Spotlight - La Puente
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Spotlight - La Puente
The official publication of the City of La Puente SPRING 2015 Spotlight La Puente is a friendly, culturally diverse, family-oriented small town city that provides quality services in a socially and fiscally responsible manner. 2014 Holiday Lights Puente Pride Award Winners The winners of the Puente Pride Home Beatification awards for the Holiday Lights selection period were recognized by the City Council at the January 27, 2015, City Council Meeting. Photographs of the winning homes will be on display inside City Hall. Winners will receive a lawn sign to place in their yards to advertise their success. The Puente Pride Home Beatification contest was developed as a way to honor those residents who work hard to keep their homes and yards in tip-top shape. The Puente Pride Home Beatification contest is conducted three times a year. The next selection period is Spring 2015. Puente Pride Committee Members will evaluate homes for the Spring selection period from March 13th thru March 27th. Volunteers Lend a Helping Hand to Plant Trees The City of La Puente held a Community Tree Planting Day on Saturday, January 24, 2015. This event was held at Sunset Elementary School of the Hacienda La Puente Unified School District. Nineteen (19) trees were planted in the neighboring community with the assistance of city staff, community volunteers and local elected officials. The trees were provided by the County of Los Angeles Regional Park and Open Space District –Supervisorial District 1 and in partnership with the LA Conservation Corps. A total of 64 volunteers came out to lend a helping hand including students and parents from Sunset Elementary School, students and parents from Workman Elementary School, students and parents from Sparks Middle School, students from La Puente High School, the East Valley Boys and Girls Club, the City of La Puente’s Teen V.O.I.C.E. Program, Relay for Life of La Puente and Starbucks Coffee. City staff and the LA Conservation Corps have been out in the community since December to plant the trees that the City received from Supervisorial District 1. In all, the City will receive ninety five (95) trees from District 1. The City looks forward to continued partnerships and grant opportunities to help make the City of La Puente a greener place. City of La Puente Annual Spring Egg Hunt www.lapuente.org The City of La Puente invites the community to grab their spring baskets and head over to La Puente Park for the annual Spring Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2015. This family friendly event will feature games, activities, food booths, arts and crafts, live entertainment and an egg hunt. The bunnies will be on hand to greet participants and take pictures; don’t forget to bring your cameras! The Spring Egg Hunt begins at 10:00 a.m. and will end at 1:00 p.m. This free event will be held La Puente Park, located at 501 N. Glendora Ave in the City of La Puente. For more information please contact the Recreation Department at (626) 855-1560. PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Industry, CA Permit# 4220 2 Spotlight La Puente City of La Puente La Puente City Hall 15900 E. Main St., La Puente, CA 91744 (626) 855-1500 City Council Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7 p.m., City Hall Council Chambers City Manager David Carmany Spotlight La Puente www.LaPuente.org Spotlight La Puente is not responsible nor liable for any claims or offerings, nor responsible for availability of products advertised. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. City Hours City Hall Monday- Thursday 7:30 A.M.- 5:30 P.M. Friday 7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. Building & Safety Hours Monday- Friday 7:30 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. The Senior Center Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. Boys & Girls Club Monday- Friday 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Closed Saturday & Sunday Community Center Monday- Friday 8:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M. Saturday 8:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M. Closed on Sundays Youth Learning Activity Center Monday- Friday 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M. Closed Saturday & Sunday Spotlight La Puente www.MDNewsandPR.com Editorial Consultant.........Michael Armijo City Liaison.......................Roxanne Lerma Staff Writers/Photos........MD News/Armijo News Graphic Design.................MD News/Armijo News & ABC Public Relations P.O. Box 1793, Chino, CA 91708 · 909.464.1200 · www.anapr.com Our City Council Spring 2015 City Adopts New Zoning Code In January the City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the City’s Zoning Code. The purpose of the City’s Zoning Code is to regulate land uses within the City consistent with the General Plan in order to protect the public health, safety, comfort, welfare and general prosperity of the City. The City is excited to usher in the new Code which brings improved design and development standards with a new streamlined and user-friendly code structure. The City has not completed a comprehensive update of its Zoning Code since La Puente’s incorporation in 1956. The new Zoning Code and Zoning Map are now consistent with the City’s previously approved 2004 General Plan as required by state Law. For additional information, please call the City’s Planning Division at (626) 855-1538 or visit the City’s website at www.lapuente. org. Senior Resident Discount Program for Sewer Charge The City of La Puente offers a 40% discount to qualified senior residents from the Sewer Charge Ordinance for property tax year 2015 - 2016. To be eligible for a discount, a resident must be a single-family residential property owner who has attained the age of 62 prior to May 1, 2015, have an income that is considered to be “low” to “extremely low” (depending on the number of individuals per household, as defined by the United States Department of Housing and Community Development), provide proof of a water bill that identifies water usage as being less than 200 gallons a day, and submit a “Qualified Senior Resident Discount Request Form” to City Hall by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015. Application forms will be available beginning on March 2, 2015. The discount form must be completed and submitted each year to receive the discount. Residents can pick up the discount form at La Puente City Hall, the Senior Center, Community Center, Youth Learning Activity Center or online at www.lapuente.org. For more information, please contact City Hall at (626) 855-1500. Recreation Department Looking to Hire for Summer Programs Are you looking for a part time job this summer? The City of La Puente is looking to hire part-time recreation staff to assist with summer programs. Summer staff must be available beginning Monday, May 25, 2015 to August 7, 2015. Qualified applicants will receive approximately 20 to 26 hours during the week, which may include evenings and weekends. For more information, please visit the City of La Puente’s website athttp://www.lapuente.org/ for openings, filing deadlines, descriptions and applications. Scholarship Program Available The City of La Puente awards scholarships to high school seniors, adult education students, and Veterans returning to school. The Scholarship Program was created to expand educational opportunities for students who have demonstrated financial need, good character, and a strong desire to obtain a college education; but without financial assistance, would not be able to attend. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who meet the criteria upon which the scholarship program is based and applicants must reside within City limits. Applications will be available beginning March 16, 2015 and may be obtained at local schools, on the City’s website (www.lapuente.org), or at the La Puente Community Center. All applications and supporting documentation must be received by Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. for the following Fall Semester of the academic year. A five-member committee will review all applications and supporting documentation and make its recommendations to the City Council in May 2015. The City will award scholarships which can be used towards tuition or books. The scholarships will be paid directly to the school where the applicant has been accepted or reimbursed to the student upon receipt of proof of expenditure. Once awarded a scholarship, a scholarship recipient will not be eligible for future scholarships from the City. If you have any questions regarding the Scholarship Program, please contact (626) 855-1560. The City of La Puente and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Industry Station Our Community Spotlight La Puente RECREATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT La Puente Community Center 501 N. Glendora Avenue La Puente, CA 91744 (626) 855-1560 1. Registration will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Registrations accepted at the La Puente Community Center, 501 N. Glendora Avenue, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Registrations must be made by parent/legal guardian for participants who are 17 years old and younger – no exceptions. City residents must present proof of residency. Acceptable proof is a valid California driver’s license or two current utility bills with name and address on them. 2. All fees must be paid at the time of registration. Checks must be made payable to the City of La Puente. Valid California driver’s license or identification is required. There will be a $25 charge on all returned checks, and participants will not be allowed to attend class(es) until payment is made. Returned check charges and registration fees must be paid in cash at City Hall. 3. Only registered participants will be allowed to participate in class/activity. A minimum of 10 participants is needed for all classes or they will be cancelled due to low participation. It is important for participants to be in class at their scheduled time and also to be picked up on time. 4. A $5.00 service fee is charged for all refunds issued. No refunds will be given after the second class date unless the class is cancelled by the Recreation Services Department. Original receipts are required for all refunds. Refunds will be issued by check and mailed to the participant. Please allow 4 weeks for checks to be received. 5. All classes/activity are subject to change. 6. Ages and ability level information. Ages for which classes are designed are indicted, however, proper placement will be determined by the instructor according to ability and/or achievement. Birth certificates required for participants 3 to 5 years old. For more information, please call (626) 855-1560 Spring 2015 3 La Puente Students Step Up to LEADership Students from around La Puente are stepping up to leadership this school year thanks to Project Kids LEAD, Life Experience About Democracy. The founding schools: Workman and Sunset Elementary and Sparks Middle School have partnered with the City of La Puente to provide students with more opportunities to participate and understand how government works. The school year began with La Puente city staff member and council members visiting students to share how local government works. Over the last several months students and parents have returned the gesture by giving the council monthly reports on school events. Students and families participated in the city’s Community Clean-Up Day, Health Fair, Halloween Run, City Tree Lighting, and have helped plant trees throughout the city. The City and Hacienda La Puente Unified School District partnered to give the students an opportunity to shadow city staff and take part in the first Youth in Government Day on January 20th. Students packed the council chamber to hear member of the City Council and HLP board President Anthony Duarte address students about the important role they and their families have in creating a stronger city and school district. Students moved through six workshops with instrumental La Puente leaders such as the City Manger, Director of Administrative Services, Deputy City Clerk, Director of Development Services, Director of Recreation Services, and the City Attorney. The event culminated with a luncheon for the student LEADers attended by the HLP school board members, city council members, and the principals from Workman, Sunset, and Sparks Middle School. Students continued their learn- ing on February 17th were they participated in a mock council meeting hosted by the city. Sparks Middle School teacher and LEAD Co-coordinator, David Nieto expressed his enthusiasm for Project LEAD saying, “At the heart of every great community are its people. We are going to continue to provide students and families with meaningful opportunities to get involved and share their voice.” New Restaurants Open In La Puente Waba Grill restaurant has opened at Hacienda Boulevard and Fairgrove Avenue. Locat- ed at 1279 N. Hacienda Boulevard, Waba Grill is a neighborhood fast-casual restaurant La Puente National Little League Parade To kick-off the baseball season the La Puente National Little League is having its annual parade on Saturday, March 14, 2015. The parade begins at 9:00 a.m. at Stimson Avenue and Main Street, continuing south on Main Street to north on Glendora Avenue, west on Temple Av- enue, and eventually concluding at the Little League Fields at La Puente Park. The LPNLL welcomes all youth groups such as the Boys and Girls Scouts, dance groups, marching and jazz bands, etc. to participate. For more information, please call (626) 494-4499. 2015 Youth Coalition Carnival The Youth Coalition is holding its annual carnival at La Puente Park from beginning Thursday, March 12, 2015 and ending on Sunday, March 15, 2015. The carnival will feature rides, live entertainment, food and family-friendly fun! Carnival hours are as follows: Thursday and Friday: 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The Youth Coalition’s member organizations are La Puente National Little League, La Puente Girls Softball, La Puente Junior All American Football and Cheer, and Guerrero’s Judo. Pre-sale ride tickets are available at the Little League Fields at La Puente Park or can be purchased from any coalition member. that offers freshly prepared grilled menu items and salads. Joining Waba Grill in the same shopping center is the new Pizza Hut restaurant located at 1251 N. Hacienda Boulevard. Pizza Hut has brought their new sports themed restaurant concept to La Puente and offers high-definition televisions throughout the restaurant and an arcade area for family entertainment. Construction will also begin soon on the new McDonald’s located at 13847 Amar Road in the Sunkist Shopping Center. The restaurant will have a dual drive-thru order window and is expected to open this summer. It will be the first-ever McDonald’s in La Puente. The 4,400 square foot contemporary designed restaurant will bring new dining experiences and jobs to the City. Residents are encouraged to visit these new restaurants as well as all businesses in the City to keep local tax revenues in the community and help our local businesses thrive. 4 Spotlight La Puente La Puente Artwalk to Highlight ‘RENEWAL’ This March By Christopher L. Trevilla Art has the power to connect communities. Since a cool evening in November 2011, a gathering of local artists , community organizations, local business, educators, and residents from La Puente and surrounding neighborhoods began an active conversation about how to transform a otherwise quiet and lonely part of their town into something vibrant and attractive. The La Puente Artwalk began as a community arts project of the Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts, a local arts non-profit organization based out of El Monte, CA. Since its premiere in February 2012, the event has served to bring together various members of the community and service organizations to take part in reimagining the Historic Old Town Puente or Downtown La Puente area. For over 4 years, the event has hosted over 50 curated exhibitions, over 100 performance acts of music, dance, comedy, poetry, and talent, countless artisan craft makers and handmade art vendors that have served to attract several hundred local community members as well as neighboring residents from across the San Gabriel Valley area. The La Puente Artwalk has also been a catalyst for community leadership and partnership. Across its 3 years, the event has counted on the support of the Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts, Twin Palms Recovery Center, LA County Supervisors Office, LA County Public Library, East Valley Boys and Girls Club, Hacienda-La Puente Unified School District, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Junior Explorer program, Puente Valley Woman’s Club, Old Town Puente Association, La Puente Relay for Life, Concerned Citizens of La Puente, Baldwin Park Arts and Recreation Center, Pasadena Playhouse, Leadership for Urban Renewal Network, and many other community groups. Additionally, the event has been covered by media extensively from its beginning by media outlets such as Mid Valley News, Mid Valley Radio, Our Community San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and La Puente Spotlight, among others. Now entering its fourth year, the event is committed to renew its promise of inspiring local residents to imagine a new beginning for their hometown, engage in promoting a culture of creativity, expression, diversity, and inclusion so as to create a new future for the City of La Puente’s historic and too long forgotten city center. The next edition of the La Arts Organization Provides Access to Art Across SGV By Christopher L. Trevilla Enrique Diaz, founder of the Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts, was asked why the urgency to create a local arts organization for the San Gabriel Valley, he simply stated, “We are dedicated to voices rarely heard in a world increasingly devoid of diversity.” For nearly ten years, a small group of community leaders, educators, business owners, artists, and activists have banded together to connect various communities to free arts programming. The Nuvein Foundation for Literature and the Arts, an El Monte based arts non-profit organization, has provided arts programming, arts advocacy, arts scholarships, and funding for arts projects since its incorporation in 2007. From creating and organizing annual arts and culture events like Dia de Los Muertos in El Monte or the annual San Gabriel Valley Comic Book Expo in cities such as Baldwin Park, Monrovia and other communities, creating and developing the La Puente Artwalk, sponsoring and supporting the El Monte/Rosemead Adult School with art supplies, as well as funding the PoetryPalooza event organized by the ZzyZx WriterZ group, and handing out scholarships to high school students from Baldwin Park, South El Monte, and other communities, the foundation’s work has been extensive. Across the years, Nuvein has enjoyed partnering or participating with groups or organizations such as the East Valley Arts Association, Greater West Covina Business Association, South Pasadena Arts Council, Baldwin Park Arts and Recreation Center, El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Twin Palms Recovery Center, East Valley Boys and Girls Club, South El Monte Arts Posse, M.E.Ch.A., San Gabriel Valley Club Cubano, Monrovia Association of Fine Arts, El Monte La Historia Society, Old Town Puente Association, Arts for LA, San Gabriel Valley Literature Festival, City of La Puente, LA County Public Library, Downtown El Monte Business Association, Downey Arts Coalition, and many others to provide arts programming across the San Gabriel Valley. Nuvein also provides an two annual arts scholarships for junior and senior high school students who are creative and inclined to pursue an artistic profession through higher education. Nuvein is a volunteer driven CA 501(c)3 non-profit organization that relies on fundraising, donations, grants, and other charitable gifts to sustain its mission to connect the communities of the San Gabriel Valley to and through the arts. None of its board members have ever, since its founding, gained any financial compensation, incentives, or reward for their efforts, as each position is at-will and voluntary. Since the beginning, all events and programs organized by the Nuvein Foundation are free to the general public. For more information on the Nuvein Foundation - how to volunteer, donate, participate at events, or address general questions as to the programs and services Nuvein provides, please visit the organization’s website at www.nuvein.org or at the organization’s facebook page at www.facebook.com/ nuvein you can send an email to [email protected]. Spring 2015 Puente Artwalk is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, 2015 and will be from 3pm to 9pm along Main Street, 1st and 2nd Street. All events of the La Puente Artwalk are free and open to the general public. Any donations and proceeds collected will go directly to sustaining and ben- efiting the access of Art in the City of La Puente. For more information, please visit www.lapuenteartwalk.com, or you can follow the event on Facebook at www.facebook. com/lapuenteartwalk. Any inquiries can be sent to [email protected]. Spotlight La Puente La Puente Relay for Life 2015 The Relay for Life is making its way to the City of La Puente. The Relay for Life is organized by the American Cancer Society and community volunteers. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. This 24 hour event is a fun team event designed to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back by making a commitment to save lives by taking action. Throughout the Relay for Life, dedicated teams of friends, families, and coworkers commit to keeping at least one mem- ber walking the track. The event will be held at La Puente Park (501 N. Glendora Ave). If you are interested in volunteering, donating, organizing a team, or to honor a loved one please contact Rene Hrey at lapuenterfl@ gmail.com for more information. Like Us on Facebook! Please visit the City of La Puente’s new Facebook page at: www.facebook. com/cityoflapuente. With the growing technology and community, the City has joined the market of social media! At the City’s Facebook Page, you can find the latest news and events happening in your community, including welcoming reminders and helpful tips. Help support the City’s Facebook Page by “Liking” the page through your personal Facebook account. Don’t forget to share the City’s Facebook Page with your family and friends! Our Community Spring 2015 5 6 Spotlight La Puente Our Community Spring 2015 GardenSpotlight By Lois Maben Spring 2015 Bulbs: plant summer flowering bulbs in a cool, frost free area. Teardrop bulbs should be planted facing up. April Feed: In late April fertilize citrus trees, lawns, camellias and vegetable plates. Apply a blend of chelated copper, manganese and zinc to citrus trees for sweeter oranges. Plant: bulbs such as canna, dahlias and lilies. Start a summer annuals such as asters, impatiens, marigolds, petunias and zinnias. Vegetables: plant beets, cantaloupes, carrots, cilantro, cucumber, eggplants, lettuce, onions, peppers, white potatoes, pumpkins, radish, summer squash, tomatoes and watermelons. A full six hours of sunshine a day is essential for growth of most vegetables, flowers and herbs. Lawns: Raise mower blades and let grass grow taller for spring and summer. Feed with 10 pounds of 10% nitrogen fertilizer per 1,000 square feet. Plant new lawns by the end of April. Mix composted organic matter into weed free soil to a depth of 9 inches, level, sow seed, cover with ½ inch of aged steer manure and keep moist for at least 3 weeks. Pests: Look for curled or distorted leaves on fruit trees, roses and citrus trees. Aphids are the likely cause and you should wash plants frequently with soapy water, rinsing soap off afterward. Snails ruin vegetables and flowers so use snail bait and moisten in the evening to activate it. Powdery Mildew: Prevent powdery mildew by hosing off leaves in the morning several times a week. Spray by mixing one tablespoon baking soda plus one tablespoon canola oil to a gallon of water. Prune: Remove dead wood and cut back branches that were destroyed by frost. Thin out peach, nectarine and apple tree fruits to obtain larger and sweeter fruit. Prune wisteria and lilacs after the flowers fade. Grapes: Once new shoots are five to eight inches long, control mildew with sulfur dust or lime sulfur spray. Water deeply while plants are actively growing. Iron Deficiency: If camellias, pyracantha, citrus, gardenias, roses, hibiscus and bottlebrush have yellowing leaves with green veins, feed them with a fertilizer which contains chelated iron. Cymbidium: Divide plants if pots are packed and separate as many clumps as you can, keeping at least three healthy bulbs, with foliage on each division. May Spray: To protect your apple trees from worms, spray carbaryl monthly until a few weeks before harvest. Mulch: Replenish mulch around trees and shrubs to keep roots cool and moist. Leave a clear area around base of trunks to prevent disease. Feed: All flower and vegetable plants. Avocado trees need ½ pound nitrogen per tree or 2.5 pounds ammonium sulfate per mature tree. Keep away from trunk and water. Feed lawns Watering: As temperatures warm up, plants need watering more often. To rejuvenate a dry rootball, set pot in large pan of water. When soil is completely wet, remove pot from water and drain. Grapes: To harvest larger grapes, cut out half of each new grape cluster now while grapes are tiny. This permits the plant’s energy to flow into the remaining grapes making them larger and sweeter. Stone fruits: To protect against borer insects damage on nectarines and peaches, spray malathion on trunks and branches by mid-May and once again after ten days. Thin branches on fruit trees in order to grow larger fruit at harvest time. Weeding: Keep weeds out of your garden to reduce the number of thrips that get started on weeds and then feed inside the buds of roses and other blossoms turning them brown before their flowers open. Plant Vegetables: cucumber, melon, squash and tomato plants, snap beans, corn, summer and winter squash, and peppers. Herbs: Chives, basil, mint, oregano, parsley, sage rosemary and thyme, and cilantro from seed. Flower: Plant daylilies, alyssum, aster, lion’s tail, bachelor button, dwarf dahlia, marigolds verbena and zinnia. Water new seedlings daily, feeding them for two to four weeks. For abundant flowers, pinch back chrysanthemums though July. Roses: Fertilize and water regularly. Watch for aphids and mildew. Remember to deadhead your roses to help your roses form and produce more blooms. June Bougainvilleas: If they haven’t started blooming yet, stop watering. When bougainvilleas get too much water, they grow greenery without setting blooms. Cymbidium: Feed lightly with a high nitrogen fertilizer until July. Then switch to a low nitrogen, high phosphorus formula. They need bright sunlight, lightly filtered in the heat of the day. Divide plants when bulbs fill the container and flowers are gone. Pests: Bait for snails and slugs, and blast aphids mites with hose water or soapy water. If you use soapy water, rinse with hose water. Vegetables: Set out seedling of cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes. Sow seeds of beans, beets, carrots, corn, and summer squash. Roses: Feed roses monthly with rose food or a complete fertilizer, and water regularly. Remove faded blooms and prune as needed, but leave foliage to shade stems. Correct iron chlorosis: If new leaves on your azaleas, gardenias, blueberries or citrus trees are yellowish with green veins, they lack iron and need to be sprayed with a mixture that contains chelated iron along with other micronutrients. Fuchsias: If fuchsias growing leggy, pinch off branch tips above a set of leaves to force growth of side branches. Bearded Iris: Late June is a good time to divide bearded irises. Remember, after bloom period, rhizomes need four to six weeks to mature before being divided. Lawns: Lightly feed Bermuda, Dichondra, and St. Augustine this month. Feed with high nitrogen complete fertilizer. Deep water weekly. Do you have “dog spots.?” Dog urine contains nitrogen which burns and kills grass roots. If you have dog spots, thoroughly soak the areas with lots of water to dilute the urine from the soil. Add ½ inch of new soil and replant grass in the damaged areas. Keep the new lawn see moist and your lawn should look great in five to six weeks. Feed: Citrus trees need four feedings per year away from the trunk with about two pounds of ammonium sulfate or one pound ammonium nitrate. Most plants will need a feeding this month. Avocado trees need 5 cups of ammonium sulfate or 3 cups ammonium nitrate around the drip zone and thoroughly water after feeding your trees. Spotlight La Puente Our Community Spring 2015 7 8 Our Community Spotlight La Puente Spring 2015 City of La Puente - Recreation Services Department Free Summer Lunch Starts June 1, 2015 Monday - Friday (18 years and under) Summer Recreation Classes Dance Session: June 1st - August 1st Ar t Regi s trati o n begi n s e s i Exerc Tuesday, May 12th for Residents Wednesday, May 13th for Non-residents d! e d u l c In h c Recreation n u L e e Fr Summer Camp Monday - Friday 20th Anniversary Celeberation Dance and Volunteer Luncheon Thursday, June 18th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Independence Day Dance Monday, July 20th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Luau Dance Thursday, August 13th 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information, please call La Puente Senior Center at (626) 855-1585. Foo d 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Del Valle Elementary - 801 N. Del Valle Ave. - ends July 31st 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Sparks MIddle School - 15100 Giordano St. - ends July 24th 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Fu n 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. La Puente Community Center Early Registration: April 6th - May 22nd, $60/First Child/Sibling $40 per week Regular Registration: Beginning May 26th, $70 First Child/Sibling $50 per week * up to 3 sibling discount - space is limited Senior Center Dances & Events La Puente Park - 501 N. Glendora Ave. - ends July 31st July 3rd Fireworks Show Friday, July 3rd 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. La Puente Park July 13th July 20th July 27th Monday Nights at 8:00 p.m. La Puente Park Bring your chair and blanket! Concerts in the Park July 8th ,15th ,22nd, and 20th La Puente Park 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Our Community Spotlight La Puente Advertise in the Spotlight! 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Glen d ora A La Pu ve. ente, CA 91 744 City of La Puente - Recreation Services Department FREE SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides lunches for children during the long summer vacation. Free lunch to children up to age 18 will be served Monday-Friday, beginning Monday, June 1 at: For more information, please call (626) 855-1560 or visit www.lapuente.org. For more information, please call (626) 855-1560 or visit www.lapuente.org City of La Puente Passport Service El Programa de Servicio de Alimentos de Verano (SFSP) provee almuerzos a niños durante las largas vacaciones de verano. Almuerzos gratis serán distribuidos a niños hasta 18 años de edad empezando lunes, 1 de Junio: Para mas información, por favor llame al (626) 855-1560 o visite www.lapuente.org. EMENTARY DEL VALLE EL Avenue lle 801 N. Del Va A 91744 La Puente, C m. 12:15-1:15 p. 31 ly Ju June 1 - 31 Junio 1 - Julio LA PUENTE PARK 501 N. 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If y o u w is h to file a C iv il R ig h ts p r o g r a m c o m p la in ts o f d is c r im in a tio n , c o m p le te th e U S D A P ro g r a m D is c r im in a tio n C o m p la in t 15900 E. Main Street Mondays & Wednesdays 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. 9 10 Spotlight La Puente Our Community Spring 2015 Spotlight La Puente Our Community Spring 2015 11 12 Spotlight La Puente Our Seniors Spring 2015 Spotlight La Puente Seniors En Español Primavera 2015 13 14 En Español Spotlight La Puente Primavera 2015 Voluntarios Ayudan a plantar Nuevos Restaurantes en La Puente 19 árboles El Restaurante de Waba Grill ha abierto Hacienda Boulevard y Fairgrove Avenue. Ubicado en 1279 N. Hacienda Boulevard, Waba Grill es un restaurante casual, rápido en la vecindad que ofrece artículos recién preparados a la parilla del menú y ensaladas. Acompañando a Waba Grill en el mismo centro comercial es el nuevo restaurante de Pizza Hut ubicado en 1251 N. Hacienda Boulevard. Pizza Hut ha traído su concepto de restaurante temático de nuevos deportes a La Puente y ofrece televisión de alta definición en todo el restaurante y una zona de juegos electrónicos para el entretenimiento familiar. La construcción también ha comenzado en el nuevo McDonald’s ubicado en 13847 Amar Road, en el centro comercial de Sunkist. El restaurante tendrá una doble ventana para conducir, ordenar a través de la ventana y se espera que se abra en junio del 2015. Va ser el primer McDonald’s en La Puente. El restaurante de diseño contemporáneo 4,400 pies cuadrados traerá nuevas experiencias culinarias y trabajos a la Ciudad. Se anima a los residentes a visitar estos nuevos negocios, así como todos los negocios en la Ciudad para mantener los ingresos fiscales locales en la comunidad y ayudar a nuestros negocios locales prosperar. Desfile de National Little League de La Puente Para el lanzamiento de la temporada del béisbol de la Liga Nacional Pequeña (o National Little League) de La Puente tendrá su desfile anual el sábado, 14 de marzo 2015. El desfile comienza a las 9:00 de la mañana en la Stimson Avenue y Main Street, continuando hacia el sur en Main Street al norte de Glendora Avenue, Oeste en Temple Avenue, y finalmente concluyendo en los Campos de la Liga Nacional Pequeña en el Parque de La Puente. El LPNLL da la bienvenida a todos los grupos juveniles como los Niños y Niñas Exploradores (o Boys and Girls Scouts), grupos de baile y bandas de jazz y de marcha, etc. para que participen. Para más información, por favor llame al (626) 494-4499. !Gústala Pagina de Facebook! Por favor, visite la nueva página Facebook de la Ciudad de La Puente a en: www. facebook.com /cityoflapuente! Con la creciente tecnología y la comunidad, la Ciudad ha incorporado al mercadotecnia de los medios de comunicación social! En la página de Facebook de la Ciudad, usted puede encontrar las últimas noticias y acontecimientos que suceden en su comunidad, incluidos los recordatorios de bienvenida y consejos útiles. Para ayudar a apoyar la página Facebook de la Ciudad “Gústala” página a través de su cuenta personal de Facebook! No te olvides de compartir de la página de Facebook de la Ciudad con su familia y amigos! La Ciudad de La Puente llevo a cabo una plantación Día de Árbol de la Comunidad el sábado, 24 de enero de 2015. Este evento fue organizado en Sunset Elementary School del Distrito Unificado Escolar Hacienda La Puente. Diecinueve (19) árboles fueron plantados en la comunidad cercana con la asistencia del personal de la Ciudad, voluntarios de la comunidad y oficiales locales elegidos. Los árboles fueron proporcionados por el Parque del Condado de la Regional de Los Ángeles y Distrito de Espacio-Abierto Supervisorial Distrito 1 y en colaboración con Corporaciones de Conservación de Los Ángeles. Un total de 64 voluntarios ayudaron incluyendo los estudiantes y padres de familia de Sunset Elementary, estudiantes y padres de Workman Elementary School, estudiantes y padres de Sparks Middle School, estudiantes de la escuela La Puente High School, el East Valley Boys and Girls Club, El programa de la Ciudad de La Puente Teen V.O.I.C.E, Relay For Life de La Puente y café de Starbucks. El Personal de la Ciudad y Corporaciones de Conservación de Los Ángeles han estado con la comunidad desde diciembre sembrando árboles que la Ciudad recibió del Distrito Supervisión 1. En total, La Ciudad recibirá noventa y cinco (95) arboles de Distrito 1. La Ciudad espera con interés asociaciones continuas y oportunidades de becas para ayudar hacer la Ciudad de La Puente un lugar más verde. Hacer La Puente El Mes Hermoso El Concilio de la Ciudad de La Puente ha declarado el mes de abril 2015 como “Hacer La Puente El Mes Hermoso” y animan a todos los residentes y los propietarios de negocio a sentir el orgullo de su comunidad y tener sus propiedades agradables para aquellos que viven en la Ciudad y para sus visitantes. Los residentes so n a n i ma d o s a me j o ra r sus propiedades eliminando vehículos inoperables estacionados en frente de sus hogares, eliminando artículos almacenados en yardas delanteras y en la vista pública, recortando y quitando la vegetación demasiado crecida, recortando y afilando céspedes de yarda delanteros regularmente y añadiendo nuevas plantas y flores. La Ciudad también le gustaría animar a los residentes en ayudar y asistir aquellos en la vecindad que no pueden hacerlo ellos mismos. A lo largo del mes de abril la Ciudad tendrá varios acontecimientos para celebrar “Hacer La Puente El Mes Hermoso.” Los residentes son animados a que sean involucrados a ver por el internet de la Ciudad a www. lapuente.org. Para preguntas o aprender más sobre como usted puede hacer La Puente Hermoso, por favor póngase en contacto con la Municipal de la Ciudad al (626) 855-1500. Programa Descuento Rebajo de la Carga de Alcantarilla Para el Residente Mayor de Edad La Ciudad de La Puente está ofreciendo un 40% de descuento a los residentes mayores de edad que califican de la Ordenanza Carga de la Alcantarilla para los impuestos de su propiedad durante el año 2015 - 2016. Para ser elegible de un descuento, el residente debe ser dueño de propiedad residencial de una sola familia que haya cumplido los 62 años antes del 1 de mayo del 2015; tener bajos ingresos a extremamente muy bajos ingresos (dependiendo sobre el número de personas por hogar, como definido por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de los Estados Unidos), proporcionar la prueba de la cuenta del agua que identifique el uso del agua a menos de 200 galones por día y someter un “Formulario de la Petición del Descuento Residente Mayor de Edad Calificado” a la Municipal de la Ciudad hasta las 4:30 de la tarde, el Viernes, 1 de mayo 2015. El formulario de descuento de inscripción estará disponible a partir del 2 de marzo 2015. El formulario de inscripción debe ser completado y sometido cada año para recibir el descuento. Los residentes pueden obtener el formulario de descuento en la Municipal de la Ciudad de la Puente, El Centro para Mayores de Edad, El Centro de la Comunidad, El Centro de Juventud de Actividades del Aprendizaje o por el Internet www.lapuente.org. Para más información, póngase en contacto con la Municipal de la Ciudad al (626) 855-1500. En Español Spotlight La Puente Primavera 2015 15 Los Estudiantes de La Puente Dan un Paso al Liderazgo Estudiantes alrededor de La Puente dan un paso adelante para el liderazgo este año escolar gracias al Proyecto Kids LEAD, Experiencia de Vida Sobre la Democracia. Las escuelas de fundación: Workman y Sunset Elementary y Sparks Middle School se han asociado con la Ciudad de La Puente para proporcionar a los estudiantes con más oportunidades de participar y entender cómo funciona el gobierno. El año escolar comenzó cuando los miembros del personal de la Ciudad y miembros del consejo de La Puente visitaron a los estudiantes para compartir cómo funciona el gobierno local. En los últimos meses los estudiantes y padres han regresado el gesto dándole al consejo informes mensuales sobre los eventos de la escuela. Los estudiantes y familias participaron en la Comunidad del Día de Limpieza de la Ciudad, la Feria de la Salud, La Carrera de Halloween, la iluminación del árbol de la Ciudad, y han ayudado a plantar árboles en toda la Ciudad. El Distrito Unificado Escolar de Hacienda La Puente y la Ciudad se asociaron para dar a los estudiantes la oportunidad de modelar al personal de la Ciudad y tomar parte en el primer Día de Gobierno de la Juventud en el 20 de enero. Los estudiantes llenaron la sala del Concilio para escuchar el miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad y el miembro de HLP el Presidente Anthony Duarte que se dirigió a los estudiantes sobre el papel importante que Programa de Becas Disponibles La Ciudad de La Puente otorga becas a estudiantes de la preparatoria, estudiantes de educación de adultos y los veteranos que regresan a la escuela. El Programa de Becas fue creado para ampliar oportunidades educativas para los estudiantes que han demostrado la necesidad económica, buen carácter y un fuerte deseo de obtener una educación universitaria, pero sin la ayuda financiera no sería capaz de asistir. Las becas se otorgarán a las personas que cumplen los criterios sobre en los que el programa de becas se basa y los solicitantes deben de vivir dentro de los límites de la Ciudad. Las aplicaciones estarán disponibles a partir del 16 de marzo 2015 y se pueden obtener en las escuelas locales, centros profesionales, en la página web de la Ciudad (www.lapuente.org), o en la Municipal de la Ciudad. Todas las aplicaciones y la documentación de apoyo deben ser recibidas por el Jueves, 16 de abril 2015 a las 5:00 de la tarde para el siguiente semestre de otoño del año académico. Un comité de cinco miembros, re- ellos y sus familias tienen en la creación de una ciudad y un distrito escolar más fuerte. Los estudiantes trasladaron a través de seis talleres con líderes instrumentales de La Puente, como el Administrador de la Ciudad, Director de Servicios Administrativos, Secretario Diputado de la Ciudad, Direc- visará todas las aplicaciones y la documentación justificativa y harán sus recomendaciones al Concilio de la Ciudad en mayo de 2015. La Ciudad otorgará becas que se pueden utilizar para la matrícula o libros. Las becas serán pagadas directamente a la escuela donde se ha aceptado que el solicitante o reembolsado al estudiante al recibir la prueba de los gastos. Una vez concedida la beca, el becario no será elegible para becas en el futuro de la Ciudad. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta relacionada con el Programa El Relevo Para la Vida de La Puente 2015 El Relevo para la Vida de La Puente viene por camino a la Ciudad de la Puente. El Relevo para la Vida es organizada por la Sociedad Americana del Cáncer y voluntarios de la comunidad. Este año este evento se llevara a cabo el sábado, 6 de junio del 2015, comenzando a las 9:00 de la mañana y acabándose el domingo, 7 de junio 7, 2015 a las 9:00 de la mañana. Este evento de 24 horas es un evento de equipo divertido diseñado para celebrar los sobrevivientes de cáncer, recordar a los seres queridos que han perdido las vidas a el cáncer, y luchar por hacer un compromiso para salvar vidas tomando medidas de acción. A lo largo del Revelo por la Vida, equipos dedicados de amigos, familiares y compañeros de trabajo se comprometen a man- tener al menos de un miembro de caminar la pista. El evento se llevará a cabo en La Puente Park (501 N. Glendora Ave). Si usted está interesado en ser voluntario, donar, organizar un equipo, o para honrar a un ser querido por favor póngase en contacto con René Hrey en [email protected] para más información. La Ciudad Adopta un Nuevo Codigo de Zonificacion En enero, el Consejo de la Ciudad adopto una actualización integral del Código de Zonificación de la Ciudad. El propósito del Código de Zonificación de la Ciudad es la de regular los usos del terreno dentro de la Ciudad en consistente con el Plan General con el fin de proteger la salud pública, la seguridad, comodidad, el bienestar y la prosperidad general de la Ciudad. La Ciudad se complace en inaugurar el nuevo Código, que trae de diseño y desarrollo mejores estándares con una nueva estructura de código simplificado y fácil de usar. La Ciudad no ha completado una actualización de su Código de Zonificación desde la incorporación de La Puente en 1956. El nuevo Código de Zonificación y el Mapa de Zonificación son ahora consistentes previamente con el Plan General de la Ciudad aprobado desde el 2004 como lo requiere la ley estatal. Para más información por favor llame a la División de Planificación de la Ciudad al (626) 855-1538 o visite el sitio web de la Ciudad en www. lapuente.org. tor de Servicios de Desarrollo, Director de Servicios de Recreación, y el Abogado de la Ciudad. El evento culminó con un almuerzo para los líderes estudiantiles que asistieron de los miembros de la mesa directiva escolar de HLP, los miembros del consejo de la Ciudad, y los directores de Workman, Sunset, y Sparks Middle School. Los estudiantes continuaron su aprendizaje el 17 de febrero donde participaron en una junta del consejo simulacro organizado por la Ciudad. El maestro de Sparks Middle School y Co-coordinador de LEAD, David Nieto expresó su entusiasmo por el proyecto LEAD diciendo: “En el corazón de cada gran comunidad son su gente. Vamos a continuar proporcionando a los estudiantes y familias con oportunidades significativas de participar y compartir su voz.“ Horas de la Ciudad de La Puente La Puente City Hall 15900 E. Main St. La Puente, CA 91744 (626) 855-1500 La Municipal Lunes a Jueves 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Viernes 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Horas de Seguridad y Edificar Lunes a Viernes 7:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Centro para Gente Mayor Lunes a Viernes 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Club de Niños y Niñas Lunes a Viernes 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Cerrado Sábados y Domingos Centre de la Comunidad Lunes a Viernes 8:00 A.M. - 9:00 P.M. Sábado 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Cerrado los Domingos Centro de Actividades del Aprendizaje Juvenil Lunes a Viernes 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Cerrado Sábados y Domingos Carnaval Coalición de la Juventud 2015 La Coalición de Jóvenes, que consiste de La Puente National Little League, La Puente Girls Softball, La Puente Junior All American y Cheer, y Guerrero’s Judo llevara a cabo su carnaval anual el jueves 12 de marzo hasta el domingo 15 de marzo. Jueves y Viernes: 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Sábado y Domingo: 12:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Fuera del entretenimiento habrá variedades de juegos de paseo que pueden disfrutar toda la familia. Los boletos de venta previa están disponibles en el parque de La Puente en el campo de Little League o vea a cualquier representante del grupo de coalición. 16 Our Community Spotlight La Puente Spring 2015 La Puente National Little League Parade Route and Barricade Location La Puente National Little Leag Roads Closed from 7:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Route and Barricade Loca S a t u r d ay, M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 a t 9 : 0 0 a . m . Roads Closed from 7:00a.m. to S a t u r d a y , M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 LEG at 9 1 Stimson Ave. 24 2 Central Ave. 21 23 22 3 Stimson & Al 4 3rd St. 21 20 a Puente 5 2nd St. (North 19 Park 6 2nd St. (South 20 La Puente 7 1st St. (South) 18 19 Park 8 1st St. (North) 9 Main St. 18 17 ente 10 Workman St. chool 11 1st St. (at Nels 17 16 La Puente 12 Sotro St. High School 13 Nelson Ave. 15 16 14 Rowland St. La Puente National Little League Parade 15 Las Vecinas D Route and Barricade Location 15 13 14 16 San Jose Ave. Roads Closed from 7:00a.m. to 12:00 p.m. S a t u r d ay, M a r c h 1 4 , 2 0 1 5 a t 9 : 0 0 a . m . 17 Hill St. 12 11 24 LEGEND 14 18 Victoria Ave. 13 23 22 1 Stimson Ave. 10 2 Central Ave. 19 Temple Ave. 21 12 11 3 Stimson & Albert 20 Glendora Ave 4 3rd St. 20 La Puente 21 Santo Oro Av 5 2nd St. (North) 19 10 8 4 5 Park 6 2nd St. (South) 9 22 Gaylawn Crt 7 1st St. (South) 3 18 8 1st St. (North)23 Temple Ave. 7 6 9 Main St. 17 8 4 La Puente 5 10 Workman St.24 Hacienda Blv 9 High School 11 1st St. (at Nelson) 3 16 Parade Route B 1 12 Sotro St. 7 6 2 13 Nelson Ave. 24 23 22 15 1 14 13 12 11 N 10 9 8 5 7 6 4 1 N 3 2 2 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Alley Rowland St. Las Vecinas Dr. San Jose Ave. Hill St. Victoria Ave. Temple Ave. Glendora Ave. Santo Oro Ave. Gaylawn Crt. Temple Ave. Hacienda Blvd. (Left Lane Only) Parade Route Alley Barricade Partial Barricade Alley Barricade
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