With the approach of the long Memorial Day holiday weekend that marks the unofficial start of summer, many people will be looking forward to spending time with family and friends getting some sun, socializing and being outdoors.
NASCAR honored the life and service of local fallen military member SSG Conrad A. Robinson. His name was put on the car of Cup Series rookie Todd Gilliland for the Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day.
With Memorial Day approaching, and many people looking forward to spending more time outdoors walking, biking, hiking, camping and swimming, we cannot forget an important fact: too much ultraviolet radiation exposure from the sun is hazardous to your health.
The Rancho Cienega Tennis Club (RCTC) will be hosting its fifth annual Rancho Team Tennis Tournament from May 28-30. Due to the construction at Rancho Cienega Park, the tournament will take place at Roger’s Park in Inglewood.
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In honor of Memorial Day, Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas partnered with nonprofits and businesses to distribute donated groceries, prepared meals, and hand sanitizers to veterans and their families in South Los Angeles.
With the official kickoff of the boating season approaching this coming Memorial Day weekend, the Division of Boating and Waterways (DBW) is reminding water enthusiasts to keep themselves and their loved ones safe during National Safe Boating Week and throughout the year. DBW advises boaters to always check the water conditions––whether it’s the California coast or inland rivers and lakes––and their safety equipment, and always wear a life jacket.
The truth is, there really is no “first Memorial Day”.
Highlights include giant gallery of mental health-inspired art; DJs and music; celebrity appearances; Oscar-winning film screening; multiple programs and speakers to inspire change, defy stigma.
WHAT: U.S.VETS celebrates its 25th Anniversary at its first veteran’s facility in Inglewood. Highlighting the Memorial Day event will be the renaming of U.S.VETS LA to U.S.VETS INGLEWOOD. Celebrating 25 years of service in the Inglewood Neighborhood of Los Angeles, the Memorial Day / Weekend event will host political dignitaries and special guests. Highlights for the event will also include commemorative ceremony honor Veterans, a community resource fair (open to the public), live music and color-guard ceremony along with a reception honoring the veteran residents of U.S.VETS Inglewood and its community and neighborhood. WHO: Stephen J. Peck (President/CEO, U.S.VETS), Congresswoman Maxine
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, honored the memory of all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives in service to our nation during a series of Memorial Day events in the 43rd District of California on Monday, May 29.
May 29 On Monday, May 29, 2017, the city of Inglewood invites the public to attend the 69th Annual Memorial Day Service. The ceremony begins at 11:00 a.m. at Inglewood City Hall, located at 1 West Manchester Boulevard, on the South Mall courtyard in front of the Memorial Obelisk Monument. This year’s ceremonies will include the playing of Taps, Presentation of Colors, remarks by special military guests and a memorial wreath laying service. Local and community based organizations will also take part in the ceremonies. The City of Inglewood’s Memorial Day Service is free and open to the public. Information
Honoring those that gave the ultimate sacrifice