June 19, 2014 Page 3 Calendar 2014 Transit Pix Winners 14-2196ps_sby-ie-14-013 ©2014 lacmta 2014 Transit Pix Winners Announced Metro and other transit operators invited riders across LA County to submit a photo showing why they love transit for entry in the >rst Transit Pix photo contest. More than 200 entries were received for public voting. Winning entries were announced on June 18, “Dump the Pump” Day, and can be viewed at facebook.com/losangelesmetro. Century Bridge Closure Coming Soon Construction to expand the bridge at Century Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard will require full road closures in late July. This work makes way for a new aerial station on the Crenshaw/LAX light rail project, scheduled to be completed in 2019. Work schedules and detour information at metro.net/crenshaw. Purple Line Gets $1.25 Billion in Federal Funds The Federal Transit Administration awarded Metro a $1.25 billion grant to construct the >rst phase of the Purple Line Extension. This segment extends the subway from Wilshire/Western to Wilshire/La Cienega, with completion projected for 2023. More information on the project is at metro.net/purplelineext. Don’t Forget Your Bike on Metro When riding the bus with your bike, be sure to sit or stand near the front to watch your bike. At your stop, exit through the front door and tell the operator you will be removing your bike. When taking your bike on the train, walk your bike on the platform. More information at metro.net/bikes. metro.net @metrolosangeles facebook.com/losangelesmetro Hawthorne Saturday, June 21 • Summer Reading Program Kickoff: One World Rhythm, 2-3 p.m., Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave. For more information call (310) 679-8193. Tuesday, June 24 • City Council Meeting, 6-10 p.m., City Council Chambers, 4455 W 126th St. For more information call (310) 349-2915. Wednesday, June 25 • Parent-Child Workshops (children ages 3 and younger), 10:30-11:30 a.m., Wiseburn Library, 5335 W. 135th St. For more information call (310) 643-8880. Thursday, June 26 • Business Mixer hosted by Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce and LAX at the Flight Path Learning Center and Museum, 6661 W. Imperial Highway. For more information call (310) 676-1163. Ongoing • 43rd Annual International Children’s Art Exhibition, through June 29, Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave. For more information call (310) 679-8193. • Hawthorne Museum open Tuesdays 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Saturdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Hawthorne Museum, 12622 Grevillea Ave. Inglewood Monday, June 23 • Summer Reading Program-“Paws to Read!” kick-off at the Main Library, 101 West Manchester Boulevard. For more information call (310) 412-5645. Tuesday, June 24 • C r e n s h aw/ LAX Tr a n s i t P r o j e c t Construction Update Community Meeting, 6 p.m., Holy Faith Episcopal Church, Parish Hall, 260 N. Locust St. For more information call (213) 922-2736. Thursday, June 26 • Celebrate Fairy Day with a movie and craft, 4 p.m., Inglewood Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more information call (310) 412-5645. Saturday, June 28 • Free Donation Drop off and Document Shredding Event, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., in front of Inglewood High Schoo (Grevillea Ave off Manchester Blvd). For more information call (310) 412-5333. Lawndale Saturday, June 21 • Health, Safety and Pet Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civic Center Plaza, 147th St and Burin Ave. For more information call (310) 973-3270. • “The Fault in Our Stars” Party, 11 a.m.- 12 p.m., Lawndale Library, 14615 Burin Ave. For more information call (310) 676-0177. • “Don’t Be Afraid, It’s Just Opera!”, 2-2:45 p.m., Lawndale Library, 14615 Burin Ave. For more information call (310) 676- 0177. Monday, July 7 • City Council Meeting, 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. • Garden Work Days for Adults, 1-2 p.m., meet in the Lawndale Ocean Friendly Garden, 14616 Grevillea Ave. For more information call (310) 676-0177. • Smoke-Free Inglewood Coalition Imagine an Inglewood Free from Secondhand Smoke in Outdoor Areas In the City of Inglewood: ◊ There are over 13,000 smokers — one of the highest smoking rates in LA County ◊ 85% of residents have been exposed to secondhand smoke ◊ Nearly 90% of residents want smoke-free outdoor areas in public spaces Limiting exposure to secondhand smoke in outdoor areas helps everyone live healthier, longer lives – Providing a better quality of life in Inglewood The Smoke-Free Inglewood Coalition is a community effort to reduce exposure of secondhand tobacco smoke in outdoor areas and protect everyone from the dangers of secondhand smoke in Inglewood. The coalition meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month. For more information on the dangers of secondhand smoke and to learn more about the Coalition, call Dean Martinez at (323) 754-2122 ext. 117 Follow us on Twitter: SmokefreeING “A single rose can be my garden... a single friend, my world.” - leo buscaglia Hawthorne Happenings News for the ‘City of Good Neighbors’ From City Clerk Norb Huber Hall of Fame Inductees On behalf of the Hawthorne Historical Society and the City of Hawthorne, it gives me great pleasure to announce the establishment of the first-ever Hawthorne Hall of Fame. This recognition program is being started with the goal of preserving the past and commemorating the individuals and businesses who have had an impact on the Hawthorne community. By honoring these people we hope to pass on their spirit of civic dedication and creative achievement so that future generations might be inspired to serve their community and pursue their American dreams. The four inaugural inductees into the Hawthorne Hall of Fame include: Adolph Leuzinger, Jack Northrop, Hal Chauncey, and Chris Montez. The Hawthorne business inductee is Hawthorne Nursery. Celebrate Hawthorne Banquet On Friday, July 18, the Hawthorne Historical Society will be honoring these inductees at a “Celebrate Hawthorne” Hall of Fame Banquet. The banquet will include the Hall of Fame presentations, and a premiere screening of the video, “Hawthorne Rocks”- the musical history of Hawthorne. The inductees or a family member will be present at the banquet to accept their special honor. The cost of the banquet is $25. The menu includes tri-tip steak. If you are interested in attending you can email me or hawthornehistorical@gmail.com. For more information please call the new number for the Historical Society at 310-956-9647. (On that same day the HHS is offering historical tours of Hawthorne. The ninety minute tour will take you to sites where the Beach Boys, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Northrop all started their claims to fame.) Reflecting on Father’s Day Life in America is changing every day. Due to the changing world we live in things like cursive writing, writing of bank checks, land line home phones, and the learning of the keyboard for typing are all becoming obsolete. We are doing everything via the internet or in something called a “cyber cloud”. Just this week, Starbucks announced that their employees can take colleges courses online and Starbucks will cover their tuition. The student will no longer have to travel to the college campus and sit in front of a professor and take notes. Even with all of this innovation, there are things that can not be replaced by technology. The FATHER’s role in nurturing their children is one of these things that is priceless. A computer can not teach a son to throw a baseball or catch a football. A cell phone app can not give a daughter a hug and tell them she is “my little princess”. There is no better way for a child to be given the love and care they need to grow and mature than to have both a mother and father in the home. I look at my children as gifts from God. I try to love them like God loves me, always forgiving and always looking out for their good. The greatest job we have as men is to love our wives and our children. So, turn off your cell phone and spend time showing your son or daughter how to swing a golf club. Safe and Sane Fireworks Helps Nonprofits I have not heard as many “illegal fireworks” going off in my neighborhood yet this month. In years past, they would start setting them off beginning around Memorial Day and continue to well after the 4th of July. Beginning June 27th, there will be “safe and sane” fireworks for sale at eight locations in Hawthorne. The sale of safe fireworks is a life saver for many of our Hawthorne service organizations. Without this income they would not be able to give back to the community by providing scholarship, free programs and food assistance. Let’s hope we have more “sane people” who purchase safe fireworks and less crazies who ruin the holiday for all of us. Rocket Plaza Set to Take Off Plans are being drawn up to make a one block street off of Hawthorne Blvd at 129th Street a nice relaxing “get away” named “Rocket Plaza”. The street will no longer allow cars and will include park benches, green areas, and allow for outdoor dining for the adjacent restaurants. Historical Society to Meet The next meeting of the Hawthorne Historical Society is set for Monday, June 30 beginning at 6:30 p.m. You are invited to a short historical video and presentation and some refreshments. The Society meets at the Hawthorne Museum.
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