Local 871 NewsUpdates about IATSE Local 871https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-NewsPass the Performing Artist Tax Parity Act!https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1435/pass-the-performing-artist-tax-parity-actActivism,PoliticalWed, 24 Jan 2024 00:54:33 GMT<p><u><em>From the IATSE Political &amp; Legislative Department:</em></u></p> <p>As another tax season approaches, many IATSE members are cruelly reminded of the added financial strain caused by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). TCJA eliminated our ability to deduct common work-related expenses from our taxes, drastically increasing tax bills for many entertainment workers who must now shoulder the cost of the equipment, tools, and travel necessary to do our jobs.</p> <p>However, we&rsquo;re here to remind you that there is something you can do about it &ndash; if you haven&rsquo;t already,&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://iatse.net/online-action/tell-congress-to-restore-tax-fairness-for-entertainment-workers/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">write a letter to your member of Congress urging them to cosponsor the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act (PATPA)</a></strong>!<br /> <br /> Here&rsquo;s IATSE Stagecraft Department Assistant Director Stasia Savage with more:<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpY32zs3TEE" target="_blank">Click Here to Watch the Video</a><br /> <br /> As the video explains, PATPA updates an existing provision of the tax code from the 1980s called the Qualified Performing Artist (QPA) deduction, which would allow middle-class arts and entertainment workers to once again deduct their business expenses. Our current goal is to build additional support and momentum in the U.S. House of Representatives &ndash; and we&rsquo;re making progress, with 80 Representatives cosponsoring PATPA to date!<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>Ask your member of Congress to cosponsor the bipartisan Performing Artist Tax Parity Act, H.R. 2871 introduced by Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL).</p> <p>The bill updates the Qualified Performing Artist (QPA) deduction, modernizing a provision that has been on the books since it was signed into law in the 1980s by President Reagan, so that middle-class arts workers today can deduct their common business expenses.</p> <p><strong><em>If your member of Congress is already a co-sponsor, you will be prompted to send them a thank you note!<br /> <br /> <a href="https://iatse.net/online-action/tell-congress-to-restore-tax-fairness-for-entertainment-workers/" target="_blank">Click here to write your Congress member</a></em></strong></p> 14352023 IATSE Member Census FAQhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1427/2023-iatse-member-census-faqActivism,General,IATSEThu, 03 Aug 2023 17:06:56 GMT<p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/2023-05-03-Member-Census-Logo-clearbg-e1684950988968.png" style="width: 800px; height: 196px;" title="" /></p> <p><span style="font-size:larger;">T</span>he IATSE Member Census was created to ensure the union&rsquo;s actions and priorities reflect the needs and experiences of the membership.</p> <p>The purpose of gathering this information is to provide Locals and the International with the most current and accurate membership data that can help inform decision-making, bargaining, organizing, and political and legislative actions.</p> <p>To our members who have already taken the census, thank you. To anyone who has yet to take the IATSE Member Census, we have compiled our most-asked questions since the launch to help assist you.</p> <p><a href="https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/" target="_blank">Click here to take the IATSE Member Census.</a></p> <p><strong>What will the information gathered in the 2023 IATSE Member Census be used for?</strong></p> <p>The information and data gathered from the Member Census will help the International gain valuable insights into the membership that will help ensure future actions reflect the union&rsquo;s membership and empower the union to better advocate for member&rsquo;s rights and interests. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What if I took the Member Census before the July 17 relaunch?</strong></p> <p>If you completed the Member Census between the July 10<sup>th</sup> initial launch and July 17<sup>th</sup> relaunch, you DO NOT need to take it again.</p> <p><strong>I&rsquo;m a member of multiple Locals. How many times should I take the Member Census?</strong><br /> You will need to only take one (1) Member Census, even if you are a member of multiple IA Locals. <u>Members will not be able to take the Census more than once.</u></p> <p><strong>How long does the Member Census take?</strong><br /> The IATSE Member Census was designed to be completed in just a few minutes.</p> <p><strong>Where do I take the IATSE Member Census if I am an active member of the IA but did not receive the email link?</strong><br /> Click here to take the 2023 IATSE Member Census: <a href="https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/" target="_blank">https://sri.cornell.edu/iatse/</a> or scan the QR code below.<br /> <br /> <img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Screenshot%202023-08-02%20113325.png" style="width: 180px; height: 178px;" title="" /></p> <p><strong>I am having trouble accessing or completing the Member Census.</strong><br /> If you are unable to access the IATSE Member Census or are experiencing issues completing your Census, please contact Cornell ILR Research Director for Worker Rights &amp; Equity, Anne Marie Brady.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/worker-institute/iatse-census/contact-us" target="_blank">Click here for the contact form.</a></p> <p><strong>My browser froze/ I was having internet connectivity issues while taking the Member Census. What should I do?</strong><br /> You can refresh the link and be able to complete your Census.</p> <p><strong>The Member Census is asking for my contact information. Will my information remain confidential? </strong><br /> Yes, your participation in the 2023 IATSE Member Census is strictly confidential. Your information is encrypted and will be analyzed by Cornell University&rsquo;s Worker Institute.</p> 1427A Brief History of the Academy's Fear of Unionshttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1423/a-brief-history-of-the-academys-fear-of-unionsActivismSat, 11 Mar 2023 00:10:22 GMT<p>When Louis B. Mayer, head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), set out to create what would become the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, he wasn&rsquo;t thinking of an awards ceremony celebrating the hard work of the people who made Hollywood.</p> <p>The reason for the creation of the Academy was a more nefarious one. Mayer had two goals in mind&hellip;</p> <ol> <li>Restore the image of Hollywood to the public.<br /> At the time, public perception of Hollywood was at a low. Scandals were running wild as stories of drug-fueled parties, sexual escapades, and cold-blooded murder were constantly being printed in the media. Mayer and his colleagues wanted the Academy to act as a sort of public relations organization that would constantly send the message to the public that Hollywood was a wholesome place where dreams were coming true, and everyone was having a great time.</li> <li>Block the need for &ldquo;talent&rdquo; (the actors, directors, and writers) to unionize after studio laborers and the studios were about to sign the first Studio Basic Agreement with IATSE and other unions in 1926.</li> </ol> <p>To the studio heads and producers, the business was running like a well-oiled machine. The studios would have talent sign a standard contract, talent would do exactly as told, the movies were made, put into the market, and the revenue and profits belonged solely to the studios. The idea that talent could ask for pensions, health benefits, or a cut of profits shook them to their core.</p> <p>Thus, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was born in January of 1927 (at the time called the International Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences). The Academy, acting as a company-controlled union, was now the organization that would handle all labor problems and negotiations at the studios.</p> <p>However, this plan to block the unionization of talent didn&rsquo;t last long. During the Labor Movement of the 1930s, the Screen Actors Guild and Screen Writers Guild were established as direct opposition to the Academy. These new Guilds urged their members to not only boycott the Oscars, now a prestigious ceremony hosted by the Academy, but to resign from the Academy completely.</p> <p>This boycott from the unions was nearly the collapse of the Academy. To save the organization, then-president of the Academy, director Frank Capra, announced that the Academy would no longer handle any union business, including negotiations, and that would now be the responsibility of the unions. This made it so that the Academy&rsquo;s biggest duty was the Oscars.</p> <p>In true Hollywood happy ending fashion, company-controlled unions were outlawed in 1935 and talent was unionized by the later part of the 1930s.</p> 1423The Hollywood Commission Entertainment Surveyhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1420/the-hollywood-commission-entertainment-surveyActivism,GeneralThu, 27 Oct 2022 22:21:30 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/2022HollywoodEntertainmentSurvey_LaunchPost1_1080x1080.jpg" style="width: 400px; height: 400px;" title="" /></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:600px;"> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>The Hollywood Commission is the industry&#39;s leading group aimed at ending discrimination, harassment, bullying, and abuse in the entertainment industry.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Today, the Hollywood Commission is launching a very important initiative - its second Entertainment Survey.<br /> <br /> You can help give a voice to entertainment industry workers while providing the community with crucial insight surrounding the progress made in the past five years towards meaningful systemic change. We encourage our members to participate in this anonymous survey, which is open through November 27, 2022.</p> <h4 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://hollywoodentertainmentsurvey.org/">Click here to take the survey!</a></h4> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width:100.0%;" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>FAQs</strong></p> <p><strong>What is the Hollywood Commission?</strong></p> <p>The Hollywood Commission is focused on building respect on set and in the broader industry workplace. Everything the commission does is in furtherance of that goal. The organization is chaired by Anita Hill and board members Kathleen Kennedy and Nina Shaw.</p> <p><strong>Is the survey anonymous?</strong></p> <p>The survey is completely anonymous &ndash; you will not be asked for any personal information, and any identifying information that you do provide will be scrubbed by an independent third party before it is submitted to the&nbsp;Hollywood&nbsp;Commission. Local 871 will not see any individual responses. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>How will the information from the survey be used?</strong></p> <p>In 2019-20, the&nbsp;Hollywood&nbsp;Commission conducted its first survey of 9,630 entertainment workers in television and film, commercials, live theater, music, broadcast news, talent representation, public relations, and corporate settings.&nbsp;&nbsp;You can find the full reports&nbsp;<a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodcommission.org%2Fhollywood-survey&amp;data=05%7C01%7CJMastopietro%40iatse.net%7Cc4387302341b4f45b5f408dab2c074cf%7C2df90b63cf6e467b8dd663f975519878%7C0%7C0%7C638018836923867494%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kNb7bQ9P0cRG7A3lM%2BaXQ424LMG%2BRppIhphwwO%2FIGeo%3D&amp;reserved=0">here</a>.</p> <p>With a goal of 20,000 responses &ndash;&nbsp;double the participation of the first survey &ndash; the new survey builds on the results of that groundbreaking work.&nbsp;When the results are tabulated, the Commission expects to learn which strategies are providing an impact toward cultural change, and where systems can be improved. Survey responses will focus the Hollywood Commission&rsquo;s efforts over the next several years&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;informing the issues that it will elevate for the community and pinpointing where the organization will prioritize its resources.</p> <p><strong>How long will the survey be open?</strong></p> <p>The survey will be open through November 27.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> 1420BOD Statement Regarding LA City Council Leaked Audiohttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1419/bod-statement-regarding-la-city-council-leaked-audioGeneralWed, 12 Oct 2022 22:10:35 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blue%20Horizontal%20wordmark%20with%20bug%20and%20craftsRGB_1.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 117px;" title="" /></p> <p>The Board of Directors of IATSE Local 871 is calling for the immediate resignation of Los Angeles City Council members Nury Martinez (District 6), Kevin De León (District 14), and Gil Cedillo (District 1) following the surfacing of racist remarks made with former LA County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera at the LA County Federation of Labor offices in 2021. Mr. Herrera has already resigned, and we are asking that the City Council members involved follow suit.</p> <p>These comments continue to sow division, demean and disenfranchise people of color and are unacceptable. They are a clear example of how leadership can be complicit in institutionalized racism. There are no words strong enough to condemn this behavior, so we are instead calling for action in the form of immediate resignation.</p> <p>This moment echoes racist sentiments that have remained entrenched in the labor movement for far too long and remain pervasive in American life today. We acknowledge this painful history and are committed to building a labor movement free of these sentiments. We will continue to evaluate how to constructively use our resources and contributions moving forward to negate racism especially as it intersects with our organization and members.</p> <p>As we work through this arduous moment, we hope that swift action will clear the path to rebuild the labor movement in a way that accurately reflects the values and diversity of its members.</p> <hr /> <p>Please find the California IATSE Council statement on the matter below:</p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/CIC%20Statement.jpg" style="width: 450px; height: 450px;" title="" /></p> 1419How To Beat The Heat On Sethttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1418/how-to-beat-the-heat-on-setSet SafetyThu, 08 Sep 2022 16:45:29 GMT<p><em>When shooting exteriors in the exteme heat (or even normal heat), it&#39;s important to arm yourself with the knowledge of how to work safely throughout the day. Script supervisor and set medic, Lesli Lytle, has written the comprehensive piece below to help protect all crew members on hot days.</em></p> <p>Heat related injuries and illnesses are much more dangerous than we realize. Excessive heat compromises all bodily systems, the brain being the most important.</p> <div> <p>Climate change has us working in conditions we may have never had to face before. Since a lot of our situations leave us to the elements, we need to defend ourselves from what the weather can do to us.</p> <p>Our set medics are trained to deal with heat emergencies. The first thing they tell us is to remove the patient from the heat source and begin cool down measures. <strong>Putting a person in the shade drastically reduces the impact of high temperatures.</strong> Cooling sheets, or towels, ice packs, etc., applied to the neck, armpits, and even groin help to quickly displace heat and cool the body fast.</p> <p>Our bodies cool down by evaporation of sweat. We cannot sweat if we don&rsquo;t have enough water in our system. <strong>Be aware if it is hot and you are not sweating.</strong><em> </em>That can be indicative of a serious medical situation.</p> <p>Obviously hydration is our first defense. <strong>WATER. Drink lots of water.</strong> I realize that script supervisors barely have time to do their job, let alone get up to use the restroom after drinking water. But our bodies NEED to eliminate the toxins and wastes that metabolism creates. We NEED to demand accessible restrooms and a few minutes to take care of bodily functions. We often don&rsquo;t want to make a scene, but we have to get over that. We have to find our voices. We have to ask for our needs to be met. So, even before water, is the <strong>Number One Rule: TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF.</strong></p> <p>Now, that being said, drink water.</p> <p><strong>Be aware of how you are feeling. </strong>Dehydration causes headaches, muscle cramps, confusion and a loss of concentration. Then it can cause death. If you feel achy and disoriented, confused or experience cramps (stomach or muscle), listen to what your body is telling you. These are indicators that something is wrong.</p> <p>Most medics on set carry hydration packets that can be added to water, to enhance our body&rsquo;s need for electrolytes and natural salts lost via sweat and elimination. If needed, carry your own.</p> </div> <p>Pedialyte, which is used to replace lost fluids in infants, makes a powdered version of electrolyte replacement. Drinking straight liquid Pedialyte is an alternative, although to some people it&rsquo;s sickly sweet. Again, do not feel bad about asking for help. The medics actually LIKE being needed, and they have trained for this.</p> <div> <p><strong>Steer clear of beverages containing caffeine, as it is a diuretic, which means it dehydrates. </strong>We are trying to hydrate the body, to dilute toxins. If production is not doing its job to take your needs into consideration, there are many ways we can take care of ourselves.</p> <p><strong>Ask for a courtesy shade or pop up or a cooling fan to create a safe space.</strong> Production has an obligation to keep each crew member safe so that we can do our best work. If production won&rsquo;t provide this safety equipment, you may always call the Local 871 Business Rep, Patric Abaravich, at (818)509-7871 ext. 105&nbsp;or the IA Safety Hotline (844)422-9273. If you bring your own chair, invest in a clip-on umbrella to provide shade.</p> <p>Many medics also <strong>create neck wraps to help people cool down.</strong> This is usually a towel wrap dipped in cool water and Sea Breeze or camphor. The wrap goes around the neck. This action helps cool down the carotid artery, which directly carries blood to and from the brain. The effect of a neck wrap is instantaneously invigorating. You may also apply this cool towel to pulse points: insides of your wrists, elbows, backs of your knees. Your neck is the most important.</p> <p>However, if you feel that having a wet compress on you is bad for your notes or computer, the same action can be accomplished with an ice pack applied at the base of the neck, using face wipes, or utilizing a fan. There are neck wrap fans online for about $20.00. They are&nbsp;rechargeable via a USB cable and simply sits around your neck, creating an upwind of air that cools the neck, face and head. Even a simple squirt from a spray bottle of water helps or Evian water in a can.</p> <p>Ryobi and Arctic Zone both make fans that can either be plugged into a stinger or powered with a rechargeable battery. Having a fan helps with the evaporation process, which is our body&rsquo;s natural cooling means. Any portable fan creates air movement, which is a good thing.</p> <p>As a medic, I carry all of the above and even spray deodorant. I am thrilled when my actions help a fellow crew member.</p> </div> <p><strong>In a nutshell:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Drink water</strong></li> <li><strong>Add electrolytes to your water for maximum hydration efforts and flavor</strong></li> <li><strong>Encourage evaporation with a fan</strong></li> <li><strong>Neck wraps to cool down your brain</strong></li> <li><strong>Shade your workspace</strong></li> <li><strong>Snack on high water foods (watermelon, cucumbers, berries, etc.)</strong></li> <li><strong>Limit caffeine intake</strong></li> <li><strong>Limit salty foods</strong></li> <li><strong>SAY SOMETHING if you feel bad, or see someone else who looks as though they might be in trouble</strong></li> </ul> <p>We have a responsibility for set safety. That is not limited to proper equipment usage, it also means keeping our literal selves safe. We cannot take care of others if we do not take care of ourselves first.</p> 1418Inflation Reduction Act & Voter Powerhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1417/inflation-reduction-act-voter-powerActivismFri, 26 Aug 2022 21:38:26 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/inflation_1.png" style="width: 600px; height: 600px;" title="" /></p> <p>President Biden signing the Inflation Reduction Act has given workers across the country a few reasons to celebrate. This bill is investing in a clean-energy future and creating tens of thousands of new union jobs in the workforce.</p> <p>This is the first bill we&rsquo;ve seen that acknowledges the climate crisis while prioritizing real solutions and long-term job creation. Ways that this act will benefit the working class includes:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Provide billions of dollars in energy investment and production tax credit </strong>that include wage and apprenticeship conditions.</li> <li><strong>Grow U.S. manufacturing of solar, wind, battery, and invest in retooling and expanding manufacturing plants</strong> to build clean energy and vehicles with tens of billions in manufacturing tax credits.</li> <li><strong>Impose a 15% minimum corporate tax on corporations who make more than $1billion in profits a year</strong>.</li> <li><strong>Invest in communities and environmental justice</strong> with innovative transportations investments and by encouraging clean energy and manufacturing investments in communities where jobs have been lost.</li> <li><strong>Enact clean energy tax incentives</strong> with prevailing wage, apprenticeship, and domestic content requirements.</li> <li><strong>Reduce climate pollution by 40%</strong></li> <li><strong>Allow for the negotiation of lower drug prices for seniors </strong>and create inflation caps for Medicare prescription drugs.</li> <li><strong>Prevent a premium spike for Affordable Care Act enrollees</strong>.</li> </ul> <p>The Inflation Reduction Act was made possible by voters and voters only. Without the voters in Georgia, this bill would have been dead on arrival. This is a perfect example that people have power that can be driven by passion for a better world.</p> <p>Another great example of this is our Local&rsquo;s involvement in the Basic Agreement negotiations.</p> <p>As stated in the IATSE Official Bulletin (Second Quarter 2022), &ldquo;Bargaining committee members made several presentations to the employers&rsquo; group with an &ldquo;on the ground&rdquo; perspective of working members. During one exchange with employers, Darrell Redleaf, a committee member from Local 706, spoke passionately about the impact of long hours and not enough rest. Bryan Cahill of Local 695 and <strong>Dawn Gilliam of Local 871 spoke to the importance of a break during a workday</strong>&hellip;The participation of these members and the passion with which they spoke to these issues were important to the process.&rdquo;</p> <p>In addition, our Local fighting tirelessly for fair wages has improved the quality of life for many members. The IATSE Official Bulletin reported, &ldquo;<strong>Local 871 Business Representative Patric Abaravich discussed the importance of the wage increases</strong> to members of the Local. That was the Local&rsquo;s priority issue coming into the negotiations. The wage increases in the new contract will make a significant positive change in the lives of the members of Local 871.&rdquo;</p> <p>We can achieve so much more than we think when people put their power and passion behind what they believe in. Whether it be the elections in November or elections in our own Local, involvement and participation are vital to having our goals fulfilled.</p> 1417IATSE Blood Drive September 2022https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1416/iatse-blood-drive-september-2022Community Services,VolunteerFri, 12 Aug 2022 19:32:05 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blood%20Drive%20Flyer_1.jpg" style="width: 927px; height: 1200px;" title="" /></p> 1416MPI Travel Expense Reimbursement Guidehttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1415/mpi-travel-expense-reimbursement-guideMPI BenefitsThu, 04 Aug 2022 23:57:18 GMT<p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Policies/MPI%20Travel.png" style="width: 639px; height: 458px;" title="" /></p> <p>Effective <strong>June 24, 2022, in the fight to protect reproductive health services (such as abortions) for millions of people across the nation</strong>, the Motion Picture Industry Health Plan<strong> </strong>(MPIHP) began covering travel expenses related to obtaining MPIHP Covered Services<strong> in a state where that service is illegal.</strong><em>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> For example, travel expenses will be covered for residents of&nbsp; Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Louisiana&nbsp;who are seeking out-of-state abortion services due to their state&#39;s abortion bans.</em><br /> <br /> <strong>Travel expense reimbursement requirements:</strong></p> <ul> <li>The travel must be for, and essential to, receiving the Covered Service (e.g.&nbsp;abortion services, etc.)</li> <li>The Covered Service must be provided by a qualified, licensed medical or mental health provider in the continental United States</li> <li>Covered Services will be paid according to MPIHP benefits</li> </ul> <p><strong>The following travel expenses are considered eligible for reimbursement:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Transportation to the service location (such as a reproductive health clinic). Bus, train, plane fares (coach class), taxi, ride-share, rental car, or mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle reimbursed at the IRS rate in effect at the time of travel (currently 62.5 cents/mile).</li> <li>Parking.</li> <li>Lodging within 30 miles of the service location, up to $300/night (inclusive of all taxes and fees) for the Participant and a travel companion (total, not each). Lodging will be covered the night before and the night of the service. An additional night after the service may be covered with a note of medical necessity from the treating Provider.</li> <li>Reimbursement for lodging above $50/night will be taxed per IRS limits and the Participant will receive an IRS Form 1099.</li> <li>In no case shall travel reimbursement exceed $4,000 per calendar year with a $10,000 lifetime maximum per Participant or dependent.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Non-eligible expenses include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel meals</li> <li>Childcare</li> <li>Any expense not primarily for or essential to receiving the Covered Service</li> <li>Travel for consultation only</li> <li>Travel for network inadequacy</li> </ul> <p><a href="/Portals/0/Travel%20Expense_1.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for the Travel Reimbursement form</a>.<br /> <br /> We are proud to announce this new reimbursement program at the heels of the Kansas Primary Election, where thousands of voters proved to the nation that safe and easy access to abortion services are what the people want.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> The Labor Trustees who sit on the Benefits Appeals Committee at MPI worked tirelessly to ensure that all our members are covered and protected. In addition, we would like to thank the Employers for agreeing to these terms without fight, as they also saw the importance of protecting the reproductive rights of all our members.</p> 1415IATSE Annual Red Cross Blood Drivehttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1412/iatse-annual-red-cross-blood-driveCommunity ServicesThu, 12 Aug 2021 20:48:29 GMT<p>All are welcome at the IATSE Red Cross Blood Drive. Each year, Local 871 and the Costume Designers Guild get together to organize a great blood drive for those in need.&nbsp;</p> <p>You do not need to be an IATSE member to donate.</p> <p>Details:</p> <p>Sunday, September&nbsp;2021<br /> 9:00am - 3:00pm<br /> <br /> Location: Costume Designers Guild<br /> 3919 Magnolia Blvd.<br /> Burbank, CA&nbsp; 91505<br /> <br /> To schedule your lifesaving appointment:<br /> <a href="http://www.redcrossblood.org/" target="_blank">www.redcrossblood.org</a><br /> Enter Sponsor Code:&nbsp;<strong>IATSE871</strong><br /> <br /> For more information or if you have trouble scheduling online, please contact Sharron Enriquez,&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Community871@ialocla871.org">Community871@ialocla871.org</a>.<br /> <em>Picture ID Required to Donate</em></p> <p>We hope to see you there!&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blood%20Drive%202021%20-%209_12_21.jpg" style="width: 612px; height: 792px;" title="" /></p> 1412Entertainment Union Coalition Applauds Expanded CA Film & TV Tax Credit Programhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1411/entertainment-union-coalition-applauds-expanded-ca-film-tv-tax-credit-programGeneralThu, 22 Jul 2021 20:45:38 GMT<p>Members,</p> <p>Today we&#39;re sharing a press release by the Entertainment Union Coalition in support of the recent passing of the Film and Television Tax Credit Program, SB 144. Please see their press release below:</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/PRESS%20RELEASE%20for%207_21%20Submission%20-%20EUC%20STATEMENT%20ON%20SIGNING%20OF%20SB%20144%20FINAL%207-20.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/EUC%20on%20SB%20144.png" style="width: 682px; height: 879px;" title="" /></a></p> 1411IATSE Joint Statement: Wages, Benefits, Safety https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1410/iatse-joint-statement-wages-benefits-safetyNegotiationsThu, 22 Jul 2021 20:34:27 GMT<p>Members,&nbsp;</p> <p>On July 21, 2021, the IATSE Hollywood Locals released a new joint statement, highlighting our priorities for this year&#39;s negotiations cycle.</p> <p>Read the full statement below:</p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/2021_07_21%20-%20IATSE%20Hollywood%20Locals%20-%20We%20Stand%20Together%20on%20Wages%2C%20Benefits%2C%20Safety.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/WST-pg1.png" style="width: 680px; height: 886px;" title="" /></a></p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/2021_07_21%20-%20IATSE%20Hollywood%20Locals%20-%20We%20Stand%20Together%20on%20Wages%2C%20Benefits%2C%20Safety_1.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/WST-pg2.png" style="width: 681px; height: 886px;" title="" /></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1410Local 871 Food Drivehttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1390/local-871-food-driveCommunity Services,VolunteerTue, 09 Jun 2020 21:13:23 GMT<p>Local 871 Food Drive<br /> Organized by the Local871 Community Services Committee<br /> Supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Join Local 871 in supporting our brothers and sisters in Los Angeles!</strong></p> <p>This is a trying time for all, but even more so for those who are having difficulty financially, and the food banks have never had a greater demand. This pandemic has hit us all, stopping productions and the industry we all depend on. In addition,&nbsp;low-income communities, the homeless, seniors, and families with children have been hit especially hard.&nbsp;</p> <p>By donating you are feeding our own IATSE Members and providing nutritious meals to so many of our neighbors in need.</p> <p>We&rsquo;ve set up two ways to give &ndash; you can donate food at our physical food drive June 22-24 (see detail below) &nbsp;or you can donate money (through June 24) at our<strong> Virtual Food Drive online: <a href="https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/local-871">Charity.gofundme.com/local-871</a></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>All donations go directly to the LA Food Bank to feed families in need.</strong></p> <p>Questions? Email: <a href="mailto:Community871@ialocal871.org ">Community871@ialocal871.org </a></p> <p><u><strong>Physical Food Drive</strong></u></p> <p><strong>June 22<sup>nd</sup> &ndash; June 24<sup>th</sup>, 2020<br /> Contactless Drop Off: 8am- 11am</strong><br /> IATSE Local 871<br /> 4011 W Magnolia Blvd,<br /> Burbank, CA 91505</p> <p>Pull up to the curb and pop your trunk.<br /> We&rsquo;ll unload your donations out of the back so we all stay safe!</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><u>Most Needed Items</u></p> <p>Fruits &amp; Vegetables:</p> <p><em>Canned or dry fruit in an array of colors to ensure consumption of a variety of vitamins and minerals</em></p> <ul> <li>Canned vegetable</li> <li>Vegetable Juice</li> <li>Tomato sauce</li> <li>Spaghetti Sauce</li> <li>Canned fruit (in its own juice)</li> <li>Fruit Juice (100%)</li> <li>Shelf Stable Fruit cups</li> </ul> <p>Protein:</p> <p><em>Shelf stable lean meats as a good source of low-fat protein and canned or dry beans as a good source of fiber</em></p> <ul> <li>Tuna</li> <li>Salmon</li> <li>Chicken</li> <li>Beans (dry or canned)</li> <li>Chili</li> <li>Beef stew</li> <li>Peanut butter</li> <li>Nuts</li> </ul> <p>Grains:</p> <p><em>Non-perishable whole grains for a maximum nutritional value</em></p> <ul> <li>Oatmeal</li> <li>Whole grain crackers</li> <li>Whole wheat pasta</li> <li>Low sugar /high fiber cereal</li> <li>Whole grain rice</li> </ul> <p>Dairy:</p> <p><em>Shelf-Stable lowfat dairy Products fortified with vitamin D</em></p> <ul> <li>Evaporated Milk</li> <li>Powdered milk</li> <li>Sweetened condensed milk</li> <li>Shelf stable rice milk</li> <li>Shelf stable soymilk</li> </ul> 1390Local 871 Resolution on Racism and Police Brutalityhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1388/local-871-resolution-on-racism-and-police-brutalityActivismTue, 02 Jun 2020 16:55:10 GMT<p><em>On May 31, 2020, The Local 871 Board of Directors passed the following resolution:</em><br /> <br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>We Stand Against Racism and Police Brutality</u></strong></div> <p><br /> Whereas, tens of thousands of people are protesting across the United States against the killing of Black and Brown people, such as George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and countless others, by police; and,<br /> <br /> Whereas, tomorrow, June 1<sup>st</sup>, we begin celebrating Pride Month, which honors the Queer Community and the modern Queer Rights Movement, which began with the Stonewall Riots, a violent protest that was led by, among others, a Black Trans Woman named Marsha P. Johnson;<br /> <br /> Therefore, be it resolved, that IATSE Local 871 will begin Pride Month by also taking a stand with Black and Brown people protesting against police brutality, systemic racism, and white supremacy in all its forms and honoring those who have needlessly died at the hands of police because of the color of their skin.</p> 1388Coronavirus Info https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1384/coronavirus-infoEmergencyFri, 13 Mar 2020 23:19:05 GMT<p>As the situation with the health threat posed by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve, we&#39;ll be updating this post with information and resources. We are coordinating closely with the IA, the AMPTP, the studios, and production companies large and small, and monitoring advisories at all governmental levels. We will continue to provide information as it becomes available.<br /> <br /> <strong>The health and safety of our community is our first priority.</strong> If you have any questions or concerns&nbsp; &mdash; of whatever variety &mdash; <strong>please reach out to us.</strong></p> <p>MEMBERS - information on<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/Union-Business/Member-News/PostId/1385/dues-update"><strong>DUES</strong> can be found here.</a></p> <p>Below we have included links to many resources. We encourage you to visit the <a href="#RESOURCES">CDC and WHO</a> for information regarding the virus, situation updates, personal protective precautions and recommendations for community preparedness.</p> <p>Other Resources you will find below:</p> <ul> <li><a href="/Portals/0/Union%20Guild%20Stimulus%20Fact%20sheet%20FINAL%20.pdf" target="_blank">Overview of Benefits for Creative Professionals in H.R. 133</a></li> <li><a href="#RETURNTOWORK">Return to Work Information, reporting COVID Safety violations</a></li> <li><a href="#GOVT">Local and State Government and Agencies</a></li> <li><a href="#PORTALS">Labor Pages with other Portals</a></li> <li><a href="#CARES">CARES Act</a></li> <li><a href="#UNEMPLOY">Unemployment</a></li> <li><a href="#Financial Relief">Financial Relief</a></li> <li><a href="#WorkersComp">Workers Comp During Covid</a></li> <li><a href="#Heathcare">Healthcare</a></li> <li><a href="#EDU Kids">Education Resources for Kids</a></li> <li><a href="#EDU ADULTS">Education Resources for Adults</a></li> <li><a href="#Perf">Online Performances &amp; Other Cultural Opps</a></li> <li><a href="#selfcare">Self Care, Wellness, &amp; Excercise</a></li> <li><a href="#Volunteering">Volunteer Opportunities</a></li> </ul> <p><br /> Patric Abaravich - Business Representative&nbsp;<br /> <a href="mailto:patric@ialocal871.org">patric@ialocal871.org</a><br /> <br /> Office: 818.509.7871</p> <hr /> <p><a id="RETURNTOWORK" name="RETURNTOWORK"></a><a id="RESOURCES" name="RESOURCES"></a><a id="GOVT" name="GOVT"></a> <a id="PORTALS" name="PORTALS"></a> <a id="UNEMPLOY" name="UNEMPLOY"></a> <a id="Financial Relief" name="Financial Relief"></a> <a id="WorkersComp" name="WorkersComp"></a><a id="Heathcare" name="Heathcare"></a> <a id="EDU Kids" name="EDU Kids"></a> <a id="EDU ADULTS" name="EDU ADULTS"></a><a id="CARES" name="CARES"></a><a id="Volunteering" name="Volunteering"></a><a id="selfcare" name="selfcare"></a><a id="Perf" name="Perf"></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="toggle toggle-primary" data-plugin-toggle="toggle"> <section class="toggle"><label>Vaccination Information</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>Members,</p> <p>The Benefits Committee has put together a list of available resources to find appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations. Because appointments fill quickly and supply is unpredictable, please be persistent until you are able to schedule an appointment. We hope that this list helps you book your vaccination appointment as soon as you become eligible and opportunities continue to open up. <em>Note:</em>&nbsp;Nothing here is intended to imply medical advice. Members with some medical conditions should contact their physicians before being vaccinated.</p> <p><u><strong>County of Los Angeles Public Health &ldquo;How to Make an Appointment&rdquo; web page</strong>.</u> Includes instructions, information on who is eligible, links to various vaccine venues, including pharmacies all over Los Angeles.&nbsp;<a href="http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/?level_1=step-4-documentation&amp;level_2=docs-food-and-ag" target="_top">http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/acd/ncorona2019/vaccine/hcwsignup/?level_1=step-4-documentation&amp;level_2=docs-food-and-ag</a></p> <p><strong><u>California Department of Public Health</u></strong> <a href="https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/" target="_top"><u>https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/</u></a></p> <p>Sign up for <a href="http://MyTurn.ca.gov" target="_blank"><strong><u>MyTurn.ca.gov</u></strong></a>, as well as information on eligibility and statewide vaccination statistics.</p> <p><strong><u>Notify LA</u></strong><br /> Register for Notify LA. Get notices when appointments are available at City of Los Angeles sites, including USC, Dodger Stadium, Hansen Dam, Pierce College, and others.&nbsp;<a href="https://corona-virus.la/signup" target="_blank"><u>https://corona-virus.la/signup</u></a></p> <div> <p><strong><u>City of Los Angeles Vaccination Portal</u></strong><br /> Vaccination venues are run by the LA Fire Department. <a href="https://carbonhealth.com/covid-19-vaccines/los-angeles" target="_blank">https://carbonhealth.com/covid-19-vaccines/los-angeles</a></p> <p><strong><u>Vaccine Finder</u></strong><br /> VaccineFinder is a free, online service where users can search for locations that offer vaccinations. Includes pharmacies and clinics. Search by zip code.<br /> <a href="https://vaccinefinder.org" target="_blank"><u>https://vaccinefinder.org</u></a></p> </div> <div> <p><strong><u>UCLA Health: UCLA/MPTF Clinics</u></strong> <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/covid19-vaccine-info" target="_blank">https://</a><a href="http://www.uclahealth.org/covid19-vaccine-info">www.uclahealth.org/covid19-vaccine-info</a><br /> This is the UCLA Health Covid-19 vaccine information hub. Includes FAQs, information on eligibility, and the different vaccines.</p> <p>Active UCLA Health patients will be invited by UCLA Health as they&rsquo;re eligible. You will receive an email invitation to schedule an appointment with a link and instructions. In order to make an appointment with UCLA Health, you must receive an invitation. Here&rsquo;s a link to a step-by-step instruction sheet. <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/workfiles/COVID-19/MyChart-COVIDVaccine-PatientAppt.pdf">https://www.uclahealth.org/workfiles/COVID-19/MyChart-COVIDVaccine-PatientAppt.pdf</a></p> <p>You are considered an active UCLA Health patient and will receive an invitation if you fall in one or both of these categories:<br /> You have had at least one primary care appointment in the last 3 years.<br /> You have had at least two specialty care appointments with the same specialist in the last 2 years.<br /> They update their list every day and continually pull their most vulnerable, highest risk patients within the eligible tier to the top of the list.</p> <p>Given this criteria, if you&rsquo;re not sure you&rsquo;d be considered an &ldquo;active&rdquo; UCLA Health patient, you can book an appointment today for a video visit or in-person visit, or establish care with a primary care physician. To book an appointment to become an active UCLA patient, call the UCLA/MPTF clinic where you&rsquo;d like to see a physician. Clinic phone numbers and locations can be found here: <a href="http://www.uclahealth.org/eimg/" target="_blank">www.uclahealth.org/eimg/</a></p> <p>It&rsquo;s suggested that UCLA/MPTF Clinic patients sign up for the myuclahealth portal and download the My Chart app for UCLA Health. Here&rsquo;s a link:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.uclahealth.org/myuclahealth">www.uclahealth.org/myuclahealth</a></p> <p>Another alternative if you need help from a person is the UCLA Call Center at (800) UCLAMD1 [(800 825-2631)]. They can answer questions about making appointments or about becoming a UCLA Health patient, and currently are assisting patients who have received an invitation.</p> <p><strong><u>Kaiser</u></strong><br /> Vaccination appointment page. Includes an eligibility screen.<br /> <a href="https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/covid-vaccine/vaccination-eligibility" target="_blank">https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/coronavirus-information/covid-vaccine/vaccination-eligibility</a><br /> Here&rsquo;s a step by step alternative:<br /> <br /> Log into <a href="http://www.kp.org" target="_blank"><u>kp.org</u></a></p> </div> <ol> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">Click on &quot;Appointments&quot; in the menu bar.</li> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">Scroll down to &quot;More ways to get care&quot; on the right-hand side of the screen.</li> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">Click on the blue text under &quot;E-visit.&quot;</li> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">Where it says &quot;Vaccination for COVID-19&quot; click on that.</li> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">On the next screen, click on &quot;I accept these terms.&quot;</li> <li style="margin-left: 4.95pt;">Answer the subsequent questions.</li> </ol> <p style="margin-left: 4.95pt;"><u><strong>Zipcode Based Options</strong></u><br /> The following zip codes are currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, being given out at the Kedren Community Health Center: 90001-90008, 90011, 90013, 90016-90019, 90026, 90037, 90043, 90047, 90057, 90058, 90059, 90061, 90062. No appointment needed, but you must be able to show proof of residency within one of the applicable zip codes.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/b572eed9539ce01ff8580ae52/files/d75ba2cc-b3df-4294-8631-091295f69acf/Notes_from_a_Member_s_experience_.pdf" target="_blank">Click Here to View Flyer &amp; Read About a Member&#39;s Experience at this Location</a></p> <p style="margin-left: 4.95pt;"><u><strong>LA Fed Vaccine Clinic&nbsp;</strong></u><br /> The Los Angeles Federation of Labor is now accepting walk-ins on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8am - 3pm, for the Pfizer vaccine. Follow them on social media to get the latest appointment links: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelafed/">LA Fed Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thelafed/?hl=en">LA Fed Instagram</a><br /> Address:&nbsp;2130 James M Wood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006</p> <p style="margin-left: 4.95pt;"><u><strong>Ralphs Pharmacies</strong></u><br /> Vaccinations are now available at Ralphs Store Pharmacies. Find the closest pharmacy near you by <a href="https://www.ralphs.com/stores/search?searchText=90064&amp;selectedStoreFilters=Pharmacy">Clicking Here</a>.</p> </div> <section class="toggle"><label>Return to Work Information</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p><strong>Where to report COVID safety violations:</strong></p> <p>As production begins to re-open, keeping our community healthy is essential. If you see something of concern, we urge you to report it immediately.&nbsp;</p> <p><u><strong>Some options for reporting:</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Call your Business Rep:</strong><br /> Local 871 members should call their Business Rep:&nbsp;818-509-7871 ext. 105.</p> <p><strong>Call the IATSE Safety Hotline:</strong><br /> 844 - IA AWARE (844-422-9273)</p> <p><strong>Report to Film LA or the LA County Department of Public health:</strong><br /> FilmLA recommends you report filming activity that is not in compliance to their office by calling (213) 977- 8600 or emailing us at <a href="mailto:info@filmla.com">info@filmla.com</a>. They will forward this information on your behalf to County authorities.&nbsp; You can also reach out to the <a href="https://admin.publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/complaints/phcomp.cfm">Los Angeles County Department of Public Health</a> directly: (888) 700-9995 (M-F 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.) // Email: <a href="mailto:Ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov">Ehmail@ph.lacounty.gov</a></p> <p><strong>Call the appropriate Studio Anonymous Hotline Number:</strong></p> &nbsp; <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="3"> <thead> <tr> <th> <p>Studio</p> </th> <th> <p>Number</p> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>ABC/Walt Disney</p> </td> <td> <p>800-832-3389</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>CBS</p> </td> <td> <p>818-655-6078</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>DreamWorks</p> </td> <td> <p>818-733-6500</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>HBO</p> </td> <td> <p>877-742-3044</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>MGM/UA</p> </td> <td> <p>800-631-5975</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>NBC/Universal</p> </td> <td> <p>818-777-2153</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Paramount</p> </td> <td> <p>323-956-8955</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Prospect</p> </td> <td> <p>800-699-4870</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Sony</p> </td> <td> <p>888-883-7233</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Turner Broadcasting&nbsp;</p> </td> <td> <p>404-878-8774</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>20th Century Fox</p> </td> <td> <p>310-369-3000</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>Warner Bros.</p> </td> <td> <p>818-954-2800</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/COVID/IWLMSC%20Task%20Force%20White%20Paper%206-1-20.pdf" target="_blank">Industry-Wide Labor-Management Safety Committee Task Force White Paper</a></p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/COVID/ProductionSafetyGuidelines_June2020%5B1%5D%5B1%5D.pdf" target="_blank">THE SAFE WAY FORWARD- A Joint Report of the DGA, SAG-AFTRA, IATSE, and Teamsters&rsquo; Committees for COVID-19 Safety Guidelines</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <section class="toggle"><label>CDC &amp; WHO</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em>Note: Information on this site is not intended to substitute for actual medical care or professional medical advice. If you believe you are, or may be, ill, contact your primary care health provider immediately.</em></p> <p><strong>CDC</strong><br /> Main COVID page:<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html</a><br /> <br /> Factsheet<br /> <a href="/Portals/0/Blog/CDC%20COVID19%20Factsheet.pdf" target="_blank">CDC COVID 19 Factsheet</a><br /> <br /> Info for Travelers:<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html#_blank" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html#_blank</a><br /> <br /> How to Protect Yourself &amp; Others<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html </a><br /> <br /> Returning to Work<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/returning-to-work.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/returning-to-work.html</a><br /> <br /> FAQ<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html</a><br /> <br /> What to Do If You Are Sick<br /> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/steps-when-sick.html</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>WHO</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019" target="_blank">https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019</a><br /> <a href="https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus" target="_blank">https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <section class="toggle"><label>Local, State, and Federal Government Agencies</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Messages from Governor Newsom </strong><br /> Governer&#39;s Newsroom - <a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/newsroom/" target="_blank">https://www.gov.ca.gov/newsroom/</a></p> <p><strong>Messages from Mayor Garcetti</strong><br /> <a href="https://corona-virus.la/" target="_blank">https://corona-virus.la/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>California Department of Public Health</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx">https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/Pages/New-Release-2020.aspx</a><br /> <br /> <strong>LA County Department of Public Health</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/" target="_blank">http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>OSHA - Covid-19 Guidelines</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/">https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>OSHA - Control and Prevention</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html#health" target="_blank">https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/controlprevention.html#health </a><br /> <br /> <strong>OSHA- Guidelines for returning to work</strong><br /> <a href=" https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA4045.pdf </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Cal/OSHA Covid-19 Guidelines</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html">http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/coronavirus/Health-Care-General-Industry.html</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)</strong><br /> EEOC COVID page<br /> <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/coronavirus</a><br /> <br /> What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, Rehabilitation Act, and Other EEO Laws<br /> <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws" target="_blank">https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws</a><br /> <br /> <strong>National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) </strong><br /> Link to the GC memos:<br /> <a href="https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/general-counsel-memos" target="_blank">https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/general-counsel-memos</a><br /> <br /> See GC 20-04, Case Summaries Pertaining to the Duty to Bargain in Emergency Situations<br /> Link to Advice memos dealing with COVID-19<br /> <a href="https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/advice-memos/advice-memoranda-dealing-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.nlrb.gov/guidance/memos-research/advice-memos/advice-memoranda-dealing-covid-19</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Department of Labor (DOL) &ndash; Wage and Hour Division</strong><br /> DOL Main COVID Page<br /> <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic</a><br /> <br /> Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)<br /> <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fmla/pandemic</a><br /> <br /> Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)<br /> <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/pandemic</a><br /> <br /> Paid Leave info sheets/Employer Requirements &amp; Employee Rights<br /> <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave </a><br /> <br /> Recently revised regs clarifying Paid Leave requirements under FFCRA (announcement and Regs)<br /> <a href="https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200911-2" target="_blank">https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20200911-2</a><br /> <a href="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/16/2020-20351/paid-leave-under-the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act" target="_blank">https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/16/2020-20351/paid-leave-under-the-families-first-coronavirus-response-act</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Labor Portals</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>IATSE Corona Virus Update Portal</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.iatse.net/coronavirus-update-portal" target="_blank">https://www.iatse.net/coronavirus-update-portal</a><br /> <br /> <strong>AFL-CIO Info Portal</strong><br /> <a href="https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information" target="_blank">https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information</a><br /> <br /> <strong>California Labor Federation</strong><br /> <a href="https://calaborfed.org/covid-19-outbreak-resources-and-information-for-workers/" target="_blank">https://calaborfed.org/covid-19-outbreak-resources-and-information-for-workers</a>/<br /> <br /> <strong>Los Angeles Federation of Labor</strong><br /> <a href="https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information/" target="_blank">https://thelafed.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-information/</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Unemployment</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p><strong>When the Paycheck Stops </strong>- Recorded Webinar from Labor Community Services and the LA Fed.<br /> <a href="https://lcs-la.org/wtps" target="_blank">https://lcs-la.org/wtps</a></p> <p><strong><a href="/Portals/0/COVID/FAQs%20-%20EDD%20Unemployment%20Insurance%20Webinar%20v6%205-12%20%28edd%20approved%29.pdf" target="_blank">FAQs that were addressed in the April 14 EDD Webina</a>r</strong><br /> These have been approved by EDD but they cautioned us that these answers are good for now, but that they may change as the EDD process for getting benefits out changes.</p> <p><strong>Pandemic Unemplyment Assistance (PUA) How-To</strong><br /> <a href="http://www.ialocal871.org/Portals/0/COVID/Pandemic%20Unemployment%20Assistance%20(PUA)%20Program%20-%20How%20To%20Access%20Information%20(April%202020)%20FINAL%204-20.pdf?ver=2020-04-20-152428-627" target="_blank">http://www.ialocal871.org/Portals/0/COVID/Pandemic%20Unemployment%20Assistance%20(PUA)%20Program%20-%20How%20To%20Access%20Information%20(April%202020)%20FINAL%204-20.pdf?ver=2020-04-20-152428-627</a></p> <p><a href="/Portals/0/COVID/CA%20UIBenefits_Chart_2020.4.22.pdf" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/CA%20UIBenefits_Chart_2020.4.22.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 50%; height: 50%;" title="" /></a><br /> <strong>April 15 update: </strong><a href="https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/" target="_blank"> https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/04/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-initiatives-to-support-california-workers-impacted-by-covid-19/ </a><br /> <br /> EXPANDED EDD HOURS- the Employment Development Department (EDD) will launch a new call center on Monday that will operate 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br /> <br /> <strong>PUA ROLLOUT ON APRIL 28th-</strong> The EDD will also stand up a one-stop-shop for individuals applying for unemployment insurance and the new federal <strong>Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program starting April 28. </strong>The PUA will provide federally funded benefits distinct from UI program for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19. This includes the self-employed, individuals who may be employees but who lack sufficient work history and independent contractors. Federal guidelines include gig workers and California&rsquo;s gig workers will continue to be protected by our strong laws against misclassification in the administration of PUA. PUA benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours &ndash; not the traditional 21 days for regular UI claims.<br /> <br /> FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR UNDOCUMENTED CALIFORNIANS- (our members are likely documented but may have family members who are not)- California&rsquo;s $75 million Disaster Relief Fund will support undocumented Californians impacted by COVID-19 who are ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief, including the CARES Act, due to their immigration status. Approximately 150,000 undocumented adult Californians will receive a one-time cash benefit of $500 per adult with a cap of $1,000 per household to deal with the specific needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals can apply for support beginning next month.<br /> <br /> The state&rsquo;s Disaster Relief Fund will be dispersed through a community-based model of regional nonprofits with expertise and experience serving undocumented communities.<br /> <br /> California has developed an <a href="https://covid19.ca.gov/guide-immigrant-californians/" target="_blank">immigrant resource guide</a> to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance, including public benefits, that are available to immigrant Californians.</p> <hr /> <p>In the state of California, if your employer has shut down operations or reduced hours due to COVID-19, you can file an unemployment insurance claim.<br /> <br /> Our general advice is to file for unemployment as soon as possible to minimize the time it will take for you to collect benefits should you become eligible.&nbsp;Filing for unemployment simply creates an account with a state&#39;s department of labor; it does not mean you are seeking benefits for any particular week.&nbsp;</p> <p>The California Employment Development Department (EDD) has announced if you cannot work because you have been exposed to COVID-19, they will provide short term benefit payments. Paid Family Leave can be used if you find you are taking care of a family member who has been quarantined.</p> <p>For more information go to: <a href="https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm" target="_blank">https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm</a></p> <p>Info Just For Entertainment Industry Workers from EDD: <a href="https://edd.ca.gov/unemployment/entertainment.htm" target="_blank">https://edd.ca.gov/unemployment/entertainment.htm</a></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/About-Us/Resources/Filing-for-Unemployment-871" target="_blank">Changes to job classifications (871 specific!) EDD uses for our members applying for UI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/" target="_blank">Labor &amp; Workforce Agency</a> - Lots of good info here</li> <li><a href="/Portals/0/Blog/Email%20LAS010%20-%20FAQ%20on%20Laws.pdf" target="_blank">FAQs on Laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner&#39;s Office</a></li> <li><a href="/Portals/0/Blog/Email%20DOC090%20EDD%20Programs.pdf" target="_blank">EDD Programs Breakdown(Printable PDF)&nbsp; </a><a href="https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/#chart" target="_blank">Online version</a></li> <li><a href="/Portals/0/Blog/Email%20LAS011%20Corona%20Virus%20Faqs.pdf" target="_blank">EDD Corona Virus FAQs</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Unemployment calculator from Zippia</strong><br /> Zippia analyzed each state&#39;s unemployment policies to determine how much unemployed workers at every income level can expect to receive under the coronavirus stimulus. They turned the data into a calculator to determine your potential benefit, along with additional resources and maps.<br /> <a href="https://www.zippia.com/research/unemployment-stimulus-by-state/">https://www.zippia.com/research/unemployment-stimulus-by-state/</a></p> <p><strong>Members who are working out of state:</strong> SB 271, which passed last year, is effective as of January 2020. It ensures that our members who make California their home have full access to UI, SDI, and PFL benefits, regardless of whether work on a production takes them to another state.</p> <p><strong>Work search requirement:</strong><br /> <br /> The EDD is currently waiving the work search requirement for COVID-related unemployment claims. However, if you are concerned for any reason and want to make sure you are covered, you may go ahead and put yourself on the Local&rsquo;s availability list. It costs you nothing, satisfies the work search requirement, and can&rsquo;t be done retroactively.<br /> Log in at <a href="www.ialocal871.org" target="_blank"> www.ialocal871.org </a> and navigate to: <a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/My-Profile/Update-My-Availability" target="_blank"> https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/My-Profile/Update-My-Availability</a>. <strong>This cannot be done retroactively.</strong> If you need your login and password email <a href="mailto:Office@ialocal871.org">Office@ialocal871.org</a>.<br /> <br /> From the EDD:<br /> <a href="https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/eligibility.htm" target="_blank">https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/eligibility.htm</a> accessed on 4/16/2020<br /> <br /> <em>&ldquo;Due to the impact of COVID-19, we made the following temporary exceptions for all Unemployment Insurance claims until further notice:</em></p> <ul> <li><em>Waiting Period &ndash; The 7-day waiting period is waived for claims beginning on or after January 19, 2020. After you submit your first two-week continued certification, you will be paid for the first week of your claim.</em></li> <li><em>Work Search &ndash; You are not required to look for work each week to be eligible for benefits.&rdquo;</em><br /> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Info on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security &ldquo;CARES&rdquo; Act (Stimulus)</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>From The IATSE: <a href="https://www.iatse.net/news/congress-passes-cares-act-providing-immediate-economic-relief-entertainment-workers" target="_blank">https://www.iatse.net/news/congress-passes-cares-act-providing-immediate-economic-relief-entertainment-workers</a><br /> Good overall explanation from NBC News: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/stimulus-checks-are-coming-here-s-how-make-sure-you-n1169576" target="_blank">https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/stimulus-checks-are-coming-here-s-how-make-sure-you-n1169576</a><br /> Stimulus check Calculator from WashingtonPost: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/business/coronavirus-stimulus-check-calculator/</a><br /> Deadline article about how CARES will affect Entertainment industry: <a href="https://deadline.com/2020/03/coronavirus-congress-entertainment-1202891947/" target="_blank">https://deadline.com/2020/03/coronavirus-congress-entertainment-1202891947/</a><br /> IRS COVID info: <a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus">https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus</a></p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/CARES%20Act%20Explanation.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 75%; height: 75%;" title="" /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Financial Relief</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p><u><strong>IATSE EMERGENCY RELIEF</strong></u></p> <ul> <li><a href="/Portals/0/Blog/IATSE%20Emergency%20Relief%20Fund%20FAQ.pdf" target="_blank">FAQ (Read this!) </a>Info on the process,<a href="/Portals/0/Blog/IATSE%20Emergency%20Relief%20Fund%20FAQ.pdf" target="_blank"> </a> what&#39;s available, and who is eligible</li> </ul> <p><em><strong>IATSE members in Southern California should apply only to MPTF,</strong> and the rest of the country should apply only to The Actors Fund. The only exceptions in Southern California are Local 600 and Local 33 who should apply to The Actors Fund.</em></p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/MPTF_100_COVID19_LOGO-1-1.jpg" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 32px;" title="" />Motion Picture Television Fund (Southern California Residents)</strong></p> <p>Intake line: 323-634-3888,&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mptf.com/covid-19-relief-funds/" target="_blank">www.mptf.com/covid-19-relief-funds/</a><br /> All members including sports are eligible</p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/Actors%20Fund.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 100px; height: 50px; float: left;" title="" />Actors Fund (IATSE members who don&#39;t live in Southern California)</strong></p> <p>Emergency Financial Assistance:&nbsp;<br /> <a href="https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/social-services-financial-assistance" target="_blank">https://actorsfund.org/services-and-programs/social-services-financial-assistance</a><br /> Instructions for COVID eligibility: <a href="https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help" target="_blank">https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help</a></p> <p><u><strong>Other Relief</strong></u></p> <p><strong>Rent Relief Los Angeles County-</strong><br /> &nbsp;The LA County COVID-19 Rent Relief application will open on August 17, 2020, through August 31 for income-eligible renters in Los Angeles County. (This program EXCLUDES City of LA.)&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief" target="_blank">https://211la.org/lacounty/rentrelief</a><br /> More info:<br /> <a href="https://wwwa.lacda.org/programs/rent-relief" target="_blank">https://wwwa.lacda.org/programs/rent-relief</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Will Rogers Pioneers Assistance Fund</strong> is pleased to announce Phase 2 of our COVID-19 relief effort.<br /> <br /> Individuals can now apply for a Phase 2 Emergency Grant.<br /> <br /> <em>Please Note: Phase 2 grants are open to a larger population of film industry workers than Phase 1. Some individuals who did not qualify for Phase 1, will qualify for Phase 2. Please carefully review the criteria here:</em>&nbsp; <a href="https://wrpioneers.org/covid19grant/" target="_blank">https://wrpioneers.org/covid19grant/</a></p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/United%20way%20LA.png" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 53px;" title="" />United Way of Los Angeles</strong></p> <em>211 LA is the central source for providing information and referrals for health, human and social services in Los Angeles County. 211&rsquo;s phone lines are open 24/7 and are answered by trained Community Resource Advisors prepared to offer help with any situation, any time with an updated services database of over 50,000 services.</em><br /> Call 211 for help: <a href="https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/get-help/" target="_blank">https://www.unitedwayla.org/en/get-help/</a> or <a href="http://www.211.org" target="_blank">www.211.org</a> <p><strong>Federal Student Loans</strong><br /> <br /> Federal student loan payments will be suspended through September 30.<br /> <br /> Good information from the Department for Professional Employees here:<br /> <a href="https://www.dpeaflcio.org/blog/government-relief-for-federal-student-loans-during-the-covid-19-pandemic" target="_blank">https://www.dpeaflcio.org/blog/government-relief-for-federal-student-loans-during-the-covid-19-pandemic</a><br /> <br /> This article from Forbes gives a great breakdown of the current economic relief on this front, including what you should and should not do.<br /> <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/03/28/student-loans-payments-suspended/#6572e0fe1b10" target="_blank">https://www.forbes.com/sites/zackfriedman/2020/03/28/student-loans-payments-suspended/#6572e0fe1b10</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Relief Fund for Hollywood Support Staff - currently not taking any more applications</strong><br /> For support staffers, #PayUpHollywood, Scriptnotes Podcast, Junior Hollywood Radio &amp; Television Society (JHRTS) and YEA! have teamed to create the Hollywood Support Staff COVID-19 Relief Fund (<a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQKXL5K" target="_blank">apply</a>;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/44ndst-relief-fund-for-hollywood-support-staff" target="_blank">donate</a>).<br /> <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQKXL5K" target="_blank">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQKXL5K</a></p> <p><br /> <strong>Crowd-sourced guide to local services</strong><br /> <br /> Here is a great LA-based, crowd-sourced guide to local services available during COVID-19--covering government benefits, worker/housing/low-income resources, entertainment, best&nbsp;practices, etc.&nbsp;<br /> <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&amp;q=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1584734167914000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHN3S69VDie2Ccr7mVK5a1_wCjVzg" href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Workers Comp</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>Webinar recording: Workers Compensation During Covid-19 from Law firm Ford &amp; Wallach**<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=703313333750070" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=703313333750070</a></p> <p>871 Members - Ford &amp; Wallach did a presentation just for our membership - login and visit the notice on the <a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871" target="_blank">MY 871</a> page for more info and link.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Healthcare</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/CoveredCalifornia_TM.jpg" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 117px;" title="" />Covered California</strong></p> <p>If you haven&rsquo;t yet qualified for MPI coverage, COVID-19 is now a qualifying event to get Covered California insurance plans. You do not have to have the virus to qualify. Special open enrollment has opened up because of the threat of getting the disease and being uninsured.</p> <p><a href="https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/special-enrollment/">https://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/special-enrollment/</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.mpiphp.org/home/contactus" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blog/Call%20MPI-01.png" style="margin: 10px; width: 50%; height: 50%;" title="" /></a></p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/mpiphp%202020.jpg" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 42px;" title="" />MPI</strong></p> <p>For updates visit: <a href="https://www.mpiphp.org/home" target="_blank">https://www.mpiphp.org/home</a>, Click on the <strong>COVID-19</strong> tab, and select Latest Updates.</p> <p>MPI tells us their call systems are getting experiencing long wait times and <strong>recommend people email</strong> <a href="mailto:service@mpiphp.org" target="_blank">service@mpiphp.org</a>. <em>As a reminder, please include your name, date of birth, MPI ID (or last four numbers of your Social Security Number) and mailing address (or phone number) when sending emails to MPI. This will help expedite the process of responding.</em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/ucla%20health.png" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 21px;" title="" />UCLA Health</strong></p> <p><strong>The UCLA Health Coronavirus Patient Hotline is (310) 267-3300.&nbsp;</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus" target="_blank">https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus</a><br /> <a href="https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus#what-you-should-know" target="_blank">https://www.uclahealth.org/coronavirus#what-you-should-know</a></p> <p><br /> <strong><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/Exer-Logo-Stacked-Beverly-Hills-300x123.png" style="margin: 10px; float: left; width: 100px; height: 41px;" title="" />Exer Urgent Care</strong><br /> Urgent care (Anthem), for a $15 copay, is available at all Exer Urgent Care clinics.&nbsp;<a href="http://exerurgentcare.com/" target="_blank">http://exerurgentcare.com/</a><br /> Members should ask their favorite Urgent Care if they&rsquo;re covered by MPI or the individual health plan. Some are.&nbsp;</p> <hr /> <p><strong>Precautions:</strong></p> <p>(Courtesy of the Actors Fund)</p> <ul> <li>Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often for at least 20 seconds.</li> <li>Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when soap and water are unavailable.</li> <li>Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.</li> <li>Avoid close contact&mdash;meaning within about six feet&mdash;with people who have a cough or other respiratory symptoms.</li> <li>Healthy people do not need to routinely wear face masks to prevent infection, but use a mask if you are caring for someone who is ill.</li> <li>Get the flu vaccine. Older people should also consider getting vaccinated against pneumonia.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>If you feel ill:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your bent elbow, (NOT YOUR HAND) and immediately dispose of tissues in the trash.</li> <li>Avoid close contact with others including handshakes and hugging.</li> <li>Stay home if you are sick.</li> <li>If you think you may have been exposed to Coronavirus, contact a health care provider promptly if you develop a fever, cough or have difficulty breathing.</li> <li>Before you go to a clinic or hospital, call ahead so the staff can take appropriate precautions.</li> <li>Wearing a face mask can stop the spread of droplets that can transmit the virus to others.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Education &amp; Enrichment Resources for Kids</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Helping Kids cope with the COVID-19 pandemic<br /> <a href="https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kids-coping-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/" target="_blank">https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/kids-coping-with-the-covid-19-pandemic/ </a><br /> <br /> Bedtime Stress &amp; COVID: 19 Wellness Tools For Kids<br /> Explore these tools and tricks to help kids de-stress and unwind for a smooth bedtime routine.<br /> <a href="https://myslumberyard.com/blog/bedtime-apps-for-kids-covid/" target="_blank">https://myslumberyard.com/blog/bedtime-apps-for-kids-covid/</a><br /> <br /> Tips for Families: Coronavirus<br /> <a href="”https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus”" target="”_blank”">https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/3210-tips-for-families-coronavirus </a><br /> <br /> Helping Children Cope With Changes Resulting From COVID-19<br /> <a href="”https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19”" target="”_blank”">https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/helping-children-cope-with-changes-resulting-from-covid-19</a><br /> <br /> Watch the entire CNN/Sesame Street Coronavirus town hall<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-coronavirus-town-hall-april-25-2020-app/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/25/app-news-section/cnn-sesame-street-coronavirus-town-hall-april-25-2020-app/index.html</a><br /> <br /> How to talk to your children about protests and racism (Article)<br /> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/01/health/protests-racism-talk-to-children-wellness/index.html </a><br /> <br /> Short podcast put together by NPR and the Sesame Street Workshop. A primer and understanding on how to talk to young children about race:<br /> Talking Race With Young Children (Podcast Episode)<br /> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children?" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children? </a><br /> <br /> The Children&rsquo;s Community School in Philadelphia did all the research and legwork on this information.<br /> <a href="http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/" target="_blank">http://www.childrenscommunityschool.org/social-justice-resources/</a><br /> <br /> Anti-Racism For Kids 101: Starting To Talk About Race<br /> <a href="”https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/”" target="”_blank”">https://booksforlittles.com/racial-diversity/</a></p> &nbsp; <p><strong>Collections:</strong></p> <p>List from Washington Post<br /> <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/parents-guide-education-resources-coronavirus/" target="_blank">https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2020/04/28/parents-guide-education-resources-coronavirus/ </a><br /> <br /> Here&#39;s The Entire List of Education Companies Offering Free Subscriptions Due to School Closings<br /> <a href="https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/" target="_blank">https://kidsactivitiesblog.com/135609/list-of-education-companies-offering-free-subscriptions/</a><br /> <br /> The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the AFL-CIO are partnering to provide union families with helpful lessons and tools for kids in pre-K through 12th grade who are now learning at home and coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Access lessons, online tools, resources and more.<br /> <a href="https://sharemylesson.com/coronavirus/parents" target="_blank">https://sharemylesson.com/coronavirus/parents </a><a><br /> <br /> Wide Open School is a free collection of the best online learning experiences for kids curated by the editors at Common Sense. </a><br /> <a href="https://wideopenschool.org/" target="_blank">https://wideopenschool.org/ </a><br /> <br /> A Great Google list of resources, many are free<br /> Parents Supporting Teachers COVID-19 Resources List, Created for Parents, by Parents, with support from Reclaim Our Schools Los Angeles (ROSLA) and the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE)<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1c16AcG6bZ1I7allbAQd_isQ1YvuJ9A-07XypTgeevjg/htmlview" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1c16AcG6bZ1I7allbAQd_isQ1YvuJ9A-07XypTgeevjg/htmlview</a><br /> <br /> SUPER GOOGLE LIST OF EDU Companies offering FREE RESOURCES<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RRv9cENXMp1frTxMmGv3HrNkag6e2RqRZirpHSRzy44/htmlview" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RRv9cENXMp1frTxMmGv3HrNkag6e2RqRZirpHSRzy44/htmlview</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Calendar with when a bunch of different educational livestreams are happening. (NOTE: it&rsquo;s in Eastern time)<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9vA4JUnr1xFafSY5n7iF75eCb3fX2Azy_6rZOOzH_8/htmlview?usp=sharing&amp;sle=true&amp;fbclid=IwAR3f0gVRSEZ3nKkS1L38I-D7dUBK6fMeu26H8XXgtU-qS_2t78lF7dYuvUk" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1d9vA4JUnr1xFafSY5n7iF75eCb3fX2Azy_6rZOOzH_8/htmlview?usp=sharing&amp;sle=true&amp;fbclid=IwAR3f0gVRSEZ3nKkS1L38I-D7dUBK6fMeu26H8XXgtU-qS_2t78lF7dYuvUk</a><br /> <br /> This is from a tech teacher in Aurora, CO.<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGZiBPqMYnfFtHs8smVW4HY8nE9LBHTfZwUiw718ZCU/edit?ts=5e78e7d2">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gGZiBPqMYnfFtHs8smVW4HY8nE9LBHTfZwUiw718ZCU/edit?ts=5e78e7d2</a><br /> <br /> Another resource from LAUSD<br /> ​<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR0Xgnhp7UGPBrCoamxfHSfUsYJSeXV7oQUGE5BjmwSnoP3TCaifHzqREPA">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR0Xgnhp7UGPBrCoamxfHSfUsYJSeXV7oQUGE5BjmwSnoP3TCaifHzqREPA</a><br /> <br /> Large spreadsheet with basically <strong><u>All Subjects</u></strong> and virtual ways to learn:<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUCBRosJOFkgwe1_EBEQjRfRbpZMk5gdJcMVUsK9OUY/htmlview?usp=sharing&amp;fbclid=IwAR37Gguh0aNPqEmlOIz3pvK0lknwTYhmZY6tmxy-QKCufUxNSlmzX43hM8s">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fUCBRosJOFkgwe1_EBEQjRfRbpZMk5gdJcMVUsK9OUY/htmlview?usp=sharing&amp;fbclid=IwAR37Gguh0aNPqEmlOIz3pvK0lknwTYhmZY6tmxy-QKCufUxNSlmzX43hM8s</a><br /> <br /> LAUSD Resources<br /> <a href="https://achieve.lausd.net/resources" target="_blank">https://achieve.lausd.net/resources</a><br /> <br /> Northshore Learning &ndash; Resources by Grade Level<br /> <a href="https://www.nsd.org/northshorelearns/home-learning" target="_blank">https://www.nsd.org/northshorelearns/home-learning</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> PBS SoCal &ndash; Resources by grade Level<br /> <a href="https://www.pbssocal.org/pbs-news/at-home-learning/" target="_blank">https://www.pbssocal.org/pbs-news/at-home-learning/</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Virtual Field Trips<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w/preview</a><br /> &nbsp;<img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/Credit%20Claire%20Fry%20FB.jpg" style="margin: 10px; width: 50%; height: 50%;" title="" /></p> <p>Credit: Claire Fry<br /> _____<br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Tutoring Resources</strong></p> Learn to Be<br /> <a href="https://www.learntobe.org/" target="_blank">https://www.learntobe.org/ </a><br /> <br /> Patrons of the Los Angeles Public Library and more than 2,200 other libraries across North America that have partnered with Tutor.com, individual tutoring sessions are available for free as a regular, ongoing service.<br /> <a href="https://www.lapl.org/onlinetutor" target="_blank">https://www.lapl.org/onlinetutor </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Individual Links - resources and Activities:</strong> <p>&nbsp;</p> Kids Yoga and Meditation from Alo Gives<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0asrzrjtZJWljYTAwKM6mdb4RfoiSxx">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc0asrzrjtZJWljYTAwKM6mdb4RfoiSxx </a><br /> <br /> Cosmic Kids Yoga<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga</a><br /> <br /> Go Noodle<br /> <a href="https://www.gonoodle.com/" target="_blank">https://www.gonoodle.com/</a><br /> <br /> Pancake Manor &ndash; Preschool Songs and Action Songs for Kids<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ZLcq6glzORs-7WxZ08vtgDn4TN5DIjV" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ZLcq6glzORs-7WxZ08vtgDn4TN5DIjV </a><br /> <br /> Harry Potter At Home<br /> Daniel Radcliffe reads the first chapter of Harry Potter and the Philosopher&rsquo;s Stone/Sorcerer&rsquo;s Stone<br /> (Other chapters coming&hellip;)<br /> <a href="https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived" target="_blank">https://www.wizardingworld.com/chapters/reading-the-boy-who-lived </a><br /> <br /> NASA has made its entire Media Library of over 140,000 photos and resources accessible to the public and copyright free<br /> <a href="https://images.nasa.gov/search-results?q=star&amp;page=1&amp;media=image,video,audio&amp;yearStart=1920&amp;yearEnd=2020" target="_blank">https://images.nasa.gov/search-results?q=star&amp;page=1&amp;media=image,video,audio&amp;yearStart=1920&amp;yearEnd=2020</a><br /> <br /> TEDed is working with expert educators and TED speakers to create and share daily virtual lessons on a widespread of subjects for elementary level students all the way up to college students. Sign up for their daily newsletter.<br /> <a href="https://ed.ted.com/daily_newsletter" target="_blank">https://ed.ted.com/daily_newsletter</a><br /> <br /> BeepBox is an online tool for sketching and sharing instrumental melodies.<br /> <a href="https://beepbox.co/" target="_blank">https://beepbox.co/</a><br /> <br /> Pencil Madness is a free online sketching tool for students to practice visual arts online.<br /> <a href="http://pencilmadness.com/appvhttp://pencilmadness.com/app&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Kids Gardening&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a data-cke-saved-href=" https:="" kidsgardening.org="">https://kidsgardening.org/</a><br /> <br /> Art for Kids Hub<br /> <a href="https://www.artforkidshub.com/" target="_blank">https://www.artforkidshub.com/</a><br /> <br /> Draw Your favorite Disney characters via these easy-to-follow YouTube character tutorials.<br /> <a href="https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/" target="_blank">https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/ </a><br /> <br /> Lincoln center Concerts for Kids<br /> For family audiences, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is teaming up with a remarkable group of artists who will bring world-class performances and diverse musical perspectives straight from their homes to yours. We&rsquo;re excited to share these short performances recorded by the artists themselves with your family at home. New concerts are released on Wednesdays at 4:00 pm ET and Sundays at 11:00 am ET, then available on demand.<br /> <a href="http://lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/concertsforkids" target="_blank">http://lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/series/concertsforkids</a><br /> <br /> Crayola lesson plans, art-infused, standards-based activities and lessons<br /> <a href="https://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/ " target="_blank">https://www.crayola.com/lesson-plans/ </a><br /> <br /> 826: A Good Time to Write: Remote Learning Kit<br /> <a href="https://826digital.com/sparks/a-good-time-to-write-remote-learning-kit/" target="_blank">https://826digital.com/sparks/a-good-time-to-write-remote-learning-kit </a><br /> <br /> KIDs &amp;Parents- GoZenOnline offers anxiety relief songs, relaxation exercises and tips for parents on its YouTube channel.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/gozenonline/videos" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/gozenonline/videos</a><br /> <br /> &ldquo;Read &amp; Learn with Simon Kids&rdquo; is a new video series hosted on the Simon Kids YouTube channel.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjLHi6qZaLcm6ZrWW3JLiA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjLHi6qZaLcm6ZrWW3JLiA</a><br /> <br /> Free Audiobooks for kids &ndash; places and suggestions<br /> <a href="https://www.waterford.org/resources/free-audiobooks-for-kids/" target="_blank">https://www.waterford.org/resources/free-audiobooks-for-kids/</a><br /> <br /> Moovlee offers yoga and meditation exercises for kids that are led by a cartoon monkey.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSS5kMpKCaJ_HhTM9-HKHg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSS5kMpKCaJ_HhTM9-HKHg </a><br /> <br /> Actors reading children&rsquo;s stories. Rami Malek, Viola Davis, Kevin Costner, etc. Free but donations are accepted that benefit the SAG AFTRA Foundation.<br /> <a href="https://www.storylineonline.net/" target="_blank">https://www.storylineonline.net/ </a><br /> <br /> Sadler Wells Dance -Family Dance workshop for Kids aged 2-6<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuzlbdGtV_-bimq6JL5ArVit" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAC0ZTI5pkuzlbdGtV_-bimq6JL5ArVit</a><br /> <br /> Random suggestion generator in various &ldquo;to do while at home&rdquo; Categories<br /> <a href="http://www.pandemic-toolkit.com/home" target="_blank">http://www.pandemic-toolkit.com/home </a><br /> <br /> Audible Stories<br /> <a href="https://stories.audible.com/start-listen">https://stories.audible.com/start-listen</a><br /> <br /> Mystery science<br /> <a href="https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning" target="_blank">https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Khan Academy<br /> <a href="https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/" target="_blank">https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Scholastic Learn at Home<br /> <a href="https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html" target="_blank">https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Free Daily Art Lessons on Facebook from &ldquo;Make&rdquo;<br /> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/makepaducah/posts/1391011517767132" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/makepaducah/posts/1391011517767132</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Download Coloring Pages from over 100 Museums<br /> <a href="https://lifehacker.com/download-coloring-pages-from-over-100-museums-1832753859" target="_blank">https://lifehacker.com/download-coloring-pages-from-over-100-museums-1832753859</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Bio- interactive &ndash; expected to be posting resources specifically for teaching remotely/teaching at home in the next couple of days<br /> <a href="https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources" target="_blank">https://www.biointeractive.org/classroom-resources</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Music Education &ndash; Save the Music (things in Orange are available online)<br /> <a href="https://www.savethemusic.org/grants/teacher-resources/" target="_blank">https://www.savethemusic.org/grants/teacher-resources/</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Cincinnati Zoo Home Safari<br /> <a href="http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/" target="_blank">http://cincinnatizoo.org/news-releases/cincinnati-zoo-is-bringing-the-zoo-to-you/</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Cleveland Inner City Ballet - Virtual Online Ballet Instruction Program<br /> <a href="https://www.clevelandinnercityballet.org/single-post/2020/03/14/Cleveland-Inner-City-Ballet-to-launch-Virtual-Online-Ballet-Instruction-Program" target="_blank">https://www.clevelandinnercityballet.org/single-post/2020/03/14/Cleveland-Inner-City-Ballet-to-launch-Virtual-Online-Ballet-Instruction-Program</a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Cosmic Kids Yoga &ndash; Youtube<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga</a><br /> <br /> Georgia Aquarium underwater cams<br /> <a href="https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/ga/atlanta/georgia-aquarium-has-live-cameras-that-let-you-explore-from-home" target="_blank">https://www.narcity.com/things-to-do/us/ga/atlanta/georgia-aquarium-has-live-cameras-that-let-you-explore-from-home</a><br /> <br /> Art For Kids YouTube Channel<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ?fbclid=IwAR1x5k9U2KpQYEp7JkZ1MpC4ddPR9c5stxqSjVXDVT5fhx4eUEROo-XFoEI">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5XMF3Inoi8R9nSI8ChOsdQ?fbclid=IwAR1x5k9U2KpQYEp7JkZ1MpC4ddPR9c5stxqSjVXDVT5fhx4eUEROo-XFoEI</a><br /> <br /> P.E. Classes online<br /> <a href="https://www.playpennies.com/free-things-to-do/joe-wicks-is-the-nations-pe-teacher-with-free-daily-kids-workouts-on-you-tube-186068?fbclid=IwAR3Nqmz2ya7-R7d5BCs6EBrDEGI0lsH5FOHxYGkdjSaw0Qv1kBkkw1pr4uU">https://www.playpennies.com/free-things-to-do/joe-wicks-is-the-nations-pe-teacher-with-free-daily-kids-workouts-on-you-tube-186068?fbclid=IwAR3Nqmz2ya7-R7d5BCs6EBrDEGI0lsH5FOHxYGkdjSaw0Qv1kBkkw1pr4uU</a><br /> <br /> Music Lessons<br /> <a href="https://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2012/08/the-ultimate-list-of-online-music.html?fbclid=IwAR33av2HcFQotgiebpHy0jMIwIGURl8j5yPpQxyhUN5SyxPfbF6cJAOZGF4">https://cornerstoneconfessions.com/2012/08/the-ultimate-list-of-online-music.html?fbclid=IwAR33av2HcFQotgiebpHy0jMIwIGURl8j5yPpQxyhUN5SyxPfbF6cJAOZGF4</a><br /> <br /> Grade Level Workbooks for Parents from Teachers<br /> <a href="https://www.edhelper.com/teacher-education/Daily-Free-Learning-Workbooks-for-Teachers-to-Share-with-Parents-while-Schools-are-Closed-Kids-will-actually-do-these.htm?fbclid=IwAR1x6oO4_wxTkkeDPagq7PvkETob9LBWjH1aYLi1xpKs-OVRxP4sTtJQfQ8">https://www.edhelper.com/teacher-education/Daily-Free-Learning-Workbooks-for-Teachers-to-Share-with-Parents-while-Schools-are-Closed-Kids-will-actually-do-these.htm?fbclid=IwAR1x6oO4_wxTkkeDPagq7PvkETob9LBWjH1aYLi1xpKs-OVRxP4sTtJQfQ8</a><br /> <br /> Over 100 Activities for Kids on a Dime Budget<br /> <a href="https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR2cT3I44axtE6BKsAOcHSold4PjtjbDOQSTifsen_2-e0dnp6EXPMfNnXw">https://entertainkidsonadime.com/2020/03/13/100-activities-to-do-at-home-during-school-closures/?fbclid=IwAR2cT3I44axtE6BKsAOcHSold4PjtjbDOQSTifsen_2-e0dnp6EXPMfNnXw</a><br /> <br /> Social Studies<strong> - </strong>42 Fun Websites to Learn and Teach Social Studies From Home<br /> <a href="https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/42-fun-websites-to-learn-and-teach-social-studies-from-home?fbclid=IwAR3Zdk4-nOxcDVEIujFB3REGBneVyY1WC4Mn-M7FAEursd4ehjjjvb6h3Nc">https://www.boredteachers.com/resources/42-fun-websites-to-learn-and-teach-social-studies-from-home?fbclid=IwAR3Zdk4-nOxcDVEIujFB3REGBneVyY1WC4Mn-M7FAEursd4ehjjjvb6h3Nc</a><br /> <br /> Authors Read-Aloud Online: Google Doc is at:<br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OH-_GM-eYefOa7JDNmM6wdUb9fsa1H8k8O_XgPih4m0/preview?fbclid=IwAR1DxEPouTzHlKubHdZ0IKaQ-X8P20_3uGj4cdnd7s9xoAlAErwq9vW68Ro">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OH-_GM-eYefOa7JDNmM6wdUb9fsa1H8k8O_XgPih4m0/preview?fbclid=IwAR1DxEPouTzHlKubHdZ0IKaQ-X8P20_3uGj4cdnd7s9xoAlAErwq9vW68Ro</a><br /> <br /> Storytime from Astronauts:<strong> </strong>Astronauts are reading books from space.<br /> <a href="https://storytimefromspace.com/">https://storytimefromspace.com/</a><br /> <br /> Apps for Special Needs Students at Home<strong>:</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/article/apps-students-special-needs-school-buildings-shutter" target="_blank">https://www.edutopia.org/article/apps-students-special-needs-school-buildings-shutter</a> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Education &amp; Enrichment Resources for Grownups</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>How to Use Zoom for Video Conferencing &amp; Virtual Meetings<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/fMUxzrgZvZQ" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/fMUxzrgZvZQ</a><br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/sJq_OM5VcDY" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sJq_OM5VcDY</a></p> <p><u><strong>Classes:</strong></u></p> <p>Sync on set Webinars<br /> <a href="https://support.synconset.com/article/33ejgunsfc-join-upcoming-webinars">https://support.synconset.com/article/33ejgunsfc-join-upcoming-webinars</a></p> <p>Media Services<br /> <a href="https://www.mediaservices.com/resources/webinars-events/">https://www.mediaservices.com/resources/webinars-events/</a></p> <p>La Public Library online Learning resources<br /> <a href="https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/online-learning">https://www.lapl.org/collections-resources/online-learning</a><br /> <br /> Free Language Learning With Your Library Card<br /> <a href="https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/free-language-learning-your-library-card" target="_blank">https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/free-language-learning-your-library-card</a><br /> <br /> Start a New Hobby with Gale Courses<br /> <a href="https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/got-cabin-fever-start-new-hobby-gale-courses" target="_blank">https://lapl.org/collections-resources/blogs/lapl/got-cabin-fever-start-new-hobby-gale-courses</a><br /> <br /> Universal Class includes lifelong learning courses in over 30 subject areas<br /> <a href="https://www.lapl.org/universal-class" target="_blank">https://www.lapl.org/universal-class</a><br /> <br /> Free Month Trial from The Great Courses:<br /> <a href="https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo">https://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/lp/t1/freemo</a></p> <p>Free Ivy League classes-&nbsp;<br /> <a href="https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/">https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/</a><br /> <br /> Open Yale Courses<br /> <a href="https://oyc.yale.edu/" target="_blank">https://oyc.yale.edu/ </a><br /> <br /> Coursera &ndash;<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/yale" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/yale</a><br /> <br /> Harvard University Classes<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/school/harvardx </a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> Carnegie Mellon University<br /> <a href="http://oli.cmu.edu/independent-learner-courses/" target="_blank">http://oli.cmu.edu/independent-learner-courses/</a><br /> <br /> Duke University<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/duke" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/duke</a><br /> <br /> Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)<br /> <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm" target="_blank">https://ocw.mit.edu/index.htm</a><br /> <br /> Stanford University<br /> <a href="https://online.stanford.edu/courses-programs?keywords=Free&amp;availability[available]=available&amp;delivery[164]=164" target="_blank">https://online.stanford.edu/courses-programs?keywords=Free&amp;availability[available]=available&amp;delivery[164]=164</a><br /> <br /> UC Berkeley<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/school/uc-berkeleyx" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/school/uc-berkeleyx </a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> <strong>Social Justice Classes</strong><br /> UC Santa Cruz- Feminism and Social Justice-<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/feminism-social-justice" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/feminism-social-justice</a><br /> <br /> Writing for Social Justice<br /> Learn to harness the power of writing to bring about personal, social, and political changes that matter.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice</a><br /> <br /> Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History<br /> Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity, and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life</a><br /> <br /> African American History: From Emancipation to the Present<br /> The purpose of this course is to examine the African American experience in the United States from 1863 to the present.<br /> <a href="https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162" target="_blank">https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162</a><br /> <br /> An introduction to American government and politics<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/xseries/harvardx-us-government" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/xseries/harvardx-us-government </a><br /> <br /> Race and Cultural Diversity in American Life and History<br /> Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of ways in which race, ethnicity and cultural diversity have shaped American institutions, ideology, law, and social relationships from the colonial era to the present.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/race-cultural-diversity-american-life</a><br /> <br /> Love as a Force for Social Justice<br /> This course will explore the concept of agape love (compassion/kindness) as a force for social justice and action and as the inspiration for service and the application of knowledge to positive social change<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/love-social-justice" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/love-social-justice </a><br /> <br /> Storytelling 101: Make Your Voice Heard<br /> Black Lives Matter Stories<br /> <a href="https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins" target="_blank">https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins</a><br /> <br /> RECORDING: Conversation with Ava DuVernay: Art is Activism<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Conversation-with-Ava-DuVernay-Art-is-Activism" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Conversation-with-Ava-DuVernay-Art-is-Activism</a><br /> <br /> LGBTQ Pride: From Origins to Evolution Teach-Out<br /> <a href="https://www.classcentral.com/course/lgbtq-pride-16899" target="_blank">https://www.classcentral.com/course/lgbtq-pride-16899</a><br /> <br /> The Safe Zone Project<br /> A free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops<br /> <a href="https://thesafezoneproject.com/" target="_blank">https://thesafezoneproject.com/</a><br /> <br /> Women Making History: Ten Objects, Many Stories<br /> Learn how American women created, confronted, and embraced change in the 20th century while exploring ten objects from Radcliffe&rsquo;s Schlesinger Library.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/women-making-history-ten-objects-many-stories" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/women-making-history-ten-objects-many-stories</a><br /> <br /> Fighting for Equality: 1950&ndash;2018<br /> This course begins with an examination of how the Cold War reinforced the ideals of the suburban, nuclear family and how these ideals impacted women&#39;s trajectory towards independence and equality, and ends with the rise of the Me Too movement and a look at how the 2018 midterm election ushered in a new era of women in politics.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/fighting-for-equality-19502018" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/fighting-for-equality-19502018 </a><br /> <br /> Native American Studies Online Source Guide<br /> <a href="https://eslibrary.berkeley.edu/NASsites/native-american-studies-online-source-guide " target="_blank">https://eslibrary.berkeley.edu/NASsites/native-american-studies-online-source-guide</a><br /> <br /> Indigenous Canada<br /> From an Indigenous perspective, this course explores key issues facing Indigenous peoples today from a historical and critical perspective highlighting national and local Indigenous-settler relations. Topics for the 12 lessons include the fur trade and other exchange relationships, land claims and environmental impacts, legal systems and rights, political conflicts and alliances, Indigenous political activism, and contemporary Indigenous life, art and its expressions.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada</a><br /> <br /> Aboriginal Worldviews and Education<br /> Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/aboriginal-education" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/aboriginal-education</a><br /> <br /> Indigenous Peoples&#39; Rights<br /> Examine how Indigenous Peoples have been contesting norms, institutions and global debates in the past 50 years, and how they have been re-shaping and gradually decolonizing these systems at international and national levels.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/indigenous-peoples-rights" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/indigenous-peoples-rights</a><br /> <br /> Salmon, People, and Place<br /> This course explores the relationships between salmon and people with an emphasis on the special ties of salmon to Indigenous peoples and to Alaska Natives in particular.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/salmon-people-place" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/salmon-people-place </a><br /> <br /> Foundations for Transforming Teaching and Learning about Native Americans<br /> In this course, learners will join the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian to explore the impact of problematic narratives of Native Americans on U.S. society and education and learn ways to recognize and share more complete narratives both inside and outside the classroom. <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans" target="_blank"> https://www.edx.org/course/foundations-for-transforming-teaching-and-learning-about-native-americans</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Civics and Government</strong><br /> Intro to American Civics-<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/Introduction-to-American-Civics-Presented-by-Zero-L?delta=0" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/Introduction-to-American-Civics-Presented-by-Zero-L?delta=0</a><br /> <br /> U.S. Political Institutions: Congress, Presidency, Courts and Bureaucracy<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-political-institutions-congress-presidency-courts-and-bureaucracy?delta=1" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-political-institutions-congress-presidency-courts-and-bureaucracy?delta=1</a><br /> <br /> Citizen Politics in America: Public Opinion, Interest Groups, and the Media<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/citizen-politics-america-public-opinion-elections-interest-groups-and-media?delta=1" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/citizen-politics-america-public-opinion-elections-interest-groups-and-media?delta=1</a><br /> <br /> U.S. Public Policy: Social, Economic, and Foreign Policies<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-public-policy-social-economic-and-foreign-policies?delta=1" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/us-public-policy-social-economic-and-foreign-policies?delta=1</a><br /> <br /> American Government: Constitutional Foundations<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations?delta=1" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/american-government-constitutional-foundations?delta=1 </a></p> The Health Effects of Climate Change<br /> Learn how global warming impacts human health, and the ways we can diminish those impacts.<br /> <a href="https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/health-effects-climate-change" target="_blank">https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/health-effects-climate-change </a><br /> &nbsp; <p><strong>Drawing Classes</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90478307/stuck-at-home-take-free-drawing-classes-from-famous-illustrators">https://www.fastcompany.com/90478307/stuck-at-home-take-free-drawing-classes-from-famous-illustrators</a><br /> <br /> 10 University Art Classes You Can Take for Free Online<br /> <a href="https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-university-art-classes-free-online" target="_blank">https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-10-university-art-classes-free-online</a><br /> <br /> Drawabox is a set of free exercise-based lessons that focus on the fundamentals - the skills you&#39;ll need to make sense of all the other resources and tutorials out there.<br /> <a href="https://drawabox.com/" target="_blank">https://drawabox.com/</a><br /> <br /> Proko.com -30 days free<br /> <a href="https://www.proko.com/" target="_blank">https://www.proko.com/</a><br /> <br /> Ctrl+paint<br /> Ctrl+Paint is a free learning resource dedicated to the basics of digital painting. Each bite-sized video covers a different concept, allowing you to learn complex subjects in manageable increments.<br /> <a href="https://www.ctrlpaint.com/" target="_blank">https://www.ctrlpaint.com/</a><br /> <br /> Line of Action - Free/Paid<br /> Customized to your drawing goals.<br /> <a href="https://line-of-action.com/" target="_blank">https://line-of-action.com/</a><br /> <br /> SVS Learn -Emphasis on Storytelling<br /> Learn illustration from the best! Prepare for a career in illustration with our online classes.<br /> For a limited time we&#39;re giving a select number of people 30 days free access to all 80+ courses in our membership. But keep it a secret because not everyone is getting this opportunity.<br /> <a href="https://www.svslearn.com/" target="_blank">https://www.svslearn.com/</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Adobe Classes/Graphic Design</strong><br /> CAL ARTS The Language of Design: Form and Meaning<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/design-language" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/design-language </a><br /> <br /> CAL ARTS Sharpened Visions: A Poetry Workshop<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/poetry-workshop" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/poetry-workshop </a><br /> <br /> Adobe&rsquo;s Discover Graphic Design<br /> <a href="https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/discover.html" target="_blank">https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/design/discover.html</a><br /> <br /> CalArts Graphic Design Specialization<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/graphic-design" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/specializations/graphic-design</a><br /> <br /> Canva Design School: Graphic Design Basics<br /> <a href="https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/" target="_blank">https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/</a><br /> <br /> Logo Design Fundamentals<br /> <a href="https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/" target="_blank">https://designschool.canva.com/courses/graphic-design-basics/</a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Graphic Design History<br /> <a href="https://www.kadenze.com/courses/introduction-to-graphic-design-history/info" target="_blank">https://www.kadenze.com/courses/introduction-to-graphic-design-history/info</a><br /> <br /> Adobe Illustrator for Beginners<br /> <a href="https://design.tutsplus.com/courses/from-the-top-adobe-illustrator-for-beginners" target="_blank">https://design.tutsplus.com/courses/from-the-top-adobe-illustrator-for-beginners</a><br /> <br /> Graphic Design Basics: Core Principles for Visual Design<br /> <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Graphic-Design-Basics-Core-Principles-for-Visual-Design/1539782161" target="_blank">https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Graphic-Design-Basics-Core-Principles-for-Visual-Design/1539782161</a><br /> <br /> Live Graphic Design Courses: Creative Live<br /> <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/onair/design" target="_blank">https://www.creativelive.com/onair/design</a><br /> <br /> Applying Design Principles<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/design-applying-design-principles" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/design-applying-design-principles</a><br /> <br /> Creating Brand Systems: An Overview of Combining Logos and Type<br /> <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Creating-Brand-Systems-An-Overview-of-Combining-Logos-and-Type/1941759612" target="_blank">https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Creating-Brand-Systems-An-Overview-of-Combining-Logos-and-Type/1941759612</a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Typography<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/typography" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/typography </a><br /> <br /> Beginner&rsquo;s Guide to Image Editing in Photoshop, Pluralsight<br /> This series of step-by-step videos will teach you Photoshop terms and definitions and get you started with using basic tools and techniques. You&rsquo;ll start off by resizing and resampling images, then move on to correcting the colors of an image and removing unwanted information.<br /> Note: free with trial<br /> Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes<br /> <a href="https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/beginners-guide-image-editing-photoshop-500" target="_blank">https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/beginners-guide-image-editing-photoshop-500 </a><br /> <br /> Photoshop Training Channel<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/photoshoptrainingch" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/photoshoptrainingch </a><br /> <br /> Adobe Illustrator tutorial<br /> <a href="https://www.eduonix.com/adobe-illustrator-for-absolute-beginners?coupon_code=OSUFREE" target="_blank">https://www.eduonix.com/adobe-illustrator-for-absolute-beginners?coupon_code=OSUFREE </a><br /> <br /> Adobe InDesign Made Easy: A Beginners Guide to InDesign, Udemy<br /> We know that 105 lessons seem like a lot&mdash;but the majority of these lessons are under 10 minutes. Designed by Infinite Skills, this course is a resource for anyone wanting to learn the powerful, often-intimidating page layout and design program. By the end of the class, you&rsquo;ll be well versed in creating print and digital-ready documents in InDesign.<br /> Duration: 11 hours/ 105 lectures<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/adobe-indesign-made-easy/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/adobe-indesign-made-easy/ </a><br /> <br /> Adobe Illustrator for Beginners | FREE COURSE<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/Ib8UBwu3yGA" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Ib8UBwu3yGA </a><br /> <br /> LEARN PREMIERE PRO IN 20 MINUTES! - Tutorial For Beginners<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/Hls3Tp7JS8E" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Hls3Tp7JS8E </a><br /> <br /> Adobe Premiere Pro CC Beginner Tutorial: Intro Guide to the Basics (Learn How to Edit Video)<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/V5sENw2C97s" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/V5sENw2C97s </a><br /> <br /> 19 AMAZING Photoshop Tips, Tricks, and Hacks (That You Probably DON&#39;T Know)<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/38wy9PvUml4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/38wy9PvUml4</a><br /> <br /> My TOP 10 Photoshop Hacks for Portraits<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/F5XJkArWIC8" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/F5XJkArWIC8</a><br /> <br /> How To Remove ANYTHING From a Photo In Photoshop<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/oOTxsRTjkNM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/oOTxsRTjkNM</a><br /> <br /> 6 things you SHOULD be doing when EDITING PHOTOS<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/gX8dkkqF9eE" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/gX8dkkqF9eE </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Art/Art History Classes</strong><br /> Charting the Avant-Garde: From Romanticism to Utopic Abstraction<br /> <a href="https://www.kadenze.com/courses/charting-the-avant-garde-from-romanticism-to-utopic-abstraction/info" target="_blank">https://www.kadenze.com/courses/charting-the-avant-garde-from-romanticism-to-utopic-abstraction/info </a><br /> &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <strong>Classes from MoMA</strong><br /> What is contemporary art?<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/contemporary-art" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/contemporary-art</a><br /> <br /> Modern Art &amp; Ideas <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-art-ideas" target="_blank"> https://www.coursera.org/learn/modern-art-ideas</a><br /> <br /> In the Studio: Postwar Abstract Painting<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/painting?" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/painting?</a><br /> <br /> Fashion as Design<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/fashion-design" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/fashion-design</a><br /> <br /> Seeing Through Photographs<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/photography" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/photography</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><br /> <strong>Cooking/Food classes</strong><br /> Bread Ahead IG LIVE Baking<br /> <a href="https://www.breadahead.com/live-bake" target="_blank">https://www.breadahead.com/live-bake </a><br /> <br /> World of Wine: From Grape to Glass<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/world-of-wine-from-grape-to-glass" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/world-of-wine-from-grape-to-glass </a><br /> <br /> The World History of Modern Wine<br /> Explore wine through the eyes of a historian, as you learn about the &quot;old&quot; and &quot;new&quot; worlds of wine, including how its taste and quality has changed over time.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/the-world-history-of-modern-wine" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/the-world-history-of-modern-wine</a><br /> <br /> The Art of Baking with Yuppiechef<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/art-of-baking/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/art-of-baking/</a><br /> <br /> Beer: the science of brewing<br /> <a href="https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:KULeuvenX+BrewingX+1T2020/course/" target="_blank">https://courses.edx.org/courses/course-v1:KULeuvenX+BrewingX+1T2020/course/ </a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/gucci-osterias-massimo-bottura-is-offering-free-virtual-cooking-classes-on-instagram-031620" target="_blank">https://www.timeout.com/los-angeles/news/gucci-osterias-massimo-bottura-is-offering-free-virtual-cooking-classes-on-instagram-031620</a>&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Cuisinart Culinary School (Via YouTube playlist)<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojZIgseX7Xo&amp;list=PLzI9I8xeK5kSkzn6mmMu-yM92EJ_4kHjs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojZIgseX7Xo&amp;list=PLzI9I8xeK5kSkzn6mmMu-yM92EJ_4kHjs</a><br /> <br /> Child Nutrition and Cooking<br /> <a href="https://online.stanford.edu/courses/som-y0002-child-nutrition-and-cooking" target="_blank">https://online.stanford.edu/courses/som-y0002-child-nutrition-and-cooking</a><br /> <br /> Milk Street Cooking School<br /> The Art of Kitchen Improv and 12 other Cooking Classes free through April 30<br /> <a href="https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes/" target="_blank">https://www.177milkstreet.com/school/classes/online-classes/ </a><br /> <br /> Lauren Koeppe of <a href="https://www.createhospitality.com/">Create Hospitality</a> and her fiancée Page Jeter are hosting a cooking show via Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/createhospitality/" target="_blank">@createhospitality</a>. They go live nightly at 7 p.m. PST, each time cooking a new dish.</p> <p>Nguyen Tran of Starry Kitchen is helping Angelenos cook at home via Starry Kitchen&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/starrykitchen/">subreddit</a>.&nbsp;<br /> &nbsp;<br /> Fermentology - NC State: Join us for a series of short talks (20 minutes on average) about the culture, history and science behind the foods you have at home.<br /> <a href="https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/news/fermentology-mini-seminars/" target="_blank">https://cals.ncsu.edu/applied-ecology/news/fermentology-mini-seminars/</a><br /> Recordings on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhUw_dukMNGv0c6BJRsacQ" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhUw_dukMNGv0c6BJRsacQ </a><br /> <br /> Harvard University - Science &amp; Cooking<br /> Audit this class taught by top chefs and Harvard researchers that explores how traditional and modernist cooking techniques can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/science-cooking-from-haute-cuisine-to-soft-matte-2" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/science-cooking-from-haute-cuisine-to-soft-matte-2</a><br /> <br /> The Ethics of Eating<br /> Explore the ethical issues you confront each time you decide what to eat or purchase food. Join a diverse group of philosophers, food scientists, activists, industry specialists, and farmers in this exciting discussion.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/the-ethics-of-eating" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/the-ethics-of-eating</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Gardening Classes</strong><br /> Create A Butterfly Garden<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/create-a-butterfly-garden/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/create-a-butterfly-garden/ </a><br /> <br /> Master Gardener Series: Vegetable Gardening<br /> <a href="https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/master-gardener-series-vegetable-gardening" target="_blank">https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/master-gardener-series-vegetable-gardening </a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Growing Organic Food Sustainably<br /> <a href="”https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-growing-organic-food-sustainably" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-growing-organic-food-sustainably </a><br /> <br /> Master Garden Tutor Course Kit<br /> <a href="https://gardentutor.com/learn-how-to-garden/" target="_blank">https://gardentutor.com/learn-how-to-garden/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Writing</strong><br /> Final Draft Channel<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXcOXLvr3X_ZdA1wbs-vyg" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYXcOXLvr3X_ZdA1wbs-vyg</a><br /> <br /> Start Writing Fiction<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/start-writing-fiction </a><br /> <br /> Writing for Self-Discovery<br /> By signing up for a two-month free trial to Skillshare Premium, you can use this course to take you through six meditative writing prompts that help open your mind, leave judgment behind, and make the most of your writing. You&rsquo;ll also have access to over 100 courses on everything from interior design to business analytics.<br /> <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Writing-for-Self-Discovery-6-Journaling-Prompts-for-Gratitude-and-Growth/2057963364" target="_blank">https://www.skillshare.com/classes/Writing-for-Self-Discovery-6-Journaling-Prompts-for-Gratitude-and-Growth/2057963364</a><br /> <br /> Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode. The subjects you learn in school &mdash; math, science, computer science, and humanities &mdash; are used every day to create amazing movies at Pixar.<br /> <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar" target="_blank">https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar</a><br /> <br /> The Art of Storytelling (part of Pixar in a Box, above) is here: <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling" target="_blank">https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/pixar/storytelling</a><br /> <br /> An Introduction to Screenwriting &ndash; University of East Anglia<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting " target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/screenwriting </a><br /> <br /> Creative Writing<br /> learn how to write original, gripping and believable fiction in just 4 weeks.<br /> FREE for next 4 weeks<br /> <a href="https://join.shawacademy.com/creative-writing-amp-2020" target="_blank">https://join.shawacademy.com/creative-writing-amp-2020 </a><br /> <br /> The Clues to a Great Story<br /> <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story" target="_blank">https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story</a><br /> <br /> Storytelling 101: Make Your Voice Heard<br /> Black Lives Matter Stories<br /> <a href="”https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins">https://writingpad.com/classes/online-storytelling-101-class-laura-cathcart-robbins</a><br /> <br /> How to Write a Novel: Writing the Draft<br /> Move from outline to draft writing with crucial craft lessons from MFA faculty on scene design, dialogue, character development and plot<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/how-to-write-a-novel-writing-the-draft" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/how-to-write-a-novel-writing-the-draft</a><br /> <br /> Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/craft-of-plot?specialization=creative-writing" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/craft-of-plot?specialization=creative-writing </a><br /> <br /> Memoir and Personal Essay: Write About Yourself Specialization<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/specializations/memoir-personal-essay" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/specializations/memoir-personal-essay</a><br /> <br /> Writing successfully for the stage: structure, plot, and dialogue<br /> Learn to structure your dramatic writing to a professional standard, as well as develop professionally transferable communication skills. This course will broaden your understanding of how to write engaging and interesting stories in order to attract producers and directors to your work. You will understand how to write effective dialogue, and how to edit your work.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/writing-successfully-for-the-stage-structure-plot-and-dialogue" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/writing-successfully-for-the-stage-structure-plot-and-dialogue</a><br /> <br /> Writing for Social Justice<br /> Learn to harness the power of writing to bring about personal, social, and political changes that matter.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/writing-for-social-justice</a><br /> <br /> Sundance Co//ab - Summer 2020 Writers&#39; Cafe<br /> Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday<br /> 9:00 - 10:00 am (PT) - Quiet Writing Space<br /> 10:00 - 10:30 am (PT) - Optional Breakout Rooms<br /> Looking to add a bit of discipline to your writing schedule? Then join us for an hour of dedicated writing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am (PT) in our online Writers&rsquo; Café. It&#39;s the perfect time to join others working on their projects or simply exercising their creative muscles. We&rsquo;ll have a writing prompt posted to spark the imagination and the room&rsquo;s chat function enabled if you want to pose a question, get community feedback, or make new connections. It&#39;s free, so there&rsquo;s no reason not to pull up a chair and join in.<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Writers-Cafe" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Writers-Cafe </a><br /> <br /> Master Class: Comedy Writing for Features (Recording)<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Features" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Features </a></p> <p>Master Class: Comedy Writing for Television<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Television" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Comedy-Writing-for-Television </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Playwriting Classes</strong><br /> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-19/playwrights-theater-virtual-writing-classes-lauren-gunderson" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-03-19/playwrights-theater-virtual-writing-classes-lauren-gunderson</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Office/Google docs Software Training</strong><br /> Word for Windows training<br /> <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-for-windows-training-7bcd85e6-2c3d-4c3c-a2a5-5ed8847eae73?wt.mc_id=otc_home" target="_blank">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-for-windows-training-7bcd85e6-2c3d-4c3c-a2a5-5ed8847eae73?wt.mc_id=otc_home</a><br /> <br /> Word 2016 for Mac Help<br /> <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-2016-for-mac-help-c3292414-89c0-46e5-82a7-d55a1720f3bd?wt.mc_id=otc_word" target="_blank">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/word-2016-for-mac-help-c3292414-89c0-46e5-82a7-d55a1720f3bd?wt.mc_id=otc_word</a><br /> <br /> Top 25 Word 2016 Tips and Tricks<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/EYu3yyzdvck" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EYu3yyzdvck </a><br /> <br /> Excel for Windows training<br /> <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-for-windows-training-9bc05390-e94c-46af-a5b3-d7c22f6990bb?wt.mc_id=otc_home" target="_blank">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-for-windows-training-9bc05390-e94c-46af-a5b3-d7c22f6990bb?wt.mc_id=otc_home</a><br /> <br /> Excel 2016 for Mac Help<br /> <a href="https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-2016-for-mac-help-2010f16b-aec0-4da7-b381-9cc1b9b47745?wt.mc_id=otc_excel" target="_blank">https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/excel-2016-for-mac-help-2010f16b-aec0-4da7-b381-9cc1b9b47745?wt.mc_id=otc_excel</a><br /> <br /> Excel for Mac<br /> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/excel-for-mac" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/learning/topics/excel-for-mac</a><br /> <br /> Everyday Excel, Part 1<br /> &quot;Everyday Excel, Part 1&quot; is aimed at learners who are seeking to learn Excel from the ground up. No experience with Excel is necessary.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/everyday-excel-part-1" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/everyday-excel-part-1</a><br /> <br /> Top 25 Excel 2016 Tips and Tricks<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/EdnAeqxqdzM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/EdnAeqxqdzM </a><br /> <br /> 7 Tips to Get More Out of Outlook<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/ctSkPXTt_fs" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ctSkPXTt_fs</a><br /> <br /> Getting Started with Google Sheets<br /> Google Sheets is a robust, cloud-based application that empowers you to create sophisticated spreadsheets<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/getting-started-with-google-sheets" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/getting-started-with-google-sheets</a><br /> <br /> Spreadsheets for Beginners using Google Sheets<br /> This 2-hour long project-based course is an introduction to spreadsheets.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/projects/spreadsheets-beginner-google-sheets" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/projects/spreadsheets-beginner-google-sheets</a><br /> <br /> Understanding Advanced Search using Google Search<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/understanding-advanced-search-using-google-search" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/understanding-advanced-search-using-google-search</a><br /> <br /> Power Searching with Google<br /> <a href="https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/course " target="_blank">https://coursebuilder.withgoogle.com/sample/course</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Career Classes</strong><br /> Effective Problem-Solving and Decision-Making<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/problem-solving/" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/problem-solving/</a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Time Management<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-time-management-revised-2017" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/introduction-to-time-management-revised-2017</a><br /> <br /> How to Plan your Career Path<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/how-to-plan-your-career-path" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/how-to-plan-your-career-path</a><br /> <br /> Becoming Career Smart: How to Sell Yourself<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-smart-sell-yourself " target="_blank”">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/career-smart-sell-yourself </a><br /> <br /> Successful Career Development<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-advancement" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/career-advancement</a><br /> <br /> Dealing With Difficult People In Life &amp; Work<br /> Discover how to deal with difficult people and conflict, and build healthy relationships with this free online course.<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-life-and-work" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/dealing-with-difficult-people-in-life-and-work</a><br /> <br /> Make Money from Home: How to Build an Online Business<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-build-an-online-business-a-complete-business-plan/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-build-an-online-business-a-complete-business-plan/</a><br /> <br /> Personal / Business Networking Skills For Maximum Success!<br /> Learn the key strategies for people of all levels to network successfully this free online networking skills course.<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/personal-business-networking-skills-for-maximum-success" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/personal-business-networking-skills-for-maximum-success</a><br /> <br /> Collaborative Working in a Remote Team<br /> Learn how to work effectively and collaboratively with your team, whether you&#39;re at home or on the other side of the world.<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collaborative-working-in-a-remote-team" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/collaborative-working-in-a-remote-team</a><br /> <br /> Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management<br /> Learn the basics of project planning and management so you can run effective projects at work or in daily life.<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-project-planning-and-management" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-project-planning-and-management</a><br /> <br /> The Manager&#39;s Toolkit: A Practical Guide to Managing People at Work<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/people-management" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/people-management </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Negotiation Classes</strong><br /> The Art of Negotiation<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/art-of-negotiation" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/art-of-negotiation</a><br /> <br /> Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation-skills</a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation </a><br /> <br /> Introducing the Art of Negotiation<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/introducing-the-art-of-negotiation" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/introducing-the-art-of-negotiation </a><br /> <br /> Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/negotiation</a><br /> <br /> 3 Ways to Express Your Thoughts So That Everyone Will Understand You | Alan Alda | Big Think<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/rrOnk0JnXW4" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/rrOnk0JnXW4 </a><br /> <br /> The psychological trick behind getting people to say yes<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/HctZg2aOPMw" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/HctZg2aOPMw</a><br /> <br /> The Harvard Principles of Negotiation<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/RfTalFEeKKE" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/RfTalFEeKKE </a><br /> <br /> Salary Negotiation for Women in the Workplace<br /> Build the professional negotiation skills you need to secure the salary increase &ndash; and self-belief &ndash; you deserve at work.<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/negotiation-for-women-in-the-workplace" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/negotiation-for-women-in-the-workplace </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Organization/Time Management Classes</strong><br /> How to create a productivity system<br /> Do you feel like you have too much to do and not enough time? In this course, you&rsquo;ll learn how to create a productivity system that allows you to get more done with less stress. This practical course will guide you step by step on how to use different tools and apps to organize your tasks, plan your time, and get more done.<br /> <a href="https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-create-a-productivity-system/" target="_blank">https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-create-a-productivity-system/</a><br /> <br /> Effective Time Management - Get 10X More Done in Less Time<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/effective-time-management/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/effective-time-management/</a><br /> <br /> How to Use SMART Goals: Achieve More in Less Time<br /> Use a proven goal-setting strategy to increase your productivity, leadership and management skills. Achieve more today.<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/goal-setting/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/goal-setting/</a><br /> <br /> The 3 Pivotal Secrets To Take Your Home From Chaos To Order<br /> <a href="https://simplysquaredaway.mykajabi.com/3PS" target="_blank">https://simplysquaredaway.mykajabi.com/3PS</a><br /> <br /> How to make better decisions with the Matrix<br /> Do you ever feel like your to-do list is getting out of control? In this course, productivity expert Kari and her animated emoji will walk you through a new kind of prioritization that will help you work smarter and save time. Welcome to the Matrix. Sign up for the course to see what it&rsquo;s all about.<br /> <a href="https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-make-better-decisions-with-the-matrix/ " target="_blank ">https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/how-to-make-better-decisions-with-the-matrix/ </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Communication Classes</strong><br /> Diploma in Communication Skills - Revised<br /> Develop your soft skills by mastering the art of communication and persuasion, with this free online course.<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/diploma-in-communication-skills-revised" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/diploma-in-communication-skills-revised</a><br /> <br /> Improving Communication Skills<br /> <a href="https://www.classcentral.com/course/wharton-communication-skills-8235" target="_blank">https://www.classcentral.com/course/wharton-communication-skills-8235 </a><br /> <br /> Writing Professional Email and Memos<br /> <a href="https://www.classcentral.com/course/professional-emails-5711" target="_blank">https://www.classcentral.com/course/professional-emails-5711</a><br /> <br /> Communication in the 21st Century Workplace<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-in-the-workplace" target="|_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-in-the-workplace </a><br /> <br /> Communication Strategies for a Virtual Age<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-strategies-virtual-age" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/communication-strategies-virtual-age </a><br /> <br /> Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/intercultural-communication" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/intercultural-communication</a><br /> <br /> Public Speaking Essentials: How to Craft Your Personal Story<br /> <a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/public-speaking-essentials/" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com/course/public-speaking-essentials/ </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Languages</strong><br /> Duolingo<br /> Learn a language for free. Forever.<br /> <a href="https://www.duolingo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.duolingo.com/ </a><br /> <br /> Hello Talk<br /> Learn a language by chatting with native speakers around the world. For free!<br /> <a href="https://www.hellotalk.com/" target="_blank">https://www.hellotalk.com/</a><br /> <br /> Wokabulary<br /> Customizable flashcards and quizzes for language-lovers<br /> <a href="https://setapp.com/apps/wokabulary" target="_blank">https://setapp.com/apps/wokabulary </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Music Lessons/Music Appreciation</strong><br /> 3 months free guitar, bass or ukelele lessons from Fender<br /> <a href="https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/" target="_blank">https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/ </a><br /> <br /> Defining the String Quartet: Haydn<br /> This course, in defining the string quartet in these various ways, pays particular attention to Haydn&rsquo;s towering, history-shaping achievement<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-haydn" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-haydn </a><br /> <br /> Defining the String Quartet II: Beethoven<br /> You&rsquo;ll be given a critical overview of Beethoven&rsquo;s quartets and their reception history.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-ii-beethoven" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/defining-the-string-quartet-ii-beethoven</a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Filmmaking</strong><br /> <br /> Master Class: From Short to Feature Film<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-From-Short-to-Feature-Film">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-From-Short-to-Feature-Film </a><br /> <br /> Master Class: Crafting a Webseries<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Crafting-a-Webseries" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Crafting-a-Webseries </a><br /> <br /> Master Class: Pitching for Success<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Pitching-for-Success" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Archive-Video-Pitching-for-Success </a><br /> <br /> Taika Waititi on Going From Indies to Hollywood (recording)<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Taika-Waititi-on-Going-From-Indies-to-Hollywood" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Taika-Waititi-on-Going-From-Indies-to-Hollywood</a><br /> <br /> Master Class: Designing and Blocking a Scene with Lesli Linka Glatter (Recording)<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Designing-and-Blocking-a-Scene-with-Lesli-Linka-Glatter" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Master-Class-Designing-and-Blocking-a-Scene-with-Lesli-Linka-Glatter</a><br /> <br /> Existentialism in Literature &amp; Film &ndash; - Hubert Dreyfus, UC Berkeley<br /> <a href="https://archive.org/details/Phil_7_Existentialism_in_Literature_and_Film" target="_blank">https://archive.org/details/Phil_7_Existentialism_in_Literature_and_Film</a><br /> <br /> Creative Activism - - Peter Woodbridge, Coventry University<br /> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/creative-activism/id514336364" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/creative-activism/id514336364</a><br /> <br /> Holocaust in Film and Literature &ndash; &ndash; Todd Presner, UCLA<br /> <a href="http://www.openculture.com/holocaust-in-film-and-literature-a-free-online-course-from-ucla" target="_blank">http://www.openculture.com/holocaust-in-film-and-literature-a-free-online-course-from-ucla Introduction to Film Studies - Aysha Iqbal Viswamohan, IIT Madras</a><br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist </a><br /> <br /> Philosophy in Film and Other Media - Related Materials - Irving Singer, MIT<br /> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id341713910" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id341713910 </a><br /> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch</a><br /> <br /> The Film Experience &ndash; - David Thorburn, MIT<br /> <a href="http://www.openculture.com/2016/04/free-mit-course-teaches-you-to-watch-movies-like-a-critic-watch-lectures-from-the-film-experience.html" target="_blank">http://www.openculture.com/2016/04/free-mit-course-teaches-you-to-watch-movies-like-a-critic-watch-lectures-from-the-film-experience.html</a><br /> <br /> Film, Images &amp; Historical Interpretation in the 20th Century: The Camera Never Lies<br /> This course is a short taster on the topic of the use of Images, Film, and their use in historical interpretation in the 20th century.<br /> Starts May 4<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/film-images" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/film-images</a><br /> <br /> Moviola &ndash; all kinds of bite-sized Practical filmmaking lessons here<br /> <a href="https://moviola.com/" target="_blank">https://moviola.com/</a><br /> <br /> No Film School &ndash; not classes so much as tons of information and video essays.<br /> <a href="https://nofilmschool.com/" target="_blank">https://nofilmschool.com/</a><br /> <br /> Explore Animation<br /> Learn animation techniques, including stop motion, 2D, CGI and pixilation, with award-winning animators, in this NFTS course.<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-animation </a><br /> <br /> Explore Filmmaking: from Script to Screen<br /> Learn from award-winning filmmakers how films go from script to screen with this film production course from the BFI Film Academy.<br /> <a href="https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking" target="_blank">https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/explore-filmmaking </a><br /> <br /> MIT: The Film Experience<br /> <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/literature/21l-011-the-film-experience-fall-2013/index.htm" target="_blank">https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/literature/21l-011-the-film-experience-fall-2013/index.htm</a><br /> <br /> MIT: Queer Cinema and Visual Culture<br /> <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-181-queer-cinema-and-visual-culture-fall-2017/" target="_blank">https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-181-queer-cinema-and-visual-culture-fall-2017/</a><br /> <br /> MIT: Screen Women: Body Narratives in Popular American Film<br /> <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-640-screen-women-body-narratives-in-popular-american-film-spring-2014/" target="_blank">https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/womens-and-gender-studies/wgs-640-screen-women-body-narratives-in-popular-american-film-spring-2014/</a><br /> <br /> MIT: The City in Film<br /> <a href="https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/urban-studies-and-planning/11-139-the-city-in-film-spring-2015/" target="_blank">https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/urban-studies-and-planning/11-139-the-city-in-film-spring-2015/ </a><br /> <br /> <strong>Ergonomics</strong><br /> <br /> 40 Days to Learn Film with Mark Cousins<br /> At this time when we can&#39;t travel, when we&#39;re contained in our homes due to the pandemic, we&rsquo;re fortunate that we can turn to cinema to rediscover that we aren&#39;t wholly alone. But how does cinema have the power to transport us? Join filmmaker and writer Mark Cousins in a 40 day journey exploring how we think about our passion for cinema and aspects of moviemaking including style, ideas, emotions, practical things, and fun things. We&#39;ll explore the universal language of cinema, viewing works that cross artistic and cultural boundaries. What better way to spend this time indoors?<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/40-Days-to-Learn-Film-with-Mark-Cousins" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/40-Days-to-Learn-Film-with-Mark-Cousins</a><br /> <br /> Learning Pathway: Screenwriting<br /> Welcome to the Feature Screenwriting Learning Pathway! Whether you&rsquo;re an aspiring screenwriter or writing your next script, you&rsquo;ll find curated videos, resources, and activities to start writing and continue developing your screenplay. Writing takes having a story that you need to tell, creativity, craft, artistry, time, and a community to provide feedback and support - Sundance Co//ab is a place for you to carve out each of these essential elements so you can achieve your goals wherever you are in the world!<br /> <a href="https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Learning-Pathway-Screenwriting" target="_blank">https://collab.sundance.org/catalog/Learning-Pathway-Screenwriting</a><br /> <br /> Workstation Ergonomics<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/workstation-ergonomics" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/workstation-ergonomics </a><br /> <br /> Office Ergonomics<br /> <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/office_ergonomics/" target="”_blank”">https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/office_ergonomics/</a><br /> <br /> Musculoskeletal Disorders Awareness<br /> <a href="https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/msd_awareness/" target="_blank">https://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/msd_awareness/ </a><br /> <br /> Sit Less, Get Active<br /> Physical inactivity and sedentariness are &ldquo;silent killers&rdquo;. Do you feel like you spend too much time sitting? Do you feel like you would like to be more active? Are you unsure about how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life? We are here to help<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/get-active" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/get-active </a><br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Other Classes</strong><br /> Free Classes About COVID-19:<br /> 20+ courses from institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and the World Health Organization (WHO). 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We will discuss how to identify, analyze, and evaluate arguments by other people (including politicians, used car salesmen, and teachers) and how to construct arguments of your own in order to help you decide what to believe or what to do. These skills will be useful in dealing with whatever matters most to you. Courses at a Glance: All four courses in this series are offered through sessions which run every four weeks. We suggest sticking to the weekly schedule to the best of your ability. If for whatever reason you fall behind, feel free to re-enroll in the next session. We also suggest that you start each course close to the beginning of a month in order to increase the number of peers in the discussion forums who are working on the same material as you are. 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We will explore the symbolism of sacred time and space, rubrics by which how various religious communities have conceptualized the cosmos. From there, our focus will shift to notions and practices regarding purity and pollution.<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/myths-rituals-and-cosmos" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/myths-rituals-and-cosmos</a><br /> <br /> Greek and Roman Mythology<br /> This course will focus on the myths of ancient Greece and Rome, as a way of exploring the nature of myth and the function it plays for individuals, societies, and nations.<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/mythology" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/mythology</a><br /> <br /> Magic in the Middle Ages<br /> In this course we will introduce you to the Middle Ages through a wide conception of magic. Students will have an approach to medieval culture, beliefs and practices from the perspective of History and History of Science. 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and being antiracist </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/baratunde_thurston_how_to_deconstruct_racism_one_headline_at_a_time" target="_blank">How To Deconstruct Racism One Headline At A Time</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/hasan_kwame_jeffries_why_we_must_confront_hard_historical_truths" target="_blank">Why we must confront Hard historical truths</a></li> <li>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/eric_liu_why_ordinary_people_need_to_understand_power?referrer=playlist-a_playbook_to_understanding_power" target="_blank">Why Ordinary People Need to Understand Power&nbsp; </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/stacey_abrams_3_questions_to_ask_yourself_about_everything_you_do" target="_blank">3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do&nbsp;</a> &nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/j_marshall_shepherd_3_kinds_of_bias_that_shape_your_worldview" target="_blank">3 kinds of bias that shape your worldview</a> &nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/halla_tomasdottir_and_bryn_freedman_the_crisis_of_leadership_and_a_new_way_forward" target="_blank">The Crisis of Leadership-and a New Way Forward</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;Writing talks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_stanton_the_clues_to_a_great_story" target="_blank">The Clues to a Great Story</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/playlists/756/why_do_we_tell_stories" target="_blank">Playlist: Why do we tell stories</a></li> </ul> <p>Wellness talks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people" target="_blank">3 secrets of resilient people</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_gartenberg_the_brain_benefits_of_deep_sleep_and_how_to_get_more_of_it" target="_blank">The brain benefits of deep sleep &ndash; and how to get more of it</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_sleep_is_your_superpower" target="_blank">Sleep is your superpower</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/russell_foster_why_do_we_sleep " target="_blank">Why do we sleep</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/claudia_aguirre_what_would_happen_if_you_didn_t_sleep" target="_blank">What would happen if you didn&rsquo;t sleep </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_a_walk_through_the_stages_of_sleep" target="_blank">A walk through the stages of sleep</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_walker_how_caffeine_and_alcohol_affect_your_sleep" target="_blank">How caffeine and alcohol affect your sleep</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/rob_cooke_the_cost_of_work_stress_and_how_to_reduce_it" target="_blank">The cost of Work Stress and how to reduce it</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend" target="_blank">how to make stress your friend</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_levitin_how_to_stay_calm_when_you_know_you_ll_be_stressed" target="_blank">How to stay calm when you know you&rsquo;ll be stressed</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/pico_iyer_the_art_of_stillness" target="_blank">The art of Stillness</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/julia_watson_how_to_build_a_resilient_future_using_ancient_wisdom" target="_blank">How to build a resilient Future using Ancient Wisdom</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_alexander_jones_what_to_do_when_everything_feels_broken" target="_blank">What To Do When Everything Feels Broken</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/playlists/447/how_to_make_compassion_thrive" target="_blank">How to Make Compassion Thrive</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/playlists/759/the_art_of_being_human" target="_blank">The Art of Being Human </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/lori_gottlieb_how_changing_your_story_can_change_your_life" target="_blank">How Changing your story can change your life&nbsp; </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_this_could_be_why_you_re_depressed_or_anxious" target="_blank">This Could Be Why You are Depressed or Anxious</a>&nbsp;</li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/emily_balcetis_why_some_people_find_exercise_harder_than_others" target="_blank">Why Some People Find Exercise Harder than Others</a></li> </ul> <p>Other interesting talks</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/david_burkus_why_you_should_know_how_much_your_coworkers_get_paid" target="_blank">Why You Should Know How Much Your Coworkers Get Paid</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/scott_galloway_how_amazon_apple_facebook_and_google_manipulate_our_emotions" target="_blank">How Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google Manipulate our Emotions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/neal_katyal_how_to_win_an_argument_at_the_us_supreme_court_or_anywhere" target="_blank">How to Win an Argument at the Supreme Court or Anywhere&nbsp; </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/mariano_sigman_your_words_may_predict_your_future_mental_health" target="_blank">Your words may predict your future mental health</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sandrine_thuret_you_can_grow_new_brain_cells_here_s_how" target="_blank">You can grow new brain cells. Here&#39;s how</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/erez_yoeli_how_to_motivate_people_to_do_good_for_others" target="_blank">How can we get people to do more good </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_kay_how_many_lives_can_you_live" target="_blank">How Many Lives Can You Live&nbsp; </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/abigail_marsh_why_some_people_are_more_altruistic_than_others" target="_blank">Why some people are more Altruistic than Others </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/janelle_shane_the_danger_of_ai_is_weirder_than_you_think" target="_blank">The Danger of AI is Weirder than you think</a></li> </ul> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Online Performances &amp; Cultural Opps</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p><br /> <br /> <u><strong>Film &amp; Film Festivals</strong></u></p> <strong>Greanhorn</strong><br /> Monthly short film festival<br /> Watch &amp; vote every month<br /> <a href="https://greanhorn.com/" target="_blank">https://greanhorn.com/</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <u><strong>Performances</strong></u> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>LA Times &ndash; daily updates:<br /> <a href="https://www.latimes.com/topic/things-to-do-arts-culture" target="_blank">https://www.latimes.com/topic/things-to-do-arts-culture</a><br /> <br /> Here Are All the Livestreams &amp; Virtual Concerts to Watch During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)<br /> <a href="https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams" target="_blank">https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams </a><br /> <br /> Playbill.com: Schedule of Upcoming and Current Free Live Stream Broadcasts<br /> <a href="https://www.playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-and-current-free-live-stream-broadcasts-com-322823" target="_blank">https://www.playbill.com/article/schedule-of-upcoming-and-current-free-live-stream-broadcasts-com-322823 </a><br /> <br /> Center Theatre Group<br /> A curated collection of FREE content on the Digital Stage, including staged readings, radio plays, audio-based experiences, film screenings, live-captured productions, and more.<br /> <a href="https://www.centertheatregroup.org/digitalstage/digital-stage/" target="_blank">https://www.centertheatregroup.org/digitalstage/digital-stage/</a><br /> <br /> Open-Door Playhouse<br /> is a podcast created to introduce and showcase new plays, new writers, and a wealth of unknown talent.<br /> <a href="https://www.opendoorplayhouse.org/" target="_blank">https://www.opendoorplayhouse.org/</a><br /> <br /> Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater<br /> Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will present a free, virtual season of works this December<br /> <a href="https://www.alvinailey.org/" target="_blank">https://www.alvinailey.org/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Individual plays (some are limited time only)</strong><br /> <br /> Hallways: Stories From Juvie<br /> The Group Rep in North Hollywood offers this new multimedia work directed by Heidi Mendez Harrison and based on her collection of true-life stories of young people incarcerated at a juvenile detention center in Utah. Available anytime. Free.<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/aHn6EPDbRuM" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/aHn6EPDbRuM</a><br /> <br /> Southwark Stayhouse<br /> Wasted, a new rock musical about the Brontë siblings<br /> Twelfth Night, set at a music festival<br /> Bound by Jesse Briton<br /> Philip Ridley&rsquo;s The Beast Will Rise monologues<br /> <a href="https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/streaming/" target="_blank">https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/streaming/</a><br /> <br /> &ldquo;The ODDyssey&rdquo;<br /> Troubadour Theater Company, the L.A.-based troupe known for its musical-comedy mashups of classic works, teams with the Getty Villa for this five-episode sitcom-style retelling of Homer&rsquo;s ancient Greek tale of adventure. 3 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 16; available on demand afterward. Free<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLij2XTFgmBSRdh-NwqS5P-Ipr1zBbiLbo" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLij2XTFgmBSRdh-NwqS5P-Ipr1zBbiLbo </a><br /> <br /> all wear bowlers<br /> production: Kirk Douglas Theatre, Center Theatre Group, 2005<br /> <a href="https://vimeo.com/34153466" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/34153466</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Broadway Plays/Musicals</strong><br /> <br /> Disney Cruise Line&rsquo;s &#39;Tangled: The Musical&#39;<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/XFiQWzU5wSQ" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/XFiQWzU5wSQ</a><br /> <br /> Les Miserables - 10th Anniversary Dream Cast in Concert<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/Oqa49h4HWgg" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Oqa49h4HWgg</a><br /> <br /> Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Each show goes live on the channel on Friday at 7pm BST (2pm EDT, 5am AEDT), and usually remains viewable for 48 hours afterward.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Dance/Physical theatre</strong><br /> <br /> <br /> Cirque du Soleil &ndash; 60 minute highlight specials from various shows.<br /> <a href="https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect" target="_blank">https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect</a><br /> <br /> Sadler&rsquo;s Wells (Dance) shows and workshops for free<br /> <a href="https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2020/digital-stage/" target="_blank">https://www.sadlerswells.com/whats-on/2020/digital-stage/</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Music</strong></p> Vancouver Symphony<br /> Beethoven Fest &ndash; Virtual Finale<br /> <a href="https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/vso-livestream">https://www.vancouversymphony.ca/vso-livestream</a><br /> <br /> Cellist Yo Yo Ma has a #songsofcomfort on his social media accounts:<br /> <a href="”https://www.facebook.com/YoYoMa/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/YoYoMa/ </a><br /> <br /> La Phil at home- playlist<br /> <a href="”https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7dQ19jsdStWuxLyQYNV4q-LmY5-uZExd" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7dQ19jsdStWuxLyQYNV4q-LmY5-uZExd </a><br /> <br /> Colorado Symphony Digital Ode to Joy<br /> <a href="https://youtu.be/p09hpKAv9Jc" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/p09hpKAv9Jc </a><br /> <br /> <strong><u>Museum virtual tours</u></strong><br /> <br /> Using <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/">Google Art &amp; Culture</a>, you can take a virtual tour of museums throughout the world. &nbsp;<br /> <br /> <a href="https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours">https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours</a><br /> <a href="https://www.top10.com/virtual-museum-tours">https://www.top10.com/virtual-museum-tours</a><br /> <br /> Getty resources<br /> <a href="https://blogs.getty.edu/iris/explore-getty-art-resources-closed-coronavirus/">https://blogs.getty.edu/iris/explore-getty-art-resources-closed-coronavirus/</a><br /> <br /> Visit the Guggenheim from home<br /> <a href="https://www.guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit/guggenheim-from-home">https://www.guggenheim.org/plan-your-visit/guggenheim-from-home</a><br /> <br /> British Museum very cool interactive timeline<br /> <a href="https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/">https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com/</a><br /> <br /> The Louvre &ndash; online Tours<br /> <a href="https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne">https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Van Gogh Museum<br /> <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en">https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/van-gogh-museum?hl=en</a><br /> <br /> Frida Kahlo Museum<br /> <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museo-frida-kahlo">https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/museo-frida-kahlo</a><br /> <br /> Israel Museum<br /> <a href="https://www.imj.org.il/en/events/museum-closed-come">https://www.imj.org.il/en/events/museum-closed-come</a><br /> <br /> A Free Jean-Michel Basquiat &amp; Keith Haring Virtual Exhibit Opens To The Public Today<br /> <a href="https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/channel/" target="_blank">https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/channel/ </a> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>Other Virtual Tours</u></strong><br /> <br /> List of resources<br /> <a href="https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/03/9576127/free-virtual-tours-online">https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2020/03/9576127/free-virtual-tours-online</a><br /> <br /> Virtual Tours of 12 Incredible Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings<br /> <a href="https://www.marthastewart.com/7794350/new-virtual-tours-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings" target="_blank">https://www.marthastewart.com/7794350/new-virtual-tours-frank-lloyd-wright-buildings</a><br /> <br /> Winchester Mystery House<br /> <a href="https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/321979/winchester-mystery-house-offering-virtual-tours-to-homebound-horror-fans">https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/321979/winchester-mystery-house-offering-virtual-tours-to-homebound-horror-fans</a><br /> <br /> Google Maps Virtual Tours (Includes places like Venice, Petra, Grand Canyon, Mt Fuji)<br /> <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/about/treks/#/grid" target="_blank">https://www.google.com/maps/about/treks/#/grid </a><br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Self Care, Wellness &amp; Exercise</label> <div class="toggle-content"> <p>&nbsp;</p> <strong>Self-care tips during the COVID-19 pandemic from the Mayo Clinic</strong><br /> <br /> Here are a few tips you can use to take care of yourself:<br /> <em>Physical health:</em> <ul> <li>Fuel your body by eating a healthy, well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water.</li> <li>Aim to get seven to eight hours of sleep each night.</li> <li>Exercise every day.</li> <li>Take deep breaths and stretch often.</li> <li>Avoid risky or destructive behaviors, such as abusing alcohol or drugs, excessive gambling or ignoring public health recommendations.</li> <li>Spend time outside, such as going for a walk in the park, but follow social distancing guidelines.</li> </ul> <em>Mental health:</em> <ul> <li>Set and maintain a routine at home.</li> <li>Focus on things you can control.</li> <li>Use technology to maintain social connections with your loved ones. Consider a regular check-in schedule to give you something to look forward to.</li> <li>Focus your thoughts on the present and things to be grateful for today.</li> <li>Listen to music or read books.</li> <li>Consume reliable news sources that report facts, and avoid media that sensationalizes emotions. Limit your exposure or take a break from news and social media if you find that it makes you anxious.</li> <li>Lean on your personal beliefs and faith for support.</li> <li>Look for ways to help your community, such as blood donations, checking on older people in your neighborhood, or donating supplies or money to local organizations.</li> <li>Acknowledge and appreciate what others are doing to help you and your community.</li> </ul> <br /> <em>Symptoms to watch for:</em><br /> If any of these things become persistent or interfere with daily functioning and are outside the norm for the COVID-19 pandemic, contact your health provider for help and guidance: <ul> <li>Trouble focusing on daily activities</li> <li>Anxiety that turns into feelings of being out of control</li> <li>Strong feelings that interfere with daily activities</li> <li>Having emotions that become difficult to manage</li> <li>Feelings of hopelessness or helplessness</li> </ul> <br /> <a href="https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/self-care-tips-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/" target="_blank">https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/self-care-tips-during-the-covid-19-pandemic</a><br /> &nbsp; <p><u><strong>Wellness</strong></u></p> <p>Headspace and the LA County Department of Mental Health have partnered to provide support and resources during this challenging time.<br /> <br /> You can access meditations, as well as sleep and movement exercises, designed to help you care for your mind &mdash; all free through 2020.<br /> <a href="https://www.headspace.com/lacounty" target="_blank">Coursera: From de-mystifying mindfulness to understanding the science of happiness, we&rsquo;re making popular wellness courses available for free.</a><br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/promo/wellness-free-courses" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/promo/wellness-free-courses</a><br /> <br /> Sleep by Headspace<br /> If you&rsquo;re unemployed, you can get a free year of Headspace Plus<br /> <a href="https://www.headspace.com/”" target="_blank">https://www.headspace.com/ </a><br /> <a href="https://www.headspace.com/sleep/sleep-by-headspace" target="_blank">https://www.headspace.com/sleep/sleep-by-headspace </a><br /> <br /> How to Deal with Anxiety<br /> <a href="https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/" target="_blank">https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/how-to-deal-with-anxiety/</a><br /> <br /> CreativeLive<br /> CreativeLive would like to extend our Health &amp; Wellness classes for free to the creative community.<br /> <a href="https://www.creativelive.com/wellnessclasses" target="_blank">https://www.creativelive.com/wellnessclasses </a><br /> <br /> Audible &ndash; Free Audio Experiences designed to invite relaxation and Sleep<br /> <a href="https://www.audible.com/ep/sleep" target="_blank">https://www.audible.com/ep/sleep</a><br /> <br /> Optum - public toll-free helpline number, (866) 342-6892, will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for as long as necessary. This service is free of charge and open to anyone.<br /> <br /> Stress Management - Techniques for Coping with Stress<br /> <a href="https://alison.com/course/stress-management-techniques-for-coping-with-stress-revised" target="_blank">https://alison.com/course/stress-management-techniques-for-coping-with-stress-revised </a><br /> <br /> Mind Control: Managing Your Mental Health During COVID-19<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/manage-health-covid-19 </a><br /> <br /> De-Mystifying Mindfulness<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/mindfulness </a><br /> <br /> Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-resilience" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/positive-psychology-resilience </a><br /> <br /> Resilient Teaching Through Times of Crisis and Change<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilient-teaching-through-times-of-crisis" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilient-teaching-through-times-of-crisis</a><br /> <br /> Build personal resilience<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/build-personal-resilience" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/build-personal-resilience</a><br /> <br /> Resilience Skills in a Time of Uncertainty&lt;<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilience-uncertainty" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/resilience-uncertainty&quot;</a><br /> <br /> Resilience - The art of coping with disasters<br /> <a href="https://www.edx.org/course/resilience-the-art-of-coping-with-disasters" target="_blank">https://www.edx.org/course/resilience-the-art-of-coping-with-disasters </a><br /> <br /> Sleep: Neurobiology, Medicine, and Society<br /> <a href="https://www.coursera.org/learn/sleep" target="_blank">https://www.coursera.org/learn/sleep </a><br /> <br /> Several coping and disaster tools and resources available<br /> <a href="https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/en/public.html" target="_blank">https://www.liveandworkwell.com/content/en/public.html</a><br /> <br /> Awakened Breathwork &ndash; ONLINE!<br /> Classes are NOW ONLINE on Wednesdays at 6pm PST so you can reap the benefits from the comfort of your home.&nbsp;<br /> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awakened-breathwork-boost-immune-system-reduce-fear-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-90865295545" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/awakened-breathwork-boost-immune-system-reduce-fear-stress-and-anxiety-tickets-90865295545</a><br /> <br /> Great Portal site to wellness &amp; mental health resources<br /> <a href="https://mentalhealth.tools/" target="_blank">https://mentalhealth.tools/</a><br /> <br /> Yale class on how to be happy<br /> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/coursera-yale-science-of-wellbeing-free-course-review-overview" target="_blank">https://www.businessinsider.com/coursera-yale-science-of-wellbeing-free-course-review-overview</a>&lt;<br /> <br /> Lots of Wellness resources here for navigating uncharted times<br /> <a href="https://www.volcenter.org/navigating-uncharted-times?" target="_blank">https://www.volcenter.org/navigating-uncharted-times</a><br /> <br /> Sound healer <a href="http://Roxiesoundhealing.com">Roxie Sarhangi</a> is offering sound baths over Instagram. Follow her on Instagram&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/roxiesoundhealing">@roxiesoundhealing</a>.&nbsp;<br /> <br /> Meditation app &quot;Calm&quot; is offering several free resources <a href="https://www.calm.com/blog/take-a-deep-breath" target="_blank">here</a>, including sleep meditations, sleep stories, video tutorials on stretching, meditations for kids, and more.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.blessingmanifesting.com/managing-anxiety-about-the-corona-virus" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/COVID/self%20care.png" style="margin: 10px; width: 50%; height: 50%;" title="" /></a><br /> <u><strong>Exercise</strong></u><br /> <br /> Corepower yoga &ndash; Free one week trial<br /> <a href="https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice" target="_blank">https://www.corepoweryogaondemand.com/keep-up-your-practice</a><br /> <br /> YMCA Health &amp; Fitness Videos<br /> <a href="https://ymca360.org/" target="_blank">https://ymca360.org/ </a><br /> <br /> The Body Coach TV<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQ </a><br /> <br /> Fitness Blender Workout videos<br /> <a href="https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos" target="_blank">https://www.fitnessblender.com/videos</a><br /> <br /> HASfit<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIJ2-RSIGn53HA-x9RDevA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIJ2-RSIGn53HA-x9RDevA </a><br /> <br /> Heather Robertson<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/heatherrobertsoncom" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/heatherrobertsoncom </a><br /> <br /> FREE Online Quarantine Pilates Pack<br /> <a href="https://epilatesonline.com/" target="_blank">https://epilatesonline.com/</a><a><br /> <br /> UltraCore Power is proud to announce its 100 % FREE XR30&nbsp;AT-HOME&nbsp;&ndash; Fitness Program</a><br /> <a href="https://clubultracore.com/xr30?fbclid=IwAR2Tn7qDzErz9j7euVRblgwAJHN1ibpd5bTcwMna1HBm5RZG-Nt_bcj53mY" target="_blank">https://clubultracore.com/xr30</a><br /> <br /> Yoga app <a href="http://www.downdogapp.com">Down Dog</a>&rsquo;s Yoga for Beginners, HIIT, Barre, and 7 Minute classes will be free until May 1.<br /> <a href="https://www.downdogapp.com/">https://www.downdogapp.com/</a><br /> <br /> Dancer Kelleia Sheerin will host her &ldquo;Kelleia &amp; the Jazz&rdquo; dance classes live on Instagram. The next one is on Thursday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. PST. Find her on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kelleiaandthejazz/">@kelleiaandthejazz</a>.<br /> <br /> 305 Fitness: This all-levels dance cardio fitness class feels like an &lsquo;80s-style aerobic workout. Head over to YouTube for free <a class="Link" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/305Fitness" target="_blank">live and recorded classes</a> with themes like throwback Thursday and country hoedown.<br /> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/305Fitness" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/305Fitness</a><br /> <br /> Edge Performing Arts Center: The Hollywood studio is one of L.A.&rsquo;s premiere places to train for a dance career in film, television and stage. Head to <a class="Link" href="https://www.instagram.com/edgepac/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a> to find free class videos in jazz, ballet barre and contemporary.<br /> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edgepac/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/edgepac/</a><br /> <br /> Dancing Alone Together is an <a class="Link" href="https://www.dancingalonetogether.org/" target="_blank">online platform</a> and resource for live-streamed classes, performance footage and dance projects.<br /> <a href="https://www.dancingalonetogether.org/" target="_blank">https://www.dancingalonetogether.org/</a><br /> <br /> The dance community has also compiled class lists:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1oK0vAqoP_GKGXxXtql5kSuyGQnh1sWLAvZky4gQEtlQ/htmlview#" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1oK0vAqoP_GKGXxXtql5kSuyGQnh1sWLAvZky4gQEtlQ/htmlview#</a><br /> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1klc81jAT0rWjI1RfOr_C1AegC7Do8tRSlIX5yiYA7yM/htmlview#" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1klc81jAT0rWjI1RfOr_C1AegC7Do8tRSlIX5yiYA7yM/htmlview#</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> </section> <section class="toggle"><label>Volunteering Opportunities</label> <div class="toggle-content"><strong>IATSE C.A.R.E.S.</strong><br /> IATSE C.A.R.E.S. is designed to provide support to our most at-risk, elderly, and/or disabled members during the COVID-19 crisis.<br /> <a href="iatsecares.org" target="_blank">iatsecares.org</a><br /> <br /> <strong>LA Labor Volunteer Corps</strong><br /> If you are in good health, join the relief efforts by taking part in the LA Labor Volunteer Corps, organized by the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor:<br /> <a href="https://bitly.com/lalaborvolunteer" target="_blank">https://bitly.com/lalaborvolunteer </a><br /> <br /> <strong>MPTF</strong><br /> PHONE VOLUNTEERS Care Calls is our newest volunteer program that provides quick-and-easy, friendly check-in calls with our older industry members who are sheltering-in-place. We provide the talking points and you call on behalf of MPTF to say hello and let them know about the services we provide especially during this COVID-19 time.<br /> <br /> GROCERY RELIEF Volunteers deliver pre-packed boxes of essential groceries to those in need. We are focusing on our most vulnerable industry members who are retired, elderly, disabled, or those living with health risk factors<br /> <a href="https://mptf.com/volunteering/" target="_blank">https://mptf.com/volunteering/</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Crisis Text Line</strong><br /> Crisis Text Line is the free, 24/7 text line for people in crisis in the United States. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely&mdash;anywhere with a computer and secure internet connection works.<br /> <a href="https://www.crisistextline.org/become-a-volunteer" target="_blank">https://www.crisistextline.org/become-a-volunteer</a><br /> <br /> <strong>The Trevor Project</strong><br /> The Trevor Project recruits passionate volunteers to staff the crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth. (Most of these are online/on the phone). All volunteers must be at least 18 years old and there are a variety of roles available.<br /> <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/volunteer/" target="_blank">https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-involved/volunteer/</a><br /> &nbsp;</div> </section> </section> </section> </section> </div> 1384IMDbPro Tips & Tricks #5 – Who Is Using IMDbPro Every Day and Why?https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1383/imdbpro-tips-tricks-5-who-is-using-imdbpro-every-day-and-whyIMDbWed, 11 Mar 2020 22:29:05 GMT<p>Entertainment industry professionals visit IMDbPro every day to research, get the latest industry trends, and advance their careers. We hear from casting directors that IMDbPro is always open in their browser, so they can instantly look up talent that might fit a role. Because of this, agents and managers regularly update their clients&rsquo; contact information to ensure they are reachable the moment someone is interested. Talent and crew, who may or may not have representation, also spend time either making themselves reachable or searching for someone who can land them their next gig.<br /> <br /> The one thing that unites all these daily user behaviors is contact information. Finding out how to reach someone is one of the most common use cases for our members and what brings them back each day. For that reason, it is fundamental that you keep your contact information on IMDbPro up to date.<br /> <br /> <strong>How to update your contact information</strong><br /> <br /> To start managing your career on IMDbPro,<a href="https://pro.imdb.com/mypage?ref_=af_871_nsl5_condata&amp;rf=af_871_nsl5_condata" target="_blank"> claim your name page</a>. This step allows you to use all the page-specific features such as updating Known For titles, adding images, and letting our Data Editors know the information you provide on this page about yourself is trustworthy and up to date...including your contact information! After you claim your page, you can select &ldquo;edit this page&rdquo; to update your main contact details or attach representatives. If you add a representative, the information for their company will be listed as the contact. If your representative runs a boutique operation, they may need to create a company page if one doesn&rsquo;t exist. The contact information on their company page will be the details listed on your IMDbPro page.<br /> <br /> That&rsquo;s it! Having up-to-date contact information will help you network and stay connected to the industry. But if you do need further help, feel free to check out our handy IMDb help guides that offer step-by-step instructions here:<br /> <br /> <a href="https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/industry-professional/contact-data/GWKFPSMXB9UGCSFW?ref_=helpms_helpart_inline#_Toc05?ref_=af_871_nsl5_condata&amp;rf=af_871_nsl5_condata" style="text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">Editing Contact Data</a><br /> <br /> <a href="https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/industry-professional/contact-data/GWKFPSMXB9UGCSFW?ref_=helpms_helpart_inline#_Toc10?ref_=af_871_nsl5_newcom&amp;rf=af_871_nsl5_newcom" style="text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">Adding a New Company</a><br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Updates are automatically tracked</strong><br /> <br /> Another great part about claiming your page is that updates to your page are automatically tracked. That means if someone updates information, you&rsquo;ll be sent a notification. It&rsquo;s a great way to stay on top of your page and make sure it always stays current and correct.<br /> <br /> <br /> <strong>Don&rsquo;t forget your IMDbPro Discount</strong><br /> <br /> If you&rsquo;re not yet a member of IMDbPro, don&rsquo;t forget that you can start with a 30-day free trial. Members of IATSE Local 871 receive a discount of 30%. Members should log in and go the the <a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/Member-Benefits/Member-Discounts" target="_blank">Member Discounts</a> page for More Information.<br /> &nbsp;</p> <p>For more updates from IMDbPro, follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/imdbpro" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p> 1383IMDbPro Tips & Tricks #4 – How To Make 2020 Your Yearhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1378/imdbpro-tips-tricks-4-how-to-make-2020-your-yearIMDbFri, 20 Dec 2019 20:05:34 GMT<p>Happy almost New Year! It&rsquo;s Jed from IMDbPro. With 2020 just around the corner, I&rsquo;m here to share some tips to help you build momentum and hit the ground running in January.<br /> <br /> <strong>Cash in on the benefits of your network.</strong><br /> You&rsquo;re reading this because you&rsquo;re a member of IATSE Local 871, a brain trust for your field and an organization created to help you succeed. Take advantage of it! Connect with fellow members and access their resources to stay current on industry trends. And don&rsquo;t forget the exclusive discounts. For example, you receive a 30% discount off IMDbPro. Members should login on this site and visit the Members Discounts page to access this benefit. <em>(If you&rsquo;re already receiving a discount from the 2019 discount code, make sure to redeem the 2020 discount code so you can continue to receive this benefit through 2020.)</em><br /> <br /> <strong>Make lists to keep your eye on the prize.</strong><br /> Before the ball drops, take some time to reflect on the projects you worked on this year. Which ones energized and inspired you? Which ones took you a step closer to your goals? Who were the people that connected you to these jobs? Use these questions to decide where you want to be next year and who can help you get there. Go through past call sheets, business cards you&rsquo;ve collected, and the credits of your favorite films to compile <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/list?ref_=af_871_nsl4_list&amp;rf=af_871_nsl4_list" target="_blank">IMDbPro lists</a> of contacts and films you can refer to and share with peers. And don&rsquo;t forget to <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/tracking?ref_=af_871_nsl4_track&amp;rf=af_871_nsl4_track" target="_blank">Track</a> any in-developments titles you&rsquo;re interested in to be notified of any possible connections as cast and crew are attached.<br /> <br /> <strong>Manage your brand.</strong><br /> Now that you know what projects you want to work on and who you want to work with, it&rsquo;s time to communicate that you&rsquo;re the right person for these roles and, most importantly, make it easy to reach you. Anywhere your name appears, whether it be on the internet or on personal materials such as resumes and business cards, make sure your details are accurate. To cast as wide a net as possible, make sure that your <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/mypage??ref_=af_871_nsl4_namep&amp;rf=af_871_nsl4_namep" target="_blank">IMDbPro Name Page</a> and contact information is up to date and choose your Known For titles to reflect the experiences that best sell your work.<br /> <br /> <strong>Network. Network. Network.</strong><br /> With your details updated, now is the time to get out there and talk with people. I know it&rsquo;s a well-worn cliche, but the entertainment industry is all about who you know&mdash;and the holiday season is prime networking time. If you need some networking ideas, view the &ldquo;Network&rdquo; tab on Name Pages to see shared connections to help you get out there and share what you&rsquo;re looking for in 2020. You never know what connections will pay off later.<br /> <br /> <strong>Never forget the power of paying it forward.</strong><br /> One of the best ways to get ahead (and feel great in the process) is to help others. When meeting a new or old contact, keep your ears open. You&rsquo;re not the only one out there looking to line up their next gig, so be sure to recommend your peers when you can. Helping someone else land a job is a great way to strengthen a relationship, and they might return the favor one day.<br /> <br /> Well, that&rsquo;s a wrap for 2019. If you&rsquo;re feeling festive for more IMDbPro content to help you prepare for 2020, follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/imdbpro" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p> 1378IMDbPro Tips & Tricks #3 – Information and Vettinghttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1375/imdbpro-tips-tricks-3-information-and-vettingIMDbWed, 11 Dec 2019 00:38:35 GMT<p>Hello again! It&rsquo;s Jed from IMDbPro, and I&rsquo;m back with more tips and tricks for getting the most from your IMDbPro membership.<br /> <br /> When I meet with users, more than anything else people ask me about the information listed on IMDb: Where do we get it? How is it verified? And can they contribute? So, for this piece, I&rsquo;m going to share more about our contribution and vetting process.<br /> <br /> <strong>How much information does IMDb and IMDbPro have on the entertainment industry?</strong><br /> <br /> As of September 2019, here is a snapshot of how much information we have:</p> <ul> <li><u>8 Million+ Name Pages</u>: Actors, directors, script supervisors, agents, boom operators; if they&rsquo;ve worked in entertainment, we probably have a page for them.</li> <li><u>5 Million+ Title Pages</u>: Feature films, short films, television shows; if you can watch it, you can likely read about it.</li> <li><u>300,000+ Contact Details for Industry Professionals and Companies</u>: This content is exclusive to IMDbPro members.</li> <li><u>25,000+ Projects in Development</u>: Also exclusive to IMDbPro members, we have Title Pages for projects currently in various development stages.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Where does IMDb get its information?</strong><br /> <br /> IMDb has an entire Content Team devoted to gathering information from contacts across the entertainment industry. Our data editors proactively work with studios, production companies, guilds, and other industry organizations to receive the latest updates on their projects and who is working on them. For the information we don&rsquo;t receive directly from these sources, we allow registered IMDb users to submit updates to fill the gaps.<br /> <br /> <strong>How does IMDb know that the information submitted is accurate?</strong><br /> <br /> We only accept information from registered IMDb users and unlike other websites that receive information from individual contributors, all of our updates are vetted by our Content Team to ensure they&rsquo;re accurate before anything goes live on our website. Striving to be as accurate as possible, IMDb defines an update as factual if that information can be verified against official sources including, but not limited to, an on-screen credit, press kits, official bios, autobiographies, and interviews.<br /> <br /> If you&rsquo;ve ever contributed to IMDb and wondered why the change didn&rsquo;t show up instantly, it&rsquo;s because our team was in the process of verifying it before publishing. If one of your updates was rejected, this typically means our team wasn&rsquo;t able to verify it, so feel free to try again and take advantage of the &ldquo;Explanation&rdquo; field to direct our team to where we can verify the information you provided.<br /> <br /> <strong>Is IMDbPro&rsquo;s contribution process the same as IMDb&rsquo;s?</strong><br /> <br /> No. As I shared in an earlier post, IMDbPro has an expanded set of information specifically for industry professionals such as in-development titles, representation details, and contact information for people and companies. Since this information is for professionals within the industry, we limit these updates to active IMDbPro users only.<br /> <br /> <strong>Are other IMDbPro users updating my Name Page?</strong><br /> <br /> Yes, we allow IMDbPro members to contribute to any page listed within the database (remember, our team works to verify that information before it&rsquo;s live, though). That&rsquo;s why claiming your Name Page isn&rsquo;t just about keeping your pictures relevant; <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/mypage?ref_=af_871_nsl3_claim&amp;rf=af_871_nsl3_claim" target="_blank">claiming your page</a> gives credibility to your profile and increases the chance and speed of your updates being approved. Another bonus when you claim your page is that you will automatically receive notifications the moment any changes are made, allowing you to correct any information that might be inaccurate.<br /> <br /> <strong>Can I have someone else update my page for me such as my agent or rep?</strong><br /> <br /> We understand that depending on your profession, you may have a team that should have access to update your information on the fly. IMDbPro allows reps to make updates to their clients&rsquo; pages if you have both claimed your IMDbPro pages and you&rsquo;ve granted them access through the Shared Editing feature. This ability extends to edits such as setting which films you are &ldquo;Known For,&rdquo; your Primary and Featured Images, and other details.<br /> <br /> <strong>I&rsquo;ve found an inaccuracy on IMDb. Can I correct it?</strong><br /> <br /> Absolutely! As much as we strive for accuracy, we sometimes make mistakes and rely on our informed users to correct these errors when they spot them. Here are some helpful links to walk you through the process:</p> <ul> <li>To add a credit, <a href="https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/adding-filmography-credits/GAB5B33MBLEG73CT??ref_=af_871_nsl3_add&amp;rf=af_871_nsl3_add" target="_blank">click here</a>.</li> <li>To correct a credit, <a href="https://help.imdb.com/article/contribution/filmography-credits/how-do-i-correct-my-credits/GB89HGHNUMFYFHEJ??ref_=af_871_nsl3_corr&amp;rf=af_871_nsl3_corr" target="_blank">click here</a>.</li> </ul> <p><br /> <em>Note: If an incorrect credit is attributed to you, we recommend correcting the credit rather than deleting it as it&rsquo;s more likely to be approved.</em><br /> <br /> <strong>How can I access my IMDbPro discount?</strong><br /> <br /> <meta charset="utf-8"><span id="docs-internal-guid-8f6bdb12-7fff-a0ae-b5a8-7de74de17c0e" style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;">If you&rsquo;re not yet a member of IMDbPro, don&rsquo;t forget that you can start with a 30-day free trial. Members of IATSE Local 871 receive a discount of 30%. To lock in these savings for all of 2020, reach out to your administrator for instructions on how to redeem this benefit. This discount can be applied to an annual or monthly membership. (Local 871 Members - Login on this site and visit our <a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/Member-Benefits/Member-Discounts">member discounts</a> page.) </span><br /> <br /> <em><strong>If you&rsquo;re already receiving a discount from the 2019 discount code, make sure to redeem the 2020 discount code so you can continue to receive this benefit through 2020.</strong></em><br /> <br /> Well, that&rsquo;s all for now. Until next time! If you&rsquo;re hungry for more IMDbPro content, follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/imdbpro" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p> 1375Wildfire Informationhttps://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1373/wildfire-informationEmergencyFri, 11 Oct 2019 21:16:52 GMT<p>Brothers and Sisters,<br /> <br /> As many are aware there is a wildfire burning at the Northwest end of the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles including evacuations. (Click for <a href="https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire" target="_blank">LA City Fire information</a>). Also, there are freeway closures: &ldquo;Fire Advisory: Saddleridge Brush Fire near Sylmar. Full freeway closures of the SR-118, I-5, I-210 and the SR-14 and mandatory evacuations within the area&rdquo; (from <a href="https://go511.com/" target="_blank">go511.com</a>, click for more info).<br /> <br /> There are also fires Southwest of Newbury Park, East of Riverside, and North of Hemet: Cal Fire incident map, <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/" target="_blank">click here</a><br /> <br /> Members can find more information at the IATSE District 2 website, <a href="http://iatselocal80.org/images/shared/Public%20Access%20Documents/WildFires/2019%20D2%20Wildfire%20Information%20web%20doc.pdf" target="_blank">click here.</a> Updated information will be available as it comes in. If you or an IATSE Brother or Sister are in need of assistance, please contact your Local.<br /> <br /> In Solidarity,<br /> Thom Davis&nbsp;- International VP, Co-Chairman, District 2 &nbsp;<br /> Michael Miller&nbsp;- International VP, Co-Chairman, District 2<br /> Ed Brown&nbsp;- Secretary Treasurer, District 2</p> <p><br /> Resource information:<br /> IATSE District 2<br /> <a href="https://www.iadistrict2.org/" target="_blank">https://www.iadistrict2.org/</a><br /> LA City Fire:<br /> <a href="https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire" target="_blank">https://www.lafd.org/news/saddleridge-brush-fire</a><br /> Cal Fire Maps:<br /> <a href="https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/" target="_blank">https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/</a><br /> <br /> Go511 Traffic:<br /> <a href="https://go511.com/" target="_blank">https://go511.com/</a><br /> <a href="https://go511.com/map" target="_blank">https://go511.com/map</a><br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p> <hr /> <p><br /> From the IATSE:<br /> <a href="http://www.iatse.net/news/financial-relief-available-iatse-members-saddleridge" target="_blank">http://www.iatse.net/news/financial-relief-available-iatse-members-saddleridge</a><br /> <br /> FINANCIAL RELIEF AVAILABLE FOR IATSE MEMBERS AFFECTED BY THE SADDLERIDGE FIRE<br /> <br /> <br /> The Saddleridge Fire is creating widespread destruction in the area north of Los Angeles. Over 8,600 of our members live within the evacuation zone.<br /> <br /> Financial relief is available for IATSE members affected by the fire through the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. IATSE members in need of assistance should submit a written request to their local union. Local unions will then forward any requests to the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation for review by the Foundation&rsquo;s trustees.<br /> <br /> We also encourage IATSE members who are not directly affected by the fire to donate to the Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation. Money from the Foundation helps pay for shelter, food, clothing, and other necessities to help our affected IATSE sisters and brothers get through this difficult time.<br /> <br /> Checks should be made payable to the &ldquo;Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation&rdquo; and mailed to:<br /> <br /> The Walsh/Di Tolla/Spivak Foundation c/o IATSE<br /> 207 W. 25th St., 4th Fl.<br /> New York, NY 10001<br /> <br /> Please let any members of your Local who may have been affected by the fires know that this assistance is available.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 1373IMDbPro Tips & Tricks #2 https://ialocal871.org/About-Us/Local-871-News/PostId/1371/imdbpro-tips-tricks-2IMDbWed, 25 Sep 2019 23:42:14 GMT<p>Hello again! It&rsquo;s Jed from IMDbPro and I&rsquo;m back to share some more information to help you make the most of your time on IMDbPro. My first piece was about taking advantage of your IMDbPro Name Page to promote your career and position yourself for the projects you want. This time I&rsquo;ll be shifting the focus to how you can use IMDbPro to stay up-to-date on industry updates using IMDbPro Track.<br /> <br /> <strong>What is IMDbPro Track?</strong><br /> <br /> There&rsquo;s A LOT of noise in the entertainment industry that we all have to sift through to get to what&rsquo;s important to us. Our Track feature helps do the sifting for you. You can track the people and titles relevant to your career so that you&rsquo;re notified when new information is available. You can also customize your preferences to only get the updates you care about. So whether you want to know when someone specific is mentioned in the trades, an update is made on IMDb, or someone has a new agent, Track can help you stay in the know.<br /> <br /> <strong>How does Track work?</strong><br /> <br /> Whether visiting IMDbPro on your computer or our <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/app?ref_=af_871_nsl2_app&amp;rf=af_871_nsl2_app" target="_blank">iOS / Android app</a> (yes, we have an app!), you&rsquo;ll notice a &ldquo;Track&rdquo; button at the top of Name and Title Pages. When you track people, you&rsquo;ll get notified when they attach to a title, change companies, have a new talent rep or manager, or when there&rsquo;s been a news story about them. When you track titles, you&rsquo;ll get alerts on key cast or crew attachments, production status changes, and when the title is mentioned in the industry trades. Once you&rsquo;ve selected some titles and people to track, you&rsquo;ll start to notice a red notification dot in your <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/inbox?ref_=af_871_nsl2_inbox&amp;rf=af_871_nsl2_inbox" target="_blank">IMDbPro inbox</a> when there are new updates related to items you are tracking. If you haven&rsquo;t already, try tracking some IMDbPro pages and then check your inbox to see the related updates and news stories.<br /> <br /> <strong>Can I limit the information I want to track about a person or title?</strong><br /> <br /> Absolutely! We understand that depending on your career and role within the industry different information may or may not be important to you. When you click the &ldquo;Track&rdquo; button on a Title or Name Page to follow it, click the button again to reveal a drop down menu where you can select what type of information you want to be updated on.<br /> <br /> <u>Information you can track for film and TV titles:</u></p> <ul> <li><strong>Cast Updates </strong>&ndash; find out when a person is attached to any title, even those in-development to keep your lists up-to-date</li> <li><strong>Filmmaker and crew updates</strong> &ndash; stay informed on who is hired to work behind the scenes</li> <li><strong>News articles </strong>&ndash; if the title is mentioned in the industry trades, you&rsquo;ll hear about it</li> </ul> <p><br /> <u>Information you can track for people:</u></p> <ul> <li><strong>Filmography updates</strong> &ndash; find out when a person attaches to a title</li> <li><strong>Representation updates</strong> &ndash; if they get new agency representation, you&rsquo;ll know</li> <li><strong>Client updates </strong>&ndash; have your eye on a certain rep? You&rsquo;ll know when they&rsquo;ve added a new client</li> <li><strong>Employment updates</strong> &ndash; find out if they&rsquo;ve changed where they are working</li> <li><strong>News article</strong> &ndash; if they&rsquo;re mentioned in the industry trades, you&rsquo;ll hear about it</li> </ul> <p><br /> <strong>Where can I view all the titles and people I&rsquo;m tracking in one place?</strong><br /> <br /> We understand that tracking is not forever. Sometimes a title or person is no longer relevant to your work. At any time you can visit <a href="https://pro.imdb.com/tracking?ref_=af_871_nsl2_pgtrk&amp;rf=af_871_nsl2_pgtrk" target="_blank">Pages You Track</a>. Here you can manage what pages are still important to you and untrack as needed, ensuring your inbox Track feed stays efficient for your needs.<br /> <br /> <strong>Can I track myself?</strong><br /> <br /> You already are! We understand how important it is to stay informed on your own industry profile, so by default your page is tracked for you. This means that you will be notified any time you&rsquo;re mentioned in the industry trades or about updates that were made to your Name Page.<br /> <br /> <strong>Access your IMDbPro Discount</strong></p> <p>If you&rsquo;re not yet a member of IMDbPro, don&rsquo;t forget that you can start with a 30-day free trial. Members of IATSE Local 871 receive a discount of 30%. 871 Members can Login on this site and go to the <a href="https://www.ialocal871.org/My-871/Member-Benefits/Member-Discounts">Member Discounts</a> page for the discount code.</p> <p><strong>What will I cover next?</strong><br /> <br /> Moving forward I&rsquo;ll be creating more content that highlights different features and tips to help you optimize your time on IMDbPro. If there is a particular topic that you&rsquo;d like to hear more about, let your administrator know. I&rsquo;ll be in contact with them to make sure my content is relevant to your work. Well, that&rsquo;s all for now. Until next time, if you&rsquo;re hungry for more IMDbPro content, you can follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/imdbpro/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/imdbpro" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><img alt="" src="/Portals/0/Blog/Track_Image%20IMDbpro%20art%202.jpg" style="width: 100%; height: 100%;" title="" /></p> 1371