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Aug 05, 2015 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Aug 12, 2015 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
For more than half of the adults in Los Angeles County, the most difficult part of getting a job isn't the interview-- it's filling out the application. Los Angeles has the highest rate of functionally illiterate adults in any major city in the U.S. Join Kelly Tyler, Senior Librarian of Adult Literacy, LA Public Library, in a stimulating conversation on the impact of adult illiteracy. All Rotarians are welcome to attend this complimentary event, but especially literacy chairs, vocational service chairs, and Rotarians looking to learn more about literacy. The event includes a complimentary breakfast but reservations are required. RSVP by August 7 to office@rotary5280.org or 310-670-9792 |
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Aug 15, 2015 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
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Sociology and Her Book, The Kitty Genovese Story
Aug 19, 2015
Kitty Genovese: A True Account of a Public Murder and its Private Consequences cuts through misinformation and conjecture to present a definitive portrait of the crime, the aftermath, and the people. Based on six years of exhaustive research, Catherine Pelonero’s book presents the facts from the police reports, archival material, court documents and first-hand interviews. Pelonero offers a personal look at Kitty Genovese, an ambitious young woman viciously struck down in the prime of her life; Winston Moseley, the killer who led a double life as a responsible family man by day and a deadly predator by night; and the consequences for a community condemned and others touched by the tragedy. The book gives a deeper look, shedding new light on the crime and the real people behind an iconic incident in American history. |
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Aug 22, 2015 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Fleet Street will be doing bike valet for the Annual Uptown Latin Jazz and Blues Festival, featuring Tito Puente Junior, at Houghton Park in Long Beach. There will be a wine garden (now I have your attention). We could certainly use a few Rotarians to come down, drink, listen to music, drink, have a good time, drink, pretend to work, and drink. |
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Aug 26, 2015
Kids’ vision issues often go undetected, with as many as one in five children lacking the ability to see clearly. Students with impaired vision can struggle to read a book, study math, see the board, or even participate in class—all of which can result in poor grades and adversely affect academic achievement. Vision To Learn alters these outcomes by coordinating screenings for children, and supplying those in need with eye exams and glasses—an age-old yet critical tool for success. UCLA research shows Vision To Learn succeeds in having a positive and direct impact on education: grades have improved for kids helped by Vision To Learn; and with large groups of children being helped at once, not only does receiving new glasses become a shared experience, but teachers have noted an improved learning environment in entire classrooms as a result. |
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Aug 27, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Aug 29, 2015 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 01, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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How to Prepare for Old Age -- Without Taking the Fun Out of Life
Sep 02, 2015
In this touching, often humorous and very personal account, Bernie shares his 86 years of life, love, loss and laughter as an inspirational guide to what it means to age without growing old. His advice on love after 60, how to talk with family members about illness, what you should be prepared for when confronting tragedy and loss, what it means to be a caregiver to a loved one and many other of life’s challenges are a must for family members young and old. Mr. Otis’ book is a treasure trove of personal and professional life experiences that will help you prepare for old age and take control of the nature of aging. Be prepared to laugh out loud and quietly shed a tear as Bernie takes you through the voyage of life. |
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Sep 09, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 12, 2015 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Are you looking to expand your Rotary knowledge? Or how you can explore opportunities of working with the District Leadership team? Go even further in the Rotary world? If so, then this Future Leaders Training Seminar is geared towards assisting you, our District Rotarians, in taking your leadership to the next level. RSVP to the District Office at office@rotary5280.org or 310-670-9792 Questions? Contact District Trainer Bette Hall at betterhrsolutions@gmail.com Are you looking to expand your Rotary knowledge? Or how you can explore opportunities of working with the District Leadership team? Go even further in the Rotary world? If so, then this Future Leaders Training Seminar is geared towards assisting you, our District Rotarians, in taking your leadership to the next level. RSVP to the District Office at office@rotary5280.org or 310-670-9792 Questions? Contact District Trainer Bette Hall at betterhrsolutions@gmail.co - See more at: http://portal.clubrunner.ca/50010/Event/eb3c5793-4c08-4a99-9126-a2d873ddb9c5#sthash.ZlXckfai.dpuf |
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Forever Found
Sep 16, 2015
Forever Found exists to prevent, rescue and restore child trafficking victims. "By awakening our communities to the cries of sexually trafficked and oppressed children, inspiring people everywhere to DO SOMETHING, and strategically enabling the rescue of more and more children globally Forever Found is seeing lives restored!" "There is nothing on this earth more beautiful than a child, more inspiring than their purity and freedom, and more devastating than when these intrinsic qualities are stolen from them. That is why Forever Found’s heart beats to not only prevent the exploitation of children TODAY, not only to rescue those enslaved, but allow each child the opportunity to find restoration. TO BE FREE." |
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Sep 20, 2015 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Fellow Rotarians, Happy September. Our District 5280 Picnic will be held again at Seaside Lagoon at Redondo Beach at 11:30 on September 20. Our club will provide the snow cones again this year and we will have the winning boat captained by Matt S. Our District Governor will be at our meeting on Wednesday and it would look good to show him how many Woodland Hills Rotarians will attend the picnic. Please send me an email ASAP and say yes if you will attend: SR@SeniorResourcesCA.com If you need a ride say carpool or if you can drive say drive and how many you can add to your car. I look forward to building our list and support for this great event. Sandy Rosenholz Service Above Self Mobile: 818-359-2125 |
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Communities in Schools
Sep 23, 2015
For nearly 40 years, Communities In Schools has been helping students achieve in school, graduate and go on to bright futures. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. The story of Communities In Schools began in the 1970s, when Founder Bill Milliken, then a youth advocate in New York City, came up with the idea of bringing community resources inside public schools – where they are accessible, coordinated and accountable. “It’s relationships, not programs, that change children,” Bill once said. “A great program simply creates the environment for healthy relationships to form between adults and children. Young people thrive when adults care about them on a one-to-one level, and when they also have a sense of belonging to a caring community.” |
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Sep 23, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Sep 24, 2015 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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Sep 26, 2015 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
The New Focus Seminar: A New Voice is a presentation based on four key concepts that have fundamentally changed traditional thinking about Rotary members- what attracts and retains members. The seminar introduces some very basic, simple tools that District and Club leaders can adopt with immediate actions to attract and retain members. Join us for this dynamic seminar. Who should attend: Presidents, Presidents-Elect, Membership Chairs, Assistant Governors, District Leaders. This event is open to all Rotarians Cost is $38.00 per person and includes breakfast & lunch. RSVP by September 21 at office@rotary5280.org or 310-670-9792 |
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Sep 26, 2015 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Sep 27, 2015 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Sep 29, 2015 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Colorectal Surgery Institute at Glendale Memorial
Sep 30, 2015
At the Colorectal Surgery Institute, our vision is to provide world-class treatment for diseases of the colon and rectum. That's one of the reasons why we take a team approach to patient care. Our comprehensive approach to colorectal cancer includes the coordination of care with medical and radiation oncologists as needed.The Institute's surgeons and other healthcare professionals are highly skilled in leading-edge treatment for colorectal cancer and other conditions including polyps and inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as a variety of other conditions. |
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Oct 06, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Oct 14, 2015
Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer has long been one of California's leading lawyers and lawmakers. Now, as L.A.’s chief lawyer and prosecutor, he has brought an innovative, problem-solving focus to the office that combines tough and effective prosecution with initiatives to improve the quality of life throughout the city. In his first two years as City Attorney, he has nearly tripled the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program, formed a strike force to combat illegal dumping, closed nearly 600 of the City’s unlawful medical marijuana dispensaries, cracked down on identity theft, and targeted polluters. A leader in preventing gun violence, he created a Gun Violence Prevention Unit in his office and has worked aggressively to keep guns out the hands of criminals and children. In a groundbreaking national effort, he joined with Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. to co-found and chair Prosecutors Against Gun Violence--an independent, non-partisan coalition devoted to prosecutorial and policy solutions to the public health and safety crisis of gun violence. City Attorney Feuer previously served as the Majority Policy Leader of the California Assembly and Chair of the Assembly's Judiciary Committee. He was also a member of the Los Angeles City Council where he was Chair of the Council’s Budget and Finance Committee. Four years ago, the Neighborhood Prosecutor Program was cut back because of budget restraints. Feuer aims to expand it to 21 prosecutors in the wake of community complaints. “Neighborhood prosecutors are community problem solvers,” Feuer said in a statement, “and make a real difference in people’s daily lives.” Karine Phillips, neighborhood prosecutor for the Topanga Division, is a native of Moscow, is fluent in Russian and Armenian. She was raised in Los Feliz and graduated from the University of Southern California. Philips then earned a a JD from the USC Gould School of Law.
She was hired by the City Attorney’s Office in 1997, then assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit, where she prosecuted hundreds of cases of spousal, child, elder, sexual and other abuse. She later went into private practice before returning to the city. |
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Oct 17, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Oct 18, 2015 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Oct 20, 2015 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Oct 27, 2015 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Nov 03, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Nov 19, 2015 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Nov 26, 2015 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Rotary Club of Calabasas Annual Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon will be held at the Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. We are recruiting volunteers and asking them to arrive at 10 a.m for a briefing. The event is over by 2 p.m. This is the club's 27th year of holding this truly wonderful event. This is a popular program and it's first come first serve because it fills up quickly. Either contact Sheri Polak or sign up by either calling 818-564-6755 or e-mailng: info@calabasasrotary.org |
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Dec 01, 2015 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Dec 02, 2015 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For the past 43 years Rotarians have provided support for our Braille Institute Student Holiday Party, and we are excited to tell you about some changes to the format for this year’s event. In order to allow more students to partake in the festivities, there will host two Holiday Parties during one week. The scheduled dates are December 2 and 3, from 10 a.m..- noon. The theme for this year’s celebration is still being determined, but it promises that fun will be shared by all. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. for a short briefing of the day’s activities, which begin promptly at 10 a.m. They would love to have 20-25 Rotarian volunteers to assist on each day of the Holiday Party. Rotarian duties will be to seat, serve, and socialize with the students. The Braille Institute is located at 741 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles at the corner of Vermont and Melrose, with free underground parking off New Hampshire Street. RSVP to Sheri Polak by Monday, November 23, 2015. |
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Dec 03, 2015 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
For the past 43 years Rotarians have provided support for our Braille Institute Student Holiday Party, and we are excited to tell you about some changes to the format for this year’s event. In order to allow more students to partake in the festivities, there will host two Holiday Parties during one week. The scheduled dates are December 2 and 3, from 10 a.m..- noon. The theme for this year’s celebration is still being determined, but it promises that fun will be shared by all. Please arrive at 9:30 a.m. for a short briefing of the day’s activities, which begin promptly at 10 a.m. They would love to have 20-25 Rotarian volunteers to assist on each day of the Holiday Party. Rotarian duties will be to seat, serve, and socialize with the students. The Braille Institute is located at 741 N. Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles at the corner of Vermont and Melrose, with free underground parking off New Hampshire Street. RSVP to Sheri Polak by Monday, November 23, 2015. |
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Dec 15, 2015
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Dec 16, 2015
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Dec 16, 2015 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Dec 19, 2015 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Dec 21, 2015 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Dec 29, 2015 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Fleet Street
Jan 13, 2016
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Volunteer with Transitions Family Support Initiative of Canoga Park
Jan 20, 2016
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Simms-Mann/UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology
Jan 27, 2016
The Simms/Mann – UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology focuses on the needs of the whole person and their family. They understand that most patients want to optimize their wellness despite the challenges that cancer can bring. The Center knows that patients often want to combine modalities and want and need information, guidance and support that addresses nutrition, supplements, mind/body approaches, psychological concerns and all matters of the mind, body, spirit and emotions. The Center has a patient-centered model committed to facilitating partnership between patients and practitioners in the healing process. |
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Gang Outreach and Prevention
Feb 03, 2016
Following the tragic death of William “Blinky” Rodriguez’ son in 1990, and the immediate reduction of gang violence resulting from the Valley Unity Peace Treaty he organized in 1993, Blinky’s transformative peace efforts expanded in 1994 when Communities In Schools’ (CIS) western regional director and longtime friend, Bobby Arias partnered with him to create a CIS affiliate branch in the San Fernando Valley. Bobby Arias’ extensive experience within the academic, university, and local government communities then began to blend effortlessly with Blinky’s strategic pro-active prevention and intervention work, and together they created a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive service model. |