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 - May 26, 2016 Los Angeles Lakers Will Look to Build for the Future in NBA Draft The Los Angeles Lakers were awarded the second overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft after finishing the season with an overall record of 17-65. L.A. had a 55.8 percent chance to keep the pick, and 44.2 percent chance that it would go to the Philadelphia 76ers if it fell out of the top three. Staples Center is home to the Lakers where championship banners hang. Photo by Eric Ramos City to Receive Grant Funds From National Recreation and Park Association By Cristian Vasquez meal and program efficiencies designed to City’s role as the community’s health and The Inglewood City Council approved an reduce food waste in order to result in more wellness leader by helping increase access to agreement with the National Recreation and sustainable meal programs. healthy foods and improving opportunities for Park Association [NRPA] that will provide Dedicated to advancing public parks, physical activity,” states the staff report. “The the city $15,000 to be used for “out-of-school recreation and conservation, the NRPA City will also receive additional support for time programs” until March 1, 2017. The brings national attention to the significant meals provided through USDA afterschool agreement was given the go-ahead along effect its efforts has had on cities across and summer feeding programs as well as with a resolution to amend the 2015-2016 country. Using its influence in the fields of nutritional literacy materials to help ensure fiscal year budget to add the funds granted conservation, health and wellness, and social life-long healthy habits. by the NRPA. equity to improve different communities, Community Invited to Acceptance of NRPA grant funds by the the NRPA counts on an estimated 50,000 Register Kids for Summer Day Camp Inglewood Mayor and Council occurred on professionals and citizen advocates willing The City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation May 13, 2014. The $30,000 in grant funds to represent public spaces in urban areas and Library Services Department is making included in-kind nutrition literacy items, which and rural settings. a Summer Day Camp available for the city’s were valued at $10,000. The informational “NRPA brings strength to our message by children ages 3 to 14. material is designed for students that are partnering with like-minded organizations Through the Day Camp children will be involved with out-of-school time program including those in the federal government, given the opportunity to engage in all-day during the summer and fall. nonprofits, and commercial enterprises,” recreational and educational programs. “The Agreement before the Mayor and states the national non-profit’s website. “Every camper is provided with an Council Members will allow the city to “Funded through dues, grants, registrations, entertaining, fun and safe experience while receive $15,000 to supplement the funding of and charitable contributions, NRPA produces being introduced to new skills, challenges existing ‘out-of-school’ time programs though research, education and policy initiatives and friends,” states the city’s website. the Parks, Recreation and Library Services for our members that ultimately enrich the Session 1 begins June 20-July 15, whole Department,” states the staff report signed communities they serve. NRPA is a strong Session 11 kicks off July 18- Aug. 12. Camps by Parks, Recreation and Library Services supporter of stateside Land and Water will take place at two locations: Lockhaven Department Director Sabrina Barnes. “This Conservation Fund (LWCF) and introduced Community Center located at 11125 Doty NRPA grant period will focus on four main legislation to fund urban parks.” Ave. and at Siminski Park located at 9717 goals: increase the number of healthy meals Through a partnership with the Walmart Inglewood Ave. Camp hours will be 10 a.m. children in low-income communities receive Foundation was able to contribute the to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Day through Summer Food Service Program [SFSP] additional $10,000 in grant monies to Camp Session I will include trips to the Los and Child and Adult Care Food Program Inglewood and will fund an additional 80 Angeles Zoo, the Aquarium of the Pacific, [CACFP] during out-of-school times.” parks and recreation agencies throughout the while Day Camp Session II will take field In addition, the funds will provide nutrition year. On Feb. 1 the NRPA made it public trips to the Kidspace Children’s Museum literacy to children so they can better change that an additional $10,000 was being made and Adventure City. Persons interested can consumption behaviors through education available through grants and had to be applied register their kids Monday through Friday highlighting the importance of healthy eating. for by March 7. The staff report states that between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Inglewood City The funds will also help implement nutrition the city received a notification that the NRPA Hall, 5th Floor-Parks and Recreation Office, and physical activity standards tailored to agreed to award Inglewood a one-year grant located at One Manchester Blvd. Suite 500. increase access to healthier foods as well worth $15,000. Additional information is also available as increased physical activity opportunities. “The NRPA grant has been and will at http://www.cityofinglewood.org/default.asp Lastly, the grant will assist in promoting continue to be a valuable resource in the or by calling (310) 412-8750. • Inside This Issue Certified & Licensed Professionals.......................5 Classifieds............................3 Hawthorne Happenings....3 Legals................................ 6-7 Pets........................................8 Police Reports.....................2 Film Review..........................2 Sports....................................4 Weekend Forecast Friday Mostly Sunny 70˚/57˚ Saturday Mostly Sunny 70˚/57˚ Sunday Mostly Sunny 70˚/57˚
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