Archive for October, 2015
Water Wise winner replaces grass with plants, faux turf
Congratulations to our Water Wise Landscape winner Kathleen Losey. Kathleen moved into her home on Norton Avenue in 2013 after having lived on Van Ness for 44 years. She found the back yard, which was on several different levels, to be overwhelming to maintain and to water. “There was wall-to-wall grass that needed constant watering […]
Therapy dogs bring smiles, lower blood pressure
Do our four-footed companions boost our health in many ways? “Oh gosh yes, absolutely. They’re good companions, they’re good watchdogs, and they help you meet people. “We’re always meeting people walking our dogs,” said Melinda Peters, a clinical social worker. She and her husband—fellow psychotherapist Tom Peters, who has an office on Larchmont Blvd.—walk their […]
Animal rides, talent show return to Larchmont Fair
Camel and pony rides are just a few attractions coming to the Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Traffic will be closed on Larchmont Blvd. between First St. and Beverly Blvd. for the annual event, which features booths offering food, drinks and games. Hear future music stars at Larchmont […]
Hollywood Schoolhouse celebrates 70 years
The iconic little red schoolhouse in Hollywood is celebrating 70 years of continuous operation. Established in 1945 by Ruth Pease on Highland Ave., The Hollywood Schoolhouse—formerly the Little Red Schoolhouse, and originally the Small Fry Nursery School—was created to help meet childcare needs for the post-war community in Los Angeles. For more than 23 years […]
