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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 each South Bureau Division. 
Come out and meet Mr. Alvan Arzu,…
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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,…

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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

May 23, 2014 @ 6:00pm -and-

May 24, 2014 @ 6:00pm



Foshay Performing Arts Theater

3751 S. Harvard Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90018

323-373-2700



Tickets are $8.00 at the door.



Plot Summary:

This
 story 
takes 
place 
in 
Messina, 
Italy
 at 
the 
palace 
of 
Governor 
Leonato. 
Leonato
 has 
one
 daughter 
who 
is 
named 
Hero. 
He 
is 
also
 raising 
Beatrice, 
his 
niece.
 These 
two 
young 
ladies 
are
 the 
main
 female 
characters 
in 
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Added by Lisa Beebe on April 25, 2014 at 11:07pm — No Comments

Spring into Health Fair Saturday April 26 at MLK Park

Spring into Health 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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Added by University Park Family on April 25, 2014 at 9:30pm — No Comments

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

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Added by STEVEN T. BLEDSOE on April 19, 2014 at 1:35pm — No Comments

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books this weekend at USC

Fourth year on the USC campus expected to draw more than 150,000 attendees

WHAT: The 19th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, the largest and most prestigious public literary event in the country.

Visit…

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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!…

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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. 

We roll out at 11am from the Expo…
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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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Added by Ashley Alvarado on February 21, 2014 at 1:09pm — No Comments

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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Added by Otto Khera on January 29, 2014 at 12:00pm — No Comments

2nd Annual Foshay 5K Run/Walk as One Community! Join us on Feb. 1st, 2014.

Foshay 5K - Register now!

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 Foshay families, inspire community participation, and…

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Added by Lisa Beebe on January 25, 2014 at 2:32pm — No Comments

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. Parish Sedghizadeh, a dentist at the Ostrow School of…

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Added by Beth Newcomb on November 18, 2013 at 8:58am — No Comments

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 reason L.A. kids miss school, and children with…

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Added by Beth Newcomb on November 11, 2013 at 9:24am — No Comments

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 have diabetes. When a person with diabetes can’t control…

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Added by Beth Newcomb on November 5, 2013 at 11:10am — No Comments

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:

  • Bike skills stations
  • Area group rides
  • Prize raffle
  • Helmet giveaways
  • Bike wash
  • Food
  • Certificates and good…
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Added by Otto Khera on November 3, 2013 at 9:00am — No Comments

Shakespeare at USC by University Park neighborhood students

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.

RSVP right away with your name and the name of your guests!…

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Added by University Park Family on October 31, 2013 at 9:30am — No Comments

Second Jefferson Boulevard Streetscape Hearing Nov. 5

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.…

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Added by University Park Family on October 30, 2013 at 12:39pm — No Comments

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