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The Mt. Washington Association was formed in 1954 by residents of the Mt. Washington community of Northeast Los Angeles. Its purpose is to preserve our community's scenic beauty, encourage and promote our cultural activities, support our educational resources and act as a forum for issues of concern to our residents and the residents of our neighboring communities.

Tour the Tower and Taste the Tamales at MWA's "Summer Fun Meeting," July 19

07/19/2009 - 2:00pm
07/19/2009 - 4:00pm

Mt Washington Assn "Summer Fun Meeting," July 19 Offers Free Tamales, Music, Crafts for Kids And Behind-The-Scenes-Tours of SW Museum Tower:

Gourmet tamales, great music, crafts activities for kids and behind-the-scenes tours of the historic and newly repaired “caracol tower” of the Southwest Museum are are all on tap at the Mount Washington Association's annual "Summer Fun Meeting" on Sunday, July 19 from 2pm-4pm in the Museum’s shaded courtyard (234 Museum Drive).

The 710 Freeway: – It’s Closer Than You Think!

by Frank Pasker

When I first heard about test-drilling on possible routes for the proposed 710 freeway tunnel, I didn’t give it much thought. The freeway starts at the Port of Los Angeles and now ends just north of the 10 freeway. Who would think that this could have an impact on Mount Wash¬ington?
Well, I couldn’t have been more wrong!

"Words With A Purpose" Event Benefits Library Branch

07/11/2009 - 7:30pm
07/11/2009 - 9:00pm

“Words With A Purpose” Reading, July 11 At Imix Bookstore
Raises Funds for Arroyo Seco Public Library Branch

Five noted Los Angeles writers will read their work at an event aimed at supporting a book fund established by Imix Bookstore for the Arroyo Seco branch f the Los Angeles Public Library at 7:30 pm on Saturday, July 11.

The event will take place at Imix Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Eagle Rock and is organized by the Words With A Purpose Writers Collective.

Admission to the event is free, but donations are requested for the new library fund.

Restaurant Recommendation: Folliero's Pizza and Italian Food

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When it comes to comfort food, it’s hard to beat the pizza and pasta staples of southern Italian cooking. And since 1968, Folliero’s Pizza and Italian Food has been a beacon for all those in need of those simple comforts. More than just a good pizza place, this salt-of-the-earth restaurant offers a solid red sauce-based menu with a good range of lunch and dinner options for both meat-eaters and vegetarians.

MWA Presents New Copier To Mount Washington School

The Mount Washington Association recently donated a new copying machine to the Mount Washington School. Shown at the delivery of the new copier is (right) Mount Washington Association Treasurer Benny Padilla and Mount Washington School administrative staff member Lilly Martinez.

Featured Mt Washington Artist: Richard Willson

Rick Willson, Artist



Richard Willson is a plein air painter in Los Angeles , California . A co-founder of the Mount Washington Plein Air Painters, his work seeks to create empathetic observation of the interaction of the natural and built environments. The geographic focus of his work is the communities of Northeast Los Angeles .

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