Laura Eversz · September 28, 2012
The Assistance League of Southern California’s Pre-School and Kindergarten Auxiliary presented its 29th annual Golden Mallet Invitational Polo Benefit on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club’s Summer High Goal Polo Season matches. There to enjoy a gourmet alfresco buffet lunch and take their glasses of spirits on to the field […]
Jane Gilman · September 28, 2012
Marlene Dietrich shopped here, Gloria Swanson dined here and John Barrymore rode his horse through the Ambassador Hotel. The landmarks where Hollywood celebrities hung out in the 1930s and 40s will be on the first of the monthly “Old Hollywood Art and Architecture Walks” in Wilshire Center starting Thurs., Oct. 25 from 2 p.m. to […]
Jane Gilman · September 28, 2012
The new Anderson Munger Family YMCA will begin construction at Third St. and Oxford Ave. in October. A groundbreaking ceremony for the two-story community center is planned in January, and building completion is targeted for spring of 2014. A lap pool, fitness center, children’s activity room and rooftop running track are among the amenities at […]
Laura Eversz · September 28, 2012
Firefighters welcomed some 500 friends and neighbors of L.A.F.D.’s Station 61 who feasted on pancakes while hearing about prevention and emergency preparedness at the Sept. 9 Open House. City fire chief Brian Cummings and local councilmen were among the guests at the fundraiser at 5821 W. Third St. Donors included local markets, International House of […]
Suzan Filipek · September 28, 2012
Few places in L.A. are as synonymous with the words “enchanting childhood memories” as the shop Flicka. Whereas businesses struggle for brand recognition, every parent knows the store as the place to find that special children’s outfit or unique baby gift. Passersby stop to check out the shop’s current ingenious window display theme—be it penguins […]
Laura Eversz · September 28, 2012
On a Sunday in 1912, a group of Hancock Park neighbors asked Dr. G. C. Patterson, minister of Wilshire Presbyterian Church, to meet with them after service. They had raised $1,500, and they wanted to build a new home for the parish. Dr. Patterson recommended that they pay a deposit on a cornfield on the […]
