April 17, 2014 Page 3 Hawthorne Happenings News for the ‘City of Good Neighbors’ From City Clerk Norb Huber Rocket Unveiled A couple of weeks ago I warned you that something BIG was going to happen on Hawthorne Boulevard. Yes, in the coming nine months, the entire boulevard is going to be radically transformed with an eleven million dollar “makeover” starting at Broadway and continuing south to Rosecrans Avenue. Something else that is big was unveiled in a special event this past Monday evening. The City dedicated a monument commemorating the partnership we have with SpaceX. The 37 foot tall replica of the Falcon 9 rocket was unveiled in front of a crowd of onlookers. It is located just south of El Segundo Blvd. If you drive by at night you will see the rocket lit up with green, red and yellow lights. The rocket is pointed in a southerly direction, but there is no truth to the rumor that it is meant to protect us from our neighbors to the south, like Lawndale or Torrance. With SpaceX bringing 3,500 or more jobs to our city, we certainly want to celebrate our partnership with the innovative company that many other cities would love to have. Maybe in the near future, we can have a sister colony on Mars called Hawthorne II. Of course it would be full of good neighbors. Easter – The Most Important Christian Holiday Easter Sunday marks the most important event in the Christian faith. Yes, Christmas is important, but the fact that Jesus Christ died, over came death, rose from the grave, and appeared to his disciples is what makes Christianity different than any other religion. No other religious leader or figure has conquered death. Christians believe that all people are born into sin and need a savior to save them from eternal death in hell. The good news of Easter is that through Jesus’ death and resurrection, he takes all of our sins upon himself and pays for those sins by being crucified on a cross. He died for us not because we are good people or that we deserve to be saved. He died because God loves us. Followers of Christ believe that they are saved by what Jesus has done, not by their own good works. The joy of Easter is a celebration of salvation made possible by Jesus’ death and resurrection. Through faith, Christians can look forward to eternal life in heaven. Happy Easter and may that joy continue with you throughout the year! Relay for Life Here are the facts: This year about 564,800 Americans are expected to die of cancer—more than 1,500 people a day. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US, exceeded only by heart disease. One of every four deaths in the US is from cancer. Since 1990, there have been approximately 5 million cancer deaths. The American Cancer Society is the leader in raising funds for cancer research. One day we will find a cure for cancer. When we do, the lives of many Americans will change dramatically. A Relay for Life event is held annually to raise additional funds to help with this search for a cure. The Hawthorne High School track is the site of our local Relay. This year the 24 hour walking, running event will be held on May 3 and 4th. Teams are still being organized. If you would like to participate and get donations to help raise funds, please contact Thierry Lubenec at thierrylubenect@ yahoo.com. Rock Around the Block The Wiseburn Education Foundation annually puts on a great fundraising event called, “Rock Around the Block”. This year it will be held on Saturday, May 3 at Dana Middle School. There are games, food, vendors and raffles, plenty of fun for the entire family. Hawthorne 5K Run and Health Fair The Hawthorne Education Foundation annually sponsors a 5K Fun Run and Health Fair. Saturday, May 10 is the date for this event this year. It will be held at the Memorial Park. So, get running and get going to sign up for the 5K. I hope to see our Mayor and some of our city council members running or walking this year. I hate to brag, being the modest person that I am, but at my advanced age, I still have beaten all of my younger colleagues the past three years in this short race. It’s all fun. Contact Info Norbhuber@gmail.com or 310-292-6714. (Thanks for reading my column. You all are Good Neighbors!) • All our sweetest hours fly fastest. - Virgil All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them. - Galileo Galilei Calendar All Cities Ongoing • Recovery International Meetings are on Fridays, 10:00 a.m., South Bay Mental Health Center, 2311 El Segundo Blvd. For more information call Deanna at (310) 512-8112. Hawtho rne Tuesday, April 22 • City Council Meeting, 6-10 p.m., City Council Chambers, 4455 W 126th St. For more information call (310) 349-2915. Saturday, April 26 • Mexican cooking demonstration by Zapien’s Salsa Grill, 2-4 p.m.. Hawthorne Library, 12700 S. Grevillea Ave. Ongoing • Hawthorne Museum open Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hawthorne Museum, 12622 Grevillea Ave. • Free 10K Walk Club. For more information email 10kwalkclub@gmail.com or call (323) 201-7253. Inglewoo d Thursday, April 17 • Spring Craft, 4 p.m., Inglewood Library, Children’s Room, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information call (310) 412-5645. Saturday, April 19 • Inglewood Rising Earth Day Festival 2014, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Inglewood City Hall, South Lawn, 1 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information call (323) 952-3466 visit cityofinglewood.org or sjli.org. • Friends Of Inglewood Public Library Book Sale, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Inglewood Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information call (310) 412-5397. Lawndale Friday, April 18 • Family Place Workshop “Nutrition”, 3 of 5 series of parenting workshops (infants- age 3), 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Lawndale Library, 14615 Burin Ave. Pre-register at the Lawndale Library Children’s Information Desk. For more information call (310) 676-0177. Saturday, April 19 • Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., William Green Park, 45587 W. 168th Street. For more information call (310) 371-5273. Monday, April 21 • City Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 14717 Burin Ave. Saturday, April 26 • “Pirate Days” Youth Day Parade, 10 a.m., starting at Manhattan Beach Blvd and Prairie Ave. For more information visit www. lawndalecity.org or call (310) 973-3270. • Community Bike Ride and Open Street Event, 8:30-9:30 a.m. (drop in registration 7:30 a.m.), meeting at intersection of Manhattan Beach Blvd and Prairie Ave. For more information call (310) 973-3270. www. lawndalecity.org • West Basin Municipal Water District Toilet Exchange, held at Hawthorne City Hall (4455 W 126th Street). To receive up to two free high-efficiency toilets, customers must pre-register for the event by calling (866) 861-0784 or may fill out an online application at http://www.waterprograms.com/westbasin/. Information will then be provided as to pickup time. Monday, April 28 • City Council Meeting/Oath of Office Ceremony, 6:30 p.m. City Hall, 14717 Burin Ave. Ongoing • Lawndale Farmers Market, every Wednesday, 2-7 p.m., 147th St. in front of Lawndale Library. For information call (310) 679-3306. • Easter In the Field Sunday APRIL 20th 6am CAMPUS EL SEGUNDO ATHLETIC FIELD 2201 E. Mariposa Avenue EL SEGUNDO 90245 BRING YOUR BIBLE, BLANKET & CHAIR. COFFEE & PASTRIES PROVIDED IN CASE OF RAIN. SUNRISE SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT CALVARY CHAPEL LAX I N F O 310.641.2000 CALVARY CHAPEL CALVARYCHAPELLAX.COM
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