Larchmont Chronicle
October 2015
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school news oped players in both football and basketball, with some going on to play in college. “The conditioning, technical skills and team building strategies he teaches them
help the kids in any other sport or competitive situation,” says Burg. The league is divided by age among three divisions, the Pee Wees (six to eight years
old), Minors (nine to 11 years old), and the Majors (12 to 13 years old). Registration fee is $120. For more information, visit laparks.org.
COACH BASS stands huddled with area kids in Pan Pacific.
Flag football a big hit this fall in Pan Pacific Park By Billy Taylor The autumn flag football league has kicked off an eightweek program in Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., with local kids playing on the field through the week of Nov. 16. “With so few opportunities for kids to play flag football for their school or the city, Pan Pacific Park provides an inexpensive yet developmental program that brings kids
from different communities together in one league,” says Wendy Burg, the mother of player Wyatt Burg. Wendy says the flag-pulling version of the sport allows kids who have never considered playing football in high school or college the opportunity to enjoy the game. “My son’s coach, Freddie Bass, is a 20-year volunteer with the league and has devel-
Comedy Night benefits Wilshire Police youth group El Rey Theatre will play host to the Wilshire Community Police Council’s annual fundraiser, providing a night of comedy and jazz. The event, on Fri., Oct 9 at 7 p.m., will benefit the police cadet programs and Wilshire Community Police Station. Guests will be treated to jazz music by the Ross Sellers Quartet, while enjoying a dinner buffet. Comedians scheduled to perform include Kira Solta-
novich, Don McMillan and Bil Dwyer, with special musical guest Bertie Higgins also performing some of his hits. The cadet program focuses on youth, ages 13 to 20, who are in good scholastic standing. Cadets receive training in law enforcement principles, conflict resolution, physical fitness, cultural diversity and gang and narcotics prevention. For more information and ticket pricing, visit wilshirecpc. com or call 323-258-1589.
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