Events

Join us for our 2021 Makeover Project of Emerson Avenue Community Garden!! 

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ACTIVITIES

Saturday, April 10th 9am to 12:30 pm.

Bobcat Assistance--3 people.  We're going to have a driver for earth moving equipment removing mulch.  You'll be serving as a spotter to help direct the driver, raking behind him/her, and offering clean up assistance as the material is placed in a dumpster.  This will also involve general clean-up, so you'll be lift any remaining stones in the garden and plot boundary material. You'll be using a rake and shovel and some brute strength.

Wire Sculpture Prep--4 people.  The task is tedious, but not difficult, and will be to sand down all the wire structures and get them ready for painting. You will need gloves and sandpaper and eye protection.

Mailboxes prep.  3 people.  You will need to make a solution of vinegar and water and clean up the mailboxes. Gloves are necessary, but this is pretty light work.

Cob Bench Clean-up.  5 people.  This involves scraping off material from a large circular structure. This will require chisels and hammers. Gloves are mandatory for this moderately difficult work.

Concrete Pouring Prep. 4 people.  You'll be moving a shed, digging up a small foundation, removing dirt, and then framing for the pour. This will be some pretty hard work.

Saturday, April 10th 1pm to 4:30 pm.

Bobcat Assistance--3 people.  We're going to have a driver for earth moving equipment removing mulch.  You'll be serving as a spotter to help direct the driver, raking behind him/her, and offering clean up assistance as the material is placed in a dumpster.  This will also involve general clean-up, so you'll be lift any remaining stones in the garden and plot boundary material. You'll be using a rake and shovel and some brute strength.

Wire Sculpture Prep--4 people.  The task is tedious, but not difficult, and will be to sand down all the wire structures and get them ready for painting. You will need gloves and sandpaper and eye protection.

Mailboxes prep.  3 people.  You will need to make a solution of vinegar and water and clean up the mailboxes. Gloves are necessary, but this is pretty light work.

Cob Bench Clean-up.  5 people.  This involves scraping off material from a large circular structure. This will require chisels and hammers. Gloves are mandatory for this moderately difficult work.

Concrete Pouring. 4 people.  You'll be prepping and pouring concrete. This will be some pretty hard work.

Sunday, April 11th 9am to 12:30 pm.

Bobcat Assistance--3 people.  We're going to have a driver for earth moving equipment removing mulch.  You'll be serving as a spotter to help direct the driver, raking behind him/her, and offering clean up assistance as the material is placed in a dumpster.  This will also involve general clean-up, so you'll be lift any remaining stones in the garden and plot boundary material. You'll be using a rake and shovel and some brute strength.

Wire Sculpture Painting--4 people.  You'll be painting wire sculptures.  You will need gloves and eye protection as spraypaint may be involved. There may also be some sanding involved.

Mailbox Painting.  3 people.  You'll be painting wooden mailboxes.  You will need gloves and eye protection as spraypaint may be involved.

Cob Bench Clean-up.  5 people.  This involves scraping off material from a large circular structure. This will require chisels and hammers. Gloves are mandatory for this moderately difficult work.

Concrete Pouring Prep. 4 people.  You'll be moving a shed, digging up a small foundation, removing dirt, and then framing for the pour. This will be some pretty hard work.

Sunday, April 11th 1pm to 4:30 pm.

Bobcat Assistance--3 people.  We're going to have a driver for earth moving equipment removing mulch.  You'll be serving as a spotter to help direct the driver, raking behind him/her, and offering clean up assistance as the material is placed in a dumpster.  This will also involve general clean-up, so you'll be lift any remaining stones in the garden and plot boundary material. You'll be using a rake and shovel and some brute strength.

Wire Sculpture Painting--4 people.  You'll be painting wire sculptures.  You will need gloves and eye protection as spraypaint may be involved. There may also be some sanding involved.

Mailbox Painting.  3 people.  You'll be painting wooden mailboxes.  You will need gloves and eye protection as spraypaint may be involved.

Cob Bench Clean-up.  5 people.  This involves scraping off material from a large circular structure. This will require chisels and hammers. Gloves are mandatory for this moderately difficult work.

Concrete Pouring. 4 people.  You'll be prepping and pouring concrete. This will be some pretty hard work.

A recently joined member of WRC, Christina Davis, will present her Craft Talk. Christina is President/CEO of the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. 

A recently joined member of WRC, Christina Davis, will present her Craft Talk. Christina is President/CEO of the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. 

LA Alzheimer's Association will present on Keeping Your Brain Healthy!

Vitaliy Bezrodnov will present on the Rotary Children's Fund.

Rotary Childrens Fund - Cultural Exchange Program Golden Gates

The Floating Doctors' mission is to reduce the present and future burden of disease in the developing world, and to promote the improvements in health care delivery worldwide.

Join the Rotary Club of Westchester at the 66th annual Book Sale! Thousands of books from all genres! All proceeds benefit humanitarian, education and community projects locally and abroad! Shop safely at our outdoor location in the Ralphs' parking lot. Thanks in advance for adhering to socially distanced guidelines. Masks are required to attend. 

Do you have books that you would like to donate? Fill out our donation info form and we'll contact you for a book pick-up/drop-off! Thank you for supporting the Rotary Club of Westchester and the community! 

Mark Benthien is Director of Communication, Education and Outreach at the Southern California Earthquake Center headquartered at the University of Southern California. He is also the Global Coordinator of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, and Executive Director of the Earthquake Country Alliance. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from UCLA in 1995 and a Master of Public Policy degree from USC in 2003. Well “grounded” in the science of earthquakes, he is a passionate and visionary leader and was recognized in 2012 by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for advancing the causes of earthquake and tsunami education and safety. The annual ShakeOut earthquake drill that began in Southern California in 2008 now has participants across the United States and has become a global movement. He coordinates interactions between SCEC scientists and partners in engineering, government, business, and education; manages programs that provide earthquake information and experiential learning at all educational levels; and promotes earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and planning.

Mark Benthien is Director of Communication, Education and Outreach at the Southern California Earthquake Center headquartered at the University of Southern California. He is also the Global Coordinator of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, and Executive Director of the Earthquake Country Alliance. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Geophysics from UCLA in 1995 and a Master of Public Policy degree from USC in 2003. Well “grounded” in the science of earthquakes, he is a passionate and visionary leader and was recognized in 2012 by the White House as a “Champion of Change” for advancing the causes of earthquake and tsunami education and safety. The annual ShakeOut earthquake drill that began in Southern California in 2008 now has participants across the United States and has become a global movement. He coordinates interactions between SCEC scientists and partners in engineering, government, business, and education; manages programs that provide earthquake information and experiential learning at all educational levels; and promotes earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and planning.