Rossmoor announces programs, seeks input for future planning
The Rossmoor Community Services District is conducting a comprehensive parks and facilities audit to identify areas that are over and underutilized, discover untapped resources and explore how we can achieve the highest and best use of existing District facilities and community assets, according to a press release. If you are a Rossmoor resident — or even just a park user — they want your input on their survey.
Park Society Honors JFTB with Merit Award
Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) has been honored by District 10 of the California Park and Recreation Society (CPRS) with a Volunteer Merit Award in recognition of its 30 years of community partnerships with the City of Los Alamitos.
Brig. Gen. (CA) John Lathrop, JFTB Installation Commander, accepted the award at the organization’s annual awards and installation banquet held on April 4 in Laguna Woods.
JFTB’s partnerships with the City include “Race on the Base” and “Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular” public events, in addition to agreements providing local residents
Race on the Base LAUSD Challenge Champions Receive $500 Each
The Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department would like to congratulate Oak Middle School and Los Alamitos Elementary School on being the 2019 winners for the Race on the Base School Challenge. The Race on the Base School Challenge is a friendly competition to see which schools in the district could have the most registrations.
Southland CU celebrates new Long Beach location
Los Alamitos-based Southland Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its new branch location in Long Beach on Saturday, April 6.  The event took place outside of Southland’s Long Beach branch at 2250 N. Bellflower Blvd. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 500 people attended the celebration, which featured activities including a ribbon cutting, giveaways, raffle prizes, kid-friendly activities and food trucks serving up free meals.
