Welcome to the last February edition of NoHo Strong...and we're all prepping to be waterlogged again! But...we need the rain and it looks like this latest little "soggy" adventure is going to put us over the top as far as this season's water table...yay!! Now, if we can only keep it up for future years and end the current drought...and learn from this so we can better handle what ever "drought situations" happen in the future.

So...be careful during this latest storm, but before you brave the elements, sit down with a nice, hot cup of coffee and read up on the latest in our newsletter!

A Word...or Two...Or Three...

by ds stringer, CEO

SAYING GOODBYE TO "KIND..."

His presidency may not have been the most memorable in some opinions, but his life as a kind, giving, generous man certainly will live on forever.

Late last week it was announced through the media that former President Jimmy Carter, battling many health issues in the latter half of his 98 illustrious years, has entered hospice.

And so...this time is allowing us to reflect on this gentleman, this peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia who rose to fame by winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, by building hundreds of houses with "Habitat For Humanity," by continuing to do hands on construction on these homes while fighting brain cancer, by having wonderful, lasting relationships with all the other former presidents no matter what poitical affiliation they are, by being the oldest president,...and oh yes, by being our 39th President of the United States.

There are many other accomplishments of President Carter's...if shared they could make this commentary go on forever. For now, we will leave it at this...

...No matter your politics, there is no argument that, when the time comes, this peaceful, patriotic, loving man who has dedicated his life to service, deserves all the pomp and circumstance this country can bestow upon him.

On behalf of the Universal City/North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce...

Dorothy Stringer

Dorothy Stringer

CEO

Today, on our last contribution to Black History Month, we are featuring Dr. Daniel Hale Williams...

Who was Dr. Williams?

The first African American cardiologist who performed the first successful open-heart surgery

Founded the first interracial hospital, Provident Hospital and Training School

Created two hospital-based training programs for nursing

Co-founded the National Medical Association

The first African American physician admitted to the American College of Surgeons

Dr. Williams’s work and advocacy for African Americans presence in medicine is honored by educational institutions worldwide

We think our final selection for Black History Month 2023 is a wonderful choice!

In an effort to continue driving equity and inclusion for small businesses on their bond program and bring awareness to the bond program’s many small business resources to new potential vendors, the "Build LACCD is reaching out to get connected with the appropriate contacts in our community and discuss how they can potentially work to benefit everyone by sharing their upcoming contracting and procurement opportunities.  

Here is the flyer for our upcoming Spring 2023 LACCD Small Contractor Boot Camp. The Boot Camp is four sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays, on April 18th – 27th from 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm via Zoom webinar. Here is the registration link: Webinar Registration - Zoom. This is a great opportunity for local, small, and other disadvantaged businesses/contractors to learn about their pre-qualification process, how to bid for work, and successfully execute BuildLACCD projects.

A CAPELLA FOR GALS AND FELLAS!!

We have great friends at the "River Oaks Chorus!" They always come through for us in all of our events, like our "Courage Jubilee,' our October event that honors survivors of Domestic Violence. They are always quick to say "yes" to our begging for their appearances!

So...we are proud to announce...THEIR show, coming up on May 21st at "Liberty Hall Forest Lawn, Hollywood Hills!

All the information is in the included flier...

If you're looking for an entertaining afternoon, make plans to join them on May 2nd...you will not be disappointed!

MARCH 20TH IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!

The greens are waiting for YOU to participate in this year's Easy Valley PALS golf tournament on MARCH 20TH 2023 at Porter Valley Country Club in Northridge!

East Valley Pals is a non-profit booster organization for the North Hollywood Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. Their board raises funds and provides financial support for the men and women of the LAPD.

We know you want to participate and help raise much needed funds for this worthwhile organization! 100% of the proceeds to benefit LAPD youth programs and Officers!

Sponsorships are available and are listed above as well as your chance to make your reservation to participate and attend! Don't procrastinate...reserve and/or sponsor TODAY!!!

IT'S THURSDAY...WHATEVER DOES THAT MEAN??

Of course, that means "Thankful Thursday!"

Today, we'd love to pay homage to our dear, longtime friends at "Goodwill."

They have renewed their 2023 membership and we're super excited that we can count them in for another year.

Goodwill North Hollywood is a store and donation center. They are located at...

5855 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

(818) 763-1245

Stop by and see what wonderful bargains you can find. And...since this weekend is a "stay at home" kind of weekend, why don't you go through your closets, find some donations and bring them over to Goodwill when the weather gets better!!

IT'S NATIONAL BANANA BREAD DAY!!

So...this is the generally known, very much accepted as THE "National Banana Bread Day."

And, since we're all going to be shivering, stuck at home, why don't we fire up the oven and bake some delicious banana bread!

Sounds like a good idea, huh?

Here's a quick recipe..

JANET'S RICH BANANA BREAD RECIPE

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 9x5-inch loaf

Ingredients

-1 cup white sugar

-½ cup butter, melted

-2 eggs

-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

-1 teaspoon baking soda

-½ teaspoon salt

-½ cup sour cream

-½ cup chopped walnuts

-2 medium bananas, sliced

Directions

-Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

-Stir sugar and melted butter together in a large bowl. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into butter mixture until smooth. Fold in banana slices, sour cream, and walnuts; transfer into the prepared pan.

-Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool loaf in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.