Friday, Feb 04, 2011
Boyle Heights Community Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
Boyle Heights Farmer’s Market
Every Friday from 3 p.m – 8 p.m.
Mariachi Plaza Metro Gold Line Station (1st and Bailey)
Several vendors participate on a weekly basis to bring you organic fresh fruits and vegetables, hot foods, prepackaged nuts and legumes, and a variety of jewelry by artisans. The farmers’ market operates every Friday from 3 p.m. to
8 p.m. Councilmember José Huizar, along with Primera Taza Coffee House MJ Boutique, El Centro de Ayuda, TeleSofa, and Metro, is co-sponsoring the new Farmers’ Market. This fun-filled event is the perfect family destination for Boyle Heights families on Friday evenings. Families can take advantage of purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables directly from farmers, enjoy a nice meal to eat, and enjoy the live entertainment.
Mentoring to Empower Children Informational Night
Friday, February 11, 2011 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Volunteers of America @ 3600 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90023
Mentoring to Empower Children (MENTEC) is a one-on-one mentoring program for the youth ages 14-18 of East LA and Boyle Heights with an incarcerated parent. To learn more call Volunteers of America at 323-981-7019.
Getty House Foundation Civic Grant Programs
Deadline: February 18, 2011
Looking for a way to enhance your civic education lesson? Getty House Foundation (GHF) invites you to apply for a civic education grant to enhance 3rd, 4th and 5th grade curriculum in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Submit
an online grant request for up to $1,000 for an individual project and up to $3,000 for a joint project.
Teachers, librarians, administrators and school media specialists are eligible to apply on behalf of 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms within the Los Angeles Unified School District. Funding is for projects that enhance classroom instruction
in civics education. To learn more, visit www.GettyHouse.org
Dodger Job Fair
Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
FREE SHUTTLE from Sunset Blvd./Elysian Park to STADIUM. FREE Admission and Parking. Please enter through Elysian Park Ave./Stadium Way entrance.
Employers will be recruiting! On site Interviews! Dress for success! For Resume prep, interviewing skills check your local city/county worksource center. Wear appropriate business attire and bring copies of your current resume. For more information, please contact: (323) 224-1466
UPCOMING COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Resurrection Neighborhood Watch
Every Monday at 6 p.m.
3324 Opal Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023
Join several active community residents and leaders as they discuss crime and other quality of life issues in their neighborhoods. LAPD officers and detectives attend these meetings and provide crime updates relevant to the Hollenbeck Division and Resurrection area.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & AVAILABLE RESOURCES
Free Math Tutoring for grades 1st – 5th
Tutoring begins January 11th
Need help in math? Free tutoring available. Call the Lucille Beserra Roybal
Family Source Center at (323) 526-3033 to register.
Entrepreneur Training Program Class XXXI
Next course starting January 25th
The Eastside Business Center offers a seven week training series for individuals seeking to start their own business. This series is comprehensive, taught by experts and filled with valuable information for practical applications focused on
business plan development. The classes are provided by the City of Los Angeles' Business Assistance Program (LABAP) and are targeted to entrepreneurs for the purpose of enhancing efficient, sustainable growth for profitable new and growing micro-enterprises and the jobs they create!
Topics include:
• Business Concept Development
• Initial Steps of Business Setup
• Developing a Business Plan
• Strategic Marketing/Credit Repair
• Record Keeping & Booking
• Financial Planning
• Business Insurance
• E-Commerce
Seats are Limited. Please call to register at: (323) 726-7734.
Free Computer Classes for L.A. Residents
Classes begin January 25th
Learn basic typing skills, web access, and more! at your own pace. To register you will need to bring photo ID, proof of City of LA residence, and income. For more information please contact the Lucille Beserra Roybal Family Source
Center (323)526-3033.
Child Safety Education Workshops
Every 2nd Tuesday of the Month at 6 pm
The Lucille Beserra Roybal Family Source Center will host these workshops once a month. Pre-registration is required, to register visit the Family Source Center at 1505 East 1st Street, L.A. CA 90033 or call (323) 526-3033.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The following two VITA site locations help low- to moderate-income people with their income tax returns who cannot prepare their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare
basic tax returns.
El Centro de Ayuda Corp @ 3467 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023
323-265-9228
Jan 29 to Apr 9
Appointment required.
Lucille Beserra Roybal FSC
1505 E. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033
323-526-3036
Jan 31 to Oct 15
Mon 1:00PM to 5:00PM
Tue 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Wed 12:00PM to 8:00PM
Thu 2:00PM to 6:00PM
Open only the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month
Fri 12:00PM to 8:00PM
No appointment required.
PACE Micro-Loan Program
Apply for a loan for the start-up or expansion of your business, brought to you by the LA Business Development Center. To learn more call PACE at 213-989-3220.
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