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CITY RESOURCES

Animal Control LA County                              562-940-6898    Mental Health Hotline                                    899
Building Permits/Building Inspection                      308-2806    Mission Playhouse                                   308-2865
Business License                                          308-2812    Parking Permit                                       308-2812
City Clerk                                                308-2816    Passports                                           308-2875
City Council                                              308-2803    Police, Non-Emergency                               308-2828
City Manager’s Office                                     308-2803    Public Records                                       308-2816
Code Enforcement                                          308-2806    Public Works/Street Maintenance                     308-2825
Community Development/Planning                            308-2806    RideSG                                              308-2875
Community Services/Recreation                             308-2875    SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Crime Prevention/Neighborhood Watch                       451-5455    Garvey School District                              307-3400
Emergency – Fire, Police & Medical                             911    San Gabriel Unified                                 451-5400
Finance                                                   308-2812    UTILITIES
Fire, Non-Emergency                                       308-2880    SoCal Gas                                        877-238-0092
Graffiti Hotline                                          308-2825    SoCal Edison                                     800-655-4555
Humane Society                                             286-1159   Water Companies Resource                            308-2825
Library                                                   287-0761

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            SAVE THE DATE FOR THIS YEAR’S

            Dumpling
            and Beer Festival!
            M        ark your calendars for San
                     Gabriel’s annual Dumpling and
            Beer Festival to be held on Friday,
                                                       breweries. Food may be purchased from
                                                       participating food trucks and vendors.

            October 6 from 6pm – 10pm in the           Dumpling and Beer Festival is an event
            historic Mission District. This popular    for the entire family! In addition to
            event is attended by thousands of          delicious food and refreshing beer, the
            visitors from throughout Southern          event will feature live entertainment and
            California who come to sample just some    activities for children.
            of the San Gabriel Valley’s dumpling
            eateries and enjoy a variety of craft      Catch a sneak peek of the vendor
            beers from the region’s breweries.         line-up and see what else is in
            It’s free to attend the event and beer-    store for this year’s festival at
            sampling wristbands are available for      dumplingandbeerfest.com. Tickets
            purchase, which will offer attendees       go on sale on September 8. See you on
            unlimited access to sample as many craft   October 6!
            beers as they’d like from participating

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City News

FY23/24
Annual
Paving Update
Now through June 2024, the city will
have $1.7 million to spend on paving and
repairing its streets and roads. We’ve
had larger budgets over the past two
years to fix the city’s bad streets and
are pleased to share that the citywide
Pavement Condition Index rose from
62/100 to 82/100 over the past four
years, the highest score out of all
surrounding cities indicating our streets
are in the best condition among other
communities.                                   Two of our major paving priorities are:         We are working with Metro to
                                                                                               complete plans to reconstruct
While we are returning to an average             • Broadway and Walnut Grove:                  three of Valley Boulevard’s major
budget amount for street paving, we will           Some of our worst-condition streets         intersections. Paving work on Valley
continue to strive to keep our streets             include Broadway and Walnut                 Blvd should begin in 2024.
and alleys in the best conditions possible.        Grove, which are partially owned by
We’ll work to incorporate used car tire            LA County. We are participating in      We realize that having good streets
rubber into asphalt used for paving our            a joint agency paving project led by    is important for our residents and
residential and commercial streets, which          LA County to fix these streets. This    businesses. We currently have the
provides a smoother and quieter ride               project is in design and construction   highest street-condition score compared
as well as provides additional strength            may begin in about a year.              to our adjacent cities and plan to keep
and flexibility that will help reduce future     • Valley Boulevard: Another street        that coveted status.
cracking.                                          in need of attention is Valley Blvd.

Budget Update
Our budget continues to recover to             The 2014 $7.8 million loan for the public             The 2014 $7.8
a healthy state, leading to substantial        works building was paid off early in
improvements and a notable increase in         March 2023, after City Council analyzed
                                                                                                     million loan for
our savings, compared to the past few          the financial impacts and looked at the               the public works
years.                                         amount we will save from interest costs               building was paid
                                               and debt service expenditures. This
We will continue to be conservative in         move will help us reduce our financial                off early in March
our financial efforts, while exploring         liability and put us in a stronger and                2023.
ways to put us in a stronger and healthier     healthier financial situation.
financial situation, such as:

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PUBLIC SAFETY NEWS

OUR BUDGET                                      CONGRATUL ATIONS TO
for Fiscal Year                                 29 NEW MEMBERS JOINING THE

2023-24                                         Community Emergency
Thank you for everyone who
participated in our budget process
                                                Response Team
via our online survey and in-person
community meeting this year! We are             Five San Gabriel residents and 24 students from San Gabriel High School’s
grateful for your responses and shared          EMS Horizons program recently completed the rigorous Community
your input with the City Council for their      Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program. Congratulations on
consideration. We’re glad to report that        joining CERT and becoming a resource for your families, neighbors and
our priorities are aligned in many ways         the San Gabriel community!
and that this coming year’s budget will
reflect many of your suggestions.               Taught by San Gabriel Fire Engineer Takahiro Suzuki and local firefighters,
                                                the CERT training program prepares local communities for disasters and
The budget for fiscal year 2023-24 was          trains them in basic first responder skills such as fire safety, search and
approved and adopted on June 6.                 rescue and disaster medical operations. When a widespread disaster such
                                                as a large-scale earthquake happens, CERT members are an important
Our general fund is estimated to                resource for our community when the fire department and other first
have a surplus of $642,000, with                responders become overwhelmed during the initial response stage.
revenues estimated at $51,585,000 and
expenditures estimated at $50,943,000.          The CERT concept was first developed by the Los Angeles City Fire
                                                Department in 1985 and became a national program in 1993. The 1987
This upcoming year’s budget will focus          major Whittier Narrows earthquake confirmed the need for training
on priorities such as:                          residents so that they can be prepared to handle their immediate needs.
                                                Currently, there are over 2,700 CERT programs nationwide and more than
        Improve the city’s website              600,000 people are CERT trained nationwide.

        Introduce a user-friendly app           We highly encourage those interested to become CERT trained! The San
        to improve communication and            Gabriel Fire Department offers free CERT Training on a quarterly basis and
        responsiveness
                                                is preparing for the next class this summer. For more information, contact
                                                Engineer Takahiro Suzuki at 626-308-2880 or at CERT@sgfd.org.
        Add a sworn police officer position

        Add or improve our special events

        Improve parks

        Add $642,000 to the City’s rainy
        day fund

        Pay down our major liabilities with
        $250,000

        Replace leaking roofs at Fire Station
        51 and other city facilities

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MEET YOUR

Community Engagement Officers
S    an Gabriel Police Department is taking strides toward
     building strong community connections and has expanded
its Community Engagement Bureau this year. Focused on
                                                              the four-person bureau is based out of the San Gabriel Unified
                                                              School District building and work alongside school officials from
                                                              San Gabriel Unified School District and Garvey School District
educational and preventive work in the community, the         to educate children in a safe and engaging environment. They
Community Engagement Bureau is unlike other bureaus           also work closely with the business community and provide
within the police department. Consisting of the School and    training and presentations on disorderly conduct, municipal
Community Engagement Team and the Mental Evaluation Team,     code violations and other non-violent issues and nuisances.

Meet Sergeant
Nhat Huynh!                                                   Meet Crime
Nhat is the new head of
                                                              Prevention Officer
the bureau and oversees                                       Stacy Gutierrez!
the police department’s
community liaison and                                         Stacy is responsible
relation efforts. He                                          for our neighborhood
ensures the community                                         watch program to build
stays up to date on any                                       strong community
major incidents. He is                                        networks, updating the
also the voice behind the                                     website and compiling
police department’s social                                    our crime statistics. She
media channels and enjoys                                     loves spending time at our
reading to local students in the                              local schools and sharing with
community.                                                    students about SGPD’s work.

Say hello to School                                           Meet Mental
Community                                                     Evaluation Team
Engagement                                                    Officer Cecily
Team Officer                                                  Ramirez
Dane                                                          Mental Evaluation Team
Woolwine                                                      Officer Cecily Ramirez
                                                              provides mental health
                                                              services to those in
Dane is often at local                                        need in our community
school events, mentoring                                      and works closely with LA
students, providing career                                    County to provide mental
guidance and training school                                  health and homelessness
officials on critical incident                                resources.
training.

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Noticias de la Ciudad

                        RESERVE L A FECHA PARA EL

                        Festival de Dumplings
                        y Cerveza de este año
                        M       arque en su calendario la fecha
                                del Festival anual de Dumplings y
                        Cerveza de San Gabriel que se celebrará
                                                                      puede comprar comida en los camiones
                                                                      de comidas y puestos de venta
                                                                      participantes.
                        el viernes 6 de octubre, de 6 p.m. a 10
                        p.m. en el histórico Distrito de la Misión.   ¡El Festival de Dumplings y Cerveza es un
                        A este popular evento asisten miles de        evento para toda la familia! Además de la
                        visitantes de todo el Sur de California,      deliciosa comida y la refrescante cerveza,
                        que vienen a probar algunos de los            el evento contará con entretenimiento
                        sitios para comer dumplings del Valle         en vivo y actividades para los niños.
                        de San Gabriel y a disfrutar de una gran
                        variedad de cervezas artesanales de las       Eche un vistazo a los puestos de venta
                        cervecerías de la región. El evento es        que sirven dumplings y cerveza, averigüe
                        gratuito, y se pueden comprar brazaletes      cuándo salen a la venta las entradas y vea
                        de degustación de cerveza que les             qué más ofrece el Festival de Dumplings
                        permitirán a los asistentes tener acceso      y Cerveza de este año visitando
                        ilimitado para probar tantas variedades       dumplingandbeerfest.com. ¡Nos
                        de cervezas artesanales como deseen           vemos el 6 de octubre!
                        en las cervecerías participantes. Se

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ACTUALIZACIÓN ANUAL DEL ASFALTADO                                                         Dos de nuestras principales prioridades
para el año fiscal 2023/24                                                                de asfaltado son:
                                                                                            • Broadway y Walnut Grove:
                                                                                               algunas de nuestras calles en peores
                                                                                               condiciones incluyen Broadway y
                                                                                               Walnut Grove, que son propiedad
                                                                                               parcial del condado de LA. Estamos
                                                                                               participando en un proyecto de
                                                                                               asfaltado conjunto entre agencias
                                                                                               liderado por el condado de LA
                                                                                               para reparar estas calles. Este
                                                                                               proyecto está en etapa de diseño y
                                                                                               la construcción puede comenzar en
                                                                                               aproximadamente un año.
                                                                                            • Valley Boulevard: otra calle
                                                                                               que necesita atención es Valley
Desde ahora y hasta junio de 2024, la       Si bien estamos regresando a un                    Blvd. Estamos trabajando con
ciudad tendrá $1.7 millones para utilizar   monto de presupuesto promedio para                 Metro para completar planes para
en el asfaltado y la reparación de sus      el asfaltado de calles, continuaremos              la reconstrucción de tres de las
calles y caminos. En los dos últimos        esforzándonos para mantener nuestras               principales intersecciones de Valley
años, hemos tenido presupuestos más         calles y callejones en las mejores                 Boulevard. El trabajo de asfaltado
grandes para reparar las calles de la       condiciones posible. Trabajaremos para             en Valley Blvd debería comenzar en
ciudad que están en malas condiciones       incorporar caucho de neumáticos de                 2024.
y nos complace compartir que el Índice      automóviles usados al asfalto que se
de condición del asfaltado en toda la       utiliza para pavimentar nuestras calles       Sabemos que tener calles en buenas
ciudad creció de 62/100 a 82/100 en los     residenciales y comerciales, ya que           condiciones es importante para nuestros
últimos cuatro años, la cifra más alta de   esto hace posible un andar más suave          residentes y negocios. Actualmente
todas las ciudades vecinas, lo que indica   y silencioso, y también proporciona           tenemos el puntaje más alto en condición
que nuestras calles están en las mejores    resistencia y flexibilidad adicionales que    de las calles en comparación con nuestras
condiciones en comparación con otras        ayudarán a reducir el agrietamiento           ciudades aledañas, y planeamos mantener
comunidades.                                futuro.                                       esa codiciada posición.

Actualización                               Continuaremos con el enfoque
                                                                                              El préstamo de $7.8 millones
                                            conservador en nuestros esfuerzos
del presupuesto                             financieros, mientras analizamos
                                                                                              de 2014 para el edificio de
                                                                                              obras públicas se canceló a
de la ciudad                                maneras de ubicarnos en una situación
                                            financiera más sólida y saludable, a saber:       principios de marzo de 2023

Nuestro presupuesto continúa                El préstamo de $7.8 millones de 2014
recuperándose a un estado saludable, lo     para el edificio de obras públicas se         costos de intereses y gastos de servicio
que deriva en mejoras sustanciales y un     canceló a principios de marzo de 2023,        de deuda. Esta medida nos ayudará a
notable aumento de nuestros ahorros en      después de que el consejo municipal           reducir nuestra obligación financiera y
comparación con los últimos años.           analizara los impactos financieros y          nos colocará en una situación financiera
                                            observara el monto que ahorraremos en         más sólida y saludable.

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PRESUPUESTO PARA EL                           FELICITACIONES A LOS
próximo año                                   29 NUEVOS MIEMBROS QUE SE UNEN AL

fiscal                                        Equipo de Respuesta
¡Agradecemos a todas las personas
que participaron en nuestro proceso
                                              a Emergencias de la
de presupuesto a través de nuestra
encuesta en línea y la reunión comunitaria
                                              Comunidad
presencial este año! Agradecemos sus
respuestas y compartimos sus opiniones        Cinco residentes de San Gabriel y 24 estudiantes del programa EMS
con el consejo municipal para que las         Horizons de la escuela secundaria de San Gabriel recientemente
tengan en cuenta. Nos complace informar       finalizaron el estricto programa de capacitación del Equipo de Respuesta
que nuestras prioridades están alineadas      a Emergencias de la Comunidad (Community Emergency Response Team,
de muchas maneras y que el presupuesto        CERT). ¡Felicitaciones por unirse al CERT y convertirse en un valioso
del próximo año reflejará muchas de sus       recurso para sus familias, vecinos y la comunidad de San Gabriel!
sugerencias.
                                              El programa de capacitación del CERT es impartido por el ingeniero de
El presupuesto para el año fiscal 2023-24     protección contra incendios de San Gabriel Takahiro Suzuki y bomberos
se aprobó y se adoptó el 6 de junio.          locales, y prepara a las comunidades locales para desastres y las capacita
                                              en habilidades básicas de respuesta inicial, como seguridad contra
Se estima que nuestro fondo general           incendios, búsqueda y rescate, y operaciones médicas ante desastres.
tiene un excedente de $642,000, con           Cuando ocurre un desastre generalizado, como un terremoto de gran
ingresos estimados en $51,585,000 y           magnitud, los miembros del CERT son un recurso importante para nuestra
gastos estimados en $50,943,000.              comunidad cuando el departamento de bomberos y otros socorristas
                                              están desbordados durante la etapa de respuesta inicial.
El presupuesto del próximo año se
centrará en prioridades tales como:           ¡Alentamos a las personas que estén interesadas a recibir la capacitación
                                              del CERT! El Departamento de Bomberos de San Gabriel ofrece
        Renovar el sitio web de la ciudad     capacitación gratuita del CERT en forma trimestral y se está preparando
                                              para la próxima clase este verano. Para obtener más información,
        Presentar una aplicación de fácil     comuníquese con el ingeniero Takahiro Suzuki al (626) 308-2880 o por
        uso para mejorar la comunicación
        y la receptividad                     correo electrónico a CERT@sgfd.org.

        Agregar un puesto de oficial de
        policía bajo juramento

        Agregar o mejorar nuestros
        eventos especiales

        Mejorar los parques

        Agregar $642,000 al fondo de
        emergencias de la ciudad

        Pagar $250,000 de nuestras
        obligaciones principales
        Reemplazar techos con goteras en la
        Estación de Bomberos 51 y en otras
        instalaciones de la ciudad

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CONOZCA A LOS

Funcionarios de Compromiso Comunitario
E    l Departamento de Policía de San Gabriel (San Gabriel
     Police Department, SGPD) está avanzando en el
desarrollo de sólidas conexiones con la comunidad y este
                                                                 cuatro personas y se ubica en el edificio del Distrito Escolar
                                                                 Unificado de San Gabriel. Trabaja junto con las autoridades
                                                                 escolares del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Gabriel y
año ha ampliado su Oficina de Compromiso Comunitario.            el Distrito Escolar de Garvey para educar a niños y niñas
La Oficina de Compromiso Comunitario está enfocada en el         en un entorno seguro y estimulante. También trabaja
trabajo educativo y preventivo en la comunidad, y es diferente   estrechamente con la comunidad de negocios y ofrece
de otras oficinas del departamento de policía. La oficina        capacitación y presentaciones sobre alteración del orden
está compuesta por el Equipo de Compromiso Escolar y             público, infracciones del código municipal, y otras cuestiones
Comunitario y el Equipo de Evaluación Mental; en ella trabajan   y situaciones no violentas.

¡Conozca al Sargento
Nhat Huynh!
                                                                 ¡Conozca a la oficial
Nhat es el nuevo director
de la oficina y supervisa                                        de prevención de
los esfuerzos de enlace                                          delitos Stacy
y relaciones con
la comunidad del                                                 Gutierrez!
departamento de                                                  web y compila nuestras
policía. Garantiza                                               estadísticas delictivas.
que la comunidad se                                              Le encanta pasar el
mantenga actualizada                                             tiempo en nuestras
sobre cualquier incidente                                        escuelas locales y
de importancia. También                                          compartir con los
es la voz detrás de los                                          estudiantes el trabajo del
canales de redes sociales                                        SGPD.
del departamento de policía y
disfruta leerles a los estudiantes
locales de la comunidad.

Salude al oficial                                                ¡Conozca a la
del Equipo de                                                    Oficial del Equipo
Compromiso                                                       de Evaluación
Escolar y                                                        Mental Cecily
Comunitario                                                      Ramirez!
Dane                                                             La Oficial del Equipo
Woolwine.                                                        de Evaluación
                                                                 Mental Cecily
                                                                 Ramirez proporciona
A menudo Dane                                                    servicios de salud
está presente en los                                             mental a las personas
eventos escolares locales                                        de nuestra comunidad
asesorando a los estudiantes,                                    que los necesitan, y trabaja
ofreciendo orientación                                           estrechamente con el condado
profesional y capacitando a las                                  de LA para proporcionar recursos
autoridades escolares sobre                                      de salud mental y recursos para
incidentes críticos.                                             personas sin hogar.

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今年的餃子啤酒節將於                 認識您的社區鄰里警察小組
10 月 6 日舉行                 聖蓋博警察局一直努力跟居民建立 互協互助的關係,並
門票即將發售                     於今年擴大了其社區鄰里小組。社區鄰里小組專注於社區
                           的教育和預防工作,由學區校團隊以及心理評估團隊的四
聖蓋博的年度餃子啤酒節將於 10
                           個人組成,並在聖蓋博聯合學區大樓設立辦公室,密切與
月 6 日星期五下午 6 點至晚上
                           聖蓋博市多個學區的學校官員合作,在安全且快樂的環境
10 點在歷史悠久的古城區舉行。
                           中與學童互動及灌輸防止犯罪意識。小組也與商界密切合
大家可品嚐聖蓋博谷的餃子餐館
                           作,就妨害治安、違反市政法規和其他非暴力問題與滋擾
並暢享各種精釀啤酒。大家無需
                           問題提供培訓和演講。
門票進入活動場地去購買及享受
各種餃子美食,但必須預購啤酒                            Nhat Huynh 為該小組的領隊,
門票才可以進入啤酒花園品嚐各                            主力負責各方面的社區聯絡和關
                                          係工作。他確保市民可及時了解
類精釀啤酒。                                    任何緊急事故, 同時也是警察
請造訪 dumplingandbeerfest.                  局社交媒體渠道的代言人。

com,搶先瞭解各種美食和啤酒
的攤位,門票發售時段,以及餃
                                          Stacy Gutierrez 主力負責鄰里
子啤酒節的各種活動。10 月 6                          守望計劃,更新網站和編制犯罪
日見!                                       統計數據。她喜歡在學校裏與學
                                          生們分享警察的工作。

                                          學校 代表 Dane Woolwine 主力
                                          於學校裏的教師及學生們互動,
                                          經常參加當地學校活動,指導學
                                          生及提供職業指導,並對學校官
                                          員進行緊急事故培訓。

                                          Cecily Ramirez 負責為我們社區
                                          中有需要的人提供心理健康評估
                                          服務,與洛杉磯縣的多個機構密
                                          切合作,提供心理健康和無家可
                                          歸者資源。

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                                     祝賀 29 名新成員加入社區應急小組
                                     經過了三天的培訓,五位聖蓋博居民和來自聖蓋博高中 EMS Horizons
                                     計劃的 24 名學生成功完成了聖市消防局舉辦社區應急小組 (CERT) 培
                                     訓計劃,成為他們的家人、鄰居和聖蓋博社區危急災難是可依靠的資
                                     源。

                                     CERT 培訓計劃由聖蓋博消防員 Takahiro Suzuki 授課,旨在幫助聖市
                                     居民做好應對災難的準備,並培訓他們掌握消防安全、搜救和災難醫療
                                     操作等基本急救技能。當大規模地震等大範圍災難發生時,消防部門和
                                     其他急救人員在初始響應階段將分別散佈在城市各處,為最緊急的情況
                                     進行拯救行動,不能同時兼顧全部市民的需求。
                                     在這個時候,CERT 成員會是我們社區的重要資源。
23/24
                                     我們非常歡迎有興趣的人接受 CERT 培訓!聖蓋博消防局每季度提供
財年年度鋪路更新                             免費的 CERT 培訓,並正在為下一期的培訓班做準備。
                                     有關更多資訊,請致電 (626) 308-2880 或發送電子郵件至 CERT@
從現在起到 2024 年 6 月,市府將撥                sgfd.org 聯繫消防導師 Takahiro Suzuki。
款 170 萬美元用於鋪設和修復街道和道
路。在過去的兩年裡,我們投入了更大
的預算來修復城市最破爛的街道。
如今,我市的路面狀況指數從 62/100                 市政財政預算一覽
上升到 82/100,是所有周邊城市中得
分最高的, 也證明了我們的街道在周                    聖市的財務狀況繼續恢復到健康狀態, 這幾年有了實質性的改善,市
邊社區當中狀態最好。                           政的儲蓄也顯著增加。

我們將繼續努力將我們的街道和小巷保                    我們將持續保持保守的財務管理策略,使我們的財務狀況變得更強大和
持在最佳狀態。我們將繼續使用新科技                    更健康。其中,我們已於 2023 年 3 月初還清了 2014 年用於興建公
把二手汽車輪胎橡膠摻入用於街道的瀝                    共工程大樓的 780 萬美元貸款。此舉有助於我們減少財務負債,節省
青中,為瀝青提供額外的強度和靈活                     利息成本,使我們的財務狀況變得更加強大和健康。
性,這有助於減少街道的開裂,從而確
保更加平穩、安靜的行駛。                         我們衷心感謝大家參與了我們財政調查和社區會議,一起为 2023-
                                     2024 財年預筹备!我們感謝各位的回覆,並與市議會分享了您的意
今年鋪路重點包括:                            見。我們很高興地報告,市議會與大家擁有多方面的共識,2023-24
                                     財年預算已於 6 月 6 日獲得批准並通過,並包含了大家的許多建議,
• 百老匯 (Broadway)和核桃林                 例如:
  (Walnut Grove):聖市最破爛的              • 改造市府網站
  街道包括 Broadway 和Walnut              • 推出市府手機應用程式,讓市民能更方便的與市府溝通
  Grove。因為它們其中一部分歸洛杉                 • 增設警官職位
  磯縣所有, 所以這些街道的鋪路專                   • 改善市府的節日活動
  案正由洛杉磯縣主導並處於在設計階                   • 改善聖市的各公園並在 Smith Park 公園建造 Pickleball 球場
  段中,施工約一年內開始。                       • 為本市的應急基金增加 642,000 美元
• Valley 大道:另一條需要關注的                 • 償還市府的主要債務
  街道是 Valley 大道。我們正在與                • 更換 51 號消防局和其他城市設施漏水的屋頂
  Metro 合作,完成重建 Valley 大道
  三個主要十字路口的計劃。鋪路工作                   2023-24 財政收入預約為 51,585,000 美元,支出預約為 50,943,000
  將於 2024 年開始。                       美元,約 642,000 美元的盈餘。

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San Gabriel
Library
Resources
for Ever yone
In addition to accessing our extensive
collection of physical books and
magazine, LA County Library offers a
variety of services and programs for all
ages for FREE.

                 D I G I TA L L I B R A R Y
                 Access to eBooks, music,
                 TV, online tutoring and
                 more.

                 PROGRA MS
                 Virtual and in-person
                 programs for all ages.
                                              Fall 2023
                 POSITIVE                     Swim with SGSG
                 PA R E N T I N G
                 CO N S U LTAT I O N S        The San Gabriel Sea Gulls (SGSG) is a competitive
                 Trained Positive Parenting   age group year-round swim team based in the City
                 Librarians to help           of San Gabriel. Since 1991, SGSG has developed over
                 parenting issues.            572 Southern California Age Group Championships
                                              swimmers, formerly known as Junior Olympics, five
                 D I G I TA L                 USA Swimming Senior National Swimmers, and has
                 CO N N E C T I V I T Y       trained over 95 swim coaches over the 30-plus years of
                                              year-round swimming. SGSG is one of few swim teams
                 Access to eBooks, music,
                 TV, online tutoring and      in Southern California recognized by USA Swimming
                 more.                        as a Safe Sport Recognized swim team. The SGSG
                                              Coaching Staff has over 164 years of experience in
                 E A R N YO U R               competitive swimming. Keeping SGSG Swimmers safer,
                 HIGH SCHOOL                  promoting water safety, and swimming faster is the
                 D I P LO M A                 SGSG mission!
                 Self-paced online high
                 school diploma program.      For more information, please visit www.sgsg.org or
                                              email George Young, Head Coach, at gyinstitute@
Learn more at: LACountyLibrary.org            hotmail.com.

                                                                                   FALL 2023    / 13
City of San Gabriel in partnership with the Asian Youth Center
                                               Friday, October 6
                                               6:00pm-10:00pm
                                        in the Historic Mission District
                                       Food Vendors, Craft Beer Garden,
                                        Kids Arts & Crafts, and Live DJs
                                                (Beer Garden ages 21+over)
 Friday, Octob
                    er 6, 2023
        6:00pm-10:00p
in the Historic        m
                Mission Distric
                               2023
                                t
                                               Check the City's social
                                              media for regular updates!
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                                         CityofSanGabriel                      SanGabrielCity

  econdev@sgch.org             626-308-2806            dumplingandbeerfest.com

                                              City of San Gabriel HEAR Commission Presents

                                              San Gabriel
                                              Mental Wellness
                                              Expo
                                              Sunday, October 1, 2023
                                              12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
                                              Mission Playhouse Plaza
                                              320 S. Mission Drive                     Scan QR code for more
                                              San Gabriel 91776                       information and a list of
                                                                                     participating agencies, or
                                              Activities for kids and adults             call 626.308.2875.

                                              Yoga, tai chi, and sound bath
                                              Resources and informational booths
                                              Workshops will address loneliness, parenting
                                              adolescents, depression, and suicide prevention.
                                              Register for free today!

                                                  Workshops provided by
Fall at the Playhouse

SEPTEMBER                                            NOVEMBER
S U N DAY, S E P T E M B E R 10         2:30 PM      S AT U R DAY, N OV E M B E R 4                  7: 3 0 P M
Mission Playhouse presents                           J. Guzman Entertainment presents
Silent Sundays Series: Steamboat Bill, Jr.           Mariachi Los Camperos

S AT U R DAY, S E P T E M B E R 2 3     7: 3 0 P M   S U N DAY, N OV E M B E R 12                    2:30 PM
Mariachi Women’s Foundation presents                 Mission Playhouse presents
10th International Mariachi Women’s Festival         Silent Sundays Series: The Kid Brother

OCTOBER                                              DECEMBER
S AT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 7            2:30 PM      F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 1                     9:30 AM
GFCBWSCC presents                                    S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 2        2 : 0 0 & 7: 0 0 P M
Taiwan Culture Goodwill Mission                      S U N DAY, D E C E M B E R 3                     2:00 PM
of the National Day Concert                          Sierra Madre Dance Theatre presents
                                                     The Nutcracker
S AT U R DAY, O C TO B E R 14           2:00 PM
TESOCAL presents                                     T U E S DAY, D E C E M B E R 5                  7: 0 0 P M
The Wizard of Oz                                     Temple City Performing Arts presents
                                                     Holiday Concert
S U N DAY, O C TO B E R 15              2:30 PM
Mission Playhouse presents                           S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 16                2:00 PM
Silent Sundays Series:                               S U N DAY, D E C E M B E R 17                    2:00PM
                                                     F R I DAY, D E C E M B E R 2 2                   7: 0 0 P M
Hunchback of Notre Dame
                                                     S AT U R DAY, D E C E M B E R 2 3                1: 0 0 P M
S U N DAY, O C TO B E R 2 9             5: 0 0 P M   Pasadena Dance Theatre presents
J Ballet Academy presents                            The Nutcracker Ballet
The Nutcracker

                                                                                         FALL 2023        / 17
Visit the Playhouse for a Sunday
afternoon at the movies
If you did not get the chance to se e our f ir st S ilent S undays
screening of the season , we’ve got a few more silent classics
coming your way!
Silent Sundays continues with Buster Keaton’s last independent    The season ends on November 12th with comic great Harold
film, the 1928 comedy Steamboat Bill, Jr. on September 10th.      Lloyd 1927 film, The Kid Brother. Llloyd is Harold Hickory,
Keaton plays William Canfield Jr., who just finished school and   the son of town sheriff, who is considered the odd ball of the
comes to River Junction, Mississippi to reconnect with his dad,   family. When his father is accused of stealing public funds, he
‘Steamboat Bill’ Canfield, who hasn’t seen him since he was a     uses his cleverness to help clear his family’s name. “It’s one
baby. Their meeting doesn’t go smoothly, the burly Steamboat      of Lloyd’s funniest films and one of his sweetest, a comedy
Bill has trouble accepting him. Can William win his dad over?     driven by a devotion to family and romantic affection...” (Sean
What happens when he falls for the daughter of his dad’s          Axmaker, film critic).
riverboat rival? With an ending sequence that contains one
of the most iconic scenes in silent cinema, we agree with Life    Accompanying the films on our Mighty Wurlitzer is an
Magazine’s film critic Robert Sherwood who stated 95 years        American Theatre Organ Society Organist of the Year, Mark
ago, “Don’t miss Steamboat Bill, Jr. It is movie humor at, or     Herman.
pretty darned near, its best.”

                                                                             All films begin at 2:30pm. Tickets are $12. Purchase
On October 15th, we’ll be screening 1923’s The Hunchback                     a ticket good for all three films for $27. Buy your
of Notre Dame, starring ‘The Man of a Thousand Faces,’ Lon                   tickets in advance at the Playhouse Box Office, open
Chaney. With magnificent sets, thousands of extras, and a                    Thursdays from 3:00pm-7:00pm, or online at ticket-
stirring performance from Chaney, the film was a box office hit              master.com (online tickets are subject to additional
for Universal.                                                               service and processing fees).

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ACTIVITIES

  Effective July 1, 2021, all credit card transactions are subject to a 2.9% credit card processing fee.
  This applies to all transactions in person, by phone and online.
  Any person with a disability, who requires a modification or accommodation in order to
  participate in the city events, programs or activities in this publication should direct such request
  to the Community Services Department at 626-308-2875 at least 48 hours prior to the event.
YO UTH PRO G R A MS

                      AFTER                                                   BREAKTHROUGH SPORTS
                      SCHOOL                                                  3-ON-3 BASKETBALL
                      PROGRAMS                                                LEAGUE

                      Looking for something fun to do after school? San       Program runs September 21-November 10
                      Gabriel elementary school students can join us for      $199 for 8 weeks of practices and games!
                      our free after-school recreation program for the
                      fall. Your child will have an opportunity to receive    Breakthrough Sports is excited to bring their award-
                      assistance with homework, stay active and have          winning 3-on-3 basketball league to San Gabriel
                      fun! This program is available at Coolidge, McKinley,   families this winter! The league is open to all
                      Roosevelt, Washington and Wilson Elementary             children in K-8th grade of ALL skill levels!
                      schools.
                                                                              The league will feature eight practices along
                      The after-school recreation program is from August      with eight games including an end-of-season
                      21 through December 22, five days a week. This is       tournament. A NBA study showed that participants
                      offered for 1st-5th graders at Coolidge, McKinley,      in 3-on-3 leagues touch the ball five times more on
                      Washington, and Wilson Elementary schools from          average than a standard 5-on-5 youth basketball
                      2:00 pm to 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. on           league. This leads to improved skills, a better
                      Wednesdays. The program at Roosevelt Elementary         understanding of the game and most importantly a
                      School is offered for K-5th graders from 1:30 to 5:00   MORE FUN playing experience.
                      p.m.
                                                                              Breakthrough Sports professional coaches will
                      Parents are required to sign out their child at the     run each team to ensure top-end coaching for all
                      end of the program each day. Register in person,        participants. Register today as there are a limited
                      online at SGPRD.org or by phone at 626-308-             number of spots available in the league.
                      2875.
                                                                              Register in person, online at SGPRD.org or by
                                                                              phone at 626-308-2875. For more information,
                                                                              contact the Community Services Department at
                                                                              626.308.2875.

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HOW TO                       Online: SGPRD.org

                                                                                                                                 YO U T H A N D A D U LT C L A S S E S
                                    By Phone: 626-308-2875
       REGISTER                     In Person: 250 S. Mission Dr. Monday-Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ACADEMIC                                                       ART
AGI INSTRUCTORS                                                INSTRUCTOR, FEALING LIN
$175 resident, $180 non-resident • $10 Material                $110 resident, $115 non-resident
7-wk | Recreation Office, North Room                           8-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room

CRITICAL READING                                               WAT E R C O L O R - F R E S H A N D L O O S E
AND WRIT TEN EXPRESSION                                        This popular class, designed for intermediate and advanced
Improve comprehension! Critical reading skills are essential   students, covers color theory, value study, design
for academic success. Students will identify information       composition and unique attributes of watercolor.
and ideas; bring outside knowledge, biases, and values in;
                                                               DAY   DATE             TIME              AGE      CLASS
and learn to properly analyze text. *No class 11/25
                                                               THURS 9/28-11/16       12:00-3:00 pm     18+      1101.400
DAY      DATE        TIME              AGE     CLASS
SAT      9/16-10/28 9:00-10:00 am      7-12    1000.400
SAT      11/4-12/23* 9:00-10:00 am     8-12    1000.402
                                                               CRAYOLA® IMAGINE ARTS
                                                               ACADEMY
M AT H W O R K S H O P                                         $180 resident, $185 non-resident • $45 Supply Fee
FOR 2ND - 8TH GR ADERS
                                                               8-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room
This is a great refresher course for students who want to
brush up in their math skills. Experience a new approach to
math problem solving and hands-on practice, whether for        C R AYO L A® A R T B L A Z E R S
homework assistance, chapters review or test preparation.      Kids discover the inspiring masterpieces and artists who
*No class 11/25                                                have changed the world of art, and the world as we know
                                                               it - from Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits to Keith Haring’s street
DAY      DATE        TIME           AGE        CLASS
                                                               art. They experiment with different art techniques to
SAT      9/16-10/28 10:00-11:00 am 7-14        1000.401
                                                               express their ideas. They design a different unique, artist-
SAT      11/4-12/23* 10:00-11:00 am 7-14       1000.403        inspired creation each class. We encourage them to create
                                                               the change that they want to see in the world!
                                                               DAY   DATE             TIME              AGE     CLASS
                                                               THURS 9/21-11/9        4:00-5:00pm       6-12    1100.400

                                                                                                                       FALL 2023       / 21
DANCE                                                                   H I P - H O P/P O P
                                                                        Using popular and current music the students start learning
                                                                        dances and choreography quickly, as well as learning various dance
                                                                        elements. Our version of hip hop/pop dance is extremely tasteful
TIPPI TOES STAFF                                                        and clean. Our priority is offering age-appropriate material while
$168 resident, $173 non-resident                                        building confidence. This class continues to build throughout the
9-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room                                    year, so staying enrolled session after session is beneficial to your
Visit www.TippiToesDance.com                                            student. *No class 11/23.
                                                                        DAY   DATE              TIME                  AGE        CLASS
T O D D L E R & M E DA N C E C L A S S                                  THURS 9/28-11/30*       6:30-7:15 pm          6-10       1200.404
Music, movement, balance, and the basic dance steps are
introduced to children in a fun, friendly and positive manner
during this 30-minute class. A trusted loved one participates in        INSTRUCTOR, MARIA ELENA
the class along with the little dancer. We will enjoy watching these
                                                                        (Instruction Available in English and Spanish)
dancers learn and grow through the year!
                                                                        $59 resident | Non-resident $64
DAY      DATE           TIME                 AGE        CLASS           8-wk | Recreation Center, North Room
SAT      9/23-11/18     9:30am-10:15 am      1.5-3      1200.400
                                                                        B E G I N N E R F L A M E N C O I N T E R N AT I O N A L
B A L L E T, TA P & J A Z Z M I N I                                     Learn one of the world’s loveliest and expressive dance forms.
This class incorporates an even mix of ballet, tap & jazz using         You will learn styles including the use of fans, castanets, Spanish
high energy music. Your ballerina will have a blast learning basic      shawls, and hats.
dance techniques while using their imagination and building
                                                                        DAY      DATE           TIME                  AGE        CLASS
confidence. Class integrates high-energy, kid-friendly music, which
                                                                        WED      9/27-11/15     5:00-5:45pm           8-17       1204.400
incorporates ballet, tap & jazz choreography. This class continues
                                                                        WED      9/27-11/15     6:00-6:45pm           18+        1204.401
to build throughout the year, so staying enrolled session after
session is beneficial to your student. *No class 11/23.
DAY   DATE              TIME                 AGE        CLASS
THURS 9/28-11/30*       4:30pm-5:15 pm       3-4        1200.401
SAT   9/23-11/18        10:30am-11:15am      3-4        1200.402
                                                                                                      C A LL FO R
                                                                                                      IN S TRU C TO R S!
B A L L E T, TA P & J A Z Z J U N I O R
This super fun and engaging ballet, tap and jazz combo dance
class will keep your child moving and grooving for 45 minutes and
encourage them to learn dance terms and movements. This is a                  Interested in hosting any classes we
combo class which incorporates ballet, tap and jazz technique and             currently don’t offer? The City of San
our lesson plan builds each month. We love to use our imagination
                                                                              Gabriel is looking for new instructors
and energy to create a unique experience for our dancers. This
class continues to build throughout the year, so staying enrolled             to bring on board for the new year!
session after session is beneficial to your student. *No class 11/23.
                                                                              If you are interested, or want more
DAY   DATE              TIME                 AGE        CLASS
THURS 9/28-11/30*       5:30-6:15 pm         5-7        1200.403
                                                                              information contact Recreation
                                                                              Specialist, Jackie Villalvazo at
                                                                              jvillalvazo@sgch.org or (626) 308-2875.

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INSTRUCTOR, LORI                                                        FITNESS
$135 resident, $140 non-resident
8-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room
                                                                        INSTRUCTOR, DIANE
H AWA I I A N /P O LY N E S I A N DA N C E –                            $120 resident, $125 non-resident (Single Class)
YO U T H & A D U LT                                                     $165 resident, $170 non-resident (Mon/Wed Class)
Aloha! Come discover beautiful songs and dances from the islands        12-wk | Adult Recreation Center, Grapevine Room
of Hawaii and Polynesia! Students will learn to Hula, tell a graceful
story with their hands, and move their hips to Tahitian drums! Fun!
                                                                        C H A I R YO G A
DAY      DATE           TIME               AGE           CLASS          The class helps to engage the mind, body, and breath. It helps
MON      10/16-12/4     3:15-4:00 pm       3-7 Beg       1201.400       to improve posture and strength and reduce stress. The class is
MON      10/16-12/4     4:00-5:00 pm       8-17 Inter    1201.401       gentle on the body but not intended as rehab.
MON      10/16-12/4     5:00-6:00 pm       18+           1201.402
                                                                        DAY      DATE           TIME                  AGE        CLASS
                                                                        MON      9/11-11/27     10:30-11:30 am        16+        1400.400

INSTRUCTOR, CORRINA
$60 resident, $65 non-resident                                          G E N T L E YO G A
                                                                        Perfect for both beginners and experienced students, this
N E W! Both Line Dance - $99 resident, $104 non-resident
                                                                        yoga class emphasizes breathing, meditation, and relaxation. A
8-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room
                                                                        combination of active and restorative poses allows students to
                                                                        increase in strength and flexibility.
S H A L L W E DA N C E ? - S O C I A L DA N C E
Have fun and improve health. Dances taught may include Cha-Cha,         DAY      DATE           TIME                  AGE        CLASS
Salsa, Merengue, East Coast Swing, Foxtrot and Waltz. Step-by-          MON      9/11-11/27     9:00-10:00 am         16+        1400.401
step basic. *No class 11/11                                             WED      9/13 - 11/29   9:00-10:00 am         16+        1400.402
                                                                        M/W      9/11 - 11/29   9:00-10:00 am         16+        1400.403
DAY      DATE           TIME               AGE          CLASS           TUES     9/12 - 11/28   5:30-6:30 pm          16+        1400.404
SAT      9/23-11/18*    1:30-2:30 pm       16+          1202.400

L I N E DA N C I N G - P O P, R O C K & L AT I N                        INSTRUCTOR, BENJAMIN CHAN
The Hustle? Electric Slide? Great exercise! Let’s get moving!           $45 resident, $50 non-resident
Learn these and other popular party line dances to your favorite        10-wk | Coolidge Elementary
timeless music. *No class 11/5
DAY      DATE           TIME                 AGE         CLASS          TA I C H I - YA N G S T Y L E ( A L L L E V E L S )
SUN      9/24-11/19*    11:15 am-12:30 pm    16+         1202.401       Experience the ancient Chinese discipline that brings yin and
WED      9/27-11/15     5:00-6:00pm          16+         1202.402       yang to fruition. Every movement in tai chi enhances grace,
SUN/W    9/27-11/15*    S 11:15am-12:30pm    16+         1202.403       coordination, stimulation of both sides of the brain, fluid
                        W 5pm-6pm                                       movement, focus, stability. *No class 11/11 and 11/25
                                                                        DAY      DATE           TIME                  AGE        CLASS
                                                                        SAT      9/23-12/9*     10:00-11:00 am        8+         1403.400
INSTRUCTOR, STEVEN
$130 resident, $135 non-resident
$100 resident, $110 non-resident (4-5 class only)                       KUNG FU - NORTHERN ST YLES
9-wk | Recreation Office, Dance Room                                    (ALL LEVELS)
                                                                        Kung Fu classes are great fun. They involve improving stamina,
                                                                        fitness, flexibility, strength, and coordination. Kung Fu offers
N E W ! B E G I N N E R YO U T H B R E A K I N G /                      a great cardiovascular workout ideal for people looking for a
B R E A K DA N C I N G                                                  replacement for their aerobic exercise. *No class 11/11 and 11/25.
Learn the basics of breaking/breakdancing, make friends, gain
confidence, explore your creativity, develop self-discipline, be        DAY      DATE           TIME                  AGE        CLASS
physically active, and above all else, have fun! *No class 10/16        SAT      9/23-12/9*     11:15 am-12:30 pm     8+         1403.401

DAY      DATE           TIME                 AGE          CLASS
MON      9/25-11/20*    6:00-6:45pm          4-5          1205.400
MON      9/25-11/20*    7:00-8:00 pm         6-13         1205.401
MON      9/25-11/20*    8:00-9:00pm          14+          1205.402

                                                                                                                       FALL 2023        / 23
INSTRUCTOR, CORRINA                                                   MUSIC
$60 resident, $65 non-resident
NEW! 2 ZUMBA Gold classes $99 resident,
$104 non-resident                                                     INSTRUCTOR, QIAN ART STUDIO
8-wk I Recreation Office, Dance Room                                  $100 resident, $105 non-resident • $10 Material Fee
                                                                      8-wk I Recreation Office, North Room
Z U M B A G O L D - DA N C E F I T N E S S
Burn calories with NO JUMPING. Raise your heart rate with             P I A N O - A L L AG E S YO U T H & A D U LT
easy-to-follow, awesome dance moves to Latin-inspired rhythms.        Learn to read notes and play lovely melodies! Keyboards will be
Stretching ends each class to keep your muscles and joints healthy.   provided by Instructor for class time. *No class 10/27 and 11/10
* No class 11/11. **No class 11/5.                                    **No class 11/11
DAY       DATE             TIME                  AGE CLASS            DAY    DATE                TIME                    AGE CLASS
WED       9/27-11/15       7:15pm-8:15pm         16+    1402.400      BEGINNER
SAT       9/23-11/18*      12:30-1:30pm          16+    1402.401      FRI    9/22-11/24*         6:00-6:30pm             6+     1301.400
SUN       9/24-11/19**     10:00-11:15am         16+    1402.402
                                                                      SAT    9/23-11/18**        11:30am-12:00pm         4-5    1301.401
SAT/W     9/23-11/18*      SAT 12:30am-1:30pm    16+    1402.403
                           W 7:15pm-8:15pm
                                                                      SAT    9/23-11/18**        12:00-12:30 pm          6-11   1301.402
SUN/W     9/24-11/19**     SUN 10:00-11:15pm     16+    1402.404      SAT    9/23-11/18**        12:30pm-1:00pm          12+    1301.403
                           W 7:15pm-8:15pm                            INTERMEDIATE
SAT/SUN   9/23-11/19***    SAT 12:30am-1:30pm    16+    1402.405      SUN    9/24-11/12          10:00-10:30 am          4-5    1301.404
                           SUN 10:00-11:15pm                          SUN    9/24-11/12          10:30-11:00 am          6+     1301.405
                                                                      ADVANCED
SIT & STRETCH                                                         SUN    9/24-11/12          11:00am-11:30am         6+     1301.406
( E A S Y- PAC E D C H A I R W O R KO U T )
Seated on a chair and using a simple stretch band, you will learn
proper stretching to get rid of body aches, stiffness, and increase   INSTRUCTOR, MISS EMILY
muscle strength. Then progress to standing to improve posture         $105 resident, $110 non-resident
and balance. Requires a stretch band. *No class 11/5                  4-wk I Recreation Office, North Room
DAY        DATE             TIME                AGE     CLASS
SUN        9/24-11/19       12:30-1:30 pm       16+     1402.406      K I N D E R M U S I K M I X E D -AG E
                                                                      Discover an engaging musical world with your child through
                                                                      singing, moving, listening, and playing! $25 material fee due at first
N E W! P I L AT E S W I T H A B A L L
                                                                      class. New materials each session. *No class 11/23
Pilates really works - an exercise method, learning “Super 5”
strength building sequences to develop strong abs and lower back      DAY     DATE               TIME                    AGE     CLASS
muscles known as your “core.” Bring a stability ball, mat, and a      SESSION I
5-stretch band to improve posture, balance, and have less body        THUR    10/12-11/2         10:00-10:45 am          0-7     1302.400
aches and stiffness.                                                  SESSION II
                                                                      THUR    11/16-12/14*       10:00-10:45 am          0-7     1302.401
DAY        DATE             TIME                AGE     CLASS
WED        9/27-11/15       6:15-7:15pm         16+     1402.407
                                                                      INSTRUCTOR,
                                                                      ARK INTERNATIONAL STAFF
SPORTS                                                                $90 resident, $95 non-resident (Beg)
                                                                      $95 resident, $100 non-resident (Adv)
                                                                      8-wk | Recreation Office, North Room
INSTRUCTOR, SENSEI, ALYSIA HUANG
$62 resident, $67 non-resident                                        VO I C E - YO U T H & A D U LT - A L L L E V E L S
8-wk | Adult Recreation Center, Grapevine                             Sing like a star! Students will learn and perfect the art of singing.
                                                                      Class will emphasize fundamentals including breathing, power
K E N P O K A R AT E                                                  range, pitch, and rhythm.
Your child will develop confidence, discipline, and self-respect.
                                                                      DAY    DATE                TIME                    AGE     CLASS
Uniforms and equipment are required after the first class and are
                                                                      BEGINNER
available through the instructor.
                                                                      THUR   9/28-11/16          5:00-5:30 pm            5-15    1300.400
DAY        DATE             TIME                AGE     CLASS         ADVANCED
TUES       9/26-11/14       6:00-7:30 pm        5+      1401.400      THUR   9/28-11/16          5:30-6:00 pm            16+     1300.401

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TENNIS                                                                  H I G H S C H O O L AC E S
                                                                        This class is perfect for players getting ready to compete in
                                                                        tournaments, high school or league tennis. This training class
JOHNNY ALLEN TENNIS                                                     is for more motivated, young players, with dreams of one-day
3-wk | Washington Elementary Tennis Courts                              competing at a higher level. This class will build the confidence in
                                                                        each player’s tennis game, through match play situations, while
T I N Y AC E S                                                          engaging in a wide variety of effective games and drills.
This class is your future tennis star’s introduction to the exciting    DAY DATE               TIME        AGE     PRICE          CLASS
world of tennis, sports, and overall athleticism. This class features   SESSION I
fun games that are perfectly designed to advance your child’s           M/W 9/25-10/11         7-8 pm      13-17   $79/$84        1500.403
hand-eye coordination, balance, and love for tennis. Our friendly
                                                                        SESSION II
staff will provide a fun, creative and positive environment for
                                                                        M/W 10/23-11/8         7-8 pm      13-17   $79/$84        1500.407
every child involved. Parent participation is strongly encouraged.
                                                                        SESSION III
DAY DATE               TIME        AGE     PRICE         CLASS          M/W 11/20-12/6         7-8 pm      13-17   $79/$84        1500.411
SESSION I
M/W 9/25-10/11         4:15-5pm    3-5     $69/$74       1500.400       N E W! A D U LT C A R D I O
SESSION II                                                              Looking for an upbeat workout? Grab your racket and let’s hit the
M/W 10/23-11/8         4:15-5pm    3-5     $69/$74       1500.404       courts! We have tons of fast-paced drills and games, accompanied
SESSION III                                                             by high-energy music to keep you moving and grooving. If you
M/W 11/20-12/6         4:15-5pm    3-5     $69/$74       1500.408       are looking to improve your tennis game and stay on your toes,
                                                                        then this program is perfect for you. This class features tennis and
L I T T L E AC E S                                                      a workout, all rolled into one. Specially designed to burn some
Learning tennis should be fun and exciting. All classes feature         calories, make some friends, and of course, improve your tennis
the magic of learning athletic confidence through tennis. All four      game. For more info and rainy-day makeup policy, go to www.
major strokes will be taught, the forehand, backhand, serve and         johnnyallentennis.com or call 1-844-9TENNIS (1-844-983-6647)
volley. Students will be given a solid tennis foundation, through       DAY DATE               TIME        AGE     PRICE          CLASS
tons of innovative and effective drills, and games. Once ready,         SESSION I
players will be invited to attend the Intermediate class.               M/W 9/25-10/11         8-9 pm      18+     $79/$84        1500.412
DAY DATE               TIME        AGE     PRICE         CLASS          SESSION II
SESSION I                                                               M/W 10/23-11/8         8-9 pm      18+     $79/$84        1500.413
M/W 9/25-10/11         5-6 pm      6-8     $79/$84       1500.401       SESSION III
SESSION II                                                              M/W 11/20-12/6         8-9 pm      18+     $79/$84        1500.414
M/W 10/23-11/8         5-6 pm      6-8     $79/$84       1500.405
SESSION III
M/W 11/20-12/6         5-6 pm      6-8     $79/$84       1500.409
                                                                        FRANK JTA COACH
                                                                        4-wk / 6-wk | Washington Elementary Tennis Courts
J U N I O R AC E S                                                      These programs are progressive, challenging, and fun! JTA will
All junior tennis players looking for improvement are welcome to        develop & prepare players for USTA JTT competition.
play and find their groove. All four major strokes will be taught,
the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Players will improve          A D U LT G E T- F I T T E N N I S ( AG E S 15+)
technique, spin, placement, balance, and movement, through              Brush up on your skills in a fun and interactive environment. Perfect
specially designed drills and games.                                    for the player that wants to meet other players and improve their
DAY DATE               TIME         AGE     PRICE         CLASS         skills and play. Develop consistency and confidence thru better
SESSION I                                                               technique, footwork, cardio and repetition. *No Class 9/12-9/21
M/W 9/25-10/11         6-7 pm       9-12    $79/$84       1500.402      DAY DATE          TIME               AGE      PRICE        CLASS
SESSION II                                                              6-CLASSES - BEGINNER
M/W 10/23-11/8         6-7 pm       9-12    $79/$84       1500.406      T/Th 10/3-10/19 6:30-7:30pm          15+      $115/$120    1501.403
SESSION III                                                             6-CLASSES - INTERMEDIATE
M/W 11/20-12/6         6-7 pm       9-12    $79/$84       1500.410      T/Th 10/3-10/19 6:30-7:30pm          15+      $115/$120    1501.404
                                                                        NEW! DOUBLES/RALLY PLAY
                                                                        Fri   9/22-10/27* 7:30-9:00pm        15+      $90/$95      1501.405

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O L D E R A D U LT S P R O G R A M S

                                       SAN GABRIEL SENIOR PROGRAMS - SERVICES AND
                                       RESOURCES FOR ADULTS 50 YEARS OLD AND UP.

                                       HEALTHY HEARTS                                                 TECHNOLOGY TUTORING
                                       WALKING CLUB                                                   Wednesdays, 3pm-5pm
                                       Wednesdays, 9 am - 11 am                                       Community Recreation Center- North Room

                                       Sign in at the Recreation Office- North Room, grab a map,      This free program is available to all seniors who are looking
                                       and go! Discover more of your local area with designated       to advance their skills on their laptop or smart phone. Each
                                       routes, bring a friend or meet new people, and enjoy being     participant will have a one-on-one, 45-minute appointment
                                       outdoors. Low-impact walking with coffee, healthy snacks       with a teen volunteer. Make your appointment today by
                                       and socializing!                                               calling 626.308.2875.
                                       *Group leaves promptly at 9:00 a.m.

                                                                                                      GO GO GAMING
                                       TABLE TENNIS                                                   Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 8am-11am
                                       Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays, 8am-11am                        Fridays 12pm-4pm
                                       and Fridays, 1:30pm-5:30pm                                     Community Recreation Center - North Room
                                       Community Recreation Center - Dance Room
                                                                                                      Grab a group of friends or make new ones during open
                                       Grab your friends, a paddle, and join other active seniors     game play. Light refreshments will be offered as you battle
                                       for this low impact activity.                                  it out in Mahjong, Chess, Scrabble, or a simple game of
                                                                                                      cards. Participants are welcomed to bring their own games
                                                                                                      from home.
                                       SOCIAL BINGO
                                       3rd Thursday Each Month, 1 pm – 2 pm                           PICKLEBALL
                                       Adult Recreation Center - Padillo Room                         Monday-Thursdays, and Saturdays, 7:30am-12pm
                                                                                                      Smith Park Tennis Courts
                                       Win like never B-4! Take part in a thrilling hour of Bingo
                                       with refreshments, socializing and of course prizes! Walk-     Enjoy a friendly game of Pickleball at Smith Park. This fun,
                                       ins welcomed.                                                  low-impact racquet sport which combines elements of
                                                                                                      badminton, tennis, and table tennis is suitable for all ages
                                                                                                      and abilities. Enjoy the fresh air, health benefits and of
                                       ART WORKSHOP                                                   course all the new friends you are sure to make.
                                       Fridays, 10am-12pm
                                       Community Recreation Center- Dance Room
                                       Join a group of like-minded individuals for a morning filled
                                       with art. Bring your own painting supplies and create your
                                       next masterpiece while making new friends.

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DAILY NUTRITION PROGRAM                                                     SPECIAL LUNCHEONS
Monday-Friday, 11am-12pm
                                                                            Join us for special themed luncheons for extra special treats,
Adult Recreation Center - Padillo Room
                                                                            games and decorations. Pre-registration is required. Call 626-308-
This daily nutrition program offered by the YWCA of the San                 2875 to register today.
Gabriel Valley provides hot, delicious, and nutritious meals to
                                                                            Check in for lunch will be from 10:30am-11:15am, once registration
all persons 62 years of age and older. Meals are served on a
                                                                            is done, meals will be served.
first come, first served basis with check-in starting at 10am.
Registration in the program is done once, on-site during meal               Moon Festival- September 29
program hours.                                                              Spooky – October 18
                                                                            Thanksgiving – November 20
                                                                            Holiday – December 18

         Save the                                                 • Monthly Health and Education presentations will be
                                                                    offered on the third Tuesday of each month starting

         Date for New                                               January 2024.
                                                                  • March 2024- An added bonus to our open game play!

         Programs!                                                  Join us for a special trivia day sure to tug on your brain
                                                                    muscles.

MOONLIGHT GLAMOUR
SENIOR DANCE
Thursday, October 19, 2023
5pm-7pm
Adult Recreation Center - Grapevine
Lawn
Can’t repeat the past?…Why of course you
can! Join us for our First Annual Senior
Dance as this fun, free, event will offer our
Older Adult community a chance to feel
young again and reminisce in their love for
dancing with friends! Dress in your best attire
to fit our Great Gatsby/ Masquerade theme and
dance your tail off all evening! Light refreshments
and hor d’oeuvres will be available.

Registration begins August 31 and deadline is October
12. Registration is required by calling 626-308-2875 or
online at SGPRD.org.

For up-to-date information on our senior programs, visit
SanGabrielCity.com/Seniors

If you would like to receive the Grapevine Press, contact Jackie Villalvazo at 626-308-2875 or email jvillalvazo@sgch.org.

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ACCESS SERVICES                                                        211 LA COUNTY
Curb-to-curb para-transit (dial-a-ride) program that provides          The 2-1-1 phone line is open 24 hours, 7 days a week, with trained
transportation services to eligible individuals. Access Services can   Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with
travel to most locations in the San Gabriel Valley and downtown        any situation, any time. 211 LA County (or 211 LA) is the hub for
Los Angeles. Riders must be certified for Access Services.             community members and community organizations looking for all
Candidates must have disabilities and cannot board, ride, or exit      types of health, human, and social services in Los Angeles County.
from any established bus or rail system. For information on the        If you are calling from outside Los Angeles County or cannot
certification process, and to arrange trips, call 800.827.0829.        directly dial 2-1-1, call 800-339-6993.

M.T.A. REDUCED FARE TAP CARDS                                          GOLDENTALK SENIOR CHAT LINE
The City of San Gabriel offers reduced fare TAP Cards to persons       This service is a chat and crisis line for Older Adults who are 60
62 years and older and persons with disabilities residing in San       years of age and older. The chat line assists seniors facing social
Gabriel. TAP Card reloads are sold for $12 ($20 total value) at the    isolation through warm conversations and also provides referrals
Community Services Department, 250 South Mission Drive,                and works closely with multiple agencies with Los Angeles County
from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For additional information call the        in the event of a crisis. For assistance please call 888.604.6533.
Community Services Department at 626-308-2875.

                                                                       SUNDAY FOOD PANTRY
RIDESG                                                                 The San Gabriel Mission Parish offers a food bank every 2nd and
The City of San Gabriel provides reduced fare transportation for       4th Sunday from 7am-9am or until food runs out. San Gabriel and
city residents, 62 years and older and disabled persons through        all surrounding cities are welcome. The parish can be reached at
the RideSG+ membership. Services are available 7:00am -7:00pm,         626.457.3035.
for medical appointments, local shopping trips, trips to Adult
Recreation Center, etc. Service is not available for daily non-
medical appointments. Cost is $0.50 per one-way trip. For more
information, to apply or to register as a RideSG+ member, call the
Community Services Department at 626-308-2875.

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HOW TO                              Online: SGPRD.org
                                               By Phone: 626-308-2875
           REGISTER                            In Person: 250 S. Mission Dr. Monday-Friday • 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

           Effective July 1, 2021, all credit card transactions are subject to a 2.9% credit card processing fee. The fees shown online
           include the 2.9% fee. Should you wish to avoid this fee please visit our office between 8:00am -4:30pm, Monday through
           Friday, to register by using cash or check. Please provide exact change for all cash transactions.

SENIOR TRIPS
OAK TREE MOUNTAIN –                                                     RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL
OAK GLEN, CA.                                                           MUSEUM – SIMI VALLEY, CA
Tuesday, October 17                                                     Tuesday, December 5
8:30 am - 6 pm                                                          9:00am-5:15pm
$15                                                                     $77
#5000.400                                                               #5000.402
Spend the day in Oak Glen! During the Fall, it is the best time for     During this time of year, “Christmas Around the World” is on
apple picking. Enjoy spending time in Oak Tree Village for lunch        display at the museum which includes 26 exquisitely decorated
and shopping on your own. We will also be making stops at Parrish       trees representing the countries President Reagan visited while in
Pioneer Ranch and Snowline Orchards for apple picking.                  office. There will also be an opportunity to go inside the retired Air
                                                                        Force One Aircraft as part of the tour. Lunch is included at the Air
                                                                        Force One Pavilion.
PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM –
LOS ANGELES, CA                                                         RIVERSIDE MISSION INN AND HOTEL
Tuesday, November 14                                                    – RIVERSIDE, CA
10:00am-5:30pm                                                          Tuesday, December 19
$52                                                                     12:45pm-8:30pm
#5000.401                                                               $42
                                                                        #5000.403
Starting the day off with lunch and shopping on your own at LA’s
Original Farmers Market. After, we will head over to the Petersen       Arrive at Historical Downtown Riverside for a guided tour of the
Automotive Museum for a 1-hour docent led tour which features           Mission Inn. Tours last up to 1 ½ hour long and 3 different ime
exhibits dedicated to the history of the automobile. The museum         slots to choose from. After dinner on your own, head back to the
has recently been renovated and has 3 themed floors of exhibits.        Mission to see it lit up with over 5 million lights, 200 animated
                                                                        figures, and the world’s largest mistletoe.

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GUIDE - FIND US
 CITY FACILITIES, PARKS & SCHOOLS
    1   Adult Recreation Center, 324 South Mission Dr.
    2   City Hall, 425 South Mission Dr.
    3   Coolidge School, 421 North Mission Dr.
   4    Dewey School, 525 East Dewey Ave.
   5    Gabrielino High School, 1327 San Gabriel Blvd.
   6    Grapevine Park, 324 South Mission Dr.
    7   Jefferson Middle School, 1372 East Las Tunas Drive.
   8    Lincoln School, 600 East Grand Ave.
   9    Marshall Park, 311 West Marshall St.
  10    McKinley School, 1425 Manley Dr.
   11   Mission Playhouse,
        320 South Mission Dr.
  12    Police Department,
        625 South Del Mar Ave.
  13    Plaza Park, 428 South Mission Dr.
  14    Public Works, 917 East Grand Ave.
  15    Recreation Center,
        250 South Mission Dr.
  16    Roosevelt Park & Tennis Courts
        5410 Delta St.
   17   Roosevelt School, 401 South Walnut Grove
  18    San Gabriel Library, 500 South Del Mar Ave.
  19    San Gabriel High School, 801 Ramona Ave.
  20    San Gabriel School District, 408 Junipero Serra Ave.
  21    Smith Park & Pool, 232 West Broadway
  22    Washington School, 300 North San Marino Dr.
  23    Wilson School, 8317 Sheffield Rd.
  24    Vincent Lugo Park, Wells & Ramona, Home of La Laguna Playground.

 ADMINISTRATION                                      FINANCE DEPARTMENT            COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
 626.308.2803                                        626.308.2812                  626.308.2875

 CITY CLERK                                          FIRE DEPARTMENT               PUBLIC WORKS
 626.308.2816                                        Emergency 911                 626.308.2825
                                                     Non-emergency: 626.308.2880
 CITY HALL                                                                         POLICE DEPARTMENT
 626.308.2800                                        MISSION PLAYHOUSE             Emergency 911
                                                     626.308.2865                  Non-emergency: 626.308.2828
 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
 626.308.2806

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