Mar Vista Community Council Upcoming Events

SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES:

NOW THRU DECEMBER 6, 2009
LAPD Pacific Division Holiday Toy Drive Collection Donate an unwrapped new toy at Pacific Station lobby located at 12312 Culver Blvd or every Sunday at the MVCC Community Outreach Booth at the Mar Vista Farmers Market. Large donations or cash donations should contact Senior Lead Officer Heidi Llanes at (310) 622-3971.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 Rescheduled to Saturday Dec. 6th
Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce Mixer/Social/Art Exhibit Join us at 6pm for this Mar Vista Business mixer/party at a new community meeting space called, “Insight” located at 12805 Venice Blvd. right next to Tax Plus. For more information contact rob@marvista.org or check out our Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce facebook page.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 6-7:30 PM
Town Hall with Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, Next Stop: Better Transportation Join us for a Town Hall to discuss major transit improvements like the Expo Line, Subway to the Sea, Crenshaw Corridor Proj., 110 Express Lane and more! Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. LA CA 90010 for more information call 323 937-4747.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2009 6:30-8:30 PM
Mixed Moments II with Photographer Stephen Boskin Opening reception at the West LA Municipal Bldg, 1645 Corinth Ave, LA CA 90025. www.stephenboskinphotography.com

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 7:30-9AM & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 11AM-2PM
eWaste Recycling Drive at Mar Vista Elementary School, 3330 Granville Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066 in conjunction with Community Day Bring us your old tvs and computer monitors - each one will help us raise $1 for green programs at the school. We'll also be collecting batteries, computers, old VHS tapes, DVDs, cartridges, cell phones, cables, printers, fax machines, cartridges, and all electronics EXCEPT major appliances, NO dishwashers, fridges, washer/dryers, stoves.

NOVEMBER 21-22, 2009 - SATURDAY (9AM-4PM) & SUNDAY (10AM-3PM)
Mar Vista Elementary School Community Weekend School parents and supporters: Bring your tools, sunscreen and a hat for a rewarding day of working together. Free Lunch & snacks provided! This annual event is an opportunity for you to make a lasting contribution to our school by working on projects like painting, planting, and cleaning to make Mar Vista Elementary School the special place our kids love to be. www.mvseg.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 9:30 AM
Alliance of Neighborhood Councils hosts New LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, The Citywide Alliance Forum starts at 9:30 at LA City College at Melrose and Vermont. Public is invited. Details on the Forum including directions and parking instructions at www.allncs.org

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 10AM-3PM
6th Annual Holiday Boutique at Beethoven Elem School, 3711 Beethoven Street. LA, CA 90066. Free Admission, Lots of Holiday Shopping. www.friendsofbeethoven.org or 310 398-6286

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 10AM-4PM
New School West Holiday Bazaar, 12731 Venice Blvd. LA, CA 90066. It is time, Holiday Shopping has started! Ready for some cheer, chat, great buy’s and yummy food? Find great unusual gifts from Artisans, Crafters and small local businesses, in a setting that allows you to get to know the people you are buying from. Bring a friend, help spread the word! www.newschoolwest.com

EVERY MONTH:

 Mar Vista Historical Society sponsors Walking Tours: Ocean Park Heights [Mar Vista Hill] & Mormon Hill and the Oval Saturdays,10am, by appointment. Contact Mark Crawford 310-398-2136 or e-mail dacraw1@gmail.com for the schedule
 Beethoven School Kinder Park now open Saturdays 10 AM-3 PM! Donations to keep the park open are welcome, see website www.friendsof Beethoven.org
 Mar Vista Seniors Club meets most Fridays, 10 AM-12 noon, at the Rec Center, 11430 Woodbine LA 90066. Lots of fun. 310-398-5982