Fall 2021 La Palma City News and Recreation Activity Guide

Important Contact Information City Hall ...... 714-690-3300 ...... Administration@cityoflapalma .org ...... CityCouncil@cityoflapalma .org Community Development ...... 714-690-3340 ...... CommDev@cityoflapalma .org Public Works/Water ...... 714-690-3310 ...... PublicWorks@cityoflapalma .org Recreation ...... 714-690-3350 ...... Recreation@cityoflapalma .org Police Department ...... 714-690-3370 ...... Police@cityoflapalma .org

Frequently Requested Numbers City Information EDCO (Park) Disposal-Trash Services . . . . .714-522-3577 . City Hall Hours: La Palma Intercommunity Hospital ...... 714-670-7400 7:30 a .m . – 6:00 p .m . Monday – Thursday Orange County Fire Authority ...... 714-573-6000 City Council Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the Orange County Library, La Palma Branch . . . . . 714-523-8585 month . Meetings start at 6:30 p .m . and are open to the SEAACA (Animal Control) ...... 562-803-3301. . public . Agendas are available on the City’s website at www . Orange County Vector Control ...... 714-971-2421 . cityoflapalma .org under Agendas and Minutes or by calling the City Clerk’s office at 714-690-3334 . Schools Anaheim Union High School District . . . . . 714-999-3511. Any person wishing to address the City Council on any matter, J . F . Kennedy High School ...... 714-220-4101. . whether or not it appears on the agenda, may do so under the Walker Junior High School ...... 714-220-4051. . Public Communications portion of the agenda . Each individual is allowed five minutes to address the Council . No action will Centralia School District ...... 714-228-3100 . be taken on any items not on the agenda . Los Coyotes Elementary School ...... 714-228-3260. . Miller Elementary School ...... 714-228-3270 Development and Circulation Committee Meetings are held Cypress School District ...... 714-220-6900 at 7:00 p .m . on the second Monday of February, April, June, Luther Elementary School ...... 714-220-6918. . August, October, and December . Fullerton Union High School District . . . . . 714-870-2800. Community Activities & Beautification Committee Meetings Buena Park High School ...... 714-992-8600 . are held at 6:30 p .m . on the second Tuesday of every month, Buena Park Junior High School ...... 714-522-8491 September – June . Buena Park School District ...... 714-522-8412. . All meetings are held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, Corey Elementary School ...... 714-739-4058 located at 7822 Walker Street, unless otherwise noted in the meeting agenda .

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Table of Contents Calendar of Events Message from the City . . . .2 . City offices are closed on Fridays . Public Safety services are always available . Special Events ...... 3 AUGUST 3 City Council Meeting – 6:30 p .m . Council Meeting Highlights . . . . 4 7-28 Concerts in the Park (Saturdays) – 6:00 p .m . My La Palma Story . . . . 6. . 9 Development and Circulation Committee Meeting – 7:00 p .m . Fall Spotlights ...... 7. . SEPTEMBER Community Development . . .8 . 6 Labor Day – City Offices Closed 7 City Council Meeting – 6:30 p .m . Non-Profit News ...... 10 11 Patriot Day Activity Guide ...... 12 . 14 Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee Meeting – 6:30 p .m . Symphony on the go! . . . 15. 17 Symphony on the go! (see pg . 15) Social Service Resources . . . 16 22 Fall Begins 24 Tiny Tots Session 2 Registration Opens Registration Form . . . . .17 . OCTOBER 5 City Council Meeting – 6:30 p .m . 11 Development and Circulation Committee Meeting – 7:00 p .m . 12 Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee Meeting – 6:30 p .m . 14 CA Special Election 21 Great California ShakeOut Drill – 10:21 a .m . 26 Dairyland Incorporation Day (1955) – La Palma’s 66th Anniversary 29 Tiny Tots Session 3 Registration Opens Mosaic 31 Halloween Carnival – 6:00 to 8:30 p .m . The La Palma Mosaic is your NOVEMBER magazine; we welcome your 2 City Council Meeting – 6:30 p .m . suggestions and feedback . If you 7 Daylight Saving Time Ends #FallBack would like to see something specific 9 Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) or want to include an upcoming Committee Meeting – 6:30 p .m . community, school, or business event 9 State of the City Address – 6:30 p .m . in the magazine, please contact the 11 Veterans Day – City Offices Closed La Palma Mosaic Editor at 25 Thanksgiving Day – City Offices Closed recreation@cityoflapalma .org .

IMPORTANT NOTICE Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fall meetings, classes, programs, events, and facility reservations may be cancelled, postponed, or otherwise al- tered . Please check the City’s website for the most recent information at www .CityofLaPalma .org . 1 A Message from the City “Leaves are falling, autumn is calling.” Welcome to the fall issue of the La Palma Mosaic! As we move through 2021 and the pandemic, the City has continued to operate under the new standards and guidelines to protect the community from the spread of the virus. On June 15, the State of California lifted most COVID-19 related restrictions, meaning that we should be able to go back to a life more like what we knew before March of 2020. The ability for businesses to reopen without restrictions is vital to La Palma receiving badly needed sales tax that has been lost. On a brighter note, the City has been very fortunate to receive $2.9M in American Rescue Plan Act stimulus funds that will offset revenue loses through 2024. Without these funds, the City would be relying on its reserves to balance the annual budgets. At the June 1 meeting, the City Council discussed and adopted the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. The budget was developed with considerable consideration to the economic impacts of the pandemic while maintaining essential services for the community. More information is available on the City website and a brief overview of the budget adoption meeting is available on page 5. The La Palma business community has been resilient during the pandemic. Construction at the new Starbucks and Popeye’s has been completed and introduced to the community with Grand Openings in July. For more information on new businesses in Town, see page 9. Despite the pandemic, City operations and essential projects have continued with proper precautions. In August, the City completed a multifaceted City Hall renovation project. As City staff expected, and due to the many years these projects had been postponed, there were a number of construction related issues delaying the project’s schedule. City Hall will be reopened in late August. In May, the City Council held a ribbon cutting ceremony on the newly refurbished El Rancho Verde Park along the Edison right-of-way, offi cially opening the park to public. The park project began in April with the removal of old, outdated equipment and surfacing, replaced with new equipment, and fully rubberized surfacing. Since its reopening, the park has been very popular amongst the younger community members. Stop by and check it out! La Palma students are expected to be going back to school the second week of August. Please be cautious, drive the speed limit in school zones, and remind your students, if they take themselves to school, to look both ways when crossing streets, walk on the sidewalks, and use the bike lanes. Fall events are coming back this year! The Halloween Carnival is being planned for Sunday, October 31 in Central Park. Also this fall, the State of the City address will be held Tuesday, November 9 at the Community Center. These events are subject to change. Please check the City’s website for most current information. October 26, 2021, marks the City’s 66th Anniversary. Originally incorporated in 1955 as Dairyland, the City was comprised of 18 dairies dotting an area of 1.76 square miles and looked nothing like it does today. Happy Anniversary, La Palma! We wish you a safe and happy season, and don’t forget Concerts are back in the park this August!

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Concerts in the Park Saturdays on August 7, 14, 21, & 28 • Starting @ 6:00 p .m • Central Park The City of La Palma’s Community Activities & Beautification (CAB) Committee proudly presents the 2021 Concerts in the Park Series “Rock’n through the Summer ”. Enjoy a night of music in the park with your family and friends! Admission is free! CAB is seeking business and personal donations to help support La Palma’s Concerts Series . All donations are recognized in the weekly concert program . For more information, including the band line-up, visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/Concerts .

Halloween Carnival Sunday, October 31 • 6:00 – 8:30 p .m . • Central Park Due to the pandemic health restrictions on community events, La Palma’s Community Services Department staff have been monitoring the health guidelines for hosting events and are working on a safe family-oriented alternative to trick-or-treating in the Park . We anticipate an in-person will occur this year . Stay tuned! Please refer to the event website at www .CityofLaPalma .org/HalloweenCarnival for the most up- to-date Carnival information . You can also follow us on Facebook @CityofLaPalma to find out the status and details of the Halloween Carnival .

The Great California ShakeOut At 10:21 a .m . on October 21, 2021, millions of people will practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On through The Great California ShakeOut . Many people, companies, and public organizations, including La Palma City Staff, will also practice other aspects of their emergency plans . In 2020, 6 .5 million Californians participated in Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills . The International ShakeOut Day is every third Thursday of October each year . Register now at www .ShakeOut .org . What we do now determines how well we can survive and recover later .

State of the City The City is planning to host the State of the City sometime this fall, tentatively Tuesday, November 9, 2021, starting at 6:30 p .m ., at the La Palma Community Center . The State of the City highlights the past fiscal year achievements and discusses what is being planned for the coming fiscal year which began July 1 . The event is free to the community and no RSVP is necessary . Please check the City’s website for the most up-to-date event information .

3 replace this fleet of vehicles, staff evaluated the benefits and costs of an Open End Equity Leasing Program with Enterprise Fleet Management over the next 5 years versus purchasing the vehicles upfront . There is also savings in staff time as a result of the maintenance agreement . The City Council voted unanimously in support for the program . Little Free Library Program Council Meeting Highlights One of the City Council’s 2021 goals is to consider starting a April 6, 2021, through June 1, 2021 Little Free Library program in La Palma . Council directed staff For more information regarding City Council Meeting Highlights, to research implementing the program and return to the City visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/Agendas Council for consideration . At the City Council meeting on May 4, 2021, staff presented a partnership program with a national “Safe and Sane” Fireworks non-profit organization that promotes neighborhood book At the City Council’s 2021 Annual Strategic Planning and Goal exchanges, usually in the form of a public bookcase . After a Setting Session in January, the Council adopted a goal to discussion—identifying locations, procuring bookcases, and discuss the sale of “Safe and Sane” fireworks by local non- community outreach efforts—the City Council received and profits organizations as a way to generate income for their filed the report and encouraged staff to work with a local non- activities . On March 2, the City Council voted 3-2 in support of profit to implement the Little Free Library Program . The library the sale and directed the City Attorney to return and introduce cases should appear in the Southern California Edison Right- an Ordinance to that affect at the April 6 meeting . Subsequent of-Way in the near future . to the March 2 meeting, staff received notification that one Mandatory Commercial and Residential of the three affirmative Council Members was no longer Organics Recycling (SB 1383) in support of such an Ordinance, effectively stopping the preparation of an Ordinance . A unanimous decision to rescind the vote to prepare an Ordinance was approved continuing the ban on the sale and use of fireworks within the City . Vehicle Leasing and Maintenance Program with Enterprise Fleet Management

At the City Council Meeting on June 1, 2021, staff gave a presentation regarding a new State mandate (SB 1383) which establishes methane emissions reduction targets to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants (SLCP) . Some organic waste regulatory requirements have been in effect since January 1, 2016 . The proposed SLCP regulations in SB On May 4, 2021, the City Council discussed the need to 1383 will have significant impacts on local governments by replace all the light duty vehicles over the next five years, imposing requirements on single-family homes and which are being utilized for ongoing operations . Traditionally, businesses to dispose of their organic waste, and by defining the City’s vehicle replacement program determines the life local government’s role in enforcing the regulations . Staff has expectancy of each vehicle and replacement costs including been working with EDCO, the City’s waste hauler, to develop specialty equipment . These costs are then budgeted annually an organics recycling program for the City that will meet the until the replacement costs have been met . Commonly the SB 1383 mandate . In preparation for January 1, 2022, local vehicles are not replaced as anticipated and funds remain in governments were strongly encouraged to adopt an Ordinance the Vehicle Replacement Fund . When vehicles are replaced, to enforce the proposed SLCP regulations in SB 1383 . The they are sent to auction, after which the City receives generally first reading of the Ordinance is anticipated at the City Council small proceeds minus the auction fee . To address the need to Meeting on August 3, 2021, with second reading and adoption

4 for the following meeting in September . The Ordinance Miscellaneous becomes effective 30 days following the adoption on October During this period, the City Council also: 7, 2021 . The City’s enforcement authority becomes effective • Amended City Council Policy No . 3 by appointing the January 1, 2024 . standing Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as the interviewers Noise and Loading Enforcement in Commercial to select citizens for La Palma’s Citizen Committees . and Industrial Zones • Approved a contract for the City’s water interconnect The City Council heard the First Reading and Introduction project connecting to Buena Park . of Amendments to the City Zoning Code pertaining to • Adopted a resolution identifying the list of projects to the Regulation of Noise and Loading in Commercial and be funded by the Road Repair and Accountability Act Industrial Zones . The new language resolves inconsistencies (SB 1) . with respect to where measurements are taken along with • Approved a mutual aid agreement for the County’s specific criteria for measurements done over cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Effort . periods to standardize violations . Additionally, it will resolve • Approved a Resolution for the State of California inconsistencies with respect to loading and unloading activities Governor’s Office of Emergency Services Public that occur on commercial or industrial properties that abut Assistance Grants . residential properties by limiting loading activities between 7 • Directed staff to review the City’s Home Based Business a .m . to 7 p .m . in those situations . Adoption of this Ordinance License program . is scheduled for August 3, 2021, and will update the City’s • Approved the City’s Cash and Investment Report and Zoning Code regulations for noise and loading to standardize Operating Report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year the manner in which noise violations are measured consistent 2020-21 . with neighboring jurisdictions . The City Council’s adoption of the revisions would make it easier for the City to limit loading • Approved contracts for the rehabilitation of and unloading in commercial and industrial areas that abut Orangethorpe Ave . (Walker St . to Valley View St .) residential property and further protect the health, safety, and • Approved the 2021 Annual Water Quality Report . welfare of its residents . • Approved the purchase of an emergency generator for the Community Center . Adoption of Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget • Cancelled the July monthly meeting due to a lack of agenda items . • Approved Orange County Transportation Authority’s annual Measure M2 Eligibility submittal package for Fiscal Year 2021-22; filed the Notice of Completion for the rehabilitation of El Rancho Verde Park . • Adopted the 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), Water Shortage Contingency Plan, and Addendum to the 2015 UWMP . • Awarded a contract for City-wide sidewalk repairs . • Approved budget adjustments relating to the Seasons Senior Housing project, the City Hall renovation project, and resurfacing areas in Central Park . At the May 4, 2021, Council Meeting, staff was directed to prepare a “status quo” budget for adoption in June . At the May 4 Meeting, staff presented a ten-year projection for the General Fund and the City Council directed changes to be incorporated into the proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-22 . Please note, this section only contains highlights / General Fund Revenues and transfers are estimated to be summaries of City Council meetings . Additional items may $12,682,800 with proposed expenditures and transfers-out have been discussed and approved by the City Council . For $12,682,800 . The proposed Budget for 2021-22 includes a a complete copy of the approved minutes, please visit the transfer of $390,300 from the Emergency Reserve to the City’s website at www .CityofLaPalma .org/Agendas . General Fund if needed to balance the budget . The Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget was adopted by the City Council at the June 1, 2021, Council Meeting .

5 My La Palma Story

Tell Us Your La Palma Story! La Palma, ranked as one of the best places to live in America, is special because its residents come together from varied backgrounds and heritages to embrace and celebrate all that their hometown represents . If you have a story to share, please email it to Recreation@CityofLaPalma .org . Don’t know what to write? Visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/MyStory for some tips and guidelines . This is a fun, informative, and positive campaign, so please keep your stories on-topic and family-friendly .

Ishitani Family Story “It’s just HOME for me!” By Stephanie Ishitani y family moved to La Palma in 1970 . My twin brother of Joy to the World . I attended Walker Jr . High School and was on and I were entering the 2nd Grade . I remember when we the drill and basketball team . Later, I attended John F . Kennedy High Mfirst moved in and not all of the homes in our tract were School and was on the tennis, badminton and basketball teams . occupied . We lived on Warwick Circle and attended George B . Eventually, I grew up moved away from La Palma . Miller Elementary School . We were known as the “Miller Moos” Years later, when one of my daughters was going to be heading to because of all the cows in high school, we started house hunting . We wanted a home where she the surrounding area . On could safely walk to school, like I did . We looked for over a year and hot days, we could smell a half in many cities . We became quite interested in one particular the “fertilizer” and there home in La Palma; however, it eventually fell into escrow with another seemed to be a bit more buyer . One day, we clearly remember, it was April Fool’s Day 2011 . We flies back then too . Later received a phone call from my realtor who said the house we were our whole school voted and interested in was back on the market and the seller was interested in we changed our mascot to our offer . It was perfect timing and we were thrilled to move into our the “Miller Roadrunners ”. home on Westra Lane . I remember it was a great childhood . Instead of the greenbelt Edison Luckily our daughter started her first year in high school at my old Right-of-Way, we had fields with horses . I remember we used to pick alma mater—John F . Kennedy High School where she joined the grass and feed the horses through the wooden fences . Sometimes, Kennedy Shamrock Regiment Marching Band . It was so nostalgic to the owners of the horses would see her marching in the La Palma Days Parade down the same street let us ride with them . Behind that I marched on as a child in the 70’s . She also joined the basketball our elementary school were team and we sat in the gym watching her play in the same gym that I many rabbit hutches . If we were played in . lucky we could reach our fingers through the chain link fence and Instead of looking at horses, touch baby rabbits if they got we now enjoy walking our loose . dogs in the greenbelt . Many of the neighbors are people After school, we would hang out and play games at the “Blue who were here when I Box ”. They had board games, 4-square, tetherball, basketball, etc . grew up . We have many They would teach us arts & crafts as every elementary school had friends who also grew up afterschool Parks & Recreation staff . They kept all the balls and here, moved away and supplies in a metal container . Every so often, they would spruce are now back home in it up and paint it . Since it was mostly different shades of blue, the La Palma . What do I like neighborhood kids would refer to it as the “Blue Box ”. Through Parks most about La Palma? Well— & Recreation, we learned many team sports such as flag-football, it’s just HOME for me! basketball and track . I remember they even taught us dance routines . I marched down Walker Street for a 4th of July parade to the tune

Some stories may have been condensed to fit the Mosaic . To read the full-length stories and other My La Palma stories, please visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/MyStory . 6 Fall Spotlights

Employee Spotlight successfully passed all of her training and has recently Lori Rake, Accounting Supervisor been paired with a person in need . They look forward to Finance Department hearing how well she’s doing in her career as a guide dog . In Daphne’s absence, Sam and Lori decided to get a puppy to ori Rake has recently raise as a pet in January 2020 . Terrier-mix Stella has been retired from her the bright light of their lives through this pandemic . For fun, Accounting Supervisor L Sam and Lori volunteer usher at the Cerritos Center for the position for the City after 19 Performing Arts and love to attend many shows at other years of service . She has been theaters as well . They also enjoy ballroom dancing and have responsible for supervising performed at multiple fairs . Lori is a die-hard Dodger fan— all facets of the City’s Finance she has been bleeding Dodger blue since 1981 . Lori was in Department, including the attendance at the first game of the 1988 World Series to see extensive year-end audit a little-known home run by a guy named Kirk Gibson . She and financial reporting . Lori is proud of her contribution still remembers her and her friend screaming for a good ten in maintaining consistency through the many Finance minutes after that happened . Department personnel changes throughout the years . In her retirement, Lori will be working part-time in the Lori and her family moved to La Palma in 1970 and her Accounting Department at a company named Novo, an parents, Don and Nora Travis, still live here today . Besides organization that performs administrative duties for over being proud of doing great work with the City’s finances, 400 missionaries worldwide . She is also working on adding Lori has enjoyed being able to see her parents regularly, more clients to her bookkeeping business . including going to their house for lunch, enjoying Mom’s homemade grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and some Lori will not be a stranger to La Palma—she still plans to great fellowship . Not many people get to enjoy a perk like make time to join Mom and Dad for those homemade grilled this in their job . ham and cheese sandwiches even though the drive will be a little farther . Personally, Lori and her husband Sam raised a guide dog puppy named Daphne throughout 2018 – 2019 . Daphne Thank you Lori for your highly valued service to the City of La Palma, we wish you the best in your retirement!

Fall 2021 Home Spotlight Award Winner he City of La Palma would like to congratulate residents Mr . and Mrs . Jones of 5428 Houston Drive for winning Tthe 2021 Fall Home Spotlight Award! “We would like to thank the La Palma Community Activities & Beautification Committee for the recognition of our home with the honor of being selected as La Palma’s Home Spotlight Award Winner . Our home, which was built in 1973, has been occupied by three generations of our family; the latest of which being my husband (JJ) our two elementary school aged children, and myself, since 2002 . Over the years, we have taken great pride in maintaining our home with solar power upgrades, the addition of energy efficient appliances, and water conserving landscapes . The outdoor design theme of our house has been a “Desert Palms Oasis” with the added touch of an Alaskan Totem Pole . We have cherished the many years of residing in La Palma and love being a part of this close-knit community ”. - Mrs . Jones Proud, diligent homeowners are the heart of strong, safe neighborhoods and a vibrant city . By keeping La Palma beautiful, residents like these are one of the many reasons why La Palma has been named one of the best places to live in the United States . We thank Mr . and Mrs . Jones for contributing! To nominate a home for the Home Spotlight Award, please call the La Palma Community Services department at 714-690- 3350 . For more information and to view past Awardees visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/HomeSpotlight .

7 Community Development Building Permit FAQs with La Palma Building Inspector Tony Ramos ome owners thinking about combination (used for single-family home construction and other remodeling their home or adding small projects) . Most homeowner projects require a combination Hother improvements, many permit . In addition, the complete demolition and relocation of times have a number of questions buildings also requires permits as well as remodel or repair work . about building permits . Obtaining the permit is just the first step in the process . In this This information is designed to give step, you will submit an application for building permit along homeowners basic knowledge of with plans when applicable . Some projects will require the when construction permits and other approvals are required plans to be reviewed for conformity with the adopted codes by the city of La Palma . It also answers some of the most and typically reviewed in five to ten day periods . Many projects frequently asked questions and offers tips from the City . can be simply obtained over the counter with just an application Since each construction project is unique, we invite you such as roof replacement, water heaters, and stucco/siding . to call the City’s Building Division line, 714-690-3340, for The City has developed handouts to help you through this process, answers to your specific questions . You can also e-mail us available online at www .CityofLaPalma .org/BuildingSafety . at Building@CityofLaPalma .org . Once plans are approved, you are required to build the project What are permits and why do I need one? to those plans . If any changes are made to the plans, they The City of La Palma regulates construction and renovation must be made with the City’s approval . Permits are active project through building permits and plan review . Construction for one year from the date they are issued and automatically codes are established by the California Building Standards extended with each inspection sign off . Commission and adopted by local government agencies, Where do I get a permit? including La Palma, to ensure the safety of all construction . Construction permits are issued at the City’s Community There are several different types of permits, based on the type Development Counter at City Hall (7822 Walker Street) . of construction: structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and Counter hours for permits and questions are Monday through Thursday 7:30 a .m . – 12:00 p .m .

La Palma Garage / Yard Sales are Back! ood news La Palma residents! As the pandemic Things to Remember When Planning Your Next Garage or restrictions have lighted up as of June 15, 2021, Yard Sale: you can again hold garage / yard sales . Residents G • Get a no-fee permit from the City’s Community Development can hold a maximum of two (2) garage / yard sales at their department before you begin putting up signs . home in a calendar year with a no-fee permit . Permits • Garage / yard sales shall not extend for more than two can be obtained for free from the City . Application forms (2) consecutive days or three (3) consecutive days on are available at City Hall and on the City website at www . extended national holidays . CityofLaPalma .org/Planning . • Sale areas are confined to the garage and driveway area within the front yard . Where no driveway exists, one- half of the property width in the front yard area may be used for the sale of merchandise . • Garage / yard sales may only be conducted within the hours of 7:00 a .m . and sunset . • Garage / yard sale signs may be placed subject to standards explained in further detail on the garage / yard sale application form . • Please remember all garage / yard sales signs must be removed immediately after the sale date . • Please keep La Palma clean and don’t leave your signs for others to have to cleanup . For more information, please contact La Palma’s Community Development department at 714-690-3340 .

8 Businesses Are Thriving In La Palma he City is proud to report that during the pandemic lockdown only one restaurant closed in La Palma . Through City support of outdoor dining and issuance of grants, La Palma’s business community has held true . Retail center parking Tlots are beginning to fill up, a good indication that things are quickly returning to pre-pandemic business . The City is also thrilled to announce and welcome the new businesses that have recently come to Town including: Anytime Fitness, located at 5100 Orangethorpe Avenue, is a 24-hour gym featuring state-of- the-art cardio and resistance equipment, in a clean, safe and convenient environment . Their mission is to provide members with a total fitness experience designed to help you reach your health and fitness goals .

Manora Thai Restaurant, located at 12 Centerpointe Drive, offers a Thai fusion atmosphere . Established in 2011 they aim to delight with some of the finest Thai food with fresh ingredients and authentic flavors that are uniquely Thai .

Wholly Smokes BBQ Restaurant, located at 5440 Orangethorpe Avenue, is a southern style BBQ and craft beer business . They are a “Mom & Pop” start-up business established in 2020, specializing in smoked BBQ including tri-tip and pulled-pork sandwiches . The exterior has a warm and casual atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating .

Crepehouse Café, located at 30 Centerpointe Drive, is a family-owned and operated business, founded right here in La Palma . The menu offers a variety of sweet and savory crepes and delicious coffee and specialized teas .

Louisiana Popeye’s Chicken, located at 7971 Valley View Street, is an American multi-national chain of fast food restaurants, specializing in Cajun and southern style chicken . We are happy to welcome them to Town!

Starbucks Coffee, located at 5014 Orangethorpe Avenue, needs no introduction . Starbuck Corporation is an American multi-national chain of coffeehouses and the world’s largest coffeehouse chain . The Starbucks development incudes the latest and greatest drive-through and walk-up business .

Shop Local. Shop La Palma! hopping and supporting local La Palma businesses is important to keeping La Palma dollars in La Palma . SWhy Shop Local? Supports the Local Economy . Small, local businesses are the backbone of La Palma’s economy . That’s why shopping locally strengthens us all . Supports the La Palma Police Department . By doing your shopping in town, you help fund your local police department . Invest in La Palma . 100% of local sales tax goes to public safety, community events, recreation programs, and parks . Good for the Environment . Shopping locally helps to reduce Supports Community Events and Resources . By shopping the use of fossil fuels . Local stores help sustain vibrant, in La Palma, you are supporting the community events (e .g . walkable communities, which are essential to reducing Concerts in the Park) and resources (e .g . senior services) . sprawl, auto use, and air & water pollution . Creates Jobs . 64% of all new jobs are created by small Whether you’re looking for unique, one of-a-kind, restaurants, businesses like those in La Palma . (Source: Congressional shops or professional services, La Palma has A LOT to offer! Research Service – Small Business Administration and Job To view the Shop Local program videos showcasing some of Creation, June 2020) La Palma’s wonderful businesses or to nominate a business for Creates a Sense of Community. Shopping at a La Palma Shop Local video, visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/ShopLocal . business gives you an opportunity to better connect with other members of your community . 9 Non-Profit News La Palma Kiwanis Club Update By Keith Nelson ike flowers blooming in spring following a harsh winter, our City is coming to life again following the pandemic shutdowns and the disruption in our lives . To that end, our club is once again Lhaving in person meetings each month, sitting under the gazebo in Central Park, organizing and discussing how we can once again become a positive force in our community . At our May meeting we honored Myrna Wicks, who for years has worked at John F . Kennedy High School providing support for the students, presenting her with a Community Service Award (see picture) . In 2017, our club joined forces with her to stock the JFK pantry providing food for the students who otherwise may not have anything to eat at school . With the onset of pandemic and the school closing down, we became aware of several families having need of assistance . We decided to step in and help by providing bi-weekly deliveries of fruits, vegetables and protein products . With the assistance of another charity called “Summer Harvest” which was founded by Amy Lutz, daughter of one of our long time members, we were able to see to it that not only the families we adopted, but in the case of Summer Harvest, an additional total of over 150 families received fresh produce and other necessary food items . In addition to recognizing and honoring Myrna for her efforts, we were delighted to have in attendance Mr . Hernandez, the principal of Kennedy and longtime La Palma resident and Anaheim School Board member Brian O’Neal there to add to the event . As we approach the fall season, we are looking forward to once again serving the students of our local schools . We are currently evaluating how best to do that within limitations we all are facing as we come out of this pandemic, whether it is through feeding them pancakes or hamburgers or supporting them in other ways, our Club stands ready to get back out into the community and picking up where we left off . We encourage all residents and businesses in our little city to open their doors and hearts and get involved in being good neighbors, friends and extended families . As our small club has shown, it only takes a little effort and outreach to have an impact on our city and its citizens .

Toastmasters, What a Pleasant Surprise! By Wendy Marano am embarrassed to admit that that I have attended that I I thought Toastmasters was did not get something out I either practicing giving a toast of it . It could have been at a wedding or toasting a piece from one of the speakers of bread to its perfection making sharing their story, hearing the person “Master ”. Well, I was speech evaluations that I pleasantly surprised that was not the case . I attended my first applied at my job, feeling a in person meeting at La Palma Toastmasters in November camaraderie with the other 2013 . I was a little nervous attending but received many Members, and most of all, warm welcomes from the members . I had no idea what to practicing my personal expect at a Toastmasters meeting, but I was amazed at all growth in public speaking . the activities that took place within the 60-minute meeting . This is why I am a La Palma I found the Members to be very diverse and guests were Toastmasters Member! always welcomed . What a pleasant surprise that La Palma Toastmasters has given The reason why I visited Toastmasters was to seek help with me with the tools and safe space to practice public speaking, my fear in public speaking . I was self-conscious with this fear listening and developing leadership skills, all of which have and kept it private . Unfortunately, this fear held me back from positively affected my work and personal life . I welcome and growth opportunities from my job and I was ready to receive encourage you to attend one of our meetings, currently help . Help is what the La Palma Toastmasters club gave me . conducted online through Zoom . We are working on meeting Being a Member for almost 8 years, there is not one meeting in person in the near future . For more information, please visit www .LaPalmaToastmasters .org .

10 John F. Kennedy High School 2020-21 Scholarship Recipients he Scholarship Foundation of John F . Kennedy High School is celebrating its 25th Anniversary of supporting graduating seniors for higher Teducation . Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded more than $194,000 to over 277 John F . Kennedy High School Seniors . The proud recipients for 2020-21 school year are as follows: • General Scholarship for $1,500 each • Patel Family (Community – Joanna Kim, Elizabeth Ochei, Shayla College) for $500 – Issac Holl Dumas, Joanna Walters, and Kayla Clark • Steggell Family (No Family Graduate • April Pflug Memorial for $500 – Annika Park from College) for $250 – Solvin Shrestha • John Alvis Memorial (Teaching) for $500 – No Applicants • Glenn Taylor Memorial (Teaching) for $500 – John Sy • Aragona Family (JROTC) for $1,000 – Josephine Sulsona • Bob Van Herk Memorial (Soccer) for $500 – Jocelyn • Duke DeKovner Memorial for $500 – Jillian Tecson Barbosa • La Palma Community Foundation (Public Service) for • Donald Widen Memorial (Math & Science) for $1,000 – $500 each – Chul (Thomas) Kim and Anthony Chang Liana Jankovich • La Palma Hospital (Healthcare) for $500 – Justin Chung The Foundation congratulates the winners and wishes them • Eva Lutz Memorial (Fine & Performing Arts) for $500 – the best of luck in the fall of 2021 when they embark on a new Vincent Hong chapter in their lives . To find out more about the John F. Kennedy • Chris O’Neal Memorial (Community Volunteerism) for High School Scholarship Foundation and to make donations, $2,000 – Vincent Truong please visit our website at www .jfkscholarshipfoundation .org . • Patel Family (Academic Excellence) for $500 – Kaitlyn Tran

La Palma-Cerritos American Association of University Women (AAUW) Tech Trekkers By Edna Ethington In March of 2020, the La Palma-Cerritos Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) chose four middle school girls to attend Tech Trek, a one- week Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) camp sponsored by AAUW California at Whittier College . The girls had to be nominated by a science or math teacher, have a 3 .0 GPA or higher, have an interest Sidney Lumsdaine in math and/or science, and be interviewed by the branch’s Tech Trek Committee . Due to the pandemic the Tech Trek camps for 2020 were planned to be converted to Virtual Camps but there was not enough time to prepare Virtual Camps in 2020, so the program leaders began planning and preparing for a virtual program in 2021 . Branches could choose new campers in 2021, and girls who had been chosen in 2020 would be able to attend a Virtual Camp in 2021 .

Since the branch had already selected four girls in 2020, and set aside $400 for each of them to Sophia Chicas sponsor them for the Tech Trek Camps, the girls were contacted to see if they wanted to attend a the Virtual Camp, all four girls said “yes ”. Congratulations to the four girls who were chosen by the branch to attend the Virtual Tech Trek Camp! The Virtual Camp centered on a robotics, engineering, and coding, and caps off the week with a personalized creative project . Campers heard from inspirational women speakers in the STEM field . Following the speakers’ presentations, the girls participated in STEM workshops . The workshops are Julianna Castellon designed to encourage fun while learning . Other sessions provided the girls with opportunities to explore the properties of water, build a spectrophotometer to explore lights and waves, design and build a wind turbine, and discover new dimensions! The members of the branch are looking forward to having the girls as guest speakers, at the branch’s meeting on September 9, 2021, to learn about their experiences at the Camp . Contact Program VP Karen Cox at 562-519-0596 to confirm the meeting’s time and location . Janelle Vargas

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New Class Due to the pandemic, the City of La Palma has been changing Ages: 7 – 11 yrs recreational activities, programs, and events to help mitigate the Beginners Tap Dance spread of the virus . City staff continually monitors the health This class focuses on rhythms and patterns in footwork through guidelines for recreation activities provided by the State and County . proper technique, as well as personal style and producing clear In addition, staff has been in close contact with neighboring cities, sounds . Check out this new dance class and we are sure you will love gathering information on how best to approach recreation during this fun and dynamic class! this time . The classes, programs, and events publicized in this Instructor: V . Spottsville Location: Sago Palm Room issue may be cancelled, altered, or otherwise modified to meet the Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks pandemic health requirements . Please visit the City’s website for the 10987 F 8/27-10/29 4:00-4:45 p .m . $135/10 most up-to-date information or contact the Recreation department at 714-690-3350 or Recreation@CityofLaPalma .org . Math Workshop Ages: 7 – 13 yrs. for 2nd-8th Graders Experience a new online class for practical approach to math problem Tiny Tots: Small Group Learning & solving . This class teaches foundational math and its essential skills . Socialization Ages: 3 – 5 yrs. Whether its homework assistance, chapter review, or preparation for a test, Our preschool teacher, Miss Misty, and the Community Center developed we are here to help! Please call 626-379-1112 for inquiries regarding this a Learning / Socialization program for potty-trained (no diapers or pull- class . There is a $10 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of class . ups) 3 to 5 year-olds . The Tiny Tots program is dedicated to improving the Instructor: AGI Academy Location: Buena Park Community Center well-being of all young children, focusing on socialization, education and Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks developmental skills while staying safe, following all COVID-19 precautions . 10938 TH 8/19-9/23 4:15-5:00 p .m . $88/6 These skills are taught through crafts, stories, singing, and dancing . 10939 TH 9/30-11/4 4:15-5:00 p .m . $88/6 Only in-person registration will be accepted . Spaces are limited . Each class has a maximum capacity of 16 students . For new students, a birth certificate Introduction to Typing, Word, Ages: 8+ yrs. and proof of residency are required prior to the first class meeting . Miss and PowerPoint Misty will reach out to registered participants before first class meeting Develop your basic typing skills and prepare for many years of future to confirm and give a brief overview of the Tiny Tots program . To see the usage . Come sharpen your computer skills to the next level and get a head full flyer and the most recent information regarding the Tiny Tots program start at school! Please call 626-379-1112 for inquiries regarding this class . please visit www .CityofLaPalma .org/TinyTots . There is a $10 supply fee paid to instructor the first day of class . Fees: Residents $160 for 5 weeks on M/W $120 for 5 weeks on T/TH Instructor: AGI Academy Location: Buena Park Community Center Non-Residents $186 for 5 weeks on M/W $140 for 5 weeks on T/TH Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Instructor: M . Torres Location: Pygmy Palm Room 10936 TH 8/19-9/23 5:00-5:45 p .m . $88/6 Code Days Dates Time 10937 TH 9/30-11/4 5:00-5:45 p .m . $88/6 Session 1 10910 M/W 8/23-9/22* 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . 10912 T/TH 8/24-9/23* 9:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m . *No Class 9/6, 9/27-9/30 Session 2 10911 M/W 10/4-11/3 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . 10913 T/TH 10/5-11/4 9:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m .

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12 For complete class details visit www.CityofLaPalma.org/Recreation

Practical Chess Ages: 7+ yrs. Intermediate Volleyball Ages: 11 – 14 yrs. Chess is a great way to strengthen your brain and have fun as well! At La We teach the fundamental skills of volleyball in a competitive, yet, Palma’s Practical Chess class, we have all kinds of people playing . They supportive and fun environment . This course takes the beginner to the next are all competing with each other while improving their chess and making level! Come have fun and learn with us! This class is co-sponsored with the friends . You can contact us at 714-523-2550 for instructions on how to City of Buena Park . Space is limited . join the La Palma Chess Online Tournaments . Instructor: West Grove Volleyball Instructor: La Palma Chess Club Location: Royal Palm Room Location: Buena Park Jr . High School Gymnasium Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Goodbye Pandemic 10916 SUN 8/1-8/22 10:30-11:30 a .m . $48/4 10924 F 8/20-9/17 6:00-11:00 p .m . $35/5 10917 SUN 8/29-9/19 10:30-11:30 a .m . $48/4 Leigh Hunt Memorial 10920 SUN 9/26-10/17 10:30-11:30 a .m . $48/4 10923 F 9/24-10/29 6:00-11:00 p .m . $35/6 10921 SUN 10/24-11/21* 10:30-11:30 a .m . $48/4 Entire Fall Program *No Class 10/31 10922 F 8/20-10/29 6:00-11:00 p .m . $40/11

Traditional Martial Arts Ages: 5+ yrs. Math Competition Prep Class Ages: 3rd – 6th grade This class features a variety Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) encourages students to develop of traditional oriental martial passion and skill for varying types of math . Tutors provide one on one arts, emphasizing modern support for students whenever they need help with math . We also host a training methods and focusing Math Competition that all students can participate! Space is limited . on personal growth . Students Instructor: Young Leaders of Orange County (YLOC) Location: Online will improve personal Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks discipline, concentration, 10933 SAT 8/7-8/28 2:00-3:00 p .m . $40/4 and self-confidence . We 10934 SAT 9/4-9/25 2:00-3:00 p .m . $40/4 welcome all ages since we 10935 SAT 10/2-10/30 2:00-3:00 p .m . $50/5 believe everyone can benefit from martial arts training . A uniform is not required for new students, however, one can be ordered, if desired for cost of $45 plus tax . Instructor: L . Amsell Location: Central Park / Sago Palm Room Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks 10925 SAT 8/7-8/28* 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . $25/4 10926 SAT 9/4-9/25 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . $25/4 10927 SAT 10/2-10/30 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . $25/5 10928 SAT 8/7-10/30* 9:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m . $55/13 10929 T/TH 8/3-8/31* 5:00-6:00 p .m . $35/4 SAT Assigned 10930 T/TH 9/2-9/30 5:00-6:00 p .m . $35/4 SAT Assigned 10931 T/TH 10/2-10/30 5:00-6:00 p .m . $35/5 SAT Assigned 10932 T/TH 8/3-10/30* 5:00-6:00 p .m . $85/13 SAT Assigned *August classes will be held outside in Central Park

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Tennis Ages: 7 – 14 yrs. Easy Martial Art Training Ages: 18+ yrs. It is time to jump into action with our tennis classes for all ages! Coach Chris for Adult Wellness takes the time with each student to teach tennis skills such as footwork, This class is focused on adults who have always wanted to learn traditional serving, groundstrokes, and hitting, all while instilling good sportsmanship . martial arts but feel out of shape or uncomfortable training with more Bring your own racket . For the most up-to-date class schedules, please check experienced students . Classes emphasize gentler, safe, modern training the City’s website at www .CityofLaPalma .org/Classes or call the La Palma methods . Students improve physical fitness, increase mental alertness, Community Center at 714-690-3350 . reduce stress, and achieve an attitude of positive resilience . This is a hybrid Instructor: C . Chutikorn Location: La Palma Central Park class conducted both in person at the La Palma Community Center and simultaneously online via Zoom . A martial arts uniform is not required for Ages: 12 – 14 yrs. Advanced Volleyball new students; however, one can be ordered, if desired, for $45 plus tax . We teach the fundamental skills of volleyball in a competitive, yet, supportive and fun environment . This course is designed for the more Instructor: J . Amsell Location: Varies seasoned athlete with some volleyball experience but exceptions do apply . Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks This class is co-sponsored with the City of Buena Park . Space is limited! 10940 T/TH 8/3-8/31 6:00-7:00 p .m . $30/5 10941 T/TH 9/2-9/30 6:00-7:00 p .m . $30/5 Instructor: West Grove Volleyball 10942 T/TH 10/5-10/28 6:00-7:00 p .m . $30/4 Location: Buena Park Jr . High School Gymnasium 10943 T/TH 8/3-10/28 6:00-7:00 p .m . $75/13 Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks 10914 SUN 8/1-8/22 11:30 a .m .-12:30 p .m . $48/4 Ages: 18+ yrs. 10915 SUN 8/29-9/19 11:30 a .m .- 12:30 p .m . $48/4 Adult Traditional 10918 SUN 9/26-10/17 11:30 a .m .- 12:30 p .m . $48/4 Martial Art Training 10919 SUN 10/24-11/21* 11:30 a .m .-12:30 p .m . $48/4 This class features a variety of traditional martial arts, emphasizing *No Class 10/31 modern training methods and focusing on personal growth . Students improve physical fitness, increased mental discipline, reduce stress, and Teen School Readiness Workshop get a positive attitude which is critical in this current environment . This is a hybrid class conducted both in person at the La Palma Community Center September 30, 2021 and simultaneously online via Zoom . The Cities of La Palma and Cypress are hosting a School Readiness Workshop on Thursday, September 30, 2021, for all teens in the Instructor: J . Amsell Location: Varies communities . This workshop will help teens get prepared for college Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks and the application process including scholarship applications . The 10944 M/W 8/2-8/30 6:00-7:00 p .m . $40/4 workshop will include guest speakers from nearby colleges as well as SAT 10:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m . Recreation staff who will be speaking about their college experience . 10945 M/W 9/1-9/29 6:00-7:00 p .m . $40/5 Attendance is FREE . The time and location (online or in-person) of this SAT 10:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m . workshop is pending . Please check the website for the most up-to- 10946 M/W 10/2-10/30 6:00-7:00 p .m . $40/5 date information at www .cityoflapalma .org/teens . SAT 10:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m . 10947 M/W 8/2-10/30 6:00-7:00 p .m . $100/12 SAT 10:00 a .m .-12:00 p .m . Introduction to Typing, Word, Ages: 16+ yrs and PowerPoint Ages: 40+ yrs. old Develop your basic typing skills and prepare for many years of future usage . Aerobic Dancing Do you love to dance? If so, Jackie Sorensen’s Aerobic Dancing is a fun Come sharpen your computer skills to the next level and get a head start at fitness program for you! This original fitness program is designed to school! Please call (626) 379-1112 for inquiries regarding this class . There provide a heart pumping cardiovascular and muscular workout through is a $10 supply fee paid to instructor on the first day of class . choreographed dances . Participants should wear comfortable clothing; Instructor: AGI Academy Location: Buena Park Community Center good jogging or cross-training shoes and bring a towel or mat . The Monday, Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Wednesday and Saturday, Pay As You Go class fee is $7 per class . Note: 10936 TH 8/19-9/23 5:00-5:45 p .m . $88/6 Aerobic Dancing is a fitness sport, which requires progressive instruction . 10937 TH 9/30-11/4 5:00-5:45 p .m . $88/6 Therefore, we cannot accept new students after the first week of class . Instructor: K . Phelps Location: Royal Palm Room New Class Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks Adult Dance Fitness Ages: 18+ yrs. 10948 M/W 9/13-12/15* 5:45-6:45 p .m . $130/14 Looking for a fun way to stay in shape? Look into this new Adult Pay As You Go M/W 9/13-12/15* 5:45-6:45 p .m . $7/per class Dance Fitness class . Follow easy steps while dancing to upbeat tunes . Pay As You Go SAT 9/18-12/18* 8:30-9:45 a .m . $7/per class This class offers cardio and strength training; all while dancing and *No Class 11/24, 11/27, 12/1 having fun . Instructor: V . Spottsville Location: Sago Palm Room Code Days Dates Time Fee/Weeks 10988 F 8/27-10/29 5:00-5:45 p .m . $90/10

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PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S MOBILE COMMUNITY CONCERT IS COMING TO LA PALMA

Coming to La Palma this fall: Symphony on the go! is a mobile community concert experience featuring the Pacific Symphony ensemble performing chamber music that tours throughout Orange County. This brightly wrapped traveling stage on wheels is hard to miss, with colorful images of Pacific Symphony musicians and Music Director Carl St.Clair. Symphony on the go! is a mobile stage for the Symphony’s musicians as they begin performing in front of live audiences again.

Join Us! Join Us! 7 p .m . Friday, September 17, 2021 7 p.m. Friday, September 17, 2021 La Palma Central Central Park Park (7821(7821 WalkerWalker Street, Street, La La Palma) Palma)

ForFor more more information information please visit CityofLaPalma.org/Concertsvisit PacificSymphony.org/SOTG Registration Information Method of payment: We accept cash, checks (made payable to the City of La Palma), money orders, credit cards (credit card fees apply .) Social Services Resources If cash is your preferred payment choice, you may pay for your Senior Information and Referral registration when the La Palma Community Services Administrative This program provides older adults, their families and office is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a .m .–6:00 p.m . caregivers with information, referrals and access to agencies All other payment options may be used during our Central Park and programs that can help them with senior-related extended hours Monday–Thursday until 10:00 p .m .; 8:00 a .m . services . Services include information and assistance on until 10:00 p .m . on Fridays; and on weekends from 8:00 a m. –8:00. health, housing, adult day care, legislation, nutrition and p .m . Non-Residents will pay an additional $5 fee per class for classes transportation, follow-up, and community education to $75 and under and $10 for classes $76 and over . groups serving older adults . For more information, call All recreation programs are filled on a first-come, first-served 800-510-2020, Monday – Friday, 8 a .m . to 5 p .m . basis! We encourage advance registration for all our programs . No registrations can be taken at classes, since most instructors need to Improving Access to Community and Social Services know their enrollment at least two or three days prior to their starting 2-1-1 is a free 3-digit telephone number that provides date . referrals for essential services, such as food, shelter, child Refunds: Requests for refunds will be honored by Community care, services for persons with disabilities, older adults and Services only if they are made at least one (1) day prior to the their caregivers, and alcohol and drug services . start of classes . Online registration processing charges will not be La Palma Meals on Wheels returned and an $11 processing charge will be deducted from all requested refunds . A full refund will be made only when a class or La Palma’s Meals on Wheels program serves nutritionally program is filled or cancelled by Community Services, including balanced meals to residents who are physically unable to online processing charges . All refunds will be issued in the form prepare their own . There are still spaces available to receive of a check; refunds will not be issued to credit cards . Refunds take meals if you live in La Palma . For more information about approximately 4 weeks to receive by mail . Credit balances on all the program, please call the La Palma Community Center at accounts as of June 30 annually will be returned in the form of a 714-690-3352 . check to your address on file . City & Class Activity Locations 1 . La Palma Community Center Royal Palm Room, King Palm, Queen Palm, Sago Palm, Pygmy Palm 7821 Walker Street, La Palma 2 . City Hall 7822 Walker Street, La Palma 3 . La Palma Police / OC Fire Department 7792 Walker Street, La Palma 4 . OC Library – La Palma Branch 7842 Walker Street, La Palma 5 . US Taekwondo Academy 5 5 12233 Centralia Street, Lakewood Artesia lvd. Artesia lvd. 6 . Arnold / Cypress Park

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ALL RECREATION PROGRAMS ARE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. We encourage advance registration for all our programs. No registration can be taken at classes, since most instructors need to know their enrollment at least two or three days prior to their starting date. REFUNDS: Requests for refunds will be honored by Recreation and Community Services only if they are made at least one (1) day prior to the start of classes with one or two meetings; or, on classes that consist of three or more meetings, the request for a refund must be made before the second class meeting. No refunds will be given after the second class meeting. An $11 processing charge will be deducted from all requested refunds. A full refund Registrationwill be made only when a class Form or program and is filled or Waivercancelled by Recreation and Community Services.

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WAIVER, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE I, ______(FULL NAME), fully understand that my participation in any City of La Palma Community WAIVER, RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE Services program (hereinafter “event/class”)WAIVER, RELEASE, exposes HOLD me HARMLESS to the risk AND of personal AGREEMENT injury, NOT death, TO SUE communicable diseases, illnesses, viruses,I fully understand or property that participation damage . byI herebythe person(s) acknowledge registered in that any CityI am Community voluntarily Services participating Program exposes in this him/her event/class to the risk and of personal agree toInjury, assume death, anyor suchproperty risks damage. . I hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily having the person(s) registered, participate in the above program and agree to assume any such risks. I hereby release, discharge and agree not to sue the City of La Palma for any injury, death or damage to or loss of personal property arising out of, or in connection I Ihereby hereby release, release, discharge discharge and agree and not agree to sue notthe Cityto ofsue La Palmathe City for any of injury, La Palma death or for damage any toinjury, or loss ofdeath personal or prdamageoperty arising to orout lossof, or inof connection personal with the participation in any City Community Services Program, by the person(s) registered, from whatever cause, including the active or passive negligence of the propertyCity of Palma arising or any out other of, participants or in connection in any City with,Community my participation Services Program. in the event/class from whatever cause, including the active or passive negligence of the City of La Palma or any other participants in the event/class . The parties to this AGREEMENT understand that this The parties to this agreement understand that this document is not intended to release any party from any act or omission of “gross negligence,” as that term is used documentThe parties isto thisnot agreement intended understand to release that any this party document from is notany intended act or toomission release any of party “gross from anynegligence,” act or omission as thatof “gross term negligence,” is used inas applicablethat term is used case in applicable case law and/or statutory provision. law and/or statutory provision . In consideration for the City of La Palma’s acceptance of this registration, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Palma, its officers, agents, or Inemployees consideration from any for liability being or claim permitted or action to for participate damages resulting in the from event/class, or in any way I herebyarising out agree, of the participationfor myself, in myany heirs,City Community administrators, Services Program executors by andthe person(s)assigns, registered. that I shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Palma from any and all claims, demands actions or suits arising outFurthermore, of or in connectionI give the City ofwith La Palma, my participation its officers, agents in theor employees event/class permission by the to person(s)use any related registered picture, video . or electronic images, sounds etc., in the City’s promotional materials. Furthermore,promotional materials. I give the City of La Palma, its officers, agents or employees permission to use any related picture, video or electronic images,I HAVE CAREFULLYsounds, etc READ ., in theTHIS City’s RELEASE, promotional HOLD HARMLESS materials AND . AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE AS IT APPLIES TO MYSELF AND TO ANY MINORS FOR WHOM I AM SIGNING, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A FULL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND SIGN IT ON MY I OWNHAVE FREE CAREFULLY WILL. READ THIS RELEASE, HOLD HARMLESS AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS . I AM AWARE THAT IT IS A FULL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY AND SIGN IT ON MY OWN FREE WILL .

______x ______Signature/(Parent Parentor guardian or Guardian must sign for participants under 18 years of age.) Date Print name Date (If under age 18) 7821 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623 DECLARATION(714) 690‐3350 www.cityoflapalma.org/recreation I, ______, declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I am the parent or legal guardian of Minor . I further declare that I shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of La Palma from and against any and all Claims resulting from, incident to, or arising out of Minor’s participation in the event/class, any and all risks assumed by Minor and me above, and/or the breach of any promises, covenants, and/or representations made by me herein and/or in the above Release . By:______Name:______Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian Halloween Carnival Sunday, October 31, 2021 Central Park Due to the pandemic health restrictions on community events, La Palma’s Community Services Department staff have been monitoring the health guidelines for hosting events and are working on a safe family-oriented alternative to trick-or-treating in the Park . We anticipate an in-person will occur this year . Stay tuned! Please refer to the event website at www .CityofLaPalma .org/HalloweenCarnival for the most up-to-date Carnival information . You can also follow us on Facebook @CityofLaPalma to find out the status and details of the Halloween Carnival .