Jackie Robinson Community Center Observation

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For my initial observation, I am going to use Jackie Robinson Community Center in Pasadena California. Jackie Robinson Center Serves a wide variety of community assembles sporting events and holiday gatherings. I remember spending some of my best childhood experiences on the fresh cut grass near the Community Center Field right across the street. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to enjoy the sports gym and fields before the recent City of Pasadena recognized million Dollar renovation that is scheduled from start to take over a year to be completed. The Community Center although, has multiple study rooms an amp theatre, and is even used for gathering places for Citywide events.

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