Christmas Run ~ Santa Monica ~ Venice ~ CA

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Earl B. Stevens Field ~ Maywood

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Save the date for June 18th 6 p.m. for what will be one of many art shows that looks at the Dream Act movement from the point of view of the individuals who make it up. This is a show that has been a long time in the making and through a collective effort of individuals and artist, a space has been created in which the movement will be seen a little differently that the normal political context. Seen the way we see it ourselves everyday going to work, school, being activist, artist, brothers, sisters, daughters, sons … human beings making the best of what was given to us.People see us as the students, dreamers, activist and youth, but rarely do those same people get to see the other sides of our lives outside of these spaces. Truly, a persons personally is like a kaleidoscope, perpetually changing, sometimes too fast to notice.  (Continued)

Kids Krazy Kraft Day ~ Phil Soinski ~ The International Printing Museum ~ Carson

Angel’s Gate Cultural Center ~ 3601 South Gaffey Street ~ San Pedro

Jan 30 – Apr 15, 2011
Opening Reception: Sunday, Jan 30, 2-4pm

Harold Plople

In the series entitled American Characters, Harold Plople’s portraits are of men that have defined the American landscape over the last 200 years.

Frank Minuto

For the past 5 years, Frank Minuto collaborated with the model and former ballerina Sara Streeter to create a body of work that explores various emotional psyches.

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12:30-5:00 P.M. @ Glassell Park Rec Center: 3650 Verdugo Rd. Los Angeles, CA 90065

“Bring a new, unwrapped toy or book for kids (ages: infant to 12 years old) on Sunday, December 12th from 12:30-5pm. This gets you access to our 4-hour dodgeball open gym and a discounted drink token for the after party at Verdugo Bar. RSVP online.

Founded in 2008, The Eagle Rock Yacht Club is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization (Application pending!) that uses dodgeball as a forum to rally and activate the young adults of our community to give back to the recreation centers at which we play  –whether that be donating toys and equipment or offering programs to under-privileged youth of the surrounding area.”

Kid’s Castle Child Care Center ~ 745 N. La Brea Ave. ~ Inglewood

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Heal LA ~ Surf Story Project ~ Heal The Bay ~ Hermosa Beach

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Izaak Walton League of America ~ San Pedro

All Welcome, Son Todos Bienvenidos, Zapraszamy Wszystkich

With summer at an end and school starting up again for students, this ride is dedicated against all the bullshit everyone has to put up with in the institutionalized educational system. After all, all we wanted was a Pepsi.

Join up with the Spokes & Words riders as we share poetry, words and stories at Self Help Graphics, Cal State L.A., East L.A. College, Salazar Park ending the ride at Corazon del Pueblo.

Meet up at Maricahi Plaza on First and Boyle at 6:30 and ride out at 7 p.m. this Thursday

Make sure you also “like”" the official Spokes & Words facebook page to stay up to date on rides and connect with fellow riders.

TO ALL PARTICIPANTS, MAKE SURE YOUR BIKE IS IN WORKING ORDER. MAKE SURE TO BRING EXTRA INNER TUBES, TOOLS ETC. IN CASE ANYTHING HAPPENS. THE LAW REQUIRES ALL BIKES RIDERS TO HAVE BOTH BACK AND FRONT LIGHTS AND ANYONE UNDER 18 TO WEAR A HELMET.

ON THE DAY OF THE RIDE WE WILL QUICKLY GO OVER THE RULES OF THE ROAD FOR SAFETY REASONS. HERE IS A QUICK LINK

Here is the google maps link to the bike route