CAREERS FOR WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
 
The Sheriff's Department will be holding a "Women in Law Enforcement Career Day 2008" on June 28, 2008 at the S.T.A.R. Center, 11515 S. Colima Road, Whittier, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be on-site testing for Deputy Sheriff Trainee positions beginning at 10 a.m., and oral interviews for the position following the exam.  For more information/reservations, call 1-800-A-DEPUTY or log on to http://www.lasd.org.

POOL DEDICATION MARKS EARLY SUMMER START

More than 100 kids will help Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke and the Watts community celebrate the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation’s “Make a Splash!” month with the dedication of a new swimming pool complex at Ted Watkins Park this Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Throughout the month of May, the Department of Mental Health will host educational conferences, activities and events that will raise awareness about mental health, as well as the importance of taking care of one’s own physical and mental health wellness.

EAST L.A. CELEBRATES OVER 150 YEARS WITH CIVIC CENTER GRAND DEDICATION AND HEALTHY-LIVING PAVILION

A variety of activities are planned from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 at the East Los Angeles Civic Center to commemorate the grand dedication of the facility and to celebrate over 150 years of community history. Besides entertainment and a fireworks show, workshops, lectures and cooking classes on healthy living will be offered, as well as health screenings. East Los Angeles residents are invited to submit memories of living in the community.