July 03, 2009
June 22, 2009
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEETING, JUNE 25TH!
On Thursday, June 25th at 7pm-8pm we are going to have a neighborhood watch meeting at the Church of Christ (3852 Edenhurst Ave.) Please join us as we launch "Community in Action" and meet our area captains.
We will also be giving a presentation for emergency preparedness.
We look forward to seeing you!!
Ginger
June 15, 2009
NOE CPAB Mtg.Mon.Jun 22 @ 6pm Eagle Rock
NORTHEAST COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD COMES TO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
The Monthly Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting will be held on Monday June 22, 2009 from 6pm - 7:30pm at the Eagle Rock CITIY HALL/Council District !4 Field OfficE (Community Meeting Room) located at 2035 East Colorado Boulevard in the Community of Eagle Rock. Updates on Crime Stats, Crime Activity, and potential problem areas in the Northeast will be provided by the Captain with additional commentary from the Northeast LAPD Senior Lead Officers, the LA City Attorney's Office, Guest Speakers, and Community Members.
The Monthly Community Police Advisory Board (CPAB) Meeting will be held on Monday June 22, 2009 from 6pm - 7:30pm at the E (Community Meeting Room) located at 2035 East Colorado Boulevard in the Community of Eagle Rock. Updates on Crime Stats, Crime Activity, and potential problem areas in the Northeast will be provided by the Captain with additional commentary from the Northeast LAPD Senior Lead Officers, the LA City Attorney's Office, Guest Speakers, and Community Members.Please continue to attend the CPAB Meetings and make your voices heard on crime, graffiti, and community policing concerns in your Neighborhood to improve the overall "Quality of Life" in your area. Community Members, CBO's, Business Owners, and Guests are always welcome to attend. See you at 6:00pm on Monday January 22, 2009 from 6pm - 7:30pm at the Eagle Rock CITY HALL/Council District !4 Field OfficE (Community Meeting Room) located at 2035 East Colorado Boulevard in the Community of Eagle Rock. Special thanks goes to Councilmember Jose Huizar’s Office for making the field office available to the NOE CPAB Members & Guests.May 15, 2009
LACC/LACCD OUTREACH TEAM IN GLASSELL PARK NEXT WEEK
May, 14, 2009
Hello Friends & Neighbors,
If you missed the Atwater Village meeting with Dr. Moore and the LACC/LACCD Outreach Team last night, here are two more opportunities for you to attend in Glassell Park next week. The Glassell Park Neighborhood Council will be hosting a meeting on Monday, May 18, 2009, 6:30pm- 8:30pm and the Glassell Park Improvement Association on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 7pm. Location for both meetings will be at the Glassell Park Community/Senior Center located at 3750 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, Ca 90065.
Last night, the VDK Coalition was happy to hear that the community room’s component was added back to the site. However, questions still remain as to the final plans of the overall site. If you would like the LACC/LACCD Outreach Team to attend a meeting in your community, please send us an email at vdkcoaltion@gmail.com and we will forward this information on to facilitate this.
Thank you,
Van de Kamps Coalition
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May 14, 2009
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL AMENDS BYLAWS TO HELP CURB CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM AMONG ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) has amended its bylaws to help curtail widespread absenteeism among elected Board members. Changes to the bylaws would allow the Board to remove any member for failing to attend five (5) regularly scheduled meetings within a “council year”.
Since January 2009 the AVNC Board has twice been unable to garner the quorum needed to take action by vote on issues before the Board.
Board members that have failed to attend most of the five (5) regularly scheduled meetings this year include Fernando Dejo-Grundy (absent 5 times), Lance Sandman (absent 4 times), Amador Solis (absent 3 times) and Lenore Solis (absent 3 times). This does not included the number of meeting missed by these board members since the Board was installed in October 2008.
The AVNC Board meets only once a month, on the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meetings are held locally at Christ’s Church in Central Atwater Village from 7pm to 9pm.
The new Bylaws are intended to curb absenteeism. The Bylaw changes facilitate the process by which the board can remove those members who miss five meetings within the “council year” and allow for their replacement.
Click here for DONE Bylaw Approval letter (pdf file)
Click here for Approved AVNC Bylaws (pdf file)May 11, 2009
LACC PRESIDENT TO EXPLAIN WHY VAN DE KAMP SATELLITE COLLEGE PLANS HAS BEEN ABANDONED AT NEXT ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL MEETING
Los Angele City College (LACC) President, Dr. Jamillah Moore, will be attending the next Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC) meeting to explain why they have abandoned plans to open a satellite campus at the renovated Van de Kamp's bakery site on Fletcher Drive.
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Meeting
Thursday, May 14th, 2009 - 7pm
Christ's Church
3852 Edenhurst Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90039
May 09, 2009
Museums of the Arroyo Day 5/17: six museums along historic Arroyo Seco open for FREE to public
MUSEUMS OF THE ARROYO CELEBRATE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF “MOTA DAY” BY TRAVELING BACK IN TIME TO THE 1920s
Six museums in Los Angeles and Pasadena located along the Arroyo Seco will open free to the public
Sunday, May 17; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participating museums: Heritage Square Museum, The Gamble House, Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, the Pasadena Museum of History and the Autry National Center’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian
Calendar summary follows release
PASADENA, Calif. Longtime devotees of the daylong event where six museums located along the Arroyo Seco in Pasadena open free to the public call it “MOTA Day.” But those who have yet to discover this opportunity to travel back in time to experience life in early Los Angeles through its art, architecture and history may appreciate a little more explanation.“MOTA Day stands for Museums of the Arroyo Day,” explains Kori Capaldi, program and operations manager at the Gamble House in Pasadena, which is internationally recognized as the most complete and best-preserved work of American Arts and Crafts architects Charles and Henry Greene. “And, this year, our MOTA Day participants are excited to be celebrating our 20th anniversary.”
Museums joining the Gamble House at this year’s event on Sunday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., include Heritage Square Museum, the Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum, the Lummis Home and Garden, the Pasadena Museum of History, and the Autry National Center’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Most will also present exhibitions that pay tribute, in some form or fashion, to the event’s milestone anniversary.
“For example, at the Gamble House, visitors will see cars from the 1920s,” says Capaldi. “We’ll also have children’s crafts and refreshments on site. But, of course, the highlight of a visit to every museum participating in MOTA Day is a tour of the facility itself. There’s a lot to see and even more to learn!”
Ample parking is available at each museum, as well as continuous shuttle service between sites, for those who don’t wish to drive from venue to venue. However, as MOTA Day ends promptly at 4 p.m., when making plans to visit, please remember that shuttles will stop running shortly after 4 p.m. as well.
“The writer Pearl Buck wrote, ‘If you want to understand today, you have to search yesterday,’ ” says Diane Siegel, Manager of Programming and Curriculum Development at the Pasadena Museum of History. “I can’t think of a better place for all of us to start our journey than with MOTA Day.”
For more information on the 20th Annual MOTA Day, visit www.museumsofthearroyo.com or call the hotline number at 213.740.TOUR (8687). Programs may be subject to change.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT MUSEUMS OF THE ARROYO DAY:The Gamble House:
Although car enthusiasts will enjoy seeing the collection of 1920s-era cars on site at The Gamble House, the star attraction for MOTA Day visitors will undoubtedly be the house itself. Designed in 1908 by architects Greene & Greene, the Gamble House was commissioned by David and Mary Gamble, of Cincinnati, Ohio, as a retirement residence. David and Mary lived in the house until their deaths in 1923 and 1929, respectively. Their son, Cecil Huggins Gamble, and his wife, Louise Gibbs Gamble, lived in the house beginning in 1946 and briefly considered selling it. They soon changed their minds, however, when prospective buyers spoke of painting the interior teak and mahogany woodwork white! The Gambles realized the artistic importance of the house and it remained in the Gamble family until 1966, when it was deeded to the city of Pasadena in a joint agreement with the University of Southern California School of Architecture.
Cookies, lemonade and smoothies from Jamba Juice will be available on the lawn as well as craft projects for children. The Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place in Pasadena.
Heritage Square:
Heritage Square, a “living history museum” of 8 historic structures reflecting the settlement and development of Southern California from the Civil War to the early 20th Century, will present “Lost to Progress” – a look at the balance between preservation and progress, as illustrated by how the three historical neighborhoods of Chavez Ravine, Chinatown and Bunker Hill were destroyed so that Los Angeles could develop into a modern, world class city – as part of its MOTA Day programming. Visitors are encouraged not to miss The Longfellow-Hastings Octagon Veranda, one of three buildings of this type of rare architecture in the state of California. Costumed docents will be available at each building to answer questions.
“Heritage Square takes its guests back in time to an era where electricity was a novelty, a trip to the beach was often a full-weekend activity and manners were distinctly different from those of today,” says Jessica Maria Alicea-Covarrubias, Director of Museum Administration and Operations. Heritage Square is located at 3800 Homer Street in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum:
The Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum, which chronicles the history of the LAPD from 1869 to the present, is located in the former Renaissance Revival style Highland Park Police Station, at 6045 York Boulevard in Los Angeles.
“The station was built in 1925, which fits perfectly into our 1920s theme, ” says Executive Director Glynn Martin. “After it closed in 1983, it suffered from vandals, arson fires and water damage. But, since then, the station has been salvaged and restored by the Historical Society and is now a registered National Historic landmark.”
MOTA Day visitors can tour the facilities, which feature private collections and historical memorabilia dating back to the late 19th century. Children will have a chance to climb into a retired police helicopter and try on police gear. Many guests also enjoy using their own cameras to create a “Booking Photo” of their favorite “crook” in the historic jail.
Autry National Center’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian:The Autry National Center’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian is the oldest museum in Los Angeles. It also houses one of the nation’s most important museum, library and archive collections related to the American Indian.
Visitors can enjoy Native American performers and tour the ethnobotanical garden, as well as learn about the museum’s recent major repair projects. Video presentations will be shown in the Braun Research Library.
The museum is located at 234 Museum Drive in Los Angeles.Lummis Home and Garden:
The turn-of-the century home of the founder of the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, Charles Fletcher Lummis, is part of the MOTA Day tour as well. Lummis – an early activist, author, anthropologist, photographer, and civic booster who encouraged and nurtured some of the West’s finest poets, writers and artists – was also the first city editor of the fledgling Los Angeles Times. Tours of the Lummis Home, built over a 12-year period with stones from the arroyo, will be available throughout MOTA Day as well as self-guided garden tours.
In addition to touring the house and water-wise demonstration garden, MOTA Day visitors are invited to hear folksingers, Gigi and Mike, entertain children and adults with turn of the century folk songs and sing-alongs from 11 am to 12 pm. At one and three pm. historian Daniel Lewis will present “Charles F. Lummis in Chautauqua,” a historical characterization of the home’s creator
In the El Alisal garden, the Arroyo Arts Collective will present a multimedia display, “Bringing the Past to Light: New Art from Old Images” featuring an innovative mix of past, present and future visions of the Arroyo area. The Lummis Home and Garden is located at 200 Avenue 43 in Los Angeles.
Pasadena Museum of History:
The Pasadena Museum of History –located on the grounds of the Fenyes Mansion, an elegant 1905 Beaux Arts style building that is one of the few remaining grand homes on Pasadena's former "Millionaire's Row" – will celebrate MOTA Day’s 20th Anniversary by placing special emphasis on telling stories from the 1920s. “Family Stories: Sharing a Community’s Legacy” will chronicle the lives of six different families representing the largest population groups in early Pasadena. All had settled in Pasadena by the 1920s.
Several times throughout the day, visitors will hear “Travels with Babsie,” a dramatic monologue near a 1920s Model T car, which will chronicle Pasadena resident Leonora Curtin’s adventures by car throughout the Southwest. The monologue is based on postcards Leonora Curtin sent her grandmother throughout the 1920s.
In addition, “newboys” carrying news bags filled with stories culled from archival 1920s newspapers stroll throughout the campus. A guest artist will also lead children in making paper dolls in the style popular with children of the 1920s and teach them about 20 famous people who have lived, worked, or studied in the Pasadena area. The museum is located at 470 West Walnut Street in Pasadena.
Calendar Summary:Museums of the Arroyo/MOTA Day
Sunday, May 17 -10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Participating Museums open free to the public:
- The Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Place in Pasadena
- Heritage Square, 3800 Homer Street in Los Angeles
- Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum, 6045 York Blvd. in Los Angeles
- Autry National Center’s Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Drive in Los Angeles
- Lummis Home and Garden, 200 Avenue 43 in Los Angeles
- Pasadena Museum of History, 470 West Walnut Street in Pasadena
May 04, 2009
Friends of the Los Angeles River Partners with Frogtown Artwalk and the Blake Lofts for New Clean-up Site on May 9th
Los Angeles, CA – May 4, 2009 – Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) is pleased to announce that they are partnering with the Blake Lofts and the Frogtown Artwalk for a new clean up site along the Los Angeles River behind the lofts, 1839 Blake Avenue, in the burgeoning Elysian Valley neighborhood, often referred to as Frogtown, after the frog population that once thrived in the adjacent LA River. Frogtown became a clean-up site after Blake Lofts resident and noted local photographer Paul Redmond ran into FoLAR founder Lewis McAdams walking along the river. They determined that the Frogtown area was a perfect clean-up site as the area is bordered by the river and many of the area’s artists, business owners and residents are concerned environmentalists. Redmond is now the site captain for the Frogtown river clean-up taking place from 9am – 12 noon on May 9th.
The Frogtown clean-up will take place in the Blake Lofts parking lot adjacent to a portion of the river's natural bottom in the heart of Elysian Valley. All neighbors, the Frogtown Arts Collective and green minded businesses are invited to make the cleanup, both rewarding and informative.
The Green Committee from the Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce will be on site informing the public on green issues, along with their giant plastic bag ball. Local environmental arts collective Grenememe along with photographer Paul Redmond will collaborate on “Trashy Art” a map and storytelling project around the clean-up, on a 12 foot graphic of the river from Fletcher to Riverside. Along with clean-up volunteers, they will document weird and not so wonderful trash through physical collection, photography and narrative. Redmond will set up the Frogtown Fotobooth on site, documenting the event through portraits of volunteers and their "river finds". At the end of the day Greenmeme will take the mural and translate it into a graphic illustration. The “Trashy Art” project will be shown at the next Frogrown Artwalk, other local events and online.
Participants are encouraged to wear clothes they can get dirty and sturdy shoes. Work gloves, sunscreen, and refillable water bottles are also recommended. The Frogtown Clean-up will supply water for your bottles from a cooler, snacks, music and more. This event will be a great learning experience and fun for kids of all ages. There will be a limited number of free FoLAR 20th Anniversary River Clean-up tee shirts for volunteers and every volunteer will receive a free tote bag. There will also be a fundraising raffle for FoLAR.FoLAR was founded on the belief that effective advocacy, education, collaboration and imagination can accomplish great things. We know firsthand that urban waterways restoration requires creativity, technical knowledge and tenacity - but also that our goals, while vast and visionary, are also undeniably attainable.
For press information on the Frogtown Cleanup Site please contact Susan von Seggern at susan@susanvonseggern.com or 213-840-0077. To volunteer please contact Paul Redmond on info@paul-redmond.com or 323.660.6366.April 23, 2009
REMINDER: "LA GRAN LIMPIEZA" IN ATWATER VILLAGE, MAY 9TH!
Join Friends of Atwater Village at the Sunnynook River Bridge for the Grand Limpieza
"LA GRAN LIMPIEZA" in Atwater Village
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 9am-12pm
Sunnynook River Bridge in Central Atwater Village
What to Wear / Bring: Gloves, Clothes to get dirty in, Sturdy Shoes, Hats, Sunscreen and Water
ATWATER VILLAGE MARIJUANA DISPENSARY TO OPEN IN APPARENT VIOLATION OF CITY WIDE MORATORIUM
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”.
According to the City Clerk office the new marijuana dispensary at 3106 Glendale Blvdhas not applied for a hardship exemption.
April 16, 2009
REMINDER: Atwater Village Townhall meeting, April 18th!
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting on April 18th, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Thanks to the continuing generosity of Christ's Church, we will be convening in the Community Room at Christ's Church (3852 Edenhurst Ave).
We are hoping to host members of the AVNC, the Atwater Village-Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Atwater Village, Atwater Village Residents Association, and you, all of our neighbors and stakeholders. We will discuss our hopes and concerns for Atwater Village, upcoming events, and how to continue our outreach to the community.
This will be a much more informal meeting than our regular Board of Governors' meetings. It's an opportunity for you to make your voice heard and for all of us to gather a consensus on how to move forward and continue to make Atwater Village the best neighborhood in Los Angeles.
We will have food and refreshments too! We look forward to seeing you there.
April 10, 2009
Atwater Village - Griffith Park Lions Club "Annual Pancake Breakfast"
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
The Atwater Village - Griffith Park Lions Club
"Annual Pancake Breakfest" and Silent Auction
Will be held at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 3250 Glendale Blvd., starting at 7:30am
April 09, 2009
SEN. CAROL LIU TO VISIT ATWATER VILLAGE BUSINESS DISTRICT
Liu, D-La Cañada Flintridge, will walk along Glendale Boulevard in Atwater Village and meet with business owners. She wants to become acquainted with local businesses, discuss issues of importance, and learn areas where the Legislature can be of assistance.
“I look forward to meeting business owners and learning about their concerns,” Liu said.
Liu represents nearly 850,000 people in the 21st Senate District, which includes Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, San Gabriel, Temple City, and several City of Los Angeles communities, including Atwater Village.
For more information contact Liu’s District Office at (818) 409-0400 or visit her Web site at www.senate.ca.gov/Liu
WHAT: Atwater Village Business Walk
WHEN: 10 a.m. to Noon; (11:30 a.m. no-host Reception at Kaldi Coffee, 3147 Glendale Blvd.)
WHERE: Glendale Boulevard businesses in Atwater Village.
April 08, 2009
Atwater Village gang violence; questions to be answered - Thursday April 9th, 2009
LAPD Homicide detectives, City Council President Garcetti and his staff along with members of the gang intervention group; Aztecs Rising....will address our community and be available for questions, answers and concerns at the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council meeting. Thursday, April 9, 2009 - Community Room
Christ's Church at Griffith Park
3852 Edenhurst Avenue (south of Los Feliz Blvd)please arrive by 6:45 to complete Public Speaker cards -- meeting begins promptly at 7PM
April 06, 2009
SAVE THE DATE: "LA GRAN LIMPIEZA" IN ATWATER VILLAGE, MAY 9TH!
Join Friends of Atwater Village at the Sunnynook River Bridge for the Grand Limpieza
"LA GRAN LIMPIEZA" in Atwater Village
THE GREAT L.A. RIVER CLEANUP
Saturday, May 9th, 2009 9am-12pm
Sunnynook River Bridge in Central Atwater Village
What to Wear / Bring: Gloves, Clothes to get dirty in, Sturdy Shoes, Hats, Sunscreen and Water
For more information about Atwater's Gran Limpieza efforts contact FAV at 323.913.2999 or favboard@friendsofatwatervillage.org
April 02, 2009
SAVE THE DATE: Atwater Village Townhall meeting, April 18th!
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council is hosting a Town Hall meeting on April 18th, 2009 at 1:00 PM. Thanks to the continuing generosity of Christ's Church, we will be convening in the Community Room at Christ's Church (3852 Edenhurst Ave).
We are hoping to host members of the AVNC, the Atwater Village-Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce, Friends of Atwater Village, Atwater Village Residents Association, and you, all of our neighbors and stakeholders. We will discuss our hopes and concerns for Atwater Village, upcoming events, and how to continue our outreach to the community.
This will be a much more informal meeting than our regular Board of Governors' meetings. It's an opportunity for you to make your voice heard and for all of us to gather a consensus on how to move forward and continue to make Atwater Village the best neighborhood in Los Angeles.
We will have food and refreshments too! We look forward to seeing you there.
March 31, 2009
"The Garden Spring Bonanza" Consignment, Rummage and Bake Sale in Glassell Park
The Garden Co-op Nursery School is excited to announce its Spring Fundraiser, "The Garden Spring Bonanza" Consignment, Rummage and Bake Sale.
When: Sunday, April 19th, 2009 from 8am ? 1pm **NO EARLYBIRDS**
Where: Bank of America parking lot, 2263 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
What: This event is a consignment sale with new and gently used items as well as a rummage sale with clothes, household items and electronics. We will also be selling baked items, lemonade and coffee!
All of the money we raise will benefit the Garden Co-Op Nursery School and will go toward operational costs, such as teacher salary, curriculum supplies, and ongoing site expenses.
We will also be accepting items for the rummage sale. We would appreciate items to be clean and in working condition (unless it's a collectible). Please note that we won't be able to transport large items like furniture or large appliances, so if that's something you want to donate, we would appreciate it if you would be responsible for transporting it yourself, and coming to pick it up by 1pm the day of the event should the item not sell. If you have anything that you would like to donate, please bring them to the Garden Co-Op Nursery School located at 3602 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90065 during a designated drop off time. Drop off times are as follows:
Thursday, April 16th: 3pm-4pm and 5:30pm-6pm
Friday, April 17th: 12pm-2pm
Saturday, April 18th : 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm
A little bit about The Garden?
In September 2000, a small group of dedicated parents sought to create a safe, affordable, and socially progressive nursery school for their children. Through the tireless efforts of these founding parents, coupled with help from a generous benefactor, our permanent school site was secured and has transformed over the past 8 years into a thriving place for families to grow and learn together. The Garden also became the first new co-op nursery school in Los Angeles to emerge in over 25 years.
Located in Glassell Park, The Garden serves children from all economic and ethnic backgrounds in North East Los Angeles. We respect our children's individual needs while guiding them on their way to meaningful and respectful interactions with peers and community.
Thank you so much for your support!
Melissa Ramirez
March 20, 2009
New Show at the Atwater Playhouse: "GABILAN"
"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.
March 01, 2009
Book Sale at Atwater Village Branch Library
BOOK SALE Sat. March 21, 2009 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Atwater Village Branch Library
Sponsored by the Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library - all proceeds benefit the library. Nothing over $1.00 - great buys in our tight economy. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Atwater Village Branch Library
REMINDER - Friends of Glenfeliz: SILENT AUCTION fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th
A NIGHT OF FUN IS COMING UP!
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
5pm - 9pm
SILENT AUCTION
Grain & Black Maria Gallery
3135 - 3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
Little Bird Gallery
3195 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039
$10/ Ticket (adult)
You may bring your kids, but please have them by you.
We expect our students to be on their BEST behavior!
SOME AUCTIONED ITEMS…
- A NIGHT IN THE KITCHEN AT CANALÉ RESTAURANT
- 2 TICKETS TO LA PHIL. PERFORMANCE AT HOLLYWOOD BOWL
- $50 ARCLIGHT CINEMA GIFT CARD
- 5 CLASSES AT BIKRAM YOGA
- UNIVERSAL STUDIO PASSES
- TUTORING BY MS. STEWART
- 4 GYMNASTICS CLASSES AT THE KLUB GYMNASTICS
- And much more!!!!
TICKETS ARE SOLD AT:
- School Front Desk (Everyday with Ms. Yolanda)
- Friday Morning Desk by the school yard (February 27, March 6)
- Atwater Farmer’s Market (March1)
- The event (March 7) …… just show up and pay at the door!
ARTWATER UPDATE!
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.
February 02, 2009
Friends of Glenfeliz: SILENT AUCTION fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th
FOG is very excited to be hosting our first SILENT AUCTION fundraiser on Saturday, March 7th from 5 pm-9pm. It will be held in the heart of Atwater Village, at Grain and Black Maria (3137 Glendale Blvd.). We will auction off an array of wonderful items and services to the highest bidder to raise money to help support Glenfeliz Elementary. It will be an evening of fun, shopping, music, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. We will also feature an art show at Little Bird Gallery (3195 Glendale Blvd.) with artwork created by the students of Glenfeliz Elementary. We are counting on everyone to make this a successful event!
- MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND BUY TICKETS! Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at Under the Table (the Black Maria gallery store, 3137 Glendale Blvd.), or the school’s front desk (price includes hors d'oeuvres and a beverage). Bring your family and friends!
- DONATE NEW, UNUSED ITEMS AND SERVICES FOR US TO AUCTION Get creative and offer a special skill or talent you have, and ask your friends who make things – such as art, jewelry, clothes -- to provide a donation. They will receive free advertising and support a good cause! Some ideas on services you can donate: 1 to 2 hours of dogwalking, car repairs, home or household repairs (any electricians? Handymen and women?), gardening design or services, decorating/organization services, or you can offer to throw a pizza party or other fun activity for a class. The more creative, the better! Do you own a business? Donate your product or service, and help us raise funds for the school.
If you want to help us by soliciting local businesses, please contact us at info@friendsofglenfeliz.org . We would love to hear from you!
· HOW TO SUBMIT DONATIONS Call Heather or Gabriela by February 24, 2009, you may also email us at info@friendsofglenfeliz.org. We will come and pick it up!
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE! We will provide all donors with a letter that acknowledges receipt and provides our tax ID number.
Contact Heather Kaufman at 323-496-3343 or Gabriela Kornzweig at 213-200-0463
Many thanks,
Friends of Glenfeliz Elementary
a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation formed to support Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary
WOOF LAUNCHES "YAPPY HOUR," WILL FEATURE VALENTINE DOGGY FASHION SHOW, THURSDAY, FEB 12
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, FROM 6PM TO 8PM
“We love our Dogs!” And it’s time to Celebrate our Love for our Beloved Canines on Valentine’s Day!“I Love My Dog” is the theme of the first YAPPY HOUR hosted by Woof, Los Angeles’ most celebrated dog boutique, to celebrate St. Valentines Day, and honor our beloved canines.
Woof Dog Boutique’s first neighborhood YAPPY HOUR will feature complimentary wine, a Valentine-themed Doggy fashion show, and an opportunity for locals to mingle with each other, accompanied by their cherished canines.The Valentine-themed YAPPY HOUR – also dubbed “I Love My Dog (better than my husband/ wife/ boyfriend/ children)” – will be held on Thursday, February 12, from 6pm to 8pm,at 3172 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, 90039. (323-661-7722)
YAPPY HOUR will bring together locals and their dogs to mingle, have a drink, and meet fellow canine lovers in their neighborhood.Woof Dog Boutique was named Best Dog Boutique in Los Angeles for 2008 in LA Weekly, and is currently featured nationally in an hour-long segment on The Style Network’s “Peter Perfect.”
Owner Diane Serafino says, “I love the idea of our store bringing together people from our community, and sharing our love for our pets. This event is for our community, for all of us, and to honor our canine companions.”Everyone and their dog is invited for a glass of wine (donations invited after the first glass!), meet your neighbor, and share your love for your beautiful canine!
Join the WOOF DOG BOUTIQUE, so we can let you know about the next YAPPY event, and RSVP for our YAPPY HOUR Event.http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=51706821609
Special Guests:
Mark Newman-Kuzel President, Atwater Village Chamber of CommerceJeanMarie Wisniewski, DAWS, Director of Animal Welfare, Atwater Village
January 29, 2009
ATWATER GRIFFITH PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - WINTER MIXER
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR BECOME A NEW MEMBER
NETWORK WITH AREA BUSINESS LEADERS
VOTE ON CHANGES TO THE CHAMBER’S BYLAWS
HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ATWATER VILLAGE’S BUSINESS COMMUNITYAND MORE…
Featuring Special Guest Speaker Los Angeles City Council President ERIC GARCETTI
FEBRUARY 11th, 2009
6:30 – 8:30PM
55 Degree Wine
3111 Glendale Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90039
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: (323) 634-2535
COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS PLANS AND LOGISTICS OF ARTWATER 2009
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.
There will be a community meeting to discuss plans and logistics
on Wed, February 4th at Pat & Oscar’s.
We welcome any and all suggestions and encourage volunteers to step forward to help make this event a memorable one. If you have a few hours you can spare for this non-profit street festival please contact Carolyn @ dexterzmum@sbcglobal.net
WE ARE CURRENTLY SEEKING SUBMISSIONS FOR:
ARTISANS & MERCHANTS: We will have rental booths 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@gmail.com for an application.
A 10 x 10 booth with a canopy, table and 2 chairs runs $125, w/o canopy $100.
BAND PERFORMANCES: Local musicians can submit a brief bio and music sample by February 15th to: seth@sethfreemanmusic.com
Please come and be a part of ARTWATER
Wed., February 4th – 7pm
PAT & OSCAR’S RESTAURANT: 2921 Los Feliz Blvd., L.A., CA 90039
January 11, 2009
Atwater Village Book Sale
Book Sale Sat. Jan. 17, 2009
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Atwater Village Branch Library3379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039Sponsored by Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library
January 07, 2009
Thank You….. Thank You…….Thank You!!!!
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
January 05, 2009
Woof Dog Boutique Premier Party, Jan 10th.
FRIENDS OF GLENFELIZ ELEMENTARY: first annual Silent Auction
We are FRIENDS OF GLENFELIZ ELEMENTARY, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that was formed by families in Atwater Village for the purpose of raising funds to support our local Public School – GLENFELIZ BLVD. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
We believe that in the face of dwindling state funds we must stand together as a community to ensure that ALL children have access to the best education, and are entitled to a rich diversity of artistic experiences as well as academic excellence.
We are excited this year to host our first annual Silent Auction March 7th from 5-9pm at Grain and Black Maria with food donated by Viet Noodle Bar. On the same night there will also be a show at the Little Bird Gallery of artwork created by the students of Glenfeliz Elementary.
Tickets are $10 and include food from Viet Noodle. For ticket information please contact Kei Nguyen at knguyen@friendsofglenfeliz.org .Interested in donating items for the silent auction?
Any donations are fully tax deductible, and the businesses/individuals that support us will be recognized on our web site.
Friends of Glenfeliz Elementary
c/o Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary School
3955 Glenfeliz Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Telephone: 323-666-1431
December 28, 2008
3rd Annual ARTWATER FESTIVAL slated for Sat. April 25th, 2009
ARTWATER is a music and arts festival creating awareness for the merchants and citizens of Atwater Village by presenting a day of fun for our neighborhood as well as creating an outreach opportunity to the city at large. Musical and dance performances will showcase the local dance studios and musicians of Atwater Village. In addition there will be booths available for rent for local artists to sell their art and hand crafted merchandise. There will also be interactive creative booths for children and adults as well as food and beverage vendors. All funds raised over and above production costs will be donated to Sonic Muze whose mission is to provide our local schools with art and musical supplies.
The organizers of ARTWATER are hoping that this event will bring together all of the various hard working community organizations, merchants, schools and our creative, diverse resident population in celebrating what little Atwater Village has to offer this big city. In that spirit ARTWATER is seeking submissions from bands, artists and those with ideas on creative interactive activities as well as volunteers to help pull it all together in grand style.
Bands can submit a brief bio and a music sample via MP3, web site or My Space page to danica212@aol.com or drop off a bio and CD to Importante at 3149 Glendale Blvd., 90039. Deadlines for band submissions is Febuary 15th, 2009.
Artists who want to apply for a booth can request an application at danica212@aol.com .
All volunteers in whatever capacity will be welcome but specific needs are a web designer, a graphic artist for flyer design, someone to head a band committee and most importantly a fundraising crew. Address all inquires to danica212@aol.com or stop in at Importante to chat about the possibilities for involvement.
A general ARTWATER meeting will be called in January to entertain all suggestions and offers from all parties who would like to help make this event a memorable one.
December 08, 2008
The Atwater Movie Night presents "Elf"
Elf Under the Stars
Saturday, December 20th, 2008 - 6pm
At the Los Feliz Municipal Golf Course in Central Atwater Village
Click here for event flier (pdf file)
December 03, 2008
Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony - TOMORROW NIGHT!
Click here for event filer (pdf file)
Dear Friends and Neighbors of the Vibrant Village,
In just 24-hours hundreds of people will be descending upon Atwater Village to witness the 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting.
As you know, this happy and glorious event will take place tomorrow/Thursday night in the Wells Fargo Parking lot located at 3250 Glendale Blvd. and will begin promptly at 6:30PM.
This is the time for our Village to shine. This is what it’s all about. Sharing the Joy of the Season with our fellow business owners and residents and letting the entire City of Los Angeles know why we all love to call Atwater Village our home. Yes, there have been LOTS of press inquiries as well, so the spotlight of Los Angeles will surely be on us tomorrow night.
We will be encouraging all of the night’s attendees to shop Atwater Village after The Event has concluded, so we hope Atwater Village merchants on planning on staying open a bit later to welcome these guests and their potential sales purchases.
On behalf of this year’s Vibrant Village Board of Directors of the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce, it has been my honor to represent such a wonderfully diverse group of people in this Village of Villages.
We look forward to a night to remember for the ages. See you tomorrow night!
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
December 01, 2008
Atwater Village Holiday Decorating Contest
photo by Atwater Village Newbie
It is time for the Annual House Decorating Contest, co-sponsored by the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and the Atwater Village Residents Association. Prizes will be awarded for the best decorated house in each of the three areas of Atwater Village. Judging will take place after dark on December 14th. Prize winners will be notified after New Year's Day. No application is required. For more information, please call 213.488.4431.
"Peace On Earth" benefit song to be featured at the Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Click here for YouTube video
17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
December 4, 2008 starting at 6:30 p.m.
3250 Glendale Blvd. (Wells Fargo parking lot)
November 30, 2008
Atwater Village Canned Food Drive Benefitting The Los Angeles Regional FoodBank
Over one million people in Los Angeles County are at risk of going hungry. This year appears as though it may be the toughest the Foodbank has ever seen. The skyrocketing cost of living and record poor economy has sent many working families into food pantries for the first time. Prompting record increases in the number of new, first time clients looking for emergency food assistance.
Donations can be dropped off from
December 3rd until January 1st
At Pampered Birds
3183 Glendale Blvd. in Los Angeles
Mon - Fri 10-6pm Sat - Sun 10-5pm
For further information or assistance, please contact
Lourdes (213) 369-2410 or Arpy (323) 791-4886
November 26, 2008
Winter Wonder Party in Atwater Village
Atwater Village Ornament Decorating Party
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.
REMINDER: 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
November 25, 2008
The 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce will begin the spirit of the season with the 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2008. Located in the median of Glendale Blvd. in Atwater Village, an 80-year-old California Redwood tree will be illuminated by 2,250 multicolored lights. These lights will be supplemented by 25-foot strands of white “sparkle” lights and 200 large-scale ornaments in reflective gold, silver, red, blue, and green. The tree will be completed by at 4-foot tall, illuminated “Bethlehem” star at the very top. Over 600 people attended last year’s event.
Who: Eric Garcetti, Council President, actress, Catherine Dent (The Shield), The Tam O’Shanter Singer and Santa Claus
What: 17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting Ceremony
When: December 4, 2008 starting at 6:30 p.m.
Where: 3250 Glendale Blvd. (Wells Fargo parking lot)
The tree lighting ceremony will be accompanied by a Holiday Festival in the Wells Fargo parking lot at 3250 Glendale Blvd. The evening’s program will include children’s choirs from local schools, the world premiere of a new locally produced song, a fashion show featuring local merchants and citizens, a short film about the Atwater neighborhood, and traditional Christmas harmonies by the Tam O’Shanter Singers. Santa Claus is scheduled to arrive on a Los Angeles Fire Department fire truck, heralding the lighting of the tree at approximately 7:30 p.m.
The Atwater Village neighborhood Council is co-representing the event, and Wells Fargo and State Farm Insurance Atwater Village are official sponsors.
Other sponsors include: The Griffin, Black Eyed Peas / Peapod, dtox day spa, Maid in the USA, tylerspencer design studio, 55 Degree Wine, Atwater Grill, Baracoa Cuban Cafe, Best Buy, Bikram Yoga, Bill's Liquor, Black Maria Gallery, Canale, Christ's Church, Crispy Crust Pizza, Future Development, Grain, Heartbeat House, Importante, Jeromy Robert Photography, Kaldi Coffee and Tea, Luis Lopez Automotive, Mila Children's Boutique, Mortarless Building Supply, Movements, Pampered Birds, Pilates Metro, Pot-ted, Violet Willow, Woof Dog Boutique.
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Atwater Village Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
from left to right: Joey Ranieri (Mortarless Buidling Supply), Mike Agakhanyan (Atwater Grill), Mary Gray (Potted), Ricardo Villarreal (Well Fargo Bank), Kat Podmolik (Dtox Day Spa), Imara Tammero (Amelia Fitzwater), Joseph Arroyo (Kaldi Coffee), Mark Newman-Kuzel (Maid in the USA) and Tara Taylor (55 Degree Wine)
Atwater Village Chamber Xmas 2008 Tree Lighting Committee
Back Row: Mark Newman-Kuzel, Cary Mock, Aron Smith, Carl Dove Front Row: Daniella Southgate, Brian Shepp Not Pictured: Steve Piacenza, Jerry Kontogiorgis, Patricia Aleman
www.atwaterchamber.org
November 16, 2008
Friends of Atwater Village Library - Holiday Gift Sale
Holiday Gift Sale Sat. Dec. 6, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Atwater Village Branch Library3379 Glendale Blvd. L..A. 90039
Gift books, stationery, stocking stuffers, holiday decorations, hostess gifts etc. Wonderful gifts at wonderful prices! Help your library as you help your own budget.
Sponsored by Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library - all proceeds benefit the Atwater Village Branch Library.
November 12, 2008
17th Annual Atwater Village Tree Lighting- PEP RALLY
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
November 11, 2008
Free Lecture This Thursday on California Native Plants
Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 7:30pm, Friendship Auditorium, Griffith Park
Sponsored by Southern California Horticultural Society (SCHS)
Greg Rubin
Native Plant Horticulture: Myths and Legends
Many gardeners are hesitant to include California native plants in their landscapes even though they’re ecologically appropriate, water conserving, low maintenance and wildlife attracting. In his presentation, Greg Rubin will dispel many popular misconceptions about California natives while revealing how to succeed with them. He’ll also discuss designing by plant community and zoning to bring year-round beauty and a sense of place to your California garden.
Greg Rubin was a successful aerospace engineer when his fascination with California native plants redirected his life. This fascination, begun in 1985 while renovating his parent’s garden in Chatsworth, soon grew into a thriving new business. His firm, California’s Own Native Landscape Design, has been responsible for the design, installation and maintenance of over 500 native landscapes in San Diego County. With a primary emphasis on residential and institutional clients, they’ve also been involved in a number of native restoration projects.
Greg Rubin is a passionate advocate for California native plant communities. His work has been featured in newspapers and magazines including the Los Angeles Times, Union Tribune, Sunset, Pacific Horticulture, Kiplinger’s and California Gardener. He has been a frequent guest on radio and television programs and regularly speaks on native plants to groups throughout Southern California.
Friendship Auditorium
3201 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027.
Click here for a map to Friendship Auditorium.
This event is FREE to the public. Ample onsite free parking is available.
November 07, 2008
Northeast Los Angeles "3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade"
Northeast Los Angeles "3rd Annual Veterans Day Parade"
Sunday, November 9, 2008
11am- Solemn Ceremony and Wealth laying at Eagle Rock Old City Hall, 2035 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
1pm- Parade starting at York Blvd along Eagle Rock Blvd ending at Merton Ave.
2:30pm- Entertainment Program in City Parking lot at Merton Ave. and Casper Ave.
Sponsored by Councilmember Jose Huizar, ERNC, GPNC, Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, and Highland Park Chamber of Commerce.
Happy Veteran's Day - November 11th!
October 19, 2008
VOLUNTEERS are needed this Friday - Trick or Treat on the BOO-levard
To volunteer please contact Roberta Javier at huevas@aol.com PerlaPerla Miranda at perlamiranda@gmail.com and let us know by Friday if you are available.....If you have volunteered with at this event before--remember to come to Kaldi bump out for your assignment/safety vest & stop sign.
This year, it is bigger than ever -- there are over 68 Glendale Blvd businesses participating!!
Remember the event is only from 4:00pm to 5:30pm ---and the Trick or Treating is very exciting -- come have some fun!
www.atwatervillagetrickortreat.com
October 05, 2008
Health and Fitness Fair
Attached is our flyer for Assemblymember De Leon’s first Annual Health and Fitness Fair. The event will be a joint effort with Univision and El Centro Del Pueblo and it will take place on:
Saturday October 11th
Rio De Los Angeles State Park
1900 San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, CA 90065
9:00am-1:00pm
The days activities will include free:
Medical Screenings
Children’s Dental Screenings
Mammogram Referrals
HIV/STD Testing
Flu Shots
Diabetes Screening
Glucose Screening
There will also be live entertainment, face painting, a jumper for the kids and free giveaways. Please feel free to distribute to your networks.
"A DAY AT THE RIVER" WITH ERIC GARCETTI
“A Day at the River”
Meet your neighbors, Government Officials, and other River Advocates
Learn about upcoming projects and Participate in a day of action
November 8, 2008
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Crystal Street Park (cul de sac at Fletcher Drive, westside of LA River)
Snacks and refreshments provided.
For more information please contact CD13 Field office at 323-957-4500
Click here for event flier (pdf file)
October 01, 2008
ATWATER VILLAGE 5TH ANNUAL “TRICK-OR-TREAT ON THE BOOLEVARD”
Friday, October 24th, 2008
4:00pm to 5:30pm
Glendale BOOlevard
(Between Glenhurst and Revere)
www.AtwaterVillageTrickorTreat.com
Click here to download event flier (pdf file)
Click here for last year's event photo gallery
CALLING ALL GLENDALE BLVD MERCHANTS, 5TH ANNUAL “TRICK-OR-TREAT ON THE BLVD” EVENT IS COMING UP!
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
September 30, 2008
FREE BUSINESS SEMINAR
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..
September 26, 2008
Sushi + Italian Wine = Yum!
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
September 04, 2008
September Sundays at the Atwater Village Farmers' Market
Take advantage of Back-to-School time at the market! We have an abundance of delicious tomatoes, fresh bread, and juicy summer fruit for those back-to-school lunches!
9/7/08 - Face Painting with Liza! Free face painting for children at the market!
9/14 - Arts and Crafts Sunday. Free arts and crafts table. Children showing children cool crafts!
9/21 - Chef Demo with Gill Boyd. An exciting chef shows his expertise with delicious free recipes and savory free samples!
9/28 - Annual AVFM Salsa Contest. Bring your favorite salsa along with a salsa recipe and win a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place prize! Pick up your entry form at the info booth. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes donated by local businesses. Judging starts prompty at 12:00 p.m.
See you at the Market!
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)
email: avfm@see-la.org, voice: (323) 463-3171, web: www.farmernet.com
September 03, 2008
Frogtown Artwalk (third edition) - September 20, 2008 5-10 pm
Atwater Village Town Hall Meeting
Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA)
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Christ's Church Hall
3852 Edenhurst Avenue Entrance from the parking lot or side door on Gardenside Lane.
Agenda:
- AVRA Board Elections
- Our featured speaker will be Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, who represents the 43rd Assembly District. His district covers the north park of Atwater Village. He will bring us up to date on the doings in Sacramento, and will answer questions regarding our community.
For more information about AVRA call their info line at 213.488.4431 or write to PO Box 39654, Los Angeles, CA 90039
August 01, 2008
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Mtg. Wed. Aug. 6th 6:30 p.m. NE Police Station
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Northeast Police Station
3353 San Fernando Road
Los Angeles 90065
*Parking in front of station & on Treadwell Street.
*Please check in at the front desk. They will give you a visitor sticker and direct you where to go.
-Our new Council District 13 Field Deputy Albina Ferreyra will be at the earlier portion of the meeting. If you would like to meet her, please get there on time.
-Please come prepared to give us an update on what has been happening on your street or in your area of Atwater Village since our last Neighborhood Watch Meeting. Let us know what strategies are working for you.
-The flier for the meeting is attached (click here for flier, pdf file). Please feel free to give it out to your neighbors and post it around the neighborhood.
Thank you and looking forward to seeing all of you at the meeting!
Carol Moore
July 29, 2008
Frogtown Artwalk 2008
Frogtown 2008 is fast approaching, and we want to make sure to see you there. Check out the attachment (click here for pdf file), and continue to check the website www.frogtownarts.com for updates, as more info will be added soon. And don’t worry… we’ll make sure you stay in the loop!
So Save the Date and feel to contact us with any questions.
Alexis Flores _ Designer
Tracy A. Stone Architect
2041 Blake Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
t 323.664.0202
f 323.664.0203
July 18, 2008
Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce Election, August 13th
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.
Friends of Glenfeliz Elementary Rummage Sale
Friends of Glenfeliz Elementary
A California non-profit corporation formed to support Glenfeliz Blvd. Elementary School in Atwater Village
FOG is having a Neighborhood Rummage Sale!
SUNDAY JULY 20 - 8 a.m. - Noon
3717 Valleybrink Road 90039 (between Ingledale & Sunnynook)
Vintage goods and collectibles, electronics, a 27" TV, printer, jewelry, furniture, lots and lots of high quality baby stuff and toys, household goods, two dog houses, etc. ...
You may donate your clean stuff for us to sell and help us raise funds for after-school enrichment classes at the school!
Drop of your goods at 3717 Valleybrink Road 90039 on Saturday July 19 before 4 pm OR call 213-200-0463
Hope to See You There!
June 03, 2008
REMINDER: Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Mtg. Wednesday 6/11/08 6:30 p.m.
Please join us for the Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles 90039
Find out about crime in your community.
View crime maps for the area where you live or work in the City of Los Angeles:
Sign up for E-Policing and receive email alerts and bulletins from your area officers:
Feel free to call or email me with any questions.
Thanks!
Carol Moore
323-481-9749
May 30, 2008
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meeting - June 11, 6:30PM
AVNW Meeting
Wednesday, June 11th @ 6:30 p.m.
Atwater Village Public Library (3379 Glendale Blvd.)
Wednesday, June 11th @ 6:30 p.m.
Atwater Village Public Library (3379 Glendale Blvd.)
Sundays in June at the Atwater Village Farmers' Market
6/1 - Fruit and Veggie Coloring Table. Children of AVFM can color fruits and veggies while parents shop! Celebrate eating healthy!
6/8 - Cherry Sunday at AVFM! Cherry tasting at the SEE-LA information booth! Try the many different varieties of cherries that our farmers have to offer! Pick up your cherries while they are at their peak!
6/15 - Happy Father's Day! AVFM dads get a $1 coupon, redeemable on Father's Day at the market! Good with any vendor or farmer at the AVFM. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free face painting by Liza!
6/22 - Happy Anniversary AVFM!!! Celebrate our 3rd Anniversary with a free piece of carrot cake at the information booth! All Day - A special AVFM Anniversary appearance by Ryan Majestic!! Balloons and Magic Tricks! Chef Demo with Gill Boyd! Cooking demonstration and free samples!!
6/29 - Arts and Crafts with Alexis! What fun craft does Alexis have up her sleeve this month? Kids, come and see!
See you at the Market!
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)
email: avfm@see-la.org
voice: (323) 463-3171Atwater Village Library monthly book sale - June 17th
Remember, the Friends of Atwater Library will be holding its monthly book sale on Saturday, June 17th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. There is a great variety of books and the prices can't be beat. All of the proceeds go to the Atwater Branch Library. With the drastic budget cuts for the libraries looming, our library will appreciate your support.
May 23, 2008
Friends Of Glenfeliz Elem. Acapulco's Fundraising Night: Wed., June 4, 4-10pm
Friends Of Glenfeliz Elem. Acapulco's Fundraising Night: Wed., June 4, 4-10pm
Come support the Friends of Glenfeliz Elementary booster club raise money! Download, print, and bring the attached flyer to Acapulcos (3280 Glendale Blvd.) on June 4 between 4 and 10pm and 25% of your food bill will be donated to the group. You must present the flyer for the donation to be made.
For more info. email info@friendsofglenfeliz.org
Click here for event flier (pdf file)
www.friendsofglenfeliz.org
May 19, 2008
Calling all streetcar enthusiasts!
Streetcar Workshop - Los Angeles, CA
Street Smart: Streetcars and Cities in the 21st Century
The Last in Our Series of 4 National Streetcar Workshops
Based on the Award-Winning Street Smart Book
May 22, 2008 - Los Angeles, California at the historic Orpheum Theatre on Broadway
Local sponsors include the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of L.A., the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles City Councilmembers Jose Huizar and Jan Perry, the Bringing Back Broadway Initiative, the Historic Downtown L.A. BID, the Downtown L.A. Neighborhood Council, the historic Orpheum Theatre, the historic Los Angeles Theatre, the IBI Group, the Standard Hotel, the Downtown News, the South Park BID, the Central City Association, the Planning Company Associates, Fehr & Peers, Grand Central Square, L.A. Metro, The South Group, and CDM.
May 13, 2008
Atwater Village Street Festival - June 8th, 11am to 4pm
Atwater Village Street Festival
Brought to you by the Atwater Village Residents Association with help from the AVNC and CD13
Sunday, June 8
11am - 4pm
3100 block of Glendale Blvd.
For more information - (323) 661-3283
Cookie contest, food, music, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts & much more!
Brought to you by the Atwater Village Residents Association with help from the AVNC and CD13
Sunday, June 8
11am - 4pm
3100 block of Glendale Blvd.
For more information - (323) 661-3283
Cookie contest, food, music, dancing, face painting, arts & crafts & much more!
May 11, 2008
ATWATER VILLAGE HOMEMADE COOKIE CONTEST
ATWATER VILLAGE
STREET FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 2008
3100 BLOCK OF GLENDALE BLVD.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT 1:30PM
TO ENTER: Bring your entry with the recipe no later than 11:30am to the Street Festival.
12 cookies on a disposable container.
RULES: Only homemade cookies made from scratch are eligible. (Not acceptable: cookies from mixes or prepared dough). The recipe for your cookies is required. All types of baked cookies are eligible (bar, brownie, drop, molded, rolled, cut out, or refrigerator).
Prior winning recipes will not be accepted.
CATEGORIES:
BEST CLASSIC
BEST TASTE
BEST DECORATED
BEST YOUTH ENTRY (AGE 13 AND UNDER)
SPONSORED BY ATWATER VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (AVRA) and ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (AVNC)
PRIZES DONATED BY: ATWATER VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET AND COWBOY CHEF PRODUCTS.
For more information call: 323-661-3283
April 30, 2008
Legion Lane “Nature Park”
April 30, 2008
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Friends of Atwater Village (“FAV”) has been working for years with L.A. City Council President Garcetti's office to try to get a park in Central or South Atwater Village. Recently the Council President met with Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (“SMMC”) to revisit a underdeveloped lot on Legion Lane as a possible site for a park.
Currently the property has a newly built never occupied two story house on it and a new road that could lead to two other homes if the privately owned project continues. SMMC looked at this site about 10 years ago but received neighborhood opposition so they took their dollars elsewhere. The climate of the neighborhood has changed and our hope is that we can gain the support of Atwater Village residents that we need to show SMMC that we will embrace the project.
Please join L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy this Saturday, May 3rd - 11:00am at 3781 Legion Lane (off of Sunnynook by the L.A. River) to discuss a potential park at this location and share your input and ideas for such a park.
If you cannot attend the meeting please email your thoughts to favboard@friendsofatwatervillage.org.
You can also see photos of the site at: www.flickr.com/photos/lopitos/sets/72157603828580400
TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND SMMC’S ROLE IN THIS PROPOSED PROJECT, PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO VISIT SMMC WEBSITE www.smmc.ca.gov read their mission statement then click on to visit your parks so you can see what type of parks they build.
As a community we need to be realistic and stay within the realm of what they do which are mostly passive recreation nature parks. We can not expect SMMC to take care of all the ill's of the river (graffiti, gangs, drugs, homelessness) only maintain and patrol what they build. The problems that currently exist will still exist whether there is a park or homes built.
FAV hopes that you can attend the meeting and also spread the word so there will be a good turnout of residents. This may be our last chance in Central Atwater Village for a park as it is the only open lot left. The owner of the property is a willing seller, SMMC is interested and CD13 is behind the project so most of the components are there. There is no guarantee that the project will materialize but it's certainly worth exploring.
Click here to download our "wish list" for the Legion Lane site (pdf file)
Sincerely,Board
Friends of Atwater Village
New "Family Stage" To Feature Kid-Friendly Entertainment At Lummis Day Festival, June 1
A separate new "Family Stage" will be featured at the Lummis Day Festival this year to add top kid-friendly puppet theater, storytelling and music to the kaleidoscope of music, dance and art that will fill Sycamore Grove Park from 12:30-7:00pm on Sunday, June 1.
The Puppets and Players Little Theater and the We Tell Stories performing group will be featured on the new stage. Other performers will be announced soon. MC's for the Family Stage will include KPFK's Fidel Rodriguez and personalities from KMEX, Univision 34.
We Tell Stories is a multi-ethnic community of artists who educate and nurture young audiences by reconnecting them with the ancient powers and wisdom of storytelling and theater. Performances by the We Tell Stories group blend storytelling and audience-participatory theater to bring world folklore, fairy tales, literature, legends, and mythology to life.
Puppets and Players Little Theatre creatively re-invents the ancient art of marionette theater with masterful marionettes, colorful stage sets, exquisite lighting and state of the art sound that all combine to leave a lasting impression of puppetry at its best. Their performances, which combine classical marionettes, hand puppets and live performers, are presented on a beautifully crafted European-style marionette theater-on-wheels.
The third annual Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles, will be presented by the Annenberg Foundation and the Autry National Center and will celebrate the diverse cultures and history of the L.A.’s Arroyo neighborhoods with June 1 events--free and open to the public--at Lummis Home and Sycamore Grove Park. Performers--all with roots in Northeast Los Angeles--will include nationally and regionally celebrated artists performing in Spanish, English and Tagalog.
Information on the Festival and its programs is available at www.LummisDay.org
April 29, 2008
REMINDER: 2008 Northeast Youth Job Fair
Come to the Northeast Youth Job Fair!
The Northeast Youth Job Fair is an event whose simple goal is to facilitate employment among Northeast area youth, and give some their first chance at employment. Although most adults have outgrown their first, second, or third jobs, there are many employment age youth in the City of
Los Angeles who have not found their first job yet.
The event is scheduled for May 10, 2008, 10am-1pm at the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center at 3750 Verdugo Road. Event partnersinclude the Los Angeles City Attorney's First Chance program, Jewish Vocational Service, the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development, Councilmember Ed. P. Reyes, Councilmember Tom LaBonge, Council President Eric Garcetti, and Councilmember Jose Huizar.
The Northeast Youth Job Fair is free to the public. It focuses on presenting youth-friendly employers who are open to employing individuals between the ages of 16-24, or individuals with little work experience.
The event will feature a KROQ music booth, and raffle prizes of movie tickets, Dodger tickets and gift cards. Individuals from Public Counsel and Homeboy Industries will also be available to provide information on background related and expungement services.
General Information Flier (pdf file)
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Atwater Village - Community Day, May 10th!
Saturday, May 10th, 2008 - 9:00am to 3:30pm, at the Chevy Chase Rec. Park (4165 Chevy Chase Drive, L.A., CA 90039)
Live music, arts & crafts, bouncy tent for the kids and MUCH MORE....
Click here to download event flier (pdf file)
Sponsored by the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council, L.A. City Council District 13 and Christ's Church at Griffith Park.
Griffith Park Burn Area Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project
Griffith Park's Wildlife Need Your Help!
Please join in the effort to help Griffith Park recover from the fire.
Volunteers are needed for habitat restoration.
On Tuesdays and Thursdays this Spring, volunteers will be removing invasive plants that are quickly overgrowing the burn area. These invasive plants are competing with the native plants for light, water, and nutrients. The wildlife of Griffith Park need you to help the
native plants that provide their food, water, and shelter.
We will begin with a training about native and non-native plants in Griffith Park, so don't be late! If you have them, please bring your own gloves and/or pruners. A limited supply of gloves tools will be available (most work can be easily done by hand). Please make sure to wear long- sleeved shirts, long pants, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes.
You may also need sunglasses, sunblock, and a hat. For more information, or to arrange specific times, dates, parking, etc:
Please contact:
Andrea Epstein, Volunteer Coordinator
Department of Recreation and Parks
Email: andrea.epstein@lacity.org
Tel: 213.928.9290
Thank you for partnering with Los Angeles City, Department of Recreation and Parks, in our mission to enrich the lives of the citizens of Los Angeles by providing safe, welcoming parks and recreation facilities and affordable, diverse recreation and human services activities for people of all ages to play, learn, contemplate, build community and be good stewards of our environment.
School teachers (6th grade and up) are encouraged to volunteer with their classes and can contact their regular transportation providers for free or reduced school-day-use of their school buses for this service learning field trip.
April 27, 2008
REMINDER: Griffith Park Lions 65th Annual Breakfast
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
7:30am - 11:00am
To be held at Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 3250 Glendale Blvd.
Visit our Eye Mobile Booth, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and all the pancakes you can eat.
Legion Lane Nature Park meeting Sat. 5/3/08 @ 11:00am
We would love to hear your input and ideas.
A brief description of the potential project will be given, with lots of time for Questions and Answers.
For more information, contact CD13 at 323-957-4500.
HELP THE ATWATER VILLAGE BRANCH LIBRARY!
The Mayor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2008-09 calls for a cut of $5.19 million dollars from the Los Angeles Public Library system budget – a 22% cut from last year’s budget. The cuts will affect the budget for new books, staffing and hours of operation. Our libraries serve all age groups, ethnic groups and special interest groups in our respective communities. The Los Angeles Public Library and Friends of Atwater Library are asking for your help in preserving the much needed monies for the library system. We are asking that you, members of your family, friends and neighbors send a letter to the Mayor and the City Council (click here for sample letter / email, pdf file) restoring the 2007-08 budget so the libraries can continue to buy books, maintain staff and hours.
The City Council Budget & Finance Committee is meeting on May 1, 2008 so please send your letter or email of support for the libraries right away. Thank you for your support.
Click here to email the Mayor and L.A. City Budget & Finance Committee Members
Fax the Mayor at 213.978.0656
Fax the Committee Chair at 213.485.7683
April 07, 2008
COME TO THE ARTWATER FESTIVAL SATURDAY APRIL 26!
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.
ARTWATER is an interactive music and arts festival featuring local Artisan vendors, chalk artists, two stages with musical and dance performances and various creative areas with activities for festival attendees to enjoy.
You can create your own succulent garden, rock paint and have your picture taking in some funky fun outfits with your friends!
The two stages will be filling the air with eclectic sounds from our local hot LA bands from various genres. Circe Link will entertain you with her cowboy and Omar Torrez will funk you out! Many other fantastically creative and exciting bands to be announced!
For your thirst quenching, there will be all natural Reeds Inc. ginger and rootbeers and Function Drinks. For the over 21, you can tantalize your taste buds with New Belgium Beer and wine from 55 Degrees.
Your appetite will be pleased with Flavors With Love barbecue cuisine and the local restaurants. (Margaret - if you know there names would love to mention)
Local Atwater and surrounding area Artisans and John Marshall High students will have their art up for purchase. As well as, gallery openings and receptions at the local art galleries. (I do not know exactly which art galleries will be open - the only one I know for sure it Little Bird)
Paintings by Atwater Ave. Elementary School students will be displayed throughout the festival.
A presentation of paintings by Atwater Ave. and GlenFeliz to Councilman Eric Garcetti.
Chalk Artists will be creating portraits on the street and sidewalk for the chalk art competition.
ARTWATER raffle with many prizes already in place such as Miropoulsky painting valued at $1,500, Santa Ynez Inn mid-week stay with two complementary massages, Chocolate Sun gift certificate, and many more!
ARTWATER will benefit Sonic Muze raising funds for musical instruments and art supplies in the Atwater Village, Los Feliz, Glassel Park and Silver Lake area schools.
COME EXPERIENCE ARTWATER AND ATWATER VILLAGES' SHOPS, ART GALLERIES, RESTAURANTS AND OTHER LOCAL MERCHANTS!
April 03, 2008
Sundays in April at the Atwater Village Farmers' Market
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Alexis and Alice create fun pastimes for all children at the market!
4/13 - Chef Demo with Gill Boyd
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Chef Gill visits us with his simple and delicious cooking demonstrations!!!
4/20 - Celebrate Earth Day!
AVFM celebrates Earth Day with valuable information about our planet! The more we know, the more we can help.
Aunt Willie, the honey farmer, will talk about the environment and its effect on honey bees.
AVFM will have a Recycling Info Booth with information provided by the City of Los Angeles.
4/27 - Free balloons for Children!
Ask for a balloon at the SEE-LA info booth.
See you at the Market!
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA)
email: avfm@see-la.org
voice: (323) 463-3171
March 29, 2008
Griffith Park Lions 65th Annual Breakfast
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
7:30am - 11:00am
To be held at Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 3250 Glendale Blvd.
Visit our Eye Mobile Booth, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and all the pancakes you can eat.
March 27, 2008
Atwater Village Park Advisory Board Fundraiser, April 1st
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008
5pm to 9pm
Acapulco Restaurant
3280 Glendale Blvd
25% of food purchases will go to our park. Fliers will be available at the restaurant to be handed in that night.
Ask for the Chevy Chase Party.
For information please call 323.661.3283
Park Advisory Board
Chevy Chase Recreation Center
4165 Chevy Chase Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90039
March 15, 2008
2008 Northeast Youth Job Fair
Hello community members,
At some point, we all received our first chance at employment with that one business willing to take a risk on someone with little work experience. Although most of us have outgrown our first, second, or third jobs, there are many local employment age youth who have not found their first job yet.
For that reason, the City Attorney's Office First Chance program is partnering with Jewish Vocational Service in addition to the Mayor's Office of Gang Reducation and Youth Development, Councilmember Ed. P. Reyes, Councilmember Tom LaBonge, Council President Eric Garcetti, and Councilmember Jose Huizar to create the 2008 Northeast Youth Job Fair. It is scheduled for May 10, 10am-1pm, at the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center at 3750 Verdugo Road.
As active community members, the organizing partners are asking for your help in facilitating access to the program. For example, organizations can help get the word out, or facilitate transportation of their youth members to the event. We can use volunteers as event staff, or business sponsors for the employer hospitality brunch. Also, don't be afraid to talk to us if you have other collaboration ideas.
For further information about how you can get involved, please see the attached information letter, employer outreach flier, and youth outreach flier. You can also obtain further information by contacting the Northeast Neighborhood Prosecutor Community Resource Specialist, Armida Bayliff, at 310-575-8548, or via email at armida.bayliff@lacity.org. We look forward to hearing from you.
Donna Wong
Deputy City Attorney
Northeast Area Neighborhood Prosecutor
213-847-8045
SIPA: "Search to Involve Pilipino Americans" to Co-Sponsor Lummis Day Festival
Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA) has again joined Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles as a supporting organization. SIPA will help arrange Pilipino performers for the June 1 Festival and outreach to the Pilipino community on the Festival's behalf.
SIPA(www.esipa.org) was founded in 1972 and provides health and human services as well as community economic development and arts/cultural programs for youth and families in multi-ethnic Historic Filipinotown and the Los Angeles Pilipino American community.
Designed as a community-building program, Lummis Day:
The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles will celebrate the diverse cultures and history of the L.A.’s Arroyo neighborhoods with June 1 events--free and open to the public--at Lummis Home and Sycamore Grove Park. The Festival is preceded by an educational program, featuring a curriculum implemented in LAUSD schools, a program of readings and poetry workshops at Los Angeles Public Libraries and an April 26 fund-raising event at Casa de Adobe. Info on the Festival and its programs is available at www.LummisDay.org
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WORLD PREMIER of a “A CAB FUGUE.”
Feb 29th – April 8th, Friday & Saturday only, 8pm. For tickets call – 323-556-1636, or email: info@atwaterplayhouse.com, www.atwaterplayhouse.com for more info.
The ATWATER PLAYHOUSE is proud to present the WORLD PREMIER of a “A CAB FUGUE.” This searing drama was chosen as one of the top three winners in the 2007 Wright Brothers/Atwater Playhouse Playwriting festival.
Written by: Sam Toll
Directed by: Jamie Paolinetti
Cab (kab) n.
1. A transport for moving people from one place to another.
Fugue (fyoog) n.
1. A pathological condition marked by angst during which one is apparently conscious of one’s actions but has no recollection of them after returning to a normal state.
SYNOPSIS:
A beautiful young woman violently takes her own life and leaves behind a world which she has forever changed by doing so. One man soon crosses paths with three of the woman’s closest loved ones, and he is suddenly transported on his own journey of redemption while trying to save the three strangers from their own destruction.
CAST: Ky Evans, Eric D. Haun, Maria Mastroyannis, Tom Simmons
March 12, 2008
REMINDER: ARTWATER FESTIVAL IS CALLING FOR ARTISTS
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and L.A. City Council District 13 in conjunction with Sonic Muze and Importante Gifts present the 2nd Annual Artwater Festival: “Celebration of Music and Arts Festival” - Saturday, April 26, 2008 2pm-10pm.
We are currently seeking submissions for:
Artisans - We will have rental booths for $100.00 for local artisans to sell their art. All interested artisans should email submissions to: danica@sonicmuze.org
Stage Performances – All stage performance suggestions should be emailed to ezekiel@sonicmuze.org
Click here to download revised flier (pdf file)
Deadline for all submissions: March 25, 2008 – 4pm
March 02, 2008
Community Meeting with Los Angeles Police Department
Thursday, March 6, 2008
4:00 p.m.
Glassell Park Community Center
3750 Verdugo Road
Los Angeles 90065
We invite you to attend a meeting with members of the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council, Glassell Park Safety Committe and LAPD. Senior Lead Officer for Atwater Village Gina Chovan, along with Captain Perez and Captain Smith will be in attendance. We will also have Senior Lead Officer Falconer, gang detectives and City Attorney Donna Wong joining us.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Please feel free to email me with any questions.
Thank you.
Carol Moore
Atwater Village CPAB Rep
HOLY TRINITY SCHOOL FUND RAISING
If you are going to grab a bite at Pat & Oscar's Restaurant consider doing it on the night of March 12th, please mention Holy Trinity School, and the restaurant will donate a percentage of the sale to Holy Trinity School.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Location: Pat & Oscar's Restaurant on Los Feliz Blvd. (Atwater Village location)
When: March 12th, 2008
Time: From 6:00pm
February 29, 2008
Artwater Music and Arts Festival is Happening!!
The Atwater Village Neighborhood Council and L.A. City Council District 13 in conjunction with Sonic Muze and Importante Gifts present the 2nd Annual Artwater Festival: “Celebration of Music and Arts Festival” - Saturday, April 26, 2008 2pm-10pm.
There will be a neighborhood meeting to explain the festival logistics and to discuss any thoughts or suggestions at: New Hole Chapel (behind Best Buy) on Los Feliz Blvd, Thursday, March 6 at 7pm
We are currently seeking submissions for:
Artisans - We will have rental booths for $75.00 for local artisans to sell their art. All interested artisans should email submissions to: danica@sonicmuze.org
Stage Performances – All stage performance suggestions should be emailed to ezekiel@sonicmuze.org
Please come and support Artwater and the Atwater Village community.
Deadline for all submissions: March 25, 2008 – 4pm
3rd Lummis Day Set For Sunday June 1
Los Angeles— The 3rd annual Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles event, a free, public celebration of the diverse culture and history of the L.A.’s Arroyo neighborhoods will take place on Sunday, June 1, featuring musical, visual, culinary and literary artists representing an array of the region’s cultural traditions.
This year’s Lummis Day event will be presented by the Annenberg Foundation and the Autry National Center, with over a dozen community organizations, neighborhood councils, City Council Districts 1 and 14, the Department of Recreation and Parks and public radio station KPFK acting as sponsors.
Principal activities for the event will be staged as Sycamore Grove Park at 4900 N. Figueroa Street, where music, art, multi-cultural performances and food service begins at 12:30 pm, and at Lummis Home, 200 E. Avenue 43, where the program will begin with an 11:00 am poetry reading followed by a "trek" led along the route of Arroyo Seco riverbed. The Festival will feature musicians, local restaurants, dancers, performing artists and visual artists representing many cultural traditions of the Southern California region.
Last year’s event drew over 3,500 people to events at Sycamore Grove Park and Lummis Home. Over 25 community groups, a dozen galleries and half dozen restaurants participated.
GARCETTI ANNOUNCES PUBLIC SAFETY EVENTS IN GLASSELL PARK
Month-long series of community events follows gang-related shootout.
On the heels of a gang-related shootout on Drew Street, Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti announced that he will host a series of events to listen to community concerns and engage local residents in efforts to make their neighborhood safer.
“My top priority is making sure that our neighborhoods are safe places where families can thrive. We need to empower residents to work with each other and the police to stop the gang violence in Northeast L.A. These community events will give local families an opportunity to share their ideas for making their neighborhood safer and to learn about what they can do to help,” said Garcetti.
The month-long series of community public safety events will include a Public Safety Summit with Garcetti, Los Angeles Police Chief William Bratton, and other city officials. Participants in the Summit will have the opportunity to express their concerns, share ideas, and hear an update on current public safety efforts.
Garcetti will also host a Leadership Academy focused on public safety issues in the community. Workshops will be held by representatives of the L.A. Bridges gang prevention program, Human Relations Commission, local schools, and the City Attorney's Office. Participants will learn how to organize a successful neighborhood watch, participate in Garcetti’s anti-graffiti program, Uniting Neighborhoods to Abolish Graffiti (UNTAG), and become effective partners with LAPD Senior Lead Officers. The Garcetti Leadership Academies are held regularly and have trained more than 1,000 local residents to be effective advocates for their community.
All events will begin at 9 a.m., and the schedule of events includes:
• Saturday, March 8: Public Safety and City Services Outreach event to update residents on public safety issues and invite them to the Public Safety Summit and Leadership Academy. Washington Irving Middle School, 3010 Estara Avenue.
• Saturday, March 15: Glassell Park Public Safety Summit with Garcetti and Bratton. Washington Irving Middle School, 3010 Estara Avenue.
• Saturday, March 22: Leadership Academy on public safety in Glassell Park. Glassell Park Community Senior Center, 3750 Verdugo Road.
• Saturday, March 29: Community Picnic and Resource/Job Fair. Juntos Park, 3135 Drew Street.
For Garcetti, this series of events follows seven years of working to improve public safety in this part of the Glassell Park neighborhood. His efforts have included leading efforts to establish a neighborhood watch, coordinating neighborhood clean-ups, organizing door-to-door outreach events to inform local residents of anti-gang programs and other public safety resources available to them and their family members, and hosting community resource fairs to educate local residents on the city resources and community services available to them. Although violent crime is down significantly in the area, last Thursday’s tragic events demonstrated the need for this comprehensive response.
More information about the Public Safety Summit and Leadership Academy will be posted at www.ericgarcetti.com as it becomes available. Residents can also register to participate in events by calling 323/957-4500.
February 25, 2008
Atwater Village Street Festival: Call for Artists and Crafts People
The Atwater Village Street Festival will be held on Sunday, June 8th, on Glendale Blvd. Calling all Artists and Crafts People: spaces are available for rent at the Street Festival. Please contact the Atwater Village Residents Association at 323.661.3283 for information.
Atwater Village Town Hall Meeting - March 20th
Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA)
Town Hall Meeting
7:00pm. Doors open at 6:30pm
Christ's Church Hall
3852 Edenhurst Ave
Mitch O'Farrell, CD13 Deputy, will speak on many of the projects that affect Atwater Village - the River update, the Community College, the Hyperion Bridge, the Casitas Project and other items of interest, and will take questions from the community.
Also, the architect from the Casitas Project will be there to update the community.
For more information about AVRA call their info line at 213.488.4431
LA River Bridges Events
On January 30, 2008, 11 historic bridges over the Los Angeles River were designated as city Historic-Cultural Landmarks. While this ensures a role for the city's Cultural Heritage Commission in reviewing proposed widening and replacement projects, it does not prevent outright demolition. The fate of the bridges will remain a topic of debate for years to come.
To enlighten and educate in a fun, interactive way, the Los Angeles Conservancy, the Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), and Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) have joined forces to celebrate these bridges with two special events in April as part of "Spanning History: The Bridges of the Los Angeles River."
February 23, 2008
Glassell Park Candlelight Vigil - Sunday, Feb 24, 2008
A candlelight vigil will be held for the father killed in the gang shoot out in Glassell Park the other day. In case you have not heard about the scary and tragic story, here is an LA Times article:
Glassell Park is Atwater's neighbor to the south and has been subject to the same increase in violence our community has been noticing lately. But obviously this incident took it to a whole new level, affecting many kids and families. Please go if you can and pass this along to whomever you feel would be interested in attending:
The candlelight vigil will be held tomorrow, Sunday 2-24-2008 @ 5pm at Aragon Elementary School,1118 Aragon Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065. This is where the father holding the 2 yr old was shot, bullets were found on the school yard.
Make signs ie: We want peace on our streets. Hugs not shoves. Pray to Stop Gang Violence, etc.
GARCETTI STATEMENT REGARDING GANG SHOOTINGS IN NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES
Yesterday's gang shootings in the Glassell Park area once again demonstrated our city's need to make safe communities our top priority.
In the last few years, we have poured additional resources into this area to stop the gang violence that has plagued the neighborhood for decades. LAPD and other law enforcement officers have been active in the neighborhood and were able to intervene immediately to bring safety back to the community. I want to thank the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department who did a stellar job of responding to this incident. I am committed to working with the police department to make sure it is getting the resources it needs to protect our communities.
I am also committed to creating more opportunities for young people to give them positive alternatives to gang life, including continuing a program I started last year called At the Park After Dark, which kept the Glassell Park Recreation Center open late into the evenings during
the summer.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti
February 20, 2008
Fletcher Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Improvements Workshop
Thursday, February 21, 2008 and February 28, 2008
6:30 To 8:00 P.M.
The Los Angeles River Center
570 West Avenue 26, in the Atrium
Los Angeles, CA 90065
February 19, 2008
Light Festival and CD4 Community Congress
January has come and gone and we are nearing the end of February. Although the DWP's lead event manager was reminded by two members of our community to schedule the promised January meeting at which we were to have assessed the success or failure of November's Light Festival pilot walking nights, it did not take place.
Our experiences in 2007 remind us how important it is that, instead of top-down solutions, the DWP work hand-in-hand with the public to make meaningful change. If our push for reform results in the event's conversion to a slo-mo bus ride or a longer bifurcated event, it will only pollute in a different way. There are indications that this might happen and will have to continue to work to ensure it does not.
For those who are able to attend, the meeting below presents an opportunity to register with DWP's top management that we want the 2008 Light Festival in Griffith Park be free of combustion engines and greenhouse gasses.
Bernadette Soter
Chair
Parks, River and Open Space Committee (PROS)
Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council (GGPNC)
February 18, 2008
Atwater Village Neighborhood Clean Up, March 8th!
Save the Date
Saturday, March 8th, 2008
8:00 am to 12:00 noon
Sign-in at: Luis Lopez Automotive
2751 Fletcher Drive,
Corner of Fletcher Dr & Atwater Ave
Please make sure to sign-in, get supplies and bottled water; please bring work gloves, lots of energy, and community pride!
Keep it clean, keep it green
Click here to download event flier (pdf file)
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Help make this Neighborhood Clean Up a success buy donating funds need for supplies, your donation is tax deductible so please be generous.
Click here to download mail-in donation form (pdf file)
Friends of Atwater Village is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization, donations are tax deducible
February 14, 2008
REMINDER: 55 Wine Opening Feb 16th!
Beyond Baroque Spotlights Suzanne Lummis, 2/16
The Beyond Baroque Spirit of Southern California Poetry Series turns its spotlight on Suzanne Lummis at 7:30 pm this Saturday, February 16 with a celebration of her remarkable career as a teacher, author, founder of the Los Angeles Poetry Festival and roles as the dynamo behind Speechless (aka "the oddest little literary magazine on the Web"), and her suspenseful adventures as Nearly Fatal Woman.
G. Murray Thomas and Amelie Frank host. Celebrants include: Mary Armstrong, Laurel Ann Bogen, Larry Colker, liz gonzalez, Bill Mohr, Cathie Sandstrom, Charles Webb, Cecilia Woloch, Sung Yi, with a special guest appearance from Robert Mezey, editor of the ground-breaking 1970's anthology, Naked Poetry.
Beyond Baroque is located at 681 Venice Boulevard.
Admission to the reception is $8. For information, call: 310-822-3006.
Continue reading "Beyond Baroque Spotlights Suzanne Lummis, 2/16" »
February 05, 2008
Los Angeles River Access Forums, Feb 21 & 28
The Bohnett Foundation grant has allowed Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR) to look at bicycle and pedestrian access along sections of the Fletcher Drive Corridor between the L.A. River and San Fernando Road. Not only does this study aim to improve access to the L.A. River thru partnering with public and private property owners, groups, but also aims at making all transit in the area safer. Join this Community Forum and share your ideas.
Dates: February 21 and 28
Location: Meet at the River Center & Gardens 570 W. Ave 26 Suite 250Los Angeles, Ca. 90065
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
For additional information please call 323.223.0585
February 02, 2008
55 DEGREES WINE POURS ITS FIRST GLASS ON FEBRUARY 16TH!
Join friends and neighbors for complementary wine tasting at Atwater’s newest “wine cellar” on Saturday, February 16th, 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
Fiesta Fundraiser at Acapulco Restaurant for Holy Trinity School - Feb 5th
Fiesta Fundraiser
Acapulco Restaurant will donate 25% of total food sales at this fundraiser event to Holy Trinity School.
Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Acapulco Restaurant
3280 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
323.663.8275
January 30, 2008
Commission Seeks Your Input on Preservation Ordinance
The Office of Historic Resources and the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) invite you to participate in a special Commission policy workshop on February 7, 2008 - a meeting that will provide the first public forum to discuss a significant overhaul of the City's historic preservation ordinance.
The staff of the Office of Historic Resources (OHR) is proposing important changes aimed at strengthening demolition review procedures, clarifying criteria for historic designation, and enhancing notification of private property owners. The City of Los Angeles' Cultural Heritage Ordinance, originally approved by the City Council in 1962, created the procedures for the designation and protection of significant Los Angeles buildings and sites as Historic-Cultural Monuments. While the Ordinance has undergone several minor, procedural modifications, it has never been comprehensively updated to give our City a state-of-the-art historic preservation program.
The Cultural Heritage Commission has scheduled an initial public workshop on these ordinance amendments for February 7, 2008, 10:00 a.m. in Room 1010 of City Hall (200 N. Spring St., in downtown Los Angeles). This meeting will also include a presentation on the OHR's work program for 2008, and an update on SurveyLA, the Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey. We also welcome your written comments and suggestions on these proposals as the OHR and Commission finalize a draft ordinance for submission to the City Council later this year.
Continue reading "Commission Seeks Your Input on Preservation Ordinance" »
Upcoming Neighborhood Preparedness Ambassador Program workshops
The City of Los Angeles, Neighborhood Preparedness Ambassador Program will be holding several workshops in April in preparation of a natural disaster. This event is free open to the public.
The event will be covered over three consecutive Saturdays, April 5, April 12 and April 19, 2008, between 9;00am - 1:00pm. Refreshments will be served. Be sure to RSVP, space is limited.
Additional information can be obtained by viewing the LA City website at : http://www.lacity.org/epd/epd_nprep.htm.
If you have any questions you may contact Mona Curry at the Emergency Preparedness Department at 213-473-9924 or email at Mona.Curry@lacity.orgJanuary 29, 2008
Chinese New Year Celebration at the Atwater Village Farmers Market
Sunday, February 3rd
Wells Fargo Bank Parking Lot, 3250 Glendale Blvd.
- 10:00 a.m. Arts & Crafts w/Alexis and Alice Special Chinese New Year crafts!!!
- 11:00 a.m. Chef Demo by Vanessa Lee – Learn how to make authentic, healthy Chinese dishes!!!
- Free lai see give-a-ways for children ($1 market money)
- North East Trees will give away free shade trees! 6 to 8 different species!!
January 24, 2008
Autry Inside Out / Museum Free Day
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Museum Hours 10 am to 5 pmOpen House Activities Noon—4 pm
Admission to the museum and open house activities is free on this special day!Members, neighbors, and friends are invited to a special open house at the Autry National Center. Autry “Inside Out” is your chance to get a preview of the new and exciting architectural designs for the Autry National Center in Griffith Park.
• See the building model.• Look at architectural and gallery plans.
• Discuss the vision with Autry staff.• Meet Design Architect Brenda Levin.
• Enjoy a gallery tour.• Take an outdoor walking tour of architectural and landscape plans.
We hope you’ll join us on this special day and share in our excitement about the future.
Detailed information on the schedule of events can be found at www.autrynationalcenter.org/anewpla Location:Autry National Center
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323.667.2000GPIA TREE GIVEAWAY THIS SATURDAY STARTS AT 11AM AT THE GLASSELL PARK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
Celebrating our 40th year in Glassell Park, our annual Tree Giveaway will be held come rain or shine. In addition to fruit and shade trees, we will also be handing out flower and vegetable seed packets to "green" Glassell Park.
If you are wanting to volunteer for the event, meet at the center at 9am. The Tree Giveaway will begin at 11am.
In case of rain, we will move the event inside the center.
January 15, 2008
Community Arts Mixer: BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS
BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY
THROUGH THE ARTS
Join the Alex Theatre
and
City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission
for a Community Arts Mixer
THROUGH THE ARTS
Join the Alex Theatre
and
City of Glendale Arts and Culture Commission
for a Community Arts Mixer
January 17, 2008 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.
Alex Theatre Terrace Bar
(light appetizers will be served)
216 North Brand Blvd.
Immediately following the mixer please join us in the Alex
Theatre auditorium for a brief presentation on the City of
Glendale’s update to the Strategic Plan for the Arts and the
new Glendale Arts Alliance.
This is your opportunity to play an active role in creating a new
vision for Glendale’s arts community.
RSVP no later than January 15 at (818) 243-2611 ext. *811
For more information contact either Elissa Glickman at (818) 243-2611 ext. 14 or
eglickman@alextheatre.org or Eve Rappoport at (818) 548-2780 or
erappoport@ci.glendale.ca.us
Alex Theatre Terrace Bar
(light appetizers will be served)
216 North Brand Blvd.
Immediately following the mixer please join us in the Alex
Theatre auditorium for a brief presentation on the City of
Glendale’s update to the Strategic Plan for the Arts and the
new Glendale Arts Alliance.
This is your opportunity to play an active role in creating a new
vision for Glendale’s arts community.
RSVP no later than January 15 at (818) 243-2611 ext. *811
For more information contact either Elissa Glickman at (818) 243-2611 ext. 14 or
eglickman@alextheatre.org or Eve Rappoport at (818) 548-2780 or
erappoport@ci.glendale.ca.us
January 06, 2008
Book Sale, Atwater Village Branch Library
Book Sale
Sat. January 19, 2008
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd.
Please make a New Year's Resolution to donate your used books to the Friends of Atwater Village Library and then come shop for more books each month on the 3rd Sat.
December 14, 2007
Urgent Need For Action on L.A. City Mansionization Ordinance
What: Please attend the L.A. City PLUM Committee meeting at 2 PM on December 18 in City Hall. There is no similarly effective tool quite like your showing up. In addition, you may wish to contact the City Council in advance to express your views.
Why: The December 18 meeting of the L.A. City PLUM Committee will mark the third time that this body has heard the Mansionization Ordinance. Currently, the City does not regulate oversized homes that disproportionately impact their neighborhoods and the environment. The proposed Ordinance curtails gross overbuilding while it allows homes of more generous size than are permitted by similar measures in surrounding cities. Work on the proposed Ordinance was sponsored by Councilman Tom LaBonge, and seconded by Councilmembers Ed Reyes, Wendy Greuel, Janice Hahn, Bill Rosendahl, Eric Garcetti, and Herb Wesson. The measure was drafted and recommended by City Planning on June 14. The Council has yet to see this work.
PLUM History:
- At the July 24 PLUM meeting, the Planning Department and the City Attorney's office were directed to review the proposed Ordinance. In addition, Councilman Jack Weiss directed Planning to offer two changes: a menu of ways for a community to opt out of the Ordinance and a suggestion concerning enclosed porches.
- On October 18 the City Attorney's office released the formal version of the proposed Ordinance. The house size limitations were essentially unchanged. There was no change in the porch provision.
- On November 20 the Planning Department again appeared before PLUM with a menu of ways for a community to opt out of the Ordinance. Councilman Weiss again asked for an expanded menu, and asked Planning to provide an economic analysis of the effects of the proposed ordinance. No funding is offered for the economic analysis, which would require months of study, and, according to an expert in the field, can be anticipated to find a positive effect on property values.
- Still another PLUM meeting is scheduled for December 18. Councilman Weiss has spoken publicly in favor of neighborhood-by-neighborhood regulations, rather than a citywide rule. The bureaucracy and time that this new approach envisions is, unfortunately, endless. None of us will live to tell the tale.
Action: The most common criticism of the criticism of the Ordinance is that it is too modest. Indeed, it is not tailored to protect individual neighborhood character, which must come via overlay zones, specific plans, and community plan updates. However, while we fiddle, construction continues on houses that are out of scale for our neighborhoods, that invade the privacy of their neighbors, that overuse scarce resources, and that place home ownership further out of reach for the next generation, including our children. Please:
1. Attend and get others to attend the PLUM hearing on December 18. Submit a speaker card. Please remember that your presence at City hearings is only recorded if you submit a speaker card; this is always true. Whether you favor or oppose the proposal, ask that the item be forward to the full Council.
2. As individuals and organizations, call, e-mail, and write to the L.A. City PLUM Committee (Councilmen Reyes, Weiss, and Huizar), strongly urging that the Mansionization Ordinance move forward to the full City Council. Copy Council President Garcetti and your own Councilmember.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. It seems important to end government inaction
December 04, 2007
REMINDER: 15TH ANNUAL ATWATER VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Click here for Atwater’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Fact Sheet (pdf file)
Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 6, 2007 - 6:30PM
Wells Fargo Bank parking lot
3250 Glendale Blvd
November 28, 2007
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch Meet & Greet! And...other important info.
Hello Everyone!
ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH - MEET & GREET:
Please join us for food, drinks and getting to know each other.
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Acapulco Restaurant
3280 Glendale Blvd.
ATWATER VILLAGE ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING:
On Thursday, December 6, 2007, the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce will once again launch into the spirit of the season with the 15th Annual Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. With a completely new tree-lighting committee already working like busy elves, this year promises to be the most spectacular in the event’s history.
As in past years, the premiere lighting of the Christmas Tree will be accompanied by a Christmas Festival in the Wells Fargo parking lot at 3250 Glendale Blvd. Commencing at 6:30 p.m., the evening’s program is scheduled to include children’s choirs from local schools, performances from local dance academies, and traditional Christmas harmonies by the Tam O’Shanter Singers. Council President Eric Garcetti and Council Member Tom LeBonge will be in attendance, and resident television star Catherine Dent (“The Shield”) will preside as Master of Ceremonies. Santa Claus himself is scheduled to arrive via fire truck, heralding the lighting of the tree at approximately 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please see the attached flier (pdf file).
If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.
Carol Moore
Atwater Village Neighborhood Watch
iloveatwater@yahoo.com
November 27, 2007
Atwater Village Best Christmas Decoration Contest - 2007
Let’s decorate our homes to show our merry mood in our neighborhood!
Judging will be on Sunday, December 16th, 2007 after 5pm. Remember to turn on your lights!!
Sponsored by Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA) and Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC)
Winners will be contacted by AVRA members and prizes will be given at January’s AVNC general board meeting. For more info visit www.atwatervillage.org or contact Barbara Lass at 323.661.3283.
15TH ANNUAL ATWATER VILLAGE CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING, DECEMBER 6TH!
The Atwater Griffith Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the 15th Annual Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, December 6, at 6:30PM at the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot (3250 Glendale Blvd).
This years Tree Lighting Ceremony 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, arriving via the Los Angeles Fire Department, will all be in attendance.
In addition to our local talent, representatives of the Los Angeles City Council: Council President Eric Garcetti, Councilmember Tom LeBonge, and other political figures will attend. Last year’s attendance was over 300.
For the first time in our 15 years of the Tree Lighting, the Atwater Griffith Chamber of Commerce has opened this event to local and corporate sponsorships. Raising a large sum of money to completely “redesign” our Tree, a tremendously talented team of volunteers from the design and entertainment industries are set to bring a smile to all of Atwater Village. There will be over 5,000 new lights (color and sparking white), 100 plus shiny new silver and gold ornaments, and a beautiful tree topper/star lit up with shiny white lights.
This years event is sponsored by: Wells Fargo Bank, Black Eyed Peas / Grass Roots Productions, Big Foot Lodge, The Griffin, Maid in the USA, Dtox Day Spa, Gas Mart, Grain, Mortarless Building Supply, Pampered Birds, Potted, Tam O'Shanter Inn, Amelia Fitzwater, Atwater Grill, Best Buy - Atwater Village, Bikram Yoga Silverlake, Bill's Liquor, Canele, Club Tee Gee, Crispy Crust Pizza, Envirol Craft, Future Development, H&R Block, Importante Gifts, Indochine Vien, Jill's Paint, Kaldi Coffeehouse, Kevin Williams - Your Atwater Specialist, Kopper Keg, Lenore Solis, LittleBird Gallery, Luis Lopez Automotive, Mila - a Boutique for Little Tots, Party City, Pilates Metro, Samy Salon, Sandra Ohlfest, Under the Table Giftshop, and Vince’s Market.
Click here for Atwater’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Fact Sheet (pdf file)
Atwater Village Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Thursday, December 6, 2007 - 6:30PM
Wells Fargo Bank parking lot
3250 Glendale Blvd
For more information please contact the Chamber at 323.634.2535 or visit them online at www.atwaterchamber.org
November 26, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING ON CASITAS 27 SINGLE-FAMILY UNIT HOUSING PROJECT SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 12TH
A public hearing on the proposed 27 single-family unit housing project, dubbed “Casitas Village”, at 3234-3274 Casitas Avenueis scheduled for December 12th, 2007. Click here for Public Hearing Notice (pdf file).
At the December 12th hearing the Deputy Advisory Agency (L.A. City Planning Department) will consider to permit the construction of 27 new single-family homes in accordance with the Small Lot Ordinance No. 176,354 on a 60,075 net square foot site in the RD3-1 Zone with 54 parking spaces. The maximum permitted density on this site is 20 units. However, the applicant is utilizing a 35% Density Bonus, Pursuant to Government Code 65915 to provide seven additional units, of which 7%, two dwelling units, will be set aside for very low income purposes.
The Deputy Advisory Agency will also consider a Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to permit a reduced horizontal open space dimension of 8.5 and 10 foot in lieu of the required 15-foor for common open space; an eight-foot encroachment into a 15-foot building line for the construction, use and maintenance of front yard private patios (A Building Line Removal is proposed under a separate application); An eight-foot encroachment into the 15-foot front yard setback of a RD3 Zone Lot for the construction use and maintenance of porches and patios (If the Building Line is removed under separate application prior to the issuance of a building permit); Reduced spaces between buildings and passageways allowing four inches between buildings in lieu of the 20-foot required and 12-foot passageways; and to allow more than 50% paving in the front yard.
The purpose of the hearing is to obtain testimony from Atwater Village stakeholders and/or other interested persons regarding the proposed housing development. The decision maker will consider all the testimony presented at the hearing, written communication received prior to or at the hearing, and the merits of the housing project.
Written communication may be mailed to the City of Los Angeles, Department of City Planning, Expedited Processing Section, 200 N. Spring Street, Room 721, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (attention: Christina Toy Lee, Case no. VTT-69268-SL-DB)
For more information about this hearing contact Christina Toy Lee at 213.473.9723
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“Casitas Village” consists of a 27 homes on a 1.33 acre lot (60,075 net sq.ft.). Each home would be 3 story high and consist of 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths, home office and a 2 car garage. The approximate price range of units would be in $800,000 to $900,000.
Click here for “Casitas Village” site plans (large pdf file)
HOLIDAY GIFT SALE AT THE ATWATER VILLAGE BRANCH LIBRARY
HOLIDAY GIFT SALE
Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library
Sat. Dec. 1, 2007 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Wonderful gifts at Wonderful prices!
Make your list of gifts needed for teachers, hostesses, stocking stuffers, toy collections etc and stop by to shop.Help your library as you help your own budget.
Please note there will be no regular third Sat. used book sale in Dec.
November 22, 2007
Fletcher Corridor Community Forum
On Tuesday, November 27, 2007 FOLAR will be holding community forums at the River center regarding the Fletcher Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Improvements to the River. This will be a chance for community members to come out and provide feedback on some of the initial improvements being proposed.
November 20, 2007
DWP Festival of Lights Atwater Village WALKING TOUR
unofficial Atwater Village walking night
Date: Wednesday, November 21st, 2007 (But it goes on every night until the 25th so if you can't make it on the 21st, please go another night!)
Time: starting at 6:30PM
Where: The zoo parking lot (take the 5 freeway north to the Zoo exit otherwise you will have to park near the Griffith Park Merry-Go-Round and be shuttled over to the entrance). Also, there is no official Atwater Village meeting location, so look for friends and neighbors or just start walking it. In the future we will attempt to organize a meeting place better but this is a very last second event. Sorry!
Why: The DWP is having a week of walking nights as a trial to see if people would want to walk the festival of lights. As having less cars driving the festival would be beneficial for a plethora of reasons, we highly encourage Atwater Village residents and friends in other communities to come and walk the festival and show the DWP that they should continue this in the future. If it goes well there is the possibility it will permanently become a walking event which would be great.
November 16, 2007
Multi-family owner and manager seminar
The Los Angeles City Attorney's Office and CD13 are hosting a multi-family housing seminar for owners and mangers of multi-family property in the City of Los Angeles.
You can learn about the Rent Stabilization Ordinance, working with LAPD, accessing City resources and the abatement process.
The event is FREE and open to all
Wednesday November 28, 2007
4-6pm at the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center 3750 Verdugo Road
Please see flier for further information (pdf file). You can contact Armida Bayliff at 310-575-8548 to reserve a space or get more information.
Stay interested in your community!
Donna Wong
Neighborhood Prosecutor
Northeast Area
November 10, 2007
SPONSORS WANTED: Atwater Village’s 15th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
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
November 09, 2007
“Past, Present and Future” Mural Dedication Ceremony
Mural Dedication Ceremony
Tuesday, November 13th, 2007 – 1:00pm
Vince’s Market
3250 Silver Lake Blvd
Corner of Silver Lake Blvd & Atwater Ave
Join Friends of Atwater Village for another Mural Dedication Ceremony, this time at the historic Vince’s Market building, located at the corner of Silver Lake Blvd. and Atwater Avenue.
The mural’s theme, “Past, Present and Future”, recreates the Vince’s Market building as it was prior to 1946. What is now Vince's Market was originally three separate businesses -- a beauty shop, a barber shop, and the market. The mural shows images of the everyday items and products that were found at a “superette” market, barber shop and beauty salon in the 1940’s.
This project was funded by a Community Beautification Grant from the L.A. Board of Public Works.
Click here for event flier (pdf file)
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Click here for project photo gallery.
Friends of Atwater Village (FAV) is a "hands on" group of volunteers working to improve and beautify our neighborhood, from neighborhood clean-ups to mural projects and more. At our core, we are a group of friends dedicated to improving Atwater Village. For more information about FAV you can contact them at 323.913.2999 or visit them online at www.FriendsofAtwaterVillage.org
October 27, 2007
Atwater Village Trick-or-Treat on the BOOlevard, Photos
October 13, 2007
Atwater Village Trick-or-Treat On The BOOlevard!
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.
3100 Block of Glendale Boulevard
(Between Glenhurst/Glenfeliz and Revere)
Friday, October 26th, 2007 (4:00pm to 5:30pm)
Click here for event flier (pdf file)www.AtwaterVillageTrickorTreat.com
September 22, 2007
Who can vote in the AVNC Election?
Question: Who can vote in the October 6th, 2007 Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Election?
Answer: Atwater Village Stakeholders
A Stakeholder is anyone who lives, works or owns property in Atwater Village.
Atwater Village Stakeholders include: Homeowners, Renters, Property owners, Business owners, Employees of businesses, Cultural Institutions and their members (like a theater group, art gallery, etc.), Religious institutions and their members (like churches), Service or community non-profit organizations and their members (like an animal rescue organization, historical society, etc), Schools and their students (16 years or older), Parks and recreation (like a recreation center, neighborhood soccer team, etc.).
Remember, Stakeholders may vote for any or ALL 14 positions on the Board. Click here for list of candidates and their statements (pdf file)
Example: A resident of North Atwater may also vote for candidates running in “Resident South District” and “Resident Central District,” as well as “Resident North District.” She can also vote for the Business Representative. If she just wants to vote in the category “Resident North District” that’s okay, too. She can vote for ANY or ALL 14 positions.
MORE
You do not have to be a citizen of the United States.
You do not have to have a green card.
Boundaries of the Atwater Village Neighborhood Council (AVNC): NORTH: 134 Fwy including Griffith Park - SOUTH: Just below the 2 Fwy - EAST: Railroad tracks - WEST: 5 Fwy. Click here for AVNC Boundary Map (pdf file)
AVNC Election Day
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
9am to 4pm
Holy Trinity Church, 3716 Boyce Avenue
September 14, 2007
Libations for Litigation: Food & Booze Fundraiser for the Right Site Coalition
Friends and fellow activists:
We need your help, and we're calling in our chits. But this is going to be so much fun, we'll only have to twist your arm when it's time to close the joint down.
Mark your calendars!
Thanks:
andrew
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LIBATIONS FOR LITIGATION
Food & Booze Fundraiser for the Right Site Coalition
Bartending & Cleavage provided by Christine Peters, Andrew Garsten, Helen McDonagh and Kaki Wall
15% of all proceeds + 100% of your generous tips Donated to the Right Site Coalition
Wednesday September 26th
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Damon’s Steak House - Mai Thai’s, Chi-Chi’s and Great Food
The Right Site Coalition is an umbrella group of concerned community groups and residents leading the effort to preserve 50 historic homes in Echo Park threatened with demolition by LAUSD to build an unneeded elementary school. Help us raise funds to support our efforts to overturn LAUSD’s swiss cheese of an EIR for the project, and have a great time doing it!
Damon’s Steak House, 317 N Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91203 ph: (818) 507-1510 www.damonsglendale.com
For further information on this event, please contact Andrew at 323.702.1647 or by e-mail andrew.garsten@sbcglobal.net
September 11, 2007
Atwater Village Town Hall Meeting - Sept. 19th
Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA) - Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, September 19 - 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Christ's Church Hall
3852 Edenhurst Avenue, corner of Gardenside Lane
AGENDA: AVRA board elections and Fletcher Drive update.
For more information contact AVRA at 213.488.4431
September 08, 2007
Atwater Village "Zoning Parking Credit" Study meeting
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 11th, 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.
August 29, 2007
FRIENDS OF LA RIVER CELEBRATES TWO DECADES OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE
A freshman member of the California Assembly, an executive from Warner Brothers, the chairman of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) and one of the region’s conservation pioneers will be among those honored this October by the civic group that put the Los Angeles River on the map over 20 years ago.
Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) will host its sixth annual River Awards and Fiesta on Friday evening, October 19, 2007 at the L.A. River Center just northeast of downtown Los Angeles. The event is the group’s principal annual fundraiser; Councilmember Tom LaBonge will emcee the evening.
FoLAR is a non-profit organization founded by poet Lewis MacAdams in 1986 to protect and restore the natural and historic heritage of the Los Angeles River and its riparian habitat through inclusive planning, education and wise stewardship. What began as a dream about what many considered a “concrete ditch” is now the linchpin in L.A.’s urban ecology and environmental justice movement. Earlier this year, the City of Los Angeles adopted a Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan to guide urban planning along the River from downtown L.A. to the San Fernando Valley. The plan incorporates many ideas long advocated by FoLAR.
FoLAR is honoring six individuals who have contributed to the River’s revitalization:
- California Assemblymember Kevin de Leon, whose district includes major stretches of the River
- Shelley Billik, Vice-President, Environmental Initiatives, Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Tim Brick, Founder and Chair of the Arroyo Seco Foundation and chairman of the MWD
- Joe Edmiston, executive officer of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy Lane Barden, photographer and advocate
- Rita Robinson, Director of the L.A. Bureau of Sanitation
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August 15, 2007
Streetscape Master Plan presentation for South Atwater Village & Glassell Park
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!
* For suggestions or ideas, please contact Kathryn Cerra and Associates @ 818-558-7550.August 13, 2007
GPIA invites you to attend an Evening with Gail Goldberg
AUGUST 16, AT 6 PM AN EVENING WITH GAIL GOLDBERG
On Thursday August 16 at 6 PM the GPIA will be hosting an Evening with Gail Goldberg, Director of the L.A. City Department of Planning. The Land Use Forum will take place at the Glassell Park Community and Senior Center, 3750 N. Verdugo Road in the Public Storage Building next to the Glassell Park Swimming Pool. Ms. Goldberg will be discussing how the Planning Department intends to implement the objectives and goals in the "Do Real Planning" document that is part of the Department's Strategic Plan, and how that might effect the current Community Plans all our communities.
Gail Goldberg is a very dynamic speaker with a great deal of planning experience with a vision for our City. Come out and here how she and her staff are working with other city departments, elected officials, and residents to reshape our city to be ready for the challenges we face in the future. She will also take questions from the audience.
Ms. Goldberg was appointed Director of Los Angeles City Planning Department in February 2006. As director, Ms. Goldberg is responsible for organizing and directing the policies and planning activities of the City’s Planning Department. Prior to joining the Los Angeles Planning Department, Ms Goldberg worked for 17 years in the Planning Department of the City of San Diego, the last five years serving as Planning Director. Her responsibilities included all long-range city-wide and community planning. Other responsibilities included Facilities Financing, Transportation Planning, the Multiple Species Conservation Program and special projects. She oversaw a planning process to update the city’s 20-year-old General Plan. The initial result was the adoption of a strategic framework plan that articulated a 20-year vision for the City and a long-term strategy for achieving that vision known as the "City of Villages" plan.
Refreshments will be provided.
Laura Gutierrez, President
Glassell Park Improvement Association
August 05, 2007
BOOK SALE, AUG 18
Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library
SAT. Aug. 18th
10:00 am to 2:00 p.m.
3379 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
July 25, 2007
Bulky Item Event in Glassell Park
Need to get rid of some Bulky Items around the house and garage??? Forgot to call 311???
The Glassell Park Improvement Association with the help of SLO Red Falconer is having their, BULKY ITEM DROP OFF EVENT
SATURDAY, JULY, 28, 2007
8AM TO 2PM
AT THE GLASSELL PARK COMMUNITY/SENIOR CENTER
3750 VERDUGO ROAD AT EAGLE ROCK BLVD.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90065
PLEASE NO HAZARDOUS WASTE, TIRES, OR ELECTRONICS.
Laura Gutierrez
GPIA President
*To drop off hazardous waste, tires, or electronics, the nearest S.A.F.E. Center is located at 4600 Colorado Blvd at San Fernando Road.
July 18, 2007
Atwater Galleries Summer Party - July 28th
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.
Little Bird Gallery: The latest addition to the Atwater Galleries will be presenting a solo show featuring new works by Thomas Mulvane. Little bird focuses on the artist as more as an individual. The gallery will be hosting an open bar and refreshments.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.
July 06, 2007
NEW ATWATER VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL (AVNC) BOARD ELECTION SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 6TH, 2007
The new AVNC Board of Governors Election is scheduled for Saturday, October 6th, 2007. The election will be held at Holy Trinity Church (3716 Boyce Ave) from 9am to 4pm. Click here for election announcement (pdf file).
New election procedures were adopted by AVNC Board to govern the October 6th election. Click here for election procedures (pdf file).
An Election Information Meeting will be held on Thursday, July 19th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the Atwater Village Branch Library (3379 Glendale Blvd). For more information about this election contact Stephen Box, the Independent Election Administrator (IEA), at 323.864.7586 or at stephen@thirdeyecreative.net.
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AVNC Bylaws require a board election every two years. The last election was held on August 14, 2004, almost 3 years ago. The current AVNC Board (2004-2006) has already served well beyond its 2 year term. The Board’s current term should have ended in August 2006 but has been forcibly extended to the October 2007 date after 3 failed attempts to hold a board election. The first attempt to hold the August 2006 election failed when AVNC Co-Chair, Jeff Gardner, failed to submit the required paperwork to the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) in a timely fashion; the second attempt in October 2006 failed when the preferred Independent Election Administrator (IEA) could not be secured to monitor the election; and the third attempt failed when the 2nd choice IEA, Walt Sweeny, canceled the February 2007 election for supposed “irregularities”.
The scheduled October 6 election will mark the 4th attempt to carry out a vaild election by the current AVNC Board.
July 03, 2007
At the Park After Dark - Youth Summer Activities
Office of Council President Eric Garcetti, Dept. of Recreation and Parks, Aztecs Rising, & ArtStorm
July 5 - September 1
PRESENTS: At the Park After Dark
July 5 - September 1
Wednesdays & Thursdays - 8pm - 11pm
Fridays & Saturdays - 8pm - 12 Midnight
Glassell Park Recreation Center
3650 Verdugo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065
Choose from these great activities!
Basketball, Soccer, Night Swimming, Boxing Training, Cooking Classes, DJ Scratch Workshops, Aerosol Art, Mobile Skate Park, Game Room w/ Play Station 3, Tennis, Softball...
Enroll Today!!!
For more information, please contact Ramon Bernal (323) 257-1863 or Joseph Bernardo (323) 478-9536
June 22, 2007
Fletcher Drive: Streetscape Preliminary Masterplan Presentation
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Glassell Park Community / Senior Center
3750 Verdugo Road
June 15, 2007
Atwater Village Farmers’ Market 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Come to the Atwater Village Farmers’ Market 2nd Anniversary Celebration!!!
June 17th, Father’s Day
· 10:30 a.m. Annual Carrot Cake Cutting Ceremony. Free carrot cake for our customers!
· 11:00 An informative talk on honey bees by our Honey Farmer. Kids, try and find the queen bee!
· 12:30 p.m. Ryan Majestic’s balloons and magic tricks!
Feel free to come with children - your own children or borrowed children!
2nd Anniversary Event sponsored by the Atwater Village Neighborhood CouncilSponsored by Councilpresident Eric Garcetti CD 13 · Operated by SEE-LA, 6605 Hollywood Blvd., #220, Hollywood, CA 90028, (323) 463-3171, www.farmernet.com
June 13, 2007
CHAMBER SUMMER MIXER – July 11th!
Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce
SUMMER MIXER
Annual General Meeting & Board of Directors ElectionJuly 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
Atwater Village Street Festival 2007 - Photo Gallery
The Atwater Village Street Festival - June 10, 2007 - was organized by the Atwater Village Residents Association (AVRA) and sponsored by L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti (CD13) and the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce (AGPCC).
Click here for street festival photo gallery
For more information about:
Atwater Village Village Residents Association, contact their information line at 213.213.488.4431 or write to PO Box 39654, Los Angeles, CA 90039.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti, visit his website at www.cd13.com
Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce, visit their website at www.atwaterchamber.org, call their information line at 323.634.2535 or email them at board@atwaterchamber.org.
May 28, 2007
Great Glassell Park & Cypress Park Walkabout - Sat. June 9th 8 am
Come and join your neighbors and fellow stakeholders in Glassell Park and Cypress Park as we document all the assets our neighborhood has to offer.
We need volunteers to walk our streets and document all we have by measuring, taking notes and pictures. The effort is being facilitated by a professional, Deborah Murphy, whose specialty is Urban Design and Planning...she has organized a similar walkabout in Hollywood that was very successful.
Come to the Glassell Park Community And Senior Center at 8 AM on Saturday June 9, and be greeted by Council President Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Jose Huizar before breaking into 25 groups. You'll be shuttled to the locations along the 12.5 miles we'll be documenting.
The intent is to have a facilitator in each group who has a background or experience in city planning to guide you through your checklist as your group takes stock of your assigned area.
When we are all done, the information will be given to Ms. Murphy to collate and she will produce a summary analysis. The analysis will provide a baseline for our neighborhoods for the city planning department and our council offices and local community organizations to use for discussions about land use in the future.
If you want to know more about this, there will be two informative introductory outreach meetings before the Walkabout:
Tuesday, May 29 at 6:30 PM Aragon Elementary School - 1118 Aragon Ave. Cypress Park, CA 90065
Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 PM Glassell Park Elementary School - 2211 W. Ave. 30 Glassell Park, CA 90065
Helene Schpak is chairing this effort and can be reached at hschpk@sbcglobal.net
May 27, 2007
SILENCE = DEATH: Los Angeles AIDS Activism 1987–2007 - "dkrm gallery" exhibition of Chuck Stallard's photography
Photographs by Chuck Stallard curated by Stuart Timmons
June 16th-July 21th Opening Reception Saturday June 16th 7-10pm
They stopped the Rose Parade. They shouted down elected officials. They negotiated the building of an AIDS Ward in a public health system that left people with AIDS suffering in hallways due to lack of a dedicated place for them. They were members of ACT UP.
Drkrm. Gallery proudly announces the opening of SILENCE = DEATH: Los Angeles AIDS Activism 1987 - 2007, slated for a June 16th opening and running through July 21st.
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of ACT UP/Los Angeles, the exhibition features the work of Chuck Stallard, who documented one of the most dramatic and successful protest groups in recent history. The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) became a national and world-wide movement, with one of its most effective chapters in Los Angeles.
ACT UP/LA's quite effective strategy was to mix angry street activism with hometown media-savvy.
The group was known for its smart graphics and catchy slogans (“He Kills Me” read the caption for a poster of President Ronald Reagan, who failed to act on or mention AIDS in the critical earliest years of the pandemic). ACT UP worked nationally as well as locally, initiating such federal programs as compassionate access to drugs still under FDA review, and demanding universal healthcare as the first step to responding to AIDS.
With its core of gay male activists, ACT UP formed progressive coalitions to press for a women’s right to choose, fair labor practices, and a diversion of tax dollars from foreign invasions to domestic healthcare. Silence = Death revives some of the most dramatic moments captured by a photographer never afraid to put his lens in the fray.
May 25, 2007
Friends of Atwater Village Branch Library - Book Sale
Sat. June 16th
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Atwater Village Branch Library
3379 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039
We've got a large assortment of VHS videos for your summer entertainment - only $1.00 each.
Stop by the Friends of Atwater Library table at the Atwater Village Street Fair on Sun. June 10th - we will be selling paperbacks for your summer reading enjoyment.
Fundraising, Event Planning and Beautification Committee Meeting
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Fundraising, Event Planning and Beautification Committee Meeting (FEP&BC)
Tuesday, May 29th 2007, 6:30pm to 7:30pmKaldi Coffee & Tea
3147 Glendale Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
May 21, 2007
REMINDER: Atwater Village Street Festival, June 10th
Atwater Village Street Festival
3100 Block - Glendale Blvd
Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Noon - 4:00pm
Come join your neighbors and friends for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, arts and crafts, a barbecue, and community spirit!
Featuring "Ryan Majestic", Dancing courtesy of "Heartbeat House", Music by "The Downbeats".
For more information contact the Atwater Village Residents Association at 323.661.6283
Street Festival is organized by the AVRA, Sponsored by L.A. Council District 13 and the Atwater Griffith Park Chamber of Commerce
May 15, 2007
Glassell Park Improvement Association Mtg. Thursday, May 17,2007 @ 7pm/ Speaker Guest Speaker Gloria Jeff, GM of DOT
Thursday, May 17th is our next General Membership Meeting at Glassell Park Community/Sr. Center 3750 N. Verdugo Roadin the Public Storage Building.
All are welcome! Come meet Gloria Jeff, head of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
Update from Atwater’s CPAB Reps, 05/15/2007
From: Atwater Village Community Police Advisory Board Representatives - Carol Moore and Robert Symer
TERRORISM:Please be aware of suspicious activity in regards to terrorism. If you see something that doesn't look or feel right, you can call 1-877-A-THREAT.
HOME & BUSINESS SECURITY: There have been business burglaries in the Los Feliz area. Please check you business and home to see how vulnerable you may be when it comes to a break-in.
FIRE SAFETY: With the recent Griffith Park fires, we've seen how terrible fires can be. Please make sure your fire detectors are working and check your home and business for fire safety.
GRIFFITH PARK ADULT COMMUNITY CENTER (GPACC): Join us for an informational meeting and presentation for the 50+ population. This new facility will serve the communities of Atwater Village, Echo Park, Elysian Valley, East Hollywood, Franklin Hills, Los Feliz and Silver Lake.
All community members are welcome!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007 - 6:00 p.m.
Friendship Auditorium
(Near the intersection of Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Drive)
3201 Riverside Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90027
I have a few fliers if anyone would like one and, can get more. The woman who gave the presentation for the CPACC is Stephanie Vendig. vendig@sbcglobal.net
May 10, 2007
HOMEMADE COOKIE CONTEST AT THE ATWATER VILLAGE STREET FESTIVAL
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2007
3100 BLOCK OF GLENDALE BLVD.
PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED AT 1:30PM
TO ENTER: Bring your entry with the recipe no later than 11:30am to the Street Festival. 12 cookies on a disposable container.
RULES: Only homemade cookies made from scratch are eligible. (Not acceptable: cookies from mixes or prepared dough). The recipe for your cookies is required. All types of baked cookies are eligible (bar, brownie, drop, molded, rolled, cut out, or refrigerator). Prior winning recipes will not be accepted.
CATEGORIES:BEST CLASSIC
BEST TASTE
BEST DECORATED
BEST YOUTH ENTRY (AGE 13 AND UNDER)
SPONSORED BY ATWATER VILLAGE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (AVRA) AND ATWATER GRIFFITH PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (AGPCC)
For more information call: 323-661-3283
Women's Self-Defense Workshop, May 24th
Assemblymember Kevin de Leon (45th District) invites you to attend a free safety workshop
Women's Self-Defense
THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2007
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Logan Elementary School
1711 Montana Street, Los Angeles 90026
Come learn how to protect yourself and discuss legislation on women’s issues and safety.
FREE child care available.To RSVP or for more information, please call (323) 258-0450.
May 09, 2007
Cancellation of This Weekend's Arbor Day Event-Griffith Park
Cancellation of This Weekend's Arbor Day Event in Griffith Park
As you know, there is an ongoing brush fire in Griffith Park. At this point in time, there is no full containment time line in place by the Fire Department. As a result, our Arbor Day event for this Saturday will be canceled and hopefully rescheduled for a later date.
All of us are hoping that L.A.F.D. will be able to minimize any further damage to our urban forest in Griffith Park.
As you know, there is an ongoing brush fire in Griffith Park. At this point in time, there is no full containment time line in place by the Fire Department. As a result, our Arbor Day event for this Saturday will be canceled and hopefully rescheduled for a later date.
All of us are hoping that L.A.F.D. will be able to minimize any further damage to our urban forest in Griffith Park.
May 08, 2007
May 17 Youth Job Fair, Verdugo Jobs Center
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.
May 04, 2007
Ollin To Perform at Lummis Day Festival, June 3
Following appearances at the Wiltern Theater and San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium, Ollin, one of Los Angeles' top emerging alternative bands, will join Quetzal and the Susie Hansen Latin Band as performers at the second annual Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast L.A. on Sunday June 3 at Sycamore Grove Park, (4900 N. Figueroa Street).
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Arbor Day - Saturday, May 12
This year promises a "free, fun and exciting festival to celebrate our urban forest!" the mayor will attend. also confirmed are: actor antonio banderas, tabu from the black-eyed peas and other cast members of shrek 3.
There will be tree-climbing and tree-care demonstrations; live music; tree planting and compost workshops; free mulch; tree adoptions; a traveling tide pool; face painting; children's activities, etc. etc. learn how to green your community. support the trees that give us
beauty, cleaner air and shade.
come to:
Griffith Park
Park Center Picnic Area
on Saturday May 12th
11am-3pm
for more information call: 213-473-9950
April 29, 2007
jFERRARI Gallery's One-Year Anniversary Show!
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.