Information submitted by the libraries. ECHO PARK LIBRARY Write Stuff College Preparation Series for High School Students This free 5-week series of writing workshops, led by professional presenters, will strengthen students’ writing skills for greater success in college. Attendees will work on personal statements for college applications during the first three sessions, so seniors are […]
ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues Hate Crime Meeting LA Marathon 5K problems New Business Celebrating Echo Park Diversity (guest presentation) Gang Injunction Land Use: Barlow […]
ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues Hate Crime Meeting Site 9A Community Room Status LA Marathon 5K problems New Business Land Use: Barlow Hospital-Proposed Entitlements and […]
After the year and a half long renovation of Echo Park Lake, the fences are finally going to be coming down tomorrow, on Saturday, June 15. Hosted by Mayor-Elect Eric Garcetti, the Department of Rec and Parks and the Bureau of Engineering, the event starts at 10:00 am and will feature speakers and performers at […]
By Judy Raskin In the 13 years that I have been keeping records of the birds of Echo Park Lake, I’ve recorded 75 species. Not all are at the lake at any one time, of course. Some birds are here year ‘round (think Mallards, finches, sparrows, pigeons), but others show up only on their migrations. […]
by Kelly Erickson Towering above the 1600 block of Lemoyne Street is an Echo Park landmark – an enormous glass sculpture taking shape of Madonna, or “The Giant Glass Virgin of Guadalupe.” Neighbors know this sculpture well, but even though artist and owner Randlett Lawrences started the installation in 2001, a lot of Echo Parkians […]
ECHO PARK IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Neighborhood Issues Committee Agenda Wednesday, April 17, 2013, 7 pm Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital, 2000 Stadium Way Introductions and sign in Approve Minutes Schools & Civic: Van De Kamps/LACC-LACCD Seniors Issues Hate Crime Meeting Site 9A Community Room Status Hollywood Half Marathon LA Marathon 5K problems New Business Land Use: Barlow […]
If you’re shopping with little ones at the weekly Farmers’ Market, be sure to bring them to the free craft table! The kiddos get to socialize, make art, and even organize their own events. There’s even talk of bringing in an instructor to teach sign language to the children! The Farmers’ Market is also now […]
by Kelly Erickson It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly two years since I’ve walked along the shores of Echo Park Lake, and it won’t be long until we can all enjoy it again. Recently, the final Echo Park Lake Oversight Committee meeting took place before the grand opening, where representatives from the Bureau of […]
by Andrew Garsten The proposed development at Barlow Hospital remains a central divider between the candidates in CD1 and CD13 in the upcoming run-off election, and may be representative of the type of direction these council offices will take on future issues of concern to the community. Echo Park residents need to pay attention to […]
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