All of us at the Crystal C. Chavez Foundation would like to personally send our deepest prayers and condelecences to the family of Agustin Roberto "Bobby" Salcedo.
Salcedo a product of Mountain View High School and member of the El Monte City School Board, was gunned down with five other men on New Year's Eve in the Mexican town of Gomez Palacio. He and his wife were visiting his wife's family there for the Christmas holiday (San Gabriel Valley Tribune Online).
Nothing can prepare you death especially an unexpected and tragic one like Bobby's, but I (like many Americans) find peace and comfort with God and I know that He's Got the Whole World in His Hands. He allowed Bobby's life to be an example for us all and we should rejoice in celebrating his life and keeping his values alive and moving forward in our community.
Bobby, we will never forget you and thank you for giving us your life to celebrate and remember always.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Community Meetings in South El Monte
Attention all South El Monte residents, or those of you who can inform your S.E.M. friends/family/relatives.
The "City of Achievement" will be holding three upcoming community meetings to get input as to what uses residents want in a new community center through Prop 84 funding. Potential ideas for the funding include: boxing gym, fitness center, skate park, racquetball courts with locker facilities and community meeting rooms.
The meeting dates are as follows:
Thursday, January 14, 2009 from 6pm-8pm
Saturday, January 23, 2009 from 11am-1pm
Thursday, January 28, 2009 from 6pm-8pm
At the South El Monte Senior Center
1556 Central Avenue, South El Monte
(Find parking in the rear, behind Community Center or on streets)
There will also be a public hearing on Thursday, February 9, 2009 from 6-7pm at the City Council Chambers located at 1415 N. Santa Anita Avenue.
For more information please contact 626 579 6540.
Go. Get informed. It's your community and we should all contribute to make it a safer, healthier, more prosperous place to live. You also will likely get the opportunity to meet the new City Mayor, Luis "Louie" Aguinaga and the other council members.
You can also check out the city's website at: http://www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us/
Have a productive week and chose to make it a great day.
The "City of Achievement" will be holding three upcoming community meetings to get input as to what uses residents want in a new community center through Prop 84 funding. Potential ideas for the funding include: boxing gym, fitness center, skate park, racquetball courts with locker facilities and community meeting rooms.
The meeting dates are as follows:
Thursday, January 14, 2009 from 6pm-8pm
Saturday, January 23, 2009 from 11am-1pm
Thursday, January 28, 2009 from 6pm-8pm
At the South El Monte Senior Center
1556 Central Avenue, South El Monte
(Find parking in the rear, behind Community Center or on streets)
There will also be a public hearing on Thursday, February 9, 2009 from 6-7pm at the City Council Chambers located at 1415 N. Santa Anita Avenue.
For more information please contact 626 579 6540.
Go. Get informed. It's your community and we should all contribute to make it a safer, healthier, more prosperous place to live. You also will likely get the opportunity to meet the new City Mayor, Luis "Louie" Aguinaga and the other council members.
You can also check out the city's website at: http://www.ci.south-el-monte.ca.us/
Have a productive week and chose to make it a great day.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Maze and Carnival at New Hope Community Church
New Hope Community Church PRESENTS:
New Hope Community Church is located at 3041 Peck Road, El Monte. (626) 442-2554
AMAZING MAZE
October 29th and October 30th at 6pm
AMAZING MAZE and CARNIVAL
October 31st at 6pm
Ther will be Food, Games and Prizes!!!!
New Hope Community Church is located at 3041 Peck Road, El Monte. (626) 442-2554
Friday, October 23, 2009
Kudos for a job WELL DONE
We would like to give Kudos to the 5 Points Rotary Club of El Monte for a very successful and fun annual spagetthi dinner yesterday that was held at the Grace T. Black Auditorium. Much needed funds were raised through ticket sales, and raffle to benefit Rotary's philanthropic projects.
Additionally, the El Monte Union High School District held it's annual COLLEGE NIGHT at the El Monte High School gymnasium. Many college and university representatives were in attendance. Special Thanks to the EMUHSD Superintendent Nick Salerno, Board of Trustees and Mrs. Margina Berg (and staff) who were instrumentally in the implementation of College Night for our students and community.
Additionally, the El Monte Union High School District held it's annual COLLEGE NIGHT at the El Monte High School gymnasium. Many college and university representatives were in attendance. Special Thanks to the EMUHSD Superintendent Nick Salerno, Board of Trustees and Mrs. Margina Berg (and staff) who were instrumentally in the implementation of College Night for our students and community.
Crystal C. Chavez Speaks at "Career Day" for THINK Together Jersey Elementary Students and Parents
On October 22, 2009 I addressed students, parents and teachers at the 10th Lights On Afterschool "Career Day" at Jersey Elementary School in Sante Fe Springs. The auditorium was filled to capacity and students were really excited to be there. But most importantly, it was the parents who were in attendance which really made a difference.
It was a really inspiring to listen to the students' "When I grow up..." speeches. During my address to the audience I spoke about my passions and career, and how I got there. It was an honor to share my insight of success and dreams to the next generation.
For more information, please visit:
www.thinktogether.org and www.afterschoolalliance.org
America is too big for small dreams, so DREAM big. I know I do. So, NEVER STOP DREAMING.
It was a really inspiring to listen to the students' "When I grow up..." speeches. During my address to the audience I spoke about my passions and career, and how I got there. It was an honor to share my insight of success and dreams to the next generation.
For more information, please visit:
www.thinktogether.org and www.afterschoolalliance.org
America is too big for small dreams, so DREAM big. I know I do. So, NEVER STOP DREAMING.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thanksgiving Fest
First Family Church will be putting on it's 5th annual Thanksgiving Fest. This annual event will provide over 3,000 free meals, live music and resources ALL for FREE.
November 22, 2009
11am
First Family Church is located at 8434 S. Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 698-6737
To find out how you can volunteer, support, or donate please call or visit the church website.
Together we can can make a world of a difference to help our neighbors during this holiday season. Lookin' forward to a great event and if you can, please volunteer or be a sponsor!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
16th Annual Pancake Eating Contest and Brunch
A great event is soon approaching in the city to benefit the EM/SEM Emergency Resource Association. Your help is greatly appreciated!
16th Annual Pancake Eating Contest and Brunch
Sunday, November 1, 2009
10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Trinity Church
11804 Hemlock Street, El Monte, CA
$4 DONATION for tickets
All proceeds will got to the El Monte/South El Monte EMERGENCY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION
Make donations of any size with a check payable to Trinity Church or ERA.
ERA needs your support!
Fundraising Goal is: $10,000
Questions: Call Trinity Church at 626-448-6040 Email: trintch@earthlink.net
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