University Park Family serves the Los Angeles neighborhoods around USC and Exposition Park. A University of Southern California partnership.
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Summer Rhythms brings music to South Park and University Park
Started by Eddie in UPF 101 Jul 14.
Expo Blvd. and Figueroa closed June 16 to June 25
Started by Eddie in University Park Family Jun 10.
Registration Drive 2010 a success for University Park Family
Started by Eddie in UPF 101 May 27.
Birthdays
Birthdays Today
Birthdays Tomorrow
USC in the Community News
Trojan KidSCamp Provides Summer Fun
For more than 40 years, a summer camp held at USC has been fostering friendships, fun and fitness for economically disadvantaged youth living in neighborhoods around the campus.Korean American Network Honored With Community Award
The USC School of Social Work’s Network for Korean American Leaders fellowship program was honored for promoting service and leadership among young professionals during a gala in New York.USC Earns Distinction as Safe Community
On Sept. 15, representatives from the National Security Council and the Canadian branch of the World Health Organization officially will recognize USC's distinction as a "safe community.”USC Outreach Donates Record $1.06 Million
As budgets are slashed and layoffs increase, business courses for high school students are not often a priority.After School Sports Connection Pools Its Resources
For those who cannot swim, summer can spell fear rather than fun.Resources, restaurants and respites
24th Street Theatre
Bacaro LA Wine Bar
The 2-9 Cafe
Rosso's Pizzeria
Ragazzi Room
Farmers Markets
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
USC campus - Alumni Park
Exposition Park 160 acres of culture and green space in the middle of a metropolis
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
Natural History Museum of LA CountyRose GardenAhmanson Senior Center
Parsons Preschool
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
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
Natural History Museum of LA CountyRose GardenAhmanson Senior Center
Parsons Preschool
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Blog Posts
Kid Watch and the Community
Kid Watch has over 800 volunteer members that live in the USC community. Being part of Kid Watch builds the sense of community among neighbors who might not otherwise get to know each other. These volunteers provide the eyes and ears on the street that help neighborhood children feel safe as they travel to and from one of the USC Family of Schools.
The annual Kid Watch picnic is a key part of community-building. Here the Ballet Folklorico of Estrella Park performs traditional danc… Continue
Posted by Kid Watch on July 28, 2010 at 3:53pm
Cold fruits and veggies may soon be available at your corner market: City loans businesses money to buy refrigerators
The City's redevelopment Agency is planning to offer loans to convenience stores to buy refrigerators so they can sell more fruits and vegetables, reports Howard Fine in labusinessjournal.com
Seems reasonable - spur small business / get healthier residents. Business (and home) owners and credit card users know that credit is tight. Not everyone agrees. But almost everyone.… Continue
Posted by Eddie on July 28, 2010 at 3:30pm
Relive the Central Avenue Jazz Festival! In memory of Aunty Bunny, RIP.
The 15th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival filled South Los Angeles with song this weekend with legendary Roy Gaines and Grammy nominated Bobby Rodriguez.
And even in spectacle, music is so personal as photohami reports on YouTube.
He/she went to Central Ave. yesterday to see Ernie Andrews.
"I first met him in the living room of Aunt Bunny. I also met Gerry Wiggins and Papa John Creach there. Aunt Bunny was my connection to the LA jazz scene.… Continue
Posted by Eddie on July 27, 2010 at 12:00pm
Cool kid at California Science Center on ABC
Sammy Williams is a Cool Kid who "enlightens kids as a volunteer at the California Science Center," Danny Romero writes at ABC7.
"She's very motivated. She has many goals and she's very determined to make her goals come true, her dreams come true," said exhibit coordinator Juanita Juarez.
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Posted by Eddie on July 26, 2010 at 9:30am
Books wanted: Hyde Park Matthews Library is having a book sale
Posted by Eddie on July 23, 2010 at 1:35pm
Central Avenue Jazz Festval this Weekend, featuring Roy Gaines
Come hear the music where it all started - on Central Avenue in South Los Angeles.Saturday & Sunday, July 24 & 25
… Continue Posted by Eddie on July 22, 2010 at 4:00pm
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Leimert Park Beat
Summer Interlude in the Inner City
Benefit concert for The World Stage - One of the mostunadulterated Jazz venues in Los Angeles
Speed Bumps...
Looking to have speed bumbs installed on our street in Leimert---anyone have any connections or ideas to do this at little or no cost?Leimert Park Beatdown
LEIMERT PK. BEATDOWN
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Waiting for Marlton - Stalled redevelopment mars Baldwin Hills neighborhood and Crenshaw Plaza businesses
The $30 million upgrade of the Baldwin Hills-Crenshaw Plaza is underway just a year or two after new owners came in and paid more than $100 million for this prized piece of real estate.But across the street, it's taken decades to redevelop Marlton Square, which sits in shambles a stone's throw from the world famous Debbie Allen Studios and the nicest Fatburger and Taco Bell you'll ever see. And of course the Magic Johnson Theater and Sears. …
Oscar Grant vigil in Leimert Park
Oscar Grant was shot in the back while lying face down as two officers were were about to cuff him. With no provocation seen in several cell phone videos taken by onlookers in the San Francisco subway, transit cop Johannes Mehserle stood up and shot him in the back. He claimed he thought he was reaching for his taser and was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.Because of the tremendous publicity the case received in San Francisco, the trial was moved to Los Angeles. People from all o…
Echo Park Online
The Lotus Festival
[ July 30, 2010; 3:00 am; ] The The Lotus Festival is happening in Echo Park. [mappress]Thrice – Artist In The Ambulance
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Altered gas line causes blast at welding business
One man was killed and another was critically burned Friday when an explosion caused by a natural gas line that had been tampered with destroyed a welding business in South Los Angeles.Represent your 'hood
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Kid Watch has over 800 volunteer members that live in the USC community. Being part of Kid Watch builds the sense of community among neighbors who might not otherwise get to know each other. These volunteers provide the eyes and ears on the street t…
The City's redevelopment Agency is planning to offer loans to convenience stores to buy refrigerators so they can sell more fruits and vegetables, reports Howard Fine in labusinessjournal.comSeems reasonable - spur small business / get healthier res…
The 15th annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival filled South Los Angeles with song this weekend with legendary Roy Gaines and Grammy nominated Bobby Rodriguez. And even in spectacle, music is so personal as photohami reports on YouTube.He/she went to…
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Sammy Williams is a Cool Kid who "enlightens k…
The annual USC Family of Schools Kid Watch picnic was a big success. It was held on June 5 at USC Founder's Park. There was great food and great fun with all kinds of activities, including arts and crafts, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, bik…
Please stay tuned for more information at 24thStreet.org!
The Kid Watch Picnic held on June 5, 2010 at Founders Park was successful because of the strong commitment from its safety partners. USC DPS takes the lead by arriving early and making sure tables, chairs, balloons and banners are set up.
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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
City Services and Elected Officials
311 call this number for all non-emergency needs. The operator, who is there 24 hours a day, can transfer you to the department that should help answer your questions and solve your problems. It works.
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.
The Honorable Bernard Parks
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