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THE EAGLE ROCK ASSOCIATION

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October 13, 2005

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This week:

1.  TERA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- MICHAEL THARP

2.  OXY ALUM ARRANGER OF "WE SHALL OVERCOME" -- OCTOBER 13 -- TONIGHT

3.  HIGHLAND PARK PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL -- OCTOBER 15

4.  "SEEDS OF REBIRTH" -- NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS TO PERFORM -- OCTOBER 16

5.  THE PLOTS THICKEN -- TERA PLANT-A-THON -- OCTOBER 22

6.  SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE LOS ANGELES RIVER -- OCTOBER 15 AND 22

7.  LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE -- OCTOBER 22

8.  MARK YOUR CALENDARS! -- TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR -- NOVEMBER 6

9.  DEMONSTRATE YOUR SKILLS AT THE ANNUAL TERA ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR!

10.  ARTISTS WANTED FOR CITY PROJECT -- APPLY BY HALLOWEEN

11.  OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE TO PARTNER IN EFFORT TO REFORM FOSTER CARE

12.  EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

13.  LETTERS AND E.MAILS

14.  QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- UNKNOWN

1.  TERA PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- MICHAEL THARP

I was disturbed to receive a mass mailing from one of the candidates for Council District 14 last week, alleging I was his/her friend and thanking me for my support.  I¹m not his/her friend, and who I support is my business.  I was further disturbed, however, by an inconsiderate person who was also irritated about being on this candidate¹s mailing list and, in wondering how this happened, hit the "reply to all" button to share her outrage with the entire list.  The final straw was when in another "reply to all" message, a writer identifying himself as a TERA supporter, speculated that it might have come from a TERA e.mail list.

It is TERA¹s policy not to share its e.mail lists with anyone, be they an ally or detractor.  We respect our members¹ and community supporters¹ privacy and do not sell, give away, or otherwise share our mailing lists, electronic or printed.

That being said, it is my understanding that some of the early e.mailings of the TERA e.letter may not have been secure and that those names on that list may have been purloined and used by other interest groups in the community.  If that is the case, we apologize for the inconvenience and express our extreme displeasure at the misuse of our mailing lists.  Since those early days, we now know to secure our mailings and take active steps to assure your privacy.
2.  OXY ALUM ARRANGER OF "WE SHALL OVERCOME" -- OCTOBER 13 -- TONIGHT

Guy Carawan '49, the ukulele-strumming Occidental College fraternity brother whose 1960 arrangement of "We Shall Overcome" became the anthem of the American civil rights movement, will return to his alma mater Thursday, October 13, for the southern California premiere of "The Telling Takes Me Home," a documentary on Carawan and wife Candie by daughter Heather Carawan.

The half-hour screening is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Occidental's Johnson Hall, Room 200, after which Guy and Candie will perform some of the songs that made them icons for social change.  The event is free and open to the public. For more information: http://www.oxy.edu/x3985.xml
3.  HIGHLAND PARK PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVAL -- OCTOBER 15

The 2005 Highland Park Performing Arts Festival is back. I know, you keep saying you're gonna go, and now here's your chance!

Join Highland Park rocker Eugene Edwards ("........ a young guy who clearly has a passion for the classic pop music of the '60s, '70s and '80s. ...A talented tunesmith and clever lyricist who oozes charisma and confidence with every note he plays." OC Weekly); Ann Likes Red, who recently rocked the Eagle Rock Music Festival; and the brainy, cool home boys and girls The Artichokes, along with Latino jazz, hip hop and more!

Here's the thing: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15,  @ 1 p.m., in the soon-to-be-dedicated historic Hiner/Sousa Bandshell in Sycamore Grove Park, 4901 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park.. Music and food all day long. Tell your ma, tell your pa, tell all your friends in Arkansas....

The 2005 Highland Park Performing Arts Festival is presented by the Arts, Culture and Architecture committee of the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council.

You are SO there.
4.  "SEEDS OF REBIRTH" -- NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS TO PERFORM -- OCTOBER 16

Musicians from New Orleans to Perform at the Levitt Pavilion on Sunday, October 16

The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, in partnership with Friends of the Levitt Pavilion, Grantmakers in the Arts and the City of Pasadena announces a special fundraising concert for hurricane relief.  Seeds of Rebirth ­ a celebration of the Mardi Gras spirit. The FREE concert featuring some of New Orleans¹ most celebrated musical treasures takes place on Sunday, October 16 from 3:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, Old Pasadena.

Seeds of Rebirth is conceived and produced by famed New Orleans jazz percussionist Bill Summers.  Summers is the co-leader with Irwin Mayfield of Los Hombres Caliente and leads The Headhunters, who often collaborate with Herbie Hancock.  The concert will feature singer Bo Dollis, also known as Big Chief Bo Dollis of the Wild Magnolias, one of the leading Mardi Gras Indian Chiefs.  Dollis, who has performed with Dr. John among others, will perform in full regalia.  Additional performers include: saxophonist Donald Harrison; vocalist/pianist Davell Crawford, who is called the "Prince of New Orleans" and is celebrated for his charismatic and soulful performances; trumpet player Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown and trombonist Steven Walker also part of Los Hombres Caliente; percussionist/vocalist Yvette Summers; saxophonist Clarence Johnson who appeared in the Ray Charles movie; pianist Billy Mitchell¹s band honoring the New Orleans tradition featuring Sandra Booker and guitarist Jacques LeSure; and Shaka Zulu, a singularly famous Mardi Gras Indian Stilt Walker.  Additionally during each of the musical performances visual artist Randy "Frenchy" Frechete will be painting his impressions of the concert and at the conclusion of the event those paintings will be auctioned off and proceeds will go to provide relief to artists whose lives have been affected by the recent hurricanes.

Elizabeth Levitt Hirsch of the Mortimer Levitt Foundation, who is spearheading this event is particularly proud that 14 of New Orleans' finest musicians are being flown to Pasadena for the concert, and have plans to continue the newly formed collaborative with performances elsewhere in the country. "Many of these artists, who are truly national treasures, have lost everything.  Their appearance at the Levitt is more than a concert. In a very real sense, it¹s a new beginning," says Hirsch.

This very special event is made possible by a unique partnership consisting of the Mortimer Levitt Foundation which is supporting the artist fees and equipment costs, City of Pasadena which is providing the facility and security free of charge, and Friends of the Levitt Pavilion which is providing the concert infrastructure, production equipment, staff and volunteers. The Courtyard by Marriott Hotels in Pasadena and Burbank are additional sponsors. Throughout the event there will be opportunities to contribute funds to help provide relief to the many artists who have been dramatically affected by hurricane Katrina.

The Mortimer Levitt Foundation provides catalytic support and leadership for local governments and committed citizens to develop, build and operate around the country innovative outdoor performing arts facilities, Levitt Pavilions for the Performing Arts.

Seeds of Rebirth ­ a celebration of the Mardi Gras spirit.
A free concert to provide relief to artists affected by Hurricane Katrina
featuring Bill Summers, Donald Harrison, Big Chief Bo Dollis, Darrel Crawford, The Billy Mitchell group with Sandra Booker and Jacques LeSure, Shaka Zulu and Visual artist Randy "Frenchy" Frechete.

When:        Sunday October 16, 3:30 ­ 8:30 PM
Where:    Levitt Pavilion, Memorial Park
Corner of Walnut Street and Raymond, Old Pasadena
Admission:    FREE

Information: http://www.levittpavilionpasadena.org
Phone:    626-683-3230
5.  THE PLOTS THICKEN -- TERA PLANT-A-THON -- OCTOBER 22

The Plots Thicken....

Eagle Rock's first organic community garden is nearly done. We'll soon have 22 individual plots available.

Each plot of the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park is 5 feet wide and 10 feet long, and will be leased on a first-come, first served basis.  The annual fee is $40 and includes free seeds, soil, irrigation, assistance and the use of basic tools.  Gardeners must sign a one-year lease agreement that includes a pledge to maintain their plot and devote time to maintaining the common areas of the property.  Leases will be pro-rated to provide a full year of gardening, once the Garden is officially open after all final infrastructure is completed (we're coordinating with the LA Conservation Corps and our own steam to finish everything soon).

Interested gardeners are invited to contact communitygarden@TERA90041.org or call (323) 344-8426.  To reserve a plot, mail $40 (write "Garden Plot" on your check/money order) and mail to: TERA, P.O. Box 41453, Eagle Rock, CA 90041.  

Plant-A-Thon: Saturday, October 22

The Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park has set its next work day for Saturday, October 22, from 9 a.m. to noon.  We'll be planting the property, completing the raised garden plots, and more.  Look for more details here and in flyers around town.  You can also contact communitygarden@TERA90041.org or call (323) 344-8426.
6.  SHARE YOUR VISION FOR THE LOS ANGELES RIVER -- OCTOBER 15 AND 22

Share your Vision for the Los Angeles River!

Join fellow Angelenos in attending a Community Workshop kicking off the Los Angeles River's Revitalization Master Plan. This first in a series of meetings marks the beginning of an 18-month planning process where the community will be invited to help craft the future of the Los Angeles River-"Our River, Our Future." Bring your family and friends!

The same information will be shown at each of the Open Houses so choose the meeting that best fits your schedule. The Open House format allows you to drop in at any time during the meeting and to spend as much time as you like. Make sure to bring your kids as children's activities will be provided!

For more information, 323.669.9100 or http://www.lacity.org/councilcmte/lariver/lariverplan.htm

Para infomacíon en español, llame a Maribel De La Torre 626.969.5599

Community Workshops:

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY
Saturday, October 15, 2005
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
North Weddington Recreation Center
10844 Acama Street
North Hollywood, 91602

GREATER LOS ANGELES AREA
Saturday, October 22, 2005
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Goodwill Work Source Center
342 San Fernando Road
Los Angeles, 90031
7.  LIBRARY BOOK AND BAKE SALE -- OCTOBER 22

The Friends of the Eagle Rock Library holds its semiannual Book Sale Saturday, October 22, 2005, from 10 am until 3 pm.  Bake sale is from 9:30 to 10:30 am

Come support your library!
8.  MARK YOUR CALENDARS! -- TERA'S ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR -- NOVEMBER 6

Be sure to attend TERA's Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour on Sunday, November 6!  This year we are featuring the Mt. Royal Drive neighborhood north of Colorado.  It's less than a month away and is guaranteed to be great!

The starting point is the southwest corner of Hill Drive and Mt. Royal, 5277 Mt. Royal Drive.

Volunteer to serve as a docent or fill another volunteer position and get a free ticket to the tour as well as an invitation to our famous and always-fun after-party.  Please contact the following:

To serve as a docent:  Kathleen Goldstein at goldleroux@aol.com
To volunteer in another capacity:  Teri Aranguren at tacpa@pacbell.net
9.  DEMONSTRATE YOUR SKILLS AT THE ANNUAL TERA ECLECTIC EAGLE ROCK HOME TOUR!

The Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour, sponsored by TERA, is being held this year November 6.  Do you have a home restoration or decorating skill you'd like to demonstrate that day?

We would like to have a few volunteers to do their demonstrations along the tour route. If your business is restoring items or anything related to preserving or celebrating our great character homes, you are welcome to have cards and brochures and publicize yourself.  Do you know how to restore old windows?  Refinish furniture?

Please contact Tracy King at 626-844-2256 or tracyking5@cs.com.
10.  ARTISTS WANTED FOR CITY PROJECT -- APPLY BY HALLOWEEN

The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division is pleased to announce the Request for Qualifications for the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal.

The project is limited to professional artists or artist teams residing in Southern California, roughly defined as Ventura to San Diego counties. Complete applications must be hand delivered by 4:00 pm or postmarked by the US Post Office or similar delivery service no later than 12:00-midnight, Monday, October 31, 2005.  (Ooooh, pretty scary, kids!)

The Request for Qualifications can be found at: http://www.culturela.org/publicart/publicpercent.html

Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional information.

City of Los Angeles
Department of Cultural Affairs
Public Art Division
201 North Figueroa Street, Suite 1400
Los Angeles, CA 90012

p: 213.202.5544
f: 213.202.5515

http://www.cultrela.org
11.  OCCIDENTAL COLLEGE TO PARTNER IN EFFORT TO REFORM FOSTER CARE

Occidental College has joined the Children¹s Law Center of Los Angeles to administer a $3.1 million grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts, an effort to improve a foster care system in which children can be subjected to frequent moves, disrupted schooling and severed ties with siblings and extended family. The Home at Last Program will last through December 2006.

The program, which started in July, will seek to implement recommendations from the nonpartisan Pew Commission on Children in Foster Care. Launched in May 2003, the commission included leading experts who sought methods to improve outcomes for children in the foster care system ­ particularly by expediting their movement from foster care into permanent families and to prevent unnecessary placements in foster care.

In addition to pushing for court and financial reforms, the project will support outreach and educational efforts in six states, including California, to spur action on the commission¹s 2004 recommendations. One proposal is to institute loan forgiveness programs for lawyers currently practicing dependency law and those entering the field, as well as for other professionals interested in devoting their careers to children.

According to a CLC survey of 300 children¹s attorneys in 43 states, more than two-thirds of respondents owe at least $50,000 in student loan debt; nearly a quarter owe $75,000 or more. The survey found that debt is a key reason many lawyers cannot afford to enter, or remain in, the low-paying practice.

Recognizing the financial and human costs associated with student loan debt, the commission recommended that Congress explore a loan forgiveness program to attract and retain competent attorneys. The commission also urged adequate compensation for child advocates, reasonable caseloads, and enhanced training as further incentives to encourage interested attorneys to remain in the field.

"If foster youth are not adequately represented and left with no voice in court proceedings that will chart their future, we are failing to meet our most fundamental responsibilities to these children," said Miriam Krinsky, executive director of Home at Last and the CLC. "We need to ensure that the 500,000 children in foster care have a committed legal voice in this process, and that we are doing all we can to assure their safety and well-being."

"This effort will engage state partners to design work plans on how to best raise awareness and shape foster care reform efforts among federal and state policy makers, judges, community leaders, child welfare professionals and advocates, the media, and others," added Kenyon Chan, interim president at Occidental. "The project holds promise as an effective and meaningful vehicle for social change in the foster care system."

For more information about Home at Last, visit http://www.fostercarehomeatlast.org. Additional information on CLC can be found at http://www.clcla.org.

Occidental, which will serve as the fiscal agent for the program, plans to explore possibilities for faculty and student participation. The college has been active in the community for more than 40 years, supporting social service and educational programs that include Upward Bound, a community literacy center, and GearUp (a tutoring program for local high school students).

Founded in 1887, Occidental College is one of the oldest liberal arts colleges on the West Coast. Since winning its first Rhodes Scholarship in 1907, Occidental has consistently won national and international recognition for academic achievement. It ranks among the top 10 percent of liberal arts colleges whose graduates have earned doctoral degrees.

For more than 15 years, the Children¹s Law Center of Los Angeles has provided legal counsel for abused and neglected youth in one of the largest child welfare systems in the nation. Its staff of more than 185 lawyers and investigators represent about 80 percent of the 36,000 children under the jurisdiction of the Los Angeles dependency court.

Based in Philadelphia, The Pew Charitable Trusts serves the public interest by providing information, advancing policy solutions and supporting civic life. The Trusts will invest $204 million in fiscal year 2006 to provide organizations and citizens with fact-based research and practical solutions for challenging issues.
12.  EXCELLENT HOUSEKEEPER AVAILABLE

A highly recommended housekeeper [by this editor] is available every other Monday and every Tuesday.  Please call Rosa at (323) 224-8627.
13.  LETTERS AND E.MAILS

TERA president Michael Tharp responds to a letter from Nancy Shannon-Sinclair posted in last week's e.letter:

"Dear Nancy:

Thanks for the encouraging words.  I think if we all take care of the area around our property and then do a little bit more, we can begin to defeat the broken window syndrome that seems so common everywhere we go.  And thanks for continuing to stay in touch with us here in Eagle Rock.  Best,"

-- Michael Tharp, TERA president
14.  QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- UNKNOWN

"It is the person who dignifies the job, not the job that dignifies the person."
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©2005 The Eagle Rock Association

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The TERA e.letter
A publication of The Eagle Rock Association (TERA)
Joanne Turner, Editor
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