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JUNE 4, 2009
IN THIS ISSUE
GARCETTI TO CO-HOST BENEFIT FOR SUMMER NIGHT LIGHTS ANTI-GANG PROGRAM
Council President Garcetti will co-host Arts at the Park After Dark, an event in partnership with Generation Obama Los Angeles to benefit the Summer Night Lights Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program.
“If we want to keep kids off the streets and out of gangs, it’s our job to make sure they have safe, supervised alternatives. Last year, thousands of kids stayed late into the night at our city rec centers thanks to Summer Night Lights. Coming to this great concert is an easy way to help even more kids this year,” said Council President Garcetti.
The event will take place at Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood and will be emceed by Brian White. Special guests will include Chris Pierce, Audible Mainframe, Warpaint, and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole.
Summer Night Lights is an innovative gang reduction and youth development program that provides arts and recreational programming at city parks throughout Los Angeles during the times when young people are most likely to be involved in or victims of gang violence. Research has shown that young people are most likely to commit gang violence between the hours to 4 p.m. to midnight, and the Summer Night Lights programs will provide a safe and fun environment for at-risk youth during these hours for 9 weeks this summer.
The Arts at the Park after Dark event will run from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. VIP tickets are $150 and General Admission tickets are $25. All donations are tax deductible. To RSVP, send an email to summernightlightsevent@gmail.com or call (323) 957-4500.
CAMP GUPPY REGISTRATION BEGINNING IN ELYSIAN VALLEY
Registration for Camp Guppy in Elysian Valley has begun. Parents can sign up their kids aged 7 to 12 for one to eight weeks of day camp at the Elysian Valley Recreation Center. Each week of camp has a different theme ranging from Rock-Star/Camp Idol to Pirate Adventure. Kids have the opportunity to participate in a field trip every Thursday. Every Friday is swim day!
Camp Guppy runs Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with extended care hours available for an additional charge. The weekly camp fee is $50 per child, which includes lunch and one t-shirt. Participation in field trips is an additional charge and is not mandatory.
For more information, contact the Elysian Valley Recreation Center at 323-666-5058.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR HOLLYWOOD FOODBANK DISTRIBUTION TOMORROW!
On Friday, the Bronson Foodbank in Hollywood will distribute canned food, beans, rice and other items free of charge to people in need. Volunteers are needed to help pack food at 4 p.m. at the Bronson Family Apartments ( 1229 N. Bronson Ave.) For more information about receiving food or volunteering, please contact Matthew Valdez at Los Angeles Housing Partnership.
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.cd13.com
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