Tag: Assistance League of Los Angeles
Archives from Assistance League inspire exhibit at Autry
An online exhibit that honors the 100th anniversary of women winning the right to vote also tells the origin of modern-day thrift shops with the help of the extensive library of historic documents compiled by the Assistance League of Los Angeles (ALLA). Visit “What’s Her Story: Women in the Archives” online at the Autry Museum of […]
Neighborhood activities show signs of a return to normal
In-person events are coming back. Life is getting closer to “normal.” For example, Chevalier’s Books hosted — in person, at its Larchmont store on March 7 — some puppets and humans from the Bob Baker Marionette Theater (BBMT). The puppets gave a short performance as part of introducing the new book, “Enchanted Strings: Bob Baker […]
New Chapter House for Assistance League debuts in Hollywood
Assistance League of Los Angeles has created a new Chapter House in Hollywood at 6640 Sunset Blvd. The official ribbon-cutting on Nov. 18 was hosted by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Councilman Mitch O’Farrell spoke and helped cut the ribbon. “The League has partnered with the Hollywood community since the early days of the film […]
Buy a toy, give a toy at these local organizations
It is easy to go “off list” and get in the habit of impulse buying during the holidays. Put some of those impulses to work and donate toys and gift cards to some of these local organizations. In most cases, toys should be unwrapped and gift cards are requested to be from major retailers. Olympic […]
Bountiful ways to give back during season of giving
Climate change, homelessness, mental and physical diseases, and other societal issues pepper our newsfeeds letting us know what is wrong or chaotic in the world. But these issues also can be motivating, inspiring us to reach out to others to try to do good in small ways close to home. Then we can have some […]
Scrooge returns to stage at local children’s theatre
The stage show based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is returning to Los Angeles’ longest-running children’s theatre next month. The Nine O’Clock Players production of “Mr. Scrooge” opens Sun., Nov. 6, and runs through Dec. 3 at the Assistance League of Los Angeles Theatre for Children — 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., Hollywood. The […]
