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My compliments to the care-takers of our local
parks in Eagle Rock. We frequent both Eagle Rock
and Yosemite Parks in the course of walking the Boyz
and Girl (Madison Dawg, the Bandit, Mickey, and Ms.
Clifford) and we’ve observed an interesting pattern.
By Friday morning, the parks are in great shape.
Lawns are trimmed, trash has been disposed of, ball
diamonds are groomed and ready for the weekend
games. And when we walk on Monday morning,
there is litter everywhere, and taggers have left their
marks on everything from walkways, to trees, to
restrooms. And then the process starts again. For
me it would be discouraging, but the park workers we
meet in the early hours of the day are friendly,
courteous, and stop working only to wave and
exchange greetings with us.
Tagging in the parks has been a serious issue
over the last few weeks. Thanks to quick action by
City crews, it has been painted out within a few
days, but there has been so much of it lately that I
don’t see how the crews will be able to keep up with
it. But I really appreciate their efforts in trying.
Almost equally irritating as the taggers are the
sales calls and phone solicitations that inevitably
come at dinner time. I’m not sure how they know,
given that dinner time in our household is anywhere
from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. but they always seem
to find the wrong time. We have signed up on
every “don’t call list” available, but still the calls
persist. I’m waiting for some enterprising techie to
invent a device for my phone where I can press
#6666 and it sends a scramble signal into the phone
system of the offending caller, disabling the entire
phone bank from which they are calling. Of course,
we wish no harm to the callers, who are simply trying
to earn a few dollars, but disabling the hardware has
a lot of appeal. It would be great to be able to fight
back.  Michael Tharp, President
TERA's Home Tour Committee Needs a Few Good
Volunteers ASAP!
Please consider volunteering to help with this
year's Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour on October 15.
Our Home Tour Committee also needs a few more
volunteers. If you'd like to work with a talented,
dedicated, and fun group of Eagle Rockers and meet
your neighbors during our signature community
event, please contact Pauline. mauro@gmail.c
om, or call (323) 550-1130 for details.
Docents Guide Home Tour goers through Eagle
Rock's architecturally unique homes. Morning or
afternoon shifts on October 15 available. One docent
training session required prior to the Home Tour.
Other Volunteer Opportunities: We need
volunteers to help set up, take down, sell tickets,
survey tour goers. Teenagers to retirees welcome!
Dear Fellow Gardeners,
A quick reminder and for the benefit of our new
gardeners:
Our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Saturday,
July 15, at the Garden from 10 a.m. to noon. Please
mark your calendars and make a commitment to
attend. We will be reviewing our policies, discussing
new activities, electing officers, and planning the
coming year of expansions and events. You'll also
have a chance to meet your fellow gardeners. It's
very important for all of you to participate and have
a say in our future. Please let me know only if you
can't attend.
Hope to see all of you soon!
Best regards,
Mary Tokita
Eagle Rockdale Community Garden & Art Park,
TERA
323/344-8426
THE EAGLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE KICKS
OFF THEIR 10TH SEASON OF SUMMER CONCERTS IN
THE PARK, THIS SUNDAY, JULY 9TH AT 6PM, when
Ronnie & The Classics regale us with Hit Parade
classics from the 50s and 60s.
Other dates include:
Sunday July 13: "Soto"
Sunday August 6th "Hard Day¹s Night"
Sunday August 13th: Summer Swingfest
with "Swing Inc"
August 20th: Country & Western
August 27th: "Jack Lantz Big Band"
The park is located at 1100 Eagle Vista Drive. All
concerts run from 6 to 8, and there are pre-show
activities planned at most of them as early as 5 pm.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and a picnic dinner or
purchase food from vendors. Thanks, Eagle Rock
Chamber of Commerce.
The Eagle Rock Eclectic 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!
EAGLE ROCK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL FULL
BOARD MEETING JULY 11, 2006-ER PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Please note change of date from the 1st Tuesday
to the 2nd Tuesday this month due to July 4th
Holiday. The monthly Board of Directors meeting is
the main ERNC monthly meeting. Recommendations
from committees are acted upon; official board
positions are voted on; reports are given;
stakeholder concerns are heard,7 pm, Eagle Rock
Library, 5027 Caspar Avenue.
ANY STAKEHOLDER IN EAGLE ROCK CAN HAVE AN
ITEM PUT ONTO THE AGENDA FOR THE EAGLE ROCK
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL to talk about. If you
contact Secretary Cherryl Weaver, at least five days
before any board meeting, your item can be placed
on the agenda. Each meeting offers a public
comment section, but with the ERNC¹s full schedule,
putting an item on the agenda is the best way to be
assured that the board will have time to discuss and
vote on the things which interest you most. General
ERNC Board meetings are normally held the first
Tuesday of every month, except on holidays, at 7:00
pm at the Eagle Rock Library, 5027 Caspar Avenue.
Cherryl can be reached at (323) 254-1352 or email
www.CherrylWeaver@EagleRockCouncil.org
ROCKDALE ELEMENTARY KIDS SEE THEIR WORK
IN PRINT IN THE LA TIMES.
Four Eagle Rock fifth and sixth graders saw their
words printed in an early summer edition of The Kids’
Reading Room section of the Los Angeles Times
Calendar section. The paper's kids’ page invited
young readers to make up and submit fantasy
newspaper headlines they'd like to see, and explain
why. The most interesting entries were compiled and
printed on The Kids’ Reading Room page in the
paper's June 29 edition, and the contributions from
the four youngsters from Eagle Rock led the page.
The kids, identified only by their first names as
Andrew, John, Cody and Antonio, were all enrolled at
Rockdale Elementary -- Eagle Rock's Bravo Award
winning school on Yosemite Drive -- and all were
members of Wordsmiths, an after school writers
workshop run by local author and playwright Vince
Waldron (who is also an ERNC Civic Director).
Here are the contributions of the Rockdale kids in
response to the question:
What newspaper headline would you write?
"It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman,"
because it shows there really are superheroes.
--Andrew, 11
"Inventor patents first hover car," then my family
could buy a hover car that would be easy to use and
cool to ride. --John, 11
"Greek god Cerberus becomes dog of Eagle Rock
fifth grader," because if I had any problems, he would
stick up for me. --Cody, 11
"Kid named Antonio patents magnet shoe;
increases maximum speed on foot from 15 mph to
50," because I wouldn't need to buy a car or spend
money on oil or gas. --Antonio, fifth grade
Congratulations to Andrew, John, Cody and
Antonio--Eagle Rock's newest published writers!
EAGLE ROCK SUMMER SWINGFEST – SUNDAY
AUGUST 13.
Mark your calendars now and don’t miss the
summer’s biggest, best party in Eagle Rock Park –
Back by popular demand, Eagle Rock Summer
SwingFest 2006. Swing to the hep cats from the
popular SWING, INC. band. Join the fun, music,
dancing and enjoy FREE ice cream on Sunday,
August 13. Lots of freebies and surprises in store –
don’t miss it! Festivities start at 5pm, the band goes
on at 6pm. Enter the ERNC 2006 Swing Dance
Championship Competition for trophies and prizes!
Brought to you by the Eagle Rock Neighborhood
Council in cooperation with the ER Chamber of
Commerce, Concerts in the Park.
The Bureau of Engineering Announces the 2006 -
07 Cycle of Funding. This grant program was
instrumental in TERA's being able to carry out its
Eagle Rockdale Community Garden.
The 2006 - 07 Community Beautification Grant
Application and Guidelines Packet is now available!
The Word version of the application will be available
on our website 1. www.laocb.org after Monday, July
10th. For a hard copy of the application, please
attend one of our workshops, email us at
http://www.cbgrant@lacity.org, or call (213) 978-
0226. The application and the
Review Criteria have changed considerably, therefore
we encourage everyone, including previous
awardees, to attend a CB Grant Application
Workshop.
2006 - 07 CB Grant Application Workshops
For the 2006 - 07 cycle of funding, CB Grant
staff are offering 18 workshops to be held citywide.
All interested parties are encouraged to attend. The
CB Grant Workshop will cover the grant program in
detail, how to fill out the application, tips on
submitting a competitive proposal, questions from
attendees, and will be a great opportunity to meet
like-minded people along with the CB Grant staff.
Please see our website
www.laocb.org
for maps and parking details on specific
workshops.
Our first workshop this year will be held at Arroyo
Seco Branch Library 6145 N. Figueroa Street,
Highland Park 90042 at 6:00 PM.
Need VoluntEARS?
For all 501(c)(3) organizations seeking volunteers
to complete their projects, the Disney VoluntEARS
will provide volunteer services to charitable nonprofit
agencies in the Los Angeles area. The Disney
VoluntEARS volunteer their time to projects that
benefit the community. They ask for a six-week
notice prior to the event.
The Disney VoluntEARS will provide volunteer
services to charitable nonprofit agencies in the Los
Angeles area. All applications submitted will be
evaluated by the employee Leadership Council to
determine feasibility and, if accepted, project
implementation.
For more information, please contact Disney
VoluntEARS at 500 S. Buena Vista Street, Burbank,
CA 91521-3609, or by e-mail to
jen.marie.manship@disney.com.
Community Meetings for the 2007-2008 Housing
and Community Development Action Plan.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, the Citizens’ Unit for
Participation (CUP) and the Community Development
Department (CDD) invite the public and all community
groups to participate in a series of community
meetings for the purpose of assessing and identifying
the needs of your community.
We are seeking your input to establish priorities
for federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funding in the following areas: Public
Services, Public Facilities, Neighborhood/Public
Improvements, Economic Development, and
Housing.
Your comments will be included in the
Consolidated Plan and submitted to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD).
The Community Meetings will be held on the
following dates, locations and times:
East LA Neighborhood Service Area, Monday, July
10, 2006, 6:00 p.m., El Sereno Public Library, 5226 S.
Huntington Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032
Valley LA Neighborhood Service Area, Tuesday,
July 11, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Marvin Braude Center 3rd
Floor, Conference Rm. 3B, 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., Van
Nuys, CA 91401
South LA Neighborhood Service Area, Tuesday,
July 11, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Ascot Public Library, 120
West Florence Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90003
West LA Neighborhood Service Area, Thursday,
July 13, 2006 6:00 p.m., Venice Public Library, 501 S.
Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90066
Central Neighborhood Service Area, Monday, July
10, 2006, 6:00 p.m. Edendale Public Library, 2011 W.
Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026
Harbor Neighborhood Service Area, Wednesday,
July 12, 2006, 6:00 p.m., Wilmington Public Library,
1300 N. Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744
All facilities are accessible for persons with
disabilities. A TDD machine, for the hearing impaired,
or Spanish translation equipment will be provided if
requested 4 days prior to the meeting.
For additional information and requests, please
contact the Community Development Department,
Dianne Forrester at (213) 744-7374 or Gerardo
Ruvalcaba at (213) 744-9021.
“OPERATION CONSERVATION” JOIN COMMUNITY
VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRIBUTE LIGHT BULBS
Councilmember Jose Huizar in conjunction with
the Department of Water and Power, asks for
volunteers to distribute energy efficient light bulbs to
residents throughout our district on Saturday, July
15. The new bulbs will conserve energy and save
money. Old light bulbs will be exchanged for free new
light bulbs. Meet at 10:00 am at the El Sereno Senior
Center, 4818 Klamath Place, Los Angeles, 90032. For
more information, contact Councilmember Huizar’s
office, (323) 254-5295.
Irene Ponce forward this message from Ed Boks,
General Manager for the City’s Department of Animal
Regulation:
"LA Animal Services rescued huge numbers of lost
and frightened dogs and cats after the 4th of July.
Fireworks terrify many pets, and many run away in
fear, making this the busiest week of the year for
Animal Services. To make room for all these animals,
Animal Services is having a post 4th of July
Adoptathon with reduced adoption fees. Please help
us get the word out and let's see if we can't empty
all of our shelters this weekend. Please visit our
website at http://www.laanimalservices.com for more
information, and read Ed's new Blog to view and
download the flier for the event. Together we
create happiness by bringing pets and people
together!
Ed Boks"
HAPPY SUMMER FROM THE BLISSFUL SOUL
The Millionaire Mind: I would love to tell you
about my experience with The Millionaire Mind
Intensive weekend. There is another MMI in Los
Angeles November 17-19. You can get FREE tickets
by buying the book, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind
which we have here at the store. Summer hours
started Monday, June 26: 10 am to 8 pm, Monday
through Friday, 10 am to 6 pm, Saturdays. The
Blissful Soul, 4870 Eagle Rock Blvd., (323) 258-
6900.
HOLY NUPTIALS, A SURVEY OF ARTWORK BASED
ON THE THEME OF MARRIAGE OPENS JULY 8 at
AVENUE 50 STUDIO.
Avenue 50 Studio in Highland Park presents its
new
exhibit, “Holy Nuptials” featuring art that speaks to
the institution of marriage and spectacle of
weddings. A loaded and contradictory subject, “Holy
Nuptials” promises to be an irreverent, romantic,
heartfelt, scary, unsettling and/or strange exhibit.
The artists invited to participate bring to the subject
of marriage and weddings their personal beliefs be
they married artists, thrice married, divorced, or
single. This show runs through August 6, 2006.
"The show came about because of my recurring
images having to do with weddings and receptions. I
wanted to see what artist's take on the marriage
theme would be. Some of the artists happen to be
happily married, some divorced, single, others
indifferent and some, like myself, riveted by the
spectacle some weddings can be. The show will be
an objective, romantic, sarcastic
and strange look at why marriage matters or doesn't
and how it defines, confines, fulfills, strangles,
enables, empowers and liberates those who practice
it." Guest curator José Lozano.
Please join us as we wed fine art with the
question of marriage.
Opening reception: Saturday, July 8, 2006 7-10
pm
Where: Avenue 50 Studio, 131 No. Avenue 50,
Los Angeles, CA 90042 (323) 258-1435
EAGLE ROCK UNDERGROUND PLANNING OUR 3RD
ANNUAL ART SHOW SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2006.
Please email us if you are interested in showing
some of your work. We are accepting art starting
July 10th. Space is limited so first come, first served.
You can also come by the shop and show some
samples, which is better. If we’ve talked already
about your being in the show, email us for
confirmation. Peace and see you soon. Eagle Rock
Underground, 4690 Eagle Rock Blvd. (323) 551-6983.
www.eaglerockunderground@yahoo.com
The Arroyo Arts Collective Presents Bright Idea:
light inspired art created by members of the AAC
Annual Auction/Fundraiser
Saturday July 15, 6-9pm
Live Auction with auctioneer Troy Evans
Live Music
Raffle
Really good food by Douglas Johnston
Blacksmith demo (in the teepee) by Heather
McLarty
At the home of Heather McLarty and Troy Evan
(aka The Hiner House), 4757 N. Figueroa Street,
Highland Park 90042
Tickets $20; Raffle Tickets 3/$5
Tickets Available at:
Galco’s Old World Grocery 5702 York Blvd.
Highland Park 90042
Random Custom Framing 200 N. Avenue 64
Highland Park 90042
On the web:
http://www.arroyoartscollective.org;
phone (323) 850-8566 or (3232) 550-8000
Blaze a trail to our annual auction/fundraiser
where AAC members will light up the night with their
illuminated creations. Outshine you friends with
original decorated switch-plates gotten for a winning
raffle ticket. This years event promises to be a
sparkling success with great art, great music and, as
always, really good food.!! And don’t forget the
blacksmithing demonstration.
Participating artists include: Edith Abeyta; Alexis
Abrams; Mary Clark-Camargo; Ruth de Nicola; Troy
Evans; Jack Fenn; Linda Hoag; Heather Hoggan; Amy
Inouye; Julie Nagesh; Benjamin Page; Sandy
Schulman; Joseph Shuldiner; Rachel Siegel; Suzanne
Siegel; Kacy Treadway
When: Saturday, July 15, 2006 6-9 pm
Where: The Hiner House – 4757 N.Figueroa
Street, Highland Park, CA 90042 (323) 850-8566 or
323) 550-8000.
www.arroyoartscollective.org
The Bird Show, A group show inspired by our fine-
feathered friends
July 8 to August 6, 2006
Artist’s Reception: Saturday, July 8, 6-9pm
Members of the Arroyo Arts Collective
acknowledge our flying, chirping friends with art, art,
and more art about birds, birds and more birds.
Participating artists are: Illona Aguayo; Natalie Kahn
Aguilar; Mary Allan; Victoria Taylor Alvarez; Marcela
Ciszewski; Gloria Cooper; Matt DeHaven; Ruth De
Nicola; Renee Dominique; Sharon Eaton; Richard
Espinoza; Nicholas Fedak II; Maggie Gerard; Cicely
Gilman; Tom Gugler; Tina Gulotta-Miller; Radhika
Hersey; Linda Ann Hoag; Heather Hoggan; Karen
Hovanitz; Amy Inouye; Patty Sue Jones; Jay
Kavoian; Patricia Lee; may Jean Mallman; Denise
Monaghan; Julie Nagesh; Karen Nuebert; Benjamin
Page; Ester Petschar; Connie Rohman; Dorothy
Shepherd: Julie Soto; Susan Stroll; RuthAnne
Tarletz; Kacy Treadway; and David Wyninger.
As a salute to our local flocks of parakeets (they
actually are not parrots), we will present an
interactive installation of sound activated, sound
recording, squawky toy parrots. Like our big green
flying friends, this work promises to be funny, loud
and a bit obnoxious. And did we mention the flying
pig?
Another feature will be the “Big Hen” vending
machine, a vintage toy-egg dispenser. Pop in a
quarter to receive an egg filled with original art,
charms, and/or messages created by our members.
This may be the best deal in town and all proceeds
benefit the Collective.
A reception for the artists will be held Saturday,
July 8th from 6 – 9pm, in conjunction with NELAart
Second Saturday Night. Regular gallery hours are
Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4pm.
When: Saturday, July 8, 2006 6-9 pm
Where: The Acorn Gallery 135 N. Avenue 50
Highland Park, CA 90042 (323) 850-8566
www.arroyoartscollective.org
Gallery Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, noon to
4pm
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