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
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
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.
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.
"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
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
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
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.
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
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
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