Food Desert to Food Oasis - A Symposium to Revitalize South Los Angeles through Grocery Store and Business Development
April 8 & 9, 2009
The California Endowment, Centers for Healthy Communities
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles CA 90012
Day 1: 8:30am - 5pm
Day 2: 8:30am - 2pm
Join advocates, retailers, labor, and consumers in this summit to revitalize South Los Angeles through grocery store and business development. Participants will hear success stories in community redevelopment and growth from around the country; learn about community involvement; hear retailers' perspective s and their creative solutions; and debate the perceptions and realities of South Los Angeles. The second day will conclude with a discussion of two case studies, solutions to the food desert and a networking lunch.
Sponsored By: Community Health Councils,PolicyLink, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
For more information, visit our website at: www.chc-inc.org or contact Mia Boykin at 323-295-9372 ext. 216
Limited seating available. Please pass this information on.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Free Film Classes for Youth
Youth from the ages of 14-18 can qualify for six to twelve week courses in film, TV, and computer animation. Classes have limited spaces available and enrollment will be decided on a first come first serve basis.
All students who complete the entire program will receive a Certificate of Completion Award. Completion of the program requires that each student attend every class and finish all assignments. Any student who is unable to complete a class and wishes to receive a certificate must make-up the missed class and assignments at a later date.
What We Do. The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 "mobile" educational program that has the unique approach of actually bringing the school to the youth who, due to a lack of financing and or resources, would otherwise not have the chance to experience the Hollywood dream. The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute will bring a team of instructors and equipment, including guest industry professionals, on location to youth in their own community to offer classes, free of charge, with industry standard equipment and state of the art technique. This method of on location teaching will allow the youth to express themselves more naturally and develop the ability to use their creativity in a way that can benefit the community in which they live.
The goal of the New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is to provide youth in the communities with the tools and knowledge that can enhance their creative abilities through six week introductory courses on film introduction, photography and computer animation depending on the interest of the student. In addition, as the students qualify, a twelve week continued education will be offered, as well as the opportunity to travel with the school to other areas and use what they learned to help teach others. The classes will then encourage the youth to use their creativity in a manner that can strengthen relationships and contribute to the well being of the community and give them a new career opportunity. This innovative approach of bringing the school on location will give the communities a creative outlet for the youth to use that can continue to work and grow even after having moved on to another neighborhood.
Professional Instructors. With state of the art equipment and qualified instructors the students will learn the same techniques used in professional media.By going on location for filming projects, students will get hands-on film-making experience that main stream multimedia companies use.
Future Opportunities. Students who qualify will be invited to go on location with the team to events and get the chance to help and gain experience in real multimedia jobs.
Internships with Major Companies. Through New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute, as students qualify, internships with major TV and film studios will be available.
Non-Profit Organizations interested in participating please email information to: contact@filmartinstitute.com.
Contact us:
Film & Art Institute
1953 N. Gower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90068-4008
Tel/Fax: (323) 465-3510
contact@filmartinstitute.com
Website: www.filmartinstitute.com
On Location In Your Community - South Los Angeles
Free Opportunities
Six to Twelve Week Courses in Film , TV, Photography & Computer Animation
Six Week Introductory Film Class
April 18, 2009 - May 30, 2009
Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
This will be an introduction course to film-making. The focus will be to empower the students with a basic understanding of film-making and give them confidence in multimedia related work. There will be a guest speaker on a weekly basis to share their expertise with the students. A promotional video for the school will also be produced and the students are encouraged to participate.
Week 1: Orientation Basic Film Language
Week 2: Basic Light and Sound
Week 3: Basic Video Editing
Week 4: P.S.A. Production
Week 5: Promotional Video Filming
Week 6: Output Formats and Marketing Yourself
This course will be held at:
Paul Robeson Community Center
6569 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Phone: (323) 752-PAUL
Fax: (323) 778-1917
NEW HOPE FOUNDATION (The Film & Art Institute is a member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.)
All students who complete the entire program will receive a Certificate of Completion Award. Completion of the program requires that each student attend every class and finish all assignments. Any student who is unable to complete a class and wishes to receive a certificate must make-up the missed class and assignments at a later date.
What We Do. The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is a non-profit 501(c)3 "mobile" educational program that has the unique approach of actually bringing the school to the youth who, due to a lack of financing and or resources, would otherwise not have the chance to experience the Hollywood dream. The New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute will bring a team of instructors and equipment, including guest industry professionals, on location to youth in their own community to offer classes, free of charge, with industry standard equipment and state of the art technique. This method of on location teaching will allow the youth to express themselves more naturally and develop the ability to use their creativity in a way that can benefit the community in which they live.
The goal of the New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute is to provide youth in the communities with the tools and knowledge that can enhance their creative abilities through six week introductory courses on film introduction, photography and computer animation depending on the interest of the student. In addition, as the students qualify, a twelve week continued education will be offered, as well as the opportunity to travel with the school to other areas and use what they learned to help teach others. The classes will then encourage the youth to use their creativity in a manner that can strengthen relationships and contribute to the well being of the community and give them a new career opportunity. This innovative approach of bringing the school on location will give the communities a creative outlet for the youth to use that can continue to work and grow even after having moved on to another neighborhood.
Professional Instructors. With state of the art equipment and qualified instructors the students will learn the same techniques used in professional media.By going on location for filming projects, students will get hands-on film-making experience that main stream multimedia companies use.
Future Opportunities. Students who qualify will be invited to go on location with the team to events and get the chance to help and gain experience in real multimedia jobs.
Internships with Major Companies. Through New Hope Foundation Film & Art Institute, as students qualify, internships with major TV and film studios will be available.
Non-Profit Organizations interested in participating please email information to: contact@filmartinstitute.com.
Contact us:
Film & Art Institute
1953 N. Gower St.
Los Angeles, CA 90068-4008
Tel/Fax: (323) 465-3510
contact@filmartinstitute.com
Website: www.filmartinstitute.com
On Location In Your Community - South Los Angeles
Free Opportunities
Six to Twelve Week Courses in Film , TV, Photography & Computer Animation
Six Week Introductory Film Class
April 18, 2009 - May 30, 2009
Saturdays 9:00am - 4:00pm
This will be an introduction course to film-making. The focus will be to empower the students with a basic understanding of film-making and give them confidence in multimedia related work. There will be a guest speaker on a weekly basis to share their expertise with the students. A promotional video for the school will also be produced and the students are encouraged to participate.
Week 1: Orientation Basic Film Language
Week 2: Basic Light and Sound
Week 3: Basic Video Editing
Week 4: P.S.A. Production
Week 5: Promotional Video Filming
Week 6: Output Formats and Marketing Yourself
This course will be held at:
Paul Robeson Community Center
6569 S. Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90044
Phone: (323) 752-PAUL
Fax: (323) 778-1917
NEW HOPE FOUNDATION (The Film & Art Institute is a member of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.)
Saturday, January 31, 2009
LADWP Giving Away Compact Flourescent Lightbulbs (CFL)
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is delivering two FREE compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) to our residential customers. Delivery teams will be in your area over the next few months to provide you with a bag containing your free bulbs and conservation information.
Why is the LADWP Providing CFLs?
CFLs are one of the simplest and most effective energy savings tools available. One CFL can reduce an annual electric bill by $8 to $10. Just think of how much money you can save on electricity if you replaced every bulb in your home with a CFL! And, the savings continues because a CFL bulb will last 10,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for a traditional bulb.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR FREE BULBS INSTALL THEM IMMEDIATELY AND START SAVING MONEY!
Proper CFL Disposal
Please follow the instructions on the box regarding proper disposal. CFLs may be disposed of at LADWP Customer Service Center collection bins or at City S.A.F.E. recycling centers. Call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 1-800-988-6942 (press option 2) or log on to www.lacity.org/SAN/index.htm, and select "Universal Waste" for more disposal information.
For more information regarding the CFL distribution visit www.ladwp.com or call (213) 367-4614.
Why is the LADWP Providing CFLs?
CFLs are one of the simplest and most effective energy savings tools available. One CFL can reduce an annual electric bill by $8 to $10. Just think of how much money you can save on electricity if you replaced every bulb in your home with a CFL! And, the savings continues because a CFL bulb will last 10,000 hours compared to 1,000 hours for a traditional bulb.
WHEN YOU RECEIVE YOUR FREE BULBS INSTALL THEM IMMEDIATELY AND START SAVING MONEY!
Proper CFL Disposal
Please follow the instructions on the box regarding proper disposal. CFLs may be disposed of at LADWP Customer Service Center collection bins or at City S.A.F.E. recycling centers. Call the Household Hazardous Waste Hotline at 1-800-988-6942 (press option 2) or log on to www.lacity.org/SAN/index.htm, and select "Universal Waste" for more disposal information.
For more information regarding the CFL distribution visit www.ladwp.com or call (213) 367-4614.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Don't Dump on LA!
Do you know that citizen's can receive a $1,000 for reporting illegal dumping. Tune in this Sunday morning to radio station KHHT 92.3 FM's public affairs program "Community Review" at 7 a.m. to learn more. "Don't Dump on LA," the City's illegal dumping prevention campaign, will be featured. During one segment of the hour-long show, host Josefa Salinas will interview Deputy City Attorney Sonja Dawson of the Neighborhood Prosecution Program and Chief Street Services Investigator Gary Harris of the Bureau of Street Services. They will discuss critical issues related to this concern for our city and the $1,000 reward citizens can receive for reporting illegal dumpers. Ads about the campaign are running on the station through mid-February. A commercial about Sunday's morning's show also is airing. If time permits, please tune in to "Community Review" to learn more about "Don't Dump on LA" and the reward.
Richard E. Lee
Public Information Officer
City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213 978-0324
Richard E. Lee
Public Information Officer
City of Los Angeles
Department of Public Works
200 N. Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213 978-0324
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Free Mammograms!
We will be offering Free mammograms at the FRC on February 4th from 8:30-3:00. This free service will be available to those women without health insurance, who are 40 and over. Please print the attached flyers and share with your contacts.
Registration is recommended.
Family Resource Center invites you to participate in our Women’s Health Day!
Where: L.A. Care Family Resource Center (Located in Plaza Mexico Shopping Center)
Address: 3180 E. Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262
Telephone: 1-310-661-3000
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration is recommended.
Family Resource Center invites you to participate in our Women’s Health Day!
Where: L.A. Care Family Resource Center (Located in Plaza Mexico Shopping Center)
Address: 3180 E. Imperial Highway Lynwood, CA 90262
Telephone: 1-310-661-3000
When: Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
NANDC Now Accepting Applications
NANDC IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR
PRESIDENT AND TWO (2) AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS
All stakeholders can apply to fill open seats on our board. You do not have to be registered to vote with L.A. County. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen. Your immigration status does not matter. To be a stakeholder you must do ONE of the following within the EC NANDC boundaries:
1) Live;
2) Work;
3) Own property;
4) Own a business;
5) Attend school; or
6) Attend a religious institution (like a church, mosque or temple).
Your application must include:
1) A copy of your resume
2) A letter addressed to the community from the applicant describing the value the applicant would add to the community as a member of the governing board.
3) A petition signed by a minimum of 10 stakeholders in support of your application. Signatures shall include name, address and telephone number for each NANDC stakeholder.
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
The deadline to apply for NANDC President is February 28, 2009. Applications for At-Large position are accepted on an ongoing basis until the seats have been filled.
Email your application to Rachel Capata (click on her name to send an email), or deliver in person to our next meeting. For meeting location info, please visit www.nandc.org.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Facing Foreclosure? Know Someone Who Is?
HELP FAMILIES PREVENT FORECLOSURE
Because nothing is worse than doing nothing.
Refer residents, friends and family to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services or LA NHS. LA NHS provides confidential foreclosure prevention clinics and counseling at NO CHARGE.
NO ONE SHOULD PAY FOR A LOAN MODIFICATION
In Los Angeles County, a home is foreclosed every 15 minutes. Don't wait, do something now. Foreclosure affects everyone!
Homeowners will learn about the foreclosure process and the specific steps they must take to prevent foreclosure. Counselors will request to see a homeowner's mortgage statement(s) and monthly budget.
Email LA NHS to register for a clinic here.
Because nothing is worse than doing nothing.
Refer residents, friends and family to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services or LA NHS. LA NHS provides confidential foreclosure prevention clinics and counseling at NO CHARGE.
NO ONE SHOULD PAY FOR A LOAN MODIFICATION
In Los Angeles County, a home is foreclosed every 15 minutes. Don't wait, do something now. Foreclosure affects everyone!
Homeowners will learn about the foreclosure process and the specific steps they must take to prevent foreclosure. Counselors will request to see a homeowner's mortgage statement(s) and monthly budget.
Email LA NHS to register for a clinic here.
Park & Pay Stations Installed Near USC
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) is in the process of installing Park & Pay Stations near USC. The pay stations will be activated as follows:
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jefferson Bl between Vermont Ave and McClintock Ave (13 pay stations)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Jefferson Bl between McClintock Ave and Figueroa St (9 pay stations)
west side of Figueroa St south of Jefferson Bl (3 pay stations)
Additional information can be found at here. Traffic officers will be stationed nearby as ambassadors to assist the public the first two days of operation of the new Park & Pay Stations.
As you may know, LADOT has been adjusting parking meter rates and hours of operation since September 2008 to better match the heavy demand for parking throughout the City. Previously, L.A.'s rates were among the lowest in the country, having not been adjusted in over 20 years on the average. The minimum parking meter rate in the City is now $1 per hour, with rates up to $3 and $4 per hour Downtown.
In addition, most meters ceased operation at 6:00 PM, just when they are most needed in many areas to keep parking spaces turning over and available for evening customers. The meter hours have now generally be extended to 8:00 PM Citywide. In entertainment and shopping districts, where the demand for parking extends later, meters operate up to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and from 11 AM to 8 PM on Sundays.
The parking meter rate for the Pay Stations and all single space meters in the area will be $1 per hour, and the new meter hours will be 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday. The existing time limits, such as the "4 Hour Parking" near the campus, will remain the same.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Jefferson Bl between Vermont Ave and McClintock Ave (13 pay stations)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Jefferson Bl between McClintock Ave and Figueroa St (9 pay stations)
west side of Figueroa St south of Jefferson Bl (3 pay stations)
Additional information can be found at here. Traffic officers will be stationed nearby as ambassadors to assist the public the first two days of operation of the new Park & Pay Stations.
As you may know, LADOT has been adjusting parking meter rates and hours of operation since September 2008 to better match the heavy demand for parking throughout the City. Previously, L.A.'s rates were among the lowest in the country, having not been adjusted in over 20 years on the average. The minimum parking meter rate in the City is now $1 per hour, with rates up to $3 and $4 per hour Downtown.
In addition, most meters ceased operation at 6:00 PM, just when they are most needed in many areas to keep parking spaces turning over and available for evening customers. The meter hours have now generally be extended to 8:00 PM Citywide. In entertainment and shopping districts, where the demand for parking extends later, meters operate up to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights and from 11 AM to 8 PM on Sundays.
The parking meter rate for the Pay Stations and all single space meters in the area will be $1 per hour, and the new meter hours will be 8am-8pm Monday-Saturday. The existing time limits, such as the "4 Hour Parking" near the campus, will remain the same.
Important Workshops Regarding the Expo Line
The City of Los Angeles is conducting community workshops as part of the development of Transit-Oriented District (TOD) Plans and Market Studies for four Metro Exposition Line stations. Please attend the workshop for your station of interest.
The community workshops will be held as follows:
Vermont & Western Expo Stations
Saturday, February 7, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Ahmanson Senior Center (EXPO Center)
3990 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037
23rd & Flower / Jefferson Stations
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Garden Room
400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Issues regarding the Expo Line are of great importance to the citizens of our community. Please plan to attend and spread the word regarding these workshops to as many people as you can.
The community workshops will be held as follows:
Vermont & Western Expo Stations
Saturday, February 7, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Ahmanson Senior Center (EXPO Center)
3990 South Menlo Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90037
23rd & Flower / Jefferson Stations
Saturday, February 14, 2009
10 am – 2pm
Los Angeles Trade Tech College
Garden Room
400 West Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Issues regarding the Expo Line are of great importance to the citizens of our community. Please plan to attend and spread the word regarding these workshops to as many people as you can.
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