Open Neighborhoods announces a regional solar initiative and comparison shopping service for residential, commercial, tax exempt property owners and multi-family communities in greater Los Angeles seeking to reduce utility bills with solar energy.

GoSolar.LA launches this week with a new website at www.GoSolar.LAproviding free services including information about solar rebates and incentives…

This seemed to be a late change, I don't know why, but it's really a pain to get to if you don't have a car. The Elysian Valley Recreation Center is at 1811 Ripple, which, if you don't know is between Riverside and the LA River, 2 blocks east of Newhall. If you are at Allesandro and Riverside, you'd go east to Newhall, go under the 5 freeway (and where many of you get on the 2 freeway north), and when you get to Ripple, go right. The Recreation Center down about two blocks, between Benedick…

To join the Echo Park Community Parade on Saturday December 8, you first have to register Nov. 1.

If your organization would like to participate in the Parade, on Saturday, December 8 at 11:00am, contact the Parade Entry Coordinator, Cindy Ortiz. Complete the participation form or download a PDF Version…

The Evans Service Area Alternative Education and Work Center, AEWC serves dropouts and at-risk youth in the Echo Park Area. Students, ages, 15, 16 and 17, can catch up on credits to graduate. Because of an expedited enrollment process, students are able to quickly return to the…

Feeling a bit tense? Could use a bit of relaxing? Come join Maruca Medina as she leads a yoga/pilates session at the Silver Lake Recreation Center every Monday. This unique combination of yoga stretches and pilates power moves will leave you relaxed and rejuvenated. The price ($30 for semester of about 45 classes) makes it the best deal in…

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Los Angeles’ fifth CicLAvia heads goes from Chinatown to Expo Park and USC to Boyle Heights. You just have to get on your bike to enjoy streets that are open only for bikes - NO CARS ALLOWED.

Today Sunday, October 7, from 10 am-3 pm 9.1 miles of normally congested streets is a linear park for strolling and biking. The route…

El Centro Del Pueblo's FREE 4th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Commemoration…

Elections for the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council (GEPENC) will take place on 

Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

All stakeholders (those who live, work or own property in those boundaries) can vote at the 

Edendale…

Where: 1200 N. Alvarado Street LA CA 90026 

Wednesday, October 3 – OCCUPY LA: LOOKING BACK/LOOKING FORWARD – 9 PM

To mark the anniversary of Occupy LA, we present an open screening of films and videos about the movement as a conduit for community discussion and debate. Films will include…

When: Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.

Where: 3141 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

Price: $5.00

Bored of treadmills and ellipticals? Then come join the funnest samba class in town for a much more exciting way to get in your cardio! Don't worry if you're not skilled, beginners are welcome in this all-level class. Absolutely no experience…

A solo exhibition by Guillermo "Memuco" Munro



Opening Reception

Saturday, September 22

7 to 11pm



ALL AGES!

FREE ADMISSION!



TASTY BEVERAGES courtesy of Phuket Beer and Coba.



On display through

Sunday, October 14



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2147 W. Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA…

Wondering what the California High-Speed Rail will actually do for your community? Want your voice to be heard about all things Echo Park? Get more involved with your community by attending the Echo Park Improvement Association Town Hall Meetings!

Where: Barlow Respiratory Hospital

2000 Stadium Way, Los Angeles, California…

Have you been super bummed about not being able to visit your favorite lake? Whether it be for biking, jogging, feeding the geese, or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery, Echo Park Lake has been an important staple in the lives of Echo Park residents. For some, even a daily habit! 

Check out this video to gain some understanding of the two-year project that is keeping the lake under…

Where: 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA

When: The first THURSDAY of every month at 8pm!

Cost: FREE

What: Come enjoy craft beers and local wines while square dance legends Triple Chicken Foot host this open mike for old-time music lovers. Beginners welcome!

For an extra treat, come early and…

When: August 11th, August 25th

Where: 943 – 951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90012 (Central and West Plazas)

Cost: FREE!

What: A family friendly event that is taking place in Chinatown! Come bring your family…

When: THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012, 7:00 pm

Where: Williams Hall, Barlow Hospital

What: Everyone is welcome! Bring your favorite dish and get to know other residents!

Enjoy the potluck while learning about neighborhood issues from Echo Park leaders, neighbors and activists.

Go visit …