City of Beverly Hills Community Services - Winter 2024

A MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR Dear Community Members, I hope this letter nds you well and in great spirits as we embrace the wonder of winter! I’m excited to tell you that we have a robust lineup of recreational and enrichment winter programs designed to provide delightful and fascinating experiences for everyone, from our littlest tots to our most glorious seniors! We also have a fantastic group of winter break camps that will keep youngsters and teens engaged, active and entertained during their winter break from school. Our recreation and enrichment classes are curated to cater to various interests and skill levels. Whether you’re looking to learn Hand and Foot Canasta Shuf e that will have you laughing and potentially provide you with lasting friendships, or, you want to introduce your youngster to new sports with Got Game Sports Camp during winter break, you are sure to nd experiences that will increase knowledge, inspire creativity or simply ignite joy! Take this opportunity to explore new passions and connect with fellow community members. I love to be festive, and most especially during the holiday season. That said, we are excited to bring you the FIRST EVER Greystone Gala Family Dance where third to fth graders can gather with their parents for an evening of winter magic. We also have the Holidays at Greystone children’s event on December 2nd and 3rd, and the Holiday Craft Fair & Cookie Baking Contest at the Farmers’ Market on December 10. In addition, monthly ArtWalk Guided Tours , exploring world-class art in Beverly Hills, and Inside the Mansion self-guided tours where you can see the rst oor of the grand Doheny Estate, known as Greystone Mansion & Gardens, are also available to you. And don’t forget about our exceptional library where you’ll nd more programs to elevate you and your children’s experiences with in-person activities like book author discussions and interactive toddler story time and online with tools for homework help and creative writing programs. We look forward to welcoming you to our winter programming and providing you with unforgettable experiences that will warm your hearts throughout the wonder of the winter season! All my best, Stephanie Harris, Director Community Services Department Winter Greetings! On the Cover! Community Services Department Showcase! Coming to the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market on Sunday, March 10, 2024, 8am - 1pm. Join us as we transform the Market into a playground, showcasing a variety of spring classes and summer camps. High energy demonstrations, stage performances and booths will feature various offerings to help you and your child/ children determine the best options for your family! The Showcase will also provide you an opportunity to get a $20 SPRING CLASS AND SUMMER CAMP DISCOUNT CODE! Registration for residents is March 11, 2024, and March 18 for non-residents. There is no early registration at the Showcase.