Dodgers host 16th Annual Community Job Fair

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be hosting the 16th Annual Community Job Fair on Saturday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dodger Stadium (1000 Elysian Park Ave.).

Employers will be recruiting and conducting on site interviews. Participants should wear business attire and bring copies of their current resume.

Admission and parking is free. Enter through Elysian Park Ave./Stadium Way entrance. There will be a free shuttle from Sunset Blvd./Elysian Park to the Stadium.

For more information, please call (323) 244-1466

4-Mile Hill Challenge Run at Debs Park

The second annual 4-Mile Hill Challenge Run and Kids 1K Trail Run to benefit the Audubon Center at Debs Park will be held on March 12. The course will take place on the trails of Debs Park's 280-acre urban wilderness and will finish at the Audubon's state of the art nature center.

The 4-Mile Hill Challenge will offer a post-race party with music and snacks as well as a health fair, petting zoo and other community service booths. There will be childcare provided for kids ages 4+ as well as access to the Audubon Center's outdoor learning area for kids. In addition, every participant will receive a goody bag and a commemorative t-shirt.

The race start schedule is as follows: 8:45am start for men, 9:20am start for women, and 10:00am start for kids. Registration is available online or by mail.

Early registration costs $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 under (thru Feb. 12). Late Registration costs $30 for adults and $15 for kids 12 under (Feb.13-Mar. 11). Day of Registration costs $35 for adults and $15 for kids 12 under (6am to 8am, March 12).

This event is being organized by Aztlan Athletics and Str8Up Tv.

Substance abuse prevention and treatment services

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles is offering free substance abuse prevention and treatment services. Services include screening and assessment, prevention education (individual and group counseling), treatment (individual, family, and group therapy), AOD free activities for youth, and training for parents, teachers, and community providers.

Services are available at the CHLA location at 5000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 540, (in the Citibank Building on the corner of Sunset & Alexandria). Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To make an appointment, call (323) 361-2463.

For an initial screening/assessment, walk-in hours are Tuesdays from 9 a.m. until 1 a.m. No appointment is necessary for walk-in hours.

For more information, contact Coreena Hendrickson at chendrickson@chla.usc.edu

LA Development Reform community forums

The City of Los Angeles is conducting community forums as part of its effort to reform the City's Development Review Process. Community members are encouraged to attend and provide input on what improvements are needed in moving forward.

Four forums will be held:

Valley
February 9
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Marvin Braude San Fernando Valley Constituent Service Center Conference, Room 1B (1st floor)

6262 Van Nuys Blvd

Northeast LA

February 10
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Glassell Senior and Community Center

3750 Verdugo Road

West LA

February 16
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Felicia Mahood Senior Center

11338 Santa Monica Blvd

South LA
February 17
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Exposition Park

Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Regional Branch Library
3900 S. Western Ave

Please RSVP online or to Claudia Rodriguez at the Department of City Planning at 213-978-1283 or claudia.rodriguez@lacity.org

Just Hollywood launches gardening education program for teens

This month, Just Hollywood kicks off Just Food, a free gardening education program designed for students ages 14 to 18 years old. The program teaches students how to grow their own food while providing leadership training and an opportunity for students to start a garden in their community.

Classes are offered twice a week (M/W or T/Th) from 3 – 5 p.m. A cooking class and community meal will be offered on Fridays. The last day to register for winter classes is February 15. Winter classes begin February 21 and run until May 27.

On Sunday, February 27 from 3-5 p.m. there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the start of the program.

For more information or to register please contact Corrine Galavan at corrinemgalvan@gmail.com or 310.425.6651 or Nathan French at nathan.justhollywood@gmail.com or 323.636.1535.

Energy and Water Conservation Workshop

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will host an Energy and Water Conservation Workshop for business customers on February 10 at 10 a.m. The workshop will be located at the John Ferraro Building (111 North Hope Street) in Downtown Los Angeles.

The workshop will provide information about energy and water conservation programs designed to help save money while helping the environment. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for business customers to provide feedback on existing LADWP programs and offer suggestions for future programs.

Parking is available free of charge in the Music Center’s underground structure. Attendees should enter on Grand Avenue, between Temple and First Streets, look for the LADWP representative at the entrance and present a printed copy of the invitation.

To RSVP for Energy and Water Conservation for Business workshop, click here.

Upcoming Meetings on Central Region High School #13

Beginning next week, LAUSD will hold several public meetings to discuss the progress being made on Central Region High School #13, which will be located at 2050 San Fernando Road and consist of five small schools. The new school will help relieve Eagle Rock, Franklin, Marshall and Lincoln High Schools and the Belmont Zone of Choice.

The first meeting will take place Monday, February 7, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at King Middle School Auditorium (4201 Fountain Avenue).

For a complete list of meetings, please click on the flyer on the right.

Free Spay/Neuter services

Found Animals is sponsoring a weekend of free spay and neuter clinics for low income pet owners. On February 19 and 20, pet owners can request a free surgery online or by calling 1-800-SPAY-4-LA and following the message instructions.

Surgeries will be taking place at all three Clinico locations (Pico Rivera, San Pedro, and Van Nuys) as well as the Spay4LA mobile unit in South LA.

LA Foodbank distribution in Historic Filipinotown on Friday

The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank Emergency Food Distribution Program will be distributing food to families in need at the Rosewood Gardens Apartments (504 N. Berendo St. ) community room on Friday, February 4, at 4 p.m.

Partners in this program include the United States Department of Agriculture, Los Angeles Housing Partnership, and Rosewood Revitalization Group.

Hike for the Homeless - April 2

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles (SVDPLA) is hosting a "Hike for the Homeless" fundraiser at Griffith Park on April 2 from 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This event will help raise funds for the Society's homeless shelter, Cardinal Manning Center, which has served homeless people on Skid Row for more than 50 years.

Participants will have the choice to hike a 2.64 mile hike or an easier 2 mile hike. The hike registration fee is $25. There is also a student rate of $15. Registration includes a t-shirt and refreshments.

For more information about the "Hike for the Homeless", please contact the Cardinal Manning Center at (213) 229-9963. You can also register for the hike online at hike4thehomeless.com.