Community Reminders: Mayors Walk, Parks & Rec, Farmers Market

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Residents come out to “Walk & Talk” with Mayor Guerra
Photo by John Zander

Healthy Downey: Walk With The Mayor

Wednesday Feb. 6th, 6:00pm – Columbia Memorial Space Center. 12400 Columbia Way. Downey Ca.

Come out and take a healthy walk with fellow residents and the Mayor! As part of Mayor Guerra’s Healthy Downey initiative, “Walk With The Mayor” is a bi-monthly event to encourage Downey residents, young and old to join him in a walk & talk at various Downey locations. Have something on your mind that you would like to talk to the Mayor about? Guerra is all ears and open to discuss anything you would like. The last walk had about 40 residents joining in, which almost doubled the previous walk. The Mayor handed out Healthy Downey t-shirts and other items. It is a great way to make new friends and take a few steps to a healthier lifestyle. Please see the full schedule below.

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Downey’s Wilderness Park
Photo by John Zander

Parks & Recreation Master Plan Meeting

Tuesday Feb. 5th, 6:30pm – Downey City Hall. 11111 Brookshire Ave. Downey, Ca

Downey’s Parks & Rec Department would like to hear from you! You are invited to attend the departments “Master Plan” meetings. The purpose of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan is to set a direction for the Parks & Rec programs, services and capital improvement planning over a ten year period. This is a great opportunity to get involved as the department prepares for the future of Downey Parks & Recreation. Workshop attendees will be given a short presentation on current conditions of the parks, challenges, and the prospects for future Parks & Rec opportunities.

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Downey’s Farmers Market
Photo by John Zander

Downey Farmers Market

Saturday Feb 9th, 9:00am – 1:00pm. Downey Ave. Between 2nd & 3rd streets.

The Downey Farmers Market is open every Saturday and is a fabulous place for fresh produce, flowers, nuts, veggies and even hot lunch choices. There are also some really great restaurants on both sides of the street.

 

Walk With The Mayor Schedule

February 6 & 20 – Columbia Memorial Space Center

March 13 & 27 – Civic Center Area

April 10 & 24 – Downey Unified Schools

May 8 & 22 – Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center

June 12 & 26 – City parks

For more information and a detailed list of Walking Wednesdays, please log on to www.downeyca.org or call 562-904-7274.

 

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John Zander is the editor of the Downey Beat. Previously John wrote, produced and directed reality TV, as well as music videos and feature film. John has also made his living as a professional musician and a professional comedy magician. In September of 2012, John suffered a stroke and could no longer keep up with the fast pace and grind of the entertainment industry. Mario Guerra had purchased the Downey Beat, and kindly offered John the Editor position. John took over the Downey Beat in mid December of 2012, and it proved to be the perfect job for him. John has also worked as a professional photographer for the last three years. John has been happily married for 17 years and has one son, who he is immensely proud of.

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