Mardi Gras 2011 King & Queen Eusebio Arballo Sylvia Preciado
Sylvia manages the Imperial Valley Red Cross, which is located on Broadway Avenue in El Centro. She is well known in the community for her tireless efforts and generosity to make a difference in the lives of people here. She too is very active in the community and is an advocate not only for the Red Cross but also for the Imperial Valley Special Olympics and many other community events. Ms. Preciado is an active member of the El Centro Fire Chiefs Association, Police Advisory Board, Law Enforcement Memorial Committee and the Desert Cruisers Car Club. The crowning of Eusebio Arballo and Sylvia Preciado will take place on February 4, 2011 and the good times will roll down Main St. on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at 5 p.m. in downtown El Centro. The highly anticipated Mardi Gras Light Parade and Street Festival with glitter and lights of purple, green and gold will reign during this year s family friendly parading of floats and participants of every description in a nighttime moving carnival. Visit our website at www.cityofelcentro.org for more information about Mardi Gras and many other events. INDEX Recently the City of El Centro opened nominations to elect a 2011 Mardi Gras King and Queen. There were many nominations, but it was Eusebio Arballo and Sylvia Preciado that are the 2011 winners receiving the most nominations. Eusebio is a Public Affairs Specialist with SDG&E managing the Renewable Energy Resource Center here in El Centro. Mr. Arballo is active in our community and serves on many boards such as the Imperial Valley Young Professionals, El Centro Chamber of Commerce and is the El Centro Rotary Club Director. Mardi Grass King & Queen Mardi Grass Light Parade & Street Festival List of City Parks Parks & Recreation Current/Upcoming Programs Safety Tips IMAGINE Awards 2011 Le Tour de Manure 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 www.cityofelcentro.org 2
List of City Parks Park Acres Amenities Address Adams Park 9.33 open space, restrooms, picnic areas, BBQ grill, children's playground 400-700 Park Ave. Bucklin Park 20 open space, restrooms, 3 ramada picnic areas, 1 pavilion picnic area, BBQ grills, children's playground, lake, horseshoe pit, walk/jog path 1350 S. 8th St. Carlos Aguilar Park 4.75 open space, restrooms (not open), picnic area, BBQ grill, children's playground, soccer fields, basketball courts 1575 Pico Ave. Countryside Park 2.0 playground, walk path, grass and sand area Farnsworth/ Jackrabbit Drive Debbie Pittman Park 4.73 4 softball fields, restrooms 1997 Orange Ave. Farmers Park 1.29 ramada & sand pit 18th/Whitney Way Frazier Field 3.55 4-little league baseball fields, restrooms 1150 N. 6th St. Gomez Park 2.66 open space, picnic areas, BBQ grill, children's playground, restrooms, jogging track, volleyball area 901 S. Hope St. Leeper Park 3.71 open space/non-structured 250 S. Lotus Ave. Legacy Park 1.5 playground, walk path, ramada 3900 Arthur Hennesey Court McGee Park 5.31 children's playground, soccer field, picnic area, basketball courts 375 S. 1st St. Stark Field 11.44 1-baseball complex (bleachers, lights), 2-softball fields, restrooms, picnic areas, children's playground 831 S. 4th St. Sunflower Park 13 2-baseball fields, 2 soccer fields 350 N. Lotus Ave. Swarthout Park 15.49 3-adult softball fields, 2-soccer fields, basketball courts, restrooms, picnic areas, children's playground, & volleyball area 350 Euclid Ave. Wildflower Park 3.96 open space/non-structured East Aten Road/ 950 S. Lotus Ave. To reserve a park call 760-337-4555 www.cityofelcentro.org 4
Parks & Recreation Current/Upcoming Programs Special Olympics: Special Olympics is preparing for State games that will be held in June at Cal State Long Beach. Looking for coaches in basketball, track & field and swimming. Contact Pat. Community Center After School Program Monday - Friday 1:00-4:30 p.m. $10/week Zumba Classes Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9-10 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays 7-8 p.m. $30/month Aerobics Monday, Wednesday & Friday 5:30-7 p.m. $20/month Winter Mini-camp 3-5 yrs, 20 kids Dec. 20 Dec. 31 Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $25/week Registration will begin Nov. 15th Taking Me Fishing Initiative Events through April 2011. This is for everyone and is free. Promotes fishing aquatics, bodies of water - being near canals, lakes and boats; how to use a life jacket, how to call for help, how to dispatch, licensing and environmental conservation education. El Centro Parks & Recreation Department 375 South First St. El Centro, CA 92243 Phone (760) 337-4555 www.cityofelcentro.org 5
Holiday Safety Reminders From ECPD Crime Prevention With the 2010 holiday season upon us, the El Centro Police Department would like to give you some helpful crime prevention tips to make sure you have the best possible time with family and friends. Report suspicious activity immediately by dialing 911. You could be making someone s holiday a lot happier. Home Safety & Crime Prevention Don't let the rush and excitement of the holiday season make you careless in protecting your home from potential criminals. The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other holiday crime. When leaving home for an extended time, have a trusted neighbor or family member watch your house and pick up your newspapers and mail. Set indoor and outdoor lights on an automatic timer. Leave a radio or television on so the house looks and sounds occupied. Large displays of holiday gifts should not be visible through the windows and doors of your home. Be aware that criminals sometimes pose as couriers delivering gifts. It s okay to ask for your delivery person s credentials. It is not uncommon for criminals to take advantage of the generosity of people during the holiday season by soliciting donations door-to-door for charitable causes although no charity is involved. Ask for their identification, and find out how the donated funds will be used. If you are not satisfied, do not donate. After opening large or big ticket items (televisions, computers, gaming systems, etc.), break down the boxes to fit inside your trash can. If the box is too big, take it directly to the dump or recycling yard. Big boxes sitting next to your trash cans act like a billboard to thieves looking for their next score. Keep candles away from flammable objects such as decorations, Christmas trees, draperies, wreaths and wrapping paper. Also, make sure to extinguish them before you leave your house or go to bed. The El Centro Police Department s Crime Prevention Unit can be reached at (760) 425-3894. www.cityofelcentro.org 6