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Calendar: July 23, 2009 – July 29, 2009

By EGP News Service

Today, July 23
3:30-4:30pm— Dave Skale Pirate Magician Reading Club at Eagle Rock Branch Library. Join Captain Little Beard in his magical search for his First Mate Parches. The library is located at 5027 Casper Ave. For more information call (323) 258-8078.

6pm—Pajama Storytime at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library. Join us for stories, puppet shows and other surprises. Library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa St. For more information call (323) 255-0537.

7pm—Bell Gardens Concert in the Park series presenting “Radiolites” an energetic local Indie playing all favorites from Bloc Party to Zoe at Veterans Park located at 6662 Loveland Street. There will be arts & crafts and food. The event is free and for all ages.

Friday, July 24
Noon—Skateboard Deck Art Workshop at East Los Angeles Library sponsored by The Garage Board Shop. Learn techniques to create your own skateboard design and compete in the art contest to win prizes. Workshop limited to 30 teens. Sign up required. Library is located at 4837 E. Third St. For more information call (323) 264 -0155.

6:30pm – Marine Corps League Detachment Installation Dinner, the PFC Eugene A. Obregon (Medal of Honor Recipient) Marine Corps League Detachment will be installed as the first chapter at the American Legion – Eugene Obregon Post #804 in East Los Angeles. The installation dinner will take place at Stevens Steak House at 5332 Stevens Place in the City of Commerce, CA 90040. Cost is $22 per person. For more information contact Marty Cervantes at (562) 365-4122 or email marty_cervantes@yahoo.com.

Saturday, July 25
8-11am—Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Simulated Disaster Medical “Tarp” Drill design to give CERT members experience using head-to-toe evaluation along with disaster medical treatment as would be practiced on the colored triage tarps during a major simulated disaster at Hermon Park in the Arroyo Seco: 5568 Via Marisol, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.legassie.com/hermon.org/CERT_Drill.html

9-11am—Womens’ Fitness Hike at Audubon Center at Debs Park. Ladies: Get movin’ with Maria from Azteca Training Center. Moderate hike up and down the hills of Debs Park. Bring water, wear workout/hiking shoes. Free childcare for ages 4 and up. The center is located at 4700 North Griffin Ave. For more information call (323) 221-2255.

9am-noon—City of Montebello Dog Licensing & Low Cost Pet Vaccination Clinic at Montebello City Park located at Taylor Ave. and Whittier Blvd. For more information call (323) 887-1449.

10am-1pm—LA County Department of Regional Planning host 3rd Street Specific Plan to gather input from East Los Angeles residents in developing a community plan that encourages the revitalization of neighborhoods along the Gold Line corridor. The meeting will be held at the Saybrook Park Recreation Room: 520 Northside Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90022.

2-3pm—The Pirate and the Wish Fish performance at Taper Auditorium. Come sail the Seven Seas with puppeteer Jim Peace at the Central Library located at 630 W. 5th Street. For more information call (213) 228-7000.

3pm—Arroyo Book Club at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library. Join a lively book inspired afternoon with refreshments. Library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa St. For more information call (323) 255-0537.

Sunday, July 26
Noon-5pm—14th Annual Outdoor Music By the Sea Free Concert at Point Fermin Park located at 807 Paseo Del Mar in San Pedro, featuring Titanic Johnson, Identity Theft, and Jack Chance. Bring a picnic basket, blankets, and lawn chairs.For more information, call (310) 548-7705, or go to www.musicbythesea.org.

Monday, July 27
4pm—Art Class for Kids at Arroyo Seco Regional Branch Library. Join the fun with a LACMA teaching artist as we create a new masterpiece each week. Library is located at 6145 N. Figueroa St. For more information call (323) 255-0537.

5:30pm—Club del Libro en Español at Atlantic Library.  Reading workshop on “Cuando el Moustro Despierta” by Ma. Antonieta Collins. The Library is located at 2269 S. Atlantic Blvd. For more information call (323) 780-1176 or visit www.cocpl.org

7pm—On The Pulse Reading of new work by current Latina/o playwrights, presented by east LA rep featuring “Volver,Volver,Volver” by Leonard Madrid at Ave. 50 Studios located at N. Avenue 50, Highland Park. For more information call (323) 258-1435.

Tuesday, July 28
1-3pm and 530-730pm – Los Angeles River Project Update and Design Workshop. Residents are encouraged to participate in a workshop to discuss future federal projects on the LA River. The City has engaged the US Army Corps of Engineers to produce a study to evaluate project alternatives with the aim of developing a “Recommended Federal Project” which may be eligible for a future federal project. The workshops will take place at the Los Angeles River Center and Garden – California Building at 570 W. Avenue 26, Los Angeles. For more information visit www.lariver.org.

5:30—Family Fun for Nature Nuts at Descanso Gardens on Tuesdays in July and August at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada. 5:30 gates open; 6 p.m. show. This Tuesday  “A Journey to Africa” $45 per person ($35 members) for all four sessions; single events are $12 ($10 members). Seating is first come, first served. For more information call (818) 949-7980 or visit www.descansogardens.org

Wednesday, July 29
12:30pm—Self-protection workshop for seniors at East Los Angeles Library. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from predators who target the older population. Bring lunch and enjoy complimentary dessert and beverage, courtesy of Los Amigos of East Los Angeles Library. Seating is limited. Library is located at 4837 E. Third St. Sign-up at Desk or call at (323) 264-0155.

4pm—End of Reading Club Party at Echo Park Branch Library. Music, food, games, prizes and more food. Celebrate the good old times at Echo Park Library located at 1410 W. Temple St. For more information call (213) 250-7808

Upcoming Events
City of Bell Gardens Police Department Presents 2009 “National Night Out,” on August 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at John Anson Ford Park, 8000 Park Lane. The annual event will feature kids activities, food booths and games.

East Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce presents the 2nd Annual “The Taste of East L.A.” on July 31, from 4 to 11pm, featuring foods from a number of local restaurants.  Performances by the Soto Band, the Nation of Aztlan, the Garfield High School Drumline and the Eastside Productions (D.J. Albert) playing: rock en español, latin salsa, and much more. Also the Best Chile and Salsa Contest. To be held at St. Alphonsus Recreation Area located at 6th and Amalia Ave. $10 admission includes 15 food coupons, 1 drink and 1 dessert; $15 (2 admission tickets, 20 food coupons, 2 drinks, 1 dessert) and $25 (2 admission tickets, 30 food coupons, 5 raffle tickets, 2 drinks, 2 desserts). First 21 persons free. For more information, contact Eddie Torres at (323) 578-0513, e-mail: eddie.torres@att.net or visit www.elacoc.com

Announcements
Great Summer at Pershing Square in L.A. Downtown featuring free outdoor concerts, movies, kids programs and more until August 23. Wednesdays “Spaceland Under the Stars” alternative music (8-10pm). Thursday “Lunchtime Concerts” (12-2pm), “Sounds of Summer Shows” (8-10pm). On July 30 and August 13 “Pershing Square Kids” (12-2pm). Fridays Night Flicks’ “Superheroes at the Square” film series (8-10pm). Saturdays “Downtown Stage” lived music (8-10pm). Sundays “The Swingin’ Sunday Dance Bands” (4-6pm). Picnics are welcome. Pershing Square is located at 532 S. Olive St. For more information about the shows go to www.laparks.org/pershingsquare or call (213) 847-4970.

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