Monday, September 20, 2010, 7:30-9:00 PM
Jack and Denny Smith Auditorium
Mount Washington School
3981 San Rafael Avenue
Panel Discussion – the Mount Washington Housing Market

We welcome all to attend this “end of summer” meeting. We are reaching out to realtors in the neighborhood to provide a panel discussion of the status of the market in Mount Washington, to get a feel for what is selling and what the current values are in our neighborhood. This should give us a perspective as to what is happening in our corner of Los Angeles as to why people might want to move in or move out.

Sunday, July 25th, 3 to 6 PM, at the beautiful and historic El Alisal, or Lummis Home, Avenue 43 at the Arroyo Seco Parkway

Food and Drinks from el Huarache Azteca and their new Juice Bar
Tacos - Grilled Carne Asada, Grilled Chicken or Grilled Vegetables
Aguas Fresca - Pineapple, Tamarind, Horchata and Watermelon
Also - Beans (made with vegetable oil), Rice, Salsas, Cilantro, Onions, Radishes, Queso - the works!

Monday, May 24, 2010, 7:30 PM
Jack and Denny Smith Community Center
Mount Washington School
3981 San Rafael Avenue

Art, Vegetables, and Cans of Worms

At the May meeting of the Mount Washington Association we will hear about the dualist art of Edem Elesh, talk about ways of bringing fresh produce to our tables, and contemplate the transformative power of earthworms. For details on all of these topics, read on.

As at every MWA meeting, there’s lots going on, everyone is welcome, and the refreshments are free!

Jack and Denny Smith Community Center
Mount Washington School
3981 San Rafael Avenue

Brownie Bake-off and Mixer

Meet neighbors and new friends at our annual Brownie-Bakeoff.
Unique coffee, chocolate and chili tastes by Xocholatl.

Special Guest Margaret Garcia, well-known Northeast L.A. artist, will be showing her newest work.

A brief installation and introduction of the 2010 Association board will be followed by the Brownie Bake-Off and an opportunity for you to bring up any and all community issues for 2010 directly with your board members.

by Eliot Sekuler

Proposed construction of a high-speed bullet train, possibly including a section of rail alongside the Northeast L.A. section of the L.A. River, will be among the topics addressed by Councilmember Ed Reyes at the Mount Washington Association's next general membership meeting at 7:30 pm on Monday, November 16 at the Jack and Denny Smith Community Center at the Mount Washington School.

John Gray, CEO of the Autry National Center, attended the meeting and spoke in response to rumors that had circulated verbally and via email.  He wanted to make it clear that the Autry National Center was not closing the Southwest Museum permanently.  Instead, they have received a matching grant of $936,000 to create a weatherproof envelope for the external walls and to repair water damage.  They are now in the process of applying for additional funds to waterproof all windows and doors, repair pl