LFIA’s Margret Lohfield Retires
LOS FELIZ—Margret Lohfield, a long-time veteran of the Los Feliz Improvement Association (LFIA) Board of Directors has retired after 19 years of service. Within a year of joining the board, Lohfield became chair of the Beautification Committee, a position she held for the next 18 years. During her tenure, [...]
LF Input Needed Regarding Redistricting
LOS FELIZ—A redistricting outreach meeting has been set for Jan. 4th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Dr. According to Paulina Velasco, Los Angeles City Council Redistricting Commission Outreach Specialist, the new census report showed a reduction in population in the San Fernando Valley and an increase [...]
[Theater Review] “Askance” – A Look at Aging, Secrets and Complications
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A serious play may be the right antidote to counteract the effect of too many sugar plums and too much holiday frivolity. As the holidays pass into memory, a serious look at the problems of aging as seen through the premiere of a new play, “Askance,” may be just the ticket to [...]
[Marshall High School] Switching from Private to Public School
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This is my first year at Marshall High School. I had never attended public schools so my family had many reservations about sending me to one. The school is massive. Moving from a school with 400 students to one with 2,500 is a big change. But, I am learning it [...]
Rose Bowl Bound
Marshall High School senior and Varsity Football Quarterback Anthony Benitez was surprised in December by a gift of two Rose Bowl Tickets from California State Assemblymember Mike Gatto. Benitez—who set an all-time school passing record this year with 2,867 yards and 1,252 yards running—said he had never been inside the [...]
Lassen’s Sales Down As Protests Continue
HILLHURST AVENUE—Sales are down at Lassen’s health food store, according to store manager Joycelyn Porcel, since Lassen’s took over Nature Mart in November and the community discovered the new owners had contributed almost $30,000 to fund Proposition 8, the proposition banning gay marriage in California. Since then, an online petition [...]
Trading Tasks by Banking Time
ECHO PARK—Marya Villarin knows where to get a one-hour acupuncture session for $1, but she doesn’t use cash or credit. She earns her dollar by walking her neighbor’s dog, helping build gardens at elementary schools or designing a logo. Villarin is part of the Echo Park Time Bank. Members earn [...]
Silver Lake Library Book Sale, Jan. 28
SILVER LAKE—The Friends of Silver Lake Library (FoSLL) will hold their quarterly book sale Sun., Jan. 28th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help set up the tables and books the day before, Friday, Jan. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. as well assisting the day [...]
Art Education Suppliers Directory
The Los Angeles County Arts Commission is inviting arts education providers to apply to be included in “Arts for All’s Programs for Students Directory” on www.lacountyartsforall.org. The directory is an online resource for educators looking for quality arts education field trips, performances, residencies and workshops that meet the California state [...]
[People in My Neighborhood] “Take One, Share One”
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ECHO PARK—Free lending libraries have been popping up in restaurants and cafes here thanks to Los Angeles native Darlene Galvin. Galvin created the lending program, called “Take One, Share One,” in response to an assignment for a class in the master’s program she’s attending online through the University of North [...]
Manly, Yes, But Girls Like Them Too
SILVER LAKE—“Beards, there’s beards as far as the eye can see,” said a red hair-red woman to her toddler daughter, as she set her down on a plastic folding table and stuck a fake mustache to her face. Meanwhile a bearded cover band called “Dick N Jane” played pop hits [...]
[Temple Israel of Hollywood] Team Sports Comes to TIOH
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Temple Israel of Hollywood Day School is beginning to offer team sports to its 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. Our incredible Physical Education teacher, Penny, will coach TIOH’s first competitive basketball team in our history! This team will include all students interested in basketball, including those who are just learning how [...]
[A Dog's Life] Curb that Dog’s Enthusiasm Or Face a Fine
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In November, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance that would fine dog owners $250 for a first offense for excessive barking, $500 for the second offense and $1,000 for a third. According to the Dept. of Animal Services 10 minutes of consistent barking or 30 minutes of barking [...]
New Members to the Silver Lake Chamber of Commerce
Atwater Village Farms 3224 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039 Joseph and Joanne Lightfoot—Sotheby’s Realty 1801 Hillhurst Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90027 Realtor/Real Estate Pazzo Gelato 3287 Sunset Blvd. 1910 Sunset Blvd. Food/Retail
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation Dedicates New Sign
LOS FELIZ—Friends and neighbors gathered at the gateway to Barnsdall Art Park Dec. 8th for the much-anticipated new entrance sign dedication. City Council President Eric Garcetti and City Councilmember Tom LaBonge led a host of dignitaries at the ceremony. The sign complements the art deco styling of the iconic Hollyhock [...]
Murder-Suicide Claims the Lives of Two Brothers
ECHO PARK—Christopher Nguyen, 26, had been suffering from depression for much of his adult life, sometimes requiring hospitalization. His brother Daniel, 28, supported him and tried to cheer him up. On Nov. 28th Christopher spent the night at Daniel’s apartment on the 800 block of North Coronado Street. The next [...]
BID Brainstorms On Self Improvement
LOS FELIZ—Budgetary constraints were at the forefront at the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District’s (LFVBID) board meeting Dec.14th. A lack of participation in the recent election led members to suggest new ways to initiate membership in more untraditional ways. LFVBID Board President Chris Serrano suggested furnishing Los Feliz businesses [...]
[Focus on the Advertiser] Massage Envy of Glendale
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GLENDALE—A true believer in the power of massage, Helen McDonagh, of Echo Park, would regularly turn to massage to relieve pain in her neck and shoulders that she experienced from years of frequent business travel and stress. After working a combined 37 years in the computer high tech industry, she [...]
Echo Park NC Buys Back Racks Without Knowing Cost to Install Them
ECHO PARK—When the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council had excess funds towards the close its fiscal year last May, it had to use the money or else it would revert back to the city. Board members approved purchasing $1,100 on 10 bicycle racks. But what the council did not [...]
[Family Matters] Volunteer Jobs for Teens
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Earlier this month I attended the live ceremony and taping of CNN Heroes, an annual event that honors everyday people who make extraordinary contributions to people in need through non-profit organizations around the world. The commitment, drive, and tenacity of the honorees was inspirational, but I was also struck by [...]
Police Ask for Help In Double Stabbing
Jose Villa, 22, died from stab wounds November 18th in what the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) are calling a gang-related double stabbing on the 400 block of Coronado Terrace, south of Silver Lake, and the 400 block of Temple Street near downtown Los Angeles. According to police, officers responded [...]
[Immaculate Heart High School] IH Celebrates Spirit of Service
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Immaculate Heart students celebrated December with a flurry of holiday activities, capped by the school’s special Christmas program, a winter formal dance, and concerts. However, in the spirit of the season, students also sought out meaningful ways to reach out and help the less fortunate in our community. As classes [...]
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