| 🏡 What’s A Block Captain Anyway? 📢 |
| Hello, Reynier Village Community! Would you like to hear about an exciting opportunity to deepen your connection with our community and play a pivotal role in enhancing our collective safety, communication, and sense of belonging? Become a Block Captain: A Gateway to Community Engagement Are you passionate about fostering a safe, welcoming, and closely-knit community? Interested in meeting more of your neighbors and actively participating in shaping the vibrant fabric of our neighborhood? Becoming a Block Captain could be your perfect next step! Block Captains are the backbone of our association, bridging the gap between the Reynier Village Neighborhood Association and our members. They are instrumental in: Fostering Community Safety: By being a go-to point for safety concerns and information, helping to create a secure environment for everyone. Enhancing Communication: Aiding in the efficient flow of information between the association and its members, ensuring everyone is informed and connected. Building Relationships: Meeting new neighbors and strengthening bonds within our community, making Reynier Village a friendlier place to live. A Call to Existing Block Captains If you’re already serving as a Block Captain, we salute your commitment and encourage you to reach out to us. Let’s collaborate on new ways to engage and support our community together. Your insights, experiences, and suggestions are invaluable to us, and we’re keen to hear how we can make your role even more impactful. |
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| 🌳 Park Update🌲 |
| This is Pete, the Park Commish: Happy to report that our park is looking green and beautiful. Recently, Javier and his apprentice at the California Conservation Corps took care of the graffiti on the house on Shenandoah facing Reynier Park. They are hired by the city to do this. Javier said his job was quiet for a long time but has recently gotten very busy due to an uptick in graffiti. Javier says the garage was tagged by a gang, but the fence was different – the work of a tagger who posts his graffiti on social media. Javier is now in charge of cleaning up graffiti in the area. His boss is away on maternity leave. He also is in charge of pulling weeds, plus picking up discarded trash & furniture, etc. They did a great job, and the two men did it with a smile. They power washed the plastic fence and actually painted the garage door, which is good to know if they tag your house. Happy to report the city installed bright new streetlights along Shenandoah between Gibson and Olin Streets. Thank you! Regarding the park improvements, Terrence Gomes reports they are still waiting for final estimates on the new pergolas, so stay tuned. Big Question: What is happening with the boarded-up PALMS WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH at 2908 Robertson Place on the corner of Cattaraugus and Robertson? Over three years ago, on Aug 3rd, 2020, a fire broke out. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about 25 minutes with minimal fire extension/smoke damage. No injuries were reported. And the burned-out church, Sunday school, and community room has remained boarded up ever since. How can we help this church? This was once a great asset to our neighborhood. Does anybody know what is happening? What can we do to get this church facility renewed, so it is once again a thriving asset to our Reynier Village community? On a fact-finding mission, I have left numerous phone and written messages for the church but have gotten NO RESPONSE. I hear nobody can get them to return inquiries. I am told that the church pastors are elderly, and we suspect they don’t have enough money to rebuild and bring the building up to code. Neighbors think the current congregation is looking for another church to partner with them to share costs as the membership has dwindled. How can we help? Since nobody at the church is responding to inquiries, I was told to call LA City Building and Safety. They kindly referred me to code engineer Will Michalak, who told me there are multiple reports of trespassing inside the boarded-up property. The code engineer said he would personally visit the property to inspect it again, and possibly refer the property to LA City Vacant Buildings Dept for further action. He said he wanted to tread lightly, respectfully, because this was a church and we all want to help them get back up and serving our neighborhood. Pete the “Park Commish” |
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| 🛟 Spring Safety Festival 🎈 |
| Our neighboring association (Beverlywood HOA) is thrilled to invite everyone to their Spring Safety Festival at Circle Park! Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19th, from 11 AM to 2 PM, and join us at 2000 South Beverly Drive for an unforgettable day of community fun and education. What’s Happening: Train Rides: Chug along on delightful train rides. Face Painting: Get transformed with fantastic face painting. Fire Trucks: Explore the thrilling world of firefighting. Dog Adoption: Find your new best friend with our dog adoption station. Learn CPR: Equip yourself with life-saving CPR skills. Safety Experts: Gain valuable safety insights from experts. This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy a day out with the family, and engage with the community in a meaningful way. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, we welcome you to come together for a day filled with joy, learning, and connection. For more details, please visit our website at www.beverlywoodhoa.com/events. See you there for a Spring-filled day of fun! |
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| 👔 President’s Corner 💼 |
| Hello neighbors. Welcome to Spring and a new season filled with possibilities for our community. The RVNA board members have been meeting monthly. We are committed to finding ways to provide value and service for all our neighbors so we can ultimately increase our membership and keep our association thriving. We look forward to the return of our upcoming Summer evening park nights along with other events. If you have already renewed your $20 annual membership, Thank You! If not, please use the links below to easily and conveniently renew your $20 annual RVNA membership. Mauro Bordovsky, RVNA Co-President Michael Rozales, RVNA Co-President |
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| LOCAL UPDATES |
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| 🦺 Emergency Preparedness Tip ⛑️ |
| Did you know that L.A.’s Emergency Management Department offers your neighborhood a FREE workshop to prepare you and your neighbors to prepare your street for a major disaster? RYLAN – The Ready Your LA Neighborhood Workshop provides the tools to prepare and organize your neighborhood to respond together in that first hour after a disaster to reduce injuries, protect your property and the environment, and most importantly, to save lives. This free workshop is 90 minutes or less and can be held virtually or in person. The Emergency Management Department will provide the material needed for you to run this workshop with your closest neighbors. Depending on the size of your area, this may mean your full apartment building or just your closest 5-7 houses. You may choose to facilitate the workshop yourself, or Emergency Management Department staff can do so upon request. By requesting a workshop, you will be provided with all the tools and materials needed to develop a neighborhood response plan. Emergency Management Department staff are available to support your efforts at every step. Once you submit your information, you will receive an email from us with the next steps and links to the associated materials. Hard-copy materials are also available upon request. What does a neighborhood response plan include? It will include a list of skills and equipment that you and your neighbors possess, what steps to take immediately after a disaster, and how to break up into response teams. After you have submitted your information, expect EMD staff will to reach out within two weeks to discuss the specifics of your workshop and help plan your approach. The EMD staff assigned to your area will continue to support as much as you would like leading up to and following your workshop. |
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Spring Safety Festival with Beverlywood HOA!
Our neighboring association (Beverlywood HOA) is thrilled to invite everyone to their Spring Safety Festival at Circle Park!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, May 19th, from 11 AM to 2 PM, and join us at 2000 South Beverly Drive for an unforgettable day of community fun and education.
What’s Happening:
- Train Rides: Chug along on delightful train rides.
- Face Painting: Get transformed with fantastic face painting.
- Fire Trucks: Explore the thrilling world of firefighting.
- Dog Adoption: Find your new best friend with our dog adoption station.
- Learn CPR: Equip yourself with life-saving CPR skills.
- Safety Experts: Gain valuable safety insights from experts.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, enjoy a day out with the family, and engage with the community in a meaningful way. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, we welcome you to come together for a day filled with joy, learning, and connection.
For more details, please visit our website at www.beverlywoodhoa.com/events.
See you there for a Spring-filled day of fun!
Reynier Village Neighborhood Update for March 2024
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| Reynier Village Neighborhood AssociationBuilding a better neighborhood, together since 2005. |
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 Welcome to Your Neighborhood Newsletter!  |
| Let your voice resonate in the heart of our community! The Reynier Village Neighborhood Association warmly invites you to join our board or volunteer, offering your unique skills and passion to foster positive change right on your doorstep. Together, our unified voices can catalyze meaningful transformations, bolster safety, and elevate our neighborhood’s quality of life. Your involvement is the key to making our community more vibrant and inclusive for everyone. Step forward and make a difference with us! |
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 Park Update |
| Reynier Park is a crown jewel for our cozy neighborhood. A happy place for us all to share. This is Board Member at Large, Peter Iliff, who some call “Park Commish,” because I’m the tall guy in the park twice a day picking up trash, throwing the ball for Moxie, and interfacing with concerned neighbors, LA City, City Council, SORO, and whoever can help us get stuff done. This week, Leo Floyd, Senior Park Maintenance Supervisor for the West Region, took time to personally call and say that he is here for whatever we need. Leo reports that LA City has deposited money into a Parks & Rec account for upcoming major park improvements. And a job order have been written for tree trimming. Bravo, Leo. More on this, but first– Today I spoke to Anthony, an LA City maintenance employee, as he was busy cleaning up our park. Anthony was picking up trash, blowing leaves, and cleaning bathrooms. First thing he said was “I love my job.” I asked what the biggest issue was, and sadly, he said nearly every morning he finds human feces smeared on the bathroom walls. Leo Floyd had said this was a mental health issue with many parks. But Anthony used a hose and cleaned it for us with a big smile. I must congratulate LA City for doing a great job mowing the lawn, fixing sprinklers, painting over graffiti, and removing trash every day. The park has never looked better. I have been successfully working with Hamilton High Asst Principal who has been a tremendous help to limit students from loitering in the park during school hours. Perhaps you’ve seen them at the picnic tables and “hot-boxing” in the bathrooms on late mornings. Thanks to Hamilton High Asst Principal we are seeing far less gang graffiti and illegal behavior. Now for BIG NEWS! The architect hired by LA City to design park improvements has delivered a blueprint to the planners, who did measurements and will come back with cost estimates in three weeks. At that time, City Council will review and share with the community. After getting feedback, the architect will proceed to finalized plans. The improvements include 1) New custom built pergolas. 2) New security cameras and lights. 3) New playground benches (traditional “New York Style” with back supports.) 4) New “Pour and Fill” which is the playground’s rubber padding. 5) New ADA disability compliant tables with wheelchair access under the pergola along Reynier Ave. Furthermore, the swings and jungle gym will undergo a safety review. We could see installation possibly as soon as this late summer, given no major hiccups in the design review process. Also, the pergolas will be custom built by an out of state manufacturer, which could take some time. Regarding the park trees, The LA City Arborist / “Tree Surgeon,” David Miranda, is scheduled to visit the park to perform a “bio-review” of the trees and plants in the park and make recommendations for replacement if necessary. And lastly, there is a strong push by SORO and City Council to establish a “Dog Park” on Cal Trans property near the end of Reynier Ave where it meets Cattaraugus. There is a path past an existing apartment building that leads to an open space where the park would be built. Pete the “Park Commish” |
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 President’s Corner  |
| A warm welcome to all our neighbors in Reynier Village. We hope you are enjoying living in this community as much as we do. If you haven’t already done so, please consider joining the neighborhood association ($20/year). Membership helps to sponsor social events and community projects, to name a few, that help to keep our community inviting and attractive. Also, please ensure that your e-mail address is correct for receiving our Newsletter by clicking on the following link. Your Reynier Village Neighborhood Association (RVNA) Board is working diligently with Los Angeles City officials and representatives to address matters that concern our community such as the recent increase in gang tagging situation around our neighborhood. Please continue to report any graffiti through the MyLA311 app. The more issues are reported, the better the chances for increased police presence. Let’s cherish our community and unity. Together we can make our neighborhood an even better place to live for everyone. Mauro Bordovsky, RVNA Co-President Michael Rozales, RVNA Co-President |
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| LOCAL UPDATES |
| Click below to access the South Robertson Calendar Of Events SORO Events |
| Click below to access your local Council District Website CD 10 CD 10 Website |
 Emergency Preparedness Tip  |
| After a major earthquake, one of the most important things to have on hand is water, as water lines may be damaged or contaminated. We can live without food for quite a long time, but only about 3 days without water. Storing about a gallon of water per person per day is advised. You can also store some water containers in your car in case the event occurs when you are away from home. If necessary, you can also use the water stored in your water heater (unless it’s tankless). It’s good to periodically open the spout at the bottom of your water heater and let some of the water run into a bucket to remove any sediment build-up. There are various sized water containers available for longer storage. The larger containers (up to 55-gallons) can be purchased with pumps and water preserver that lasts up to 5 years. You can find these on-line and they are also available locally at SOS Survival Products (sosproducts.com). |
| OFFICERS: WHO’S WHO |
| Co-President – Mauro Bordovsky – president@reyniervillage.org Co-President – Michael Rozales – president@reyniervillage.org Secretary – Jeff Baughman – secretary@reyniervillage.org Treasurer – Hector Garza – treasurer@reyniervillage.org Communication – Matias Baker Masucci – info@reyniervillage.org |
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| Now you can easily change your email or mailing address and join our newsletter online. Just go to reyniervillage.org. Under ‘Membership’ in the main menu you can select ‘Newsletter Sign Up.’ Use the form to update your old email or add a new one. Don’t forget to spread the word, sit back and wait for awesome things to hit your inbox! (Please note: there can be multiple values/entries per household.) |
| “A neighbor is someone who cares when your child is sick, lends you a cup of sugar when you run out, and lets you know when you have something in your teeth.” – Mr. Rogers |
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🕯️ Chanukah Festival of Lights at Reynier Park 🕯️
Join us on Thursday, December 7th, from 4 to 8 pm for a dazzling Chanukah celebration at Reynier Park! This event promises to be an enchanting evening filled with joy, laughter, and the spirit of togetherness.
🎡 Exciting Rides & Inflatables: Bring your family and friends to enjoy a festive atmosphere with thrilling rides and playful inflatables for all ages. The park will be alive with the sounds of laughter and the glow of Chanukah lights.
🕎 Menorah Lighting: Witness the beauty of the Menorah lighting ceremony as we kindle the lights of Chanukah. Join in this cherished tradition that symbolizes hope, unity, and the triumph of light over darkness.
🍽️ Delicious Latkas and Donuts: Indulge in the delectable flavors of Chanukah with mouthwatering latkas and sweet, warm donuts. Savor the tastes that make this festival so special, and share the culinary delights with your loved ones.
🍬 Gelt Drop: Get ready for an exciting twist on the traditional dreidel game! Our Gelt Drop will bring an element of surprise and fun as you gather golden chocolate coins raining down from above.
This Chanukah Festival at Reynier Park is more than an event; it’s an opportunity to create lasting memories with your community. Join us in the celebration of unity, tradition, and the joy of the season.
Don’t miss out on the magic! Save the date and spread the word. We can’t wait to light up the night with you! 🌟🕎🌟
❄️ Get Ready for a Winter Wonderland at Reynier Park! ❄️
Hey Reynier Village Residents,
Snowflakes are in the forecast, and we’re turning Reynier Park into a winter paradise on December 10th! Join us for a Snow Day extravaganza from 11 AM to 1 PM. It’s the perfect opportunity for some frosty fun right in our own backyard.
Event Details:
Date: December 10th
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Reynier Park, 2803 Reynier Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90034
