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I am most sorry to have to announce that due to work conflicts on the
part of key TERA Board members, the grand opening of the Eagle Rockdale
Community Garden and Art Park and the Membership Appreciation meeting,
scheduled for Saturday, May 20th has to be postponed. Current plans are to
reschedule an event at the garden at some future date and to reschedule
TERA’s quarterly community meeting as soon as possible. In the meantime,
the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden is up and running. If you are
interested in one of the few remaining garden plots please write in to the
e-letter or call and leave a message on the TERA phone line at 323-259-
TERA (323-259-8372). And, since the 20th is now free on your calendar,
note below that the Center for the Arts Eagle Rock is looking for
volunteers to help with their landscaping efforts on the 20th. You see,
it’s springtime in Eagle Rock and everyone’s thoughts turn to dirt, as
well as plants.
And as long as I'm extending apologies, I'm sorry for the errors in
last week's e-letter regarding Eagle Rock High School's production of
Macbeth. The play runs on June 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Please see the corrected
and allegedly perfect version below. There also seems to be some dispute
about the position ERHS occupies on Newsweek's list of the top high
schools in the country. But as this week's writer points out, the good
thing is ERHS is on that list.
For those of you lucky enough to still be able to do so, make sure you
wish Mom a very Happy Mother’s Day! Give her a real treat and take her to
one of Eagle Rock’s fine eating establishments for breakfast, lunch and
dinner! Buy her flowers from an Eagle Rock florist and gifts from one of
our local shops.
Speaking of restaurants, I am told by reliable sources that a “Mexican
theme” restaurant will soon be open in the space previously occupied by
Dante’s BBQ. Perhaps that’s where I’ll be next Cinco de Mayo?
All the way at the end of the letters section Joel Miller writes that
Eagle Rock Boy Scout Troop 188 will be having their annual pancake
breakfast fundraiser on May 13th on the Eagle Rock City Hall lawn from
7a.m. - 11a.m. Come and enjoy an Eagle Rock tradition! I just wanted to be
sure that those of you who sometimes don't get that far are aware of the
event!
Michael Tharp,
President
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Oxy Grant for
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OCCIDENTAL ENSEMBLE WINS GRANT TO INTRODUCE AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN TO JAZZ
Occidental College’s OxyJazz student ensemble has been awarded a
$10,000 grant from the Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts (PSHA) to
educate local schoolchildren about jazz via demonstrations and talks by
undergraduate musicians and the ensemble’s director, Timothy Emmons.
The award was presented on April 25 during PSHA’s 2006 gifts and grants
reception, held at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design. This year, the
organization awarded 36 gifts totaling more than $700,000 to nonprofit
organizations and community schools for music programs.
The OxyJazz Educational Community Outreach Program will target nearly
2,000 pupils at Mt. Washington, Garvanza and Eagle Rock elementary
schools, starting with two performances in May at Mt. Washington
Elementary School and continuing next fall at all three schools. The
OxyJazz ensemble will present demonstrations and talks on various jazz
styles, and will offer one-on-one or small-group mentoring sessions on how
to play jazz.
Ensemble members will showcase topics such as music improvisation
techniques, different styles of jazz, world influences, and innovators,
including Duke Ellington and Miles Davis. “Though jazz is uniquely
American, jazz greats like Louis Armstrong are not part of today’s
culture,” Emmons said. “For most of these students, their first connection
to this cultural heritage will be participation in these jazz
demonstrations and talks, and jazz lessons taught in mentoring sessions.”
PSHA has organized and presented the annual Pasadena Showcase House of
Design since 1964. Today it is one of the largest home and garden tours in
the United States, visited by about 40,000 people each year. Proceeds from
the tours benefit PSHA youth music programs and its gifts and grants
program.
Established in 1887, Occidental College is consistently ranked in the
top tier of national liberal arts colleges and is second in the nation in
student diversity, according to US News & World Report. This year,
more than 5,000 applicants vied for 445 freshman slots. Occidental
students can choose from 30 interdisciplinary majors and can take part in
joint programs with Caltech, Columbia University, and Keck Graduate
Institute. More than half of all Occidental students participate in
community-based projects such as the OxyJazz Educational Outreach Program
during their academic careers.
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Ken Bernstein
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Ken Bernstein, lately of the Los Angeles Conservancy and prior to
that with once upon a time Los Angeles City Councilmember (now City
Controller) Laura Chick is taking on a new role. Given TERA’s interest in
historic preservation, it is worth noting. Ken writes:
Dear Friends --
For nearly eight years, it has been my great honor to serve as Director
of Preservation Issues for the Los Angeles Conservancy, representing the
Conservancy's committed membership, dedicated volunteers, talented and
supportive Boards of Directors, and remarkable staff. It's therefore with
a mix of sadness and anticipation that I've decided to leave the
Conservancy at the end of this month to become the Director of the City of
Los Angeles' Office of Historic Resources, a new position in the City's
Planning Department.
Though I will greatly miss being part of the Conservancy family, I am
tremendously excited to be returning to City government to lead this new
office. I see this as an opportunity to help create the truly
comprehensive and effective City preservation program that Los Angeles has
long deserved. I will be overseeing the historic preservation functions of
the department, including the important multi-year effort, supported by
the Getty Conservation Institute and the Getty Foundation, to conduct a
citywide historic resources survey for Los Angeles. I can't think of a
more exciting moment to be joining the Planning Department -- with a new
Planning Director, new Mayor, and a new citywide focus and energy on urban
planning and historic preservation. I'm looking forward to becoming part
of new director Gail Goldberg's management team and to helping to make
historic preservation a vital, valued component of the City's broader
planning policies.
I will be wrapping up my work at the Conservancy through the end of
May, and then assuming my new position in the Planning Department on June
12. I'll pass along my new contact information as soon as I have it, and I
look forward to continuing to work with you in my new capacity.
Ken Bernstein
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SW Hill Country
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Join us May 13 for a BBQ and dance featuring the Groovy Rednecks and
Tony Lunn. The event takes place at the Eagle's Club Hall located at 1596
Yosemite Drive, Eagle Rock, CA 90041. Cost is $5 and includes a BBQ. BBQ
starts at 5:00 p.m. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. with Tony Lunn and the
Groovy Rednecks at 8:30 p.m.
Come on down to SW Hill Country Western Store and shop for your
presents for Mother's Day. If you were thinking about getting Mom flowers,
you should do that, but think about how happy she'd be with a beautiful
new leather purse, wallet or lovely unique piece of jewelry. There are
plenty of possibilities including a gift certificate. By the way, don't be
surprised when you see those temporary flower stands on May 9 because in
many Latin American countries including Mexico, El Dia de Las Madres, is
always celebrated on May 10.
Here's a reward for those of you who read the entire email and mention
this email....Buy 1 item and get the second one of lesser value at 50%
off..(only 1 discount per customer through May 31). Future Event: June 10
in-store concert featuring Anny Celsi, Songs from the Little Black Dress.
Seating is limited; call now for reservations, $20 includes Cowboy Coffee
and appetizers.
Happy Mother's Day. Hope to see you soon.
Bob and Patty, SW Hill Country Western Store, 1412 Colorado Blvd.,
Eagle Rock, CA 90041, 323-256- 2500, www.swhillcountr
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Center for the
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Community Workday, Saturday May 20, 8-12 AM
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd.
Join the Eagle Rock Kiwanis and Key Club. Pitch in and polish up our
Center for spring. We will be working in the garden to weed , trim and
remove unwanted plants, in preparation for the new Children’s Garden. We
will also assist the staff in various spring cleaning tasks. Refreshments
will be provided at noon for all. We appreciate your participation. Please
bring hand tools and work gloves if you have them.
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Arroyo Arts
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The Arroyo Arts Collective presents
I Miss You
a participatory photographic based installation
Edith Abeyta
May 13 – June 24, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 7 – 10 pm
Artist's Reception & Keep-a-Breast Silent Auction with art by John
Gil & Sophia Pottish, Merry-Beth Noble, Lisa Romero, and Porous Walker
& Carrina DiMarcellis
Participate: Contribute photographs of women you miss or bring a cake
to the reception and receive a special gift.
Gallery Hours : Saturday & Sunday, noon – 4pm & Second
Saturdays, 7 – 10 pm
The Acorn Gallery, 135 N. Avenue 50, Los Angeles, CA 90042, (323)
850-8566
I Miss You is sponsored by the Arroyo Arts Collective and is held in
conjunction with NELAart (Northeast Los Angeles Arts Organization) Second
Saturday Gallery Night. The Acorn Gallery is a project of the Arroyo Arts
Collective.
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Graffiti
Abatement Grant Program for Eagle Rock
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The “Renaissance” of Eagle Rock has transformed a once blighted area
into a people-oriented showcase of beautiful, upscale entertainment,
dining and shopping destinations. Eagle Rock Community Preservation &
Revitalization (E.R.C.P.R.) Graffiti Abatement Grant Program was initiated
to ensure the continued good looks of commercial properties.
The program provides 50% matching rebate grants, up to $500.00 per
storefront, for installation of protective window film for businesses
located in Eagle Rock. Property owners, business owners and tenants may
submit applications to the E.R.C.P.R. and upon approval, hire a contractor
to complete the work. Remaining funds will be allocated on a first- come,
first-served basis. Applications must be approved before any work is
started, and the work must be completed and paid for before the matching
rebate is issued.
To apply:
1. Obtain a Graffiti Abatement Program Application Form by contacting
Linda Allen at info@ercpr.org or mailing her at the address below and,
upon receipt, fill out the form. You might also check the ERCPR web site
at http://www.ercpr.org
, but at the time of this writing, the form was not yet available on
line.
2. Obtain a written estimate for the work to be completed from a
reliable contractor.
3. Submit the completed application form and written estimate by fax to
(323)256-9098, or mail to: E.R.C.P.R. – Graffiti Abatement Program Attn:
Linda Allen P.O. Box 65844 Los Angeles, CA 90065
4. You will receive a written reply notifying you of your acceptance
into the program, after which you may complete the work.
5. After you have paid for the services, fax or mail a copy of the paid
invoice and a copy of your check to the number/address noted above.
6. The E.R.C.P.R. will process a check for 50% of the cost of the work
completed.
There is a time limit on the funds available under the Program grant.
All those interested are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. If you
have questions about the Graffiti Abatement Program, please call
(323)257-6898 during weekday business hours.
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Kidspace Flea
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AND TALENTS TO ABOUND AT THE KIDSPACE FLEA MARKET, MAY 20, 2006
Children Will Have the Opportunity to Sell, Shop, and Take Center Stage
at a Unique Market for Kids PASADENA, CALIF. (May 10, 2006) –Have fun
selecting treasures and sharing a few of your own at the First Annual
Kidspace Flea Market, including an afternoon Variety Show Revue, on
Saturday, May 20, from 11a.m.-3p.m.
Modeled on the tradition of community markets and fairs, including
Pasadena’s own Rose Bowl Flea Market, the Kidspace Flea Market will
encourage children to have fun shopping, selling, and performing in a
festive atmosphere. Throughout the day, young vendors will sell their
homemade or gently used goods, such as toys and/or clothing, and offer
services, such as face painting or booth games, to other Kidspace guests.
To add to this interactive day, the Kidspace Variety Show Revue will take
place at 1p.m. wherein budding performers with a talent to share can take
center stage at Stone Hollow Amphitheater.
All children are invited to join in the creation of this kid-sized
market as a pre-registered Flea Market Vendor or Variety Show Performer,
and all talents and wares are welcome. For more information on how to
participate, and ideas to spur the imagination, visit
www.kidspacemuseum.org.
“The Flea Market is a unique occasion for children to be the creators
of an event at Kidspace,” states Stephen H. Baumann, Executive Director of
Kidspace Children's Museum. “The day will be fun, but it will also enable
kids to explore the Kidspace community, interact with one another in a new
way, and learn from each other’s talents.”
Recommended ages for participation as a vendor or performer are 4-12.
Kidspace Children's Museum is open daily from 9:30a.m. – 5p.m. Tickets
are $8 for children and adults (infants under 1 and Members are free).
Kidspace is located at 480 N. Arroyo Blvd., in Brookside Park, Pasadena,
Calif., just opposite the Rose Bowl. Free parking is available in Rose
Bowl Parking Lot I.
Kidspace Children's Museum is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization that
exists to enrich the lives of children. Kidspace is an interactive
learning environment that is fun for children, families, educators, and
caregivers. For sign up information, and for our calendar of events,
please visit our Web site: www.kidspac
emuseum.org.
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Macbeth at
Eagle Rock High - June 1, 2 & 3 |
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Samurai Shakespeare -- Macbeth at Eagle Rock High -- June 1, 2 and 3
Macbeth is a tale of passion, power and revenge. The tyrant Macbeth
(Carlo Estella) is driven by his greedy wife, Lady Macbeth (Melissa Chan),
to seize the throne. The forces of justice and retribution are set in
motion by Macduff (Raisa Donato), Malcolm (Anthony Madrid) and the other
knights of the realm.
As a tribute to the Filipino/Asian community of the Eagle Rock family,
Director Russell Copley sets the play in a pan-Asian world that reflects
the struggle between traditional martial arts doctrine and Macbeth's
infatuation with 1980's technology and fashion.
Eagle Rock Stage proudly presents
MACBETH
By William Shakespeare
A 1980's Martial Arts Retelling of a Classic Scottish Tragedy
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 1, 2 and 3 at 7:00 P.M.
Eagle Rock High School Auditorium
1750 Yosemite Drive
Eagle Rock
Tickets are $8 pre-sale and $10 at the door
Please join us under the marquee for a $7 pre- show teriyaki chicken
dinner by HMS Catering www.hmsus.com<
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Inquiries: eaglerocke
rs@mac.com
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ERNC Community
Reception - May 18, 7-9 p.m. Thurs |
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EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
Please join the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council for a community
reception to meet & welcome all recently elected & continuing
board members of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council on Thursday May 18 7
- 9pm at the Coffee Table Restaurant, 1958 Colorado Blvd.
Complimentary coffee, hors d’oeuvres & dessert will be served.
Please come and help us celebrate & meet your new representatives
—all are welcome!
2006-7 ERNC Board Members (* indicates newly elected or re-elected in
March 2006)
PRESIDENT Brian Heckmann *
TREASURER Donna Tubbs *
SUB-DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR Steve Moore
SUB-DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR Jessica Wethington McLean *
SUB-DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR Randy Burt *
SUB-DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR Herb Larrimore
SUB-DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR Cherryl Weaver *
SUB-DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR John Acevedo *
SUB-DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR Bob Arranaga *
SUB-DISTRICT EIGHT DIRECTOR Vince Antonino *
BUSINESS DIRECTOR Jim Perry *
BUSINESS DIRECTOR Leti Vandensteen
CIVIC DIRECTOR Vince Waldron
CIVIC DIRECTOR Fred Bernardo *
EDUCATION DIRECTOR David Montoya *
FAITH-BASED DIRECTOR Ruby De Vera *
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR Everett Sarabia
YOUTH DIRECTOR Chelsea Eckart
EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL Service * Collaboration * Participation
Your Local Link to City Government http://www.
EagleRockCouncil.org
The ERNC sends periodic notices and community announcements about
issues of concern to the Eagle Rock area and the community at-large. If
you have an announcement you’d like to share, please send it in advance to
info@eaglerockcouncil.org If you are receiving this notice multiple times,
would like your email address changed or deleted from our system, or know
someone who would like to be added, please reply to http://info@
eaglerockcouncil.org and let us know. Thanks!
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Spitz
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I'm running this again because I stopped in last weekend and tried
it and it was great!!! Whether sitting under umbrellas watching traffic
stream by on Colorado Boulevard or picking up sandwiches on the run, the
food is superb and so is the attitude of the two owners, Bryce and Robert.
Stop by and enjoy!
THERE WAS A RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND OPENING OF SPITZ RESTAURANT
THURSDAY MAY 4 AT 6PM. Bryce Rademan and Robert Wicklund of Spitz
Restaurant had their grand opening on Thurs. May 4 at 6pm at the brand new
Spitz Restaurant, 2506 Colorado Blvd. Come by and get to know one of Eagle
Rock's newest eateries! 323-257-5600 http://www.eatat
spitz.com/
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AURAH @
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AURAH IN CONCERT SAT. MAY 13, 7-9PM – BLISSFUL SOUL - FREE!
Aurah has been featured on numerous televisions shows, such as Sex in
the City, Judging Amy, Angel, and Felicity. Aurah has scored a new movie,
Loving Annabelle. They will perform in a free, live concert at the
Blissful Soul on Saturday May 13 from 7-9pm. The Blissful Soul is located
at 4870 Eagle Rock Blvd. (right next to Curves) (323) 258-6900 and offers
original artwork, books, music, candles, custom jewelry, handmade soaps
and greeting cards, specially blended essential oils, and some clothing
items. A unique assortment of artisans are featured at special events.
http://www.blissf
ulsoul.com/
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Letters |
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I have had mail taken from my mail box, thanks to a thoughtful neighbor
who saw my opened mail in the bushes I was able to contact my credit cards
before my card number was put to use. I no longer have a box on the
street.
Robin Fleck, Vincent Avenue
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This is getting to be more and more of a problem everywhere in Los
Angeles. Thankfully in Eagle Rock some (most?) of us are fortunate enough
to have neighbors who help keep an eye on things and report suspicious
activities. Thanks for the warning and thanks to your concerned neighbor
for letting you know what happened before more damaging mischief could be
done.
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I went on the Newsweek website and Eagle Rock High was listed at number
409 not 394. Still lots to cheer about.
Also, Eagle Rock Boy Scout Troop 188 will be having their annual
pancake breakfast fundraiser on May 13th on the Eagle Rock City Hall lawn
from 7a.m. - 11a.m. Come and enjoy an Eagle Rock tradition!
Thank You,
Joel Miller
P.S. Love getting the e-letter!
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Where is the community garden? No address was given in the information.
Istiharoh
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There is no official address for the Community Garden site, although
the Department of Water and Power has assigned it an address for billing
purposes. That address is 1045 Rockdale Avenue, Eagle Rock 90041. But if
you really want to get there, from the intersection of La Loma and
Figueroa, at the easterly side of Eagle Rock, go east on La Loma. Turn
right (south) on Lanark Street. Turn left (east) on Shelby Place. Turn
immediately right (south) on Rockdale Avenue and the garden will be on
your right (west) side as you drive south towards Figueroa Boulevard. If
you see people in the garden, stop and chat and take in what a pleasant,
peaceful place it is.
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I know this letter will meet with disagreement by some, but for me, the
Colorado Terrace complex is really starting to look nice and is a welcome
addition to the neighborhood. I think the design is very appealing
(particularly as it is part of the view from two sides of my house), the
scale is not overbearing, and I welcome the new shops on the bottom level.
It's nice to see activity moving towards the Western border of E.R. I also
like the new street lights in front of the complex and would love to see
the city extend them down the blvd as they have done on other streets
(except for areas which still have the beautiful old lights.). Another
welcome addition has been the finally opened Spitz Doner-Kabob place. E.R.
just keeps getting better and better to me. Maybe the appealing look of
the Colorado Terrace will prompt Westfield to improve the look of their
mall which has no real front entrance, little curb appeal and seems
designed to discourage pedestrian traffic wherever possible.
Mike Grosskruger
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From: M. Wynton, Children's Librarian Eagle Rock Branch of Los Angeles
Public Library.
Thanks for reminding people of the litter problem in Eagle Rock. We
have a constant problem in front of the Library. If the staff don't pick
it up (meaning, myself) it will be there for days, as there is NOT a
library agency hired to clean on a regular basis. IF the WHOLE COMMUNITY
could remember EVERY LITTER BIT HURTS perhaps the kids would be aware, as
well. Thanks for listening.
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And thanks for your work
in ridding Eagle Rock of litter as well as for your work as a children's
librarian. And thanks to Eagle Rock Branch Library for providing TERA's
Planning, Preservation and Development Committee with a place to meet the
third Wednesday of each month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the library meeting
room.
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Just wondering if you know what's happening to the property at the
corner of Loleta and Colorado ("used car lot" across the street from
Cindy's). I heard a rumor that it will be a restaurant -- any truth to
that? (I hope so!!).
Kathy Regan
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Anyone know anything
about this? I haven't heard anything.
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