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Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, February 19, 2014

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues LA Marathon 5K problems New Business Land Use: Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development Morton Village complex Filming Committee SB1818 Letter […]

Save Elysian Park’s “Week of Action”

This is a repost from the Save Elysian Park campaign during the week of action Call and email Councilmember O’Farrell  (213-473-7013) and Councilmember Cedillo (213-473-7001) and ask them to demand answers from Barlow. Here’s a sample email you can just copy and paste in the email to the councilmembers: Dear Councilmember, I oppose the Barlow project.  They should not […]

Early elections for Echo Park Neighborhood Council

Candidate filing is officially open for the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council (GEPENC). All board seats are open for candidates, including all district representatives (Echo Park has five districts total). Election day takes place on Saturday, April 12 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Edendale Branch Library in Echo Park. Deadline for […]

LA Host Lions Club Hosts Councilman Mitch O’Farrell

Submitted by Carol Mares, President LA Host Lions Club On Thursday evening, January 23, 2014 at Taix, Restaurant, the Los Angeles Host Lions Club hosted Councilman Mitch O’Farrell representing the 13th District of the LA City Council. More than 30 Lions and guests attended this unique dinner meeting which also was the kickoff for the […]

Echo Park Community Parade 2013

Thank you to the volunteers of the Echo Park Community Parade for making the 2013 event a wonderful success! The EPIA was happy to participate in the organization of this year’s VIP reception at Allumette. The Parade Grand Marshal, Isa Meksin, was unable to attend the parade due to illness. We wish you a continued […]

Echo Park Animal Alliance pet spotlight

Banjo is the complete package! He’s a nine-month-old “teenage” kitten, and enjoys the company of children, dogs, and other cats. Banjo’s ideal home would have lots of toys, lots of love and someone to play with. He’d also like bed privileges and if possible, a window to look out of. This little guy is neutered, […]

Results of December Bird Count at Echo Park Lake

On Sunday, December 29, 2013, bird lovers met up at newly renovated Echo Park Lake for the Annual Christmas Bird Count. Judith Raskin led the small group, and with binoculars in hand they recorded a total of 28 species and 735 individuals. Here are the results of the Echo Park Lake bird count: 4    American […]

Town Hall wrap-up: Echo Park is for (animal) lovers

by Kelly Erickson Thank you everyone for coming out to our first meeting of 2014! We are excited for a new year of grassroots organization and activism in Echo Park. Last month’s meeting was a great way to start things off – we brought together local organizations, volunteers and residents who work in pet services […]

Neighborhood Issues Committee meeting agenda for Wednesday, January 15, 2014

ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues LA Marathon 5K problems New Business Land Use: Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and Development Morton Village complex Filming Committee SB1818 Letter […]