Free haircuts, free groceries, health screenings at South Whittier event

            Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation Department

July 28, 2010

                                                                                                 

Contact: Catarah Hampshire

Public Information Assistant

                                                                                    (310) 965-8230

    champshire@parks.lacounty.gov

 

OR

Imee Perius

Public Information Officer

(213) 738-2963

iperius@parks.lacounty.gov

SUPERVISOR DON KNABE TO HOST SOUTH WHITTIER EDUCATE & CELEBRATE FESTIVAL  AT ADVENTURE COUNTY PARK

 

 

 

 

WHAT: Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation and Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe will host the annual South Whittier Educate and Celebrate Festival.  Since 2007 this event has attracted more than 3,000 people each year who are in need of community resources. Those attending this year’s event can expect dozens of services, from free dental, hearing and vision exams, to a job fair, free haircuts and a food giveaway . Approximately 300 local school children will receive free school supplies and uniforms. This event is supported by local hospitals, County departments, other social service agencies and community based organizations. 

 

       WHERE:                      Adventure County Park, 10130 S. Gunn Avenue,                                               Whittier, CA 90605

 

       WHEN:                        Saturday, August 7, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

                                

       VISUALS:                   Free Haircuts, thousands of people lining up to receive free groceries, health screenings, petting zoo and live entertainment.

 

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BACKGROUND:     The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation provides the citizens of Los Angeles County diverse, quality recreational opportunities with its organized sports and health-oriented programs at more than 144 facilities, including more than 94 local and community parks, 19 golf courses, 52 hiking and equestrian trails, 19 natural areas and wildlife sanctuaries, 14 lakes, four arboreta and botanic gardens, 27 public swimming pools and the world-famous Hollywood Bowl and John Anson Ford Amphitheatre.