CERT Class 1 of 7: Introduction to Disaster Awareness
2019-09-12 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Join us for a class series on emergency and disaster responsiveness. Although the website states that the class is full, if you show up at the door you will still receive a seat. Participation is free. For more information visit the website here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lafd-cert-los-angeles-tickets-65588189039?aff=eprofsaved

CERT Class 2 of 7: Disaster Fire Suppression Techniques
2019-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Westside Neighborhood Council 2nd Annual Safety and Preparedness Fair
2019-09-22 11:00 - 15:00 | Overland Elementary School, 10650 Ashby Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States
Sunday, September 22nd is the Westside Neighborhood Council 2nd Annual Safety and Preparedness Fair at Overland Elementary School (11 am – 3 pm). At this FREE event, you can:

Visit over 40 informational and educational booths,
LEARN hands-only CPR,
LEARN to “stop the bleed”,
LEARN how to use a fire extinguisher,
BUY those emergency supplies you’ve been meaning to get,
EAT lunch or snacks which will be available for purchase from 3 amazing FOOD TRUCKS (The Grilled Cheese Truck, Wicked Fish Tacos, and L.A. Donut),
GIVE THE GIFT of LIFE, donate blood at the Cedar Sinai Bloodmobile,
LEARN pet CPR,
ASK QUESTIONS. Our local West Los Angeles Police Dept will be there to talk with you about crime and crime prevention, the Citizen Police Academy and the Community Safety Patrol. Chat with Capt. Vic Davolos, Sgt. Scott Alpert and our Senior Lead Officers Rick Ballesteros and Chris Baker
Get a FREE custom KID’S SAFETYID KIT.
Adults, teens, and pre-teens are invited to try the DISTRACTED DRIVING DEMONSTRATOR. Our young drivers or soon to be drivers can learn in a completely safe environment just how fast something can happen if they are distracted while driving.
KIDS are invited to participate in a BIKE SAFETY WORKSHOP. Bring their bikes and helmets and they can take a spin or three around the course! (The kids had so much fun at the bike safety workshop last year, that they didn’t want to leave!)
WIN RAFFLE PRIZES! Gift baskets, local store, and restaurant gift cards, and emergency supplies. Every attendee gets a FREE RAFFLE TICKET, but you must be present at the fairto win.
FREE FIRST AID BAGS AND SUPPLIES and enter to WIN a special raffle prize — but to be eligible to receive the first aid bags and supplies, and to enter the raffle for this one special raffle prize — YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER for the fair. These items are FREE but available ONLY TO PRE-REGISTERED ATTENDEES— one free first aid bag and supplies PER FAMILY — while supplies last, supplies are limited.
And so much more to see and learn at the fair!

PRE-REGISTER NOW https://wncsafetyandprepfair.eventbrite.com
Or for more info go to: https://wnclaprepfair.com

Area B Office Hours
2019-09-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Mee & Greet, 3500 Overland Ave. #150, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Come meet Rachel Pedowitz, Area B Representative, during her monthly Office Hours at Mee & Greet. Feel free to bring questions, comments, and ideas for how to make Area B and the Palms Neighborhood even better!

CERT Class 3 of 7: Disaster Medical Operations 1
2019-09-26 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

2019 Congress of Neighborhoods
2019-09-28 07:45 - 16:30 | Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N Spring St., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Registration is open for this year’s Congress of Neighborhoods, happening Saturday September 28th at Los Angeles City Hall! The Congress is the LA Neighborhood Council system’s biggest event, bringing together over 1,000 local leaders each year for a day of workshops and networking with City officials and other NC members. Free admission with RSVP – and breakfast, lunch, and parking are all included! Register now to ensure you get your pick of classes, at http://NCCongressLA.com

WVHA 6th Annual Preparedness Fair
2019-10-03 18:00 - 21:00 | 11000 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 11000 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States
Westside Village Homeowners Association 6th Annual Preparedness Fair

CERT Class 4 of 7: Disaster Medical Operations 2
2019-10-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Hunt for Green October: Neighborhood Cleanup Day
2019-10-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Sprouts Farmer’s Market, 8985 Venice Blvd. Ste B, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
As part of the “Hunt for Green October” the Green Committee is organizing a neighborhood cleanup. We will meet by the Sprouts Farmer’s Market on 8985 Venice Blvd and work towards the Palms Metro Station. Please bring gloves, water, and sunscreen. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks will be provided. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Jessalyn Waldron at jessalyn.waldron@palmsnc.la. Check out the flyer for the event here:

Active Shooter/Terrorism Preparedness Training
2019-10-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Cinemark 18 and XD, 6081 Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA, 90045, United States
Hosted by the Los Angeles Police, this event is to help prepare for an active shooter incident. You can find more information on the flyer here:

Insurance Town Hall
2019-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Untitled
Join District 54 Assemblymember Sydney Kamlager and Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara for a town hall on the availability and affordability of residential and fire insurance. Check out the flyer for the event here: FINAL town hall flyer (1)

CERT Class 5 of 7: Light Search and Rescue Operations
2019-10-10 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
2019-10-12 09:00 - 13:30 | Northridge Fashion Center, 9400 Shirley Ave., Northridge, CA, 91324, United States
10/12 – Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair, Northridge Fashion Center
http://www.valleydisasterfair.com/

Hunt for Green October: Native Plant Garden Day
2019-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Native Plant Garden, Motor Ave and Irene St., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Join the Green Committee in partnership with the Motor Avenue Improvement Association for our third event in our second annual “Hunt for Green October.” On Sunday, October 13, we will meet at the Farmer’s Market to work on the Native Plant Garden at the corner of Irene and Motor Avenue. Please bring sunscreen, water, and gloves, and wear closed toe shoes. We will be watering, replanting, and cleaning up the area around the Native Plant Garden. If you would like to volunteer, please email jessalyn.waldron@palmsnc.la. Check out the event flyer here: october native garden day V3

CERT Class 6 of 7: Team Organization & Disaster Psychology
2019-10-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Hunt for Green October: Learn to Ride the Bus!
2019-10-20 08:00 - 17:00
Join the Green Committee and the Transportation Committee in the third event for the second annual Hunt for Green October. Have you always thought about taking a Metro Bus but been unsure of how? Join us as we share free Metro TAP cards and show you how to read schedules and routes, use the Metro app, and get where you need to go- without a car! More details will be posted soon.

CERT Class 7 of 7: Terrorism & Homeland Defense
2019-10-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Culver Palms Church of Christ, 9733 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Area B Halloween Block Party
2019-10-26 14:00 - 18:00 | Keystone Ave, Keystone Ave and Palms Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
What? 1st Annual Halloween Block Party complete with music, games, snacks and your favorite Palms neighbors. Costumes highly recommended for entry into the human and canine costume competitions going on that weekend! (cc Palms Paws Club and the Motor Ave Improvement Association!)
Why? Because its Halloween and Fall and the perfect time to hang. Why not?!
Where? Keystone Ave, between Palms and Tabor. The street will be closed down to through traffic so please walk, bike, or scoot your way down.
When? Oct. 26th from 2-6pm. Please note that the street will be closed from 1-7pm to allow for set up and take down.
How? Thanks to funds generously provided by the Palms Neighborhood Council and the support of Councilmember Paul Koretz’s office, the Office of the City Clerk, and Bureau of Street Services.
Who? All Palms stakeholders welcome!

More information can be found on the flyer here:
Print flyer of 1st Annual AREA B Block Party! (1)

Hunt for Green October: Kids' Recycled Art Day
2019-10-27 09:00 - 14:00 | Motor Avenue Farmers Market, corner of Motor Ave. & National Blvd., Los Angeles
As part of the “Hunt for Green October,” the Green Committee is organizing a free recycled art day for kids at the Motor Avenue Farmer’s Market. Come join us for some fun and creative Halloween themed arts and crafts, made with recycled materials! If you are interested in volunteering, please email Green Committee Co-Chair helen.tocco@palmsnc.la. Check out our Hunt for Green October flyer here: Green October dates V2

Palms Community Bike Ride w/ Metro Bike Share
2019-11-02 10:00 - 13:00 | 10001 Exposition Blvd., 10001 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Another week, another great event in Palms!

This time we’re hosting a community bike ride on Sat. Nov. 2nd at 10am. We’ve partnered with Metro Bike Share who will be leading the ride.

This will be a great opportunity to try out and learn our new bike share system if you haven’t had a chance yet! Plus a great chance to meet some neighbors and go on a bike ride.

RSVP and more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metro-bike–share-palms-ride-tickets-77537389419

Recycled Art for Kids: Holiday Edition
2019-12-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Motor Avenue Farmers Market, corner of Motor Ave. & National Blvd., Los Angeles
Our October Recycled Art Day was such a hit, we are bringing it back in December with several holiday art options. Please join us at the Motor Avenue Farmer’s Market this Sunday, 12/15, from 10 AM to 1 PM for fun, free art. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Helen Tocco at helen.tocco@palmsnc.la.
Here are some of our craft options:

28th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
2020-01-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, 1731 E 120th St., Los Angeles, CA, United States
You can find more information here: EC invitation 2020v11_pdf

Lattes and Legislation with Assemblymember Kamlager
2020-01-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Jennifer Pennifer, 10428 National Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Free Health Services
2020-02-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Rose Avenue and Ocean Front Walk, Rose Avenue and Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA, 90291, United States
Free Health Services
Tuesday February 18, 2020
9am-11am
Rose Avenue and Ocean Front Walk, Venice
• Health Insurance Screening and Enrollment
• Hepatitis A, Flu, Pneumonia, and Tetanus Vaccinations
• Narcan (opioid reversal medication)

Westside Cities Council of Governments Mobility Study
2020-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Henry Medina West LA Parking Enforcement Facility, 2513 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90064, United States

CANCELLED: Green Committee Garden Day
2020-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Corner of Irene St. and Motor Ave., Irene St. and Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Garden Day is cancelled.

Spring Recycled Art at Woodbine Park
2020-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Woodbine Park, 3409 Vinton Ave., Los Angeles, CA, 90034, United States

Safer at Home Webinar Series: Step 1– Secure Your Space
2020-06-17 11:00 - 12:00
We live in earthquake country and know that large earthquakes may happen at any time. Fortunately, there are simple steps we all can take to be “safer at home” before the earth shakes– even while being safer at home because of COVID-19.
This is why ECA will be hosting the Safer At Home Webinar Series this year, with a special webinar for each of the Seven Steps to Earthquake Safety. The information provided will also be useful in the workplace or in schools.
The first webinar will focus on Step 1 of the Seven Steps: “Secure Your Space” by identifying hazards and securing moveable items.
Earthquake shaking can move almost anything, even large or heavy items. Imagine your home or workplace being picked up and shaken sideways – what would be thrown around? What might hit you or others, what valuables might be damaged, and how might your exits be blocked?
This interactive webinar will show you how easy it is to secure contents in your home (or elsewhere) to reduce these dangers to life and property. Live demonstrations and videos from industry experts will show you how to install or apply straps, latches, and earthquake putty while answering your questions.

Webinar Details:
Date: Wednesday, June 17
Time: 11am – 12 pm PDT
Presenters: Glen Granholm (Safe-T-Proof)
Trevyn Reese (ReadyAmerica)
Mark Benthien (ECA Executive Director / SCEC)
Register now for this timely and informative webinar that may keep you and your family safer in the next earthquake. Then share this announcement with others – we’re all in this together!

City Services Regional Town Hall and Budget Advocates Elections
2020-06-28 16:00 - 17:00
Now more than ever, getting involved in local government is absolutely critical and the good news is that it’s never been easier. Politics rewards those who show up and now with a click of a button from your device, you can be there too.
On Saturday and Sunday, June 27 & 28, the Budget Advocates will be hosting VIRTUAL TOWN HALLS in every region of our City. Palms falls into the 6/28 4 PM time slot. Join your neighbors to discuss the changes you want to see in your area, which causes matter most, and which City Services need to be prioritized and preserved.
Don’t miss out on an opportunity to put your feelings into action!
During the Town Halls, we will also be electing your new Budget Advocates (3 per NC Region) to a 2 year term so reach out to your Neighborhood Council leadership to ensure they’ve appointed Budget Representatives (2 per NC), because Budget Reps hold the sole authority to vote for Budget Advocates.
If you have any questions please direct them to LAbudgetadvocates@gmail.com.

Westside Community Plans Update: English Language Version
2020-07-16 13:00 - 15:00
The Westside Planning Team will be holding an English-language webinar on Draft Land Use Concepts for each of the four Community Plan areas: West Los Angeles, Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Venice, and Westchester-Playa del Rey tomorrow on Thursday, July 16, at 1 p.m. RSVP Here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1491251536007965963
