Membership

Help support the LFIA by becoming a member. Annual dues are just $35. For more information, read the letter from the Membership Chairman below, or contact the LFIA.


Dear Los Feliz Neighbor,

We are truly fortunate to live in a part of the city surrounded by beauty, history, nature, and opportunity. True, we have to endure more traffic than we used to, but a quick and easy escape into Griffith Park on a gorgeous Spring day and you feel lucky to be an Angeleno. While there, you'll encounter visitors from around the world and hear how envious they are of our fine weather and, somehow, you can better deal with the traffic once again.

The world is in a precarious state. Los Angeles has known that feeling in previous years, but now there is a feeling of togetherness and collaboration between people all around the country. We are called upon to reach out to others and improve our world for the betterment of all. The Los Feliz Improvement Association has proudly cared for this community for 86 years and has every intention to continue to do so ... with your support.

The committees of LFIA hold regular meetings to further their goals. The Beautification Committee is always working to keep Los Feliz attractive. New cedar trees continue to be planted along the boulevard, wildflowers have been strewn along our freeway ramps, and cleanup/graffiti paintouts take place every month along major streets and around the schools. Volunteers are always welcome.

The Parks Committee continues to monitor events affecting Griffith Park. The Zoo, the Observatory and the Greek Theater are all vital assets to the quality of life in Los Feliz.

The Schools Committee continues to support all public schools in Los Feliz, including John Marshall, Thomas Starr King, Franklin Avenue and Los Feliz Elementary. The new Technology/Arts Magnet at King has successfully completed its first semester, and their new Principal, Byron Maltez, has given us every indication that it will only get better. The support demonstrated by LFIA to improve Thomas Starr King Middle School has made a positive impact on the entire community.

The Police and Traffic Committees continue to meet with local law enforcement. Soon we will have the Senior Lead Officers back on a full time schedule, working with us to begin new Neighborhood Watch groups, keeping us aware of crime and other safety issues. The CalFed/Los Feliz Community Police Center on Hillhurst remains a key meeting place for the entire community.

The Zoning Committee is always active, attending numerous hearings downtown and meeting with many developers attracted to Los Feliz. The billboard issue requires constant monitoring as does building along the boulevard itself. LFIA works hard to ensure that neighbors most affected have the input to which they are entitled.

LFIA general meetings for the membership continue, with informative evenings at the Autry Museum such as the Candidates' Forum hosted before the primary election for Council District 4. Our newsletter, The Observer, will continue to inform and delight readers, as will the new History of the Los Feliz Improvement Association.

All this activity would not be possible without your continued support. Please take a moment to demonstrate your faith in our neighborhood by renewing your membership, or joining, the Los Feliz Improvement Association. There are two special reasons to renew or to join this year. First, members who renew or join may also purchase a copy of our new 86-year History at the special price of $12 (in bookstores it sells for $15 plus tax). The book, the only history of Los Feliz in print, is filled with not-to-be-forgotten vintage photos and stories about our neighborhood's heritage. Everyone who loves Los Feliz will want their own copy.

Second, LFIA is setting up an E-mail Notification System for its members to alert the neighborhood of important local issues, recent crime trends, and to allow you the opportunity to join us at any of our committee meetings. The more we become involved with our neighbors in improving the community, the more we empower ourselves to change our lives for the better. The E-mail Notification System will allow LFIA new opportunities to communicate with our membership. Your e-mail address will be kept confidential and not shared with others.

To join the LFIA or renew your membership please go to the Join page where you can also order the our book "History of LFIA" at the special member price of $12. Annual dues are $35 per household. We welcome your support. Let's continue to make Los Feliz the best place to live in Los Angeles.

Please join or renew today. Many thanks in advance.

Denise Wingate
Membership Chairman

Join or renew here.

Calendar
Griffith Park Master Plan Working Group
Monday, September 22nd, 6:30 - 8:30 PM, Friendship Hall, 3201 Riverside Dr. (south of Los Feliz Blvd.)

Sunnynook River Park: Design Discussion
Thursday, September 4, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Griffith Park Ranger Station, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive
Councilman LaBonge invites you to join him and the River Project Office as we discuss design plans for the new 3.4 acre Sunnynook River Park, as they reveal the current design plans and solicit comments from attendees. The flyer is here.
Griffith Park Master Plan Working Group
Ususally on the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., Griffith Park Ranger Station Community Room
4730 Crystal Springs Drive

LAPD Community Police Academy
10 Thursday nights from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., starting September 4th
Learn about Laws of Arrest, Homicide Investigation, Identity Theft, Narcotics Enforcement, Domestic Violence, Role of Internal Affairs, Traffic Enforcement / DUI, Gang Enforcement and take a tour of Air Support. Enroll by August 27, 2008, call (213) 485-2548. More info here.
Barnsdall Art Park Foundation - Annual Gala
Saturday, September 6, 2008 Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd.
An Evening of Art & Architecture. The Barnsdall Art Park Foundation will be honoring Architect Brenda Levin at their Annual Gala. For further information visit www.barnsdall.org, email bapf2008@yahoo.com or call (323) 661-7299
Symphony In The Glen 2009 Fundraiser: “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly”
Saturday, September 20, 2008. Reception at 5:30 pm, Dinner at 6:30 pm, Show at 8:00pm. Upstairs Room at Vitello’s Restaurant, 4349 Tujunga Ave, Studio City
“Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” is featuring an homage to the Shelley Manne jazz version of “My Fair Lady”. This production of Mr. Manne’s highly–original version is unusual, imaginative and brings the great score of “My Fair Lady” into a new jazz focus. Fundraiser for the non-profit Symphony in the Glen. See the invite here.
Architecture & Beyond: Bret Parson
Thursday, September 18th at 6:45pm , Los Feliz Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library at 1874 Hillhurst Ave. on the corner of Franklin Ave.
Author and real estate consultant Bret Parson will delve into the work of architect Gerard Colcord who designed a wide variety of homes in Los Angeles of the 1960s, many that are prominently featured in motion pictures of the time. Mr. Parsons has written “Colcord – Home” on the architect’s life.

The lecture is free and open to the public.
LFIA Photoday
Saturday, November 1, 2 pm to 5 pm, at the Los Feliz Library, 1874 Hillhurst Av.
The LFIA's History Committee asks you to share your photos of Los Feliz and and its people. A sample of such photos has been used the our recent multi-media presentation at the Autry.
Friends of the Los Feliz Library - Used Book Sale
4th Saturday of each month
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Los Feliz Library
1874 Hillhurst Av.

Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council (GGPNC)
Third Tuesday of every month at 7pm at the Los Feliz Community Police Center
1965 Hillhurst, Los Angeles CA 90027