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On behalf of the entire Board of Directors of the Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce, a big THANK YOU to everyone who participated in last night’s Summer Night’s on the Boulevard.  Over 800 people filled the sidewalks of Glendale Blvd. last night while shopping, dining, and being entertained by the many bands, dancers, artists, and more.

From Amelia Fitzwater

Hello Friends of Amelia Fitzwater:

After four amazing years of running Amelia Fitzwater it is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of the store. The decision was not an easy one to make however with the slow economy,loss of a partnership,low sales and now with the much anticiapted arrival of my first child,it seems like the time was right for a change.

I wanted to take this time to personally thank all you for all the support you have given Amelia Fitzwater as well as myself throughout the many years at both locations. I’ve enjoyed meeting all of you whether it was the first time shopper or the frequent shopper. You’ve all made my business possible and a positive experience . I and my family greatly apprecaite all of it. I look forward to continuing the friendships I've made through the store and the wonderful Atwater Community.

The doors will closing July 27th. So we’ll be having our Final Sale July 7th-26th. This will be a store wide sale. EVERYTHING in the shop from all merchandise to fixtures, tables and bookshelves  , everything is for sale! 25%-50% off. Bring cash and you never know what extra deals might be made!

Please note: The store will be closed June 29-July 6th as we prepare for the closure and BIG sale! Hope to see you all there.

XOXO
Imara
Amelia Fitzwater
3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

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On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce, I am happy to announce to you the first “Summer Nights on The Boulevard” event.

Slated for Thursday, July 23rd, this Summer Night is an opportunity for all restaurants, galleries, stores and boutiques to showcase what you’re all about to Atwater Village and beyond.  We encourage all businesses to stay open until at least 9PM on July 23rd in order to give everyone the opportunity to wine, dine, and shop Atwater Village.

More in-depth details will follow shortly, but start spreading the word now to your fellow merchants, friends, family, your entire mailing list, and beyond.

Mark Newman-Kuzel
Chamber President

A Vibrant Village - Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce

Creating a positive and successful business environment in Atwater Village

P.O. Box 39754
Los Angeles, CA  90039
(323) 634-2535
mnkuzel@pacbell.net

www.atwaterchamber.org

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Featuring  “A Taste of Glendale Boulevard” by select local restaurants.

Canelé - Mediterranean
Tacos Villa Corona - Mexican
Viet Noodle Bar - Vietnamese
Baracoa - Cuban
Michelangelo Restorante - Italian
Sweets for the Soul - American

WOOF Dog Boutique
 (ATWATER VILLAGE) 
3172 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA., 90039
Saturday, JUNE 13th, 2009
Time: 12:30-2:30
location: WOOF Dog Boutique

LOW COST VET CARE

For additional information  on services please clink on link below:

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The L.A. City Council voted to deny the hardship exemption applications for three (3) Atwater Village marijuana dispensaries. The marijuana dispensaries that got their applications denied include L.A. Collective (3401 Glendale Boulevard - CF 05-0872-S215), Friendly Collective (3405 Glendale Boulevard - CF 05-0872-S170) and Global Meds Collective (3425 Glendale Boulevard - CF 05-0872-S282).

The remaining two (2) marijuana dispensaries, A.A.C.C (3106 Glendale Boulevard - CF 05-0872-S435) and Accurate Services Medical Dispensary (3429 Glendale Boulevard - CF 05-0872-S462), withdrew their hardship exemption applications prior to the City Council vote.

With their hardship applications either denied or withdrawn the Department of Building & Safety will now refer all five cases to the City Attorney's office for prosecution to force their closure.

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Fletcher Drive, in Atwater Village, has been included in a preliminary citywide bicycle network plan. The proposed plan calls for the installation of a dedicated bicycle lane on Fletcher Drive that would link San Fernando Road to the L.A. River Bike path and other existing bicycle routes.

For more information or to comment on the proposed plan contact:

Jordann Turner
200 N. Spring St. Rm. 721
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 213.978.1379
jordann.turner@lacity.org

or visit www.labikeplan.org

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Another medical marijuana dispensary intends to open in Atwater Village despite a city wide moratorium on new dispensaries. Accurate Services Medical Dispensary (ASMD) intends to open in mid June 2009 at 3429 Glendale Blvd with the purpose of dispensing medical marijuana.

ASMD would become the 5th medical marijuana dispensary to open in Atwater Village and the 4th located  within a one block radius. The 3400 block of Glendale Blvd already has three operating marijuana dispensaries.

ASMD has applied for a hardship exemption in accordance with  Medical Marijuana Interim Control Ordinance (ICO).  The ICO hardship exemption process allows marijuana dispensaries to operate without any City regulation or oversight until the City Council either approves or denies their application. To date the City Council has not acted on a single hardship exemption application.

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Already open Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Atwater Village

L.A Collective, 3401 Glendale Blvd Unit B

Friendly Collective, 3405 Glendale Blvd

Global Meds Collective, 3425 Glendale Blvd

AACC, 3106 Glendale Blvd

Soon to be open Medical Marijuana Dispensaries in Atwater Village

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Join us this weekend, Saturday and Sunday only, for our version of the classic sidewalk sale. If it's a pot and it's out on the sidewalk, it's 40% off.

Keep on growing,

The Garden Tarts

Pot-ted

3158 Los Feliz Blvd.

323.665.3801

www.pot-ted.com

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The 1933 Group and Bigfoot Lodge Los Angeles 10-year anniversary, June 22nd – June 28, 2009

Los Angeles, CA – May 19, 2009

The 1933 Group announced today that it will celebrate its 10-year anniversary with a week of festivities from June 22nd-28th.  Since its inception in 1999, the Americana inspired partnership, founded by Dimitri Komarov, Bobby Green and Dmitry Liberman has grown from one location in Atwater Village to six locations throughout Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Taking their name from the year Prohibition was repealed, the group prides itself on bringing the neighborhood bar back at the hands of design genius Bobby Green. Green draws his inspiration from his own life experiences turning local bars into a nightlife work of art.  

The company is marking its flagship’s anniversary with reintroducing live bands on Sunday afternoons, Sasquatch sightings, rolling back prices and the opening of its new Culver City hotspot, Bigfoot West. 

For more information, please contact Lee Joseph Publicity at 818-848-2698 or Cara Brechler at 323-253-1611

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A new medical marijuana dispensary at 3106 Glendale Blvd intends to open in apparent violation of a city wide moratorium on new marijuana dispensaries.

The L.A. City Council adopted a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) in September 2007 and that moratorium is still in effect. Under this moratorium existing dispensaries are prohibited from changing locations without applying for and being granted a “hardship exemption”.

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A medical marijuana dispensary is planned to open in the strip mall located at the corner of Glendale Blvd and Glenhurst Ave. According to Brett Mero, the leasing agent for the managing company of the strip mall, the retail space at 3106 Glendale Blvd has already been leased to a marijuana dispensary business and will be opening soon.

Atwater Village already has one existing marijuana dispensary at 3401 Glendale Blvd, Unit B (at the corner of Revere Ave ) called LA Collective. LA Collective is currently under scrutiny from City authorities as a result of numerous complaints from local residents that visitors to the marijuana dispensary are smoking their purchases in public view, often in parked cars next to the public library which is across from the dispensary on the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Revere Ave or the alleyways behind both the library and the dispensary.

It is not know if the new marijuana dispensary will create similar problems like those caused by the dispensary at 3401 Glendale Blvd.

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Brett Mero can be reached at …

818.380.9966 extension 23

brett@cbm1.com

Centers Business Management

17030 Ventura Blvd #200, Encino, CA 91316

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WHERE: Glendale Boulevard businesses in Atwater Village.

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On April 22nd celebrate Earth Day 2009 by starting your own recycling project!

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4/5 - Musical Performance Promoting Local Fruits and Veggies!

A local carrot and a not-local banana will visit participating AVFM's farmers stalls and sing special songs about the farmers' produce.

Wacky, but fun and educational!! A great way to welcome in spring produce!

4/12 - AVFM's Annual Easter Egg Hunt

4/19 - Gil Boyd's Chef Demo

Our beloved Chef Gil visits us with free recipes, samples and great ways to cook AVFM produce!

4/26 - Photographer Katie's Arts and Crafts!

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Children can learn how to make sun prints! Free photography enrichment at the AVFM!

J&J Grassfed Beef at the AVFM: J&J will be at the market every other Sunday, April 5th and April 19th.

Pick up that special roast for Easter or Passover dinner!

See you at the Market!

web: http://www.farmernet.com

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Next Chamber Mixer! April 8th Come meet your current Chamber Board! * Network with other Chamber Members! * Meet your fellow Atwater Village Business Owners & Professionals Date: Wednesday, April 8th Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm Location: The Griffin Lounge 3000 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039

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Land Use issues to be discussed...

 - Presentation and Action:  4062 & 4064 W GARDEN AVE - application for conversion of storage space into a dwelling unit in a R1 Zone, Zone Variance Request.

- Presentation and Action: "River Glen" designation for industrial area in North Atwater Village.

Please note that both the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and its committees serve as advisory bodies to the City of Los Angeles and are not final decision makers on environmental or land use issues. For more information about or to comment on these Land Use issues contact Luis Lopez, ELU Chair, at luis@lopezautomotive.com

Click here for complete meeting agenda (pdf file)

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"GABILAN"

"Gabilan" is a night of World-Premiere One-Act plays with something for everyone. The challenges and drama of everyday life will be exposed through this highly diverse set of encounters designed to illuminate the human condition.

Friday and Saturday nights, 8pm every weekend in March.

Now in it's fourth year, the Atwater Playhouse continues to bring professional theatre to the community of Atwater Village. I have attached both the front and back of our latest postcard and would be greatly appreciative if you could let all your members know about the new show.

In our continued support of "Friends of Atwater Village" we are offering half price tickets or 2 for 1 to all of your subscribers.

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3172 Glendale Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90039

323.661.7722

March 21st - 12:30pm to 2:30pm

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A medical marijuana dispensary at 3401 Glendale Blvd Unit B (at the corner of Revere Ave) in Atwater Village has received an “Order to Comply” from the Dept. of Building & Safety. The marijuana dispensary, L.A. Collective, is operating without the proper Certificate of Occupancy permit.

According to Thomas Willis, Building & Safety Inspector, the marijuana dispensary will need to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy permit that would follow the same requirements as a “drugstore”. This would require it have handicap access and onsite parking, both of which this facility currently does not have.

It is unclear how long L.A. Collective has been in operation at this location. City authorities first became aware of this marijuana dispensary thru complaints from local residents that visitors to the marijuana dispensary are smoking their purchases in public view, often in parked cars next to the public library which is across from the dispensary on the corner of Glendale Boulevard and Revere Ave or the alleyways behind both the library and the dispensary.

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THE 3rd ANNUAL ARTWATER MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL
 IS HAPPENING SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2009
FROM 11am – 7pm

ARTWATER is a ‘Celebration of Music, Art, Dance and Community’
creating awareness for the Atwater Village neighborhood.

We are currently seeking submissions for:

ARTISAN & MERCHANT BOOTHS:  There will be rental booths along Glendale Blvd. for artists of all kinds to sell their work and handicrafts. Atwater Village merchants and local non-profit groups are also welcome to join in. Interactive, creative activities for kids and adults are a high priority for this day of fun.

Please contact danica212@aol.com for an application. Space is limited.  A 10 x 10 booth with a canopy, table and 2 chairs runs $125, w/o canopy $100

ATWATER VILLAGE BUSINESS DIRECTORY:  We will be compiling a professional, glossy, business directory to hand out the day of the event and to have on hand throughout the year at various locations.  Space in the booklet is limited.  The artwork deadline is April 1st, 2009.  All donations are tax deductible. 

               $25        - One line description + address, phone and website
               $50         - Your logo + the above listing
               $100      - 1/4 page ad 4 color
               $200      - 1/2 page ad 4 color
               $250   - 1/4 page 4 color inside cover front
           - 1/4 page 4 color inside cover back
               $300   - 1/4 page 4 color outside cover back

For more info call # (323) 665 – 1901 or email  dexterzmum@sbcglobal.net  
Checks payable to: SONIC MUZE (EIN #:  20-8973933)
5024 Sunnyslope Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Sonic Muze is a non profit organization that donates musical instruments and art supplies to public schools by coordinating with principals and teachers to identify their specific needs.  By donating to Sonic Muze, you will be helping to provide students with an invaluable pathway to enhanced learning, creative expression and heightened self-esteem.

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Corner storefront for lease on 3151 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039. Approx 800 ft for $2,200 a month, including utilities.  Air and heat and parking in the back.

Please call (323) 868-8180 or 660-3507

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Click here for event flier (pdf)

www.55degreewine.com

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NETWORK WITH AREA BUSINESS LEADERS

VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE CHAMBER’S BYLAWS

AND MORE…

Featuring Special Guest Speaker Los Angeles City Council President ERIC GARCETTI

FEBRUARY 11th, 2009

6:30 – 8:30PM

55 Degree Wine

Los Angeles, CA 90039

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (323) 634-2535

www.atwaterchamber.org  

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As many of you know we have had a canned food drive for the past month.  I personally was hoping to gather 2000 food items. Well, once again, the kindness of others has surpassed all of my expectations. The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank picked up our haul today. Wow, 3,852 food items, weighing 2,763 pounds. Over a ton of food!!!

I would like to give a shout out to some super angels:

Iris Acosta Lopez, made the kick off party a success by donating 1,000 cans of food.

Mathalyn Cox, my mother in law, (Fresno) 100 cans.

Arturo and Julie Martinez, 200 cans.

Mindy and her mom Melodie came in, week after week, with more stuff.

Norm and Leona Barker donated bags of cans before I even printed the flyers.

Romi Rios made a special Costco run just for us.

Barbara Lass, I guess cans were not enough, she threw in a check. Thank you.

Betty Barlotta, my tart tongued storyteller. Thanks again.

Soni Fields, who never says no.

My great friends from Silverlake, over 750 cans of food.

Echo Park, I love you, over 500 cans of food

Atwater Village, over 200 cans of food. Thank you my dear neighbors.

Gordon, Paul de Marco, John Garbin, Pat & Rebecca, Maryanne St Jude, Tish Cyrus, Laura Rudy, Thea, Barbara Katsoff, Mark De La Madrid, Robin and all the folks at Consolidated Seed, Jan the X and my Uncle Arturo, Bunny , Jack, Karen  Ray, and Luis Lopez, my Atwater Village PR dude.

So many friends that I just can’t list, but I hope they know how grateful I am.

On a personal note,  I don’t know what my life would be like without my wife Patti: I come up with these hair brained ideas and she always says, “ I’m sure you can do that and more.”

My mom, who always encourages my good behavior and ignores all my faults.

My dearest friend Arpy,. who is always first in line to say, “count me in;” and who navigates the Internet much better than I.

My cousin Julie, who is living proof that angels live amongst us.

Once again thank you all. We did a great thing in 2008, and I am sure I will annoy you again some how, some way, in 2009.  But I promise it will be for a good cause.

Lourdes Rivas

Pampered Birds

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The Atwater Village Parking Study has been successfully completed. Recommendations for crafting a community specific parking ordinance for Glendale Blvd have been submitted to the AVNC Board for review and approval. The Board will formally vote on adopting the study's recommendations at its January 2009 board meeting.

The purpose of this study is to create a community specific parking ordinance for Glendale Blvd to ease parking requirements for new or change-of-use businesses along Glendale Blvdby identifying underused public parking spaces and allowing these businesses to purchase the spaces under a “parking credit” system. The ordinance would allow businesses that are required to have a specific number of parking spaces to purchase “parking credits” from the City in lieu of building more spaces onsite.

Click here to view the Atwater Village Parking Study Recommendations (pdf file)

Please send question or comments to Luis Lopez, AVNC Environment & Land Use Committee Chair, at llopez@atwatervillage.org  

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Importante's 3rd anniversary party
Saturday, December 6th
6pm - 10pm
3149 Glendale Blvd., 90039

Join us for Peruvian food and spirits. everything will be on sale, including new items from south america.please print the attached coupon for 15% off the night of the party or a 10% discount through dec. 24th.

Also on the evening of 12/6 Atwater Village is throwing a block party with dance performances, art openings and lots of boutiques giving special discounts.  please see the attached flier.

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Please join us for an evening of hot chocolate and ornaments!

This years Tree Lighting Festival will feature trees decorated with ornaments made by the children of Atwater Village. This tree will then be displayed in Wells Fargo.

We need kids of all ages to join us on the evening of November 30th,4:00-6:00pm

Please stop by the gallery and help us create some amazing decorations that reflect the spirit of the holidays in the Vibrant Village!

Where: LittleBird Gallery at 3195 Glendale Blvd. LA, CA 90039

When:Sunday, November 30, 4:00-6:00pm

Why:Ornament Decorating Party and Yummy Hot Chocolate!

Cheers,

LittleBird Gallery

PS: A BIG thanks to the Moms of Atwater Village who made all the sweet treats for the bake sale to raise money for the decorations for the kids. Which will take place Sunday Nov. 23rd 11-3 at the gallery.

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Avalon Land, LLC is proposing to develop a 6-story, 175,749 SF mixed-use development at 435 Los Feliz Road. The project includes the following: grocery market, day spa, restaurants, retail uses, and medical/general offices. Parking for the project will be provided in a 5-story parking structure with 717 parking spaces. The proposed project is located within the San Fernando Road Corridor Redevelopment Project Area; the 2.1-acre rectangular site is bordered by Los Feliz Road, Gardena Avenue and Fernando Court.

The Project’s architectural design will be presented to the Redevelopment Agency for Stage I Design Review approval at a public hearing.

Council Chambers of City Hall
613 East Broadway, Glendale
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
2:30 P.M.

For more information on this project, contact Elena Bolbolian at (818) 548-2005 or ebolbolian@ci.glendale.ca.us.

Click here for pictures of the development site

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On behalf of the Vibrant Village Board of Directors of the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce, it gives me great pleasure to announce this year’s 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony.

Set to take place on Thursday, December 4, at 6:30PM, this happy and joyous event will once again be held in the parking lot of Wells Fargo Bank located at 3250 Glendale Blvd.

Over 600 people attended last year’s event, and we look forward to an even bigger turnout this year for a program that promises to be more exciting and dazzling than ever.

Our plans for this years wonderfully unique night include featuring children’s choirs from our various local schools, “Voices of Christmas” choral singers, a potential “surprise” appearance by a Atwater Village-based World famous singer, and of course Santa Claus himself, arriving via the Los Angeles Fire Department.  In addition to our local talent, representatives of the Los Angeles City Council: Council President Eric Garcetti who proclaimed last year’s event as the “largest tree lighting event” that he had seen in Los Angeles, Councilmember Tom LeBonge, and other political figures will be in attendance.

In preparation for the many visitors our Village anticipates for The Lighting, a Chamber mixer “Pep Rally” will be held on the back patio of Kaldi Coffee next Tuesday night, November 18, at 7PM.  Come meet the new Vibrant Village Board of Directors, the Tree Lighting Committee, and get a sneak preview at some of the new decorations that will be added to last year’s collection of glittery and sparkly ornaments.

As we are in the process of gathering sponsorships to help pay for the added elements to this year’s Event, please bring your checkbooks too and we’ll have the sponsorship forms ready for you.

We all know it takes a Village to make it happen, and you are the Friends and Neighbors to create the magic.

For more information regarding The Lighting and/or next week’s Pep Rally, please feel free to contact the Chamber at (323) 634-2535.  Also, we would greatly appreciate your rsvp by next Monday, November 17, as food and beverages will be served.

We look forward to seeing your smiling faces soon.

Sincerely,

Mark Newman-Kuzel
Chamber President
A Vibrant Village - Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce
“Creating a positive and successful business environment in Atwater Village”
P.O. Box 39754
Los Angeles, CA  90039
(323) 634-2535

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Brian Shepp, and his artistic collaborator, John McCoy, are having their art show this Saturday, November 8, from 7-10PM.

Location is at the LittleBird Gallery, which is right here in Atwater Village located at 3195 Glendale Blvd.

If you'd like a private preview of the work before the opening, you can arrange it with Mylissa at the LittleBird Gallery 323.662.1092

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Click here for event flier (pdf file)

Click here for registration form (pdf file)

For more information contact Diane Serfino at 323.661.7722

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Click here to download Los Feliz Ledger, Oct 2008 (pdf file, large file)

Article found on front page and continues on page 14.

www.losfelizledger.com

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Friday, October 24th, 2008
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Glendale BOOlevard (From Glenhurst to Revere)

Glendale Blvd Merchants, listen up! Our 5th annual “Trick-or-Treat on the Blvd” event is coming up and we need your help to make this year’s event a success.  The AVNC and AGPCC co-sponsor the event, which was designed with you in mind.  The annual event gives local elementary school children a safe “Trick-or-Treat” environment and brings their parents to Glendale Blvd so they may familiarize themselves with your local businesses.

Participation is simple…just distribute candy to the children, promote your business to the adults and have fun! Your participation is central to this event and can only serve to increase your exposure and reputation in the community.  We hope that you will join us in making this year’s “Trick-or-Treat on the BOOlevard” another success!

To help us market and organize the event, please confirm your participation by Friday, October 10, 2008.   For more information and to sign up to participate, please contact Jenny Hoffman at jhoffman@atwatervillage.org or at 323.573.3667.

www.AtwaterVillageTrickorTreat.com

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Council President Garcetti and the Los Angeles Community Development Department invites you to a Free Business Seminar.

Tuesday, October 14th - 6:30pm

Lockwood Elementary School, 4345 Lockwood Ave.

This free resource seminar will highlight the economic benefits that small and large business owners can realize if they are located in the State Enterprise Zone.

Most of South Atwater Village is within the East Los Angeles State Enterprise Zone, for more information go to..

http://www.lacity.org/CDD/bus_statecred.html

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Monday October 6, 2008, 7PM

$56 per person, inclusive of tax & tip.

Please call 323.662.5556 to reserve your spot.

Sushi (and Italian wines) in the 55 Degree Cellar!

Who needs sake?! Join us for a sushi and Italian wine pairing feast! You'll receive two pieces of each of the following rolls: Tuna, Salmon Skin, Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Shrimp Tempura, Rainbow.

Each tasty roll will be paired with a different wine from our lovely selection of Italian imports.

Reserve your space today. You just might discover some delicious new matches for your own sushi night.

55 Degree Wine

3111 Glendale Blvd, (next to Starbucks)

email: events@55degreewine.com

phone: 323.662.5556

web: www.55degreewine.com

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ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT

The Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce (AGPCC) will hold its annual election for Board of Directors at the General Meeting of members on:
 
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008 – 6:30pm
Tam O’Shanter Inn
2980 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Who Are the Candidates?
The election is open to all business members who do business or own commercial property in Atwater Village. Representatives from the businesses of eligible members may also qualify to be candidates. Eligible Representatives are limited to paid employees, family members, or individuals directly involved in the operation of the business.

How do I vote?
Voting is simple -- just attend the AGPCC General Meeting on August, 13th.  You will be provided with a ballot, place a check next to the name of the candidates of your choice and hand in your ballot. Voting is open to all AGPCC business members whose membership dues are current. If your dues are not current you can bring them current at the General Meeting by paying in cash or check – sorry, no credit cards.

How can I become a Candidate?
To apply, send a brief statement of no more than 100 words indicating your desire and qualifications to be a candidate for the AGPCC Board of Directors to the AGPCC Election Committee at 2751 Fletcher Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90039. Your statement must include your full name, business name, mailing address, telephone number and email address. You may also submit your application statement via email to luis@lopezautomotive.com, or via fax to 323.667.0025.

Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2008 – 5pm

For more information about this upcoming election please contact Luis Lopez at 323.665.0166 or at luis@lopezautomotive.com.

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Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Crime & Safety Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 6, 2008
6:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Atwater Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039

Topics: RECENT BURGLARIES IN BUSINESS COMMUNITY, OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN BUSINESS WATCH

Speakers: LAPD CAPTAIN & SENIOR LEAD OFFICER FOR ATWATER VILLAGE & COUNCIL DISTRICT 13 REPRESENTATIVE ON BUSINESS WATCH. CAROL MOORE FROM THE AV NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH WILL BE PRESENT AS WELL.

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Atwater Village Neighborhood Council, City Council Districts 13 & 4 in conjunction with Sonic Muze and Importante Gifts present ARTWATER 'A Celebration of Music and Arts' Festival on Saturday, April 26th from 2-10pm along Glendale Blvd. in the Atwater Village.

Click here for event flier (pdf file)

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There have been several businesses burglarized on Glendale Boulevard here in Atwater Village over the past eight - nine months.  Per LAPD Senior Lead Officer Gina Chovan, "There is no crime spree."

Please be aware that these are BURGLARIES (a suspect enters a structure to commit a felony crime) NOT ROBBERIES (someone uses force or fear to get something from you).

As always, feel free to contact the following with any questions or if you have further information:

Carol Moore

Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch

323-481-9749 / iloveatwater@yahoo.com 

Senior Lead Officer Gina Chovan

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"Artists devote their lives to their art form--Maybe painting or sculpture. Authors devote their lives to the written word. Dave Caballero of Atwater Village has devoted his life to something different: The Accordion. Reporter Michelle Lanz explains."

Click here for You Tube video

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After a 3 year absence, Downey Savings has returned to Glassell Park at Super King Market. Come and meet Dayana Mejia, Branch Manager and their wonderful staff. They are eager to help you with all your banking needs. A special thanks to the Fermanian Family as well for listening to the community and bringing Downey Savings back where they belong.

Downey Savings

2716 N. San Fernando Road

323-224-6100 

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Join friends and neighbors for complementary wine tasting at Atwater’s newest “wine cellar” on Saturday, February 16^th, from 11am to 11pm.

55 Degrees Wine

3111 Glendale Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90039

(next to Starbucks Coffee)

For more information contact Andy at 323.662.5556

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January 30, 2008

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ZWorks Martial Arts Class will give you a deep mind body workout through the use of movement inspired by martials arts.  Learn empowering kicks, punches, defense and attack moves, and train them with repetition to give your body control, awareness, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness. It's more than just kickboxing!

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From the No Home Depot Coalition - Northeast Los Angeles 

"Home Depot has reportedly abandoned its efforts to open another store in Fletcher Square at the old Kmart site. Los Angeles Council District 13 released the information that the leasehold on the old Kmart site (3150 San Fernando Rd), which Home Depot purchased several years ago, is up for sale.

This latest update is welcomed news to the No Home Depot Coalition (NHDC); and many community activists in both the Atwater Village and Glassell Park communities who vigorously protested against Home Depot installing a 3^rd store on a four mile stretch of San Fernando Road.

The NHDC continues to believe that a Home Depot in this location is contrary to the spirit and intent of the Northeast Community Plan and the recently adopted Fletcher Square Community Design Overlay. With the lease on the site reportedly for sale the NHDC hopes that community efforts will focus on attracting a development that satisfies the community's desires and needs."

www.nohomedepot.org  

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Atwater Village’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is right around the corner. Set to take place on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30PM in the Wells Fargo parking lot at 3250 Glendale Blvd., this year’s Lighting will be like no other.

For the first time this year, the Chamber is accepting sponsorships for The Lighting. Join your friends and neighbors and help make this event the best ever by becoming a sponsor.

For a unique opportunity to sponsor this event and let the Atwater Village community recognize you as one of our business leaders, Click here to download sponsorship form (pdf file).  All sponsorships must be received by November 30 in order to be included in all the publicity materials.

Call (323) 662-6243 and ask for Mark for further details. Happy Holidays!

Click here for Christmas Tree Lighting Fact Sheet (pdf file)

www.atwaterchamber.org

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All those who are left cold by the mass-production stuff, will be thrilled to discover Under the Table.

For more information go to www.blackmariagallery.com 

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Atwater Village Neighborhood Council / Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Fall with its Fourth Annual Trick-or-Treat Event!

The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) and the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce will host their fourth annual Trick-or-Treat fall festival on Glendale BOOlevard this Friday, October 26, 2007 (4:00pm to 5:30pm). Hundreds of local children will dress up in Halloween costumes and visit local businesses for treats and gifts.  Nearly 50 Atwater Village businesses and our local branch public library are participating in this year’s event.

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Government Relations Committee Meeting
Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 6:00pm to 7:00pm
New Hope Chapel (Behind Costco)
2861 Los Feliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039

Agenda - Discussion and Action regarding Atwater Zoning Parking Credits Study modification & price increase. (Mott Smith, Civic Enterprises)

Click here to download complete meeting agenda (pdf file)

Click here to download "Zoning Parking Credits" Study proposal (large pdf file)

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The purpose of this study is to create a community specific parking ordinance to ease parking requirements for new or change-of-use businesses along Glendale Blvd by identifying “underused” public parking spaces and allowing these businesses to purchase them under a “parking credit” scheme. The subsequent ordinance would allow businesses that are required to have a specific number of parking spaces to purchase “parking credits” from the City in lieu of building more spaces onsite. The parking credits available for purchase would be limited by actual parking capacity within a predetermined boundary along Glendale Blvd and adjacent residential streets.

At the January 11^th, 2007 General Board Meeting the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) voted to fund a “parking credit” study that will focus on commercial parking along Glendale Blvd. The AVNC Board voted to contract with Civic Enterprise Associates (CEA), a consulting firm, to spearhead the study and will pay CEA $6,500.00 for its services.

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My name is Diana Neskovska, I am a teacher, and I am co-hosting a music, dance and drama class for kids ages 0-4 in Atwater Village. Its called "Drama Babies" it is on Thursday, August 16 and 23rd @ 3:30 at the Heartbeat House Studio http://www.heartbeathouse.com.

I've attached the flyer with more information.

Click here for informational flier (pdf file)

Thanks!

Diana Neskovska

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Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti (13th District) invites you to the presentation of the Streetscape Master Plan for South Atwater Village & Glassell Park.

Wednesday, September 26  - 6:30 p.m.

Glassell Park Community/Senior Center

3750 Verdugo Road

Los Angeles, CA 90065

* This is a culmination of public workshops held since March.  Kathryn Cerra and Associates have gathered input from community stakeholders over the months to create this streetscape plan.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Amelia Fitzwater was started by best friends, Annie and Imara. After a year in Santa Monica we are so excited to have relocated our store to Atwater Village. We are located at 3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd., next to the Via Romi Salon.

Amelia Fitzwater is best described as a classic gift boutique with retro flair. We carry a wide range of creative gifts, books and paper that include hand-made and letter press greeting cards, boxed notes, hard to find gift wrap, custom or do-it-your-self gift wrapping, unique journals, pens, photo albums, and picture frames. We also carry jewelry made by local artists, retro children's toys, and hip baby gifts. There is a selection of great books on topics such as art, design, cooking, and photography. We also carry home decor items such as vases, glassware, men's and women's accessories, as well as bath and beauty products.

We can't wait to meet our new neighbors and we look forward to being part of this great community of locally owned businesses.

Imara Tammero & Annie Anderson

Owners,

Amelia Fitzwater

3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90039

323-661-2600

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On July 11^th, at its annual general meeting, and summer mixer, the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce (AGPCC) celebrated 60 years of community service.  The AGPCC is dedicated to promoting the civic and economic wellbeing of the Atwater Village community and its member merchants and is also one of the oldest continuous community groups in Atwater Village.  The celebration was held at the Tam O’Shanter Inn, where current, new members and guests help celebrate the occasion.

The annual general meeting was also the occasion for the election of the chamber governing board for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.  The following individuals (in alphabetical order) were unanimously elected by the eligible chamber members present:

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Kathy Cerra & Associates (KCA) and L.A. City Council District 13 (Eric Garcetti / CD13) unveiled the preliminary streetscape concept for Fletcher Drive in Atwater Village.

Atwater’s section of the Fletcher Drive streetscape master plan encompasses Fletcher Drive from the Los Angeles River (Fletcher Drive Bridge) to San Fernando Road. The preliminary streetscape concept consists of four traffic lane plan with various elements to increase pedestrian safety, regulate traffic flow and improve street level landscape.

Click here for Fletcher Drive Preliminary Streetscape Concept – Atwater Village (large pdf file).

For more information about the Fletcher Drive Streetscape Concept contact: Kathy Cerra (KCA) at kathy@kcala.net or Mitch O'Farrell (CD13) at MOfarrel@COUNCIL.LACITY.ORG

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Saturday 28th July, 4:00-8:00pm

Atwater Village: 3015-3407 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039

Gallery Hours: All Gallery hours varies (please contact gallery for business hours)

The first summer Atwater art walk presented by The Atwater Galleries will take place Saturday, July 28th, from 4 to 8 pm. JFerrari Gallery, Black Maria Gallery, Little Bird Gallery and Pounder Koné Art Space will be the host the Atwater Galleries Summer Party.

jFerrari Gallery: Dedicated to exhibiting works by mid-career and emerging contemporary artists. jFerrari is located at The Complex now showing a group exhibition of landscape paintings, Earthly Delights. There will be live music and live paintings by artist, Dan Wooster.

Black Maria Gallery: Focused on non-mainstream art that reverberates with the shock of the new. This is the opening reception for The Re-run Show, featuring works from memorable past exhibitions. An open bar and food will be provided along with a DJ spinning cool afternoon tunes and even maybe a surprise performance piece by Ladyspoke. Don’t forget to check out the new Black Maria store right next door.

Pounder Koné ArtSpace: A creative meeting art space for artists, writers and musicologists alike with a focus on introducing artists from the Diaspora and local Angelino artists. This is the closing reception for Fully Fledged, an all women group show, including Artis Lane, Pamela Mower Conner and Dominique Moody.

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Learn to swing, swing, swing with Heartbeat House social ballroom instructor, Chris Hardouin! Four consecutive Friday evenings at 6:30 PM starting July 20th. Explore the various styles of swing and learn great routines to get even the shyest wallflower on the dance floor. Chris H. will demonstrate the simple mechanics of dancing as a couple and get you tapping your toes to the beat. So throw on your sneakers and come learn this fun and versatile dance! No partner is required and you can come to as many classes as you want.

www.heartbeathouse.com

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The funding application submitted by the L.A. Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to implement remaining portions of the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan failed to get a preliminarily recommendation for funding from the MTA 2007 Call for Projects review staff.

The Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan funding request scored 66 points out of a possible 100. The funding request received notably low scores in evaluation criteria categories of “Project Need & Benefit to Trans. System” (22 points), “Local Match” (0 points) and “Land Use & Environmental Compatibility” (17 points).

The BSS is seeking approximately 3 million dollars of MTA funding to implement unfinished portions of the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan which was formulated in 2002. The funding would be used to widen sidewalks, add bump-outs at corners to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, address traffic flow issues in various ways, provide new median landscaping and irrigation, and slow vehicular traffic on Glendale Blvd by reducing traffic lanes from 6 to 4.

The MTA Board of Directors, the governing body of the MTA, is expected to adopt the staff’s preliminarily recommendation for funding from the MTA 2007 Call for Projects at their July 26^th Board Meeting.

For MTA Board meeting agendas go to:

http://www.metro.net/board/mtgsched.htm

For more information about the 2007 MTA Call for Project go to:

http://www.metro.net/projects_programs/call_projects/default.htm

Also see Atwater Village News blog article “L.A. Bureau of Street Services Applies for MTA “Call for Projects” go to:

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SUMMER MIXER

July 11, 2007 - 6:30 pm

Tam O'Shanter Inn

2980 Los Feliz Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90039

For more information contact the Chamber at 323.634.2535 or board@atwaterchamber.org

www.atwaterchamber.org

Click here to download event flier (pdf)

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Youth job fair on Thursday, May 17, 3pm to 6pm at the Verdugo Jobs Center, 1255 S. Central Ave, Glendale.   For additional info, please contact aylsayan@ci.glendale.ca.us  or call 818-548-2791.

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Open Every Sunday – Rain or Shine
Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

What’s in season this Mayl!!!  Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, green garlic, asparagus, cheremoyas, beets, artichokes, and fava beans.  Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, goat cheese, hummus, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs!

 May 6th
· Monthly Pet Adoption!!!  Stop by for a look at the cats and dogs!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

May 13th
· Happy Mother’s Day!  Grab a free flower at the SEE-LA booth for mom!
· Pick up some tasty goat cheese or berries for Mother’s Day!

May 20th
· Stop by for lunch and check out our food vendors!  We have something for the vegan, the chicken or sausage lover, and the person with the sweet tooth!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

May 27th

· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

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Friends of dtox Day Spa,

Please help us WIN the Best of Los Angeles CitySearch Spa for 2007. 

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Saturday, May 12, 2007

2:00pm to 10:00pm

3015 Glendale Blvd - Atwater Village, CA 90039

www.jferrarigallery.com

It is with great enthusiasm that jFERRARI Gallery proudly announces their One-Year Anniversary Show! We have invited 27 of our most talented artists who work in an array of representational and abstract styles to exhibit. "Chapa" our resident band will also be performing for us. A sound best described as experimental folk with a classic approach and instrumentation, some call it "Experimental Storytelling”. Opening for “Chapa” will be our newest addition “Good On Paper”, a local indie band of two. It has been an exceptionally monumental first year and we look forward to continuing and exploring more diverse exhibitions for the coming year. We will continue to support individual emerging artists, as well as representing new artists. As the art scene in Northeast Los Angeles blooms, we will continue our interrelationships between our local communities and venues. We will also keep striving to be community involved by generating more collaborations with one another. We hope this impetus effort will revitalize Atwater Village and its neighboring communities.

www.jferrarigallery.com

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Atwater Playhouse and Method Acting Company opened its third original production, Hands of an Angry God, this past weekend. In celebration of its one-year anniversary, the theater would like to extend an invitation to all residents of the burgeoning Atwater Village, to attend the production for FREE. Please note that all one needs to do is mention they saw the invitation on Atwater Village News – Blog for FREE admission.

This original play was written by playwright Laurie Powers and directed by Atwater resident Jamie Paolinetti. Hands of an Angry God follows the lives of two American families and communities during World War II. Through the war and consequential events, their lives become entangled and they are forced to confront their beliefs and their desires.

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Click here to download meeting minutes (04/11/2007) for Fletcher Drive / Glassell Park Streetscape Master Plan (pdf file)

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This Sunday, April 22nd, AVFM will be celebrating Earth Day!!!!

In conjunction with Sundance Channel, we will be handing out FREE recyclable bags for your market shopping.  Stop by the SEE-LA booth to pick-up your free bag!

11:30 a.m.  Special guest appearance with Stacee Longo!  Story time/arts and crafts using recycled materials.  Come listen to a story about treating the earth with care.

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Saturday 4/28 8:30 PM at Heartbeat House- enjoy dance demos, Indian food, open bar, DJ, party favors, and more!

Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio

3141 Glendale Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90039

323.669.2821

heartbeathouse@hotmail.com

www.heartbeathouse.com

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Written by Jan Zufall

Max Arthur Beach was the man behind the vision of Beach’s Markets. He began at the age of twelve to support his widowed mother and two sisters. Max as a bookkeeper who in the mid 1930’s went into partnership with Izzsy Sol. Izzsy had two markets in his chain. This chain grew until 1930 when it was sold and Max acquired two stores of his own. He now owned the Acme Market in the San Fernando Valley and Beach’s Market on Glendale Blvd., in the Atwater District of Los Angeles. He still owned the Market in Atwater at the time of his death in 1988.

During the 1950 and 1960’s Max also had drugstore and hardware businesses. Max continued to expand his chain of stores by purchasing small markets and other real estate around the city. His purchases were to generate income for future expansion of his markets. His dream came true with the retail centers he build in the mid 1960’s. In Downey his retail center includes a Beach’s Market, (which houses an independent bakery), a restaurant (Bakers Square), and a cleaner. In Rosemead he built a big new supermarket to replace the small neighborhood store. He also built a drugstore (now CVS Drugs) opposite the market, and a Jack in the Box. He also owns several rental properties all around this market. In the next decade he concentrated on his two retail centers, owning and operating the two Beach markets. A privately owned corporation was formed in the 1970’s.

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Carolyn Mendoza, a fine artist from Venice, California, has established a long-term career in working with metal.  Influenced by nature, she creates unique sculptural designs by welding natural forms on to steel. Using various patina techniques, vivid colors hidden beneath the surface are drawn out.  These one-of-a-kind organic artworks can be enjoyed in both indoor and outdoor settings and can be custom designed to suit the client's individual needs.

Bob Nydam's signature is the interplay of chaos and order. Chaos flows through the images of insects evoking a gut-level emotional reaction without the baggage of most cultural and religious icons. Plain and simple: bugs are creepy! Look again and the ordered backgrounds depict a need to control the world through the trappings of dualism and fundamentalism. These layers of cacophony and control aspire to create a third layer existent on a more hopeful and deeper psycho-spiritual level.
 
We look forward to seeing you.

The Tarts

Pot-ted, 3158 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 323.665.3801

www.pot-ted.com

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Creative Movement class with a focus on age-appropriate modern Hip-Hop moves accompanied by Radio Disney and Radio Friendly Hip-Hop Music.

Each class leads students through a warm-up routine, cross-floor work, and development of a dance sequence, culminating in a performance demonstration for parents, siblings, and friends on the last day of class.

Begins Monday, April 16th 5:30 PM

Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio

323.669.2821

www.heartbeathouse.com

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SIX WEEK BEGINNER FLAMENCO WORKSHOP

An introductory course with Angelita Macias (Artistic Director of Flamenco Show at El Cid). A fantastic opportunity to learn the basics of this passionate and intense dance. Starts Sunday 4/15 10:00-11:00 AM. Skirts and shoes recommended.

At: Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio

3141 Glendale Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90039

323.669.2821

heartbeathouse@hotmail.com

www.heartbeathouse.com

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Click here to download event flier (pdf file)

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Salsa and Swing at Caballero Dance

Check out the new Wednesday night classes offering Salsa, Swing and Tango series, also Jazz and a new night for children's Ballet. Salsa for adults will meet from 7:00-8:00 pm and is taking sign-ups to start in April.  Instructor: Liz Curtis. Please contact Caballero Dance at 323-663-1907 or email dcaballero@socal.rr.com for more info.

Tiny Twinkles at Dave's Accordion School

Try this hour of musical fun with your young child age 0-3 yrs; still offering a free introductory class Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00 am. For more information, visit www.littlestarsuzuki.com or call Dave's at 323-663-1907.

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Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
 
April 2007 Calendar

What’s in season this April!!!  Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, blueberries, green garlic, asparagus, cheremoyas, beets, asparagus, and swiss chard.  Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, hummus, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs!

April 1st
· Monthly Pet Adoption!!!  Stop by for a look at  some cats and dogs!
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

April 8th
· Spring Rock Decorating!  Decorate your own rock to be an animal, an Easter egg or whatever you want!
· Pick up the tastiest, freshest produce for your holiday picnic or dinner.April 15th
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
 
April 22nd
12:00 p.m. Stacee Longo’s Earth Day Storytime/Arts & Crafts. Happy Earth Day!  Support your small farmers who cultivate the earth with the many varieties of produce they plant!

April 29th
· Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

Fresh Produce Direct from the Farmer to You!
We accept EBT!

Sponsored by L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti CD 13

Operated by SEE-LA
6605 Hollywood Blvd.,  #220
Hollywood, CA  90028

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The Atwater Village Street Festival will be held on Sunday afternoon, June 10th on Glendale Blvd.

Calling all artists and crafts people: spaces are available for rent at the Street Festival. Please call 323.661.3283 for information.

For more information about the Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA) call their information line at 213.488.4431

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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

6:30pm to 8:00pm

Glassell Park Community Center

3750 Verdugo Road, L.A. 90065

• Meet Kathryn Cerra, of Cerra and Associates who has been contracted to work with the community in creating this design.
• There will also be representatives from Bureau of Street Services who will be available to answer questions related to this effort.
• This is the first of a series of community meetings where the process will be explained
• All meetings will be facilitated by the Office of Counilmember Eric Garcetti.

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jFERRARI Gallery is happy to announce its first Retrospective art exhibit featuring BEA GOLD.

She is an artist who has painted and done woodcuts since she was very young. She will turn eighty years old this April! Her paintings are portraits of people and they were either commissioned, bartered or were painted as gifts. Her paintings are owned by people around the country and this is the first time they will be together,to be seen in the same place.

She is the mother of four grown children.  She lives with her granddaughter Zahava Jones.  She was married to Jack Gold for 53 years, he died on their 53rd anniversary.

She has wanted a retrospective for years but it was always too hard to make it happen.  This year she turns eighty and she figures it’s now or never, so she took on the challenge to put it together after discovering jFERRARI Gallery.

The Retrospective Print and Paint Show will bring together works covering 65 years and many of the people in the paintings will attend the event.

Please join us on Saturday, April 7th, 2007 at 6pm for an opening reception.

jFERRARI is a gallery of contemporary art dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career fine artists.  The gallery is active with monthly exhibitions of diverse, unique and innovative works of art.

www.jferrarigallery.com

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I am not working at the “Annex” as they have employees selling the merchandise but I will be at the Farmer’s Market every Sunday (except when raining). Please stop by because I miss all my great customers terribly. I’ll also have discounts the last hour of the market. And please call if you have special requests for plants. I’ve kept the shop phone number (323) 663-2600

Here’s all the info:

Atwater Village Farmer’s Market

3250 Glendale Blvd.

Atwater Village, CA 90039

Every Sunday

10 am – 2 pm

Plenty of free parking

Libby’s Vintage Home & Garden

(323) 663-2600

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Ca|Boom4 is an innovative design show featuring designers from all over the world. Pot-ted is very excited to take part in this event. If you'd like to join us Friday, 3/30 (trade only), Saturday, 3/31, or Sunday, 4/1, to see what all the buzz is about visit www.caboomshow.com to buy tickets online. Enter the code "potted" and receive a $4 discount.

We'll see you at the show!

THE GARDEN TARTS

Pot-ted

www.pot-ted.com

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Open Every Sunday – Rain or Shine

Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

What's in season this March!!! Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, carrots, oranges, fuji apples, cauliflower, asparagus, turnips, spinach, beets, and swiss chard. Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, roasted peanuts, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs! 

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Saturday, March 17, 2007

Click here for event flier (pdf file)

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Learn to Samba with Fransini! Discover a new and energetic way to move your body. Learn to follow the fast and vigorous rhythms of this exciting Brazilian dance. Control your lower body movements and isolate muscle areas while gaining strength, flexibility and definition. You'll be having so much fun, you won't even notice you're getting in your cardio workout for the day!

For more information visit: www.heartbeathouse.com

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Click here to download hearing notice (pdf file)

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Belly Dance Fusion with Heather!

It's time to unleash your powerful feminine energy and learn how to bellydance! And why not- considering there's no better way to isolate and tone that mid-section while listening to funky middle eastern music and Heather's insightful anecdotes on the mind body connection. This class fuses tribal, egyptian, and other styles into a challenging one hour workout leaving you feeling sexy and empowered. It's bellydance time!

For more information...

Heartbeat House Dance Workout Studio

3141 Glendale Blvd.

Los Angeles (Atwater Village), CA 90039

323.669.2821

www.heartbeathouse.com

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Open Every Sunday – Rain or Shine

Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot
3250 Glendale Blvd.

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

What’s in season this February!!!  Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, oro blanco grapefruits, oranges, fuji apples, cauliflower, asparagus, leeks, spinach, beets, and swiss chard.  Also year ‘round – fresh baked bread, juice, tamales, kettle corn, honey, fresh cut flowers, cheese, potatoes, and farm fresh eggs!

February 4th

Monthly Pet Adoption!!!

Live acoustic music w/Mario!

February 11th
Special arts and crafts table for Valentine’s Day!  Kids, make your own veggie Valentine’s Day jewelry!

Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

February 18th
Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

Come celebrate Chinese New Year at the market!  - Featuring Chef Cynthia Agustin’s Food Demo!
Learn how to cook scrumptious and healthy Chinese dishes!

Special appearance by Stacee Longo featuring Chinese New Year Storytime/Arts and Crafts!

February 25th
Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!

Fresh Produce Direct from the Farmer to You!

We accept EBT!

Sponsored by Councilpresident Eric Garcetti CD 13

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The L.A. Bureau of Street Services (BSS) has applied for funding through the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) “Call for Projects” to complete the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan formulated in 2002.

The BSS is seeking $3,000,000 (three million dollars) to implement unfinished portions of the Glendale Blvd Streetscape Master Plan. If awarded, the funding will be used to widen sidewalks, add bump-outs at corners to shorten pedestrian crossing distances, address traffic flow issues in various ways, provide new median landscaping and irrigation, and slow vehicular traffic on Glendale Blvd by reducing traffic lanes from 6 to 4. Click here for 4-lane concept design - pdf file.

The funding application, which includes a specific and separate cost estimate to reduce the number of traffic lanes from 6 to 4, was submitted to the MTA on January 18^th.   The decision as to whether or not funding is approved is expected to be announced in July 2007.

Ms. Audrey Netsawang

Landscape Architectural Associate

Los Angeles Department of Public Works

Bureau of Street Services, Engineering Division

600 S. Spring Street, Ste 500

Los Angeles, CA 90014-1915

Phone: 213.847.5142

Fax: 213.485.1267

Audrey.Netsawang@lacity.org

Continue reading "L.A. Bureau of Street Services Applies for MTA “Call for Projects” Funding for Completion of Glendale Blvd Streetscape" »

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Home Depot has lied and broken its promise to work with the Glassell Park and Atwater Village communities to determine the future of the vacant Kmart site.

During 2006 the communities of Glassell Park and Atwater Village held a series of meetings with the Los Angeles City Planning Department to determine how Fletcher Square should be developed.  At these meetings residents and business owners vocalized their preferences for the types of businesses, design overlay and landscaping which would meet the needs of the communities and keep the development attractive and pedestrian friendly.  At these meetings it was strongly and unequivocally expressed that the communities did not want another Home Depot store in Fletcher Square or along this stretch of San Fernando Road.

Join Laila Abdullah in a dance/workout class that moves the body, heart, and mind! This class will focus on teaching students Dunham Technique and dance movements of West Africa, Brazil and Haiti. This class integrates the spiritual connections and dances of these diasporic cultures and includes modern and contemporary connections of divine awareness to the mind, body, and soul.

For more information: www.heartbeathouse.com 

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New Moon: Sunday, Jan. 21st 7:30-9:00pm

Join Heartbeat House with their very own Heather Shoopman (Belly Dance Fusion) for an exploration in guided meditation and movement designed to calm the mind and restore the body. This workshop will focus on the self cutlivation of peace, clarity, balance, happiness and love.

For more information: www.heartbeathouse.com

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Atwater Village Neighborhood Council funds a $6,500.00 “Parking Credit” study for Glendale Blvd.

Last night, the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council voted unanimously in favor of two motions regarding the proposed ARTWATER event,
scheduled for April 21. They will be a sponsor, insuring the event and they will fund it... it’s official!!!

Now, the work starts.
We desperately need volunteers to join us in preparation and on the day of the event.

Without your help, we won’t be able to do this— it is that simple.

We need volunteers in:
• Registration •Security •Escort and Guides •Kid coordinators •Fundraising •Publicity
... and more

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU’D LIKE TO DO.

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ARTWATER
A Day of Art, Music and Food

Benefiting the kids of Atwater Village
While raising awareness for the community,
it’s art galleries and businesses.

APRIL 21, 2007

Activities and Events Planned Include:
A Chalk Festival
Residents Art Exhibition
Art Gallery Crawl
A “Taste of Atwater”
Sunset Concert with many styles of music
Village Bake Sale and Cooking Demonstration
Dance Demonstration, Strolling Musicians and Performers
Kids’ Crafts Tables
L.A. River Photography Exhibit

All proceeds to be donated to Inside/Out Community Arts
And Sonic Muze—education through music

Contact AVNW@pacbell.net for more information and to volunteer

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The H&R Block is growing in its service to the community. We have planned a grand opening celebration to commemorate our success and set our sights on future growth.

Won't you chase away the blues of income tax season and join us Saturday, January 20th at 3111 Glendale Blvd. (Atwater Village) for food and drinks and lots of fun. The grand opening will start at 12:00 p.m.

Bring your good sense of humor and meet the Atwater Village Staff and we'll take care of the rest.

Cheers.

Luz T. Mateo & Staff

Office Coordinator

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Open Every Sunday – Rain or Shine

Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot

3250 Glendale Blvd.

The Fletcher Square Community Design Overlay (CDO) District has been adopted by the L.A. City Council on December 20, 2006 and signed into law by the L.A. City Mayor on December 27, 2006; it is now law.

Click here to download Fletcher Square CDO Guidelines (pdf file)

Click here to download Fletcher Square Zone Change Ordinance (pdf file)

Click here to download Fletcher Square Boundaries Ordinance (pdf file)

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The Atwater Village Farmers' Market will be closed:

Christmas Eve - Dec. 24th AND

New Year's Eve - Dec. 31st.

Don't forget to stock up on your produce this Sunday, Dec. 17th.  Our produce lasts a really long time because it's always so fresh!

This Sunday, Dec. 17th:

• Ryan Magestic's balloons and magic tricks
• 1:00 - Live music w/the Jack Bambis!

Happy Holidays!  Thank you for supporting our local farmers, food vendors and artisans throughout 2006!

See you back at the market on Sunday, January 7th, 2007!

Joyce Chan

joyce@see-la.org

Atwater Village Farmers Market

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Chef Gloria Felix & Elizabeth Belkind To Launch “reservoir” At Site

Atwater Village & Silver Lake Area, December 11, 2006: Netty’s Restaurant ends a two-decade run in Silver Lake this month and welcomes reservoir, a new restaurant by chefs Gloria Felix and Elizabeth Belkind.

Owner Netty Carr with then-partner Luis Moreno launched the restaurant in April 1987, bringing an innovative concept of “carryout cuisine” to the northeast side of Los Angeles. “Twenty years ago most of the interesting restaurants were on the Westside and we wanted to bring something good to our neighborhood,” said Netty.

In a city saturated with food but starved for healthy cuisine to take home, the concept was embraced by patrons near and far for the imaginative menu, eco-friendly packaging and the convenience of the carryout concept. Both the Silver Lake and the Echo Park neighborhoods welcomed the “California Comfort Food” theme, which launched house favorites including:

• Warm Seafood Salad with sea scallops, shrimp, toasted almonds, and orange wedges

• Pork Tenderloin with Creole mustard sauce

• Drunken Shrimp in spicy beer butter

• Chocolate Almond Bread Pudding

(Netty promises to share those recipes in a cookbook “some where down the road”.)

But the restaurant was about more than great food: “Netty's is a family business with local roots that has served as a forum for raising awareness about issues close to home,” said Netty. She cites as an example the successful signature-gathering drive to save the nearby historic Van de Kamps Bakery building from demolition, which is slated to be a satellite campus of Los Angeles City College and most recently trying to block another Home Depot from coming to San Fernando Road. While dining and signing, customers embraced the opportunity to be part of the community effort to protect the future of their neighborhood. Netty’s regulars typically included artists and activists, reporters and politicos – a clientele as diverse as the menu.

As with many family businesses, Netty had hoped to pass the restaurant on to the next generation but found little interest, which then prompted her decision to sell. “I thought it was time to let some one else take it in a new direction,” said Netty. Enter Chefs Gloria Felix and Elizabeth Belkind, who are opening a new restaurant at the site – “reservoir”.

Continue reading "Netty’s Silver Lake Restaurant & Neighborhood Institution To Change Hands" »

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Since January 2001 the Atwater Village POD has guided the business development along Glendale and Los Feliz Blvd's. The POD main purpose is to encourage a pedestrian friendly business environment.

Click here to download the Atwater Village POD complete text (pdf file)

Click here for 1998 news article: "Atwater Village takes steps to put togther pedestrian plan" (pdf file)

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Click here to download AVFM December Calendar (pdf file)

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Vince's Market (3250 Silver Lake Blvd, Corner w/ Atwater Ave.) opened in June 1939. The store was purchased by Joseph Caravella and his wife Mabel and named it for their son Vince.

Joseph Caravella's mother and father came from Italy to the U.S. in 1887 with their first son. The next year, 1888 their second son, Joseph, was born. They remained in the U.S. for 2 years then returned to Italy were they had to more sons and two daughters. In 1898 the entire family returned to the U.S. and settled in Birmingham, Alabama, where the elder Caravella sold fruits and vegetables from an open truck then later opened a small market. In 1912 Joseph married Mabel Bowes and they had 4 children.

Their only son, Vince, came to California in 1937. While living with his married sister he attended South Gate High School the Los Angeles City College and worked at Cash's King and EF Smith Markets. Vince's Parents came to California in 1939. Joseph and Mabel purchased a market at the corner of Silver Lake Blvd and Atwater Avenue in 1939. Vince helped his parents run the store until he entered the Navy during World War II. Vince was in the Navy from 1942 to 1945. During this time the market was run by Joseph and Mabel, affectionately called "Big Daddy and Big Mama" by their family. When Vince was discharged from the Navy he again helped his parents run the market until their retirement in 1953.

Continue reading "Vince's Market - Atwater Village History" »

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13th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony!

Thursday, December 7 - 6:30pm

Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot (3250 Glendale Blvd)

Come join Santa and the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce!

Click here to download event flier (pdf file, 1.6mb)

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dtox day spa (www.dtoxdayspa.com) is proud to announce our participation in SPA DAY®, a one-day event in which spas from across the country agree to donate at least 20% of their total revenue earned on THURS., NOV. 16. to a local non-profit that focuses on helping those living with HIV/AIDS.

On this special day, dtox day spa will donate 30% of its proceeds to Los Angeles’ “Aid for AIDS,” a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance for necessities of life to adults and children living below the poverty line with HIV/AIDS.

Book your next appointment for NOV 16, or buy a gift certificate on this day, and 30% of your purchase will go to help your fellow Angelenos.

Gift certificates purchased by phone or in person will include a note to the recipients letting them know that 30% of the purchase will benefit "Aid For AIDS." For more information on SPA DAY® and “Aid for Aids,” please visit www.spaday.org or www.aidforaids.net 

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Pot-ted is pleased to host a collection of metal paintings by artist Carolyn Mendoza. Sculpting steel & painting with acid patina’s, Carolyn’s work is both vibrant and poetic. More for her work, installations, and information can be found at www.carolynmendoza.com or better yet, visit Pot-ted and see them in person.

Annette & Mary

“The Garden Tarts”

Pot-ted

www.pot-ted.com

Click here to download flier (pdf file)

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Save the Date!

Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce’s 13th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thursday, December 7, at 6:30pm

Wells Fargo Bank parking lot (3250 Glendale Blvd.)

“Set to take place on Thursday, December 7, at 6:30PM, our evening of “Santa’s in the Village” will surely be yet another wonderful evening filled with the joy of the Season.  As always, children’s’ choirs from our various local schools, as well as the “Voice of Christmas” choral singers, little dancers from the Caballero Dance Academy, and of course Santa Claus himself will all be in attendance. There will also be a toy drive for the LAPD, so we encourage our guests to bring a new unwrapped toy that does not require batteries.”

For further information, please feel free to contact :

Mark Newman-Kuzel

Maid in the U.S.A.

323-662-MAID

mnkuzel@pacbell.net

Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce

www.atwaterchamber.org

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Importante 1st Anniversary Party

Saturday, Nov. 18th - 7pm till 10pm

3149 Glendale Blvd

www.importantegifts.com

Click here to download event flier / invite (pdf file)

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CONTACT: Andrea Alstot, 805-794-8021, andialstot@yahoo.com

ATWATER PLAYHOUSE

3191 Casitas Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90039

www.atwaterplayhouse.com

Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA – Thursday, October 19, 2006 - The Atwater Playhouse is pleased to announce the Friday, October 20^th, opening of its second original play in 2006. Titled “Invisible Bars,” the play boasts a talented cast of three men and seven women, with all lead characters being female. 

This new one-act play, written and directed by critically acclaimed documentary filmmaker and playwright, Jamie Paolinetti,  invites the audience to examine the difficulties women continue to encounter in today’s society as they struggle for equality with their male counterparts. Set in Los Angeles, this contemporary drama invites the audience to question whether the impossibility of sameness between the sexes will keep women from ever being truly equal in the eyes of men.

Paolinetti’s past work includes last spring’s critically acclaimed original theatre production, “I Do”, which received rave reviews throughout the Los Angeles theatre community. Paolinetti’s films are titled The Hard Road, and PRO (www.prothemovie.com). Both feature documentaries have been sold world-wide, and played to sold-out audiences throughout the United States. Paolinetti’s first film, The Hard Road, was named "Top-5 Documentaries” of the year by DVD Talk.

The Atwater Playhouse is supported by a core company of classically trained method actors who have collectively performed in Los Angeles, New York and abroad.  The space itself is an intimate yet comfortable 45 seat theatre with a generous stage.

Continue reading "Atwater Playhouse announces Opening Night of "Invisible Bars"" »

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Re: Meeting to discuss a proposed neighborhood chalk festival / art walk

When: Wednesday, October 25, 2006 – 7:30pm 

Where: Flynn Art Studios 3765 Legion Lane, Atwater Village (Glenfeliz to Sunnynook which dead ends at the river and Legion Lane)
                                   
Objectives: To discuss a possible date for the event, To consider which areas of Atwater to set up the exhibitions, To determine who might help organize the different aspects of the event

As it is getting late in the year we will probably have to wait out the rainy season for our outdoor festivities.  Late March or late April (after Easter) has been suggested.  Several locations have been mentioned from the Red Car Park to the front of Seagray & Squires, The Complex, Atwater Ranch’s parking lot and the bump outs at Madera Ave.  Or why not all of the above and more?  We should also start throwing out ideas on how to involve the kids, raise money for community programs and bring attention to our neighborhood businesses.  All suggestions will be very much appreciated.
 

For questions or comments please call Carolyn at (323) 665 – 1901 or email to dexterzmum@aol.com (Importante Gifts)

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Chamber Social Mixer

Thursday, October 19th, 2006

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Dtox Day Spa

3206 Los Feliz Blvd (at Glenfeliz Blvd), 323.665.3869

Please join us for food, drink, and prizes at the Eastside's only day spa. Mingle with fellow business owners and meet your new Chamber of Commerce Board.

Door and raffle prizes: Champagne brunch for two at the Tam O'Shanter, bottles of champagne (donated by Club Tee Gee), free housingcleaing by Maid in the USA, gift certificate from Dtox Spa, designer t-shirts and more!

For more information, please contact: Mark Newman-Kuzel (Maid in the USA) at 323.662.6243

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Click here to download form letter in support of our grant application efforts (pdf file)

Please submit your letter directly to Friends of Atwater Village by:

Fax: please fax to 323.667.0025

Email / PDF Scanned: please email a scanned letter (with your signature) to favboard@friendsofatwatervillage.org

Drop off: please drop of the sign letter to 2751 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90039

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HERE’S THE REAL TRUTH:
HOME DEPOT DOES NOT WANT THE FLETCHER SQUARE COMMUNITY DESIGN OVERLAY PLAN (CDO) TO PASS. IF IT PASSES, HOME DEPOT CAN’T BUILD THE MEGA STORE THEY WANT AND COMPLY WITH THE CDO. WE DON’T NEED 4 HOME DEPOTS ALONG SAN FERNANDO ROAD WITHIN AN 8- MILE RADIUS.

GLASSELL PARK AND ATWATER VILLAGE NEEDS BOOK STORES, SIT DOWN RESTAURANTS, COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CLINICS, COFFEE SHOPS, A BANK, GYM, OFFICE SPACE, A PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY BUSINESS CORRIDOR AND LOTS MORE. A MIXED USE, PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY DEVELOPMENT WILL BRING MORE AND HIGHER PAYING JOBS THAN A HOME DEPOT.

THE DEPT. OF PLANNING HAS HEARD THE TRUE COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND HAS DRAFTED THE FLETCHER SQUARE COMMUNITY DESIGN OVERLAY (CDO).  NEARLY 4,000 RESIDENTS OF GLASSELL PARK, CYPRESS PARK, ATWATER VILLAGE, SILVERLAKE, EAGLE ROCK AND MT. WASHINGTON HAVE SIGNED A PETITION IN OPPOSITION TO ANOTHER BIG BOX LIKE HOME DEPOT, AND IN SUPPORT OF THE PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY DESIGN GUIDELINES OF THE CDO.

PLEASE COME OUT AND SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. ATTEND THE DEPT. OF PLANNING’S PUBLIC HEARING IN GLASSELL PARK
GLASSELL PARK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
3750 VERDUGO ROAD @ PUBLIC STORAGE BUILDING
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2006 AT 6PM
 

LET THE PLANNING DEPT. KNOW THAT YOU SUPPORT THE FLETCHER SQUARE CDO. HOME DEPOT ONLY CARES ABOUT HOME DEPOT AND ITS STOCKHOLDERS, NOT GLASSELL PARK, ATWATER VILLAGE AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES OF NORTHEAST L.A.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PROPOSED FLETCHER SQUARE CDO

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Government Relations Committee

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

2861 Los Feliz Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90039

Click here to download Costco Parking Lot Expansion Plan

Click here to download GRC Meeting Agenda

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