MOLINA: Park Improvements at Bassett Park

 

FOR

FOR IMMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                               CONTACT:  Angie Castro, (626) 350-4500; (213) 703-2823                                    CELEBRATING GREEN SPACE IN THE WINTER -- MOLINA AND MORE THAN 1,200 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CELEBRATE PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CHRISTMAS COMMUNITY DINNER AND TOY GIVEAWAY

 

Toys, New Soccer Fields, Renovated Skate Park, Decorative
Fencing, Picnic Benches Bring Holiday Cheer

 

VALINDA (December 10, 2008) – Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina and Bassett community celebrate vast improvements to one of the San Gabriel Valley’s largest community county parks  during 12^th Annual Bassett Park Holiday Dinner and Toy Giveaway.

Youths of the Associated Parks Council, the Bassett Soccer League, National Soccer League and community volunteers, who have

been instrumental in the planning of the park’s improvements, organize the annual event.  Improvements include new soccer fields, renovated skate park, decorative fencing and picnic benches.

 

WHAT:           COMMUNITY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION DINNER AND TOY GIVE AWAY

 

Families and children have traditional dinner and enjoy performances by Mariachi and Childrens Ballet Folklorico de Carolina.  Santa Claus gives toys to the children.

 

WHEN:           Saturday, Dec 13, 2008 at 6:30PM

 

WHERE:         Bassett Park Gymnasium, 510 Vineland Avenue, Valinda 91746

 

WHO:              - Supervisor Gloria Molina

                        - Congresswoman Grace Napolitano

  - Fox Sports en Español’s Samuel Jacobo

  - County Dept of Parks and Recreation

  - Bassett Park Associated Parks Council youths and President Maria Lopez

  - Bassett Soccer League and National Soccer League presidents

 

“Numerous Valinda youths and volunteers have worked with me to make Bassett Park a better place to recreate – making the annual Holiday dinner and toy giveaway even more special for so many children and families,” said Molina.  “Our parks have always served as centers of our communities.  During these challenging economic times, more and more families will look to local parks for family outings.  I’m glad we could make the necessary improvements at Bassett Park to enhance recreation and green space in the Valinda community.”                               -end-