The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is having its annual Walk-a-Thon on Sunday, November 6, at Dodger Stadium.  This in-stadium walk will raise awareness of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and all proceeds go towards T1D research by JDRF.
The 5K walk will begin at 11:00 a.m., with registration opening at 8:00 a.m.  Come walk for a good cause with great people!  For more information on registering or donating, http://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR/Walk-CA/Chapter-LosAngeles4041?fr_id=1395&pg=entry

An extra bonus for those who volunteer this weekend at the Echo Park Community Cleanup:  bring a light colored t-shirt and local boutique Feeding Birds will silk screen it with an “I Heart Echo Park” logo.   Show your pride in your neighborhood by helping to keep it clean and wearing your new shirt!

Led by the Echo Park Improvement Association, the clean-up starts on Saturday, November 5, at 9:00 a.m.  Volunteers will gather at the Jack in the Box at 1710 Glendale Blvd.

For more info, please visit www.epia-echopark.org

The Echo Park Farmers’ Market is hosting its 5th annual Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest!  Kick off your Halloween weekend with the best looking Jack-O-Lanterns.

The contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Echo Park Farmers’ Market (1146 Logan Street, Parking Lot 663).

Stop by for some fresh produce, awesome pumpkins, and fun for the whole family!

The Hollywood Farmers’ Market is hosting a Family Halloween Festival on Sunday, October 30.

The Festival features a FREE pumpkin decorating class in addition to the wonderful October harvest foods available every Sunday at the market.

Bring your friends and family the to Hollywood Farmer’s Market (1600 Ivar) for a morning filled with costumes, food, and pumpkins.

Whether you want to perfect your Jack-O-Lantern skills or simply enjoy a day at the Farmers’ Market, the Family Halloween Festival is the place to be!

Council District 13 is sponsoring a Community Clean-Up on Glendale Blvd in Echo Park!

Join us on Saturday, November 5, to brighten up our neighborhood.

The clean-up will include trash pick-up, graffiti removal, and sidewalk clean-up.  We’ll provide trash bags and supplies, but we need volunteers.  Meet us at 9:00 a.m. in front of the Jack in the Box (1710 Glendale Boulevard).

For more information, please contact Josh Post at (323) 842-6485 or at josh@joshpost.com.

The Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council’s Education, Recreation, Families, and Libraries Committee invites the community to a meet and greet with LAUSD Board Member Bennett Kayser.  The event will take place on Thursday, October 27, at 5 p.m. at the Logan Elementary School Auditorium (1711 W. Montana Street).  Please RSVP to mister.akel@gmail.com

Thank you to People Assisting The Homeless (PATH) and Silver Lake community members who participated in a detailed survey of the neighborhood’s homeless population over the weekend.  The information collected will help identify the most at-risk people to get them into shelter as quickly as possible.

Trick or Treat!  Trick or Treat!  Give me something good to eat!

Join the fun at the Elysian Recreation Center on Halloween Monday for games, prizes, and your favorite Halloween candy.

The carnival begins at 4 p.m. at the Elysian Recreation Center (1811 Ripple Street).  This year’s Halloween festivities will feature a costume contest and other fun activities for kids.  Come enjoy a night out dressed as your favorite character!

The Green Festival is back in Los Angeles and celebrating its 10th year!   The Green Festival is a project of Green America and Global Exchange, which are organizations promoting sustainability.

This two-day festival will feature many exhibitions including “Yoga & Movement,” “Media Revolution and Green Cinema,” as well as a “Green Food” Stage!

You can also check out the DIY workshops on cooking and urban bee keeping, participate in workshops on green entrepreneurship,  and maybe even win a FORD Community Green Grant!

On Wednesday, October 26, join Hollywood community members at a town hall meeting regarding safety and homelessness issues in the neighborhood around Selma Elementary School.

The informational meeting will include a presentation by Hollywood Property Owner’s Alliance Executive Director Kerry Morrison and a representative from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

The meeting will take place in the auditorium at Selma Elementary School (6611 Selma Ave) at 6:00 p.m.