Derby Dolls to Host Fifth Annual Health and Job Fair Saturday

Happy Monday! Start your week off right and check out these five things every Echo Park-Silver Lake Patch user needs to know: 

1. In the mood for a good laugh?
Be sure to check out Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen, the weekly variety show, at the Virgil. 

2. Looking for a place to take your date on Friday? How about El Cid for some dinner and Flamenco?
From our events calendar: El Cid, continuing its celebration of 50 years of Flamenco dinner shows, presents Flamenco Andalusi for two nights only. El Cid, the venerable Spanish-inspired restaurant and live music venue, located in Los Angeles’ Silver Lake Sunset Junction neighborhood brings these highly exciting performances filled with dynamic rhythms from internationally and locally recognized artists, featuring special guest artist direct from Spain, flamenco percussionist Samuel Flores on Cajón, along with renowned singer Antonio de Jerez, guitarists Antonio Triana and Kai Narezo, and dancers Manuel Gutierrez and Misuda Cohen.

3. Are you in need of a check up and/or a job? 
The Derby Dolls will be hosting the fifth annual Health and Job Fair on Saturday in conjunction with St. Vincent Medical Center and the Mexican Consulate. 
From our events calendar: This free community event will feature health services such as ear and eye exams, STD and cholesterol testing, dental exams, bone marrow registry provided by Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry, and many other healthcare resources. Featured healthcare service providers will include Compton Mobile Unit, Didi Hirsh Mental Health Services, Smile Partners, and many more. Recruitment personnel from the California Highway Patrol, PV Jobs, California State Board of Equalization, Associated Builders and Contractors, and many other career providers will also be available at the fair this year. Additional services offered include self-esteem classes along with yoga and self-defense workshops. Activity for children and refreshments will be provided. Blood Drive services will be provided by City of Hope.

For more cool events, check out our events calendar. 
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