SUMMER CATALOG

VOLUME 11
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SUMMER 2016
PARKS & RECREATION
SUMMER CATALOG
Events I Activities I Classes I Programs
City of Artesia
Park Locations
Artesia Park
ALBERT O. LITTLE
COMMUNITY CENTER
18750 Clarkdale, Artesia, CA 90701
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8 am – 8 pm
Saturday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday closed
CITY OF ARTESIA PARK LOCATIONS
Hours of operation may be extended to
accommodate additional programs.
AJ Padelford Park
11870 169th Street, Artesia, CA 90701
Baber Park
PARK RULES are posted at each park
entrance. Please follow them to ensure the
parks stay clean and safe and offer a fun place for people to gather.
No alcohol or smoking is permitted on park grounds. Parks are open to the
public from 7 am to 10 pm; overnight camping is not permitted. Well-socialized
dogs are allowed on a leash, but please be sure to come prepared to pick up
after your pet and keep the park clean and enjoyable.
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HOLIDAY PARK &
OFFICE CLOSURES
INDEPENDENCE DAY
Monday, July 4
Parks open
City Hall closed
FOURTH OF JULY IN THE PARK: SHERRI R. CAMP / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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17189 Baber Avenue, Artesia, CA 90701
PATRIOTIC DOG: STEPHANIE ZIEBER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday closed
Artesia Library
Summer Event Highlights
County of Los Angeles Public Library
Summer Reading
Program
SATURDAYS JUNE 18 —
AUGUST 6
ALL AGES: babies, toddlers, children,
teens and adults.
Register to earn prizes for reading
books. FREE.
ARTESIA LIBRARY
The Art of Mime
County of Los Angeles
Public Library
Saturday • June 4 • 2–2:50 pm
Ruff Ruff Reading Club by BARK!
Family Storytime and
Art Activity
READING AT BEACH: XIXINXING / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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DOG WITH BOOKS: ERMOLAEV ALEXANDER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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SUN RAYS: NATUREMANIA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Tuesdays • June 7 – August 9
6:30–7:30 pm (Art activity July 12 only)
562-865-6614
Jinglebots
Robotic Bug
Wednesday • July 13 • 2-3 pm
Space is limited to 20 children.
Ages 8 and up.
Registration required for this program.
Registration opens Saturday, June 18.
Tuesdays • June 14, July 12, August 9
12–1 pm
The Bubble Lady
Let the Games Begin
Puppet Show
Paper Bag Scrapbooks
Loteria de Libros
Wednesday • June 22 • 2–3 pm
Friday Toddler Storytime
Friday • June 24 and August 5
11–11:20 am
The Found Object Juggling Show
Saturday • June 25 • 2–2:45 pm
Let’s Draw Robots
Wednesday • June 29 • 2–3 pm
Saturday Book Buddies
Saturdays • July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
11 am–12 pm
Make a Binary Bracelet
Wednesday • July 6 • 2-3 pm
Check the Artesia Library website:
www.colapublib.org/libs/artesia/
index.php
Wildlife Wendy’s Tropical Birds
Saturday • June 11 • 12–1 pm
Space is limited to 20 children.
Ages 8 and up.
Registration required for this program.
Registration opens Saturday, May 21.
Saturday • June 18 • 2–2:45 pm
HOURS
Tuesday & Wednesday • 12–8 pm
Thursday • 10 am–6 pm
Friday & Saturday • 9 am–5 pm
Bookmark Contest winner Christina Chi.
Saturday • July 9 • 2-3 pm
Artesia Adult Book Club
ARTESIA LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
18722 Clarkdale Avenue
Artesia, CA 90701
Saturdays • June 4, July 2, August 6
12–1 pm
Children can read out loud to a real
therapy dog from BARK!
Friends of the
Artesia Library Meeting
Tuesday • July 12 • 6:30–8 pm
All interested persons are welcome
and invited to attend.
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Saturday • July 16 • 2-2:50 pm
OPENING L
Wednesday • July 20 • 2-3 pm
Justin Rivera Comedy Magician
Saturday • July 23 • 2-2:50 pm
Multiplication Book Bingo
Wednesday • July 27 • 2-3 pm
Summer Art Fair
Saturday • July 30 • 2-3 pm
Drop Everything and Read
Wednesday • August 3 • 2-4 pm
Note: Programs are for all ages, unless
otherwise noted.
Special events this summer are provided with
support by Friends of the Artesia Library.
Jinglebots, Let’s Draw Robots, and Robotic Bug
programs are provided with additional support
from the County Library Foundation Matching
Grant Program and Friends of the
Artesia Library.
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Youth
Activities
Beginning Ice Hockey
Skating Skills Class
Learn fundamental hockey skills including forward and
backward skating (strides), transitional turns, stops, and
skating on one foot. In Beginning Ice Hockey Skating Skills,
skaters will learn the basic skills necessary to join
recreational hockey teams, high school hockey
teams, or travel league hockey teams.
Artesia Park • 10 am–2 pm • Free
Ice-Skating
Learn the fundamentals of ice-skating from certified U.S.
Figure Skating Association instructors. Class fee includes
skate rental and practice time on lesson day. Please arrive
early to size skates. Dress warmly in layers and bring
gloves or mittens. Participants are divided by age group:
3-5, 6-12, 13+
Instructor: The Rinks Lakewood
ICE Rink Staff
Instructor: East West Ice Palace staff
TOT ICE HOCKEY
Beginner: 3-6 years $45 / 4 weeks or $34 / 3 weeks
Thursdays
4–4:30 pm
6/23 – 7/21*
Saturdays
10:15–10:45 am
Thursdays
4–4:30 pm
6/25 – 7/23*
7/28 – 8/18
Saturdays
10:15–10:45 am
7/30 – 8/20
Resident $57 • Non-Resident $80 • East West Ice Palace
Wednesdays 5:40–6:10 pm
Ages 3+
6/1 – 6/29
Wednesdays 5:40–6:10 pm
Ages 3+
7/13 – 8/10
Karate
Beginner: 7-12 years $45 / 4 weeks or $34 / 3 weeks
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
6/23 – 7/21*
Our karate classes offer a fun and structured program for
every child and teenager. Your son or daughter will develop
as a strong individual both inside and outside of the
classroom. Youth will gain more focus, balance, self-control,
and confidence in their capabilities. Interested but unsure?
Try out a class free for a day. You are more than welcome
to join us.
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
Instructor: Michio Jimenez
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
7/28 – 8/18
BEGINNER KARATE
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
7/30 – 8/20
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
8/25 – 9/15
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
Resident $35 • Non-Resident $40 • Artesia Park
M/F
4–5 pm
Ages 4-8
6/27 – 8/5
M/F
4–5 pm
Ages 4-8
8/8 – 9/16
No class on 7/4, 9/5
Thursdays
4–4:30 pm
Saturdays
10:15–10:45 am
8/25 – 9/15
8/27 – 9/17**
YOUTH ICE HOCKEY
6/25 – 7/23*
8/27 – 9/17**
TEEN ICE HOCKEY
Beginner: 13-18 years $45 / 4 weeks or $34 / 3 weeks
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
6/23 – 7/21*
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
6/25 – 7/23*
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
7/28 – 8/18
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
7/30 – 8/20
Thursdays
4:30–5 pm
Saturdays
11:15–11:45 am
8/25 – 9/15
8/27 – 9/17*
*No classes the week of June 27-July 2 in observance of
Independence Day. This will be a 5-week semester with
classes being held 4 of the 5 weeks.
**No classes Saturday September 3 in observance of Labor
Day weekend. This will be a 3-week semester.
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INTERMEDIATE KARATE
Resident $35 • Non-Resident $40 • Artesia Park
M/W
5–6 pm
Ages 8+
6/27 – 8/5
M/W
5–6 pm
Ages 8+
8/8 – 9/16
SPECIAL ADD-ON:
Add Fridays from 5-6 pm for $5 more per session.
No class on 7/4, 7/5
ADVANCED KARATE
Resident $40 • Non-Resident $45 • Artesia Park
M/W
6–7:30 pm
Ages 8+
6/27 – 8/5
M/W
6–7:30 pm
Ages 8+
8/8 – 9/16
SPECIAL ADD-ON:
Add Fridays from 6-7 pm for $5 more per session.
No class on 7/4, 9/5
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HOCKEY PLAYER: WACOMKA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
YOUTH RECREATION CLASSES
With support from its affiliate,
the NHL Ducks, The Rinks
Lakewood ICE is excited to see
increased interest in the sport of
ice hockey in Southern California,
where indoor rinks allow for year-round
play. Our goal is to see a jersey on every
back and a skate on every foot.
YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL
PROCESSIONAL & AWARDS
CEREMONY
Tae Kwon Do
Young Rembrandts Drawing Class
Tae Kwon Do is an effective self-defense program
which also develops discipline, respect, flexibility, agility,
coordination, and leadership. It also aids in weight
reduction, increased endurance and lowering one’s
heart rate.
A different kind of learning, a powerful kind of fun:
Young Rembrandts teaches drawing with a
see-touch-do method that all kids can
succeed with, learn from and love! Watch
your child reach a brand new level of
confidence and potential with this
engaging, award-winning program.
Instructor: Alex Mendez
BEGINNER TAE KWON DO
Resident $45 • Non-Resident $50 • Artesia Park
M/W/F
5–6 pm Ages 4-13 6/1 – 6/29
M/W/F 5–6 pm Ages 4-13 7/1 – 7/29
M/W/F 5–6 pm Ages 4-13 8/1 – 8/31
ADVANCED TAE KWON DO
Resident $45 • Non-Resident $50 • Artesia Park
M/W/F
6–7 pm Ages 4-13 6/1 – 6/29
M/W/F 6–7 pm Ages 4-13 7/1 – 7/29
M/W/F 6–7 pm Ages 4-13 8/1 – 8/31
Tiny-Tot Soccer League
A step-by-step training program for boys and girls to
promote the development of fundamental soccer skills.
Youth will practice for 30 minutes and play one game
for 30 minutes with a 5-on-5 team. Parents interested in
coaching a team must submit a volunteer program
application to the Artesia Recreation Office. Coaches
are needed for program to begin.
Resident $50 • Non-Resident $69 • Artesia Park
Wednesdays 5:45–6:45 pm Ages 3-6
6/29 – 8/5
Tennis
Tennis lessons for all experience levels. Beginner class
for those with little or no tennis experience. Intermediate
class for those with a few years playing tennis who would
like to improve their game. Advanced class for those with
several years of playing experience and who would like to
work on consistency and power. Participants must provide
tennis racket.
Resident $60 • Non-Resident $70
Artesia Park
Session dates: Monday to Friday 6/20 – 6/24
7/11 – 7/15
7/25 – 7/29
8/8 – 8/12
8/22 – 8/26
DRAWING CLASS
Elementary Drawing for Kids
2:30–4 pm YOUTH RECREATION CLASSES
SPECIAL OFFER: Try out a class for free for one week.
No class on 6/3, 7/4
Instructor: Young Rembrandts Teachers
Ages 5-16
Zumba Kids Fitness with Rocio
Perfect for our younger Zumba fans! 4-12 year olds get
the chance to be active and jam out to their favorite music.
Zumba kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on
original Zumba choreography. We break down the steps,
add games, activities and cultural exploration elements
into the class structure. Help develop a healthy lifestyle
and incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives
by making fitness fun. Classes incorporate key child
development elements like leadership, respect, team work,
confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, balance,
coordination and cultural awareness.
Instructor: Rocio Guzman
Pay-As-You-Go $4 • Artesia Park
Wednesdays 5–5:50 pm
Ages 4-12 Wednesdays 5–5:50 pm
Ages 4-12 Wednesdays 5–5:50 pm
Ages 4-12 6/1 – 6/29
7/6 – 7/27
8/3 – 8/31
Fees are $10 per class paid monthly, based on the number
of class sessions per month, and must be paid before classes
begin. Private and semi-private lessons are available.
Private $40/hour • Semi-Private $20/30 minutes
Instructor: Eli Alejo
DRAWING: AFRICA STUDIO / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
$10 per class paid monthly • Artesia Park
10 AND UNDER TENNIS
TuesdaysBeg/Int6:30–7:30 pm Ages 5-10 Monthly
Saturdays Beg/Int 9:30–10:30 am Ages 5-10 Monthly
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT TENNIS
Thursdays Int/Adv 6:30–7:30 am Ages 11-17 Monthly
Saturdays Int/Adv 8:30–9:30 am Ages 11-17 Monthly
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Adult
Activities
FITN E S S
Cardio Zumba with Jessie
Beginners welcome! This class is suitable for active
seniors, using simple and easily controlled movements.
Listen to oldies music while working out with classic
aerobics and hot Zumba moves for fun. All moves use
simple routine steps that are easy to follow. Hand weights
are optional and must be supplied by the participant.
DAN CE
Line-Dancing with
Stuart & Jessie
ADULT RECREATION CLASSES
Learn all the latest line dances.
Instructors will break the dances
down and teach step-by-step
instructions for the most popular
line dances. Kick up your heels
and have fun while getting
a great workout and
exercising your memory
as well! You don’t
need a partner, some
experience is required.
Instructor: Jessie Shepherd
Resident $45 • Non-Resident $50 • Artesia Park
Mondays/Fridays 10:40–11:55 am
Ages 18+ 6/27 – 8/15
No class 7/4
Zumba Fitness with Lettie
Feel good and look good! Dance your way to better fitness
to the Latin rhythms of salsa, merengue, cha-cha, mambo,
cumbia and more. No partner required.
Instructor: Stuart and Jessie Shepherd
Instructor: Lettie Morris
Resident $25 • Non-Resident $30 • Artesia Park
Mondays Int/High Int 9–10:30 am Ages 18+ 6/27 – 8/22
Artesia Park
Resident $20 • Non-Resident $25 • Artesia Park
Fridays
Int
9–10:30 am Ages 18+
7/1 – 8/19
No class 7/4
Line-Dancing
with Trish
Resident $48 • Non-Resident $58 • or Pay-As-You-Go $5
Tuesdays/Thursdays
7–8 pm
Ages 13+
6/7 – 7/14
Tuesdays/Thursdays
7–8 pm
Ages 13+
7/19 – 9/1
No class 7/26, 7/28
Zumba Fitness with Rocio
Party yourself into shape. The Latin-inspired, easy-tofollow, calorie-burning, dance-fitness party. Feel the music
and let loose!
Get fit and exercise to
the fun of country-style
line dancing. You don’t
need a partner.
Beginners to advanced students welcome.
Instructor: Rocio Guzman
AJ Padelford Park
Instructor: Trish La Commare
BOOTS: RICKS PHOTOGRAPHY / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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COWBOY HAT © 3DMI / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Pay-As-You-Go $3 • Artesia Park
Wednesdays
6–7:30 pm Ages 18+ Continuously
Resident $24 • Non-Resident $30 • or Pay-As-You-Go $4
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30–10:30 am Ages 18+ 6/2 – 6/30
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30–10:30 am Ages 18+ 7/5 – 7/28
Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30–10:30 am Ages 18+ 8/2 – 8/30
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Tae Kwon Do
Tae Kwon Do is an effective self-defense program which
also develops discipline, respect, flexibility, agility,
coordination, and leadership. It also aids in weight reduction,
increased endurance and lowering one’s heart rate.
Instructor: Alex Mendez
Resident $50 • Non-Resident $55 • Artesia Park
M/W/F 7–8 pm Ages 14+ 6/1 – 6/29
M/W/F 7–8 pm Ages 14+ 7/1 – 7/29
M/W/F 7–8 pm Ages 14+ 8/1 – 8/31
SPECIAL OFFER: Try out a class for free for one week.
No class 6/3, 7/4
Yoga with Lou
Practice the basic discipline and postures to promote
physical fitness. Improve flexibility, strength, concentration,
renew your energy, restore emotional stability and reduce
stress. Students must bring a yoga mat to class.
Instructor: Lou Trerotola
ADULT RECREATION CLASSES
Resident $35 • Non-Resident $45 • Artesia Park
Mondays/Wednesdays 6–7 pm
Ages 18+ 5/23 – 7/6
Mondays/Wednesdays 6–7 pm
Ages 18+ 7/11 – 8/17
Mondays/Wednesdays 6–7 pm
Ages 18+ 8/22 – 9/28
No class 5/30, 7/4, 9/5
Yoga with Mike
Learn the psychological and physical effects of stress, and
management techniques to improve and regulate stress
in your life through the use of self-awareness, meditation,
and proper breathing.
TAE KWON DO: KZENON / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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TENNIS RACQUET: LABORANT / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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YOGA POSE: FIZKES / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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YOGA MAT: MICROGEN / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Instructor: Mike Jackson
Resident $35 • Non-Resident $45 • Artesia Park
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8–9 am Ages 18+ 6/21 – 7/28
Tuesdays/Thursdays 8–9 am Ages 18+
8/2 – 9/8
Tennis
Tennis lessons for all experience levels. Beginner
class for those with little or no tennis experience
who would like to learn basic tennis fundamentals.
Intermediate class for those with a few years
playing tennis who would like to improve their
game and learn tennis strategies. Advanced
class for those with several years of playing
experience who would like to work on
consistency and power.
Participants must provide tennis racket.
Fees are $10 per class paid monthly,
based on the number of class
sessions per month, and must
be paid before classes begin.
Private and semi-private lessons
are available.
Instructor: Eli Alejo
Private $40/hour • Semi-Private $20/30 minutes
$10 per class paid monthly • Artesia Park
Fridays Int/Adv
7–8 pm
Ages 18+ Monthly
Sundays Beg/Int
9:30–10:30 pm Ages 18+ Monthly
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Adult
Activities
A R T S & M US I C
Beading
Come learn to make beautiful jewelry using
bead-weaving, stringing, and other bead techniques.
Instructor: Flora Jung
ADULT RECREATION CLASSES NA SPORTS LEAGUES
$20 • Artesia Park
Tuesdays
10 am–1 pm
Tuesdays
10 am–1 pm
Ages 18+
Ages 18+
5/24 – 7/12
7/19 – 9/6
Guitar
Easy Intermediate (EI): You must know your basic chords.
Students will learn bass runs, hammers, and arpeggios.
Intermediate Guitar (IG): Students will learn more difficult
chords, songs, techniques, and tablature.
$15 or $4 per class Summer Session (5 Classes)
Artesia Park
Wednesdays (EI) 9–11 am
Ages 18+
6/29 – 7/27
Wednesdays (IG) 10 am–12 pm
Ages 18+
6/29 – 7/27
Easy Intermediate and Intermediate Guitar
9 am–12 pm
Attend all 3 hours $20 or $5 per class
Ukulele
Men’s Cricket League
Teams of 11 cricketers are invited to compete in a minimum
of 10 games. All games are held at Artesia Park at 7 pm or
8:10 pm. Teams are responsible for umpire fees. If you are
a single cricketer, please contact us and we will connect
you with other cricketers interested in forming a team or
filling out a team.
Team Fee: $280, plus $40 forfeit fee ($320 Total)
Thursdays 7–10 pm • Ages 16+
Register by 6/16 • Play begins 6/23
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An intermediate/advanced course in Hawaiian, Tin Pan
Alley (1915-1930) and other song styles up to today. Students
may use any type of ukulele and must furnish their own
instrument. Students will improve skills and prepare for
performances within the community.
S P OR T S LE AG U E S
BASEBALL MIT AND BALL: LABORANT / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Instructor: Susan McCormick
CRICKET GAME: AHMAD FAIZAL YAHYA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Instructor: Susan McCormick
$15 or $4 per class Summer Session (5 classes)
Artesia Park
Thursdays 9–11:30 am
Ages 18+
6/30 – 7/28
Sewing for All Levels
Instructor: Rosario Lamoureux
$65 Resident • $75 Non-Resident
Artesia Park
Thursdays 1–5 pm
Ages 18+
7/7 – 8/25
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Team Fee: $320, plus $30 forfeit fee ($350 Total)
Fridays 7–10 pm • Ages 16+
Register by 6/17 • Play begins 6/24
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SPOOL & THIMBLE: SEREGAM /SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Join with a team of 10 players (at least 4 players must be
female). Teams compete in a minimum of 10 games. All
games are held at Artesia Park at 7 pm or 8:10 pm.
Teams are responsible for umpire fees of $13 per game.
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Co-Ed Slow-Pitch Softball League
BEADS: ZIMMYTWS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Intermediate and advanced: Students may work on their
own projects or class projects.
Bring a portable sewing machine,
commercial sewing pattern, and
supplies.
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Beginning: Students will follow the teacher’s curriculum to
create basic class projects. Bring a portable sewing
machine, two yards of non-stretch fabric, and thread.
Senior
Activities
Lunch Program
Lunch is served Monday-Friday at 11:30 am
South Asian meals are served Wednesdays at 11:45 am.
Lunch is served to those 60+ for $2.25. Diners under
60 may pay $4.25 to eat lunch. A 24-hour reservation
is required, please call 562-924-6509 between
9 am – 1 pm Monday-Friday.
AC TIV ITI E S & CLU B S
Bingo!
Tuesdays and Fridays
8:45–10:30 am
Bingo cards are $0.25 each
Come play for a chance to
win household prizes!
S U MME R E V E NT S
BIRTHDAYS
Line-Dancing
FATHER’S DAY PARTY
Loom Knitting Workshop
Wednesdays 10 – 11:15 am
Weekly meetings include teaching and learning new
stitches along with making beanies for newborns, cancer
patients, and soldiers overseas.
THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 15
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BIRTHDAY CAKE: CAROLYN FRANKS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
Donuts and
Game Day Thursday
DONUT: BRYAN SOLOMON / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
U P COM I N G E XCU RS ION S
HUNTINGTON BEACH CENTRAL LIBRARY THEATER:
Motor City Nights — A Tribute to the Music of Motown
10:15 am–4:30 pm • $25* (Registration opens July 20)
First four Wednesdays of every month 8 am – 1 pm
Meetings include bingo, lunch, and activities.
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JUNE 15 from 10 to 11:30 am
Join us for music, dancing, and homemade snacks before
lunch is served.
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 31
Wednesday Club
BINGO: ELAINE BARKER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
SENIOR CENTER PROGRAMS
Birthdays are celebrated at the Senior Center on the first
Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 am. Come enjoy
some cake, a happy birthday song, and meet new friends!
Tuesdays 9:15 – 10:30 am
Join the line-dancing group for free!
L.A. COUNTY FAIR
10:30 am–6 pm • $12* (Registration opens August 4)
Come enjoy a donut and play
some games 8 – 11 am.
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 15
GLENDALE CENTRE THEATRE: Something’s Afoot
12–7 pm • $24 (Registration opens September 2)
Portuguese Social Hours
*Meal not included in ticket price. Senior Excursions are meant
for those age 50 and over. Exceptions are made for caretakers.
First Friday of every month 1 – 5 pm
FR E E TR A N S P OR TATION
Artesia Express Free Shuttle
The Artesia Express, a free shuttle service, is available to Artesia residents who are 60+ or disabled.
Participants must register by appointment at the Artesia Park office prior to using the service.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm.
The service area includes the Artesia City limits plus the areas bounded by: Alondra Blvd. (north), Del Amo Blvd. (south),
Valley View Road (east) and Bellflower Blvd. (west). An expanded service area is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays
from 9 am to 3 pm. For location information please contact the Artesia Park office at 562-860-3361.
Appointments for service require 24-hour advance notice.
Notice: The transportation service provider became Fiesta Taxi on January 1, 2016. Hours of operation and
boundaries have not been affected. The phone number for transportation reservations is 562-865-6266.
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Teen Center
OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY • 3–6 pm • FOR AGES 13 –18
– Make new friends
– Receive homework help
– Go on excursions
Speaker Series
Child Development
Friday • June 24 • 5–6 pm • Free
Maria Alejandra Hurtado presents information on Child and Adolescent
Development, life as an AB 540 student, and discusses her work as a Preschool
Associate Teacher at Kids Klub Rosemead.
Events
School’s Out for Summer Barbecue
Friday • June 17 • 3–8:30 pm
Join us to celebrate the end of the school year! The City of Artesia congratulates
all recent high school graduates and thanks our teens who have worked hard to
make a difference in the community. Come enjoy a celebratory afternoon
barbecue of food, music, movies, and more. Hamburgers, chips, drinks, and
desserts will be provided. All teens who are 13 to 18 years old are welcome.
Those wishing to bring food, snacks, or drinks to share with others are
encouraged to do so. Call 562-407-1723 or 562-860-3361 to RSVP.
TEEN CENTER PROGRAMS
JOIN THE TEEN PROGRAM
WHERE YOU CAN:
Excursions
Last day to register is two weeks prior to the day of event.
Sturtevant Falls
Saturday • June 4 • 7 am–2 pm • Fee: FREE
Enjoy the adventure and beauty of a forest hike. (Make sure to wear comfortable
clothes and shoes, and bring water and snacks.)
Beach Day — Bolsa Chica State Beach
Friday • July 22 • 10 am–5 pm • Free
Join us for a fun day at the beach! (Bringing snacks to share is encouraged
but not required.)
– Make a difference in your
community
LOOKING TO STAY COOL
THIS SUMMER?
Join the AJ Padelford Park Teen
Center to cool off, have fun, and
hang out with friends at the same
time. Have a blast on one of our
excursions, take a college campus
tour, or accept the gaming
challenge at one of our Movie/
Game Nights!
COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS
Join us in exploring campus life
and discovering what college has
to offer.
Universal Technical Institute
(UTI – Programs for diesel, auto
and collision repair)
Friday • July 8 • 9:30 am–1:30 pm
Fee: FREE
University of California, Irvine
Friday • August 12
11:30 am–3:30 pm • Fee: FREE
Your Time Counts — Community Service
Need community service for school? We have you covered! Check these out:
Community Service Opportunity: Summer Food Program
STURTEVANT FALLS: AVTK / iSTOCK
June 20 – August 26 • Breakfast 9:30–10:30 am • Lunch 12:30–1:30 pm
We are looking for volunteers to help staff with our Summer Food Program
during our breakfast and lunch services.
Community Service Opportunity: Fourth of July
Game Nights
Every second Friday of the month. Games include Nintendo Wii,
board games, ping pong, and card games.
Movie Nights
Every fourth Friday of the month. Movies shown are PG-13 or below
and begin at 6 pm.
Sturtevant Falls
AN ENROLLMENT FORM IS REQUIRED
TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES
OR EVENTS. SIGN UP TODAY!
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BEACH: COMPASSANDCAMERA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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July 4 • 2:30–6 pm
We are looking for volunteers to help staff with our 4th of July Independence
Day Event at Artesia Park.
La Brea Tar Pits
and Museum
THURSDAY • JUNE 23 • 9 am–5 pm
Fee: $10.25 Adults
$7.50 Seniors (ages 62 +)
$7.50 Youth (ages 13-17)
$4.25 Children (ages 3-12)
Raging Waters San Dimas
THURSDAY • JULY 7 • 10 am – 8 pm
Fee: All ages $23 (children 2 and under free)
THURSDAY • JULY 21 • 9 am – 5 pm
Fee: $5.25 Youth (ages 4-17)
$7 Adults (ages 18-59)
$5.50 Seniors (ages 60+)
Six Flags Magic Mountain
THURSDAY • AUGUST 4 • 9 am – 8:30 pm
Fee: All ages $40
Special instructions: Children must be over 48 inches
tall to participate in the Six Flags Magic Mountain trip.
SUN BACKGROUND: NATUREMANIA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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LA BREA TAR PITS: LARISSA PEREIRA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
California Science Center
Knott’s Berry Farm
THURSDAY • AUGUST 25 • 10 am – 8 pm
Fee: $31 Regular (ages 12+)
$28 Junior (ages 3-11)
$28 Seniors (ages 62+)
Excursions are open to all ages. Children under the age of 8
must be accompanied by an adult. All excursion buses will pick
up and drop off at AJ Padelford Park.
For additional information on City of Artesia events please call the Parks & Recreation Dept: 562-860-3361
ALCOHOL AND SMOKING ARE NOT PERMITTED AT CITY PARKS AT ANY TIME. DOGS MUST BE LICENSED AND ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES IN CITY PARKS.
2016 MISS ARTESIA PAGEANT
AND 2016 MISS ARTESIA TEEN PAGEANT
SATURDAY • JUNE 4 • 4-9 pm • ALBERT O. LITTLE COMMUNITY CENTER,
ARTESIA PARK
YOUTH BASEBALL & SOFTBALL PROCESSIONAL
AND AWARDS CEREMONY
SATURDAY • JUNE 11 • 10 am — 2 pm • ARTESIA PARK
INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVITIES
MONDAY • JULY 4 • 7:30 am Over-the-Line Tournament
3-9:30 pm Games, Live Music, Fireworks • ARTESIA PARK
See page 2 for details.
JUST DUMP IT! for Disposal of Bulky Items,
Hazardous and Electronic Waste
SATURDAY • JULY 16 • 8 am – noon • ARTESIA PARK
See page 6 for details.
PUTTING THE GREENS FOR TEENS
GOLF TOURNAMENT AND AWARDS BANQUET
MONDAY • AUGUST 1 • 1 – 8 pm • 1 pm Shotgun Start • 6 pm Banquet
LA MIRADA GOLF COURSE • 15501 E. ALICANTE ROAD, LA MIRADA
See page 3 for details.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME
PALM TREE SUNSET: HOLBOX / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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FIREWORKS: IOANA SAN / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
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DRAGON: JABA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM
TUESDAY • AUGUST 2 • 6-8 pm • ARTESIA PARK
See page 3 for details.
INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY
SATURDAY • AUGUST 13 • 4 – 10 pm • PIONEER BOULEVARD
BETWEEN 183rd STREET AND 188th STREET
LABOR DAY EVENT
WEDNESDAY • AUGUST 31 • 5 – 8 pm • ARTESIA PARK
PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY
MONDAY • SEPTEMBER 12 • 12:30 pm • ARTESIA PARK
INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR & DIVERSITY FESTIVAL
SATURDAY • OCTOBER 1 • 11 am – 11 pm • PIONEER BOULEVARD
BETWEEN 183rd STREET AND 187th STREET
See pages 4-5 for details.
YOUTH AND FAMILY EXCURSIONS
AND SUMMER FAMILY FUN NIGHTS
See page 19 for details.
For additional information on City of Artesia events please call the Parks & Recreation Dept: 562-860-3361
ALCOHOL AND SMOKING ARE NOT PERMITTED AT CITY PARKS AT ANY TIME. DOGS MUST BE LICENSED AND ON A LEASH AT ALL TIMES IN CITY PARKS.