Brentwood Science Magnet School playground will be open for families on certain Saturdays and Sundays, starting this Saturday.
BRENTWOOD SCHOOL PLAYGROUND OPENED:
The playground at Brentwood Science Magnet School will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for select Saturdays and Sundays, starting Saturday, March 29. The Saturday schedule is March 29, April 26, May 3, May 17, May 24 and May 31. As soon as the Sunday schedule is available, that will be printed.
Brentwood Community Council President Carolyn Jordan wrote, “With the Palisades parks damaged from the Palisades Fire, it is critical that interim public space be made available to Westside residents, including the Palisadians who lost everything in the fire.”
There are several special guests who will be at the opening day of the community space and Council District 11 has some special giveaways planned for impacted Palisades residents this Saturday (while supplies last).
“We know it is a long road ahead, and we hope to support you throughout the process,” Jordan said. “Please stop by this weekend.” The school is located on Gretna Green between Montana and San Vicente. It will be designated as so mark your calendars.
The opening of the space was through the combined efforts of Brentwood Green, Brentwood Community Council and CD11 Foundation. The Brentwood Community Council wrote we want “to thank LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin, his Senior Advisor Allison Holdorff Polhill, Brentwood Science Magnet School Principal Reginald Brunson and Councilwoman Traci Park for their support in making this special space available on the weekends to the community.
“We hope this space becomes the Palisades’ ‘home away from home,’ and Brentwood is excited to share this special location with you,” Jordan said.
YMCA OFFERS ONE-DAY EVENT:
Palisades-Malibu YMCA Executive Director Jim Kirtley wrote, “There will be a play day for fire-impacted families from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday March 29.”
PeacePlayers LA in partnership with Nike LA and the YMCA will offer fun activities and children from third to eighth grade will leave with free merchandise. If families wish to attend with their children, register here: click here.. CTN was told there are still tons of spots still open. The event is at the Nike LA Headquarters in Playa Vista. For questions, families can reach out to BrendaHernandez@ymcala.org.
CHILD INTERNATIONAL:
A reader found a disaster relief grant application through CHILD International, a nonprofit, non-political, non-sectarian organization that seems specifically for families. click here.
The organization is located at 1524 Brookhollow Dr. Suite A-280, Santa Ana, Ca. 92705. The number is (714) 545-3050. https://www.child-international.org/
Question: won’t it be very crowded on sundays with the outdoor market also happening at the same time?