Watch this video to see all the good that Project 29:11 does by helping local residents who are hit with hard times.
Please help us by Donating food and unwrapped toys that will be distributed during their annual Christmas Party on December 12th. Drop off your Donations at any of these local Covina Area Businesses from now until December 11th. Lets show our neighbors that Covina cares and wants to help.
Its HOTT out there! As a mom of 2 small boys I’m always searching for places where I can take my 2 boys to burn off some of their never ending energy but on days like today and this weekend when the temps are supposed to be 100+ our choices are limited. One 
thing I do love to do is take them to local Splash Pads and thought ya’ll might be interested in seeing where they are around the San Gabriel Valley!
Here’s the list, let me know if you know of any others that I’m missing!
Arcadia
Arcadia County Park
405 S. Santa Anita Ave.
Arcadia 91006
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Arcadia_Community_Regional_Park
Azusa
Dalton Park
18867 Armstead Street
Azusa 91702
(626) 852-1491
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Dalton_Park
Valleydale Park
5525 North Lark Ellen Avenue
Azusa 91702
(626) 334-8020
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Valleydale_Park
Baldwin Park
Barnes Park
3101 Pattriti Avenue
Baldwin Park 91706
website:http://www.baldwinpark.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&%20sectionid=28&id=118&Itemid=285
Morgan Park
4100 Baldwin Park Blvd.
Baldwin Park 91706
website: http://www.baldwinpark.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=226
Covina
Cougar Park
200 W Puente St, Covina 91723 Website: http://covinaca.gov/images/Parks/Facilitypagefall2014.pdf
Glendale
Pacific Park
501 S. Pacific Avenue
Glendale 91204
website: http://www.glendaleca.gov/government/departments/community-services-parks/parks-facilities-historic-sites/pacific-community-center-park
Irwindale
Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area
15501 East Arrow Highway
Irwindale 91706
Water Play Area open only on weekends ($2.00 per person and session; four (4) sessions per day; 90 minutes each)
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Santa_Fe_Dam_Recreational_Area
La Puente
Bassett Park
510 N. Vineland Avenue
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 333-0959
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Bassett_Park
Sunshine Park
515 S. Deepmead Avenue
La Puente, CA 91744
(626) 854-5559
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Sunshine_Park
San Angelo Park
245 S. San Angelo Avenue
La Puente, CA 91746
(626) 968-2666
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/San_Angelo_Park
Los Angeles
City Terrace Park
1126 N. Hazard Avenue
Los Angeles 90063
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/City_Terrace_Park
Grand Park – Downtown
200 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles
Open Saturdays in August
website: http://grandparkla.org/faqs/
Pasadena
La Pintoresca Park
45 E Washington Blvd.
Pasadena 91103
website: http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/PublicWorks/La_Pintoresca_Park/
Rowland Heights
Pathfinder Community Regional Park
18150 E. Pathfinder Road
Rowland Heights, CA 91748
(562) 690-0933
website:http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Pathfinder_Community_Regional_Park
San Dimas
Bonelli Park
120 Via Verde
San Dimas 91773
(909) 599-8411
Open Weekends/Holidays
All Lake Swim Beaches will continue to be closed on Mondays-Wednesdays throughout the year.
Vehicle Entrance Fee $10/day
website: http://www.bonellipark.org/
Valinda
Rimgrove Park
747 North Rimgrove Drive
Valinda, CA 91744
(626) 330-8798
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/Parks/Rimgrove_Park
Whittier
Amelia Mayberry Park
13201 E. Meyer Road
Whittier, CA 90605
(562) 944-7202
website: http://parks.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpr/parks/amelia_mayberry_park
Did you know that for the last 15 years Project 29:11 has hosted the annual Back 2 School Blast?
You might be asking yourself, What is the Back 2 School Blast? Its an awesome community event taking place on August 7th at Covina Park that distributes backpacks filled with school supplies to families who might not otherwise be able to afford these items for their kids on their own. Not only do these kids get new backpacks filled with school supplies but they also get free dental, vision and medical screenings which are so important for the health of these children.
As if that wasn’t enough Taco Bell has partnered with the Back 2 School Blast to offer a light meal to everyone and several of our local beauty colleges are providing free haircuts! There will also be fun for the kids, like free face painting, and their parents/caretakers can speak with agencies that can provide free services to these families. 
New Century Realtors-Covina has pledged to gather supplies that are going to go in these backpacks. Last year over 900 backpacks were given out to children and we are hoping to make it more this year!
Can you help? We would so appreciate it if you could take a couple of minutes out of your day to buy a few items and drop them off either at Project 29:11 located at 250 E. San Bernardino Rd, Covina or at New Century Realtors-Covina located at 254 E. Rowland Street in Covina. Every little bit will definitely help give these kids the right start to the coming school year.
If you are interested in volunteering at the event or have any questions please contact Sandy Futter at sfutter.p2911@gmail.com or (626)373-2976.
The 4th of July is right around the corner and since Covina does NOT allow fireworks I thought it would be a good idea to put a list together of 4th of July Events and Fireworks Shows around the Covina area. So between BBQs and pool time make sure you check out some of these 4th of July Events and make time to watch the fireworks shows around the San Gabriel Valley. As always please share your photos on our Facebook Page and tag us (@covinaresidents) on Instagram.
4th of July Events and Fireworks Shows:
Covina:
West Covina:
Entertainment will begin at 3:00 p.m. with recorded music, followed by a live band playing from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The Fireworks Show is free of charge and is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. and will last approximately 20 minutes.
Baldwin Park:
La Puente:
Summers in Covina are always jam packed with things to do. Today is the start of the Evening Entertainment series at Covina Park with Monday Starlight Concerts kicking it all off. Here is this year’s schedule, as you can see there is something for everyone. Monday nigh concerts, Tuesday Kid’s Night Out, Wednesdays are Celebration Series to the tune of Gospel Music, and Thursdays feature the Covina Concert Band! Best of all, all of these things are FREE! Bring the family and enjoy your summer evening at Covina Park this summer!
Covina Residents, Covina 2015 summer series
Its that time of the year again! Time for our annual All Charities Wine Walk! Stroll around Downtown Covina and enjoy a variety of wines at each of the participating Covina businesses. While you are out and about make sure you take pics and tag #Covinawinewalk and #covinaresidents on Facebook or Instagram. Looking forward to seeing a great turnout!
| Tickets available from the charities and participating businesses starting mid May. |
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| Businesses participating | |
| In The Wind, 123 W Badillo, (626)331-9463
Powell Camera, 160 W Badillo, (626)332-1253 Country General Store, 129 N Citrus, (626)331-4043 The Book Shop, 134 N Citrus, (626)967-1888 Covina Valley Cycle, 203 S Citrus, (626)332-5200 Helen’s Antiques, 121 W Badillo, (626)915-0030 Collector’s Alley, 122 N Citrus, (626)858-9964 Tantrums, 131 N Citrus, (626)732-9444 CaptainTicket, 222 N. Citrus, (626)967-2722 Covina Jewelry & Loan, 218 N Citrus, (626)332-1045 |
Uptown Image, 221 N Citrus, (626)967-4247
Bushindo Martial Arts, 214 N Citrus (626)859-5741 Room to Dance, 110 W Cottage, (626)966-0301 Vintage Dreams, 132 N Citrus, (626)339-2000 Covina Performing Arts, 110 N Citrus, (626)331-8133 Kut Haus, 116 E Badillo, (626)824-3073 Branson Sash & Door, 151 W Badillo, (626)339-7718 Two Toms’ Juicebar & Eatery, 235 N Citrus, (562) 822-1845 Party Warehouse, 126 N Citrus, (626) 966-7525 Hair by Juliet, 145 E Badillo, (626) 967-7200 |
Easter is coming and many of you may be wondering where you can take your kids to enjoy a fun Easter Egg Hunt. Most egg hunts are happening this weekend and next so take a look!
Below you’ll find a list of local Easter Egg Hunts,
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1. West Covina- Easter Egg Hunt
Date and Time: Saturday, March 28th, 2015- 9am-noon
Where: Cameron Park — 1305 E. Cameron Avenue, West Covina, CA
Admission: Free
Details: Join us for breakfast, Petting Zoo, numerous vendors, live performances, crafts and games. Egg Hunts will be held for various age groups, for ages 2-3; 4-5; 6-7, and 8-up. Remember to bring your baskets for your chance to get eggs filled with candy and special prizes! If you are lucky you may find the special Golden Egg.
2. San Dimas- Easter Egg Hunt &Spring into Fun at the Family Festival
Date: Saturday, March 28th 2015 – 10:00am-2:00pm
Where: Civic Center Park—245 E. Bonita Ave & Via Verde Park—1010 Puente Ave
Admission: Free
Details: Bring the children to the Easter Egg Hunt which begins at 10:00 am sharp at both Civic Center Park and at Via Verde Park. Rotary Club of San Dimas is sponsoring the Civic Center Park Easter Egg Hunt and free hot coffee at their information booth.
3. Glendora- Easter Egg Hunts
Date and Time: Saturday, April 4, 2015 from 10am
Where: Gladstone & Finkbiner Parks—600 E. Gladstone St & 160 N. Wabash Ave
Admission: Free
Details: The Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 10am at both parks. Special Prizes will be awarded for finding the “Golden Egg”.
4. La Puente- Easter Egg Hunt
Date and Time: Saturday April 4th, 2015 from 10:00am-1:00pm
Where: La Puente Park—501 N Glendora Ave
Details: Please bring a basket to collect eggs. Art and crafts, face painting, entertainment and more! Don’t forget your camera to take photos with the Easter Bunny!
The weather is finally getting cooler, the leaves are changing color and Thanksgiving is right already next week!
This Holiday Season New Century Realtors, Salon Lavish, and The Right Fit Covina have partnered to host a Holiday Food & Toy Drive to benefit Project 29:11‘s food bank and their 2014 Community Christmas Party.
The Details:
From November 17th- December 8th Drop off your donations of nonperishable food items or unwrapped toys at any of the following locations and be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card!
Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps! Lets work together as a community to help local families during this holiday season.
Drop Off Locations:
New Century Realtors & Associates 254 E. Rowland Street Covina, CA 91723 (626) 252-0839
Salon Lavish 147 S. Citrus Ave Covina, CA 91723 (626) 732-5813
The Right Fit- Covina 402 E. San Bernardino Rd Covina, CA 91723 (626) 485-5358
Let all of your friends and family know about our Food & Toy Drive and their chance to win the $100 Amazon Gift Card for participating. Lets come together as a community to help those in need this holiday season.
For more information or corporate donations go to: www.Project2911.net
A remarkable event began in Covina, CA in November of 2012. The community saw the birth of a new project started by the Covina Rotary Club on the fields of Sierra Vista Middle School. For the entire week preceding Veteran’s Day, two thousand American flags flew as a patriotic tribute honoring all Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel for their dedication and service to our nation, preserving our security and our freedom. Visitors and volunteers from the surrounding communities experienced an amazing sense of patriotism while viewing and honoring a display of the flags – star spangled banners standing tall and proud, and by participating in various activities during the week ending on Veterans’ Day.
The majority of the flags were sponsored and specifically dedicated by groups and individuals honoring a friend or family member. Throughout the week, various speakers, concerts, student tours, and military fly-overs made the field an exciting and magnificent tribute to our veterans.
What a better way to spend Veteran’s Day than to take your family to witness this awe-inspiring sight? If you go please remember to snap a few pictures and share them on our Instagram (@CovinaResidents) and Facebook Fan page (Covina Residents).
Events have been planned for every day of the Field of Valor. Docents are there from 10:00 to dusk every day. The following are the proposed 2014 events:
Sierra Vista Middle School will host the Field of Valor. Sierra Vista is located at 777 Puente Avenue, Covina, on the northwest corner of Grand and Puente.
info source: http://covinafieldofvalor.org/
Looking for a family friendly Halloween event to go to tomorrow? Covina’s Halloween Carnival is at Covina Park tomorrow starting at 5:30pm. Its FREE fun for the whole family! Remember to take pics and tag #CovinaResidents on Instagram!
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