0 FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE PARK. Patrons are requested to refrain from bringing any type of fireworks to the park for this creates a danger to others in attendance. For further information on this year's Unity Festival please call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, Ext. 319. RD 1a10695.dnewsr