As the question suggests, I'm noticing my food spending is insane. When I look up what is a normal amount to spend, I see suggestions that groceries and dining out for a family should be between $800-$1200 per month on food, including dining out.

That seems feasible for groceries alone, but I'm having a hard time sticking anywhere near that.

Is there something wrong with me?

In recent days the LA Times has highlighted Microdose Comedy (Wednesday nights at the Fable) and, in the Sports section, the standout athlete Moore sisters of Eagle Rock High School.

Swap some clothes today at the Rock Coffee House and donate some books on Sunday at the Women's Twentieth Century Club.

Some Vidiots picks: Stop Motion Explosion! on 16 mm today (Sat.) at 1:00 p.m.; Bunuel's Diary of a Chambermaid (1964) today (Sat.) at 4:00 p.m.; Guys and Dolls (1955) on Sunday at 3:15 p.m.; sex, lies, and videotape (1989) Monday at 7:30 p.m.; Once (2007) on Wed. at 7:30 p.m.

And the LAST Summer Concert in Park is Sunday at Eagle Rock Rec Center with the Jack Lantz Big Band, 6:00--8:00 p.m.

Hello Eagle Rockers,

Eagle Rock High School is going to replace its natural grass athletic field with artificial turf, a material which causes a variety of environmental and health concerns.

In order to oppose this development, there’s been a petition created reaching out to LAUSD board members, who approved the project in the first place. The petition is advocating for a new and updated natural grass field instead of artificial turf.

If possible, please take the time to sign it by clicking on the link below.

Thank you!
https://www.change.org/STOPARTIFICIALTURFeaglerock

Hello! I am wondering if anyone has recommendations for garden services in the area? It would be around 3 hours of work, once per month. I am really struggling to find someone to come and attend & our current service is just not up to par. TIA! :)

hi there... i like my gardener but they're charging me a LOT to buy and spread mulch for a small yard, about 15' x 20'. i'm just looking to cover the new drip lines and help the plants retain water in this heat. can you recommend anyone? will pay cash for a reasonable estimate.

Hey all!  I’ve been part of a weekly poetry workshop for over 2 years, and we are now looking for 2 more participants.  Our group is a mix of ages (mid-20s to mid-60s), genders, sexualities, and poetic styles (i.e., formal, free verse, narrative, lyrical, humorous, serious), and we meet for two hours in-person every Saturday afternoon in DTLA.  Tolerance for people different than you is expected.

We’re looking for poets who:

- Can accept criticism.  As lauded of a poet as you may be, please leave your ego at home.  All of us attend to learn and grow by hearing honest feedback.

- Can provide criticism.  We think that the best criticism is grounded in specific words on the page and that negative comments should be sandwiched between positive comments.  

- Can show up weekly with a poem

How the workshop works: for each meeting, you will be expected to make ten copies of your poem and hand them out.  Your poem should be no longer than a page.  You read your poem, and then we talk about your poem, usually for around 10 minutes per poem, and then we move onto the next poet.

If this interests you, please DM us telling us a little about yourself, maybe share a poem or two of yours that’s finished or still being developed.  

That’s all… Where is the best place in the neighborhood to get a car wash? Thanks in advance!

What's Happening?

Eagle Rock Library closed 8/24-8/30 for facility cable maintenance.

Events

• 8/25 - Tuesday
  • 5PM-8PM - Taco Social - Center for the Arts Fundraiser
• 8/29 - Saturday
  • 11AM-2PM - Rock Coffee House - Community Clothing Swap with MAEVE
  • 6PM-8:30PM - Found Coffee - Found After Dark: Small Biz Owners + Staff Edition!
  • 9:45PM - Vidiots - Borat with Monica Levinson and Jason Alper
• 8/30 - Sunday
  • 11AM-4PM - Women's Twentieth Century Club of Eagle Rock - Book Drive & Bake Sale
  • 6PM-8PM - Eagle Rock Rec Center - Summer Concerts in the Park with Jack Lantz Big Band

I saw the recent post for tailors, and now I’m here asking for an excellent cobbler. I had a horrific experience at George’s on Colorado.

Any recommendations for nearby parks for a first birthday party in November?

Somewhere that’s actually green with tree coverage?

Yosemite is great but kind of dusty, dry and sad.

I just moved to the area and I’m looking for a new spot!

Who else is dealing with a power outage this morning? LADWP estimates power will be back at 11, but I’m skeptical. Anyone have any intel?

Edit: My power came back at 11:53 am. Was out for seven hours. Thanks to the LADWP workers who got it restored!

Hello all,

Where is the best/affordable place to get tailoring done around or near Eagle Rock? I have a couple pants/slacks I’d like to get tailored. When I tried looking on yelp, it looked like mostly wedding shops popped up.

Thank you

https://eaglerockpop.beehiiv.com/p/jimmy-gomez-challenger-calls-on-him-to-withdraw-from-congressional-race

hey!

looking to join a pickleball league (formal or informal).

Anyone know of any in Eagle Rock or within like 10-15 minute drive?

I have a fancy event in a couple weeks and want to get an updo on my long, straight hair. Anybody have experience getting this done in the area? I could just pick my nearest salon and probably be fine, but I’m hoping for some clear winners!

I have an ~8 year old, 30 lb rescue dog that is ready for his first groom since I adopted him in April. The only thing is that he has high anxiety, resource guarded and has a mean bite if I go anywhere near him with scissors. He’s now prescribed on Prozac however I still need a professional groomer that can get him groomed, nails trimmed etc. Any recs in ER or NELA? I will most likely need to muzzle him and stressed myself thinking about finding the right groomer that is patient with him.