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West Hollywood is celebrating winter with artist-designed street pole banners and a Holiday Poetry Hotline led by City Poet Laureate Jen Cheng. The initiative features commissioned artwork by Daniel Sulzberg and poetry workshops throughout December to engage the community.
The City of West Hollywood will conduct a slurry seal project at Plummer Park's North Parking Lot from December 10 to December 15, 2024. The North Parking Lot will be closed, but the South Parking Lot will remain open. The city will inform visitors of the closure through signage.
The City of West Hollywood is hosting a free outdoor concert, 'Winter Sounds,' on December 15, 2024, to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The event will feature the Corbin Jones Big Band performing holiday classics. Attendees should RSVP and arrive early due to limited seating.
West Hollywood will commemorate World AIDS Day with events on December 1 and December 4, 2024. This year's theme, 'Take the rights path: My health, my right!' highlights the importance of health rights and addressing healthcare inequalities. Events include a display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt and a memorial walk honoring those lost to HIV/AIDS.
West Hollywood is hosting a free Small Business Certification and Procurement Workshop on December 5, 2024, to help local business owners register for procurement opportunities related to upcoming major sporting events.
The City of West Hollywood is launching the **Safer WeHo** pilot program to enhance public safety through advanced technology, including drones and real-time cameras. Two town hall meetings are scheduled for December 2024 to gather community feedback before the program's implementation in 2025.
West Hollywood has achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2024 Municipal Equality Index, showcasing its dedication to LGBTQ inclusivity through robust policies and services for diverse communities, including youth, seniors, and those experiencing homelessness.
The City of West Hollywood is hosting holiday events for at-risk and homeless LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-24, including meal distributions and a special holiday dinner with activities like dancing and caroling, starting November 22, 2024.
The City of West Hollywood is hosting a free Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop on December 7, 2024, to educate community members on effective responses in active shooter situations. The workshop will cover best practices, situational awareness, and basic first aid techniques, led by expert Erik Franco.
The City of West Hollywood is co-sponsoring 'Slay the Night: Holiday Drag Bingo' on December 6, 2024, to promote community engagement and harm reduction. This event will provide a fun atmosphere alongside health resources.