City of Hawthorne Summer 2015 Brochure

City of

Hawthorne Su m mer Recreation and Community Services

Classes begin: May 4, 2015

2015

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Summer 2015 Recreation Programs Sessions Begin: May 4, 2015

4455 W. 126 Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 www.cityofhawthorne.com (310) 349-2900

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Adult Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop Classes (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Recreation & Community Services 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 www.cityofhawthorne.org/parks-and-recs-home-page (310) 349-1640

Camping Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Hours of Operation Monday-Thursday Friday

7:30 am-5:30 pm 7:30 am-4:30 pm

Closed Alternate Fridays: May 1, 15, 29; June 12, 26; July 10, 24; August 7, 21

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Aerotone (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basketball League (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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Table of Contents

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Basketball League (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Cardiokickboxing & Powertone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cardio Step (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Clogging Dance (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dance Classes (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Dance/Exercise Classes (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Facility Rental/Park Permit Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Facility and Class Location Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Farmers' Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fun & Fit Gymnastics (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Grind Mode Fitness Boot Camp (Adult) NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Gymnastics Exploration (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ice Hockey (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Ice Skating (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Mexican Folklore Dance (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Mayor: Chris Brown Mayor Pro Tem: Olivia Valentine Council Members: Angie English, Nilo Michelin, Alex Vargas City Manager: Michael Goodson City Clerk: Norb Huber City Treasurer: L. David Patterson

Registration Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 14

City Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. For more information please call (310) 349-2908.

Summer Park Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Parks & Recreation and Fine Arts Commission Chairperson: Richard Huhn Vice Chairperson: Norman Morton Commissioners: Herminia Balboa, Charles Bowie Jr., David Hughes, Kevin Posey, Ronald Yates Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of every month at 6 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. For more information please call (310) 349-1640.

Senior Citizens Commission Chairperson: Juanita Y. Douse Vice Chairperson: Darlene Love Commissioners: Davis J. Johnson; WD McCoy; William J. Meyers Meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of every month at 3 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. For more information please call (310) 349-1640.

Personal Safety Skills for Women NEW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Phone Numbers to Keep Handy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 School of Safety Awareness (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Swim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11 Senior Center Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Teen Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Tennis (Youth) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Imagination Machine Writing Camp (Youth) WOW! . . . 7 Youth Classes & Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

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Youth Summer Sports Clinic WOW! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Zumba Classes (Adult) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

How to read the class schedule Class #: 6-13: May 9 - June 27: Sat.: 11:00 - 11:55 am:

Class Code Age Group Class Offered To Length of Class Day(s) Class Offered Time(s) Class Offered

See Registration Information on page 3.

See Addresses of Locations on page 14.

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School of Safety Awareness

Rhythmic Gymnastics Basics

Children (ages 5-15) learn how to communicate and defend themselves in real life situations involving Stranger Abduction and Bully Intimidation. Escape techniques are learned to defend against being grabbed and communication skills are used to diffuse problems.

Safety information is discussed each week. This program focuses on Safety Awareness, Self-Defense & Discipline, not aggressiveness. All classes are taught in a fun, yet structured environment. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to 5:30 pm. For additional information please call (800) 775-3345.

Instructor: Sensei Bob Registration Fee: $10 per person Fee: $7 weekly Location: Memorial Center

Rhythmic Gymnastics is a sport where the competitors manipulate apparatuses like balls, ropes, hoops, and ribbon. It combines some elements of gymnastics, ballet and dance.

During this 45 minutes class we will teach the basic elements of Rhythmic Gymnastics that includes flexibility, coordination of movements and at the end of the season the students will be able to perform a routine and show their accomplishments.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $50/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room

New Students Class # 5178

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June 10 - Sept. 2

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5:30-6:10 pm

Fantasia Dance Ensemble Jazz & Hip Hop Mix Learn to be expressive, creative, and smooth through jazz lessons and hip hop enhancing self-expression, while learning moves that enhance body tone and stamina! Be sure to ask the instructor about the seasonal community recital as well!

Instructor: Alicia L. Fee: $50/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Class # 5154 5-15 May 7 - June 25 Th 7:00-8:00 pm Class # 5155 5-15 July 2 - August 27 Th 7:00-8:00 pm Class # 5160 5-12 May 9 - June 27 Sat 12:00-1:00 pm Class # 5161 5-12 July 11 - August 29 Sat 12:00-1:00 pm

Fantasia Dance Ensemble Ballet & Tap Combo Focus on poise, grace, balance, beauty of ballet and learn rhythm, pizzazz, and movements in tap.

Members look forward to participation in the community recital as well as having fun!

Instructor: Alicia L. Fee: $50/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Class # 5152 Class # 5153 Class # 5156 Class # 5157 Class # 5158 Class # 5159

5-12 5-12 2-5 2-5 6-13 6-13

May 7 - June 25 July 2 - August 27 May 9 - June 27 July 11 - August 29 May 9 - June 27 July 11 - August 29

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6:00-6:55 pm 6:00-6:55 pm 10:00-10:55 am 10:00-10:55 am 11:00-11:55 am 11:00-11:55 am

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Class #5224 Class #5225 Class #5226 Class #5227

4-7 4-7 8-11 8-11

May 6 - June 24 July 1 - August 26 May 6 - June 24 July 1 - August 26

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4:30-5:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm 5:30-6:30 pm

SuperKids Gymnastics Exploration Cartwheels, rolls of all kinds, bar stunts, vaulting, and balance beam skills are taught in this fun class! Superkids gymnastics enhances coordination, balance, flexibility and confidence! For information please call (310) 378-4800 or www.superkidsfun.com. Please make checks payable to City of Hawthorne. If paying with cash, please have the exact change. No Class on 5/25, 6/20.

Instructor: SuperKids staff Fee: Monday $80/8 classes Saturday $70/7 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room Class # 5162 Class # 5163 Class # 5164 Class # 5165

3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5

May 4 - June 29 July 6 - August 24 May 9 - June 27 July 11 - August 22

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4:30-5:20 pm 4:30-5:20 pm 10:30-11:20 am 10:30-11:20 am

SuperKids Fun & Fit Gymnastics Class starts with fun aerobic exercises to music as well as exercises to build strength and flexibility. We group children by ability and teach basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, round offs, rolls, handstands, front and back handsprings (when ready). We also teach skills on bar, balance beam, spring board, and vault. SuperKids Gymnastics builds coordination and confidence! No Class on 5/25, 6/20.

Instructor: SuperKids staff Fee: Monday $80/8 classes Saturday $70/7 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room Class # 5169 Class # 5170 Class # 5167 Class # 5168 Class # 5237 Class # 5238

6-11 6-11 5-8 5-8 8-11 8-11

May 4 - June 29 July 6 - August 24 May 9 - June 27 July 11 - August 22 May 9 - June 27 July 11 - August 22

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5:30-6:20 pm 5:30-6:20 pm 11:30 am-12:20 pm 11:30 am-12:20 pm 12:20-1:20 pm 12:20-1:20 pm

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SuperKids Creative Ballet

Class # 5171 Class # 5172

3-5 3-5

May 4 - June 29 July 6 - August 24

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6:45-7:35 pm 6:45-7:35 pm

SuperKids Creative Ballet In addition to traditional technique using the ballet barre, we teach center floor work and traveling patterns as well as choreographed dances. Parents are not allowed in dance room until last class. Please make check payable to City of Hawthorne. Please bring exact change if paying with cash.

(310) 378-4800 www.superkidsfun.com Instructor: SuperKids staff Fee: $80/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Class # 5173 Class # 5174

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May 5 - June 23 June 30 - August 18

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5:45-6:30 pm 5:45-6:30 pm

Ballet & Tap by SuperKids Ballet enhances grace and flexibility; tap enhances rhythm awareness and showmanship. Fun music, combinations, and traveling across the floor patterns. Parents are not allowed in dance room until the last class. Please make check payable to City of Hawthorne. Bring exact change if paying with cash. (310) 378-4800 www.superkidsfun.com Instructor: SuperKids staff Fee: $80/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room 4-8 4-8

May 5 - June 23 June 30 - August 18

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6:45-7:30 pm 6:45-7:30 pm

Tennis Lessons Kids of the LA84 Foundation Scta/Njtl (National Junior Tennis League) The primary purpose of this program, with the help of many individuals and friends of the LA84 Foundation, is to provide an atmosphere in which Juniors can gain tennis experience and growth. The program features instruction with an emphasis

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June 22 - July 29

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3:30-5:30 pm

Youth Basketball League for Boys and Girls ages 6-15

Registration Dates: March 9 - April 30, 2015 (or until league is full) Birth certificate is REQUIRED at the time of registration.

Betty Ainsworth Sports Center: 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne 90250 (310) 349-1655 For more information please call (310) 349-1640.

Fee: $60 per child League Draft: May 30, 2015 Practice Begins: June 1, 2015 Games Begin: June 6, 2015 Picture Day: TBA

Volunteer Coaches Needed!

If you are interested in being a volunteer coach, please fill out a Coach’s Volunteer Application (available at the Sports Center).

All volunteers are required to be fingerprinted before the season starts. Please join us in helping the kids in our community learn, enjoy and appreciate the game of basketball.

Hawthorne Certified Farmers’ Market At our Certified Farmers' Market, you can buy fresh and seasonal produce directly from the farmer who grows it!

We’re here to provide your family with the freshest, most wholesome fruits and vegetables available directly from California farmers.

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Class # 5228

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Learn ballet basics in a fun way. In addition to traditional technique, every class features creative problem solving challenges to inspire original self expression. Traveling patterns across the floor as well. Parents are not allowed in dance room until last class. Please make check payable to City of Hawthorne. Please bring exact change if paying with cash. (310) 378-4800 www.superkidsfun.com. No Class 5/25/15.

Instructor: SuperKids staff Fee: $80/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room

on competition and sportsmanship. The Southern California Tennis Association is one of 17 sections on the United States Tennis Association. Each student will receive a free T-shirt, 24 hours of tennis instruction, the chance to qualify for further tennis instruction scholarships, various special activities with awarded prizes, and have opportunities to attend professional tennis tournaments. Tennis rackets will be provided for the class.

Instructor: Queen Jones, USPTA Developmental Coach Fee: $10 Location: Memorial Park, Tennis Courts

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TEEN CENTER 3901 El Segundo Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250 (Next to the Hawthorne Sports Center) Facility Hours: Monday - Friday 2-6 pm during the summer (Closed on May 25 and July 3, 2015) (310) 970-7001

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The Hawthorne cognitive abilities and , social, emotional and develop their physical ent, friendship and oym enj ent, leadership, to experience achievem erse, engaging, and gram activities are div respect. Our daily pro s. Stop in and nd all ages and backgrou appealing to teens of elf! check it out for yours are at no cost to any n Center are free and All activities at the Tee e. The Teen Center orn of the Cit y of Hawth 's of the teen residents place for Hawthorne d, safe and drug-free the g rin du provides a supervise d an ol & learn" after scho teenagers to "have fun summer months.

Everything is Free!

Facility offers: › Pool Table › Ping Pong › X box and PS3 Video Game Stations › Computers with Free Internet Access › Big Screen TV › Board Games › Foosball Games › Air Hockey Table › Mini Basketball Court › Tutoring (M - Th) › Job Training › Recreation Tournaments (Th) › Movies (F) › Arts & Crafts › Life Skills & Youth Council

Education: › › › ›

Scholarship Assistance Homework Help (M - F) SAT & CAHSEE Prep Tutoring / Spanish Tutoring (M - Th)

Enrichment: International Cooking Leadership Board (M & W 4-5 pm) Peer Meditation Job Club (M & W 3-6 pm) › Are you ready to get a job? › Do you know how to properly complete an application? › What do you wear to an interview? › Arts 'n Crafts (Thursday, 4:30-5 pm) › Guitar (Thursday, 4:30-5:30 pm) › Volunteer Hours › › › ›

Fitness Programs: › › › › ›

Volleyball Handball Flag Football Yoga (T 4-5 pm) Basketball Clinics

In partnership with South Bay One-Stop Youth Services and Business Center. An equal opportunity program employer. / Auxiliary aides available upon request for persons with disabilities.

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THE IMAGINATION MACHINE WRITING CAMP

Class#: 5229 5230 5231 5232 5233 5234

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§ Warm-up activities § Theater Games § Individual Story Writing: Students will each write their own story. § Group Story Writing: Students are broken up into small groups to create a collaborative story.

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§ Warm-up activities § Theater Games § Final Revision of Stories: Students will write their final draft, to be collected and turned in to The Imagination Machine to prepare for performance. § Casting Stories: Students will assign roles to be cast in each story. § Warm-up activities § Theater Games: Students begin acting and performing characters for their stories. § Final Preparation for Show §1 1:15 am is SHOWTIME!

8:00 am-12:00 pm

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$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

8-15

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

8-12

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

10-15

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

10-15

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

COOL KICKS: FUNDAMENTALS OF INDOOR SOCCER 8/10 - 8/14

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7-12

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Spike It: Competitive Volleyball Skills 8/17 - 8/21

12-15

$40

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Sports Clinic Information: § Register at the Parks and Recreation facilities: 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne 90250 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd. Hawthorne 90250 Registration requires parent permission form All forms of payment accepted at Memorial Center.

Sports Center cash or check ONLY. § Clinics are for boys and girls. Each participant will receive a Hawthorne Youth Sports T-shirt. § All participants must wear court shoes. § Registration begins May 1, 2015 (space is limited!) § For more information call: Betty Ainsworth Sports Center at (310) 349-1655.

Recreation Department at (310) 349-1640.

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WORLD CUP: INDOOR SOCCER TRAINING 7/27 - 7/31

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1-on-1: Become a Complete Basketball Player 7/20 - 7/24

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Goal Time: Competitive Indoor Soccer Skills 7/13 - 7/17

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JUMP BALL: BASKETBALL FUNDAMENTALS 7/6 - 7/10

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Ready, Set, Serve: Intro into Volleyball 6/29 - 7/3

§W arm-up activities/Getting to know you § Who, What, Where games: This is the basics of story writing § Group Story Writing: Students are broken up into small groups to create a collaborative story.

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Tip Off: Introduction to Basketball 6/22 - 6/26

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Sign up now!

Join us for an exciting summer of sports clinics, including basketball, volleyball and indoor soccer. Coaches will review basic skills and fundamentals, while participants learn the rules of the game and experience new drills to bring their game to the next level.

Qualified coaches will make the clinics both informative and fun by incorporating drills, exercises, and games.

Sign up now at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center! (310) 349-1640

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Dates: Week 1: July 6 - July 10 Week 2: July 13 - July 17 Week 3: July 20 - July 24 Week 4: July 27 - July 31 Week 5: August 3 - August 7 Week 6: August 10 - August 14

§ Warm-up activities § Theater Games § Re-writing of Group and Individual Stories: revising a story, also called drafting, can be tant. They will add details, rephrase ideas, their finishing touches at this time. § Creating Invitations: Students will be able to and friends to the show on Friday.

City of Hawthorne Recreation and Community Services Department (310) 349-1640.

Summer Camps / Sports clinics

This is a 1 week intensive writing workshop. Students will learn basic improv and acting skills, the art of storytelling and most importantly, the way to construct a story with a complete and well-rounded plot. They will create their own stories throughout the week and then see them performed by professional actors in The Writing Show at the end of the 5 day session. Family and friends are also invited to attend the performance.

Instructor: Imagination Machine Staff Fee: $100/1 week Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Ages: 6-12 Location: Betty Ainsworth Sports Center

Youth Summer SPORTS Clinics 2015

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Adult classes

Zumba Body Transformation

What good is a workout if you can’t have fun with it? Zumba Body Transformation is a dance workout that is designed to do exactly that while helping you cut calories. This class is for everyone beginners to pros. Zumba Body Transformation will get everyone in the mood to move to some groovy tracks and see how your body transforms to the body you’ve always wanted. This extremely invigorating workout will change your body while having fun.

New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics Fee: $32/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room

Zumba Dance “In The Park” Come join the dance party! Burn calories and have fun while working out. This combination of latin rhythms will have your smiling and sweating at the same time. The 1st hour is cardio and the last ½ hour is body toning & sculpting. Please bring a mat or towel. 5 lbs. weights are optional.

Instructor: Angelina Long Fee: Free Location: Jim Thorpe Park

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18-Adults

May 18 - August 28

M/W/F 8:30-10:00 am

Zumba Fitness Zumba is an aerobic workout which incorporates cardio, latin music and a lot of motivation. We will also add Zumba toning combinations to help maximizes fat burning. Zumba is the type of exercise you’ll want to do everyday and feel good about doing it. You will see results while burning calories and getting into shape. If you enjoy high energy, motivating music and like to try unique moves Zumba fitness is the class for you. Please see instructor for details regarding fees. New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $32/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room Class #5222 12-Adults May 7 - June 25 Th 7:00-8:00 pm Class #5223 12-Adults July 2 - August 20 Th 7:00-8:00 pm

Zumba Party Workout Zumba Party Workout is a Latin inspired dance fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements. Zumba Party Workout is a cardio workout class that offers vibrant dance moves with the energy of the nightclub. This class focuses on targeting major and minor muscles while kicking up heart rates with fun cardiovascular energy. This class is open to all levels of fitness. New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $32/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Class #5220 12-Adults May 5 - June 23 T 7:00-8:00 pm Class #5221 12-Adults June 30 - August 18 T 7:00-8:00 pm

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Class #5218 12-Adults Class #5219 12-Adults

May 4 - June 29 July 1 - August 19

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7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm

Mexican Folklore Step by step class instruction learning the beautiful steps and creative movements while exploring the background and history of the Mexican Folk Dance. Instructor provides instruction in both English and Spanish.

Instructor: Eleazar R. Fee: $65/16 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Class #5210 10-Adults Class #5211 10-Adults

May 6 - June 26 July 8 - August 28

W/F W/F

6:30-7:20 pm 6:30-7:20 pm

W/F W/F

7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm

W/F W/F

8:30-9:45 pm 8:30-9:45 pm

Advanced Mexican Folklore Join the intermediate or advanced classes and indulge in the beautiful form of Mexican Folklore dance that you love so much. This class is a great opportunity to build upon the skills you may already have or give you a great challenge to learn new routines. Many opportunities to perform as well!

Instructor: Eleazar R. Fee: $65/16 classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room Intermediate Class #5208 10-Adults May 6 - June 26 Class #5209 10-Adults July 8 - August 28 Advanced Class #5206 10-Adults May 6 - June 26 Class #5207 10-Adults July 8 - August 28

Clogging Clog dancing is a lively folk dance gaining popularity nationwide. It’s related to the Irish Jig and to tap dancing. It’s foot stomping, hand clapping, old-fashioned fun that offers both exercise and entertainment for all ages. Continuation of all levels: beginning and advanced.

Instructor: Julie Morris & Pioneer 8’s Staff Fee: $7/class Location: Memorial Center

Teens-Adults

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Beginners: 7:30-8:30 pm Intermediate: 8:30-9:30 pm Advanced: 6:45-7:30 pm

Personal Safety Skills For Women

This class is a no-nonsense fat burning aerobics program filled with high and low impact exercises with a variety of uncomplicated dance steps. Includes a variety of aerobics and a toning workout, with a little of everything: marches, lunges, kicks, knee lifts, and some African dance steps! Light dumb-bell or rubber band routines for shaping the upper body, and a lot of aerobics for burning the fat. Lots of fun while getting closer to toning those bodies! New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $50/16 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room

This is an interactive hands on personal safety training course.

Students will be taught skill to defend themselves in real world situations in a fun supportive environment.

Students will also learn an important mix of physical, tactical and verbal skills.

Class #5214 12-Adults Class #5215 12-Adults

($10 registration fee paid to the instructor the first day of class.)

Instructor: Power Institute/ Staff Fee: $20/per classes Location: Sports Center, Dance Room

T/Th T/Th

6:00-7:00 pm 6:00-7:00 pm

Cardio Step Cardio Step workout is designed for all levels of steppers who are looking for a challenge. Cardio Step is a class that pushes all ages past their usual limitations and help you reach your highest fitness levels. During the 60 minutes we well combine the most challenging steps and create a routine to burn calories and target problem areas such as gluts, thighs, arms and legs. Come and enjoy this tough workout and melt away unwanted pounds. New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $32/8 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room Class #5216 16-Adults Class #5217 16-Adults

May 6 - June 24 July 1 - August 26

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7:30-8:30 pm 7:30-8:30 pm

Cardiokickboxing & Powertone A total body workout that blends your own strength with the arts of self defense, dance, boxing, and aerobics. A high calorie burner that introduces you to more than just the basics.

Burn calories, tone your body, and learn the technique behind the workout. New: Mix and match 4 classes with a pass for $20.

Instructor: LA Latin Aerobics staff Fee: $50/16 classes Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room Class #5212 12-Adults Class #5213 12-Adults

May 4 - June 24 June 29 - August 19

M/W M/W

6:30-7:30 pm 6:30-7:30 pm

Grind Mode Fitness Boot Camp

Class #5235 12-Adults Class #5236 12-Adults

May 9 - July 11 July 18 - August 29

Sat Sat

8:00-9:30 am 8:00-9:30 am

May 8 - June 19 July 3 - August 14

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7:00-8:00 pm 7:00-8:00 pm

Betty Ainsworth Sports Center Open Play Hours 3851 W. El Segundo Blvd. (310) 349-1655 Basketball: Monday - Friday, 3-5 pm Saturday, 8 am-3 pm

Volleyball: Every Friday, 6-10 pm

Adults (18 and over): $1; Youth (17 and under): $0.50

Racquetball: Monday - Friday, 3-9 pm Saturday, 8 am-3 pm Fee: $6/hour

( Schedule subject to change!)

Adult Basketball League

Games will be played on Sunday evenings beginning at 3 pm at the Betty Ainsworth Sports Center (3851 W. El Segundo Blvd.)

First come first serve.

Fee: $350 per team + $30 referee fees.

League Fees must be paid in full when signing up.

For more information please call: (310) 349-1655 or (310) 349-1640.

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A total body circuit training workout that combines, resistance, aerobics, hip hop, and boxing.

This class is a definite calorie burner and tone builder. Grind Mode Fitness Boot Camp welcomes all fitness levels, from beginners to advance with exercise modifications for each level.

If you are looking for a class that will burn calories, tone your body, and challenge yourself, then Grind Mode Fitness Boot Camp is the class for you.

Instructor: Lead Through Athletics Staff Fee: $40/8 classes (Session 1), $35/7 classes (Session 2) Location: Sports Center, Fitness Room

Class #5239 14-Adults Class #5240 14-Adults

Recreation

May 5 - June 25 June 30 - August 20

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Senior Center Benefits If you are at least 55 years old and looking for something new in your life, you should come to the Hawthorne Senior Center. The Hawthorne Senior Center offers a wide variety of programs and activities. Regular programs include dances, field trips, billiards, bingo, health & fitness classes, computer room, sewing, knitting, crafts, movies, and a variety of other programs.

Coming soon: wii, ping pong, karaoke much more. The Hawthorne Senior Center also serves lunch (60+ years) everyday at noon so if your interested stop by and inquire.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services

By appointment only! FREE legal services are available to you!

You must call in advance to make sure you can be seen! Call: the Senior Center at (310) 349-1650!

Nutrition Program Lunch is served Monday - Friday at 12:00 noon in the Hawthorne Senior Center.

The project is funded in part by the LA County Area on Aging of 1965. You must come into the Senior Center to register for the lunch program. A suggested $2 donation for seniors is appreciated but not mandatory!

Dial-A-Ride Transportation Dial-a-ride is for persons 62 years of age or disabled.

Tokens may be purchased at the Memorial Center after you have registered in the Senior Center and received your ID card! Transportation is available M-F 8:30 am5:30 pm. Call (310) 965-8848 for reservation pick-up at least 24 hours in advance!

Braille Institute

AARP Driving Class Once you make your appointment, you attend a 2 day course. After completing the class, you will receive a CA DMV certificate which will qualify you for a discount on auto insurance with a good driving record. Be sure to come in or call (310) 349-1650 for an appointment.

Hawthorne Gad-A-Bouts The Gad-A-Bouts meet each Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon in the Hawthorne Memorial Center Polaris Room. Membership is $3 per year. Birthdays are celebrated the first Friday of each month with a cake. Anyone interested can also play bingo the first Friday of the month as well. Players are to bring a gift that is not less than $1. Cards are played each week for those who enjoy this activity. Board meetings are held every other month; usually on the third Friday of the month.

Braille Institute’s community outreach program is designed to help the blind and visually impaired people to live with dignity in a sighted world. These communitybased programs are located conveniently throughout Los Angeles County and offered free of charge. For information about class registration, counseling, visual aids, adaptive technology and other services provided

by Braille Institute, please call: (323) 663-1111 ext. 1252.

Community Gardens The Division of Recreation and Community Services also sponsors a Community Garden at 12625 Grevillea Avenue. The Cityowned land has been converted in 24 garden plots. 10’X25’ each.

The plots are leased on a “firstcome, first-serve" basis for a one year period. The cost is $30 per year. Each gardener is responsible for the upkeep of their own plot. For information and availability call (310) 349-1640.

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9 am

Billiards

9 am

Billiards

9 am

Billiards

9 am

Billiards

9 am

Billiards

9 am

Computer Lab

9 am

Computer Lab

9 am

Computer Lab

9 am

Computer Lab

9 am

Computer Lab

9 am

K nitting & Crocheting

9 am

K nitting & Crocheting

9 am

Sewing

9 am

Sewing

12 pm

Lunch

9:30 am Be Well Program 12 pm

Lunch

12 pm

Lunch

12:45 pm

10 am

Tai Chi

9:30 am Line Dancing

12 pm

Lunch

12 pm

Bingo

Important Phone Numbers Hawthorne Senior Center . . . . . . . .

Inglewood Senior Center . . . . . . . .

South Bay Senior Services . . . . . . .

Little Co. of Mary Home Health . . .

Torrance Memorial Home Health . . .

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Senior Employment . . . . . . . . . . . .

Home Delivered Meals . . . . . . . . . .

MTA Bus Passes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dial-A-Ride Transportation . . . . . . .

Volunteer Opportunities . . . . . . . . .

Information & Assistance . . . . . . . .

LA County Area on Aging . . . . . . . .

Elder Abuse Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . .

Employment Programs . . . . . . . . . .

Alzheimer’s Association . . . . . . . . .

Elder Care Locator . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Center for Health Care Rights . . . . .

310-349-1650 310-412-5338 310-325-2141 310-370-5895 310-784-3739 310-349-1600 310-680-4040 310-412-4380 310-349-1640 310-965-8888 310-412-5338 310-412-4346 800-510-2020 800-738-2631 213-738-2631 323-938-1036 800-677-1116 800-824-0780

GIVE A HELPING HAND! We need your support! The Hawthorne Senior Center is run by a very small staff and a handful of volunteers. If you would like to give back to your community and feel you have an interest in working with seniors, please contact the Senior Center to find out how you can assist! We are always looking for help with the nutrition program, computer lab, and special events. Call (310) 349-1650 for more information!

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Special Events april:

Skirball Cultural Center

Tuesday, April 7, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Spring Dance

Friday, April 24, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

MAY:

Mother’s Day Tea

Friday, May 8, 1:00 to 2:30 pm

Dead Sea Scrolls - The Exhibition

Monday, May 18, 9:00 am to 3:45 pm Cost: $22

June:

Fathers Day Luncheon Friday, June 19 at noon

Arboretum South Coast Botanical Gardens Tuesday, June 23, 9:15 am to 3:30 pm Cost: $5

August:

Luau Dance

Friday, August 14, 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Mini Health Fair

Tuesday, August 18 from 10:00 am till 2:00 pm Monday, May 25 Senior Center Closed.

For more information regarding upcoming events please call the Hawthorne Senior Center (310) 349-1650.

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Registration

Registration for classes is easy! § See page 3 for additional Registration Information.

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§ Only cash, checks, or money orders are accepted. § Checks are to be made payable to the City of Hawthorne, and must have a drivers license number written on check. § VISA & MasterCard are accepted for preregistration activities only (ie. Dog Obedience, Special Events, Clinics, etc) § Insufficient checks will be charged a $25.00 processing fee.

Refunds §N o refunds will be granted (providing the class does not get canceled). § If a refund is necessary due to a medical emergency, please visit the Recreation & Community Services Department M-Th between the hours of 7:30 am-5:30 pm and fill out a refund request form and attach a copy of the medical release provided by your physician. § Refunds or exchanges for classes due to summer school, vacations, etc are not granted. Please be sure to register for the correct time and level when signing up for classes.

Photo Release: At times, the Hawthorne Cable Department or the Recreation & Community Services Department may visit during the various activities offered in the brochure for sole purpose of advertising the classes. If you do not want your child to be photographed or videotaped, please be sure to talk to your instructor.

Park Permits & Fees Groups of 15 or more that wish to use a Hawthorne Park, must have a permit. Please be prepared to give the date and time of the activity, the portion of the park to be used, and the number of people in attendance. Please note that rented amusements, (i.e. bouncers, trains, trampolines, amplified music, etc.) are NOT permitted at any of the parks. You must request a park permit at least 1 week prior to the day of the event/activity! To find out more information or to book a park permit, please call the Recreation & Community Services Department.

Resident Groups 15-50 people $20 51-100 people $33 101 & over $51

Non-Residents Groups 15-50 people $33 51-100 people $45 101 & over $65

Formal Picnic Areas: Memorial Park, Eucalyptus Park and Holly Park have formal picnic shelters. Memorial Park and Eucalyptus Park have outlets, gas grills, sinks, and counter tops.

There are no outlets or sinks at Holly Park. When booking the park, you must request usage of the covered shelter areas and check out a key. The fee is an additional $19 - $31 for use of the formal picnic area.

Recreational Facilities Recreation & Community Services Department . . . . . . . . 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.

Betty Ainsworth Sports Center . . 3851 El Segundo Blvd.

Senior Citizens Center . . . . . . . 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.

Thorpe Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14100 S. Prairie Ave. Thorpe Castle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14025 S. Cordary Ave. Bicentennial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13110 S. Doty Ave. Eucalyptus Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12100 S. Inglewood Ave. Eucalyptus Park Skate Plaza . . 12100 S. Inglewood Ave. Glasgow Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glasgow Place & 135th St. Holly Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2058 W. 120 th St. Holly Glen Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5255 W. 137th St. Memorial Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd.

Ramona Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4662 W. 136th St. Jim Thorpe Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14100 S. Prairie Ave. Zela Davis Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kornblum & 133rd St. Hawthorne Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12501 Inglewood Ave. 118th St. / Doty Ave. Pocket Park . . . . . 3839 W. 118th St.

Mountain Camping Facilities The City of Hawthorne makes available a 20-acre camp facility in the Angeles National Forest of the San Bernadino Mountains in Wrightwood. A two hour drive from Hawthorne, which can be reached without driving on any narrow, twisting mountain roads. Adjacent to Jackson Lake, a short drive from the Mountain High Ski Facility. This facility is available for rental for families or large groups. Enclosed cabins are used for sleeping areas, while cooking & dining is held in a main lodge area.

Group provide there own transportation, food & bedding. Camp is available for use in year round.

Maximum usage 100 persons.

The New Journey Ministries Church operates the facility on the City’s behalf. For reservations & fee information, please contact the New Journey Ministries Church at pastorjm3@msn.com (John Richardson).

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COMMUNITY SERVICES

Airport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1635

AT&T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 310-2355

Building & Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2990

Animal Control/Licensing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2948

Business License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2935

Animal Complaints/Pick-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 675-4443

Cable TV (Channel 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1630

California Water Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 758-6790

Code Enforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2945

Chamber of Commerce . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 676-1163

City Attorney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(310) 349-2960

Dial-A-Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 965-8888

City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2915

Health Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 419-5358

City Hall (Information) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2900

LA County Alondra Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 217-8366

City Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2910

LA County Bodger Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 676-2085

City Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2920

LA County Del Aire Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 643-4976

Graffiti Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1632

MTA Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 266-6883

Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1600

Shopping Carts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 252-4613

Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2950

So. Calif. Edison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 655-4555

Job Hotline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1633

So. Calif. Gas Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 427-2200

Mayor & City Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2908

So. Calif. Water Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 758-6790

Planning/Community Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2970

Street Light Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 655-4555

Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2700

Union Pacific Rail Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 767-3884

Traffic Signal Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (626) 458-4357

Public Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-2902 Recreation & Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1640 Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1650 Sports Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1655 Street Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1660 Tree Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 349-1664

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS American Youth Soccer Organization . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 643-6455 Boys & Girls Club - Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 549-7311

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CITY HALL DEPARTMENTS

Boy Scouts of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (213) 413-4400 District 37 Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 644-9360 Gardena YMCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 523-3470

SCHOOLS & Libraries Hawthorne School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 676-2276 Wiseburn School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 643-3025 Centinela Valley Adult School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 263-3200 Hawthorne High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 263-4400 Leuzinger High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 263-2200

Girls Scouts Council . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 328-2312 Holly Park Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (424) 901-3313 South Bay Youth Service Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 549-7311 Teen Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 644-3695 Teen Hotline (24 hr. Hotline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 448-3000 Tri Park Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 675-1609 Wiseburn Little League . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 289-4113

Hawthorne Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 679-8193

NEIGHBORING LOS ANGELES COUNTY PARKS Alondra Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 217-8366 3850 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Lawndale, CA Bodger Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 676-2085 14900 S. Yukon Avenue, Hawthorne, CA Del Aire Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 643-4976 12601 S. Isis Avenue, Hawthorne, CA

City of Hawthorne City Hall

4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250 www.cityofhawthorne.com (310) 349-2900

Recreation & Community Services 3901 W. El Segundo Blvd. www.cityofhawthorne.org/ parks-and-recs-home-page (310) 349-1640

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Wiseburn Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (310) 643-8880

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City of Hawthorne

Summer 2015

Park Programs Take part in recreational games, team sports, arts & crafts, all while making new friends! Recreation leaders provide kids with safe and fun park activities. Park Programs are a drop in program only.

This is not a daycamp. Participants are free to come and go as they please.

All children 7 years and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Check in at the ballrooms to meet your Hawthorne staff! For more information call (310) 349-1640.

The parks are staffed: Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Starting June 30 through August 22, 2015

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Eucalyptus Park Holly Park Holly Glen Park Jim Thorpe Park Memorial Park Ramona Park

Inglewood Avenue & 123rd Street 120 th Street (East of Van Ness) 137th Street & Glasgow Place 139th Street & Prairie Avenue El Segundo Boulevard & Praire Avenue Ramona Avenue & 136th Street

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