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December-January 2008 Echo Park Improvement Association Meets at 7 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each Month in Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital 2000 Stadium Way in Elysian Park On November 27, the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council voted to support rezoning the undevel- oped land at 2400 Allesandro Street (at El Moran), which is part of a wildlife corridor that extends to Elysian Park. There was only one dissenting vote. Those voting for it included representatives of District 1. Developer Henry Nunez has been seeking to get the property rezoned from three homes to 15. A final decision will be made by the city in mid- December. On November 14 at City Hall, Councilman Garcetti‟s office publicly supported such a rezoning, even though “we would ideally like the entire site to remain as public open space as it is one of the few large, undeveloped hillside areas that we have in Council District 13, and it is in a strategic location in that it is a part of a network of open spaces,” said Mitch O‟Farrel, representing Garcetti. Several conditions have been attached, (which where largely “just fine” with Nunez‟s office). In addition to desig- nating Parcel 16 “as public open space” that would be easily accessible, an adequate drainage system, and access t o pub- lic transit for residents, O‟Farrel said that “we want to make sure that all the mechanical equipment on the roofs will be hidden and would encourage the developer to think about green roofs or any other idea they might have to make the roofs as attractive as possible.” Cheryl Parisi, one of the neighbors who has been fighting this development, began by raising density issues. “This area is zoned for three homes. What‟s being asked for is a subdi- vision into 15 homes. There are obvious impacts of this den- sity on the surrounding neighborhood, the quality of the streets, and all of that needs to be given consideration. And I would argue that the density is too great to be sustained on this hillside with the existing substandard infrastructure. “In addition, the architecture itself is completely violative of the character of the existing neighborhood. The neighbor- hood is comprised of small houses built over 70 years.” Cindy Ortiz, another neighbor, noted that at the January „07 meeting at Allesandro School, “the roar of opposition was deafening. This developer promised to come back, and he has not done so.” At least one neighbor supported Nunez‟s project. “The undeveloped land has been attracting vagrants into the neighborhood,“ she said. “The property is a dumping ground. There are tons of tires, furniture, and other debris that is deposited on the lot on a regular basis.” She also mentioned burglaries in the neighborhood and neglect of trees. Jeb Brighouse, who “was appointed by Councilman John Ferraro to be the Chairman of the Citizens‟ Advisory Commit- tee in the Echo Park-Silverlake Community Plan during the cycle in which this property was dealt with”, described the current zoning of three homes as “proper and appropriate. Fifteen would be very much of an o ffense against the commu- nity; an offense against the neighborhood.” He, too, was at the January meeting, “and there were about 100 people there — not one of them spoke in favor of this, not one. So any c laim that this has been passed through the community and approved by the community, I say is just a flat out falsehood. The community meeting last night does- n‟t speak for the local residence. I again encourage that you not approve, not support an increase in density that will lead to 15 rather than three units on this property.” Ortiz reiterated her invitation for people to visit the site at Allesandro and El Moran. Neighborhood Council Supports Rezoning of Spiritualists’ Tract Most Locals Oppose It NEW BIRDS AT ECHO PARK LAKE By Judy Raskin Two birds never before recorded at Echo Park Lake excited the birders on the November bird walk. They are the Black-necked stilt and the Western Grebe. The stilt (shown in a wonderful photo by Lauren Townsend) is black and white, weighs about 6 oz., and has extra long, skinny red legs. It feeds by picking in the sand with its long thin bill. The Western grebe, a diving bird, is also black and white, weighs about 3 lb., has red eyes and long yellow bill. Both birds were seen for only a few days before departing. by Ross Plesset
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Echo Park Improvement Association
Meets at 7 p.m. the 1st Thursday of each Month
in Williams Hall at Barlow Hospital 2000 Stadium Way in Elysian Park
On November 27, the Greater Echo Park ElysianNeighborhood Council voted to support rezoning the undevel-oped land at 2400 Allesandro Street (at El Moran), which ispart of a wildlife corridor that extends to Elysian Park. Therewas only one dissenting vote. Those voting for it includedrepresentatives of District 1. Developer Henry Nunez hasbeen seeking to get the property rezoned from three homesto 15. A final decision will be made by the city in mid-December.
On November 14 at City Hall, Councilman Garcetti‟s officepublicly supported such a rezoning, even though “we wouldideally like the entire site to remain as public open space as
it is one of the few large, undeveloped hillside areas that wehave in Council District 13, and it is in a strategic location inthat it is a part of a network of open spaces,” said MitchO‟Farrel, representing Garcetti.
Several conditions have been attached, (which wherelargely “just fine” with Nunez‟s office). In addition to desig-nating Parcel 16 “as public open space” that would be easilyaccessible, an adequate drainage system, and access to pub-lic transit for residents, O‟Farrel said that “we want to makesure that all the mechanical equipment on the roofs will behidden and would encourage the developer to think aboutgreen roofs or any other idea they might have to make theroofs as attractive as possible.”
Cheryl Parisi, one of the neighbors who has been fighting
this development, began by raising density issues. “This areais zoned for three homes. What‟s being asked for is a subdi-vision into 15 homes. There are obvious impacts of this den-sity on the surrounding neighborhood, the quality of thestreets, and all of that needs to be given consideration. And Iwould argue that the density is too great to be sustained onthis hillside with the existing substandard infrastructure.
“In addition, the architecture itself is completely violativeof the character of the existing neighborhood. The neighbor-hood is comprised of small houses built over 70 years.”
Cindy Ortiz, another neighbor, noted that at the January„07 meeting at Allesandro School, “the roar of oppositionwas deafening. This developer promised to come back, andhe has not done so.”
At least one neighbor supported Nunez‟s project. “Theundeveloped land has been attracting vagrants into theneighborhood,“ she said. “The property is a dumping ground.There are tons of tires, furniture, and other debris that isdeposited on the lot on a regular basis.” She also mentionedburglaries in the neighborhood and neglect of trees.
Jeb Brighouse, who “was appointed by Councilman JohnFerraro to be the Chairman of the Citizens‟ Advisory Commit-tee in the Echo Park-Silverlake Community Plan during thecycle in which this property was dealt with”, described thecurrent zoning of three homes as “proper and appropriate.Fifteen would be very much of an offense against the commu-nity; an offense against the neighborhood.”
He, too, was at the January meeting, “and there wereabout 100 people there — not one of them spoke in favor ofthis, not one. So any claim that this has been passed throughthe community and approved by the community, I say is justa flat out falsehood. The community meeting last night does-
n‟t speak for the local residence. I again encourage that younot approve, not support an increase in density that will leadto 15 rather than three units on this property.”
Ortiz reiterated her invitation for people to visit the site atAllesandro and El Moran.
Neighborhood Council Supports Rezoning of Spiritualists’ Tract Most Locals Oppose It
NEW BIRDS AT ECHO PARK LAKE By Judy Raskin
Two birds never before recorded at Echo Park Lakeexcited the birders on the November bird walk. Theyare the Black-necked stilt and the Western Grebe.
The stilt (shownin a wonderful
photo by LaurenTownsend) is blackand white, weighsabout 6 oz., andhas extra long,skinny red legs. Itfeeds by picking inthe sand with itslong thin bill. TheWestern grebe, adiving bird, is alsoblack and white,weighs about 3 lb.,has red eyes andlong yellow bill.Both birds wereseen for only a fewdays before departing.
by Ross Plesset
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Mon–Thur 11am–11pm • Fri 11am–Mid • Sat 8am–Mid • Sun 8am– 11pm Brunch served 8am–3pm Saturday & Sunday
Free Delivery for Echo Park on $15 minimum order 1800 West Sunset Blvd • 213.989.1558
Successful Echo Park Night at Dodger Stadium with Councilman Garcetti attending and throwing first pitch
Instrumental in obtaining lights on Glendale Blvd and under the Sunset Overpass
Assisted with the new and improved mural on Glendale Blvd below the Sunset overpassHelped with the graffiti removal on Lemoyne at Sunset Blvd
Helping to create Echo Park Film guidelines. Successfully negotiated $10,000 to be part of filming permitprocess which will be re-invested into the neighborhood
Submitted for the Beatification Grant with CCAC for benches along Sunset for 2008 (cross your fingers)
Echo Park District is welcoming the holidays in big! Along Sunset Blvd (surpassing the EP Parade route) andpart of Glendale Blvd we are proud to be sponsoring the Holiday decorations (banners and festive lights going upon the electric poles)- All thanks to the donations received from our major sponsors CD1, CD13 Councilmen,EPCC members and the board of EPCC that contributed funds to make one of the many lovely traditions intoreality
Décor: working with Gibson Guitars and CD13 on Guitar Town LA in which 10' guitars will be installed along
Sunset Blvd as tourist attraction
Nearly 70 members are now part of the Echo Park Chamber. If you are not a member, or are not on acommittee now is the time! Become part of the legacy of building history in Echo Park.
2007 Successes
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Sign up now for this year’sChristmas Bird Count --
Be part of the Echo Park Lake Team
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Meet 8:00 a.m. at the BoathouseRain or Shine!
The Lake is a rest and refueling stop for many migratory birds, including cormorants, ring-necked ducks, Americanwigeons, blue herons, great egrets, Canada geese, several kinds of gulls and other winter migrants. We also count the residentbirds, such as Mallards, coots, doves, and others. Over the years, we’ve counted more than 60 different species.
This is the 107th annual Christmas Bird Count. Over 50,000 volunteers across North America, Central America, theCaribbean and the Pacific take part to help determine the health and diversity of local and migratory bird populations. The EchoPark Lake team is one of many fielded by the Los Angeles Audubon Society, which compiles all thelocal figures and sends them to the Cornell University Lab of Ornithology, which does the master tally.
Beginners are welcome. Bring your binoculars. Participation fee: $5.00
Meet at the Boathouse, Echo Park Ave. near Laguna Avenue, Los Angeles 90026.
Directions: From N/B 101 Freeway, exit Echo Park Avenue and continue north about ½ mile to theboathouse. From S/B 101 Freeway, exit Glendale Blvd./Union Ave., go left on Temple St., left onGlendale Blvd., right on Bellevue Ave., then left on Echo Park Ave. to the boathouse.
For more information. Send an email to [email protected] . Write ―Christmas Bird Count‖ ‖ inthe subject line. Phone: 323-663-6767.
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ECHO PARK CALENDAR
Event Date Location Comments
EPIA Meetings 1st Thursday, 7:00 pm
Feb 7, Mar 6
Williams Hall at Barlow
Hospital, 2000 StadiumWay in Elysian Park
Call EPIA message phone for
additional information.
EPIA SteeringCommittee
Meetings
2nd Monday, 7:15 pm
Jan 14, Feb 11
Call (323) 882-4835 for location
Take an active part in EPIA. Jointhe Steering Committee
Community
Safety Meeting
2nd Thursday, 2:00 pm
Dec 13, Jan 11
LAPD Stop-In Center,Echo Park Avenue andSunset Boulevard
Hosted by Echo Park SecurityAssociation. Call (323)666-3228for more info
CitizensCommittee toSave ElysianPark
1st Wednesday, 7:00 pm
Jan 2, Feb 6, Mar 5
Williams Hall at BarlowHospital, 2000 StadiumWay in Elysian Park
Call 213-666-9651 for meetinglocation
Echo ParkChamber of Commerce
3rd Thursday, 7:00 pm andevery Wednesday 1:30 pm
Taix Restaurant. Call 213-630-3032 for further information.
Greater EchoPark ElysianNeighborhoodCouncil Meeting
4th Tuesday, 7 pm
Jan 22, Feb 26
Logan Street SchoolAuditorium, 1711 W.Logan Street
Call (213) 413-3196 for info or visit www.GEPENC.org
EdendaleLibrary FriendsSociety
>=> ELFS <=<
2nd Wednesday, 7 pm
Dec 12, Jan 8, Feb 12
Edendale Branch LibraryCommunity room
2011 W. Sunset Blvd.
Join the library’s support groupand find out how you can helpyour neighborhood’s branch.
Positive EnergyGroup of EchoPark and Silver Lake Area
4th Wednesday , 6 pm - 7 pm
Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 26
Edendale Branch LibraryCommunity room
For info : [email protected] or our blogwww.positiveenergygroup.blogspot.com
Or call (323) 860-9914
Holiday ParadeCommittee
4th Wednesday, 5:30 pm Central City ActionCommittee
534 E. Edgeware Road (corner Bellevue)
DeadlineFebruary
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SPECIAL EVENTS
Echo ParkHoliday Parade
Saturday, December 8, 2007from 12pm - 3pm
Route will be along SunsetBlvd. from Elysian Park
Ave ending at Park Ave
Los Angeles Citywide Service Directorya single toll-free phone number to contact
City of Los Angeles officials
for any non-emergency public service: Dial 311
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LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASSES Computer Classes to Go. Join us for Computer Comfort,Computer Classes for Improving your English, and Introductionto Beginning Web Design. Individual and group classes byappointment only.For information call Nadine Flores at (213)250-7808.
Computer ComfortThursday, 4pm,Learn to use the Library’s electronic catalog to search for materials, renew items, and place your own holds. Learn thebasics of surfing the Internet. Introduction to various databasesand search engines. For adults only. Familiarity with thekeyboard and mouse is recommended but not mandatory.Reservations required. Please arrive 10 minutes before classbegins.
Computer Class for Improving Your EnglishTuesday, 4-5pm, 11/20
―Rosetta Stone‖ An introductory self -paced class to begin or improve your English language skills. Computer experience ismandatory.
FUN FOR KIDS .
Pre-school Storytime Tuesday 12/04, 12/11, 12/18, 1/8,1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5 12:30pm-1:15pm Join us for stories,songs, and fingerplays. For ages 3-5.Read-A-Ton Book Club Monday 12/173:30-4:15pmWork together with the rest of the group to reach our goal of reading hundreds of pounds of books.
Art with LACMA Thursday 1/3/, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 4-5:30pmKids will learn about art from a local artist and create something
new each weekADULT PROGRAMS Homebuyer's Workshop Saturday 12/2, 10:30am-11:15amLearn about financial literacy and how to prepare to be a firsttime home buyer. This program will be presented in Spanish.
Homebuyer's Workshop Saturday 12/2, 11:30am-12:15pmLearn about financial literacy and how to prepare to be a firsttime home buyer. This program will be presented in English.
Movie Madness Saturday 12/15, 1/26 2-4pmJoin us for a movie classic. Adults only. Refreshments served!
EP Crocheting Club Saturday 12/15 , 1/26 11am-12pm
ECHO P ARK LIBRARY H APPENINGS Library Hours
Mondays 10:00 am - 8:00 pmTuesdays 12:00 pm - 8:00 pmWednesdays 10:00 am - 8:00 pmThursdays 12:00 pm - 8:00 pmFridays 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSaturdays 10:00 am - 6:00 pmSundays CLOSED
Library Address
Echo Park Branch Library
1410 W. Temple Street
Los Angeles CA 90026
Phone 213.250.7808
FAX 213.250.3744
World Wide Web Addresshttp://www.lapl.org
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Adult Events Beginning computer classes are held once a week on a varietyof topics. Call to find out what’s coming up.
Holiday Book Sale Wednesday 12/12 & 12/19 2pm-5pm
Book Club Monday 12/17, 1/19 6:30-7:30pmGet a little more out of the books you read by sharing your thoughtsand hearing those of others.
Drama West Saturday 12/8 2pm-3pm Live theater in the form
of staged readings of new scripts, presented by Drama West.
Children’s Events Weekly Children’s Programs Toddler Storytime Tuesdays, 10-10:45Future readers and their special grown-ups join the librarian for nursery rhymes, songs, finger play and more.
Read To Me LA: Pre-school StorytimeSaturdays 11 am-11:45 am
Edendale Puppet Theater Monday 12/5, 1/7, 2/4 6:30-7:15pmPuppet show and stories: dogs, cats, & other animals
Read-a-Ton Book Club Thursday 12/13, 1/7 3:30pm-4:15pm Work together to reach our goal of reading a ton of booksby the end of the year. After-school fun and snacks.
Art Class for Kids. Thursday 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31 4-5pmKids will learn about art from a local artist and create something neweach week
Just for TeensTeen Council Thursday 12/6, 1/7, 2/7 5-6pmMake your voice heard, meet new people and eat tasty snacks atthe next Edendale Teen Council Meeting.
LACMA Art Thursday 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 5 pm - 6 pm.Join an artist from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art for fun
EDENDALE LIBRARY H APPENINGS
All of us know that ELFS stands forEdendale Library Friends Society andthe neighborhood folks believe thatthe key word is „Friends.‟ We friends
have fun, march in holiday parades,make cookies and popcorn for ourlittle ELFS, help the librarians atcommunity events, raise money tosupport critical library programs andpurchase books and equipment forthe library. We have a big cart ofbooks available during all libraryhours for patrons to help themselvesto and leave a donation if they wish.ELFS Sheila Anthony and Suzi Rogerspersonally purchase books and tapesto donate to an orphanage in Tijuana,
to a senior center in Echo Park, andto the Echo Park Film Center.
Everyone is invited to Join Sheilaand Suzi for the final two 2007blowout sales at the ELFS weeklyWednesday events, Dec. 12th andDec. 19th, from 2-5pm, in theCommunity Room of the Library. Allbooks will be Half Price as we mustclear them out and make room for
our 2008 donations. We will beclosed for inventory on Dec. 26th.Children‟s books start at 10-cents;hardback books at $1.00, and
discounts will be taken from thesealready low, low prices. Weencourage you to bring your ownboxes as we‟re certain you‟ll
be tempted to buy armloads.We have books, videos, vinyl
LP‟s, VHS, and cassettes. The
books cover a wide array ofinterests including art,psychology, gardening, foreignlanguage, travel, decorating,poetry, plays, and a great dealof popular fiction and much
more.We have approximately
5,000 different titles for everyage group, toddler to scholar,and all are in very good toexcellent condition. We havemany collectible signed andfirst editions. These makewonderful gifts, and mosthave been donated by our
generous neighbors. Remember yourloved ones and their interests andholiday shop first in theneighborhood. Ask for your free gift
cards personally designed and homemade by Suzi.
TWO GIGANTIC HOLIDAY BOOK SALES COMING TO EDENDALE LIBRARY
Library Hours (starting March 1, 2007) Mondays 10:00 am – 8:00 pmTuesdays 12 noon – 8:00 pm
Wednesdays 10:00 am – 8:00 pmThursdays 12 noon – 8:00 pmFridays 10:00 am – 6:00 pmSaturdays 10:00 am – 6:00 pmSundays
CLOSED
Library Address Edendale Branch Library2011 W. Sunset BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 90026Phone (213) 207-3000
by Sheila Anthony
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Echo Park
chamber OF COMMERCE
Positive energy group
Business & Bar
Security association3470 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 885
Los Angeles, California 90010
Office: (213) 384-3643
24 Hour Dispatch Center: (213) 403-0111
Fax: (213) 384-3652
Professional Security
Officers
Security patrols
Off duty police officers
Loss prevention
Dedicated
management & staff
A new face in the communitynew face in the communitynew face in the community
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Halloween came around with only one sighting ofCaptain Rollo. One of our fireman friends was doing somework downstairs and came up to ask me if I saw someone
walking around the building. He told the kids it wasCaptain Rollo wandering around checking on them. Gladto know there is someone else who sees Captain Rollo.Because it was Halloween and it was sort hard todifferentiate between who was a ghoul and who was not, allof us agreed it could have been an imposter.
Our basketball team has actually won several gamesthis year. Good team work and basketball practice makesfor a good team. Thanks to our coaches, staff memberMiguel Zamarrippa, head coach and assistant coach, EddieSantiago for their patience and guidance during theseason.
Now that the holiday season is upon us, we have tomake many adjustments to our daily routines as it feels
like we are being pulled in many different directions. Mostof our kids are on the traditional timeframe for school sothey will be off for three weeks at Christmas. Trips tohockey games, ice skating and amusements parks areamong the hottest activities that the kids pick out for fieldtrips. Of course it takes money, so we have rummagesales to finance these adventures. Some even suggestedcamping in the cold.
I have to tell you about Gloria‟s little clerical
workers, a phrase Maryanne uses when she comes intomy office and I have three or four kids sitting on thefloor sorting out graffiti requests by date. It is a jobthat has to be done but something I cannot always getdone so I started showing the kids. If it is not sortingthen I usually find something else for them to do. Theother day I asked Rudy to help shred some old papers.There were a lot of papers. After about an hour heneeded a break. When he came back he brought
someone with him, then another kids appeared, thenanother and another. At one point I became a referee asthey were getting upset with each other as to whose turn itwas next to feed the paper into the shredder. I think I had8 kids all taking turns feeding one paper at a time into theshredder. It sure was comical. What enthusiasm they
showed. Needless to say, after they were done shredding,there was a big mess on the floor. David B sneakily leftthe vacuum so I took that as a message for us to clean up.Only Rudy helped with the cleaning, the fun had gone outof the project quickly. Thanks to all — Rudy, Angel H,Angel O, Santiago, Arturo, Fernando, Noel and Juan for alltheir assistance in shredding.
For the Thanksgiving holiday I made a cornucopiaasked the question — What Am I Thankful For? The kidshelped me draw and cut out pieces of fruit and vegetables.On these pieces of paper the kids have written what theyare thankful for. Surprisingly, many were quick with theiranswers. For others, it took a few minutes. I am proud oftheir answers and thankful that the kids took time toparticipate.
December will be here in a few days and I know thatbetween our hectic schedules and yours we might not beable to see all of you. That is why we like to invite all ofyou to come and see us all year long so the happiness ofthe holiday season can be with us all the time.
Central City Action by Gloria
Echo Park Film Center “Your friendly neighborhood media arts organization
*cinema
*store
*school
1200 N. Alvarado St., Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-484-8846 www.echoparkfilmcenter.orgHours: Wed/Thur/Fri 2 – 7pm, Sat noon – 5pm
*Thursday Night Cinema Series: 8 – 11 pm*50% off equipment rentals for EPFC Members*Free filmmaking classes for Seniors and TeensEPFC is a 501(c)3: donations are tax deductible
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Builders are having their way with Echo Park thiswinter, taking down and ripping up plenty of placesaround the neighborhood.
The latest to go was the 1911 farmhouse at EchoPark Avenue and Delta, which was demolished inNovember so that 36 town homes can be built in itsplace.
The same builder took down the vacantconvalescent home just up the street. And thatbuilder will soon raze an old bungalow on MortonAvenue so that 18 more condos can be constructed.
In a word, yikes!***
MEANWHILE, over at Sunset Boulevard andQuintero Street, a super ugly set of town homessparked a big debate on the real estate web sitela.curbed.com. With the real estate market headinginto the toilet, the developer decided to rent insteadof sell.
On curbed, there was plenty of jeering at thewhole project, with more than 50 comments arguingback and forth about the whole situation.
Hooray! Echo Park finally got back its paddleboats! The city, thanks in part to CouncilmembersEric Garcetti and Ed Reyes, brought back the sparkly
pink and blue boats to Echo Park Lake and
MacArthur Park Lake. A special thanks goes out toMartin Cox, the photographer who kept the issuealive since last summer.
Just when you thought that Echo Park wouldn'tdrink any more java, a new spot called Cafe Mariposaopened up on Sunset Boulevard near Laveta Terrace.
A little bit further west, the empire owned byAmerican Apparel — best known for its multicoloredunderpants and scary looking unitards — continues toexpand, with the mega-chain opening a small vintageclothing shop next to its flagship store.
***
And what‟s going on with our local NeighborhoodCouncil, GEPENC? Despite a record turnout for theOctober elections as we go to press the election hasstill not been certified. Seems like the grievancesfiled with DONE have still not been resolved. Thatsure is empowering!
Opinions expressed in this newsletter are those of the writers
and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Echo Park
Improvement Association
LOTUS PAD NOTES NEWS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM ECHO PARK & ANGELINO HEIGHTS by E.P. Lagoso
EPIA ANNUAL FRUIT TREE GIVEAWAY
Once again the TreePeople will bedistributing bare root saplings to plant at yourhome. This year the EPIA will be receivingApple, Apricot, Nectarine, Peach and Plumbare root trees. As we go to press the date isnot set but it will be in January before our nextissue of the EPIAn ways.
To reserve your trees - limit of two - callthe EPIA at (323) 882-4835. Leave your name,phone number where we can reach you andthe variety of trees you would like.
You can also join us at the Pruning,Prepping & Pickup events. We can always useyour help with this annual community event.
