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HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO EVERYONE! June gloom seems to have slipped into
Eagle Rock a little early this year, making for nice, cool mornings
(always appreciated by those of us who walk or jog in the a.m.) and sunny,
pleasant afternoons. And it’s late enough in the year to actually have a
little sunshine in which to enjoy the yard after work, unless the freeway
gods dictate that you shall be stuck in traffic. But since this is a
special Friday, feel free to take off a few hours early to celebrate my
birthday. Be sure to let me know if you need a note from me to your boss,
wife, loved one or significant other excusing your absence.
May is one of my favorite months. It’s officially spring almost
everywhere and there’s always a lot going on. Much of the rest of the
world celebrates May Day, and in addition to Karl Marx and I celebrating
birthdays on May 5th, students of Mexican History celebrate a major
victory of Miguel Hidalgo over the French in Mexico’s fight for
independence. I’ll toast that Miguel tonight with some amber gold
distilled by mi hermano de alma, Jose Cuervo. And at the end of May is
Memorial Day, which heralds a gentle three week slide into the official
beginning of summer.
But between Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day is Saturday, May 20th, from
9:00 a.m. to noon, when TERA is holding a double celebration in honor of
the official opening of the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and to express
its appreciation to the TERA membership. All are invited, and as those who
regularly attend TERA’s quarterly community meetings are well aware, TERA
Board Member Keith Louie always manages to obtain great food and
refreshments from some of Eagle Rock’s best eating establishments.
As of this writing, there are still a few garden plots available so
those who like the feel of dirt under their finger nails in the summer
time should come check them out. Also, this is an opportunity to explore a
little seen, lovely corner of Eagle Rock. This neighborhood has reclaimed
unimproved transit right-of-way, turning it into a gravel parking lot with
beautiful landscaping, just north of neighborhood vest pocket Shelby
Lanark Park, an emerald jewel showing the way into the Eagle Rockdale
Community Garden, just south of the park. Neighbors living adjacent to the
garden have planted poppies and sweet peas along the fence bordering the
garden, creating a riot of spring colors. The Theodore Payne Foundation
has a demonstration garden of native plants on the east side of the garden
slope and in the raised beds of the gardeners, fruits and vegetables are
starting to make their appearances. There is a unique entry sign at the
north end of the garden, created by local artist Kacy Treadway to welcome
all visitors.
We hope you will make plans to join us in celebrating the official
opening of the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park and in showing
appreciation for TERA’s members and their contributions to our community.
John Acevedo is the editor of this edition of the e- letter.  Michael Tharp, President
The Eagle Rock Ecclectic Home Tour will take place on Sunday, October
15, 2006. If you are interested in placing an advertisement in the Home
Tour brochure, please contact Maedale Gongora at 323-255-1267 and she will
get back to you immediately with the specifications for artwork on 1/8th,
1/4th/ or 1/2 page ads. The prices are $75 for 1/8th page; $125 for 1/4
page and $250 for 1/2 page. Advertisements will be taken on a first
come/first served basis. We are getting an early start in order to avoid a
last minute rush. If you plan on running an add this year, please make
your arrangements early.
Thank you
You are invited
To: A Candidates Forum for the 45th, Assembly District of California.
On: Sat., May 27, 2006, at 5:00 pm.,
At: Echo Park Recreational Center 1632 W. Bellevue Ave. Los Angeles,
Calif. 90026
For information, call: 213 250-3578
Panel: Gabriel Buelna Christine Chavez Kevin deLeon Elena Popp
Learn: Where the Candidates stand on Issues that will affect you and,
for those of you who live in the 45th Assembly District, make a decision
on who will get your vote on June 6th.
This week's Newsweek magazine has rated Eagle Rock High School No. 394
IN THE NATION! For more details, check out http://www.news
week.com. Congratulations to Eagle Rock High!
Please come by for our salute to moms this Saturday & Sunday; an
all day event. Click here for more info: http://www.eclecticcactus.com/nextshow.htm<
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Peace--Sandra
CActuS Gallery & Gifts 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041
323.256.6117
The Women's Twentieth Century Club of Eagle Rock hosts their annual
Camellia Fashion Show on Saturday, May 6th. The theme this year is "Happy
Days" and will feature food, decorations and fashions reminiscent of the
1950's. A limited number of tickets are available ($30.00) and must be
purchased in advance (contact Lucy Spurgeon @ 323-254-3725 or
lgllucy@aol.com. Com and join the festivities as the Women's Club raises
funds to re-roof their historic building.
Thank you!
Christine Richards
WTCC Publicity Chair
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)257-8898 during weekday business hours.
Stop by Friday, May 5 - Sunday, May 7 and mention this email for 50%
off any one regularly priced item (only one item and one discount per
customer). Now you can get that cool Scully, Rockmount or Fender shirt. Or
for the gals, we have great spring dresses. Remember this is for this
weekend only.
Mark your calendars for May 13 when the Groovy Rednecks play at the
Eagle's Hall and June 10, Anny Celsi at SW Hill Country.
See you soon, Bob and Patty
Macbeth is a tale of
passion, power & revenge. The tyrant Macbeth(Carlo Estella) is driven
by his greedy wife, Lady Macbeth(Melissa Chan), to sieze the throne. The
forces of justice and retribution are set in Macduff(Raisa Donato)Malcolm
(Anthony Madrid) and the other knights of the realm.
Tickets are $8 presale and $10 at the door
Please join us under the marquee for $7 pre-show eriyaki chicken dinner
by HMS catering
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.orgrg
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!
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/
PLEASE VOLUNTEER WITH THE ERNC THIS SUNDAY MAY 7 FROM 12-3PM – EVENT
FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES & CHILDREN AT CESAR CHAVEZ HOUSE.
On May 7 up to 25,000 volunteers of all ages will join Mayor
Villaraigosa and volunteer at more than 200 different non-profit sites.
It’s all part of BIG SUNDAY ’06, L.A.’s Annual Day of Service. Everything
about BIG SUNDAY is completely non-denominational, non-political and free.
All anyone is asked for is their time and their talent. The day is totally
underwritten by private, corporate, and foundation grants and donations.
There's more info at www.bigsunday.org
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council will participate with Big Sunday
project #189 from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Cesar Chavez House (formerly
Chernow House) on Breed Street. This is a nice shelter serving homeless
families. Join us as we serve a great meal, and offer special events and
activities for the kids such as face painting, a bouncer and more! This
event is presented as a gift mainly to the children of the shelter, who
sometimes have a rough time adjusting to life there. We hope you come with
your party hats and a smile. If you have a few hours to spare, we can
really use your help making the event fun and successful for needy
families. Please join us! To sign up, please reply to this email, or
contact info@ea
glerockcouncil.org
ERNC SEEKS COMMUNITY UPDATE EDITOR.
The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council seeks a volunteer to compile,
compose and edit information for the weekly community update emails (this
is one of them!). Every week people email their thanks for the info in
these updates —so why not help us create them? If you have about 2 to
3-hours a week to spare, have computer skills and internet access, editing
ability and an eye for community content, please contact
info@EagleRockCouncil.org to volunteer. We’d love your help -- We need
you!!
LOCAL MUSEUMS TO CELEBRATE ARROYO CULTURE — THIS SUNDAY MAY 7, 2006 --
FREE ADMISSION & EVENTS.
This Sunday May 7 the 17th annual Museums of the Arroyo (MOTA) Day
invites the public to tour five museums located along the celebrated
Arroyo Seco in Los Angeles and Pasadena for a free day of music,
storytelling, art, crafts and entertainment. MOTA Day museums are open for
free tours from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m and festivities are scheduled at each
museum throughout the day. Special events at this year's MOTA Day include:
The Gamble House, Heritage Square Museum, The Lummis Home and Garden, The
Pasadena Museum of History, and The Southwest Museum. Getting to MOTA Day
is easy --- take the Gold Line to MOTA Day and jump off at either the
Southwest Museum or Heritage Square station, where free shuttles will
escort you to MOTA Day. Or park your car once and shuttle to the museums
of your choice. For more information call the MOTA hotline (213) 740-TOUR
(8687) or go to www.mu
seumsofthearroyo.com.
CLEAN MONEY HOW DOES IT WORK? WHAT COULD IT MEAN FOR LOS ANGELES? FIND
OUT -- THIS TUES. MAY 9.
Please attend a meeting to raise public awareness understanding of
Clean Money Programs and give you an opportunity to weigh in with your
thoughts and ideas. Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30pm at the Colfax Elementary
School, 11724 Addison Street, North Hollywood, CA 91607 PANELISTS: Bill
Boyarsky, Chair, Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Susan Lerner,
Executive Director – CA Clean Money Campaign Bob Stern, President, Center
for Governmental Studies Cary Davidson, Partner, Reed Davidson, LLP Patt
Morrison, (Moderator), L.A.Times columnist and host of “Life and Times” on
KCET.
Please RSVP to Eric Tang at the California Clean Money Campaign eric.tang@
caclean.org or 310-481-0814 Help shape L.A.’s political future!
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.
I was the Anonymous Westbound Runner noted at the Intro of the Apr 28
Tera e.letter....
Too many of my morning nods tend to go unreciprocated these days.
While my knees have not allowed me an 8 minute pace for some time
now...I am indebted to your embellishments.
Thanks for the e.letter. and to TERA for making Eagle Rock a better
community.
Paul Horn Eagle Rock
Unfortunately, probably no one's going to be racing to beat you to pick
up trash so you can probably just let my slight exageration of your speed
go unchallenged. Thanks again for your thoughtfulness.
MT
my wife and i constantly pick up trash on our walks. We used to have
tons of jim's burgers trash in front of our house and we still get tommy's
trash. People are pigs!
bmcpherson
Many are truly thoughtless, but thanks to the likes of you, your wife
and Paul Horn, there is a little less refuse blowing around the streets of
Eagle Rock.
I just wanted to let you know that your last e.letter was not received
until 9pm on April 28th and you told us about the tomato sale that Mary
Tokita was having, but it was on April 28th 12pm-4pm, so we were not able
to attend and very disappointed. If you are advertising something,please
try to get the info out before the event actually happens.
Thank you Stacey Hogue
I would have loved to go buy some tomoto's but I just got the email at
6PM
Maybe next time?
-TJ Welch
My apologies to disappointed tomato buyers. We do try to be timely but
sometimes events beyond our control, like evil bosses with no sympathy for
volunteer time committments, work deadlines, and computer crashes
intervene. But rest assured that those responsible had their salaries cut
in half and have been assigned to join Mr. Horn on litter patrol. Thanks
for understanding.
MT
This note of warning was sent in with a request for anonymnity.
Unfortunately, in these days of identity theft we all must learn to be
more careful.
Warning - On Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 AM, I witnessed a young man
looking through some of the mailboxes on my street in Eagle Rock. I have
reported this incident to the Post Office but encourage everyone to NOT
put outgoing mail in your mailbox.
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