THE EAGLE ROCK ASSOCIATION

-- Invest in Your Community --


TERA

e.letter

July 14, 2005

Learn more about us
and how we are changing our community for the better.

Are you a TERA member yet?
Join the "in" crowd now!  Here's how:

Click on

http://www.TERA90041.org/teraform.htm


Now more than ever, please support your residents association --
well over 1,000 members strong, and growing every day!

Please encourage interested friends and neighbors to send their email addresses
to us at e.letter@TERA90041.org so we can keep them informed as well.


Barbara Ekholm

TERA Pioneer

Died May 10, 2005

Celebration of her Life
to be arranged by
TERA Founding Board Members

Information available here
when arrangements are complete
This week:

1.  PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- HILARY NORTON OROZCO

2.  OUR SYMPATHIES TO TERA PRESIDENT HILARY NORTON OROZCO

3.  SPACE AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER CAMP AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

4.  EAGLE ROCK'S SWORK COFFEE IS NO. 10 ON AOL CITYGUIDE'S BEST LA COFFEEHOUSE LIST!

5.  SURREALISM LECTURE BY CAROLINE PUTNAM AT CARLOTTA'S PASSION -- JULY 15

6.  EAGLE ROCK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- JULY 24

7.  MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA PRESENTS A DAY OF SERVICE -- AUGUST 6

8.  SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL/LA ANNOUNCES YOUTH ARTS PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM -- AUGUST 20

9.  TERA LOVES OUR VOLUNTEERS!

10.  BUDDY COLLETTE'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION -- MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW! -- AUGUST 7

11.  LETTERS AND E.MAILS

12.  QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- RAY BRADBURY

1.  PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE -- HILARY NORTON OROZCO

I have reached the end of this term as TERA's leader.  It has been my honor and great challenge to have led TERA for two incredible years during this unique transitional administration.  TERA turns an amazing 20 years old in 2006!

Organizations, like people, go through growth phases.  Some are exciting.  Some are challenging.  The features of my administration that I am the most proud of was that it served as the bridge to expanded partnerships with other important Eagle Rock civic groups, and we were able to complete our transition to a mature membership organization.

Of course, big shifts do not happen without growing pains and exciting opportunities.  We've experienced important challenges because of our increasing membership body, communication issues, technological advances, community relations, and the need for greater legal and accounting systems.  Always attendant in volunteer organizations is the pressure on Board members and committee members to balance their limited time in order to meet the demands of personal life and career with their time commitment to their volunteer contribution.

We've met these challenges with new operation procedures, policies, communication systems, embracing more sophisticated technology, strengthening our committees, and a very successful concerted outreach for more volunteers from our TERA membership.  The new TERA administration will inherit a streamlined and efficient organization through which they will be able to focus on mission versus struggling with day-to-day operations.

The presidency of TERA, like that of most Eagle Rock organizations, requires a 200% commitment.  I could not have done it without the constant support of my Board of Directors, and especially my Vice President, Kathleen Long, who continually stood by me when times were most challenging.

My children are growing and my career path recently changed, and therefore more is required of me personally.  I will remain an active member of the TERA Board and am pleased and privileged to join the ranks of distinguished Presidents Emeriti Kathleen Aberman, Tim Sanders, and Joanne Turner.

Administrations change, but the mission remains the same.  TERA's work for improvement of the quality of life in the Eagle Rock community will continue -- providing research and education about our community, participating in land-use planning activities, and promoting positive community growth and beautification.  Our dynamic commitments to our community reflect the various areas of concern required to fulfill this broad mission: aesthetic improvement through the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park and other efforts, our annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour, our hard-copy newsletter and weekly e.letter, addressing issues of preservation, planning and development, and our public meetings and events, among many other positive things.

I invite you to be part of this new wave of energy.  Join.  Volunteer.  Participate.  There are many opportunities for you to educate, learn, contribute, and have fun!  TERA is still the best way to 'Invest in Your Community.'

Thank you again for your continued support of TERA.

Most sincerely --

Hilary Norton Orozco, TERA President
2.  OUR SYMPATHIES TO TERA PRESIDENT HILARY NORTON OROZCO

On July 10, Patricia Stresino Orozco, sister-in-law  of TERA President Hilary Norton Orozco and her husband Gerard, passed away after a seven-month battle with cancer.  Patricia was a young mother of two children, one of whom was born only months before.  Hilary and Gerard, our sympathies, prayers, and support go out to you and your family.
3.  SPACE AND PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER CAMP AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

Space and Partial Scholarships Available for Summer Camp at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock!

For more information call 323.226.1617.  Camp ends August 19th!

Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, has expanded its full-day summer art camp for children ages 6 through 12 to eight weeks.  Funding is still available to provide partial (50%) scholarships.  Full camp tuition is $240 a week ($4.70 an
hour).  Members of the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, receive a 10% discount.

This eight-week camp schedule will be offered weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27th through August 19th. In each of the eight one-week sessions teachers concentrate on giving students an appreciation for the arts and how significantly art, design and self-expression impact our daily lives.  Our summer art camps help the students build self-confidence and self-esteem.  Activities throughout the day range from teaching basic art skills to inspiring original ways of expression, and from high-energy drama exercises to centering yoga lessons.   This summer also features the art of cooking!

The camp size is limited to 15 students per week.  Please call the Center to reserve a place for your child.  If you are interested in financial assistance, please contact Lui Sanchez for scholarship information.
4.  EAGLE ROCK'S SWORK COFFEE IS NO. 10 ON AOL CITYGUIDE'S BEST LA COFFEEHOUSE LIST!

Swork/Eagle Rock shows up as No. 10 on AOL CityGuide for Los Angeles Best Coffeehouses!  Check out the webpage at:  http://www.aolcityguide.com/losangeles/bestcoffeehouses

Not bad, considering how many caffeine junkies the hugest-square-mileage city in the U.S. has.  Congratulations to Swork owner, TERA member, and friend Tricia Neal!

Don't forget:  TERA members received a 15% discount at Swork!
5.  SURREALISM LECTURE BY CAROLINE PUTNAM AT CARLOTTA'S PASSION -- JULY 15

On Friday, July 15th, at 8:00 p.m., Caroline Putnam, a Los Angeles-based artist who was educated at the Rhode Island School of Design, will present a lecture on Surrealism at Carlotta's Passion Fine Art.

The lecture is free of charge to the public. Ms. Putnam will probe the origins, influences, and multiple manifestations of the Surrealist movement from its conception to present.

Carlotta's Passion is located at 2012 Colorado Blvd. in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.  The cross street is Maywood.

http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Stodgy is out! Celebration is in!
6.  EAGLE ROCK VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ICE CREAM SOCIAL -- JULY 24

Summer is quickly approaching!  Letıs beat the heat together at the Historical Societyıs 5th Annual Ice Cream Social Fundraiser on Sunday, July24, from 2 ­ 5pm at the Center for the Arts Building.  FREE admission, dollar a scoop ice cream, and "endless" toppings are back and sure to be a hit again!

While spooning down your ice cream, enjoy the entertainment of Peter Breede and his organ street music (back by popular demand!), screenings of historic animation by Mark Kausler, and delightful piano playing provided by "Musikers."  And donıt forget to stop by the Historical Societyıs membership, volunteer, and merchandise tables!

Itıs going to be a full afternoon of sweet treats, raffles, and entertainment, so be sure to bring all the kids, family, and friends!  By attending you are helping support the Historical Societyıs goal of continuing to build and sustain a rich archive members of our community can access and be darn proud of!

Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society Ice Cream Social
Sunday, July 24
2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
2225 Colorado Boulevard
Eagle Rock
(323) 226-1617

We hope to see you there!
7.  MAYOR ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA PRESENTS A DAY OF SERVICE -- AUGUST 6

Make a Difference in Your Home Town  Aug. 6.

Our Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa presents a Day of Service for Northeast LA, Saturday, August 6th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Meeting Location:

Westfield Eagle Rock
2700 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA  90041
(to the left side of Target)

Join us with art mosaic activities, planting trees, community beautification projects, murals and much more!

FREE LUNCH!  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

Put your Day-of-Service efforts into the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park!

Among the 10 opportunities for service that morning will be the Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park, where volunteers will work to finish as much of the project as possible, creating beautiful open space, a community nursery and a place for people to grow their own organic food.  Join us and count the Garden as one of your accomplishments.

Be an agent for positive change in Eagle Rock!  Youıll feel great ­ meet new friends and enjoy great food!  (Our mayor ALWAYS gives great nosh.)  Watch for more details in upcoming e.letters.

For more information on the Garden, call (323) 259-TERA or communitygarden@TERA90041.org

For questions and RSVP, please contact (323) 254-5295

Please RSVP by August 4.  Thanks!
8.  SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL/LA ANNOUNCES YOUTH ARTS PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM -- AUGUST 20

Shakespeare Festival/LA (SFLA) is looking for Los Angeles based actors, directors, playwrights, composers, choreographers and designers who would like to apply their knowledge and expertise in youth arts education programs.  Applications are now being accepted for the SFLA Youth Arts Professionals Program, a ground-breaking training program that includes seminars, hands-on practicum, and a stipend.  This training will lead to a Certificate of Completion and potential employment with the SFLA Youth & Education Department and other Los Angeles-area youth arts organizations.

The 80-hour training includes 40-hours of sequential seminars that will take place over a two-week period, August 20-September 1, 2005, Monday-Thursday from 9AM ­ 12PM and Saturdays from 9AM-6PM at Shakespeare Festival/LA in the Downtown Los Angeles area.  The location of the 40-hour practicum that includes direct experience working with youth ages 14-21 will be assigned during the seminar component.

After a rigorous review process, 15-25 candidates will be selected to participate as Program Fellows, and will receive:

·    80 hours of training, including 40 hours of sequential seminars lead by youth arts professionals and a 40 hour practicum providing direct experience working with youth ages 14-21;
·    Networking with established non-profit arts organizations with well-respected youth arts programs;
·    Overview of the Los Angeles youth arts community;
·    Exploration of artistic standards and human relations issues as they relate to community-based programs that provide services to youth;
·    Art making experiences;
·    Advanced exercises in communication and facilitation skills;
·    A stipend of $1,000 for successful completion of the program components;
·    A Certificate of Completion.

Individuals who successfully complete the training process are eligible for available positions with various Los Angeles-area youth arts programs, including SFLA.  To see a full program description and obtain an application, visit www.shakespearefestivalla.org and click on the Will Power to Youth link beneath the main photo.  Questions about the Youth Arts Fellowship Program should be directed to Christine Anthony, Director of Youth & Education, at 213-481-2273 ext 16.

Shakespeare Festival/LA, now entering its twentieth season, has a mission to enchant, enrich and build community through theatrical traditions that are accessible to all.  The Youth Arts Professionals Program is made possible by a two-year grant from the W. M. Keck Foundation to support the expansion of Shakespeare Festival/LAıs nationally-acclaimed Will Power to Youth programs that target inner-city youth ages 14-21.  Will Power received the 2003 Coming Up Taller Award from the Presidentıs Commission on the Arts and the Humanities.
9.  TERA LOVES OUR VOLUNTEERS!

TERA wants to recognize its dedicated volunteers who have recently generously donated their time to support TERA's advocacy of Eagle Rock.  Thanks for your efforts!

Public Meetings:
Adrienne Cragnotti
Renate Crump
Betty Tyndall

Membership Drive:
Teri Aranguren
Terre Delgado
Susan Dreger
Maedale Gongora
Lisa Kable
Pamela Lansden
John Wagner

Eagle Rock Flag Ceremony:
Diane Kanski
Lynda Sue Marks-Guarnieri

Summer Arts Festival:
Celia Anderson-Hayes
Janiss Garza
Diane Kanski
Lynda Sue Marks-Guarnieri

We are seeking volunteers for our upcoming public meetings on the evening of August 9 and September 13 at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock. Please contact Pauline Mauro at volunteer@TERA90041.org or at (323) 259-TERA.  Thank you!
10.  BUDDY COLLETTE'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION -- MAKE RESERVATIONS NOW! -- AUGUST 7

Join us at Buddy Collette's Birthday Celebration on August 7 at the classy, infamous Catalina Bar & Grill in Hollywood.  It's a performance to benefit the JazzAmerica program, a nonprofit corporation (EIN #95-447-5965), which was co-founded by Mr. Collette in 1994 to offer jazz education and professional instruction tuition-free to music students.  Mr. Collette will be there.

JazzAmerica currently relies on donations and grants (from LA's Cultural Affairs Department, for example).  There are many more interested students throughout the City of Los Angeles, and the program needs to expand to serve as many kids as possible.

General Admission is only $20, and preferred seating ("Buddy's Buddies," close to the stage, including gift) is $75.  All admission sales benefit the JazzAmerica program.  Tickets for sale at the door, but reservations are suggested.

Performances by the JazzAmerica Big Band, the Hour Trio, and special guests, including the following jazz greats:  Jeff Hamilton, Rickey Woodard, Jennifer Leitham, Ann Patterson, Shelly Berg, Jack Sheldon, Llew Matthews, Ross Tompkins, and more.

Parking is $6.00, and there is a two-drink minimum.  Dinner (great food!) is available for purchase.

For reservations, please e.mail amrominre@hotmail.com.  Or, send your check to JazzAmerica Benefit Celebration, 10457-4 Larwin Avenue, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

For more information about JazzAmerica, please log onto http://www.jazzamerica.org.

Buddy Collette's Birthday Celebration
Sunday, August 7, 2005
6:00 p.m.
Catalina Bar & Grill (an establishment Mr. Collette helped found)
6725 Sunset Boulevard
Hollywood CA
$20 General Admission
$75 Preferred Seating (be "Buddy's Buddie" -- close to the stage and a special gift)
Reservations strongly suggested.  E.mail:  amrominre@hotmail.com or call (818) 718-0835

SEATING IS LIMITED, SO RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED.  Make your reservations now!
11.  LETTERS AND E.MAILS

"A special thank you to Joanne Turner for getting me back on the TERA e.letter."

-- Pam Thackery, Eagle Rock resident and TERA member

"Joanne:

Thank you for giving me insight regarding the art studio on Colorado Boulevard.  Yes, Bob's gallery [Carlotta's Passion] is truly worthy of viewing.  I will return.

You mentioned you can put me on the TERA newsletter mailing list if I contacted you.  I would like to read the newsletter again.  Can I pick it up on my email server?  What is the address?

Again, thank you for your gracious comments.  The Eagle Rock Association is an active group of gifted people.  I hope they focus one day on The Farmer's Market as it requires I go to Pasadena to that market to buy food.  The amount of food selection is overshadowed by the gifts for sale.  Perhaps it changed by now.  Cordially,"

-- Louis Abbott, Glassell Park resident
12.  QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- RAY BRADBURY

"If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair.  We'd never have a friendship.  We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical.  Well, that's nonsense.  You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down."
Got graffiti? Contact the City of LAıs Operation Clean Sweep Graffiti Removal Hotline:  3 - 1 - 1.
Distributed weekly via e.mail and as a regular feature on various Internet discussion groups, the TERA e.letter is read by well over 2,000 readers (and probably more) with an interest in Eagle Rock and Northeast Los Angeles.  Please encourage interested friends to send their full name and e.mail address to us at e.letter@TERA90041.org so we can keep them informed, too.

If you have changed your e.mail address or would like to be removed from this list, send us an e.mail to e.letter@TERA90041.org with the word(s) "remove" or "address change" in the subject box, as appropriate.

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İ2005 The Eagle Rock Association

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