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Looking for somewhere a little different to watch the fireworks this year?  Try the Colorado Street Bridge in Pasadena.  The bridge closes for the evening allowing folks to bring their chairs or just sit on the bridge and watch the fabulous fireworks display at the Rose Bowl.  From certain spots on the bridge you can also see the fireworks from South Pasadena High School and Dodger Stadium!  It’s a fun scene and a great way to meet your neighbors and it’s FREE!

Below are some other hot spots for Fireworks!

Americafest - The 82nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration at the RoseBowl

General admission tickets $13; Children 7 and younger admitted free; Parking is $15 per car. The Americafest Family Fun Zone with plenty of barbeque and other culinary treats, beverages, crafts, product exhibits, inflatable rides for the kids and more opens mid afternoon and continues throughout the day and evening. Information is available by calling (626) 577-3101.

 LA Coliseum 4th of July Extravaganza

LA Memorial Coliseum and Sports Arena

4pm - 8pm

Tickets are FREE

What would American independence be without Bob Hope? This tribute to the men and women in uniform will also raise funds for the Bob Hope USO, which helps troops and their families with free services. Loaded with musical guests, the program ends with a fireworks show.

Fourth of July Fireworks Festival at CBS Studios
CBS Studios Lot, 4024 Radford Avenue, Studio City
04:30PM - 09:30PM

There will be musical entertainment on several stages, including magic shows, kids fun zone, free pictures with Pirates of the Brethren, free spray on tattoos, food, drinks, VIP stage and world class fireworks.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.studiocitychamber.com  or by calling the Studio City Chamber office at 818-655-5916.

 Hello Friends!

While everything you read in the mainstream media seems to suggest that the housing crisis is intensifying, it is very likely that April 2008 marked the bottom of the U.S. housing market. Yes, the market is bottoming out right now!

This doesn’t mean that prices are about to return to 2005 levels - that likely won’t happen for some time. It just means that the trend is no longer getting worse - which is a critical factor. Read More

The Third Annual
Festival of Northeast Los Angeles

Sunday, June 1, 2008
10:30am - 7pm

Come Celebrate the Spirit and Diverse Culture
of L.A.’s Northeast Neighborhoods
with Food, Music, Art, Poetry and Dance !

Please come and see our garden next to the Apple store in South Coast
Plaza, it will be up until 6:30 pm on Sunday the 27th.

Again thanks for the support!
Dustin Gimbel
Second Nature Garden Design
818.641.9375
dustingimbel@hotmail.com  
www.secondnaturegardendesign.com 
www.dustingimbelgardendesign.com 

 

beach volleyballHello Everyone!  The weather is warming - time to get that bikini body in shape and soak up some sun!  Take care of both at the same time with a rousing game of beach volleyball.  There are tons of opportunities to play or watch beach volleyball here in Southern California:  Check out the Beach City Ski Club, or join a team (beginner through advanced) with the Westside Volleyball League.  Going to be at Hermosa Beach or Redondo Beach (or El Segundo or West L.A.)?  Eat good at Eat Good Stuff restaurant. Go to the end of this newsletter for more awesome California activities & events, including where to go for California wildflowers! Read More

Local Businesses Bring Workplace Tips to Special Education Students

(PASADENA, CA)- Local business members of People Connectors shared their experiences as entrepreneurs and employees with students from Hillsides Education Center, a special education school in Pasadena that provides individualized education program plans to children with a learning disability or who suffer severe emotional disturbances. Read More

in association with the Highland Park & Eagle Rock Chambers of Commerce
presents

A Fundraising Evening
            
Saturday April 26, 2008
4 pm to 7 pm
Hillsides
940 Avenue 64
Pasadena 91105
 
Benefiting
Hillsides and Aguilar House
          
Come together with others in your community
for an evening of food, wine and magical music
from DJ Maxie Maxx
    
These organizations are helping at risk youths become
productive, contributing members of society by providing
shelter, counseling, basic living skills, transitional living
facilities and so much more.
          
Please see below “wish list” for donation ideas.
Kindly RSVP to: peopleconnectors.org@gmail.com

Wish List:

Aguilar House
Wish List:

Plastic Cups
Dishes
Pots/Pans
Kitchen Towels
Silverware sets
Kitchen Utensils
Sponges
Dish towels
Mops/buckets
Microwave
Plastic storage containers
Bath towels
Face & Hand towels
Bathroom accessories
Passes to:
Disneyland
Knotts Berry Farm
Magic Mountain
Blankets
Sheets
Bedspreads
Curtains
Pillows
Rugs
Lamps
Shades/Blinds
Night stands
Night lightsFurniture
Table
Desk
Armoire
Couches
End Tables
China Cabinet
Pictures for walls
Television
Clothing
X-Box
Playstation
School supplies
pens
binders
lined paper
construction paper
markers, crayons
Sporting Equipment
(new or used)
balls/bats
basketball/b-ball hoop
work out equipment
golf clubs/bags
tennis balls/racket
speed bag
boxing gloves

Hillsides
Wish List

Silverware sets (for 20)
Kitchen utensils
Kitchen towels/rugs
Tea pots
Hand mixer
Blender
4-slot toaster
Kitchen storage containers
Pots and Pans
Couch pillows
Bathroom Rugs
Irons
Ironing board covers
New outdoor chairs
New paper shredders
New large paper cutters
(heavy duty w/safety latch)
Reupholster chairs or couches

Last Friday, PeopleConnectors participated in a career day for the youth at the Hillsides in Pasadena.    Members from various businesses had a chance to talk to the kids about different career paths.   The drawing above was shared with us by Melissa, an aspiring artist.

beach sunHello Everyone!  It’s barely Spring, but we are experiencing classic California beach-going weather.  Soak up the sun at the Van’s Surf Competition this Saturday March 29th. The event takes place at the Huntington Beach Pier, starting at 8 a.m. and lasting pretty much all day; it’s free to watch.  Go to the end of this newsletter for more awesome California activities & events, including where to go for California wildflowers! Read More…

Here are some pictures from our last PC weekly breakfast, at hillsides.

Hillsides is one of the  organizations PeopleConnectors is supporting with our upcoming quarterly charity event (date and location to follow)

Brought to you by the Highland Park chamber of commerce

Check out this Cristy Joy Special with guest Orly Arava (PeopleConnectors member), a world renowned Past Life Therapist, Reiki Master and a Hypnotherapist. Viewers discussed their views on reincarnation and other “deep” things as well.

Unexpected - Cristy Joy Special

Watch This Episode on www.theStream.tv
you can contact orly at 323.497.2772 or via email  orlyarava@hotmail.com
You can also visit orly online at www.pastlifediscovery.com

Several of our Peopleconnectors members have recently set up websites to better promote their businesses. Check out the following:

Josie Ben Zion, Ben Zion Insurance Agency, www.bzia.net

Tina Antypas, Insurance and Financial Services, www.tinalantypas.com

Gil Garcia, Solar Rays Solutions, www.solarrayssolutions.com

Members Only Preview 6 - 7pm
Silent Auction Opens to the Public at 7pm
Live Auction at 9:30pm
Admission: members $20 non-members $40 - tickets at the door.
no host bar provided by Lemongrass and MINX - cupcakes from Auntie Em’s - coffee from Swork
Fabulous Raffle Prizes!
for more information please call 323.226.1627
The Art Auction is the Center’s Largest Fundraiser.

Proceeds Support the Festivals, Arts Programming and Exhibitions of Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock

email: sonja@cfaer.org
web: http://www.centerartseaglerock.org

Hello Everyone! Spring is around the corner and I’m sure after this rainy season you’re all looking forward to the sunshine and warmer days. Change is in the air, not just in the weather but in the Real Estate Market with conforming rates increasing and so much more! As usual the BZPros Real Estate Team is here clear the fog and help you sift through all the information that is out there. Thank you all for your continued support and read on to stay informed! Read More

Our team of dedicated Realtors has compiled relocation and Real Estate Guides to the following communities: Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mt Washington, Lincoln Heights, El Sereno and Echo Park.

We are working on other relocation guides and will be adding them in the future, if you have questions about a town that isn’t listed please contact us.

Each Relocation Guide contains extensive community information, consumer links, school information, free reports, answers to commonly asked real estate questions, and more.

Enjoy the dance rhythms in Moncayo’s Huapango, one of Mexico’s most popular compositions. Chavez’s Sinfonia India is considered one of his most nationalistic works, combing modernism and indegenous themes.

For more info: http://www.scorchestra.org/moreinfobestofmex-usa.htm

Conductor of the Santa Cecilia Orchestra, Sonia Marie De León de Vega has performed at numerous venues throughout Los Angeles County and has won many awards.  To learn more about this phenomenal woman and the great work she and the Santa Cecilia Orchestra are doing, visit them on line at:  http://www.scorchestra.org.   See KCET honor this local hero below.

framework3_10.gifCome and explore the art Galleries and Nightlife in the eclectic Northeast LA neighborhoods every second Saturday of every month.

For  tour map go to http://www.nelaart.com/images/SecSatMap.pdf

For more visit http://www.nelaart.com

See you there!

FREE home buying seminars in Pasadena and Northeast LA area. Classes fill quickly so register below to get on our VIP list.

All aspects of the Home Buying process will be covered including: How to pick a Real Estate Agent, What types of loans are available, How much money you will need for down payment, Home Buying Tips, Agency Disclosure, The Home Buying Process, and the Purchase Agreement from start to finish.

To register for our next free Home Buying Seminar click here or call Toll Free 1.800.941.2297

When: Saturday, February 16, 2008 10:00am-11:30am

Where: Keller Williams® Realty Pasadena, 445 S Fair Oaks Ave Pasadena, Ca 91105

Spaces are limited! R.S.V.P today!

Call For Artists “Drawing Los Angeles” - May 10-June 14, 2008
An open call to all visual artists living in Los Angeles County to contribute to an exhibition examining the trends, themes, and terrain of drawing in Los Angeles today.
Calendar Entries due to Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock- Friday, March 28, 2008 by 5 p.m.

Notification of Participants- Week of April 7, 2008 Deliver Work to Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock- April 28-May 2, 2008 Reception for the Artists-Saturday, May 10, 2008, 6-9 p.m.

Closing- June 14, 2008 Pick Up Work- June 16-19, 2008
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock is a unique exhibition venue located in a historic 1913 Spanish Colonial Revival building, a former Carnegie Library. We are a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization whose mission is to provide multicultural, innovative, and local arts programming to Northeast Los Angeles and surrounding communities. The Center is dedicated to supporting artists in reaching both traditional and non-traditional audiences. Programs of Center for the Arts Eagle Rock include the Eagle Rock Music Festival, free and low-cost after school arts classes for children, concerts, exhibitions, a Summer Art Camp, and more.
For more information, please visit www.centerartseaglerock.org or call 323.226.1617
Entry Procedure and Guidelines * Full application must be received by 3.28.08 no later than 5p.m. * Maximum two submissions per artist * Artwork should have been completed within the last two years * There is no fee for entry * Complete entry form must be signed and include a stamped, self-addressed envelope for the return of images * Incomplete applications will not be reviewed * Mail application, entry form, and images to:
Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock Spring 08 Juried Exhibition-Drawing Los Angeles 2225 Colorado Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90041

As Dr. Gale explained at our last weekly breakfast, each of us can benefit from a plan to improve our health.   Whether it’s to increase energy,  eliminate that pesky ache or to stay fit and active well into our 90’s,   Dr. Gale will educate you on how the body really works and help you establish a plan to achieve your maximum level of health. To learn more about Dr. Gale visit him online at http://www.drstangale.com/

investmentHello Everyone!  We hope the New Year is bringing an abundance of love and prosperity into your lives.  Speaking of prosperity, 2008 may be the perfect time for you to invest in Real Estate; and the BZPros Real Estate Team is your #1 resource for information when you are ready to join the world of Real Estate Investing! Read More…

The New Year has begun and we’re looking forward to a successful 2008 for all as we grow our group, our businesses and as we help foster positive change in our community.  Looking back on what PeopleConnectors accomplished in its first year, we should all be very proud.    In less than a year, our membership has expanded to over 20 professionals.  Our first fundraiser for the Hathaway-Sycamore Youth Center was a huge success and helped to equip the center with some much needed kitchen items.  Participation in the Eagle Rock Music Festival helped make that another fun event.  Combining forces with the Highland Park Chamber and the NE Figueroa Association, PeopleConnectors contributed to the success of the 63rd Annual NELA Holiday Parade helping with sponsors, entries, and parade logistics - and our float won 2nd prize!   We’ve become known as a community oriented organization of professionals with energy, ideas, commitment and a “get it done” attitude - and our reputation is spreading.   The source of PeopleConnector’s dynamic springs from the individuals that make up the group; business professionals with creativity, character, integrity and a common interest in supporting our community and each other.    Friendships have been cultivated, business has grown, we’ve impacted the community…and this is just the beginning!

We wish everyone a very Happy New Year with many opportunities for success!

On behalf of the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce
please join us SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 4 PM - 8 PM
at La Casa Blue
5930 York Blvd
Highland Park, CA 90042

Food and Beverages will be provided.

Please RSVP by email no later than Friday.
Look forward to seeing you Sunday to personally
thank you for helping to bring such a beautiful
experience to our community.

IF I MISSED SOMEONE, PLEASE CALL ME AT (323) 635-9125.
IF YOU HAVE THEIR EMAIL, PLEASE FORWARD TO ME TOO.

Gracias.

Rosamaria Marquez
Parade Chair
Rock Rose Productions
4108 N. Figueroa St.
Highland Park, CA 90065
(323) 222-4740
http://www.rockroseartgallery.com/

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Come and explore the art Galleries and Nightlife in the eclectic Northeast LA neighborhoods every second Saturday of every month.

For more info and tour map go to http://www.nelaart.com/images/SecSatMap.pdf

See you there!

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I will personally thank all of you for bringing such joy and enthusiasm to
our community during the NELA  Christmas Parade Sun.
 
THIS IS A CALL FOR HELP.

Read incident report below.
CARSON ANIMAL SHELTER NEEDS …sweet dog died,,,SO COLD
not enough BLANKETS. Truly inexcusable.
 
CAN YOU PLEASE ASK FRIENDS, ETC
COLLECT WHATEVER YOU CAN
BRING THEM TO THIS THURSDAYS PEOPLE CONNECTORS MTG
 
I WILL PERSONALLY TAKE THEM TO THE CARSON SHELTER
BEFORE IT GETS COLD AGAIN..BEFORE IT RAINS.
  
Can you please cut paste and send to friends to.
If we get more than enough, we can offer them to other shelters
as well.
 
THANKS….LOVE, ROSAMARIA

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Hi Everyone!
Just in time to kick off the Holiday Season.
This Sunday, December 2nd The 63rd North East Los Angeles Holiday Parade. 1:00 PM.
Our networking group, PeopleConnectors.org, will be in the parade. Come on down, have some fun and support your community. This is the second oldest Holiday parade in LA, second only to the Hollywood Parade! Let’s make it a huge success by having a great turnout. Bring your friends and family! The parade starts at 1pm. The route is down Figueroa St. in Highland Park. It starts at Avenue 60 and goes south ending at Sycamore Park where the will be lots of festivities!

See you there!

Dear PC fellow-members,
 
Thanks for lending your support to this year’s
63rd Northeast Los Angeles  Christmas Parade.
It truly is magical…to see the love people bring to this event
to this community.
 
See you Saturday. Yes, I will be ready to dance!
 
Hugs,
Rosamaria Marquez/Rock Rose Productions
Parade Chair

 Good afternoon PCer’s and friends,
 
For those of you who didn’t attend Thursday’s meeting, or who did but didn’t know about the fundraiser, or just need another reminder, the flyer is attached.  Please try to attend.  All funds raised go to support the NELA Xmas parade fundraising efforts.  There will also be some raffle and auctions items, so bring your dollars.  You do not have to go in costume unless you are absolutely dying to wear that polyester and platform ensemble again.
 
We look forward to seeing some booty shakin’ going on.
 
 
Kerri Stimson
Sr. Escrow Officer
Verdugo Hills Escrow
818/973-7101
818/973-7103 fax

This Saturday 7-10pm NELA art night FREE live music!

Gallery open Nov. 10th from 7-10pm with live music!!

Center for the art Eagle Rock, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles 90041

For map of all participating galleries go to : www.NelaArt.org

Center for the art, Eagle Rock

www.centerartseaglerock.org

The new fresh & easy food store is coming to town! (on Eagle Rock Blvd)

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Read the latimes article about the eccentric neighborhood of Highland Park

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HIGHLAND PARK CHAMBER PRESENTS:

 
DISCO SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

LOCATION : LA CASA BLUE 5940 YORK BLVD

$10.00 Cover

6PM-11PM

Benefit for NELA CHRISTMAS PARADE FUNDRAISER

Featuring the music of

DJ Maxie Maxx

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Awesome dance music by DJ Carlos.
There will also be food, drinks,
a Costume Contest. $5 cover
Peace…Rosamaria
Rock Rose Gallery
4108 N. Figueroa
Highland Park, 90065
(323)222-4740

Here is an update on the latest regarding the all new Motocross track. You can find more at SunValleyMotocross.com

Bad News - but it ain’t over!

 The Planning and Land Use committee voted to support the appeal, in essence opposing the motocross track. Councilman Tony Cardenas sent a staff member to the hearing to relate that “the Councilmember cannot support the motocross track.” Only 5 people showed up in opposition to the project.The fight for the motocross track is not over. This item will be before the full City Council on Wednesday, October 31st at 10:00am. It is imperative that we gain Council support. Show up on Halloween at City Hall - wear your jersey and show your support!Make your voice heard and contact Tony Cardenas and your respective City Council member. Councilman Tony Cardenas may be contacted at 213/473-7006. Request that he support the motocross track.Dial 311 to contact your Councilmember and ask for support (the operator will ask for your address and then connect you to your respective council office).Then Email your Councilmember and make sure to cc stangale@pacbell.netcouncilmember.cardenas@lacity.org                   213/473-7006               
councilmember.reyes@lacity.org                         213/473-7001
councilmember.greuel@lacity.org                        213/473-7002
councilmember.zine@lacity.org                           213/473-7003
councilmember.labonge@lacity.org                     213/473-7004
councilmember.weiss@lacity.org                         213/473-7005
councilmember.huizar@lacity.org                       213/473-7014
councilmember.alarcon@lacity.org                     213/473-7007
councilmember.parks@lacity.org                        213/473-7008
councilmember.perry@lacity.org                         213/473-7009

councilmember.wesson@lacity.org                      213/473-7010
councilmember.rosendahl@lacity.org                  213/473-7011
councilmember.smith@lacity.org                         213/473-7012   

councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org                      213/473-7013
councilmember.hahn@lacity.org                          213/473-7015

Call  Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Simply dial 311, they’ll put you through to a live person to leave a message with. You and your family want him know that we expect support for this public recration facility that has already been approved, but is now in jeopardy.

We need a big show of support at City Hall this Halloween!City Hall - 10 a.m.
200 N. Spring Street, Rm 340
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking lot on Los Angeles Street

 

A huge thanks to those who’ve written letters and showed up at these hearings.
Without you - the project never would have come this far.

You, your relatives, and friends of all ages are urged to attend and show support.
Please make plans, and e-mail stangale@pacbell.net to confirm you’re coming and how many you’re bringing. Remember - your support is the driving force behind Sun Valley MX’s eventual success!

Get a head start on holiday gift purchasing, buy some tasty goodies and enjoy our homemade  soup bar, all in one festive location!

When: Saturday November 17, 2007 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Where: Women’s Twentieth Century Clubhouse, 5105 Hermosa Ave Eagle Rock 90041

The 63rd Annual Northeast Los Angeles CHRISTMAS PARADE & WinterFest!

” Peace Around the World “
December 2, 2007 @ 1 p.m.

Presented by
The Highland Park Chamber of Commerce & The North Figueroa Association

GUEST BOOK available for Volunteer Sign Up!

Now Accepting:
Entries!
Sponsors!
Volunteers!

EVENT WISH LIST!
Musicians
Singers
SetDesigners
CostumeDesigners
Building & Paint materials
Journalist
Publicists/Marketers
Photographer
Videographer
Webmaster!

Contact PC for more info…

When: Wednesday Sep. 26 at 7:00.

Where: Dr. Stan Gale, Chiropractor, 1920 Allesandro St., Silverlake, CA 90039

 Bring a partner!!    

                                

SAVE THE DATE: Weds. Sept 19th 4-8pm

Where: Women’s 20th century club of Eagle Rock.

The Chamber of Commerce proudly presents:

“Building a Better Business Community”

2007 Business Expo

Visit the Eagle Rock chamber of commerce for more info

PC will be there…See you there…