December 18, 2020 - Open this Newsletter as a Webpage

HHPNC Upcoming Zoom Meetings

December Meetings: Monday, Dec 21st: Public Safety @ 7pm AGENDA January Meetings: Tuesday, January 5th: Budget & Finance @ 7:30PM Thursday, January 7th: Regular Board Meeting @ 7 PM Wednesday January 13th: Public Safety @ 7 PM Thursday, January 14th: Outreach @ 7PM Friday, January 15th: Youth & Education @ 6PM Tuesday, January 19th: Land Use @ 7PM Thursday, January 28th: Executive Committee @ 7PM  Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting on the HHPNC Website

Safer at Home for the Holidays

You are safest at home this holiday season. Make plans to celebrate virtually to keep everyone safe.  Estás más seguro en casa esta temporada navideña. Haga planes para celebrar virtualmente para mantener a todos a salvo.

Free Covid Testing

Free Covid Testing Link:   Coronavirus.LACity.org/Testing

Highland Park Holiday Traditions

The Highland Park Holiday Book is complete. would like to thank you for contributing to the book and wish you a joyful holiday season.. Find the book at this link and enjoy: https://bit.ly/3aoZaJb

Neighborhood Purpose Grants

Are you associated with a non profit or LAUSD school and looking for financial assistance for a project to help our community of Highland Park? Apply for a NPG (Neighborhood Purpose Grant) today! Details at: https://highlandparknc.com/neighborhood-purpose-grant/

NC Council Elections

Come be a Voice in your Community! Council Elections for all Board positions on the HIstoric Highland Park Neighborhood Council will be held next spring -- candidates need to file by January 29th. More info on what you can do as a Board Member, and what qualifications you need to be a candidate can be found here:  https://highlandparknc.com/neighborhood-council-elections-2021/

Food 211

Food 211: Free food this holiday season -- call 2-1-1 or visit covid19.lacounty.gov/food

Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee

The LGBTQ+ Alliance is forming new committees! The Diversity Equity & Inclusion Committee will be holding their first meeting Saturday December 19, 2020 at 7pm. For anyone interested in attending the meeting, they can email the contact provided for the zoom link, agenda, or more details!   Email LALGBTQDEIC@gmail.com  for more information.

LA Parks Winter Classes

The Parks Department is offering classes this winter -- both online and outside! Check out what they have to offer here: https://parks.lacounty.gov/reserve

Free On-Line Program for Kids to Learn Spanish

Baila Baila: Free Online Program for Kids to Learn Spanish! December 28, 2020 10:00 AM   The Baila Baila program introduces kids to Spanish using music and movement. Kids and parents spend quality time together while they dance, play and sing in Spanish. Taught by caring, loving teachers/musicians the Baila Baila Spanish classes are a great way to motivate children to speak Spanish!   El programa de Baila Baila introduce a los niños al español con música y movimiento. Hijos y padres pasarán momentos divertidos mientras bailan, juegan y cantan juntos en español. Impartido por músicos y profesores de una manera afectuosa para motivar a los niños a hablar español. Watch online:  https://www.youtube.com/losangeleslibrary Look under Live Streaming

Council Candidate Seminars

Neighborhood Council Candidate Seminars January 7th, January 16th & January 30th

VISIT EVENT PAGE HERE

Celebrate the Season: LA Made at the Los Angeles Public Library

FALL PROGRAMS LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, crafts and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the city. Online January 7, 2021 4:00 PM AmyBauerDesigns: Wearable Art, What is it and How to Get Started Taking what is in the recycle bin and your closet using some basic sewing skills and or adhesives to create your own clothing and...READ MORE https://www.lapl.org/lamade or https://www.youtube.com/LOSANGELESLIBRARY

COVID Vaccine Scam

Learn how you can avoid being a victim of a fake vaccine scam. WATCH MIKE FEUER'S FULL VIDEO MESSAGE HERE

Additional Resources

The County of Los Angeles appreciates your continued partnership in responding to COVID-19 questions and needs of residents. For additional information, please visit: County of Los Angeles: covid19.lacounty.gov County of LA Public Health: publichealth.lacounty.gov  California Department of Public Health: cdph.ca.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: cdc.gov Los Angeles County residents can also call 2-1-1

List of public safety contacts: General city services: 3-1-1 LA Dept of Mental Health (including mental health emergency): 800-854-7771 To assist with outreach services for people experiencing homelessness: LA HOP or 2-1-1 Center for Conflict Resolution: 818-705-1090 CA Coalition Against Sexual Assault: 661-327-1091 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Parking enforcement (blocked driveway, parking violation, etc): 213-485-4184 Police non-emergency: 877-ASK-LAPD (877-275-5273) Traffic control (signal light out): 213-485-4184 Dept. of Water & Power: 800-342-5397 Immediate life threatening emergency: 9-1-1

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