Los Angeles Walks Karaoke Fundraiser: Everyone walks in L.A.!

By Damien Newton
Mar 25, 2012

Come sing your favorite walking songs with us!
Join us on April 21 for karaoke and more at Atwater Crossing (ATX)

Buy your tickets here or at the door: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3167039701

Learn about Los Angeles Walks’ 2012 campaigns for pedestrian safety and help us raise money for pedestrian advocacy in Los Angeles.

Beer, wine and food available from the ATX Kitchen
Check out www.losangeleswalks.org for more details.

Join LA Walks Steering Committee members: Deborah Murphy, Alexis Lantz, Jessica Meaney, Colleen Corcoran, Alissa Walker and Michelle Craven and Anthony Crump as celebrate walking in LA and launch our pedestrian advocacy organization and campaigns!

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