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9 THE DROUGHT SITUATION 13 ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE 30 SUMMER TIPS

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GET READY FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER

Head to Live Oak Park for no-hassle, free air conditioning.

• Arrive at Live Oak Park Community Center, open daily from 8 a.m.-10 p.m.

• Sit back and relax.

PARK IT

STAY COOL, MAN• Stay hydrated, but avoid sugary liquids, which can cause you to

lose more body fluids.

• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Protect yourself from the sun with a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher.

• Limit outdoor activity to morning and evening hours.

• Check on neighbors who may be especially heat-sensitive, including infants, young children and seniors.

GET WITH THE PROGRAM

Make your own cooling system with these low-tech instructions.

• Find an ordinary household fan.

• Prepare a saltwater solution using 7 parts water to 1 part salt.

• Fill an empty plastic bottle three- quarters full with the saltwater solution, and place into freezer.

• Remove frozen bottle from freezer and place it in a shallow container in front of the fan. The container will catch any condensation.

• Turn on your fan and notice the cooler air.

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GET READY FOR THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER INSIDE THIS ISSUE

4 City Manager’s Message Stayinglocalthissummer

5 City Briefs RecentCityCouncilactions

TempleCityConnect

313 Rediscover Temple City

9 The Drought Situation

28 Sister City Ambassadors

6 Snapshots Capturingthecommunityspirit

8 City Calendar Upcomingmeetingsandevents

9 The Drought Situation Respondingwithconservation

13 Rediscover Temple City Exploringthecommunity

20 Recreation Guide Summer2014classesandactivities

28 People SisterCityAmbassadors

30 Ask City Hall Seasonaltipsandreminders

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MynameisDonPenman.ForthoseofyouI’veyettohavethepleasureofmeeting,

IamTempleCity’sInterimCityManager.MyjobistooverseeCityHalloperationsas

thesearchcontinuesforapermanentcandidate.ThoughImaybeknownas“thenew

guy”aroundtown,I’veactuallybeenanobserverofTempleCityforawhile,having

spentthelast14yearsofmycareernextdoorwiththeCityofArcadia,including

severalyearsasCityManager.Inthelastfewmonths,I’veverymuchenjoyedworking

inTempleCityandhavelearnedagreatdealaboutthecommunity.

Forone,I’velearnedthatresidentsareverycivicallymindedandactiveindriving

innovativeandforward-thinkingideas.Toencouragethatongoinginvolvementwith

CityHall,we’reintroducingthenew“CityBriefs”column(page5)thathighlightsCity

Councilactionsfromthepastquarter.Hopefully,thefeaturewillallowcitizenstomore

easilytuneintowhat’shappeningatCityCouncilmeetings,andencouragethemto

becomeevenmoreengagedandinformed

oncurrentaffairs.

Asweallknow,onehottopicoflate

revolvesaroundwater.Afterexperiencing

threeofthedriestwintersonrecord,

GovernorJerryBrowndeclaredadrought

emergencyinCaliforniaandurgedresidents

toreducewaterconsumptionby20percent.

Onpage9,“TheDroughtSituation”opens

theconversationwithlocalwatercompanies

toseewhatthey’vebeendoingtosecure

thecommunity’sfuturewatersupply.Wealsosharesometipsforresidentsonhowto

participateintheconservationeffort.Fromrebatesformorewater-efficientappliances,

tofreeconservationdevices,savingwatermeanssavingcash.

Whileveryseriousaboutcivicissues,I’vealsofoundthatTempleCityresidents

areafun-lovingbunch.It’sasmalltownwithquaintcharacter,butthecityalsohas

muchgoingonandoffersarichculturalexperiencethroughitsdiversepopulation

andinstitutions.There’salwayssomethingnewandinterestingtodiscover,andaswe

headintosummer,thereareevenmorereasonstogooutandre-exploreTempleCity.

Startingonpage13,findtheentertainmentguidepackedwitheventsandactivities

forallages.Ifyouhaven’talreadymadetravelplans,thinkabouta“stay-cation”

toenjoylocallibraryprograms,theCity’ssummerconcertsandeventheannual

Camp-A-PaloozaatLiveOakPark.Ifyou’rereallyitchingforafarawayvacation,

we’veincludedoptionsforyouto“goglocal”withaselectionofinternational

restaurantshereinTempleCitythatallowyoutoeatyourwayaroundtheglobe,

whilestillstickingaroundtheneighborhood.

Sothissummer,trytogetoutandexploreyourhometown.TempleCitymaybe

knownasaquietlittlesuburb,butthere’sdefinitelyalotmoretoitthanmeetstheeye.

DonPenman

Interim City Manager

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TEMPLE CITY CONNECT is the City’s quarterly magazine that connects the community to City Hall.

EDITORDon Penman

MANAGING EDITORBrian Haworth

ASSOCIATE EDITORWendy Chung

WRITERSSteve Nathan Chelsea Pitcher

PHOTOGRAPHERSOmer Cetinkale Matthew Escobar Jerry Jambazian

TRANSLATORStella Yu

CONTRIBUTORSKathleen Chou Amber Lee Sabina Li

DESIGNFuel Creative Group

CITY COUNCILCarl Blum MAYOR

Tom Chavez MAYOR PRO TEM

Fernando Vizcarra COUNCILMEMBER

Vincent Yu COUNCILMEMBER

Cynthia Sternquist COUNCILMEMBER

COVER PHOTOSummertime fun

CityofTempleCity9701LasTunasDr.TempleCity,CA91780©2014CityofTempleCity.Allrightsreserved.Ifyouhavequestionsorcommentsregardingourmagazine,[email protected].

There’s always something

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CITY BRIEFSNEW MANAGEMENT

Don Penman was hired to serve as Interim City Manager for a six-month period to oversee City operations and help coordinate the recruitment of a new full-time City Manager.

PASSING THE GAVEL

The gavel switched hands at the annual Council Reorganization on March 8, where Carl Blum was named Mayor, and Tom Chavez, Mayor Pro Tem. Councilmembers were also assigned voting roles and responsibilities for local governing boards.

SUPPORTING THE MARCH

To support Temple City High School’s march to the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade, a $15,000 donation was approved to help with the band’s $125,000 fundraising goal for new instruments and uniforms.

PLANNING THE CIVIC CENTER OF TOMORROW

The Council will continue discussions later this year with TCUSD and the County library, regarding a possible joint venture for a Civic Center redesign. An assessment survey for City Hall is underway to determine whether upgrading or consolidating the buildings might yield greater long-term cost savings and operational efficiencies.

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HISTORY THROUGH THE ARTS

Artist Robin Brailsford’s new “Temple City Routes” artwalk along Rosemead Boulevard will soon be accompanied by mini online profiles curated by The Homestead Museum, to tell the community’s history prior to the Town of Temple’s 1923 establishment.

LAS TUNAS DRIVE TRAFFIC STUDY

Kimley-Horn and Associates will conduct a traffic impact analysis to further investigate the potential effects of traffic lane reductions originally proposed for the Las Tunas Drive redesign. Findings will be presented to the Council in early fall.

NEW LIFE FOR FORMER FUNERAL HOME

Following the City’s recent acquisition of the former Temple City Funeral Home, architectural surveys will be conducted to recommend appropriate reuse options for the site like public parking, park space or mixed-use development. The analysis will be completed this summer.

NEW ART COMING SOON

The Arts Annual Plan for the coming fiscal year includes completion of Rosemead Boulevard public art installations, development of funding strategies, and talks of a rotating mural program at Temple City Library.

PLANNING FOR MORE PARKSAnewlyadoptedParksandOpenSpaceMasterPlansetsa20-yearvisionfortheCity’srecreationalfacilities,identifyingopportunitiesandstrategiesforacquiringparklandandtrails.

Catch up on City Council actions from

March 3 through May 20. City Council

meetings are regularly held the first and

third Tuesdays every month.

BUILDING STREETS FOR EVERYONE

The Safe Routes to School and Bicycle Master Plan implementation projects are underway. The City is soliciting bids from contractors to install 12.6 miles of new bike facilities around town, as well as pedestrian safety enhancements near nine local school campuses. School zone improvements are scheduled to be completed over the summer.

REGULATING DAY SPAS

With the proliferation of massage establishments across the region, a new regulatory ordinance was passed to prevent overconcentration in Temple City. Development of a more comprehensive massage and

“Day Spa” ordinance is underway. LEARN MOREForcompletestaff

reports,visitthePublicMeetingspage

atwww.templecity.us.

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1 ARBOR DAY On March 12, students gathered at Live Oak Park for the City’s annual Arbor Day celebration, featuring interactive activities, cherry picker rides, and tree plantings aimed at increasing tree education and appreciation among Temple City’s youth.

2 YOUTH SPORTS FESTIVAL

Little ones made a beeline for Live Oak Park on April 26 for the ultimate playtime. Highlights included recreation games, sports demonstrations and exciting jumpers to kickstart young residents toward active, healthy lifestyles.

3 ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD GO FESTIVAL

Highway makeovers don’t happen every day, so it’s no surprise the community came out in full force on May 10 to celebrate Rosemead Boulevard’s grand opening. Families enjoyed live entertainment, exhibitors, raffles and kids’ activities. Walking and biking tours also showed off the project’s new features.

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IF FANTASTIC WEATHER AND SUNSHINE WEREN’T REASON ENOUGH, TEMPLE CITY’S SPRINGTIME EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES DREW COMMUNITY MEMBERS OUTDOORS TO ENJOY NATURE, RECREATION AND A NEWLY REOPENED ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD.

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JUNE 12 Registration begins for summer classes (page 20)

Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Area 6

13 Father’s Day Game Night

18 Summer Concert: The Wise Guys

19 Senior Luau

23 Summer Basketball, STARS Club, Teen Zone, Mini Sports Camp begin (pages 24, 25)

25 Summer Concert: Tom Nolan Band

JULY 2 Summer Concert: Independence Day Celebration

with Wartime Radio Revue

4 Independence Day (City offices closed)

7 Summer classes begin

9 Summer Concert: Phat Cat Swinger

10 Neighborhood Watch Meeting: Area 7

11 Rabies Clinic

16 Summer Concert: Tommy Tassi & The Authentics

Camp-A-Palooza (page 19)

23 Summer Concert: Captain Cardiac & The Coronaries

Relay for Life

30 Summer Concert: “Beats & Eats” with Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys

AUGUST 1 Registration begins for fall Mini T-Ball,

Intro to Hardball (page 24)


Summer Concert: The Answer

National Night Out

13 Summer Concert: The Catillacs

18 Registration begins for Fall STARS Club, Teen Zone, TC Super STARS Cheer (page 25)

20 Summer Concert: Raymond Michael

23 Pass, Punt & Kick Contest (page 24)

25 Mini T-Ball, Intro to Hardball begin (page 24)

27 Summer Concert: Fortunate Son

SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day (City offices closed)

Registration begins for Flag Football, Volleyball

4 Registration begins for fall classes

8 Fall STARS Club, Teen Zone begin

Elementary Flag Football practice begins


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FATHER’S DAY GAME NIGHT 6:30-9:30 p.m., Live Oak Park Celebrate dad with pizza and chicken wings, inflatable obstacles, a pool tournament, trivia

and card games. Fee is $5 per person. Pre-register by calling (626) 285-2171, ext. 2360.

SENIOR LUAU4:30-7:30 p.m., Live Oak ParkAlooo-ha seniors! Put on your Hawaiian dresses and shirts and join us for an evening of entertainment, food and fun. Enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner and exciting Polynesian entertainment sets. Tickets are $10 per person. Must be 60 years and up to participate. Pre-register by calling (626) 579-0461.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION6 p.m., Temple City Park

Suit up in your stars and stripes and celebrate with us at the biggest Fourth of July

party in Temple City! Enter the Patriotic Picnic Contest, or sit back and enjoy a

throwback World War II USO show by Wartime Radio Revue. Free hotdogs

will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

RABIES CLINIC 6:30-8:30 p.m., Temple City Park Take your dogs and cats for a night out on the town! The Annual Rabies Clinic features low-cost vaccinations at $5 per pet and microchipping at a resident rate of $15 per pet. Dog licensing services will also be offered. All dogs and cats must be on leashes or in carrier boxes.

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RELAY FOR LIFE 9 a.m., Temple City High School Join the communitywide fight against cancer. The 24-hour walkathon at Temple City High honors loved ones lost to disease, and raises awareness and funds for cancer research and prevention. To donate or learn more about how you can get involved, visit www.relayforlife.org/templecityca.

CAMP-A-PALOOZAOvernight, Live Oak ParkBring your family to a night at the carnival! This year’s Camp-A-Palooza features giant slides, carnival games and crafts, and sideshows that will delight family members of all ages! $60 per family includes a 20' x 20' camp space, entertainment, dinner and continental breakfast. Register now at Live Oak Park Community Center, or call (626) 579-0461 for more information.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT6 p.m., Temple City ParkGet together with your public safety team for a fun night of live music, food, crafts and exciting displays of law enforcement gadgets and gear!

PASS, PUNT & KICK10 a.m., Live Oak ParkDoes your kid dream of making the NFL draft? Boys and girls ages 6-15 compete in football skills to advance through various levels of competition. Proven athletes may land a chance to represent a pro team at the 2014 National Championships! Registration is taken on the day of the event.

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FARMER’S MARKETEvery Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., City Hall Get stocked for the week with fresh, seasonal and regionally sourced produce.

EVERY SUNDAY Farm Fresh Food

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BEATS & EATS 5:30-9 p.m., Temple City Park

Food truck madness hits Temple City Park once again! Arrive early to pick up a supper picnic before the Country show begins with Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys. Scheduled truck appearances include Rice Balls of Fire, Chancho’s Tacos, Austyn’s Burgers, Slammin’ Sliders, Paradise Cookies & Ice Cream, and Waflt Truck.

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THE DROUGHT SITUATION

With the governor’s recent

drought declaration, Temple

City residents and water

agencies are responding to the

issue of water scarcity through

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STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

Unlike some municipalities that operate their own water services or contract with a single provider, Temple City is served by five different companies that connect residents to fresh water sources. According to Shane Chapman, General Manager of the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District (Upper District), the state of affairs in Temple City is a remnant condition of an industry that’s been historically fragmented, but is recently experiencing consolidation due to escalating infrastructure replacement costs.

As a wholesale entity, the Upper District supplies water to Temple City agencies including California American Water Company, East Pasadena Water Company, Golden State Water Company, San Gabriel County Water District and Sunny Slope Water Company. One of the city’s larger providers in terms of customers served is Pasadena-based Sunny Slope Water Company. Expanding on the mission of providing clean water, Sunny Slope General Manager Ken Tcheng notes that even though 70 percent of the earth’s surface is covered in water, less than one percent of that amount is available for drinking. In California, where recent dry spells have further exacerbated the scarcity issue, conservation and resource management have become paramount to ensuring continued access to clean water supplies.

While there is no single source of water that serves all of California, many urban residents in the state rely on a combination of imported water from reservoirs in Northern California and the Colorado River as well as local underground water. Temple City is fortunate that about 75 percent of its supply

is pumped locally from underground aquifers in the San Gabriel Valley, and the community is not dependent on more expensive imported supplies, which in the drought have been drying up to critical levels.

Lawrence Morales, Vice President and General Manager of East Pasadena Water Company, reports that his agency pumps 100 percent of its water from local aquifers. Agreeing that local water “is always a good thing,” Water Resources Manager and Chief Hydrogeologist Toby Moore of San Dimas-based Golden State Water Company notes some benefits and key issues pertaining to groundwater. Sourced regionally, it tends to be the more cost-efficient option. Also because local basins are protected and actively managed per court order, local water is a more sustainable resource. Unlike some of the basins in California’s Central Valley, which farmers are depleting faster than they can be replenished, the San Gabriel

Valley aquifers are limited each year to a predetermined safe yield.

Nonetheless, Moore notes, a prolonged drought could severely test our supply. Also, although aquifer water is not associated with extensive transport, it still implicates treatment costs. Due to high mineral content and industrial activity in urban areas, groundwater sometimes needs to be treated for “hard water,” industrial solvents or nitrites from fertilizers. Moore also notes that in other communities, industry professionals have started looking into how water supplies may be affected by “fracking”—the controversial process of extracting oil or natural gas through hydraulic fracturing. And though he is not currently aware of any such operations in the San Gabriel Valley, Moore assures that local water providers go to great lengths to provide a reliable water source.

UNDERSTANDING WATER RATES

Much has been written about the current California drought, which finished its third year with one of the driest winters on record. “This is extremely serious,” says Chapman, who notes that the region received only 4.4 inches of rainfall last winter, compared to an average annual rainfall of 18.5 inches, and only about 23 inches of rain over the past three winters combined. “Just to get back to normal, or at least average rainfall conditions in the San Gabriel Valley, it would have to rain over 33 inches today,” he says.

Locally, conservation and resource management efforts like water recycling have helped providers cope with drought conditions, and Chapman says these practices will continue to be vital for the future. Even as weather forecasters are predicting a wet El Niño winter at the end of this year, industry professionals quickly point out that it would be a mistake to assume that a single rainy event will fully solve the state’s water supply issues. As Chapman elaborates, while the weather is one major component, the discussion of water supply also involves growing population numbers and infrastructure costs.

For customers, it is helpful to understand how rates are determined. As Morales notes,

ALTHOUGH OUR STATE IS DEFINED BY AN 850-MILE COASTLINE, CALIFORNIANS HAVE ALWAYS HAD AN UNEASY RELATIONSHIP WITH WATER. NOW IN THE MIDST OF A SERIOUS STATEWIDE DROUGHT, WE ARE FACED WITH THE REALITY THAT FRESH WATER, LIKE OTHER COMMODITIES, IS A LIMITED RESOURCE. FROM FARMERS WHOSE LIVELIHOODS DEPEND ON ITS ABUNDANCE, TO URBAN RESIDENTS WHO DEMAND CONVENIENT, UNINTERRUPTED SUPPLIES, EVERYBODY IS URGED TO REEVALUATE THEIR NEEDS AND CONSERVE.

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even if the drought doesn’t persist and consumers embrace conservation efforts, water rates will most likely continue to rise, given population pressures to produce more water, the rising costs of infrastructure maintenance and water treatment, and other associated expenses such as staffing and personnel. Even new programs and measures implemented to address the drought may contribute to higher rates. So why conserve? Without any proactive efforts, Moore explains, rates would likely accelerate at an even faster pace, as water companies scramble to open new lines and create new water sources, which can be prohibitively expensive. “You’ve got to meet your demand one way or another, whether it’s through a new source of supply, or by reducing demand.”

Reinforcing Moore’s point, Chapman explains that 70 to 80 percent of a water provider’s costs are fixed, and do not change as the amount of water delivered changes. “Water rates continue to go up because of the costs of replacing worn-out infrastructure, increasingly stringent drinking water quality regulations, and scarcity of supply in the imported water system,” he says. As a result, a household’s water bill tends to increase faster than the rate of inflation, but conservation efforts actually slow that rate of increase because they save the company from having to develop a new source.

“Water conservation is the least expensive option to improve supply reliability. By using less water, we don’t have to develop new expensive supplies,” Chapman explains, citing the costs of digging new wells or importing water from the Colorado River. And there is considerable data suggesting that our newfound conservation consciousness has already paid dividends. Between 1990 and 2010, the population of Southern California increased by three million people—equivalent to the entire city of Chicago—yet total water usage remained flat. Had conservation efforts not been implemented, water bills throughout the region, including Temple City, would be much higher than they are now.

As the state’s population and demand for water continue to grow, the availability of water will not. Furthermore, the costs

Take advantage of these rebates and offers from your water agency. For details, visit the company’s website or call the phone numbers above. Rebates marked with a below are offered through the Upper San Gabriel Valley Municipal Water District. Visit www.upperdistrict.org or www.socalwatersmart.com.

COMPANIES SPECIAL OFFERS

Free water-saving devices

Rebates for landscape conversion

Rebates for appliance replacements

Education resources and programs

SUNNY SLOPE WATER COMPANY

1040 El Campo Drive Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 287-5238 www.sunnyslopewatercompany.com

EAST PASADENA WATER COMPANY

3725 Mountain View Pasadena, CA 91107

(626) 793-6189 www.epwater.com

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY

110 E. Live Oak Ave. Arcadia, CA 91106

(626) 446-1374 www.gswater.com

CALIFORNIA AMERICAN WATER

8657 Grand Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770

(888) 237-1333 www.californiaamwater.com

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associated with developing new sources of water and maintaining existing infrastructure are enormously expensive and increasing. Because these costs are ultimately borne by consumers, adopting water-efficient habits is something that should be a priority regardless of weather patterns or climate changes. Morales believes consumers have generally been responsive to appeals to cut water consumption. Still, East Pasadena Water Company and Temple City’s other water agencies are committed to continued education and outreach, distributing free conservation kits to customers, enclosing valuable tips in water bills, and offering other incentives such as subsidizing water-efficient irrigation systems.

CONSERVING TOGETHER

Trying to lead by example, some water companies have instituted water-saving

practices at their facilities, such as converting lawns to drought-friendly landscaping. City Hall is also looking into its water usage practices and later this year, will decide whether to establish reduction goals.

Already, toilets at all public facilities have been switched out for more efficient low-flow devices, and waterless urinals have been installed. The dilemma, according to Parks and Recreation Director Cathy Burroughs, is balancing conservation efforts with public expectations at City parks. Residents naturally prefer their parks to have lush green grass and colorful flowers, both of which demand substantial amounts of water. “We’re constantly inspecting our irrigation systems for leaks, and water only at night,” reports Burroughs.

Her staff is also gradually converting medians on Temple City streets to drought-resistant landscaping, like that recently

planted on Rosemead Boulevard. Eventually, the plan is to also to modernize irrigation systems in the medians—some of which are up to 40 years old. The systems at the City’s two parks are newer and more water-efficient in helping City Hall maintain aesthetically pleasing green space. Burroughs also reports that some water-wasting practices that were taken for granted years ago, such as regularly hosing off tennis courts, have been discontinued. “Our water bill is pretty big and we’re doing everything we can to reduce it, but at the same time meet the public expectations for recreational and open space,” says Burroughs of her difficult balancing act.

EMERGENCY OR OPPORTUNITY?

At this time, because local resources are being used at sustainable levels, water companies are focusing efforts on education outreach and encouraging voluntary cutbacks by offering special rebates and offers. While legislators debate new technologies and billion-dollar public works projects, citizens are learning that very simple actions taken at the individual level can yield major savings—especially when multiplied by thousands and millions of households. For instance, simply turning off the faucet while brushing one’s teeth can save 10 gallons per day; fixing a leaky toilet can save as many as 50 gallons per day; and washing only full loads of clothing can save as many as 45 gallons per load.

With Governor Brown urging Californians to step up during the drought and reduce water consumption by 20 percent, residents making the effort are recognizing that the job can be easily done and does not necessarily involve major lifestyle compromises.

VERY SIMPLE ACTIONS TAKEN AT THE INDIVIDUAL LEVEL CAN YIELD MAJOR SAVINGS—ESPECIALLY WHEN MULTIPLIED BY THOUSANDS AND MILLIONS OF HOUSEHOLDS.

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SENIOR LUAU4:30-7:30 p.m., Live Oak Park, $10 per personAloha seniors! Join us for an evening of entertainment and fun. Enjoy a delicious dinner including barbecue pork ribs, potato salad and more. Exciting Polynesian entertainment sets the mood and guests are encouraged to go with the flow wearing their favorite Hawaiian dress or shirt. Pre-registration is required. For ages 60 and up. For more information, call (626) 579-0461.

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL SKILLS WORKSHOP2 p.m., Temple City Library Learn outdoor skills and wilderness survival. For ages 12-18.

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FATHER’S DAY GAME NIGHT6:30-9:30 p.m., Live Oak Park, $5 per personFathers and children of all ages, come enjoy family fun night with pizza and chicken wings, inflatable obstacles, a pool tournament, trivia and card games.

SOAP MAKING WORKSHOP2 p.m., Temple City Library Get in on some good, clean fun by making your own monogram soap. For adults.

BIG BAND DANCE6 p.m., Embassy Suites in Arcadia, $35 per personEnjoy a spectacular night of dinner and dancing featuring live music by the Pride of Temple City’s Green and Gold Jazz Bands! Proceeds will help students reach their fundraising goal for participating in the 2015 Tournament of Roses Parade. For more information, call (626) 548-5040.

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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONSTimes vary, Live Oak Park The cream of the crop from 10 local Little Leagues come together to determine who is the best in the region. Come out to cheer on your Temple City American and Temple City National players while enjoying great summertime weather, baseball and some friendly competition. For more information, visit www.leaguelineup.com/tcall or www.leaguelineup.com/tcnll.

JOE GANDELMAN & FRIENDS10:30 a.m., Temple City LibraryComic ventriloquist Joe Gandelman kicks off this year’s summer reading program by introducing a madcap cast of dummies and puppets that will delight and surprise your preschooler. For ages 4-6.

SUMMER CONCERT: THE WISE GUYS7 p.m., Temple City ParkFor 21 years, The Wise Guys have entertained crowds with its talented vocalists, exciting soloists, screamin’ horn line and roarin’ rhythm section. Sit back for an evening of nostalgia as this 18-piece ensemble kicks off this year’s Summer Concerts series in grand fashion by bringing back the Age of the Big Band.

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Temple CityREDISCOVER

Have a stay-cation this summer and explore parts unknown in your hometown. Rediscover Temple City through community events, arts and culture, nature and diverse restaurant offerings.

JULY 18–19 Camp-a-Palooza

EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 285-2171.

JUNE 14–23 Tournament of Champions

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22ND FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL3 p.m., Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, $25 per Arboretum member/$30 per general adult The Beach Boys come to the ’burbs for this family-favorite music festival presented by County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich, the Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation. Gates open at 3 p.m., with the concert starting at 5:30 p.m. on Bauer Lawn. All tickets are for lawn seating, and may be purchased at www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org.

SUMMER CONCERT: TOM NOLAN BAND7 p.m., Temple City ParkOne word sums up this band’s mission: “Dance!” With a world-class rhythm section, and great singers and soloists, the Tom Nolan Band lights up the stage playing a mix of originals and classic tunes ranging from soul and blues, to jazz and R&B.

PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE8 a.m., City Hall Community RoomTemple City’s Relay for Life continues its mission to stomp out cancer—this time taking to the streets to “Paint the Town Purple!” Join volunteers in placing purple ribbons around street trees to raise community awareness for cancer research and prevention. For more information, call (626) 422-4503.

ARTY LOON VARIETY SHOW11 a.m., Temple City LibraryBalloons, magic, puppetry and juggling all in one show! Arty Loon’s hilarious antics will entertain your child and familiarize them with various forms of performance art. For ages 6-11.

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BILINGUAL ENGLISH/ CHINESE STORYTIME Every Tuesday, 10:30 am, Temple City Library Come and enjoy a variety of stories, poems, songs, finger-plays and more presented in Mandarin Chinese and English. Children and participants of

all language levels are welcome to

practice their Chinese language skills in a fun and safe environment.

NEIGHBORHOOD WATCHFirst Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., various locationsJoin your neighbors and public safety personnel to learn tips on crime prevention, home security and emergency preparation. Dinner and childcare provided. Find the next meeting for your Watch Area at www.templecity.us.

BABY & TODDLER STORYTIMEEvery Wednesday, 10 and 11 a.m., Temple City LibraryBring your babies and toddlers for back-to-back storytime featuring rhymes, songs, fingerplays, stories and movement. Ages four to 18 months, 10 a.m.; 18 months to three years, 11 a.m. There is no storytime on June 18.

ONGOING all summer long!

MAKE YOUR OWN HANDPRINTS2 p.m., Temple City LibraryKids are invited to make their own Plaster of Paris handprint keepsake. All materials will be provided. For ages 5-11.

SUMMER CONCERT: INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION WITH WARTIME RADIO REVUE6 p.m., Temple City ParkCelebrate Independence Day with a throwback World War II USO show! Early birds get free hotdogs, and don’t forget your stars and stripes for our second Patriotic Picnic Contest!

ANIMAL ART: ANIMAL PRINT DUCT TAPE LANYARDS2 p.m., Temple City LibraryMake absolutely fabulous duct tape lanyards for your keys, photo ID or library card. For ages 7-11.

SUMMER CONCERT: PHAT CAT SWINGER7 p.m., Temple City ParkTemple City goes Vegas-style with Phat Cat Swinger’s roaring horn lines, booming toms and jumpin’ rhythms—all brought together by the crooning vocals of Douglas Roegiers.

ROOT BEER TASTING4 p.m., Temple City LibraryRoot beer is a mysterious thing. Come blind taste different brands of root beer, and help us find the one that’ll hit the spot! For ages 12-18.

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ANNUAL RABIES CLINIC6:30-8:30 p.m., Temple City ParkBrush up on the rules of pet-ownership in Temple

City and take advantage of this once-a-year event for dog licensing, vaccinations and microchipping—all on one straight shot.

Low-cost vaccinations are available for $5 per pet, and microchipping at a resident rate of $15. For more information, call (626) 285-2171.

JEWELRY-MAKING WORKSHOP2 p.m., Temple City Library Make a fun bracelet you can wear all summer long! For teens and adults.

SUMMER CONCERT: TOMMY TASSI & THE AUTHENTICS7 p.m., Temple City ParkRock around the clock with Summer Concerts favorite Tommy Tassi & The Authentics as they return with more ’50s and ’60s rock and roll hits.

PAWS TO READ, PAWS TO SLUMBER STUFFED-ANIMAL SLEEPOVEROvernight, Temple City Library Drop off your favorite stuffed animal friend for a fun night at the library. At pick-up the next day, you will receive special souvenir pictures from the party. For ages 3-11.

CAMP-A-PALOOZA: NIGHT AT THE CARNIVALOvernight, Live Oak ParkTemple City’s unique family campout experience returns with a “Night at the Carnival!” Enjoy carnival games, extreme slides, arts and crafts, live sideshows, marionette theater and more. Cost includes a 20' x 20' camp space, dinner and continental breakfast. Camp setup begins Friday at 2:30 p.m., with the carnival beginning at 3 p.m. For more information, call (626) 579-0461.

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SUMMER CONCERT: CAPTAIN CARDIAC & THE CORONARIES7 p.m., Temple City ParkA newcomer last year, Captain Cardiac & the Coronaries excited the crowd with an energetic “blast into the past.” The group makes a much-anticipated return to the Performing Arts Pavilion, partying it up with more old-time rock and roll.

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City’sparks.SUMMER BEACH BUSJune 11-Sept. 1, bus departs at 9:30 a.m. from Pamela Park (2236 Goodall Ave., Duarte), $3 general/$1.50 senior or persons with disabilitiesThe Summer Beach Bus sponsored by County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich takes residents straight to Santa Monica Beach for a day of surf and sand. Buses run Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from Pamela Park in Duarte, departing at 9:30 a.m. and returning at approximately 4:40 p.m.

UNPLUG THIS SUMMER AND ENJOY YOUR NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. EXPLORE THE CITY’S PARKS AND SEE IF YOU CAN IDENTIFY THESE TREES AND FLOWERS.

Summer Shade While blooms from beautiful pink and golden trumpet and purple jacaranda trees added color in spring, the dense leafy foliage of canopy trees provides cooling shade from the blazing summer sun. City Arborist Rob Cruse highlights his favorites.

BATH SALTS & FIZZIES2 p.m., Temple City LibraryLearn to make bath salt sachet bags and fizzies. Great for gift giving! For adults.

TEMPLE CITY KIWANIS CLUB 46TH ANNUAL BARBUCUE6 p.m., Oak Avenue Intermediate School, $20 per adult/$7.50 per childTemple City Kiwanis is celebrating 75 years of service to the community with a hoedown! Bring your family and friends to enjoy a delicious barbecue dinner, and learn how you can join the club and help out in the community.

ANIMAL ART: CRAFT STICK BIRD FEEDERS2 p.m., Temple City LibraryUse sticks to build a bird feeder. For ages 5-11.

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Stop & Smell the RosesBYWENDYCHUNG

Bursts of Color Find these sun-loving summer blooms in trees around town and flower beds at Temple City and Live Oak parks.

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SUMMER MUSICAL: DISNEY’S PETER PAN, JR.Temple City High School, time and ticket cost TBAFive weeks of dedication, preparation and rehearsals will lead up to the big production for the young actors of Temple City High’s theater camp! Watch as students grades two through nine light up the stage with a performance of Disney’s Peter Pan Jr. Time and ticketing information to be announced. For more information, contact the Performing Arts Department at (626) 548-5053.

EXPLORE THE ARTIST IN YOU2 p.m., Temple City LibraryHave fun and create your very own artwork! For adults.

RELAY FOR LIFE9 a.m.-9 a.m., Temple City HighJoin the community in coming together to raise funds and awareness for cancer research and prevention. Learn how to donate or participate at www.relayforlife.org/templecityca.

ANIMAL ART: BEADED ANIMAL CHARMS2 p.m., Temple City LibraryMake a beaded animal friend to hang off your backpack, on a keychain, or in your room. For ages 7-11.

APRON PAINTING 4 p.m., Temple City LibraryHave fun and transform a plain apron into a work of art. For ages 12-18.

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Every Wednesday during Summer Concerts, Temple City ParkGive our troops serving overseas a piece of home. Visit the Blue Star Program at the Summer Concerts to write a letter to our brave men and women in the armed forces. Snacks are also for sale with proceeds benefiting veteran programs.

BOOK A LIBRARIAN: BASIC COMPUTER SKILLSFirst Thursday except Aug. 7, 10 a.m., Temple City LibraryLearn basic computer skills with one-on-one computer instruction. For adults.

all summer long…

Take a HikeBYCHELSEAPITCHER

HEAD OUT AND DISCOVER TEMPLE CITY’S LATEST ART ADDITIONS! TRAVEL ON “TEMPLE CITY ROUTES,” A SERIES OF 24 MOSAIC PAVERS AND POETIC TEXT ILLUSTRATING LOCAL HISTORY FROM THE 1600S-1920S, AND SHAKE HANDS WITH RED CAR WOMAN OR RED CAR MAN, COMMEMORATING THE ORIGINAL RAIL LINE THAT RAN DOWN LAS TUNAS DRIVE. FIND THESE ARTWORKS AND MORE ON ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD!

Scan and learn more about this growing collection using an online public art map, or visit www.goo.gl/maps/3c9V7.

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ANIMAL ART: PAPER PLATE ANIMAL MASKS2 p.m., Temple City LibraryTransform yourself into an animal of your choice using simple art materials. For ages 5-11.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT6 p.m., Temple City ParkThe sheriffs are coming out in full force to meet and greet! Visit a showcase of gadgets and gizmos to learn how officers keep Temple City safe— and definitely don’t miss the free food, raffles, giveaways and children’s activities!

SUMMER CONCERT: THE ANSWER7 p.m., Temple City Park A Summer Concerts favorite returns to light up the Performing Arts Pavilion once again. Join us for an evening of electrifying All-American classic rock!

6AUG CLOTHESPIN PHOTO HOLDERS

2 p.m., Temple City LibraryMake a clothespin photo holder to keep for yourself or give as a gift to someone special. For teens and adults.

ANIMAL ART: CRITTER COLLAGE2 p.m., Temple City Library Create a fantastic animal using magazine scraps. For ages 3-11.

SUMMER CONCERT: THE CATILLACS7 p.m., Temple City ParkIt’s always a mixed bag with The Catillacs! Welcome the band as they make their Summer Concerts debut playing a variety of rock, soul and ballads spanning the

’50s to ’90s.

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TIGER BINGO2 p.m., Temple City Library Drop in for a round of bingo with a special animal theme. For ages 7-11.

SUMMER CONCERT: RAYMOND MICHAEL7 p.m., Temple City ParkConcerts favorite Raymond Michael returns donning his iconic bell bottoms, cape and sideburns as the King of Rock and Roll. Watch him light up the stage with hits spanning “Hound Dog” to “Viva Las Vegas!”

GOODBYE SUMMER! ICE CREAM SOCIAL11 a.m., Temple City Library Enjoy a festive ice cream social to celebrate the end of this year’s summer reading program. For ages 3-11.

SUMMER CONCERT: FORTUNATE SON7 p.m., Temple City ParkFortunate Son makes its first appearance at the Performing Arts Pavilion with a tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival.

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SUMMER CONCERT: BEATS & EATS WITH BRIAN LYNN JONES & THE MISFIT COWBOYS5:30-9 p.m., Temple City Park

Throw on your cowboy hats as first-time Concerts performers Brian Lynn Jones & The Misfit Cowboys delivers their original, self-described “Rock’n’Tonk” sound. Arrive early for a supper on the go from food trucks Rice Balls of Fire, Chancho’s Tacos, Austyn’s Burgers, Slammin’ Sliders, Paradise Cookies & Ice Cream and Wafl Truck.

SENIOR BINGOLast Thursday, 1-3 p.m., Live Oak Park Community CenterStudies show that bingo can help enhance memory skills and improve concentration. Play free for a chance to win great prizes!

FAMILY PLACE PLAYTIMEEvery Friday starting July 11, 9:30 a.m., Temple City Library Children up to age 3 and their caregivers are invited to a drop in play date at the library! Developmentally appropriate toys and books will be provided.

NEIGHBORHOOD PRODUCE EXCHANGEEvery last Saturday, 11 a.m., Temple City LibraryDo you grow extra vegetables and fruits in your garden? Come to the library to share the food with others! For adults.

FARMER’S MARKETEvery Sunday, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m., City HallStock up for the week on seasonal, local produce and flowers, and fresh baked goods.

TEMPLE CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUMFirst and third Sundays, noon to 3 p.m., summer hours on July 6 only, Woman’s Club (5954 Kauffman Ave.)The past comes alive at the Historical Society Museum. Flip through old Temple City High yearbooks, see vintage Red Car photos from the 1920s, and find relics from years gone by.

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1Vietnam GOLDEN DELI 9664 Las Tunas Dr., (626) 285-2899

Feast on fresh spring rolls and a piping hot bowl of pho filled with your choice of additions! The extensive menu at Golden Deli has something for everyone.

2Thailand EDEN THAI CUISINE 9426 Las Tunas Dr., (626) 286-7795

With free delivery on orders over $15, Eden Thai is the perfect place to order a quick, easy and flavorful meal.

3Taiwan DAI HO RESTAURANT 9148 Las Tunas Dr., (626) 291-2295

Dai Ho’s delicious Dan Dan Noodles and Beef Noodle Soup has gained a large following across L.A., having been featured on KCET’s food blog and reviewed by food critic Jonathan Gold.

4Indonesia BANANA LEAF 5835 Temple City Blvd., (626) 309-0209

Never had Indonesian food? Banana Leaf is the perfect place to get a taste of what you have been missing! Their Nasi Padang and Sate Babi are highly recommended.

5England H SALT FISH & CHIPS 6326 Rosemead Blvd., (626) 286-2315

Fun Fact: chips in England are actually fries in the United States! Come try a traditional English fry-up of fish and chips.

6Japan AJISEN RAMEN 9202 Las Tunas Dr., (626) 292-3888

Soaked in a wonderfully seasoned broth, noodles from Ajisen Ramen make a delicious and hearty meal. Try their most popular dish, the Barbecue Pork Noodles.

7Mexico EL RUIZENOR GRILL 5818 Temple City Blvd., (626) 286-8763

Satisfy the grumble in your stomach with tacos, enmoladas, and burritos the size of a small child! Receive 15 percent off when you bring in this issue of Connect Magazine.

8Italy PIZZA CART 9578 Lower Azusa Rd., (626) 444-0374

Buon appetito! Enjoy home-style Italian favorites like creamy pastas and antipasto, as well as All-American staples like barbecue ribs, wings and potato salads. Then, of course, there’s the pizza!

9China HOUSE OF MANDARIN NOODLE4819A Temple City Blvd., (626) 286-1689

With an extensive menu of Chinese dishes, this restaurant has been praised for its authenticity and prices. Stop by and give the green onion pancakes or beef pancake rolls a try.

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DINNER, CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND SNACKS

ARTS & CRAFTS

MARIONETTE THEATER

FUN FOR ALL AGES!REGISTER NOW AT LIVE OAK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER!

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DON’T JUST STAND THERE! GET YOUR BODY MOVING AND YOUR BRAIN THINKING WITH STIMULATING CLASSES OFFERED BY OUR PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT.

Sign up for classes in person, by mail or online at www.templecity.us starting June 12. Registration forms can also be obtained at Live Oak Park Community Center, 10144 Bogue St. Incomplete applications or checks may result in failed enrollment. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early! For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at (626) 579-0461.

Unless otherwise noted, classes begin the week of July 7 at Live Oak Park. There will be no class Sept. 1 in observance of Labor Day. Class schedules and prices are subject to change.

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ChildDevelopment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Educational. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Fitness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

MusicandProduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Self-DefenseandMartialArts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

SpecialInterest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

YOUTH SPORTS

SkillsandLeaguePrograms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

YOUTH & TEENS

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SENIORS

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SeniorExcursions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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LITTLE STARS Recreation Leaders

Bond with your tot through song, game, stories and crafts in this parent participation class. (No class 7/22.)

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/8-8/14 2 yrs. T/Th 9:30-10:45 a.m. $647/8-8/14 1 yr. T/Th 11-11:45 a.m. $43

TINY TOTS Sarah Nichols Tiny Tots

Toddlers can build social skills, make new friends and learn independence while experiencing music, art projects and group activities. Children must be at least three years old and potty-trained by the first class. In-person registration required; bring proof of birth date and immunization record.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/7-8/22 3-5 yrs. M/W/F 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $2457/8-8/21 3-5 yrs. T/Th 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $165

DANCE

BALLET & TAP Shekinah Glory School of Dance

Students will be instructed in classical and modern dance technique from beginning to advanced levels, including barre work for advanced students. Tap and ballet shoes are required.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-8/29 Tots 2 yrs. F 2:15-2:45 p.m. $587/11-8/29 Tots 3 yrs. F 2:45-3:15 p.m. $587/11-8/29 Petite 4-5 yrs. F 3:15-4 p.m. $687/11-8/29 Beg. 6-8 yrs. F 4-4:45 p.m. $687/11-8/29 Jr.-Adv. 8+ yrs. F 4:45-5:45 p.m. $68

BALLET PRE-POINTE & POINTE Shekinah Glory School of Dance

Experienced pointe students will continue to advance their technique while developing discipline, confidence and grace. Instructor approval is required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/10-8/28 10+ yrs. Th 5:45-6:30 p.m. $45

BALLROOM DANCE Robert Chin

Have fun while learning the latest routines and techniques. Dances include the Cha-Cha, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Tango and Foxtrot. Dance shoes required.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-9/13 Beg./Int. 16+ yrs. S 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. $58

COMPETITION DANCE PREP CLASS Shekinah Glory School of Dance

Train for stage performance in ballet, hip hop, jazz and lyrical dance. Experience required. Choreography by a West Coast Nationals champion.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/10-8/28 8-16 yrs. Th 5-5:45 p.m. $58

JAZZ Shekinah Glory School of Dance

Students will be instructed in traditional jazz with proper technique, stretching and muscle conditioning. Jazz shoes required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/10-8/28 6-8 yrs. Th 3:30-4:15 p.m. $587/10-8/28 9-16 yrs. Th 4:15-5 p.m. $58

LINE DANCE Bill Chang

Step into this old Western dance—with a twist! Learn basic line dancing set to country and non-country music. Level I for beginners, levels II and III for experienced dancers.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/7-9/15 Level I 15+ yrs. M 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $607/7-9/15 Level III 15+ yrs. M 2:30-4 p.m. $607/8-9/9 Level II 15+ yrs. T 7:40-9:10 p.m. $607/8-9/9 Level I 15+ yrs. T 6-7:30 p.m. $607/9-9/10 Level I 15+ yrs. W 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $607/10-9/11 Level III 15+ yrs. Th 9-10:30 a.m. $607/11-9/12 Level II 15+ yrs. F 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $607/11-9/12 Level II 15+ yrs. F 6:20-7:50 p.m. $607/11-9/12 Level II 15+ yrs. F 8-9:30 p.m. $60

EDUCATIONAL

BRICK Engineering Bricks 4 Kidz

Have loads of fun—and learn a bunch!—using LEGO® bricks to explore the worlds of engineering and architecture.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/9-8/27 5-7 yrs. W 2-3 p.m. $1107/10-8/28 8-11 yrs. W 2-3 p.m. $110

CHALLENGE YOUR COMPUTER SKILLS AGI Academy

Young learners sharpen their computer skills for creating reports and presentations using Microsoft Office. $10 supply fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-8/22 6-14 yrs. F 10:45-11:45 a.m. $113

COMPUTERS FOR SENIORS AGI Academy

It’s never too late to learn! Get hands-on practice with basic computer usage and word processing. $10 supply fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-8/22 55+ yrs. F 11–11:45 a.m. $79

MATH WORKSHOP AGI Academy

Learn new approaches to solving math problems. Students in the fourth through eighth grades get hands-on practice and assistance to review materials, advance in new topics, or prepare for tests. Also learn important time-management techniques to excel in math. $10 supply fee due first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-8/22 6-14 yrs. F 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. $113

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CRITICAL READING AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION AGI Academy

This course helps students strengthen critical reading and writing proficiency toward developing essential analytical skills. Students will identify information, ideas, and apply knowledge, biases and values to properly analyze a given text. $10 supply fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-8/22 55+ yrs. F 12:45-1:45 p.m. $113

FITNESS

50+ CARDIO DANCE & STRENGTH TRAINING Amy’s Health & Fitness

Build strength through a fusion of low-impact, high-energy dance and exercise. Bring two light hand weights (2-3 lbs. each).

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/14-9/7 50+ yrs. M 8:15-9:45 a.m. $437/16-9/9 50+ yrs. W 8:15-9:45 a.m. $437/14-9/7 50+ yrs. M/W 8:15-9:45 a.m. $73

60+ STRONGER SENIOR CORE FITNESS Amy’s Health & Fitness

Burn calories, reduce stress and build strength through the comfort of your chair and gentle stretching and relaxation techniques. Bring two light hand weights (2-3 lbs. each).

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/14-9/15 60+ yrs. M/W 9-9:45 a.m. $35

KICKBOXING CARDIO DANCE CHALLENGE & STRENGTH TRAINING Amy’s Health & Fitness

Combine the intensity and power of kickboxing with the playfulness and fun of dance for a unique workout. Bring two light hand weights (2-3 lbs. each). Exercise mat required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/9-9/11 16+ yrs. Th 7-8:30 p.m. $50

SENIOR FITNESS SWEATING TO THE OLDIES

Amy’s Health & Fitness

Burn calories and strengthen your heart while singing along to your favorite hits of the ’50s and ’60s. You’ll have so much fun, you’ll forget you’re exercising! Must register in person, space is limited. Class is free if enrolled in 50+ Cardio Dance and Strength training M/W and age criteria is met.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-9/12 60+ yrs. F 8:30-9:45 a.m. $10

SLIM & TONE PILATES/RESISTANCE BAND TRAINING Amy’s Health & Fitness

Trim your waistline with core exercises that also help stabilize your entire body. Yoga mat required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-9/13 16+ yrs. S 8:45-10:15 a.m. $50

HATHA YOGA Michael Appleby

Balance, strengthen, align and flex. A well-developed mind-body rapport brings better health and well being. Great for beginner and intermediate level students. Yoga mat required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/7-9/15 16+ yrs. M 7-9 p.m. $45

FIT, FUN & RUN: YOUTH RUNNING CAMP Run4Life

Become a faster, stronger, and more flexible runner with fun training, drills and games. Participants will leave camp a more knowledgeable and fit runner. Athletic shoes required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/13-8/31 7-10 yrs. Su 8-9 a.m. $657/13-8/31 11-14 yrs. Su 9-10 a.m. $65

TOTAL YOGA BEAT STRESS AND TONE Amy’s Health & Fitness

Feel invigorated from the inside-out through a flowing series of dynamic poses. Great for beginner and intermediate level students. Fitness mat required.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/9-9/10 16+ yrs. W 7-8:30 p.m. $50

MUSIC AND PRODUCTION

CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATER Kids Music N’ Motion Staff

Students are taught basic theatre, improvisation skills and vocal techniques using music from major Broadway musicals. Performance for family and friends held at the end of the session. $25 materials fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-8/30 5-12 yrs. S 9-9:45 a.m. $100

GROUP PIANO LESSONS Kids Music N’ Motion Staff

Play with basic note recognition, master keyboard scales and learn music theory in a group setting. Each class includes keyboards for students. $25 materials fee due at first class.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-8/30 Beg. 4-6 yrs. S 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $1157/12-8/30 Cont. 7-11 yrs. S 12:30-1:15 p.m. $1157/12-8/30 Cont. 4- 6 yrs. S 1:15-2 p.m. $1157/12-8/30 Cont. 4-6 yrs. S 2-2:45 p.m. $1157/12-8/30 Beg. 7-11 yrs. S 2:45-3:30 p.m. $1157/12-8/30 Cont. 7-11 yrs. S 3:30-4:15 p.m. $115

MUSIC N’ MOTION—MUSIC CLASSES Kids Music N’ Motion Staff

Classes introduce children to instruments, orchestra, creative movement, singing, listening and rhythm. Each week children and parents will learn new songs including holiday, traditional, folk and multicultural music.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-8/30 18 mos.-4 yrs. S 10-10:45 a.m. $1007/12-8/30 0-18 mos. S 10-10:45 a.m. $100

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SELF-DEFENSE AND MARTIAL ARTS

HAPKIDO Son of Chong Martial Arts

Learn self-defense techniques including joint locks and kicks. Lessons also include breathing and meditation. Students must provide their own uniform, which may be purchased from the instructor.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/8-9/11 Beg. 5-9 yrs. T/Th 3-4:15 p.m. $807/8-9/11 Int./Adv. 9+ yrs. T/Th 4:30-5:45 p.m. $80

JU-JITSU & JAPANESE SWORD Rojen Recreation

Learn the fundamentals of traditional martial arts—Judo, Aikido, Kendo—and the weapons of self-defense. Second hour of instruction covers the basics of Iaido, the art of Japanese swordsmanship.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-9/12 15+ yrs. F 7-8:30 p.m. $61

JU-JITSU & KARATE Rojen Recreation

Build strength while learning martial arts techniques for self-defense. Lessons include Judo, Aikido, Kendo and Karate.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/8-9/11 New 8-12 yrs. T/Th 6-7 p.m. $617/8-9/11 Grn. Belt+ 8-12 yrs. T/Th 7-8 p.m. $617/8-9/11 All levels 13+ yrs. T/Th 8-9 p.m. $61

LITTLE KICKERS JU-JITSU Rojen Recreation

Teaches self-esteem and discipline through age-appropriate martial arts lessons.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-9/12 New 5-7 yrs. F 4:30-5:15 p.m. $497/11-9/12 Ylw. Belt+ 5-7 yrs. F 5:15-6 p.m. $497/11-9/12 All levels 8+ yrs. F 6-7 p.m. $56

MINI KICKERS JU-JITSU Rojen Recreation

Participate alongside your tot as they learn the basics of Ju-Jitsu, focusing on balance and safety.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/11-9/12 New 2-4 yrs. F 3:45-4:30 p.m. $49

NIPPON KEMPO KARATE Do Mar

Develop respect, discipline and confidence through this self-defense system based on punching, kicking, blocking, joint locks and ground combat.

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/7-9/15 Ylw. Belt+ 5-10 yrs. M 5:40-6:25 p.m. $347/9-9/10 New 5-9 yrs. W 5:40-6:25 p.m. $347/7-9/15 All levels 7+ yrs. M/W 6:30-8 p.m. $55

SPECIAL INTEREST

KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Jennies Gym

Let’s get cooking! Little chefs will learn their way around the kitchen, practicing new skills, techniques and recipes. $25 materials fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/9-8/27 5+ yrs. W 4:45-5:45 p.m. $53

LITTLE PICASSOS Jennies Gym

Explore the imagination with art! Children will use a variety of mediums to explore the foundations and concepts of the creative field. Students must provide their own smock. $25 materials fee due at first class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/9-8/27 5+ yrs. W 3:30-4:30 p.m. $48

SPORTS

GYMNASTICS & TRAMPOLINE Rojen Recreation

Young gymnasts will learn basic tumbling skills and exercises on the balance beam, bars, vault and trampoline. New students will be evaluated and grouped by ability.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-8/30 4-7 yrs. S 10:30-11:30 a.m. $717/12-8/30 7-15 yrs. S 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $717/12-8/30 13+ yrs. S 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $71

KINDERGYM Rojen Recreation

Kids are not the only ones allowed to have fun, since parents get to come too! You’ll learn forward rolls, back rolls, handstands and more with your kids. Together, you’ll walk the balance beam, swing on bars and jump on the trampoline! One parent per child must attend each class.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE7/12-8/30 9 mos.-2 yrs. S 9-9:45 a.m. $717/12-8/30 3-4 yrs. S 9:45-10:30 a.m. $71

TENNIS ACADEMY TJP Tennis Professionals

Have fun while preparing for match play. Challenge yourself with physically demanding court workouts and drills. Tennis shoes required. Bring a racquet and new can of three tennis balls to the first class. (*Advance students may enroll in the extended class, including competitive match play from 9-9:50 p.m.)

DATES LEVEL AGE DAY TIME FEE7/7-8/25 Beg./Int. 8-12 yrs. M 6-7 p.m. $857/7-8/25 Int./Adv. 8-13 yrs. M 7-8 p.m. $857/9-8/27 Beg. 14+ yrs. W 6-7 p.m. $857/9-8/27 Int. 14+ yrs. W 7-8 p.m. $857/9-8/27 Adv./Team* 14+ yrs. W 8-9/9-9:50 p.m. $85/1257/11-8/29 Beg./Int. 8-12 yrs. F 6-7 p.m. $857/11-8/29 Int./Adv. 8-13 yrs. F 7-8 p.m. $85

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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR Amanda Hillis, 18 West Coast Nationals Dance Champion

How did you start dancing?Mymomputmeindanceforfun.IactuallystartedhereatLiveOakPark.Ifellinlovewithitandbeendancingeversince.

How did you start teaching?Istartedasanassistantatten,soit’sbeenabouteightyears.

IwenttoastudioinGlendora,buttheteacheralsotaughtatLiveOakParkandsheaskedmetoassisther.

Eventuallyshemovedaway,Ikindoftookovertheclassesandhavebeenteachingballet,tap,jazzandhiphopeversince.

How was it to win the West Coast Nationals dance title?Itwasincredible.Itwasexcitingforustobeputonthemap,andsincewe’reallfromsmalltowns,

towin,itwasjustexciting.

What do you enjoy the most about your class?Encouragingstudentstopursuetheirdreams.That’sthegoal—toseethemenjoyitandhavefunandadvance.It’sreallyexciting.

What do you do outside of teaching? Danceismylife,butspendingtimewithmyhusbandwouldprobablybemyfavoritething.He’sintheMarinessowedon’tgettospendthatmuchtimetogether.

Youth SportsThe City offers skills and league programs for

youth ages 3.5 years and up. Register online

through ActiveNet at www.templecity.us, or in

person at Live Oak Park Community Center. Unless

otherwise noted, cost includes an award, t-shirt

and $10 administrative charge.

BASKETBALL Dribble your way down the court this summer! This program teaches the rules, strategies and fundamentals of the game—dribbling, passing, shooting and defending—while emphasizing fun, sportsmanship, fair play and teamwork. Practices will be held in the gym and outside basketball courts at Oak Avenue Intermediate School. All divisions are co-ed except for the girls division, ages 8-12. Register now.

DATES AGE LEVEL DAY TIME FEE6/28-8/15 8-12 yrs. Girls W/F 4-5:30 p.m. $756/28-8/15 10-12 yrs. Beg./Int. W/F 5:30-7 p.m. $756/28-8/15 10-12 yrs. Int./Adv. W/F 7-8:30 p.m. $756/24-8/14 8-9 yrs. Beg./Int. T/Th 4-5:30 p.m. $756/24-8/14 8-9 yrs. Int./Adv. T/Th 5:30-7 p.m. $756/24-8/14 13-15 yrs. All T/Th 7-8:30 p.m. $75

INTRODUCTION TO HARDBALL Batter’s up! Boys and girls learn basic batting, fundamental skills and rules in this introductory program designed to encourage sportsmanship and foster appreciation for the game of baseball. Practices prepare kids to move on and participate in the next Little League season. Register beginning Aug. 1.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE8/25-10/1 6-8 yrs. M/W 4:30-5:45 p.m. $65

MINI SPORTS CAMP Get your youngster familiar with different sports in an environment that improves their fundamental skills and encourages sportsmanship. Each two-week session is devoted to a different sport, including T-ball, flag football, basketball and soccer. Medals are awarded after each session, and those who complete all four sessions receive a distinctive plaque. Practices and scrimmages are held at Live Oak Park. Enroll in all four sessions for the special rate of $85. Register now.

DATES AGE SPORT DAY TIME FEE6/24-7/3 3.5-5 yrs. T-Ball T/Th 5-6:45 p.m. $306/23-7/2 6-7 yrs. T-Ball M/W 5-6:45 p.m. $307/8-7/17 3.5-5 yrs. Flag Football T/Th 5-6:45 p.m. $307/7-7/16 6-7-yrs. Flag Football M/W 5-6:45 p.m. $307/22-7/31 3.5-5 yrs. Basketball T/Th 5-6:45 p.m. $307/21-7/30 6-7 yrs. Basketball M/W 5-6:45 p.m. $308/5-8/14 3.5-5 yrs. Soccer T/Th 5-6:45 p.m. $308/4-8/13 6-7 yrs. Soccer M/W 5-6:45 p.m. $30

MINI T-BALL Introduce your little ones to America’s favorite pastime with Mini T-Ball! Young boys and girls learn basic batting skills in this program designed to encourage sportsmanship and foster an appreciation for the game of baseball. Practice takes place at Live Oak Park. Register beginning Aug. 1.

DATES AGE DAY TIME FEE8/25-10/1 3.5-5 yrs. T/Th 4:30-5:45 p.m. $65

PUNT, PASS & KICKAUG. 23, 10 A.M., LIVE OAK PARK

Does your kid dream of making the NFL draft? Boys and girls ages 6-15 compete in punting, passing and place kicking, advancing through various local and sectional competitions. Athletes who prove their skills may win a chance to represent a pro National Football League team at the 2014 National Championships. Register at the event. Proof of age and a parent/guardian signature are required.

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TempleCityYouth

Committeepresented

“TheGreatRosemead

BoulevardScavengerHunt”tointroduce

residentstothecorridor’snewfeatures,from

bikelanesandpublicart,topedestrianamenities

andnewstreettrees.Downloadthemaponline

atwww.templecity.ustoseethechallengesand

learnaboutTempleCity’snewcompletestreet!

*One-timenon-refundable$10administrativefeeisincluded.Lunchandsnacksnotprovided.Fieldtripsareoptional,withincidentalexpensesatthe

responsibilityoftheattendee.DestinationsincludeCoronaDelMarbeach,SantaMonicaPier,HurricaneHarbor,AdventureCity,MagicMountain,Knott’s

BerryFarmandRagingWaters.SitesareclosedonFriday,July4.

WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS | DAILY ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES | RECREATIONAL GAMES | TEAMBUILDING EXERCISES

SUMMER STARS & TEEN ZONESLEEPING IN IS NO FUN. GET OUT FOR SOME REAL ADVENTURE!

Don’t miss this year’s grand finale trip to Catalina Island! REGISTER AT LIVE OAK PARK ANNEX OR CALL (626) 285-2171, EXT. 2360.

STARS Club (Grades 1–5) CleminsonElementarySchoolandTBA

Teen Zone (Grades 6–9) LiveOakParkAnnex

MondaythruFriday,7a.m.–6p.m.

Session I: June 23–July 18 $210,or$255withfieldtrips

Session II: July 21–August 22 $170,or$281withfieldtrips

Youth & TeensFOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 285-2171.

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Senior ProgramsAARP DRIVER SAFETY

JULY 7–8, 8:30 A.M.–12 P.M., $15–$20

The AARP Driver Safety Program is the largest and most respected refresher course. This session features a new curriculum to help those 55 years and older tune up their driving skills and adjust to normal age-related physical changes. Classes are offered at Live Oak Park Community Center. $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Fee is payable by check at the first day of class. Pre-registration is recommended.

LINKAGES PROGRAM FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH, 10:30 A.M.–12 P.M.

Free case management services are available to frail seniors (ages 60 and older) and adults with disabilities (ages 18 and older), affording them the ability and independence to remain safely at home and in the community. In addition to onsite services at Live Oak Park Community Center, services are also available by appointment. For more information, contact the YWCA San Gabriel Valley at (626) 214-9465.

SENIOR BINGO LAST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH, 1–3 P.M.

Studies show that bingo can enhance memory skills and improve concentration. Play free at Live Oak Park Community Center— it’s fun and all games are played for prizes!

SENIOR LUAU JUNE 19, 4:30–7:30 P.M., $10

Aloha seniors! Join us for an evening of exciting Polynesian entertainment and delicious BBQ. Don’t forget to don your favorite Hawaiian dress or shirt. Participants must be 60 years or older. Pre-registration for the event is required. For more information, call (626) 579-0461.

SENIOR LUNCH WEEKDAYS, 11 A.M., $2 DONATION

Seniors over 60 years of age are invited to Live Oak Park Community Center for a hot lunch, activities and socializing with friends and neighbors. Monthly menus are available at the Community Center and on the City’s website, www.templecity.us. Hot tea and coffee are available for just 25 cents per cup—best price in town! Reservations are required 24 hours in advance by calling (626) 579-0461.

SENIOR SUMMER COOL DOWN JUNE THRU AUGUST, 1–3 P.M.

Beat the heat with activities at Live Oak Park Community Center, free for seniors 60 years and older.

JUNE 18: SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER & ICE CREAM Escape rising temperatures with a summer classic and an icy cold treat.

JULY 16: KEEP COOL CRAFT Take a break from the summer sun to express your creative side.

AUG. 20: BUNCO BONANZA Bring your pals to this extreme Bunco bash and compete for great prizes.

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DIAL-A-RIDE AT YOUR SERVICEEffectiveJuly1,SouthlandTransit,Inc.(STI),will

assumedutiesasthenewserviceoperatorforTemple

CityDial-A-Ride(DAR).Thecompanyhasaproven

trackrecordforoutstandingcustomerrelations

andtransportationoperationsinneighboringcities

includingArcadia,Rosemead,ElMonteandAlhambra.

HavingruntheCity’sDARprogrambetweenthe

’90sandearly2000s,STIispleasedtobeworking

withtheTempleCitycommunityonceagain.

LET’S HIT THE ROAD•DARisashared-ride,curb-to-curbtransportation

serviceforresidentsofTempleCityandapproved

unincorporatedCountyareas.

•Membersmustbe60yearsandolder,orunderwith

aphysical,psychologicalordevelopmentaldisability.

•Residentsmayscheduleridesanywherewithin

TempleCity;orlimiteddestinationsinElMonte,

Arcadia,RosemeadandSanGabrielfordoctor

appointments,hospital,governmentandadult

daycarefacilities,convalescenthomes,churches,

theWestfieldShoppingTownandHomeDepot

(9700LowerAzusaRd.).

Formoreinformation,ortobecomeamember,

call(626)285-2171,ext.2360.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (626) 579-0461.

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Senior Excursions The City offers one-day excursions to local and

nearby destinations. These day trips show off the

incredible diversity of attractions in Southern

California, and range from tours and shows to

dinners and shopping. Registration is taken on a

first-come, first-paid basis at the Live Oak Park

Community Center. For more information, call

(626) 579-0461.

GASLAMP FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL (SAN DIEGO) JUNE 8, 9 A.M.–7 P.M., $49

“Taste of Gaslamp” is downtown San Diego’s favorite gastronomic adventure and urban food safari! Your ticket is your passport to the Gaslamp Quarter for a sampling of specialties from more than 30 local eateries. Some locations are only open to adults ages 18 or older. Excursion is open to all ages.

PAGEANT OF THE MASTERS JULY 11, 3 P.M.–MIDNIGHT, $62

Watch art come to life during the Pageant of the Masters show at Laguna Beach’s Festival of Arts. This year’s theme “The Art Detective” will reveal how mysterious riddles were unraveled and lost treasures were found using clues hidden in the world’s greatest masterpieces. Enjoy dinner on your own. Admission is included for the performance at 8:30 p.m.

U.S.S. IOWA TOUR AUG. 16, 8:45 A.M.–5 P.M., $52

Experience life at sea through a self-guided tour of the Battleship U.S.S. Iowa, known as the “World’s Greatest Naval Ship.” Explore the crew’s living quarters and decks, as well as the onboard museum and gun exhibit. Tours are not ADA accessible. Lunch is included at the 22nd Street Landing Seafood Grill & Bar.

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC & BUBBA GUMP’S AUG. 30, 8:30 A.M.–5 P.M., $55

Discover what lives under Southern California waters at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Get up close with penguins, visit the Shark Lagoon, and learn about inhabitants of the deep ocean floors. Dinner is included at Bubba Gump’s Shrimp Company, followed by boutique shopping at Shoreline Village.

NOTE: TripsmaybecanceledorchangedattheCity’sdiscretion.Refundswillbeofferedonlyifareplacementisfoundandnotificationofcancellationisprovidedatleasttendaysinadvanceofthetrip.

PHOTO POLICY: PleasebeadvisedthatallparticipantsinvolvedinanyCityofTempleCity(“City”)programsorspecialeventsaresubjecttobeingphotographed.SuchphotographsmaybeusedbytheCitywithoutanobligationtoprovidecompensationtothosephotographed.

RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY JULY 22, 8:30 A.M.–5 P.M., $61

Step aboard Air Force One at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library, featuring photographs of President Reagan’s early life, interactive multimedia exhibits and an exact replica of the Oval Office. Explore the Library’s temporary “Baseball!” exhibition with over 700 rare artifacts and iconic memorabilia from Major League Baseball. BBQ lunch buffet included.

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Nancy and Steve Terry SISTER CITY AMBASSADORS

Every summer, six local high school students travel down under as part of a student exchange with the city of Hawkesbury, Australia. The program is part of Temple City’s Sister City Association, led by husband and wife duo Steve and Nancy Terry. Having taken several groups of young ambassadors to Australia, these two long-time residents strongly believe the value of international travel in exposing teens to new experiences and helping them develop into understanding adults.

As this year’s ambassadors prepare for a four-week trip of a lifetime, Nancy shares why she thinks the organization is important for the community, and invites residents to join the 2015 trip to Australia.

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Nancy and Steve Terry

HELLO, MATE!If you’d like to meet wonderful people with a great accent, join Sister City on their next trip to Australia in 2015!

STUDENT AMBASSADOR

Enteringhighschoolsophomores

learnabouttheexchangeprogram

duringschoolregistration.

Prospectiveambassadorsattend

aseriesofinformationalmeetings

andmustcompleteanapplication

process,includingtwolettersof

recommendationsandaninterview.

ADULT AMBASSADOR

LearnmoreaboutTempleCity’s

nextadulttripbycontactingSister

CityPresidentSteveTerryat

(626)[email protected].

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boothduringConcertsinthePark!

Tell us about yourselves. How long

have you been in Temple City?

We have lived in Temple City since we got married in 1974, so it’s been 40 years. We’ve always loved the small town atmosphere here. Lifelong friends are made in this town—and you can’t go to Ralphs without seeing someone you know!

How did you get involved in

Sister Cities?

In 2000, our daughters were almost out of high school, so I was finishing my involvement with Girl Scouts and PTA. I was looking for other ways to become more active in the community and found Sister City. We were asked to be a host family when the first group of Australian students arrived in December 2000. We ended up hosting again the second year, and one of our daughters participated as an exchange student. I ultimately joined the Sister City Board in 2002, and Steve followed in 2010.

Tell us about Temple City’s Sister City

associations. Who are our Sister Cities

and what do the relationships entail?

At this time, we have two sister cities: Magdalena de Kino, Mexico since 1964, and Hawkesbury City, Australia since 1984.

We have an annual student exchange with Australia where we send six students every summer and Hawkesbury sends six students in the fall. The program includes a four-week

homestay, attendance at a secondary school, community activities, and

some travel and visits to attractions like museums and theaters.

There are also adult trips every two to three years

that includes all of the above—except the school

attendance, of course!

Why do you think Sister City is so

important for the community and

local youth?

Sister Cities International has been around since 1956, and it was originally established to promote global peace, prosperity and humanitarianism through cultural exchanges. Locally, the relationships developed have allowed our ambassadors to share ideas, gain an international perspective and increase their understanding of global issues.

The purpose and hope of the youth exchange program is to provide young people with an opportunity to visit a foreign country, and through that visit, have a life experience that will continue to influence their personal lives as they develop into adults and help create a more understanding world.

Plus, one of the best things about the Temple City Sister City program is all of the family-oriented volunteers who are deeply interested in the community and its youth. We have fun potlucks and celebrations, and always enjoy getting to know new families.

What’s been your favorite experience

traveling to Australia?

Without a doubt, it’s the people. Everyone who returns from Australia comments on how friendly and welcoming the people are over there. Beyond that, seeing kangaroos in the wild, petting a koala and climbing the Harbor Bridge are some unforgettable highlights.

Are the ambassadors starting to get

excited for their trip in July?

Our six students are anxious to meet their host families and start making new lifelong friendships. Some of them are even looking forward to trying Vegemite!

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GOT QUESTIONS?Foranyquestionsor

comments,callCityHallat(626)285-2171.

Bike LanesAs you enjoy the new bikeways around town, remember to practice safe riding and abide by the rules of the road. Per the California Vehicle Code, which includes laws relating to bicycle use, cyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicle operators—meaning they must travel in the same direction as traffic, follow all street signs and traffic rules, and use lights in the front and rear of their bikes while riding at night. When dismounted, cyclists should walk their bikes on the sidewalk, but otherwise must ride in the street. For safety, wear protective gear like helmets and reflective clothing, and do not use headphones in both ears.

Drivers should also remember to share the road and look out for cyclists, pedestrians and other roadway users on the street. For more bike safety resources, visit www.templecity.us.

Street Sweeping With weekly street-sweeping service beginning on July 1, residents are reminded of new parking rules on neighborhood streets. Parking restrictions will be in effect one day a week, one side of the street at a time, for five-hour periods from 6-11 a.m. or 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Residents should review

Temple City Connect addresses

questions from residents on a

wide variety of City activities,

projects and policies, keeping

you connected, engaged and

educated. In this issue, we share

summer reminders and tips.

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signs posted at the beginning of their block for exact hours. Starting July 1, those in violation of the posted parking restrictions may be cited and subject to fines.

Summer HeatOn days of extreme heat, remember to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Live Oak Park Community Center is open daily from 8 a.m.-10 p.m. for free air-conditioned relief. Also check on any elderly family members, neighbors or young children who may be extra sensitive to high temperatures. Before using your pool this season, make sure it is properly equipped for safety. Install a safety gate, or check the batteries on pool alarms. Do not leave toys in the pool, as they may attract children or pets, and never leave children unattended poolside.

Ask City HallFireworksThe City allows Safe and Sane fireworks to be discharged only on July 4 from noon to 10 p.m. Those discharging fireworks outside of permitted hours may be cited for a minimum $500 fine. Violators found in possession of illegal fireworks may be cited a minimum $1,000 fine. For a list of accepted fireworks, visit www.templecity.us. To report illegal firework activity, call the Temple Sheriff’s Station at (626) 285-7171.

Going Out of TownIf you are heading out on vacation, make sure your home does not become vulnerable to targeted burglaries. Because uncollected mail can tip off criminals that your house is unoccupied, contact the U.S. Postal Service and newspaper subscriptions to request a hold on mail. If you are expecting deliveries, arrange to have items picked up promptly by family, friends or neighbors. Also consider asking your neighbors to keep an eye out for suspicious activity. You may also request vacation drive-by patrol from Temple Sheriff’s Station by calling (626) 285-7171.

On days of extreme heat, remember to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activity.

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Emergencies

911Request immediate sheriff, fire department or ambulance assistance to protect life or property.

Animals

285-7187Call to report a lost pet and stray or dead animals; get or renew a license.

Building and Development

285-2171, ext. 2301 Obtain permits and inspections for repairing, remodeling or adding onto your home or business.

Business Assistance

285-2171, ext. 2303Find out how to start or expand a business, and how to do business with the City.

Community Involvement

285-2171, ext. 2317 Learn of upcoming public meetings, volunteer opportunities and how to serve on a City commission.

Community Preservation

285-2171Improve your neighborhood— report property maintenance issues, illegal construction and garage conversions.

Dial-A-Ride (Southland Transit, Inc.)Request shared transit service for seniors and the disabled.

285-2171, ext. 2361Establish membership; general inquiries

286-2456 Schedule service

Elections and Voting

285-2171, ext. 2317Register to vote, get information on election dates and find out how to run for City public office.

Emergency Preparedness

285-2171, ext. 2333Receive training to handle an emergency situation or local disaster.

Employment

285-2171, ext. 2330 Apply for a City job and learn of other government employment opportunities.

Environment

285-2171, ext. 2333Learn about water, recycling and energy conservation programs.

Facility Rentals

285-2171, ext. 2361Reserve one of our facilities for sports team practices, birthday parties and private events.

HotlinesHelp keep Temple City looking great by reporting:

(800) 252-4613Abandoned Shopping Carts

(800) 794-7384Graffiti Removal

285-5240Illegal Construction (after hours)

Housing

285-2171, ext. 2303 Get information on rehabilitation programs, homeownership opportunities and landlord/tenant rights.

Mayor and City CouncilLet them know what you think!

285-2171, ext. 2322Schedule a meeting

285-2189Leave a suggestion, comment or complaint

Parking

285-2171, ext. 2333Ask about residential parking permits and parking tickets; report nuisance vehicles on public streets.

Permits and Licenses

285-2171, ext. 2300 Find out what is required to improve your property, operate a business and conduct special events.

Planning and Zoning

285-2171, ext. 2303See what you can do with your property and what developments are planned in your neighborhood.

Pothole Patrol

285-2171, ext. 2333Report a pothole for repair within three working days.

Public Safety (Temple Sheriff’s Station)

285-7171Form a Neighborhood Watch group, request increased patrolling and obtain police reports.

Public Records

285-2171, ext. 2317Review or request copies of City records and documents.

Recreation and Parks

285-2171, ext. 2361Participate in our many recreational and cultural activities; report maintenance needs at City parks.

Seniors

579-0461Stay active and healthy with our lunch program, recreational classes and referrals to wellness providers.

Streets and Sidewalks

285-2171, ext. 2333Request street or sidewalk maintenance; report broken street lights, traffic signals and signs.

Trash and Street Sweeping (Athens Services)

336-3636Report service problems or make a special service request; get help with billing.

Tree and Median Maintenance

285-2171, ext. 2361Get a street tree; report maintenance issues on street trees and medians.

Youth

285-2171, ext. 2360Learn about after school programs, day camps, sports leagues and recreational activities.

City Services ALLTELEPHONENUMBERSARE626AREACODEUNLESSDESIGNATED.

SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Arcadia Unified

821-8300

El Monte City

453-3700

Rosemead Unified

312-2900

Temple City Unified

548-5000

MASS TRANSIT

Foothill Transit District

(800) 743-3463

Metro Transportation Authority

(323) 466-3876

RESOURCES

Chamber of Commerce

286-3101

Temple City Library

285-2136

UTILITIES

AT&T

(800) 288-2020

Charter Communications

(866) 499-8080

Southern California Edison

(800) 655-4555

The Gas Company

(800) 427-2200

WATER DISTRICTS

California American Water Company

(888) 422-5269

East Pasadena Water Company

793-6189

Golden State Water Company

(800) 999-4033

San Gabriel County Water District

287-0341

Sunnyslope Water Company

287-5238

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18JUNE THE WISEGUYS

Big Band Standards

PHAT CAT SWINGERVegas Style Swing

TOMMY TASSI & THE AUTHENTICSClassic Oldies

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23JULY

THE CATILLACS Rock N’ Roll

13AUGUST

16JULY

TOM NOLAN BAND Rock and Soul

9JULY

RAYMOND MICHAELElvis Tribute20

AUGUST

6AUGUST

FORTUNATE SONJohn Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute

Summer Concert Series UNFOLD YOUR LAWN CHAIRS, LAY OUT YOUR BLANKETS AND ENJOY THE SWEET SOUNDS OF SUMMER!

TEMPLE CITY PARK WEDNESDAYS 7-9 P.M.

27AUGUST

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT WITH THE ANSWERClassic RockMake it an All-American family outing with classic rock music, food, and a meet and greet with your public safety team!

2JULY

Country Order up at the food trucks starting at 5:30 p.m. before enjoying a high-energy country rock show!

BEATS & EATS WITH BRIAN LYNN JONES & THE MISFIT COWBOYS

CAPTAIN CARDIAC & THE CORONARIES’50s & ’60s Rock N’ Roll

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION WITH WARTIME RADIO REVUEArrive at 6 p.m. to kick off a night of star-spangled fun with hotdogs, the Patriotic Picnic Contest and a throwback WWII USO show!

30JULY

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25JUNE

Temple City Tennis Club

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