Snow day planned for kids

DOWNEY - The forecast calls for snow in Downey on Feb. 20.The city of Downey Community Services Department will host a "Snow Play Day" for 3-12 year olds at Apollo Park. Sixteen tons of snow will be hauled in. Three sled runs will be set up, along with a snow play area and a snowman. Cost is $9 for children and $5 for adults who are required to accompany kids ages 3 to 5. Each snow session is 45 minutes long and begin every hour starting at 9 a.m. and until 1 p.m. Registration begins Wednesday at the Community Services Department at City Hall on a first-come first-served basis. Permission slips need to be completed at time of registration. Sign-ups are limited. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call (562) 904-7238.

********** Published: January 22, 2010 - Volume 8 - Issue 40