Join us for the 2024 Palms Weekend!
Our Mission
The Motor Avenue Improvement Association seeks to improve the quality of life for its members and the Palms community by assertively promoting the community’s interests and facilitating community services and programs.
MAIA works to improve the Palms Community, one of the most population-dense areas in Los Angeles and the United States, as well as its adjacent boundaries. MAIA will work to maintain and enhance appearance and safety, as well as create programs that will benefit and serve the entire neighborhood. Through this, MAIA hopes to assist business and residential interests, enhance the walkability and business climate of the area, mitigate traffic issues, enforce existing building and safety guidelines for development, and help our neighbors resolve problems, when possible.
Recognizing that the MAIA is part of a larger interconnected community, it is important to support our fellow homeowner associations, neighborhood councils, city council offices, local police and firefighters, and other stakeholders in pursuing regional traffic and infrastructure solutions.
Latest News and Events
My friend,
The Motor Avenue Improvement Association and I are reaching out to you with urgency and hope. Giving Tuesday is a day when people come together to support the causes they believe in. It's a day filled with generosity, kindness, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. Giving Tuesday, my Birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Holiday Season are times to gift back to our community. This year, as you consider where to direct your support, I urge you to think about the pressing issues our community is confronting: homelessness, hunger, rent instability, healthy food access, crime, lack of open space, vandalism, and so much more. Even with these issues, Palms is the most amazing place to live and work.
Over the past years, we have been unwavering in our commitment to combating these issues in Palms. We need your help now more than ever. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will help our efforts to combat these issues and build community. Together, we can make a difference in our health, schools, in our streets, and throughout our communities. Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the future of our community. Click to donate here at the button below on this site or on Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/f78c3ff9
Every donation enters you in a Christmas Eve raffle for Palms Prizes!! A year of free CSA Farmers Market Boxes, a Plot in our Community Garden, free admission to Jam in the Van, free dinners at The Vegan Joint, The Garage, Lobster and Beer and many other local restaurants!! Stay tuned for more prizes!!
Our urgent need is our Community’s Farmers Market and Garden Network. City, County and State fees are mounting. The market has not recovered from Covid and these fees plus insurance, staffing, storege and much more do not go away. For many years we bridged the gap with membership, but membership has also not recovered from Covid. Finally, another large chunk of income came from filming. Little known is that we have been the go to farmers market for film and television. From Fox to Sony we have set up on every studio in LA. It brings desperately needed additional income to the farmers and to the market. The Hollywood strikes were the last blow to our budget. The Motor Avenue Farmers Market needs your help!!
In addition to the Farmers Market we have a number of specific community development projects under way! Your support will help build two Dog Parks, two additional Community Gardens and one School Garden, our Outdoor Fitness Area, Motor National Security Program, a half dozen new Dog Waist Bag Stations, our Homeless Job and Nutrition Program, Motor Beautification Program, our two Mega Murals, provide Community Disability Support, and build three new Little Free Libraries. These dollars will also kickstart our Palms Compost Club, Health and Wellness Program, Palms Paws Club, Neighborhood Watch, and much more.
Make your Giving Tuesday contribution and join us in positively impacting our community. Every dollar brings us one step closer to a better, more secure future for our community.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with hope, gratitude, and positive change.
Donate directly through the button below or go to or to our Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/f78c3ff9
Lee
The Motor Avenue Improvement Association and I are reaching out to you with urgency and hope. Giving Tuesday is a day when people come together to support the causes they believe in. It's a day filled with generosity, kindness, and a shared commitment to making a positive impact. Giving Tuesday, my Birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Holiday Season are times to gift back to our community. This year, as you consider where to direct your support, I urge you to think about the pressing issues our community is confronting: homelessness, hunger, rent instability, healthy food access, crime, lack of open space, vandalism, and so much more. Even with these issues, Palms is the most amazing place to live and work.
Over the past years, we have been unwavering in our commitment to combating these issues in Palms. We need your help now more than ever. Your contribution, no matter the amount, will help our efforts to combat these issues and build community. Together, we can make a difference in our health, schools, in our streets, and throughout our communities. Your support is not just a donation; it's an investment in the future of our community. Click to donate here at the button below on this site or on Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/f78c3ff9
Every donation enters you in a Christmas Eve raffle for Palms Prizes!! A year of free CSA Farmers Market Boxes, a Plot in our Community Garden, free admission to Jam in the Van, free dinners at The Vegan Joint, The Garage, Lobster and Beer and many other local restaurants!! Stay tuned for more prizes!!
Our urgent need is our Community’s Farmers Market and Garden Network. City, County and State fees are mounting. The market has not recovered from Covid and these fees plus insurance, staffing, storege and much more do not go away. For many years we bridged the gap with membership, but membership has also not recovered from Covid. Finally, another large chunk of income came from filming. Little known is that we have been the go to farmers market for film and television. From Fox to Sony we have set up on every studio in LA. It brings desperately needed additional income to the farmers and to the market. The Hollywood strikes were the last blow to our budget. The Motor Avenue Farmers Market needs your help!!
In addition to the Farmers Market we have a number of specific community development projects under way! Your support will help build two Dog Parks, two additional Community Gardens and one School Garden, our Outdoor Fitness Area, Motor National Security Program, a half dozen new Dog Waist Bag Stations, our Homeless Job and Nutrition Program, Motor Beautification Program, our two Mega Murals, provide Community Disability Support, and build three new Little Free Libraries. These dollars will also kickstart our Palms Compost Club, Health and Wellness Program, Palms Paws Club, Neighborhood Watch, and much more.
Make your Giving Tuesday contribution and join us in positively impacting our community. Every dollar brings us one step closer to a better, more secure future for our community.
Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with hope, gratitude, and positive change.
Donate directly through the button below or go to or to our Go Fund Me at https://gofund.me/f78c3ff9
Lee
Venice Boulevard
Safety and Mobility Project
Feedback Forum
Venice Blvd. is home to thousands of businesses and residents. This iconic street stretches from downtown to the ocean. In a effort to improve the safety of those on Venice the Los Angeles City Department of Transportation is considering a number of changes to Venice including swapping the vehicle parking and bike lanes to create a protected bike lane and dedicating one current car lane to a bus only lane.
As residents and businesses on, and adjacent to Venice Blvd. we must hear your voice! We want your questions answered! We want your feedback!
Please join us.
Tuesday October 11, 2022
Versailles Restaurant
10319 Venice Blvd.
Los Angeles, Ca 90034
4:00 - 6:00pm
Formal discussion starts at 4:00 with a brief presentation but you can stop by at any time to have your questions answered.
Come one come all!!!!
EVENT CANCELLED WILL BE RESCHEDULED
We are so sorry. Our evening guide has fallen ill and we will reschedule asap. Tentative date is Dec 3.
Motor Health and Wellness Team
Manifestation Monday Flow and Sound Bath in the Garden
Join us for an evening of Community with a manifestation meditation, gentle flow, and immersive sound bath co-hosted by the Motor Avenue Association and Okha Butler of Shkti Therapy & Healing Services.
Monday evening is the perfect time to reconnect with yourself and manifest the week from your highest vibrational space. This is a cannabis friendly event (optional). Experience the healing power of cannabis as Okha guides you through a gentile yoga flow and immersive sound journey. Lets drop into the present moment together as we cleanse our energy with movement and open space for manifestation.
Local community vendors will be selling crystals, bath salts, candles, plants and more life force energy gifts.
Ticket pricing: $25
Pre-rolled joint $5 donation. Each ticket holder can bring their own pre-rolled joint or you will have the option to donate $5 for one at the event. A portion of the proceeds of the event go towards supporting mental health efforts for our local community members negatively impacted by Covid - 19.
Event Outline:
7:00pm: Intention Stetting, Ceremony and Meditation
7:30pm: Gentle Yoga Flow
8:00pm: Sound Bath Manifestation
What to Bring:
Thick Yoga Mat
Pillow for Comfort
Blanket or two to stay worm
Cannabis (optional)
Journal and pen for intention setting (optional)
About Us:
Shakti Therapy & Healing Services offers therapeutic and energetic healing to help you transform your emotional pain into personal power so you can love the life you live.
Okha Butler is an intuitive sound healer, yogi, reiki practitioner, meditation and breathwork guide.
linktr.ee/ShaktiTherapy
https://www.instagram.com/thelightiswithin/
We're so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you. Reserve your tickets now at www.MotorAssociation.org
H0WL-O-WEEN Dog Costume Contest!
The best day of the year! Vendors, an Alter for our loved ones, free pumpkin decorating, and food!!!
RSVP at
The best day of the year! Vendors, an Alter for our loved ones, free pumpkin decorating, and food!!!
RSVP at
Full Moon Sound Bath Thursday
Join us for another in our series of community healing events with a meditation and soundbath under the full moon! Hosted by the Motor Avenue Improvement Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the Healers Ranch.
We will also have some of our local vendors offering crystals, bath soaps, candles, plants and more!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-193086726597
Join us for another in our series of community healing events with a meditation and soundbath under the full moon! Hosted by the Motor Avenue Improvement Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the Healers Ranch.
We will also have some of our local vendors offering crystals, bath soaps, candles, plants and more!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-193086726597
GOT MAIL THEFT?
Palms has been seeing an unprecedented rise in mail and package theft! What can you do about it?
Residents, managers, management companies and owners: learn about the problems and the solutions.
Join us!
Mail Theft Town Hall
Thursday September 1, 2021
7:00pm
Zoom
Motor Avenue Improvement Association
Los Angeles Police Department
Office of Congresswoman Karen Bass
US Postal Inspection Service
USPS Palms Station Postmaster General
Learn what is being done to address the issue, recent arrests, security footage, reporting, what you can do, new security locks for all boxes in 90034, new security locks for all intercoms in 90034, reduced prices on new security mail boxes, and free four parcel package lockers for all buildings (including installation) in 90034.
More information, to order resources and a link to RSVP can be found at:
Palms has been seeing an unprecedented rise in mail and package theft! What can you do about it?
Residents, managers, management companies and owners: learn about the problems and the solutions.
Join us!
Mail Theft Town Hall
Thursday September 1, 2021
7:00pm
Zoom
Motor Avenue Improvement Association
Los Angeles Police Department
Office of Congresswoman Karen Bass
US Postal Inspection Service
USPS Palms Station Postmaster General
Learn what is being done to address the issue, recent arrests, security footage, reporting, what you can do, new security locks for all boxes in 90034, new security locks for all intercoms in 90034, reduced prices on new security mail boxes, and free four parcel package lockers for all buildings (including installation) in 90034.
More information, to order resources and a link to RSVP can be found at:
Sound Bath Thursday!
Join us for a night of community with a mediation and soundbath hosted by the Motor Ave Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the The Healers Ranch.
Thursday evening is the perfect night; with our local vendors offering crystals, candles, bath salts, plants and more.
We’re so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-167259494651
Join us for a night of community with a mediation and soundbath hosted by the Motor Ave Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the The Healers Ranch.
Thursday evening is the perfect night; with our local vendors offering crystals, candles, bath salts, plants and more.
We’re so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-167259494651
Coffee with a Cop!! It’s back this Sunday!
Come with your most important questions, voice concerns and get to know our local officers.
Yummy New Market Sponsors
Cold Brew Lew and Donuts by Hustle and Dough!
Co Sponsored by Palms Neighborhood Watch.
Motor Avenue Farmers Market
Motor and National
Sunday July 11, 2021
10:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Come with your most important questions, voice concerns and get to know our local officers.
Yummy New Market Sponsors
Cold Brew Lew and Donuts by Hustle and Dough!
Co Sponsored by Palms Neighborhood Watch.
Motor Avenue Farmers Market
Motor and National
Sunday July 11, 2021
10:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Sound Bath Thursday!
Join us for a night of community with a mediation and soundbath hosted by the Motor Ave Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the The Healers Ranch.
Thursday evening is the perfect night; with dinner options available to order from The Vegan Joint for pickup afterwards.
We’re so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-162871997529
Join us for a night of community with a mediation and soundbath hosted by the Motor Ave Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the The Healers Ranch.
Thursday evening is the perfect night; with dinner options available to order from The Vegan Joint for pickup afterwards.
We’re so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-thursday-eve-tickets-162871997529
Sound Bath Sunday!
Join us for a morning of community by celebrating the grand reopening of the Motor Ave. Community Garden with a mediation and soundbath hosted by the Motor Ave Association and Angelyn Bernardino of the The Healers Ranch.
Sunday Mimosa Mexican brunch at the market is the perfect way to continue to unwind after the Sunday Morning meditation.
We’re so excited to celebrate the world slowly opening back up with you.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/full-moon-sound-bath-in-the-garden-sunday-tickets-156979745645
Palms Jam!!
Palms Jam is a series of exclusive, live shows from amazing local artists. Jams are held about once a month in unique venues around Palms, such as restaurants, office spaces, or outdoors. Every show is different, with three to four talented artists performing. Arrive on time and BYOB! ( Although light food and drink is served) Seating is limited, so think about bringing a blanket or other item to sit on. You will love this evening!
Guests will walk away with not only an incredible, immersive, and intimate musical experience, but a taste of the best food in Palms and a goody bag from our sponsors - all local merchants, bars, and restaurants!
The address is revealed the day before. You will not know who is playing so come with an open mind as you might find your next favorite artist, restaurant and friend.
The first 75 applicants will be accepted and emailed the location and other details the day before the show.
.
A secret location in
Palms, Los Angeles.
$20 per person Music, food, drink and giveaways.
Arrival time: 8:15pm - 8:30pm.
RSVP [email protected]
Palms Jam is a series of exclusive, live shows from amazing local artists. Jams are held about once a month in unique venues around Palms, such as restaurants, office spaces, or outdoors. Every show is different, with three to four talented artists performing. Arrive on time and BYOB! ( Although light food and drink is served) Seating is limited, so think about bringing a blanket or other item to sit on. You will love this evening!
Guests will walk away with not only an incredible, immersive, and intimate musical experience, but a taste of the best food in Palms and a goody bag from our sponsors - all local merchants, bars, and restaurants!
The address is revealed the day before. You will not know who is playing so come with an open mind as you might find your next favorite artist, restaurant and friend.
The first 75 applicants will be accepted and emailed the location and other details the day before the show.
.
A secret location in
Palms, Los Angeles.
$20 per person Music, food, drink and giveaways.
Arrival time: 8:15pm - 8:30pm.
RSVP [email protected]
Save Our Palms Buddha
Our Buddha has been the victim of a vicious hate crime over four times
In Palms we have been both blessed with Buddha and brought together as a community after his desecration and destruction for a second time. We still have much to do and this time is part of the healing process for the interfaith coalition of Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, etc, that have come to support our Buddha.
First, our thanks to the individual that would still like to remain anonymous who brought us all together by placing Buddha in our community late one night with no fanfare. The individuals that damaged and desecrated Buddha did not realize that this would strengthen and mobilize the community. We thank the new people who came together to put in a new Buddha in the middle of another evening. Folks came out of their apartments to watch, take pictures, thank the volunteers, and help throughout the evening. A wonderful example of the spirit of Palms.
We will continue to work together to celebrate and enhance Buddha and add to his current home (possibly with a rock garden surrounding him) and bring Buddha to other locations around Palms. We will get a stronger Buddha and purchase the rebar, cement, wood, and a new pedestal to make him stronger. We will work on projects and Zen our community. We will add security for Buddha and now have a commitment for a location for a webcam to tape, view and help keep Buddha safe. We will all communicate together and come up with our plan over time through our Google Group and gatherings. We will work with the City and Neighborhood Council to help with the City effort to permit the median for Buddha. Our City Councilman Paul Koretz has been to the Buddha and expressed his shock and disappointment in his desecration. He also vowed to help in any way he can.
We also will work to find the individual that needs our assistance and help. His destruction of Buddha is a call for help. It is clear he does not truly understand the philosophy of Buddha nor the spirit of Palms.
You may help by providing "dana", selfless giving without worrying about getting something in return. Either monetarily through this web site or through the donation of time. Just being there in otera is a donation of body and time, as is quietly listening.
Thanks to all who have sent good thoughts to our Buddha and if you have not joined us please feel free to email us and join us as we continue our journey with our Buddha.
With Peace
Motor Avenue Improvement Association
Action!! Go online and make comments on each story - the more comments, likes, fb shares, and shares each story get the more the sites will push it and the more other sites will pick it up. They like stuff that gets them traffic. Then the more money we can raise for cameras, buddha, etc.
Paste each story on your social media - Facebook, Twitter, nextdoor, blogs, websites, Instagram, etc. Put every story on your social media. And it will grow and grow. See above.
In your comments please ask , If people would like to help they can learn more at www.MotorAssocaition.org . You can also past these links so others go to all the stories.
Motor Avenue Improvement Association Face Book - https://www.facebook.com/motoravenue/posts/1645328248824436?notif_t=notify_me_page¬if_id=1500075737722341
LA Times - http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-buddha-vandalism-palms-20170711-htmlstory.html -
Channel 2 http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/07/10/vandal-destroys-buddha-statue-palms/
Channel 4 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/california/Buddha-Vandalism-Investigated-as-Hate-Crime_Los-Angeles-434177653.html
With Peace!
Lee
Paste each story on your social media - Facebook, Twitter, nextdoor, blogs, websites, Instagram, etc. Put every story on your social media. And it will grow and grow. See above.
In your comments please ask , If people would like to help they can learn more at www.MotorAssocaition.org . You can also past these links so others go to all the stories.
Motor Avenue Improvement Association Face Book - https://www.facebook.com/motoravenue/posts/1645328248824436?notif_t=notify_me_page¬if_id=1500075737722341
LA Times - http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-buddha-vandalism-palms-20170711-htmlstory.html -
Channel 2 http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2017/07/10/vandal-destroys-buddha-statue-palms/
Channel 4 http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/california/Buddha-Vandalism-Investigated-as-Hate-Crime_Los-Angeles-434177653.html
With Peace!
Lee
Palms Station Grand Opening Celebration!
Thanks you to everyone who came out to celebrate the ribbon cutting for our very own Palms Train Station. We had a great turnout of community members and elected officials. Everyone had an amazing time!!!
Thanks you to everyone who came out to celebrate the ribbon cutting for our very own Palms Train Station. We had a great turnout of community members and elected officials. Everyone had an amazing time!!!
From left to right, Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galprin, California State Assemblyman Richard Bloom, MAIA Director Lee H. Wallach, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz and State Senator Holly Mitchell.
View examples of improvements we want to bring to Motor Avenue.
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What We Can Do Together
- Be a voice for Motor Avenue to help various stakeholders such as residents, businesses, developers, the LA Planning Commission, and other government work together to create a vision for Motor Avenue that meets the needs of residents and businesses, while also promoting both economic and sustainable development and improvements.
- Coordinate new infrastructure for Motor Avenue, such as trash service, street lighting, improved crosswalks, landscaping, and more that will enhance the corridor's walkability and vitality.
- Sponsor opportunities to connect with each other and the community through incentive programs, member discounts, and events.
- Establish a Motor Avenue Farmer's Market to promote and provide access to local and healthy foods.
- Provide an internet presence for communication and recognition of area businesses.
- Institute a bulk-purchasing program to provide members with preferential prices for services such as waste and plumbing services.
