City of Beverly Hills Community Services - Summer 2024

A MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR Happy soon-to-be-summer, everyone! Before I dive into this summer’s highlights, let’s celebrate recent successes in Community Services, all thanks to you! Summer Gree tings! • The Beverly Hills Spring Art Show at Beverly Gardens Park on May 18 & 19 will feature 235 artists from across the country. Enjoy children’s art activities and an adults-only beer and wine garden. • Summer Reading Club kicks off on May 23 with the theme “Adventure Begins at Your Library” at www.bhpl.org . • Enroll your children in our diverse summer camps like Got Game, 5IF $VMJOBSZ %VEFhT $PPLJOH $BNQ , Breakthrough Sports, Houdini Magic Camp, Animal Encounters, Catskills Theatre Camp, and more for a summer full of fun and learning. • Concerts on Canon summer series kicks off on June 6 with a PRIDE concert and continues every Thursday at Beverly Canon Gardens until August 22. Join us for a vibrant summer of music, dance, and community gatherings! • Festival Beverly Hills relocates to Roxbury Park this July, offering a wider range of cultural performances and workshops in a dynamic community space. • Celebrate “Parks Make Life Better Month” in July with specialized recreation programs and community events promoting outdoor fun and park appreciation for all ages. Join us to experience the positive impacts of outdoor recreation on physical and mental well-being. With all that we do, we need you! Explore exciting job opportunities with us at the best city in the world! Join our dedicated team for enriching experiences in skill-building, leadership, and training. Visit www.beverlyhills.org/jobs for more information. Stephanie Harris, Director Community Services Department On the Cover! Discover the dedicated demonstration garden at Greystone Mansion & Gardens, established in 2011 to champion the advantages of locally sourced, organic produce that is both sustainable and affordable. Hosted by the City of Beverly Hills Community Services Department, a range of gardening classes and workshops are offered each season at the Demonstration Garden, catering to participants of all ages from youth to seniors. Ignite your passion for gardening, explore the exciting workshops and classes available this season at beverlyhills.org/gardening ! • Sold-out Music in the Mansion concerts and Greystone in the Movies screenings at Greystone Mansion & Gardens, along with thriving gardening workshops, have been key wins in our expansion of programming at Greystone. • The Burton Way Median project is now complete, showcasing beautifully cleaned sculptures and paving the way for upcoming Beverly Hills Art Walks. • Our recent Community Services Department Showcase was a hit, featuring spring classes, sum- mer camps, and special discounts. Don’t wait to register for camps as spaces are filling up fast! • Human Services and our Human Relations Commission hosted a successful Kindness Week, kicking off with a donation drive that benefited four non-profit organizations. • 0VS #FWFSMZ )JMMT 1VCMJD -JCSBSZ IBT TFFO BO JODSFBTF JO EJHJUBM DIFDLPVUT PG NBUFSJBMT PWFS UIF ZFBST, XIJDI TIPXT UIBU EJHJUBM DPOUFOU DPOTVNQUJPO DPOUJOVFT UP HSPX 5IF MJCSBSZ T #PPL %JTDVTTJPO (SPVQ BOE BVUIPS EJTDVTTJPO FWFOUT, XFFLMZ 4UPSZUJNF, BT XFMM BT 4UBZ 1MBZ BOE %BODF 1BSUZ QSPHSBNT IBWF IBE HSFBU TVDDFTT BOE DPOUJOVF UP HBJO QPQVMBSJUZ Now, get ready for a summer filled with activities that nourish your mind, body, and spirit! Join us for a variety of exciting programs covering arts, culture, recreation, libraries, and social services. From tots to seniors, there’s something for everyone. Highlights of Summer 2024: "MM UIF CFTU,