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Staff credits volunteers, sponsors for older‑adult programs and expanded Independence Day event
Summary
Staff told commissioners senior dances, meal programs and a community art showcase showed growing participation; the Independence Day celebration at Gabrielino High School added booths, an extended drone/laser show and a $20,000 platinum sponsorship from Athens Services.
Matthew Morales Stevens, Community Services assistant director, updated the commission on older‑adult programming and the city’s Independence Day celebration.
Stevens credited Desiree Gomez, the department’s recreation specialist, with creating and expanding older‑adult programming (senior dances, a community art showcase and a spring luncheon run in partnership with the YWCA). He reported attendance figures—about 50 at many…
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