Community Interest – Page 4 – Mt. Washington Jessica Neighborhood

12 Jun

Public Art in Mt.Washington Jessica Neighborhood

Stairs leading down to Oneonta Drive, with mural by Mike Schelly

Clean up has already begun to prepare the stairs for a new mural, to be painted by Mike Schelly, the artist who originally painted the stairs in the early 90’s in a neighborhood effort supported by then Councilmember, Jackie Goldberg.

Oneonta-Olancha Stairs (bottom) 2019

The area we want to paint has been a target of taggers over the years, in part due to the drought killing off the original vine that covered the concrete wall near the base.

“The stairs and the triangle are wonderful neighborhood assets. The triangle makes a lovely entrance to our neighborhood. The stairs are a wonderful place to exercise, meet other people, and see the view. The stairs act as a public meeting place in the same way that a square or park does in other cities. Both places also offer an opportunity for neighbors to get involved in a community project that directly affects them, and for which they can see tangible results.” Al Winn, The Eastsider – 2010

Donations Cheerfully Accepted!

We are seeking city approval to add murals on the side and middle panels. We are requesting donations from the community. A total of $2500 is needed for this project. Donations can be made here. Please note on the form that you wish your donation to go toward the Stairs Beautification project. MWJN is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit and your donation is tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Find out more about what our organization does with beautification.

Like our Oneonta-Olancha Stairs page on Facebook

11 Jun

Map Your Neighborhood Facilitator Traning 6/24

Map Your Neighborhood Workshop

Monday, June 24 from 7-9pm at the Coptic Church – a Map Your Neighborhood Facilitator Training Class will be taught by Ben Park, a Red Cross certified trainer. Ben has systematically brought MYN to much of our area. If you are tired of waiting for Ben to have time to come facilitate a meeting in your block, take this class and learn from the best how to do it yourself. Then you can bring it to more of your neighbors.

Map Your Neighborhood (MYN) connects individual preparedness with preparedness on your block. Know who your neighbors are, who might need special assistance, and who might have special skills or equipment to help your neighbors in a disaster. When the emergency responders are overwhelmed, we will only have each other to rely on.

The 9-Step program is easy and covers what to do both at home and then on your block in the first 60 minutes after disaster strikes. Practicing makes it even easier.

LuAn Johnson, PhD with Ben Park

The “Map Your Neighborhood” program was developed by LuAn Johnson, PhD of SPAN Disaster Services in Seattle. It is endorsed and promoted by the American Red Cross. The program is in use throughout the US including Los Angeles as “Ready Your LA Neighborhood” . Map Your Neighborhood is also being integrated into the Los Angeles CERT Battalion 2 Master Plan. MYN is designed to bridge Community Emergency Response Team training (CERT) and individual preparedness.

MYN is implemented through an interactive meeting with 10-20 neighbors in one of their homes. A 9-step program is clearly laid out through informational videos that are watched and paused to develop simple maps and invaluable lists on the spot.

Everyone leaves with a custom booklet to keep under the bed for emergencies. The entire process takes only about 2 1/2 hours and participants leave both more prepared and better knowing their neighbors.

MWJN has 13 organized MYN blocks. To find out what block you’re in or to start a new block, contact us at info@mtwashingtonjessica.org.

Map Your Neighborhood program has taught us personally what social science research concludes: the more people in a neighborhood know each other’s first names, the stronger the neighborhood will be. So start getting prepared by coming to our potluck on Saturday, June 15!
Find out more.

24 May

Potluck in the Park 6/15/19

SAVE THE DATE – SATURDAY JUNE 15

We had such a great time the last two years we’re doing it again! Saturday, June 15 in Cleland Park from 5-8 PM.

We’ll provide tables, chairs, paper plates and plastic ware; you provide a favorite dish. If you missed last years event, you missed an amazing culinary spread!

More details to follow – get it on your calendar now and plan to come celebrate our awesome neighborhood!

See Photos from last year’s festivities on our Facebook page.

If you’d like to be involved in planning or have questions, please contact us.

14 Jun

First Aid/CPR Training 7/28/18

Would you know what to do if a family member or neighbor had a medical emergency? The Mt. Washington Jessica Neighborhood, Inc. is sponsoring a First Aid/CPR class on Saturday, July 28 from 9am – 3:30pm at the Holy Virgin Mary Orthodox Coptic Church at 4900 Cleland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90042.

Learn what to do in an emergency. Get certified for CERT level 2 or for Child Care positions or to support your “Map Your Neighborhood” block. You’ll learn what to do for everything from cuts and burns to cardiac and breathing emergencies.

The class will cost $50 in advance, $60 day of event (1/2 price if no certification requested). Instructor is Red Cross certified trainer. Prices are usually much higher. This is a great opportunity for our neighborhood.

Registration and payment instructions on Eventbrite – Password: MWJN

For more information, contact us at info@mtwashingtonjessica.org.

Download the flyer here: MWJN CPR Training Flyer July 28

Special Thanks to Instructor, Mike Hain. Special thanks also to the Coptic Church for being a good neighbor and allowing us to host this training in their facilities.