OPEN HOUSES FOR SUNDAY APR 30

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JUST LISTED: 779 TERRACE 49, MT. WASHINGTON FOOTHILLS

779 Terrace 49, Mt. Washington Foothills - $574,800

OPEN HOUSE
SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

This Mt. Washington adjacent home is charming. It is nestled into the hill with terraced gardens in front and rear of the property. The patio has sweeping hillside views. Newly renovated, 2 bedroom, 1 bath house with separate dining area.

Farmers Market Grand Opening

The official Grand Opening for the Old L.A. Certified Farmers Market is Tuesday, April 25, 2006. Hours are from 3-8 p.m. Location Ave. 57 & Marmion Way across from Gold Line station. Honorable Councilmember Ed Reyes will make opening remarks.

The Old L.A. Certified Farmers Market features:
California Certified Farmers
Hot Food
Arts & Crafts
Music & Demonstrations
Community Area

Come for fun, food and family. All net profits are programmed back into the community.

For further information, contact
Misty Iwatsu, Executive Director North Figueroa Association
115 N. Ave 53, Los Angeles, CA 90042
323-255-5030
fax 257-1036

MARKET STATS 4/17 - 4/23

Market activity in zip codes 90031, 90032, 90041, 90042, and 90065 for April 17 through April 23, 2006

New listings entered

Reported pending

Reported sold and closed

OPEN HOUSES FOR SUNDAY 4/23

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JUSTED LISTED: VACANT LOT-4861 GLENALBYN DRIVE, MT. WASHINGTON

VACANT LOT, 4861 GLENALBYN DRIVE, MT. WASHINGTON - $249,000


Mt. Washington view lot with plans and permits ready to build a four level modern design house. Plans are for 1580' with 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath open floor plan fireplace on 3 levels. Designed with over 600 square feet of deck and balcony space including a full rooftop deck. The plans were designed by architects Andrews + Chapman Firm based in the Frank Gehry Building in Downtown Los Angeles. The neighborhood is a quiet and rural setting yet close to Downtown L.A. In highly rated Mt. Washington Elementary School. Lot is to the right of 4857 Glenalbyn.

OPEN HOUSES FOR SATURDAY 4/22

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OPEN HOUSE: 6550 Elder Street, Highland Park

6550 Elder Street, Highland Park - $524,500

OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, APRIL 23, 2006
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Rustic, secluded 2 bedroom California Bungalow with new oak hardwood floors. Lovely sunset views. Huge lot shaded by towering pepper and eucalyptus trees. Arroyo Stone garden walls. Central heat and air. New copper plumbing. New electric.

Mayor Villaraigosa's State of the City Address

Here is a link to the full text transcript of Mayor Villaraigosa's State of the City Address on April 18, 2006

State of the City

Report from the Spoke(n) Art Ride/Second Saturday

Here's a first hand report from the recent Spoke (n) Art Bike Ride held in conjunction with Second Saturday Gallery Night:

http://www.cicle.org/cicle_content/pivot/entry.php?id=553#co

Jack Smith Trail Walk April 23

The eleventh annual Jack Smith Trail Walk, organized by the Mount Washington Association in honor of the celebrated author and Los Angeles Times columnist, Jack Smith, will take place on Sunday, April 23.

The walk consists of a four-mile loop through the historic and picturesque Mount Washington hillside. Walkers will depart in small groups between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. from the tunnel entrance of the Southwest Museum, 234 Museum Drive, Los Angeles. Participation is open to the public and free of charge. Well-behaved dogs on leashes are welcome.

The trail route, walked at a leisurely pace and taking between two and two and a half hours, will wind through the slopes of Mount Washington, affording walkers dramatic vistas of Mt. San Antonio, Mt. San Gorgonio and Mt. San Jacinto - Southern California's highest mountain peak - as well as panoramic views of the San Gabriel and Verdugo ranges.

Docents will call attention to notable craftsman and contemporary architectural landmarks that dot the area.

MARKET STATS 4/10 - 4/16

Market activity in zip codes 90031, 90032, 90041, 90042 and 90065 for April 10 through April 16, 2006

New listings entered

Reported pending

Reported sold and closed

Farmers Market Tuesday April 11, 3PM - 8PM

Although the grand opening ceremony was postponed due to the downpour last Tuesday, April 4, the market was open with 9 farmers and about 100-150 community members. It was a huge success even with the rain. The farmers were impressed that so many people from our wonderful community showed up.

The Farmer's Market will be open again today, Tuesday 3PM - 8PM, and every Tuesday from 3PM - 8PM; it is located at the corner of Avenue 57 and Marmion Way across from the Metro Gold Line - Highland Park Station. There will be a large variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, hot food, prepared food and crafters.

The Grand Opening event is re-scheduled to take place on Tuesday, April 25 3PM - 8PM.

MARKET STATS 4/3 - 4/9

Market activity in zip codes 90031, 90032, 90041, 90042, and 90065 for April 3 through April 9, 2006

New listings entered

Reported pending

Reported sold and closed

OPEN HOUSES FOR SUNDAY APRIL 9

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OPEN HOUSE: 6550 ELDER ST.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 9, 2006
12:00 - 3:00 pm
6550 Elder Street, Highland Park

Rustic, secluded 2 bedroom California Bungalow with new oak hardwood floors. Built in 1905. Lovely sunset views. Huge lot shaded by towering pepper and eucalyptus trees. Arroyo Stone garden walls. Central heat and air. New copper plumbing. Offered for sale at $549,500 -

OPEN HOUSES FOR SAT APRIL 8

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Gallery Night Bike Ride April 8

The Bike Oven & Locos Armadillos 42 Bike Gang present:
Spoke(n) Art Bike RideSaturday, April 8, 6:30 - 10p
Meet at: Flag Pole, Figueroa/YorkSponsored by: The Registrar & The Recreation, Culture & the Arts Committee of the Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council 626.831.7970
Here's the Flyer

Come to the Spoke(n) Art Ride Saturday, April 8, 2006 at 6:30p. It meets at the corner of Figueroa & York (at the flag pole). North East Los Angeles has two dozen galleries & art houses in a two mile radius - and we will travel to nearly all of them on this ride. This ride is an entire evening worth of bikes, art & fun.

The ride will wind its way around the Eagle Rock & Highland Park area, stopping at every gallery open that night as part of NELAart's ongoing "2nd Saturday" Gallery Night. The galleries will generally be open from 7 - 10p - & run a WIDE spectrum of different genres & styles.

The ride starts at the corner of Figueroa & York Blvd. (at the flagpole). If you've got blinking lights that will help you stay safe. There is a bit of uphill riding, but we'll be rolling at an easy pace. Stopping at every gallery will take time & we want to hit them all. If you get lost, or want to meet up with the ride call (310) 902-5439 for directions.

At the end of the ride we'll meet up at the Bike Oven (130 W Avenue 42) & Rock Rose Gallery at 4108 N Figueroa. They're both VERY close to each other & close to Gold Line train stations & several all-night bus lines that run on Figueroa.Flyer at: http://ubrayj02.elitemail.org/NELAart.pdf

OPEN HOUSE: 544 DOVE DRIVE, MT. WASHINGTON

544 DOVE DRIVE, MT. WASHINGTON - $783,000

OPEN HOUSE
SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2006
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Panoramic canyon views from this lush Mt. Washington hillside location. Beautiful new tri-level home nearly completed and ready for its first owner. 4 bedrooms, (3 on center level, huge master suite on lowest level) family room, 3 1/2 baths. Special features include: Oak hardwood floors, fireplace in living room, Gourmet kitchen with granite counters, Travertine marble floors in the baths. 2 car attached garage with storage plus room for 2 additional cars on driveway. In the highly rated Mt. Washington Elementary School District.

Second Saturday Art Gallery Night April 8

NELAart.org Gallery Night - April 8, 7:00 - 10:00 PM

Maps and information can be found at http://www.NELAart.org

Participating Galleries:The Acorn Gallery, Art Studio C, Avenue 50 Studio, Blue Chips, Cactus Gallery, Carlotta's Passion, Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock, drkrm, Future Studio, The Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art , MorYork Gallery, Space Ark Gallery, Toros Pottery, Verbre' Fine Art

MARKET STATS 3/27 - 4/3

Market activity in zip codes 90031, 90032, 90041, 90042 and 90065 for March 27 through April 2, 2006

New listings entered

Reported pending

Reported sold and closed

OPEN HOUSES FOR SUNDAY APRIL 2

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Old L. A. Certified Farmer Market Grand Opening

The Old LA Certified Farmers Market in Highland Park will commence operations Tuesday, April 4, 2006 and open everyTuesday from 3 to 8 pm until November 2006.

The market will specialize in California certified fresh produce, an array of other healthy and organic agricultural products and will feature prepared and packaged foods and hot entrees to go.

The Grand opening celebration will feature live music, martial arts demonstrations, kids zone, local artists & crafters and more.

The market will be located in the parking lot adjacent to the Metro Gold Line Highland Park Station (Ave. 57 and Marmion Way).