COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
“Creating Community Through People, Parks and Programs”
Russ Guiney, Director
East County Community Services Agency • 265 Cloverleaf Drive • Baldwin Park, CA • 91706-6599 • (626) 369-8694
MEDIA ADVISORY
December 18, 2008
Contact: Imee Perius
Public Information Officer
(213) 738-2963
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION AND THE HEART OF COMPASSION
TO HOST SOUTH WHITTIER HOLIDAY EVENT
FOOD AND TOY GIVEAWAY
WHITTIER, CA – the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and the Heart
of Compassion will host the Mayberry Park Food and Toy Giveaway for families and their
children on Saturday, December 20, 2008, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
“I’m pleased that the County Parks and Recreation Department, along with Heart of
Compassion, are able to make the holiday season special for families who are experiencing
hardship during these difficult economic times,” said Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria
Molina.
Food items will be distributed to the community and every child will receive a new toy. Santa
Clause will be at the event to greet the community. Musical entertainment will include live
bands and a variety of vocal performances. Additional activities will include community
information pamphlets and brochures, free hot dogs, a kid zone with arts and crafts, and games
for the children.
Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. This event is open to all surrounding communities.
WHAT: “South Whittier Holiday Event” - Food and Toy Giveaway
WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Amelia Mayberry County Park
13201 E. Meyer Road
Whittier, CA 90603
Contact Telephone #: (562) 944-9727
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