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February 26, 2015
It's Your Venice -- Get Involved!
SATURDAY!   Green Venice 
Expo at Mark Twain Middle School

Your Neighborhood Council is hosting the first ever Green Expo this Saturday at Mark Twain Middle School.  Sponsored by Whole Foods Market on Lincoln Blvd, this event is designed to raise the "Green IQ" of Venetians and visitors on a wide range of topics, including Zero Waste, Sustainable Living, Soil Composting, Healthy Eating and the case for electric cars.  

Exhibitors will present and discuss sustainable architecture, solar power, ocean health, grey-water solutions, home-food gardening, drought-friendly landscaping, composting and other green living solutions, products and services.

The Eco Genius "Ask an Expert" Bar will enable attendees to interact one-on-one with speakers and exhibitors on topics important to you.

Presenters will address the Expo beginning at 1:00pm, with Actor/Activist Ed Begley, Jr., providing the keynote address at 5:00pm.  

Hal's Restaurant, Superba Food + Bread, Wabi Sabi and the Venice Ale House will be supplying food and refreshments.  Admission and parking are free.  

The Tesla Model S will be available for test rides by licensed drivers.  An onsite KidsZone will also be featured.  Attendees and participants are encouraged to walk or bike to this inaugural event, as well as to bring sustainable utensils for food and drink.

Where:   Mark Twain Middle School
             2224 Walgrove Avenue                                 Rain or Shine!
When:   Saturday, February 28th
Time:    12 noon to 6pm
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Feb. 26 - Mandarin and English Immersion Project


 Two community meetings are scheduled to address the Mandarin & English Dual-Language Immersion Elementary School Project at Mark Twain Middle School:


 

Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.*

Mark Twain Middle School - Auditorium

2224 Walgrove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066


 

Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:00 p.m.

Mark Twain Middle School - Auditorium

2224 Walgrove Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90066

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* Please note that both meetings will cover the same material.

 
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Community Improvement Applications Now Available!
Do you have an idea for a Community Improvement Project? A project that will improve the quality of life in Venice? Would you like up to $5000 to implement your idea?

Click  HERE to find out about the new round of Community Improvement Projects!

Fill out the form you'll find linked to the page and submit it before 4/1/15 for consideration!

This is a unique opportunity - in past years we've limited our maximum project funding to less than half that available this year. So take advantage and apply NOW. Click on the  2015-2016 Community Improvement Project Page today to find out the details and download your application!

Questions? Contact Ivan Spiegel at  parliamentarian@venicenc.org for more information.                                  
Do you have an idea for a Community Improvement Project? A project that will improve the quality of life in Venice? Would you like up to $5000 to implement your idea?

Click  HERE to find out about the new round of Community Improvement Projects!

Fill out the form you'll find linked to the page and submit it before 4/1/15 for consideration!

This is a unique opportunity - in past years we've limited our maximum project funding to less than half that available this year. So take advantage and apply NOW. Click on the  2015-2016 Community Improvement Project Page today to find out the details and download your application!

Questions? Contact Ivan Spiegel at  parliamentarian@venicenc.org for more information.                                  
Call for Artists - Power of Art

Attention Artists! We would like you to be a part of the largest art project in the history of Los Angeles, Power of Art. We are physically turning LA into the largest art gallery in the world and we would be honored if you submitted your work for consideration.

For centuries, artists have been pushed to the side, disrespected and taken advantage of for their talent. This is especially true in Los Angeles. But enough is enough. It is time to bring opportunity to artists and bring them out of the shadows.

Power of Art is unveiling LA's soul in the streets. We have successfully fought to secure mural access to over 4,000 signal boxes in Los Angeles.


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Why a Beach Supervisor?

From Marc Saltzberg, VNC Vice President

 

At the VNC's last Board Meeting a motion was approved that stated:

 

The Venice Neighborhood Council recommends that the Mayor include in the proposed 2015-2016 City Budget he sends to City Council a line item in the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Budget for a "Superintendent of Venice Beach Park" as suggested by RAP.

 

I've been asked about this several times and wanted to answer a few of the questions I've received:

 

  • Why do we need a Superintendent for Venice Beach Park?
  • How does the concept of a Superintendent for Venice Beach Park forward this vision?
  • How will budgeting for the position of a Superintendent for Venice Beach Park proceed?

To review these issues, please select this link:   Venice Beach Park Superintendent                                                           
SoCal Gas Offers Bill Payment by Text Message
Pay by Text allows you to make a payment to your account in full by sending a text message; partial payment arrangements are not available by text at this time. Payments made Monday - Friday before 4 p.m. Pacific Time will update your balance on the following business day. Payments made after 4 p.m. on Fridays, weekends or holidays will process on the following business day (Monday - Friday, except for banking holidays). 

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Sign Up for Emergency Alerts

Los Angeles County has implemented an emergency mass notification system that will be used to contact County residents and businesses via recorded phone messages, text messages or 

e-mail messages in case of emergency.  The system, called Alert LA County, will be used by the County's Emergency Operations Center to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or critical situations.                                                                               More. . .                                   
ReCode LA Moving Forward
Stay up to date by visiting http://recode.la/updates/news.                    More. . .                                     
Register to Receive City Planning Bi-Weekly Early Notification Reports
Do you want to avoid a surprise when construction starts next door to you?  Do you want a chance to make your voice known to the City and to the applicants for City Planning permits before the deadline for appeal? 

Sign up to receive a bi-weekly email from the Department of City Planning, which lists all of the applications filed in Venice since the prior email. 
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Your Venice Neighborhood Council Wants You!
The Neighborhood Council system is growing.  We are too.  Learn about us here.

In addition to seeking new Board members and Committee Chairs, we are always looking for good people to serve on VNC committees. 

Now is the perfect time to get involved! 

For more information, contact Mike Newhouse or Marc Saltzberg .

Stay Connected
  Venice Neighborhood Council
PO Box 550
Venice, CA 90294
310-421-8627
[email protected]