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Temple City Parks & Recreation Department
Newsletter
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Easter Egg Hunt & Pancake Breakfast!
Pancake breakfast, 10,000 eggs, and visits with the Easter Bunny!
Get ready for the Easter Bunny, who will make an appearance at Temple City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 8, at Live Oak Park. The event brings together all members of the community for a fun, family-filled morning that will be sure to create as much excitement for the adults as it will for the kids.
The pancake breakfast kicks off the event at 8:30 a.m. The breakfast served through 11 a.m. at a cost of $3 per adult and $2 per child (exact change and cash only) will include pancakes, sausage, and a choice of coffee, milk, or juice.
Meanwhile, over 10,000 eggs will be scattered across Live Oak Park for multiple egg hunts based on age. The first one, for ages two years and under (with the help of parents, of course), will open at 9:00 am, followed by another hunt per age category every 15 minutes (Please see the schedule of hunt times). Don’t forget to bring your Easter basket!
Other children’s activities include arts and crafts and inflatable obstacle courses, as well as a visit and photo with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call the City’s Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Temple City Got Talent show!
Prepare to be dazzled! Temple City’s finest talents will be performing on April 29 in the annual Temple City’s Got Talent show. These participants will showcase their talents ranging from dancing, singing, and playing instruments, and will be competing for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each age division (6-10 years, 11-15 years, 16 + years). Show your support and have an evening of exciting entertainment! Tickets can be purchased at the Live Oak Community Center from April 10-27 and are available for purchase day of the event at the door. Concession will be available for purchase at the event.
Performance Date
Saturday, April 29 at 6:00 pm
(Doors open at 5:30 pm)
La Rosa Elementary Auditorium (9301 La Rosa Dr, Temple City)
$2 per person
(Children under 4 years old are free)
CLICK HERE for more information. You may also contact the Parks & Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461 or email acasillas@templecity.us with any questions.
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Youth Soccer Registration Open!
There are still a few spots left for Temple City’s exciting Youth Soccer program for ages 8-9 years old! This program will run on Monday and Wednesday from 5 pm-6pm from April 3- May 25, with games on Saturday morning starting April 15. In this energetic co-ed program led by Recreation staff your child engage in more challenging skill development, teamwork, gameplay concepts and scrimmaging.
CLICK HERE for more information
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Community Choice Movie Night Voting!
Be part of our September Movies in the Park series and cast your vote for our community choice movie night selection! Choose your favorite from a list of popular movies celebrating their anniversary this year. Voting will open on April 8 and run through May 19. Then join us in September, sit back, relax, and enjoy the Friday night Movies in the Park series at Live Oak Park.
CLICK HERE TO VOTE
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Summer Day Camp
Ready to have some fun in the warm summer sun? Make new friends and make this the best summer ever at Summer Day Camp! Campers ages 5-12 will enjoy a variety of fun and engaging activities, including arts and crafts, games, and sports – plus special bi-weekly field trips to amusement parks, the aquarium, and more! This year's program will run from June 12 through August 18 in 2-week sessions. The camp will run Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration includes a camp t-shirt.
- Fee: $270 per session, per child ($244 for session 2)
- Age Groups: 5 – 12 years old
- Session 1: June 12 – June 23
- Session 2: June 26 – July 7 (Does not meet on July 4)
- Session 3: July 10 – July 21
- Session 4: July 24 – August 4
- Session 5: August 7 – August 18
Registration dates:
Session 1 & 2: Monday, April 24, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Session 3 & 4: Monday, May 1, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Session 5: Monday, May 8, 2023, at 8:00 a.m.
Registration can be done online or in person at Live Oak Park Community Center.
Live Oak Park Community Center
10144 Bogue Street
Temple City, CA 91780
CLICK HERE to register
CLICK HERE for Financial Assitance (low/moderate income)
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Arbor Day
Join the Temple City Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate National Arbor Day on Friday, April 28, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. We will host workshops, arts and crafts, and activities and display the Arbor Day Art Contest Gallery. Arbor Day is an annual celebration of trees and their importance to our community and the world!
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 28, 2023
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Live Oak Park Community Center
10144 Bogue Street, Temple City, CA 91780
Arbor Day Art Contest
Celebrate Arbor Day by participating in the annual Arbor Day Art Contest. There is a whole world outside your window! We want you to think about how trees have the power to make a cooler future. – and express that in an art piece! Youth ages 3 to 17 residing in or attending school in Temple City are invited to submit a poster for Arbor Day. Draw, paint, or collage a picture showing your imagination of how trees can make a cooler future. The winning submissions will be featured on the Temple City website and social media platforms.
CLICK HERE for more information and to submit artwork
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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
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Spring Classes are Now Open!
Registration for Spring 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.
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Adult Excursions
Register for the upcoming Adult Excursion trips! This spring take a trip to the captivating Carlsbad Flower Fields, become a star at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, and enjoy the summer sun at Catalina Island. For more information please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461. To register for a trip, please visit the Live Oak Park Community Center Monday - Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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Temple City Newsletter
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Urban Forestry's New Tree Planting | |
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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 jventers@templecity.us.
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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 want to highlight the following library updates:
Tax Information: Tax season is upon us, and the library can help. The library can help find information and resources about tax assistance. For more information click here.
Vietnamese Street Food Cooking Demonstration, April 15,2023, 11am-12pm: Learn to make healthy Vietnamese street food the way Chef Vivien Phung was taught by two generations of excellent home cooks. Vivien reinvents the classic banh mi for the LA street food scene which is so deeply influenced by immigrants from around the world. For adults. More information here.
Laptop Express: Did you know you can borrow a laptop to use onsite for two hours at the library? Connect to our free public Wifi and enjoy wireless printing as well. Visit the Circulation Desk for further details. More information here.
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 fare to existing cards. More information here: https://lacountylibrary.org/metro-tap-cards/
The library is always 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
Please click for more information
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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
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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
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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 rruiz@templecity.us to request your form or call the Live Oak Park Community Center at (626) 579-0461.
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