Former Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School principal Chi Kim and Malibu resident and environmentalist Kelly Meyer will be honored at the tenth annual Parks Celebration Wed., Oct. 12 at the Hollywood Bowl for the innovative method they pioneered to fight childhood obesity. Meyer and Kim founded a teaching garden where children learn to plant, grow and harvest produce. The teaching garden and accompanying lessons teach children about healthy diets to combat childhood obesity. The American Heart Association has adopted the program in elementary schools nationally. The event will take place Wed. Oct. 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl.
The awards are sponsored by the nonprofit People for the Parks, headed by Malibu resident Jack Foley, and local parks agencies to honor people and groups that have made a significant contribution to public recreation.
Tickets cost $125 and include a reception at the bowl from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., follow by a dinner catered by Patina from 6:30 to 8 p.m. To order seats, call (805-643-0405 or email PFPCelebration@aol.com