ECHO PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

6th Annual Echo Park National Night Out Event 2011

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2011 ECHO PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

6th Annual Block Party

"Our Community, Our Future, The Power of Choices"

Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Walgreens parking lot

1625 W. Sunset Blvd.

Echo Park, CA 90026

Free Entrance

Free hot-dogs

Free crafts and activities for kids and adults

Free Give-Aways

FREE EXAMINATIONS/CHECK-UPS:

Basic eye examination, chart reading and checkup for Glaucoma.

Check-up for blood pressure, diabetes check-up and oxygen check-up.

HERE IS A PEAK OF WHAT iS TO COME...

MASTER OF CEREMONY:
Leonel Ledezma

SPECIAL APPEARANCES AND SPEAKERS:
Captain Williams Murphy from Northeast Police Division, Senior Lead Officer Bobby Hill from Northeast Police Station, The office of City Council President and Member Eric Garcetti -District 13-, Alana Yanez -deputy for the office of Senator Kevin de Leon, City Council Member Ed Reyes -District 1 and Mitchell Frank -Echo Park Chamber of Commerce President and Owner of the Echo/Echoplex Club, Prado, Malo, Spaceland.

INFORMATION BOOTHS:

826LA, Barlow Respiratory Hospital, Bedrock Studios, Red Crost of Los Angeles, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy-Sandra Cisneros Learning Academy, Central del Pueblo, Civitas Advisors Inc -Consultants for the Echo Park Business Improvement District P (BID P), Echo Park Farmers Market (SEE-LA), George D. Lim DMD Inc, Echo Park Animal Alliance, Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, Echo Park Community Parade, Echo Park Historical Society, Echo Park Improvement Association, Echo Park Recreational and Parks, Eastsider LA, Gabriella Charter, GEPENC, Office of Los Angeles City Council member Eric Garcetti, LA Host Lions Club, Los Angeles Fire Department #20, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Public Libraries -Echo Park and Edendale), Making Memories Last Scrap Book Club, Patch.com, Select Patrol, Senator Kevin de Leon Office, The Way to Happiness and Walgreens.

SPONSORS:

Northeast Division Senior Lead Officer Bobby Hill, Walgreens, Los Angeles City Council Member Eric Garcetti, Senator Kevin de Leon, Echo Park Trading Post, Select Patrol, The Echo/echoplex, The Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, GEPENC, Los Angeles Dodgers, The Goldroom, Sparky Dale -All About Me Foundation-, LA Host Lions Club, Leonel Ledezma, Taix French Cuisine, Eastsider LA, Patch.com, Los Feliz Ledger, Fix Coffee, Stories -Books-Gifts-Cafe-, Ballard's Artwork and Gallery, Bedrock Studios, Barlow Respiratory Hospital, Allston Yacht Club, and stay tune for more to come...

WANT TO BECOME A SPONSOR FOR THE EVENT:

Here are three ways to help out...

If you would want to...

1) Donate monetary funds to purchase back-packs,

2)Personally purchase back-packs and donate to the event,
3)Want to donate GIFT CERTIFICATES.

Contact me -Rosie Betanzos- at rcbetanzos@yahoo.com
or call the Echo Park Chamber number: 213-630-3032

2010 National Night Out LAPD and Media

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An event wouldn't be a success without the help and teamwork of many.
We -Positive Energy Group/crime prevention- are beyond grateful to the following folks for making the time from their busy schedule to support our community.

Maria Arellano, Mitchell Arellano,,Diana Bartell, Krystal Betanzos, Ceasar Betanzos, Nicholas Betanzos,Ruth Flores, Stacy Flores, Valerie Flores, Mitchell Frank, Annamaria Galbraith, Veronica Herrera, Senior Lead Officer Bobby Hill, Leonel Ledezma,Claudia Lopez,Patricia Macias, Diana Matamoros, Domingo Martinez, Emma Martinez, Sally Martinez,Alejandra Marroquin, Christine Peters,Tiffany Porta, Jose and Lisa Sigala, Juan Sandoval, Darin Williams, Alana Yanez

Many Thanks to our 2010 Sponsors

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MANY THANKS TO OUR FOLLOWING SPONSORS AND BOOTH PARTICIPANTS

826LA
Assemblyman Kevin de Leon
Barlow Respiratory Hospital
Central del Pueblo
City Council Ed Reyes District 1
City Council Eric Garcetti District 13
Dr. Freddy Perez
Echo Park Animal Alliance
Echo Park Chamber
Echo Park Community Parade
Echo Park HIstorical Society
Echo Park Farmers Market (SEE-LA)
Echo Park Improvement Association
Echo Park Recreation and Parks
Echo Park Security Association + Select Patrol
Gariella Charter School
George D. Lim, DMD, Inc
Greater Echo Park Elysian Neighborhood Council
Innate Intelligence Works
L.A. Host Lions Club
Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Police Department -Northeast Police Division-
Los Angeles Fire Department -Station 20-
Primerica Financial Service -Ceasar Betanzos-
Student-International Travel Experience (SITE)
The Echo/Echoplex/Prado and Malo Restaurant
The Echo Park Trading Post
The Goldroom
Walgreens

Visit and support our sponsors.

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2010 National Night Out Picures 4

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2010 National NIght Out pictures 1

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2010 The Echo Park National Night Out flyer

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2010 ECHO PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

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2010 Echo Prk National Night Out
Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Location: Walgreens Parking Lot
1625 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Time: 5 pm to 6 pm
Speakers: 6 PM

FREE FOOD, FREE ACTIVITIES, FREE ENTRANCE
Everyone welcome to join us

Welcome to 2009 Echo Park NNO

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OUR SUPERSTARS SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS

826 LA,
Mayor's Office Census 2010,
Ceasar, Krystal and Nicholas Betanzos,
Central City Action Committee,
Central del Pueblo,
City Council District 13/Eric Garcetti,
Dodgers
Echo Park Animal Alliance,
Echo Park Chamber,
Echo Park Community Parade,
Echo Park Farmers Market,
Echo Park Historical Society,
Echo Park Parents Group,
Echo Park Security Association,
Edendale Public Library,
George D. Lim, D.M.D.,Inc,
GEPENC,
Juan Sandoval (Los Angeles National Bank)
Juan Sandoval Jr.,
Kevin de Leon,
LAUSD Elementary Schools representing Echo Park ,
Los Angeles Fire Dept. Station 20,
Lions International Club, Los Angeles Host,
Malcolm,
Michael R.
Northeast Police Dept, Teen CPAB and SLO Bobby Hill
Pillar Elizabeth,
Tiffany Porrata,
The Echo,
The Goldroom,
Save A Lot,
State Farms Insurance: Agent Yvonne Solis,
Walgreens

2009 National Night Out Lions Club

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2009 National Night Out face painting

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Nicholas Betanzos andYamilka Martinez
Face painting provided by Artist: Pillar Elizabeth

2009 Echo Park National Night 11

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ECHO PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

2009 Echo Park National Night 9

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2009 National Night Out 08

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2009 Certificate awards

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2009 Echo Park National Night Out 7

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2009 Echo Park National Night Out 3

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2009 National Night Out 2

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2009 National Night Out 1

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2008 Photos under construction

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ECHO PARK NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

2007 Commanding Officer Eric Davis and Slo Rimkunas

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Eric T. Davis Patrol Commanding Officer

Eric T. DavisPatrol Commanding Officer, a young man and Senior Lead Officer Sonia Rimkunas

2007 Kyung Kwon Manager of Walgreens

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2007 Robert and Andy T. taking a nice break

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2007 City Attoney Donna Wong, Northeast Officers and Target Coordinator volunteer

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Donna Wong City Attorney, Officer (pending name info), Officer (pending name info.) Senior Lead Officer Sonia Rimkunas and Steve Ecsedy-Head of Security Dept. of Eagle Rock.

2007 Officer Gina and partner officer from Norheast Police Station

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A lovely family from the community

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Andrew, Andrew's daughter, Lawerence and Mary taking a moment to pose for the camera

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Two good friends, Krystal B. and Jessica K. taking a break from volunteer duties

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Malcolm S. Ceasar Betanzos, Robert Higa and Andrew Garsten smiling to the camera

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A family enjoying the event

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Taking a break from serving food

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Malcolm and Suzanne strike a pose

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Malcolm with his lively laughter and Suzanne Jimenez (from City Council District 1) with her upbeat personality one is only left with a cheerful feeling.

Being hypnotized by the aroma of hot dog grilling and hamburgers, was enticing the community to follow the spell of great food to the Echo Park National Out. Food was donated by the Echo and Kelly Martin and Associates.

Our Extraordinary Chef

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Bubble Heads and Christine Peters glowing smile

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Our Cool Vice-President of the EPCC striking a pose

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Having Fun is not Limited to kids only...

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A smile on a young one/Face Painting Model

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Target of Eagle Rock volunteers and sponsors

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Jada Curtis and Ray Salinas Target of Eagle Rock employee members.

Krystal Betanzos awarded a Fish to one of the many young winners

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Susan Borden riding in style

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Our hippest Susan Borden one of our most admirable community activist takes a stroll on a electrical scooter.

Pictures taken by our Famous and successful Photographer Stephen Stickler.

Face painting a Picasso of Art

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At The Young Ladies of Lake we have our team of pro's creating a piece in one of our young community members.

Picture taken by Stephen Stickler.

Nelly Gonzalez and Margarita Fernandez

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Two Echo Park community leaders:

From Left to Right:

Nelly Gonzalez from Young Ladies of the Lake

and

Margarita Fernandez from Echo Park Holiday Parade

Target members in action

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Eagle Rock Target team members volunteering for Echo Park National Night Out.

Rudy Basurto and Robin Guzman

2007 Jesusita Murillo and Maria Sanchez

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Two community activist ladies:

Jesusita Murillo has been active since the early 1960's in Echo Park.

Maria Sanchez is the manager of Lucy's Laundry

They both taking the opportunity to update themselves with information.

2007 Masa Cafe Rob Rowe

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Rob, Tom, Julie and Rhonda business partners of Masa Cafe

donated their delicious pizzas to the Echo Park National Night Out event.

Masa Cafe is the place to eat. Excellent customer services, mouth-watering menu and a relaxing hip atmosphere.

When you go to Masa Cafe let them know how we Echo Park community appreciate their kindness.

Thanks Masa Cafe!!!

They are located at...

1800 West Sunset Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90026

213-989-1558

2007 Ed Aguero, Glenda DePaz

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Select Patrol agents:

Left to Right:

Ed Aguero, Glenda DePaz

2007 Two amazing leaders hard at work

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2007 Two of our wonderful Sponsors

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2007 Hard at work...

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From right to left
Grace Ponce President of The Young Ladies of Lake
Martin & Associates Security Services - Community Security Patrol -
213.384.3643
Suzanne Jimenez Field Deputy from City Council District 1

2007Echo Park great leaders

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From right to left

Noel Rogers -Vice-President of Positive Energy Group/crime prevention

Glenda DePaz EPSA patrol guard

Darin Williams owner of Select Patrol (a.k.a. Echo Park and Silver Lake Security Association, Select Patrol is the papa of

Positive Energy Group/crime prevention

EPSA patrol no. 323-860-9914

SLSA patrol no. 213-417-8816

Positive Energy Group: 213-417-8816

Community Neighbor

Andy Takakjian community activist and Positive Energy consultant

2007 Top notch Ladies making a difference

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Echo Park District was explosive with the finest of the finest.

Here we have from left to right...

Billy Jean, Christine Peters, Kabira Stokes and our unbelievable darling Isa Kae Meksin.

They are all about taking action and making a positive difference.

2007 National Night Out

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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT/FAREWELL PARTY TO CRIME AND DRUGS
Date: Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Where: Walgreen's parking lotLocation: 1625 W. Sunset Blvd
Cross St: Echo Park Ave. and Logan St.Time: 6:00p.m to 9:00p.m

Free Hot Dogs, Kids Activities,information booths and much more.Proud Sponsors: Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, The Echo and Positive Energy Group/ Crime PreventionSpecial Thanks goes to Northeast Police Station, Senior Lead Officer Sonia Rimkunas, Walgreen's -Manager Kyung Kwon-, Owner of Select Patrol -Darin Williams- (Echo Park and Silver Lake Association)and all the businesses and residents that are helping to make this event successful. If you would like to be a volunteer, would like to donate money for food and drinks, bring a pot-luck style dish, or have any questions or comments and ideas please contact us at...
Positive Energy Group/Crime Prevention:

E-mail: positive_energygroup@yahoo.com
Contact # 213-417-8816
or
Echo Park Chamber of Commerce:
E-mail: cynthia@echoparkchamber.com
http://www.echoparkchamber.com/
Contact number: 213-630-3032