DAY OF SERVICE FOR MAR VISTA, VENICE, AND DEL REY

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City Hall (213) 473-7011 West LA (310) 575-8461 Westchester (310) 568-8772

For Immediate Release
January 20, 2008
Contact: Nate Kaplan, 213-473-7011


MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA, CONCILMEMBER ROSENDAHL TO HOST 2008 DAY OF SERVICE FOR MAR VISTA, VENICE, AND DEL REY


Who: Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Los Angeles City Councilmember Bill Rosendahl
When: 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, Saturday, January 26, 2008

Where: Mar Vista Recreation Center
11430 Woodbine Avenue, Mar Vista, 90066
(NW corner of Palms Blvd. and Sawtelle Blvd.)

What: Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and Councilmember Bill Rosendahl will host the 2008 Day of Service at Mar Vista Recreation Center. Residents of Mar Vista and the surrounding neighborhoods will join with community members to work together on nearly 50 separate projects to benefit the local neighborhoods. The goal of the Day of Service is to address community needs, provide public education and strengthen community partnerships.

Registration opens at 7:00 am at Mar Vista Recreation Center. The Kick-Off Ceremony begins at 8:00 am. Community service projects will run from 8:20 am to 12:30 pm. Free lunch and entertainment will be from 12:30-2:30 pm. Entertainment will feature local bands, stilt walkers and youth martial arts demonstrations.

The Day of Service is a great opportunity for community involvement, and a way to engage and connect local resources and assets-both human and organizational-from schools, businesses, neighborhood councils, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, City departments, the offices of public officials, and parent and youth groups.
Since the first Day of Service four years ago, the City of Los Angeles and its community members have worked hand in hand to rehabilitate neglected homes of senior citizens, create art in local parks, and plant gardens throughout the City. Church groups, community organizations, office workers, and school children have participated in numerous service projects that benefited hundreds of non-profits and their local neighborhoods. Whether it's planting trees, painting murals, cleaning streets or volunteering in retirement homes, anyone can participate in Day of Service as long as they are willing to give their time.

In the cooperative spirit of service and giving back to the community, churches and temples, business and labor, schools and parents, non-profits and every single individual in the community are encouraged to participate at the 2008 Day of Service. The event will bring together members of every religious denomination, racial and ethnic group, and neighborhood across the City to work together for the improvement of our communities.

Project #
Project Name
Location
RSVP Email
1. Grand View Elementary- Beautification Project
3951 Grand View Blvd.
volunteer@lacity.org

2. Grand View Parkway-
Landscaping Updgrade
3228 Grand View Blvd.

FULL

3. Hilltop Neighbors Assoc. CERT Org.- Maintenance
3321 Grand View Blvd.
FULL

4. Ballona Creek- Clean-up
5070 Slauson Ave.
volunteer@lacity.org

5. Planting on Slauson & MVFC- Landscaping
5070 Slauson Ave.
volunteer@lacity.org

7. Alley (off Bradson Pl.- paralled to Slauson)- Clean-up
5070 Slauson Ave.
FULL

9. Mar Vista Family Ctr. Preschool- Roof Repair & Maintenance
5070 Slaouson Ave
volunteer@lacity.org

13. North Venice Little League Field- Landscaping & Maintenance
3321 Grand View Blvd.
volunteer@lacity.org

14. Richland Ave. Elementary School Mural- Painting
11562 Richland Ave.
volunteer@lacity.org

15. Shelter Animal Advocacy Fund- Help with adoptions
Mar Vista Park
FULL

16. S. MV Neighborhood Assc. Mar Vista Alleys- Clean-up
3826 Grand View Blvd
volunteer@lacity.org

17. S MV Neighborhood Assc. Public Library- Landscaping & Maintenance
12006 Venice Blvd.
volunteer@lacity.org

18. Venice Blvd. Beautification Project #1- Landscaping & Maintenance
Corner of McLaughlin & Venice
volunteer@lacity.org

19. Venice Blvd. Beautification Project #2- Landscaping
Parkway outside bowling alley on Venice & Grand View
volunteer@lacity.org

20. Venice Blvd. Beautification Project #3- Landscaping & Clean-up
Beethoven St. & Venice Blvd. area outside stores
volunteer@lacity.org

21. Venice Blvd. Beautification Project #4- Weeding
Venice, from Beethoven- McLaughlin
volunteer@lacity.org

22. Stoner Ave. Elementary School- Clean-up, weeding, and landscaping
11735 Braddock Drive
volunteer@lacity.org

23. Venice High School- BB Tournament
13000 Venice Blvd
FULL

24. Venice Blvd. Streetscape Improvement Assc.- Weeding
Median on Venice Blvd. Between Centinela & Beethoven Street
FULL

25. Venice High School PTSA- Landscaping
13000 Venice Blvd.
volunteer@lacity.org

26. VenMar Neighborhood Assc.- Planting
Mark Twain Middle School 2224 Walgrove Ave
volunteer@lacity.org

27. Westminster Ladybug Learning Ctr.- Planting
Westminster Ave. Elementary 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd
volunteer@lacity.org

30. Richland Ave. Elementary School Garden- Landscaping
11562 Richland Ave
volunteer@lacity.org
31
Venice High School- weeding & planting
13000 Venice Blvd
volunteer@lacity.org
32
Mar Vista Rec. Ctr. Hockey Rink Shed- Maintenance
11430 Woodbine Street
volunteer@lacity.org

33. Mar Vista Rec. Ctr. Hockey Program- Clean-up & Maintenance
11430 Woodbine Street
volunteer@lacity.org

34. Mar Vista Gardens- Clean-up & Landscaping
4901 Marionwood Dr.
volunteer@lacity.org

35. Mar Vista Gardens- Clean-up & Planting
4901 Marionwood Dr.
volunteer@lacity.org
36
Mar Vista Gardens- Painting Project
4901 Marionwood Dr.
volunteer@lacity.org
37
MVCC Rose Committee- Planting
11430 Woodbine Street
volunteer@lacity.org
38
Ballona Institute- Tours
322 Culver Blvd., Suite 317
FULL
39
Mar Vista Rec. Ctr.- Painting & Landscaping
11430 Woodbine Street
volunteer@lacity.org
40
Richland Ave. Elementary- Paint & Maintenance
11562 Richland Ave
volunteer@lacity.org
41
Venice High School Swimming Pool- Pool dedication event
13000 Venice Blvd
volunteer@lacity.org
42
Walgrove Ave. Elementary- Landscaping
1630 Walgrove Ave
volunteer@lacity.org
43
Mar Vista Rec. Ctr.- Planting
11430 Woodbine Street
volunteer@lacity.org
44
Outreach to Mar Vista Apt. Residents- flyer distribution
Mar Vista Community Council
volunteer@lacity.org
45
Venice Community Housing Corp.- Painting
701 Vernon Ave
FULL
46
Friends of Mar Vista Library- Book Sale
12006 Venice Blvd
volunteer@lacity.org

If you would like to participate in 2008 Day of Service event on Saturday, January 26, 2008, please e-mail your name to volunteer@lacity.org and specify which project number you would like to help out with. For further questions, contact Stephen Cheung at stephen.cheung@lacity.org.





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