Rare and Vintage Automobiles at Heritage Square Museum

Rare and Vintage Automobiles at Heritage Square Museum

Bring your favorite car enthusiast and view the evolution of the automobile as Heritage Square Museum presents its annual “Vintage Automobile and Classic Car Show”.

On Saturday, June 9, from 11 to 4 p.m., visitors of all ages may marvel over the engineering and quality of various car styles from the Model T to the early hot rods of the 1950s and beyond. Furthermore, vintage machinery and Indian motorcycles will also be part of this fun, visual delight event. Juxtaposed against the beauty of the historic structures at the museum, the event is an opportunity for lovers of great architecture and historic automobiles and engineering to come together.

Scheduled car clubs so far include the Screenland Model A’s, the San Gabriel Valley MARC Club, the Eagle Rock Trompers, Santa Anita A’s, and a vintage fire engine from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Vintage music throughout the day will be provided by DJ Jim Cooprider.

The auto show is included in the museum’s admission fee: $10/Adults, $8/Seniors, $5/Children ages 6-12. The museum is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 12 to 5 PM. Admission is free for museum members. Please note only two of our buildings will be open for tours.
Celebrating 43 Years of Preservation and Interpretation of the History of Southern California, Heritage Square Museum is an open-air, living history museum dedicated to telling the story of the development of Los Angeles. Heritage Square is located at 3800 Homer Street, off the 110 Arroyo Seco Parkway (110/Pasadena Freeway) at Avenue 43, just north of downtown Los Angeles. For further information, the public may call 323/225-2700 or visit our website at www.heritagesquare.org.

Collaborative Eagle Rock Beautiful (CERB) presents: John Stillion Brunch

Sunday, May 20th 12:00 noon
2154 Hill Drive Los Angeles, CA 90041

Michael and Eugénie Nogueira are once again graciously opening their home for the John Stillion Poolside Champagne Brunch benefiting the Eagle Rock Canyon Trail. The event will feature live music by The Wallace Collection, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and a sumptuous brunch catered by Bellissimo Cafe of Eagle Rock.

Tickets are $25 and RSVP is requested. For more information, call323.202.9261 or email info@cerb.us

Elliott Caine 5tet @ The York, 5/20

Fellow Earthlings & Aliens,
The Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Carl Randall-tenor sax, Mahesh Balasooriya-piano, Tim Emmons-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at The York, 5018 York Blvd., LA (Highland Park) 90042 on Sunday, May 20, from 7:30 to 10pm. No cover charge. For more information, please phone 323-255-9675.

Occidental’s Head Football Coach Terminated

Occidental College head football coach Dale Widolff has been terminated in the wake of a NCAA investigation into alleged recruiting violations, College officials announced today.

The investigation is the second into Occidental’s football program in two years. Widolff was suspended without pay in August 2010 for six weeks for violation of NCAA rules and internal college policies.

“We take violations of the rules very seriously and believe that, however difficult, we have done the right thing,” said Occidental College Athletic Director Jaime Hoffman. “Our top priority is to ensure that the future of our student-athletes is not placed in jeopardy.”

The NCAA has asked Occidental officials not to discuss the details of the case so as not to jeopardize the investigation, which was set in motion when Hoffman contacted the NCAA on April 17. The 2010 investigation also was the result of self-reporting by the college.

During his 30-year career as Occidental’s head coach, Widolff won 11 Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference titles and made seven post-season appearances. His 178 wins ranked him fifth among active NCAA Division III coaches.

Occidental will conduct a national search to find a successor for Widolff. Offensive coordinator Eric Bergstrom will serve as acting head football coach until the search has concluded.

Annual Lummis Day Fundraiser

Saturday, May 19th

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Lummis Home

200 E. Ave 43

Los Angeles, CA 90042

Tickets are now on sale for the May 19th annual Lummis Day fundraiser which helps underwrite the June 3rd Lummis Day festival’s considerable costs. This year the fundraiser will feature great food from local restaurants, beer, wine and soft drinks, live entertainment by the Evangenitals and others, and a silent auction of artwork and collectibles, all held on the beautiful and historic Lummis Home
grounds.
Tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door and include all food and
beverage and can be purchased for delivery via Paypal at the Lummis Day website (www.lummisday.org), or at Galco’s (5702 York Boulevard) or Antigua (3400 N. Figueroa Street).

Organizers, Jain and Elliot Sekular, are looking for artwork, collectible books, and other really fun stuff – so if you’ve got something great for the auction let them know.

Lummis Day is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, so tickets and
donations are tax deductible.

For more information or to donate auction items, emaileliot.sekuler@gmail.com or visit www.lummisday.org.

XChange, New Recycled Clothing Store, Hosts Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting

This past Thursday, Councilmember Huizar, members of the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and eager shoppers joined the owners of Eagle Rock’s new recycled women’s clothing store, the Xchange, for a grand opening and ribbon cutting. The new opening is another sign of positive development and resurgent business on Eagle Rock’s main street, Colorado Boulevard.

 The Xchange is located at 1741 Colorado Boulevard and brings a new green shopping experience to Eagle Rock and northeast Los Angeles. We welcome them to our community and wish them great success.

New, Graffiti-Resistant Bus Benches Installed

The office of Jose Huizar is happy to note that new, graffiti resistant, steel bus benches are being installed throughout Los Angeles. The project includes replacing the older, brown plastic benches, which were prone to tagging and difficult to clean and maintain and installing benches at new locations.

Thirty-nine new benches have already been placed in northeast Council District 14 on Colorado, Eagle Rock, and York Boulevards, as well as Figueroa and Yosemite Streets. Over the next two months, more than 200 additional new benches will be installed in Council District 14 eventually replacing all the old benches and increasing the total number of benches.

The new benches have a graffiti-resistant coating to make cleaning easier and include a bar to prevent sleeping on them. They are a small but notable part of Los Angeles’ multidimensional strategy to aggressively improve public transportation infrastructure in our city and will make our community more beautiful.

Take Back the Boulevard Public Meeting #3

Take Back the Boulevard Public Meeting #3

Tuesday, June 5, 2012
7:00PM

Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
2225 Colorado Boulevard
Eagle Rock, CA 90041

Your voice is important!

Please join us and participate in Take Back the Boulevards third’s community meeting.

Over the last year meetings have been held soliciting input from the different parts of the Eagle Rock community and the public as a whole. Based on community feedback from those meetings, an online survey, and other outreach we are now ready to present for review a preliminary plan for changes to Colorado Boulevard that will better serve the residents and businesses of Eagle Rock. All are welcome to participate in this exciting process and rebirth of Colorado Boulevard as our main street.

Parking is available at Bank of America
For more information go to info@takebacktheblvd.org

Portantino Honored by Junior Leagues of California

Sacramento –   Assemblymember Anthony Portantino was honored today by the Junior Leagues of California as their State Legislator of the Year. Assemblymember Portantino was recognized for his introduction of several important bills over the last several years in the … Continue reading

15 year anniversary issue of the Boulevard Sentinel

Click here for the 15 year anniversary issue of the Boulevard Sentinel

http://www.jejprint.com/blvdsentinel/

JAZZ FANS/CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRANTS…….

The Elliott Caine Quartet (EC-trumpet, Rick Olson-piano, Bill Markus-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs Latin jazz music at Colombo’s Italian Steakhouse & Jazz Club, 1833 Colorado Blvd., LA (Eagle Rock) 90041 on Saturday, May 5 for a special Cinco de Mayo celebration (LA Cucaracha mambo style?), from 9:30pm to Midnight.
No cover charge.
For more information, please phone 323-254-9138.

Eagle Rock Monument Improvements Completed

Eagle Rock Monument Improvements Completed ;
Councilmember Huizar to Open Thursday

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The historical landmark that gives Eagle Rock its name is a local treasure, and we are glad to announce that the project to improve the rock monument area has been completed.

Over the past two years, Councilmember Huizar’s office has worked in collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering and the Department of Recreation and Parks to initiate the Eagle Rock Monument Improvement Project. In September of last year, the project got underway and this coming Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m., we will celebrate its completion and open the new space with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The Eagle Rock Monument Improvement Project has significantly improved the area around the base of the Eagle Rock along Eagle Rock View Drive. It includes new native drought-resistant landscaping with a state-of-the-art efficient irrigation system. A new decomposed granite walkway and split rail fence have been constructed along Eagle Rock View Drive. Furthermore, a natural grade drainage swale with boulders and landscaping was installed to help divert storm run-off. Together, these and other improvements make this special, iconic place even more beautiful and inviting for our community.

So, please join Councilmember Huizar, the Department of Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Engineering, and local leaders, volunteers, and students for our Eagle Rock Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this coming Thursday, May 3, at 9 a.m. on Eagle Rock View Drive at the base of the monument.

If you have any questions or concerns about the ribbon-cutting ceremony or the project, please do not hesitate to contact the CD 14 Northeast field office at 323-254-5295.

Lummis Day announcement

SALSA, ROCK, TEX-MEX, COUNTRY AND INDIAN MUSIC, PLUS POETRY, DANCE, ART AND HISTORY ARE FEATURED AS 7TH ANNUAL LUMMIS DAY FESTIVAL PRESENTS THE BEST OF NORTHEAST L.A. ARTS AT HERITAGE SQUARE AND LUMMIS HOME, SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Music, dance and … Continue reading

Occidental to Host Talks on Global Energy and the China Challenge

Occidental to Host Talks on Global Energy and the China Challenge April 24, 2012 Contact: Rhea Borja, (323) 259-1406 On April 28, Occidental College and the consulate general of Canada will bring together top journalists and energy and trade experts … Continue reading

From Eagle Rocker Bob Bean:

“Hi Tom. These firemen blocking off a lane over on Colorado and Eagle Rock (Blvds.) I didn’t know when I could turn- I wanted to make a right on red- the cop or fireman standing off the curb there- to me it’s a general nuisance being out there in the traffic lane and everything; I didn’t know if you noticed that or not – but no big deal – I just wanted to let you know my feelings.”

Watermain and Sewerwork at both ends of York Bl

DWP Upgrading Water Infrastructure on Eagle Rock Blvd Beginning April 23rd, 2012, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) will be upgrading its infrastructure on Eagle Rock Blvd, between York Boulevard and Avenue 43. They will replace the … Continue reading

La Casita Verde Yard Sale 4/28

La Casita Verde Yard Sale 4/28

The staff at La Casita Verde Child Development Center are holding an all-family yard sale at the center on April 28, 8:00 am – 1pm – 4601 N. Figueroa, at the Southwest Museum Gold Line station. Items on sale include kitchen appliances and goods, furniture, books and DVDs, clothing, computer equipment, etc.

If you have items to contribute, they can be brought to the center any time.

And, please note that all donations are tax-deductible. The goal is to raise funds to bring farm animals to the center for the children to experience. La Casita Verde serves 47 children between the ages of 6 weeks through Pre-K www.lacasitaverde.org , and is one of Mt. Washington Preschool and Child Care Centers programs http://www.mtwashingtonpreschools.org/ . MWPCCC is a community-based, non-profit organization whose mission is to create, manage and sustain developmentally appropriate, high quality, available, culturally-sensitive pre-school, childcare in our diverse community.

Galco’s Soda Tasting To Support Friends of Southwest Museum

World Renowned Galco’s Soda Pop Stop

Hosts Second Annual Summer Soda Tasting on July 22, 2012

· All Proceeds To Support Friends of Southwest Museum

Celebrate the summer enjoying classic sodas with the “King of Pop” when Galco’s Soda Pop Stop hosts its second annual Summer Soda Tasting from 5-8 p.m. on July 22. 2012

The event will feature a myriad of soda samples, live music, a silent auction, and a chance to chat it up with Galco’s owner John Nese, aka the “King of Pop.”

“I am pleased to be part of the Friends of the Southwest Museum, fighting to have Los Angeles’ first museum as well as the Casa de Adobe opened once again to the public,” says Nese. All proceeds from the Summer Soda Tasting 2 will go to Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition.

Tickets for the Summer Soda Tasting are $12 and will be available for purchase at Galco’s or online via the Friends of the Southwest Museum , www.friendsofthesouthwestmuseum.com/

In addition to soda tastings, the Galco’s store will be open so people can stock up on any soda, candy, beer, wine. Proceeds from all store sales at the event will also be donated to the Friends of the Southwest Museum by Galco’s.

Galco’s is located at 5702 York Boulevard, Highland Park, 90042. For more information, call (323) 255-7115.

Elliott Caine 5tet @ The York, 4/29

Jazz Fans & Cognoscenti,

The “newly-healthy” Elliott Caine Quintet (EC-trumpet, Carl Randall-tenor sax, Scott Oakley-piano, Trevor Ware-bass, Kenny Elliott-drums) performs at The York, 5018 York Blvd., LA (Highland Park) 90042 on Sunday, April 29, from 7:30 to 10pm. No cover charge. For more information, please phone 323-255-9675.

old Verdugo Park

can anyone help this reader?

can you tell me if there is a website where I can find pictures of Glassell Park back when it was still called Verdugo Park?

I would love to see a picture of the old 3 story tall orange robot that had two slides going down it’s arms!

Miguel Angel gpsquid@yahoo.com

Oxy Kicks Off 125th Anniversary

Oxy Kicks Off 125th Anniversary April 21, 2012 Contact: Jim Tranquada, (323) 259-2990 Occidental kicked off a yearlong celebration of its 125th anniversary Friday with a nod to the past — an 1887-style carnival in the Quad, complete with Ferris … Continue reading

FUNDRAISER: Art Auction & Sale – Northeast Democratic Club

A FUNDRAISER: Art Auction & Sale
A 1950s themed fundraiser supporting Northeast Democratic Club in Highland Park and the Obama-Biden Re-Election Campaign

WHEN: Saturday, May 12, 2012, 4pm – 8pm
WHERE: 6027 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042

TIX $20 ONLINE NOW AT:
INFO: (323) 254-1084

NE Sun Committee Meeting
Arts in education
May 1 8:30 am
to set up a committee to talk about saving the SW museam

York Park Funding Celebration!

York Park Funding Celebration!

Dear Friends:

Join us Saturday morning as we celebrate the awarding of proposition 84 funds to develop the York Vision Plan’s park on York Boulevard and Avenue 50. Councilmember Huizar has been working, along with the community, to develop a Vision Plan for York Boulevard and a park was one of the most popular projects community members requested.

An application for the extremely competitive Proposition 84 funding was submitted to the state and fortunately, we recently learned that a pocket park at York Boulevard and Avenue 50 was one of the projects awarded funding!

Our celebration will take place this Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 9 a.m. at the corner of Avenue 50 and York Boulevard.

Refreshments will be served! If you have questions, feel free to contact the Council District 14 Northeast Office at (323) 254-5295.

Hope to see you Saturday!

Eagle Rock Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Council memeber José Huizar and the Department of Recreateion adn Parks
and the Bureau of Engineering
Invite you to attend the Eagle Rock Monument Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thursday , May 3, 2012 9 am
Eagle Rock View Drive and Patrician Way
More information: the Northeast Officea at (323) 254-5295

York Boulevard Vision Plan Workshop Reunión Comunitaria sobre el Plan de Visión para York Blvd.

York Boulevard Vision Plan Workshop
Creating our vision for York Boulevard
After a year of working together, it;s time to combine all of our ideas into a Vision Plan for York Boulevard.
Councilmember José Huizar invites you to attend this workshop and help create a shared vision plan for the future of York Boulevard

Reunión Comunitaria sobre el Plan de Visión para York Blvd.
La Creación de Nuestra Visión de York Blvd.
Después de un año de trabajar juntos, es tiempo de combinar todas nuestras ideas en un Plan de Visión para York Blvd,
Concehal José Huizar le invita a asistir a este taller y ayudar a crear un visión compartida para el futuro de Yourk Boulevard

Highland Park Café 5010 York Blvd
Tuesday April 24 2012 Martes 24 de Abril
6:30 – 8:30 pm
For more information/para más información: Eagle Rock Office: (323) 254-5295

Arroyo Arts Collective presents Tossed Salad

The Arroyo Arts Collective presents: Tossed Salad a site-specific exhibition of performance, video and installation work dispersed throughout the Highland Park Old Farmers Market, and featuring works inspired by our love of all things food. This event is co-sponsored by … Continue reading

Figueroa Meridian York Relief Sewer Construction

Message from the Department of Public Works- Bureau of Engineering Figueroa Meridian York Relief Sewer Dear Residents and Business Owners, The City of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works has begun the Relief and Rehabilitation phase for this project. The … Continue reading

Department of Water and Power Project – Eagle Rock and York and Ave 43

Eagle Rock Blvd and York Blvd Beginning April 23, 2012, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) will be upgrading its infrastructure on Eagle Rock Blvd, between York Blvd and Avenue 43. We will replace the existing 20-inch … Continue reading

Activists start petition to recall LAUSD board member Monica Garcia

http://www.scpr.org/blogs/education/2012/04/12/5560/activists-start-recall-petition-lausd-board-member/ April 12, 2012 | By Adolfo Guzman-Lopez A few dozen people rally outside L.A. Unified’s downtown headquarters to announce their campaign to recall school board president Monica Garcia. Critics of the proposed budget cuts at L.A. Unified have launched … Continue reading

Shuttle In Los Angeles Drives Patients to Their Medicine

ca pot shuttle map

Want to go to a dispensary for your medical marijuana, but don’t want to worry about parking? Or are you just a little nervous going alone? One Los Angeles group felt like there’s more than a couple of people in that category, and now offers a free ride for patients to dispensaries along Colorado Boulevard.

Not to be confused with a “party van,” this 10-seater meets patients in an Eagle Rock parking lot, and offers a “safe, secure, confidential and comfortable ride to your collective.”

The van’s first shuttle ride was last Saturday, March 31, sponsored by Tim Ryder and the Cannabis Clubs United With the Community (CCUWC). The CCUWC describes themselves as “the majority of open-minded residents in the community that have no problems with the local medical marijuana collectives that are in our neighborhood.”

In fact, the shuttle isn’t just to help patients get their medicine. It’s also to help the dispensaries get business, and alleviate other nearby businesses of the parking troubles that sometimes go along with popular dispensaries.

Not everyone, however, loves the idea of the shuttle service. Some members of the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council feel like dispensaries are being misused by those without real medical needs. And you can see in the comments section of this article on the Eagle Rock Patch that not every citizen is in favor of marijuana, medical or otherwise.

CBS reports also that earlier in March, the shuttle almost didn’t happen, but Ryder ironed-out all of the problems with the DMV, permits and licenses in time to make the March 31 drive.

Ryder plans on running his free shuttle, despite criticisms, and is reporting his successful rides directly to the Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council.