Most of you are probably aware that the South Central Farm is a very special place, providing fresh food and community for more than 350 low income families in south central Los Angeles. People of all ages gather there and share diverse traditions, seeds, music. They are in grave danger of losing their land. To bulldoze these 14 verdant acres and put in a cement warehouse is insane.

Please lend your support in this crucial week.
Come down to the farm or go to City Hall (especially on Friday morning), write a letter, make a donation (paypal link at www.southcentralfarmers.com).

Thanks,
Jennifer

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"Aqui Estamos y No Nos Vamos!"
with the South Central Farmers Support Coalition

Schedule of Actions for the week of 3/7/06-3/11/06

A revised eviction notice was posted on the gates of the South Central Farm by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department March 2, 2006. According to the notice the 14 acre farm (the largest urban farm in the nation) needs to be vacated by TODAY, Tuesday March 7, 2006.

Until the end of that day, it will still be legal for the farmers to remain on the land. The farmers are undertaking the necessary process to halt this eviction through legal appeals. To our knowledge, we can only be guaranteed to stall the eviction for days. This week will be critical in the history and fate of the farm. The farmers have been keeping up this fight for three years, but its victory is in the hands of the people.

-We're asking everyone to participate in these actions organized for the week:

Tuesday, March 7:
1. Attend City Council Public Comments.
9am @ Los Angeles City Hall.
Wear Green!
2. Art Party/ Paper Mache mask making 7pm @ the Farm
3. Flood the offices of the Mayor and Council Representative Jan Perry via telephone, email & fax. Demand a town hall meeting to intervene with the eviction and to be responsible to their community!!!
*Mayor Villaraigosa: Email: mayor@lacity.org Phone: (213)978-0600
*Council Representative Jan Perry: Email councilmember.perry@lacity.org Phone: (213)473-7009

Wednesday, March 8:
1. Attend City Council Public Comments.
9am @ Los Angeles City Hall.
Wear Green!
2. "Mr. Horowitz, Do the Right Thing!"
Candlelight Vigil in support of the Farmers at 7pm.
Intersection of: N. Woodburn Drive and W. Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049

Thursday, March 9:
1. Drum Circle at the Mayor's House; 7pm
The Getty House @ Windsor Square
605 S. Irving blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005
8 blocks west of Western (off Wilshire)
www.metro.net for public transport to area

Friday, March 10:
1. Community Support Demonstration and Community Voicing during City Council meeting's public comments.
Los Angeles City Hall 9am
200 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Saturday/Sunday:
1. Concerts at the Farm!! Details TBA.

-Interested in camping at the farm with the campesinos?
Contact Brenda at brendaealvarez@msn.com to coordinate days ×.

-For info regarding the scheduled events, please contact Rosa @ (310)867-0696

-The farmers are continuing their 24 hour vigil to protect the farm which started in July of 2006. Please bring supplies of food, water, flashlights, batteries, firewood, sleeping bags, blankets, tarps, tents and anything else we may need in the days to come.

-For information on the South Central Farmers visit www.southcentralfarmers.com
-You may contact us through our website or contact Fernando @ (909)605-3136 southcentralfarmers@yahoo.com

Please Forward Widely!!!!