CD 14 Newsletter: 710 Meeting, Senior Lead Officer Summit, Music Concert, Soda Tasting

Here are the highlights of this week’s Council District 14 newsletter:

SR710 North Study All Communities Convening Information Sessions

Metro and Caltrans invite you to participate in the July 2013 All Communities Convening Information Sessions regarding the State Route 710 North Study. Learn about five transit options that will help reduce congestion and improve mobility in the San Gabriel Valley, East/Northeast Los Angeles, and the region.

Meeting Details:
Saturday, July 20, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Blair High School
1201 S. Marengo Ave., Pasadena

Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Langley Senior Center
400 W Emerson Ave., Monterey Park

Care to Connect:

With the State Route 710 North Study to Get the Facts about various options being considered, including:
· Local street, bike and pedestrian enhancements
· Enhanced public transit opportunities
· An improved regional freeway system

Connect With Metro:

· (855) 447.7100

· sr710study@metro.net

· metro.net/sr710study

· facebook.com/sr710study

· Twitter @sr710study

· Try the SR 710 Interactive e-tool: sr710etool.com

Can’t make it in-person to the meeting? View and comment via a live-stream of the presentation beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, or on-demand at our SR 710 North Study USTREAM channel.

For more information on the SR 710 Study preparation and process, please visit metro.net/sr710study or call (855) 4SR.7100 or (855) 477.7100.

Northeast LAPD's Senior Lead Officer Annual Summit

Thursday, July 25, 6 p.m.
The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave., 90027. 

The Northeast Division of the Los Angeles Police Department is hosting its annual Senior Lead Officer Summit. Held every year, this event is an excellent opportunity to meet the men and women of the LAPD who protect this city every day. 

Attendees will be able to meet their 911 operators, hear presentations from the PAL Boxing League and the Bomb Squad, and learn about the 2013 goals of the Northeast Division.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Sgt. Ruben Arellano at (323) 244-5712.

Concerts in the Park

Sunday, July 28, 6 p.m.
Eagle Rock Recreation Center
1100 Eagle Vista Dr.

Looking for something exciting to do next week Sunday? If so, join your neighbors at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center and listen to Funkomatics, playing disco, funk, and R&B. Hosted every year by the Eagle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Councilmember Huizar's Office, the concerts are a great family outing. Enjoy food from local vendors and more.

For more information, please contact Councilmember Huizar's Northeast Office at (323) 254-5295.

Galco's Third Annual Summer Soda Tasting

Sunday, July 28, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Galco’s Soda Pop Stop
5702 York Blvd.

Join Friends of the Southwest Museum Coalition for this family-friendly event, which will feature a myriad of soda samples, live music, entertainment and the unveiling of Galco’s new Soda Creation Station. All proceeds from the Summer Soda Tasting 3, as well as purchases made in store during the event, will go to FoSMC. Tickets can be purchased at Galco’s or online at www.friendsofthesouthwestmuseum.com.

For more information, please contact Galco’s at (323) 255-7115.