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With fall rapidly approaching (it was dark this morning when I got up
to walk the dogs) the tempo of life in Eagle Rock seems to have picked up
a beat. Parades of children of all ages and sizes are once again seen on
the sidewalks, marching to various institutions of learning. And as the
summer heat finally wanes a bit, community events of which you should be
aware are being scheduled. TERA’s quarterly public meeting is slated for
September 26, 2006 in its usual place in the Center for the Arts, Eagle
Rock, at 7:00 p.m. TERA is 20 years old this year and we hope you’ll all
stop by and listen to Councilmember Huizar’s State of the Town address and
have some questions for him, in addition to sharing some birthday cake
with us.
Then, on October 7 2006, from 5:00 p.m. until midnight the Center for
the Arts, Eagle Rock will be bringing the biggest Eagle Rock Music
Festival ever to Colorado Boulevard. This year will be a genuine street
party with Colorado Boulevard closed to traffic for some serious dancin’
in the street.
And that’s just a warm up for the following weekend when, on October
15, 2006, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. TERA puts on its
seventh annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour. This year is a fantastic mix
of homes ranging from those constructed early in the last century to
mid-century moderns to modern homes, truly reflecting the eclectic living
spaces that are so much a part of the character of Eagle Rock.
In news from a different front, congratulations to former TERA
President Hilary Norton Orozco on her appointment to the Board of the Los
Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. The LA Chamber News Letter states,
“Chamber announces seven new additions to board of directors The Chamber
announced Thursday the appointment of seven members to its Board of
Directors for three-year terms. The new board members include: Norman
Abrams, UCLA; Elaine Batchlor, L.A. Care Health Plan; Rory DeJohn, Turner
Construction Company; Peter Griffith, Ernst & Young; Walter Hill, Icon
Blue, Inc.; Jim McConnell, The Seville Group; and Hilary Norton Orozco,
Palmer Investments, Inc. For more information, contact Senior Vice
President David Eads, 213.580.7546 or deads@lachamber.org.”
The Occidental College Master Plan has been posted on the College web
site. I have been told, but was not able to confirm, that a public scoping
meeting is planned on September 12, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at
lower Herrick Hall for the Environmental Impact Report being prepared as
part of the Specific Plan process through the City of Los Angeles. The
master plan wed site is www.oxy.
edu/MasterPlan.xml. This is the beginning of the planning process and
the college as well as the environmental impact report writers are eager
for community input.
Michael Tharp,
President
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ER ECLECTIC
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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.com, 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!
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Not too Late to
Become a Sponsor of TERA Eclectic Eagle Rock Home
Tour |
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The Seventh Annual Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour is set for Sunday
October 15, 2006. You can help make this year's Home Tour the best. If you
are willing to express your pride in our unique community's cultural
heritage and support our ongoing efforts to preserve our legacy, please
sponsor the Eclectic Eagle Rock Home Tour today! All sponsors are
recognized in our official Tour Program.
Donate at the Associate Level ($50 to $99) and receive a
complimentary Tour admission (valued at $20).
Friend Level ($100-$249) entitles you to two complimentary Tour
admissions and TERA Household membership (valued at $45).
Contributor Level ($250-$499) entitles you to two complimentary
Tour/after-party admissions and TERA Sustaining membership (valued at
$95).
Benefactor Level ($500-$749) entitles you to three complimentary
Tour/after-party admissions and TERA Patron membership (valued at $140).
Patron Level ($750+) entitles you to four complimentary
Tour/after-party admissions and TERA Patron membership (valued at $180).
To make this tax-deductible donation, please email
treasurer@tera90041.org or mail in your check along with how you would
like your name(s) to read in the Home Tour Program by September 1 to:
TERA, PO Box 41453, Eagle Rock, CA 90041, or call (323) 259-TERA.
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COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATIONS INVITED TO MAYOR'S BUDGET DAY |
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Mayor Villaraigosa's Annual Community Budget Day will take place on
Saturday, September 9, 2006. Budget Day kicks off the opportunity for
Neighborhood Councils to have a voice in City of Los Angeles budget
decisions.
On Budget Day, the Mayor will partner with community members to shape a
vision for Los Angeles in the coming year and discuss how the City budget
can help achieve that vision. Neighborhood Councils, community based
organizations, and community members are invited to participate in this
discussion.
This year, the City is encouraging Community Based Organizations to
“meet and greet” the Neighborhood Councils in their communities. This
Budget Day will be a favorable occasion for Neighborhood Council
representatives and community based organizations to communicate regarding
common goals and begin forming partnerships on issues impacted by the City
Budget.
Translation will be provided if requested at least 72 hours in advance
of the event. Please RSVP no later than September 7, 2006. You may click
on the link below to RSVP/register online. www.laci
tyneighborhoods.com
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Ms.
Anataly De Jesus at 213-485- 1360. The City hopes to see you there!
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Chicano:
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An Art Exhibition at the Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock is proud to present Chicano:
Pronouncing Diversity, an art exhibition celebrating the work by
artists of Mental Menudo, curated by Magu. This Chicano exhibit presents
artworks that refer to a complex cultural diversity and to the Mental
Menudo process of constructive dialogue among artists. Over forty emerging
and established Chicano artists are included in this exhibition. The
exhibition will be surrounded by a sound art installation.
Magu describes the purpose of this exhibition as follows:
In the sixties, the Latino community mounted a challenge to being
second-class citizens. This resulted in the use of the term 'Chicano' as a
descriptiive banner of defiance and reactionary angst against racism,
colonization and economic slavery. Many Spanish-speaking cultural groups
in the U.S.A. who experienced similar difficult acculturation patterns
joined in this multiple cultural-social attitude and movement. Since that
time, Raza has generally made significant social strides such as moving
from isolated and insulated communities into mainstream society. Our
contemporary social circumstance suggests the need for a forum between
those who experienced those previous cultural and political
transformations and those who did not or have not yet done so. Connecting
our communities, especially artists, is thought to be a necessary
objective for the building, and positive validation of our evolving social
status. This Chicano exhibit presents artworks that refer to a complex
cultural diversity and to the Mental Menudo process of constructive
dialogue among artists.
Chicano: Pronouncing Diversity opens on September 9th with a
reception, which begins at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to come
celebrate these artists. The reception will feature the music of Conjunto
Los Pochos and unique food and drink. The Center Staff and Magu are
striving to create a reception full of surprises and discussion.
For more information call Joe Carlos Perez at the Center for the Arts,
Eagle Rock, 323.226.1617. The Center is located near the corner of Eagle
Rock Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard at 2225 Colorado Blvd. http://w
ww.centerartseaglerock.org
Chicano: Pronouncing Diversity will close November 4th, 2006. The
Center is opened Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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MUSIC FESTIVAL
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! |
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As you might know the Music Festival is right around the corner on
Saturday, October 7. We are making this year's Festival bigger and better
than ever, but we can't do it alone. Please call us at 323- 226-1617 for
more information, or email Brian Martinez at
brian@centerartseaglerock.org. Thanks again for your support.
Jenny Krusoe
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
email: brian@centerartseaglerock.org
phone: 323 226 1617
web: http://w
ww.centerartseaglerock.org
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St. Barnabas'
Book, Music and Fine Art Sale |
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St. Barnarbas' Episcopal Church invites all Readers and Music Lovers to
our Second Annual Books Sale "Plus" on Saturday, September 9 from 9 a.m.
to 2 p.m.
The "Plus" includes Albums (Classical, 70's pop, movie music) , Fine
Art, and a few of the things we didn't sell in the Garage Sale!
Proceeds from the sale go to restore our ailing pipe organ. The Kids
and Teens table proceeds, run by a parishioner/girl scout cadet, will go
to the New Orleans Library Rebuild Fund.
St. Barnabas is located at 2109 Chickasaw Avenue (one block east of
Eagle Rock Blvd., two blocks south of Colorado). Call Fr. Tom at (323)
254- 7569 with any questions.
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SW HILL COUNTRY
WESTERN STORE SEPTEMBER HAPPENINGS |
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SW Hill Country Western Store will host a Musician Trade Day and
Parking Lot Sale on Saturday, September 16, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Bring
those guitars, amps, drums, old records, new CDs, anything musical that
you would like to trade, barter, sell or buy to our parking lot sale for a
1 day music gear swap meet! SW Hill Country will be offering special
musician discounts and raffle items on great western wear for one day
only. Free Refreshments! 1412 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock, 90041. For more
info, call 323-256-2500.
Back to School Classic Car Show and Rockabilly Band Showcase,
Saturday, September 30, Car Show 4:00 p.m., Music 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Eagle Rock's own Bad Luck Bandits will kick off the show, with a special
surprise guest band to follow. Stop by for the cars, music, special store
discounts and a great clothes raffle, too. If you're interested in
showcasing your car, call 323-256-2500 to reserve your spot. 1412 Colorado
Blvd., Eagle Rock, 90041.
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Herbs and
Skincare Open House |
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We will be holding our first ever “Amazon Herb Open House” on Saturday,
September 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. For those of you who have heard me rave on
and on about Amazon herbs or the Lluvia skin care line, this is your
chance to stop in and get some info, totally commitment-free. (And for
those of you who have not heard me raving on & on, consider yourselves
lucky!) Amazon herbs are good for your body, good for your skin, and good
for the planet. Please come check it out.
We’ll be serving Treasure Tea, herbal cocktails, and, yes, LOTS OF
CHOCOLATE. You can also sample the new Lluvia skin care line and leave
looking like a million bucks. Best of all (for parents), we will have a
baby-sitter here to watch the kids! So what’s not to like?
Please stop in, say hello, try a few samples, and go as you please. Oh,
but please do take the kids with you when you go!
--Cheryl, David, Cameron, & Chloe Leutjen
What: Amazon Herb and Lluvia Skin Care Open House
When: Saturday, September 16, anytime between 5 and 9 p.m.
Where: 4940 College View Ave. , LA 90041 , 323- 550-1962,p>
,p>Why: Because we love the planet, because feeling and looking great
is everything, and because and we like to have fun, too.,p>
IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE who works at a newspaper or radio station, and
would be willing to forward the press release to them, you would have our
undying gratitude -- and a free 30-count bottle of Chocamaca if the story
gets published!
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WOMEN ARTISTS SHARE VISIONS OF FEMINISM |
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30 Los Angeles women artists have joined together in an exploration of
the spectrum in all its brilliance and subtlety. The exhibit, "The Women's
Show 2" will open for an extended run at Cactus Gallery in Eagle Rock,
with a reception for the artists on Saturday, September 16, 2006.
The participants in the exhibition span generations, cultures, and
artistic media, but they find themselves brought together both as women
and as artists who express themselves through color, photography and
sculpture in all its subtle and startling complexity. The works are bold
and thought provoking. This should be a "must see" show on every art
aficionado¹s list.
Cactus is a vibrant space for creative people. We seek to inspire &
enliven the community by giving opportunities to experience the eclectic
diversity that is the arts. In our creative space, we've enjoyed the
spontaneity of live drawing; live painting and live music. Cactus is ever
evolving and ready for the next idea.
"The Women's Show 2" will run from September 9 through October 13,
2006, with an Artist's Reception scheduled for September 16, 7:00-10:00
p.m.
Cactus Gallery is located at 4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock, CA.
Call 323-256-6117 for appointments and more information. Or check out
their website: www.eclecti
ccactus.com/.
Participating Artists:
Linda Allen, Teresa Avini, Lernie Beuler, Nara Cavalcanti, Ione Citrin,
Mary Clark-Camargo, Natalie Egnatchik, Tatiana El-Khouri, Claudia Galván,
Viktoria Gaw, Guadulesa, Cidne Hart, Maricruz Huerta, Lisa Jones, Sophia
Louisa Lee, Heather Lloyd, Vanesa Martinelli, Candace Metzger, Andrea
Monroe, Claire Morales, Ángela María Ortíz S., Sarah Pavsner, Lori Pond,
Denise Reyes, Barbara Romain, Joy Rotblatt, Lola Scarpitta, Donnalda
Smolens, Nora Elena Stefanescu, Ingrid Sundberg, Kelly Thompson, and Mary
Kay Wilson
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"Le Deuxieme
Sexe?" Exhibit at Carlotta's Passion Fine Art |
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"Le Deuxieme Sexe?": All-Women Artist Exhibit at Carlotta’s Passion
Fine Art, September 9th - September 24th
Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art is pleased to present Le Deuxieme Sexe?, an
all-women artist exhibit from September 9th to September 24th. The
artist’s reception is Saturday, September 9th, from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
The exhibit includes works by Diane Gamboa, Margaret Garcia, Linda
Arreola, Mari Cardenas, Judith Duran, Simone Gad, CiCi Gonzalez, Fei Lu,
Poli Marichal, Isabel Martinez, Lucia Maya, and Audri Phillips, each a
powerhouse in her own right.
The artwork is as diverse as the worlds of the artists are unique. Gad
and Gamboa share bold personal expressions with strong touches of pattern
and design. Garcia graciously defines herself and her community while
Gonzalez presents both narrative figuration and gravity-free abstraction.
Arreola combines social commentary with spiritual awareness. The potent
works of Marichal and Lu also address vital issues of the day. Both are
influenced by their families. Marichal’s father having been a Spanish
Civil refugee and Puerto Rico's most famous theatrical scene designer and
Lu’s grandfather a famous Chinese propaganda artist during the reign of
Mao Zedong.
Maya is a brilliant Mexican lithographer whose work is heavily
influenced by dream structuring. Similarly, Phillips produces
dreamscape-like oeuvres "where the outer continues into the inner, the
visible into the invisible.”
From September 10th until September 24, Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art is
also offering an all- women writers series. Both the writers and the dates
on which they will read are soon to be announced.
The opening, the exhibit, and the writers series are all free of
charge. We look forward to seeing you!
Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art is located at 2012 Colorado Blvd., Los
Angeles (Eagle Rock), CA, 90041. The cross street is Maywood. Hours:
Wednesday - Sunday, 12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Tel: 323.259.1563. email:
rs@carlottaspassion.com
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LETTERS |
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Council Office Service
What would be the best approach to use re. councilman's office staff?
It seems to me that they do not take constituent's concerns seriously. It
also seems to me that they do not have a process in place to document a
constituent's complaint and follow-up. There is never feed-back to the
constituent re. steps they have taken or even followed-up re. the steps
they have taken, for example if the councilman's office had called a city
dept. re an issue--did the councilman's office call back that particular
city dept. and ask if they had resolved that particular issue and
feed-back was given to the constituent. I once went into the councilman's
office and conveyed certain concerns re. the street (road condition) I
live on (5200 block of College View Ave). He made some documentation in
his computer but did not give me a copy of that for future referral and
proof that I was in his office and had voiced a concern or concerns. I
believe the problems are: too immature staff; not too knowledgeable and
have no vested interest in our community.
--Dan
Dear Dan, If you are dissatisfied with the service in the Council
Office, one approach would be to send a letter to the Councilmember in his
downtown office. Be sure to be specific about the complaint to make
follow-up easy. Give all the facts (for example who, what, where, when,
how). Including a self-addressed, stamped envelop with your request for a
response will sometimes help insure a reply. If you can suggest a solution
to the problem or let the Councilmember know what your preferred outcome
would be, that sometimes helps, too.
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