Tomorrow, millions of smokers will say, NO THANKS to cigarettes for 24 hours. It’s all part of the Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Many of those who join the Smokeout will go on to quit for good. When they do, their health will improve immediately. And after a year, their risk for heart disease will be half that of someone who’s still smoking. You can join the movement too!
Much anticipated vote will culminate 18 months of discussion about a partnership to restore quality medical services to underserved residents of South Los Angeles
The University of California Board of Regents on Thursday will meet at Covel Commons on the UCLA campus to consider a proposed agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide medical services at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital.
The much-anticipated vote will culminate more than 18 months of discussion with the UC about a partnership to restore quality medical services to underserved residents of South Los Angeles with a state-of-the-art facility on the site of the closed MLK Medical Center.
Due to public safety concerns, more than 400 people scheduled to be bused to UCLA Thursday for the University of California Regents’ vote on a proposed agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide physician medical services at the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Hospital, will now gather at the hospital site, 12021 Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles 90059.
The buses are scheduled to begin arriving at the MLK site at 8:30 a.m. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas will travel to the MLK site after the Regents’ vote to speak to a rally of hospital supporters at about 11:30 a.m. in the Claude Hudson Auditorium.
WHEN:
Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 8:30 a.m. – Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. The Committee on Health Services will hear the item around 9:15 a.m.
LOCATION:
UCLA’s Covel Commons, 200 De Neve Drive on the UCLA campus (Map)
NOTE:
Immediately following the UC Regents’ vote, a press conference with Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, UC President Mark Yudof and California Assembly Speaker Karen Bass will take place in West Coast Room 315 of Covel Commons.
Due to the overwhelming response from the community to the notice regarding the UC Regents-Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Hospital meeting, an overflow room has been secured with an audio feed of the meeting in the De Neve Plaza on the UCLA Campus.
The UC Regents will consider the proposed agreement with Los Angeles County on the Martin Luther King, Jr. replacement facility this Thursday, November 19 at Covel Commons on the UCLA campus. Doors will open at 8:00 a.m. for the meeting, scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. The Committee on Health Services will hear the item around 9:15 a.m.
This much anticipated meeting will culminate over eighteen months of discussion with the University of California about a partnership that will restore quality medical services at a state-of-the-art hospital at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Medical Center site. Let your presence be your voice.
Limited transportation is available. Do not miss the opportunity to be part of history. Seating is limited.
To confirm your attendance, please call 213-743-7200 or go online here.
Currently, the demand for H1N1 vaccine is outweighing local and national supply. As a result, some Public Health vaccine clinics may reach capacity earlier than expected and may need to close earlier than the posted hours.
Special HOWL-O-WEEN Adoption Event at the South LA City Shelter
Animals will be dressed in their Halloween costumes!
Come see the parade at noon!
Free goodie bags to adopting parents!
Meet the Mayor!
Come by and give a loving animal a life long loving home!
South LA Shelter
6312 11th Ave
LA, CA 90018
Phone: 888-4LAPET1 or 888-452-7381
See the Second District Calendar for a long list of Halloween activities!
Spooky fun for the little ones 3pm-5pm
Food served 5pm-6pm
Movie (Monster House) begins 6pm
Haunted tour at the South Seas House 8pm
(Only $0.25 to enter)
Bring blankets, chairs, family and enjoy!
On a motion by Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the Board of Supervisors today proclaimed October 30th “America I AM” Day in the County, promoting a traveling exhibit that teaches youths about the contributions of African Americans throughout history.
Supervisor Ridley-Thomas urged County residents and visitors to visit the “America I AM” exhibit, which will run from October 30 to April 15, 2010 at the California Science Center in Exposition Park on its third stop in a 10-city tour.
The exhibit is the brainchild of Tavis Smiley, a broadcaster, author, advocate and philanthropist. Scheduled to travel across the United States over the next four years, the interactive, multi-media exhibit chronicles the 500-year journey of the African Americans – from struggle to triumph.
Among the displays are rare artifacts, memorabilia, documents, photos and music. Notable artifacts include the doors to the Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, author Alex Haley’s typewriter used to write “Roots,” and the personal effects of Malcolm X.
The exhibit also encompasses an educational component developed by noted educators, which responds, in part, to a question asked by W.E.B. Du Bois in 1903 “Would America have been America without her Negro people?”
For more information, visit the America I AM website www.americaiam.org, where a teacher’s guide includes lesson plans, supplemental activities, and an extensive bibliography is available online.
FREE Foreclosure Prevention Fair
CONFIDENTIAL Foreclosure Counseling
Saturday, October 24, 2009
The Tabernacle Church Facility at
321 N. Eucalyptus Ave
Inglewood, CA 90302
HUD Certified Counseling and Legal Counseling Agencies will be on hand to assist you for FREE.
COME PREPARED! Bring:
1. Income Documentation (pay stubs, W2s, bank statements)
2. Mortgage statement
3. Tax returns
4. List of monthly expenses
