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USC student-athletes turn out for typhoon relief effort
USC’s student-athletes recently turned their competitive focus to typhoon relief efforts, packing 40,000 meals to be sent to victims in the Philippines.She fights for society’s smallest citizens
Celia Ayala is highly qualified to be the leading advocate for affordable early childhood education for LA County’s 4-year-olds.A youthful twist to Hamlet
William Shakespeare’s Hamlet was performed on Nov. 1 by seniors from Foshay Learning Center near USC in front of a packed house at Taper Hall.USC honored as a leading institution in LA
The Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. honored USC with a 2013 Eddy Award.Providers brush up on community service
Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC community service programs received $10,000 in free oral care products resulting from a pledge campaign from Colgate-Palmolive and the Hispanic Dental Association.Events
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Neighborhood Council - 1st Thursday of Every Month
November 7, 2013 at 6:30pm to February 6, 2014 at 9pm – MLK Park
The North Area Neighborhood Development Council meets the 1st Thursday of Every Month SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2013 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. MLK Park Gymnasium (39th Street and Western Ave…
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Ladybird
December 7, 2013 at 3pm to December 15, 2013 at 3pm – 24th STreet Theatre
What are the things that we carry? What are the things that we love that make us who we are? 24th STreet Theatre’s Teatro del Pueblo (“Theater of the Village”) presents the world premiere of a warm,…
Organized by Lucy Pollak | Type: live, performance
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54th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
December 24, 2013 from 3pm to 6pm – Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center
Your L.A. tradition! Perfect for the whole family, more than 20 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of Los Angeles celebrate the season during this fr…
Organized by Lucy Pollak | Type: live, performance
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South LA Report
Former domestic worker fights for labor rights
Angela Alvarez, an activist at IDEPSCA, wants to ease the challenges she once faced as a domestic worker.Crenshaw High defeats Narbonne in city final; A new political dynasty begins
South L.A. news roundup$50k reward for killer of South LA boy; Pay phones fight gentrification?
South L.A. news roundupLeimert Park Beat
BRING IN THE HOLIDAYS AND SIGN UP FOR HEALTHCARE DURING TARGET SUNDAYS AT CAAM’S KWANZAA CELEBRATION
Target Sundays at the California African American Museum (CAAM) ushers in the holiday season with its annual Kwanzaa celebration. Taking place Sunday, December 1, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., this year’s theme is a Kwanzaa Bonanza. Co-hosted by actress Babe Evans and actor Jeffrey Anderson-Gunter, there will be live performances, an art workshop and an opportunity to sign up for health insurance through the Global Wellness Project.
The official Target Sundays program starts…
Oral Cancer Can Be Caught Before It Kills
Many don’t know they’re at risk, but having regular dental checkups is an important defense against oral cancer.
Oral cancer – cancer in the mouth, on the lips, or in the throat – is a complex disease, and many people don’t know they’re at risk for it, says Dr.…
Protect Your Child’s Smile from the Start
Good dental habits for parents and babies prevent problems when kids are older, says USC pediatric dentist Dr. Gardner Beale.
Dental problems are one of the biggest health issues facing kids in Los Angeles. Mouth pain from tooth decay is the number one…
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Oral Cancer Can Be Caught Before It Kills
Posted by Beth Newcomb on November 18, 2013 at 8:58am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Many don’t know they’re at risk, but having regular dental checkups is an important defense against oral cancer.
Oral cancer – cancer in the mouth, on the lips, or in the throat – is a complex disease, and many people don’t know they’re at risk for it, says Dr.…
Continue Protect Your Child’s Smile from the Start
Posted by Beth Newcomb on November 11, 2013 at 9:24am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Good dental habits for parents and babies prevent problems when kids are older, says USC pediatric dentist Dr. Gardner Beale.
Dental problems are one of the biggest health issues facing kids in Los Angeles. Mouth pain from tooth decay is the…
Continue Diabetes Doesn’t Have to Hurt Smiles
Posted by Beth Newcomb on November 5, 2013 at 11:10am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
During November’s American Diabetes Month, USC dentist Dr. Piedad Suarez says patients can prevent the dental risks that diabetes brings.
More than a half-million people in Los Angeles County…
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South LA Kids Bike Festival! Sunday November 17 @ 11a-3p @ Foshay!
Posted by Otto Khera on November 3, 2013 at 9:00am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
FREE & FUN EVENT: Bring your kids and entire family for a day of bicycle-related fun and activities at Foshay Learning Center at Western/Exposition (http://goo.gl/maps/yV8fP).
Includes:
- Bike skills stations
- Area group rides
- Prize raffle
- Helmet giveaways
- Bike wash
- Food
- Certificates and good…
Shakespeare at USC by University Park neighborhood students
Posted by University Park Family on October 31, 2013 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
The play's the thing!
Don't miss the opportunity to experience the best of Hamlet as it was meant to be experienced--on the stage!
Soliloquys, Scenes, Spookiness and Shakespeare. Come enjoy the antic dispositions!
NOVEMBER 1st Friday USC Taper Hall 101 5-7
Refreshments served.…
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with music, culture and art at 24th St. Theatre
Posted by University Park Family on October 31, 2013 at 9:40am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Saturday, Nov. 2 (6 p.m. -10 p.m.)
8th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration /
8ª Celebración anual del Día de los…
Continue Second Jefferson Boulevard Streetscape Hearing Nov. 5
Posted by University Park Family on October 30, 2013 at 12:39pm 0 Comments 1 Promotion
City of LA Planning Department will be holding the second Public Workshop regarding the adoption of Urban Design Guidelines and a Jefferson Boulevard Concept Streetscape Plan on Nov. 5 at the Galen Center Founders Room.…
Continue Cleaning the Air: A town hall meeting about the oil drilling in University Park
Posted by University Park Family on October 14, 2013 at 4:08pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
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Resources, restaurants and respites
Bacaro LA Wine Bar
The 2-9 Cafe
Rosso's Pizzeria
Ragazzi Room
University Avenue Farmers Market
Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Jefferson and Hoover
Expo Center / CSU Produce Stand
Thursdays 3 - 5 pm
3980 Menlo Ave. at Martin Luther King Blvd. in front of the pool
F.A.M.E. Church Farmers Market, parking lot on the southwestern corner, every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum
Adams/Vermont Farmers Market
2 - 5 p.m. Wednesdays
1432 W. Adams
323-777-1755
L.A. Urban Oasis Farmers Market
5010 11th Avenue
323-291-8748
7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturdays
Central Avenue
8 a.m. - noon Saturdays
Carver Middle School
4410 McKinley at Vernon 90011
Trojan Fresh Market
11 a.m. - 4p.m. Thursdays
USC campus - Alumni Park
Expo Center - an Olympic-sized pool, a kids pool with water features and a gym
Expo Park Farmers Market
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays
South lawn of Natural History Museum
California Science Center California African American Museum
Natural History Museum of LA CountyRose GardenAhmanson Senior Center
Parsons Preschool
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USC Farmers Market every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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USC Community Computing Center posted a status"For only 40 dollars take a Basic,Intermediate or Advanced class here at the CCC. USC Certification give upon completion!"
USC Community Computing Center posted a status"We are proud of our Basic computer class that's graduating this Monday. If you are interested in learning stop by!"
USC Community Computing Center posted a status"If you are interested in taking computer classes we are located on the Jefferson side of the University Village."
USC Community Computing Center posted a status"Basic computer classes begin today! You can still come before 7 o' clock to sign up! Only 40$"
Lucy Pollak's 2 events were featured54th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration
December 24, 2013 from 3pm to 6pmLadybird
December 7, 2013 at 3pm to December 15, 2013 at 3pm
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University Park Schools
Manual Arts High School became an Innovation Design School in 2008
32nd Street/USC Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School is one of the the most popular magnet schools in the LAUSD
John W. Mack Elementary School opened in 2005 and is named in honor of the man who headed the Los Angeles Urban League for 36 years
Lenicia B. Weemes Elementary School
Norwood Street Elementary School has its own Farmers Market
Vermont Avenue Elementary School
St. Vincent School opened in 1911 and is the second oldest school in Los Angeles
University Park Services and Officials
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Councilwoman Jan Perry and her personal website.
Councilman Bernard Parks.
County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
North Area Neighborhood Development Council website and blog.
Councilwoman Jan Perry and her personal website.
Councilman Bernard Parks.
County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.
North Area Neighborhood Development Council website and blog.
Daily Trojan
Professor creates Twitter support groups for smokers
Professor Cornelia Pechmann of UC Irvine has researched anti-smoking marketing efforts.Professor discusses local policies on climate change
Mark A. Boyer of the University of Connecticut spoke to students and faculty about his research on northeastern communities.UPDATE: Panel catches fire at School of Dentistry
Students, faculty and patients were evacuated after a fire started around 3:30 p.m.ECCLA - Connecting South LA Teachers
Echo Park Online
Annual Posada travels on Sunset from Silverlake to Echo Park this Thursday
26th Annual Aids Posada is December 6, 2013 @ 6:30pm. Community candlelight procession starting at the Hollywood Sunset Free Clinic (3324 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A., Calif. 90026)& walking east on Sunset to the Echo Park Methodist Church, headed by mariachis, community members, business owners, & residents sharing their personal…
L.A. SALT: A brand new craft fair coming to Echo Park!
L.A. SALT: a market at the pehrspace
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Skunks, Coyotes Top Concerns at Echo Park Town Hall Thursday Sept. 5
Greg Randall of Animal Services who will be discussing animal welfare issues in Echo Park, focusing on coyotes and skunks in the neighborhood, for the the monthly town hall organized by the Echo Park Improvement Association.
"You may have read about the skunks plaguing…
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