Growing Vibrant LA Communities: Urban Heat - From Hazard to Hope
2020-12-08 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
More information about this webinar from City Plants coming soon.

Free Flu Shots @ Culver-Palms YMCA
2020-12-08 15:30 - 17:30, 2020-12-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-12-17 09:00 - 11:00

BYSTANDER INTERVENTION TRAINING – HOW TO SHOW UP FOR OTHERS
2020-12-09 15:30 - 17:00
On Wednesday, December 9nd from 6:30-8:00pm ET. hollaback!, a nationally recognized non-profit working to end harassment will present a bystander training on how to actively provide care and support for those discriminated by gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, ethnicity, and/or race
The COVID-19 pandemic has witnessed an increase in incidents of bias, discrimination, violence and hate directed against people due to their Gender, Sexual Orientation, Sexual Identity, Ethnicity, and/or Race. In this training our goal is to give participants the tools to intervene the next time they witness harassment. We will equip you with the right information on how to be an effective bystander in the midst of public space harassment using hollaback!’s proven 5D’s methodology, our five strategies for intervention. Then we will practice so you leave our training feeling more prepared to successfully and safely intervene.
Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30pm-8:00pm ET (US and Canada)
BYSTANDER INTERVENTION – HOW TO SHOW UP FOR OTHERS – presented by hollaback!
Stopping the Hate and Starting to Heal: Living With and Through the COVID-19 Pandemic Program Series

LA Forward: Want to Run for Neighborhood Council?
2020-12-10 19:30 - 21:00
From LA Forward:
There are 99 Neighborhood Councils across the City of Los Angeles. They’re a unique way to learn about how local government works and to influence important policy decisions. Historically these official advisory bodies have been conservative and NIMBYish but we’re seeing progressives start to win seats and even gain majorities.
Elections are being held March through June of 2021 and the filing deadlines to become a candidate are coming up soon. We’re encouraging all progressive Angelenos to consider running for office in their own neighborhood. To help you decide whether to run and show you how to be effective, we’re hosting an info session this Thursday.

Candidate Info Session for the 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections
2020-12-12 09:00 - 11:00
You’re invited to a Candidate Info Session for the 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections
Learn tips for running a successful, low-cost/no-cost campaign for local elected office at an upcoming Neighborhood Council Candidate Info Session, hosted by the City of Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment and the LA City Clerk’s Elections team.
LA’s 99 Neighborhood Councils are the grassroots arm of the City of Los Angeles government. Elections for Neighborhood Councils across the City are happening on a series of 12 regional dates from now through June 2021. Board members serve their terms in office as volunteers and are elected by the members of the communities they serve.
At our Neighborhood Council Candidate Info Session, you’ll learn tips for:

running a successful campaign

connecting with voters

advocating for issues you’re passionate about

writing your personal statements

filling out your candidate application with the City Clerk

This virtual session will take place on Zoom. Details to join the session online or by phone will be shared in your RSVP confirmation email.
Anyone interested in running for a seat in the 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections is welcome to attend, no matter what Neighborhood Council you are running for. However, please note that Neighborhood Council elections happen regionally over a six-month cycle, so your candidate enrollment period may not yet be open (more details below.)
Each info session starts with a general overview of how NC Elections work, how to campaign successfully, and how to apply to run. After a short break, you’ll join breakout groups hosted by some of the Neighborhood Councils whose candidate applications are currently open, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet NC members and find out what it’s like to serve in your community.
If you’re new to Neighborhood Councils, the webinar will give you an overview and introduction; if you’re a current or former member of a Neighborhood Council board or committee, the tips we’ll share on successful outreach will help you in your upcoming elections campaign as well as in your current and future NC work.
Upcoming Candidate Info Session dates:

Saturday December 5, 2020: 3:00 – 5:00pm (PST)

Saturday December 12, 2020: 9:00am – 11:00am (PST)

RSVP now
Sign up to attend and see new session dates as they are added, at:
http://NCevents.Eventbrite.com
We encourage you to RSVP even if you aren’t sure if you can attend, as doing so will put you on the email list to receive important resources and a copy of the presentation after the session.
Spanish translation will be provided. Please email us at empowerLA@LAcity.org 72 hours before the session begins, if you need other accessibility or translation help, so that we may assist you.
Thank you for your interest in serving your community – we look forward to seeing you!
Candidate Info Video
Learn more about what it means to serve on an LA Neighborhood Council at:
http://tiny.cc/CandidateInfoVideo

Free Flu Shots at Culver-Palms YMCA
2020-12-15 15:30 - 17:30

NCSA Get Paid to Drive Clean: EV Workshop
2020-12-16 08:00 - 19:00
Join us to learn why electric vehicles (EVs) are SO important for the breathability of our air, how you can get thousands of dollars in incentives from the government to buy or lease an EV, how you can charge your EV, and a whole lot more!
Special Guests: Lisa Hart of the NCSA, Jasmine Arceo of LADWP, and Jin Zhu and Luzita Pineda of the Center for Sustainable Energy
Si necesita interpretación en español, favor de enviar un coreo electrónico a lisahart@ncsa.la or llamar al número 323.660.2780.

Neighborhood Resilience and Security After a Disaster
2020-12-16 19:00 - 21:00
After a major earthquake, city services will be unavailable for days, if not weeks.

We always talk about what happens hours after a disaster. This training will focus on what happens 5 to 7 to 14 days after a disaster.

Everyone should be prepared to survive on their own without markets or gas stations or restaurants during this time.

But we don’t exist in a vacuum.
We live in communities, in neighborhoods, in street blocks. By working with our neighbors and combining, trading, or bartering for resources, it’s easier for everyone to survive.

But time and time again, we hear people who are worried about letting their neighbors know what they have or are worried that their neighborhoods will become targets by those who didn’t prepare.

An active, prepared neighborhood will actually be less of a target than a single home that is prepared but isolated on their own.

Join us on Wednesday, December 16th, 7pm-9pm Pacific Time.

This training will be hosted on Microsoft Teams.

You will need to register on this Eventbrite to receive the invite to the Teams Meeting and instructions on how to join. Signups end 15 minutes before the training. We will be available an hour before the training to help test and make sure you get in.
If this is the first time you are using Microsoft Teams, please don’t wait until the last minute to test.

Register Here

COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall
2020-12-17 18:00 - 19:30
SAVE THE DATE: Please join us on Thursday, December 17 at 6pm for the COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Event! Details coming soon.

In the meantime, ask a question by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/askcovidtownhall

29th Annual Empowerment Congress Summit
2021-01-16 09:30 - 12:00
https://ecsummit2021.org/
Registration deadline is 1/13/21.

Map Your Neighborhood: The Golden Hour
2021-01-20 19:00 - 21:00
9 Easy Steps to Follow After an Earthquake

Statistically, 70% of all survivors of a disaster are rescued by other survivors.
Immediately after a disaster, you and your neighbors will become the first responders in your community. What you do in the first hour after an earthquake will save lives.
The Map Your Neighborhood Training is a core part of the Ready Your LA Neighborhood and Neighborhood Team Programs and gives you the basic knowledge of what you and your neighbors need to do in the “Golden Hour” following an earthquake to take care of yourself and your family and to safely help your neighbors.
What you do in the first hour after an earthquake will save lives.

Register Here

Days of Dialogue
2021-02-06 10:00 - 12:00
RSVP for the event here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYudeisqToiHtYBLLEH355oT0k_DVcaSYka
For more information, check out the event flyer and program here: Days of Dialogue Program 2020 Days of Dialogue 2-6-21 Flyer

Mental Health Virtual Town Hall
2021-02-08 17:00 - 18:30
The Town Hall will be held via Zoom on Monday, February 8 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Participants will hear from the following mental health experts:

Eden Garcia-Balis, M.S., LMFT (CEO, Airport Marina Counseling Service)
Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger, MD, MPH, FAAP (CEO, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services)
Dr. Jonathan Sherin, M.D., Ph.D (Director, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health)

You can RSVP for the event here.

Los Angeles County Commission for Women and Domestic Violence Council's Virtual Briefing
2021-02-18 09:30 - 11:30
Register here

Third Annual Westside Safety and Preparedness Fair
2021-03-07 11:00 - 15:00
Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-westside-safety-and-preparedness-fair-tickets-136716393413
This is a FREE virtual event that Westsiders of all ages should attend to learn essential disaster preparedness information and training.

2021 State of Homelessness Town Hall
2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00
Please join Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for a town hall on efforts to end homelessness.

During the event, LAHSA will provide an update on the COVID-19 response, family rehousing system, and host a Q&A discussion about our system’s 2020 performance and LAHSA goals for 2021.

Please register and submit questions to the panel ahead of the event using: https://conta.cc/37D2jml

We look forward to seeing you on March 18.

Westside Safety and Preparedness Fair: Emergency Supply Giveaway
2021-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | Rancho Park
Emergency supply giveaway this Sunday, April 11th
Mark your calendars for this Sunday (April 11th) from 9am – 2 pm. We will be giving away emergency preparedness supplies to people who have taken the time to watch at least a couple of the presentations. We will be at the north end of the parking lot at Rancho Park (enter at the first light on Motor south of Pico).
Distribution will be drive-through only. The park requires that you be in an enclosed vehicle so please come in a car, not on a bike and no walk ups are allowed. You must wear a face mask and stay in your car to receive a bag.
Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. We ask everyone to respect and adhere to only one giveaway bag per each family or household. That way as many families or households as possible can get one. Stay safe. https://safetyfair.org

Virtual State of the City 2021
2021-04-19 17:15 - 19:00
Monday, April 19, 2021 at 5:15 p.m.: virtual 2021 State of the City.
You can watch the live broadcast on Channel 35 and @MayorofLA on Twitter and Facebook.

One Year-In COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall
2021-04-26 18:00 - 19:30
Now that we have been in the COVID-19 Pandemic for over a year, what questions do you have? Let us know here!
Join us for a discussion with Dr. Betty Liu from the Los Angeles Department of Public Health
Topics Include:

Answers to community submitted questions
COVID-19 Vaccines, equity, and distribution
How to talk to family/loved ones about gathering, distancing, and mask wearing
The interpersonal politics of masks (strategies for addressing proper mask use in public)
Valid reasons for not wearing masks, and delicate ways to broach them

Palms NC Elections - 1st Candidate Forum
2021-04-29 19:00 - 21:00
Come meet candidates for the Executive Board, Business, Community-Based Organization, Youth and Area A + Area B seats!
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82283481015
Agenda
Recording: Facebook Live, YouTube
Individual Clips: Unopposed Candidates; President Candidates; Area B Candidates
View our Elections page for more information.

NC Elections: Ballot Mailing Period Begins
2021-05-10
Please go to our Elections page for more information.

Tree Summit LA
2021-05-21 09:30 - 12:00
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JH2SPVWJQCqxTH_rO3-F8Q

Palms Neighborhood Council Election Day
2021-06-08 09:00 - 20:00
As part of Region 11 for Neighborhood Councils, Palms NC Election Day is on June 8th.
> Your mail-in ballot must be postmarked by June 8th, or
> Put in the ballot drop box by June 8th at 8:00 pm
The Ballot Drop Box for Palms NC will be available from June 4th at 9:00 am to June 8th at 8:00 pm at:
Palms – Rancho Park Branch Library
2920 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90064

Please go to our Elections page for more information.

HCIDLA's COVID-19 Eviction Defense Program Webinar
2021-06-23 15:00 - 17:00
The City of Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA’s) Rent Division in collaboration with the new COVID-19 Eviction Defense Program (EDP), will host a webinar presentation on June 23rd at 3:00 pm.

The presentations will cover an overview of the legal services that will be provided by the EDP. Services include assistance with eviction prevention, case management services offering housing stability, financial counseling and homeless prevention resources to families.

For event details visit the HCIDLA home page’s event section.
RSVP HERE to attend.

Complete Link:
https://docs.google.com/a/lacity.org/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwbRujIcVB4IGu3OLuYN-Bfw7F-OG2Q5OVcJFCJsxyCPI8XQ/viewform?formkey=[REDACTED]

Proposed Draft Housing Element Plan Webinar
2021-07-08 18:00 - 19:30
July 2021 – LIVE WEBINARS
The Proposed Draft Housing Element Plan
HCIDLA and Department of City Planning invite you to – Save the Date!
Cities and counties across California are rising to the challenge of the housing crisis by helping to identify local solutions to combat displacement, produce more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, and lead to a more equitable sustainable City. In Los Angeles, we are in the process of updating our Housing Element, which will establish groundbreaking policies and programs to help foster more equitable housing opportunities across the City. When the update is adopted in October 2021, it will establish new strategies for meeting Los Angeles’ housing goals.
Over the next few weeks the City will release drafts of both, the 2021-2029 Housing Element and the Safety Element 2021 Update. We invite you to attend one of two webinars to learn more about the drafts and participate in a question and answer session.
Spanish interpretation available I Interpretación en español disponible.
The two July sessions will occur on:
Thursday, July 8th, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 13th, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
During this next phase we are engaging Angelenos like yourself to provide feedback on the draft plan, we hope you will join us!
CLICK to learn more about the The Plan to House LA.

CLICK HERE to sign up to attend Thursday, July 8 @ 6 PM

CLICK HERE to sign up to attend Tuesday, July 13 @ 12 PM

About the Housing Element
The Housing Element of the General Plan, also called “the Plan to House LA,” identifies Los Angeles’s housing needs and establishes clear goals and objectives to inform future policy considerations. When the update is completed, the Housing Element will guide the creation and implementation of the City’s housing policy from 2021 to 2029.
About the Safety Element
The Safety Element of the General Plan details Los Angeles’ strategy to prevent, respond to, and recover from disaster events. Recent state legislation requires the city to review and update, as necessary, the Safety Element alongside the Housing Element. As part of the Safety Element 2021 Update, the City will integrate targeted amendments into the existing document to better illustrate the City’s approach to disaster management and resilience. More information is included in the Background, Summary of Amendments, and FAQ’s document.

Proposed Draft Housing Element Plan Webinar
2021-07-13 12:00 - 13:30
July 2021 – LIVE WEBINARS
The Proposed Draft Housing Element Plan
HCIDLA and Department of City Planning invite you to – Save the Date!
Cities and counties across California are rising to the challenge of the housing crisis by helping to identify local solutions to combat displacement, produce more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, and lead to a more equitable sustainable City. In Los Angeles, we are in the process of updating our Housing Element, which will establish groundbreaking policies and programs to help foster more equitable housing opportunities across the City. When the update is adopted in October 2021, it will establish new strategies for meeting Los Angeles’ housing goals.
Over the next few weeks the City will release drafts of both, the 2021-2029 Housing Element and the Safety Element 2021 Update. We invite you to attend one of two webinars to learn more about the drafts and participate in a question and answer session.
Spanish interpretation available I Interpretación en español disponible.
The two July sessions will occur on:
Thursday, July 8th, 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday, July 13th, 12 PM – 1:30 PM
During this next phase we are engaging Angelenos like yourself to provide feedback on the draft plan, we hope you will join us!
CLICK to learn more about the The Plan to House LA.

CLICK HERE to sign up to attend Thursday, July 8 @ 6 PM

CLICK HERE to sign up to attend Tuesday, July 13 @ 12 PM

About the Housing Element
The Housing Element of the General Plan, also called “the Plan to House LA,” identifies Los Angeles’s housing needs and establishes clear goals and objectives to inform future policy considerations. When the update is completed, the Housing Element will guide the creation and implementation of the City’s housing policy from 2021 to 2029.About the Safety Element
The Safety Element of the General Plan details Los Angeles’ strategy to prevent, respond to, and recover from disaster events. Recent state legislation requires the city to review and update, as necessary, the Safety Element alongside the Housing Element. As part of the Safety Element 2021 Update, the City will integrate targeted amendments into the existing document to better illustrate the City’s approach to disaster management and resilience. More information is included in the Background, Summary of Amendments, and FAQ’s document.

LAUSD Redistricting Public Session
2021-08-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2021-09-01 18:30 - 20:30
