CascadesThe Monterey Park Volume XII, No. VII Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 Town Hall Meeting and City Hall Open House Sept. 13

On Saturday, Sept. 13, at 10:00 am, the City’s future. The event is expected to a town-hall-style meeting will be held last approximately three hours. Attendees at City Hall (320 W. Newmark Avenue) will receive a free “Shop MPK” reusable welcoming all residents to come speak with bag, and refreshments will be served. For elected officials and staff regarding City more information contact the recreation services, economic development projects, department at 626-307-1388 park improvements, special events, and

Monterey Park’s first decorated traffic control Property Maintenance Still Important box has been completed at the northwest corner of Garfield Avenue and Pomona Blvd. Local artists are encouraged to participate During Droughts in this beautification program to decorate • Artificial grass the city’s utility/traffic boxes. For more • Redesigning the front lawn to reflect a information, visit the city website and search new appreciation for drought resistant for “utility box beautification” or contact the and/or native plants that will assist in the recreation dept. at 626-307-1388. reduction of water consumption, especially during the Summer months • Change the type or amount of ground cover to include vines, shrubs or trees to MPK Night improve the curb appeal for the home.

The City’s Planning Division has a list of Market Scheduled The Code Enforcement Division in their property’s appearance. approved drought resistant and native plant Monterey Park has noticed a substantial materials that can replace your front lawn. for Friday, increase in property owners neglecting the The aim of Code Enforcement is not The Planning Division can also assist with appearance of their properties. Most notably to issue Notices or Citations. The goal is identification of alternate plant material and September 19th is the increase of yellow lawns. Yellow lawns to achieve voluntary compliance with the design. Artificial grass requires Planning are only days away from dry and dead grass. City’s Property Maintenance Code, MPMC approval, with the submittal of a site plan, a The MPK Night Market is returning to Barnes There is also an increase of the lack of ground 9.54.030, and maintain property values in sample of the artificial grass and professional Park (350 S. McPherrin Avenue) on Friday, cover and additional bare dirt areas in front the City. Attractive neighborhoods express installation. The internet is a good source of September 19th, beginning at 5:30pm, and yards. In the month of July 2014, the Code a positive attribute of a City’s Health. information regarding native and drought- running until 10:30pm. The event will again Enforcement Division issued 114 Notices Yellow, dead lawns express a lack of pride tolerant specimens. feature a wide variety of food trucks and of Violation to property owners, mostly of ownership and lead to blighted conditions. booths with Asian food, Barbecue, Italian for property maintenance issues involving The good news is that there are alternatives The Code Enforcement Division Cuisine, etc., plus desserts and beverages. yellow, dry, dead and bare dirt lawns. During that the City recommends during the present understands the difficult position the drought Other elements of the event will include an Art the same month, 51 Administrative Citations drought condition to help ease the alleged has created. However, property maintenance Walk, game booths, shopping opportunities, were issued, the majority of which were burden of maintaining a healthy green lawn. standards will remain intact and enforced and a beer and wine garden. Entertainment for private property landscape violations. These Residents might consider the following: in order to preserve the property values the event is still being finalized- information figures do not reflect the number of personal and attractive neighborhoods in the City of will be available on the www.mpknightmarket. contacts made by Code Enforcement Officers • Drought resistant and/or native plants Monterey Park. com website, which will also contain verbally advising property owners to improve and drip irrigation information on convenient parking near the park. Patrons are also encouraged to car pool, ride bikes (a bike valet is available). Paramedic Ambulance Membership Covers 中文版第22頁 Families and Businesses Español Pagina 22 reasonable cost of $50 per year. To become a member, obtain an application from the City of Monterey Park’s The average cost of an ambulance bill is Website at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov. $1,650. The cost can be higher based on the Then go to the Fire Department, Emergency medication, tools, and equipment used. A Medical Services Division, Paramedic non-transport or patient assessment call, is Ambulance Membership Program page. Or not covered by some health insurance plans simply call 626-307-1262 and request an PAID and costs an average of $254 and higher. application to be mailed to you. ECRWSS PERMIT# 97 PRSRT. STD U.S. POSTAGE

MONTEREY PARK The Fire Department’s Paramedic Monterey Park businesses can also sign Ambulance Membership Program runs up for this service to cover the employer and Does your health insurance cover 9-1-1 from October 1st to September 30th and employees. For Monterey Park businesses Emergency Ambulance Transport calls or covers you and your family members who located in-town, the cost is $50 per 10 non-transport Patient Assessment Calls? regularly live in your home. You can sign employees with the maximum rate set at $750 Or perhaps your health insurance doesn’t up for membership and pay on an annual per year for 141 employees or more. The cover 100% of your medical costs for basis or you can choose to make installment Business Paramedic Ambulance Membership these calls? You can save these “out of payments of $8.33 every two months when program year operates July 1 through June 30 pocket” expenses by joining the Paramedic placed on your City of Monterey Park and covers all employees for emergency calls Ambulance Membership Program at a very Water/Trash bill. during the business' normal operating hours. Postal Customer

Monterey Park, CA 91754-91755 Park, CA Monterey September 11 Patriot Day The public is invited to attend a Patriot place at 8:30 a.m. and feature a moment Day remembrance ceremony on Thursday, of silence at as well as placement of a September 11 on the city hall front lawn. wreath by members of the police and fire Monterey Park’s event, to coincide with departments. The Mayor and City Council the U.S. Patriot Day and National Day invite members of the community to join

City of Monterey Park 320 Newmark Ave. W. 91754 Monterey Park, CA of Service and Remembrance, will take in the ceremony. Page 2 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014

CITY OFFICIALS Water Conservation Ordinance WATER ORDINANCE 5. Requires inspection of indoor Anthony Wong, Mayor The City of Monterey Park has plumbing and faucets for leaks and Hans Liang, Mayor Pro Tem adopted an ordinance that requires making repairs as soon as possible Peter Chan, Council Member residents and businesses to conserve 6. Prohibits using water to clean, fill, Mitchell Ing, Council Member water in response to the statewide or maintain levels in any decorative Teresa Real Sebastian, Council Member drought. The ordinance has been in fountain or pond unless water flows effect since March 1, 2010. Specifically, through a recycling system Vincent D. Chang, City Clerk the ordinance: 7. Prohibits restaurants from serving Joseph Leon, City Treasurer drinking water unless requested by 1. Prohibits washing down sidewalk, the customer Paul Talbot, City Manager walkway, driveway, parking area or Mark Hensley, City Attorney other paved surface VIOLATIONS 2. Prohibits washing car, boat, trailer, During a one-year period, a written or other mobile equipment except warning will be provided for the at a commercial car wash, using only first and second violation. The third CITY COUNCIL, COMMISSIONS, reclaimed water, or by using a bucket violation will result in a $25 fine, COMMITTEES AND BOARDS MEETING or a water-hose equipped with an fourth and subsequent violations will SCHEDULE automatic shutoff nozzle be enforced at the discretion of the city 3. Prohibits watering lawn or plants to include a fine as high as $1,000. CITY COUNCIL between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m., of any one day Please contact the Water City Hall Council Chambers 4. Requires inspection of hoses, faucets Department at 626-307-1293 if you or sprinklers for leaks and making have any questions or would like more COMMISSION ON AGING repairs as soon as possible information. 3rd Monday, 11:00 a.m. Langley Senior Center, 400 W. Emerson Ave.

BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT City Hall Frequently Used ADVISORY COMMITTEE City Hall Hours Quarterly, 3rd Thursday, 3:30 p.m. Phone Numbers Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. City Hall Room 266 Friday 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Mayor and City Council 626-307-1465 COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION COMMISSION City Manager 626-307-1255 2nd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. City Clerk 626-307-1362 Service Club House, 440 S. McPherrin Ave. City Treasurer 626-307-1488 City Events Calendar Animal Control 626-307-1217 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD Aquatics/ Rec. Classes 626-307-1388 September 1 Labor Day Holiday, City Hall Closed. 1st &3rd Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Building Division 626-307-1300 City Hall Council Chambers Business License 626-307-1338 September 3 Regular City Council Mtg., 7 p.m., Code Enforcement 626-307-1415 City Hall Council Chamber. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION Community & Economic Development 626-307-1315 September 11 Patriot Day Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Dial-a-Ride 626-307-1396 City Hall Front Lawn. City Hall, Room 266 Economic Development 626-307-1382 September 13 Town Hall/Open House, 10 a.m., City Hall. Engineering 626-307-1320 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION Finance 626-307-1348 September 16 City Council Guests & Presentations Mtg., 6 p.m., City Hall Council Chamber. 2nd Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Fire Department Admin 626-307-1262 City Hall Community Room Fire Dept. Ambulance 626-307-1423 September 17 Regular City Council Mtg., 7 p.m., Fire Prevention 626-307-1308 City Hall Council Chamber. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Graffiti Removal 626-307-1449 3rd Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. September 19 MPK Night Market, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Housing Rehabilitation 626-307-1385 Bruggemeyer Library Barnes Park. Human Resources 626-307-1334 September 20 Pet License & Vaccination Clinic, 8-11 a.m., PERSONNEL BOARD Job Hotline 626-307-1446 Barnes Park. 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Langley Senior Center 626-307-1395 City Hall Council Chambers Library 626-307-1269 Regular city council meetings are held on the first and third Planning and Zoning 626-307-1315 Wednesdays of the month in the city hall council chamber, PLANNING COMMISSION Police (emergency only) 9 1 1 320 W. Newmark Ave. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. Police (non emergency) 626-573-1311 For more city events please visit the event calendar at www. City Hall Council Chambers Police Comm. Relations 626-307-1215 MontereyPark.ca.gov. Police Reports & Records 626-307-1211 RECREATION & PARKS COMMISSION Pothole Report Line 626-307-2585 1st Monday, 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers Public Works 626-307-1281 HARMONY DAY SPA # 2 Recreation & Community Services 626-307-1388 OfOfOf SISTER CITIES COMMISSION Recycling Hotline 626-307-1320 Monterey Park Quarterly, 1st Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. Risk Management 626-307-1437 Bruggemeyer Library Special Events 626-307-1390 Trash Collection (Athens Services) 626-336-6100 TRAFFIC COMMISSION Tree Trimming 626-307-1292 3rd Thursday, 7:00 p.m. Water Billing 626-307-1342 City Hall Council Chambers Water Dept. After Hours 626-307-1282 Weed Abatement 626-307-1415 Body and Foot Massage 321 W. Garvey Ave. #A For more information please visit the community $15 Foot/$20/up Body Monterey Park, CA 91754

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Thank You to this year’s generous donors to AEF! Because of your generous donations and support, the Alhambra Educational Foundation (AEF) has presented the Alhambra Unified School District (AUSD) with $300,000 to fund our

program, benefiting every student at all 17 AUSD schools in 2014-15: • A new Instructional Music Program for all Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students at all 13 elementary schools • Two additional college/career counseling positions at AUSD’s four high schools • Additional materials and supplies for our 4th-8th grade Music & Orchestra programs

Thank you to our financial donors August 1, 2013 through August 15, 2014:

Crown Jewels/Valedictorian:

Hilton Los Angeles/San Gabriel

Diamond Donors: Ace Beverage • ML Architecture, Inc. • The Nazerian Group • Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts • Pasadena Tournament of Roses© Foundation • The Ratkovich Company Page 4 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014

Platinum Donors AUSD Management Team • George K. Baum & Company • Stuart & Michelle Matsuda PreFast Concrete Wall Systems, Inc. • Republic Services Gold Donors:

Gin The Higashi Family • Mark Keppel Band Boosters • Steve & Débora Perry • Amy Rush • School Services of California

Silver Donors:

Northrop Grumman • Brad & Jill Walsh Bronze Donors: Rhonnel Adalin • Ed & Marsha Aguirre • Alhambra Exchange Club • Alhambra Teacher’s Association (ATA) • Joyce & Oscar Amaro • Hon. Jane Anderson • Elizabeth Barajas • Carla Bartlett • Clifford J. Bender & Lorran B. Yano • Michael Blanchard • Gary & Sophia Borg • Marie Bradshaw-Rodriguez • Marilee Buchany • Le Bui • Gertrude (Lisa) Burke • Brenda Byers • California School Employees Association (CSEA) • Minjian Cao & Gui Di Shen Cao • Xiaoo Fang Cao & Yong Xue • Sandra Carlos • Karen Carrillo • Agnes Chan • Helen & Simon Chan • Henry & Tyra Chan • Jennifer Chen • Jenny Cheng • Maureen Chin • Robin & Nancy Chin • Maria Chow-Kakazu • Julian Chung • Jas Cisneros • Vincent August Corpuz & Sydney Tu • Judy Corren • Phyllis Evans • Swana Fang • Joseph Field • John A. Fredrickson • Kabul Fuentes & Eliza Orozco • Natalie Gaither • Hon. Shelly Gee-Ryan • Virginia Gonzalez • Shuqian Guan • Richard Guerrero • Hisao & Akiko Hamanaka • Scott Hara & Nancy Doris Omi-Hara • Dr. Beverly Callender Hayes • Jian B. He • Della Higley • Dale Holling • Darrin Hong • Ruolan Hu & Zhong Peng Feng • Jennifer Huang • Yi Huang • Judy Huffaker • Helen Olson Hull • Diane Hyland • Donnalyn Jaque-Anton • Denise Jaramillo • Fa Fen Jiang • Daryl Jung • Florence Kaufman • Amy Keller • Allen & Angela King • Dr. Debbie Kotani • Anna Ling & Chun Kuo • Nancy Kwok • Dieu Boi Lam • Wilfred Lam • Sonya Laska & JonathanYang • Terry Lawton • Kevin Le • Phillip Chu & May Lee • Toan Leung • Son Lieu • Terry Lim • Jim & Jane Lin • John Lin & Meicy Lou Lin • Janice Liu • Hubert Louie • Nhi Kiet Ly & Thanh Phuoc Chau • Ignacio Mata • Frances Moore • Alexis Moreno & Alan Gee • Akiko Mori • Cindy Nakamura • Brenda Ngo & Hennessy Lim • Thuy Nguyen • Rachael Simidian Nicoll • Jakob Nielsen • May Nitta • Beverly Nixon • John Ochalek & Mei Zhao Qing • Sharon Oliver • Carolyn & Raymond Ortiz • Lorna Park • Mark & Susan Paulson • Gilbert & Donna Perez • Gloria Ramirez • Perry Rhoads • Daniel & Adele Rodarte • Marian Rodriguez • Soma Sahai-Srivastava & Krishna Srivastava • Chris & Jeanne Sakuma • Carlos Salinas • Suwat Sanglimsuwan & Valailuck Apichatvorpong • Eiko Sato • Dianne Saurenman • Sempra Energy Foundation • Janice Shyer • Myrtle K. Simon • Dorothy Stevenson • Stacy Sy • Muoi Tang • Teresita Tecson-Wong • Dr. Laura Tellez-Gagliano • Vicente L. Timiraos • Judy To • Lorraine Tom • Mabel Tran • Pamela Tran • Phyllis Tran • Trach H. Tran • Chuck & Deborah Tsang • James Tat Ning Tse & Shu Tuk Tse • Toni Vega • W & S Home Services • Jean Walker • Hui Wang • John & Lilly Wang • May Wang • Roberta Wannamaker • Vivien Watts • Marcia Wilson • Merrillyn Wilson • Judy Wong • Zuolai Wu Hui Wang • John & Anna Yang • Michael & Amanda Yee • Yeh Ying Yu • Jennifer S. Zhang & Shuying Zhang/Renwen Shi • Maribel Zheng AEF Friends:

Sandra Abe Chieu & Walter Chang Sue Lei Dong Eric Hua Fanny Law Margaret Ahn Lee Koke Chang & Yn Cheng Xiao Holly Duong Kimberly Hua Tammy Law & Lok Law Elsie Alaniz Phung Chang & Cau Voong Ian Encinares Anna Huang Brian Le & Felicia Mach Alejandra Alarcon & Jose Medina Troy Chattariyangkul Mike Enciso & Patricia Chacon Chao-Hui Huang Joanne Le Michelle & Temo Alcala Derrick Chau & Erika Torres Felicity Eng Fei Huang Georgiana Lecea Jasmine Alvarado & Carlos Alvarado-Chavez Jenny Chau & Minh Tang Jaime Espinosa Hua Huang Cam Lee & Kim Duong Arthur Alvidrez Tieu Chau Adam Fain Mei Ping Huang Chung Lee Mary Ann Alvidrez Cui Jin Chen Hui Feng & Kevin Lau Shuibg Xi Huang & Lu Lu Jaime Lee & Bruce Ngo Rachel Andrade Maggie Chen Steve Figura Xiaoci Huang Jill Lee David Anzai Shao Reng Chen & Yu Hua Weng Karen Fong Yujing Huang Joseph & Sarah Lee Diana Arase Shu Ming Chen Judith Fox Joe Hudgens Nathan Lee Sally & Gary Armes Chong Cheng Candace Fung & Kevin Hoang Stephanie Hum Keesong Lees & Ji Yeon Kim Cynthia & Pelagio Bacalso Feng Cheng Jane Ching Fung Zan Fang Huo & Shen Bing Wu Hong Lei Jane D. Bailey Shili Cheng Juliana Garcia Loi Huynh Jing Yu Lei & David Wong Jenny Banh Yen Cheon Norma & Julio Garcia Daniel & Ruby Iwamoto Qixia Lei Truong Banh Charles Cheung Karina G. Garcia-Razo Yeh Jack & Susan Pe-Yeh Say Lee Leng Dave Batti Kit Wah Cheung Antonio & Annel Gardea Samantha Jackson Buakwan Lertvichuhath Karen Bell Yuk Lin Cheung Blanca Gomez Cheng You Jia Edwin Leung Teresa Beltran Feng Chi & Yanying Lu Jose & Harmony Gomez Jecqueline Jochims La Don Lewin Jacquiline & Leon Beniga Chi San Chiang Leland Gong & Tricia Imanaka-Gong Maria & Thomas Jones Bing & Ling Sai Mai Li Mary Jessica Bennett Douglas Chin Eling S. Gonzalez Jerry Ju & Lin Yang Chun Ling Li Eydie Bernor Jackie Choi Mayra Gonzalez Erlina Julius Dahai Li Bing Zheng Bi William Chu Cynthia Guan Steven Kan Ge Li Boeing Company Francis D. Chuc Kathy Ziu Chang Guan & Eric Zhang Sylvia Kasper George Li Marianne Bostwick Grace Chui Bob Guauna Lori Katano Karen Li Alton & Doris Boyles Kulwong Chuleekorn Melissa Guevara Bobby & Jeanie Kawaguchi Ke Li Herardo Briones Sharlyn Quiros Clay Amy Guo Connie & John Kawai Mary Li Judy L. Brock Stacie Colman Hsu Jiangang Guo & Sheng Zhijuan Yukio & Lilian Kawaratani Qufen Li & Hua Min Xu Delora Brown Carlos & Rosalba Covarrubias Lihua Guo & Gaofeng Lu Nga Vivian Keung & Sai Fai Keung Run Zhou Li Dennis Bui & The Vu Angela Cruz Sonia Guo & Shawn Tsung Kiet Kha Sui Ping Li Victoria Van Den Burg Martha & Arnulfo Cueva Tongsheng Guo Huy Khong Xuan Liang Steven & Sharon Byun Ana Dacaret Juan Miguel Gutierrez & Jennifer Kim Ying Liang Lenora & Rudolph Caldera John Dang & Sandy Truong Veronica Mendo Ramirez James & Midori Kinoshita Sandra Liaw Araceli Campos Sheela Dawadi Mohamed A. Hammad Sharon Kleven Teh-Fu Lin Mei Yi Cao Agustin & Roxana De La LLera Justin Han Jennifer Kokoris Wayne L. Lin Melissa Cardenas Maria Delgado Ana Haskins Kok Choung Kong Ying Lin & Ting Huang Ng Nalila Carillo & Ramon Azpeitia Alexandra Revay Demers Mark Hausknecht Wei Ming Kuan & Li Yun Wu Eric & Vivian Linn Timothy Carlson Jieyun Deng Virginia Hawkes Mona Kumar Virgilio Lipana Theresa Cartwright Priscilla & John Deng Lin He & Chi Leung Magie Kwan James & Randa Littell Rodolfo & Edith Carvajal Shirley Deng & Chao Qiang Xie Griselda Hernandez Steve & Helen Kwok Canwi Liu Maria Cervantes & Peter Moc Yu Xin Deng Roseann Hernandez Ming Lai Emily & Leon Liu Esther Chacon Zhong Yan Deny Florsie Herrera-Roth Candy Lam Guan Ming Liu Andy Chan & Linh Ai Giang Dang Diep & Nguyen Thudung Naoko Hiraki Hue Lam Jian Liu & Jian Lin James Chan & Vicki Lau Lillian Ding Vivian & Suong Ho Irene Lam Johnny & Christine Liu Nhi Van Chan Tawny Do Mary Hochenauer Ma Lam Josephine Liu Phillip & Julia Chan Chris Doan Saiyum Hou & Hai Yan Zhang Sydney Lam Li Ping Liu Andy Wang Chang & Xiao Yuan Sun Ronald & Deysi Dominguez Howard Hu & Mo Chen Salvador & Cynthia Lambaren Xiao Tao Liu September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 5

AEF Friends: Xinfeng Liu & Qinglin Kong Connie Navarro Helen Sandoval Maria Valencia Yan Xu & Ming J. Li Zhen Liu Martha Navarro Hanita & Budi Susanto Gloria Valles Yingpei Xu Zhiwen Liu & Li Kuang Kristy & Sammy Ng Fan Choy Chan Shan Hue Ai Van Pham Xuan Henry Lo Pak Ng Miyuki Shigeta William Van Fossan Russell Yamanaka Thomas Lo & Janis Wong-Lo Chris Ngo & Vincent Thai Diana Shin & Peter Lin Maria Vasquez Linda Chan Yan Shirley Loc Chinh Nguyen & Ian Do Bary Siahaan Jerry Velasquez Anson Yang & Amy Lei Peter Loi Frank Nguyen Thomas Siegmeth Marylynn Velasquez & Carlos Tejashun De Lun Yang & Xinu Li Lei Lou & Xiaoyan Geng Hue Nguyen Huimin Situ Sophavet Veny & Hong Chhour He Lou Yang & Yao Qin Lu Victor & Linda Louie Timothy Nguyen & Lan Pham Martin & Betty Siwy Jeannie Vi & Cam Hoc Banh Huo G. Yang & Hua Cen Qing Kitty Lu Ainh Nham Lynn Snowden Natyna Vidato Jenny Yang Tien Khai Lu Shen Pu Ni & Yun Su Li Andrew & Engeline Soo-Hoo Sandra Villanueva Kelly Yang & Cheun Kent Chow Valerie Lukjaniec Cristina & Alvin Ocano Rosemary Soto-Parada Gabriella Villaseñor Shia Yang Christine Luo Liane Olivares Susan Su Cody Vong Tony Yang & Fei Cheng Ann Luong & Kelvin Yuen Tse Hilda Ortiz Yaowares Sugkasame Karen Vrooman Watson Yeh & Yifei Wang May Luong Russell & Colline Oshita Sunny (Zhitao) Sui Maithy Vu Claudia Yepez Nina Kim Luong Ariel & Graciela Osorio Dan Ni Sun & Lian Xun Qin Anh Vuong & Khai To Peggy Yeung & Huxiang Tu Siu & Eva Luong Elena Padilla Jody Szeto Tuyet Vuong Joseph & Dawna Yip Xuyen Luong & Ruby Liang Derek & Christine Palacios Lily Ta Mariko Wada Liang Yongqin & Shaohuan Lin Jennifer Luu & Dan Huynh Haida Palos Shirley Ta & Rick Tran Eric Wai & Christina Chan Eileen Young Thu Luu Veronica Pandur Audrey Tafolla-Aguirre Susan C. Wan Connie Yu Nyi Nyi Lwin May Yun Paolim Edlyn & Craig Takahashi Li Qin Wang & Anderson Chen Huang Yu Fina Ly & Loc Du Maeva Pennucci Christopher Takeshita Liane Wang & Shudong Wang Jian Lian Yu & Huan Ran Li Hanh Ly & Kacy Do Jimmy Pham Annie Tam Xia Wang Jing Yu & Alven Ye Kevin Ly Morga Pham Annie H. Tan Xin Wang & Ting Yu Joe Yu Minh Ly Tammy Pham Lilly Tan Yan Wang Joyce Yu & Gary He Thomas Ly & Emmy Thai Thach & Judy Pham Lisa Tan & Brian Yang Zhifeng Wang & Qin Mei Chen Julie Yu Adele (Jie) Ma & Chung Kung Moh Alexander Phan Yoshifumi Tanaka Melanie Ware Kevin Yu & Yuan Kam Wu Hui Jun Ma & Kin Yuen Liu Henry & Janice Phan Tinh Tang & Long Duc L Pham Gerard & Elva Warren Meigin Yu Tongqi Ma & Shelly Xing Phong C. Phan Tong & Phuong Tang Benny Wei Michelle Yu Jayme Macias Silk Phan Calvin Tat & Janice Zhu Jian Wei & Yuan Zhu Qin Min Yu Sheryl MacPhee Page Phillips Chan (Cindy) Thai Debbie Weise-Minter Shui K. Yu Maria Magallanes Philip Quoc Phung & Yung Ngoc Tran Kevin Thai Alex & Eileen Whang Vivian Yu Yong Xia Mai Sean Prentice & Cristina Ornelas Khine Swe Thein & Zaw Htoo Han Raymond R. Wong Yan Li Yu & Richard Yee Majestic Realty Foundation Zhong Hua Qiu & Xiaodan Zhao Daisy Thi Raymond Wong Yi Yu Jeff Maloney Oanh Quach & Phuong Luu Kathy Thinh Samuel Wong James & Jenny Yue Janice Mangerino Stacey Quach Connie Thipatima Vickie Wong Hong Zeng & Xiangdong Wang Soraya Marin Steve Quan Kiu Thu Sharon Woo & Alan Robinson Sam & Yun-Li Zeng Rose Marie Martinez Claudia P. Quintero Chau Thung Cathleen Wu & Tiger Quach Xianglin Zeng & Ping Yn Ana & Elder Mazariegos Dai Liang Qun Ken Toh Chen Xia Wu Hi Yan Zhang Melinda McNairy Alicia Ramos Lucy Torres Danny Wu Jieyun Zhang Leticia Medina Bertha Ramos Claire Toscano Diane Wu & Xuan Liang Yi Zhang Barbara Meeks Denise Ratsavong Grace Tovar Fei Wu & Le Yin Zhu Rong Zhang & Shi Wen Miriam Mercado & Andrew Mendoza John Rebout & Desiree Galvan Hong Tran & Sam Mach Nicole Wu Cindy Zhao San San Min Refugio & Elena Reynoso Alvin Trinh Qiao Ping Wu Euping Zhao Hung Kai Ming & Queinnie Wee Cheung Angelina Robledo Eva Trinh Qiu Yan Wu & Guang Jin Lin Jimei Zhao & Baochen Hou Wei Zhi Mo & Cui Ling Kuang Daniel Rodriguez & Noemy Cobarruvias Lan Trinh & Ryan Lin Veeko Wu Weilin Zhao & Lei Zhuang Karla Montanez Margaret Rojas & Ralph Mondragon Linh Truong Xiao Ling Wu WeiQing Zhen Gail Munnecke Irene Rullo Allen T. Tsai Xing Mei Wu & Hui Luo Ying Peng Zhou & Joe Tong Victoria Munoz Deanna Rumsey Phillip Tsan Mixh Xho Min Ying Zhu & Xu Ning Mei Phyllis Muñoz Danton & Linda Sakado Van A. Tsan Min Xie Weilin Zhu & Liping Lei Wendy Murakami Teresa Salazar Jean Tsnashima Qi Qi Xie Xuan Zhu Bryant de Jesus Murillo Cesar Salgado & Alma Castaneda Alan Tsoi Mark Xiong & Delia Leung Xue Ping Zhu Vincent & Maria Murray Kathryn Sampson & Mark Licker Aida Tupas Trista Xu Li Rong Ziu & Giang Qin Eve NaRanong Xochitl Sanchez Martin Ulloa XianYing Xu Elva Zou & Yuan Zheng Special Thanks to our 2014 Taste of Alhambra Restaurants: 28 West • 38° Ale House & Grill • Albertson’s • Alondra Hot Wings • Atherton Baptist Homes • Azul Ultra Lounge Bun-N-Burger • Charlie’s Trio • Diner on Main • Dog Haus • Edible Arrangements • Fresh & Easy • Fronteras Mexican Grill & Cantina • Green Menu • Havana House • Jarritos Drinks • Ohana Brewing Company Pho 79 • Pochteca Liqueurs • Rick’s Drive In & Out • Salad Farm • Shakas • Stella Rosa • Tasty Dumpling House Twohey’s • Vino at Trio’s • Wahib’s and to the Downtown Alhambra Business Association Special thanks to those who attended and donated auction items for our Service to Education Awards Dinner & Gala, volunteered at our Summer Academy/Summer High School registration dates, and everyone who has helped us throughout the year. WE COULDN’T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU! Since 1993, AEF has donated more than $1.8 million to AUSD to help ensure an excellent education for all students. Support Our Students and Schools by making your tax-deductible donation to AEF. We are grateful and appreciative for all gifts, large and small.

Look for your “We Support AEF - Thank You” yard sign in mid-September!

P.O. Box 1188 Alhambra, CA 91802 (626) 943-3080 • (626) 943-8039 fax [email protected] www.aef4kids.com

The Alhambra Educational Foundation is the official fundraising partner of the Alhambra Unified School District and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations to AEF are tax-deductible to the full extend allowed by applicable Federal and State laws. Tax ID# 95-4429310 ©2014 Alhambra Educational Foundation. Please accept our apologies for any accidental ommissions or misspellings. Page 6 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 Council Action Review Regular Meeting of June 18, 2014

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with all regular meeting of May 8, 2014. Rates and Adopting a Lifeline discount rate by Resolution. members present. CONSENT CALENDAR Recessed at 10:57 PM and Reconvened at 11:06 PM. There were no agenda additions, deletions, changes or Agenda Item 3-A. Approved payment of warrants and adoptions. adopted Resolution No. 11664 allowing certain claims and Motion to continue Council Meeting to 11:30 PM was demands per Warrant Register dated approved. Presentations: None. June 18, 2014 Totaling $1,188,096.81 and specifying the funds out of which the same are to be paid. [5.] UNFINISHED BUSINESS SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR Agenda Item 3-B. Received and filed the Investment Report Agenda Item 5-A. Adopted Resolution No. 11665 Agenda Item 2-A. Approved payment of warrants and of May 2014. approving an appeal (AP-14-01) and thereby allowing the adopted Resolution No. SA-73 of the Successor Agency to Agenda Item 3-C. Approved the minutes from the adjourned reconstruction of a legal nonconforming building at the rear the former Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency allowing regular meeting of May 8, 2014 and the Special Meetings of of the property located at 420 W. Hellman Avenue. certain claims and demands per warrant register dated June May 8, 2014 and May 21, 2014. 18, 2014 totaling $3,531.06 and specifying the funds out of [6.] NEW BUSINESS which the same are to be paid. [4.] PUBLIC HEARING None. Agenda Item 2-B. Received and filed the Successor Agenda Item 4-A. The Public Hearing was held and the Agency's Investment Report of item was continued to the [7.] MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS May 2014. July 2, 2014 Council Meeting to adopt Ordinances Discussion only, no action taken Agenda Item 2-C. Approved the minutes for the adjourned establishing Proposed Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste The Council meeting adjourned at 11:34 P.M.

Regular Meeting of July 2, 2014

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., with all 75576 was continued to the next council meeting. Council will meet annually to discuss future actions. members present. The first reading of Ordinance setting the amount of Solid The City Manager reported that Item 3-C should read the [4.] PUBLIC HEARING Waste Rates and Charges was approved. Council is approving the minutes for the Regular Meeting Agenda Item 4-A. The Public Hearing was held and staff of May 21, 2014 and the adjourned Special Meeting of May was directed to included before and after pictures of the Resolution No. 11668 was approved setting the discount rate 28, 2014. residential rehabilitation in the One Year Action Plan. The for the lifeline rate established by Monterey Park Municipal Final Public Hearing was scheduled for July 16, 2014. Code § 14.12.185. Presentations: None. Agenda Item 4-B. Consideration of Ordinances establishing Proposed Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Rates and [5.] Unfinished Business SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR setting the Lifeline Discount Rate. None. Agenda Item 2-A. Approved payment of warrants and adopted Resolution No. SA-74of the Successor Agency to Recessed at 8:18 PM. and reconvened at 8: 36 PM. [6.] New Business the former Monterey Park Redevelopment Agency allowing None. certain claims and demands per warrant register dated Motion to continue Council Meeting to 12:00 AM was July 2, 2014 totaling $14.97 and specifying the funds out of approved. [7.] Member Communications which the same are to be paid. Discussion only, no action taken Agenda Item 2-B. Approved the minutes for the regular Recessed at 11:22 PM. and reconvened at 11: 42 PM. meetings of May 21 and June 4, 2014. The Council meeting adjourned at 12:00 A.M. The first reading of Ordinance setting the amount of Water CONSENT CALENDAR Rates and Charges was approved with the following: Set Agenda Item 3-A. Approved payment of warrants and the Cap For Water Rates Increase at approximately 15% Special Council Meeting of July 7, 2014 adopted Resolution No. 11666 allowing certain claims and Annually as in Exhibit A for 5 Years commencing Sept. 1, Monterey Park City Council demands per Warrant Register dated July 2, 2014 Totaling 2014; Set Water Rates of 15% increase for first year and 10% $1,532,554.87 and specifying the funds out of which the increase for Years 2-5, commencing Sept. 1, 2014, Reserve The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m., same are to be paid. the right to increase rate back to 15% on Sept 1, 2019; Rates with one Council Member absent. Agenda Item 3-B. Adopted Resolution No. 11667 will automatically revert back to the rates in existence as of appointing representatives to specific organizations. Aug 31, 2017; and Council will meet annually to discuss There were no Agenda additions, deletions, changes, and Agenda Item 3-C. Approved the minutes from the adjourned future actions. adoptions. regular meeting of May 21, 2014 and June 4, 2014, and the The first reading of Ordinance setting the amount of Special Meeting of May 27, 2014 and the adjourned special Wastewater Rates and Charges was approved with the NEW BUSINESS meeting of May 28, 2014. following: Set the Cap For Wastewater Rates Increase at Agenda Item 3-D. Approved the purchase of Earthquake approximately 15% Annually as in Exhibit A for 5 Years 1. Frank Robles was appointed to the Personnel Board. Insurance with the added recommendation to include commencing Sept. 1, 2014; Set Wastewater Rates of 15% coverage for the Emergency Operations Center, authorized increase for first year and 10% increase for Years 2-5, 2. Maria Elena Yepes and David Barron were appointed to the expenditure of $154,000 and amended the 2014-2015 commencing Sept. 1, 2014, Reserve the right to increase the Library Board of Trustees. Budget accordingly. rate back to 15% on Sept 1, 2019; Rates will automatically Agenda Item 3-E. The approval of the final parcel map No. revert back to the rates in existence as of Aug 31, 2017; and ADJOURNED AT 6:45 P.M

LAMP English & Citizenship Program 6th Annual PERSONAL INJURY G.MONTY MANIBOG,ESQ. Attorney at Law & Associates Former Mayor and Councilman Saturday, September 6, 2014 of Monterey Park 8:30 a.m. Check‐in | 9:00 a.m. Starts $ MILLIONS RECOVERED Barnes Park ‐ 350 S. McPherrin Ave., Monterey Park CARACCIDENTS WRONGFULDEATH SLIP& FALL Top Walker Award | Top Individual Fundraiser Award • • BANKRUPTCY•PROBATE•WILLS•CRIMINALDEFENSE•IMMIGRATION Show Your Support! Momentum Make a donation Online: http://www.razoo.com/story/Lampliteracy Recent Case Results Ahn v.City of Los Angeles $5,650,000 Rosales v.L.A.County $235,000 Checks payable to the Monterey Park Library Foundation; “LAMP Walk 2014” on memo line Mail or drop off cash donations to LAMP office @ Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Bisceglia v.Keshisyan $3.445,000 Vann v.Thatcher $225,000 Martinez v.ElVaquero $717,712 Liess v.Mars,Inc. $205,000 OR Heise v.Cimms $475,000 De Vela v.Loya $140,000 Walk with us! Baumann v.Cochran $375,000 Cancino v.Torres $130,000 Lopez v.MLK Hospital $285,000 Sherman v.Carlson $127,000 Pre‐registration required; $15 registration fee each due at check‐in, includes one tee shirt. Please call or visit the LAMP office to sign up Veluz v.Kaiser $250,000 Steele v.Dryer $125,000 Call For a FREE Consultation LAMP Office (626) 307‐1251 Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library ‐ 318 S. Ramona Ave., Monterey Park, CA 91754 (323)888-1005 or FAX (323) 888-2962 All donations are tax deductible (Tax ID # 77‐0086780) 5410 E. Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022 Sponsored by: MONTEREY PARK LIBRARY FOUNDATION

September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 7 LANGLEY SENIOR CENTER 400 W. EMERSON AVENUE • MONTEREY PARK (626) 307-1395 Open Monday – Friday From 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MATURE DRIVER’S IMPROVEMENT Sandra Lin, Alice Tsao, and Rosa Yee FOR ALL ACTIVITIES Class held from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Register for the Fee: $10.00 per quarter CLOSED SATURDAY and SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15 class. Each senior must register in person Saturday , 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. EXCEPT FOR FEE BASED ACTIVITIES with a valid California Driver’s License. Seniors completing TABLE TENNIS, BILLIARDS AND EXERCISE the 8-hour course will be certified and eligible to get a 5% Doors open for regular activities at 8:00 A.M., Monday – Special Dates To Remember... to 10% reduction on their premiums for bodily injury and Friday. No open play on Saturday or Sunday SEPTEMBER 15 - property damage liability for up to three years with participating SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 26 MATURE DRIVING CLASS insurance companies. $1.00 FEE includes State Certificate of $39.00 Seniors 50 yrs and Up SEPTEMBER 9, 23 - Completion. For information call (626) 307-1395. 4602.201 Monday – Friday 6:00A.M.– 8:00 A.M. IMPROVING YOUR WELL-BEING, 10:00 A.M. - 12 NOON SEPTEMBER 6 – NOVEMBER 22 SEPTEMBER 15 - METRO “TAP CARD” $27.00 Seniors 50 yrs and Up COMMISSION ON AGING, 11:00 A.M. Renewal is offered from the 25th of the month through the 10th 4602.202 Saturday SEPTEMBER 18 – of next month, Mon. – Fri., 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. To receive 8:00A.M.– 12:00 Noon LANGEY CENTER ANNIVERSARY LUNCH the City’s discount, you must be 62 or older and have proof CHAIR FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULT SEPTEMBER 28 - of Monterey Park residency, which must include identification Sonja Holladay, 50 yrs & Up CLUB AMISTAD DANCE with name and address imprinted, such as a Driver’s License, 10 Weeks: SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 14 DMV ID Card, and a valid “TAP CARD”. Senior Citizen/ 4215.201 Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M., $52.00 Monterey Park’s Senior Citizen Groups meet at Langley Handicapped monthly fee is $14 for non-residents or $11 for 4215.202 Thursday 1:30 P.M. to 2:30 P.M., $28.00 Center on the following schedule: Monterey Park residents. M.P. Senior Citizens Club, Friday, 10:00 a.m. TAXI COUPONS TOTAL FITNESS FOR SENIORS Japanese/American Club, 3rd Saturday, 1:00 p.m. Issued monthly from 1st Monday of the month, availability on Sonja Holladay, 50 yrs & Up Club Amistad, Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. a first come, first served basis - to qualified senior residents, 10 Weeks: SEPTEMBER 8 – NOVEMBER 13 Club Bella Vista, Thursday, 12:30 p.m. 65 years and older, whose household income meets the L. A. 4215.203 Beginner Mon & Wed, 1:00 P.M. to 2:30 P.M., Chinese/American Sr. Citizens Club, 1st Saturday, 1:00 p.m. County poverty guidelines ($11,670 per year for one member, $58.00 Gardening Club, 4 th Monday, 1:00 p.m. $15,730 for two, $19,790 for three or $23,850 for four), are 4215.204 Inter/Adv Mon & Thurs, 2:45 P.M. to 4:15 P.M., IMPROVING YOUR WELL-BEING allowed 2 coupons a month, value of each coupon is $11.00 and $58.00 Each month on the second and fourth Tuesday, Care Manager, only valid for the month issued. 4215.205 Inter/Adv Tuesday, 2:45 P.M. to 4:15 P.M., $32.00 Vivian Chen will be at Langley Center from10:00 A.M. – SENIOR CLASSES – FREE 4215.206 Inter/Adv Mon, Tues, Thurs, 2:45 P.M. to 4:15 12:00 Noon. Care Manager services, provided by YWCA AMERICAN CULTURE P.M., $85.00 San Gabriel Valley, Intervale Senior Services, include referrals Explore American life and language. Paul Cheng, Instructor ZUMBA GOLD for medical, counseling and mental health; in-home services; Thursday, 1:00 P.M.– 3:00 P.M. Sonja Holladay, 50 yrs & Up transportation; caregiver resources, and nutritional referrals. BEADING CLASS 10 Weeks: SEPTEMBER 9 – NOVEMBER 11, $32.00 Monterey Park seniors, ages 60+, can obtain free assistance Pay for materials used. Francis Lau, Instructor 4215.207 Tuesday 12:15 P.M. to 1:15 P.M. as a means to help them live independently and safely in their Monday, 9:00A.M.-11:00A.M. homes for as long as possible. Staff also can also assist with CHINESE HEALTH EXERCISE SENIOR CITIZEN TRIPS and TOURS advocacy related to Medicare, Medi-Cal and Social Security Easy movement health exercise class early in the morning in TOUR DESK IS OPEN FROM 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M., benefits. Please call the YWCA Case Management Program if the main room. MONDAY - FRIDAY you require supportive services at 626.214.9467, or schedule an Mary Tam, Instructor Trip reservations must be made in person at the Center. Trips appointment at the Langley Senior Center front desk. Monday-Friday, 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. and tours are for senior citizens 50 years and older only, no CHINESE PAINTING II exceptions; are limited and are on a first pay basis. See office PEDESTRAIN & BICYCLE SAFETY CLASS – $25 materials fee. Yu Zhou So, Painting Instructor for additional details. SEPTEMBER 15 • 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Thursday, 9:30A.M.-12:00 Noon GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK & CAVERNS - Monterey Park Police Department class will promote pedestrian ENGLISH CONVERSATION SEPTEMBER 1 – SEPTEMBER 4 and bicycle transportation use, safety, and accessibility. Refine you English language skills in conversation with other $439.50 Per person, double occupancy, $569.50 per person, students. single occupancy. $150 confirms your reservation. Balance ACTIVITIES, CLASSES AND SERVICES Betty Cheng, Instructor due by August 11, 2014. Highlights include deluxe motor BINGO – Every Friday from 12:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Doors Thursday, 9:15 A.M.-11:30 A.M. coach transportation, two nights accommodations in the Grand open at 11:00 A.M., everyone over 18 years of age is invited to GARDEN GROUP Canyon Village at the Maswik Lodge, a tour of Grand Canyon play. No children are allowed. Learn tips for making your garden look terrific! Caverns, overnight in Laughlin. Sights and touring to include BINGO - On the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month. Suzy Juarez, Leader Visitors center, Yavapi Lookout, Kaibab Trail, IMAX theater Door open at 10:30 A.M. No children are allowed. 4th Monday of the month, 1:00 P.M. complex. BRIDGE - Contract or Duplicate – Mondays and Thursdays, KARAOKE PALA CASINO RESORT AND SPA - 12:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. If you play contract Bridge and are Betty Cheng, Instructor MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15\ looking for a good group to share an afternoon of bridge with, Tuesday, 9:00 A.M. – 12 Noon Gambler special get-away-day of gaming fun on the PALA come join us. Those who play 500 also welcome new players. NEEDLECRAFT WORKSHOP Indian Reservation. Depart at 9:00 a.m. and return at DANCE EVERY TUESDAY, 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M., Dance Sew or knit with friends learning new skills or sharing your approximately 5:00 p.m., check in time 8:00 a.m. $7.00 Per to live music performed by the Incredible Time Machine $2.50 designs. person, Plus $1.00 Driver’s tip; receive $5.00 for added play HAIRCUTS - First come, first served. Wednesdays and Tuesday, 9:00A.M.-11:00A.M. at casino. Must have Player’s Card # and original valid State Fridays, 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Barber: Robert Delgadillo LINE DANCING driver’s license, or original State Senior ID or valid current Suggested donation, $5.00. Beautician, Martha Pineda, Alice Tsao, Instructor government issued photo ID at time of registration. suggested donation, $6.00, (The donation maintains equipment Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. EASTERN CANADIAN/FALL FOLIAGE - and purchases barber supplies.) LINE DANCING OCTOBER 7 - 15 - SECOND TOUR! JEWELRY AND WATCH REPAIR - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. Beginning level. Sandra Lin and Alice Hao, Instructors The first trip sold out so we have scheduled another delightful -11:00 a.m. for repair or estimate. Friday, 8:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. fall foliage trip to Canada! $300 per person booking deposit. LUNCH PROGRAM – American or Chinese Hot Lunch LINE DANCING $1,999 per person, double occupancy, $2,499 single person in served Monday thru Friday to those 60 years and over. Intermediate/advance, Wilson Ng, Instructor room. Airfare included! Come see the beautiful autumn colors Reservations must be made in advance in person on Monday Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. as we experience Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, mornings for the following week. Limited number of lunches. YUAN CHI DANCE/TAI CHI EXERCISE Quebec, Vermont, New Hampshire, Franconia Notch and Suggested donation is $2.00. Sandra Lin, Alice Tsao, and Rosa Yee, Instructors Boston. Maid-of-the Mist cruise, St. Lawrence River cruise, MAH JONG - 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Monday – Tuesday, 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. mini tour of Niagara Falls, city tours of Toronto, Ottawa, HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER - Walk-In-Fair Housing Wednesday – Thursday, 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Montreal, Quebec and Boston. Valid Passport required (non- Clinic –SEPTEMBER 2, 1:00 P.M. (1st Tuesday of month). FRIENDSHIP CHORUS United States citizens will need a visa too)! For information, call 1-800-477-5977. Prof. Ping Qiao, Instructor STATELINE/BUFFALO BILL’S RESORT CASINO - IN-HOME REGISTRY SERVICE - Service can provide you Wednesday, 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon OCTOBER 19 – 21 with names of individuals who can work in your home offering CHINESE EVERGREEN CHORUS Gambling, Outlet shopping and side trip to Las Vegas! The a variety of skills. Our registry includes: LVNS for skilled Delly Chow, Instructor party will be in full swing at Stateline, Nevada for three days nursing care, Certified Nurse Assistants for personal care needs Wednesday, 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. and two nights at Buffalo Bill’s Resort Casino. Depart Sunday such as feeding, bedside care, bathing, etc.; Homemakers/ CHINESE OPERA October 19 at 8:00 a.m. (check in time 7:45 a.m.) and return at companions – for housework, meals, laundry, errands, Fuller Chen, Instructor approximately 5:00 p.m. on the 21st. $100.00 per person double plumbers, electricians, handymen, gardeners. Payment for the Monday, 9:00 A.M. – 12 Noon occupancy, $125.00 single occupancy. Trip includes: Luggage work performed is determined between the worker and you. If CHINESE OPERA handling, driver’s tip, (2) food coupons, Outlet shopping, and you reside in Monterey Park and are 60 or over and need this C.L. Shen, Instructor optional five (5) hour trip to Las Vegas on the 2nd day. type of in-home care, please call (626) 307-1373. Applications Friday, 9:00 A.M. – 12 Noon OLD WEST ADVENTURE IN OLD ARIZONA- for work are available. MONTEREY PARK CHORUS NOVEMBER 6 – 9 NOTARY - Virginia Greene, a Notary Public, Wednesdays, 12 Wei Pu, Conductor Depart Thursday, November 6th and return on Sunday the 9th Noon – 2:00 P.M. Monday, 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. after spending a delightful tour of Arizona. $499.50 Per Person CONCERT BAND of MONTEREY PARK double occupancy, $649.50 Single person in room. TRANSPORTATION Monday, 7:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. , Monthly fee Deposit required of $150 per person, balance due October DIAL-A-RIDE 16. Trip includes: Deluxe air conditioned motor coach Service available Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M.– 4:00 SENIOR CLASSES transportation; three nights deluxe accommodations in Tucson P.M., call (626) 307-1396. Free service for seniors 55 years of BALLROOM DANCE CLASS and Tombstone, Guided tour of Arizona’s Kartchner Caverns age and over, transportation within Monterey Park City limits, Glenn Yata, Instructor Fee: $5.00 per lesson State Park; Narrated underground mine tour in Bisbee; except for medical needs, and then into adjacent communities Wednesday and Friday, 7:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. Admission to Tombstone, including Gunfight at O.K. Corral. only MEMORY MAKERS FITNESS For additional information and reservations please contact Includes Yuan Chi Dance, Line Dance and Tai Chi Exercises Langley Senior Center. Page 8 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 MONTEREY PARK BRUGGEMEYER LIBRARY 318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park Hours: Mondays and Tuesdays 12 - 9 pm Ç Wednesdays and Thursdays 10 am –- 6 pm Fridays and Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm Ç Sundays 1 -– 5 pm

ESL LONG DISTANCE LEARNING TO BEGIN IN FALL! subjects such as English, mathematics and science. For further JOIN THE LIBRARY TEAM OF COMPUTER The LAMP Literacy Program will begin offering Long information about this free service, please call the Children’s VOLUNTEER INSTRUCTORS Distance Learning with Reading Horizons software via the Desk at (626) 307-1358. The library is looking for volunteers to teach computer Cloud in September. Come to the literacy program and classes, basic, intermediate, or advanced during the day or register for this wonderful opportunity! All levels of ESL CHINESE MOON FESTIVAL CELEBRATED evening. Please call the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368 will be offered via the Long Distance Program. This will IN THE LIBRARY for additional information if you are interested in becoming a provide students waiting to enroll in classes and gain an Children’s Services will present a Chinese Moon Festival volunteer. opportunity to learn at home prior to entering a classroom program with Moon Festival stories and a “Moon” tissue setting. Please call the literacy program for more information paper craft program on Monday, September 8 at 3:00 pm in FREE LEGAL ASSISTANCE CLINIC at (626) 304-1418. the Friends Room. Craft materials are free to the first thirty Volunteer attorneys will be on hand to answer legal questions children. A signup sheet will be available at the Children’s at a free legal assistance clinic on Tuesday, September 9 from ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) Desk one week prior to the program. After the craft program, 5:30 -7:30 pm in the Friends Room. The clinic is sponsored CLASSES BACK ON! children and their parents are invited to stay and enjoy hot by the Asian Pacific American Bar Association (APABA). The LAMP Literacy Program reopened on August 10, tea and moon cakes. Books about the Chinese Moon Festival Volunteer attorneys will answer questions about immigration, 2014. The literacy program has every level of ESL classes will be on display in the Friends Room during the program. criminal law, civil matters, estate planning, government available to help English Language Learners gain reading, Chinese Moon Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival benefits, labor and employment. For more information about writing and speaking skills. Students are pre-tested to is held on the 15th day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar the free program call the Reference Desk at (626) determine their proficiency levels in Basic English skills and to calendar, which in the Gregorian calendar is September or early 307-1368. assist in placement of appropriate levels. ESL classes available October. The festival is traditionally a family holiday when are; Phonics – Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 p.m., Beginning Literacy- families gather to watch the full moon rise and enjoy pastries INTERNATIONAL FILM PROGRAM Tuesdays / Thursdays 12-2:00 p.m. Beginning Low- Mondays made specifically for the event called “moon cakes.” For more The public is invited to the library’s film screenings featuring 6 -7:30 p.m., Beginning High –Mondays and Wednesdays from information about this free program, please call the Children’s award winning international films. On Wednesday, September 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Intermediate –Tuesdays, Wednesdays Desk at (626) 307-1358. 17 at 2 pm in the Friends Room, the library will present a film and Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and also on Tuesday drama about a young boy’s journey across the US/Mexico evenings 7-8:30 p.m., Advanced ESL on Mondays/Tuesdays/ MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY border to be reunited with his mother. The award winning Wednesdays 3-5 p.m., and English Conversation on Sundays PRESCHOOL PROGRAM film premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film festival where it 1-3:00 p.m. All classes are open enrollment and anyone Preschool children are invited to a special storytime and received a standing ovation. The film stars Adrian Alonso, interested in joining a class can come by the LAMP Literacy craft program celebrating Mexican Independence Day on Kate Del Castillo and Eugenio Derbez. The film rated PG-13 office located on the second floor of the library for more Thursday, September 11 at 10:30 am. After the stories, children is in Spanish with English subtitles and is 110 minutes long. information and to register. A material fee of $20.00 is required and parents are invited to join the “Mexican paper poncho” The program is free with light refreshments compliments of the for each class each semester. craft program in the Arts & Crafts Room. Craft materials are Friends of the Monterey Park Library. For more information provided free for the first twenty-five children to sign-up. The contact the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368. CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES signup list will be at the Children’s Desk one week prior to Citizenship Preparation classes are available at the the program. For further information, please call the Children’s FILM BIO OF CALIFORNIA FARM AND Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. Persons who plan on Desk at (626) 307-1358. LABOR ORGANIZER becoming New Citizens should prepare for their Interview On Sunday, September 21 at 1:30 pm in the Friends Room, exam within six months prior to submitting their N-400 SLIME SPACE PROJECT FOR TWEENS the library will present the film screening of a newly released application. Citizenship Preparation classes will assist students On Thursday, September 18 at 3:00 p.m. in the Friends DVD drama/biography about the California farm and labor with knowledge of American History, Government and Civics Room, the Children’s Department invites tweens ages 9-12 to a organizer who led a 1960’s strike of grape farm workers to covered during the examination. Classes are offered on “Slime Space” project. Tweens can create their very own slime bring national media attention to the plight of farm workers Sundays from 1:00-3:00 p.m., Mondays from 6:00-8:00 p.m., using materials such as glue, starch, food coloring, glitter, silly who were denied a living wage and decent working conditions. on Tuesdays from 6:45-7:45 p.m. and Wednesdays from 10:00 eyeballs, and much more. The “Slime Space” project utilizes The film stars Michael Pena, America Ferrera, Rosario Dawson - 11:30 a.m. Persons planning to become New Citizens should both scientific experimentation and artistic creation to design and John Malkovich. Rated PG-13, the film runs 102 minutes. register early for these classes before submitting their N-400 stretchy and gooey slime objects. Light refreshments and drinks For more information about the program contact the Reference Citizenship application. A material fee of $20.00 is required will be served compliments of the Friends of the Monterey Park Desk at (626) 307-1368. for each semester. For more information, please contact the Library. Pre-registration is required. The sign-up sheet will be LAMP Literacy Office at (626) 307-1251. available one week prior to the program at the Children’s Desk. ART TALK PROGRAM: MEET MURALIST For more information about this free fun science-craft program, NORMA MONTOYA 1 TO 1 TUTORING FOR ADULT LITERACY please call the Children’s Desk at (626) 307-1358. Muralist, Norma Montoya will present an art talk program If you know an adult learner who cannot read or struggles on the Southern California Chicano mural movement of in reading, call the LAMP Literacy Program. Our success rate STORYTIMES the 1970’s on Sunday, September 28 at 2 pm in the Friends for assisting adult learners is well established. Adult learners The library offers storytimes throughout the school year for Room. Ms. Montoya was one of the few female muralists to are matched with trained literacy tutors who will give reading infants through third grade on the following days: participate in the early mural movement of the 70’s when mural and writing instruction in English to adult learners who have Tuesdays 7:30- 8:00 pm art captured Chicano civil rights issues and culture of the era. little or no reading skills. All learners are pretested for accurate Wednesdays 4:00 - 4:30 pm Her art talk program will include a power point presentation placement with tutors. Enrollment to the one to one literacy Thursdays 10:00 - 10:30 am for infants of nationally recognized murals at the Estrada Courts Housing program is free and funded by California State Library Literacy (one parent or caregiver per child is required) Project in Boyle Heights and from other locations in Southern Services. Monterey Park residents are given priority on waiting Thursdays 10:30 - 11 am for preschoolers California. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage list. Please be prepared to present identification. Please call the All storytime programs are held in the Storytime Room. For Month (September 15-October 15), the library will present a LAMP office for more information at (626) 307-1251 or visit safety, children need to be accompanied by an adult/guardian print exhibit of Ms. Montoya’s artwork. For more information the literacy office on the second floor of the library. No material during all storytime programs. For further information, please about the free art talk program contact the Reference Desk at fee for tutoring sessions is necessary. call the Children’s Desk at (626) 307-1358. (626) 307-1368.

JOIN THE LAMP TEAM OF VOLUNTEERS! SEPTEMBER MONDAY NIGHT CLASSES ON MIDWEEK MOVIE @ THE LIBRARY Are you interested in giving back to the community of MANAGING DIGITAL PHOTOS The library will showcase a book to movie hit based on Monterey Park and have command of the English writing, Adults wanting to learn new skills on how to manage digital Veronica Roth’s first book from her best selling young adult reading and speaking skills? Then we need you to join our photos can enroll in the free classes scheduled on September 8, series on Wednesday, September 3 at 3:00 pm in the Friends team! The LAMP Literacy Office is looking for motivated 15, 22, and 29 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the computer lab. The Room. The film set in a dystopian world where people are people who are interested in tutoring adult learners in one-to- classes will introduce students on how to move photos from divided into district factions based on human virtues finds one English Language Instruction, or small groups of adult their camera to the computer, how to email photos to family Beatrice forced to make electrifying decisions that bring learners, or Citizenship Preparation coaching. Training will and friends, how to organize, edit and share digital photos stunning consequences, romance and heartbreaking betrayals. be provided for all volunteers. The LAMP Literacy Program using Picasa- Google’s free picture management software. It The movie is rated PG-13 with a run time of 139 minutes. will supply all needed training materials at no cost. Please is recommended (but not required) for students to bring their For more information about the free film program contact the contact the LAMP Literacy Office at (626) 307-1251 for more own laptops, cameras with accessories and flash drives to the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368. information or stop by and fill out an application. Give the gift classes. Because space is limited, adults can register for the free that will last a lifetime by helping someone learn English so classes by calling the Reference Desk at (626) 307-1368. JF PROGRAMS they can flourish and prosper in their communities. FUN PROGRAMS BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH TUESDAY NIGHT OPEN COMPUTER LAB The Junior Friends, a teen volunteer organization at the FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOKSTORE BOOKS ARE Adults wanting to practice and learn new computer skills library, hosts a program each month to serve the youth at WAITING FOR YOU! can join the Open Computer Lab in September on Tuesdays Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library. The Junior Friends The books arrive daily to our bookstore and you can really from 7 to 8:30 pm. The lab introduces intermediate computer invites teens to check out their NEW program on September enjoy some reading time curled up in a cozy chair with a book skills; offers practice time; and personalized help with 10 at 3:00 pm in the Friends Room. Do you have the urge to or magazine this Fall very cheaply! For only a dollar or two, E-mail, Microsoft Word, Excel and the Internet. A library create? Are you a tinker at heart? For more information about you can purchase hard cover fiction and nonfiction books and staff member is present to answer questions. No registration this creative and free program contact the Reference Desk at paperbacks at our bookstore. Come and peruse our collection is required for the class but seating is limited to a first-come, (626) 307-1368. in the bookstore and let the joy of reading mysteries, fictions, first-serve basis. For more information contact the Reference adventures and romance stories take you far away! There are Desk at (626) 307-1368. 8v8 many selections to choose from to turn those cozy Fall evenings Teens are invited to join the 8 vs. 8 tournaments on into magical moments of adventures and excitement. SEPTEMBER THURSDAY MORNING BEGINNING Wednesday September 17 at 3:00 pm in the Computer Lab. COMPUTER CLASSES IN ENGLISH Come prove your computer League skills in this fantasy style HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Beginning Computer Classes in English are scheduled RPG. For more information about the program contact the Elementary school children can participate in the library’s on September 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 10:30 am to 12 noon reference desk or call (626) 307-1368 free Homework Assistance Program at the library. The program in the computer lab located on the 2nd floor. Adults is conducted in English and held in the Homework Assistance wanting to learn basic computer skills that include mouse, Anime/Manga Club Room Monday through Thursday from 3:30 - 5:00 pm during keyboard, Microsoft Word and the Internet are encouraged Join the library’s Anime and Manga Club and watch the the school year. High school students participate in the program to register for the free classes at the Reference Desk or by latest Anime releases, meet other Otaku and discuss new titles by volunteering their time and assisting elementary school calling (626) 307-1368. for the library. We meet on 4th Wednesday of each month, from children with their homework needs working with school 3:30-5:00 p.m. in the Friends Room. September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 9

First Annual Geranium Festival MONTEREY PARK CRIMES BY LOCATION Addresses are identified by block number, Celebrates City Flower not exact address. Get ready to celebrate! The City’s Geranium Festival The Geranium Festival committee is inviting local Committee has planned an exciting day for the community businesses to support the Festival by offering 10% off to "A City Fair…Celebrating Monterey Park's City flower with the Community during the weekend of October 11-12. If July 2014 games, contests and tons of fun". The 1st Annual Geranium your business is interested in participating and/or making Festival takes place Saturday, October 11, 10:00am – 3:00pm a donation toward this worthwhile event, please contact AUTO BURGLARY inside Barnes Park. The festival will include a Pageant the Recreation Department at 626-307-1388 on how to 2400 GERHART AVE for Seniors (70 years+) and children (7 years and under) get involved. For more information on registering for the 3500 RAMONA BLVD hosted by the Community Participation Commission. Other Pageant or additional event information please visit www. 400 S CHANDLER AVE activities will include a Pie eating contest, ice cream eating montereypark.ca.gov and search “Geranium Festival”. contest, a balloon toss, sack races and more. 300 S GARFIELD AVE 1400 STAR RIDGE DR 600 POTRERO GRANDE DR 800 W EL REPETTO DR Monterey Park Welcomes New Fire Chief 500 N ATLANTIC BLVD 500 N ATLANTIC BLVD On July 15th, Scott emergency medical incident responses, he has coordinated 1300 PEBBLE VALE ST Haberle was sworn in as and managed a number of specialized assignments ranging 400 S ATLANTIC BLVD Monterey Park’s new Fire from Fire Prevention as the Fire Marshal, administration of Chief, replacing Chief the Emergency Medical Services and Operations Division, 600 N RURAL DR Jim Birrell, who had been City-wide Disaster Preparedness Program including the 900 W MABEL AVE the City’s Fire Chief for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), City’s 700 W NEWMARK AVE the past four years. Chief Emergency Operations Center. He has a Masters degree in Birrell retired with 31 Public Administration from the University of La Verne and AUTO THEFT years of service to the City has completed his Executive Fire Officer designation from 600 W POMONA BLVD Chief Haberle in the Fire Department. the National Fire Academy. 500 N ATLANTIC BLVD Chief Haberle began his career with the City of Chief Haberle has hit the ground running, taking up 500 W HELLMAN AVE Monrovia Fire Department in 1992 as a firefighter. During where Fire Chief Birrell left off. Chief Haberle brings an 1900 BRADSHAWE AVE his tenure, he has held the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic, exciting vision to the Monterey Park Fire Department that COLLEGE VIEW DR / HILLSIDE ST Fire Inspector/Investigator, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief will enforce the rich tradition already present but will add 1900 GRAYLOCK AVE and Deputy Fire Chief. In addition to working on fire and new dimensions to an evolving fire service. 600 W NEWMARK AVE 200 N CHANDLER AVE 700 W GARVEY AVE 500 HATHAWAY AVE Monterey Park Monterey Park’s 600 N ATLANTIC BLVD 800 S ATLANTIC BLVD Police Department 10th Community 400 POMELO AVE BURGLARY COMMERCIAL Youth Activities Beautification Day 2100 S ATLANTIC BLVD 400 S ATLANTIC BLVD Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, 500 N ATLANTIC BLVD 500 N ATLANTIC BLVD 2014 September 27th 200 E GARVEY AVE Sergeant John Martindale Monterey Park’s 10th Community Beautification Day BURGLARY RESIDENTIAL The Monterey Park Police Department is looking for will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 7:30 a.m. 1200 BRIGHTWOOD ST you…to go golfing, that is. On September 25th 2014, to 12 noon. Volunteers will be asked to meet at the Elder 2000 HEATHER DR the Police Department will once again join forces with Park parking lot (Wilcox and Elmgate), where they will be the community as they present their 15th annual Youth assigned to work groups to do various projects around the 700 S YNEZ AVE Activities Golf Tournament. The yearly event draws in City. Participants are asked to wear their work clothes and 100 FLORENCE AVE golfers from across the southland to converge on the San gloves and be prepared to do planting and painting projects 2200 ISABELLA AVE Dimas Canyon Golf Course and raise much needed funds, at local parks and neighborhoods. The event is open to 400 W ARLIGHT ST which are used to support community programs such as In- participants 14 years and older, as well as supervised groups School Scouting, Stranger Danger, and Police Department (such as scouting groups); with all participants needing 600 W FLORAL DR Explorer Post programs. a waiver form completed by the adult or by a parent or 1900 MANCHA WAY guardian for people under18 years of age. – The form is 1300 AVION DR Thanks to the money raised by the golf tournament, available online at http://www.montereypark.ca.gov/ or at 700 S YNEZ AVE and programs like it, the Police Explorers are able to cover the event. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with work administrative costs, conduct training, work community starting at 8 a.m. and lunch will be provided at the end of 1200 GRAND VISTA PL events, purchase equipment, and compete in “Explorer the work day. Games” which match Explorer posts from across the state ROBBERY in contests involving various areas of police procedure. Because of the overwhelming success and attendance BRADSHAWE AVE / W RIGGIN ST One such contest was the recently held San Gabriel Valley at the previous Beautification Days, pre-registration is Explorer X-Games, which was held in Arcadia on August necessary and space is limited – please contact the Monterey 700 W GLEASON ST 16th of this year. Through their hard work and dedication to Park Recreation & Community Services Dept. at 626-307- 300 N RURAL DR training, The Monterey Park Police Department Explorers 1388 to confirm your attendance. were able to proudly represent the city. Congratulations on a job well done!

Whether you are a regular on your local course or even if you haven’t swung a club in a while, the police department invites you to join law enforcement officers from across the county, business sponsors and corporate representatives, as well as residents from Monterey Park and surrounding communities in taking on the rugged, beautiful links out at San Dimas Canyon Golf Course. Golfers will not only compete for the best score, but they will also have the opportunity to take the prize in a number of endeavors such as the putting contest, “hole-in-one,” “Longest Drive” and “Closest-to-the-Pin” contests. Many prizes will be raffled off as well at the included Awards and Prize Banquet at the end of the day. Included in the entry fee is the round of golf, cart rental, goodie bag, embroidered polo shirt, lunch, awards banquet and dinner.

So dust off those clubs, find your best pair of plaid pants, and join the Monterey Park Police Department out on the course to support a great cause. The day kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with check in and golfing starts at 10:30. For information on signing up for the tournament, contact the Monterey Park Police Community Relations Bureau at 626-307-1215 or see the sign-up form on the Police Department Community Relations page of the city website at montereypark.ca.gov. Page 10 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 Share Our Famous Moon Cakes With Your Love Ones Happy Moon Festival ! KEE WAH SUPREME MOONCAKE Since 1938

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CLASSES AND PROGRAMS Register Online Monday & Tuesday, September 1st and 2nd, 2014 at www.montereypark.ca.gov Walk in Registration Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 ART CLASSES ART, DRAWING & SKETCHING MAX 10 students A beginning group lesson class introducing the basic skills Rainbow Art Studio, 260 East Garvey Avenue Monterey Park PENCIL DRAWING of drawing. $ 10 materials fee is due at first class meeting. 10 weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 12, 2014 Learn basic drawing techniques using the latest materials. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Fees: $180.00 4 yrs to 8yrs Students will be responsible for all materials: colored pencils MAX 10 students only. 1501.207 Thursday 2:00-3:30pm (28-30) and A4 drawing book at the first class. Students must Rainbow Art Studio, 260 East Garvey Avenue Monterey Park verify any holiday make ups with instructor. 12 weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 26, 2014 ARTS & CRAFTS Simon Yen, Barnes Park Service Club Fees: $144.00 5yrs to 12yrs Students will learn various crafts, using the latest materials: 10 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – November 14, 2014 1501.204 Wednesday 5:45-6:45pm Wall Art, Greeting Cards, 3D Pictures, Jewelry, Clay, Holiday Fees: $55.00 7yrs to 13yrs 1501.205 Thursday 5:45-6:45pm Projects, Ribbon Embroidery, Stained Glass and much more! 1504.202 Friday 1501.206 Friday 2:45-3:45pm Marlene Cardinali, Barnes Park Service Club 4:00-5:00pm 12 Weeks: September 11, 2014- November 27, 2014 ENLIGHTENMENT ART & CRAFT Fees: $47.00 WATERCOLOR PAINTING (1.5 HOUR, GROUP LESSON) 1509.201 Thursday 9:00-12:00 pm Watercolor Painting is fun and relaxing. The course teaches a variety of Join us as we paint bright & beautiful painting and creative media including, CARTOON DRAWING watercolors from photos. This is an crayons, colored pencils, oil pastels, Learn to draw funny cartoons the easy way with creative use adult class and is geared for beginning, watercolor, poster color, Play-Doh, of color blends. Students will be responsible for all supplies: intermediate, and advanced students. finger paint, collage, paper crafts, paper, crayons, & pencils on the first day of class. Students Students are responsible for any/all art and other material crafts to make must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. supplies. this course fun and diversified. $12 Simon Yen, Barnes Park Service Club Peter Morris, Barnes Park Service Club materials fee is due at first class 10 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – November 14, 2014 10 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 11, 2014 meeting. Students must verify any holiday make ups with Fees: $55.00 3yrs to 8yrs Fees: $50.00 18yrs & Up instructor. 1504.201 Friday 5:00-6:00pm 1510.201 Tuesday 6:30 to 8:30pm DANCE CLASSES BALLET Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Ballet is the foundation for all dances and 10 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 12, 2014 Fees: $135.00 4yrs & up can help dramatically improve other dance Fees: $92.00 1402.214 4yrs to 6yrs Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30pm techniques. Students are responsible for 1404.206 6yrs to 12yrs Wednesday 6:00 to 7:00pm 1402.215 7yrs to 9yrs Tuesday 4:30 to 5:30pm pink leather or canvas split sole ballet 1404.207 4yrs to 5yrs Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30pm 1402.216 10yrs to 13yrs Tuesday 5:30 to 6:30pm slippers and additional materials fee which 1402.217 13yrs to 18yrs Tuesday 7:30 to 8:30pm will include: leotard, tights, etc. Students FLAMENCO 1402.219 13yrs to 18yrs Saturday 12:30 to 1:30pm must verify any holiday make ups with Ole! These introductory classes will cover 1402.220 18yrs & Up Monday 7:30 to 8:30pm instructor. basic arm and body placement, heelwork and JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, hand clapping while learning a basic flamenco HAWAIIAN-HULA-TAHITIAN DANCE Alhambra rhythm. Flamenco shoes are required. Students will learn the national dance of Hula. Students must 12 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 26, 2014 Students must verify any holiday make ups with verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Fees: $135.00 5yrs & up instructor. JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, Alhambra 1402.202 5yrs to 8yrs Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30pm Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main 12 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 26, 2014 1402.203 8yrs to 18yrs Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm Street, Alhambra Fees: $135.00 Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra 10 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 16, 1402.222 13yrs & Up Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30pm 9 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 8, 2014 2014 Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra Fees: $92.00 Fees: $92.00 4yrs & Up 10 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 15, 2014 1404.201 4-5yrs. Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am 1404.208 4yrs to 6yrs Saturday 9:00 to 10:00am Fees: $92.00 6yrs to 12yrs 1404.202 6yrs-12yrs Saturday 11:00am-12:00pm 1404.209 6yrs to 12yrs Thursday 6:00 to 7:00pm 1404.205 Thursday 6:00 to 7:00pm 1404.210 15yrs & Up Thursday 7:00 to 8:00pm 1404.217 Saturday 12:00 to 1:00pm BELLY DANCING - INTRO 1404.211 15yrs & Up Saturday 12:00 to 1:00pm Get all the basics of this alluring dance form. Students will learn 1404.212 15yrs & Up Sunday 11:00 to 12:00pm SALSA basic belly dance techniques such as hip undulations, muscle 1404.213 7yrs to 12yrs Saturday 10:00 to 11:00 am Salsa is very energetic and fun Latin Dance as well as great isolations and body placement. Hip scarf optional but available exercise. Beginning students will learn all the fundamental for purchase at the Arte Flamenco. Students must verify any JAZZ steps and partnering techniques for salsa dancing. holiday make ups with instructor. This class is an upbeat modern version of Broadway style Intermediate students will learn more advanced partnering Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra dancing! Emphasis on basic skills of Jazz technique with a and more sophisticated footwork. Lessons also include: Cha 10 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 15, 2014 focus on ballet training, rhythmic, and modern combinations of Cha, Bachata, Merengue and Cumbia. No partner necessary. Fees: $92.00 15yrs & Up music and movement. Specific dance attire is required at an Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. 1404.203 Wednesday 7:30 to 8:30pm additional request. Please contact studio for specifics. Dorothy Tsu & Moses Navarro, Garvey Ranch Park JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, Alhambra 10 Weeks: September 19, 2014 – December 12, 2014 (No Class DANCE RHYTHM FITNESS 12 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 27, 2014 11/28/2014) Dance Rhythm Fitness is an American Fees: $135.00 6yrs to 18yrs Fees: $84.00 All Welcome Folk Dance, also called Clogging. It is 1402.211 6yrs to 9yrs Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm 1406.201 Beginner Friday 7:30 to 8:30pm done to music such as Latin, Polka, 1406.202 Intermediate Friday 8:30 to 9:30pm Irish, Dixieland and Bluegrass – A HIP HOP true exercise without exercising. No Bringing together the culture of street ZUMBA FITNESS Partner required and No experience dancing and the technical training of Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance in necessary. dance, Hip Hop has an entertainment an effort to make exercise fun. The class, created with specific Reggie Stevens, George Elder Community Center quality that is uniquely its own. beats and tempo changes, transitions the workout from one 10 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 13, 2014 Students are responsible for tennis toning, strengthening or cardio move to another and targets Fees: $32.00 All Welcome shoes and an additional materials fee every major muscle group in the body. Please wear comfortable 1407.201 Thursday 7:00 to 9:00pm which will include: t-shirt, basketball athletic attire and tennis shoes. shorts/sweatpants. Students must JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, Alhambra FOLKLORICO verify any holiday make ups with instructor. 12 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Viva Mexico! Students of all ages will be introduced to JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, Alhambra Fees: $99.00 traditional dance movements, skirt work and heelwork of the 10 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 13, 2014 1402.223 18yrs & Up Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30pm dances of Mexico. Students must verify any holiday make ups Fees: $110.00 4yrs to 18yrs 1402.224 18yrs & Up Thursday 6:30 to 7:30pm with instructor. 1402.213 4yrs to 6yrs Thursday 3:30 to 4:30pm 1402.225 18yrs & Up Saturday 9:30 to 10:30am Page 12 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 EDUCATION CLASSES CHILD - PARENT EDUCATION CHINESE LANGUAGE - GRADE 1 Alphabet (Pinyin), simplified and Children will learn social and academic Experienced instructors use regular traditional Chinese characters. skill through music, crafts and other Chinese teaching material and can speak Students must verify any holiday learning activities. Class will also lend Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Learn make ups with instructor. insight about child development and phonetic alphabet (Pinyin), simplified and Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder personality. A $10 materials fee per child traditional Chinese characters. Park required at first class meeting. Students must verify any holiday make 10 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 15, 2014 Credentialed Parent Education Instructor, Garvey Ranch Park OR ups with instructor. Fees: $77.00 10yrs to 12yrs Barnes Park Service Club Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder Park 1301.211 Book 7 Saturday 9:00 to 11:00pm CHILD - PARENT EDUCATION 10 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 15, 2014 1301.212 Book 7 Saturday 2:00 to 4:00pm Barnes Park Service Club Fees: $77.00 6yrs to 7yrs 10 Weeks: September 23, 2014 – December 2, 2014 1301.204 Book 1 Saturday 9:00 to 11:00am CHINESE LANGUAGE – JR HIGH SCHOOL No class November 25, 2014 1301.205 Book 2 Saturday 9:00 to 11:00am This class will focus on middle and high school courses to improve Fees: $77.00 0yrs to 3.5yrs 1301.206 Book 2 Saturday 11:15 to 1:15pm students reading and writing abilities. Students must verify any 1305.202 Tuesday 9:00 to 11:00am SCH holiday make ups with instructor. CHINESE LANGUAGE - GRADE 2 Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder Park CHILD - PARENT EDUCATION Experienced instructors use regular Chinese teaching material 10 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 15, 2014 Garvey Ranch Park and can speak Mandarin, Cantonese Fees: $127.00 12yrs to 14yrs 10 Weeks: September 22, 2014 – December 1, 2014 and English. Learn phonetic alphabet 1301.213 Saturday 11:15 to 1:15pm No class November 24, 2014 (Pinyin), simplified and traditional Chinese 中文 Fees: $77.00 0yrs to 18 months characters. Students must verify any holiday make ups with CHINESE LANGUAGE – HIGH SCHOOL 1305.203 Monday 9:00 to 11:00am SCH instructor. This class will focus on middle and high school courses to improve Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder Park students reading and writing abilities. Students must verify any CHILD - PARENT EDUCATION 10 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 15, 2014 holiday make ups with instructor. Garvey Ranch Park Fees: $77.00 7yrs to 8yrs Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder Park 10 Weeks: September 24, 2014 – December 3, 2014 1301.207 Book 3 Saturday 11:15 to 1:15pm 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – November 16, 2014 No class November 26, 2014 1301.208 Book 4 Saturday 11:15 to 1:15pm Fees: $127.00 14yrs & Up Fees: $77.00 3yrs Old- Must turn 3 by September 1, 2014 1301.209 Book 4 Saturday 11:15 to 1:15pm 1301.214 Sunday 9:00 to 11:00am 1305.204 Wednesday 9:00 to 11:00am SCH 1301.215 Sunday 11:15 to 1:15pm CHINESE LANGUAGE - GRADE 3 1301.216 Sunday 2:00 to 4:00pm CHINESE LANGUAGE - ADULTS Experienced instructors use regular Chinese teaching material and This class will focus on middle and high can speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English. DRIVER’S EDUCATION school courses to improve students Learn phonetic alphabet (Pinyin), simplified and traditional Chinese Driver education is a California- reading and writing abilities. Students characters. Students must verify any holiday make ups with required course for teens to receive a must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. driver’s license. This is an online study instructor. Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, George Elder Park course. DMV accepted completion Amie (Xiaodong) Wang, Barnes Park 10 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 15, 2014 certificates issued upon successful Service Club Fees: $77.00 8yrs to 9yrs completion of the course. Class is on- 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 –November 16, 2014 1301.210 Book 5 Saturday 9:00 to 11:00am going & does not include behind-the-wheel driving. Fees: $127.00 18yrs & Up All Good Drivers, On Line Class 1301.201 Sunday 9:00 to 11:00am CHINESE LANGUAGE - GRADE 4 & 5 3 Months: September 8, 2014 – November 9, 2014 1301.202 Sunday 11:15 to 1:15pm Experienced instructors use regular Chinese teaching material Fees: $82.00 14yrs to 18yrs 1301.203 Sunday 2:00 to 4:00pm and can speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English. Learn phonetic 1304.201 Internet Course Mon-Sun 12:00am to 11:59pm

EXERCISE CLASSES AEROBICS - HIGH & LOW IMPACT any holiday make ups with instructor. 1209.207 Meditation Saturday 11:00 to 11:45am This class combines strength and Nelson Ong, Barnes Park Memorial Bowl Fees: $67.00 All Welcome cardiovascular training to maximize 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – November 16, 2014 1209.208 Qi Gong Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00pm fat burning as well as improve Fees: $90.00 All Welcome 1209.209 Qi Gong Friday 5:00 to 6:00pm aerobic and strength fitness. 1208.201 Sunday 9:00 to 10:30am 1209.210 Qi Gong Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am NO CHILDREN ARE ALLOWED. Fees: $97.00 All Welcome Students must verify any holiday TAI CHI – MIXED STYLE 1209.211 Saber Form Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00pm make ups with instructor. Learn Tai Chi stemming from all styles including 1209.212 Saber Form Friday 5:00 to 6:00pm Mae Pang, Brightwood Cafeteria Chen, Sun, Woo, Wu and Yang. Students must 1209.213 Saber Form Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am 10 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 11, 2014 verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Fees: $97.00 All Welcome Fees: $44.00 (1-day) or $54.00 (2-days) 17yrs & Up Jie Guo, Garvey Ranch Park 1209.214 Sword Form Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00pm 1201.201 Monday 7:00 to 8:00pm 3 Months: September 9, 2014 – November 9, 1209.215 Sword Form Friday 5:00 to 6:00pm 1201.202 Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00pm 2014 1209.216 Sword Form Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am 1201.203 Mon/Tue 7:00 to 8:00pm Fees: $97.00 All Welcome 1217.201 24 Hand Form Sunday 9:30 to 10:30am YOGA - HATHA CHI GONG 1217.202 48 Hand Form Sunday 8:30 to 9:30am Ideal class for students new to yoga- Class incorporates 36 chi-gong Fees: $127.00 All Welcome combines posture, breathing and meditation. movements and 12 tai-chi movements 1217.203 New Frame (Int) Sunday 7:30 to 8:30am Students must provide their own towel, for a gentle, relaxing exercise. Tone your 1217.204 New Frame (Beg) Sunday 12:30 to 1:30pm blanket or exercise mat. Students must verify body, gain flexibility, be healthier and 1217.205 Ba Gua Zhang 1 Sunday 8:30 to 9:30am any holiday make ups with instructor. more vibrant. Students must verify any 1217.206 42 Hand Form Sunday 9:30 to 10:30am Chieko Fosterling, Langley Center holiday make ups with instructor. 1217.207 24 Hand Form Sunday 8:30 to 9:30am 10 Weeks: September 8, 2014- November Nelson Ong, Barnes Park Memorial Bowl 1217.208 48 Hand Form Sunday 9:30 to 10:30am 10, 2014 10 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – 1217.209 Tai Chi Saber Sunday 10:30 to 11:30am Fees: $90.00 18yrs & Up November 15, 2014 1217.210 Wudang Sword Sunday 11:30 to 12:30pm 1204.201 Beginner Saturday 9:00 to 10:15am Fees: $90.00 All Welcome 1217.211 Tai Chi Fan Tuesday 8:00 to 9:30pm 1204.202 Intermediate Saturday 10:30 to 11:45am 1203.201 Friday 10:00 to 11:30am 1217.212 48 Hand Form Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00pm 1203.202 Saturday 9:00 to 10:30am 1217.213 Shao Lin Tuesday 5:00 to 6:00pm ZUMBA FITNESS 1217.214 24 Hand Form Tuesday 7:00 to 8:00am Zumba combines Latin and international music with dance in an PILATES – MAT CLASS effort to make exercise fun. Students are responsible for comfortable Pilates is an exercise system for the mind and body – toning TAI CHI – WU DANG STYLE athletic attire and tennis shoes. Students must verify any holiday different muscles, developing proper breathing, posture, and mental The following Tai Chi classes combine make ups with instructor. concentration. This class will use props for quicker results. Students Qi Gong and gentle body and hand JayVee Dance Center, 216 East Main Street, Alhambra must provide their own exercise mat, one pound weights, and flexi- movements to create the Wu Dang 8 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 1, 2014 band. Style. Students must verify any holiday Fees: $65.00 18yrs & Up Gabriela Kasanjian, Service Club House make ups with instructor. 1219.211 Tuesday 6:30 to 7:30pm 10 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 20, 2014 Chiu Sang Lee, Sierra Vista Park 1219.212 Thursday 6:30 to 7:30pm Fees: $71.00 All Welcome 3 Months: September 10, 2014 – November 15, 2014 1219.213 Saturday 9:30 to 10:30am 1207.201 Thursday 5:30 to 6:30pm Fees: $67.00 All Welcome Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra Arte Flamenco Dance Theater, 230 West Main Street, Alhambra 1209.201 Basic Form Wednesday 4:30 to 5:30pm 9 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 9, 2014 9 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 5, 2014 1209.202 Basic Form Friday 4:30 to 5:30pm Fees: $78.00 18yrs & Up Fees: $92.00 18yrs & Up 1209.203 Basic Form Saturday 9:30 to 10:30am 1218.202 Monday 6:30 to 7:30pm 1218.201 Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30pm Fees: $97.00 All Welcome 1218.203 Tuesday 6:00 to 7:00pm 1209.204 Circle Form Wednesday 5:00 to 6:00pm 1218.204 Wednesday 6:00 to 7:00pm TAI CHI – CHEN STYLE 1209.205 Circle form Friday 5:00 to 6:00pm 1218.205 Thursday 6:30 to 7:30pm The Chen Style is the origin of Tai Ji Quan and requires the mind to be 1209.206 Circle Form Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am 1218.206 Saturday 11:00am to 12:00pm in control of Qi which in turn activates the body. Students must verify Fees: $80.00 All Welcome 1218.207 Sunday 11:00 to 12:00noon September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 13 MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES NIPPON KEMPO KARATE 10 weeks: September 13, 2014 to November 15, 2014 1103.202 Oct-Beg Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 to 7:45pm Nippon Kempo is a full force sport based Fees: $97.00 5 years & up 1103.203 Nov-Beg Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 to 7:45pm on techniques of striking, kicking, throwing, 1301.217 Beginner/Intermediate 1103.204 Sept-Adv Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 to 9:00pm reverse holds and ground combat. Saturday 9:00 am to 10:30am 1103.205 Oct-Adv Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 to 9:00pm Advanced class requires Instructor’s 1301.218 Beginner/Intermediate 1103.206 Nov-Adv Mon/Wed/Fri 8:00 to 9:00pm approval. Students must verify any holiday Saturday 11:00 am to 12:30am make ups with instructor. 1301.219 Beginner Saturday 1:30 pm to 3:00pm WING CHUN KUNG FU Mark Ishida, Garvey Ranch Park 1301.220 Beginner Saturday 3:00 pm to 4:30pm Authentic Wing Chun, Desui Kung Fu including: Chinese ground Each Month: September 11, 2014 – November 13, 2014 grappling and Tai Ji Chi Gong breathing exercises for health and self Fees: $33.00 or $28.00 Subsequent Family 5yrs & Up SHOBU KAI KARATE DO discipline. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. 1102.201 Sept-Beg Shobu Kai Karate-Do is a traditional karate style. It will help students Thomas Wong, Garvey Ranch Park Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm & Saturday 9:00-10:30am learn self defense. Class will help improve self-discipline, confidence Each Month-Wing Chun 1: September 11, 2014 – November 27, 1102.202 Oct-Beg and concentration. 2014 Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm & Saturday 9:00-10:30am Ricky Wong, George Elder Community Center Fees: $85.00 All Welcome 1102.203 Nov-Beg 1 Month: September 9, 2014 – November 27, 2014 1104.201 Sept-Beg Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm & Saturday 9:00-10:30am Fees: $29.00 or $24.00 Subsequent Family 6yrs & Up Thursday 8:00 - 9:00pm or Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm 1102.204 Sept-Adv 1105.201 Sept Tues & Thurs 7:00 to 8:00pm 1104.202 Oct-Beg Thursday 7:30-9:00pm & Saturday 10:00- 11:30am 1105.202 Oct Tues & Thurs 7:00 to 8:00pm Thursday 8:00 - 9:00pm or Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm 1102.205 Oct-Adv 1105.203 Nov Tues & Thurs 7:00 to 8:00pm 1104.203 Nov-Beg Thursday 7:30-9:00pm & Saturday10:00 - 11:30am Thursday 8:00 - 9:00pm or Saturday 4:00 - 5:00pm 1102.206 Nov-Adv SHOTOKAN KARATE DO Each Month-Wing Chun 1: September 13, 2014 – October 25, 2014 Thursday 7:30-9:00pm & Saturday 10:00-11:30am Shotokan Karate-Do will help students Fees: $85.00 5-14yrs develop mobility, balance, awareness, 1104.204 Sept-Beg Saturday 4:00 to 5:00pm SHAOLIN KUNG FU reflexes, timing, and discipline. 1104.205 Oct-Beg Saturday 4:00 to 5:00pm The Shaolin Kung Fu class teaches various Shaolin Martial Arts Promotional rankings are available. Friday Each Month-Wing Chun 2: to help improve your body flexibility and overall health. The class class is optional. Students must verify any September 13, 2014 – November 27, 2014 also allows students to foster their martial virtues, perseverance, holiday make ups with instructor. Fees: $95.00 All Welcome and independence so that they will become more disciplined and Richard Kageyama, George Elder Community Center 1104.206 Sept-Adv Saturday 2:00 to 4:00pm confident. The Shaolin Kung Fu class is taught by Peter Thai,a Each Month: September 8, 2014 – November 28, 2014 1104.207 Oct-Adv Saturday 2:00 to 4:00pm Shaolin disciple, who has been practicing martial arts for 15 years. Fees: $35.00 or $30.00 Subsequent Family 6yrs & Up 1104.208 Nov-Adv Saturday 2:00 to 4:00pm Amie Wang, Garvey Ranch Park 1103.201 Sept-Beg Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 to 7:45pm

MUSIC & THEATER CLASSES

ACTING AND CREATIVE DRAMA FOR CHILDREN Fees: $97.00 8yrs to 15yrs verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Students will learn the basics of acting, 1801.203 Sunday 4:00 to 4:50pm GECC Little Angels Children’s Chorale, 401 Garfield Ave #B, Monterey Park building confidence and self esteem 4 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – September 29, 2014 through cooperation and team work with IMPROVISATIONS FOR NON-ACTING ADULTS Fees: $80.00 5yrs & Up theater games and improvisation. Class Exercises are based on Viola Spolin Improvisation techniques. Enjoy 1717.203 5yrs to 6yrs Monday 6:00pm to 7:00pm includes a performance for parents at the the freedom of your intuition and imagination and exercise your 1717.204 7yrs to 9yrs Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm end of the session. Students must verify mental health. Students must verify any holiday make ups with any holiday make ups with instructor. instructor. PRIVATE PIANO, VIOLIN, Lee Chen Norman, George Elder Community Center Lee Chen Norman, George Elder Community Center GUITAR AND VOICE LESSONS 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – November 16, 2014 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 –November 16, 2014 One on one efficient expert teacher Fees: $97.00 6yrs to 11yrs Fees: $97.00 18yrs & Up will guide students step by step into 1801.201 Sunday 2:00 to 2:50pm GECC 1801.204 Sunday 11:00 to 12:00noon GECC the beautiful world of music. Voice lessons include vocalizing, sight AUDITION TECHNIQUES FOR CHILDREN SINGING CLASS – GROUP LESSON singing and stage performance. Violin Students will learn the basic LA Little Angels Children’s Chorale and Piano lessons include finger techniques for stage, commercial, and provides an excellent foundation for technique, sight reading and beat TV/film auditions. Children will work young performers of the future. counting. Individual lessons run 30 minutes per session – time to be on commercial copies, monologues, Class A (Kindergarten) - vocalization, worked out with instructor. Additional material fees may be required and scenes from stage plays and TV/ rhythm, ear training, theory, body – Visit website at www.littleangelschorale.com for more information. film. Team work, theater games and coordination, famous cute songs. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. improvisation will be taught in the Class B (Elementary) – Vocal Little Angels Children’s Chorale, 401 Garfield Ave #B, Monterey Park class. From the 5th classes, students will be taped. Students will technique, Rhythm, Ear training, theory exploration, famous Choral, 4 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – October 5, 2014 perform two monologues and a scene for parents at the end of the Musical performance, Community services Fees: $120.00 5yrs & Up session. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. www.LittleAngelsChorale.com 1717.205 Private Piano Mon-Sun 30 minutes/per session Lee Chen Norman, George Elder Community Center LA Little Angels Children’s Chorale, 401 Garfield Ave #B, Monterey Park 1717.206 Private Violin Mon-Sun 30 minutes/per session 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – November 16, 2014 4 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – October 5, 2014 1717.207 Private Voice Mon-Sun 30 minutes/per session Fees: $97.00 8yrs to 13yrs Fees: $70.00 Kindergarten 1717.208 Private Guitar Mon-Sun 30 minutes/per session 1801.202 Sunday 3:00 to 3:50pm GECC 1717.201 Sunday (A Class) 4:30 to 5:45pm Fees: $80.00 Elementary PIANO SPEECH AND VOICE FOR PRESENTATION 1717.202 Sunday (B Class) 3:00 to 4:30pm Have you always wanted to play the piano? Learn notes and chords Techniques on speech and voice will be taught to students. A but owning a piano is not necessary. progression from group work, to two person work, then individual PIANO PREP – GROUP LESSONS Ai Hwa Kung, Barnes Park Service Club work will be taken place in class. Students will give a speech at the Class will focus on basic finger training, rhythm counting, sight 8 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – October 29, 2014 end of the session for parents. Students must verify any holiday reading, and chord application and performance repertoires. Group Fees: $60.00 5yrs & Up make ups with instructor. Students will be required to provide earphones and purchase piano 1710.204 Group-Beg Wednesday 5:30 to 6:15pm Lee Chen Norman, George Elder Community Center books – for additional material fees may be required. Visit the website Private Fees: $257.00 5yrs & Up 10 Weeks: September 14, 2014 – November 16, 2014 at www.littleangelschorale.com for more information. Students must 1710.206 Private Wednesday 5:00 to 5:30pm

SENIOR FITNESS CLASSES CHAIR FITNESS FOR OLDER ADULTS - 50yrs & Up Fees: $28.00 50yrs & Up 4215.204 Inter/Adv Mon & Thu 2:45 to 4:15pm Aerobic movement, range of motion 4215.202 Thursday 1:30 to 2:30pm 4215.205 Inter/Adv Tuesday 2:45 to 4:15pm exercises, strength training, stretching all 4215.207 Inter/Adv Mon,Tues & Thurs. 2:45 to 4:15pm performed in a seated position Perfect for TOTAL FITNESS FOR SENIORS - 50yrs & Up students with balance or mobility issues Heart healthy low impact aerobics, strength training and flexibility ZUMBA GOLD - 50yrs & Up and those recovering from illness or all wrapped up into one class! Light hand weights (2lbs-5lbs) and Dress to sweat in this low impact, easy to follow, Latin-Inspired dance injury. Light hand weights and resistance resistance bands are used in each class. Floor mat also required for fitness party that keeps you in a groove for life. Some of the dance bands are used in each class. Purchase Intermediate and Advance levels. styles include: merengue, salsa, and cumbia. Instructor is ZUMBA band from instructor $3.00 Sonja Holladay, Langley Center and ZUMBA Gold licensed. Bring water and towel to class. Sonja Holladay, Langley Center 10 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 13, 2014 Sonja Holladay, Langley Center 10 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 13, 2014 Fees: $32.00 (1-day class) or $58.00 (2-day class) or $85.00 (3- 10 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 11, 2014 Fees: $52.00 50yrs & Up day class) Fees: $35.00 50yrs & Up 4215.201 Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 to 2:30pm 4215.203 Beginner Mon & Wed 1:00 to 2:30pm 4215.206 Tuesday 12:15 to 1:15pm Page 14 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 SENIOR CLASSES - 50yrs & Up GOLF - 4 SENIOR’S 4602.210 Tues & Thurs 9:00am - 10:00am 9 WEEKS: September 8, 2014 – November 26, 2014 Learn the basics of golf - putt, TENNIS - SENIOR PROGRAM FEE: $39.00 seniors 50 yrs and Up chi, pitch, sand, full swing). A tennis program designed for seniors of all levels. Students are 4602.201 Monday – Friday experience the fun of playing required to bring 2 cans of tennis balls with them to the first class. 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on the golf course, under the Students must verify holiday make -ups with instructor 9 Weeks: September 6, 2014 – November 23, 2014 guidance of a PGA member. 12 Victor Wong, Barnes Park Tennis Courts FEE: $27.00 seniors 50 yrs and Up hours of instructions, average of 9 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 6, 2014 4602.202 Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon cost is $100 per hour for private Fee: $45.00 Seniors 50 yrs and Up lessons. Golf clubs are provided by 4603.201 Tues & Thurs 10:00 am-12 noon BALLROOM DANCE CLASS instructor. Students are responsible for the purchase of range balls Learn the basics of ballroom dance and enjoy a wonderful evening at each class. TABLE TENNIS, BILLIARDS AND EXERCISE with a classic instructor that will teach you fundamentals and Kevin Norwall, PGA PRO Instructor Come early and play or exercise at Langley Center. Only participants ballroom classic style. Monterey Park Golf Course 3600 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, that have paid activity fees may participate or occupy the rooms Glenn Yata, Langley Senior Center CA 91754 during the posted times. Doors open for regular activities at 8:00 12 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 28, 2014 5 Week: September 9, 2014 – October 9, 2014 A.M., Monday – Friday. No Saturday early entrance. Fee: $5.00 per lesson Fee: $100.00 Seniors 50 yrs and Up Langley Senior Center 4403.201 Wednesday and Friday 7:00pm – 10:00pm SENIOR CLASSES – FREE Please come to the center and enjoy these free classes. Register on-line for fee based classes only. AMERICAN CULTURE - Intermediate Mary Tam, Langley Senior Center Explore American life and language. 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 28, 2014 FRIENDSHIP CHORUS Paul Cheng, Langley Senior Center Fee: FREE Prof. Ping Qiao, Langley Senior Center 12 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 27, 2014 Monday-Friday 7:00 A.M. – 8:00 A.M. 12 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 26, 2014 Fee: FREE Fee: FREE Thursday 1:00pm – 3:00pm YUAN CHI DANCE/TAI CHI EXERCISE Wednesday 9:30 A.M. – 12:00 Noon Sandra Lin, Alice Tsao, and Rosa Yee, Langley Senior Center ENGLISH CONVERSATION 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 27, 2014 CHINESE EVERGREEN CHORUS Refine you English language skills with Betty Cheng, Instructor. Fee: FREE Delly Chow, Langley Senior Center Betty Cheng, Langley Senior Center Monday – Tuesday 8:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. 12 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – November 26, 2014 12 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 27, 2014 Wednesday – Thursday 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Fee: FREE Fee: FREE Wednesday 1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. Thursday 9:15 A.M.-11:30 A.M. MEMORY MAKERS FITNESS Includes Yuan chi Dance, Line Dance and Tai chi Exercises CHINESE OPERA BEADING CLASS Sandra Lin, Alice Tsao, and Rosa Yee, Langley Senior Center Fuller Chen, Langley Senior Center Come create one-of-a-kind designs under the direction of Francis 12 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 29, 2014 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 24, 2014 Lau, Instructor. Free - Pay for materials used. Fee: $10.00 per quarter Fee: FREE Francis Lau, Langley Senior Center Saturday 9:00 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. Monday 9:00 A.M. – 12 noon 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 24, 2014 Fee: FREE LINE DANCING CHINESE OPERA Monday 9:00A.M.-11:00A.M. Alice Tsao, Langley Senior Center C.L. Shen, Langley Senior Center 12 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – 12 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – CHINESE PAINTING II & CALLIGRAPHY November 25, 2014 November 28, 2014 Learn Chinese painting - one of the Fee: FREE Fee: FREE oldest traditions in the world; $25 Monday and Tuesday 10:00 A.M. – Friday materials fee. 11:00 A.M. 9:00 A.M. – 12 noon Calligraphy - the writing of characters is an art which has developed over LINE DANCING Beginning MONTERY PARK CHORUS many centuries in China. Louie Valdivia, Sandra Lin and Alice Hao, Langley Senior Center DR. S.S. CHANG Calligraphy Instructor. 12 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – November 28, 2014 Friendship Room at Langley Senior Center Yu Zhou So, Painting Instructor, Langley Senior Center Fee: FREE Fee: FREE Louie Valdivia, Calligraphy Instructor, Langley Senior Center Friday 8:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Monday 7:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. 12 Weeks: September 11, 2014 – November 27, 2014 Fee: FREE LINE DANCING Intermediate/advance CONCERT BAND OF MONTEREY PARK Thursday 9:30A.M.-12:00 Noon Wilson Ng, Langley Senior Center Musician’s are wanted-brass, woodwinds and drums. Must be able 12 Weeks: September 12, 2014 – November 28, 2014 to read music and have own instrument and music stand. Main NEEDLECRAFT CLASS Fee: FREE Room at Langley Senior Center. Sew or knit with friends in the warm atmosphere of learning new Friday 9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Fee: Monthly skills or sharing your designs. Mondays 7:30 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. Langley Senior Center KARAOKE 12 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 27, 2014 A means of recreation to sing your favorite song or belt out your best GARDEN GROUP CLASS Fee: FREE ballad. Learn tips for gardening to make your garden look wonderful. For Tuesday 9:00A.M.-11:00A.M. Betty Cheng, Langley Senior Center further information, contact Suzie Juarez at (626) 695-8059. 12 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 25, 2014 Suzie Juarez, Langley Senior Center CHINESE HEALTH EXERCISE Fee: FREE Fee: FREE Easy movement exercise early in the morning. Tuesday 9:00 A.M. – 12 Noon 4th Monday – Mondays 1:00 p.m. SPORTS CLASSES GOLF requires an additional waiver to be signed by a parent or legal Learn the fundamentals of putting, guardian at the first class. Victor Wong, Barnes Tennis Courts chipping, pitching, full swing, grip, Payke Gymnastics, 107 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra 9 Weeks: September 13, 2014 – November 9, stance, swing, club selection and 8 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – October 28, 2014 2014 etiquette. Instructor is a P.G.A. member. Fees: $110.00 5yrs to 8yrs Fees: $65.00 18yrs & Up Experienced golfers will improve their 1602.202 Tuesday 4:00 to 5:00pm 1608.201 Beg/Inter Saturday skills as well. Golf clubs are provided by 11:00 to 12:00pm instructor. Students are responsible for KINDER-GYM the purchase of range balls at each class. Students must verify any This program is specially designed for the introduction of basic TENNIS – PEE WEE holiday make ups with instructor. fundamental skills of gymnastics on vault, bars, beam, floor, mini- Students are required to bring 2 cans of tennis balls with them to the Kevin Norwall, PGA PRO Instructor tramp and trampoline. Payke Gymnastics requires an additional first class. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Monterey Park Golf Course 3600 W. Ramona Blvd, Monterey Park, waiver to be signed by a parent or legal guardian at the first class. Victor Wong, Barnes Tennis Courts CA 91754 Payke Gymnastics, 107 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra 9 Weeks: September 5, 2014 – November 1, 2014 5 Weeks: September 10, 2014 – October 11, 2014 8 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – October 28, 2014 Fees: $65.00 4yrs to 7yrs Fees: $59.00 8yrs & Up Fees: $110.00 4yrs to 5yrs 1608.203 Beginner Friday 3:30 to 4:30pm 1601.201 Wednesday 9:00 to 10:00am 1602.203 Tuesday 3:15 to 4:00pm 1608.204 Beginner Saturday 9:00 to 10:00am 1601.202 Saturday 11:00 to 12:00pm 1601.203 Saturday 1:00 to 2:00pm PING PONG TENNIS – LITTLE LEAGUE Sierra Vista Ping Pong class will include basic Ping Pong Instruction Students are required to bring 2 cans of tennis balls with them to the GYMNASTICS – PARENT & ME and open play. $10 Punch Cards good for 10 days of play, are also first class. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Enhance your child’s development and available at City Hall Recreation Counter. Students must verify any Victor Wong, Barnes Tennis Courts share their experiences as you assist them holiday make ups with instructor. 9 Weeks: September 5, 2014 – November 1, 2014 through a structured class designed to Sierra Vista Park Fees: $65.00 8yrs to 11yrs encourage fun, flexibility and coordination. 3 Months: September 8, 2014 – November 14, 2014 1608.205 Beginner Friday 4:30 to 5:30pm One adult must participate in the class. Fees: $22.00 6yrs & Up 1608.206 Beginner Saturday 10:00 to 11:00am Payke Gymnastics requires an additional 1610.201 Monday-Friday 8:00 to 12:00pm waiver to be signed by a parent or legal guardian at the first class. TENNIS - JUNIOR Payke Gymnastics, 107 S. Garfield Ave, Alhambra TENNIS - ADULT Students are required to bring 2 cans of tennis balls with them to the 8 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – October 28, 2014 Students are required to bring 2 cans of tennis balls with them to the first class. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Fees: $110.00 2yrs to 3yrs first class. Students must verify any holiday make ups with instructor. Victor Wong, Barnes Tennis Courts 1602.201 Tuesday 11:15am to 12:00pm Dean Eddow, Barnes Tennis Courts 9 Weeks: September 5, 2014 – November 1, 2014 9 Weeks: September 5, 2014 – November 1, 2014 Fees: $65.00 11yrs & 18 GYMNASTICS Fees: $65.00 18yrs & Up Barnes Tennis Courts 1608.207 Inter (8yrs-11yrs) Friday 4:30 to 5:30pm Learn basic gymnastics and concentration skills along with 1609.205 Beg/Inter Saturday 11:00 to 12:00pm 1608.208 Beg/Inter (12yrs & Up) Friday 4:30 to 5:30pm coordination, strength and self confidence. Payke Gymnastics 1608.210 Beg/Inter (12yrs & Up) Saturday 11:00 to 12:00pm September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 15 WATER CLASSES LAP SWIM – ADULTS Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am WATER AEROBICS - SHALLOW For the fitness conscious, a 2301.206 Nov Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am ***If you will be registering for Sonja Holladay’s Water Aerobics Morning Lap Swim Program is Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am classes, the following fees will be applied: available at Barnes Park Pool. 1216.201 One Class per week: $44 Barnes Park Pool WATER AEROBICS – DEEP 1216.202 Two Classes per week: $64 1 Month ***If you will be registering for Sonja Holladay’s Water Aerobics 1216.203 Three Classes per week: $84 Fees: $34.00 or $60.00 classes, the following fees will be applied: 1216.204 Unlimited Classes: $107 Subsequent Family 14yrs & Up 1216.201 One Class per week: $44 Water aerobics is an effective 2301.201 Sept Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am 1216.202 Two Classes per week: $64 low impact class that provides Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am 1216.203 Three Classes per week: $84 Cardiovascular benefits as well 2301.202 Oct Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am 1216.204 Unlimited Classes: $107 as flexibility and muscular toning. Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am Water Aerobics is a great way to strengthen and tone muscles Students are required to provide 2301.203 Nov Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am while building cardiovascular fitness. Students wear a buoyancy their own water equipment (noodle) Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am belt during class to provide flotation, alignment and freedom and must wear aqua shoes. of movement. Students should feel comfortable in deep water. Sonja Holladay, Barnes Park Pool LAP SWIM - SENIORS Students are responsible for a $14.00 materials fee (buoyancy 10 Weeks: September 8, 2014 – November 14, 2014 For the fitness conscious, a Morning Lap Swim Program is available belt) at the first class meeting. 18yrs & Up at Barnes Park Pool. Sonja Holladay, Barnes Park Pool Monday 8:30 to 9:30am Barnes Park Pool 10 Weeks: September 9, 2014 – November 14, 2014 Monday 9:45 to 10:45am 1 Month 18yrs & Up Tuesday 9:45 to 10:45am Fees: $22.00 50yrs & Up Tuesday 8:30 to 9:30am Wednesday 8:30 to 9:30am 2301.204 Sept Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am Thursday 8:30 to 9:30am Wednesday 9:45 to 10:45am Sat & Sun 6:00 to 10:00 am Friday 8:30 to 9:30am Thursday 9:45 to 10:45am 2301.205 Oct Monday-Friday 6:00 to 8:00am Friday 9:45 to 10:45am

FALL SWIM CLASSES PARENT & TOT Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 can be met by showing a certificate or Parents are required to be in the water during class time. Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs demonstrating all completion requirements. Staff, Barnes Park Pool 2102.203 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am Staff, Barnes Park Pool Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 2102.204 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 Fees: $35.00 6mos to 5yrs Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs 2108.201 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am LEVEL III: STROKE READINESS 2105.201 Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm 2108.202 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm Level 2 Primary Skills Pre-Requisite required. Pre-requisites can Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 be met by showing a certificate or demonstrating all completion Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Fees: $35.00 6mos to 5yrs requirements. 2105.202 Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm 2108.203 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am Staff, Barnes Park Pool 2108.204 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 LEVEL VI: STROKE PROFICIENCY Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Level 5 Stroke Refinement Pre-Requisite required. Pre-requisites LEVEL I: WATER EXPLORATION 2103.201 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am can be met by showing a certificate or demonstrating all completion Students must meet minimum age requirement - 5 years of age. 2103.202 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm requirements. Staff, Barnes Park Pool Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Staff, Barnes Park Pool Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 Fees: $33.00 5yrs to 7yrs 2103.203 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs 2101.201 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am 2103.204 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm 2106.201 Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm 2101.202 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 LEVEL IV: STROKE DEVELOPMENT Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Fees: $33.00 5yrs to 7yrs Level 3 Stroke Readiness Pre-Requisite required. Pre-requisites 2106.202 Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm 2101.203 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am can be met by showing a certificate or 2101.204 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm demonstrating all completion requirements. ADULT LEARN TO SWIM Staff, Barnes Park Pool Beginning and Advanced classes for Adults. LEVEL II: PRIMARY SKILLS Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 Staff, Barnes Park Pool Level 1 Water Exploration Pre-Requisite required. Pre-requisites Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 can be met by showing a certificate or demonstrating all completion 2104.201 Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm Fees: $39.00 18yrs & Up requirements. Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 2109.201 Beginner Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm Staff, Barnes Park Pool Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs 2110.201 Advanced Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm Cycle 1: September 13, 2014 – October 18, 2014 2104.202 Saturday 12:30m to 1:20pm Cycle 2: October 25, 2014 – November 29, 2014 Fees: $29.00 7yrs to 17yrs Fees: $39.00 18yrs & Up 2102.201 Saturday 10:30am to 11:20am LEVEL V: STROKE REFINEMENT 2109.202 Beginner Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm 2102.202 Saturday 11:30am to 12:20pm Level 4 Stroke Development Pre-Requisite required. Pre-requisites 2110.202 Advanced Saturday 12:30pm to 1:20pm

Register starting SeptemberSeptember 3rd, 3rd, 2014 2014 Come to the Recreation and Community Services Counter at Monterey Park City Hall from Mon - Thurs 7:30am - 5:30pm, Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm. CREDIT CARDS (Visa, Mastercard & American Express) ARE ACCEPTED. Page 16 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education September 2014 September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 17

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library Monterey Park Cascades to Offer Free Mandarin Language FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION Classes for Children Success Printing The Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library is calls will not be accepted. Families who register must be announcing a new eight-week Beginning Mandarin able to commit to attending all eight sessions. A $20.00 course for children at the library this fall. On Saturday materials fee covering books and supplies for each child (626) 280-5199 mornings between September 27, 2014 and November will be collected upon registration. E-mail: [email protected] 15, 2014, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. students will learn beginning Mandarin in themed lessons which will All parents who register are required to attend a cover concepts such as family and friends, home life, mandatory orientation on Tuesday, September 23 from activities, food, transportation, and people and places. 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Friends Room of the library. SPARK Children whose parents do not attend the orientation will AFTERSCHOOL and SUMMER CAMP SERVICE 3 Academic The classes cover both spoken Mandarin and written not be allowed to participate in the Chinese classes. For à à P E ER Sessions Homework G S Simplified Chinese and are open to non-Mandarin additional information, please call Diana Garcia, Acting D O Help E N L speakers who are currently enrolled in kindergarten Children’s Librarian, at 626-307-1358. A Enrichment W L

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Thanks to the generosity of local parents, businesses and AUSD’s 13 elementary schools. donors in mid-September. After two weeks, the signs will be community members, the Alhambra Educational Foundation • Two additional College & Career Counselors who will be removed by volunteers to be recycled for next year’s “Thank (AEF) has met its goal of raising $300,000 to fund vital new available to help AUSD high school students with You” program. All 2013-14 donors will be included on AEF’s educational and enrichment programs at all 17 Alhambra all aspects of college counseling, including research, full page “Thank You” ads to appear in local newspapers in Unified School District (AUSD) schools this Fall. Their the application process and acceptance. These new September. Your tax-deductible donation to AEF can be made successful “Music & More” campaign will provide a variety part-time Counselors will also focus on coordinating and on the AEF website at www.aef4kids.com, by calling AEF at of instructional and enrichment programs, including a new implementing AEF’s new… (626) 943-3080, or by mailing your donation to P.O. Box 1188, instructional music program for all Kindergarten – third grade • College Field Trip Adventures program, which will offer Alhambra, CA 91802. All donations — large or small — are students, two additional high school college/career counselors, students the opportunity to visit many of our local colleges gratefully appreciated. plus support funding for the popular 4th-8th grade band and and universities, including local UCLA, Cal State orchestra programs. campuses, and other public and private colleges. “The Alhambra Unified School District is grateful to • Support funding for AUSD’s popular 4th – 8th grade band AEF and its donors for providing these essential educational AEF will present the funds to the District at the August 26 and orchestra program. programs to the students of our District,” stated Laura Tellez- meeting of the AUSD Board of Education. Gagliano, AUSD Superintendent. “We are very excited about “We’re thrilled and proud that our community came together the new K-3 music instructional program, and all the wonderful AEF was able to meet its goal with the help of generous to support the Foundation and our wonderful Alhambra Unified programs in the Music & More initiative that will benefit our donations from parents, community members and local public schools,” stated AEF President Steve Perry. “Reaching students greatly. These programs would not be possible without businesses, including a $10,000 gift from the Hilton Los our $300,000 goal was possible because of the generosity of our AEF, its dedicated volunteers, and generous donors.” Angeles/San Gabriel, and support from The Ratkovich entire community. Special thanks go to the Hilton Los Angeles/ Company/The Alhambra, The Nazerian Group, ML San Gabriel and to all our Service to Education Gala and Taste The Alhambra Educational Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non- Architecture, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® Foundation, of Alhambra sponsors and attendees.” profit organization, is the official fundraising partner of AUSD. the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts, and hundreds of Since its inception in 1993, AEF has donated more than $1.5 parents, community members and local businesses. AEF’s ‘thermometer’ signs in Alhambra (on Marengo Ave million to the District to provide funding for a variety of near Mission Road) and Monterey Park (on Garvey Ave in front educational programs, curriculum and equipment that benefits AEF’s Music & More campaign will provide vital of Ynez Elementary) has been ‘raised’ to the $300,000 mark to all students and schools. All proceeds from AEF’s fundraising educational and enrichment programs that benefit all K-12 note the campaign’s successful completion. efforts, including the annual Service to Education gala dinner, students at all schools, including: AEF’s annual appeal, and the Taste of Alhambra community In addition, to show appreciation to the community and event, benefit all the schools and students of AUSD. For more • A new, in-class Instructional Music curriculum for their donors, AEF volunteers will erect colorful “We Support information or to make a tax-deductible donation to AEF, all Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade students attending AEF – Thank You!” yard signs in the front yards of 2013-14 please go to www.aef4kids.com and follow AEF on Facebook. The Alhambra Educational Foundation Prepares to Thank their 2013-14 Donors with Colorful Yard Signs in September The Alhambra Educational between August 1, 2013 and July 31, communities to thank our donors for their Foundation’s (AEF) Board of Directors 2014 by placing a colorful “We Support generosity with our “Music & More” and volunteers are getting ready to AEF – Thank You” sign in the front yard campaign, stated AEF President Steve fan out across Alhambra, Monterey of their residence in mid-September. The Perry.” Donations to AEF can be made Park, Rosemead and San Gabriel this yard signs will remain up for two weeks, on their website at www.aef4kids.com, September to thank their generous donors and then be collected by AEF volunteers or by mail to P.O. Box 1188, Alhambra, for helping AEF meet its ambitious at the end of the month. In addition, CA 91802. fundraising goal for the “Music & More” AEF will thank all donors by name in campaign. a full-page ad in local newspapers in The Alhambra Educational September. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit AEF will thank and acknowledge organization, is the official fundraising each and every family/donor that made a “This year, we will be putting up tax-deductible donation to the Foundation hundreds of yard signs across our

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[email protected] Dre# 01225394 Alice S. Lim - Realtor September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 19 AHS pitcher Marco Briones to attend Utah Valley Baseball standout Marco Briones, who graduated from “Marco goes down as one of the best pitchers ever in the Alhambra High School in May, matriculated to Utah Valley history of Alhambra High School and was a two-time All University on August 25. Marco was a three-year baseball CIF first teamer, three-time first team All Star News SGV, letterman for AHS and is the high school’s career leader in including player of the year, and two-time Almont League wins. Utah Valley offered him a sizeable scholarship. pitcher of the year and was the MVP of the Almont League this season,” Mr. Gewecke said. “I chose Utah Valley because of the comfort level I received from the people in the community and the coaching Marco plans to major in Business and Finance and looks staff,” Marco said. “The up-to-date technology at the school forward to continuing his baseball career in college. “There caught my attention too. And of course, the baseball facility are always mental and physical obstacles that have to be was a nice fit. I saw myself comfortable going to school and conquered to win ballgames. Being good at overcoming these Marco Briones signs his national letter of intent to play baseball playing ball there,” he said. challenges gives you a little more attention or that competitive for Utah Valley University with his parents Veronica and Marco edge that people look for, and I like to compete,” he said. Sr. by his side and AHS Principal Duane Russell (left) and Varsi- Marco was one of AHS’s captains and led by example on ty Baseball Coach Steve Gewecke (right) behind him. and off the field, said Varsity Baseball Coach Steve Gewecke. Congratulations Marco! My week at Tech Trek science and math camp By Leilani Young, 8th grader, Repetto Elementary School I was chosen by the American Association of University masking tape. Our last big project was to build a model of Women (AAUW) to attend a week-long science and math Port Holly, an oil rig. We used materials like straws, coffee camp for girls held at the University of California, Santa stirs, Popsicle sticks and tape. When it was completed we had Barbara. My week at Tech Trek was amazing. I have to admit to put it in sand, lay weights on top of it and see if it would that my first day I was really homesick, but then my dorm hold up. Ours held for 30 seconds, which was exciting. Our mates, as well as my dorm mom comforted me and helped me week was filled with lot of group learning, group projects, get over it. The core class I took was about Physics. Physics as well as some fun activities, such as whale watching, and is where scientists make scale drawings and build new going to the beach. I met many new friends who I will keep structures. My Physics teacher’s name was Beverly Hill (or as in contact with. she said 90210). She turned a boring classroom into the best class ever. I learned so many new science terms at Tech Trek. This was my week at UC Santa Barbara for Tech Trek. Thank you to the Monterey Park AAUW for sponsoring me One that I learned was, "Trust the Truss,” meaning when and giving me this opportunity to experience what college life you are building a structure, you need to build triangles so is like, to learn about math and science and the many careers your structure won't collapse. We got to test this theory by you can have. It was exciting and I am glad you chose me to building bridges out of spaghetti noodles. We couldn't glue represent your chapter. Thank You, Leilani Young. them together. The tricky part was not making it taller than To learn more about Tech Trek, please visit www.aauw- Repetto Eighth Grader Leilani Young (center) gives a 15 inches, so we had to break the noodles in half. This was techtrek.org. Seven girls from the AUSD received full presentation on Port Holly, an oil rig, as part of her Tech Trek hard because we had to be careful not to break the noodles scholarships to attend the camp this summer. camp activities. Leilani rode a boat and toured the oil rig. the wrong way. We also built a dome out of newspaper and

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Joshua Yanez and his mother Stephanie Yanez explore the new laundry and kitchen facilities The teachers and administrators of LIFT South Campus welcome Joshua Yanez (center) greets his teacher Angie Juarez at the newly opened at LIFT South Campus in which Joshua will students and families to their Open House on Aug. 7. Classes started LIFT South Campus while his parents, Dario and Stephanie Yanez, look on. learn functional living skills. Aug. 13.

Exceptional needs students and their families toured the Aug. 13 this year. The facility is specifically designed to meet Campus is closer to their home, too. Learning Independence for Transition (LIFT) South Campus the needs of the orthopedically impaired student population. at on open house on Aug. 7, admiring the facilities’ modern Historically, these students went out of District to other LIFT is specifically designed for exceptional needs design and wheelchair accessible features. LIFT South SELPA Adult Transitions Programs. students, ages 18 to 22, who have earned a high school Campus joins LIFT North Campus as an additional Adult certificate of completion. The LIFT Program is tailored to Transition Program of the Alhambra Unified School District. “We feel good about bringing our students back to the teach functional living skills, mobility safety, work experience District and meeting their transitional needs in their own and community based instruction. The purpose of the program The five-room campus at Moor Field was previously community,” Ms. Mahony said. is to provide multiple learning opportunities for adult students the District’s Orientation Center. It now features three large to work towards increasing their functional independence classrooms, spacious kitchen, office, and three restrooms Student Joshua Yanez and his parents Dario and Stephanie levels. all designed following the American with Disabilities Act Yanez were thrilled with the new campus. “I love it – it’s very (ADA) standards. Planning for the new school began last well thought out,” Mrs. Yanez said as her 20- year–old son, LIFT’s three teachers are Alberto Castaneda-Salazar, fall, spearheaded by Pat Mahony, Director of Secondary who has cerebral palsy and is mentally delayed, explored the Monica Flores, and Angie Juarez, and each will have 8-12 Special Education, and received the full support of the AUSD kitchen and his classroom. “This program will give him great students per class. The coordinator is Dr. Eric Medrano. Board of Education, Supt. Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Ed.D., and opportunities in life skills,” she said, noting that her son’s LIFT South Campus is located at 1006 South 8th Street in assistant superintendents to be completed in time to open on previous school did not teach skills for his future. LIFT South Alhambra. For more information, please call (626) 943-3420. AUSD Employees of the Year celebrated at picnic

The Alhambra Unified School District welcomed members presented the Employee of the Year honors to back employees from their summer vacations at its annual Tiffany Cunanan for Teacher of the Year; Allen Dennis picnic at Alhambra Park on Aug. 12. Employees were for Classified Employee of the Year; and Principal Jim treated to hamburgers, fries, cotton candy, and shaved Schofield for Manager of the Year. After the festivities, ice, all donated by non-educational agencies. Supt. employees headed back to their classrooms and offices Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Ed.D., and Board of Education to prepare for the first day of school.

Supt. Laura Tellez-Gagliano, Manager of the Year Jim Schofield, Teacher Mark Keppel High School Custodian of the Year Tiffany Cunanan, Board of Education President Bob Gin, Board Dennis Allen receives his Classified Clerk Adele Andrade-Stadler, Classified Employee of the Year Allen Dennis, AUSD staff happy to have cotton can- Employee of the Year award from and Board Member Jane C. Anderson. dy at the picnic. Board Member Jane C. Anderson. AUSD staff are best friends. September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 21

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一輛救護車的平均開銷費用為$1,650。根據 El Programa para Miembros del Servicio de Ambulancia Paramédica del Departamento de 使用的療程，器材及設備，所花費的費用可 Bomberos es válido desde el 1ro de Octubre del 2014 hasta el 30 de Septiembre del 2015 y lo cubre a usted y a los miembros de su familia que regularmente viven en su hogar. Usted puede unirse a la 能會更高。非運輸性或患者評估呼叫服務，並不包括在某些健康保險計劃開銷 membresía y pagar anualmente, o si prefiere puede hacer pagos de $8.33 cada dos meses al incluirlo 費用之內，它們的平均花費是$254元或者更高。 en la factura de Agua/Basura de la Ciudad de Monterey Park.

消防局的醫療救護車服務會員計劃，從2014年10月1日開始，至2015年9月30 Para hacerse miembro, obtenga una solicitud en la red de la Ciudad de Monterey Park en el 日為止，本計劃適用者包括您和您家中的常住家庭成員。您可以報名登記成為 http://www.montereypark.ca.gov. Después vaya a la página del Departamento de Bomberos, 會員， 支付基本年費，或申請連線加入在您蒙市所在地的水費 / 垃圾費帳單 División de Servicios de Emergencia Médica. O simplemente llame al (626) 307-1262 y pida que 內，以分期付款方式，每兩個月支付會費是$8.33元。 le envíen una solicitud por correo.

若要成為會員，可到蒙市市府網站http://www.montereypark.ca.gov，然後進入 Los comerciantes de Monterey Park también pueden solicitar éste servicio para cubrir al 蒙市消防局緊急醫療服務部，醫療救護車服務會員計劃頁面，獲取申請表格。 empresario y a los empleados. Para los comerciantes de Monterey Park ubicados en la ciudad, el costo es de $50 por cada 10 empleados con una tarifa máxima de $750 al año por 141 o más 或直接致電(626)307-1262，請求部門職員把申請表格寄往您家中報名登記申請。 empleados. El Programa Anual para Miembros del Servicio de Ambulancia Paramédica para comerciantes es efectivo desde el 1ro de Julio del 2014 hasta el 30 de Junio del 2015 y cubre a todos 蒙特利公園市的商家業主們也可以為雇員和雇主報名登記使用這項服務。店 los empleados para llamadas de emergencia durante las horas normales de trabajo. 鋪設在蒙市市內的商家業主們，每10名雇員的會員年費花費為$50元，141名員 工或以上，最高年費花費為$750元。商業醫療救護車服務會員計劃年將從2014 年7月1日開始，到明年6月30日為止，會員計劃將包括在正常營業時段內，您所 僱用的所有員工使用的緊急呼叫服務。 Las Normas Para El Mantenimiento de su Propiedad Todavía Deben de 在天旱時期，蒙市物業維護標準仍然 ser Cumplidas Durante la Sequía en 需要強制執行 Monterey Park 蒙市法規執行部門，已經通知物業業主， La División de Code Enforcement en Monterey Park ha notado un considerable aumento de 有關他們忽視維護物業景觀情況，有上升趨 propietarios que están descuidando la apariencia de sus propiedades. Sumamente notable es el 勢。最顯著的地方就是黃色草坪數量增加。 aumento de céspedes amarillos. Los jardínes amarillos están a sólo unos días de convertirse en 黃色草坪距離乾枯和草地枯萎，只有數天之 hierba seca y muerta. También muy notable es la falta de plantas que cubran la tierra y muchas 差而已。同時，還有前院缺乏植被植物覆 áreas que son pura tierra en los jardines del frente. En el mes de Julio del 2014 la División de Code 蓋，以及太多光禿草坪現象不斷上升。在 Enforcement emitió 114 avisos de violación a los propietarios, la mayoría de los cuáles son por 2014年7月期間，針對物業維護問題，包括有 problemas del mantenimiento de propiedades incluyendo céspedes amarillos, secos y muertos y 發黃的，乾枯，枯萎以及光禿的草坪景觀， jardines que son pura tierra. Durante el mismo mes, 51 Citaciones Administrativas fueron dadas, 蒙市法規執行部門向物業業主，頒布了有關 la mayoría de las cuáles fueron por violaciones del mantenimiento de los jardines en propiedades privadas. Estos números no reflejan la cantidad de contactos personales hechos por los oficiales 違反法規114條的通知。在同月裡，開出了51 de Code Enforcement, cuando aconsejan verbalmente a los propietarios a mejorar la apariencia de 張行政處罰傳票，大多數都是涉及私人物業景觀處罰罰單。這些數據資料，並 sus propiedades. 不包括法規執行部門的執法人員，口頭警告勸說物業業主主動改善美化他們的 物業景觀所聯繫的個人數量。 El objetivo de Code Enforcement es no tener que dar avisos de violaciones o citaciones. La meta es el conseguir el acatamiento voluntario del Código de la Ciudad relativo al Mantenimiento de la 法規執行部門的目的不是頒發通知或傳票，而是從義務上做到遵照市政府的 Propiedad, MPMC 9.54.030, y mantener el valor de las propiedades en la Ciudad. Los vecindarios 物業維護法規MPMC 9.54.030，維護市內物業價值。有吸引力的鄰里，是展示城 atractivos reflejan una característica positiva de la salud de la Ciudad. Céspedes amarillos o secos 市健康的一個正面表達方式。發黃，枯萎的草坪表示業主缺乏歸屬自豪感，並 expresan la carencia del orgullo de ser propietario y conducen a condiciones decadentes. 導致頹廢情況出現。 Las buenas noticias son que hay alternativas que la ciudad recomienda durante la presente condición de sequía para ayudar a facilitar la responsabilidad de mantener un césped saludable y 好消息 是在乾旱情況下，市政府提供一些建議選擇，幫助維護健康綠色草 verde. Los residentes deben de considerar los siguiente: 坪，減輕不良的負擔。居民們可以考慮下列建議： 1. Instalar plantas resistentes a la sequía y/o plantas naturales de la región e irrigación por goteo. 1. 種植耐旱和/或天然植物和水滴灌溉植物。 2. Piense sobre la instalación de césped artificial. 2. 考慮安裝人工草地。 3. Vuelva a diseñar su jardín delantero para reflejar una nueva apreciación de las plantas 3. 重新設計您家的前院草坪，種植可耐旱的新品種欣賞植物和/或自然植 resistentes a la sequía y/o plantas naturales de la región que ayudarán en la reducción del 物，特別是可協助在夏天期間減少澆水消耗的植物。 consumo de agua especialmente en los meses de verano. 4. 改變植被植物的種類或數量，包括藤類植物，灌木或樹，改善美化您家門 4. Cambie el tipo o la cantidad de plantas que cubren la tierra e incluya enredaderas, arbustos o 前的景觀情況。 árboles para mejorar la apariencia de su hogar. La División de Planeamiento de la Ciudad tiene una lista de plantas aprobadas que son 市政府規劃部門有一系列已通過驗證的耐旱植物和自然植物資源，可以協助 resistentes a la sequía y plantas naturales que pueden reemplazar el césped del frente de su 您更換前院的草坪。市政府規劃部門也可以協助您並提供可改善替換的植物材 propiedad. La División de Planeamiento también los puede ayudar a identificar plantas, materiales 料和設計。人工草需要得到規劃部門的認同，並遞交地皮規劃圖計劃，一份人 y diseños alternos. El césped artificial requiere la aprobación de la División de Planeamiento, con 工草樣本和專業安裝操作。互聯網也是獲取規劃部門會考慮和認可使用的耐旱 la presentación del plan de ubicación, una muestra del césped artificial e instalación profesional. El 植物標本資源信息的好來源。 internet es también una buena fuente de información acerca de especímenes que toleran la sequía.

法規執行部門了解乾旱天氣所帶來的困難度，但是，為了保護物業價值，使 La División de Code Enforcement entiende la difícil posición que la sequía ha creado. Sin 其成為蒙市具有美好吸引力的鄰里，物業維護法規執行準則將依然不受任何變 embargo, las normas para el mantenimiento de las propiedades permanecerán intactas y deberán 化，原封不動繼續執行美化維護物業景觀。 ser cumplidas con el objeto de preservar el valor de las propiedades y los vecindarios atractivos en la ciudad de Monterey Park. September 2014 Citywide News for Business, Community and Education Page 23 JOHN MAN GROUP

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