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I want to express my gratitude to the many who helped me during my two
terms as TERA's president. In particular I want to thank the current TERA
Board for stepping up and working tirelessly to building a strong and
vital organization serving the community. These people get very little
thanks and virtually no recognition, but spend many hours each month
working mostly behind the scenes for TERA and for Eagle Rock. Frank
Parrello stepped up as TERA's vice president last year, taking TERA's
position on the Eagle Rock Community Preservation and Revitalization
Board, as well as chairing TERA's Preservation, Planning and Development
Committee. Liz Wagner, formerly TERA's treasurer, took over as Board
secretary, in addition to continuing to work on the Home Tour Committee
and participating on the Finance Committee. Pauline Mauro, who became
treasurer at the same time as I was elected president, worked tirelessly
as treasurer, providing me with wise counsel, serving as co-chair to the
Home Tour Committee, and was largely responsible for convincing me to run
for president. I'm still figuring out how to get even with her. Scott
Bogue, TERA's webmaster, provided me with endless help when we changed the
format of the e-letter, as well as providing an important link between
TERA's past history and future goals. Thanks also to Mary Tokita, who
allowed me to participate in her dream of building a community garden and
art park out of a sliver of abandoned city right of way. Mary's Bastille
Day Eagle Rockdale Community Garden and Art Park celebration was a huge
success, not only for Mary, the gardeners, artists and TERA, but for all
of Eagle Rock. Thanks to Keith Louie, who goes through the efforts of
organizing, publicizing, setting up and taking down for TERA's quarterly
(more or less) community meetings. Keith does this with varying degrees of
support and is responsible for all of it. He contacts the speakers, from
Councilmembers, to City Controllers, to historic preservation experts, to
realtors and on and on. He arranges for the donations of food, picks up
the food, sets up the room, runs the meeting, cleans up the room, and then
takes the left over food to the fire station. My friend Jeanine Colini,
who left the TERA Board at the end of her term this year to pursue her
revived interest in music, provided "branding" for TERA, using her talents
in marketing and graphic arts to update TERA's look and create a
uniformity of image. She also brought joyful counsel and a calming effect
when things got tense. As current Board members move on, new Board members
arrive. TERA was fortunate to get two outstanding new Board members this
past year. Renate Kofahl came on the Board and took over membership
responsibility, which includes the Spring/Summer membership drive, as well
as keeping the membership data base up to date, printing and sending out
membership cards, and searching for new volunteers. Rich Puz worked on
last year's Home Tour and this year came on the Board and is Home Tour
Committee Chair and will get progressively busier as the year progresses
until about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 14, 2007, when the Tour is
declared officially over and the clean-up from the "after- party" is
finished. And finally thanks to Maria Nazario, past co-chair of the Home
Tour Committee along with Pauline, who agreed to be nominated and to serve
as TERA's next president. Congratulations and thank you Maria. It's a
wonderful and generous TERA Board of Directors that you get to work with
during the coming year and you have my full support and gratitude for
taking on the job.
There are also volunteers too numerous to thank, but Betty Tyndall and
Renate Crump have been consistently there for TERA during my presidency,
at PP&D meetings as well as working at the front table at every public
meeting. And it was great to surprise Betty with a birthday cake at the
Candidates' Meet and Greet last Spring. And thanks also to my good friend
Juli Lanser, who was Docent Coordinator for the first TERA Home Tour in
which I was involved as a Board member and helped sell Home Tour tickets
with me every year after that.
It has also been my privilege to work with both Mayor Villaraigosa and
Councilmember Huizar and their staff on numerous projects which would not
have been possible without their support. TERA and I deeply appreciate
your continuing support of our efforts in Eagle Rock.
But most of all, I'd like to thank my wife Carol for her unflagging
support in all things over the last two years. Carol gave me wise counsel
during stressful times, helped edit the e-letter when others bailed out
without a look behind, sold Eagle Rock Flags at community meetings, and
made it ok for me to be involved with the community's business. I'm
looking forward to spending lots of time returning the favor and
supporting her in all that she is currently undertaking.
Thanks Eagle Rock. As Laurel and Apryl say, see ya 'round the town.
 Michael Tharp, President
Eagle Rock Chamber Has Eagle Rock Flags
The Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce is now the depository for all Eagle
Rock Flags, large and small. Several years ago TERA, the Eagle Rock
Chamber of Commerce (ERCC), and Eagle Rock Community Preservation and
Revitalization Inc. (ERCPR) jointly agreed to utilize equal shares of the
monies paid by wireless phone companies for the benefit of the community
to purchase two large flags, designed by Eagle Rock's own John Urquiza, to
fly along side Old Glory and the California flag from one of the three
flag poles (cell phone antennae) near the intersection of the Glendale and
134 Freeways. To raise money to pay for repairs and replacement to the
large flags, the three groups agreed to purchase and sell medium size (3'
x 5') flags and small (4" x 6") flags. So, at various public meetings,
community events and gatherings, TERA members could be seen selling flags.
The small flags moved with some success; the medium flags move out of
storage like molasses above the artic circle in February. In the meantime,
windstorms and weather took their toll on the two large flags flying over
the freeway, which now need replacement. So the 3 groups came together
again and agreed to use the remainder of the funds from the original
purchase of the flags, plus the proceeds from TERA's sale of the medium
and small flags to purchase replacement large flags for the flag pole
overlooking the Glendale and 134 Freeways. The 3 groups also agreed that
the Chamber would assume control of the remaining flag inventory, to sell
them at a price to be determined by the Chamber, the proceeds of which are
still to be used for the repair and maintenance of the large flags. And
the Chamber has ordered the replacement flags for the damaged banners, and
those flags should be flying soon. So if you are looking to fly Eagle
Rock's own colors, be sure to contact ERCC; they've got a flag for you!
HOLD THE DATE FOR TERA'S SUMMER PUBLIC MEETING! TUESDAY, JULY
31, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M.
What is the Future of LA's Oldest Museum? Is an Invaluable Resource
Being Preserved or Raided? Will the vision of founder Charles Lummis Be
Honored or Forgotten?
Please join us in listening to a presentation by two major stakeholders
in the ongoing debate about the Southwest Museum.
What: A Public Forum moderated by The Eagle Rock Association
Who: Nicole Possert, Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition and
Pamela Hannah, Operations Manager, Southwest Museum
When: Tuesday, July 31, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado (just west of
Eagle Rock Blvd.), Eagle Rock, CA 90041
CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Next Concert: Sunday, July 22, 2007, 6:00- 8:30 pm
Tribute to Santana with "Savor"
Eagle Rock Recreation, 1100 Eagle Vista Dr. Los Angeles, CA 90041
The Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce, the Eagle Rock Recreation Center,
and Councilmember Huizar present this summer long concert series. The
Bring the family and enjoy great music all summer long. There are seven
nights of fun this year:
July 22 Tribute to Santana with "Savor"
July 29 Susie Latin Band "Salsa"
Aug 05 Hard Days Night "Beatles"
Aug 12 Eric Ekstrand Ensemble "Jazz"
Aug 19 Ronne Musique Zydeco "Cajun"
Aug 26 The Jack Lantz Big Band "17 Peice"
All concerts are Sundays, 6:00-8:30pm
Ice Cream Social as Eagle Rock Valley Historical Society
Welcomes the Community
Let's beat the heat together at the Historical Society's 7th Annual Ice
Cream Social on Sunday, July 22nd from 2pm ¬at 5pm at the Center for the
Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd. FREE admission for ALL, Dollar a
scoop ice cream, "endless" toppings, and luscious baked goods await you!
We will again have family entertainment, Peter Breede and his street
organ music (it wouldn't be an ice cream social without him) and
delightful piano playing by local talent, the "Muskiers"! Headlining will
be the Eagle Rock High School Latin Jazz Band! Fabulous prizes donated by
local merchants will be won by a lucky few.
As a special thank you to all Historical Society members who make it
possible, due to membership fees and personal interest in this community's
history, for us to sustain and continually add to our already rich
archives. A FREE Historical Society T-shirt to all new and current members
at the door!!! (Of course, supplies and sizes are on a first come, first
serve, one per membership basis).
Be sure to stop by the event with friends and the whole family! We look
forward to seeing new and old friends! See you then!
Looking for our history? Check out our website at eaglerockhistor
y.org
Coffee with Your Congressman
Congressman Xavier Becerra is asking for your ideas on how to chart a
new direction for our country. He writes:
Dear Friends:
It is a new day in Congress, and I am asking for your ideas on how to
chart a new direction for our country. As your representative for the past
14 years, I have made it a priority to visit every neighborhood in the
district to see out your thoughts and views on the issues of the day so
that I can vote for policies that best fit the needs of our community.
The war in Iraq (now in its fifth year), budget and trade deficits,
immigration reform, Social Secuity, funding for education and health care
- these are the issues that dramatically affect our lives and dominate
discussion in our neation's capital. Yet, the best ideas for addressing
our problems don't come from Washingon, they come from the folks back
home. That is why I invite and encourage you to join in on the discussion
and give me your ideas on taking this country in a new direction.
COFFEE WITH YOUR CONGRESSMAN, SATURDAY, JULY 21, 2007 at DAHLIA HEIGHTS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 5063 FLORISTAN AVENEU, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90041 (Parking
entrance on Floristan between Colorado and Waldran) from 11 a.m. to Noon
A face to face conversation is the best way for you to share with me
your thoughts and ideas about the issues facing our country. Together, we
can set a better course for America.
If you require special accommodations at this event, please call my
District Office at (213)483-1425. Furthermore, I always want to be helpful
so please do not hesitate to contact my office with any question, comment,
or concern you may have. Together, we can make our government work for
you.
Sincerely,
Xavier Becerra
Member of Congress
COUNCILMEMBER HUIZAR, THE EAGLE ROCK PLAZA, AND THE MTLA
PRESENT FREE TREE GIVEAWAYS, MONTHLY AT THE EAGLE ROCK PLAZA!
Last Saturday, we gave away 200 trees to residents of the Northeast as
part of our partnership with the Mayor's Million Tree LA initiative and
the Eagle Rock Plaza. The event was an overwhelming success, and we will
continue to provide free trees for the rest of the year. Please join us on
the following Saturday's:
August 11
September 15
October 20
November 10
December 8
from 1:00-6:00 pm at Eagle Rock Plaza, 2700 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles,
CA 90041
As part of the continuing effort to beautify Los Angeles and create a
greener, healthier city, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's Million Tree LA
(MTLA) initiative, the MTLA, the Eagle Rock Plaza and Councilmember Huizar
present a free tree giveaway. Free trees will be provided to the first 200
people who arrive.
EAST AREA PLANNING MEETING
Wednesday, July 25, 2007, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Lincoln Heights
Senior Citizen Center, 2323 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031 (Lincoln
Heights)
The Office of Neighborhood and Community Services invites you to a
community meeting to discuss completed, ongoing, and future projects
spearheaded by the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. The meeting
will target key initiatives in the areas of public safety, education,
transportation, economic development and housing. We will also discuss the
challenges we have encountered and engage in a constructive dialogue that
will yield recommendations on how we can continue to partner to make our
communities more viable.
Please note that the East Area Planning Region includes the communities
of MacArthur Park, Pico- Union, Westlake, Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights,
El Sereno, Highland Park, Hermon, Cypress Park, Glassell Park, Atwater
Village, Mt. Washington, and Eagle Rock. Feel free to invite other
stakeholders in these areas that may be interested in attending.
For further information or to confirm attendance, please contact
Abigail Ramirez-Marquez of the Mayor's Office at
abigail.ramirez@lacity.org or at (213) 922- 9777
Subject: Letter of thanks to the Blissful Soul
The Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) extends a heartfelt
thanks to the Blissful Soul for hosting a fantastic fundraiser on
Saturday, June 16th! A total of $1,000 was raised through in-store
purchases and silent auction bids to assist GLAD with much needed building
repairs. The day long event was filled with good food, friends and fun!
Activities included a Silent auction filled with goods and services
donated by local Eagle Rock businesses/friends, a 'Sign Language 101'
class led by GLAD PR Team Maisha Franklin and Rachel Braver, sign language
performances by Velia Foster, Jody Stevenson and friends, creative magic
tricks by John Tonsick, mime fun with Mark Wenzel and a live bluegrass
performance by Blue Metro!
GLAD has been improving the lives of the deaf and hard of hearing since
its creation as a volunteer organization in 1969. The GLAD facility
located in Eagle Rock is home to numerous and crucial programs of GLAD
including human services, health education, low-income senior housing,
communication assistance, employment development, public relations and
more. Funds raised will help assist with the substantial mortgage of the
facility and assist with the building's current extensive repairs and
maintenance.
GLAD occupies the former Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)
Retirement Home, a historical landmark. The building was built in 1927 and
was used by the WCTU and its members until declining membership forced it
to close. The WCTU building went up for sale in 1989, with many offers to
tear down the building and develop the site resulting. In 1991 The Eagle
Rock Association stepped in and successfully petitioned to have the site
designated an historic landmark, thus preserving the building and grounds.
GLAD took over the property in 1993 and converted it into a deaf-friendly
working and residential environment.
GLAD thanks Cheryl Leutjen and her team for hosting the Helping Hands
event as their final event. This unique event was a great way to raise
funds and awareness for our agency and we appreciate them thinking of us.
We wish Cheryl the best in her future endeavors and look forward to the
return of the Blissful Soul to Eagle Rock in the near future!
GLADly,
Rachel Braver, Director of Public Relations, Greater Los Angeles Agency
on Deafness, Inc. 2222 Laverna Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041
323-550-4274 Direct Line TTY/Voice
323-478-8000 Main Number Voice
323-550-4226 Main Number TTY
323-550-4205 Fax
rbraver@gladinc.org
Eagle Rock Arts Summer Conservatory
July 9th to August 16th, 2007
Summer Conservatory at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock made possible by
Music LA Program by the City of Los Angeles Dept. of Cultural Affairs,
Disney & Target. 6 consecutive weeks of Music and Dance. Sign up for
one or both!
CULMINATION PERFORMANCE AUGUST 16, 7 P.M.
FREE REGISTRATION: SATURDAY JUNE 16TH 9AM OR SATURDAY JULY 7TH 11 A.M.
ENROLLMENT FEE $15 FOR GRADES 6-12 (AGES 12-18)
ORCHESTRA (1ST & 2ND YEAR) 1 YEAR STRINGS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
CONDUCTOR MARISSA MCLEOD MON-WED-FRI 1PM TO 3PM DANCE (BEGINNING &
INTERMEDIATE) NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TUES & THURS 1PM- 3PM
INSTRUCTORS- SARRI SANCHEZ & ERIC SPETH
Classes held at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd. Los
Angeles, CA 90041 323.226.1617
Jenny Krusoe
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
________________________________________
email: brian@centerartseaglerock.org
web: http://www.c
enterartseaglerock.org
Eagle Rock Dance Company Performs!
Artistic Director: Melba Morris
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock proudly presents Eagle Rock Dance
Company in it's 3rd season Friday and Saturday, July 20 - 21 and July 27 -
28 performances start at 7:45pm Al performances are FREE!
Location: Sylvan Amphitheatre in Yosemite Recreation Center, 1840
Yosemite. near Eagle Rock High School
Ballet's to be performed include "Ballet Espana" ( to Massenset's Le
Cid) plus a tribute to Anna Pavlova (including "The Dying Swan") and a
Jazz Class Demonstration in honor of the Legendary Luigi
Julia Salazar
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
________________________________________
email: brian@centerartseaglerock.org
web: http://www.c
enterartseaglerock.org
Summer Art Camp
Only five weeks left!
Spaces are still available for the next five weeks of summer art camp.
Sign Up Now at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd. Los
Angeles, CA 90041
323.226.1617
Julia Salazar, Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
________________________________________
email: brian@centerartseaglerock.org
web: http://www.c
enterartseaglerock.org
TERA's Preservation, Planning and Development Sub-committee meets on
the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the basement of the
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock.
The following are events and/or issues which may be of interest to
stakeholders:
*SAVE THE DATE*
The Office of Neighborhood and Community Services invites you to a
community meeting to discuss completed, ongoing, and future projects
spearheaded by the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa. The meeting
will target key initiatives in the areas of public safety, education,
transportation, economic development and housing. We will also discuss the
challenges we have encountered and engage in a constructive dialogue that
will yield recommendations on how we can continue to partner to make our
communities more viable.
The East Area Planning Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, July 25,
2007 at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Heights Senior Citizen Center,
2323 Workman Street, Los Angeles, CA 90031.
Please note that the East Area Planning Region includes the communities
of MacArthur Park, Pico- Union, Westlake, Boyle Heights, Lincoln Heights,
El Sereno, Highland Park, Hermon, Cypress Park, Glassell Park, Atwater
Village, Mt. Washington, and Eagle Rock. As such, feel free to invite
other stakeholders in these areas that may be interested in attending.
Details will be forwarded in the next coming weeks. Until then, please
mark your calendar for Wednesday, July 25, 2007.
On Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at or after 9:00 a.m., The Office of Zoning
Administration will conduct a public hearing regarding a request to permit
the installation, operation and maintenance of an unmanned wireless
telecommunications facility consisting of 12 antennae to be co-located
behind existing rooftop screening on a three story commercial building,
with associated equipment mounted at ground level between existing
buildings at 1616 West Yosemite Drive. Case No. ZA-2005-6803(CU)(PA1)
containing the application, maps and exhibits with the request, is
available in the Office of Zoning Administration, 7th Floor, 200 North
Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please call (213)978-1318 in advance to
assure that the file will be available. The file will be unavailable for
review the day of the hearing.
On Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at or after 9:30 a.m. The Office of Zoning
Administration will conduct a public hearing on behalf of the Applicant,
Senor Fish, located at 4803 Eagle Rock Boulevard, regarding the
application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing
of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at an
existing 1,325 square foot restaurant with live entertainment, seating 12
patrons indoors and 52 patrons on an outdoor patio, with operating hours
of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. daily. Case No. ZA-2007-2176(CUB) containing
the application, maps and exhibits with the request, is available in the
Office of Zoning Administration, 7th Floor, 200 North Spring Street, Los
Angeles, CA 90012, between the hours of 7:15 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. Please call (213)978-1318 in advance to assure that the
file will be available. The file will be unavailable for review the day of
the hearing.
There are currently six vacant positions on the Eagle Rock Neighborhood
Council Board. To ensure that the board has a quorum to conduct business,
and to also generate interest among stakeholders to consider running in
future elections, the board approved a motion to amend the by-laws as
follows:
"Vacant Board Seats
If all Board seats are not filled after the general election, or if a
Board seat becomes vacant due to resignations or recall, the vacant Board
seat may be filled by the ERNC Board of Directors' appointment of a
stakeholder on an interim basis. The Board seat shall be filled by
election at the next ERNC general election."
The six positions open consist of Civic Director (1 of 2 positions),
and Sub-District Directors for areas 1,2,3 and 4. The treasurer position
is also vacant but will be filled on an interim basis by a current board
member.
If you are interested in an interim position on the board, please
attend our next meeting on Tuesday, August 7, and let us know.
Because half the positions are filled by election every other year, the
position of Sub-District 2 and the Treasurer will be open in the spring
2008 elections. These positions will be for the full term of two years.
The other vacant positions will be for only a one- year replacement
term, and in 2009 will be open again for full-term elections
If you decide to give it a shot and it turns out not to be what you
wanted there are no obligations to stay. But if you do volunteer your
time, on behalf of the entire Board, we thank you very much.
Sincerely,
Vince Antonino
Sub-District 8 Director
Communications Officer
St. Barnabas' Ginormous (Hey, it's in the
Dictionary!) Annual Yard Sale on Friday, July 27 from
5 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 28 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Furniture, vintage clothes, records, trinkets, watches, electronics and
near antiques. Located at 2109 Chickasaw Avenue, Eagle Rock For info call
323-254-7569
CAMILO'S California Bistro Presents:
"Latin Jazz & World Music"
Thursday Nights 6:30 pm
CAMILO'S California Bistro & Catering Co.
2128 West Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90041
Reservations: 323/478-2644
MERMAIDS AT CACTUS GALLERY
Cactus Gallery & Gifts, 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd. Eagle Rock, CA 90041
Hours: Tues - Fri : 12-7pm, Sat: 10am-5pm, Sun : 10am-2pm
323.256.6117
Click here for info : htt
p://www.eclecticcactus.com/nextshow.htm
Cactus Gallery is pleased to present MERMAIDS - a group show featuring
the legendary aquatic sea creatures, sirens, seductive sea nymphs, water
goddesses, neptune, and monocled mermen. Come celebrate!
Show runs: July 14 - August 9, 2007
ARTIST RECEPTION: Saturday, July 21, 2007 5- 10pm
LIVE body painting by Amber Atkisson.
Meet a live mermaid - FeeGee mermaid courtesy of Thart!
GET a sneak peek of the mermaid art during NELAart presents: SECOND
SATURDAYS Gallery Night, July 14, 2007 * 7-10pm For map info: www.NELAart.org
Purchases of art and jewelry HIGHLY encouraged! You will not find these
accessible originals and unique gifts anywhere else.
Make a night of it. Check out all the great eateries that line Eagle
Rock Blvd. and Colorado Blvd. Here are a few:
Auntie Em's : http://www.a
untieemskitchen.com/ Mia Sushi : http://www.mia-
sushi.com/ The Coffee Table : http://www.coffeetablebistro.com/ourrestaurant.ph
p Casa Bianca Pizza : http://casabiancapi
zza.com/
Carlotta's Passion Grows Cold at the End of July
Friends,
Carlotta's Passion Fine Art is going out of business at the end of
July! We are very proud of the exhibits and many cultural events that we
have hosted since 2004. We thank the Greater Los Angeles community for
your support. We are holding our Going Out of Business Sale from Thursday,
July 5th to Monday, July 30th. The gallery will be open for business from
12:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily for the duration of the sale! We are pricing to
sell and the deals cannot be beat, even at auction!
This is your opportunity to buy gifts for special occasions and the
Winter holidays now and save!
Carlotta's Passion Fine Art has an extraordinarily large inventory, all
of which will be deeply discounted during our sale. Our inventory
includes:
Original Fine Art:
· 17th - 20th Century European Oil Paintings
· Contemporary California Plein Air
· Photorealism
· 20th Century Florals
· Latin American Art (for example, works by Jose Luis Cuevas, Wifredo
Lam, Lucia Maya, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Maximino Javier, Emiliano Lopez,
Jose Fors, Gustavo Montoya, Francisco Toledo, Francisco Zuniga, Enrique
Miralles Tartabull, and Leonardo Nierman)
· Chicana/o Art
· Gay Art (Some overt, some suggestively erotic)
· Wood Carvings
· Framed Photographs (Primarily of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; social
justice movements)
· Art Glass (Kosta Boda and Seattle) Tibetan Hand Painted and Blessed
Thangkas
Art Books
New DVDs (Classics by Pedro Almodovar, Luis Bunuel, Federico Fellini,
and Yasujiro Ozu)
Art and Political Posters
Antique and Vintage Stoneware Crocks
Turkish Plates, Trivets, and Decorative Tiles
Sydenstricker Glass
Unopened Boxes of Wine Glasses
19th Century Transferware plates
19th and Early 20th Century Clocks
Antique Furniture, including late 18th American Federal, Biedermeier,
Georgian Regency, and Art Deco armoires, desks, chests of drawers, tables,
and screens/room dividers)
Anatolian Kilim Upholstered furniture
Hand Painted Chinese chests and cabinets
Restored antique steamer trunks
Walking Sticks (Antique, Vintage, and New)
Ethnic Jewelry and Vintage Costume Jewelry
Textiles:
· Circa 1910 Native American Wearing Blanket
· New Pendleton Blanket
· Vintage Hudson Bay Wool Blanket
· Persian Carpet and Salt Bag Pillows
· Turkish Pillows
· Alpaca capes and sweaters
· Handwoven Huipils and Rebozos (from Chiapas and Ecuador)
· Antique and Vintage Quilts and Quilt Tops
There is much, much more! Don't miss out on this mutually beneficial
opportunity!
And, again, thank you!!!
All blessings,
Bob Squires, Director/Owner, Carlotta's Passion Fine Art, 2012 Colorado
Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041 - 323.259.1563. rs@carlottaspassion.com
This is the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles. Our cross street is
Maywood.
COUNCILMEMBER JOSE HUIZAR LEADS EFFORT TO CREATE GARVANZA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY ZONE
City Council Approves HPOZ Study- Action Long- awaited by Northeast Los
Angeles Community
Councilmember José Huizar, District 14, was pleased to announce that
the Garvanza community of Northeast Los Angeles is closer to becoming a
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ). The City Council approved a
motion introduced by Councilman Huizar, which instructed the City's
Planning Department to conduct a $120,000 study that will evaluate the
historic significance of the area.
HPOZ's are designed to protect and enhance the use of buildings,
structures, natural features, and areas which are reminders of the City's
history. They also protect unique and irreplaceable assets to the City and
its neighborhoods which are worthy examples of past architectural styles.
The Garvanza community features many structures which represent
significant architectural history, including the original historic
township of Garvanza established in the early 1900's. The proposed
Garvanza HPOZ boundaries cover areas between Pasadena City limits to the
north; Metro right- of-way bridge to the south; Eastside of Avenue 66 to
the east; and Eastside of Figueroa proceeding to the Westside of Avenue 63
at York to the west. The Garvanza HPOZ will also incorporate the Judson
Studios/Thorne Street portion of the current Highland Park HPOZ.
Councilman Huizar advocated strongly, along with the community, for
Council to agree to fund the HPOZ study; and hopes the area will be added
to the existing 21 HPOZ's in the City.
"I believe this area represents significant cultural and architectural
resources which should be protected. Residents have been fighting for this
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone for many years - in fact, this issue
stretches back several administrations in Council District 14," said
Councilman Huizar.
"We are at a critical point in time for the historic portions of
Garvanza - many of the structures we are looking to protect with this HPOZ
are in danger of being torn down. This HPOZ will also offer homeowners
various tax, regulatory, and financial incentives that are designed to
offset the expense of rehabilitating and maintaining their properties." he
added.
The study is expected to be completed within a year.
OPERATION Y.E.S. INC. PRESENTS
Boyle Heights Seventh Annual Resource Fair
August 17 to 19, 2007, starts at 4:30 PM. Come one, come all it is
Family Nights!
A time to be at Peace & Love thy friends & neighbors!
Event will be held in Quadrant 2 of the Boyle Heights Neighborhood
Council at the corner of EVERGREEN & CESAR E. CHAVEZ AVE. Los Angeles,
CA 90033
Come and enjoy free health screening, free live entertainment; R&B,
Salsa, Rocks N Roll, Ranchera, Mariachi, Faith Based Sounds, Comedy and so
much more everyday is different entertainment, free gifts from various
vendors and organizations. First time homebuyers programs and financing
plus job opportunities, legal advice and so much more under the stars! A
nice moment for the entire family to obtain information for your needs and
enjoy.
A carnival with rides and games are going to be here at this event for
your enjoyment.
Praise God for these blessings that have taken place now going for
seven years in Boyle Heights community one of the oldest neighborhoods in
the City of Los Angeles!
Several Food and Refreshment vendors will be at this event.
EVERYBODY IS WELCOME TO SHARE THIS EVENT AND COME TO ENJOY OUR
TRADITIONAL EVENT HERE IN BOYLE HEIGHTS!
For further information or be part of our event one can obtain an
application by writing to ; operationyes@yahoo.com. Just state if you are
a vendor, organization or entertainer to obtain the right application by
email.
"THANK YOU"
Garvanza Skatepark
First and foremost, Councilmember Huizar would like to thank everyone
for their patience and dedication to the Garvanza Skatepark. This has been
a community effort from day one, and many people have dedicated countless
time and effort to moving this project forward. Now, the big day has
arrived!
Please mark your calendars as the official Grand Opening of the
Garvanza Skatepark will be next Friday, July 27th at 4:00pm.
The Garvanza Skatepark is located on the corner of Meridian and Ave.
63. Additionally, Parks and Recreation will be allowing temporary use of
the park with abbreviated operating hours starting tomorrow. During the
days leading up to the official opening, the skatepark will be open
weekdays 2:00pm-6:00pm and Noon-6:00pm this weekend.
We look forward to seeing all of you next Friday at the Grand Opening!
WHAT: 16th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture
(FPAC)
o The largest presenter of Philippine arts and culture in Southern
California.
o A two-day community event featuring:
o Featured artists
o PinoyVisions
o Poetry Slam
o Vegetable Competition & Farmers Market
o DJ Battle
o Youth Pavilion
o PAN Pavilion
o Seniors Village
o Community Wellness Village
o Traditional Dancing
o Culinary Arts Pavilion
WHO: The Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture is produced by FilAm
ARTS, a certified 501 ( c ) (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to
advance the understanding of the arts and rich cultural heritage of
Filipino Americans in the United States through presentation, education
and art services.
WHEN: September 8-9, 2007 from 10AM - 6PM
WHERE: Point Fermin Park, 607 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
HOW: Tickets are available at $5 each day
Children under 3 and seniors over 65 are free
WHY: The Festival celebrates the diversity of the Filipino experience
and provides a venue for all to share and build community in an idyllic
seaside environment. The array of arts and culture raises consciousness
about Filipino culture while engaging all in fun and entertainment.
CONTACT: (323) 913 - 4663, www.filamarts.org
Burglers on Hill Drive
Dear Neighbors,
Today between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., a house on Hill Drive
was ransacked and robbed. The robber left cameras, computers, and silver
behind but found ALL valuable jewelry - even very well hidden... They
removed a pillow case from the bed, and filled it up.
The robber(s) entered through a locked sliding glass door in the
backyard that only had one lock at the handle - they jimmied it and easily
came inside.
I had seen an email weeks ago alerting neighbors that a burglar was in
our midst and broke in through side windows, and had mentioned it to the
owner of this home and she had said, "Uh oh - one of my side windows was
recently open and they're never open..." so perhaps this was not the first
attempt at this home.
I urge you - LOCK ALL SIDE WINDOWS and secure all screens. If you need
locks or latches replaced, do so IMMEDIATELY. If you have slat windows,
replace them with another kind or install an alarm system - I have broken
into my home on Mt. Royal on two occasions through the slat windows in a
matter of seconds, as has my dog walker... So many of these old houses
have them and they're just not smart.
If you have sliding glass doors, make sure they are locked at all times
in more than one place - at the base as well as handle, or have a stick
behind the door preventing its ability to slide.
Lock your garage!!! Burglars LOVE robbing garages.
Perhaps we should set up a neighborhood watch group. Any interest?
Let's look into it! And let's watch out for one another.
Thanks and be safe,
Carol Allen
Carol followed up with this letter:
Hi Neighbors,
Sorry for the last-minute notice - I just found out there's a Community
Watch Meeting tonight! The LAPD has been asked to send a representative to
inform us of how to work together to protect our neighborhoods and each
other.
Details:
Eagle Rock City Hall in the room off the parking lot (where we vote),
2035 Colorado Blvd., at 7 p.m.
Come one, come all!
Thanks,
Carol Allen
Unfortunately, this was received shortly before the Thursday night
meeting but those having an interest should follow up with Carol.
ER Restaurants in LA Times
Sent: Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:11 pm
Subject: Re: TERA e.letter 07-13-2007
Hi Michael,
Did you see the article in the Thursday, July 12.2007, LA Times,
"Weekend" section pg.E48? A big article about "Larkin's" and a little one
about "Aunty Em's" same pg.
Nancy Shannon
I did, thanks Nancy. Unfortunately I found them about 15 minutes
after I sent out the e-letter last week. For those of you who missed them,
here's what was said:
California meets country
SoCal native Larkin Mackey's Southern fare mixes in flavors of his
youth.
By S. Irene Virbila, Times Staff Writer
July 12, 2007
ACROSS from the Eagle Rock Baptist Church, a new soul food restaurant
has opened in a sweet little 1911 bungalow with a wraparound porch.
Partners Larkin Mackey, the chef; Joshua McBride, who runs the front of
the house; and sous-chef Rick Rowan have been working overtime for months
to make it all happen, after long delays. But it's here, and none too
soon.
Finally, something that's not Italian or tapas or sushi. Larkin's
revels in Southern cooking with a contemporary spin. The copy on the
restaurant's website goes a bit over the top, hailing Larkin's debut as "a
new era in soul food." But you have to love the partners' enthusiasm.
The fact is, Larkin's cuisine really is something different. That's
because Mackey, who can trace roots back to New Orleans, grew up in
Southern California - a vegetarian. And he weaves the Mexican spices and
California accents of his youth through his tribute to all things
Southern.
The dining room, with its antique stained glass behind the bar, sash
windows and mismatched chairs, is very country and charming. Soon, they'll
add outdoor seating in a garden in progress out back, and on that inviting
porch. Tables are set with casual posies. And the walls are hung with
evocative art photos. Walking in for the first time, you find a happy
hubbub of eaters. The Ball canning jars used as water (and wine) glasses
were inspired by "The Color Purple," according to McBride, but wine
drinkers may want to bring proper glasses. Until Larkin's wine and beer
license comes through, it's strictly BYOB.
Our waitress sashays over to the table in a pretty retro-print dress,
ready to take our order. Starters include a wedge lettuce salad with blue
cheese dressing garnished, oddly, with a frizzle of fried onions. A salad
of heirloom tomatoes paired with warm fried okra is a terrific concept,
but the okra on a recent night is fried to hard pellets. Chili verde, made
from the chef's grandfather's recipe, is comforting and delicious. Salmon
cakes, though, are bland and undistinguished.
For those always on the lookout for a good fried chicken, I can say
that Mackey makes a mean one - cooked the way it should be, in a heavy
cast-iron skillet to give it the requisite crunch. It comes with red
garlic mashed potatoes and a little gravy. Jambalaya is nice and spicy.
There's corn-battered and fried catfish too. Southerners, though, may find
the fish somewhat lacking in that tasty funk they expect from catfish. It
could be any fish at all under that batter. And the smothered pork chop
comes not only without the bone, it's enclosed in a pasty gravy. Back to
the drafting board on that one.
Most main courses come with sides, but you can order extra, or
different too, including "Aunt Carolyn's potato salad," the creamy
old-fashioned kind, both sweet and spicy, or skillet-sauteed collard
greens with tomatoes, hot pepper and garlic. Sweets include sweet potato
pie - how could you not? - as well as banana pudding, strawberry red
velvet shortcake, fruit cobblers and whatever else strikes the cook's
fancy.
Though the kitchen has some trouble getting all of the food for a table
out at the same time, the place is so endearing and the owners
enthusiastic, it's hard to be grumpy about the opening snafus. They've
worked so hard and waited so long for this moment. And here it is.
virbila@latimes.com
Larkin's
Where: 1496 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock
When: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays; brunch, 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Sundays
Price: Starters, $7 to $9; main courses, $12 to $19; desserts, $7 to
$9; sides, $5; drinks, $2. Until the wine and beer license comes through,
it's BYOB with $5 corkage. Street parking.
Info: (323) 254-0934, http://www.larkinsjoi
nt.com
Auntie Em's
Cobbler classics
Leslee Komaiko
July 12, 2007
Cobblers can be delicious year-round, but in summer they get an extra
boost from gloriously ripe fruit.
Auntie Em's
The chefs at this groovy neighborhood hang cook up one big pan cobbler
every day during summer, taking advantage of stone fruit and berries from
a farmers market. One day might bring nectarines, blackberries and
raspberries; another, plums and strawberries. Each order is served warm
with a dollop of vanilla-infused whipped cream.
· Cobbler, $3.50. 4616 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A., (323) 255-0800
And now for the one I missed
Subject: Re: TERA e.letter 07-13-2007
Hi Michael,
Glad you saw it. There is another article about "Larkin's" in The
Pasadena Weekly. The one with the cop on the front and an article about
John Muir HS. Maybe you saw that one too.
Nancy Shannon
Nope, but did I mention that I saw the article in the LA Times?
Subject: Eagle Rockdale bench project
Dear Board Members--
I wanted to send a heartfelt thank you for allowing me to participate
in the community garden bench project. The "team" was wonderful & so
supportive of this effort. It was truly a pleasure to work in such a
beautiful space & be allowed to be a part of its ongoing
transformation.
Thank you again for all your hard work, eagle rock is the better for
your vision.
Sincerely,
Sandy Huse ("Keep a Green Tree in Your Heart & the Singing Bird
Will Come.")
And we thank you Sandy for your contribution to TERA's Eagle
Rockdale Community Garden, and thanks to all of you who came to the
Bastille Day Garden Celebraton last weekend!
Subject: RE: TERA e.letter 07-06-2007
Michael-
Whatever happened to the "design competition" that was supposed to
result in a new Eagle Rock Monument to be located near the junction of
Broadway and Colorado?
Also, any word on the A to Z carwash site?
just curious
Ray Dell
The last I heard, Paul Habib in CD 14 was still working on the
process for the design competition for an Eagle Rock Monument. As with so
many things, the more that is known about a project, the more complicated
it becomes. I suggest you contact Paul directly at paul.habib@lacity.org
to see what is going on with the process. I've heard nothing about the A
to Z car wash site, other than some inquiries from various Eagle Rock
activists and neighbors.
E-letter Inquiries
From: Gail Poulson
To: e.letter@tera90041.org
Sent: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:33 am
Subject: eletter
Your website shows the last e.letter as being in March. How often do
they get issued?
Sent: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 10:43 am
Subject: Re: eletter
Weekly - Our webmaster posts them to the web site as the spirit
moves him. We've thought of doubling his salary but he's a college
professor and figured out that 2 X $0 is still $0.
Subject: spell check
I miss the French. This time it's the English that needs fixing, it's
receptacle
Colette
Thanks Colette. That's why we should pay you almost as much as we
pay our web master.
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