Archive for March, 2013
Visit seven sites on Garden Tour & Party fundraiser
Spring is in the air, and preparations are in full bloom for the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Los Angeles Garden Tour & Party. The self-guided tour of seven area homes is on Sun., April 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. First stop is Getty House, the official residence of the mayor of Los […]
Hope-Net marks 25 years of feeding the city’s hungry
On a recent afternoon, the aroma of coffee and voices speaking in several languages filled the air in the cheery basement of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. There, children played and grown-ups chatted while they waited to receive boxes of food from Hope-Net, which is celebrating its 25th year of providing food to the hungry. It was […]
Film of ‘Getting to (Marat’s) Nutcracker’ is on pointe
Years of rehearsals, car pools and ballet slippers are often endured before a young dancer lands a role in the famed Nutcracker. A behind-the-scenes look at Miracle-Mile based Marat Daukayev School of Ballet is captured in “Getting to The Nutcracker.” The documentary is in its early stages with hours of film footage showing local boys […]
New book by John Lanza guides youngsters toward financial literacy
In his first book, “Joe the Monkey Saves for a Goal,” Larchmont Village resident John Lanza, helped kids of all ages learn the importance of saving money for a goal. His recently released “Joe the Monkey Learns to Share” will help them figure out how and where to use the money they’ve saved. The books […]
Hollywood Bears lacrosse teams have bright future
Last year, the Hollywood Bears was a struggling team with only 12 players, said head coach Rob Woodley. Today, enrollment in the lacrosse program has increased to 40 members, and its team of 9 and 10-year-olds is on a six-game winning streak. “We have several new coaches with great resumes, and our future is looking […]
Walk-a-Thon proceeds to bridge gap at Third Street Elementary School
Exercise will be the focus on Fri., March 15 when students, teachers, staff and parents take part in a Walk-a-Thon at Third Street Elementary School. Activities will include walking the track, dodgeball, cup stacking, freeze dance and more. Proceeds from the event—one of four annual fundraisers sponsored by Friends of Third—will help to bridge the […]
