Alliance of River Communities, Kiwanis Club

1. Alliance of River Communities

The Alliance of River Communities, which represents neighborhood councils stretching from Los Feliz and Eagle Rock to the Hollywood freeway, is scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 26, starting at 7 p.m. at the Glassell Park Community Center located at 3750 N. Verdugo Rd., CA 90065. Topics on the meeting’s agenda include an update on signage along the L.A. River jogging/biking path, a report on the Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council’s Greening the Block program, updates from the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners, and a brief discussion about how Neighborhood Councils can weigh in on the Consolidation of Planning and Building & Safety Departments.

2. Kiwanis Club meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Highland Park is scheduled to hold its weekly board meeting today, Thursday, Sept. 26, at Milo Terrace Baptist Church Community Room, 754 N. Avenue 50, from noon to 1:30 p.m. The meeting is free; lunch is $5 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to bring their ideas for a better Highland Park.

3. York Park workshop

A workshop on designing and developing York Park on the corner of York Boulevard and Avenue 50 will be held Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Buchanan Elementary School 5024 Buchanan St. Click here to read more.

4. What's the weather like today around Highland Park? Click here to find out.

5. How's the local traffic in and around Highland Park-Mount Washington?  Click here for up-to-the-minute traffic information from Mapquest.com.