Jun
30
2010

NEW Neighborhood Council Board Members!

We have gotten the official results from the City Clerk Elections office.  The challenge to the Election was unanimously denied.
The full report can be viewed here. Thanks to all that supported us in the election and the last few months during the challenge.  We look forward to hearing from you all soon!
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Jun
24
2010

Highland Park Transit Village Makes it to City Council Vote!

Yes, it was on  yesterday’s agenda – and notes Community Impact Statement: None submitted !!!  
If you ever had an opinion about this project, today is the day to let it be known.  Please call Ed Reyes office today and let them know that you OPPOSE this project.  213-473-7001
More about this on eastsiderla.
Detail: ITEM NO. (17) on today’s [...]

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Jun
23
2010

SALSA LESSONS-ONLY $5-ALL GOES TO BUCHANAN ELEMENTARY MAGNET CENTER

Outdoor Science School Program is in jeopardy!
A good education is not free!
“I never knew a place like this existed” commented one student.  “I wish every one could have this experience” shared another. Imagine the thrill it is for them to be exposed to new experiences, environments, beauty and nature.  Imagine the inspiration!
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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
15
2010

Town Hall Meeting: The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Town Hall Meeting:  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
The City of Los Angeles discusses strategies and programs funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Learn how the city is training workers now in preparation for the anticipated economic recovery.
Remarks by Councilmember Ed Reyes (Council District One) and Deputy Mayor Larry Frank
WHEN: Wednesday, June 16 at 5:30 [...]

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Jun
15
2010

Highland Park Neighborhood Council contacts?

Hello Neighbors!
I would like to be involved in the HPNC, but I haven’t been able to get in touch with anyone listed in the council directory.  I live right on the boarder of Eagle Rock and Highland Park, but would like to commit as much time to Highland Park community issues as much as I [...]

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Jun
14
2010

Clothing Donations Needed

FAMILIES IN NEED-DONATE YOUR CLOTHING!
Plaza Community Services still needs 5,000 clothing items by Friday, June 18th in order to have enough for the estimated 700 families that will be in line. Plaza Board member Frank Quevedo states “Election Day is over and now we need to get to the business of helping those in need.” [...]

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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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Jun
03
2010

Lummis Day is June 6th!!

Somehow June snuck up on me and now 2010 Lummis Day is here!!
Note the change of venue this year from Sycamore Grove Park to Lummis Home and Heritage Square Museum.  Fun for all!
Go to www.lummisday.org for more information!

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Jun
01
2010

Any updates on the neighborhood?

I was wondering if anyone has updates on the shootings that have been going on this past week?  I was going to call the NELA police station, but figured if someone else had reached out, I would not use up their resources.
In case you don’t know what I’m talking about, we had to separate shootings [...]

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