Keep Los Angeles Beautiful Presents 2nd Annual Beautification Conference

------------------------- 5 YES ANSWERS: 1. YES - You can bring up to 3 guests (no registration needed, free to all). 2. YES - The event, food, and parking are free. 3. YES - The first 400 guests will receive a free resource & contacts book. 4. YES - There are networking opportunities with free local partners. 5. YES - There are panel discussions, guest speakers, and breakout sessions. ------------------------- EVENT OVERVIEW: "Keep Los Angeles Beautiful presents its 2nd Annual Beautification Conference"  * Saturday, May 18, 2019 * Los Angeles City Hall, 3rd Floor Rotunda (200 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012) * Complimentary refreshments and giveaways * Registration, light breakfast, and networking: 8-9 a.m.  * Event Starts: 9 a.m. * Translation services (Spanish language) will be available. ------------------------- EVENT DETAILS: The 2ND ANNUAL BEAUTIFICATION CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY KEEP LOS ANGELES BEAUTIFUL aims to provide opportunities to other like-minded local, regional and national organizations and community members to come together and address current industry issues and to encourage overall networking. The event will include a welcoming from Board of Public Works Commissioner Aura Garcia and several speakers presenting on community BEAUTIFICATION TOPICS and current projects.  At the Beautification Conference, you will have the chance to learn more about City services and its current and future sustainability programs and initiatives. CHECK-IN WILL BEGIN AT 8:00 A.M. REGISTRATION, LIGHT BREAKFAST, AND NETWORKING WILL TAKE PLACE FROM 8:00 - 9:00 A.M. THE PROGRAM WILL BEGIN AT 9:00 A.M. AND THE EVENT WILL END AT 2:30 P.M. TRANSLATION SERVICES (SPANISH LANGUAGE) WILL BE AVAILABLE. *Bring your business cards for networking and a special raffle giveaway entry! All are welcome, and there is no charge for participation. PLEASE RSVP VIA EVENTBRITE.  PROGRAM OVERVIEW: 8:00-9:00AM REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00-9:45AM MAIN PROGRAM SESSION #1 Time: 10:00am - 10:35am  Room 1: Water Conservancy Presentation Room 2: Community Beautification Panel SESSION #2 Time: 10:40am - 11:15am   Room 1: Zero Emission Panel  Room 2: Urban Green Space Panel  SESSION #3 Time: 11:20am - 11:55am Room 1: Sustainable Movement Panel  Room 2: Youth Leader Panel  SESSION #4 Time: 12:00pm - 12:35pm  Room 1: Recycling Panel   Room 2: Fundraising Presentation 12:40-2:30PM - LUNCH & AWARD CEREMONY SOME PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE: Keep Los Angeles Beautiful LA Department of Public Works LA Department of Recreation and Parks LA Department of Water & Power LA Department of Neighborhood Empowerment LA Fire Department LA Department of Transportation LA Department of City Planning LA Emergency Management Department Glassell Park Improvement Association Los Angeles Walks Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator Mayor’s Youth Council The Wildwoods Foundation Pacoima Beautiful Homeboy Recycling City Plants US Green Building Council Boyle Heights Neighborhood Council GreenWealth Energy Solutions Los Angeles Community Garden Council Los Angeles Compost Tetra Tech Cottonwood Urban Farms Sustainable Streets Kids Ocean Day MYLA311 Community Healing Gardens Pick My Solar Superhero Contractors Climate Resolve TRANSPORTATION: We encourage you to walk, bike, take public transportation, or carpool to the conference. _*Please note that the United Way HomeWalk 5K will be occurring simultaneously across the street at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles. Plan ahead to ensure your desired arrival time._ Bike racks are available by the Main Street Entrance Metro Gold line exit at Little Tokyo or Metro Red & Purple line exit at Civic Center. Parking is very limited. You may park at the LOS ANGELES MALL (201 N Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA 90012). PRINT OUT YOUR EVENTBRITE CONFIRMATION FOR THIS EVENT AND PRESENT IT TO THE PARKING ATTENDANT UPON ARRIVAL. There will be directional signage upon arrival to guide you to where the conference is being held. We look forward to an exciting and productive event! – The City of Los Angeles Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification and Keep Los Angeles Beautiful http://dpw.lacity.org/office-community-beautification [http://dpw.lacity.org/office-community-beautification] ------------------------- **CITY PLANTS WILL ALSO HOST A FREE TREE GIVEAWAY!!** (SEE RESTRICTIONS BELOW) Trees will be available if you live or own property within the City of Los Angeles. Trees must be planted on private property. Verification will be required (Drivers license, ID or DWP bill). Trees are distributed on a first come, first served basis and limit is one tree per address. Trees must be planted in the ground in your yard, at the address listed.  Arboles estarán disponibles si vive o es dueño de propiedad dentro de la Ciudad de Los Ángeles. Los arboles deben ser plantados en propiedad privada. Verificación de domicilio es necesaria (Licencia, Matricula o su factura de electricidad). Los arboles se distribuirán por orden de llegada y el limite es de un árbol por dirección. Los arboles deberán ser sembrados en la tierra de su jardín en el domicilio registrado.