Lunar New Year, Spring Camp and more!

Temple City Parks & Recreation Department

Newsletter

February 2023

Lunar New Year Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! Festivities take place on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Temple City Park located at 9701 Las Tunas Drive. Enjoy lion dance and dragon dance, free sampling of traditional cuisine, raffle prizes, family activities, a kid zone, live entertainment, and information booths!

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Spring Camp

Looking for something fun and exciting to do this spring break? Children ages 5-12 years old can join the Spring Day Camp and participate in a variety of fun and engaging activities including arts and crafts, games, educational projects, and sports. This year's program will run from 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during the week of March 27th - 31st at Live Oak Park. Registration is $140 for the one-week session.

Registration opens Monday, February 27, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.

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Join Our Team! Now Hiring

Join the Temple City Parks and Recreation Team, where community, fun, and fulfilling opportunities await! The City is now accepting applications for Recreation Leaders positions for the youth STARS after-school program. This part-time position pay ranges from $15.75/hr. - $17.74/hr. and offers hands-on experience working with youth and coaching sports. Apply today!

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Neighborhood Watch Meetings

Neighborhood Watch Meetings have resumed! Look for the nearest meeting to you and learn about the safety precautions and updates our Public Safety has. For more information or if you would like to download the map, visit the city website.

CLICK HERE- To download map

Winter Classes are Now Open!

Registration for Winter Classes is now open! Visit the Live Oak Park Community center to register for fun and interactive classes.

For more information, you can visit the Live Oak Park Community Center Monday-Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. or call (626) 579-0461.

LA County Vaccine and Flu Clinic

The LA County Public Health Department will be hosting a COVID Booster Clinic as well as a Flu Shot Clinic! Vaccines for both will be available for anyone of all ages! Pediatric vaccines will also be available but a consent form must be completed.

Location: Acorn Room, Live Oak Park Community Center

Time: TBA

Pickleball

Grab your paddles and join us for Pickle Ball at Live Oak Park every Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Pickleball is a fun sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis.

For more information, call (626) 579-0461.

Dial-A-Ride Survey

Do you or someone you know use Dial-A-Ride? If so, we want your feedback! The Parks & Recreation Department distributes surveys annually to gain insight from our senior community regarding helpful suggestions, improvements, or if you are satisfied with Dial-A-Ride services as they are. The City will share the input provided by the public at the Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting on March 15, 2023. Dial A Ride Surveys will be available at the Community Center at Live Oak Park, located at 10144 Bogue Street, Temple City, CA 91780, by postal mail or by email. For questions regarding Dial A Ride Services and the Dial A Ride Survey, please contact Jennifer Venters, Parks & Recreation Secretary, by calling (626) 285-2171 ext. 4515 or by emailing: [email protected].

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Urban Forestry's New Tree Planting

Did you know that you can request a tree to be planted in the parkway of your home at no cost to you? Yes, you can! It’s as easy as submitting a request on the City’s website. Click here to submit the FORM. If you do not have a tree in your parkway or if you live on a corner lot and have only one tree the City encourages you to request a tree to be planted for free! Once a request has been submitted the City’s Urban Forestry team will assess your property for a new or an additional tree. If the Urban Forestry team finds that a new or additional tree can be planted in the parkway, one of three tree options will be selected from the City’s Master Tree List and planted in your parkway for free! It is the City’s goal to continue to build our urban forest, engage community pride, and beautify neighborhoods. Want to learn more? Contact Jennifer Venters, Parks and Recreation Secretary by calling (626) 579-0461 or by email [email protected].

Temple City - Los Angeles County Library

The Temple City Library would like to reach out and offer our services and reaffirm our commitment to providing useful resources to the Temple City senior community. We’d like to highlight the following library updates:

Instant Librarian: Have a question or comment regarding your library card, or account, or need research help? Well, you can chat with a librarian online to answer your questions Monday thru Friday from 12 pm to 6 pm. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/contactus/

COVID Antigen Tests: In partnership with the Department of Public Health, free COVID-19 antigen tests are available at the Temple City Library while supplies last. Inquire at Circulation Desk. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/antigen-tests/

BrainFuse VetNow: This online service connects you with an expert so you can learn more about eligible VA benefits and community resources. VetNow offers education help through its Adult Learning Center and supports career development via workforce tools and job-seeking support. Brought to you by the California State Library and CARES Act. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/veterans/

Metro TAP Cards: Do you use the LA Metro rail or bus systems? LA County Library has partnered with Metro to sell and reload TAP cards. You can get new TAP cards and add fares to existing cards. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/metro-tap-cards/

As always, the library is also available via phone, email, or chat to provide reference assistance.

Location: Temple City Library 9050 E Las Tunas Blvd Temple City, CA 91780

Hours of Operation: Tuesday 12 - 8 p.m. Wed - Saturday 10 am -6 pm, Sunday - CLOSED

Contact: Phone: 626-285-2136

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As always, the library is also available via phone, email, or chat to provide reference assistance.

Location: Temple City Library 9050 E Las Tunas Blvd Temple City, CA 91780

Hours of Operation: Tuesday 12 - 8 p.m. Wed - Saturday 10 am -6 pm, Sunday - CLOSED

Contact: Phone: 626-285-2136

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Youth Scholarship Program

The Parks and Recreation Department believes in providing City-sponsored programs and services for residents who wish to participate in recreation activities or outside civic organizations, regardless of financial status. Dependent upon funding, financial assistance may be available for underprivileged/disadvantaged youth ages 18 and younger.

The City of Temple City's Youth Scholarship is funded by the Community Development Block Grant Program to provide financial assistance to children from low-income families who wish to participate in City-sponsored recreational activities. To qualify for the program, families must complete an application, prove residency, and provide income documentation.

If approved, a 50% or 75% scholarship discount will be applied toward recreation programs offered through the City of Temple City’s Parks and Recreation. To see if you qualify, click on the link below for more information.

For more information and to apply for a youth scholarship, click the link: SCHOLARSHIP

Picnic Shelter Reservations

Thinking about getting the family together for a park day? Ready to celebrate with family and friends? Live Oak Park is now open for picnic shelter reservations. Take advantage of the many amenities Live Oak Park has to offer including tennis courts, basktball courts, playground area and large grass fields perfect for kite flying or for a game of soccer or football.

Temple City Park is home to the beautiful Performing Arts Pavillion which is also available for reservation. Additionally, the park features picnic tables available on a first come, first served basis along with a small playground, bbq pits, and Veterans Memorial. Parks (really do) Make Life Better. So make your reservation today!

For an application and more information, click here: PICNIC RESERVATIONS

Get Emergency Updates with the Senior Database

The Aging Adults 50+ Database Registration Form is now available! The City of Temple City and Committee on Aging are working together to create a database of residents 50 years of age and older to ensure our aging adult population receives emergency notifications in a timely manner, and to offer a channel of communication for the City to share information on critical resources, especially in times of crisis, and to assist in keeping aging adults from being disconnected. Stay informed of emergency notifications and community updates; request your form today!

When you complete and submit the form, your contact information will be added to the database to provide critical community updates. Email Recreation Coordinator Rubi Ramos-Ruiz at [email protected] to request your form or call the Live Oak Park Community Center at (626) 579-0461.

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