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The Pumpkin in the Garden
I just got 12 new kids in the program, 3 of whom I have wanted for a long time.
They live in Algeria. They have been watching me for years, with shy, wistful eyes.
Their father is an alcoholic who beats them and their mother, who in turn beats them.
Now they are in my class and happy children for at least a small time.
They confess to me that they found a rotting pumpkin and secretly carried it to the garden to see if it would grow. We wondered where that pumpkin had come… Continue
They live in Algeria. They have been watching me for years, with shy, wistful eyes.
Their father is an alcoholic who beats them and their mother, who in turn beats them.
Now they are in my class and happy children for at least a small time.
They confess to me that they found a rotting pumpkin and secretly carried it to the garden to see if it would grow. We wondered where that pumpkin had come… Continue
Added by Elizabeth Eve King on April 4, 2010 at 10:43am — 2 Comments
"Oscar and the Giant" | "Oscar y el gigante"
Once again, Dr. Mel Baron from the Health Sciences Campus and his team have developed a fun way to learn about a health issue in Oscar and The Giant. This time the topic of the story told in photographs is asthma, and it involves lucha libre wrestling. Lucha libre wrestling?! Yes, you just
might need super powers to take control of asthma, which is a disease of…
Added by Kathy Diaz on April 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Census 2010: Get Counted! | ¡Hágase contar!
The U.S. Census counts every resident in the United States every 10 years—and the time is now. The 2010 Census will help communities receive more than $400 billion in federal funds each year for things like hospitals…
ContinueAdded by Kathy Diaz on April 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments
Every Thursday is take an officer to work day at Kid Watch
The officers spend an hour during recess talking one on one and in groups to more than 300 kids in South Los Angeles.
The students sit in the patrol car, ask questions and take pictures with the officer.
This helps… Continue
Added by Kid Watch on March 17, 2010 at 11:00am — No Comments
Upward Bound Students Fundraise $3,000
Added by Adriana Gutierrez on March 16, 2010 at 5:10pm — No Comments
Acting Chief of Probation Gives Talk at Expo Park Wednesday night
An evening with Cal Remington Acting Chief of ProbationSupervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas And The Empowerment Congress Invite you to an evening with Cal…
ContinueAdded by University Park Family on March 16, 2010 at 12:50pm — No Comments
Interested in politics? See Wattree's blog, Beneath the Spin.
Added by Eric L. Wattree on March 13, 2010 at 7:10am — No Comments
Spring Sports 2010 - EXPO Center
EXPO Center announces that it is time for Spring Sports 2010. Registration begins March 8 for middle school basketball, girl's volleyball, baseball and softball. Fees apply. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate. Reasonable accommodations will be made with prior arrangements.… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on March 8, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments
African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit Saturday features Norm Nixon, Olden Polynice, Dick Gregory
2nd Annual African American Men's Health & Empowerment Summit
Who: "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, health activist Dick Gregory, former Los Angeles
Laker Norm Nixon, r&b artist Charlie Wilson, Rosie Greer and Olden Polynice
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Where: The Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa ,Concourse Hall, Los… Continue
Who: "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, health activist Dick Gregory, former Los Angeles
Laker Norm Nixon, r&b artist Charlie Wilson, Rosie Greer and Olden Polynice
When: Saturday, February 27, 2010, 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.
Where: The Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa ,Concourse Hall, Los… Continue
Added by University Park Family on February 25, 2010 at 8:32pm — No Comments
Free tuition to nursing school; Vermont Senior Housing now open; Free H1N1 flu vaccines Friday and Saturday;
Nursing Program/free tuition
If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested inthe Nursing
field, University of the District of Columbia(UDC) is offering FREE
tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthlystipend, and guaranteed job
placement as a nurse atProvidence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3
year program)with a starting salary of $40,000.
The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith (202) 266-5481 or… Continue
If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested inthe Nursing
field, University of the District of Columbia(UDC) is offering FREE
tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthlystipend, and guaranteed job
placement as a nurse atProvidence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3
year program)with a starting salary of $40,000.
The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith (202) 266-5481 or… Continue
Added by University Park Family on February 25, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Kid Watch is Busy Busy, Busy
Busy, Busy, Busy—Boy, has Kid Watch been busy this year! Brigette Kidd, program coordinator of the program, reports the many activities in which the program has been involved. Here’s a partial list of what and where Kid Watch has been active: October trainings, the Anti-graffiti Poster Contest, recess tables at Norwood, back-to-school nights at Weemes and Norwood, the Halloween carnival at Weemes, and recruitment…
ContinueAdded by Kathy Diaz on February 24, 2010 at 11:45am — No Comments
What Money Can’t Buy | Lo que no se puede adquirir con dinero
Added by Kathy Diaz on February 24, 2010 at 11:41am — 2 Comments
John Mack Elementary creates citizens of the world
The 10-year-old University Park neighborhood school a block east of USC "strives to instill positive
moral values in the students," Mack Elementary bridge coordinator Sabrina Frazier told Michelle LaRue of Intersections: The South Los Angeles Report.
The story profiles he kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school that was founded in 2000… Continue
moral values in the students," Mack Elementary bridge coordinator Sabrina Frazier told Michelle LaRue of Intersections: The South Los Angeles Report.
The story profiles he kindergarten through fifth grade elementary school that was founded in 2000… Continue
Added by University Park Family on February 22, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments
Expanding Your Horizons: A Girl's Career Conference on Math and Science
Mount St. Mary's College is hosting a girl's science and mathematics conference for girls in
grades 5 - 8 to inform them about careers in the sciences with hands-on workshops. The event is April 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.…
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Added by ECCLA on February 12, 2010 at 12:56pm — No Comments
The South LA Report
Intersections: The South LA Report is a community website featuring the work of community residents and USC journalism students. Please visit the site: www.intersectionssouthla.org. Post your comments to the stories on the site. Check out the story of students at the Jefferson Adult School raising money for Haiti.
Email us if you have calendar events or want to be a contributor: southla@usc.edu.
Email us if you have calendar events or want to be a contributor: southla@usc.edu.
Added by Willa Seidenberg on February 5, 2010 at 9:15pm — No Comments
Cunning Chess Players Win! X-no-archive:yes
Cunning Chess Players Win!
This coming Sunday, Feb. 7th, the Exposition Park Chess Club will be hosting an open, free, unrated chess tournament at the Exposition Park Regional…
ContinueAdded by Christophe Carter on February 5, 2010 at 1:14pm — No Comments
Senator Price’s Culver City Town Hall is Thursday, January 28, 2010 TONIGHT
REMINDER! Senator Price’s Culver City Town Hall is Thursday!!
Senator Price will be hosting the fourth in a series of town hall meetings held throughout the 26th Senate District to discuss the state’s most pressing policy and budgetary issues. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting in order to become better informed on issues relating to the state budget, healthcare, senior issues, education, and pending 2010 legislation.
Thursday, January 28,… Continue
Senator Price will be hosting the fourth in a series of town hall meetings held throughout the 26th Senate District to discuss the state’s most pressing policy and budgetary issues. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting in order to become better informed on issues relating to the state budget, healthcare, senior issues, education, and pending 2010 legislation.
Thursday, January 28,… Continue
Added by Rhonda Thornton on January 28, 2010 at 2:53pm — No Comments
Central Avenue Resurrection: Building Boom Hits Birthplace of West Coast Jazz in South Los Angeles
While the country is in the middle of the worst economic depression since the Great one in the '30s, Central Avenue is having a resurgence.
This week the city opens up a $15 million City Hall annex that will double as a park and green space and in September a… Continue
Added by University Park Family on January 25, 2010 at 3:00pm — No Comments
What Money Can’t Buy
Students write moving essays
More than 500 local students participated in the Educational Consortium of Central Los Angeles fall essay contest. Each submitted an essay on the theme “What I Want that Money Can’t Buy.” Judges, who read the essays, were moved by the touching and very personal stories that were submitted by students.
Several essays penned by students from the USC Family of Schools were selected as top essays.
And what can’t money buy? Health… Continue
More than 500 local students participated in the Educational Consortium of Central Los Angeles fall essay contest. Each submitted an essay on the theme “What I Want that Money Can’t Buy.” Judges, who read the essays, were moved by the touching and very personal stories that were submitted by students.
Several essays penned by students from the USC Family of Schools were selected as top essays.
And what can’t money buy? Health… Continue
Added by Kathy Diaz on January 21, 2010 at 3:52pm — No Comments
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64th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration at The Music Center's Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
December 24, 2023 from 3pm to 6pm
The two-time Emmy Award-winning L.A. County Holiday Celebration joyously returns to The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to celebrate its 64th anniversary with a free, live, in-person holiday spectacular. The annual event will feature 23 music ensembles, choirs and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. County. Entrance to the in-person event is free, with seating available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Parking is free in The Music Center parking garage.…See More
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On Sunday, December 3; between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., celebrating its 13th year of catalyzing vibrant public spaces, active transportation and good health through car-free streets, CicLAvia – South LA, presented by Metro, welcomes everyone of all ages and abilities to its 49th car-free open streets event connecting Leimert Park and Historic South Central so participants can jog, ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, play, and enjoy the 6-mile route. Always free, CicLAvia participants…See More
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