June 2023

Tweedy Mile Street Fair

The Tweedy Mile Association is hosting the 31st Annual Street Fair this weekend June 2-4, 2023. Join the family friendly event for rides, food, and entertainment.

Street Closures

Tweedy Boulevard will be closed from California Ave to Alexander Ave starting on Wednesday, May 31 at 11:50pm and ending on Monday, June 5 at 8:00am.

Fair Hours

Friday, June 02, 2023 | 05:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Saturday, June 03, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Sunday, June 04, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Safety

The South Gate Police Department is dedicated to maintaining a safe and peaceful event. Officers will strictly enforce unruly behavior and will remove anyone causing a disturbance.

If you see something suspicious, please report it to an officer.

Summer Recreation Brochure

Don't miss out and register for a summer recreation class or excursion. The Summer 2023 is now available online and has been mailed out to all residents. Copies are also available at city facilities.

Registration for Recreation Classes: June 5

Registration for Excursions: June 12

All Recreation Classes begin week of June 26

For more information please contact the Girls Club House at 323-563-5447.

Passport Services

The South Gate City Clerk's Office is a Passport Application Acceptance Facility for the U.S. Department of State and accepts passport Form DS-11 for new applicants.

Appointments Required

Passport appointments are available

Monday-Thursday from 9:00am-12:00 noon

Please call (323) 563-9510 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

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Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Collection

Saturday, June 17, 2023

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Location

South Gate Park

Tweedy Blvd. & Hildreth Ave.

Things You CAN Bring

Motor oil, antifreeze, paint, paint thinner
Turpentine, cleaners with acids or lye
Pesticides and herbicides
Household and car batteries
Old computers and television sets
Sharps or used needles
Expired pharmaceuticals and mercury thermometers
Fluorescent light bulbs

Things You CANNOT Bring

Explosives, ammunition or radioactive materials
Waste from businesses will not be accepted
Trash or old tires
White goods such as washers, stoves, refrigerators or air conditioners

How to Prepare

In general, there is a limit of 15 gallons or 125 lbs. per vehicle.
Bring items in a sturdy box, preferably in their original labeled containers.
Be prepared to leave your containers.
Do not mix products together.

For more information, contact (800) 238-0173 or info@lacsd.org.

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Mitigating Odors

As the summer heat draws near, rising temperatures can contribute to some nasty smells in your kitchen trash. We’ve been there—and we’re here to help! By utilizing a countertop kitchen pail, you can easily separate and contain your food waste before adding it to your green organics cart. Follow these simple steps to recycle your kitchen scraps like a pro:

Regularly empty your organic waste container—ideally every one to three days.
Store your kitchen pail in a cool place such as the refrigerator or freezer.
Make sure you keep the container lid closed. This will help keep odors from getting out and flies from getting in.
Keep your container clean by lining it with newspaper, brown paper bags, or certified compostable bags.
Sprinkle baking soda on the lining or gently spray a combination of water and tea tree oil.

No kitchen pail? No problem! Check out last month's newsletter for tips on how you can easily create your own.

Separating food scraps from your landfill-bound garbage plays a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and propelling South Gate towards a greener future—helping our entire community. Learn more about organics recycling at SortWasteSG.org.

Summer Swim in South Gate

Summer is around the corner and there’s a lot happening at the Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium.

Our summer season begins June 5th.

For a complete list of all swim lessons and aquatic events Click Here

Please contact the Swim Stadium for more information (323) 563-5446.

Rec on the Run

Need to keep your kids entertained this Summer? Join us for a FREE recreation program for kids ages 5-17.

No registration needed
Sports, Games, Arts & Crafts
Light refreshments provided

Locations

6/15, 7/13, 8/10

Cesar Chavez Park- 2541 Southern Ave

6/29, 7/27, 8/24

Hollydale Regional Park- 5400 Monroe Ave

For more information contact the Sports Center (323) 563-5445.

Upcoming Events

June 3

Free Soccer Coaching Clinic

Have you ever thought about becoming a soccer coach, or need some new ideas for coaching? This is the perfect opportunity for new or existing coaches.

For more information please contact the South Gate Sports Center at 323-563-5445.

June 3

Vet Care Vaccination Event

Low cost pet vaccine and wellness clinic from 9:00am – 11:00am at South Gate Park.

Dog and cat vaccinations, fecal exams, de-worming, physical exams, micro chipping, prescription flea control, diagnostic testing and more!

For more information contact Vet Care Pet Clinic (800) 988-8387.

June 6

Fair Housing Workshop

This virtual workshop is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about how they are protected under fair housing laws, what their rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords are, and how to deal with tenant and landlord disputes.

Click here to register.

June 10

Men's Health Fair

Resource fair at South Gate Park during Men's Health Month. Mental health resources, health screenings, food, guest speakers, and more!

For more information call the South Gate Chamber of Commerce (323) 567-1203

June 17

Summer Kick-Off Swim Day

Join the Patricia G. Mitchell Swim Stadium for a free Community Swim Day on June 17 from 4-7pm.

Come learn how to stay safe in and around the water, plus tips on how to beat the Summer heat. Featuring lawn games, music, and prizes. The first 250 people get free entry into the pool.

June 22

World's Largest Swim Lesson

Don't miss your chance to participate in this 14th annual event to help prevent drowning- the second leading cause of injury-related death of children ages 1-14.

Event is FREE and open to all ages.

Upcoming City Meetings

Job Opportunities