Jazzing It Up In Woodland Hills

Warner Park's free summer Concerts In the Park series kicks off with some swinging jazz. The Playboy Jazz Festival Community Concert features performances by saxophonist Michael Lington, the lively sounds of the B-Side Players and vocalists Ernie Andrews and Raya Yarbrough. Besides the music, there also will be an upgraded food court and children’s play zone.
When: 2pm, Sunday, June 1st
Where: Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills
Contact: 877-704-3456, http://engage.advancedpublishing.com/t?r=28&c=8496&l=643&ctl=11666:7541D9EB5A0B04E9177814A56DB19E0E

South Pacific State of Mind

Star Eco Station's "Taste of the Islands" festival will let you visit the South Pacific without leaving Culver City. This Asian Pacific American heritage celebration includes hula dancing, tribal face painting and lei making (from recycled materials). You can also wear your favorite island outfit for the King/Queen of the Island dress-up contest.
$8 for adults, $6 for children.
When: 11am – 2pm, Saturday, May 31st
Where: Star Eco Station, 10101 W. Jefferson Blvd., Culver City
Contact: 310-842-8060, www.ecostation.org

Swimming Lessons at Paramount Pool

Learning to swim can be fun and easy through our program. We focus on developing skills to ensure that students are water safe and swim savvy. Students begin at their skill level.
● Ages 6-8, and 9-15
● Paramount & Orange Pools
● Session I (June 23 – July 3) – No swim lessons on July 4th,
Session II (July 7 - July 18),
Session III (July 21 – August 1) - No Afternoon (4-6pm) Lessons on July 24th,
Session IV (August 4 – August 15)
● Cost: Paramount City Residents: $15/session, Non-residents (must register after Rally Night), $20/session
● See Pool schedule below for days & times

Swim Lessons Schedule (Monday – Friday)
Paramount Pool (14400 Paramount Blvd) (562) 220-2069
Orange Pool (14618 Orange Ave) (562) 220-2099

Age, Group, Time, Session Location
Parent & Me
11:00 – 11:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool(YMCA)
3:00 – 3:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
5:30 – 6:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
6:00 – 6:30 pm I, II, III, and IV@ Paramount Pool

Ages 3-5 (Taught by YMCA Staff)
10:00 – 10:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
10:30 – 11:00 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:00 – 11:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:30 am - 12:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
3:00 – 3:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
3:30 – 4:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
4:00 – 4:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
4:30 – 5:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:00 – 5:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:30 – 6:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
6:00 – 6:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool

Ages 6-8 (Taught by Paramount City Staff)
10:00 – 10:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
10:30 – 11:00 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:00 – 11:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:30 am –-12:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
3:00 – 3:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
3:30 – 4:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
4:00 – 4:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
4:30 – 5:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:00 – 5:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:30 – 6:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
6:00 – 6:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool

Ages 9-15 (Taught by Paramount City Staff)
10:00 – 10:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
10:30 – 11:00 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:00 – 11:30 am I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
11:30 am – 12:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
3:30 – 3:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
3:30 – 4:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Orange Pool
4:00 – 4:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
4:30 – 5:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:00 – 5:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
5:30 – 6:00 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool
6:00 – 6:30 pm I, II, III, and IV @ Paramount Pool

Adults (Taught @ City Paramount Staff)
6:30 – 7:30 pm I, II, III and IV Paramount Pool
7:30 – 8:30 pm I, II, III and IV Paramount Pool
(Mon/Wed ONLY)

Kayaks 4 Kids (free lessons)

SUMMER 2008 CLASSES

Sundays, June 1 & 8
Sundays, July 6 & 13
Sundays, August 3 & 10
Sundays, September 7 & 14

Time: 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Location: Mother’s Beach Marina Del Rey Lagoon (Palawan Avenue & Admiralty Way)

Each 3 hour class will cover:

Basic Introduction To Kayaking, Basic Water and Boating Safety, Rules of Navigation and Boating Courtesy, Paddling Techniques, Proper Safety Gear and Capsize Recovery.

Kayaks For Kids provides a variety of ocean-rated kayaks with adjustable seats designed for youthful boaters, U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets (PFD) and paddles.

Class instructors are U.S. Coast Guard certified water sports and boating safety instructors, master swimmers and on-the-water spotters.

Each student completing our introduction to kayaking class will be presented with a certificate of completion and a badge as an official member of the Kayaks 4 Kidz™ Club

Public parking is available at the parking entrance on Admiralty Way, just East of Palawan, right next to the Jamaica Bay Inn. If you mention K4K to the parking attendant, parking should be $1.00 per car, per the LA Board of Supervisors. Or you can park on Palawan Avenue across from Mother’s Beach. Parking is $6.00.

The weekend classes can accommodate a maximum of 30 students (ages 9-13) per class. Students should dress for the water, YOU WILL GET WET! Bring extra towels and wear rubber-soled shoes (water shoes) to protect your feet in and out of the water and on the boat (a selection of water shoes is available on site). A light jacket is also suggested as it can sometimes be a bit chilly on the water.