Great New Shop in Highland Park – Gifts ‘N Things

 

Holiday Arts and Gift Sale

 

Thanksgiving Food Drive

Join PeopleConnectors on for an evening of food and drink, music and dance while we help Project New Hope provide bountiful Thanksgiving dinners for needy families.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
6:30pm to 9:30 pm
Casa Princesa
4527 York Blvd – Eagle Rock

You can bring both perishable and non-perishable items the night of the event.  Turkeys welcome!

The evening will include a 30-minute dance lesson and a line up of great musicians and entertainment.

Can’t make it?  You can drop off non-perishable items any time before the event at Casa Princesa.

Project New Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing housing and opportunities to low income and homeless families particularly those living with Aids/HIV. PNH is the largest operator of housing for people living with AIDS/HIV in LA County.

Sponsored by: PeopleConnector
Hosted by: Casa Princesa
Benefiting: Project New Hope – families in need

Questions?  Call Adeline at 818.339.5466

 

PeopleConnectors Mixer

If you’re looking for ways to grow your business and get involved in the community…check out PeopleConnectors

Come see what makes us different!

Join us for some mixing and mingling

Thursday October 8th
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Colombos Restaurant
1833 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock
Complimentary Snacks
Happy Hour Prices All Night Long

For more info contact:
Adeline Miele
(818) 339-5466

 

11th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival

11th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival
Saturday, October 3rd
4pm to 11pm

Come on out for an evening of music and fun on Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock.  This event attracts thousands of people each year and features food, fun and a variety of music for the whole family.

Click here for more info

 

Taste of Eagle Rock Saturday August 22nd

 

NY Times touts Highland Park as LA’s New Cultural District

HIGHLAND PARK in northeast Los Angeles holds many honors: the first town to be annexed by Los Angeles (in 1895), the backdrop for Quentin Tarantino’s “Reservoir Dogs” and a historic trust of Craftsman and Victorian-style homes.

But few would ever confuse Highland Park for a cultural district. Until now. What was once a sleepy strip of garish 99-cent stores and auto parts shops is turning into a thriving neighborhood of cool restaurants and boutiques that draw young trendsetters in skinny jeans, flannel shirts and Converse high tops.

The turnaround started a few years ago, when real estate prices in nearby Silver Lake and Echo Park increased significantly. Priced-out artists, actors and writers were drawn to Highland Park’s walkable streets and its glut of handsome old homes. Not only was it aesthetically appealing, but the area also had parks, hills and a hushed, small-town feel.

Much of the flurry is clustered along a five-block stretch of York Boulevard, the main drag. “It’s an odd mix of artists, young families and traditional Latino culture,” said Matt Schodorf, who recently opened Café de Leche (5000 York Boulevard; 323-551-6828; www.cafedeleche.net), a Latin-style cafe, with his wife, Anya. “The landscape has changed significantly. Now, everything is centered on one street. It’s rare to find a walking culture in L.A.”

A prime example of the area’s youthful do-it-yourself spirit is Orecul77 (5159 York Boulevard; 323-254-2600; www.orecul77.com), a kind of hipster tailor shop where the owner, Tawni Lucero, renovates old dresses into “one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art.” The funky brightly colored store, which opened last November, charges $55 to $75 for each dress.

Highland Park feels particularly alive at night, when young arrivals gather at places like the York (5018 York Boulevard; 323-255-9675; www.theyorkonyork.com), a stylish gastropub with brick walls and chalkboard menus. On weekends, the L-shaped bar is often five deep with floppy-haired students from Occidental College nearby, local women in short skirts and high heels and artist types from Silver Lake with shaggy beards and trucker hats.

A few doors down is Johnny’s (5006 York Boulevard; 323-551-6959), a dimly lighted bar with a “Cheers”-like vibe and a jukebox that bounces from Iggy and the Stooges to Led Zeppelin. The pool and foosball tables are a major draw, as are the chilled Jägermeister shots ($6). A favorite among York Street business owners, the bar often blurs into unofficial town hall meetings.

“We’re in a city of nearly four million people, but here it feels like a small town,” said Amy O’Connell, an owner of Society of the Spectacle (4563 York Boulevard; 323-255-4300; www.societyspectacle.com), a fashionable eyewear boutique in a converted 1920s bungalow. “I mean, where else in L.A. do people honk as they drive past?”

By JAMIE BRISICK, NY Times Travel Section July 2009

 

Eagle Rock Summer Concert Series

CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Sundays 6pm-8:30pm

Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista Drive
Los Angeles, Ca. 90041

July 12th – 50’s & 60’s – Ronnie & the Classics

July 26th – Soul Sacrafice – Tribute to Santana

August 9th – Susine Hansen Bank

August 16th – Hot August Nights – A Tribute to Neil Diamond

August 23rd – Big Band – Jack Lantz

 

Pasadena Summer Concerts in the Park

Bring your blankets and chairs and enjoy music under the stars!
Every Wednesday through Saturday
Memorial Park
Levitt Pavilion
85 E. Holly, Pasadena

June 21 – Opening Celebration

June 24 – Bob Baker Marionettes (Children)

June 25 – Amanda Shaw  (Patchwork)

June 26 – The Element Band (World)

June 27 – Del Castillo (Latino)

June 28 – Cross Heart Jazz Experience (Jazz)

For more info go to:  www.levittpavilionpasadena.org

 

Eagle Rock American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Relay For Life® of Eagle Rock

May 30, 2009
Eagle Rock Recreation Center

 

One in three people will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life^® unites communities across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much.

This year marks 25 years of Relay for Life^® celebrations and the first year Eagle Rock will be hosting the event in their  community. 

Be a part of the fight against cancer - Sign Up or Donate today!   For more information click here to visit their website.

 

March Mastermind

Success is never about the chosen few, but always about the few who choose. 

One of PeopleConnectors’ missions is to perpetuate the growth & success of each other’s business through referrals, support and an exchange of ideas.  During the month of March,  we will take a break from our normal meeting agenda and instead will conduct ”workshops”   where we will each share the challenges we’re having in our businesses today and discuss ways to meet them.     We’ll have a professional business coach come and speak towards the end of the month to further help polish our skills, make the appropriate shifts in our business and move us towards thriving in these trying times.  If you’re not already a member, please join us on any Thursday morning to see what we are about and how PeopleConnectors may be an avenue to help grow your business.    We meet Thursday mornings at 8:15am at the Carrow’s Restaurant in Highland Park.

 

Ready to get fit?

Whether you need to lose a few pounds, a few dozen pounds or you just want to get fit and toned, SPER Weighted Exercise Gloves  make getting “Fit For Life”  a lot easier. These phenomenal weight gloves fit on your wrists allowing you to use your hands while getting a great work out.     Unlike dumbbells, SPER Weighted Exercise Gloves can be worn while you walk, skate, do aerobics, while kick boxing, running, doing pilates, even cleaning the house.  Put them on and feel the difference (you’ll soon be seeing it too!).    You’ll feel them work your arms, legs, abdomen, gluts…everywhere….even just by going for a simple walk!   Get the most out of your exercise time and start your “Fit for Life” routine TODAY!   To order or for more information,  visit  www.SperGloves.com.

 

Discover Highland Park

Los Angeles Magazine featured Highland Park in their “The 64 Greatest Things about LA” issue (March ‘08).

 

Rustic architecture and a bold arts scene define this changing neighborhood nestled against the Arroyo Seco. 

Long an affordable stronghold of working-class Latino families and Occidental coeds, historic Highland Park is officially on the up-and-up. Killer enchiladas, a funky soda shop, and century-old homes have been joined by gastropubs, galleries, and, well, more enchiladas. Situated along the Gold Line, this turf still feels off the beaten path—just not for long.   Read the entire article

 

DINNERS-IN-THE-PARK

Union Station Homeless Services  sponsors the “nation’s biggest potlucks” on Christmas  Day.

Help provide a warm  Christmas meal for our less fortunate community members by donating food items, supplies or by volunteering the day before or the day of each event.

Click here for more details, volunteer opportunities and a food/supply wish list.

 

Local Thanksgiving Happenings

Dine, Give, Celebrate, Create, Trot – enjoy these Thanksgiving ideas and events!

 

Old LA Farmers Market

Every Tuesday in Highland Park
3pm to 8pm
Avenue 57 and Marmion Way (at Metro Station)

 

People Connectors Business Mixer

Business owners, entrepreneurs, sales people!  Looking for ways to grow your business?  Come see what makes PeopleConnectors different from other professional networking groups.  

Thursday October 9th
5:30p – 7:30p
Colombo’s Restaurant
1833 Colorado Blvd in Eagle Rock

Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and discounted drink prices.  While the mixer goes from 5:30 to 7:30 you’re welcome to stay for dinner.  PeopleConnector guests will receive 10% off your dinner.  Plus you can listen to some great jazz too!

For more information or to RSVP please contact Adeline at (818) 339-5466

 

14th Annual Monterey Hills Jazz Festival

Saturday, September 13, 2008
11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Budd Wiener Park
Montery Hills

 

The 14th Annual Monterey Hills Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. at Budd Wiener Park located at the intersection of Via Marisol and Via Arbolada in Los Angeles, California. Performers will include Lori Andrews, Luis Conte, and the Pasadena Jazz Institute. This festive event will feature free admission, free shuttle service, a prize drawing for the first 50 adults and a jumper for children. Refreshments and merchandise will be available for purchase. Please note that neither alcohol nor dogs will be permitted in the park.

 

Peace March

Peace March in Highland Park
Saturday August 16th
10am

Join the Peace March on Saturday August 16th as Churches, community leaders, businesses, organizations and non-profits unite to stop the violence and bring peace to the Northeast.

10am
Corner of York and Figueroa
Check back for updates/changes

For more information call: 323.258.7878

 

Coming Soon- First ever “Taste of Eagle Rock”!!

Tickets will go on sale this July!
Sponsorship opportunities now available
Click here for Details

 

BZPros Newsletter July 2008

 

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!    

Picnics, barbeques, parades, Fireworks!  However it is you’re planning to celebrate Independence Day, we wish you a fun, safe holiday!   Not certain how you’re going to spend the day? Here are a few ideas:

Looking for somewhere a little different to watch the fireworks?  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.  Read Newsletter

 

Hot spots for July 4th fireworks!

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 82^nd 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 4^th 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.

 

BZPros Newsletter – May 2008

 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

 

Lummis Day 2008

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 !

 

Southern Cal Garden show- Second Nature wins first place!!!

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 

 

 

BZPros Newsletter – April 2008

Hello 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

 

Press Release

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

 

PeopleConnectors Fundraising Evening

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

 

Broken Angel

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.

 

Santa Cecilia Orchestra at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock

 

BZPros Newsletter – March 2008

Hello 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…

 

PeopleConnectors weekly breakfast at hillsides

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)

 

Business Seminar

Brought to you by the Highland Park chamber of commerce

 

Special Interview With Orly!

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

 

Member Websites

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

 

Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock Sixth Annual Art Auction, Saturday, March 8, 2008

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

 

BZPros Newsletter – February 2008

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

 

Pasadena Area Relocation and Real Estate Guides

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.

 

Sunday February 10th at 4pm – The best of mexico and usa

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.

 

This Saturday, Feb 9 7-10 pm – NELA Art Second Saturday

Come 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!

 

The Garden Spa’t February Facial Special – for Valentine’s!

 

Register for our next Home Buying seminar!

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!

 

Center for the Arts Eagle Rock Spring 2008 Juried Exhibition

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

 

A Man With A Mission To Improve Our Health!

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/

 

BZPros Newsletter – January 2008

Hello 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…

 

Happy New Year!

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!

 

Old LA Farmers Market in Highland Park

Every Tuesday 3-8pm
Place: North Ave.57 Metrolink Stop and Figureoa St.

 

Dear Wonderful Parade Committee Members

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/

 

NELA Second Saturday

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!

 

Dear Friends,

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

 

This Sunday- The 63rd NELA Holiday Parade

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,

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

 

NELAart Second Saturday Gallery night at Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock

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

 

63rd Annual Northeast Christmas Parade!

 

Coming Soon! fresh & easy on Eagle Rock Blvd!

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

 

Read about Highland Park in the latimes

Read the latimes article about the eccentric neighborhood of Highland Park

 

Saturday Night Fever!!!

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

 

Halloween night!

Live Music by members of the Rock Rose music family the Pretentious Pidgins, Guitarist Brandon Mayer and friends.
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

 

Support the Sun Valley Motocross

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!

 

Holiday Boutique And Craft Fair

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

 

63rd Annual Northeast Los Angeles CHRISTMAS PARADE!

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…

 

pressure points massage workshop!

When: Wednesday Sep. 26 at 7:00.

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

 Bring a partner!!    

                                

 

2007 Business Expo!

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…

 

8th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival

The Eagle Rock Music Festival is brought to you by the Center For the Arts, Eagle Rock. It is a free event. If you would like to contribute a donation, all proceeds support the Center’s free after-school programs for middle and high school students.

See attached flyer for more details

 

People Who?

You may not have heard about People Connectors…yet…but you will.   PeopleConnectors is a professional and diverse networking group based out of Highland Park, CA.  The group meets every Thursday morning at 8am for breakfast at Carrow’s Restaurant in Highland Park.   Their goal is to foster the growth of local professionals, support local businesses and be contributing members to the local community.  Their first charity event was a huge success and helped the Hathaway Sycamore Youth Center stock their kitchen.   This blog (peopleconnectors.org) is a newby but stayed tuned because we’ve got some great things coming your way (check our events page).

Below: Chad “Sunshine” Wood, massage therapist, at the PC weekly breakfast at Carrow’s.

 

listen up ya’ll, cuz this is it!

rumor has it that our business group would be greatly
enhanced if we had our own blog!!!

well it’s no rumor! it is an absolute, 100%,
guaranteed, sure fact! and it’s coming soon to a
desktop, laptop, iphone near you!

it’ll be like having another playground for us to,
well, um, play! 24/7! – Cindy Egay