Images from Saturday's Event

Thank you to our friend Ren for putting together this great video of the sights and sounds of this weekend's Fall Spooktacular in Garfield Park.

And, a big thank you to all the people who contributed their time and talents to making this event such a success, including:

- Cal Poly Pomona student volunteers
- Community Life Commissioners
- Council Member Paula Lantz
- Lincoln Avenue Church
- Lincoln Avenue Neighborhood Watch
- Ms. Lois and her puppets from the Pomona Public Library
- NAMI of Pomona Valley
- Pomona Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit and Explorers
- Weed & Seed committee

And a couple hundred residents of our amazing city!

See you there!

What: Fall Spooktacular. Pumpkin give-away, carnival games, free hot dogs, 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.

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

Area Commander Meeting: October 12

The next Area Commander Meeting is slated for Tuesday, October 12. Although this meeting will address issues in the Northeast area of the city, all residents are invited to attend. These meetings offer a wonderful opportunity for residents to discuss community safety with representatives from the police department.

The meeting will be on Tuesday, October 12 at St. Madeleine Catholic Church (931 E. Kingsley Ave) from 7-8:30 PM.

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.