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SOUTH EL MONTE NEWS

SOUTH EL MONTE’S FREE 4 TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

THURSDAY, JULY 4 TH

4TH OF JULY

ALL CITY FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED ON THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2024 IN OBSERVANCE OF INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY

Bring your family and friends and join us for our 4th of July Celebration on Thursday, July 4th at New Temple Park, 1450 Lidcombe Avenue. The family-friendly event is from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM with fun activities, attractions, giveaways, variety of food vendors, and live entertainment. SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

• 2:00 PM - Live Boxing Show

• 2:00 PM - Attractions: Kids Splash Zone, Bungee Jumping, Train Rides & more

• 3:00 PM - The Jolly Corks Concert

• 5:30 PM - City Council Welcoming

• 6:30 PM - Chico Band Concert

We look forward to celebrating America’s birthday with you! For additional information, call the South El Monte Community Center at (626) 579-2043.

SOUTH EL MONTE CITY COUNCIL

MAYOR GLORIA OLMOS

MAYOR PRO TEM RUDY BOJORQUEZ

COUNCILMEMBER MANUEL ACOSTA

COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD ANGEL

COUNCILMEMBER HECTOR DELGADO

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

JULY 9 & 23

To view Agendas or Agenda packets use the side QR Code, scroll down to the current and upcoming events section.

CITY MANAGER

RENE SALAS

INTERIM CITY CLERK

SABRINA MUHNE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

GUILLERMO ARREOLA

COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR

ARIANA DE LA CRUZ

HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR

IYOB TESSEMA

FINANCE DIRECTOR

MASAMI HIGA

PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR

JOHN POEHLER

CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS

ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN/GIRLSMeets Quarterly / Upcoming Meeting

July 17

COMMUNITY SERVICES - Meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M.

PATRIOTIC - Meets on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 P.M

PLANNING - Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 P.M

Agenda and Meeting Minutes are available on the City’s website at cityofsouthelmonte.org

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CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATIONS

Certificates of Recognition presented to South El Monte High School students, recipients of the 2024 El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce State of the City Scholarships.

Presentation of plaque to Maria Cardoso in recognition of her retirement and 40 years of service to the City of South El Monte.

Certificates of recognition presented to the South El Monte High School 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorian for their outstanding achievement and dedication in maintaining the highest level of academic excellence throughout their high school career.

Proclamation proclaiming June 2024 LGBTQ Pride Month.

HR CORNER Disabilities Pride Month

Disability Pride Month is celebrated in July in the United States, and it is a time to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community The month coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was signed into law on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month aims to promote visibility and mainstream awareness of the positive pride felt by people with disabilities, as well as to challenge and change misconceptions and stereotypes. It encourages the celebration of diversity and the acceptance of all people, regardless of their abilities.

This month, lets celebrate the contributions of individuals with disabilities, organizing and promoting events/activities to highlight stories of resilience and innovation among people with disabilities These observances offer a variety of ways to engage our community, promote inclusivity, and raise awareness about important issues By highlighting these themes, we can create an informative and engaging message about Disability Pride for our community residents

IMPORTANT NUMBERS

ANIMAL CONTROL (SEAACA) (562) 803-3301

ANONYMOUS NARCOTICS TIP LINE (626) 292-3375

BUSINESS LICENSES (626) 332-5797

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (626) 443-0180

GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (626) 579-7777

HOUSING RIGHTS HOTLINE (800) 477-5977

LA COUNTY ASSESSOR’S OFFICE (626) 258-6001

LA COUNTY SOCIAL PROGRAMS 211

LA COUNTY WHITTIER NARROWS (626) 575-5526

LIBRARY (626) 443-4158

POST OFFICE (800) 275-8777

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY SERVICE CENTER (626) 575-5431

SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS OFFICE (626) 350-4500

VECTOR CONTROL (562) 944-9656

UTILITY COMPANIES

ATHENS SERVICES (TRASH/STREET SWEEPING) (888) 336-6100

EDISON (800) 655-4555

GAS COMPANY (800) 427-2000

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY (626) 448-6183

SPECTRUM (888) 369-2808

CITY YARD

COMMUNITY CENTER

SENIOR CENTER

SHERIFF’S TEMPLE

HOMELESS RESOURCES

LAHSA (LOS ANGELES HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY) MAKE A HOMELESS OUTREACH REQUEST AT LA-HOP.ORG OR DIAL 211

RESIDENTIAL FOOD SCRAP COLLECTION

FREE FOOD CRIME PREVENTION TIPS

FAMILY GAMES

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police/community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborhoods safer.

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a night of fun and community building.

BACKPACK GIVEAWAY AT 6:00 PM KINDER - 12TH GRADE

CHILD MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE BACKPACK. *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

MOVIE SHOWING AT DUSK

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

MINIMUM DAYS FROM 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM PROGRAMS BEGIN AUGUST 22ND

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N e w T e m p l e P a r k M i n i C e n t e r

1 4 5 0 L i d c o m b e A v e .

G r a d e s K - 5 t h

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S t u d e n t s O n l y

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F R E E

C o m m u n i t y C e n t e r

1 8 2 4 C e n t r a l A v e .

G r a d e s K - 8 t h

F e e s :

R e s i d e n t s : $ 6 0 / m o n t h

N o n - R e s i d e n t s : $ 7 0 / m o n t h

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F R E E

PARKS & RECREATION DIVISION

COMMUNITY CENTER

1530 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 579-2043

MONDAY-FRIDAY • 1:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS

• ADULT SPORTS

• AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

• PARK & FACILITY RENTALS

• SEASONAL DAY CAMPS

• SPECIAL EVENTS

• YOUTH & RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS

*Programs, events, and fees are subject to change.

CONNECT WITH US SEM_PARKSANDREC

SENIOR SERVICES DIVISION

The Senior Services Division provides community based senior programs to enhance the quality of life, independence, and well-being of South El Monte citizens age 55 and older.

SENIOR CENTER

1556 CENTRAL AVE. • (626) 448-0131

MONDAY-FRIDAY • 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

CLOSED ON MAJOR HOLIDAYS

• NUTRITION PROGRAM (60+)

• TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

• SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

• HEALTH/WELLNESS PROGRAMS

• EXCURSIONS

*Programs and events are subject to change. Must be registered at the Senior Center to participate in any programming.

Scan QR Code for Senior Services Webpage.

CLUB MEETINGS & CASH BINGO

3L CLUB • JULY: 2, 16, 18, 30

1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

CLUB LATINO • JULY: 9, 11, 23, 25

1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSARIO “CHAYO” GONZALES FOR BEING RECOGNIZED AS OLDER AMERICAN OF THE YEAR BY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES!

Chayo brightens the South El Monte Senior Center with her daily presence, joy, and volunteerism of over 15 years. She serves as President of the Senior Advisory Board, 3L Club and the Ladies in Red Hat and is extremely helpful in assisting and participating in many of the senior programming and special events at the Senior Center and in the City. Her dedication has fostered deep connections with both her peers and City staff, making her a beloved figure in the community.

CITY HONORS SENIOR SERVICES HERO VOLUNTEERS

The Senior Services Division volunteers prove that not all heroes wear capes. Our selfless heroes assist at the South El Monte Senior Center with an array of services and programming including helping with the lunch program and special events, bingo, teaching yoga and guitar classes, playing beautiful music and providing low-cost haircuts. In appreciation of their dedication to our senior community, the City of South El Monte hosted a recognition dinner on May 29, 2024, with live music and provided them a memento.

3 L C l u b : L a u g h l i n E x c u r s i o n

DDates: ates: Sunday, July 28th - Tuesday, July 30th Sunday, July 28th - Tuesday, July 30th

SStay: tay: Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, NV Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, NV

FFee: ee: $175.00 per person, Double Occupancy

$175 00 per person, Double Occupancy (fee includes bus, snacks, and hotel) (fee includes bus, snacks, and hotel)

Enjoy fun games of bingo and raffles on the bus Enjoy fun games of bingo and raffles on the bus

For more information, call Club President Rosario Gonzalez at 626-534-7891. For more information, call Club President Rosario Gonzalez at 626-534-7891