Hunt for Green October: Native Plant Garden Day
2019-10-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
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

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

Westside Community Plans Update: Spanish Language Version
2020-07-21 18:00 - 20:00
Este es un recordatorio amistoso de que el equipo de planeación del Westside llevará a cabo un seminario web en inglés para compartir los borradores sobre los conceptos de uso de suelo para cada una de las cuatro áreas de los planes comunitarios: West Los Angeles, Palms-Mar Vista-Del Rey, Venice, and Westchester-Playa del Rey mañana, jueves 16 de julio a la 1 p.m. Un seminario web en español se llevará a cabo la próxima semana el martes 21 de julio a las 6 p.m. haga clic aqui para RSVP: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/873126989593298955

9/16/20 - Leading Medical Response Teams
2020-09-16 19:00 - 21:00
What do members do in each CERT Medical Response Team?

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/91620-leading-medical-response-teams-registration-117457834545?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing

About this Event

CERT Medical Response Teams will need to respond after a disaster to provide basic and life-saving first-aid until professional responders can arrive.
What you do in the hours following a disaster will save lives.

But what does a Medical Response Team do?
What are the core components and roles?
Can you be a member of a team but not have first-aid training?
What does the role of Team Leader do and should I be one?

Join us on Wednesday, September 16th, 7pm-9pm Pacific Time and learn how to put together an efficient CERT Medical Response Team and how that team should respond when doing initial triage and treatment at the tarp.
This meeting will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. You must register on this Eventbrite and to be sent the link to join the Microsoft Teams.
Registration ends 15 minutes before the training begins.
You can find our other past trainings on our LAFD CERT Coordinators YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/c/LAFDCERTCoordinators

Growing Vibrant Communities: Inventory into Action/Comunidades vibrantes en crecimiento: inventario en acción
2020-09-22 10:00 - 23:00
Join StreetsLA, the Department of Recreation and Parks, LA Sanitation & Environment, & City Plants for a day of urban forestry community action! Kick off the fall tree planting season, learn about the city’s tree inventory and urban forestry programs, and walk away with powerful tools to green your neighborhood. Help grow a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for your community.
Your voice.
Your city.
Your urban forest.

Register Here

¡Únase a StreetsLA, el Departamento de Recreación y Parques, Departamento de Saneamiento y Medio Ambiente y Plantas de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles para un día de acción comunitaria de plantificaci?n urbana! Obtenga más información sobre el inventario de árboles y los programas forestales de la ciudad. – Llévese con usted poderosas herramientas para enverdecer su comunidad. Ayude a desarrollar un futuro saludable, sostenible y equitativo para su comunidad.
Tu voz.
Tu ciudad.
Tu bosque urbano.

Registrarse Aquí

Interested in a free street tree? Order free street trees here

Congress of Neighborhoods: Rising Together through Challenging Times
2020-09-26 09:00 - 12:00
The Los Angeles Congress of Neighborhoods event unites leaders from the city’s 99 Neighborhood Councils. Held annually, the goal for this event is to help Neighborhood Council leaders obtain the tools necessary and establish the relationships they need to build a prosperous future for their communities.
This event is a unique opportunity to learn about best practices, discover what is being done to improve each neighborhood, and opens a dialogue with each other. RSVP IS REQUIRED. You can RSVP at: https://www.nccongressla.com/

Free Resilient Workplace Webinar
2020-10-08 10:00 - 11:30
A free SoCal Resilient Workplace Webinar will be held on Thursday, October 8th, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This is a partnership with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and CalOES (California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services) This interactive webinar will feature live demonstrations and videos from industry experts and businesses. Attendees will learn how to strengthen their business, develop a disaster plan, and they will receive their own free Toolkit. Please see attached below for more information.
UPDATE: RYLAN Reimagined (Ready Your L.A. Neighborhood)
As many of you know, RYLAN is a free program offered by the EMD (Emergency Management Department) to help your neighborhood prepare for and respond to disasters. Recently, it has been re-imagined to ensure safety and wellness among Angelenos as we prepare for disasters. Since staff is no longer able to physically come to your neighborhood to help your neighborhood get prepared, they can do a virtual visit. Or, you can now Do-It-Yourself. For more information, and to sign-up, please visit: https://emergency.lacity.org/rylan
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Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
2020-10-10 09:00 - 13:00
https://valleydisasterfair.com/
Top five reasons to get prepared NOW:

You live in Southern California.

You might save your own life or the life of a loved one (human or pet).

In a large disaster, emergency services will be overwhelmed and won’t be there to help you for days or perhaps weeks.

The first 60 minutes after a disaster are critical for survival. Do you have a plan to follow — or will you panic?

When disaster strikes, the time for preparation just ended. Do you have food, water, and first-aid supplies at home, in your car, and at the office? Don’t forget supplies for your pets! Prepare now!

Join us for this free live virtual event!

Palms NC Virtual Hat Party
2020-10-18 15:00 - 17:00
We hope that you’ll join us at 3pm for a Virtual Hat Party!

Who: All Are Welcome
Why: For fun, we all deserve to have fun! There will be games and a chance to share stories. Feel free to bring more than one hat or no had at all!
Where: Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82651893464
Meeting ID: 826 5189 3464
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See you there!

Free Fruit & Shade Yard Tree Curbside Pickup
2020-11-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Venice High School, 13000 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90066, United States
City Plants is pleased to partner with LACC for a FREE Fruit & Shade Tree Adoption. The event will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. If you are a resident of the City of Los Angeles, you are eligible to adopt a tree and plant it in your yard! You must bring proof of residence (photo ID with an LA City address or a DWP bill) to the adoption event. Shade Trees Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Trees must be planted in the ground. The deadline to place an order is Thursday, November 12.
Order Form/Formulario de pedido: https://tinyurl.com/11-21-2020-LACC-Curbside

Candidate Info Session for 2020/21 Neighborhood Council Elections
2020-12-05 15:00 - 17:00
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

NC Election Candidate Filing Period Begins
2020-12-06

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

Free Flu Shots @ Culver-Palms YMCA
2020-12-08 15:30 - 17:30

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
