The fun-filled event was held on August 4 at Mary Van Dyke Park with hundreds of community members in attendance. National Night Out is a nationwide annual community-building campaign that promotes strong law enforcement-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live, work and play. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and other first responders, neighbors, non-profit organizations and businesses together in a positive relaxed environment.
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The City of South El Monte in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Temple Station hosted another successful National Night Out.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT A SUCCESS!
IN THIS ISSUE YARD SALE DATES PG. 2 ELECTION NOTICE PG. 4 NATIONAL PREPAREDNESSEMERGENCYMONTH PG. 6 5K TURKEY DASH PG. 12 9 / 1 1 M E M O R I A L C E R E M O N Y CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Thursday, September 8, 2022 | 11:00 AM City Hall Front Lawn, 1415 Santa Anita Ave. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 626 579 2043 Light refreshments will be provided at the conclusion of the ceremony. HOLIDAY CLOSURE ALL CITY FACILITIES CLOSED MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY. *STREET & TRASH COLLECTION SERVICES WILL NOT TAKE PLACE.
The community event began at 5 pm and attendees were able to meet and greet Captain Reyes and deputies from the Sheriff’s Temple Station as well as other public safety personnel from other agencies, inspect public safety vehicles and equipment, see live demonstrations, visit interactive booths, and obtain free food and beverages. Also, present at National Night Out, were nonprofits and businesses offering a variety of resources and freebies to attendees.
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For the children in attendance, there were various entertaining activities, games, raffles and giveaways for them to partake in. Over 350 backpacks filled with school supplies were given to kids in grades kindergarten through twelfth for their new school year. The fun occasion continued into the night with the family movie showing of Sing 2.
UPCOMING YARD SALE DATES Saturday October 1 · November 5 · December 3 The City of South El Monte allows yard sales to take place on the first Saturday of every month. A permit is required to hold a yard sale. Permits are available free of charge. How to obtain your yard sale permit: • In Person at City Hall - 1415 Santa Anita Avenue, South El Monte Monday – Thursday • 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. • Closed on Major Holidays • Online on the City’s Website at www.cityofsouthelmonte.org/345/Yard-Sales *Proof of residency is required (i.e., identification, utility bill). For additional information, call (626) 242-1666 or email customercare@soelmonte.org SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS MAYOR PRO TEM MANUEL ACOSTA COUNCILMAN RICHARD ANGEL COUNCILMAN HECTOR DELGADO COUNCILWOMAN GRACIE RETAMOZA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS The City Council holds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. Regular meetings start at 6 p.m. Questions or Assistance For additional information, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (626) 579-6540 ext. 3280. UPCOMING MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 13 & 27 To view Agendas or Agenda packets use the side QR Code, scroll down to the current and upcoming events section. INTERIM CITY MANAGER RENE SALAS CITY COMMUNITYDONNACLERKG.SCHWARTZDEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR COLBY CATALDICONNECT WITH ATSIGNCITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORGUSUPFORNOTIFICATIONSNOTIFYMECITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORGSOUTHELMONTENEWS • SEPTEMBER 202202
SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2022 03 CITY OF SOUTH EL MONTE COVID-19 HOURS Please be advised that City hours and operations are subject to change due to the COVID-19 Forpandemic.updates visit our City website and social media platforms. COVID-19 HOTLINE (626) 652-6800 CITY HALL 1415 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 579-6540 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M. FRIDAY – SUNDAY • CLOSED CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS Administration City Clerk Human Resources Finance Building & Safety Housing Community Development Planning Economic Development Public Works/Engineering CITY YARD 1900 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 444-3158 MONDAY – THURSDAY • 7:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. COMMUNITY CENTER 1530 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 579-2043 MONDAY – FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M – 9:00 P.M. PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER 1443 SANTA ANITA AVENUE • (626) 652-3111 MONDAY – THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. & 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. CODE ENFORCEMENT & PARKING ENFORCEMENT SENIOR CENTER 1556 CENTRAL AVENUE • (626) 448-0131 MONDAY – FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. SHERIFF’S TEMPLE STATION 8838 LAS TUNAS DR., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780 (626) 285-7171 • LASD.ORG/TEMPLE 911 FOR LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES OR IN-PROGRESS LA-HOP.ORGMAKE(LOSLAHSAHOMELESSCRIMESRESOURCESANGELESHOMELESSSERVICESAUTHORITY)AHOMELESSOUTREACHREQUESTAT IMPORTANT NUMBERS ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) (562) 803-3301 ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (626) 292-3375 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (626) 443-0180 HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER (800) 477-5977 SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE (626) 350-4500 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER (626) 575-5431 GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777 LIBRARY (626) 443-4158 LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS 211 LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (626) 258-6001 LA COUNTY WHITTIER NARROWS (626) 575-5526 POST OFFICE (800) 275-8777 VECTOR CONTROL (562) 944-9656 UTILITY COMPANIES EDISON (800) 655-4555 GAS COMPANY (800) 427-2000 SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (626) 448-6183 ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING) (888) 336-6100 SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808 BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEW COUNTER HOURS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY MONDAY – THURSDAY · 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CALL (626) 242-1666 OR EMAIL CUSTOMERCARE@SOELMONTE.ORG WALK-IN (NO APPOINTMENT) MONDAY – THURSDAY · 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT CITY’S WEBSITE AT CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORG
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COMMUNITY CENTER 1530 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043 MONDAY-FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS * AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS * AQUATIC PROGRAMS * SEASONAL DAY CAMPS * SPECIAL EVENTS * YOUTH & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ** PROGRAMS, EVENTS, & FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. CONNECT WITH US SEM_PARKSANDRECSIGNUP FOR NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFY ME CITYOFSOUTHELMONTE.ORGAT 08 PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION The Parks and Recreation Division enriches the quality of lives for our community through the variety of events and programs they provide. SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2022
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SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 202210 COMMUNITY B I K E RIDES 20 2 2 C I T Y O F S O U T H E L M O N T E C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T S EM P A R K S A N D R EC SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 MEET AT 8:30 AM/ DEPART AT 9:00 AM SOUTH EL MONTE COMMUNITY CENTER • 1530 CENTRAL AVENUE Bring your bike and helmet and join the City Council in an eight-mile bike ride around the city. *Recommended for ages 10+ Light refreshments will be provided during and after bike ride. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 579-2043.
SENIOR CENTER 1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131 MONDAY-FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS • NUTRITION PROGRAM • TRANSPORTATION SERVICES • SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS • HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS • EXCURSIONS SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS • SEPTEMBER 2022 11 Pre-registration is required in advance for all programs. Schedules and times are subject to change. The Senior Center follows all current LA County Public Health Department Orders and CDC recommendations for everyone’s safety. To register for any of the programming, or for additional information, call the Senior Center at (626) 448-0131. HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAMS CHAIR EXERCISES SEPTEMBER 12 & 26 · 10:00 A.M. – 11: 00 A.M. PRINCIPLES OF MIND & BODY FOR OLDER ADULTS FRIDAYS · 9:30 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. TAI CHI TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS · 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. WALKING WEDNESDAYS EVERY WEDNESDAY · 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. YOGA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 · 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. SENIOR ACTIVITIES CRAFT CLASS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 · 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. FRIENDLY BINGO TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 · 12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. FRIENDLY LOTERIA THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 · 12:30 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. GUITAR CLASS MONDAYS · 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. KNITTING WITH A CAUSE TUESDAYS · 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. MOVIE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 21 · 12:30 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS CELEBRATION WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 • 11:00 A.M. TECHNOLOGY 101 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 · BY APPOINTMENT ONLY SENIOR CLUBS 3L CLUB & CASH BINGO 1ST & 3RD THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER · 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. CLUB LATINO DE SUR EL MONTE & CASH BINGO 2ND & 4TH THURSDAY IN SEPTEMBER · 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. NUTRITIONSENIOR PROGRAM MONDAY – FRIDAY · 11:00 A.M. $2.75 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR SENIORS 60+ *SENIORS MUST REGISTER ONE DAY IN ADVANCE (FOR MONDAY MEALS REGISTER FRIDAY) SPECIAL HEALTHGRANDPARENTSEVENTDAYFAIR&LUNCHEON FRIDAY · SEPTEMBER 9 HEALTH FAIR · 8:00 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. ENTERTAINMENT · 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. LUNCH · 11:30 *REGISTRATIONA.M.ISREQUIRED.
