November 12, 2020 - Open this Newsletter as a Webpage

HHPNC Upcoming Zoom Meetings

CURRENTLY SCHEDULED: November 12, 2020: Outreach Committee 7:00pm November 16, 2020: Sustainability Committee 7:00pm November 17, 2020: Land Use Committee 7:00pm November 18, 2020: Water Preservation Workshop Special Sustainability Committee Meeting 7:00pm November 20, 2020: Youth and Education Ad Hoc Committee Meeting 6:00pm November 23, 2020: Executive Committee 7:00pm December 3, 2020: Regular Board Meeting 7:00pm Visit the HHPNC website for Agendas & Zoom Links (Note: Agendas are posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting)

Board Vacancies

Join the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council and be a voice for your community! We currently have openings for the 1st Vice President and a Director at Large. More info here:  https://highlandparknc.com/about-us/

Utility Grant Assistance

LADWP and the City of Los Angeles have grants available for City of Los Angeles residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and who need assistance to pay their utility bills. The grant is a one-time $500 payment for qualifying customers. To learn more and apply online, visit www.ladwp.com/UtilityCARES.  Applications deadline is Nov. 15, 2020. Income limits apply. More info in the flyers below.

Support CARE: Community for Anti-Racism Education

Starting Monday, Nov 16th: Support a local business and help raise money for CARE: Community for Anti-Racism Education. overtownbrew.com

Book of Highland Park Holiday Traditions

Stay Safe

Recuerde que las reuniones con personas que no pertenecen a su hogar no están permitidas y ponen a todos en riesgo de COVID-19. #COVID-19   Please remember that gatherings with people not from your household are not permitted and put everyone at risk of COVID-19. #COVID19

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

FALL PROGRAMS LA Made is a cultural series featuring free music, dance, theater, and conversations with local entertainers at libraries throughout the city. November 19, 2020 4:00 PM Holiday Desserts With Acooba Scott This presentation will demonstrate how to make two delicious desserts, (Chocolate Applesauce Bundt Cake, and Pumpkin Spiced Cheesecake Cups. https://www.lapl.org/lamade or https://www.youtube.com/LOSANGELESLIBRARY

Updates from LA County and LA City

LA Housing Element Webinars LA City Planning is hosting 3 webinars to gather feedback on the next phase of The Plan to House LA. These concepts will guide how LA’s housing decisions are made for the next eight years. Webinars will also be broadcast on Facebook on the Los Angeles City Planning Facebook page.  November 18th 5pm - 6:30pm click here to register

Design a Bookmark for the Library! Children from Kindergarten through the 12th Grade are invited to celebrate books, reading, and art by participating in our annual Bookmark Contest! Participants will compete in the following categories for a chance to see their bookmark designs featured at their local library and across LA County: The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2020. To view the complete rules and regulations visit the LA County Library website.

LACOE Resources for Everyone The Los Angeles Office of Education website has fantastic resources for parents, teachers and kids residing in LA County featuring information on Business and Student Services, Technology, Early Learning and Curriculum and Instruction and much more.

Red Cross Covid-19 Antibody Testing

LEARN MORE HERE Covid-19 Antibody Testing An antibody test screens for antibodies in your blood, which are formed when fighting an infection, like COVID-19. An antibody test assesses whether your immune system has responded to the infection, not if the virus is currently present.

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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