Crystal C. Chavez Foundation Sponsors KIDS SAFTEY DAY USA

The Crystal C. Chavez Foundation is one of the sponsors of the KIDS SAFTEY USA event taking place this SATURDAY, August 1st, 2009 from 12pm-3pm at 10423 Valley Blvd., Ste. D, El Monte.


The event is FREE, FREE, FREE, FREE! And will focus on Children's Health and Saftey.

All of the funds collected at the fundraiser will be donate to the Kids Campus Youth Center. A valuable after school program that caters to children of all ages. Turoring children in academics from kindergarten to high school seniors.

KIDS SAFTEY DAY USA

DEDICATED TO CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND SAFTEY

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2009

12PM-3PM

10423 VALLEY BLVD., STE. E, EL MONTE

FREE: Food, games and GIVE-a-ways certificates. We're having jumpers, the fire engine on display and great prizes to be raffled out to the public.

FREE: Toys give-a-way in the first hour, so come early.

FREE: Fingerprinting, photo ID, and Dental ID in event that a child gets lost or abducted.

FREE: Information and valuable handouts on crime prevention, chid safey, health promotion...

FREE: Scoliosis screening and posture check for kids.

HOSTED BY: DIEP Chiropractic Wellness Corp.

Diamond Sponsors: Valley Health and Wellness Center, Office Depot

Gold Sponsors: TTS Technical College

Silver Sponsor: El Monte/S. El Monte Chamber of Commerce, Crystal C. Chavez Foundation

Supporting Sponsors: Vons, Credit Union Bank, Dearden's Furniture, El Monte City School District

For more information Call: (626) 575-1211

Nonprofit Spotlight: The Nixon Library!

The Richard M. Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation is located in Yorba Linda (in Orange County). I've visited the place several times and it is a great library and museum to appreciate and learn about the Nixon Administration. They are hosting a summer program for children and families (see below) and they also have other special events and speakers throughout the year. So if you haven't been to the Nixon Library go and check it out with your friends and family...you will not be dissappointed! They have beautiful landscaping outside and you can walkthough President Nixon's house that he grew up in. And don't forget to visit the Gift Shop!

Families to meet former presidents at Richard Nixon Library

Staff Reports
Posted: 07/26/2009 07:19:15 PM PDT
(http://www.sgvtribune.com/)

Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace Foundation invites school-aged children and their families to its "Meet the Presidents" event from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Aug. 4.

The free program will feature a Theodore Roosevelt look-alike, and will continue to feature other presidents on most Tuesdays until Sept. 1.
Presidential look-alikes scheduled to appear include Thomas Jefferson on Aug. 18, Richard Nixon on Aug. 25 and Harry Truman on Sept. 1.

For more information, call (714) 993-5075 or visit www.nixonlibrary.org.

Grand Opening of Downtown Gateway Park

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Today the Mayor and El Monte City Council proudly celebrate the Grand Opening of the Downtown Gateway Park (located in the intersection of Valley Blvd and Santa Anita Avenue) in El Monte. The event was a joint effort with the American Legion Post 261 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10218.

The event took place at 9am this morning and the weather was inviting and a good showing from the public. City Manager Jim Mussenden proceeded over the morning's agenda. Remarks were made by the El Monte City Council, Deputy City Manager for Community Services Veronica Dolleschel gave project background details to those in attendance and Commander Mike Felix, VFW Post 10218 gave comments followed by remarks from Commander Larry Rodriguez, American Legion Post 261. 49th Assembly District Member Mike Eng also congratulated the city of it's Veteran's Monument and even said some encouraging words in spanish! From the County of Los Angeles Dept. of Parks and Recreation we had Program Manager Warren R. Ontiveros received a presentation from the City of El Monte.

In addition to the veteran monument grand opening it was a time of celebrating the El Monte/South El Monte Rotary Club's 100 year anniversary of Rotary Brick Project. The Rotary Club presented to the city a colorful bear statue that sits next the veteran monument. The bear is very crystallic! More details about the bear's meaning to follow. (I don't have the paper with me now). It is so refreshing to see the City of El Monte pay tribute to those men and women who valiently and courageously serve this great land we call America.

We hope and anticipate that the downtown gate way park with it's veteran monument and Rotary bear will serve to be a much needed addition to the City of El Monte and it's people. To find out more about the City of El Monte and it's future plans visit their website at: http://www.ci.el-monte.ca.us/. You can also stop by the El Monte City City Hall located at: 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte.

Just as Assemblymember Mike Eng said: "the most important treasure [in El Monte] is the people. It is the people that makes America great". We here at the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation are confident that the Downtown Gateway Park will promote fellow El Monteans to take pride once again in their city and to remember those who have or will serve. Our people will make our city strong, our families united, and lead us to an economic recovery.

This project is made possible by:

Amigos de los Rios, El Monte Community Services Commission, Veterans and Homeless Affairs Commission, Supervisor Gloria Molina, Contractor Green Giant Landscape, Inc. and Architect: Darren Rector, Moore Lacofano Goltsman, Inc., Downtown Gateway Planning Committee, City of El Monte.

Go take a stroll at the new Downtown Gateway Park today! Take pictures with your family and reflect on the sacrifices of those serve or have served in uniform.

El Monte/South El Monte Chamber of Commerce

Today the EM/SEM Chamber of Commerce and Downtown El Monte Business Association held their annual Installation Dinner at Grace T. Black Auditorium.

Dinner was provided by Edward's Steakhouse in El Monte. Sooooo good! Guests had choice of Prime Rib or Herb Roasted Chicken. Great time with local business leaders, El Monte Council members, El Monte Union HS District Board of Education and Superintendent Salerno.

Here are some pictures from the event:

Business of the year was: Credit Union of Southern California, www.wafcu.or, El Monte location. Branch Manager Caesar Mayor (and El Monte Rotarian!) received the award. On my left is Mr. Ernest Villegas of Villegas Realty and Downtown El Monte Business Association Board Member.

The young lady pictured with the plaque is Sam's Club El Monte Store Manager, Becky Jewett. Sam's Club received the ____ Award. I don't know the exact name of award because I don't have the program with me but Sam's received a community-active business award. Please sign up for a Sam's Club membership if you have not done so already. Sam's Club is a great economic stimulator for the area and a proud sponsore of local charities, schools and sports. There store is located at: - http://www.samsclub.com/

4901 N Santa Anita Avenue, El Monte - (626) 575-0973.

Of course, the EM/SEM Queen and Court will there to support the local Chamber. Good job Girls!

The EM/SEM Chamber and DEMBA boards, respectfully, work really hard to help the community spur economic activity and help business, not to mention in supporting local charities, schools and sports. So, if you are reading this and are a business owner in EM/SEM please consider become a member of either organizations and start playing a role in shaping EM/SEM be a shining city for all of the San Gabriel Valley.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Dr. Judy Chu in winning Tuesday's election. Dr. Chu is now the new Congresswoman for the 32 Congressional District.

We wish her success in Washington, D.C. and look forward to working with her office in bettering advancing our goals in serving the youth of the San Gabriel Valley.

Special Election Day Tuesday July 14th

Please don't forget to cast your vote this Tuesday, July 14, 2009 for the Special Election for the 32 Congressional District.

To find out how you can vote or to find out if you live in the 32 congressional district, log on to www.lavote.net.

VOTE VOTE VOTE

RMHC Scholarships Winners from SGV

Five San Gabriel Valley high school seniors were among 86 Southern California recipients awarded $2,000 college scholarships from Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Southern California.
These students were recently honored at a gala event hosted by the McDonald's Operators' Association of Southern California.
Tina Ting-Nah Chen from Wilson High School, Narith Ta from Covina High School, Savannah Brown from Blair High School, Kristy Gonzalez from California High School and Randolph Miller-Taylor from Walnut High School were selected to receive an RMHC scholarship based on a number of criteria including community involvement, letters of recommendation and financial need.


(Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune Online July 12, 2009)

Concert Under the Stars

Concert Under the Stars presented by the City of South El Monte

Every other Thursday starting at 6pm till 9pm.

Where: 1530 Central Avenue.

More information or Vendor Applications Call: 626 579 2043.

July 9th! LA IMPACT at the Community Center, 1530 Central Avenue

Free Games, Face Painting, Family Fun and Great Food!

Rockin' Wednesdays

Rockin' Wednesdays presented by the City of El Monte Community Services Department. From 5:30pm to 8:30pm joing the community at Tony Arceo Park on Tyler Avenue for fun, food, music, and games. Many community groups and services groups are selling goodies and food as fundraisers. Last night was the kickoff day for the Rockin' Wednesday summer concerts and Councilmembers Gomez, Wallach, Barrios and Ishigaki (pictured) were there to welcome the crowd. City Manager James Mussenden was there also and along with corporate sponsor representatives from Valley Vista Services, Longo Toyota, Wayne C. Clayton Foundation, etc (there are others but I don't remember names. Will find out). So mark your calendars for next week's Rockin' Wednesday concert at the Park! Don't forget to stop by the Ms. Friendly El Monte/South El Monte Pagent Association booth for pizza and say hello to the 2009-2010 Ms. Friendly Queen and Court! Thanks to the City of El Monte Council and Community Services Department for planning and executing a great family friendly event and of course a big thank you to all of the event sponsors!

2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast

El Monte City Councilman Art Barrios, Pastor Gil de La Rosa (New Hope Community Church), and Matthew Weintraub (El Monte City).

July 4, 2009

2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast presented by the City of El Monte

All proceeds benefited the El Monte Patriotic Commission. You can still make a contribution to the the Commission, stop by City Hall for more information.

Save the date for next year's event.

Thank you to the El Monte Fire Fighters, El Monte Patriotic Commission and El Monte City Staff and City Council.