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Free Community Health Fair – April 21

April 16th, 2012 by cd13

St. Vincent Medical Center and LAUSD Nursing Services will host a free community fair on Saturday, April 21.

Attendees can receive free medical services such as mammograms, ultrasounds, and glucose and blood pressure screenings.

Stop by the Logan Street School (1711 W. Montana St) from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy not only free medical services, but also performances by the Harmony Project Orchestra, LA’s BEST Girls’ Drill Team, and even a Zumba class demonstration!

To schedule an appointment, please call 213-484-7111 ext. 4616.

GEPENC 10th Anniversary Celebration – April 16

April 12th, 2012 by cd13

The Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council (GEPENC) is celebrating their 10 year Anniversary on Monday, April 16!  This free community event will take place at Taix Restaurant (1911 West Sunset Blvd) from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.

Stop by and bring your friends and family for this great celebration!

For more information about the event and to RSVP, please contact Jose Sigala at 213-3082628 or email him at bacasigala@earthlink.net.

12th Annual Festival of Childhood- April 28

April 12th, 2012 by cd13

On April 28, join Echo Parenting & Education for their 12th Annual Festival of Childhood!

This free street festival will take place on Reservoir Street one block north of Sunset Boulevard and east of Alvarado Street.  It will feature dance performances, face painting, wall climbing and much more.

For more information, please contact Echo Parenting & Education at 213-484-6676 or
visit www.echoparenting.org.

Stop by to support  a great cause and enjoy a day filled with art, music, and fun.

Goodwill Southern California Veterans’ Program 1 Year Anniversary- April 17

April 12th, 2012 by cd13

Join the Veterans’ Employment Program of Goodwill Southern California in celebrating their one year anniversary featuring a job fair and an opportunity to mingle with friends.

The anniversary celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Goodwill center located at  342 San Fernando Road.

All veterans are welcome and encouraged to RSVP to Yvette Cowans at ycowans@goodwillsocal.org.

 

Congratulations to Bernstein High School’s Robotics Team!

April 12th, 2012 by cd13

Congratulations to Helen Bernstein High School’s award-winning FRC Robotics Team 4046!

The team’s robot competed in a basketball game against other robots and had to work to help its allies.  Team 4046 beat more than 60 others to take home the Los Angeles FRC Regional Coopertition Award, which is awarded to the team that best demonstrates the ability to help their opponents compete.

Congratulations to the entire team!  And thanks to the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council whose generous sponsorship helped make this win possible.

East Hollywood Farmers’ Market is open!

April 12th, 2012 by cd13

The East Hollywood Certified Farmers’ Market is up and running every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Blvd and Western Metro station.  Come get your fruits, veggies, and more!

The Farmers’ Market is also accepting applications from non-profit and community organizations who would like to hold two spaces during market hours.

For information regarding the application, please contact Alexander Holsheimer at the Thai Community Development Center at 323/468-2555.