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NAI graduates celebrate at USC gala
USC held a special graduation gala for this year’s graduates of the university’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, a six-year college preparatory program for public school students in the surrounding neighborhoods.Alumna leads USC Government Relations
Former Calif. State Sen. Martha Escutia’s eyes welled up with tears recently as she remembered one of her last nights as a USC undergraduate studying public policy in 1979.NAI grads heading to USC and other top universities
Which high school graduating class boasts 100 percent of its students enrolling in higher education?All’s fair at educational event
Amid the smell of popcorn and the sound of mariachi music, hundreds of community residents visited USC for free health screenings and family care education.Botball has been very good to them
Upland Junior High School students cheered on their entry in a USC Viterbi School of Engineering-sponsored botball tournament for middle school students.Events
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Neighborhood Council - 1st Thursday of Every Month
March 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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USC Farmers Market Every Tuesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
March 19, 2013 at 11pm to November 5, 2013 at 7pm – University Avenue Farmers Market
Fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and food trucks. Open for lunch and dinner. Every Tuesdays 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Organized by Helen Lee | Type: produce, stand
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USC Foster Youth Day!
May 23, 2013 from 9am to 5pm – USC Galen Center
May is “National Foster Care Awareness Month” USC Civic Engagement Partially Sponsored our USC Foster Youth Day Thursday, May 23, 2013: Foster Youth VALE Life-Skills Workshop FREE 9:00am – 12:00pm…
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BOBBYWOOD: No Love for Lucy, a Storytelling Performance by Bill Ratner
May 25, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm – Institute of Musical Arts
"BOBBYWOOD: No Love for Lucy", is a theatrical performance of a darkly comic, original story, written and performed by renowned Hollywood voice artist, Bill Ratner, (one of America’s Most Heard voice…
Organized by Institute of Musical Arts | Type: storytelling, performance, and, catered, reception
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The 4th annual back-to-school drive is already in gear.The LAPD and the Community Safety Partnership
The Community Safety Partnership (CSP) in the LAPD's Southeast Station is building bridges with residents of Jordan Downs, Imperial Courts, Nickerson Gardens and Ramona Gardens.Myra Howard: missing teen in South L.A.
An African American teen-ager goes missing in South L.A.Leimert Park Beat
Magic Johnson at the Crenshaw Farmers Market with mayoral candidate Wendy Gruel Sat. May 18
The Crenshaw Farmers' Market tomorrow.It's Every Saturday from 10am-3pm.
Magic Johnson & Wendy Greuel open the Bfit Wellness Fair at
Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Farmers Market Saturday May 18th.
Come by at 10 o'clock to see our beloved LA Laker legend and Wendy Gruel, who could become the first women mayor of LA.
Bring your E-waste to the market for safe collection and disposal.
Also at the Market: "Ask the Dietitian" is back with a yummy recipe demo! 11:00am - 1:30pm
Activities for…
FREE Community Brazilian Dance Party...Sat., May 18th 1- 3:30pm Class and 3:30pm - until??? FREE Dance Party
This Saturday artists from Bahia, Brazil are ready to dance with you! All ages are invited to move to the rhythms of Brazil. The FREE Community Dance Party begins at 3:30pm.
Want to learn the correct movements for Brazilian Samba and Samba Reggae? Join the 1pm Samba Workshop with Slleyk da Bahia(Olodum). The workshop is $30 at the door or $25 in advance. No charge for children under 7.
Located at:
Casa Cultura Yoga and Dance
1623 Centinela…
The California African American Museum Celebrates National Children’s Book Week with Heads are Turning, Children are Learning Literary Event
The California African American Museum (CAAM) will celebrate National Children’s Book Week with the literacy event Heads are Turning, Children are Learning on Saturday, May 18, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event co-hosts include actor Thomas Hobson of The Fresh Beat Band; actress Niketa Calame of The Lion King (animation); and actor Donis Leonard, Jr. from Showtime’s House of Lies.
During the literary event, renowned children’s author and…
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89.3 KPCC event on "invisible" health conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, chronic migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome
Posted by Connie K. Ho on May 13, 2013 at 1:57pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
If you live in the Los Angeles area, please join 89.3 KPCC on Saturday, May 13 for a panel discussion on what makes a medical condition "invisible": What is unique about the suffering of someone who has R.A. or chronic migraine headaches? What challenges does that person face in communicating her or his condition to a health provider? And is this a matter of public health?
Conditions like cancer, heart disease and AIDS strike fear into the…
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Thanks a million to the Empowerment Congress North Neighborhood Council!
Posted by Jacqueline Hamilton on May 7, 2013 at 11:08am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
On Thursday, May 2, the Empowerment Congress NANDC neighborhood council voted to award a $2,000 grant to ECCLA's 22nd Annual Teacher Awards. We honor K-12 educators who go above and beyond the call of duty at an elegant event at the Natural History Museum of L.A. County. With all of the challenges facing education, this is our opportunity to highlight the many teachers who do extraordinary work every day with very little attention or recognition. We hope to stream the event live, so stay…
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Posted by Connie K. Ho on April 29, 2013 at 4:18pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
The Associated Press Stylebook and several newsrooms have dropped the term "illegal immigrant." On the AP website, a top editor clarified, "The Stylebook no longer sanctions the term 'illegal immigrant' or the use of 'illegal' to describe a person. Instead, it tells users that 'illegal' should describe only an action, such as living in or immigrating to a country…
LACGC's 15th Annual Family FunFest: Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Posted by Raul Flores on April 26, 2013 at 4:24pm 1 Comment 3 Promotions
The Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic is proud to announce its 15th Annual Family FunFest, a mental health awareness event open to the community to commemorate Children's Mental Health Awareness Month. This year, FunFest will be…
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South LA meet on $3 billion parcel tax for street repair - TONITE
Posted by University Park Family on April 25, 2013 at 3:17pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Glenn Bailey, Vice-Chair of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition reports:
Tonight the "on the road" public hearing on the proposed $3 billion street repair parcel tax will be held in South Los Angeles beginning at 6:00 p.m. (agenda below and attached). I hope your Neighborhood Council will be represented.
We all agree that many of our streets need some serious repair work -- the question is whether asking homeowners of modest means to pay $3,500 more on…
The future of Figueroa - Turning the thorougfare into a boulevard
Posted by University Park Family on April 8, 2013 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Join us tomorrow for our design presentation and open house!
We're excited to welcome guest speaker Charlie Gandy, a livability expert who will speak about how redesigning Long Beach's streets for people has resulted in a stronger city, both economically and environmentally. Plus we'll have refreshments from local restaurants…
Leadership meeting for 8th District Saturday.
Posted by University Park Family on April 5, 2013 at 11:10am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Eighth District Neighborhood Council, Leadership and Community Stakeholders can have an intimate meeting with Councilman Bernard Parks Saturday, April 6, from 9 A.M. -10:30 A.M. at the Constituent Service Center, 8475 S. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles
To be discussed:
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- Redistricting update
- -Restored Department of Transportation Services (DOT)
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Spring into Health Festival - Neighborhood council hosts day of fun Sunday April 7 at MLK Park
Posted by University Park Family on April 5, 2013 at 10:30am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
NANDC, the City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation & Parks, and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine are partnering to bring healthy lifestyles & family fun to the South LA Community:
A Health, Fitness, & Family Fun Festival
Sunday, April 7th, 2013, 1pm - 5pm
MLK Jr. Recreation Center
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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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Living Advantage, Inc. updated an eventUSC Foster Youth Day! at USC Galen Center
May 23, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
May is “National Foster Care Awareness Month” USC Civic Engagement Partially Sponsored our USC Foster Youth Day Thursday, May 23, 2013: Foster Youth VALE Life-Skills Workshop FREE 9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd Annual "Foster Youth Salute You" Awards Luncheon $25.00 per person 12:00pm-2:30pm Free Services and Resources for the Community FREE 3:00pm-7:00pm For more information: …See More
Living Advantage, Inc.'s event was featuredUSC Foster Care Day! at USC Galen Center
May 23, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
May is “National Foster Care Awareness Month” USC Civic Engagement Partially Sponsored our USC Foster Youth Day Thursday, May 23, 2013: Foster Youth VALE Life-Skills Workshop FREE 9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd Annual "Foster Youth Salute You" Awards Luncheon $25.00 per person 12:00pm-2:30pm Free Services and Resources for the Community FREE 3:00pm-7:00pm For more information: …See More
Connie K. Ho's blog post was featured89.3 KPCC event on "invisible" health conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, chronic migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome
If you live in the Los Angeles area, please join 89.3 KPCC on Saturday, May 13 for a panel discussion on what makes a medical condition "invisible": What is unique about the suffering of someone who has R.A. or chronic migraine headaches? What challenges does that person face in communicating her or his condition to a health provider? And is this a matter of public health?Conditions like cancer, heart disease and AIDS strike fear into the heart of…See More
Connie K. Ho posted a blog post89.3 KPCC event on "invisible" health conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, chronic migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome
If you live in the Los Angeles area, please join 89.3 KPCC on Saturday, May 13 for a panel discussion on what makes a medical condition "invisible": What is unique about the suffering of someone who has R.A. or chronic migraine headaches? What challenges does that person face in communicating her or his condition to a health provider? And is this a matter of public health?Conditions like cancer, heart disease and AIDS strike fear into the heart of…See More
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Living Advantage, Inc. posted an eventUSC Foster Care Day! at USC Galen Center
May 23, 2013 from 9am to 5pm
May is “National Foster Care Awareness Month” USC Civic Engagement Partially Sponsored our USC Foster Youth Day Thursday, May 23, 2013: Foster Youth VALE Life-Skills Workshop FREE 9:00am – 12:00pm 3rd Annual "Foster Youth Salute You" Awards Luncheon $25.00 per person 12:00pm-2:30pm Free Services and Resources for the Community FREE 3:00pm-7:00pm For more information: …See More
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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
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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.
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University of Summer Construction
Workers remove the grass at Alumni Park to begin one of the many renovating projects being conducted around campus during the summer. In addition to resodding the park, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism is being built next to the Campus Center bookstore. The university will continue to repave parts of Child’s way along Grace [...]Students utilize social media in protest of arrests
#USChangeMovement has become a way for students to voice their opinions online.Icons launch program
Jimmy Iovine and rapper Dr. Dre donated $70 million to start a new degree at USC.ECCLA - Connecting South LA Teachers
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O'FARRELL AND CHOI CANDIDATE FORUM - TUES. 5/14
It will be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Dorris Place Elementary School. The address is 2225 Dorris Place, Los Angeles 90031. The event will take place in the auditorium. Spanish translation will be provided. Light refreshments will be…
KPCC asks: Which term best describes immigrants living in the U.S. illegally?
The Associated Press Stylebook and several newsrooms have dropped the term "illegal immigrant." On the AP website, a top editor clarified, "The Stylebook no longer sanctions the term 'illegal immigrant' or the use of 'illegal' to describe a person. Instead, it tells users that 'illegal' should describe only an action, such as living in or immigrating to a country illegally."
The decision has been applauded by Latino and…
TONIGHT: Echo Park Chamber:Candidate Forum for CD 1 and 13
Echo Park Chamber:Candidate Forum for CD 1 and 13
- When:Thursday, April 18 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
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