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Winter 2020/2021
La Palma
City News and Recreation Activity Guide
Important Contact Information
City Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-690-3300
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administration@cityoflapalma.org
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CityCouncil@cityoflapalma.org
Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-690-3340
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CommDev@cityoflapalma.org
Public Works/Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-690-3310
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PublicWorks@cityoflapalma.org
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-690-3350
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recreation@cityoflapalma.org
Police Department . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-690-3370
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Police@cityoflapalma.org
City Information Frequently Requested Numbers
EDCO (Park) Disposal-Trash Services . . . . . . . 714-522-3577
City Hall Hours: La Palma Intercommunity Hospital . . . . . . . . . 714-670-7400
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday Orange County Fire Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-573-6000
City Council and Successor Agency to the Community Devel- Orange County Library, La Palma Branch . . . . . . 714-523-8585
opment Commission Meetings are held on the first and third SEAACA (Animal Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-803-3301
Tuesday of each month. Meetings start at 7:00 p.m. and are Orange County Vector Control . . . . . . . . . . . 714-971-2421
open to the public. Agendas are available on the City’s website
at www.cityoflapalma.org under Agendas and Minutes or by Schools
calling the City Clerk’s office at 714-690-3334. Anaheim Union High School District . . . . . . . . 714-999-3511
J. F. Kennedy High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-220-4101
Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter,
Walker Junior High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-220-4051
whether or not it appears on the agenda, may do so under the
Centralia School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-228-3100
Public Communications portion of the agenda. Each individual
is allowed five minutes to address the Council. No action will Los Coyotes Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . 714-228-3260
be taken on any items not on the agenda. Miller Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-228-3270
Cypress School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-220-6900
Development and Circulation Committee Meetings are held
Luther Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-220-6918
at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of February, April, June,
Fullerton Union High School District . . . . . . . . 714-870-2800
August, October, and December.
Buena Park High School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-992-8600
Community Activities & Beautification Committee Meetings
Buena Park Junior High School . . . . . . . . . . . 714-522-8491
are held at 6:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of every month,
Buena Park School District . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-522-8412
September – June.
Corey Elementary School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714-739-4058
All meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall,
located at 7822 Walker Street.
La Palma City Council
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Table of Contents
Calendar of Events Message From The City . . . . . 2
City offices are closed on Fridays. Public Safety services are always available.
City Council Highlights . . . . . 3
November
1 Daylight Saving Time Ends Business News . . . . . . . . . 5
3 Election Day (see page 4 for more information)
My La Palma Story . . . . . . . 6
10 Community Activities & Beautification Committee
Meeting – 6:30 p.m.* Community News . . . . . . . . 8
11 Veteran’s Day - City Offices Closed
17 City Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.* Non-Profit News . . . . . . . . 10
26 Thanksgiving Day – City Offices Closed Activity Guide . . . . . . . . . . 12
December
8 City Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.* Teen Programs . . . . . . . . . 15
14 Development and Circulation Committee Meeting – Social Services Resources . . . 16
7:00 p.m.*
15 Community Activities & Beautification Committee Registration Form . . . . . . . 17
Meeting – 6:30 p.m.*
21 Winter Season Begins
23 Winter Holiday Closure Begins –
City Offices Closed to January 4, 2021
On the Cover:
25 Christmas Day – City Offices Closed Civic Center Monument on Walker Street
January
1 New Year’s Day
12 Community Activities & Beautification Committee
Meeting – 6:30 p.m.*
18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – City Offices Closed
19 City Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.*
February
2 City Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.* Mosaic
8 Development and Circulation Committee Meeting – The La Palma Mosaic is your
7:00 p.m.
magazine; we welcome your
9 Community Activities & Beautification Committee
Meeting – 6:30 p.m. suggestions and feedback. If you
15 President’s Day – City Offices Closed would like to see something specific
or want to include an upcoming
*Subject to change. Please see the City’s website for the community, school, or business event
most up-to-date information. in the magazine, please contact the
La Palma Mosaic Editor at
recreation@cityoflapalma.org.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, classes, programs, and facility reservations may
be cancelled, postponed, or otherwise altered. Please check the City’s website
for the most recent Community Recreation information at www.CityofLaPalma.
org/Recreation or call 714-690-3350.
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A Message from the City
Happy Holidays and Season’s Greetings from the City of La Palma!
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ll La Palma administrative offices (City Hall, Recreation, Public Works, and
Police Administration) will be closed starting December 23, 2020, and will
re-open January 4, 2021. The Police and Fire Department will remain open for
24/7 emergency services or for other matters requiring an urgent response from the
City, such as water leaks. For more holiday closure information, see page 8.
Starting in 2018, the City of La Palma began to publish an Annual Report highlighting
each department’s annual operations, including budgets, accomplishments, and
goals. You can view the 2020 Annual Report between pages 8 and 9.
Due to the pandemic, many of the City’s community events and programs were
cancelled or otherwise altered to meet the State’s and County’s health requirements.
The Community Services Recreation Division shifted to a new type of recreation—
Virtual/ Online Recreation. Since the creation of the Virtual Recreation Center and
Recreation YouTube Channel, La Palma Recreation staff have completed over 60
videos with fun at-home activities and programs to entertain kids and adults alike
in a comfortable environment. Visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/VirtualRecCenter to
see the latest Virtual Recreation activity.
Recently, the City has been proactively engaging with the La Palma business
community. During the fall, the City in partnership with the Orange County Small
Business Development Center (SBDC), created a Small Business Emergency Grant
Program to provide funding to small businesses needing financial assistance
in overcoming the temporary loss of revenue due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Through this program, the City issued $7,500 checks to 43 La Palma businesses!
In addition the City launched a Shop Local program, encouraging and educating
the community on the importance of keeping La Palma dollars locally. For more
information on the Small Business Grant Program and the Shop Local Campaign
see page 5.
On October 26, 2020, the City of La Palma turns 65! In commemoration of this
special anniversary the City asked residents to share their La Palma Story. You can
see a preview of the My La Palma Story program on pages 6 and 7.
The Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held virtually this year and will
be available for viewing starting December 10 at 6 p.m. at www.CityofLaPalma.
org/TreeLighting. In addition, the Community Activities & Beautification
Committee is inviting La Palma residents to participate in the 2020 Holiday
Home Decorating Contest! For more information and how to participate please
visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/HolidayHomeContest.
On behalf of the City of La Palma, we wish you a Joyous Holiday Season and a
Happy New Year!
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and circulation issues. DCC members meet on the second
Monday of even months from February to December. Four
vacancies exist—all with four-year terms.
Council Meeting Highlights
July 7, 2020 through September 1, 2020
For more information regarding City Council Meeting Highlights,
visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/Agendas
La Palma Convenience Shopping Center
Improvements Approved
On August 4, 2020, the City Council approved a remodel Applications for these vacancies are available on the City’s
plan of the La Palma Convenience Shopping Center property website at www.CityofLaPalma.org/Committees or at City
(7821-7961 Valley View Street). The plan will: Hall. The deadline to apply is November 5, 2020. You can
deliver a completed application to City Hall or mail your
• Modernize the building exterior façade of the inline application.
tenant spaces;
• Add a new drive-through lane at the restaurant pad CARES Act Funding
building formerly occupied by the Work Experience; The City Council formally accepted grant funding totaling
• Refresh the landscaping and exterior lighting; $736,910.14 related to COVID-19 and approved expenditures
• Install new water quality compliant trash enclosures; for a number of items including:
• Increase dedicated restaurant space within the existing • Personal protective equipment (PPE), hand sanitizer,
shopping center; cleaning supplies, and Plexiglas shields
• Re-orient the alley behind the inline tenant spaces to • A new City Hall HVAC system with a filtration/treatment
one-way circulation. system to minimize viral particles associated with
COVID-19;
• Various IT items and infrastructure improvements to
ensure that the City can support potential teleworking
needs resulting from COVID-19;
• Elbow contact crosswalk buttons;
• And Unmanned Aircraft Systems (drones) which can
reduce staff time associated with searches in addition
to providing a measure of safely searching and clearing
areas not easily accessible to the police.
Citizen Committee Vacancies
Residents of the City of La Palma are invited to submit
applications for vacancies on Citizen Committees.
The Community Activities and Beautification (CAB)
Committee works with City staff to coordinate special
events. CAB members meet on the second Tuesday of each
month from September to June. Four vacancies exist—two
with four-year terms and two with two-year terms.
The Development and Circulation Committee (DCC) is
an advisory Committee to the City Council that makes
recommendations to the City Council and perform such
functions relating to planning, land use, transportation,
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Council Meeting Highlights (cont’d)
Starbucks Development Approved Notice of Election (Tuesday, November 3, 2020)
At the meeting on September 1, 2020, the City Council The City of La Palma will hold an
approved the construction of a new 895 square foot, one- election on November 3, 2020, to
story, drive-through and walk-up only Starbucks Coffee at fill three City Council seats. The
5014 Orangethorpe Avenue with new site, landscape, and election will be consolidated with
signage improvements. Final construction plans are in the the Federal, State, and Countywide
process of being approved and ground breaking is planned election on that same date. City
for early 2021. Elections for the La Palma City
Council are held every two years
Valley View Animal Hospital
(in even number years). The terms for Council’s five at-
On September 1, 2020, the City Council approved an large seats are staggered. Therefore, all five council seats
application for the operation of a new animal hospital are not up for election during the same election year. For
business at 7921 Valley View Street. The Valley View Animal more information, please visit the City’s website at www.
Hospital will be located within a 1,800 square foot space in CityofLaPalma.org/Elections or contact the City Clerk’s office
the La Palma Convenience Shopping Center’s multi-tenant at 714-690-3334 or Administration@CityofLaPalma.org.
retail building and will provide animal care services that
include: preventative/routine wellness care, vaccinations, Miscellaneous
dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, and diagnostics such During this time period, the City Council also:
as X-rays, ultrasound, and blood work for animals. The • Approved the Walker Street and Residential Zone 2
expected opening is planned for early 2021. Slurry Seal Street Improvements Projects.
• Approved the Animal Services contract with the
Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).
• Approved a Financial Consulting Services agreement.
• Recertified the extension of the 2014 Engineering and
Traffic Survey for Speed Limits to 2024.
• Approved the Orange County Operational Area agreement.
• Amended the 2020-21 Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021.
• Adopted the Last and Final Recognized Obligation
Payment Schedule.
Anti-Camping Ordinance Approved • Approved IT Infrastructure Upgrades.
• Awarded a contract for the Police Department Evidence
The City Council approved a new Ordinance that specifically Storage Project.
addresses the unauthorized use of public areas for • Amended the Cash Flow Reserve Policy.
camping or storage of personal property at their meeting • Approved the City’s 4th Quarter Cash and Investment
on September 1, 2020. This ordinance will go into effect report for Fiscal Year 2019-20.
on November 12, 2020, and will allow the City to maintain • Approved the Destruction of Obsolete Records.
public areas in clean, sanitary, and accessible conditions. • Approved the printing and mailing of a citywide 2020
Election newsletter detailing how to register to vote and
where to vote.
• Adopted the annual Measure M2 package for FY 2020-21.
• Authorized the purchase and installation of Traffic
Signal Controllers and Battery Backup Equipment for
City Traffic Signals.
• Awarded a contract for the Orangethorpe Avenue
Rehabilitation Project.
• Amended the Biennial Conflict of Interest Code and the
City Attorney’s Contract.
• Adopted an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) Policy
Please note, this section only contains highlights / summaries of City Council meetings. Additional items may have
been discussed and approved by the City Council. For a complete copy of the approved minutes, please visit the City’s
website at www.CityofLaPalma.org/Agendas.
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Community News
Shop Local. Shop La Palma!
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hopping and supporting local La Palma businesses is
important to keeping La Palma dollars in La Palma.
Why Shop Local?
Supports the Local Economy. Small, local businesses are
the backbone of La Palma’s economy. That’s why shopping
locally strengthens us all.
Supports the La Palma Police Department. By doing your shopping in
town, you help fund your local police department.
Invest in La Palma. 100% of local sales tax goes to public safety,
community events, recreation programs, and parks.
Supports Community Events and Resources. By shopping in La Palma, you are supporting the community events
(e.g. Concerts in the Park) and resources (e.g. senior services).
Creates Jobs. 64% of all new jobs are created by small businesses like those in La Palma. (Source: Congressional Research
Service – Small Business Administration and Job Creation, June 2020)
Creates a Sense of Community. Shopping at a La Palma business gives you an opportunity to better connect with other
members of your community.
Good for the Environment. Shopping locally helps to reduce the use of fossil fuels. Local stores help sustain vibrant,
walkable communities, which are essential to reducing sprawl, auto use, and air & water pollution.
Whether you’re looking for unique, one of-a-kind, restaurants, shops or professional services, La Palma has A LOT to offer!
To view the Shop Local program videos showcasing some of La Palma’s wonderful businesses or to nominate a business
for Shop Local video, visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/ShopLocal.
Small Business Emergency Grant Program A’Roma Ristorante
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Bold Optometry
n June, the City of La Palma created a Small Business Cachi Cafe
Carspecs USA
Emergency Grant Program, which provided funding Centerpointe Optometry
to small businesses needing financial assistance in Cliffs Hideaway, Inc.
CNS Jewelry and Gift
overcoming the temporary loss of revenue due to the Covenant Hospice
Dr. Maria Regina M. Tan, DDS
COVID-19 outbreak. Eden Day Spa
Elite Taekwondo
This funding was made available through Federal Esteem Pilates
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Friendly Eye Medical Group
Gram’s Kitchen
Act received through a Disbursement Agreement from the Healthy Massage Spa
Hwang So Go Jip Korean BBQ
County of Orange to the City of La Palma in the amount Infiniti Beauty Salon & Supply
of $368,000. Grant eligibility requirements meet certain Isla Cuban Latin Kitchen
Jaime E. Gonzalez M.D., Inc.
criteria that had been established by the City of La Palma and Jangmo Jip Restaurant
KA Motors
both the CARES Act and the U.S. Department of Treasury Karla Dennis And Associates
for activities utilizing funds. In addition, businesses were La Palma Car Wash
La Palma Eye Care Center
required to submit documentation demonstrating the La Palma Nails & Spa
Lovely Pet Grooming
need for financial support resulting from the temporary Mhat Korean Restaurant
loss of revenue due to the impact of COVID-19. Minuteman Press
MMC Inc.
In the initial part of the program, the City released Palm and Card Readings
Paul’s Car Wash
$322,500 to 43 small businesses in the amount $7,500 Pho Crystal Vietnamese Restaurant
Private Accountant, Inc.
per business. At the time of this publication, City Staff was Show Sushi
exploring options for distribution of the remaining funds Soy Tofu
Star Beauty Salon
to La Palma business community. Tokyo Grill
Tutor Zone
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My La Palma Story
Tell Us Your La Palma Story!
La Palma, ranked as one of the best places to live in America, is special because its
residents come together from varied backgrounds and heritages to embrace and celebrate
all that their hometown represents. If you have a story to share, please email it to
Recreation@CityofLaPalma.org.
Don’t know what to write? Visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/MyStory for some tips and
guidelines. This is a fun, informative, and positive campaign, so please keep your stories
on-topic and family-friendly.
During the 70s – 80s, Denni Street, was very narrow, about half
of the width of the street today. Even today, 75% of the street
is owned by Cerritos 25% is owned La Palma. On the corner
of Maroon and North Denni, sat a little Farmhouse, which was
imported in from the Pasadena Freeway (110) construction. Back
then it was a quaint little garden Cottage, the wife took exquisite
care of the garden as it was a very large horticulture lot. They did
not have sewer and they did not have running water, they used
well water.
One of the best
things I love about
McMahon’s Family Story La Palma is easy
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ur La Palma Story, started in the 1960s. One of our accessibility to
cousins had moved to Artesia, hence we drove around the the 91 freeway.
area: Dairyland (La Palma), Dairy Valley (Cerritos) and The gas stations
Dairy City (Cypress).We lived in the South Bay-Palos Verdes and are convenient
the 91 Freeway wasn’t completed until the mid-70s, so we relied here, and you can
on the 5/710/405 freeways and arterial streets. In the late sixties always get in and
and early seventies, many times we stopped at the McDonald’s in off the freeway
La Palma, because they had RV parking, and we would stop there relatively fast.
on our way to Palm Springs and have a hamburger dinner. Back In the 1970s, we
then the hamburger was 25 cents. signed up with Bank of America
Then in the early to mid-1970s we decided to move away from in La Palma. In the back-parking lot were cows, they used to
Palos Verdes and relocate into the greater Dairy Valley area. come right up to the fence and make a lot of noise when we
We purchased our La Palma home on the Southside of ADP on came to the bank. At that time the bank’s drive-thru teller, just
Orangethorpe, close to where Yum Yum Donuts is today. The being installed, and it was fun wait in line and look at the cows
home was not built yet and we had to wait for a good part of the across the parking lot. Then came the new housing track to
year. Recession hit SoCal in the mid 1970s. Jobs were scarce. replace the cows.
The State was paying buyers in the form of economic rebates, if To read the rest of McMahon’s family story visit www.
they purchased homes. We used that rebate system to purchase CityofLaPalma.org/MyStory.
our La Palma Home off of Denni Street.
Due to the lack of room in this issue of the Mosaic, stories have been shortened.
To read the full My La Palma Stories, please visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/MyStory.
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Ethington’s Family Story
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avid and Edna have lived in La Palma for 55 years, since Travis’ Family Story
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October of 1965, when they bought their first and current n July 4, 1970, the Travis family—Don, Nora, Patricia
home on Suffield Street. They moved to California from their (Patty), and Lori—settled into their brand-new La Palma
home states of Iowa and Hawaii because of job offers received in home on Crestview Circle. Before coming to La Palma, they
the 1960s. David worked for Hughes Aircraft Company in Fullerton, lived in Whittier and before that, Montebello.
and Edna worked at the Escalona School in La Mirada.
La Palma was chosen because it had easy access to several
When they began looking for a home to purchase, David freeways and the “Ponderosa 401 Plan” home was the perfect
researched the area surrounding La Palma. He noted that it was size for the family. Plus, they managed to find the only house at
centrally located and close to different aerospace companies, in the end of a cul-de-sac in that tract, which gave them a larger
addition to Hughes Aircraft Company. There was also access to backyard and a nice view down Crestview Circle.
different freeway entrances to easily reach parts of Los Angeles
Back in the 70s, there were only dairy fields between their house
and Orange County. Most important of all, there were elementary
and Valley View (the smell of those cows, especially after the
schools, a junior high school, and a high school already built, and
rain was prevalent). Although the hardened cow manure made it
in walking distance for children to attend. Since they had started
difficult to till the soil, it sure made the flowers grow! Frogs and
to add to their family in 1964 with their oldest son, Mark, and
birds gathered at the little creek with the cows, and they enjoyed
the following year with their daughter, Dawn, education was very
watching the newborn calves.
important to them. Schools within walking distance from their
house was a definite criteria for selecting a home. Patty and Lori both attended George B. Miller Elementary
School, then Walker Junior High, and finally John F. Kennedy
The Ethington family have always been active in the La Palma
High School. As an artist, Nora became active in the Cypress Art
community and in their church, St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
Association. With fellow La Palmans, she worked in oil painting
in Cypress. Over the years, they have participated in La Palma’s
and then water color.
Recreation Department activities. David and Edna helped to
coach their daughter’s basketball team through the Recreation One of Don’s favorite La Palma memories is when he volunteered
Department. Edna coached boys and girls in Continental Little to help his neighbor at the Veteran’s Day Parade. Don found
League baseball, Girls softball, boys’ and girls’ basketball and himself in the middle of Walker, at the starting point, with no
AYSO boys’ soccer. Edna was also active in PTSA and Booster line-up list and no clue what to do and no neighbor in sight! The
Clubs at Luther Elementary, Walker Jr. High, and Kennedy High parade still managed to be a success.
School—serving as president of the Kennedy PTSA for a term. Today, Don and Nora continue to enjoy the La Palma community
Both children attended Luther Elementary, Walker Jr. High, and and various events, especially the summer Concerts at the Park
graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. Mark (eldest son) and parades (though Don makes sure he has a clipboard if he
continues to live in La Palma with his family. In 1984, Edna was helps out now). Lori works for the City and is able to see Mom and
recognized as La Palma’s Volunteer of the Year at the Cypress Dad for lunch or dinner on a regular basis. Patricia returns home
College Americana Awards. In 1998, the Ethington family was as often as possible (she lives on the North Shore of Boston).
recognized as La Palma’s Family of the Year for exemplifying When she does, she and her husband Peter head straight over to
family values of love and respect, and nurturing and preparing A’Roma Ristorante for the best Italian food in town!
their children to be good citizens of today and tomorrow.
Both David and Edna continue to serve as volunteers for the 4th
of July Run for Fun each year and currently serve on the National
Board of the Retirement Housing Foundation based in Long
Beach that provides communities, nationally, for the elderly, low
income families, and handicapped individuals.
“La Palma Is a Great Place to Raise a Family and Live!”
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Community News
Holiday Closure Information
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ll La Palma City offices (City Hall, Recreation, Public Holiday Trash Collection
Works, and Police Administration) will be closed Trash collection services will be disrupted on November
starting Wednesday, December 23, 2020, and will 26, December 25, and January 1. Trash collection will be
re-open Monday, January 4, 2021. The Police and Fire pushed back one day throughout these periods.
Department will remain open for 24/7 emergency services Holiday Tree Collection
or for other matters requiring an urgent response from the EDCO Disposal will also be collecting holiday trees for
City, such as water leaks. recycling during a two-week period following December 25
Water Billing using a separate collection truck. Residents can place their
Customers wishing to pay their municipal utility (water) bill holiday trees out on their normal trash day for collection.
during the break are encouraged to use the online portal Holiday Street Sweeping Services
at www.EDCOdisposal.com (click on “Pay Your Bill” at the Street sweeping services will be cancelled during weeks of
top of the page), call EDCO at 714-522-3577, or use the Thanksgiving (November 23 – 27, 2020), Christmas (December
dropbox, located outside City Hall. 21-25, 2020), and New Year’s (December 28, 2020 – January 1,
2021). Street sweeping will resume on Monday, January 4, 2021.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
November
22 23 24 25 26 (Holiday) 27 28
City Offices Open City Offices Open City Offices Open City Offices Closed City Offices Closed -Fri Trash
-Mon Trash -Tues Trash -Wed Trash -No Trash -Thurs Trash
-No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping
December / January
20 21 22 23 24 (Holiday) 25 (Holiday) 26
City Offices Open City Offices Open City Offices Closed City Offices Closed City Offices Closed -Fri Trash
-Mon Trash -Tues Trash -Wed Trash -Thurs Trash -No Trash
-No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping
27 28 29 30 2 Jan 1 (Holiday) 2
City Offices Closed City Offices Closed City Offices Closed City Offices Closed City Offices Closed -Fri. Trash
-Mon Trash -Tues Trash -Wed Trash -Thurs Trash -No Trash
-No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping -No Sweeping
AB 341 – California’s Current Commercial New Commercial Trash Law (AB 1826)
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and Multi-Family Recycling Mandate ttention Business Owners and Owners/Property
What Does It Mean for You? Managers of Apartment Complexes:
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B 341 requires that all commercial businesses A new state law (AB 1826) requires businesses and
generating four-cubic yards or more of solid waste apartment complexes that generate 2 cubic yards of trash
per week or multifamily residential dwellings of per week arrange for organic waste recycling. This new law
five units or more must provide recycling services at their goes into effect December 31, 2020.
establishments. In October of 2014 California adopted Assembly Bill 1826,
Whether you are a retail business, restaurant, apartment requiring all businesses to recycle their organic waste
complex, convenience store or industrial center, you should still beginning April 1, 2016. The phase-in of this mandate helps
consider the option of starting a separate recycling collection California to achieve its overall waste diversion (75% by
program as it may offer an opportunity to reduce rates. 2020) and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.
Contact EDCO at 714-522-3577 to ensure you are in For more information visit www.edcodisposal.com.
compliance with AB 341.
8Employee Spotlight
Jesus Fernandez, Lead Maintenance Worker, Public Works
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esus, or as he is known Park. This involved the installment of new playground
around the City, Jesse, equipment for the Tiny Tots area and youth playground near
has worked for the City the basketball courts. Jesse said, “It was rewarding to be
for over 10 years in the Public involved in the project and to see the smiles on kids’ faces
Works Department. Jesse after it was opened.” Jesse was also very proud to be part of
takes pride in his service to the the turf renovation and irrigation system upgrade for Central
City of La Palma. In his many Park’s ball field. He takes pride in seeing the community
duties Jesse is responsible for enjoying the ballfield and park.
the upkeep, maintenance and Outside of work, Jesse enjoys spending time with his family,
organization of City facilities and friends, and is an active member of his Church—where
and Parks including City Hall, he volunteers in hospitality, ministry, and welcoming new
Community Center, Central members. He feels very blessed having the opportunity to
Park, the Police Department, celebrate with his family and friends whether it be birthdays,
Jesse and his nephew El Rancho Verde and Denni
Niko at Jesse’s wedding Street Park, as well as the other life milestones, or other cherished events and holidays.
City owned and operated facilities. Jesse is also tasked with Jesse has been a baseball and basketball youth coach for over
the maintenance of the Edison R.O.W., and other public right 20 years! He loves coaching, teaching, and developing youth
of ways that is crucial for the safety and ease of access for sports, helping kids’ growth in team building, improving
the community. their skills, and educating them on respect, values, and
positivity. In general, Jesse enjoys the simplicities of life,
Jesse also enjoys working with the recreation staff on various helping others, and staying a grounded person. His favorite
projects and events including the July 4th Run for Fun, saying is “A smile goes a long way.”
Halloween Carnival, and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony,
just to name a few. When asked about his time in La Palma, Jesse said, “I enjoy
my job at the City of La Palma. It’s awesome to work in a City
One of his biggest accomplishments that he is proud of, was that represents the values of positivity, safety, family spirit,
working on the playground rehabilitation project at Central and cares about the organization and community.”
Home Spotlight Award Winner
T
he City of La Palma would like to congratulate Lori
Ricarte of 4761 Karen Circle for winning the 2020/21
Winter Home Spotlight Award!
Lori Ricarte has been a resident of La Palma for 48 years.
She was fortunate to purchase her first home in La Palma
and send her children to La Palma’s great schools. As time
passed, the first home was quickly outgrown, so again good
fortune led Lori to purchase another and current home on
Karen Circle, at which she was able to turn it into a spotlight
for the community.
Lori has completely re-surfaced the landscape in the front by replacing the existing, deteriorating brick wall along side of the
house, removed existing iron railing and brick block façade. She also installed lush green-scape with a corner focal point,
which is highlighted at night by lights, and created a desert-scape seating area behind a low wall. Additionally, the backyard
and pool area have been fully renovated, installing maintenance free hardscape surrounded by privacy bushes.
Lori is honored to have her home selected for the 2020/21 Winter Home Spotlight Award.
Proud, diligent homeowners are the heart of strong, safe neighborhoods and a vibrant city. By keeping La Palma beautiful,
residents like these are one of the many reasons why La Palma has been named one of the best places to live in the United
States! We thank you Lori for contributing!
If you’d like to nominate a home for the Home Spotlight Award, please contact 714-690-3350 or visit
www.CityofLaPalma.org/HomeSpotlight.
9Non-Profit News
Advance Equity for Women and Girls and Enjoy AAUW Interest Groups
By Edna Ethington
T
he La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American the Great Decisions discussion group for a fee. Meetings held
Association of University Women (AAUW) believes in, virtually on the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For
and raises funds for, the AAUW’s mission of advancing more information, contact the group leader, Dorothy Edwards,
equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and at 714-995-1148.
research. According to Diane Owens, President of AAUW Cover to Cover was started over 30 years ago because
California, in 2019, the AAUW Fund awarded $4 million many members liked to read and discuss and share the books
dollars nationally to 259 women for grants, fellowships, and they read with others. The book discussion group meets on
community projects from donations received from AAUW the second Thursday of the month. For more information
branches and interest money from endowments. The AAUW about the Cover to Cover Group, contact the group leader,
Fund also allocates $100,000 annually to fund and support Thea Siegel, at 562-926-3667.
Legal Advocacy cases for women who are seeking judicial
redress for cases such as unequal pay, sexual harassment, Zoom for Fun with Members is a new Interest group
and sexual discrimination in the workplace and in educational designed for members to have fun and enjoy just getting to
institutions and activities. know each other better and share ideas for what they could
do during this quarantine period due to the COVID-19 virus.
Since the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW members have not been For members who would like to join the Zoom for Fun group,
able to have in-person meetings, they have been holding contact Joan Flax at 562-860-0642.
branch and Interest Group meetings though Zoom, with
the assistance of Zoom Coordinator, Tobi Balma. Branch The La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the AAUW invites persons
members keep mentally stimulated and continue to interact who have an associate or higher degree from an accredited
socially through three of the branch’s Interest Groups: Great college or university to join the AAUW and welcomes new
Decisions, Cover to Cover, and a new Zoom for Fun with people to join the branch’s Interest Groups. When in-person
Members Group. gatherings are approved, the branch’s longest existing Gourmet
Group for couples will be re-activated with Joan Flax and Gail
Great Decisions interest group sponsored by the Ross as group leaders. Interested persons who wish to join
Foreign Policy Association (FPA), provides an annual national the La Palma-Cerritos AAUW can contact Membership Co-VP’s
discussion program focusing on eight major foreign policy Joan Flax at 562-860-0642 or Diane Merrick at 562-594-4129.
issues presented in an FPA-prepared book and a DVD for
John F. Kennedy High School Scholarship Foundation Update
A
ttention all JFK Seniors! There are also general scholarships that do not require a
Applications are on our website just specific career path to apply. These scholarships are more
waiting for you to complete for the focused on the applicant’s classroom performance and extra-
scholarship of your choice! curricular activities. Each year we have more applicants for
The John F. Kennedy High School these scholarships than any others.
Scholarship Foundation is planning on The winning
awarding 20 scholarships with a total value applicants will
of $17,250. There is a scholarship that fits be honored at a
the dreams of almost every senior who wants to continue dinner currently
their education beyond high school. scheduled for
Whether you are planning on going to community college or Saturday, April
university; study math or science; aspiring to be a musician, 24, 2021. Hope
artist, performer, teacher, health care worker or work in public to see you there.
service, we have a scholarship for you. Scholarship applications can be found at our website
During your time at J. F. Kennedy High School, was your www.JFKScholarshipFoundation.org. Review the qualifications
passion volunteering in the community, being a member of for the scholarships before applying and submit your
the JROTC or a female that played soccer at the varsity level? applications (limit 2) by January 16, 2021.
Then there is a specific scholarship designated for you.
10La Palma Toastmasters: La Palma Kiwanis Club Update
L
A New Perspective in Life ike everyone else, members of
By Daniel Han our club wish we could reboot
H
uman beings will always 2020. It has been a trying
gravitate towards light. and difficult year, with plans made
Irrespective of social status, and discarded, events canceled,
gender or ethnicity, human beings meetings done remotely and the
yearn for values. In the year 2020, future unknown. With all that said,
in the wake of COVID-19, we have our members have been active,
witnessed a transformation of our meeting via zoom as well as having a few meetings in person
view towards life; its unpredictability and not within our and planning for the next year.
control. Our current situation with COVID-19, protests and In August we held our first in person meeting since March,
unpredictable events led many people into pessimism but during which we presented Scholarships to two outstanding
optimism can always be found within us. young women members of Key Clubs. Trisha Nguyen from
La Palma Toastmasters was founded in 2010 by individuals Kennedy High School and Megan Hur from Whitney High
seeking to assist other individuals become capable and School. These young ladies represent nearly 250 Key Club
confident communicators within the community. Along with members from the two Key Clubs we have sponsored for
being a confident speaker, members have the opportunity to years. Congrats to both and best wishes as they continue their
take leadership roles, thus giving an opportunity to elevate education.
their potential and In September we had another in person meeting at which
integrate its values time we installed our officers for 2021. Glenn Karter is the
into their lives. incoming president, who has been a long time member and
Many individuals active in many projects. He has been our liaison with the Key
who have joined La Clubs the past few years. Outgoing president Joe Aragona
Palma Toastmasters was recognized and thanked for his leadership this past year.
have made great
contributions in We have continued with our Kennedy food project all
their cities such summer, providing hundreds of meals to families in need.
Mr. Ranga Sundara and Ms. Manali Shah who took part in We are currently brainstorming how to facilitate our annual
a successful Youth Leadership Program sponsored by La Holiday Food Basket program in anticipation that this year
Palma Toastmasters. Mr. Ranga and Ms. Manali applied their more families may need assistance around the holidays.
teachings from Toastmasters to navigate many teenagers into Over the past years the students at Walker and Kennedy
becoming citizens of great caliber by summoning their potential have held canned food drives resulting in 1200 – 500 cans
to lead other individuals through positive empowerment and for distribution. Due to distance learning we do not have
developing self-belief. access to the student bodies assistance, leaving us to fill the
On June 24, 2020, La Palma Toastmasters celebrated its anticipated void. To that end, we will be participating in the
10th Anniversary via Zoom meeting and was presented a annual Halloween event the city has planned. At that event,
proclamation issued by the City of La Palma and handed over to be held on October 31st we will be collecting cans of
by the City Manager Mr. Conal McNamara. food, staples or cash donations. More information will be
available on the City of La Palma’s website.
Although many events and unpredictable situations demoralize
many lives, La Palma Toastmasters will provide an optimism In addition to the Halloween collection, we are asking each
and give you a new perspective towards life by encountering household to donate a SINGLE can or package of dry goods
individuals from many walks of life and sharing personal stories during our collection period at one of the many collection
of encouragement. points around the city. We all need to work together to assure
our families, friends and neighbors will have adequate food
Our Club meeting are currently being held virtually through Zoom this upcoming holiday period.
every Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. For more information,
visit our webpage at www.LaPalmaToastmasters.org or contact Lastly, you are all reminded to VOTE November 3rd in this
our President Ms. Wendy Marano at wendy.marano@ most important election. If you do not vote, you are wasting
libertymutual.com. You can also find us on Facebook and your most privileged right.
Instagram!
11Activity Guide | Winter 2020/2021
Early Childhood / Youth
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of La Palma has been changing recreational activities, programs,
and events to help mitigate the spread of the virus. City staff continually monitors the health guidelines
for recreation activities provided by the State and County. In addition, staff has been in close contact with
neighboring cities, gathering information on how best to approach recreation during this time. The classes,
programs, and events publicized in this issue may be cancelled, altered, or otherwise modified to meet the
pandemic health requirements. Please visit the City’s website for the most up-to-date information or contact
the Recreation department at 714-690-3350 or Recreation@CityofLaPalma.org.
Tiny Tots: Small Group Ages: 3 – 5 yrs. Mad Science: Ages: 5 – 12 yrs.
Learning & Socialization Crazy Chemworks
Our Tiny Tots Instructor, Miss Misty, and the Recreation Department Create chemical concoctions in our new 2 hour lab! Children will make
developed a Small Group Learning/Socialization program for potty-trained gooey slime, experiment with different reactions and learn to use the tools
(no diapers or pull-ups) 3 to 5 year-olds. The modified Tiny Tots program that chemists use. $30 materials fee due the first day of class.
is dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children, focusing Instructor: Mad Science Location: Buena Park Community Center
on socialization, education, and developmental skills while staying safe, Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
following all COVID-19 precautions. These skills are taught through crafts, 10662 T 1/26-3/16 2:00-4:00 p.m. $175/8
stories, singing, and dancing.
In-person or online registration will be accepted. There are 2 different
timeslots in each session. Each timeslot will be limited to 6 students.
For new students, birth certificates and proof of La Palma residency are
required prior to the first class meeting. Miss Misty will reach out to
registered participants before the first class meeting to confirm and give
a brief overview of the modified Tiny Tots program. To see the full flyer
and the most recent information regarding the modified Tiny Tots program
please visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/TinyTots.
Mad Science: Ages: 5 – 12 yrs.
Online Sensational Senses
What makes your hair stand up? Is it magic or magnets? Our Mad Scientists
will guide your child through 45 – 60 minute interactive, virtual lessons.
Your registration includes the delivery of materials to your doorstep! $30
materials fee due the first day of class.
Instructor: Mad Science Via: Zoom
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
Fees: Residents $96 for 6 weeks on M/W $72 for 6 weeks on T/TH
10663 T/TH 1/28-3/18 2:30-3:30 p.m. $104/8
Non-Residents $112 for 6 weeks on M/W $84 for 6 weeks on T/TH
Instructor: M. Torres Location: Pygmy Room
Code Days Dates Time
Session 2
10700 M/W 11/2-12/16* 9:30-11:30 a.m.
10699 M/W 11/2-12/16* 12:30-2:30 p.m.
10702 T/TH 11/3-12/17* 9:00-10:30 a.m.
10701 T/TH 11/3-12/17* 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*No Class 11/23-27
Session 3
10704 M/W 1/4-2/10* 9:30-11:30 a.m.
10703 M/W 1/4-2/10* 12:30-2:30 p.m.
10706 T/TH 1/5-2/11* 9:00-10:30 a.m.
10705 T/TH 1/5-2/11 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*No Class 1/18
12For complete class details visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/Recreation
Art Innovators! Online Critical Reading
Youth
Ages: 6 – 11 yrs. Ages: 3rd – 6th grade
Build your own portfolio with the masterpieces you create each week! From This online course helps students strengthen their critical reading skills
tempera paint to water color, each week is a brand-new lesson in a variety which is an essential analytical technique for academic success. Students
of styles, techniques, and subjects of art. Please call 714-289-9385 for will learn how to enhance their reading comprehension skills, strategies
inquiries regarding this class. and tools used to read efficiently. No materials fee. Please call 626-379-
Instructor: Art Innovators Via: Zoom 1112 for inquiries regarding this class.
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Instructor: AGI Academy Via: Zoom
10683 F 11/6-11/27 3:45-4:45 p.m. $49/4 Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Grade
10684 F 12/4/12/18 3:45-4:45 p.m. $37/3 10689 T 11/10-12/15 4:50-5:30 p.m. $90/6 3rd-4th
10685 F 1/8-1/29 3:45-4:45 p.m. $49/4 10690 T 11/10-12/15 5:50-6:30 p.m. $90/6 5th-6th
Mad Science: Ages: 5 – 12 yrs. Challenge Your Computer Skills Ages: 8 – 15 yrs.
Online Fun-damental Forces Do you want to sharpen your computer skills for writing reports,
Ever wonder how bridges stand up over water? How gravity works? Explore completing homework or basic communication? This class will provide
a variety of topics with a real-live Mad Scientist! Our Mad Scientists will you with useful tools to get you ahead in school. This class is for beginners
guide your child through 45 – 60 minute interactive, virtual lessons. Your and experienced users who want to advance their computer knowledge. No
registration includes the delivery of materials to your doorstep! $30 material fees. Please call 626-379-1112 for inquiries regarding this class.
materials fee due the first day of class. Instructor: AGI Academy Via: Zoom
Instructor: Mad Science Via: Zoom Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks 10678 T 11/10-12/15 6:50-7:30 p.m. $90/6
10664 T 1/26-3/16 2:30-3:30 p.m. $104/8
10692 F 1/29-3/19 1:00-2:00 p.m. $104/8
Math Workshop Ages: 3rd – 8th grade
Experience a new online class for practical approach to math problem
solving. This class teaches foundational math and its essential skills. No
materials fee. Please call 626-379-1112 for inquiries regarding this class.
Instructor: AGI Academy Via: Zoom
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Grade
10679 M 11/9-12/14 4:50-5:30 p.m. $90/6 3rd-4th
10687 M 11/9-12/14 5:50-6:30 p.m. $90/6 5th-6th
10688 M 11/9-12/14 6:50-7:30 p.m. $90/6 7th-8th
Practical Chess Ages: 7+ yrs.
Chess is a great way to keep your brain tuned up. Although it doesn’t have
the same atmosphere as playing at the Community Center, this online
tournament alternative will keep you having fun, while staying safe and a
good way to reconnect with your chess friends. To register for a class, visit
www.CityofLaPalma.org/Recreation or call 714-523-2550 for instructions
on how to join the La Palma Chess Online Tournaments.
www.CityofLaPalma.org/VirtualRecCenter
13Activity Guide | Winter 2020/2021
Artist Workshop Youth Intermediate Volleyball
Youth
Ages: 7 – 15 yrs. Ages: 8 – 11 yrs.
Explore the techniques of famous painters and learn how to recreate We teach the fundamental skills of volleyball in a competitive, yet, supportive
some of their most famous paintings and create your very own art in the and fun environment. This course is designed for the more seasoned
style of these painters. Information will be provided once registered for athlete with some volleyball experience but exceptions do apply (give us
class. Please call 951-780-5365 for inquiries regarding this class. a call if you’re not sure at 657-216-0305). This class is co-sponsored with
Instructor: Creative Brain Learning Via: Zoom the City of Buena Park.
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Instructor: West Grove Volleyball
10670 M/T/W 11/23-11/25 1:00-2:30 p.m. $69 Location: Buena Park Jr. High School Gymnasium
10671 M/T/W 12/21-12/23 1:00-2:30 p.m. $69 Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
10674 SUN 11/15-12/20* 10:30-11:30 a.m. $60/5
Build A Bot Ages: 7 – 12 yrs. 10675 SUN 1/10-1/31 10:30-11:30 a.m. $48/6
If you can cut, fold, glue, and like assembling different parts, you are the *No class 11/29
perfect creator of our robotic creatures. Join us as we create 5 unique
robots. No technology required. Materials will be shipped to your doorstep Write On! El Nino, Red Tide, Ages: 9 – 12 yrs.
and is included in your class fee. Please call 951-780-5365 for inquiries
regarding this class.
and Pinnipeds
Project based, “real world” instruction inspires critical thinking and writing
Instructor: Creative Brain Learning Via: Zoom skills! Students will analyze research articles about sea lions and they will
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks also gather field notes about this pinniped’s behavior during a visit to the
10672 M/T/W 11/23-11/25 9:00-10:30 a.m. $99 Marine Mammal Center in San Pedro on Jan 18th (trip subject to change).
10673 M/T/W 12/21-12/23 9:00-10:30 a.m. $99 Materials fee due to instructor: $28
Instructor: Write On! Via: Zoom
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
10666 T 1/12-2/2 3:30-5:00 p.m. $90/4
Write On! Ages: 9 – 12 yrs.
Local Animals & Human Interaction
Active learning raises curiosity, advances critical thinking, and inspires
writing. This class combines writing, biology, and ecology as we learn
about coyotes, one of our native animals. Students may visit the Eldorado
Nature Center for field notes about coyote habitat and behavior (trip subject
to change). $28 materials fee due to instructor.
Instructor: Write On! Via: Zoom
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
10691 T 2/9-3/2 3:30-5:00 p.m. $90/4
Traditional Martial Arts – Weekly
Ages: 5+ yrs.
This program features a variety of traditional oriental
Math Competition Prep Class Ages: 3rd – 6th grade
martial arts, emphasizing modern training methods
YLOC encourages students to develop passion and skill for varying types
and focusing on personal growth. Students improve
of math. Tutors provide 1:1 support for students whenever they need help
physical fitness, increased mental discipline, reduce
with a math problem. Space is limited!
stress, and get a positive attitude. Our instructors are
Instructor: Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) Via: Zoom certified by Kukkiwon and are experienced in both
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks traditional martial arts and sports training systems.
10667 SAT 11/7-11/21 2:00-3:00 p.m. $30/3 $45 materials fee due to Instructor. Assigned times
10668 SAT 12/5-12/19 2:00-3:00 p.m. $30/3 will be provided once registered in the class.
10669 SAT 1/9-1/30 2:00-3:00 p.m. $40/4
Instructor: L. Amsell Via: Zoom
Interested in Becoming a Class Instructor?
The City of La Palma is proud to partner with individuals and Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
organizations to provide quality recreational services and 10696 T/TH/SAT 11/3-11/28* Assigned $30/4
programs to our community members. The Recreation Division is 10697 T/TH/SAT 12/1-12/31 Assigned $30/4
always looking for talented and community oriented individuals 10698 T/TH/SAT 1/2-1/30 Assigned $30/4
interested in teaching their skills or hobbies. Our Contract Class *No class 11/26
Instructors teach a variety of classes, workshops, and camps for
the community to enjoy.
If you are interested in becoming a Contract Class Instructor,
please contact our Recreation Division at 714-690-3353.
Together we can “Create Unity in Community”!
14For complete class details visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/Recreation
Microsoft Office Computing
Teen / Adult
Ages: 16+ yrs.
Teen Programs Develop your computer techniques in an easy way! Whether you want
to use your computer to edit documents or produce slide shows and
Teens Got Talent presentations, this class will let you explore basic computer knowledge in
Premiering November 13, 2020 on the La Palma Recreation Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. No materials fee.
YouTube Channel!
Instructor: AGI Academy Via: Zoom
This virtual variety show will showcase your amazing talents! This event Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
is open to all performing arts category from singing to dancing to poetry. 10686 M 11/9-12/14 7:50-8:30 p.m. $90/6
Applications are due November 6, 2020. To participate, applicants
must be 13 – 18 years. old, complete an application, and submit a video Zumba Toning with Sandra Ages: 16+ yrs.
of a performance that is no longer than 3 minutes. For more information This specialty class puts emphasis on toning and sculpting to define
and the application, please visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/Teens. muscles and target zones such as arms, core, and lower body.
InspoTeen Afterschool Program Instructor: S. Ramirez Via: Zoom
The City of La Palma is planning on bringing InspoTeen back to Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
Walker Junior High School and Kennedy High School when it is safe 10707 F 11/6-1/29 9:30-10:30 a.m. $40/11
to do so. In the meantime, please check out our La Palma Recreation *No Class 12/25, 1/1
YouTube Channel to watch some of our InspoTeen staff demonstrate
easy to follow crafts and activities! For more information please visit
www.CityofLaPalma.org/Recreation
A Message from the InspoTeam Leaders to
InspoTeens
Jayden: “We miss you and hope you and your families are all doing well.”
Dayzsha: “I know during these stressful times you may feel a little lost.
But remember to be the best, you must be able to handle the worst!”
Lauren: “We can’t wait to get back and see you all again. While we
might not be able to see friends and family in person, remember the
importance of connecting and checking up on those you love!”
Simy: “Continue to be strong in these trying times. If you ever need
a good laugh check out our YouTube channel: La Palma Recreation. Zumba Gold with Sandra Ages: 50+ yrs.
Stay safe and I can’t wait to see you guys in InspoTeen again.” This is a specialty, low impact class that was designed to meet the
#InspoTeenStrong anatomical, physiological, psychological needs of seniors. It’s an excellent
Upcoming Teen Events (Tentative): form of cardio, improves flexibility, balance, and coordination.
• Teen Job Workshop – February 2021 Instructor: S. Ramirez Via: Zoom
• New March Madness Tournament – March 2021 Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
• Teen Fashion Show – April 2021 10708 M 11/2-1/25 9:30-10:30 a.m. $40/13
Teen Intermediate Volleyball Ages: 12 – 14 yrs. Ancient Solutions Ages: 18+ yrs.
We teach the fundamental skills of volleyball in a competitive, yet, supportive for Modern Problems
and fun environment. This course is designed for the more seasoned This class will teach Tai Chi, Qigong, and Kung Fu to boost health, immunity,
athlete with some volleyball experience but exceptions do apply (give us and relaxation/stress reduction. Become one of the few to access these
a call if you’re not sure at 657-216-0305). This class is co-sponsored with powerful methods and learn the immense benefits these ancient and safe
the City of Buena Park. techniques have to offer you.
Instructor: West Grove Volleyball Instructor: R. Mieir-King Via: Zoom
Location: Buena Park Jr. High School Gymnasium
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks 10680 M 11/2-11/30 9:00-10:00 a.m. $45/5
10676 SUN 11/15-12/20* 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $60/5 10681 M 12/7-12/28 9:00-10:00 a.m. $45/4
10677 SUN 1/10-1/31* 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $48/4 10682 M 1/4-1/25 9:00-10:00 a.m. $45/4
*No Class 11/29
Easy Martial Art Training for Adults Ages: 18+ yrs.
This program is focused on adults who have always wanted to learn
traditional oriental martial arts, but feel out of shape or uncomfortable
training with younger students. Students will improve physical fitness,
increase mental alertness, reduce stress, and achieve a positive attitude.
Materials fee of $45 is due to instructor.
Instructor: J. Amsell Via: Zoom
Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks
10693 T/TH 11/3-11/24 6:00-7:00 p.m. $20/4
10694 T/TH 12/1-12/31 6:00-7:00 p.m. $20/4
10695 T/TH 1/5-1/28 6:00-7:00 p.m. $20/4
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