# Events ## [ CARS Pick: Last Chance to Experience Endless Summer CAMP at Tongva Park!](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29433-cars-pick-last-chance-to-experience-endless-summer-camp-at-tongva-park "CARS Pick: Last Chance to Experience Endless Summer CAMP at Tongva Park!") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) August 22 2024 | \| \\| \\\| [![](https://files.constantcontact.com/ded4ff94001/a4512019-faac-4e8d-b6b2-8119110413aa.png?rdr=true)](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXYihALkAVsVOgNA06D5ZiUGuHLe09TEICXivBFnvvi6eT0DJFVjZmBdiispRvGM6RpDo-aml3whUQ7e2UKVTBy75ytJy4xKsnA==&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) \\\| \\\|:-:\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\\| A WEEKLY CURATED GUIDE OF LA'S CULTURAL EVENTS, PERFORMANCES & OTHER EXCITING HAPPENINGS! \\\| \\\|:--\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\\| ![](https://files.constantcontact.com/ded4ff94001/ef4af1cd-ff41-4310-b7a1-00be7c6a8a3f.png?rdr=true) \\\| \\\|:-:\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\\| # [Endless Summer C.A.M.P. at Tongva Park](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXWBerz_sxddiMPITbhpbR6GmYuysWigdWCvlIVkIBRZeE_PIbnXpqgPYrCsqjFbVWQApzl8BQIlWrNYgrvCplLbsd8ljk1tcyRdATQ2n7CtBTMfFstkAslEj8rHGsYA5Aw-R-4ONm4UJfRy0IzexsfkKr-x6mmwfr1K4oQr1JapJc3MgPX6flW4Eprtda7LWMYZl3WPEQidQaHN7lum1D-JZUiwyyzGCswnv5WIQNtHreA9p6aKbamoqfnD4Fb6Gb8kCeJqphfqV&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) Produced by [Community Arts Resources ](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXS7fmcWqWF0x_MzG81yAl8UXzs-TSRED4W4qPgqaQNSzPwRbcl3PFFqkclkS7UopfzAeo6zUx3e7awWvCpGpxA1qBAmwuSvA2w==&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) in partnership with the City of Santa Monica Saturday, August 24 from 11am - 2pm Tongva Park [1615 Ocean Ave](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXcssP1krIwhLmcrDyZucCtfmG8ei8BevAUbvqgbtf_ndnSWrbv2o5L2EZzA2-2J5GmOVqi6hCVolUGSVQXZksnvJ5IY9abRC1xUEXCIR_E7Z5hA8lXsdhyX-pa2Lf8eO4B1dyvIDfx7PUTLQCJUwfuPqRBJJPulsJouCwqSnGXmmWV2iScqwdDAXLtUnK-oUko_qe8Im7iAUg9BOZ2c9nlx2iQjJwQGpJBMcri-sG4MI9A0uYFs8tseEz0YgT9YwLDZYkjeaAKY1810AIsZgGGWWD_6fjDvKF8rIj2fvnSnjcJi7xxupehXpfCliQ-zXB4YsAg1FKNk7Ht0hy6Cyl9JJoa-jCJoHHML8SQbXyjrQm4tjyvgOq-xvo42RB-CMc2dosHTCdyUO&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) [Santa Monica, CA 90401](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXcssP1krIwhLmcrDyZucCtfmG8ei8BevAUbvqgbtf_ndnSWrbv2o5L2EZzA2-2J5GmOVqi6hCVolUGSVQXZksnvJ5IY9abRC1xUEXCIR_E7Z5hA8lXsdhyX-pa2Lf8eO4B1dyvIDfx7PUTLQCJUwfuPqRBJJPulsJouCwqSnGXmmWV2iScqwdDAXLtUnK-oUko_qe8Im7iAUg9BOZ2c9nlx2iQjJwQGpJBMcri-sG4MI9A0uYFs8tseEz0YgT9YwLDZYkjeaAKY1810AIsZgGGWWD_6fjDvKF8rIj2fvnSnjcJi7xxupehXpfCliQ-zXB4YsAg1FKNk7Ht0hy6Cyl9JJoa-jCJoHHML8SQbXyjrQm4tjyvgOq-xvo42RB-CMc2dosHTCdyUO&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) \\\| \\\|:--\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\\| Bring a picnic and join us at Tongva Park for the last event featuring interactive music, performances, and hands-on crafts! \\\| \\\|:--\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \\| \\\| \\\\| [More Info](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cWDTrrv37KaDt3hp18UlYBvXKgQLeEJKXqoVRjlHVf9nIGXFkHimXWBerz_sxddiMPITbhpbR6GmYuysWigdWCvlIVkIBRZeE_PIbnXpqgPYrCsqjFbVWQApzl8BQIlWrNYgrvCplLbsd8ljk1tcyRdATQ2n7CtBTMfFstkAslEj8rHGsYA5Aw-R-4ONm4UJfRy0IzexsfkKr-x6mmwfr1K4oQr1JapJc3MgPX6flW4Eprtda7LWMYZl3WPEQidQaHN7lum1D-JZUiwyyzGCswnv5WIQNtHreA9p6aKbamoqfnD4Fb6Gb8kCeJqphfqV&c=CqOx6ClFzx6caDyA1ImVw7ANEJWoEyETKU5V_CpCqbfSqFK_z7PCfw==&ch=0xGnNxImzb3UOe80UwWVB5ZswNu4M9fUtu8V4yYVxJepAGhvDTwXzA==) \\\\| \\\\|:-:\\\\| \\\| \\\|:-:\\\| \\| \\|:-:\\| \| \|:-:\| | |:-:| ## [ World Affairs Council of OC and Chapman Univ. Presents....](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29417-world-affairs-council-of-oc-and-chapman-univ-presents "World Affairs Council of OC and Chapman Univ. Presents....") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) August 20 2024 WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF ORANGE COUNTY (WACOC) AND CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY present “From Aid to Advocacy: Poland’s Impact on Russia’s War in Ukraine” on Thursday, September 12, 2024. We are honored to have the Deputy Director of the Kennan Institute, Dr. Jennifer S. Wistrand, join us in leading a discussion on Poland’s crucial role in Russia’s war in Ukraine. Her expertise encompasses migration and forced displacement in the former USSR will offer valuable context for understanding Poland’s strategic contributions to Ukraine, including military aid, humanitarian support, and diplomatic initiatives in the war against Russia. With over 2.5 million refugees from Ukraine having crossed the Polish border as of January 2024, Poland plays a crucial role in assisting Ukraine in its effort to combat Russia’s determined offensive. The Kennan Institute is considered a premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center. Moderating the talk will be Dr. Mateo Jarquin, Director of the War, Diplomacy, and Society program at Chapman University. Originally from Nicaragua, Dr. Jarquin specializes in the study of Latin American politics and earned his Ph.D. in Latin American History from Harvard University in 2019. He is also an Assistant Professor of History at the Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Speaker Bio: - Dr. Jennifer S. Wistrand is the Deputy Director of the Kennan Institute. She holds a BA in Anthropology and French from Northwestern University and an MA and PhD in Anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis. - Her areas of expertise are migration and forced displacement in the Caucasus and Central Asia and humanitarian and development approaches to managing migration and forced displacement. - Prior to joining the Kennan Institute Dr. Wistrand was an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Global and Intercultural Studies at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. - Prior to that she was a consultant to the World Bank for projects concerning internally displaced persons (IDPs), women, and youth in Azerbaijan, Sudan, and Morocco. - She was a term appointee and a Mellon/American Council of Learned Societies’ Fellow in the US Department of State’s Secretary of State’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, and Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations. - Dr. Wistrand had held a number of fellowships, including a Fulbright Fellowship in Azerbaijan and a Title VIII Kennan Institute Fellowship. She was also a Peace Corps Volunteer in Turkmenistan. EVENT: TOPIC: “From Aid to Advocacy: Poland’s Impact on Russia’s War in Ukraine” TIME: Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Reception: 6:00-6:30 pm - Dinner: 6:30-7:00 pm - Moderated Discussion: 7:00-7:30 pm - Q&A: 7:30-8:00 pm LOCATION: Sandhu Conference Center, 571 N Grand St, Orange, CA 92867 REGISTER: \--- ## [ Freedom Socialist Coffeehouse](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29401-freedom-socialist-coffeehouse "Freedom Socialist Coffeehouse") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) August 19 2024 | \| \\| [View this email in your browser](https://mailchi.mp/socialism.com/fs-coffeehouse-the-working-class-needs-a-party-of-its-own-272283?e=5e62980f43) \\| \\|---\\| \| \|---\| | |---| | | | \| \\| ![](https://mcusercontent.com/1df2f51e18d817919a1845ecf/images/c5354ebf-a91b-1222-806d-25250a1185ff.jpg) #### Now more than ever, working-class voters are desperate for an alternative to the party that consistently fails on its promises to workers, and proves itself powerless against escalating far-right attacks. The current genocide against Palestinians started on the Democrats’ watch and will continue if they get elected. Join the discussion on how a labor party--led by the working class with a program that champions the needs of women, people of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ people, the disabled, youth, seniors, and all who are oppressed and disenfranchised--is the tool we need to organize real solutions and build a brighter future. #### ***Special Guests****:* #### ***Connie White***, Continuations Committee Member, Labor and Community for an Independent Party ***Steve Hoffman***, Managing Editor, *Freedom Socialist* newspaper **Saturday, August 24, 7:00pm** ***In-person:*** Solidarity Hall, 2122 W. Jefferson Blvd. Los Angeles Appetizer buffet and socializing at 6:30pm ***Online: Register in advance:*** [bit.ly/fscoffeeh-08-2024](https://socialism.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1df2f51e18d817919a1845ecf&id=e4941382f0&e=5e62980f43) **Host**: Freedom Socialist Party: *• (323) 732-6416 • [www.socialism.com](http://www.socialism.com/)* \\| \| \|---\| | |---| ## [ CITY OF HOPE BLOODMOBILE COMES TO THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29332-city-of-hope-bloodmobile-comes-to-the-original-farmers-market "CITY OF HOPE BLOODMOBILE COMES TO THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) August 05 2024 **CITY OF HOPE BLOODMOBILE COMES TO THE ORIGINAL FARMERS MARKET FOR A SPECIAL BLOOD DRIVE EVENT** | **WHAT:** | [The Original Farmers Market](https://farmersmarketla.com/) is excited to announce their first-ever blood drive event with [City of Hope](https://www.cityofhope.org/) on Tuesday, August 13th. From 9 AM to 2 PM, the City of Hope bloodmobile will be parked near the Farmers Market Plaza Clock Tower, welcoming donors to contribute to this vital cause. Every donation collected will directly support City of Hope cancer patients, offering them much-needed resources and hope. Donors must bring a valid photo ID, be in good health with no COVID-19, cold, or flu-like symptoms, and have a healthy meal/snack and drink plenty of water before donating. Vaccination is not required to donate. As a thank you for their generosity, all donors will receive complimentary parking for the day at Farmers Market parking lots and a $10 Farmers Market Gift Certificate that can be used at nearly every Market merchant. While walk-ins are welcome, donors are encouraged to make appointments to ensure a seamless experience. To schedule your donation, please click[HERE](https://idonateblood4hope.org/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=7546&opidh=A986941F1579FCEEF1A3DD2397F86D8C&idt=45498.3591319) or call 626-218-7171. Your support can make a profound impact in the fight against cancer. | |---|---| | **WHEN:** | Blood Drive: Tuesday, August 13th 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. | | **WHERE:** | The Original Farmers Market Market Plaza 6333 W. Third Street Los Angeles, CA 90036 View the event flyer [HERE](https://prod-cms2.fmla.appbloks.site:8444/orgs/global/model/0c44a773-1c43-4559-b80e-09bfe465856c/generic/411ca9cd-b3f2-451d-811f-a7660d31bc31/blob/0906012e-39c4-4882-a6fe-69666da5943d) Link to register [HERE](https://idonateblood4hope.org/index.cfm?group=op&step=2&opid=7546&opidh=A986941F1579FCEEF1A3DD2397F86D8C&idt=45498.3591319) or call 626-218-7171 to make an appointment | | **ELIGIBILITY AND FINE PRINT:** | Blood Donations are encouraged for anyone 17 and older; 16-year-olds may also donate blood with parental consent. Candidates must weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in good general health. (Minimum required weight for 16-year-olds is 135 lbs.) | ## [ Encino Homeowners Emergency Meeting Change of Date & Location](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29328-encino-homeowners-emergency-meeting-change-of-date-location "Encino Homeowners Emergency Meeting Change of Date & Location") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) August 03 2024 SPIKE IN CRIME IN ENCINO: CALL TO ACTION AND YOUR ATTENDANCE Note: The meeting on 8/6 at Lanai Road School has been changed as per the below --- LOCATION: West Valley Community Police Station 19020 Vanowen Street, Reseda West Valley Community Police Station - LAPD Online DATE: August 8, 2024 TIME: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Speaker: LAPD Captain Brian Wendling Rank: Captain III Division: West Valley Division --- Dear Neighbors, For the past several days, LAPD Captain Brian Wendling and I have had detailed conversations about the recent home invasions and robberies in Encino. We have studied the targeted areas and identified the points of entry and exit used by these criminals. In response, the Homeowners of Encino will hold an in-person meeting at our Local Police Department Conference Room due to the importance of the subject: the SAFETY of our FAMILIES. This critical topic surpasses the limitations of a Zoom call, where issues such as muted participants and restricted speaking time hinder effective communication. Goals and Objectives of the Meeting: - Bring our community together to receive and share information - Discuss proven and successful actions implemented by other communities and the LAPD - Develop strategies to prevent Encino from being a "TARGETED COMMUNITY" Your attendance and participation are crucial. Let's work together to ensure the safety and security of our neighborhood. Sincerely, Homeowners of Encino ## [ 5th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29310-5th-annual-leimert-park-jazz-festival "5th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 30 2024 ## 5th Annual Leimert Park ## Jazz Festival ### August 31, 2024 ### 11:30 - 8:30pm ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/Screenshot%202024-07-30%20at%2010.45.06%20AM.jpg) ## [ National Night Out - Meet First Responders](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29309-national-night-out-meet-first-responders "National Night Out - Meet First Responders") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 30 2024 ## National Night Out ### August 6, 2024 ### 4601 Alla Road (Adjacent to Bill Rosendahl Del Rey Park) ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/Screenshot%202024-07-30%20at%2010.36.41%20AM.jpg) ## [ Tours of the Watts Towers](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29308-tours-of-the-watts-towers "Tours of the Watts Towers") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 30 2024 # Tours of the Watts Towers DATEAugust 1 TIME11:00 am - 3:00 pmCOSTFree – $7ORGANIZER’S SITE COUNCIL DISTRICTCity Council District 15EVENT SERIES DATESThursday Tours 11:00am - 3:00pm Last tour at 3:00pm Closed for lunch from 12:30pm - 1:30pm; Friday Tours 11:00am - 3:00pm, Last tour at 3:00pm. Closed for lunch from 12:30pm - 1:30pm ![The image shows a woman and a girl riding a roller coaster. The woman and the girl are both visible in the photo. The background of the image shows the sky. The woman is wearing clothing suitable for a theme park ride.](https://culture.lacity.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AEA11553-6632-4E46-86C2-DE5E42BBD497.jpeg) The Watts Towers Tour Guide Program offers visitors a unique and in-depth look at one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Participants will be guided by knowledgeable tour guides through the towers, learning about the history, cultural significance, and artistic processes involved in their creation. The tour, which is the only way to gain access to the towers, will last approximately 30 minutes and highlight the life of Simon Rodia, the Italian immigrant who built the towers over a 33-year period, and the cultural and social context of the Watts neighborhood in which they stand. The tour also includes a visit to the Watts Towers Arts Center, where visitors can see rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and learn about the ongoing preservation efforts for the Towers. With this program, visitors will gain a greater appreciation for the Watts Towers as a masterpiece of folk art and a symbol of resilience and community spirit. ### LOCATION [Watts Towers Arts Center Campus](https://culture.lacity.gov/venue/watts-towers-arts-center-campus-2/)1727 E. 107th St Watts, CA 90002 United States [+ Google Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=33.9388723%2C-118.2419457 "Click to view a Google Map")Phone:213.847.4646,Website:[View Venue Website](http://wattstowers.org/)![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/Screenshot%202024-07-30%20at%2010.31.43%20AM.jpg) ## [ 3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29289-3rd-annual-nikkei-celebration-in-boyle-heights "3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 26 2024 ![](https://i2.cmail20.com/ei/j/45/2DF/D08/024549/csfinal/2023NANCY-9900000000028a3c.jpg) ![](https://i3.cmail20.com/ei/j/45/2DF/D08/024549/csfinal/LTHSBLUEjpg-9901450a2801453c.jpg) ![](https://i4.cmail20.com/ei/j/45/2DF/D08/024549/csfinal/MIA-9900000000028a3c.jpg) **Celebrate Boyle Heights' Rich Nikkei Legacy!** The countdown has begun as we are all preparing for the **3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights**! **Our parade begins Sat. Aug. 3rd at 5pm** on Saratoga in front of Tenrikyo Church, 2727 East First Street, and ends in front of Otomisan, 2506 East First Street, 90033 **Our 3rd Annual Nikkei Celebration in Boyle Heights is a vibrant event commemorating the impactful Japanese community.** Come and join us as we delve into the rich history of Japanese culture in Boyle Heights. The Nikkei Celebration will showcase the enduring legacy of Otomisan’s Landmark, the only continuously operating authentic Japanese restaurant in the same location since 1956, serving Boyle Heights. This is not just an event; it's a journey through time and culture. Your participation is not just a visit; it's a statement of support for our event and an investment in preserving Boyle Heights' vibrant Nikkei heritage for future generations. The honorable Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, SONE Kenko, will deliver an inspiring message to open our program. This will be followed by performances from Hikari Taiko, the 2023 Nisei Weeks Queen Court, and Boyle Heights Neighborhood Music School. Additionally, there will be presentations from various groups and businesses showcasing their products and services. To conclude our event, we will have the Ondo Dancing to celebrate another year of uniting our community and sharing the history of our Japanese families, friends, and neighbors. **Parking:** Finding parking can be challenging in Boyle Heights. You may find street parking on 1st Street, west of Soto Street, and in the surrounding area. **Beat the Heat:** It's going to be a very warm day, so we recommend wearing light clothing, applying sunscreen, and wearing comfortable shoes. **Food and Drinks:** Otomisan will be open with a selected menu for food and drinks. Additionally, there will be a fresh fruit truck vendor and a corner store available. **Seating:** There will be seating in front of the stage, and selected seating on the first rows for elders and people with disabilities under the canopies. **Vendors:** Get ready to explore a variety of fantastic items available for purchase and support our nonprofits by making generous contributions. Your financial support is greatly appreciated and will make a significant impact. **Important Message:** We are excited to create a memorable time and look forward to seeing you there**.** ## [ FoLAR’s 3rd Annual Free RIVER FEST](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29229-folars-3rd-annual-free-river-fest "FoLAR’s 3rd Annual Free RIVER FEST") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 17 2024 ![](https://mcusercontent.com/4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9/images/4c8605fa-315c-ad1c-59a1-225322c80d8c.jpg) **FOLAR’s 3rd ANNUAL “RIVER FEST”, A FREE OPEN-AIR ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL, INVITES EVERYONE TO CELEBRATE THE L.A. RIVER** *Arts offerings to include New Poetry-centered ‘Lewis Lounge’, to Honor FoLAR Founder Lewis MacAdams, and Performers ‘Xipe Totec Dance Company’ and ‘Undecided Future’* *Ticketed Event…Available Now!* [![](https://mcusercontent.com/4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9/images/3a312e64-3013-6580-62bf-c7f44200b69f.png)](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=3fc8fa173d&e=e50e0b22cb) *Friends of the LA River (FoLAR) invites everyone to its 3rd annual [River Fest](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=2e73053732&e=e50e0b22cb), a FREE, all-ages, open-air environmental arts and community festival at the scenic LA State Historic Park on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. The event will showcase the nexus of nature, climate change, culture, history, people, and the LA River. With heavy emphasis on the arts, River Fest will offer a variety of **local artists** with **live music** and **dance performances**, a **visual art gallery,** and **eco-activities** for the whole family. The event will also feature top L.A. **food trucks,** and a **marketplace** with 50 booths from local environmental, arts, Indigenous, and partner organizations like Water Replenishment District, REI Co-op, 100 Acre Partnership, and more. While free, registration is required, and tickets will go fast. Registration is [now open on FoLAR’s website](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=22d96cb4b2&e=e50e0b22cb). Debuting this year is the Lewis Lounge, a tribute to FoLAR founder and poet, Lewis MacAdams, inspired by the flow of both life and the River. **Today opens the multigenerational call** for poetry, asking “How do you connect to the River?” All submissions will be displayed, some called to read live during a curated poetry jam, hosted by Los Angeles’ famed Mike the Poet Sonksen. "The L.A. River connects so many diverse communities across its 51 miles and River Fest 2024 is about bringing those communities together to celebrate the ways in which the River continues to inspire us. With an incredible lineup of artists, advocates and community members, we hope River Fest will give all Angelenos the chance to experience the L.A. River's unique ability to enhance our collective wellbeing... and to have some fun together along the way,” states Candice Dickens-Russell, FoLAR CEO. ![](https://mcusercontent.com/4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9/images/9fa7a086-7e01-8bab-b6a9-415cbe80e005.jpg)The activities at River Fest will share stories of environmental justice, community leadership, challenges faced by the River, and Indigenous perspectives on nature and the River. Highlights include Aztec dance company [Xipe Totec](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=ccdabeb5fb&e=e50e0b22cb), pop soul band [Undecided Future](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=1494a32116&e=e50e0b22cb), an indie rock/pop band [Child Seat](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=04de0bd97b&e=e50e0b22cb) (pictured at right) and Los Silverbacks a World Music group that combines Latin and African Rhythms. In addition to the noted festivities, FoLAR’s River Rover, a 38 ft. mobile visitor and education center will be on hand along with FoLAR’s education team. All free general admission tickets for River Fest 2024 cover entrance into the festival, access to this Exhibitor and Artist Village and performances, as well as a complimentary raffle ticket. Food, drinks, art and other items or services offered by River Fest vendors may be purchased at the event. A limited number of VIP tickets are available, providing an all new VIP area with shade, seating, optimal stage viewing, VIP parking, VIP check-in, a VIP gift bag, two drink tickets and five complimentary raffle tickets. All **River Fest proceeds will contribute to** FoLAR’s year-round K-12 environmental education programs, stewardship events, and local advocacy work. River Fest was created to reflect FoLAR’s values, offering a more equitable and accessible community celebration of both FoLAR and the River that runs through so many of the region’s communities. This ultimately supports FoLAR’s mission to build capacity for communities, students, and future leaders to advocate for nature, climate, and equity on the LA River. FoLAR will be celebrating its 34th annual Great LA River CleanUp this Fall, featuring multiple locations throughout the entire river, with opportunities for everyone to help support the River and make meaningful connections to it. The 2024 River Fest is made possible through major supporters M2O, Niagara Cares, Bank of America, City of Long Beach, REI Co-op, Elysian Valley Arts Collective, Lil Dicky, Stantec, Water Replenishment District, City National Bank, and Athens Services. **While the event is FREE, registration is required**. To register for River Fest and get more information, please visit [https://folar.org/riverfest/](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=06c0e06e83&e=e50e0b22cb). Click here for [direct registration](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=d60855eede&e=e50e0b22cb). Ride-sharing and use of the [Metro’s new regional connector project](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=140fd741a5&e=e50e0b22cb) are encouraged. Limited paid parking will also be available at LA State Historic Park. \### **Friends of the Los Angeles River (FOLAR):** Friends of the Los Angeles River is a 501c3 nonprofit whose mission is to build capacity for communities, students, and future leaders to advocate for nature, climate, and equity on the Los Angeles River. FoLAR is a leading force in educating youth, guiding policy, and connecting communities to the River. ([folar.org](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=3647d8e655&e=e50e0b22cb))* ## [ CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29208-ciclavia-meet-the-hollywoods "CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 15 2024 ***CicLAvia—Meet the Hollywoods* *presented by Metro*** **Connecting West Hollywood, Hollywood, and East Hollywood, the public is invited to experience 6.6-miles of open streets—a pop-up park—for a day using their favorite people-powered ways to move around** Sunday, August 18, 2024; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.** **![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/ciclavia.jpg)** **WHAT: *CicLAvia**—Meet the Hollywoods*** CicLAvia returns to Hollywood this summer with a great way to be a tourist in your own backyard while experiencing car-free open streets at CicLAvia’s 54th event on **Sunday, August 18**; between **9 a.m. - 4 p.m.** The public is invited to enjoy 6.6-miles of car-free open streets connecting East Hollywood, Hollywood and West Hollywood via **Hollywood Blvd** (between Orange Dr and Hillhurst/Virgil Aves), **Highland Ave** (between Hollywood Blvd and Santa Monica Blvd), and **Santa Monica Blvd** (between Highland Ave and San Vicente Blvd). All people-powered modes of movement are invited to this unique, temporary park for the day that will feature activities, street games, local businesses, and art and cultural activations for all ages. Always free, CicLAvia participants can show up anywhere along the route at any time to enjoy the open streets. This is an exciting opportunity to explore WeHo, Hollywood, and East Hollywood from a new perspective. ***CicLAvia**—Meet the Hollywoods*** features five (5) Hubs along the route filled with plenty of activities and programs. Hubs are walking zones (mandatory bike dismounts) and meeting points with family-friendly activities, restrooms, free water refilling stations, free basic bike repair, bike parking, and first aid. Within this route, participants can find the **West Hollywood Hub**, **Plummer Park Hub**, **Walk of Fame Hub**, **Hollywood Blvd Hub**, and **East Hollywood Hub**. Free pedicab rides areavailable at each Hub’s information booth, allowing for travel between Hubs. Check out the Local Gems along the route **[here](https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_meet_the_hollywoods_24#specials_along_the_route_ciclavia_meet_the_hollywoods_24)**. “Our Meet the Hollywoods program is exemplary of what CicLAvia Sundays are all about,” says CicLAvia Executive Director Romel Pascual. “Locals and tourists have the opportunity to experience iconic areas that may be familiar to them, but with an unexpected twist: in the absence of cars and polluting traffic, they have the freedom and safety to walk, bike, skate and stroll at their preferred pace.” Inspired by Bogotá’s weekly ciclovía, which celebrates its 50th year anniversary in 2024, CicLAvia has been temporarily closing streets to car traffic and opening them as public parks in Los Angeles since 2010. CicLAvia car-free streets connect all of us to the neighborhoods where we live, work, shop, learn, and play. Active participants at CicLAvia use people-powered mobility to navigate public streets in a safe and joyful way. Along the way there is shopping at local businesses and access to cultural and architectural gems. Participants use open streets as spaces to connect with each other, while making a positive impact on the environment and creating a more sustainable and climate resilient city and region. Over the past 13-plus years CicLAvia has helped communities re-imagine a greener and cleaner Los Angeles, promoting equitable transportation options, healthier lifestyles, and closer connections to community. Only people-powered vehicles are allowed. No electric scooters, electric skateboards, hoverboards, electric unicycles, motorcycles and other non-people-powered vehicles are allowed at CicLAvia. Class 1 e-bike pedal-assist are allowed. Class 2 e-bikes are allowed when the throttle is powered off. Class 3 e-bikes are allowed when pedal-assist is powered off. Motorized wheelchairs are allowed. Learn more [here](https://www.ciclavia.org/rules). Participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia. More information regarding participants rights can be found here: The 2024 CicLAvia schedule continues with **September 15**: *CicLAmini—Lincoln Heights*; **October 13**: *CicLAvia—Heart of LA*; and **December 8**: *CicLAvia—The Valley.* **WHO:** CicLAvia is a nonprofit organization committed to introducing Angelenos to the vibrant civic and cultural treasures throughout Los Angeles. CicLAvia highlights important issues to all Angelenos - from environmental health and air quality improvement to access to safe and open parks, physical and mental well-being. CicLAvia has captured the imagination of more than 2-million people who have traveled together along more than 311 miles of streets. Free for all, CicLAvia builds a unifying social fabric, joyously connecting culturally diverse neighborhoods and neighbors to each other through open streets. CicLAvia is not just about cycling, it’s also about multiple modes of people-powered transportation. Whether one walks, strolls, skates, jogs, scooters, or bikes, CicLAvia creates so many incredible moments and experiences enjoying our city streets together. **HOW & MORE INFORMATION:** • Visit [https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia\_meet\_the\_hollywoods\_24](https://www.ciclavia.org/ciclavia_meet_the_hollywoods_24) for more detailed information • [https://www.ciclavia.org/](https://www.ciclavia.org/90); ; 213-355-8500 • Join us on Facebook: • Follow us on Twitter: ; Instagram: • YouTube: • Photos: [ ](https://www.flickr.com/photos/laciclavia/sets/with/72157656013962875)• Videos: ## [ Board of Airport Commissioners Special Meeting Agenda](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29207-board-of-airport-commissioners-special-meeting-agenda-2 "Board of Airport Commissioners Special Meeting Agenda") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 15 2024 ![los angeles world airports - city of los angeles](http://webcontent.granicusops.com/content/lawa/LAWA.png) ![Select to open the print dialog](http://webcontent.granicusops.com/content/lawa/Print_Icon.png) [**SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA**](https://ens.lacity.org/lawa/bac_agendas/lawabac_agendas271181790_07182024.htm) Internet at www.lawa.org Matters to come before the City of Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners to convene in: Jet Center, Hangar 1 Van Nuys Airport 16300 Daily Drive Van Nuys, California 91406 Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM ## [ CANCELED - Plastic Free July Cleanup at Compton Creek](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29204-plastic-free-july-cleanup-at-compton-creek "CANCELED - Plastic Free July Cleanup at Compton Creek") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 12 2024 ## CANCELED ## Join LA Waterkeeper for our Plastic Free July Cleanup at Compton Creek! Celebrate [Plastic Free July](https://secure.qgiv.com/for/creekstocoastcleanups2024/event/pfjcc24/) with us at our Compton Creek Cleanup! Take a vital step towards preserving life and safeguarding the beauty of our riparian ecosystems. Your help is crucial in making our habitats a healthier and more beautiful place for all to enjoy. Let's work together to make a positive impact and ensure Compton Creek is Plastic Free! Saturday, 07/20/2024 9:00am PDT - 11:00am PDT **[Get directions.](https://www.google.com/maps?saddr&daddr=Del+Amo+A+Line+(Blue+Line)+Station++20220+S+Santa+Fe+Ave,+Rancho+Dominguez+California,+90220+US)** ## [ TreePeople Launches Concerts & Screenings at Coldwater Canyon Park](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29176-treepeople-launches-concerts-screenings-at-coldwater-canyon-park "TreePeople Launches Concerts & Screenings at Coldwater Canyon Park") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 08 2024 TreePeople Launches Concerts & Screenings at Coldwater Canyon Park | || | **Where music, movie screenings and environmental education converge** | | LOS ANGELES, CA — TreePeople is thrilled to announce an exciting slate of concerts and film screenings at our S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre, an enchanting 150-person space nestled deep in the woods of our Coldwater Canyon Park. Our new TreePeople Presents programming provides a unique blend of entertainment and education throughout the season, giving Angelenos the joy of learning about and engaging with our local ecosystem while enjoying thoughtfully curated cultural programming. To view the full schedule of events and purchase tickets, visit [treepeople.org/events](https://ses.prsts.de/CL0/https:%2F%2Ftreepeople.org%2Fevents/1/010201909331596d-89441542-95da-444d-9ee8-7a95149203cc-000000/1NW-XypW19amRRx7LIF3JvBIuU1T-F0AnvooQP_2gLI=360). | | Before each concert and film screening, TreePeople experts will present micro-lectures on Southern California ecology. Past little lectures have included how Los Angeles is not a desert, how soil health affects immune systems, how palms are not trees, and more. These insightful talks will provide attendees with fascinating knowledge about the local ecosystem, ensuring that everyone leaves a little smarter and more aware of the natural world around them. | | ![](https://prowly-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/54572/assets/664131/large-4842f62d8bde64d37eb9bdb166f4a407.jpg) | | Paddington 2 screened at TreePeople's "Films in the Forest" series | | All TreePeople events support the critical environmental work our nonprofit does. In the past 50 years, we have planted millions of trees with millions of volunteers, educated hundreds of thousands of students on the environment, published dozens of studies/reports, restored acres and acres of forests up in our mountains, protected thousands of acres of land from being developed in the Santa Monica Mountains near Calabasas. We are also working on removing 500,000 square feet of asphalt on school campuses and replacing it with learning gardens and shaded fields and more natural spaces. | | “We are excited to provide a space where people can not only enjoy top-notch entertainment but also connect with and learn about the natural environment,” said Alex Miller, Director of Marketing & Communications at TreePeople. “TreePeople’s unique expertise and park allows us to create a unique experience that enriches both the mind and soul.” | | Join us for an unforgettable experience where culture and nature converge. Guests are invited to come early and picnic before the events. | | ![](https://prowly-prod.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/uploads/54572/assets/664132/large-339de11e4492749cf992129778d787be.jpg) | | Devendra Banhart playing at TreePeople's 2023 benefit concert, photo by Kat Nijmeddin | | ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/selena-1-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents: ## Selena We’re thrilled to be screening the 1997 classic ***Selena* at TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre on Thursday, July 11. The screening will begin just after sunset. July 11, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/movie-night-selena/e590095) ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/pearl-charles-sq-1-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents: ## Pearl Charles Pearl’s latest work emerges from a time of change in her life which saw her relocate from her native Los Angeles to the fabled land of Joshua Tree – a pilgrimage taken by so many legendary rock stars before her. Accompanied by her partner and musical collaborator Michael Rault, her movement toward the country is a direct reversal of the 20th century currents which carried America’s population into the city. In that time the music of the country changed as it collided with the wide array of new machinery and gadgets the urban landscape had to offer – guitar amplifiers, radios, synthesizers and turntables. Now, as the tides turn in this post-mechanical age, Pearl Charles rides out of her hometown on a pacific ocean wave – and carries along with her this same country music, though now permanently altered by the beating hearts and drums of the city and its inhabitants. Her latest musical offering springs up from this fertile desert ground as a more refined distillation of her Country Disco signature sound that she introduced to the world on her previous record Magic Mirror. July 14, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/treepeople-presents-pearl-charles/e589871) ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/niia-sq-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents: ## Niia Niia (pronounced Nye-uh) is a prodigious Italian-American musician with a jazz vocal & classical piano background. Her unparalleled voice paired with fully realized songwriting makes her the epitome of timeless elegance and contemporary soul. She has received praise from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, Interview Mag, and Harper’s Bazaar. A true creative, her priority is always the art. Philosophically she aims to inspire authenticity through harnessing inner beauty. July 19, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/treepeople-presents-niia/e589866) ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ferngully-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents: ## FernGully - The Last Rainforest We’re thrilled to be screening the 1992 family classic ***FernGully: The Last Rainforest* at TreePeople’s S. Mark Taper Foundation Amphitheatre on Saturday, July 20. The screening will begin just after sunset. July 20, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/treepeople-presents-ferngully/e590108) ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/rett-madison-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents: ## Rett Madison Raised in West Virginia, Madison had moved to Los Angeles to pursue songwriting, where she landed gigs singing background vocals for artists like Lorde and Kate Nash. Pin-Up Daddy established Madison as an artist in her own right, leading her to sign with War Buddha, a Nashville-based joint venture with Warner Records, as their debut artist. Since then, she’s opened for Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Elle King, and more, bringing her distinctive take on Americana to a widening fanbase. August 10, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/rett-madison/e596175) ![](https://www.treepeople.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/dave-harrington-450x450.png) TreePeople Presents ## Dave Harrington & Friends Dave Harrington is a multi-instrumentalist, improviser, composer and producer. Before moving to Los Angeles in 2019, Harrington spent more than a decade in his hometown of New York City working across many different musical communities from downtown improvisation to Brooklyn indie and jambands to warehouse techno, scoring independent films, and producing albums for other artists. He is currently a member of the bands Taper’s Choice and DARKSIDE, and leads his own improvisational groups including Dave Harrington’s Pranksters West, and various assemblies of improvisers. As a collaborator, Harrington has recorded or performed with artists including Nels Cline, Miho Hatori, Alanis Morisette, John Medeski, Nate Mercereau,, Nick Murphy (aka Chet Faker), Brian Chase (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), The Antlers, Kimbra, Marshall Allen & The Sun Ra Arkestra, and many more. August 17, 2024 8:00 pm [](https://donate.treepeople.org/event/dave-harrington/e596193) **About Coldwater Canyon Park:** Coldwater Canyon Park is a treasured urban oasis in Los Angeles, offering a peaceful retreat with hiking trails, scenic vistas, and the unique, hidden amphitheatre. The park is dedicated to providing enriching cultural and educational experiences for the community. TreePeople has been managing the park for over 45 years. | | **About TreePeople:** TreePeople is an environmental nonprofit organization that unites the power of trees, people, and technology to grow a sustainable future for Los Angeles. Their mission is to inspire, engage, and support the people of LA to take personal responsibility for the urban forest, ensuring a climate-resilient future. | | ## [ LA Animal Services & Pet Care Foundation Host July Adoption Event](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29175-la-animal-services-pet-care-foundation-host-july-adoption-event "LA Animal Services & Pet Care Foundation Host July Adoption Event") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) July 07 2024 LOS ANGELES, July 5, 2024 – In an effort to help find homes for the animals in the overcrowded city shelters, and to save more lives, the Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation is sponsoring the Biggies and Meow-Meows Adoption Event, starting now through July 31, 2024. During the Biggies & Meow Meows adoption month, the adoption fees for dogs over 40 lbs. are $51 (that does not include $20 license fee for LA City residents); puppies: $75, cats: $12.50; and kittens: $25. “Finding loving homes for pets in our Centers is a collaborative effort between rescue partners, the community and LA Animal Services,” said Staycee Dains, General Manager for LA Animal Services. “With our shelters beyond capacity with amazing pets, we are grateful for the continued support of the Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation to help us find homes for the animals in our care.” ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/Screenshot%202024-07-07%20at%207.26.32%20AM.jpg) “This is an excellent opportunity to save a life by bringing home a great new companion animal and helping to ensure there is life-saving space in the City shelters for animals with nowhere else to go,” said Bill Crowe, Director of The Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation. Dogs and cats adopted from LA Animal Services join their new families already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, licensed, and microchipped. Adopters also receive a Petco flyer with discounts to help make their pet adoption a success, a VCA Healthy Start Certificate, which provides up to $250 of follow up veterinary care within the first 14 days of adoption, and (while supplies last) a complimentary dog or cat bed thanks to a donation from Chewy and Greater Good Charities. In addition, canine companions adopted from LA Animal Services are also eligible for free dog training classes at the Paws for Life K9 Rescue People & Pet Innovation Center in Mission Hills, CA. Contact for more details. You can view the wonderful dogs, cats, rabbits, and pocket pets who are ready to meet you and who are available for adoption in our Centers by going to[ ](https://ifzv4fxab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sii5E4p_htyQYzBBcaBmuEKelOx66Whj97v07qFt66a4dTB-NQG64J_yibCSHSagvgZKqLtxCkWQdITyC9gSv2ck4us2zCR2Ivw95_Q1PTa684jRZa85F9pCtn40OKacvb6SHZI0w4JFjj5_fT9w-RHAnnylWfCtO_RYpkngV23DavbKjSiarg==&c=s8Ft1J2U5hf2_KNwzvQAOiNJeAtf17iV62GOyMBy9FaaC_KrjNRPsw==&ch=UC6Mn0w3ynkNCpYzcjsybHN--4wgc0JIlhOiS3eRCCM9K_efr3EFgg==)[laanimalservices.com/adopt](https://ifzv4fxab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sii5E4p_htyQYzBBcaBmuEKelOx66Whj97v07qFt66a4dTB-NQG64J_yibCSHSagvgZKqLtxCkWQdITyC9gSv2ck4us2zCR2Ivw95_Q1PTa684jRZa85F9pCtn40OKacvb6SHZI0w4JFjj5_fT9w-RHAnnylWfCtO_RYpkngV23DavbKjSiarg==&c=s8Ft1J2U5hf2_KNwzvQAOiNJeAtf17iV62GOyMBy9FaaC_KrjNRPsw==&ch=UC6Mn0w3ynkNCpYzcjsybHN--4wgc0JIlhOiS3eRCCM9K_efr3EFgg==). For more information about LA Animal Services, visit: [laanimalservices.com](https://ifzv4fxab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sii5E4p_htyQYzBBcaBmuEKelOx66Whj97v07qFt66a4dTB-NQG64M1KgnyDdTdaTaG4wyGFpJM09G5tJPWtu3C9bGuWSUkh6fpsYda3zDx6VpWN5OhQJ1NDZCPzJGr5aq6PUm_xHgMVR354ue-jfr4AYlhsLloZ&c=s8Ft1J2U5hf2_KNwzvQAOiNJeAtf17iV62GOyMBy9FaaC_KrjNRPsw==&ch=UC6Mn0w3ynkNCpYzcjsybHN--4wgc0JIlhOiS3eRCCM9K_efr3EFgg==). For more information about The Pet Care Foundation go to:[www.petcarefoundation.org](https://ifzv4fxab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Sii5E4p_htyQYzBBcaBmuEKelOx66Whj97v07qFt66a4dTB-NQG64N3IWkr1bMxDaMbVGiAZafafC4PvkVOzfnRt5lDR8_FuGZ693eOlDTv0-SW3ZXJBZGMLBY5wzVNZNEGx7IwH2iuK6dBcErdq1fVD0qP33svtmmFLFpXboM0=&c=s8Ft1J2U5hf2_KNwzvQAOiNJeAtf17iV62GOyMBy9FaaC_KrjNRPsw==&ch=UC6Mn0w3ynkNCpYzcjsybHN--4wgc0JIlhOiS3eRCCM9K_efr3EFgg==). ## [ Miracle Mile Wednesday Walks](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29128-miracle-mile-wednesday-walks "Miracle Mile Wednesday Walks") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 27 2024 MIRACLE MILE WEDNESDAY WALKS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!! JULY 3 THRU SEPTEMBER 4th 6:30 PM EVERY WEDNESDAY MEETING PLACE: WILSHIRE GREEN PARK 8TH @ SIERRA BONITA JOIN US! EASY 45 MINUTE WALK AROUND OUR BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOOD DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH MAY INCLUDE: BOTANICAL TOUR & MORE! MIRACLE MILE RESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION www.MiracleMileLA.com ## [ Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29127-day-of-the-ancestors-festival-of-masks "Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 26 2024 | \| # [Day of the Ancestors: Festival of Masks](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NhFOTU1jMnOsjQY650vzxdTuVAmVncoMwWAa2KGvzQPPEFHja44YbIq02BCIlGmRVi0r1gyiWnct6e1x5eD23kdE7BC8jgQZocTj_D3lDoL6G1ulZNrjOwxtYLzPbBR_KU1V3ATtjp4WQ7_HCKlh3ndUTClH9P5REaSxpSO8xtfwcLF8-FjXpA==&c=Khqt8IEE-jggoU9jP5Rp7v8zvdP9GepPxcQ7arg4W19EnmZV1onwQA==&ch=EAOHkMP9QqlsQC6QaWzNXSo9s8tYtey9gIZCS-meDKQIV3whxRMeAw==) Sunday, June 30, 2024 12 PM - 6 PM Leimert Park Village Plaza, People St. [4337 Degnan Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90008](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NhFOTU1jMnOsjQY650vzxdTuVAmVncoMwWAa2KGvzQPPEFHja44YbIq02BCIlGmRCt4XbfBRWbZKsZbjyu8t_6aOYErDudwWEZe9oqWGfPwhuAl2-Ei38aP9AJF__Oi48vV89HIcc7yNaTm_Pqmilpwjsp5dnNmGEPFK-6Sj7C49-N871Pa-n9Uv7297hAjqOSSGC6FtD4hz0Q2_aI2fw1cMLgSgGQ5Wj94oAUtJ4B-8RZcWSRAunEoKGT9dGOf9JtBLoaz2WvIR4PF_W_Yqa89QE6dDEFO0-M6QJHmZ83UpIbdIS2l3wmAjSIoPJmmeW1OHWZbZwFriViWGkbVi4Q0WqEf4aY3eV2bQNjfjbmEgWJOJgiW6qaatwTZ6lU7EZervfhPrPtycYVJipE3Q_PlmrpibAHZ7W-1ZYgO-2hxREGiDIvzDWdb4kr4roPY-A1OzdEUUKRs_qbH1b2Zpy_gn6JGIVOdc4QVPJyVIzQ_CA_lIEFwU6g==&c=Khqt8IEE-jggoU9jP5Rp7v8zvdP9GepPxcQ7arg4W19EnmZV1onwQA==&ch=EAOHkMP9QqlsQC6QaWzNXSo9s8tYtey9gIZCS-meDKQIV3whxRMeAw==) Produced by [LA Commons](https://npt54ebab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001NhFOTU1jMnOsjQY650vzxdTuVAmVncoMwWAa2KGvzQPPEFHja44YbP6KJC5IEgIWA0mG7Zvu3ZR8q1vXb1v1Q402ncVXd0T0ZXCN60_OcFxS-hJLjeJc9voCt5DzFzCJi0Rad1Lx3ROcsZKjFiacKoL3rs5s-We8&c=Khqt8IEE-jggoU9jP5Rp7v8zvdP9GepPxcQ7arg4W19EnmZV1onwQA==&ch=EAOHkMP9QqlsQC6QaWzNXSo9s8tYtey9gIZCS-meDKQIV3whxRMeAw==) \| \|:--\| | |:-:| | \| Join LA Commons this weekend to experience an active connection with cultures rooted in Africa, through drumming, dancing, chanting, mask making, food and healing arts! Come together to honor those who have passed on with art and performances that reflect their spirits and cement their legacy as ongoing guides for positive living. 12pm \\| Libations 1pm \\| Procession 2-6pm \\| Performances Performances by SHINE Muwasi, Torrence Brannon and Everything with Soul, Jimetta Rose and Voices of Creation, Ballet Dembaya, 3C Jazz Artist Collective and more! Honoring Ancestors: Snake Doctor, Alfred and Bernice Ligon, John Outterbridge, Harold Hambrick, Lady Walquer Veree \| \|:--\| | |:-:| ## [ The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29090-the-shatterproof-walk-to-end-addiction-stigma "The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 20 2024 ![](https://www.citywatchla.com/images/Screenshot%202024-06-21%20at%2011.41.30%20AM.jpg) The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma will occur on Saturday, November 16 at Grand Park in LA. The walk start time is 9 a.m. There isn’t a cost to register and people can register day of. You can find more details at the site below. The Shatterproof Walk honors those who lost their lives to this medical condition, celebrates those who are living in recovery and brings hope to the millions that are still suffering. The Shatterproof Walk is an opportunity for people to gather without the shame or judgement of addiction stigma and create **a support system** for anyone impacted by substance use. Funds raised from the Shatterproof Walk supports Shatterproof’s work in advocating for changes in state policy as well as programming focused on saving lives and changing the conversation about addiction. [MORE INFO](https://fundraise.shatterproof.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=681) ## [ Community Garden Volunteer Days Start June 29th](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29087-community-garden-volunteer-days-starting-june-29th-are-open-to-all "Community Garden Volunteer Days Start June 29th") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 20 2024 **USGBC California Selects RootDown LA’s KitchenPOD as its 2024 Environmental Justice Project** *Community Garden Volunteer Days Start June 29th* Los Angeles (June 20, 2024) Access to fresh, nutritious food helps prevent chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and mental health. In Los Angeles County, almost one-fifth of households and nearly one-third of low-income families are impacted by the lack of access to fresh, nutritious foods, according to a 2021 [study](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=236e1fc728&e=8fa7b3db5d) by USC. Since 2007, RootDown LA (RDLA) has been a strong presence in addressing food insecurity and lack of access in South Los Angeles. Their efforts led to the [U.S. Green Building Council California](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=f45fd9c3cb&e=8fa7b3db5d) (USGBC-CA) selecting RDLA’s KitchenPOD as the **2024 Environmental Justice Project**. The official groundbreaking with a [public volunteer day for the project is June 29th](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=ab3fc4d897&e=8fa7b3db5d) in South Los Angeles. ![](https://mcusercontent.com/4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9/_compresseds/0a878a10-5570-5941-d364-d71c7c16a3bb.jpg) *Image Credit: there.studio* The RDLA KitchenPOD, is a versatile, mobile, and sustainable structure designed to ensure access to fresh, nutritious foods. Its innovative design, which includes a solar-powered refrigeration system, passive ventilation, and thermal cooling, is scalable and environmentally friendly. The straw walls outside the container are not just walls; they are a vibrant and integral part of the community garden, a testament to this collaborative vision for a healthier, more sustainable community. “Since its founding in 2007, RootDown LA has played a critical role in bridging the divide in food equity and green space seen across Los Angeles neighborhoods,” states Katie Freeze-Becker of Leading Edge, and Environmental Justice Project Committee Chair. “The organization’s philosophy of centering workforce development in its programming serves the aim of getting kids and their families “excited to eat their veggies” while building the next generation of community leaders. USGBC-CA is grateful for the opportunity to support a project with such a clearly articulated vision for a healthier, more empowered Los Angeles.” ![](https://mcusercontent.com/4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9/_compresseds/aa666c3c-2264-1899-d6eb-dbebe7d26df0.jpg) “The KitchenPOD is more than just a structure; it's a dynamic platform for change. It extends and supports our impactful programming to promote health and wellness, offering zero-waste culinary and horticultural programming for a Youth-driven Neighborhood Food System,” states Karen Ramirez, Executive Director, RootDown LA. “RootDown LA's fundamental philosophy of the ‘Healthy Youth and Food Pipeline’ sparks interest and equips youth with skills to join the food, nutrition, health, and entrepreneurial sectors. Support and participation in this project is appreciated and vital to providing access to fresh, nutritious foods in the South LA community and beyond.” *(Photo Credit: RootDown LA)* [According to](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=8c8f9e7ba1&e=8fa7b3db5d) the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, food insecurity and lack of access to fresh, nutritious foods are known contributors to chronic health conditions, which disproportionately affect racially diverse and minoritized populations residing in underserved geographic areas. The KitchenPOD project will help complete RDLA’s model for building their Youth-driven Neighborhood Food Systems (YDNFS) - urban food clusters that support a healthier regional food economy by increasing capacity for urban food production and distribution. The KitchenPOD will begin to bridge the gap in health disparities, access to fresh, nutritious foods, workforce development opportunities, and equity in South LA. **The June 29th groundbreaking workday event,** hosted by USGBC-CA in partnership with Blue Sky LA, will offer the community the opportunity to be highly hands-on in preparing new raised beds for the expanding vegetable garden, while starting on construction of the KitchenPod. **For more information and to RSVP participation (there are 50 spots), please** [**click here**](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=99d305e997&e=8fa7b3db5d)**. The Community Garden is located at the George Washington Carver Middle School, 4410 McKinley Avenue, in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9 am-12pm. All are welcome.** Volunteer Community Garden Workday schedule and planned tasks: - June 29: Groundbreaking - new mounting of soil for the food production beds - July 27: Cooling tube install, paint & finishes, strawbale planting - August 31: First shared meal in the KitchenPOD with community members - Sept. 28: Straw Bale installation around the POD & Wrap Party! - Oct. 26: Ribbon Cutting and Harvest Celebration "We are proud to continue our tradition of investing in underserved communities, and this project speaks to our values of creating access to nature and improving community health while showcasing a number of sustainable design principles," states Ben Stapleton, Executive Director of USGBC-CA. The [USGBC California Annual Environmental Justice Project](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=499a9dbe8d&e=8fa7b3db5d) was initiated to close the divide between social justice and environmental resilience, acknowledging that the impacts of climate change disproportionately affect the communities most in need. The Project committee works to ensure that the chosen project garners community support, possesses an educational and sustainable focus, can be replicated, and enhances various socio-economic conditions. In addition to monetary support from USGBC-CA for the Project, the committee offers assistance in the areas of design, development, volunteer backing, and resource referrals to ensure that the recipient team can effectively serve its target community. Past impactful Legacy Projects include the the Reverence Project Survivor's Healing Garde, the Boyle Heights Resilience Hub, the EcoUrban / Arroyo HS Garden in El Monte, the Veggie Bus Project in South Central LA, the EcoTech Makerspace in Gardena, and more. Please [click here](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=2f4ec1af64&e=8fa7b3db5d) for more information on this year's Legacy Project and the June 29, 2024 event. If you would like to get involved in the Environmental Justice Committee, please contact . To contribute to this project or any other sponsorship support, please email . \### **About USGBC California** USGBC California (USGBC-CA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit and member-based organization whose vision is to transform California's built environment into a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable region for all. USGBC California is comprised of green building communities across the state. We lead by inspiring leaders throughout our communities to take action on climate change, public health, and environmental justice while educating, developing, and empowering a diverse talent pipeline through our training, mentorship, and direct-to-community programs. We connect by merging interdisciplinary perspectives and collaborations to create positive systemic change. We advocate through promoting innovative, impactful policy solutions addressing the most urgent environmental and social challenges of our time. ([www.usgbc-ca.org](https://dubroworks.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=4ff908c1d6f58f4a8f21e8cd9&id=0d37a8f3fa&e=8fa7b3db5d)) **About RootDown LA** RootDown LA (RDLA) puts South Los Angeles (SLA) youth at the forefront of efforts that help build a more resilient and healthy local food economy in SLA. For over a decade, RDLA has worked to empower and build a more resilient and healthy local food economy in SLA by empowering and training youth to build demand and supply for fresh food via culturally relevant cooking and nutrition education programs. ## [ 2024 SoCal Tech Summer Retreat](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29085-2024-socal-tech-summer-retreat "2024 SoCal Tech Summer Retreat") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 19 2024 | Join us for the **2024** **SoCal Tech Summer Retreat** on June 29th an inclusive affair gathering 150+ of the finest investors and founders LA has to offer at a stunning 50-acre ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. | |:-:| | ​Spend the day outdoors making meaningful connections and having fun. Enjoy multiple bars, BBQ (vegetarian options available) fireside chats with some of LA's biggest investors and startups, plus lawn games and music all day long. Take a kayak out on the creek, go on a hike in the woods, explore the startup market or tune in to stories from VCs, family offices or successful founders in a laid-back, summer camp vibe. | | ​Nestled in a valley in the the Santa Monica mountains, [Oak Canyon Ranch](https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ls/click?upn=u001.tI4HO9KWth3swnbi2uSp5HmNfwvuav6r49-2FxUzyY2YKl52lfPkpO673C4xvCT-2FSZGQ-2BynjaRLo9SHOLor-2FdSKsXnznQxXHGt7ZIyHcCZpV-2B-2BWnSdV9rsF6SRVMYBbu7pK5wbBWq1sZ-2BOc5-2BbvqStkGVehlIZOHkvWIs2rkOVSVtDibavTYAyEBxfBVGg-2B1W3sxKg_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidB-2FsMQc7gW-2Ftksm0lrg24-2BhL0sYykv7zCzJ9QMutfZsegTPy8Bo9Js1sFBeuOF-2BMnveCU99Z3pMAelAPF-2B3NnP6ApKJypFfnAF-2FB6ahAmcTaA6RJRACtsfOyis5UlSxvC6EksoNVj-2B2cTak2GH2-2Fnu9omAQscqVSBMYnICXlMDJ-2BqP-2BaOiaPU9R3cDPJSQFJ0lwLi1T5pQ-2BKHyQSEK-2FJ5INklks5oF6xR4TsNpkjYqWg1pMlnC0p7FEZ8W-2BB6SA3ZXYZyCdkZHbxTdJgnoGyzMRRTKulymjyp7e6QVfIelOnpXmYM98YXPfira5SLh5n9gk28a7tCMLdHb-2F31NhoTjKS3PyNjr8tno7YE6ZIzPFRyuciYJje-2FcN4bQFSzRIlEYkZVJEkkI68yl02YutJVD2) offers a secluded paradise. A year-round creek runs through the property, leading to scenic forest trails, a mountain, helicopter pad, tennis court, natural corral, amphitheater, and multiple outdoor event spaces. | | ​This retreat isn’t just about business—it’s about creating lasting memories. Think of it as a tech festival at Malibu wines, intimate and relaxed. Limited capacity ensures you get the chance to truly connect with everyone. | | ​Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience. Register now and spend a day mingling, learning, and having a blast in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains! | | \| [Register ](https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ls/click?upn=u001.tI4HO9KWth3swnbi2uSp5BJypQu82ICiMS8zlfQsQdpBI82a2FZY0iMUTTfE7qqjYb8IRPeKLqPu0TtkENITy8rXf2wjpvsAnEQ0TvxgIB8-2B3KDbOz-2B8UovhzTMyVma4s3lz1wexngtYp8nAv4jim-2FbCoCq2-2F3JncjPbH5LtlQxvfcv6xE0HduHYxWrOiJ9KU03A_cDTSRqLCxZT0Bd1UW3okikVTLtBjyJSGdLF1oeXWidB-2FsMQc7gW-2Ftksm0lrg24-2BhL0sYykv7zCzJ9QMutfZsegTPy8Bo9Js1sFBeuOF-2BMnveCU99Z3pMAelAPF-2B3NnP6ApKJypFfnAF-2FB6ahAmcTaA6RJRACtsfOyis5UlSxvC6EksoNVj-2B2cTak2GH2-2Fnu9omAQscqVSBMYnICXlMDJ-2BqP-2BaOiaPU9R3cDPJSQFJ0lwLi1T5pQ-2BKHyQSEK-2FJ5INklks5oF6xR4TsNpkjYqWg1pMlnC0p7FEZ8W-2BB6SA3ZXdcRJaqZpU-2BehdqG6fu63Kj4dkiS6OUil6FxaF9rkXuaGxEc3YPUsFWG0Oo8f-2Fa6o-2BUDwyxIEYYJZo2A1Id-2Br0T0-2B-2F-2FzzpOeEEw0V2ZCFpUpxzjij14gwId-2BYrjk-2BgBJ-2Fu-2BN-2BxsHQ8lgsaCxSGOsQ9) \| | |:-:| ## [ CineMalibu™ Free Community Movies at Malibu Bluffs Park](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29082-cinemalibu-tm-free-community-movies-at-malibu-bluffs-park "CineMalibu™ Free Community Movies at Malibu Bluffs Park") Details CityWatch [FRONT PAGE EVENTS](https://www.citywatchla.com/events) June 17 2024 > **CineMalibu™ Free Community Movies at Malibu Bluffs Park** > > > > (Malibu, CA) – June 17, 2024 - The City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series is back for another summer of community movies in the park. The free series will run in July and August at Malibu Bluffs Park (24250 Pacific Coast Highway, at Malibu Canyon). The movies begin at sunset and pre-event activities start one hour before sunset. > > > > Arrive early to participate in themed activities with the Malibu Library, Momentum Academies, Champ Camp Skateboarding, Joey Escobar Karate, and more. At the City of Malibu booth, show a staff member that you follow the City of Malibu Community Services Department on social media and receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes. Food will be available for purchase from Ardi’s Eats and Sweets, and D’Amores Pizza. > > > > This year’s lineup includes classic movies from the 1990’s: > > > > - Saturday, July 27 - “Space Jam” (1996) > - Saturday, August 17 - “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (1990) > > City of Malibu’s CineMalibu™ series has presented free outdoor movie screenings for the community since 2005. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring chairs and blankets. No alcohol is allowed at Malibu Bluffs Park. Dogs must be on a leash and under control of their owner at all times. > > For more information, visit [MalibuCity.org/CineMalibu](http://malibucity.org/CineMalibu) or call 310-317-1364. 1. [ LMU Presents 'Much Ado About Nothing'](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29062-lmu-presents-much-ado-about-nothing) 2. [ Dine LA July 12-26](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29061-dine-la-july-12-26) 3. [ Dance as You - World Premier](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29060-dance-as-you-world-premier) 4. [ Proposition HHH Citizens Oversight Committee Meeting](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29059-proposition-hhh-citizens-oversight-committee-meeting) 5. [ CANNABIS REGULATION COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING](https://www.citywatchla.com/events/29058-cannabis-regulation-commission-regular-meeting) 6. 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