Fall Spooktacular

Mark your calendars!

What: Fall Spooktacular. Pumpkin give-away, carnival games, free hot dog meal, prizes, and a dessert potluck.

When: Saturday, October 9 from 10am-2pm

Where: Garfield Park

Why: To have fun, meet neighbors, build community, learn about Neighborhood Watch efforts in Northeast Pomona, and get an update on the Garfield Park Community Center.

Please contact Brenda Sutherland in the Crime Prevention Office if you are able to volunteer to help with set up or supervision of activities, or if there are particular activities you'd like offered. She can be reached at 909-620-2377.

The event in sponsored by Pomona Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit and Weed & Seed North.

Library Closed Due to Extreme Heat

This just in from Ms. Lois over at the Pomona Public Library:

"Could you help us get the word out that the library is closed today due to excessive heat? Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be open from 8am to noon."

For the safety of the books, let's hope the temperature doesn't hit 451 ;)

Area Commander Meeting: September 14

AREA COMMANDER MEETING

The Pomona Police Department invites residents to join us at the next Area Commander Meeting. The meeting for the month of

September will cover the Northwest area of the city, however, ALL residents are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Yorba Elementary School located at 250 W La Verne Ave. between 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Come and see what is going on in your city and meet your Area Commander.

Southwest Area Commander Meeting: August 10

The next Area Commander meeting will take place on Tuesday, August 10th at the Westmont Community Center (1808 W 9th) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM.

The meeting will focus on the Southwest area of the city (South of Holt, West of Garey), however all residents are encouraged to attend.

Lt. Paul Hitt will facilitate the meeting. If you have concerns or questions for Lt. Hitt, consider contacting him before the meeting so he can, if needed, research the issue in time for the meeting. His contact info appears in the top right corner of the blog.

National Night Out - August 3

The annual National Night Out celebration is scheduled for this Tuesday evening in the Pomona Civic Center (beginning at 6PM). Here are a couple pictures from last year's event to whet your appetite.

Meet Your Neighbor Event

I just learned about this event, which is slated for tomorrow. Yet again, I can't figure out where the heck these events are publicized -- I am on the lookout for this sort of stuff, yet somehow I always find out about them moments before they happen. At any rate, hope to see you there!

Meet Your Neighbor Event
Bring your family and friends out for a day in the park with the Pomona Police!

Food. Balloon art. Face painting.

Saturday, July 23
Noon - 3PM

Jaycee Park
2000 N. San Antonio Ave.
Pomona

Image from http://www.bostonchildrensmusic.com/

When the walls come tumblin' down

We awoke this morning to the sound of jackhammers. Normally, I'm not a fan of jackhammer noise. But this morning, I found the sound downright exciting.

The jackhammer meant the odd little building on the south side of the park was getting demolished. This building, which sits (well, sat) near the Holt/Mountain View intersection provided visual cover for ne'erdowells intent on staying out of view of police and other passers-by. Judging by the smells wafting from the building, it served as a urinal, as well. Oh, and a canvas for taggers. A multi-purpose building with no real purpose, I suppose.

Good riddins!