Aug
04
2010

Help Homeless in Highland Park

Good evening neighbors!
Howdy,
In looking online for people who are active in Highland Park I came across this blog. I was wondering if anyone here would be interested in volunteering to assist and empower the homeless folks living in our community.  I recently started a small nonprofit, Recycled Resources for the Homeless, staffed entirely by volunteers [...]

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Jun
22
2010

Trekking LA -Urban Alfresco at Milagro Allegro Garden

Explore LA’s community gardens, street art and homegrown food culture- first stop Highland Park!
This summer dine alfresco in one of the hidden urban farms or community gardens in Los Angeles. Eat hand-picked, local food and experience the art and stories of this year’s partner neighborhoods.Craftsman houses, animated graffiti and garden grown strawberries await you on [...]

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Jun
09
2010

June Neighborhood Clean Up

Saturday June 12th
Meet at La Tropicana on Ave 52 & Monte V at 8:00a for coffee and OJ
Clean up crew will leave at 8:30a
Bring gloves, trash bags, brooms (sunscreen – woohoo sunshine!!) and whatever else you need to clean up the hood.  See you there!!

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May
13
2010

Peace in the North East march

This Saturday, May 15th, is the Peace in the North East march.  The starting location is different than last year, so keep that in mind.  We didn’t make it to the end with the kids last year, but I hear that the end fiesta was pretty awesome.  And it seems to be a slightly shorter [...]

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Apr
29
2010

High school students organize write-in campaign

If this is the future of Highland Park, I think we’re in good hands.  For as many not so good things that I had heard about Franklin over the past years, I’ve seen nothing but good coming out of this school.  Even the time when school lets out has seemed very different this year.  Go [...]

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Apr
26
2010

Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council Elections

The Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) elections will be held this Thursday from 2 pm – 8 pm at the recreational center next to the Arroyo Seco library on Piedmont (between Figueroa and Avenue 60).
You can view video from last week’s Candidate Forum on YouTube at:
http://www.youtube.com/user/mcpeasandcarrots#grid/user/E7EAFD1DEE3F773C
Anyone age 16 and older who lives, works, owns [...]

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Apr
22
2010

Franklin’s Free Arts Event!

The Arts Competition is run by the UCLA  AfterSchool Leadership @ Franklin. This competitions is free and open to everyone in highland park. Also all art and settings is made, provided or ran by Franklin high students. Please come to see what wonderful things they can do along with the talents each student participating can [...]

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Apr
06
2010

Heritage Day at Heritage Square – April 11

We went to this last year and the kids had fun running around and enjoying the sunshine!
(Email from HPHT)
The Highland Park Heritage Trust will have a booth set up at the event! Please stop by and visit us as we always look forward to seeing our members and potential members on this wonderful day! [...]

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Feb
23
2010

Ramona Hall Open House

Friday, February 26, from 5 to 9 pm, Ramona Hall will be having an open house for the various programs they offer.

Registration Information
Refreshments
Open Enrollment for Classes
Rental Information
Class performances
Performance by The Sirens

Ramona Hall is available to rent for weddings, anniversaries, meetings, Sweet 16 parties, and other special occassions. Please call 323-276-3021 for pricing and availability. The [...]

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Feb
22
2010

Important Neighborhood Council Funding Update–PLEASE CONTACT CD-1

MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA
City of Los Angeles
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22, 2010
Contact:
David Beltran
213-978-0741
MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA CONTINUES COMMITMENT TO BALANCING BUDGET WITH CONSOLIDATION OF TWO CITY DEPARTMENTS
The consolidation of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the Community Development Department will eliminate 27 positions and approximately save $2 million annually
 
LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today continued his commitment to [...]

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