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Can East 7th Street be improved? We think it can! What do you think?

The first of three “7th Street Visioning” workshops is this coming Saturday, June 14th, from 1:30p to 3:30p Councilmember Suja Lowenthal, RPNA, our neighboring neighborhood associations, and local business owners invite you to participate in three visioning workshops for 7th Street, which puts focus of the future of this most important street, between Redondo and Alamitos…

Announcing our Spring Benefit Concert in the Park: Sunday, April 27th, 2 pm–​4 pm

Featuring the Belmont String Quartet and an opportunity drawing with wonderful items donated from many RPNA area businesses Belmont String Quartet members Joanna Velázquez Alpízar, violin; Heather Mansell, violin; Carrie Mock, viola; and Christopher McCarthy, cello A few weeks from now, lovely live music will be playing in Rose Park (E. 8th St at Orizaba…

Keep the Date Open—AOC7 Literacy Fair on May 17th

We’ve just been notified that the AOC7 Association (Anaheim-Orange-Cherry-7th), our neighboring neighborhood association, has scheduled their 2014 Literacy Fair for Saturday, May 17th. From 10:00 am until 1:00 pm in MacArthur Park (1321 E Anaheim St.), the event will include more than just books—though those will be its main focus, of course. There will also…

Mulch Madness!

The secret to a healthy and vibrant garden lies underground, with long, deep roots seeking water and nutrients. By caring for the soil in our gardens seasonally, we can control weeds, conserve water and have optimal plant performance. Once a year, in March or April, your plants will greatly appreciate a thick layer of mulch…