MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Please join us for a deep dive into the history and legacy of Sugar Hill, an historic West Adams neighborhood that was a nucleus for African American culture in mid-century Los Angeles. This double header event will be of special interest to those who love history, architecture, urban planning or believe in community spirit. Saturday, June 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm Lecture & Discussion, VG Clubhouse Saturday, June 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm Guided Walking Tour of Sugar Hill Sponsored by the VG Communications Committee. Photos by Zig Halloween at the Green has always brought about good times and great photos. This year was definitely no exception!
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Many thanks to the Cultural Affairs Committee for the wonderful summer concerts this year and always! A note from the Budget & Finance Committee... Are you curious how the HOA plans to spend your assessments next year? Come join a conversation about an early draft of the 2024 budget with the board treasurer. The board approves the final budget during their October meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/592544596 Meeting ID: 592 544 596 Password: 5300Obama (two zeros, upper case O) Or dial by phone: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 592-544-596 Password: 192791 Labor Day Concert featuring Peter Myers Orchestra! Monday, September 4, 4:00 - 7:00pm, Central Green Presented by the VG Cultural Affairs Committee Neighbors are now able to put chairs and blankets down the day before. Friendly reminder: please tell your guests to leave dogs at home. Special Event NoticeFrom the Board of Directors The VGOA security contract is being put out to bid and the Board is looking for community input to inform the RFP (Request for Proposal) process. Please join Board members on Zoom to voice your opinions during a discussion on current and future security services. SECURITY TOWN HALL August 3, 2023, 7:00 pm via Zoom VG Committee Meetings https://us02web.zoom.us/j/592544596 Meeting ID: 592 544 596 Password: 5300Obama (two zeros, upper case O) Or dial by phone: 1-669-900-9128 Meeting ID: 592-544-596 Password: 192791 Uniting Neighbors and Cleaning House: |
On the night of September 24th, with the evening air taking on a fall chill and clear skies over the sycamore boughs, the Cultural Affairs Committee launched its second outdoor Movie Night devoted to African American filmmaking on the Main Green. More than sixty people attended a showing of five short films from four neighborhood artists, three of whom live here at the Village Green; the presentation was followed by a short discussion, moderated by the famed director Charles Burnett (“Killer of Sheep,” 1978; “To Sleep With Anger,” 1990). |
DANCIN’ THE DAY AWAY....
The heat couldn’t stop Villagers and guests from moving their feet!
The following photos were published in the October edition of Highlights Newsletter. Click to view them at full size.
The heat couldn’t stop Villagers and guests from moving their feet!
The following photos were published in the October edition of Highlights Newsletter. Click to view them at full size.
A new column from former HIGHLIGHTS editor Lucy Fried
It was a wonderful honor to be invited to write a recurring column for HIGHIGHTS, and I can’t think of any topic more import-ant to launch with than safety. I want to think that our Village is immune to crime, but of course it cannot be and never has been. In fact, back in the very early 2000’s, Don and I were burglarized, and I still remember the feeling of violation when I found my drawers and closets ransacked and precious items stolen. |
“The Neighbors Think I’m Selling Dope”
Three Black filmmakers shifting the narrative in Los Angeles
The Cultural Affairs Committee is thrilled to announce this year’s Black American Filmmakers program on Saturday, September 24th at 7pm, with a Q&A moderated by the legendary Charles Burnett, who presented his classic “To Sleep With Anger” here last year.
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