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September 11, 2002 - Highland Park, CA - Here, participants in the American Legion Patriot Day commemoration event are joined by school children from nearby Good Shepherd School.

“State of the Town Address” for 2002
by Alex Henry
    On Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm, Councilman Nick Pacheco gave his State of the Town Address to a roomful of Eagle Rock and other northeast residents at the Eagle Rock Cultural Center. They waited patiently until the end of his speech to unleash their questions of accountability and dissatisfactions with the city.
    The economy was first priority on Pacheco’s agenda. He announced that although Los Angeles County has an $800 million debt “at the end of the fiscal year of 2001 [we] ended up in a good position for this year where we aren’t in the position to need to make drastic cuts.”
Pacheco, who sits as the chair of the budget and finance committee, had to ask each city department to decrease their own budgets by 10% and spent most of July meeting with department heads to advise them in what areas could be cut.
    During the past year Los Angeles City Council districts have been redrawn, including the Northeast district 14. Due to the outflow of residents in District 14 who have moved to the valley, the district picked up the southern tip of Glass ell Park, which has added 20,000 new members. Now Councilman Pacheco represents approximately 260,000 citizens. Pacheco justified the divisions by saying “new districts are 97% of what citizens suggested. Very few shifts occurred between citizens and council suggestions”. In other areas affected by the change Pacheco hopes to build up stronger commercial markets by an agreement he made with District 1 Councilman Reyes on the situation of York Blvd. and Figueroa Blvd. As the districts had previously shared boarders north and south of York and east and west of Figueroa, they agreed that it was wiser not to divide the districts by major commercial thoroughfares. Pacheco also stated that plans to eliminate one driving lane on York Blvd. and to create a bike lane and more street parking had already been approved by the city.
    Realizing that many citizens have been concerned with recent burglaries in the ER neighborhood and not so much with the redrawing of district boundaries, Pacheco invited Captain Jackson of the Northeast Division L.A.P.D. to summarize the situation of crime in Eagle Rock. Jackson acknowledged that Eagle Rock organizations are doing their best to preserve safety and make it one of the safest communities in all the districts and that “community leaders need to bottle it, package it, and sell it,” to those areas that have a high rate of crime.
    Eagle Rock has not had a homicide since 1997, however a recent string of approximately 40 commercial front robberies has plagued Colorado Blvd. Jackson was happy to announce that one of the main principles had been arrested and had given the personal information of his associate. Citizens asked Captain Jackson how secure they were in their own homes and whether or not they would be safer with a dog in the house. In response, Jackson reminded everyone to lock their doors and windows to their homes and not to leave valuables in your cars that would otherwise provoke someone to break into your car. He added to take preventive action to protect yourself, even though “Eagle Rock streets are safe to walk down.”
    Pacheco noted that, “Yes the poverty in the Northeast does mean there is more crime, but not in all areas,” then jokingly added that “everyone should keep a shot gun in their house and cock it if anyone tries to get in. Just the sound of it cocking will scar them away.” The audience question and answer session then opened.
    Citizens lined up behind the microphone, and it began. Currently Eagle Rock only has one paramedic and they wanted an update on the request for a second paramedic in Eagle Rock. The request has been approved but now the search is on for a space to house it. In effort to resolve the speeding problem, one audience member suggested placing speed humps, not to be confused with bumps, like the ones on streets such as Chickasaw to slow down traffic. There also is a great concern for an off-leash dog park for the community.
    The question and answer session rolled into the night as Pacheco did his best to answer all the concerns the way citizens wanted him to. However there were some issues that had a recurring history that need to be better dealt with, such as the drainage situation on College View Ave. Also, Pacheco seemed misinformed on the proposed Walgreen's, not knowing which building was which in the layout, therefore unable to clearly answer any specific questions about the development. Furthermore, he could not inform the audience on what the proposal's status was with the City Council.

Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council Meeting
by Alex Henry
    The Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council met at 5pm Tuesday, at the Eagle Rock Public Library an hour earlier than usual in light of Councilman Nick Pacheco’s “State of the Town Address” held later that evening at the Eagle Rock Cultural Center. The set agenda was to discuss and plan the future elections of the Neighborhood Council and to further construct a community outreach program. The meeting began a little off track of the issues at hand to explain to the newcomers what the ERNC was all about and what sort of relationship it shared with the city council. After a copy of the ERNC by-laws were passed out to the first time visitors election procedure discussion began.
    Dalila Sotelo, interim president, explained that the scheduled September elections had been pushed back due to criticism from some community members about the election committee not being created fairly because not everyone was aware of the meeting. Other unsettled issues include when the elections will happen, where they will be held, how will citizens be able to vote and what types of positions will candidates be running for. With arranging an election committee the Council feels they will be able to generate more support and involvement from residents, stakeholders, employees and other members of Eagle Rock. They also want to “put our name out there” by sponsoring certain events and being present at other community meetings.
    Although an election date still has not been set, nor do they know where they will be held, the council does know that the voting constituency will include those 16 years old and over and those aforementioned residents, stakeholders, employees and other members of Eagle Rock community institutions. As for opportunities to be a representative on the board, the Council broke Eagle Rock into eight regions, mainly marked off by large boulevards such as Eagle Rock, Colorado and York, in order to have a candidate from each area. The regions were divided by population size not physical size.
    As for the outreach program, it all depends on the upcoming ERNC meetings that will structure the election procedure. Citizens should soon be seeing and receiving voter registration forms to filled out and returned to the council. ERNC will contact its members by phone in order to gain support of the elections. During the upcoming Eagle Rock Music Festival on October 12, members will be promoting the elections as well and encouraging people to register to vote. Everett Sarabia, interim residential group representative, proposed having another debate or information session at Occidental College moderated by KCRW journalist Warren Olney as a support rally. October will definitely be the month of extreme outreach by the ERNC. 
    On another note, ERNC may soon be holding its meetings in the American Legion Hall at 2109 Merton Ave. to better accommodate persons wanting to attend but cannot do so until later in the evening. The meeting time would be changed to Tuesday evening at 7pm, an hour later, and would last until 9pm. However, this has not become official therefore the next scheduled ERNC is scheduled for Tuesday, October 1 at 6pm in the Eagle Rock Public Library.

ER "Leaders" Remember 9-11 at OXY

by Alex Henry
    Wednesday September 11, 2002. “A Conversation with the Community: Reflections on 9/11” hosted by Occidental College.
On the first anniversary of the most traumatic terrorist attacks ever against the USA, communities all over the nation gathered to listen, share and remember the horrible events of September 11, 2001. The day was filled with many events held throughout the northeast district, providing many opportunities for citizens to gather and reflect on the day that changed the world. On the clear and warm Wednesday evening one of the last events of the long day was held at Occidental College where leaders and members of Eagle Rock community joined to listen to a table of panelists who reflected on September 11.
    At 6:30 pm, the Keck Theater, located at the top of the Occidental College campus, filled with students, professors and citizens, all wearing purple ribbons out of respect for those who lost their lives in the four plane crashes. After writing personal thoughts on special patriotic cards being displayed in the foyer, visitors found their seats while the Eagle Rock High School Choral sang national theme songs. Occidental College student body president Ross Aikins opened the evening by welcoming and thanking everyone for their attendance. Shortly thereafter Delila Sotelo, President of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council came to the podium. Sotelo began “volunteerism is truly a way that we heal.”
    Councilman Nick Pacheco followed by opening the discussion on how to move on from these events. “Our focus is not on what happened one year ago, but on our responsibility we have now as a multi cultural nation.” Pacheco said.
Around 7pm the panelists were introduced and Warren Olney, journalist for KCRW’s “To the Point” and “Which Way L.A.?”, began to moderate the discussion. Panelists included Ted Mitchell, Occidental College President, Jerry Tervalon, award winning novelist, playwright and screenwriter, Carol Baker Tharp, Ph. D. Candidate at Claremont Graduate University, and George Shapiro, President of the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce.
    The discussion started out with each panelist summarizing how they found out about the attacks on the morning of September 11 and how they felt at that precise moment.
    The solution for moving on and dealing with an uncertain future was found through the ideas of community, coming together and fellowship. President Mitchell saw the events as a “community-binding tool to come to terms with the events together. We can use the classroom as a small community.”
    However, a student audience member got up to speak on the microphone provided for the public and disagreed that the class room had proved useful in creating conversation at Occidental College. She described that the day had seemed normal and no one in class was even talking about the attacks from the year before.
    Other questions and comments from the public were ‘How do you open discourse among Americans?’ ‘Why do we have to go to war with Iraq?’ ‘How do you address these people being alienated in our communities?’ No real answers arose, but the questions were thought provoking.
    The discussion then turned more directly toward the community and specific ailing issues. At this point President Mitchell declared the event “The first Town Hall meeting in Eagle Rock” while the audience and panelists voiced questions and concerns about graffiti, gymnasiums and stop signs in the community. Participation in the community meetings has unfortunately been low and leaders were anxious to hear possible incentives on motivating citizens to attend the town hall gatherings. The idea of setting limitations in the neighborhood, for example, on the size of driveways, was proposed as a topic for debate, in an attempt to increase public participation.
In the end time had run out while there were still four audience members waiting to speak, however they were reminded to attend the next town hall meeting to be held in the near future.
    As far as the reflections on September 11 and its consequences, Captain Jackson reminded the community to “have an open-mind, listen carefully and learn and share. That’s how we grow and secure ourselves.”

Meet and Greet

 

Councilmember Pacheco is getting to be known for his selecting of inteligent courteous staff members.

    Last week a modest event advertised as a "Meet and Greet" brought Mt. Washington and 14th District Councilman Pacheco together for their first official get together. Mt. Washington has not been ignored for all this time, however. It was because of the redistricting process, required every ten years, that Mt. Washington has found themselves moved into the 14th City Council District, which took effect only recently. It was fortunate for the Councilman that he got to meet many of the Mt. Washington Residents, what with his election coming up next March.
    A small group showed up and he was able to talk to everyone personally. Then he told his story, about growing up so poor in Boyle Heights, that the Nuns used to visit his family every Christmas. He told about how he majored in Chicano studies and Religious studies at Berkeley, and how he was known as a prosecuter who would rather go to trial than waste too much time arguing a case out of court. After displaying his many staff members, he really showed them how well he can do in front of a crowd, as he answered attendees various questions in the last segment of the meeting.    
    "Who is your strongest opponent in the upcoming election?" he was asked. His answer really spotlighted the skills and education he has acquired while being a prosecutor and a politician as he answered in a way that gave no free publicity to any other candidate, while casting a self deprecating spin on himself. "My record is my strongest opponent," he said. The many young women on his staff were attractive and friendly and the food was free and tasty, so everyone had a good time.

 

 

Cypress Park’s Historic Problems

     I couldn't figure out why anyone in Cypress Park would want to be part of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council. I asked that question of both Mt Washington and Cypress Park residents. What ever the real issue may have been, it was mostly obfiscated with reasons that were either nonsensical, illogical, or purely subjective. However, one concept did keep coming up. It was stated differently by different folks (all of whom feared retribution and would not be quoted).
    What they were all saying was that the criminal element is in charge in Cypress Park. Because of that, they would be better served by a Neighborhood Council that is not centralized in Cypress Park. They believe that having the majority of decision makers outside the realm of the (organized?) criminals would diminish the hold that this element has on their community. I have to say, at first, I doubted the validity of this statement. But recently I talked to some long time residents there and found out a couple of things.
    There is no Neighborhood Watch in Cypress Park. Why? People did try to start them but were threatened and intimidated by neighbors who either really had something to hide, merely have a strong (and mostly well deserved) mistrust of law enforcement, or simply come from a culture where the tattle tale, or snitch, is vehemently frowned upon. There is the fear that localized Neighborhood Council leaders would be subject to this same kind of coercement.   
    There is also a common perception that Cypress Park centered at-risk youth programs, besides doing nothing for the not-at-risk youth, were mostly benefiting those running the programs, and that they have a self-interest in seeing the problems (and funding?) continue. Some feel that a Cypress Park Council would be under the control of those same people, who would misuse it the same way. Councilman Reyes made statements giving credibility that perception.
    I don't know if any of this is true. What I do know is that the fear these folks feel is real for them.
    Just for the sake of discussion, let's assume it is true. Then the question is simply- Can a Neighborhood Council, be it local or otherwise, which is only an advisory body to the city anyway, have an effect on Cypress Park's root problems? For those in Cypress Park, Mt. Washington and the entire Northeast area, I ask you to consider this question.
    Consider that, and another question. What could be done that would work? Is there anything that would work? I really don't know which is worse, being under a Neighborhood Council that doesn't really care about Cypress Park, or having one that might be subject to the intimidation and control of an unsavory element. Are there any other options?

 

Young drivers take note- an accident such as this one on September 6 could have been easily avoided with a little patience. No one was hurt, but it ruined someone’s day.

 

 

 

The Ave 50 Gold Line crossing is nearing completion.

 

 

The first two cars to arrive- in South Pasadena.

 

Letter to The Editor

    I would like to receive the Boulevard Sentinel (great name to incorporate main streets and the old Eagle Rock Sentinel) for one year. Will I be notified when I need to renew?
    I really appreciate the paper. It keeps us aware of what’s going on. Other venues we hear about events after they happen. Please keep us the good work.
    Want to hear a different kind of cat burglar story? Our female (spayed) Tuxedo cat (S.J.) keeps bringing us surprises. So far we have 3 pairs of shoes, many sponges, garden gloves, dirty napkins, and many packing peanuts. We have no idea where he gets these. We have asked neighbors but so far no one claims the shoes. She always meows and meows when she brings something in so we can tell her she’s a good girl.       
    Maybe I missed it but is there anything new on the doggie park? Also what can you tell me about the “Eagle Rockland” sign on the hill?
Thanks so much for your great paper!!
JB Miller

 

A Big Birthday
On August 3, 2002, Anthony S. Padilla, fondly known as Tony, got together with many of his family and friends to celebrate his birthday. In attendance were over 200 guests. His family came from Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Northern and Southern California.
Tony is a self made man who worked until he was 75 years old before retiring. He went back to school when he was forty to become a boiler maker. He had many hobbies, such as playing the sax, bowling and square dancing. He played and managed baseball; he plays poker and used to love to shoot pool.
Tony is amazing in that even though he had a limited education, he still managed to learn, do and accomplish many things and still have time for his children and family. He had 18 children and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
You could not help but feel the love and admiration in the hall that night. It was inspiring. As a member of each of his children in attendance got up to speak they each commented that he had “inspired them to be the best that they could be, have faith in God, and have love of family.” Anthony was born September 2, 1902.
Rummage Sale
The Fraternal Order of Eagles will be holding a huge parking lot sale at 1596 Yosemite Drive on Saturday September 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lots of Jewelry, kitchenware, books, bikes records, plants and lots more. All proceeds will go to local charities.

Chamber Mixer
The Eagle Rock and Highland Park Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the United Northeast Los Angeles Chambers of Commerce Community Mixer on Tuesday, September 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Occidental College in the Johnson Student Center Bookstore Patio. For more information please call: Paula Crisostomo at 259-1437.

Eagle Vista Senior Events
September 24 - BINGO - Lou Agrati, caller.
NOTE: Final payment for the trip to Oak Glen is due by September 27. Your check for $40 should be made payable to Glassell Park and forwarded to Phyllis Mejia.
Meetings are always held at the Eagle Vista Recreation Center, 1100 Eagle Vista Drive at 10:00 a.m. Tuesdays unless otherwise stated.

Octoberfest
Octoberfest is here!! The Eagle Rock Lions Club will be holding their annual Oktoberfest this Sunday the 22, at 4947 La Roda Avenue beginning at 2:00 p.m. The event always has great food and a lot of fun! Donations are $17.50 per person proceeds to benefit Lions Club Service project, including Eye Conservation and Community projects. For tickets please call Erica Grubert at 257-2497 or Ursula Mora Brown at 255-9400.

Cypress Park Clean-up
The Friends of Cypress Park, a Community Improvement Association, will be holding a Community Clean-up on Saturday, September 21, 2002. They will meet at the Cypress Park Community Center (Cypress Ave. and Maceo St.) at 9:00 a.m. They ask all of the Cypress Park Community to join together to help pick up trash for an hour or two.

FREE Internet Class
You can attend a FREE one day Internet Fundamentals Class at CTEC at the Los Angeles River Center and Gardens in Cypress Park Saturday, October 12,2002 9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
If you are interested or know someone who is or you would like some more information about this class or about CTEC please contact Melanie Guerrero at (323) 223-0604 x29. Thank You

 

Glassel Park Elections
If you are a Glassell Park stakeholder, the Glassell Park Neighborhood Council is seeking candidates for upcoming elections.
The Board will consist of 15 members: 7 Area Reps, 3 Business Reps, 3 Institutional Reps and 2 Organizational Reps.
To be a candidate, you must fill out a Candidate Filing Form. The Candidate filing deadline for being listed on the Candidate poster & flyers is Monday October 7th at the General Stakeholders Meeting at the Glassell Park Elementary School, 2211 W. Avenue 30 (meeting starts at 6:30pm).
On October 15th, there will be a Candidate Forum, where stakeholders can hear the candidates and ask questions. Nominations from the floor will be accepted at the General Stakeholders Meeting at the Washington Irving Middle School Auditorium, 3010 West Estara Avenue (meeting starts at 6:30pm).
Election Day for the GPNC board will be Saturday 26 October at the Glassell Park Elementary School, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Should you have any questions or are interested in becoming a candidate, contact the Nominations and Elections Committee: (323) 258-1011 or e-mail glassellparknc@fastmail.nc

 

Cruisin’ with Conrad
 

 

Thomas Strojin Built this Street Rod inside his Apartment. Now ladies... if you think you have something to complain about... well... maybe you should remember to count your blessings.

 

Hello Eagle Rock,
Remember Thomas Strojin’s roadster, I wrote about some time ago? Well, it is getting closer to the road. It has been out of the living room for quite awhile, and now getting the final nit-pickin things done. If you forgot, it is a 29 Model A roadster (McGibbons body) on a TCI 32 frame. A built 327 Chevy small block, hooked to a Muncie 4 speed and the final part, to get the power to the ground, is a Ford 9 inch rear end. A nice set mags with big and little rubber, to give it a nice stance. It has an aluminum, finned Champion dash insert for the gauges, nice old retro look. And we found a set of 42 Plymouth ruby red taillights, at Buffalo Ford Parts, and Thomas mounted them perfect. So if the creek doesn’t rise too much, it will be at cruise night soon. Thomas is almost to the point of having a hard choice, in what to drive. He also has a 41 Ford 2dr, 56 Chevy 2dr, and a just acquired 64 Corvair.
Cruise night, on the 31st, went very well. Uncle Max Norris came with his just finished 26 tall T coupe. George Encinas and bride parked the motor home long enough to bring their T-roadster. Rollie came with a T-tub, with A-bone dual carbed engine and 16-inch wires, pure nostalgia. Ronnie Reno came with his 51 down in the weeds 4dr black and silver Chevy. A few more of the cars are as follows: 56 Ford panel, 70 LS7 Chevelle, two 31 A-bones- a 4dr and pickup, 53 Ford 2dr sedan with a flathead, and a big window Cuda. So if you didn’t come, you missed out. So take the last Saturday of the month and get down to Jim’s Burgers in the evening.
Just Cruisin’ Conrad Halvorsen

 

Dodgers "Dream Fields" Winner
Donnette Thayer
    Last week Dodgers officials announced that they will be refurbishing a baseball field (Center Field) at Montecito Park. Dodgers Dream Fields officials stated that they plan to break ground on Center Field at Montecito Park in November.
    The field will emulate Dodger Field at Dodger Stadium, and work should be completed by February or March of next year. It will include Dodger-style covered dugouts and new bleachers. The old bleachers will be recycled to another baseball field at the park. The Dodgers have planned to create an 8' fence around the perimeter of field that they are refurbishing.
    The diamond will be moved closer to the Recreation Center in order to increase the size of the playing field. Center field will be 248 feet, and will be rounded to reflect the shape of Dodger Stadium field. Dodgers officials may install new light fixtures. New grass turf will be installed on the infield, new dirt on the running area, and more grass turf in the outfield.
    A portable pitcher's mound was proposed in order to accommodate softball pitchers as well as baseball pitchers, since softball pitchers stand closer to homeplate than baseball pitchers. Park officials and the Dodgers are discussing renovating the existing water fountains or placing new water fountains near each dugout.
    The Dodgers selected Montecito Park because the community uses the park, it was clear to them that renovations could go a long way here, and that their work would be of great value because community members have such a vigorous appreciation for sports and for the park and Recreation Center. The Dodgers also wanted to reward the community for having a thriving sports program at the Recreation Center. That program was very important to them. It was the 12th and final park the Dodgers reviewed, and they said it stood way out from all the others due to the factors listed above. Go Dodgers!

 

 

The M.O.M. Project's 4th Anniversary Celebration !!
    On Monday evening, September 30th, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, an Open House will be held to celebrate the fourth anniversary of the M.O.M. Project, (Making Others Matter). A Jumper and Games will be available for the children... and Ice Cream Sundaes for everyone!
    The M.O.M. Project is a service provided at no charge to single parent families in our community by the people of Eagle Rock Covenant Church and other supporters of the M.O.M. Project vision.
    Each Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:30 pm. beginning with dinner family style that mom (or dad) doesn't have to cook or clean up! It is a great opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy!
    After dinner, parents are free to take their leave to run errands, catch up on home projects or just take a breath! For those parents eager for some "grown up" conversation, there is a parent's lounge where dessert and coffee are served each week as well.
    While parents are away, the service provides care for infants thru 6th graders. There is an infant nursery as well as a toddler nursery with age appropriate activities. For ages K thru 6th there is a whole evening of activities offered, beginning with homework help!
If this service would benefit your family, The M.O.M. Project volunteer staff (18 community members strong!)would like to invite you and your loved ones to its 4th Anniversary Open House!
    There will be a guided informative tour for all those interested in how a M.O.M. Monday Night works. And please...DO TELL A FRIEND!
    For more information please call The M.O.M. Project, Making Others Matter, 323-255-5723 (Voice Mail)
Eagle Rock Covenant Church-1649 Yosemite Drive.

 

Glassell Park Family Picnic Day
On Saturday, September 21st from Noon until 4:00 p.m. the community of Glassell Park will hold a celebration for all ages. The event will be held at our Recreation Center, 3650 Verdugo Road and is being sponsored by the Glassell Park Improvement Association (GPIA), Council members Eric Garcetti and Nick Pacheco, Assembly member Carol Liu, St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Anahuak Soccer League, and the Glassell Park Recreation Center. The Glassell Park Neighborhood Council Youth and Education Committee (GPNC-Y&E) is a CO-organizer.
Councilmember Eric Garcetti is scheduled to address the attendees of this free event. Hot-dogs and beverages will be served beginning at noon with the emphasis on serving our seniors first. Events will include a tour of our soon-to-open new Childcare Center, bingo, folklorico performances, storytelling, picnic games, a skate-park, and softball for all ages, and a soccer clinic sponsored by Anahuak Soccer League. There will also be free raffle prizes including Target Store Gift Certificates!
Organizer and recreation center director Ramon Bernal is playing a key part by hosting the celebration. We encourage everyone to come on out, get to know someone new and join in the fun as the community of Glassell Park closes out the summer with this special event. We'll see you there!

Encaustic Painting Workshop
Presented by Michelle Marcuse
Participants will learn a contemporary solvent free approach to encaustic techniques including collage, gold leaf, image transfer, translucencies, oil paints and sgraffito. The workshop will be held on September 27, 28, and 29 at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center. Seating is limited. Registration and information can be obtained from Michelle Marcuse at (866) 466-7868.

Turning Into Gold: The Alchemy of Art
YOGINIS yogic arts studio invites you to a group art exhibit of sculpture, paintings, photography and ceramics. View this interactive exhibit on Saturdays and Sundays thru December at 4866 Eagle Rock Boulevard (between Yosemite and Addison). For info: 258-5935 or www.yoginis.org. Studio hours: Saturday, Sunday 12 - 4 p

Flor y Canto Events
We are also having a Foosball Fundraiser on Saturday 21st, a fun competition where you play to win some prizes and raise some much needed funds for FyC. Early sign-up is encouraged, send us an email or call and leave a message if you are interested. Entry fee is just $3.
If you've ever considered helping the space out financially, now would be the time! A contribution or even a book purchase would really help us right now. And, finally, we will be closed during the last week of September for a much needed vacation. We will be back in full force in October.
See you soon! The Flor y Canto Centro Comunitario & Bookstore is located at 3706 N. Figueroa Street. For info: www.florycanto.org
INCA to Perform at Eagle Rock Library
INCA, one of the leading South American music ensembles, will perform at the Eagle Rock Library on Saturday, September 21, at 4 p.m. Last year's performance was a smash - practically SRO!
Performed in their original format, INCA's music illustrates the variety found in Peru's mountains and jungles. The traditional string, wind and percussion instruments include bamboo panpipes, a guitar made on an armadillo shell, and an Afro-Peruvian percussion instrument made from a donkey's jaw.
INCA's concert is made possible with grants from the Los Angeles County Arts Commission and the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department. Don't miss this free family concert on Saturday, September 21! The Eagle Rock Library is located at 5027 Caspar Avenue. For more information, call (323) 258-8078.

The Continuing Question- ‘What is the Price of Freedom?’ Gallery Figueroa
A group show exploring what freedom means - and to whom. The image of the jet hurtling into the World Trade Center is branded into the American conscience like an insidious tattoo. Memories of those who lost their lives continue to haunt us. It is for those lives we’re told by our leaders, that we are now in a state of war. It was for those 3,000 mothers, fathers, daughters and sons that we sent troops to Afghanistan. It is for those who died that we accept as facts that everyone with a Middle Eastern name is suspect, and anyone who questions our government is a traitor.
As we staggered toward the one-year anniversary of 9/11/01, a group of artists dared to ask, "What price have we paid for our freedom? Who has paid that price? And just who among us is truly free?"
The exhibition ends on Saturday, September 29. There will be a special event on Saturday, September 21, 7 - 11 p.m. featuring speakers, performance, and poetry.
The Gallery Figueroa, 6122 N. Figueroa St., Highland Park 258-5939. Gallery hours are noon to 6 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and by appointment.

Galeria Mundo Opening
Many of you know I have been struggling to open Galeria Mundo. Close to finishing the construction of the expresso bar we are opening the gallery.
This Saturday evening we are having an opening "Mujer Como Un Rio" exhibit. Artists Vibiana Aparecio-Chamberlin, Judy Baca, David Flury, Margaret Garcia, Leo Limon, H. Luna, Frank Romero, and others. The reception is from 7 p.m.
till 10.pm. Please come by and see the exhibit and the progress of our little gallery.
4022 N. Figueroa St.- 323 225 4400

 

 

 Haz Mat Spill? Alien Invaders?

 

 

 The performing group GLANK makes their music with discarded industrial equipment, and old auto parts. Their appearance at the Community Music Festival, held at the old Sylvan Amphitheater in the far rear of Yosemite Park delighted all, and rounded out the evenings performances.

 

 

EagIe Rock Music Festival - OCTOBER 12

The Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center (ERCCC) is proud to announce that they are sponsoring the fourth annual Eagle Rock Music Festival on Saturday, October 12th beginning at 6PM.
This year the Festival will present 29 musical groups and individuals performing in 24 local businesses on Colorado Boulevard. Some of these venues are not normally thought of as music venues. Restaurants, a florist, a beauty salon, an auto repair center, a real estate office, and gas station are a few of the places where musicians will perform. Food and beverages are provided at some locations. A shuttle takes visitors along the Boulevard from one location to the other.
This year organizers are proud to have for the first time Taiko drumming, an Armenian band and karaoke music. Classical music will also be expanded to three locations this year. Other types of music to be performed are Cajun, Jazz, Latin Jazz, Tex-Mex, Pre-Columbian style, Folk, Blues, Country Western, Afro-Cuban, Cabaret and Contemporary Originals.
Some of the performers are Swing Inc., Neon Venus, Go Betty Go, V.R Smith and the Beaujolais Jazz Band, Ann Likes Red, Elliott Caine, Liz Cusuco and many, many more. The winners of the Southwestern Youth Music Festival will perform at Eagle Rock Flowers. Camillo's Restaurant will host "The Best of the UGLA Cabaret 2002," and the Glendale Branch Music Teachers' Association will host the 20th Century Women's Club.
The Festival begins at 6:00 PM at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center at 2225 Colorado Boulevard in Eagle Rock. Festivalgoers will hear some music, pick up a program and take a leisurely stroll or hop on the shuttle from 7 PM to 10 PM. They will hear a variety of musical performances that will knock their socks off! The Festival is free and open to the public.
For more information please contact: Jenny Krusoe or Lui Sanchez, (323) 226-1617.

 

 

 

Eagle Rock Beautiful Collaborative
    The Eagle Rock Beautiful Collaborative is meeting again. Back on track after a summer’s hiatus, they will be meeting at the Eagle Rock Community Cultural Center on Saturday September 28, at 9:00 a.m.
    The Collaborative is an all volunteer group who have taken on the duties of improving the aesthetics of Eagle Rock. To date, they have led the effort to increase the greening of traffic islands and organized graffiti clean-ups as well as helped businesses improve their landscaping designs.