July 28, 2006

Press Release

Hermosa Beach Centennial Children’s Mural approved

The Hermosa Beach Centennial Committee is proud to announce that artists PJ Pauley and Greg Leibert have designed a Centennial Children’s Mural that will be displayed at the Hermosa Beach Community Center during the Centennial year. Children that participate in the Community Resource Programs managed by Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation department will have the opportunity to help paint the mural under the direct supervision of the artists.

The first brush strokes will begin on Friday, August 4^th at the Community Center.

The mural will be approximately 5 feet high and 50 feet long. The mural highlights images of children actively enjoying a variety of beach sports. Please see attached for final rendition.  

About the Artists: The muralists have been longtime local residents and were responsible for the successful completion of the Tyco Mural for the City.  Mr. Pauly, the lead muralist, can be contacted at 376-0134.

About the Mural: “Centennial Mural” Project, a 5 foot high by 50 foot long, segmented mural to be installed on wood framing in the grass area located at the South-West corner of Pier & PCH on Community Center Property. . There will be 5 - 10 foot sections, made from plasticized canvas, grommet and painted in a classroom located within the old South School building. When the mural is completed, the sections will be affixed to the 4X4 posts and 2X4 framing with washers and lag bolts. Appropriate flaps will be cut into the mural sections to reduce wind resistance and eliminate the potential for structural failure.  At the end of the centennial celebration the mural will be taken down and be re-installed within a classroom or hallway location in the Community Center.

This event is sponsored by the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis and the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation who donated supplies and volunteers for this event.

Press:

For more information, please contact Maureen Ferguson at 310-379-8890 or bchrunrmaureen@yahoo.com

For Public: Please visit www.Hermosa100.com or call the Community Center at 310-318-0247

July 28, 2006

Press Release

“A Show of HANDS for HERMOSA”

The Hermosa Beach Centennial Committee announces a great event to kick off the count down until Hermosa turns 100.

Hermosans are invited to paint the town by adding their colorful handprints to the Hermosa Skate Park wall!

The public is invited to join the Committee on Saturday, September 16^th, 2006 from 9am-3 pm for this interactive Centennial Fundraiser. For a small fee ($5 per child and $10 per adult), every local can join in the festivities and have their handprints decorate our town as it prepares to celebrate its 100^th birthday. The handprints are expected to bedeck the Skate Park through the last Centennial events planned in fall of 2007. The Centennial Committee is planning several Saturday painting sessions with times and dates available on the official Centennial website (www.Hermosa100.com)  and posted on the city calendar.

This event is sponsored by the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis and the Hermosa Beach Arts Foundation who donated supplies and volunteers for this event.

Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch and the Hermosa Beach Police Department will sponsor a FINGERPRINTING IDENTIFICATION FOR KIDS during this event. McGruff, the Crime Dog will be present for photo opportunities.

In keeping with the spirit of the Centennial, We hope to fingerprint 100+ of Hermosa’s kids.

Press:

For more information, please contact Maureen Ferguson at 310-379-8890 or bchrunrmaureen@yahoo.com

For Public: Please visit www.Hermosa100.com or call the Community Center at 310-318-0247