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UNNC COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS UNNC is sharing important information with our neighbors: 1). Just A Quick Reminder  (We know you know this!) Our public safety officials asked us to share -- All fireworks are illegal in the city of Los Angeles! 2). Help Save A Life A great resource if you find a runaway pup! Several local animal rescue and support organizations have joined together to help save dogs lost on the streets (e.g., frightened by fireworks) and reunite them with their owners. (This effort is active for the next few days). 3). Summer Night Lights Fun Evening Activities at Local Recreation Centers throughout July and August Launched in 2008, Summer Nights Lights has become a summer staple throughout Los Angeles. Selected recreation centers are open from 7 to 11 p.m., offering food, sports and other activities for the entire family between now and August 12, Wednesday through Saturday, then August 18-25, Friday and Saturday. There are a few centers near UNNC's footprint, including Denker Recreation Center, 1550 West 35th Place; Normandie Recreation Center, 1550 S. Normandie; MLK Jr. Recreation Center, 3916 S. Western; and Rancho Cienega (Michelle and Barack Obama) Recreation and Sports Center, 5001 Obama Blvd. The flyer below lists 44 locations in Los Angeles. More information about the program: https://lagryd.org/summer-night-lights.html 4). Summertime Lunch Program Recreation and Parks Offers Free Lunches now through August 4, for kids ages 1-18 The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks offers FREE lunches to kids and teens ages 1 -18, Monday through Friday until Aug 4, 2023. No registration is required. The lunches are healthy and nutritious and must be eaten on site. The food is served on a first come-first served basis. Visit https://www.laparks.org/FoodProgram for more information and locations. You may also text "Summer Meals" to 97779 or call 818 346-2700.

Celebrate Planet Earth! Please join UNNC, and be inspired to lead an environmentally-friendly lifestyle with booths and activities that range from recycling used materials into fun art and craft projects, mini-cert sessions; handouts about food waste, reducing plastics, native plants, and disaster preparedness; plus learn to how to properly compost your leftover food – including worm composting (the kids will love it!). This event has a focus on Sustainability (efforts to prevent climate change) and Resilience (fire safety, emergency preparedness). The Earth Day Celebration is at 12th Avenue and Washington (12th Avenue will be closed between 18th Street and Washington Boulevard). The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please come to our Earth Day event and meet the candidates/new UNNC board members and our current/continuing board members. Downloadable PDF Flyer

The City of LA’s Small Business Rental Assistance Program launches on Monday, April 18. It will provide $12 million in grants to eligible businesses located in the City that need financial assistance to aid in their recovery from COVID-19.