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September 2010
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September 3
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Friday |
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
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Labor Day Weekend Job Fair in City of Maywood
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| Summary: |
Providing Food Stamp (FS) resource materials and assistance with completing Food Stamp application. |
| Location: |
4319 East Slauson Avenue
City of Maywood, CA 90270,
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
Providing FS resource materials through hand-outs/brochures.
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| Contact: |
Oanh Ngo (562) 908-6746
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September 4
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Saturday |
12:00 PM - 05:00 PM |
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Fresh Start
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| Summary: |
A daylong festival was created to help members of the Los Angeles community generate a fresh start for the school year, the community, and California's economy. There will be free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and many more. |
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2515 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Attendance: |
The general public.
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| Sponsors: |
United Long Term Care Workers SEIU.
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact Kathy Kensinger at (213) 985-1692 or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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September 6
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Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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Labor Day
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| Details: |
DPSS Offices will be Closed
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September 11
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Saturday |
08:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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LA County Run for Health 12th Annual 5k Run/Walk
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| Summary: |
The LA County Commission for Women would like to invite everyone to their 12th Annual LA County Run for Health Expo. All proceeds go towards educational scholarships for girls-at-risk. |
| Location: |
Dockweiler Beach
12001 Vista del Mar
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
Map & Directions
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| Details: |
The Los Angeles County Commission for Women and the Board of Supervisors is sponsoring the event. There will be a Kiddie K Fun/Run. Once registered you will receive an event t-shirt, goodie bad, food and drinks at the day of the event.
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| Attendance: |
The general public.
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| Sponsors: |
Board of Supervisors and the Los Angeles County Commission for Women
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact DPSS Wellness Coordinator, Richard Amiel at 9562) 908-8413
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September 11
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Saturday |
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Antelope Valley Job Fair and Community Resource Expo
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| Summary: |
The event will have many highlights such as, Health Education, Employment tips, Kid Zone, Identity Theft information and much more. |
| Location: |
Antelope Valley Senior Center
777 W. Jackman St.
Lancaster, CA 93534
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 5
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| Attendance: |
The general public
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| Sponsors: |
Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich and the Los Angeles County Departments of Children and Family Services and Community and Senior Services
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact Ann Gomez, at (213) 974-2423, or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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September 11
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Saturday |
10:00 PM - 03:00 PM |
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25th Senate District School Readiness and Health Fair
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| Summary: |
Please come and join in a discussion of current legislation and issues. You will also receive valuable information affecting you and your community. |
| Location: |
Jesse Owens County Park
9651 S. Western Ave
Los Angeles, ca 90047
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 2
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| Attendance: |
General public.
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| Sponsors: |
Senator Roderick D. Wright and Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please call (310) 412-0393 or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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September 16
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Thursday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Commission for Public Social Services Meeting
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| Summary: |
The Commission meets monthly to discuss, examine and evaluate public welfare issues and the programs and operations of the Department. |
| Location: |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room #739
500 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012,
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
Meeting locations may change. Please refer to the Commission for Public Social Services web site to verify the meeting location and for further information regarding this meeting contact the Executive Director at (562) 908-8669. This is a combined Commission and CORE meeting.
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All meetings are open to the public
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| Sponsors: |
Commission for Public Social Services
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| Contact: |
Judy Martell, Executive Director
(562) 908-8669
judymartell@dpss.lacounty.gov
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September 16
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Thursday |
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
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Community Action Board Meeting (CAB)
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| Location: |
El Monte Annex
2nd Floor Conference Room
3400 Aerojet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
Map & Directions
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September 18
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Saturday |
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Be One with Nature!
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| Summary: |
Continous event of the Countywide Fitness Challenge 2010 |
| Location: |
Placerita Canyon Natural Area and Nature Center
19152 Placerita Canyon Road
Newhall, CA 91321
Map & Directions
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| Details: |
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring the event providing a nature tour, bird walk and nature hike, reptile festival, fresh fruit and healthy snacks and more.
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| Attendance: |
The general public. If DPSS employees are interested in attending, please RSVP at http://dhr.lacounty.info
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| Sponsors: |
Department of Parks and Recreation
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| Contact: |
For addtional information, please contact DPSS Wellness Coordinator, Richard Amiel at (562) 908-8413
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September 19
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Sunday |
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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Health Fair- Community Health Improvement
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| Summary: |
The fair provides screening services for one's health. The community receive health information to foster a healthy lifestyle. |
| Location: |
Santa Rosa Church
668 S. Workman St
San Fernando, CA 91340
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
Promote a healthy lifestyle in collaboration of different organizations from the community.
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| Attendance: |
Everyone is welcome.
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| Sponsors: |
Providence- Center for Community Health Improvemtent
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| Contact: |
Miriam Hernandez 818-847-3983
Hilda Lopez 818-847-3908
Juan Lozano 818-718-5206
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September 28
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Tuesday |
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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7th Annual Second Chance Job Fair
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| Summary: |
The event provides an opportunity for job seekers to network with employers and receive information on different programs and services provided by various county departments and agencies. |
| Location: |
WorkSource Center
11623 Glenoaks Blvd.
Pacoima, CA
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Attendance: |
The general public.
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| Sponsors: |
Northeast San Fernando Valley WorkSource Center.
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact Sheila Wright at (818) 899-6239 or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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September 29
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Wednesday |
08:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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2010 Wellness Campaign through Food Stamp Outreach
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| Summary: |
The event will provide the public an opportunity to complete a Food Stamp application and meet with a DPSS staff member on the same day. |
| Location: |
St. Joseph Center
204 Hampton Drive
Venice, CA 900291,
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 3
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| Attendance: |
The general public.
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| Sponsors: |
The Office of Supevisor Zev Yaroslavsy, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services, and St. Joseph Medical Center
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact Rebecca Amado-Sprigg at (310) 396-6468, ext. 331, or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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October 2010
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October 9
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Saturday |
10:00 AM - 02:00 PM |
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Bicentennial Health Month
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| Location: |
USC
2101 Marengo St
Los AngelesC, CA 90033
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
In collaboration with several partners, the Mexican Government through the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles brings awarness on important health topics by providing education on preventive care, free medical screenings and referrals to health resources to more than 29,000 people through the County of Los Angeles
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| Attendance: |
The general public.
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| Sponsors: |
The Office of Mexican Consulate
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| Contact: |
For additional information, please contact Alan Sanchez at (213) 351-6800 ext. 2308, or DPSS Community Outreach Coordinator, Hang Nguyen, at (562) 908-8508.
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October 11
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Monday |
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM |
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Columbus Day
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| Details: |
DPSS Offices will be Closed
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October 14
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Thursday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Commission for Public Social Services Meeting
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| Summary: |
The Commission meets monthly to discuss, examine and evaluate public welfare issues and the programs and operations of the Department. |
| Location: |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room #739
500 West Temple St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
Meeting locations may change. Please refer to the Commission for Public Social Services web site to verify the meeting location and for further information regarding this meeting contact the Executive Director at (562) 908-8669
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| Attendance: |
All meetings are open to the public.
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| Contact: |
Judy Martell, Executive Director
(562) 908-8669
judymartell@dpss.lacounty.gov
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October 21
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Thursday |
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Committee for Review & Evaluation of CalWORKs (CORE) Meeting
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| Summary: |
CORE’s major function is to encourage discussion of various research/reports and to seek modifications which can increase program effectiveness in moving adults from welfare to work. The Committee meets monthly. |
| Location: |
Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration, Room #739
500 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012,
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Details: |
Meeting locations may change. Please refer to the Commission for Public Social Services web site to verify the meeting location and for further information regarding this meeting contact the Executive Director at (562) 908-8669.
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| Attendance: |
All meetings are open to the public
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| Sponsors: |
Committee of the Commission for Public Social Services
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| Contact: |
Judy Martell, Executive Director
(562) 908-8669
judymartell@dpss.lacounty.gov
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October 21
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Thursday |
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM |
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Community Action Board Meeting (CAB)
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| Location: |
El Monte Annex
2nd Floor Conference Room
3400 Aerojet Ave
El Monte, CA 91731
Map & Directions
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October 23
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Saturday |
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM |
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Head Start Learning & Resource Fair
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| Summary: |
Resource Fair |
| Location: |
The Expo Center
3980 S. Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
Map & Directions
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| Supervisorial District: |
District 1,
District 2,
District 3,
District 4,
District 5
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| Attendance: |
Open to all.
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| Sponsors: |
L.A. County Office of Education
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