Northeast Community Newsletter

May 26, 2013

Upcoming Events & Community Bulletin





Northeast Pic of the Week

Councilmember Huizar and the Council District 14 staff wish you and your family a happy Memorial Day!



In This Newsletter:

Special Announcement on Colorado Boulevard Bike Lanes Proposal





It has been two months since Council District 14, in partnership with the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, The Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and The Eagle Rock Association, hosted the Colorado Boulevard Bike Town Hall Meeting at Occidental College. Since then, the proposal for bike lanes on Colorado has been the topic of many conversations.



After listening to many comments and points of view, one of the biggest concerns of people from all perspectives is the safety of those who live, work and visit Eagle Rock. For this reason, CD 14 asked LADOT to address some of the specific safety and traffic flow concerns community members have suggested to improve Colorado Boulevard for all those who use it.



We do believe community input is critical and want to set up one more meeting to hear your thoughts and concerns on LADOT’s latest plan.



LADOT will present their findings with adjusted designs for your perusal at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2013, at the Eagle Rock Center for the Arts.



Your input is critical to this process and we invite you to view and comment on LADOT’s revised Colorado Boulevard Bike Lane proposal.



LADOT and Councilmember Huizar will be present to answer any questions you have. If you need further information, please call the CD 14 Northeast office at



WHAT

Colorado Blvd. Bike and Traffic Improvement Plan



WHEN

7 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013



WHERE

Eagle Rock Center for the Arts

2225 Colorado Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90041 Residents and neighbors,It has been two months since Council District 14, in partnership with the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council, The Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and The Eagle Rock Association, hosted the Colorado Boulevard Bike Town Hall Meeting at Occidental College. Since then, the proposal for bike lanes on Colorado has been the topic of many conversations.After listening to many comments and points of view, one of the biggest concerns of people from all perspectives is the safety of those who live, work and visit Eagle Rock. For this reason, CD 14 asked LADOT to address some of the specific safety and traffic flow concerns community members have suggested to improve Colorado Boulevard for all those who use it.We do believe community input is critical and want to set up one more meeting to hear your thoughts and concerns on LADOT’s latest plan.LADOT will present their findings with adjusted designs for your perusal atYour input is critical to this process and we invite you to view and comment on LADOT’s revised Colorado Boulevard Bike Lane proposal.LADOT and Councilmember Huizar will be present to answer any questions you have. If you need further information, please call the CD 14 Northeast office at (323) 254-5295 Colorado Blvd. Bike and Traffic Improvement Plan7 p.m., Monday, June 3, 2013Eagle Rock Center for the Arts2225 Colorado Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90041

8th Annual Lummis Day Festival



Sunday, June 2nd

10:30AM - 7:00PM

Heritage Square Museum

3800 Homer Street

Los Angeles, CA 90031

Sunday, June 210:30AM - 7:00PMHeritage Square Museum3800 Homer StreetLos Angeles, CA 90031





The main stages for Lummis Day’s performances will again be located at Heritage Square Museum (3800 Homer Street), where the best of home-grown Northeast L.A. music, dance, food and community resources will be presented on four stages amid the historic buildings preserved on the unique museum’s grounds. The diverse styles and traditions of this year’s music (featuring 17 bands) include rock music from Boyle Heights and Japan, Cuban jazz, folk, mariachi, Americana, Gospel, indie rock, reggae and jazz. Dance groups will present modern dance, folkloric, American historic and flamenco traditions. Some of the historic buildings at Heritage Square Museum will be available to festival-goers via docent-led tours.



As always, the two-part Festival’s opening morning event will take place at Lummis Home (200 East Avenue 43), where the day begins at 10:30 AM with readings by critically acclaimed poets. The Lummis Home site will also feature art exhibits, book sales and crafts. The Festival’s art exhibit will continue at Lummis Home until 5pm while performances—music, dance, puppet theatre—as well as community and family activities, shift to nearby Heritage Square Museum, beginning at noon. Visitors to Lummis Home can enjoy the interior of the century-old home, influenced by mission architecture and Pueblo Indian dwellings, and can stroll through the beautiful native plant gardens that surround the building.



For more information, please go to





Seven Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils have come together to support the 8th annual Lummis Day: The Festival of Northeast Los Angeles. This celebration of Northeast L.A.'s cultural diversity, history and creativity, will take place Sunday June 2 at two historic landmark locations and runs from 10:30am-7:00pm. Admission to all events is free.The main stages for Lummis Day’s performances will again be located at Heritage Square Museum (3800 Homer Street), where the best of home-grown Northeast L.A. music, dance, food and community resources will be presented on four stages amid the historic buildings preserved on the unique museum’s grounds. The diverse styles and traditions of this year’s music (featuring 17 bands) include rock music from Boyle Heights and Japan, Cuban jazz, folk, mariachi, Americana, Gospel, indie rock, reggae and jazz. Dance groups will present modern dance, folkloric, American historic and flamenco traditions. Some of the historic buildings at Heritage Square Museum will be available to festival-goers via docent-led tours.As always, the two-part Festival’s opening morning event will take place at Lummis Home (200 East Avenue 43), where the day begins at 10:30 AM with readings by critically acclaimed poets. The Lummis Home site will also feature art exhibits, book sales and crafts. The Festival’s art exhibit will continue at Lummis Home until 5pm while performances—music, dance, puppet theatre—as well as community and family activities, shift to nearby Heritage Square Museum, beginning at noon. Visitors to Lummis Home can enjoy the interior of the century-old home, influenced by mission architecture and Pueblo Indian dwellings, and can stroll through the beautiful native plant gardens that surround the building.For more information, please go to www.lummisday.org



Applying Strategic Planning to Help Grow your Business



Thursday, May 30th

7:30AM – 12:30PM

USC Health Sciences Campus

1969 Zonal Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90033

Thursday, May 307:30AM – 12:30PMUSC Health Sciences Campus1969 Zonal Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90033





This event is FREE as well as parking in a designated area. Spanish translation will be available. For more information and to register please contact Vikki at





Join Councilmember José Huizar, Congressmember Xavier Becerra, the Boyle Heights Chamber of Commerce, LA BusinessSource Center, and local small business owners and entrepreneurs to learn about local, state, federal, and private resources to help strengthen your business. Topics include strategic marketing, business plan development, preparing a winning loan application, and contracting with the government.This event is FREE as well as parking in a designated area. Spanish translation will be available. For more information and to register please contact Vikki at 323-264-9020 or via email at vikki@labsc-bpi.org



Volunteer to End Homelessness!



Get to know your homeless neighbors: Volunteer May 31st - June 2nd

Get to know your homeless neighbors: Volunteer May 31- June 2





100,000 Homes Northeast LA is a grassroots community effort in collaboration with the local nonprofit organization, Recycled Resources for the Homeless. Our goal is to house the most vulnerable and chronically homeless residents of Northeast LA, including the communities of Highland Park and Eagle Rock.



We need you to volunteer for NELA’s homeless “Registry Weekend” on May 31st - June 2nd!



Friday May 31st

Evening Training



Saturday June 1st

6AM-9AM



Sunday June 2nd

6AM-9AM



We will be conducting an in-depth survey of the homeless residents in the communities of Highland Park and Eagle Rock. There are many ways to volunteer for this important community event.



For more information, please contact Casey MacGregor at



Register online The 100,000 Homes Campaign is a national movement of over 100 communities working together to find and house 100,000 vulnerable and chronically homeless individuals and families by July of 2014.100,000 Homes Northeast LA is a grassroots community effort in collaboration with the local nonprofit organization, Recycled Resources for the Homeless. Our goal is to house the most vulnerable and chronically homeless residents of Northeast LA, including the communities of Highland Park and Eagle Rock.We need you to volunteer for NELA’s homeless “Registry Weekend” on May 31- June 2Evening Training6AM-9AM6AM-9AMWe will be conducting an in-depth survey of the homeless residents in the communities of Highland Park and Eagle Rock. There are many ways to volunteer for this important community event.For more information, please contact Casey MacGregor at (323) 379-9271 or Rebecca Prine at (323) 697-0001 . You can also email homelessregistryNELA@gmail.com Register online here



Los Angeles releases MyLA311 Mobile App!





Through MyLA311, you can:

Report graffiti, potholes, bulky items, and more

Pay your LADWP bill

Locate and get directions to local parks, libraries, and other city facilities

Follow the Twitter and Facebook accounts of city departments and your local elected officials You can download the MyLA311 Mobile App here:



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This past week, the City of Los Angeles unveiled MyLA311. MyLA311 is designed to bring city services to the palm of your hand.Through MyLA311, you can:You can download the MyLA311 Mobile App here:iPhone - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/myla311/id611079486?ls=1&mt=8 Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lacity.MyLA311

Eagle Rock Farmers Market



Every Friday, 5PM - 9PM

Caspar Ave & Merton Ave

Los Angeles, CA 90041

Every Friday, 5PM - 9PMCaspar Ave & Merton AveLos Angeles, CA 90041





On April 5, Yvonne Savio of the LA County Master Gardeners program will kick off a series of 7PM chats about food and gardening.



Sound good? Come by and make the changes sustainable. Want to join in? Contact



For more information, you can find us on Facebook at





For its 16th birthday, the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and local gardeners are recruiting more farmers, artisans and food vendors. Produce is farm-fresh, picked that morning. The Locals Only music program spotlights homegrown talent. Nearby shops are encouraged to stage pop-ups, salons and promos.On April 5, Yvonne Savio of the LA County Master Gardeners program will kick off a series of 7PM chats about food and gardening.Sound good? Come by and make the changes sustainable. Want to join in? Contact la.communitygardens@yahoo.com For more information, you can find us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EagleRockFarmersMarket



Keep Us Informed!

