Inglewood News AND LENNOX CITIZEN The Weekly Newspaper of Inglewood Herald Publications - Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, El Segundo, Torrance & Manhattan Beach Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 - August 13, 2015 Woodcraft Rangers Day Of Play About 200 children from the Woodcraft Rangers summer camps gathered to enjoy Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play initiative, which promotes fitness and social activities. The children enjoyed trampolines, dance challenges, and visits from Spongebob and Patrick Star. Photo courtesy of Woodcraft Rangers. Art Design By CAMP Approved For Exterior Of Rogers Park Recreation Center By Cristian Vasquez project of woven line patterns with several Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts and activated intersections at eye level. members of the city council approved the For Team 2b, “Trials and Tribulations,” Rogers Park refined art design by Creative woven line patterns were also part of their Anti-gang Mural Project [CAMP] youth. proposal but incorporated inspirational quotes The art design will consist of a permanent on dark, blue rectangles in order to give and removable wall treatment for the outside hope when “a life journey seems hardest.” of the building that is the Rogers Park Team 3, “The Collage,” proposed that the Recreation Center. project consist of lines ending in treetops The city successfully applied for the holding prayer flags that would flutter in California Board of State and Community the breeze. Despite what the staff report Corrections [BSCC], which provides provisions for anti-gang programs and strategies, including an eight-week art program for kids between the ages of 11-17. “Under the guidance of professional artists, the youth will assist with the design, production and installation of a wall treatment for the exterior wall of Rogers Park Recreation Center,” states the staff report signed and presented by Parks, Recreation and Library Services Director Sabrina Barnes. “Team leaders created models and graphics for the three design proposals.” With four teams, [Team 1, Team 2a, Team 2b and Team 3], the model designs took into consideration the full surface space of the building [four walls] of the rec center. “Colorful horizontal lines depicted in the proposed designs were inspired by the tan stripe at the top of the Rogers Park facility,” indicates the staff report. Team 1, “The Supremes,” presented a design where lines incorporated represent the different paths of success in life and included a red square to symbolize the starting point of that journey to success and would be located close to the preschool play area. Team 2a, “Every One Counts,” proposed a labeled as thoughtful designs, neither of the proposed art projects were considered to be “consistent with the original scope, budget and timeline for the project.” “Staff with support from the Arts Commission recommended the art team refine the design incorporating the four versions of the three options, as they all capture the creative inspiration the City is seeking for the park,” states the staff report. “Additionally, staff recommended the footprint of the mural be contained to up to three walls and that the colorful lines not reach the ground and be painted at six inches or above to preserve the life of the paint and deter vandalism.” Upon completion of the design the creation of the mural will kick off. The mural is scheduled for completion by Aug. 21 and will be followed by a dedication ceremony of the artwork with a reception to recognize the youth and art team. In addition, the group will host an art display to showcase the work on paper as part of a community reception and dedication on Aug. 29. “The Arts Committee recommended contracting with Adwin David Brown and Christopher Mercier as Art Advocate and Lead Artist, respectively, for the CAMP project,” states the staff report. “Brown and Mercier, via short form agreements, have been working with the 25 youth since June 29.” Community Invited To Enjoy Movies Under The Stars Sponsored by the City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Library Services and Public Works Department, residents are invited to join Movies Under The Stars at Darby Park, 3400 W. Arbor Vitae, on Saturday, Aug. 15 beginning at 6:30 p.m. This weekend’s free, family-friendly event will show “Maleficent,” the story of one of Disney’s many iconic villains. Starring Angelina Jolie, this story of a revenge-driven fairy angry enough to curse an infant is sure to entertain the entire family, is one of the moviemaker’s most popular films. Movies Under The Stars was launched on July 18 with the showing of Annie and will finalize its summer season on Aug. 29 at Edward Vincent Jr. Park, 700 Warren Lane, with the screening of “Home.” Attendees who provide 10 recyclable items will receive a free popcorn voucher. Seating is available on a first come, first serve basis. There will be refreshments available for purchase. For additional information, persons interested can call (310) 412-8880. • “Under the guidance of professional artists, the youth will assist with the design, production and installation of a wall treatment for the exterior wall of Rogers Park Recreation Center,” Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................7 Classifieds............................2 Community Briefs...............2 Film Review..........................2 Finance..................................3 Food.......................................8 Legals............................... 4, 6 Letters...................................2 Looking Up...........................7 Police Reports.....................2 Seniors..................................5 Sports....................................5 Weekend Forecast Friday Sunny 81˚/66˚ Saturday Sunny 82˚/70˚ Sunday Sunny 84˚/70˚
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