Culver City Parks Closed on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th
Celebrate Mother’s Day Virtually
The Boneyard Dog Park
Remember: the Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
LA County Reopening Golf Courses and Trails on Saturday, May 9
Food Resources
Requirements for Businesses Re-opening for Curbside Pick-up
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
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1. Culver City Parks Closed on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th
All Culver City parks will be closed on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th. This year, we encourage you to celebrate Mother’s Day at home during the fight against COVID-19.
2. Celebrate Mother’s Day Virtually
Looking for ideas on how to celebrate Mother’s Day in the era of COVID-19? We’ve got you covered with dozens of clever suggestions for you online at the Culver City Virtual Recreation Center! Whether you’ve been isolating with mom or apart, there are a lot of fun ways to show your mother, your mentor, your aunt or any other woman who has been your role model that a quarantine holiday can still be special!
3. The Boneyard Dog Park
As of 4 PM on May 8, 2020, the Boneyard Dog Park has reopened for Culver City residents and their four-legged friends to enjoy. We ask that the two-legged folks maintain six-foot social distancing and wear face coverings at all times. There are capacity limits for both the large (25 persons) and small (15 persons) dog parks. Please make sure you bring your own bags and hand sanitizer. The Boneyard will be closed on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13 for previously scheduled annual rehabilitation, but will reopen on Thursday, May 14.
4. Remember: the Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
Please remember to follow infection control practices at all times, as the virus has not gone away.
Wear a cloth face covering when around others outside your home. While you are not required to wear a face covering when walking in your neighborhood, be prepared and carry your cloth face covering with you in case you pass by someone else. For example, please have a face covering available when approaching people on the Ballona Creek Bike Path.
Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet between yourself and others.
Self-isolate for 10 days and three days after you are symptom-free if you have or are likely to have COVID-19.
Self-quarantine for 14 days if you are exposed or in close contact with an infected person.
5. Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook
While other LA County and State parks, including the Park to Playa trail, will open beginning on May 9th, the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook will remain closed. The “Stairs” and other Baldwin Hills trails are included in the closure. The upper and lower lots will remain closed and Hetzler Road will not be open to vehicles.
6. LA County Reopening Golf Courses and Trails on Saturday, May 9
The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation (LA County Parks) will reopen its golf courses and trails on Saturday, May 9. Local, community, and regional parks operated by the County will stay open on Sunday, May 10. Note: Culver City parks, as well as the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook and the Culver Stairs, will be closed on Sunday, May 10. LA County Parks invites the public to safely enjoy its parks, golf courses, and trails by following guidelines and precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Trail users are encouraged to check the Trails LA County website prior to visiting trails for updated lists of open trails, safety guidelines, notifications, and up-to-date information. Face coverings will be required at trail heads, parking areas and destination points along trails for those who are 2 years old and above. Again, please note that the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook will remain closed. Only the Park to Playa Trail will be open.
7. Food Resources
Culver City Emergency Relief Food Drive
With many neighbors in our community over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions, and neighbors who have lost their jobs, and don’t have the means to purchase and pickup groceries during the pandemic, we welcome your help! Let’s bridge that gap by being a neighbor that helps neighbors and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.
The requested non-perishable items are:
Rice, dried beans (pinto, black, lentil), canned beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nuts, nut butters, jellies and jams, pancake mix, rolled oats, canned goods, low-sodium soup, dried eggs, freeze dried fruit and vegetables, freeze dried meats, granola and power bars, vegetable oil, flour, barley, quinoa, cornmeal, dried peas, split peas, salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water.
Items that are most needed are peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, beef stew soup, chips, cookies, shelf-stable milk.
Please drop off your non-perishable food items at any of the following locations or call the CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545 to arrange a donation pick up from your home by Bike Culver City. The City thanks Westfield Culver City for its donation of reusable bags!
Culver City Presbyterian Church 11269 Washington Blvd.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 - 4 PM (enter through the courtyard)
Larsen Automotive 10707 Jefferson Blvd.
Hours : Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8 AM - 4 PM
Petco 5347 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: 10 AM - 6 PM Every day
Sorrento Italian Market 5518 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 AM - 7 PM (Closed Tuesday), Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM
If you or one of your neighbors are in need of food, please call the Culver City CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545.
For more information, call Ira Diamond, Organizer at (213) 309-4084 or Christine Parra, Culver City Emergency Coordinator, at (310) 253-5909.
FeedCulver
Culver City is an amazing community, and it’s pulling together to help those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of this amazing community support and collaboration is FeedCulver. FeedCulver is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community – and they need your support to make it happen.
How does it work? Local restaurants, led by Akasha, create and package meals, which are delivered to volunteer organizations each day to be distributed through their programs.
Who does this serve? FeedCulver distributes around 100 free meals per day to those in need in the Culver City community through local partners. Additionally, this program helps keep local businesses open and their employees working.
What can I do? Make a donation—buy a meal for a neighbor in need! Click here to donate to FeedCulver. All donations will be managed by the Exchange Club and the money will be used to cover the cost of food and preparation. Or, prepare food—do you own a restaurant or catering business? Contact FeedCulver about getting involved. Please note, due to stringent health requirements FeedCulver is not able to engage with home cooks at this time.
LA County Food Resources
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. LA County residents can visit the County COVID-19 website's food portal to receive or provide support at this critical time. The LA County portal connects those in need to those who can help. The food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs. Community organizations can find out how to connect people to the goods that are most needed.
Great Plates Delivered
The State of California recently announced Great Plates Delivered, a new meal delivery service for older adults. The program supports adults 65+ and adults 60-64 who are at high risk from COVID-19 in staying home and healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, while providing essential economic stimulus to local restaurants, food service businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat during this crisis. Visit the Great Plates Delivered website for more information.
The County of Los Angeles is launching this program next week and hosting a briefing for community partners that work with older adults who may be eligible. This briefing is for organizations serving older adults, immigration organizations, faith-based entities and other community-based partners.
The County plans to host additional sessions for other stakeholders in the near future. The County looks forward to you joining the program briefing next week.
8. Requirements for Businesses Re-opening for Curbside Pick-up Starting May 8th
11. Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call YOU!
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
12. Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.