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Mar vista community council e-calendar January/February 2010
MAR VISTA COMMUNITY COUNCIL PUBLIC NOTICES:
Sunday January 31 9am-2:45pm
Free H1N1 Vaccinations at the Mar Vista Farmers Market No appointment necessary. First come, first served. Open to everyone except those with contraindications to the vaccine (such as severe egg allergy or history of Guillain Barre Syndrome). This free H1N1 vaccine clinic by the LA County Health Department is hosted by the Mar Vista Community Council. Stop by our community outreach booth Sunday 31st. (www.flueshotla.com)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010.
MVCC Board of Director Filing Deadline- The City of Los Angeles Elections Division, in conjunction with the Mar Vista Community Council, will hold elections for all 13 seats on the MVCC Board of Directors on Sunday, April 11, 2010 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The Candidate Filing Period will commence on Monday January 11, 2010 and close on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. The seats to be elected are: One (1) Community Director; Six (6) At-Large Directors; and Six (6) Zone Directors. Candidate filing deadline is Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Please email: info@marvista.org for additional information or visit www.marvista.org.
City of Los Angeles Budget Survey/Challenge – By participating in the budget challenge , you have the opportunity to voice your opinion and have your budget priorities heard. http://labudgetchallenge.lacity.org
SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES:
Saturday, January 30 at 10 am…
BudgetLA will be meeting three times in the upcoming days, starting with Saturday, January 30 at 10 am, then Saturday, February 13 at 10 am, then again on Saturday, February 27 at 10 am. All meetings will take place at the Hollywood City Hall, 6501 Fountain Ave., Hollywood 90028. BudgetLA supports the activities of several neighborhood council groups, all working together to pursue solutions to LA's Budget Crisis. Participants include the members of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Coalition, the Saving Los Angeles project, the Valley Alliance of Neighborhood Councils, the Mayor's Budget Advisory Committee and representatives from neighborhood councils throughout the city. For more information visit http://BudgetLA.org
January 30, 2010 all day
Electronics Recycling Event @ WalgroveBring in the New Year by Helping Mother Earth and Walgrove Elementary! Sat., Jan. 30, 2010. Free electronic waste drop off. Open to the public. Organized by Friends of Walgrove
Sunday January 31 2-3pm
Mar Vista Village Open House (Local Aging in Place Program) at Windward School, Center for Teaching and Learning, 11350 Palms Blvd. Park in Sawtelle Blvd parking lot – Learn about the soon to be launched “aging in place” project, meet project leaders, share your ideas, connect with neighbors. For more information contact Lori Gilder at 310 397-3144
Saturday, February 6, 2010 9:30-11:30 am
Neighborhood Council Stakeholder/Candidate Info Mtg at Felicia Mahood Senior Ctr, 11338 Santa Monica Blvd. LA CA 90025. This is a an opportunity to file your candidacy papers and answer your questions about the upcoming April 11th Mar Vista Community Council Board of Directors election.
Saturday, February 6, 2010 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Community Open House at Ohr HaTorah at 11827 Venice Blvd. Mark your calendars and join for this long overdue welcoming of our members, friends and neighbors in Mar Vista. Ohr HaTorah is the congregation at the corner of Venice and Barrington. We are a dedicated, active and welcoming congregation looking forward to opening its home to the community for religious services, nursery school, social events and more. We invite you to meet Rabbi Mordecai Finley, his wife, Meirav (Synagogue Executive Director), leaders of the community and our staff at our rescheduled open house. www.ohrhatorah.org
January 30 – February 14, 2010 - Saturdays & Sundays at 11am
‘The Amazing Bone’ A musical pig tale presented by the Morgan-Wixson Theater. The imagination is a funny thing in this musical adventure of a pig called Pearl and a bone called Bone. Based on the Caldecott Honor book by William Steig, author of Shrek and other popular children’s books. This musical best enjoyed by ages 4 to 104.Presented by Santa Monica’s award-winning Morgan-Wixson Theatre, selected as ‘Outstanding New Children’s Theatre Company’ by the American Alliance for Theatre and Education. Adaptation by Eric Lane Barnes. Directed by Kristy Pace. Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90405 $8 ($6 children 12 and under). All seats reserved. Reserved seats available online at www.PigAndBone.com or 310-828-7519.
Throughout February
Free Community Events -at West LA Whole Foods Store: Seminar topics range from Better Eyesight Seminar, Greek Vegetarian Cooking Class, Why Buy Organics Seminar, Healthy, Yet Delectable Desserts Valentine's Day Cooking Class, "Love Your Children" Kids Fair to a Whole Foods Market West LA Change for Change Program. www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/westlosangeles/storecalendar.php
March 19-21, 2010
2010 Pacific Area LAPD Spring Carnival – Bring your family, friends and neighbors for food, fun, rides and games at 12312 Culver Blvd. LA, CA 90066. All proceeds benefit the LAPD Pacific Area Youth Programs and St