Commerce Connection July Magazine

Is a monthly magazine published by the KEEPING YOU C NNECTED
City of Commerce and mailed to There’s no better time of the year to be a
asbestos abatement. Since then, the City
Commerce residents. The Connection is Commerce resident than in the Council decided to rehabilitate the building,
also available at all City facilities. summertime and
that’s because the bringing back the
Editor City offers a plethora community center that
Lena Shumway of activities and has been a big part of
programs to help our lives. Emergency
Staff Writers/Photographers residents keep busy work modifications to
Daniel Larios during these lazy the Sprinkler System
Marie Hovik summer days. From for fire certification
Day Camp to the and insurance cover-
Graphic Design Layout & Illustrator Summer Reading Pro- age of the building
Anthony Aguilar gram, these are has been completed
perfect opportunities and work is currently
To submit a story idea or a high for parents to keep underway for the
definition digital photo for their children active interim use of the Vet-
publishing consideration, and engaged through erans Park Gym.
please contact the the Summer Break. Repairs are estimated
Public Information Office The City would also to be complete in
323-887-4453 like to remind you that August. With the re-
[email protected] all City facilities are pairs to the gym com-
www.ci.commerce.ca.us designated cooling pleted, the gym will be
stations. Living in open to the public.
2 Connection beautiful Southern The rest of the facility
California is a blessing will still be closed for
but when tempera- repair and rehabilita-
tures rise we need to tion.
remember to stay in Just a reminder that
the shade, limit our National Night Out will
outdoor activities and hydrate. Water is take place on August
essential! And while it might be tempting to 3. Mark your calendars and join us as we cel-
cool down by sitting in the middle of your yard ebrate our efforts to prevent crime and keep
with the sprinklers on, the City is asking that our neighborhoods safe.
you do not and conserve. On behalf of the City Council, have a fun
As of today, it has been more than a year and safe Independence Day. Remember that
since the Veterans Park Recreation Building City Hall and Commerce libraries will be
was closed due to structural issues and closed on Wednesday, July 4th in obser-
vance of the holiday.

A“Commerce Friendly Garden” brings
harmony to a home, and delivers a
sense of peace to the environment.
You can preserve this feeling of community
by improving your landscape, reducing and
recycling waste, and sprouting friendly plants
that complement our Southern California
climate.
Here are resources to help you with your
Commerce Friendly Garden

The Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works offers free “Smart Gardening”
workshops where you can learn the basics of
backyard composting, water-wise gardening,
worm composting, and grasscycling. For
more information, call 1 (888) CLEANLA or
visit smartgardening.com.

CalWater offers “Planting Hints” on how to
save water in your garden. For more informa-
tion, visit the CalWater Conservation website
page at calwater.com/help/conserve/save-in-
garden/ .

The Commerce Evening Lions were recognized for their 43 years of service to the City of Commerce.

JUN 5, 2018

Rescheduled Tuesday, August 7, 2018, Regular City Council meeting
to August 6, 2018 due to National Night Out Activities.
Received and filed an update and authorized the release of a Request
for Proposal to the existing licensed refuse haulers for a new Semi-
Exclusive Agreement for commercial refuse and recycling services.
Approved the proposed NO OVERNIGHT PARKING sign installations
along selected streets in the City of Commerce in order to eliminate
public safety issues due to excessive overnight parking on certain
streets.

MAY 15 , 2018 The first place winners of the Library’s Bookmark and Essay Contest were recognized at the
June 5 meeting.
Honored the five branches of the military with a special candle lighting
ceremony. Connection 3
Extended street sweeping services with Nationwide Environmental
Services for an additional five years.
Approved the agreement with California Choice Energy Authority for
Community Choice Aggregation Technical Study and Implementation
Plan. A potential Commerce CCA program would allow the City to
combine the electricity supply of both the residential and business
communities into a single community-wide collective program. This
program will be overseen by the City and will potentially provide a
minimum of 3-5% in savings to residents’ energy bill and will use
anywhere between 33-100% renewable energy. This will help reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, increase local renewable energy efforts,
and increase local job creation.
Approved the art and utility cabinet locations for Phase 2 of the Utility
Box Art Beautification Program.

Mayra Olivas
Miss Fourth of July

Social Media

SENSE

Many social media mistakes are made when people fail to Miss Fourth of July 2018 Mayra Olivas will be hosting the City’s
exercise good judgement. These mistakes have led people to Independence Day Celebration and 5K Freedom Run on
lose their good reputations, job and college opportunities, and Wednesday, July 4 at Rosewood Park.
even friends. This could be the reason some parents do not allow their “My favorite thing about Independence Day is having most of the
children to use social media at all. community come to together in one common place to share a great
day at the carnival along with some great music to dance to, and of
According to some Commerce youth, whose names are being course the beautiful fireworks,” Olivas said.
withheld to protect their privacy, there can be many repercussions
when social media posts are misconstrued or should never have been Olivas also reminds everyone that Independence Day is more than
publicized in the first place. just food and fireworks; it’s also a time to reflect and be thankful for
the freedoms we have as Americans and how much we have because
One youth said that when she used Snapchat to share a proud of living in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
moment about an accomplishment, it stirred up resentment because
many people thought she was bragging. These “haters,” as she called “America is a place of opportunity that allows you to grow into the
them, diminished her feelings about her achievement. person that you want to be,” she said. “No matter who it is or what it
takes, there are always opportunities.”
Another Commerce teen, who was unable to invite all her friends
and acquaintances to her party, suffered consequences when one of
her guests posted a party photo on Instagram. Unfortunately, those
who were not invited saw the photo and were offended and
unforgiving.

A youth inadvertently jeopardized her position as captain of her team
due to something she posted on Instagram which was seen by her
coach. She was warned that if there was a similar post, she’d lose her
title. Initially, the girl was mad at possible culprits who could have sent
her post to her coach, but she has since learned from the experience.
“I now realize the issue wasn’t the person who told on me; the issue
was me posting it and not being a good example…” she said.

In “Smart Social Networking: Fifteen Tips for Teens,” Sameer
Hinduja, Ph.D. and Justin W. Patchin, Ph.D. advise teens not to post
or send anything that would be an embarrassment if certain others
saw it, to be considerate of others when posting and interacting, and
to avoid venting and complaining. To view the entire article, visit
https://cyberbullying.org/smart-social-networking

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leading by doing

troop 13591

Mention Girl lasting impact on the community. The girls who earn this award,
Scouts and which is the highest one that middle school-aged girls can receive,
most immedi- demonstrate leadership, organization and dedication. They all spent
ately think longingly of more than 60 hours bringing their projects to fruition.
those delicious cookies they
sell once a year. However, the Girl One group of girls held bake sales on weekends to raise funds to
Scouts do much more than sell those sweet renovate and remodel an animal rescue center’s display area. The
treats we all crave. Girl Scout Troop 13591 was established in girls installed signs, built shelves, decorated and sewed blankets for
Commerce 11 years ago, and with the help of Girl Scout Troop the cages and more. They then took photos of the cats and dogs
Leader Rachel Baltierra, the 5 to 16 year-old girls under her tutelage and posted them online to help them get adopted.
have been bettering the community in a variety of ways.
Serving as the official color guard at the City’s major events, the The 2017 recipients created a childcare area at a non-profit
Girl Scouts bring solemnity to the flag ceremonies and embody the organization which helps infants and their mothers. The girls hosted
spirit of patriotism. Some of the events where the Girl Scouts serve two baby showers to collect clothes and supplies. Using the gift
as color guard are the Cinco de Mayo celebration, Independence cards they received, they purchased shelving units, a rug and toys.
Day celebration, Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day Ceremony and They also helped with a baby bottle donation drive and made gift
Christmas Tree Lighting. baskets for mothers and their newborns. The girls even tested out
“It’s great to have the Girl Scouts’ participation,” said Assistant their childcare area by volunteering to provide childcare during a
Director of Parks and Recreation Adolfo Marquez. “It gives them an meeting.
opportunity to foster patriotism at the events and it’s a great way for
them to be of service to the community.” Commerce Girl Scouts are clearly dedicated to enriching their
One event the Girl Scouts are particularly dedicated to is the City’s community. “Girl Scouts teaches girls to become active citizens in
annual Cleanup Day where they volunteer to help beautify the their community and teaches them to become confident, active lead-
community by planting flowers, sweeping and picking up debris. ers,” said Baltierra. Girl Scouts puts young girls on the path to
In the past two years, eleven Girl Scouts have earned a Silver achieve, become successful and help the community while serving
Award for developing and executing a project that had a positive, as a role model for other youth.

Troop 13591 has 32 girls from ages 5 to16 and is a City-recognized
civic organization. Please contact the Parks and Recreation
Department at 323-887-4434 to learn more.

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ADULT PROGRAMS CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

READING IN THE PARK BALI & BEYOND: MUSIC & PUPPETRY
WITH THE BIKE/LA BICI This is a rare opportunity to hear and learn about Gamelan
music and Balinese shadow puppetry.
We are taking our new Commerce Library Book Bike out on the road. Monday, July 2, 6 p.m. - Rosewood Library
Equipped with a number of popular books, the Book Bike will be avail- Tuesday, July 3, 6 p.m. - Bandini Library
able all around the City. Families are welcomed to join us at the park to Thursday, July 5, 6 p.m. - Bristow Library
relax and read books, magazines or check out a book to take home!
THERE CAN ONLY BE UNO! UNO TOURNAMENT
Monday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. - Rosewood Park Who will be the champion? Children and teens ages 10 to
Tuesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. - Bandini Park 14 face off in an UNO card game tournament on Tuesday,
Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m. - Bristow Park July 10 at 4:00 p.m. at the Veterans Library. Space limited
Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. - Veterans Park to twelve contenders; registration is required at any Com-
merce library.
TRAVELING APPY HOUR
ANIMALS AROUND THE WORLD:
Find us in different City of Commerce locations and we will show your WILDLIFE LEARNING CENTER
our favorite library apps you can use for free! There will be a free treat Meet and learn about live animals from around the world and
to the first 20 people who download an app. educational program for the whole family.
Monday, July 16, 6 p.m. - Rosewood Library
Monday, July 23, 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 6 p.m. - Bandini Library
Doubletree Lounge inside the Doubletree Hotel Wednesday, July 18, 6 p.m. - Veterans Library
Thursday, July 19, 6 p.m. - Bristow Library
Tuesday, July 24, 3 p.m.
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Telegraph and Washington Blvd. TEEN PROGRAMS
COLLEGE APPLICATION EXPERIENCE
Wednesday, July 25, 3 p.m. Are you an incoming high school Junior or Senior? Get a
La Monarca Bakery at Commerce Center head start on your college application on Saturday, July 14
at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Library. Learn about creating a
Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m. college list, the application process, and what you need to
Starbucks at Washington and Atlantic Blvd. know to start working on your personal statements.
TRIP TO GRIFFITH PARK OBSERVATORY
6 Connection Enjoy an evening at the museum and a night full of stars on
Tuesday, July 24 from 5–10 p.m. Transportation will be
provided. Bus leaves from Rosewood Library.

Parks and Recreation Month

dedicated employees that operate and maintain four parks with over
36 acres of green space, four community centers, seven ball fields,
picnic shelters, outdoor exercise equipment, an indoor gymnasium
featuring a full array of weights and cardio equipment, basketball courts
and spray pools. The Department also operates a senior center, teen
center, year round camp in the Lake Arrowhead Mountains, two snack
bars and the Brenda Villa Aquatic Center.

July is National Parks and Recreation Month and we are cele- The City’s recreation programs provide opportunities for residents of
brating the importance of our parks and the different programs all ages to socialize, access special services and develop new skills
and services that help maintain a high quality of life and well- while staying healthy and active. One of the more popular programs is
being in communities. the preschool program, which provides young residents with an edu-
cational foundation that will help them succeed and grow in the future.
Growing up in the City of Commerce, many residents have probably The Department also maintains an excellent Sports and Aquatics
had passionate discussions with their friends as to which of the four Division, which offers nationally ranked Water Polo and Swimming,
beautiful parks were the best. Each park has its own personality, Volleyball, Boxing and Soccer Programs, among other recreational
character and holds a special place in everyone’s heart. sports programs.

“Bandini may be a small neighborhood park, but we are very Unlike many cities, most of Commerce’s programs and services are
important to the residents,” said Bandini Park Supervisor Ernie provided free of charge with a resident card or for a small fee. For a
Cadenas. small city of 13,000 residents, the Parks and Recreation programs and
services offered in Commerce are second to none.
“I have worked for all four parks and by far this is the best park!” For more information on the many Parks and Rec programs, events
said Bristow Park Supervisor Laura Logan. and services, contact the Department at (323) 887-4434.
“You can close the building but the staff remains strong and are ready
for the next chapter of Veterans Park; Our staff are the real jewel of Connection 7
the city,” said Veterans Park Supervisor Marianne Griego-Talley.

“Each park has something special to offer, but the best thing about
being Supervisor at Rosewood Park is hosting the Cities largest
events!” said Rosewood Park Supervisor Terry Ann-Westmore.

The biggest department in the City of Commerce is the Department
of Parks and Recreation, which has earned a reputation for its
outstanding parks and innovative recreational programs, including
state-of-the-art-facilities and world class athletics programs.
The Parks and Recreation Department is staffed by more than 240

“I’ve Never Seen So The People’s Market
Many Mosquitoes Before!”
There are few public spaces that attracts people from all around the
Here’s What You Can Do area to come together to shop, eat and enjoy the day quite like an
open-air market. Open-air markets are filled with colorful handicrafts,
It’s common to hear people complain about mosquito bites, local delicacies and all manner of used and antique goods and they offer a
regardless of season. Spending time outdoors could unique insight into a region’s culture.
become a miserable experience unless residents know
how to fight against mosquitoes. The City of Commerce Open Air Market has been around for three years
and is considered one of the best open-air markets in Los Angeles County.
So what can you do? The solution is very simple: Take The Market features brand new merchandise that you find at any mall or big
care of your property and make sure to have a clean yard chain stores for a fraction of the price, great food, and live entertainment.
with no standing water. A clean yard means that there are “I love selling here,” said Josefina Compean, who sells jewelry at the market
no uncovered recyclables, buckets, old tires or toys lying with her daughter Inez. “You get to meet so many people from all over from
around outside the home that can potentially hold water after different backgrounds. It’s a real community event every week.”
a rain. Any container that can hold water can be a threat to
you and your family since mosquitoes lay their eggs in “This is the place I go to unwind from work,” said customer Cristina
containers on or near the edge of stagnant water. Having a Jimenez. “This is the best place to sell or buy. Everyone should come here
clean yard also means making sure your swimming pool is at least one time and experience it for themselves.”
well-maintained and its cleaning system is functioning. In addition to the booths that sell clothing, jewelry, electronics, exercise
equipment, toys, tools, and so much more, the Commerce Open Air Market
Remember, it takes mosquitoes five to seven days to com- puts on special events such as their Health Fairs where they offer free
plete their life cycle. By removing standing water sources at screenings to attendees.
least once a week, you’ll do your part to keep mosquitoes
out of your yard and home. The Commerce Open Air Market is open every Saturday and Sunday from
7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 6360 Garfield Ave. For more information on how to
If you or your loved ones are still getting mosquito bites become a vendor in the Market, call (562) 282-7805.
even after eliminating all standing water around your home,
talk to your neighbors and teach them what you know!
These mosquitoes don’t fly far from the water they came
from. Help each other out and everyone will benefit. Get the
kids together and go on a Mosquito Hunt around your neigh-
borhood. Look for small worm-like larvae in water and dump
it all out. Throw away any containers that have water in
them, or clean them and store them indoors.

Still need help? There are resources available at no extra
charge. All Commerce residents can contact the Greater Los
Angeles County Vector Control District to request an inspec-
tion and, if necessary, a treatment of their property for
mosquitoes. Contact Vector Control at 562-944-9656 or
www.ReportMosquitoes.org.

It is important for all residents to do their part since Vector
Control cannot be in everyone’s yards all the time. Mosquito
control is a shared responsibility. Just like we take pride in
our homes, we should take pride in a healthy community in
Commerce.

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Established in 1990, the City of to teaching the team how to address situations removal.
Commerce’s Urban Search and Rescue that can complicate rescue efforts, such as Park Maintenance Worker Anthony Delgado
(USAR) program has the distinction of secondary building collapses and team
being the first one in Los Angeles County. The member injuries. Orozco said being confronted serves as the team’s Incident Commander and
USAR program is a team of 20 City employ- with hypothetical scenarios not only helps them stresses the importance of having a capable,
ees who receive ongoing, comprehensive render better aid, but also protects
training in rescue operations so they can act them. effective team. “Our number one priority is res-
as first responders in the event of a disaster. idents and the workforce.”
“We are trained that an emer- Due to limited resources, the
USAR team member Hector Orozco, who gency is fluid and are taught fire department may not be
has been on the team since the program’s what to do before any able to immediately
inception, said he volunteered so he could assistance can be respond to calls for
serve the public. “It was a brand new program administered, such as assistance following a
and I liked the idea of being trained to further surveying the scene first disaster, which is why
assist our community within my capacity as a to eliminate any the USAR team
USAR member,” he said. hazards or dangers,” he exists.
said. Recently, the team
When the program first started, training was began assisting with
administered by the City’s Emergency With the exception of training residents
Preparedness Officer and was conducted in a Orozco, no other who are earning their
classroom-like setting. In 2000, the team employees who were part Community Emer-
began to attend a fire academy to receive of the 1990 USAR group gency Response Team
extensive, practical training from Fire remain on the team. (CERT) certification. By
Department-certified instructors. In addition to However, the current group passing on the training
being trained in CPR and first aid, the team of City employees, several of they’ve received at the Rio
has learned a variety of tactics including low whom reside in Commerce, bring a Hondo Fire Academy, the team is
angle rope rescue, building shoring, knots, diverse skillset to the team. There are certified
lifting, moving, anchoring, mass care incidents Emergency Medical Technicians, a bus driver, a teaching residents to become more
and more. military reservist, and certified bulldozer and capable of helping their families and neighbors
forklift drivers, who are often needed for debris who in turn will be less impacted by a delayed
The instructors’ vast experience is integral emergency response.

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Rabies Clinic

Neighborhood Watch

The City of Commerce regularly holds Neighborhood Watch meetings throughout the City to address
the concerns of residents.

A young Commerce resident brought his furry little best friend to get a ra- Job Fair
bies vaccination at the Annual Rabies Clinic in Rosewood Park.
So far, nearly a dozen Spring Community Job Fair attendees have been hired by various employers.

Kids Are Cute Baby Show Utility Box Art

For some young Commerce residents it was a whole new world as they competed in the Kids Because of the popularity and success of the first phase of the Utlity Box Art Pro-
are Cute Baby Show. gram, the City has implemented a second phase.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

8 Reading in the Park with “Bali & Beyond” Independence Day Library Trip to Huntington Video Games Soroptimist
The Bike/La Bici Bandini Library City Hall & Libraries Library Bus leaves from Rosewood Library Dream It Be It Program
Rosewood Park
10:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Closed Rosewood Library 2 p.m. Rosewood Library
9 a.m. 9:45 a.m.
“Bali & Beyond” Music & City Council Meeting Tiny Freedom/5K Run Dinner and a Movie
Culture of Bali for Children 6 p.m. 8 a.m. Parks and Recreation Bristow Library
Commission 5 p.m.
Rosewood Library Independence Day 6 p.m.
6 p.m. Celebration Movie Night
“Bali & Beyond” Rosewood Park
9 Fireworks 9 p.m. Bristow Library

Teen Craft 6 p.m.
Bandini Library
10 11 12 13 14
3 p.m.
Reading is Your Passport “A Visit to Storybook Land” Teen Craft Dinner and a Movie College Application
Education Commission to the World: with Ms. Bits & Bobs Rosewood Library Bandini Library Experience
6 p.m. Florence Italy Bandini Library 5 p.m.
10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Rosewood Library
Loteria Bandini Library Teen Paint Night 11 a.m.
Rosewood Library 4 p.m. Traffic Commission Community Services Rosewood Library
6:30 p.m. Commission “Animals Around the
6:30 p.m. Loteria Bandini Library 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. World” with Wildlife
6:30 p.m. Loteria
Veterans Library Loteria Movie Night Learning Center
Measure AA Meeting Bristow Library Bandini Park Rosewood Library
6 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m. 6 p.m.

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Reading in the Park with Animals Around the World Dinner and a Movie Movie Night
The Bike/La Bici Veterans Library Veterans Library Bandini Park
6 p.m. 5 p.m.
Bandini Park 10:30 a.m.
Special Needs Animals Around the World
City Council Meeting Commission Bristow Library
6 p.m. 6 p.m.
6:30 p.m.

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Library Commission Reading in the Park with Library Appy Hour Teen Craft Movie Night Summer Reading
6 p.m. The Bike/La Bici La Monarca Bakery Rosewood Library Rosewood Park Program Ends
Bristow Park
Library Appy Hour 10:30 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m.
DoubleTree Lounge at the
I-710 Local Advisory Planning Commission Library Appy Hour
DoubleTree Hotel Committee 6:30 p.m. Starbucks
6 p.m. 6 p.m.
Washington & Atlantic
3 p.m.

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City Hall & Computer Class SMT W T FS SMT W T FS
Libraries Closed Microsoft 1 2 34 1

Rosewood Library 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 234 5 6 7 8
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(323) 722-4805 Fax (323) 888-6841 www.ci.commerce.ca.us

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Important Phone Numbers

Aquatic Center 323-887-4404
Public Safety 323-887-4460
Animal Control 323-887-4460
Weekend/Evenings 562-940-6898
Calmet 562-259-1239
SCE St. Lights Out* 800-611-1911

Mayor Hugo A. Argumedo *Provide Light Pole # for Report
Mayor Pro Tem John Soria
Councilmember Ivan Altamirano E.L.A. Sheriff’s Dept. 323-264-4151
Councilmember Leonard Mendoza
Councilmember Oralia Y. Rebollo Graffiti Hotline 323-887-4444

Vector Control 562-944-9656

Union Pacific 888-877-7267

BNSF 800-832-5452 5K FREEDOM RUN/WALK
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Rosewood Park 8:10 a.m. Sharp.
EMERGENCY 911

City of Commerce 2535 Commerce Way Commerce, CA 90040 • (323) 722-4805 Fax (323) 888-6841 • ci.commerce.ca.us

JULY 2018 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS KEEP YOUR PET COOL

CHANNEL 3 CITY CABLE GUIDE As the weather warms up, it’s essential to be wary of the
heat not just for your human family, but also for your
City Council Meeting animal family. Please remember that per California Penal
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. (Live every 1st and 3rd Tues.) Mondays 8 a.m. Code 597.7, it is against the law to leave an animal in a parked
Wednesdays at 10 a.m., Thursdays at 5 p.m., Saturdays at 9 a.m. vehicle if it could endanger its health or well-being. According to
the Humane Society of the United States, your parked vehicle
In A Council Minute on a 72 degree day can heat up to 116 degrees within an hour!
Mondays at 4 p.m., Tuesdays at 9 a.m., Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Thursdays at 4 Leaving the windows open has not proven to make much of a
p.m., Fridays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 11:00 a.m., Sundays at 5:00 p.m. difference. Taking your dog for a nice walk during the day?

Commerce City News Before you do, touch the pavement with the
Mondays at 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays at 8 a.m., Wednesday at 3 p.m., Thursdays at back of your hand for at least seven
9:30 a.m., Friday at 5:30 p.m., Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., Sundays at 3:30 p.m. seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too
hot for your dog’s paws.
Community Safety Officers & Adopt a pet Heavy panting, excessive water
Mondays at 12 p.m., Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 4 p.m., consumption and disorientation are typ-
Thursdays at 3 p.m. Fridays at 9 a.m., Saturdays at 6 p.m., Sundays at 8 p.m. ical signs of heatstroke in pets. If you
think your pet is experiencing heat-
4th of July Community Celebration Rosewood Park Highlights stroke, quickly move him into a
Mondays at 6 p.m., Tuesdays at 12 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 a.m., Thursdays at 6 cool, air-conditioned place. Apply
p.m. or after City Council Meeting, Fridays at 6 p.m., Saturdays at 11:30 a.m., cold ice packs or towels to his
Sundays at 5:30 p.m. head, neck, and chest or put your
pet in the bathtub and gently run
Commerce July 5K Run Highlights cool, not cold, water over his
Mondays at 8 a.m., Tuesdays at 1 p.m., Wednesdays at 8 p.m., Thursdays at 1:30 body.
p.m., Fridays at 8 a.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m., Sundays at 12 p.m.