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Home My Public Portal About11-28-95 RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSIONNOVEMBER 28, 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call of Commissioners: 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 October 24, 1995 CORRESPONDENCE A. City Election Report - Ralph Davis B The Lynwood High School Football Booster Club is requesting the waiver of fees for use of Bateman Hall for a Football Banquet to be held on Sunday, January 14, 1996, from 12:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. MORRIS CITY OF LYNWOOD CITY CLERKS OFFICE NOV 2 2 1 5 November 28, 1995 Page 2 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 - None 9. CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT: SCHEDULED MATTERS 10. REPORT ON YOUTH CENTER PROJECT (By Mr John Oskoui, Director of Facility Maintenance) 11. CHRISTMAS PARADE REPORT 12. REPORT ON BATEMAN HALL ISSUES 13 REPORT ON COMMISSIONER'S DINNER 14 REVIEW OF FEE WAIVING POLICY 15 REPORT ON PROP 62 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 to be held on Tuesday, January.22, 1996 at 6:00 p m in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood r &p /agenda I CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT COMMISSION MEETING OCTOBER 24, 1995 The Recreation and Parks Commission meeting of October 24, 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 Comm=issioner 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 September 26, 1995 Commissioner Espeseth motioned to approve the minutes, Commissioner Lopez seconded the motion, all were in agreement and the motion was passed. L.U.S.D. Financial Worksho After a brief discussion on the Lynwood Unified School District's request to have fees waived on Bateman Hall for a Financial Workshop, the Commission voted 3 to 2 against this request. Reasons given for this decision were; 1) the School District has funds allocated for workshops; 2) they have space in their own building; and 3) the City can not continue to waive fees on all special events because staff salaries and maintenance costs must be met Chairperson Mendoza would like to see the fee waiver topic on a future Recreation and Park's Meeting agenda, so that a fee waiver guideline can be developed and followed. Modes & Mums Fashion Show The Lynwood Womens Club is requesting the waiver of fees on their annual Modes `n' Mums Fashion Show Mr. Given points out that the money raised by these ladies is used for scholarships. Commissioner Martini motions to waive the fees and Commissioner Espeseth seconds the vote, all are in agreement and the motion is so ordered October 24, 1995 Page 2 MONTHLY STAFF REPORTS A. Facility Usage Report - Attached B. News Releases - Mailed on Current Basis C. Personnel Report - None CURRENT PROGRAM REPORT The last session of swim lessons is currently underway at the Natatorium. The Natatorium will be shut down during the months of November and December for repairs Flag Football is also underway - there are two teams at nine area schools with over 50 children participating at every school Girls and womens softball is being planned to start in the Spring-. SCHEDULED MATTERS CHARACTER COUNTS WEEK Character Counts week was held from October 15 through October 21. Some of the highlights of the week occurred on the following dates October 15 - Candlelight Vigil October 19 - Teachers Award Luncheon October 21 - Anti- Graffiti Day and Street Scene S.K.I.P. /HALLOWEEN PROGRAM The S.K.I.P. /Halloween Program is scheduled for Saturday, October 28 in the CTC Gym This program provides children with safety tips for a safe and fun Halloween night. There will be a Haunted House at Ham Park beginning on Thursday, October 26 through October 31 TEEN CENTER PROJECT The management staff of the Recreation Department has met with the Facility Maintenance Department and the architect to discuss the final renderings for the Teen Center. These renderings will be brought back to Council for approval. There have been many suggestions from the public on the function and design of the new building BATEMAN HALL PROJECT The Patio being laid out at Bateman Hall is almost complete It is extremely attractive and a great improvement over the old patio WINTER EVENTS Two special events planned for the month of December are the Annual Candy Cane Lane Christmas Parade on Friday, December 8 and Community Services Day on Saturday, December 16. October 24, 1995 Page 3 PUBLIC ORALS Three representatives from the International House of Praise Church were present to request permission to host an outreach for youth at Ham Park on Saturday, November 11, 1995 from 12 00 noon to 5:00 p.m. There will be food booths, literature, guest speakers and musical groups as well as free food and clothing for needy families in the community. Chairperson Mendoza calls for a motion to put this item on the agenda. Commissioner Lara motions, Commissioner Lopez seconds the motion, the motion is carried and the item is placed on the agenda Since there is no fee involved with use of the park, the only challenge may come from permits required to sell food items Commissioner Espeseth motions for approval of this group's request, Commissioner Lara seconds the motion, all Commissioners say aye and the motion for Praise Church to use Ham Park free of charge is granted COMMISSION ORALS PERTAINING TO AGENDA ITEMS ONLY Chairperson Mendoza - Advises Commissioner Lara to talk to someone in the Traffic and Parking Commission regarding the speed bumps Commissioner Martini - Inquires as to whether the Seniors will be receiving free flu shots through the Senior Program Commissioner Espeseth - Attended the Teachers Award Luncheon, helped make hot dogs at the Character Counts Anti - graffiti Day event, attended the ground breaking ceremony at the future site of the Valu -Plus Supermarket Commissioner Lopez - Concerned over the amount of litter left in the park after sports events and the lack of police presence in the park on weekends. Commissioner Lara - Very concerned over violence, gang and drug activities in the community - he is going to form a Block Watch Program for his neighborhood Wants speed bumps for his street. ADJOURNMENT 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, November 28, 1995 in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 11330 Bullis Road, Lynwood, California r&p /minutes LYN&OD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOS* CLUB 12124 BULLIS ROAD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION 3793 MARTIN LUTHER KING BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CALIFORNIA 90262 , TO THE RECREATION AND PARK COMMISSION: RE. WAVING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF BATEMAN HALL AUDITORIUM THE LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL BOOSER CLUB IS A NON - PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE FRESHMAN, JUNIOR VARSITY AND VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAMS OF LYNWOOD HIGH SCHOOL. THE BOOSTER CLUB IS MADE UP OF SIXTEEN HARD WORKING PARENTS (SOME OF WHOM WORK WITH THE CITY ON BLOCK WATCH COMMITEES AND VARIOUS OTHER ACTIVITIES), WHO HAVE SONS THAT PLAY ON ONE OF THE FOOTBALL TEAMS THE GOALS OF THESE PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME IS TO HELP THE YOUNG MEN OF LYNWOOD STAY OUT OF TROBULE, STAY IN SHOOL AND RECEIVE THE BEST EDUCATION POSSIBLE. THE BOOSTER CLUB RAISES MONEY BY OPERATING TWO CONCESSION STANDS (ONE FOR THE HOME TEAMAND ONE FOR THE VISITORS) AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES THE MONIES RAISED ARE USED FOR TROPHIES, PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND OUR ANNUAL BANQUET. THIS YEAR, AS IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE WOULD LIKE TO HOLD OUR BANQUET AT BATEMAN HALL AL'Di i ORIUM, ON SUNDAY, JANURARY 14, 1996 FROM 12:00 P.M. TO 7 PM., AS WE TRY TO STAY WITHIN THE COM IUNITY. THE BOOSTER CLUB WOULD LIKE THE COMMISSION TO WAVIER THE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS EVENT THE BOOSTER CLUB WILL PROVIDE SECURITY GUARDS FOR THIS EVENT. THE BOOSTER CLUB WOULD LIKE TO ASK, IF YOU HAVE ASON OR DAUGHTER THAT IS TRYING TO DO POSITIVE THINGS, 'PLEASE' GO INTO THE SCHOOLS AND HELP BECAUSE IT TAKES A COMMUNITYTO RAISE CHILDREN. THANK YOU AND MAY GOD BLESS US ALL, AS CITIZENS OF LYNWOOD, AND PLEASE LETS HELP OUR COMMUNITY. SINCERELY YOURS, JIMMY BASS SINCERELY YOURS; 1 RUSSELL JO NSON A PRESIDENT _ VICE PRESIDENT 4 [�vli�r{j /�, //- " -3- yJ �- C..�- �-��c� /�✓ //- moo_ 9 TO: Faustin Gonzales, City Manager FROM: Ralph W. Davis III, Director Recreation and Community Services Department DATE: November 14, 1995 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT - OCTOBER, 1995 ADMINISTRATIVE 2 - Met with Assistant City Manager on Department operations - Met with Facility Maintenance Director on maintenance issues at the Natatorium 3 - Held Department staff meeting Attended City Council meeting 4 - Attended the Community Violence Task Force meeting at St. Francis Staff attended the Department Heads meeting 5 - Held a meeting with Administrative Staff on the Anti - Graffiti Day program - Met with Reverend Alfreddie Johnson on the Gospelfest Program Proposal - Attended a committee meeting on the Character Counts and Anti - Graffiti Day program 9 - Met with City Manager on Department operations Met with the PTA President on Bateman Hall 10 - Held department staff meeting Repaired the Gas Chlorine System at the Natatorium Met with Facility Maintenance on the condition of the pool impellar and pit area Lynwood Sports Association Board meeting held 11 - Held the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce Job Fair at Bateman Hall Attended the Community Violence Task Force meeting at St. Francis Met with Facility Maintenance Director on the Youth Center Project 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 2 - Met with Valerie Lee, Assistant - Director of YWCA 12 - Attended a committee meeting on the Anti - Graffiti Program - Staff attended the SCMAF Institute workshop in Whittier - Staff met with Media Services on coverage of the upcoming events and programs - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on street closures for the upcoming programs Staff met with the coordinator of the Arts Alive Project Staff met with Public Works to obtain a tree for the Tree Planting Ceremony 13 -15 - Youth Commission attendance at the Yuba City Youth Conference (15 Youth Commission Members) 14 - Held Neighborhood Block Party (Ernestine and Platt) 15 - Character Counts Week begins with a Candlelight Vigil and Tree Planting Ceremony at Dymally Park (Attendance 250) 16 - Attended a meeting with City Manager on Department operations Staff met with the coordinator of the Megaton Boxing Club Staff met with Jacque Anderson on the meal serving request in Dymally Park 16 - Unity March at City Hall complex (Attendance 300) 16 -20 - Character Counts Activities at all Lynwood Schools 17 - Held department staff meeting - Staff attended City Council meeting 18 - The Fire Department checked the Chlorine Room- Staff attended the Department Heads meeting - Staff attended the Community Affairs Commission meeting Staff attended the Southern California Municipal Athletic Federation ® 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 3 19 - Held Teacher Recognition Luncheon at Bateman Hall 19 - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on resurfacing the gym floor in November - Staff met with Drive By Agony on upcoming programs 21 - Held Anti - Graffiti Day at various sites (Attendance 200) 23 - Staff met with Facility Maintenance on work completed at the Natatorium and maintenance needed for Soccer Opening Ceremony 24 - Held department staff meeting - Held the Recreation & Parks Commission meeting - Held the Block Captain's meeting - Staff attended the Lynwood Unified School Board meeting 25 - The Senior citizens attended a town hall meeting hosted by Supervisor Burke - Street Scene at Dymally Park (Attendance 1,500) Held Neighborhood Block Party (Halo and Clark) 28 - Safe Kids Information Project at the Community Transit Center (Attendance 350) - Halloween Costume Parade at the Community Transit Center (Attendance 300) Held Gospelfest at the Lynwood High School Auditorium (Attendance 350) Held Neighborhood Block Party (Lavinia & Second) 31 - Halloween Carnival at the Community Transit Center (Attendance 1,000) F: ic�li 3a� i7 ADMINISTRATION Prepared permission slips for Skip Program Distributed flyers for Skip 0 0 MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 4 - Prepared flyers for Haunted House - Attended USDA Transitional Workshop - Prepared USDA claims for food program - Prepared requisitions for SFSP - Prepared flyers for Magic Mountain trip - Prepared permission slips for playground bus trips - Prepared requisitions for October bus trips - Met with LUSD Food Services - Met with LUSD Transportation - Met with Violence Task Force Committee - Met with Principals at Twain, Lincoln, Lugo and Hosler - Mailed Halloween information packet to Day Camp parents - Prepared costume contest programming - Distributed.flyers for costume parade - Prepared badges for Character Counts Week - Planned games for Character Counts week PROGRAMS AND EVENTS 2 -6 - Staff training workshops - Held staff meetings at Ham Park on Wednesdays 9 - Opened playgrounds 9 -25 - Visited schools to promote Halloween, Character Counts, Skip, Haunted House and Playgrounds 9 -31 - Teen Swim at the Natatorium on Monday and Friday - Flag Football Monday through Thursday at Ham Park - Opened playgrounds Monday through Friday from 2:45 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. f • • MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 5 10 - Attended department staff meeting 12 - Attended Character Counts meeting 16 - Attended Million Man March 17 - Attended department staff meeting 21 - Character Counts program at Dymally Park - Anti - Graffiti Day activities 23 - Red Ribbon program at Lincoln, Wilson and Lugo Elementary 25 - Attended SFSP Statewide Conference 26 -27 - Costume contests at school sites 26 -31 - Opened Halloween Haunted House from 5:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. 28 - Skip program at Lynwood Community Transit Center - Magic Mountain trip (Attendance 400) - Block Party at Hulme and Sue Street - Block Party at Second Street 29 - Magic Mountain trip 31 - Halloween carnival - Attended GRIP Meeting at LUSD - Closed playgrounds early • • MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 6 5 - Submitted on going building maintenance request as need to the Facility Maintenance Department 6 - Met with department Heads regarding a variety of Bateman Hall issues and concerns 7 - Did survey on surrounding cities regarding cleaning fee refund procedures 8 - Held bi- weekly Bateman Hall staff meeting 9 - Attended weekly department staff meeting PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 1 - Assisted with revitalization meeting October 2 and 30, 1995 2 - Assisted with Chamber of Commerce Job Fair on October 11, 1995 3 - Assisted with Lynwood Clergy Luncheon meeting on October 18, 1995 4 - Attended Character Counts Committee Meeting 5 - Met with L.U.S.D. office 6 - Coordinated Character Counts Teachers Luncheon a. Contracted Caterer b. Contracted Performers c. Ordered awards d. Provided decorations e. Attended program 7 - Assisted with set -up for Peach March at Bateman Hall on October 16, 1995 9 - Bateman Hall assisted with set -up for Character Counts Week program: 10 - Attended Halloween Committee meeting 11 - Coordinated SKIP Program a. Met with Mrs. Dorothy Richards b. Contracted performers C. Provided decorations Attended program on October 28, 1995 • • MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 7 12 - Coordinated Halloween decorating committee 13 - Attended Halloween Program on October'31, 1995 DRILL TEAM 14 - Met with parents regarding fundraiser, uniform and election of officers for Parent Booster Club Organized volunteer Program Met with Drill team regarding a variety Drill Team program Drill Team went to Glendale Studios as for Snack Bar at Halloween coordinator and instructor of issues relating the upcoming :he TV show Family Challenge at a fundraiser on October 12, 1995 Drill Team uniform fitting day on October 12, 1995 Drill Team went to Mountain Mountain Fright Night trip as a fundraiser 15 - Met with contract class instructors on a variety of issues and concerns SENIOR CITIZEN PROGRAM 3 - Senior Citizen weekly Arts & Crafts classes started on Tuesday, October 10, 1995 Senior Citizen excursion to the Oktoberfest was October 12, 1995 The Lynwood Golden Voices performed at Marlinda Nursing Home on October 16, 1995 - Lynwood Senior Citizen attended Supervisor Yvonne Burke 's 2nd District town hall meeting on October 25, 1995 UPCOMING EVENT - Drill Team preparing for upcoming Candy Cane Lane Parade Senior Citizen Pilgrim Festival trip on November 9, 1995 - Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 16, 1995 at Bateman Hall MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT OCTOBER, 1995 PAGE 8 COMMUNITY TRANSIT CENTER Recreation Department staff meetings in the Conference Room - October 3, 10, 17, 24, 1995 - Staff meetings for Halloween Program Conference Room - October 10, 17, 24, 31, 1995 - Meeting with Youth Basketball Board - October 4, 18, 25, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m. - Meetings with Youth Baseball Board - October 5, 19, 26, 1995 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. - Lynwood Sports Association meeting in Room 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m - Sporting division staff meetings - October 7, 14, 21, 28, 1995 - Lynwood Youth Council meetings - October 4, 1995 from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. - Lynwood Youth Soccer trip to Los Angeles Coliseum - Attendance 125 Meeting with Ralph and Jim regarding Youth Basketball program Staff set -up for SKIP Program Friday, October 27, 1995 SKIP Carnival set -up on Monday, October 30, 1995 Halloween Carnival on Tuesday, October 31, 1995 from 5:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m. REPORT Open Gym Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m ....... 150 per day Boxing - Room #2 Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. -6:00 P.m ......... 20 per day Senior Meal Program Monday through Friday . .............................50 per day Senior Aerobics Tues., Wed., Thurs .... ..............................6 per day Karate Monday through Thursday ............................50 per day Adult Basketball League Saturday .............. ............................300 per day Sunday ................ ............................600 per day Dance Class Friday................ .............................10 per day SKIP /Halloween Costume Parade .....................500 Saturday, October 28, 1995 Halloween Carnival ....... .......................1,100.00 Tuesday, OCtober 31, 1995 TOTAL 9,261 LYNWOOD ACTIVITY CENTER ►MONTHLY REPORT /OCTOBER 1995. DATE: October 31, 1995 TO: Jim Given, Project Manager ' FROM: Janice M. Thomas, Administrative Ai ADMINISTRATION Attended regular staff meetings, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31. October 9 Met with Perry brents and H &M Enterprise to order Halloween Candy. Prepared order forms to purchase candy. October 10 Ordered trash bin for Elizabeth Dixon. Directed staff to go downtown to purchase prizes and decorations for Halloween. Met with Joe Ramirez and John Soltis to discuss personnel matters. October 11 Met with Ralph Davis to discuss coordinating Community Services Day. Ordered truck for use at Saturday's block party. Prepare for Block party on 10/14; Platt/Ernestine Streets Met with staff to discuss upcoming events and assignments. October 12 Prepared and mailed correspondence to Penn Street residents to attend meeting to coordinate Block Club, scheduled at Bateman Hall, Rm. 1 on Thursday, October 19. Met with supervisors to discuss Halloween activities. 'October IS Called Helen of Public Works and ordered trash bin for Nov. 3 -5, Patricia Carr. October 19 ' Met at Bateman Hall with Jim Given and Percy Brown to establish Block Club for Penn Street. October 23 Called /faxed information to Sarah James, Bookkeeper, Lynwood Youth League. October 24 Met with Ralph Davis, Jim Given, Melanie Andrews, and Thanya Mecardo to discuss the Arts Alive Program. Attended Block Watch monthly meeting. October 25 Met with Thanya Mercado, Arts Alive Program to discuss payroll procedures, expectations from the staff and reporting procedures to me. October 26 Met with Ralph Davis, Jim Given, and Melanie Andrews to discuss the Gospel Fest scheduled for Sunday, October 29 October 95 Moodily Report page 2 0 October 28 Attended S.K.I.P. Program and Block party on Lavinia /Second Streets. I briefly attended the Gospel Fest with Melanie Andrews and Ralph Davis. October 30 Spoke with Percy Brown to discuss forming a Block Club on Euclid with Mr. Joseph Lara. Mr. Lara and Mrs. Evans were to meet on last Wednesday. PROGRAM /ACTIyITy INFORMATION October 14 Ernestine /Platt Streets Block Party Saturday 75 attended October 28 Lavinia/Second Streets Block Party Saturday 100 attended PARTICIPANTS' ATTENDANCE REPORT October 1 - October 31 AEROBICS 376 BOXING 133 WEIGHTLIFTING 97 TOTAL participants 606 Karate attendance is kept by the administrative staff at the Community Center. CITY OF LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO: Dorothy Siddell, facility and program supervisor FROM: Phyllis M. Cooper, Senior Citizens Program DATE: October 6, 1995 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ATTENDANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 1995 Daily Meals Program 20 dates X 45 per day (Monday - Friday 11:30 a. m.) 900 Aerobics 12 dates X 10 per day (Tuesday - wednesday- thursday 9 :30 a. m.) 120 Bingo 4 dates X 50 per day (Every Wednesday 12:15 p, m,) 200 Seniors Singles Dance 4 dates X 80 per day (Every Tuesday 6:30 p, m,) 320 Senior Choral Group 4 dates X 15 per day (Mery Monday 12:30 p, m,) 60 Senior Advisory Board Meeting 1 date per month (Every 1st Friday 10:00 a, m.) 15 Referrals: General Information Housing Information Job Opportunities 3 2 Arts And Crafts Interests Proclamation for 100 year Old 1 2 1 Incoming Telephone Calls (310) 886 -0425 (Excursion Information /Hawaiian Luau) 18 Correspondence: Cards Letters 2 0 Bus Passes 2 SUBJECT: MONTHLY ATTENDANCE FOR SEPTEMBER 1995 CON'T Special Events: Hawaiian Luau 42 Excursion(s): Pomona Fair 21 Old Fashioned Autumn Harvest 32 GRAND TOTAL 1741 Community Outreach (staff): Wedding for Reverend R. West, True Vine Baptist Church LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: LEO RODRIGUEZ OR MAURICE ROBERSON PHONE: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 OR (310) 886 -0426 BASKETBALL REGISTRATION FOR 1995 -96 SEASON Registration is now underway for boys and girls ages 6 through 16 who wish to participate in the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Youth Basketball 1995/96 season. Divisions are as follows; Spud - 1988, 89, 90; Pee Wee - 1987, 86; Tiny - 1984, 85 Midget - 1982, 83; Junior - 1980, 81. Registration will be taken at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard from 7:00 a. m. to 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m, to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m to 6:00 pm. Monday through Thursday until November 30, 1995. The $40.00 registration fee covers uniforms, awards, and officials. This registration fee is payable in CASH ONLY and must be accompanied by proof of age, such as; a Birth Certificate, Baptismal Certificate, letter stating date of birth on school letterhead or an Alien Registration Card. A discount program for families is as follows: 1st child $40.00, 2nd child $35.00, 3rd and subsequent children $30.00. For further information please call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department Monday through Thursday, from 7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m. at (310)0 603 -0220, Ext. 319 or (310) 886 -0426. VOLUNTEER COACHES AND PARENTS ARE NEEDED! newsr \sf92295.a • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: PHYLLIS COOPER PHONE 1: (310) 886 -0425 OR (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ATTENTION SENIORS 55 YEARS AND OLDER The holidays are fast approaching and it will be time for season's greetings and holiday cheer. To start your holidays out with a flair, the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department has planned two (2) exceptional excursions just for your enjoyment and entertainment. Registration is now being taken for the following excursions at the Lynwood Community /Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m., 12:00 noon -2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. -6:00 p.m. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL AT PIECEMAKERS - SATURDAY DECEMBER 2 1995 FROM 8:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M. Celebrate the holiday season at Piecemakers' Annual Christmas Festival. Some of you may recognize the name "Piecemakers" from the label on your quilting needles. To others it may conjure up the idea of a country store filled with every imaginable type of craft and craftmaking supply. But to the people at Piecemakers, it is actually a way of life. Housed in a 12,000 - square -foot brick building, Piecemakers offers everything from ribbons and trims, to handcrafted toys, books, clothing and more! As you stroll from room to room, you'll discover cookbooks, dolls and teddy bears, old- fashioned candy, racks of books and patterns, handmade quilts, fabrics and unique one -of -a kind gifts. There are also craft rooms where you can paint or stencil, glue or make T- shirts. And for one weekend every December, the place really comes to life with special booths offering holiday crafts, gifts and food. There is also live musical entertainment at the festival. After spending the morning at Piecemakers, we'll head down to Newport Beach for an elegant holiday luncheon aboard Charley Brown's Reuben E. Lee. The rest of the afternoon is set aside for more holiday shopping at Fashion Island. This outdoor premier shopping center in Newport Beach features more than 200 stores, including Neiman - Marcus, always a fun place to visit during the holidays to see their extravagant "His & Her" gift ideas. Cost: $15.00 per person (CASH ONLY) Registration Deadline: Monday, November 20, 1995 "THE GLORY OF CHRISTMAS" - TUESDAY DECEMBER 12 P P M. 1995 FROM 3:00 The seasonal splendor of the Glory of Christmas began with the goal of becoming a holiday tradition in Southern California. Today, it draws visitors from around the world to witness its unique pageantry. We begin with a ride down to Long Beach and stop for an early dinner (on your own) at Arnold's Family Restaurant, 3925• Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Later we'll head over to Garden Grove where You'll take your reserved seats in the Crystal Cathedral for the evening show. The story of the Nativity is told through the creative blend of a cast of more than 100 live animals, flying angels and special effects. Pre- recorded orchestration by the London Symphony orchestra as well as the Cathedral's world - renowned t pipe organ, provide the musical back -drop in the all -glass structure. Coat: $14.00 per person (CASH ONLY) Registration Deadline: Monday, December 4, 1995 Remember seating for both trips are on a first come, first served basis. There are no refunds unless the City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department cancels the trip(s). For further information you may contact Phyllis Cooper at (310) 886 -0425 or (310) 603 -0220, extension 319. o sAu101095.a- 0 • LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JANICE THOMAS OR JESUS TRIGO PHONE #: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 (310) 886 -0415 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WANT TO GET IN SHAPE? The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department along with the Lynwood Youth Activities League are proud to announce that the Weight Lifting program is back!!! This program is now offering for the first time, a 30- minute orientation on the proper use of equipment, progress report, and assistance in creating your own personal workout plan. The Weight Lifting program has relocated to the Lynwood Community /Transit Center,-located at 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood. The gym is open for Weight Lifting on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 P.M. as well as Tuesday and Thursday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M. The cost is only $1.00 per day! For more information please call the Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319 or (310) 886 -0415. newsr\wIO2695.s C] L.J LYNWOOD RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT 3798 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD LYNWOOD, CA 90262 CONTACT: JIM GIVEN, JANICE THOMAS OR MARK FLORES PHONE #: (310) 603 -0220, EXT. 319 CITY OF LYNWOOD TO HOST COMMUNITY SERVICES DAY (CHRISTMAS FOOD AND GIFT RELIEF PROGRAM) , The City of Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department along with the Lynwood Community Affairs Commission will once again host its Community Services Day on Saturday, December 16, 1995, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Community organizations and groups are invited to offer, exhibit and promote their services on this day. The purpose of this event is to assist needy families during the holiday season. In order to be eligible for the giveaway, you must complete an application of eligibility. Applications will be available at the Lynwood Community/Transit Center, 3798 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Lynwood, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. beginning Monday, November 13, 1995. The Lynwood Recreation and Community Services Department is also seeking donations of Christmas trees, toys, and non - perishable foods. If you or your organization would like to donate food /toys, sponsor a booth or volunteer on this day, please contact the Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 603 -0220, extension 319 or contact us by fax at (310) 763 -1796. newer \u103195.e