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June 2017
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A Paramount Summer – Community Fun in the Sun Summer in the City is full of outdoor activities and special events this year featuring lots of fun, music, and good old recreational outlets. Here is a sampling of what’s going on.
Heritage Festival on June 10
As part of the City’s 60th anniversary celebration, the Paramount Heritage Festival will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in Paramount Park. There will be musical performances from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with festival seating that will i n c l u d e N o t F a d e Aw a y, a tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Vilma Diaz y La Sonora from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The festival will feature a variety of free activities: Kids Fun Zone with multiple inflatables for youngsters; a Heritage Village with farm and dairy a n i m a l s f r o m Pa r a m o u n t ’s past; a historical display; and a Teen Challenge Zone with a rock climbing wall, human gyroscope ride, and bungee jump ride. Available for purchase will be food, farmers market products, and a beer and wine garden for the adult guests.
Musical Thursdays in Progress Park – Summer Concerts
The City’s 2nd annual summer concert series will run over six consecutive Thursdays starting July 6. This year the venue will be Progress Park. The shows are free, and will go from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There will be food for purchase from 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. It’s festival-style and limited seating, so remember to get there early and bring chairs and blankets. The summer of spectacular sounds will feature a variety of genres from the following bands: • July 6: Mariachi Espectacular (Mariachi) • July 13: Boogaloo Assassins (Latin Soul/Funk) • July 20: Upstream (Caribbean)
• July 27: Lil’ Mo and the Dynaflows (50s Rock) • August 3: Stone Soul (Classic Soul & Motown) • August 10: Mariachi Divas (Mariachi) So come on out with family and friends and enjoy music al fresco at Progress Park this summer, 15500 Downey Ave.
Splash Zone Available for Party Rentals
The Orange Ave. Splash Zone is a zero-depth water park that has been delighting Paramount kids with its safe play and whimsical water features. The Splash Zone opens on June 11 and the public hours will be Monday to Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For the first time, the Splash Zone can now be rented for private children’s parties on the weekends. Rentals are open to Paramount residents on Saturdays and Sundays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Party set up and b r e a k d ow n n e e d s t o o c c u r within this three-hour timeframe. A refundable deposit is required. Party size is a maximum of 30 children (not counting parents). There’s a party room for food, cake, and party favors. By the way, these parties won’t impact parking in the neighborhood. A temporary zone will be set up adjacent to the property and overflow parking will be available at Spane Park. So set up a uniquely Paramount party scene for your kids this summer. It’s a great p l a c e f o r a s a f e , ex c i t i n g , memorable birthday experience or a gathering of family and friends. Again, it’s for Paramount residents and only during the summer months. Call (562) 220-2121 for more information or to reserve the Splash Zone, which is located at 14618 Orange Ave. And don’t forget about the City pool at Paramount Park, which also opens on June 11 and features recreational
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The Paramount Park pool offers a variety of summer activities for family fun. swimming, swim lessons and exe r c i s e c l a s s e s , “ d ive - i n ” movie nights, and more. Check out the recreation newsletter on the Community Services and Recreation page at paramountcity.com.
Summer Program Offers Kids Free Meals and Activities
T h e Pa r a m o u n t U n i fi e d School District and the City of Paramount are once again providing a free Summer Nutrition and Activity Program (SNAP) for local kids. The federally funded program offers meals and activities Monday through Friday for children 18 and younger at all elementary and middle schools in the District (except for Jackson). It starts June 12 and ends August 4. It’s a walk-in program with no registration. Children can participate any time during operating hours. Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Staff members lead sports, arts and crafts, and physical fitness a c t iv i t i e s f r o m 1 0 : 0 0 a . m . to 12:00 p.m. Then lunch is s e r ve d f r o m 1 2 : 0 0 p . m . t o 1:00 p.m. S NA P g ive s t h e k i d s o f Paramount a safe place to have fun and some delicious meals during the summer break, all at no cost to them or their families. For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.
The Mariachi Divas will return to the Paramount concert scene this summer in Progress Park.
The Orange Ave. Splash Zone is now available for kids’ party rentals.
Stone Soul will feature the sounds of classic Motown during the summer concert series in Progress Park.
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