Climate Change

City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works and Million Trees LA
present the
2007 Environmental Youth Conference
Climate Change:
How it impacts us now
How we can make a difference

December 8, 2007 - Saturday
7:00 am Registration
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Conference

Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall (Yorty Hall)
1201 South Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90015

Admission is FREE for youth ages 12 to 21
For more information call 213.473.9950 or visit www.milliontreesla.org

Parks & Recreation Needs Your Input

YOUR PARKS...YOUR CITY...YOUR FUTURE
SUS PARQUES...SU CIUDAD...SU FUTURO

The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks wants your input...

The Citywide Community Needs Assessment will provide the City of Los Angeles with valuable information to be used in planning for the future and will contribute to the protection and expansion of Los Angeles’ 15,000 acres of existing parkland. Join us in shaping the future of parks in Los Angeles.

Please invite your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to the public meeting in your area. Don’t miss the opportunity to have your voice heard! The meeting will start promptly and will include a presentation and an interactive work session.

Refreshments will also be provided.

Este estudio proveerá a la ciudad de Los Angeles la información valiosa que se utilizará en la planificación para el futuro y contribuirá a la protección y a la ampliacion de parques existentes. Participe en planificar el futuro de parques en Los Ángeles.

Invitar por favor a tu familia, amigos, vecinos ycolegas a la reunión pública en tu área. ¡No pierda la oportunidad de comentar! ¡Su voz es importante! La reunión comenzará puntualmente e incluirá una presentación y una sesión interactiva del trabajo.

Los refrigerios también serán proporcionados.

For more information, please call 213-928-9136 or visit us online at www.laparks.org.

Para más información, por favor llamar 213-928-9136 o visitemos en línea en www.laparks.org.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! - ¡NECESITAMOS SU PARTICIPACION!

CITY OF LOS ANGELES
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS
2007 CITYWIDE COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPLETE COMMUNITY WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
HORARIO DE TALLERES COMMUNITARIOS

COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Lincoln Park Recreation Center
3501 Valley Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90031

COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Studio City Recreation Center
12621 Rye St.
Studio City, CA 91604

COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2007
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Woodland Hills Recreation Center
5858 Shoup Ave.
Woodland Hills, CA 91367

COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2007
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Friendship Auditorium
3201 Riverside Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027

COUNCIL DISTRICT 5
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Westwood Recreation Center
1350 Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

COUNCIL DISTRICT 6
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Sun Valley Recreation Center
8133 Vineland Ave.
Sun Valley, CA 91352

COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Ritchie Valens Recreation Center
10731 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Pacoima, CA 91331

COUNCIL DISTRICT 8
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Expo Center (EPICC)
3980 S. Menlo Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037

COUNCIL DISTRICT 9
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Ross Snyder Recreation Center
1501 E. 41st St.
Los Angeles, CA 90011

COUNCIL DISTRICT 10
MONDAY, JANUARY 7, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Rancho Cienega Sport Complex Center
5001 Rodeo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016

COUNCIL DISTRICT 11
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2008
7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Stoner Recreation Center
1835 Stoner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025

COUNCIL DISTRICT 12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2007
10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.
Mason Recreation Center
10500 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311

COUNCIL DISTRICT 13
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2008
12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Glassell Park Recreation Center
3650 Verdugo Rd.
Los Angeles, CA 90065

COUNCIL DISTRICT 14
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Ramona Hall Community Center
4580 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles, CA 90042

COUNCIL DISTRICT 15
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008
6:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Peck Park Community Center
560 N. Western Ave.
San Pedro, CA 90732

YOUR PARKS..YOUR CITY..YOUR FUTURE

New Film: Angels in the Dust

The ARROYO SECO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL - Outreach Committee
Invites you to a screening of
ANGELS IN THE DUST
directed by Louise Hogarth.
RECEPTION 6pm
SCREENING 7PM
Followed by a talk/Q&A with the Director

Wednesday, October 24th 2007

JACK AND DENNY MULTI PURPOSE ROOM
Mount Washington Elementary School
3981 San Rafael Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90065

Angels in the Dust is a story of hope and healing in the face of a staggering crisis. AIDS is leaving entire South African villages decimated and thousands of children orphaned, with no adults to raise them. The inspiring story of Marion Cloete, a university-trained therapist who — with her husband and three daughters — fearlessly walked away from a privileged life in a wealthy Johannesburg suburb to build Botshabelo, an extraordinary village and school that provides shelter, food, and education to more than 550 South African children.

Check out www.dolfilms.org/angels/index.html

2nd ANNUAL "TASTE OF SOUL"

Come and join Supervisor Yvonne Burke & Councilmembers Bernard Parks, Jan Perry & Herb Wesson at the Greatest Street Scene Ever. Entertainment, Food Vendor &
Activities for All Ages!

When: Saturday October 13, 2007

Where: On Crenshaw Bl. between King Bl. & Rodeo Rd.

Sponsors: Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper, V100 Radio & McDonald's

Contact Info:
Brenda Marsh, Los Angeles Sentinel 323-299-3800 or
Debbie Beavers, 8th Council District 213-485-7616

Free PSAT Test

FREE PSAT SAMPLE TEST SEMINAR

When: Saturday, October 6 from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Where: The Watts Branch Library

What: Prepare to take the new PSAT test by attending.

This is a FREE sample test of the PSAT.

Why: Princeton Review is providing this unique opportunity to improve your test score!

Alma Reaves Woods – Watts Branch
Los Angeles Public Library
10205 Compton Avenue
Compton, CA
(323) 789-2850

You Should Be a Harvard Student

Introducing the HBS 2+2 Program.

Now accepting applications from college juniors. As a friend of the Harvard Business School community, we are excited to share with you the launch of an innovative new program: HBS 2+2.

The HBS 2+2 Program targets talented college students who traditionally would not consider business education. The program accepts applications from college juniors for deferred admission to Harvard Business School. HBS 2+2 is positioned as a four-year experience comprising two years of work after the completion of an undergraduate degree followed by two years of immersion in our MBA Program.

Once students are admitted to HBS 2+2, they become connected to the HBS community and enjoy a range of program-specific benefits.

These benefits include dedicated career coaching and self-assessment, access to select recruiting partners, and two on-campus summer programs (after graduation and between the first and second year of work).

To learn more about the program, visit the 2+2 Program Website www.hbs.edu/mba/2%2b2/.

Additionally, we welcome you to download the HBS 2+2 Program brochure www.hbs.edu/mba/2+2/brochure.pdf .

Please feel free to contact us with any questions at
2plus2@hbs.edu.

Don't Believe the Hype!

From the 'Do Not Call Website' (www.donotcall.gov)

Despite Re-Circulating E-mail, It is Still Not Necessary to Register Cell Phone Numbers

As the number of phone numbers on the National Do Not Call (DNC) Registry surpassed 139 million, the Federal Trade Commission today reiterated that despite the claims made in e-mails circulating on the Internet, consumers should not be concerned that their cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketers at any time in the near future. In addition, according to the agency, it is not necessary to register cell phone numbers on the DNC Registry to be protected from most telemarketing calls to cell phones.

The truth about cell phones and the DNC Registry is:

* Contrary to the e-mail, cell phone numbers are NOT being released to telemarketers, and you will NOT soon be getting telemarketing calls on your cell phone.

Spend $125 Million

Consolidated planning is your opportunity to tell the City of Los Angeles how to spend more than $125 million.

Did you know these funds are used to finance:

* Training for start-ups and small businesses

* Construction of day-care centers

* After-school programs for the children of low- and moderate-income working parents

* Hot meals and health screening for elderly and disabled citizens

* Construction or expansion of community centers and health service facilities

* Street lighting and sidewalk repair

Now is your chance to say how $125 million in Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds should be spent for the upcoming year. Come to a meeting in your community to offer your ideas. Funds must be used to primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons. Your viewpoint is essential to wise use of these funds; we welcome your participation, and your voice will be heard.

Residents are invited to attend one of six community meetings throughout the city of Los Angeles to provide input on priorities for expenditure of HUD Consolidated Plan
funds over the next five years, and for the upcoming 34th Program Year. The City receives approximately $125 million annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for new housing construction and rehabilitation of existing housing, public services, programs for the homeless and those living with HIV/AIDS; community facilities; and economic development. Activities funded through the CDBG program must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income people, eliminate blight, or generate jobs.

Meetings are scheduled at the following locations. All sites are disabled accessible, and Spanish-speaking translators are available.

Please contact the CDD Grants Section at (213) 744-9021 if you need additional information about these meetings or directions. For those that cannot attend but still wish to participate, comments or suggestions may be sent to:

City of Los Angeles
CDD Administrative Services Division, Grants Section
1200 W. 7th Street, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Grants Supervisor

The South LA meeting will be held on:
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 @ 6: 00 p.m.
Ascot Public Library
120 W Florence Ave
Los Angeles CA 90003

Beautification Grants

The deadline for the City's $10K Community Beautification Grant is quickly approaching (October 17th), and traditionally our community never gets its fair share because fewer people/organizations apply and apply correctly.

The City is holding two of their nine final grant writing workshops in our backyard to help individuals better understand the program and fill out the application:

Wednesday, August 29 - 6PM - South LA Constituent Service Center - 8475 S. Vermont 90044 (Vermont & Manchester)

Tuesday, September 4 - 6PM - Council District 10 Community Room - 1819 S. Western Ave 90006 (Western & Washington)

Please pass on this info to all interested people in our community.

For more info about the program go to the City's Office of Community Beautification website at www.laocb.org.

Free Eye-Care Exams

FREE EYE CARE EXAMS & GLASSES

For Children and Youth between the ages of 4 and 21
When: September 24 to 28, 2007 from 9am - 5pm
Where: United American Indian Involvement, Inc. Headquarters
1125 W. 6th St. Suite 103
L.A., CA

United American Indian Involvement, Inc. has partnered with LensCrafters/"Gift of Sight Program" to provide free eye care and glasses for children and youth ages 4 to 21. This eye clinic is open to all communities, "no documents required." Just a signed consent form by the parents or guardians for minors under 18 years of age. Anyone who cannot afford and eye exam and/or glasses will eligible whether or not they have insurance, as long as they are within the target ages. Scheduling of appointments begins in August.

For more information and questions, please call: (213) 202-3970, ask for "Gift of Sight."

Start a Block Club

Please plan to join the Southwest Community Police Station, Community-Police Advisory Board, and the Community Relations staff for Block Club Training on August 18, 2007.

We really need to get motivated and join together to make this a better community. Unfortunately, it's the same people who respond to the call. Let's make a difference and recruit our neighbors to start a block club.

LAPD can't do it all! We need the Community to take a stand and increase our block clubs. Plan on attending and bring a neighbor (or two) with you. Again it is Saturday, August 18, 2007, from 9 am -12 noon, Expo Park Intergenerational Community Center at 3980 S. Menlo, L.A., California.

The meeting will cover everything you ever wanted to know about planning, organizing and rejuvenating a Block Club.

Contact:
Cheryl Allen-Stallworth
(213) 847-5800
Southwest Community Relations Office

Reparations?

REPARATIONS TOWN HALL

Hosted by: Councilmembers B. Parks, J. Perry and H. Wesson, KJLH RADIO, Dr. David Horne, Cal State University, Northridge and Cal State University, Dominguez Hills

When: Saturday, August 18, 2007 from 8:00AM TO 12:00 noon
Where: California AfricanAmerican Museum in Exposition Park, 600 State Drive, Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037

Contact: Gymeka Williams 213-473-7008 or Debbie Beavers 213-485-7616

Free Concert

WORLD STAGE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Hosted by: World Stage Performance Gallery, Community Build Inc, City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department & Bernard C. Parks Councilmember - 8th District

Where: Leimert Park, 43rd & Degnan Bl.

When: Saturday, August 12, 2007 from 12 noon to 7:00pm

Featured Performers: Azar Lawrence Quartet, Dwight Trible, Karen Briggs, Taumbu International Ensemble, Winard Harper Sextet

Housing Element Website Created

The Department of City Planning is pleased to announce that we have created a website for the Housing Element update!

You can access this website through the DCP website, http://cityplanning.lacity.org/; under General Plan/Housing Element, you'll find the link to the Housing Element update. The Housing Element website is also available through the following direct link: http://housingelementla.googlepages.com/.

What You'll See:

- The primary page links to the Housing Element annual progress reports and the current housing programs by department.

- The Housing Element Task Force page links to past meeting summaries and a list of Task Force members.

- You will find a list of upcoming subcommittee meetings, and drafts of suggested policies and programs for each subcommittee on the Task Force Subcommittee page.

Be in touch with us! Through this website you can send us email with questions, comments and suggestions.

Job at Heal the Bay

Urban Programs Assistant

Heal the Bay is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and healthy again for people and marine life. We achieve this through a variety of research, education, public outreach and policy-oriented programs.

Please mail/e-mail/fax resume with cover letter to:
James Alamillo
Urban Programs Manager Heal the Bay
1444 9th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Fax: (310) 496-1902

To apply via email go to www.healthebay.org/jobs. Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to promote diversity in our workforce.

The Oprah Show is Hiring!

The Oprah Winfrey Show is looking for a few good people to add to her team.

View the open position listing HERE.

Night Out on Crime

http://www.nationalnightout.org/nno/

The Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association is joining with the Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA) for our annual National Night Out on Crime neighborhood march and potluck.

This year will be the 24th Annual National Night Out, a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, on Tuesday, August 7, 2007.

Last year's National Night Out campaign involved citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 10,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. In all, over 34 million people participated in NNO 2006.

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is designed to:

* Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness
* Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs
* Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships
* Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back

We will assemble at 6:30 pm at 1658 W 23rd Street, north of Adams Blvd. Bring your potluck dish. The march, with support from Southwest Division LAPD, will begin at 7:00 pm and cover both sides of Adams Blvd. this year, returning to 23rd Street for a community potluck with lots of good food.

Please join us!

M.A. Flores, President
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)

New Opportunities

SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS

1) Toyota Community Scholars Program

From education and environment, to arts, culture and humanities, Toyota believes education is one of the essential keys to opening doors and creating opportunities. The Toyota Community Scholars program is one of Toyota's national education programs supporting students and teachers. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07.html

2) Bill Cosby Screenwriting Program

This program was established by Drs. Bill and Camille Cosby at the University of Southern California's School of Cinema-Television. Unaffiliated with USC, the Hanks-Miller Program is geared toward increasing the pool of qualified African-American writers in the entertainment industry. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/09-15-07b.html

3) NFAA's YoungARTS Scholarship Program

We're looking for talented young artists in all disciplines of the performing, literary, and visual arts. NFAA's youngARTS program is dedicated to nurturing and supporting high school senior-aged artists at this critical point in their professional development. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/10-01-07d.html

4) Community Service-Based Grant For Single Parent Women

This grant is awarded to professional single parent women with outstanding student loan debt who contribute to their community through volunteer work. We honor women who volunteer in their community. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-01-07b.html

5) American Consulting Engineers Council Scholarship Program

To qualify, a student must be a U.S. citizen pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering program or in an accredited land-surveying program. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/12-31-07c.html

NEW INTERNSHIPS AND JOBS:

1) Corporate Jobs At DIRECTV

Our corporate culture respects people for their unique talents and contributions, and values the differences among employees. Our diverse culture helps create a better product through shared problem-solving, innovation and creative solutions. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/directv.html

2) Jobs At Black Enterprise Magazine

Black Enterprise is looking to hire online editors, online producers, market research assistants, editors, producers, sales analysts and more. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/blackenterprise.html

3) White House Internships

The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn more about the daily operations of the White House. In addition to normal office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, volunteer at special events, participate in tours, and contribute to a community service project in the Washington, D.C. area. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com/opportunities/whitehouse.html

Huge Yard Sale!

ANNA (Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association)
Yard Sale
July 21 , 2007
9:00 am 2:00 PM

1658 W 23rd Street

Annual ANNA Yard Sale to fund our Family Programs

If you have donations, please bring donated items to
1658 W 23rd Street, L.A.
Leave on Porch
(Starting July 15, 2007)

If you have any questions, please contact:
Marco Flores, President - mfloves@lausd.k12.ca.us
Adams Normandie Neighborhood Association (ANNA)

Los Angeles Must Make Building Affordable Housing a Top Priority

Audit of Housing Department Finds City As A Whole Must Take Immediate Action On Issue

Calling the shortage of affordable housing a crisis, City Controller Laura Chick released the first of several audits of the Los
Angeles Housing Department. “My audit of the Housing Department’s Affordable Housing Program found a Department hard at work to solve the housing crisis. However, the Housing Department is up against problems that they cannot solve alone,”
said Chick.

“The median price of a single family home in Los Angeles is over half a million dollars. How can we expect those in the lower income brackets to be able to put a roof over their family’s heads in this highly costly environment?” said Chick.

Among the audit’s key findings:

o Barriers to providing affordable housing require creative solutions from the Housing Department and the City, as a whole.
o The Housing Department does not have an adequate means of measuring its effectiveness.
o The Housing Department’s program to utilize City surplus properties for development has been unsuccessful.
o The Housing Department’s efforts to preserve the existing affordable housing inventory have had limited results.
o The Housing Department’s existing technology systems are inadequate, inefficient and do not interface with one another.

The Chick audit contains 28 recommendations to help achieve the goal of providing more affordable housing in the City of Los Angeles. The Controller’s Housing report, as well as all of her over 100 audits, is available at her website at www.lacity.org/ctr.

Discussions: LADWP Rate Hikes

LADWP Hosts Community Workshops to Discuss Proposed 2007-2008 Revenue and Rate Actions

The LADWP Executive Management Team will present its Power System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan, Revenue Increases and Rate Restructuring and Water System - Proposed FY 2007-08 Financial Plan and Revenue Increases in a series of six public hearings to be held throughout the City.

The series of workshops began on Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the LADWP John Ferraro Headquarters Building, 111 North Hope Street, A-Level Conference Center, Los Angeles 90012.

Subsequent workshops are scheduled for:

July 21, 2007 at 9:00am at 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys;
July 21, 2007 at 1:30pm at 8475 S. Vermont Avenue Los Angeles;
July 26, 2007 at 6:30pm at 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro;
July 31, 2007 at 6:30pm at 4580 N. Figueroa Street Los Angeles;
August 2, 2007 at 6:00pm at 7114 W. Manchester Av Los Angeles

The workshops will include an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss revenue and rate issues of interest to them.

Copies of LADWP Management's Water System and Power System Financial Plan and Revenue Increase Proposals for 2007-08, presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting on June 5, 2007, are available for review.

More detailed information relative to the schedule of community workshops on the proposed 2007-08 Revenue and Rate Actions may be accessed on the LADWP home page at www.ladwp.com.

Free Health Fair

Free Health Fairs Providing Free Medical Services to Communities

“Fiesta de la Salud” is a promotion that brings health related services FREE OF CHARGE to community members at their local grocery store. Services offered include screenings for cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, bone density and blood pressure. Children’s services will include FREE doctors exams, FREE immunizations, and FREE dental exams. Educational information that will be available in both English and Spanish. Any person that is found to have an abnormal test result, will be given no cost or low cost medical treatment. We will not screen people and send them on their way. Our goal is to find them a medical “home.”

All this will take place in a festival-like atmosphere that includes free samples, music, food, and guest speakers covering health related topics.

Each month we are able to help thousands of people in the community receive valuable health care that they might not have otherwise. Each person is given free or low cost services if we find they have any abnormal test results.

“Fiesta de la Salud” is committed to the community and to empowering families through education.

Valuable Free Services Offered:

- Diabetes, Cholesterol & Blood pressure, Bone Density
- Dental Exams
- Vision/Eye Exams
- HIV Testing
- BMI – Physical Activity Prescriptions
- Immunizations
- Children’s Check Ups/Dental Exams
- Woman’s Health Services (Mammograms, Pap Tests)
- Men’s Health (PSA - Prostate Screening)

Superior Super Warehouse for July

Date-Address-City
July 14, 2007 3129 Hoover St. Los Angeles, CA 90007
July 15, 2007 1375 N. Citrus Ave. Covina, CA 91722
July 28, 2007 151 S. Hacienda Blvd City of Industry, CA 91744
July 29, 2007 6010 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, CA 90255

Pro's Ranch Markets for August

Date-Address-City
August 4, 2007 1602 Roosevelt St. Phoenix, AZ 85006
August 11, 2007 820 Main St. Delano, CA 93215
August 12, 2007 600 Bear St. Arvin, CA 93203
August 18, 2007 2705 South H St. Bakersfield, CA

Superior Super Warehouse for September

Date-Address-City
September 8, 2007 12375 Central Ave. Chino, CA 91710
September 9, 2007 815 W. Holt Blvd, Unit 101 Ontario, CA 91762
September 29, 2007 1201 W. Whittier Blvd. Montebello, CA 90640
September 30, 2007 3831 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lynwood, CA 90262

KV Mart (Top Valu/Value Plus) for October

Date-Address-City
October 6, 2007 4700 Inglewood Blvd Culver City, CA 90230
October 7, 2007 2038 E. 10th St. Long Beach, CA 90804
October 27, 2007 14103 Ramona Blvd. Baldwin Park, CA 91706
October 28, 2007 15202 Hawthorne Blvd. Lawndale, CA 90260

Grief Counseling for Families

The Center for Grief and Loss

For children, teens and their families providing group sessions for families in the Watts/Los Angeles communities to help with healing. Free to family members.

Wednesdays Starting July 11, 2007 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bradley/Milken Youth & Family Center
1773 E. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

Sessions Offered in English & Spanish

For information contact:
Arvis Jones, (213) 924-3510

En Español a la doctora
Amalia Sirolli al (626)831-5471


The Center for Grief and Loss

Para niños, adolescentes y sus familias ofrecerá sesiones de grupo para las familias en la comunidad de Watts/Los Angeles para ayudar a sentirnos mejor. Gratis para todas las familias.

Todos los Miércoles a partir del 11 de Julio, 2007 - 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Bradley/Milken Youth & Family Center
1773 E. Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90002

Las Sesiones serán en Español y en Inglés

Para más información llame:
Arvis Jones, (213) 924-3510

En Español a la doctora
Amalia Sirolli al (626)831-5471

Block Club Training

Want to start a block club?

Training has been scheduled for Saturday, August 18 at the Exposition Park Intergenerational Community Center (EPICC) located at 3990 S. Menlo Ave., L.A. 90007 from 8am to 12pm. Translation services and accommodations for people with disabilities are available with advance notice. For more info, please call (213) 763-0114.

Current Events in L.A.

Be In The Know...

Visit L.A. County Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke's homepage and sign up for her free electronic newsletter. Be informed about the going's on in the Second District.

Arts in L.A.

City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department

Music LA

6 to 8 Weeks of Music Workshops - begins July 9, 2007

www.culturela.org

Contact: Angelica Loa
213-202-5561
angelica.loa@lacity.org

12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival

Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29

The Dunbar Economic Development Corporation, the artistic director of the Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, announced the stellar line-up for the 12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

The streets of Central Avenue between 42nd Place and 43rd Street will come alive with the sounds of straight-ahead jazz and blues from high-caliber musicians:

Saturday, July 28:
Clora Bryant and guests, panel discussion
Paul Bryant Trio
Ernie Andrews, vocalist
Phil Ranelin
Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars
Arthur Blythe Quintet

Sunday, July 29:
Buddy Collette's Jazz America
CJS Quintet, winners of the Chuck Niles Award
Henry Franklin featuring Michael Sessions
Roy Gaines and surprise guests
Gilbert Castellanos Latin Trumpet Summit
Charles McPhearson
Sandra Booker's Underground Jazz Movement

The masters of ceremony are Michael Dolphin of the Dolphin's of Hollywood legacy, KKJZ Radio Personality Jose Rizo, and Jazz announcer James Janisse. Note: The order of appearance of performers may change.

"The Festival is one of the most important cultural events of the year," remarks Reginald Chapple, president and CEO of Dunbar EDC. "It is not only a tribute to the history of Los Angeles contribution to the music industry, but an opportunity for everyone to enjoy timeless music." Other activities at the Festival include art and crafts, food, and informational booths.

"Our focus, when selecting the entertainers, is to honor the rich music legacy of Central Avenue -- from the musicians to the orchestras that once graced the stages in nightclubs on Central Avenue," explained Jose Rizo, KKJZ radio personality and Dunbar EDC board member.

"It has always been important that the Central Avenue Festival reflects elements of the history of the avenue," says Michael Dolphin, a Dunbar EDC board member and Central Avenue historian. This year, blues legend Roy Gaines and surprise guests will lead a 50th Anniversary Tribute to "Mama" Laura Gross. Mama Laura has operated Babe and Ricky's (Blues) Inn, formerly located at 52nd and Central but now operating in Leimert Park, since 1957 - quite an accomplishment for any business owner, but certainly a tribute to the legacy of Central Avenue.

To learn more about the Dunbar EDC or the Festival, contact 323-234-7882 or visit the website at www.CentralAvenueJazzFestival.com.

NCs & LADWP MOU Committee Meeting

NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS/LADWP MOU OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND LANCC

DWP 07-08 & 08-09 BUDGET FORUM

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Location: DWP Building at 111 N. Hope Street, Los Angeles 90012, in the Portland/Los Angeles Rooms in the Cafeteria, A Level

Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Parking: Free Parking. Tell attendant you are attending Neighborhood council meeting or, get ticket validation at the meeting.

Refreshments: Complimentary at 9:00 AM

AGENDA
I. OPEN THE MEETING
II. INTRODUCTIONS
- DWP STAFF
- GUESTS
- OVERSIGHT
- LANCC
- NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILS
III. DWP BUDGET PRESENTATION ON BUDGET INCREASES
IV. QUESTIONS - ANSWERS
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS/COMMENTS
VI. ADJOURNMENT

The Girl Blue Project

The Girl Blue Project: A creative self-empowerment program for teenage girls

The Girl Blue Project was founded in June of 2003 as a proactive move to re-educate, motivate and empower teen girls, 14 to 19 years old, in Los Angeles County. This innovative, free intensive was designed by actor and writer Marlow Wyatt to focus on the social and emotional problems of teen girls and how these issues affect their ability to learn and lead productive, fulfilling lives. When volunteering as a tutor in Los Angeles Unified Schools with the Reading by 9 program, Wyatt began to understand that the emotional needs of teenage girls at this delicate age were being overlooked.

The Girl Blue Project is a FREE self-empowerment program for teen girls 14 to 18 years old in Los Angeles County. Our program is designed to build self-esteem and promote discipline and self-acceptance. Our curriculum includes yoga, self-esteem workshops, etiquette, money management, women's health/harm reduction, dance, acting, voice, creative writing and much more!

All girls may apply and we are especially interested in those in Foster Care. Our program dates are July 9th through August 18th. All applications must be received by July 2nd. For detailed information about our program, please visit our website at www.thegirlblueproject.org or via email at info@thegirlblueproject.org . Please feel free to give this information to parents/guardians of girls who may benefit from our program.

Marlow Wyatt
Founder/Director
The Girl Blue Project
432 S. New Hampshire Ave, Ste. 503
Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone: 213-387-2053
www.thegirlblueproject.org
Email: info@thegirlblueproject.org

Happy Father's Day!

HONOR THY FATHER at Uncle Darrow's on Father's Day - Down Home Crawfish Boil

SUNDAY, JUNE 17TH!
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

JUNE 17th , 1:00PM until 5:00PM

FREE (Except For Food)

Give Dad a day of good food, music, people & love!

WE WELCOME ALL DADS! THERE'S FUN FOR ALL!
NEW DADS - WORKING DADS - SPORTY DADS - DAPPER DADS

Jazz, Blues and Zydeco Band by Uncle Monkey

UNCLE DARROW'S
2560 So Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey
North East corner of Washington & Lincoln
www.UncleDarrows.com

Internships & Scholarships

APPLY NOW!

1. "O" The Oprah Magazine is looking to hire fall interns in the Fashion and Style Departments. Candidates must be highly organized, detail-oriented and be able to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior internship experience preferred, but not required. This opportunity is available for college students in need of credit hours and recent graduates who are available to start immediately, full-time from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., 5 days a week. Send resumes with a cover letter to: Cindy M. Del Rosario, Associate Editor O, The Oprah Magazine 1700 Broadway, 38th floor NY, or call 212-903-5149.

2. Verizon is looking for students who are 2006-2007 graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). If you know of someone graduating from a HBCU this year with a degree in Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Information Technology, General Business, Finance or Marketing, please have them forward their resume to: melissa.w.langham@verizon.com to be considered for career opportunities within Verizon.

3. Harvard is offering free tuition for students that have a family income below $40,000. If you are a mentor or have nieces and nephews who might be interested, please give them this information. If you know any one/family earning less than $40K with a brilliant child near ready for college, please pass this along. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans! To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40, 000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://adm-is.fas.harvard.edu/FAO/index.htm or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

4. The National Institute of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program The program offers competitive scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science health-related research. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.

5. Lagrant Foundation Scholarships for Marketing and PR Students. They provide 15 scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.

6. Jack and Jill of America Foundation Scholarship available to any African-American high school senior. The applicant must become and maintain full-time status at an accredited, post secondary institution beginning in fall 2007 Semester. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.

7. AICPA Scholarship for Minority Accounting Students This scholarship program provides awards to outstanding minority students to encourage their selection of accounting as a major and their ultimate entry into the profession. Learn More at http://blackstudents.blacknews.com.

Pet Finder

NEW REALITY SHOW “PETFINDER” CASTS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS WHO ARE SEEKING TO ADOPT ANY TYPE OF PET

Casting has begun for a new Animal Planet series called “Petfinder” that aims at placing the right pet with those searching for an addition to their family. Many people yearn to adopt an animal, but are uncertain about finding the right breed, size or kind that will mesh with their lifestyle. “Petfinder” experts will lend their proficiency to make for the perfect blend between humans and new best friends.

“Petfinder” will showcase participants’ pet search from the very beginning. Using their experts in the field, people will be guided throughout the entire process of determining what type of pet is right for them. All factors will be considered in the process; such as daily responsibilities, activity levels of both animals and of the participants, and preparation for the new pet. Dogs and cats placed in new homes will be rescued from local animal shelters and humane organizations. “Petfinder” experts will secure the adoption and cover all pet-related costs.

“Petfinder” is the first show to focus on match-making between humans and pets. Animal Planet strives to educate viewers on the importance of making the right pet match. Hundreds of thousands of unwanted pets end up in animal shelters and facilities across the country every year. Many pet lovers have the best intentions when welcoming a new pet into their home, but have not fully researched their pet’s breed. In the City of Los Angeles, over 30% of animals in shelters are relinquished from the public. The top reasons as to why animals are turned in are related to lifestyle and behavior.

Residents from greater Los Angeles can call the casting hotline at 310-727-3387, or send a story via email to petfindercasting@yahoo.com. The casting department is looking for everyday people who are seeking to adopt an animal of any kind.

Community Intervention

Bridging The Gap

What: Venice 2000 will be hosting in partnership with the city of Los Angeles a Community Intervention Forum. The Community Intervention Forum is being held to create a partnership and bridge the gap between Venice 2000, the community and agencies surrounding the community.

When: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 @ 6pm

Where: Center Pointe Club
6200 Playa Vista, Playa Vista, CA. 90094

Who: Venice 2000, Inc. is a non-profit agency, which has been providing gang prevention and intervention for over seven years. Venice 2000, Inc. was founded on the beliefs that every person with the proper resources and guidance can and will make the transition from negative values and anti-social behaviors to the positive alternative, while overcoming the barriers to juvenile delinquency, economic depravity, and gang-related malfeasance.

Among those invited to join Venice 2000 will be Minister Tony Muhammad, Pastor Marvis Davis of the New Bethel Baptist Church, Mayor Antonio Villiargosa, John Brady (rep), 53rd District Assemblyman Ted Lieu, Former Senator Tom Hayden, 11th District Councilman Bill Rosendahl, LAPD Captain Bill Williams, Dominique Duprima, KJLH Radio Station Amer-I-Can Executive Director, Jim Brown, various grassroots organizations including the CeaseFire Committee, school board officials and many others.

For more info, please contact:
Theresa Smith
(310) 823-6100

USGA Grants Initiative

Golf Anyone?

Through its Grants Initiative, the USGA empowers organizations that introduce the game to people who would otherwise not have the opportunity, specifically economically disadvantaged youth and individuals with disabilities. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie or other work-based curriculums, and the construction of facilities that make the game more affordable and accessible.

Deadline Date: July 6, 2007

Find out more here >> www.usga.org

Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley

Application for Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley

This intensive program is exclusively for 70 high achieving African American high school juniors (Class of 2008) from across the state.

There will be two separate programs during July 12-14 and August 2-4, including panels with current students, faculty and alumni, personal statement workshops, academic planning and financial aid sessions and much, much more.

This program is privately funded and FREE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, including transportation, room and board.

For more information, please contact:
Stephanie Ali
510-748-4085
510-467-4940

Summer Opportunity for Boys

Summer Experience @ UC Berkeley for High School Juniors

Do you know any African-American males (friends, family, students, neighbors) who are juniors in high school with a 3.0 GPA or better and interested in attending UC Berkeley for college?

Email: Stephanie Ali at syasmeenali@gmail.com or call (510)748-4085

FIRST LEIMERT PARK BOOK FESTIVAL

TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF AUTHOR BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL

(Authors, Poets, Panelists and Volunteers Needed)

Few authors could touch the spirit the way best selling novelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell did. During her short tenure on earth, she was able to weave words into four best selling novels. Offering up hearts, lives and souls in her bestsellers, "Brothers and Sisters," "Singing in the Comeback Choir," "What You Owe Me," and "72 Hour Hold," Ms. Campbell provided the world a poignant, but pleasurable peek at issues impacting African Americans.

Before her passing in November 2006 at age 56 years, Ms. Campbell also contributed her creativity and resources as a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, having won their 2003 Outstanding Literature Award and, in helping found the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter locally.

For all that she did as a writer and an activist, Bebe Moore Campbell will be paid homage during the historic first Leimert Park Village Book Festival.

Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, "Celebrating Our Literary Legacy: Our Heritage, Our Words, Our Stories," will be held in the Leimert Park Village Visions Theatre Parking Lot at Degnan Blvd and 43rd Street, Los Angeles.

Produced by Cynthia E. Exum and Associates, in conjunction with 8th District City Councilmember Bernard C, Parks. Eso Won Books and Helping One Another Progress, Inc., Leimert Park's inaugural literary festival will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, literary vendors, workshops, panel discussions and musical entertainment.

Opportunities still are available for authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, musicians, literary vendors and workshop and panel discussion participants in the first Leimert Park Village Book Festival. For details contact Cynthia Exum at 323.828.7997, forward questions to info@leimertparkbookfair.com, or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rae Jones
PH: (323) 294-5280 and FX: (323)294.5258
Email: raediantcommunications@hotmail.com

Fatherhood Symposium

Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke's 'In The Pursuit of Happiness' Fatherhood Symposium

Rev. Cecil "Chip" Murray will provide the morning keynote address for the June 30 Second District Fatherhood Symposium, sponsored by Supervisor Yvonne B. Burke.

The symposium will kick off at 8 a.m. with a continental breakfast and keynote address by Rev. Murray and conclude at 4:30 p.m. with the event's "Fatherhood Awards." The morning session will also feature a special performance by African American and Latino American Drummers.

Workshops, focusing primarily on helping men to reclaim the leadership roles in their homes, will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Overview of Symposium Workshops

Workshop Titles:
"Where Have All the Fathers Gone"
"Navigating the Legal System"
"Raising Children in a Non-Violent Society"
"Padre con Cara y Corazon"
"How Mental Health and Health Services impact Healthy Foundations for Fathers?"

Resource participants providing collateral on departmental functions: Dept. Human Resources - Dept. of Health Services and Mental Health - Dept. of Child Support Services - Legal Aid - Dept of Public Social Services - Dept. of Children and Families - Crystal Stairs

CONTACT: Ron Fisher (213) 974-1028 or 213-974-2222

Colors for Unity

Colors For Unity: A Juried Student Art Exhibition

Unifying Cultures Through Art. View Park Prep will host an art show dedicated to cross-cultural awareness and harmony. Colors For Unity will provide African American and Latino students a look into one another's cultures while focusing on their common strengths.

Students from ICEF's Frederick Douglass Academy High School and Garfield High School will display their works alongside those from View Park Prep HS.

Please join us!

Date: June 15 Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Location: VPP Elementary, 4-5th Grade Campus in Bain Hall
3855 W. Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles 90043

For more info contact:
Ismael Soto, Assistant Director of Visual Arts & New Media
isoto@viewparkprep.org
(323) 290 6920

NOW SHOWING: The Hollywood Black Film Festival

The Hollywood Black Film Festival: Now in its 8th Year: June 5-10, 2007: Beverly Hills, California

Advance registration for HBFF 2007 passes is now closed but you can still register on-site during the following hours:

FESTIVAL REGISTRATION HOURS

June 10, 2007: 11 am - 12 noon / Writers Boot Camp / Bergamot Station Arts Center , 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I / Santa Monica, CA

June 5th marks the opening of the 8th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF). Running a full 6 days, a record-breaking 124 films are scheduled to un-spool at HBFF 2007, June 5-10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. The 124 films includes 29 features, 64 shorts, 18 documentaries, 9 student films, 2 animated shorts and 2 music videos, from seven countries including Spain, Cameroon, South Africa, Haiti, Nigeria, the UK, and the United States. From June 5th through June 10th at the Fine Arts Theatre and Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, HBFF 2007 promises to again bring the best in independent black cinema.

Among the notable talent appearing in this year's line-up of HBFF films are Elise Neal and Wood Harris in RAN$UM GAMES; rapper Coolio in SIDES, Eric Roberts and Tico Wells in SISTER'S KEEPER; Flex Alexander, Tangie Miller, Essence Atkins and Tico Wells in LOVE & OTHER 4 LETTER WORDS; NBA basketball star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie in THE CHRISTIES UN-CUT;
Omar Gooding in THE CANDY SHOP; rapper Chuck D., Ella Joyce and Glynn Turman in CITY TEACHER; Richard Lawson and Johnny "Bookman" Brown in I'M THROUGH W/WHITE GIRLS, Tonya Pinkins in TRUE GRITS, Tamara Tunie in AFTERLIFE; T.C. Carson in IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET; Art Evans in TESTIFY; and DB Woodside and Reiko Aylesworth in FIRST. In addition, the late James Brown's grandson, Jason, pays homage to his grandfather in the animated short, A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDADDY. And actress Victoria Rowell wrote, directed and produced the documentary, THE MENTOR.

Check the entire festival schedule and film line-up at www.hbff.org

Hire L.A.'s Youth - Job Fair

Friday, June 15, 2007 from 1 PM - 5 PM

South Los Angeles
Hire LA’s Youth Job Fair

L.A Urban League / EDD WorkSource Center
12700 S. Avalon Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90061

Advocacy | Leadership | Neighborhood Change

Presented by: The Los Angeles Urban League

Improve your chances of being noticed!

● Come dressed for an interview!
● Bring copies of your resume!
● Attend a Job Readiness Training
● Work Readiness Certificate Session

Call 323.600.1156 for more information.

California Employment Development Department in partnership with: Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Magic Johnson Foundation, Inc., WorkForce Investment Board, and the City of Los Angeles.

This WIA Title I financially assisted program or activity is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxilary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Family Caregiver Workshop

Family Caregiver Financial & Legal Workshop
(In English and Spanish)

When: Saturday, June 23, 2007
8am to 2:30 pm

Where: Ahmanson Senior Center
3990 S. Menlo Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90037

Family Caregivers will learn about:
• Trusts, Conservatorships, and Powers of Attorney for Healthcare & Finances
• What to do if your senior relative is a victim of identity theft?
• Debtor’s Rights: Helping Caregivers understand their senior relative’s rights.
• Long-Term Care: What is it and who pays for it?

This event was made possible with the partnership of: BET Tzedek; Mexican American Opportunity Foundation and the Department of Recreation and Parks, Ahmanson Senior Center.

Space is limited; pre-registration is MANDATORY!

Please RSVP to Rosario Isip at 213.252.3306 or to Victor Pina at 213.252.3335.

As a covered entity under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation to ensure equal access to its programs, services and activities. If you need any accommodations, including assistive devices, please contact the Department of Aging at 213.252.3030 72 hours prior to the event.

LADWP Business Development Expo

Los Angeles Department of Water & Power
Business Development Expo

June 14, 2007 5:00pm to 9:00pm

DWP Headquarters
111 N. Hope St.
Los Angeles , CA 90012

Contact Information: 213-367-EXPO

L.A. Hispanic Chamber Weekly Report

NEXT L.A. HISPANIC CHAMBER ACTIVITIES

June 6-8 CAFTA Trade Mission to Guatemala
June 18 New Member's Mixer
June 24 Hispanic Health Fair

Participants and sponsors welcome

CAFTA Trade Mission to Guatemala - Special Offer

Guatemala Trade Mission
JUNE 6-8, 2007

Your are invited by
THE GOVERNMENT OF GUATEMALA & LOS ANGELES METRO HISPANIC CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

SPECIAL OFFER: THE FIRST 50 U.S OWNED COMPANIES TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A US $400.00 CASH TRAVEL EXPENSES REIMBURSEMENT

Plus discounts on airfare, hotel and other services visit our website or contact this Chamber for more information and registration.

The U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America FTA (DR-CAFTA) is a reality and it has been an enormous success in a very short period of time. U.S. exports to Central America and the Dominican Republic rose by an impressive 16%, reaching $19.6 billion since implementation. The United States recorded a trade surplus of $1 billion with the DR-CAFTA countries in 2006-compared with a deficit of $1.2 billion in 2005. According to the Government of Guatemala, foreign direct investment
tripled in 2006 alone. Give your company or member companies an advantage and take advantage of INDUEXPO 2007, June 6 - 8, 2007 in Guatemala City.

Visit LA Hispanic Chamber website for additional information, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities available or contact us at:

Los Angeles Metropolitan Hispanic Chambers of Commerce
3333 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 607
L.A.CA 90010,
PH: 213-739-7016 FX: 213-389-5775
www.chamberla.org chamber@chamberla.org

Race, Ethnicity, and Politics Workshop

Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity and Politics

Presents: Mark Sawyer
University of California Los Angeles
Department of Political Science

"Race and Republicanism in the Americas"

Thursday, June 7th, 2007; 2:00-4:00PM

4357 Bunche Hall

Those with disabilities who need assistance please contact Cory
Gooding at cgooding@ucla.edu

For more information contact Cory Gooding at cgooding@ucla.edu
www.csrep.ucla.edu.

Where's the Money?

Access to Capital Business Expo

Only $10.00 to Register! (Includes: Breakfast, Expo, Lunch, Workshops and One-on-one consultation.)

Saturday, June 2, 2007
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sheraton Los Angeles, Downtown
711 S. Hope St.
L.A., CA 90017

Join us for a day of Education, Resources & Business Growth!

* Business Lending Expo
* Educational Financial Workshops
* Retail Opportunities in Downtown L.A.
* One-on-one Consultation
* Loan Pavilion
* Success Strategies for Business Growth
* Talleres En Espanol

Call (213) 488-3599; Fax (213) 430-0652
Email: swhite@vedc.org

Commemorative Coin

Coin honors Ark. students' 1957 struggle
From the Associated Press - May 20, 2007

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. — Fifty years ago, nine black students faced down a mob to integrate Little Rock Central High School. Now, they are being honored on a commemorative silver coin.

The U.S. Mint introduced the coin Saturday at the NAACP's Daisy Bates Education Summit, which pays tribute to the Arkansas NAACP leader who served as advisor to the Little Rock Nine.

One side of the $1 coin depicts a group of students being escorted by a soldier. It features the phrase "Desegregation in Education" and contains nine stars. The other side depicts Central High as it looked in 1957.

Integration at Central was the first major test of the Supreme Court's ruling, three years earlier, against racial discrimination in public schools.

Now We're Cooking!

Tasty Traditions "Reel Creative Meals"

Lawry's is sponsoring Tasty Traditions "Reel Creative Meals" contest. Submitting an original recipe using Lawry's products and then video taping you and the family preparing the recipe makes the entry eligible for the grand prize of $25,000 or one of ten $1,000 first place prizes. To assist people with their entries, selected Ralphs and Food4Less stores will host Lawry's grilling demonstrations once a month starting in May and ending in August.

Demonstration attendees will get grilling tips, filming tips and could instantly win a "Reel Creative Meals" Production Kit that includes:

* $100 worth of Lawry's products,
* a $100 grocery gift card from Ralphs or Food4Less,
* a Lawry's signature apron and
* a camcorder to help entrants record the video portion of their submission.

The "Reel Creative Meals" contest runs from May 21-August 31. Beginning May 21, visit lawrysfoodtube.com for official rules and contest information.

Losing Affordable Housing in L.A.?

Loophole Allowed Demolition of Affordable Units to Escape Rent Stabilization

By a unanimous vote, the Los Angeles City Council adopted an ordinance to close a loophole threatening the city's supply of rent-stabilized apartments.

Under a California law known as the Ellis Act, landlords may exit the business of renting residential property by converting their property to commercial or for-sale residential, with some restrictions. This has resulted in a loophole allowing property owners to demolish their rent-stabilized apartment buildings and build new apartment buildings with no rent restrictions.

"Los Angeles has the country's worst housing crisis," said Council President Eric Garcetti. "By hearing from all interested
parties in a series of open hearings, this council has passed a law that, without placing undue burden on property owners, will stop people from bending the rules to evict low-income tenants and will encourage the production of new affordable housing."

"Our goal was to find something that was balanced and fair without penalizing the most vulnerable residents of this city, who are running out of options on where they can live," said Councilmember Ed P. Reyes.

"Democracy and public policy were well-served by this ordinance," said Councilmember Bernard C. Parks. "It allows for the preservation of necessary critical and affordable housing, but does not eliminate the issues that create the construction of new housing."

"The new revision clarifies the rights of tenants and the rights of property owners," Councilmember Bill Rosendahl said. "We now have more options to protect renters and preserve affordable housing."

If a landlord evicts the tenants of an apartment building with the intent of leaving the rental property business, demolishes the building, and builds a new rental building, the ordinance adopted by the council provides two options:

1. The owner may raise the initial rents to market levels. Further rent increases in the new building are then regulated under the terms of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance.
2. The owner may designate up to 20% of the building's units affordable to tenants earning 80% or less of the area median income. A building with 20% affordable units may then take advantage of the available building-envelope incentives regarding parking, setbacks, and height.

Properties with four units or fewer where the owner occupies one of the units are exempt from these provisions.

Contacts:
Garcetti/Josh Kamensky, (213) 473 7013
Reyes/Tony Perez, (213) 473 7001
Parks/Purvi Doshi, (213) 473 7008
Rosendahl/Safiya Jones (213 473 7011)

Hearing on Adams-LaSalle Recycling Center

Neighbors,

The Adams-LaSalle recycling center (1883 W Adams Blvd) is making one more appeal to keep their nuisance business in operation after being ordered to close by the South Los Angeles Planning Commission and the Department of Building and Safety. This time they are appealing the closure order to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 5, at 9:30 am at 201 N Figueroa Street, Room 900 (9th floor). If the community wins there we may finally see this problem end for our neighborhood.

Hope to see you there.

Best,

Leslie Evans
President
Van Buren Place Community Restoration Association
P.O. Box 7245
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: 323-734-7391
Cell: 323-574-5586

www.westadams-normandie.com

Lula Washington Dance Theatre Summer Intensive

Performance Opportunities for Aspiring Professionals

The internationally-acclaimed Los Angeles Modern dance company, Lula Washington Dance Theatre holds its Professional Development Workshop (PDW) from June 18th to August 5th. The unique summer intensive program offers technical training, career mentorship, and the opportunity to perform and tour in LWDT's 2007-2008 season! Students can enroll for the entire program or for selected weeks during the summer months. Classes can also be taken on an independent, daily basis. Held in its new state-of-the-art facility at 3773 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Los Angeles, this program continues LWDT's quarter-century legacy of grooming young dancers for professional careers in a competitive dance world.

The PDW program, which is designed for intermediate/advanced teens, recent high school graduates, college students, and aspiring dance professionals, seeks to develop dancers who can sustain themselves in concert dance, commercial, theatrical, or Broadway dance work. The program meets five days a week for five hours a day, on an evening schedule modeled after that of many professional companies. PDW participants take daily technique classes and have special workshops and seminars on a range of topics, including but not limited to: dance career options, financial management, and audition techniques. They also attend daily rehearsals, audition with master choreographers, and make valuable, lasting connections with seasoned dance industry professionals.

Contact Person:
Myshell Curry
Phone: (323) 292-5852
Fax: (323) 292-5851
E-mail: myshellcurry@gmail.com
Web: www.lulawashington.com

Baldwin Hills Relay for Life

Join Us in the fight against cancer!

Rancho Cienega Recreation Sports Complex
5001 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90008
(cross street- La Brea and Rodeo - next to Dorsey High School)

Saturday, June 9 & 10, 2007; 9:00 a.m.

One day. One night. One community: By participating in an American Cancer Society Relay For Life event near you, you honor cancer survivors, pay tribute to the lives lost to the disease, and raise money to help fight it - all right in your community. Much more than a walk around a track, Relay is a time to celebrate those who have battled cancer, remember those lost and get inspired to fight back. Those who have shared the same experience find common ground, hope and healing at Relay. By participating, you have the power to continue the American Cancer Society's progress toward a future where cancer doesn't take the lives of our friends and family. Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the Baldwin Hills Relay, teams of people gather at Rancho Cienega Sports Complex and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.

CONTACT:
Ben Blakley, Event Chair, Culver City Office
American Cancer Society
5731 Slauson Ave., Ste. 200
Culver City, CA 90230
Email: bblake039@yahoo.com OR BaldwinHillsRelay@sbcglobal.net

UCLA Music Events for Spring 2007

The UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology offers a series of events for the public's enjoyment throughout the year. Parking for the Schoenberg Music Building is available for $8 in Lot 2 (enter at Hilgard and Westholme avenues). Programs are subject to change. For updated information and confirmation of events, call (310) 206-3033 or visit the ethnomusicology department's Web site at www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu.

Paid Summer Internship Opportunity

West Angeles Community Development Corporation is seeking a summer intern. The position is Assistant Project Manager and Market Analyst.

The intern will complete market analysis work by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analyzing industry trends, meeting with community organizations, public officials, middle-income wage earners and other community members. The targeted intern will be a Graduate student in Business, Real Estate, Urban Planning or Public Policy. Resumes from recent graduates and udergraduates will also be considered.

Intership start date: Monday, June 4, 2007
Term: 8 to 10 weeks (negotiable)
Hours: Mon. - Thur. from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
Rate: $15.00/hour

Interested applicants must submit a resume with cover letter by email to Jimar Wilson at jwilson@westangelescdc.org.

Project Fatherhood Community Grants

Children's Institute, Inc. (CII) announces a Request for Proposals (RFP) of the Project Fatherhood Community Grants Program. Made possible with funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the program will identify 10-15 small faith-based and community-based organizations that will collaborate with CII in the replication of the agency's Project Fatherhood groups. Applications are due June 1,2007 (see RFP for submission details).

To learn more about the Project Fatherhood'" Community Grants Program and to download the RFP, please visit the CII Web site: www.childrensinstitute.org.

Copies of the RFP are also available May 1-15, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon at 679 South New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90005.

Los Angeles Job Fair

JOBS! A job fair with FREE career workshops, FREE resume review and FREE admission will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center or Wednesday, June 27, 2007 from 12 noon to 5 pm. You can register online here.

Union Pacific Jobs

Union Pacific is HIRING 3000 to 5000 people to fill all jobs for people retiring this year. They will do all the training for 14 weeks. The pay is $35,000 to $40,000 per year to start. They're looking for people to fill positions all over the state. So, if you know anyone who needs work let them know. Apply online or go to one of the job fairs in their area . More infomation is available here.

Lanzate Travel Award Program for College Students

Applications are now being accepted for the 3rd Annual "Dándole Alas a Tu Éxito/Giving Flight to Your Success," educational travel award program. Through this national educational initiative, Southwest Airlines in conjunction with The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), will provide roundtrip tickets to students with socio-economic need and who travel away from home to pursue a higher education. To be eligible, sudents must apply on-line by clicking here.

The U.S. Post Office is Hiring!

The Post Office is hiring. If you know of anyone who is interested, have them call (866) 999-8777 and follow the prompts. An application will be sent to them. The deadline to request and application is May 31, 2007.

The Post Office is hiring for full-time positions at $17 an hour. You can also apply online.

Effective Land Use Workshop

The Empowerment Academy Presents

"Effective Land Use Advocacy"
*June 6th, 2007*
Constituent Service Center
8475 Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90044
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

The main cross street is Manchester. Free Parking is available in lot adjacent to the building on Vermont.

In the Effective Land Use Advocacy workshop, learn how to:
1. Identify community land use issues.
2. Explore land use issues & appeals by city commissions.
3. Achieve understanding of how the planning department operates.

To Register please call Valerie Steffens at (213) 485-1814, or email Valerie.Steffens@lacity.org
Note: Please RSVP at least 3 days before the class.

L.A. Salsa Kids Dance Company

Visit the L.A. Salsa Kids website click here for more information about this awesome Latin dance company, their electrifying shows and performances, salsa classes and information on joining their amazing dance company.

Black Freshmen Enrollment to Increase

L.A. Times reports UCLA to get twice as many Black freshmen in fall. Incentives and a 'holistic' admissions process have improved numbers that troubled the school.

JOBS! JOBS! JOBS!!!

THE CHILDREN'S CLINIC: THREE POSITIONS OPEN

Serving Children and Their Families

The Children's Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families invite applications for the full-time positions of:

- POSITION TITLE: COMMUNITY WORKER
SALARY RANGE:$20,000 - $31,000 DOE, plus benefits

- POSITION TITLE: HEALTH EDUCATOR
SALARY RANGE:$40,000 - $52,000 DOE, plus benefits

- POSITION TITLE: HEALTH EDUCATOR
SALARY RANGE:$40,000 - $52,000 DOE, plus benefits

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested individuals should mail, fax or e-mail cover letter, resume and references to:

The Children's Clinic, Serving Children and Their Families
ATTN: Jennifer Ponce
2801 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90801

Fax: 562-933-4783
E-mail: jponce@thechildrensclinic.org

UCLA Jazz & Reggae Festival

This year’s festival guarantees to be a great show with some of the best artists from around the country. The JazzReggae Festival is the premiere celebration of music culture and art in Los Angeles, kicking off the Summer Music Festival Season. Browse our site for detailed info on the show and we look forward to seeing you Memorial Day Weekend!!
www.jazzreggaefest.com

USC Youth Sports Summer Program

National Youth Sports Program

This six-week summer sports and education program is for economically disadvantaged Los Angeles area youth who are 10 to 16 years old. Emphasis is on sports skills instruction and competition, physical fitness, good health practices, and career guidance. Over 450 young people participate each summer. NYSP includes an education opportunity in math and science.

Ages Served: 5 to 14 yrs.; 15 to 24 yrs.
Here is a flyer describing their camp requirements, etc.

Contact information:
Esther Marron, Psy.D.
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellow
Registered Psychologist, RPS #2006152
Adolescent Medicine, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
5000 Sunset Blvd, 4th floor, MS #2
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Office: 323 660-2450, Ext. 5361

Get Involved

Are you concerned about safety in your community? Do you want to know how to eliminate blight and get the streets cleaned up? Where can the children play and why aren't there more activities for youth in our area?

To get answers to these questions and find out how you can be part of the solution, visit the North Area Neighborhood Development Council (NANDC) website: www.nandc.org.

Welcome to the NANDC Voice!

Welcome Neighbors & Vecinos!

I am starting this blog as a way to share the information I (and others) receive on a daily basis. One of the ways to build a strong community is to communicate with each other about what's going on. Supporting each other in endavors, sharing news and resources, taking advantage of opportunities and creating a forum for dialog are just some of the things I hope we can accomplish.

Feel free to pass on the news of this blog to others.

Onward & Upward,

Yolanda Jones
Vice President, North Area Neighborhood Development Council
Chair, NANDC Budget and Finance Committee