Southeast Community Development Corporation

City of Bell Halloween Carnival
2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
We are excited to invite you to the City of Bell’s annual Halloween Carnival!
Join us on Saturday, October 26th, at the Bell Community Center from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a night full of spooky fun, games, costume contests, and delicious candy.
Get ready for a thrilling adventure and make sure to stop by the Trunk or Treat area, brought to you by us!

Election Day
2024-11-05 | CA
🗳️ It’s Election Day! 🗳️
Today is your chance to make your voice heard! Whether you’re voting for the first time or the hundredth, your vote matters. 🌟
✔️ Don’t forget to check your polling place ✔️ Bring your ID if needed ✔️ Encourage others to vote too!
Let’s all do our part!

Holiday Stocking Decoration Workshop
2024-12-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
The holiday season is fast approaching, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by creating your very own custom holiday stockings! We are excited to invite you to our Holiday Stocking Decoration Workshop, where you can get creative and craft a beautiful stocking for yourself or as a thoughtful gift.
What to Expect:

Custom Stockings: Start with a plain stocking that’s ready to be personalized with your choice of colors, patterns, and embellishments.
Creative Materials: Access a wide range of festive decorating materials, including glitter, sequins, fabric paints, ribbons, beads, stencils, and more!
Expert Guidance: Our experienced instructors will be there to offer helpful tips and inspire your creativity, whether you’re a crafting pro or a first-timer.
Holiday Cheer: Enjoy a cozy, festive atmosphere with holiday music, light refreshments, and the chance to meet other holiday enthusiasts.

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Metro Rail to River Meeting #1 (In-Person)
2025-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | Newstart Event Center, 3355 E Gage Ave, Huntington Park, CA, 90255, United States
Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA County, including streets that are safer for everyone. Metro wants your input to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections between the A Line Slauson Station and the LA River.
Join us at a community meeting to receive project updates, including improvements being planned along Randolph St, in collaboration with the local jurisdictions and the Randolph Corridor Active Transportation project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
This meeting will have a Kids’ Corner with fun activities.
The same information will be presented at each meeting. Free onsite parking and Spanish interpreters will be available.
For complete project information, please visit www.metro.net/projects/r2rb.

Metro Rail to River Meeting #2 (Virtual)
2025-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Metro has a plan to make it easier to get around LA County, including streets that are safer for everyone. Metro wants your input to improve bicycle and pedestrian connections between the A Line Slauson Station and the LA River.
Join us at a community meeting to receive project updates, including improvements being planned along Randolph St, in collaboration with the local jurisdictions and the Randolph Corridor Active Transportation project, as well as the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback.
The same information will be presented at each meeting!
Click here to join via Zoom!
For complete project information, please visit www.metro.net/projects/r2rb.

Metro Rail to River Meeting #3 (In-Person)
2025-03-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

LEGO Make & Take!
2025-05-04 10:00 - 14:00 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Calling all young builders ages 6–12!
Join us during the City of Bell’s Open Streets for a fun LEGO Make & Take activity where creativity knows no limits. Kids will get the chance to build their very own LEGO creation — and the best part? They get to take it home!
Whether they build a spaceship, a tower, or something totally out-of-the-box, this event is perfect for young imaginations to run wild. All materials will be provided — just bring your creativity and excitement!
Don’t miss out on the fun — first come, first served!

2025 SELA Send Off
2025-06-01 14:00 - 17:00 | Firebaugh High School, 5246 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Lynwood, CA, 90262, United States
SELA Seniors, this one’s for YOU!
We’re sending you off to college in style with a FREE community celebration just for high school seniors from SELA! Join us for our SELA College Sendoff on Sunday, June 1st from 2-5 PM at Firebaugh High School in Lynwood!
A day filled with encouragement, resources, fun, and connection as you prepare for your next big step! Parents are welcome, too! Meet other families, learn more about the college transition, and get your questions answered. Translators will be available onsite.
Don’t miss out — our annual T-shirts are and supplies are limited! Register now and help spread the word to all current SELA seniors!
REGISTER NOW↗

2025 Halloween Carnival
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
We’re teaming up with the City of Bell for a spooky celebration!
Come join the Halloween Carnival on Saturday, October 25th, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Bell Community Center for a night packed with fun and frights! Enjoy haunted rooms, exciting carnival games, delicious food vendors, loads of candy, and much more.
Dress to impress—our costume contest is open to all ages, so don’t miss your chance to show off your spooky style!

LEGO Make & Take: Halloween Fundraiser
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:30 | Bell Community Center, 6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Calling all young builders ages 6–12!
Join us during our Halloween Carnival with the City of Bell for a fun LEGO Make & Take activity where creativity knows no limits. Kids will get the chance to build their very own LEGO creation — and the best part? They get to take it home!
Whether they build a spaceship, a tower, or something totally out-of-the-box, this event is perfect for young imaginations to run wild. All materials will be provided — just bring your creativity and excitement!
Don’t miss out on the fun — first come, first served!

Bell Express Library - Smart Pants Storytime
2025-11-14 11:00 - 11:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States
Let’s get ready for school with a fun-filled session of books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities designed to build early learning and school readiness skills. Children will explore stories, music, and play while developing language, social, and motor skills—all in a joyful, engaging environment.
Who: Children ages 2–5 with a parent or caregiver
What: Storytime, songs, rhymes, and school readiness fun
Why: To foster a love of learning and prepare for a great start to school
Join us for laughter, learning, and plenty of smiles!
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Bell Express Library - Smarty Pants Storytime
2025-11-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Bell Tech Center, 4357 Gage Avenue, Bell, CA, 90201, United States

SELA Youth Hub Network - Cudahy City Council Meeting
2026-03-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Cudahy City Coucil Chamber, 5240 Santa Ana Street, Cudahy, CA, 90201, United States
On March 10th, the SELA Youth Executive Board (YEB) presented to Huntington Park to share the vision for the SELA Youth Hub — a regional effort to create supportive spaces and opportunities for young people across Southeast LA. Youth leaders shared personal stories about why investing in youth leadership matters, and the City expressed their support. It was a powerful reminder of what youth voice in action can accomplish.
Now we need you there too.
Join us this Tuesday, March 17th at 6:30 PM as YEB members and representatives from Helpline Youth Counseling Inc., LEA, and Southeast Community Development Corporation present to the Cudahy City Council.
Show your support — wear a blue shirt and/or bring a poster:

“Support SELA Youth”
“Youth Voices Matter”
“Stronger Futures for SELA”

Get creative — the more visible we are, the louder our voice!

3D Game Builders Academy
2026-03-30 - 2026-04-03 | Nickerson Gardens, 1450 E 114th Street BLDG #5, Los Angeles, CA, 90059, United States
Welcome to the 3D Game Builders Academy!
We’re excited to offer a hands-on game design camp during LAUSD Spring Break, designed specifically for students in grades 3rd–5th. These fun and educational sessions will introduce participants to 3D game design, block-based coding, and Virtual Reality using Delightex CoSpaces Edu!
Session A (Monday & Wednesday) | March 30 & April 1 from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Session B (Thursday & Friday) | April 2 – 3 from 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
Spaces are limited, so early enrollment is encouraged.
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