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Los Angeles Summer of Learning comes to the University Park Area
Mayor Eric Garcetti, in partnership with Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy, JPMorgan Chase & Co., The California Endowment, and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, have launched of the Los Angeles Summer of Learning program, a citywide initiative to keep youth engaged…
Added by Susan von Seggern on July 21, 2014 at 1:54pm — No Comments
19th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival July 26 and 27
Added by University Park Family on July 18, 2014 at 10:30am — No Comments
Cops vs. Firefighters charity basketball game and safety festival Saturday with ARSENIO HALL!
Added by Eddie North-Hager on June 9, 2014 at 3:58pm — No Comments
Meet the neighborhood prosecutor tonight and get things done
Community Coalition (8101 S Vermont Ave) will be hosting a meeting to introduce the new neighborhood prosecutors assigned to…Added by University Park Family on June 4, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments
LAUSD District 1 Candidate Forum at the CAAM Tuesday May 20
LAUSD District 1 Candidate Forum at the California African American Museum on Tuesday May 20
Hear from candidates running for the School Board District 1 seat of the Los Angeles Unified School District. Invited candidates include: Genethia Hudley-Hayes, Alex Johnson, Rachel C. Johnson, Omarosa O. Manigault, Hattie B. McFrazier, George McKenna, and Sherlett Hendy Newbill.
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
5:30 p.m.
California African American Museum
600 State Drive,…
Added by Eddie North-Hager on May 19, 2014 at 2:56pm — No Comments
Don't Miss the USC NAI Theater Workshop Production of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing @ Foshay
Added by Lisa Beebe on April 25, 2014 at 11:07pm — No Comments
Spring into Health Fair Saturday April 26 at MLK Park
This free Health, Fitness and Family Fun Festival will be held on Saturday, April 26, 10am-2pm at Marting Luther King Jr. Recreation Center, 3916 S. Western Ave.
Community Health Fair: Free dental and health screenings, diabetes, HIV, blood pressure…
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Food Sovereignty Ride in South LA
Sunday, May 4 @ 11:30 AM (12 PM Departure) -- Expo Center Rose Garden by the USC Expo Line Station.
ALL are welcome to join! Learn about food safety, food sovereignty, gardening, and meet very, very cool people.…
Added by Otto Khera on April 23, 2014 at 2:49pm — No Comments
Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend at USC
WHAT: The 19th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in the country.
Visit…
Added by University Park Family on April 12, 2014 at 5:24pm — No Comments
South LA Kids Bike Festival - April 13 - 11a-2p at Foshay Learning Center
Come one! Come all! Foshay Learning Center this
Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 11a-2p
South LA Kids Bike Festival! Fun, Family, Food - FREE!…
Added by Otto Khera on April 8, 2014 at 8:00am — No Comments
CicLAvia Feeder Ride on April 6 @ USC Expo Metro Station - Expo Park Side
Join us! All are welcome!
Added by Otto Khera on April 2, 2014 at 11:52am — No Comments
BIKE RIDE TO GRAND PARK - DOWNTOWN LA - SUNDAY MARCH 9 @ 11AM
Grand Park Bike Ride Downtown LA/Meet Up: Explore Downtown L.A. on a bike! USC Bicycle Coalition is hosting a group ride on Sunday, March 9th from Exposition Park to Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.
The ride is open to all, and is a great chance to safely practice riding on the street with a large group. A small lunch will be provided, to be enjoyed at Grand Park.
Added by Otto Khera on March 2, 2014 at 11:00am — No Comments
Do you have a story for KPCC's new First Person series?
What does it take to lead a healthy life? How do we build a healthy community? We know we need good clinics and hospitals staffed by skilled professionals to keep us healthy and and treat us when we're not. But it takes a lot more than that. A healthy community has good schools, plentiful park space, healthy food options, minimal pollution, few or no gangs.
Sharing experiences is one way to build a healthier community.…
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ACTIVE STREETS LA -- MEET UP BIKE RIDE TO VERMONT SQUARE LIBRARY AND PARK
JOIN THE BIKING FUN ! THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1 at 10 AM ... leaving Expo Park at USC Expo Station
Our Route: http://goo.gl/GT0IAi
Join us at 10 AM after the Foshay 5K to the…
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2nd Annual Foshay 5K Run/Walk as One Community! Join us on Feb. 1st, 2014.
Foshay Learning Center, a local K-12 institution in the USC Family of Schools, is hosting the 2nd Annual Foshay 5K on the Historic Exposition Blvd to promote healthier living, bolster the bonds between USC and the…
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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.…
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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…
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Diabetes Doesn’t Have to Hurt Smiles
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!
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:
Added by Otto Khera on November 3, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments
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