Scene Around Town

MOVE L.A. Presents Screening, Discussion of Water & Power

Water and Power cast and crew, from left, Yareli Arizmendi (event moderator and co-chair), Mark Roberts, Richard Montoya, Edward James Olmos, Nicholas Gonzales, Marco Santiago Jr., Wanda De Jesús and Emilio Rivera.

On May 1, the MOVE L.A. committee presented a free screening and panel discussion of Water and Power. The event was a continuation of Just Say ¡Si! The Latino Media Explosion: Opportunities in any Language, which highlighted the rapid growth of Spanish language across all media platforms. The film Water and Power, written and directed by Richard Montoya, was based on his stage play of the same name and was produced under a SAGindie contract. The film explored a cautionary tale of two brothers in Los Angeles. The event was co-chaired by MOVE L.A. Committee member Ana Lilia.

Over 1,200 served at the Annual SAG-AFTRA Health Fair

From left, Councilmember Tom LaBonge, Los Angeles Healthcare Safetynet Committee Chair L. Scott Caldwell, Los Angeles Executive Director Ilyanne Morden Kichaven

SAG-AFTRA members packed the lobby at 5757 Wilshire on May 14 for the free annual SAG-AFTRA Health Fair presented by the Healthcare Safetynet Committee, chaired by L. Scott Caldwell. The comprehensive health fair, which included more than 60 health-related vendors, serviced nearly 1,250 attendees. Members were able to sample healthy foods, enjoy a massage, have prostate or mammogram exams, sample herbal remedies, receive HIV testing and more. Attendees were also able to donate blood at the Children’s Hospital blood truck on Wilshire.

A special thank you to Councilmember Tom LaBonge for his generous support with parking arrangements for blood donation and HIV testing trucks.

Member Elected to L.A. Labor Federation

SAG-AFTRA member Ron Morgan is elected and sworn in to the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Executive Board on May 19. The Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, also known as the County Fed, exists to encourage union members' participation in political affairs and helps educate them about political issues. Congratulations Ron!

EIF Revlon Run/Walk: Racing to Cure Women’s Cancers

Team SAG-AFTRA at the Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk.

Dedicated SAG-AFTRA members volunteered and raised funds for the annual Entertainment Industry Foundation Revlon Run/Walk on May 10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Together, the group raised over $5,000 for the 3.5-mile run/walk. The money will aid in the research of women’s cancers. Team SAG-AFTRA is a regular participant of the Revlon Run/Walk, which was created in 1994 and has raised over $70 million to date.

These items were originally featured in the June 2014 local newsletter.