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OCTOBER 23, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE
2008 HOLLYWOOD HOLIDAY WILL FEATURE PARADE, STREET FESTIVAL, AND FREE DEMI LOVATO CONCERT
Council President Eric Garcetti and Councilmember Tom LaBonge announced that Hollywood will play host to a day of free, family-friendly festivities to kick off the holiday season on Sunday, November 30.
The 2008 Hollywood Holiday will include Winterfest, an all-day street festival that will include a free Radio Disney performance by Hollywood Records recording artist and Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato. Ms. Lovato stars with the Jonas Brothers in Disney’s Camp Rock and her album Don’t Forget debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart when it was released on Hollywood Records last month.
At 5 p.m., the Hollywood Santa Parade will begin at the corner of Hollywood and Highland and will feature marching bands from across the country, equestrian units, floats, and Santa Claus. Grandstand seats are available for $35 and discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. Those seeking more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, may call 1-866-PARADE1 or click here to visit the website.
“This year's Hollywood holiday festivities will bring family entertainment to the boulevard in a fresh, exciting format. We are very pleased to announce we are working with Radio Disney and the participation of some of today's hottest young talents like Demi Lovato. It's going to be a great way to start the holiday season,” said Council President Garcetti.
Hollywood Holiday is free and open to the public. In addition, through the generous efforts of Lift Up America and the Hollywood Youth Foundation, there will be a special “VIP” area for more than 1,000 children who participate in Los Angeles-area programs for underprivileged youth.
Participants are encouraged to GoMetro to Winterfest and the Hollywood Santa Parade and exit at one of the convenient Hollywood stations.
GARCETTI BILLBOARD MOTION APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL 
The City Council approved President Garcetti's motion directing the City Attorney to determine whether the electronic billboard conversions can trigger the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Attorney will report back to the City Council in 45 days.
Under CEQA, projects that may have a significant impact on their surrounding communities must be reviewed through the appropriate public process, which gives neighbors, community advocates, and other stakeholders the opportunity to raise questions and the project's proposer the opportunity to address those concerns and needs before the project is permitted. Requiring a CEQA evaluation would give the public and the City an opportunity to review each proposed conversion's technical aspects such as the frequency of the content changes, illumination intensity, and hours of illumination.
FREE FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE AT GLASSELL PARK SENIOR AND COMMUNITY CENTER
Free flu shots will be administered to children and adults at the Glassell Park Senior and Community Center on Wednesday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Center is located at 3750 Verdugo Road (at Eagle Rock Boulevard). This event is being sponsored by the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Sally Martinez at 323-478-9002.
JOIN US FOR PLANNING 103: EXPLORING YOUR TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
Council President Garcetti will host Planning 103: Exploring Your Transportation Options. This free workshop will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Helen Bernstein High School Auditorium located at 1309 N. Wilton Place.
Come learn more about how the City of Los Angeles and Metro plan and implement transportation projects in your neighborhood. Representatives from Metro and the city's Department of Transportation will be on hand to answer your questions about public transit, parking, bicycling, transportation safety, traffic congestion, and more. For more information or to RSVP, please call 213-473-7013 or email Marcel Porras, Council District 13 Legislative Deputy.
14th ANNUAL MUSIC BOX STEPS DAY IS SATURDAY
 All are invited to the 14th annual Music Box Steps Day this Saturday, October 25th, from noon to 3 p.m. at Laurel and Hardy Park located on Vendome Street (between Marathon and Sunset) across from the famed Steps where Laurel and Hardy worked to "roll" a piano up the hill in their Oscar-winning short The Music Box. Festivities will include screenings of the film, live entertainment, free food and a raffle. This event is sponsored by the Silver Lake Improvement Association. For more information, please call 323-663-7641.
ECHO PARK FARMERS' MARKET CELEBRATES 2ND ANNIVERSARY ON FRIDAY
The Echo Park Farmers' Market will celebrate its 2nd anniversary on Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 1160 Logan Street (just south of Sunset). In addition to local vendors selling fresh produce, there will be live music by Dueto Internacional: Martín y Martinez, folkoric dancing by children, t-shirt giveaways, and even free carrot cake served just before 6 p.m. This farmers' market is operated by Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles and sponsored by the Greater Echo Park and Elysian Neighborhood Council and Council President Eric Garcetti.
L.A. City Council President Eric Garcetti represents the 13th Council District, which includes all or part of the communities of Glassell Park, Little Armenia, Thai Town, Atwater Village, Elysian Valley, Echo Park, Historic Filipinotown, Silver Lake, East Hollywood and Hollywood. Councilmember Garcetti serves as President of the Los Angeles City Council.
Council President Garcetti and his staff can be reached via e-mail at councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org or by mail or phone at City Hall, 200 N. Spring Street, Room 470, Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-473-7013; 5500 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028, 323-957-4500; and 3750 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA 90065, 323-478-9002
Watch the Meet Eric Garcetti video in English or Spanish.
www.ericgarcetti.com
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