On Saturday, November 16th, 2013. From 1pm to 6pm Come join the Piru Neighborhood Council’s Grand Opening of the new Piru Town Square Skate Park in Piru, CA. for a Fundraiser & Equipment Drive for the Children of Piru. The Piru Skate Park has been in the works for the last 12 years when the children of Piru suggested it as something they wanted to see for the town. On March 3, 2009 the former Re Development Agency approved the Piru Town Square Expansion Project. In April of 2011, the County of Ventura requested a modification to the Piru Town Square expansion to add a skate park and pedestrian walkway that would connect the two facilities. The park had a ribbon cutting ceremony on 11/7/2013. Three weeks prior to this date the park was already in use by children and adults of all ages on scooters, skates and skateboards. One noticeable factor was the lack of safety equipment for many of them. The community is small and has limited funds to ensure that its children are safe, while enjoying the outdoor skate park.

Piru Neighborhood Council is hoping to raise funds to provide safety equipment, as well as new and gently used helmets, skate boards and scooters to as many children who are in need. We are also raising funds to provide a restroom for the skate park. Our goal is to raise $10,000 to fund both of these projects. On November 16th, 2013 starting at 1pm we will be joined by an all-volunteer group of community minded individuals & groups.

Gold coast broadcasting station Q104.7 with Miss Alynette has committed to be herefor a day of music, art &fun. They will be the voice & force behind our equipment drive along with their sister station Live 105.5.

There will be a Graffiti workshop by The Lab with its community based art projects teaching aspiring young artists about the consequences of tagging while teaching them how to complete mural projects with structure and pride. Two specialty food trucks Belly Bombz – Bringing a new twist to chicken wings and sliders with an Asian Flare, and Ventura Highway’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Rotisserie with its diverse menu of sandwiches, burrito’s, Greek style gyro’s and desserts. The Focus Apparel Skate Team will be on hand for skate demonstrations for the kids at the skate park.

At the depot we have two Dj’s and avid skaters to provide music. DJ Aslan grew up in Simi Valley, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles, where music was plentiful. He began learning about turntables in 1993 and was engulfed in the art shortly thereafter. By 1996, he was beginning to compete in most local battles. He is honored to have entered large competitions such as the DMC World Competition and International Turntablists Federation. 2002 brought Aslan to take up a new home near Tulsa, Oklahoma where he connected with CedEnough & Church Boy Entertainment to bring music that is needed for this day and age. He went on to connect with other artists around the nation like KJ-52, Dre Murray (We Live as Kings) and a fellow TableTurner-Dj Promote. Whether it is spinning for a particular artist, performing with live bands, or rocking an event by himself, Aslan is the one artist who does not have time for an offseason.

Our next guest Dj is world renowned DJ P-Trix one of the most influential and internationally-respected forces in today’s hip-hop generation. Recognized by many for his unrivaled beat-juggling skills, P-Trix, born Patrick Arriola, began djing at the age of 12. His natural talent, dedication and genuine love for music quickly gained him recognition in the late 1990’s in the underground hip-hop community. A Los Angeles native, P-Trix has proudly taken his craft to all four corners of the world.

P-Trix has performed internationally with hip-hop legends including Common, De la Soul, The Roots and Eminem. He was crowned the 1999 DMC USA Champion and placed 3rd in the DMC World Championship.

Hip Hop Artist Roc C is also on the Line up; Fans of West Coast underground hip-hop know Roc C for his debut mic appearance on the 2004 Oh No single "Move Pt. 2", produced by J Dilla... Rocs stand-out verse and cameo in the songs video lead to a deal with Stones Throw Records. As the latest MC from the prolific Oxnard, CA crew (Lootpack, Dudley Perkins, Oh No, M.E.D.) Roc made a lot of noise right out the gate. His first single, "Don’t Stop", an Oh No-produced slab of infectious trunk funk, was used for EA Sport's Fight Night Round 3 video game. "All Questions Answered" featured production by Oxnard family member and longtime Roc C collaborator Oh No, as well as DJ Romes and Kan Kick. He has been busy working on his solo project as well as several group projects.

This is sure to be a day filled with community spirit, the Piru Neighborhood Council and the residents of Piru are excited about sharing this day with our neighboring communities. Generous donors like you are the key to our success and will make it possible to fulfill ourongoing Mission to promote better living conditions, better education, improved housing, and a greater participation in community affairs by the people of Piru and its Vicinity. This Corporation is organized pursuant to the General Non-Profit Corporation Law of the State of California.

For more information or if you would like to participate at #SkatePiru with a vendor booth or to donate monetarily or with equipment please contact Julie Lugo (805)421-6937 or by email: jlugophotography@yahoo.com
Donations can brought to the event and also be mailed to:
Piru Neighborhood Council Inc.
P.O. Box 162, Piru, CA 93040