Library summer programs, Public Works Week and America on Main Street highlighted at council meeting

At the meeting the El Cajon Library and public-works staff presented community events and programs for summer.

Gina Bravo (El Cajon Library branch manager) introduced youth- and adult-programming staff and outlined the summer reading program (June 1–Aug. 31), performers and a mobile Food Pantry in partnership with Feeding San Diego. Carmen Ruiz (Youth Services Manager) described youth schedules and volunteer opportunities for teen service learners; Angie Snyder (Adult Services Manager) described adult classes including a citizenship course starting June 18 and a nine-session painting series.

Yasmin Arellano (Director of Public Works) accepted a proclamation for National Public Works Week and invited the public to a Public Works Zone on Main Street. Frank Carson (Director of Parks and Recreation) previewed America on Main Street (Saturday event with a 2 p.m. naturalization ceremony scheduled, free entertainment, a Foodie Fest with a VIP option and sponsor activities), described marketing and logistics and answered council questions about location and timing.

What happens next: Event organizers will continue outreach and post schedules; the library will distribute pamphlets and sign-ups for volunteer and program slots.