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...From maintaining our open space or retreats known as parks, or the offering of
programs that benefit the youth, adult and senior population, or the unique experience
of our renown cultural offerings-- we are your Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department-- dedicated to Creating Community through People,
Parks, and Programs...
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The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is offering five exciting Summer Day Camp experiences for ages 4 and up.
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Memorial Day Ceremonies: City Remembers War Veterans
On Monday, May 26, 2008, the City of Inglewood will host its 60th Annual Memorial Day Celebration. The ceremonies will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. in front of the Memorial Obelisk Monument at Inglewood City Hall Mall located at One Manchester Boulevard.
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Centinela Valley area residents are invited to attend free concerts on Sundays during the month of May in the new Grevillea Art Park, across Manchester Blvd. from City Hall and adjacent to Inglewood High School. The concerts on May 4, 11, 18 and 25 will begin at 3:00 pm and continue through 5:00 pm.
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The Amphitheater at Edward Vincent, Jr. Park is rapidly becoming a diverse and popular entertainment venue. Past productions have included theater, fashion shows, musicals and concerts including the First Annual Cuban Music Festival and "Jazz in the Park," Inglewood's Annual South Bay Jazz Festival.
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Thirty (30) seniors in Inglewood who have extremely high nutritional risk scores, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, dehydration, and a variety of chronic illnesses are showing great improvement as a result of their participation in the “Be Well” nutrition and exercise program, offered by the Inglewood Senior Center, 330 Centinela Avenue , Inglewood, CA 90302. They are meeting twice a week for four months, and will continue weekly maintenance classes for an additional six months. This second “Be Well” class that has been offered at the Senior Center is funded by the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration on Aging as a national model of health and wellness.
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With poor diet and physical inactivity poised to become the leading preventable cause of death in America, HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today renewed efforts against obesity and overweight, announcing a new national education campaign and a new research strategy at HHS’ National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department is seeking youth interested in serving their community. VOLUNTEER!
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THE PROBLEM OF OVERWEIGHT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
- In 1999, 13% of children aged 6 to 11 years and 14% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years in the United States were overweight. This prevalence has nearly tripled for adolescents in the past 2 decades.
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Racquet Ball and Weight Room facilities are available for use by residents and the community at large at both Rogers Park and Darby Park. A monthly membership fee is required. The racquet ball membership fee is $12 (resident) and $14 (non-residents); weight room membership is $10 (resident) and $12 (non-residents). To obtain more information, please call Darby Park (310) 412-5391 or Rogers Park (310) 412-5504.
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The Human Services Division has complied a list of alternative transportation options for seniors and persons with disabilities in need of transportation services within and outside of the City of Inglewood. Click here to go to the listing.
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