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    Lost: Echo Park cat named Luna

    Submitted by Robert K. Our 9 month old part Siamese cat ‘Luna’ has gone missing. Very friendly.  Part Siamese.  White with gray tail.  Sneezes.  Sometimes goes cross eyed.  About 9 months old.  Small.  Adjacent to Elysian Park (between Echo Park blvd. & Elysian Park).  On Sargent Pl.  Please contact 310-403-3619 Lost & Found is part [...]

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    Found: Grey Pit Bull in Silver Lake

    Submitted by L.  Turner Found a blue / grey female pit bull Friday 1/27/12 in the Hyperion/Rowena area. no tags, no chip. We had to take her to the North Central Animal Shelter on Saturday the 28th. If her owner is not found, her adoption day will be Thursday the 2nd (2/2/12). She is super [...]

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    Open Discussion: What new City Council boundaries may mean for the Echo Park area

    By Christine Peters After many weeks of deliberating and holding public hearings, the Volunteer Redistricting Commission has revealed their recommendation for the new boundaries for our cities 15 Council Districts. The Commission is tasked every 10 years with redrawing the boundaries to balance population and demographics amongst the 15 Districts.  In this past Census cycle, [...]

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    Eastside Mercado: New Year, new classes at the Classroom LA

    Submitted by Classroom LA January 25, 2012—The Classroom LA is a specialty school in Echo Park that offers DIY craft project instruction to the Los Angeles community. Following the compass of the community, the course catalogue is continually changing and includes classes with planting, sewing, jewelry making, and home décor themes. Check out the new [...]

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    Bulletin Board: Northeast micro grant program for artists seeking applications and support

    The NELAart Micro-Grant Program continues February 26, 2012, at Anatomy Fitness 5215 York Blvd in Highland Park. Tickets go on sale at The Glass Studio 5052 York Blvd. LA 90042 on Feb. 10. Tickets for the January event sold out in 5 days. The NELAart micro-grant events are based on similar programs all around the [...]

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    Found: Mini Pinscher & Lab Mix in Echo Park*

    Submitted by V. Pochoda Found in Echo Park / Elysian Heights: 2 Female Dogs, clearly bonded. 1 large shepherd / lab mix with red collar. 1 mini pinscher. Both look healthy with nice coats and teeth. * Update: The owners have claimed their pets, Lost & Found is part of The Eastsider Forums, where Eastsider [...]

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    Open Discussion: A vision of East L.A. cityhood overwhelmed by perfect storm of realities

    By C.J. Salgado Sadly, but not surprisingly, a “perfect storm” is making landfall on January 25 when the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is set to make what will likely be the final decision on the proposed incorporation of East Los Angeles. LAFCO is the county agency charged to determine if a proposed new city [...]

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    Bulletin Board: Occidental College seeking local voices for college chorus

    Submitted by Occidental College Residents of Eagle Rock, Highland Park and other nearby neighborhoods who love to sing are invited to join the Occidental College Chorus.  This large ensemble is comprised of Occidental students, alumni, employees and local community members, and practice is every Monday night, 7:30-9:45 p.m. at Booth Hall on the College campus. [...]

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    Found: Old and possibly deaf Cocker Spaniel mix in Silver Lake

    Submitted by M. Leventis I found [this older dog] with no collar wandering Silver Lake Blvd near Berkley. I think he’s a Cocker Spaniel mix (?).  He may be deaf as he responds to nothing. He’s definitely older and has a bit of a crooked lower jaw. I can be reached via email Frenchbot@hotmail.com Lost [...]

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    Echo Park residents rethink Glendale Boulevard

    Submitted by Josh Post WHAT: Urban planner James Rojas will lead the community in “Rethinking Glendale Blvd.,” a free interactive workshop to beautify a car-clogged corridor in the Echo Park neighborhood. Rojas invites adults and children to use colorful blocks and recycled objects to shape their visions toward a revitalized Glendale Boulevard.  The event is a collaborative effort between Rojas, community organizer Josh [...]

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    Silver Lake photo program seeking mentors to work with young cancer patients

    Information submitted by Pablove Shutterbugs The Pablove Shutterbugs program, which works with young cancer patients, is looking for photography instructors, mentors and other volunteers to help during their upcoming, eight-week program in Silver Lake. “Pablove Shutterbugs seeks to teach children living with cancer to develop their creative voice through the art of photography,” said Program Co-founder [...]

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    Lost: Echo Park Chihuahua mix named Porky

    Submitted by M. Trujillo Please help me find my Porky. He was last seen on 1/11/12 around 4 p.m. on Effie St. and Glendale Blvd. He is white and tan color, chihuahua mix with long hair. if spotted or found please call 323-909-6094 or email marizalove@aol.com. Please we miss him dearly. I am heart broken. [...]

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    Metrolink maintenance yard meeting to be held

    Submitted by D. Edwardson Residents of Cypress Park and Elysian Valley concerned about pollution and noise from the Metrolink maintenance yard will have a follow up community meeting on January 25. See flyer below for details. Bulletin Board is a place where Eastsiders can post announcements, milestones & messages.

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    Found: Friendly cat in Silver Lake

    Submitted by E. Beteille This friendly cat showed up in our [Silver Lake] driveway this morning. He’s obviously cared for, but by whom? No collar. Will trade information about location found for information about location lost, plus other details only the owner would know. Legit claims please email beteille@gmail.com. Lost & Found is part of [...]

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    Lost: Silver Lake grey parrot flies coop again

    Submitted by Alexis Readinger My Lola bird flew off on Christmas Eve.  She is a grey parrot with a red tail and says “yo.”  She likes oranges.  She was last seen on Fanning and Effie where two gardeners in a cream pickup were trying to catch her.  She could possibly be with them or still [...]

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    Lost: Echo Park dog named Samantha goes missing on New Year’s Eve*

    Submitted by Jennifer and Matt Emery * Update: Samantha has been found. My dog that ran off early yesterday, New Years evening, from our yard while our house sitter was out. Was probably scared by fireworks. Missing since before 7pm, slipped her collar off and has no tags and is not micro chipped. Her name [...]

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