West Adams Avenues

Avenues Holiday Gathering

2012-12-12T08:47:00.001-08:00

OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY GATHERING Remember our Avenues meeting will be taking place tonight and it is the annual Holiday Gathering.There will be lots of food, holiday goodies and plenty of cheer for all. Be sure to bring a neighbor with you and remember to bring an unwrapped toy for the South Seas House Winter Wonderland.Wednesday, December 12, 20126:45--9:00PMThe Wilfandel House3425 West Adams (

Neighborhood Council Candidates

2012-10-25T15:39:00.000-07:00

WHO ARE YOU GOING TO VOTE FOR? Use this opportunity to practice for the upcoming Presidential election! Tonight there is a "Meet and Greet" with the candidates running for your Neighborhood Council (see time and location below). This will be followed by the actual voting day on Saturday, October 27, 2012. FOR WEST ADAMS AVENUES you will be choosing one candidate from Area 3 and up to six

NO OVERNIGHT PARKING HAS ARRIVED

2012-08-10T12:25:00.002-07:00

TICKET, TOW...WHERE'D MY CAR GO? After years of hard work, West Adams Avenues has finally been granted "No Overnight Parking." (2:00 AM to 6:00 AM that is) Many of you may have noticed the signs being posted on your Avenue, and yes, also on 23rd Street and 25th Street. To find out all of the IMPORTANT information you need to know, read below. WEST ADAMS AVENUES OVERNIGHT PARKING

SPRING HAS SPRUNG

2012-05-08T13:07:00.001-07:00

SPRING HAS SPRUNG The flowers are popping up everywhere; along with the temperature! Remember to join us for May's West Adams Avenues monthly neighborhood meeting, Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 7PM. We'll be presenting the latest updates on: Police Issues Tenth District Neighborhood Council Benny Potter Park "Celebrating our Graduates" in June There will also be a special

Where is My Family?

2012-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:00

WHOSE DOG AM I? This "pup" was found in the neighborhood and looks very well cared for. Are you my "missing" owner? Or do you know where I live? Leave a post here because I miss my family! Or email publicsafety@unnc.org. Help me get back home!

RING IN THE NEW YEAR

2012-01-11T13:00:00.000-08:00

IT CAME SO FAST Can you believe it is already here? It's 2012 and tonight at 7PM is our first West Adams Avenues meeting for the year. Be sure to stop by to catch up on the latest happenings from park updates to public safety; your concerns and a little bit of food and gossip. Bring your neighborhood goals for the year and grab that neighbor of yours to join us! Wednesday, January 12,

HOLIDAY GATHERING

2011-12-14T09:10:00.001-08:00

The Avenues Holiday Gathering Remember that tonight's Avenues meeting will be taking place tonight and it is our annual Holiday Gathering. There will be lots of food, holiday goodies and plenty of cheer for all. Be sure to bring a neighbor with you and remember to bring an unwrapped toy for the South Seas House Winter Wonderland. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 6:45--9:30PM The Wilfandel

GIFT FOR KIDS AND REMINDER FOR OUR AVENUES MEETING

2011-11-08T11:53:00.000-08:00

NOVEMBER MEETING FOR WEST ADAMS AVENUES We'll be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 9 at 7PM. We'll be covering local issues and items and have some special guests from other neighborhoods. Please remember to bring an unwrapped toy for the South Seas House Winter Wonderland happening in December. And, of course, there will be time afterwards for chatting with neighbors and catching

"WICKED" WAYBACK WEEKEND

2011-10-29T11:00:00.000-07:00

WAYBACK WEDNESDAY FOR A SPOOKY SATURDAY Normally, Wayback Wednesday falls on...well Wednesday. But today with Halloween approaching we present a "Wicked Wayback" to enjoy on a spooky Saturday. Be forewarned that while this is a valid history of our neighborhood, it truly is a gruesome tale. So lock your doors, close your windows and turn on all your lights. A special thanks to Mark Masek

YOUR MOTHER DOESN'T LIVE HERE

2011-10-28T13:06:00.000-07:00

SO LET'S CLEAN UP THE MESS I remember hearing "Your mother doesn't live here" time and time again from my teachers as a growing boy. Well, that saying still rings true today. Join your fellow neighbors tomorrow, Saturday, October 29, 2011 for a HUGE cleaning happening on Adams Boulevard. ADAMS BOULEVARD CLEAN UP OCTOBER 29, 2011 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM ON ADAMS BLVD., FROM FAIRFAX (WEST)

City Hall's ATM

2011-10-22T08:47:00.000-07:00

The following article is reposted from City Watch LA with permission of the author, Jack Humphreville. WILL WE CONTINUE TO BE CITY HALL'S ATM? On Wednesday morning, the City Council approved a ten year, 77% rate increase in our Sewer Service Charge. Over the next five years, our rates will increase by 30%, or about $175 million.At the same time, our Department of Water and Power is

West Adams Avenues Meeting OCTOBER

2011-10-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

REMINDER FOR OUR AVENUES MEETING We'll be meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, October 12 at 7PM. Items that will be covered are local police issues, happenings in the Tenth District and a magnet school in the Avenues with representatives from the LAUSD. And, of course, there will be time afterwards for chatting with neighbors and catching up over some goodies and punch. 7PM Wednesday, October 12,

SOUTHWEST POLICE TOWN HALL MEETING

2011-09-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

CONNECT WITH YOUR LOCAL POLICE The Southwest Community Police Advisory Board is holding a "Town Hall Meeting" on Monday, October 3, 2011 starting at 6:30 PM. This is your opportunity to not only speak with our Senior Lead Officer (SLO) but also interact with Captain Melissa Zak and other area SLO's. Provide your neighborhood concerns or provide solutions that can help protect the safety

ALL ABOARD--FREEDOM RIDE TO HOUSTON FROM L.A.

2011-09-29T10:00:00.000-07:00

STORIES OF THE LOS ANGELES TO HOUSTON FREEDOM RIDE On August 9, 1961, a group of Los Angeles students boarded a train headed to Houston, Texas. The group's assignment was to aid members of the Houston Progressive Youth Association (PYA) to non-violently, desegregate Houston's Union Station Coffee Shop. The group would then proceed to Jackson, Mississippi to join the scores of other Freedom

The Avenues Get a Facelift

2011-09-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

THE AVENUES GET A FACELIFT Well, sort of. Actually, we now have our very own Facebook page. You always knew that The Avenues were social. Now, we're even more social. We encourage everyone to "friend" and "like" us. This is yet another way to get and share information about our wonderful neighborhood. See Pictures Posted by Others Get Important Meeting Information Crucial City Contacts

Historic Films at Wilfandel Club

2011-09-28T10:15:00.000-07:00

HISTORY OF BLACKS IN FILM We recently discovered that Pete Carter is running a film festival showcasing the history of Blacks in film. Held the last Friday of every month at the Wilfandel Club, Pete provides history and then a showing of the film itself. This month's feature is "Siren of the Tropics" with Josephine Baker. Marquis Severo, a rich, lazy Parisian, wants to divorce his wife so

A HICCUP (BURB) IN THE BLOG

2011-09-19T11:00:00.000-07:00

EXCUSE ME Google and Feedburner are having some in-di-gestion! I'd personally give them some Pepto-Bismol but that's kinda of hard to do with the internet. In the meantime, please ignore email links to older posts. Sincerely, West Adams Avenues Association

2011-09-16T15:45:00.000-07:00

AN APPLE A DAY They say "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." But this Saturday, September 17, 2011 the Doctors are coming to you. Come and participate in St. Paul's 2nd Annual Senior Health Fair. There will be free health evaluations, prizes, health education, entertainment, lunch and plethora of vendors and resources. There are also gift cards for the first 150 seniors that

2011-09-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

WE MADE IT THROUGH SUMMER Well the summer break is over, vacations are done and the kids are back in school. Join us for our first meeting this fall. Remember, the next meeting of West Adams Avenues Association is tonight, Wednesday, September 14 at 7PM. Be sure to show up for this meeting to hear what happened over the summer and provide your input for items to focus on for the remainder of

Annual Jazz in the Avenues

2011-08-26T11:00:00.000-07:00

OUR OWN HOLLYWOOD BOWL -- IN THE AVENUES It's that time of year again, where vacations wind down, the kids are back in school and we get THE last holiday until November. That's right...Labor Day weekend! We invite you to the Avenues for our annual "Jazz in the Avenues" where your family and friends can get together with other neighbors to enjoy an evening of dancing and dining smack dab in the

Our Neighborhood; Our Officer Highlighted in the New York Times

2011-08-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

OUR NEIGHBORHOOD; OUR OFFICER IN THE NEW YORK TIMES It is not very often that our neighborhood is highlighted in the press. Sure, we get film shoots and yes, from time to time, the Los Angeles Times will erroneously highlight our neighborhood in their crime report--they tend to stick to zip codes and NOT actual neighborhoods. So it comes as a pleasant surprise to see West Adams Avenues, our

"PICNIC IN THE PARK" This Saturday

2011-07-29T11:15:00.000-07:00

FUN, FOOD AND GAMES--ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY If you haven't already heard, the West Adams Avenues annual "Picnic in the Park" is tomorrow, Saturday, July 30, 2011. If you remember last year's event then you know you are in for a real treat this year! Being held at the Benny H. Potter Memorial Park and brought to you by Council Member Herb Wesson and the Council District 10 Team, you and your

White House Internship Program 2012

2011-07-07T11:27:00.000-07:00

A VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY