Nona Sue Friedman · September 26, 2024
Pumpkin Patch to be open October 10 to 30 Purchase pumpkins, multicolored squash, gourds, carving kits and more at the Wilshire Rotary Pumpkin Patch, 568 N. Larchmont Blvd. The pumpkin patch opens Thurs., Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. and will be there through Wed., Oct. 30. Money raised at the pumpkin patch goes to charities, […]
Sondi Sepenuk · December 28, 2023
It was a merry and bright evening in Brookside on Dec. 3, when Santa, Mrs. Claus, and two shiny white steeds came trotting down Tremaine Avenue to bring the little ones joy, Christmas spirit and a bit of off-key singing. The horses, of Dream Catchers Carriages, waited patiently while families took turns climbing and disembarking […]
Columnist · December 29, 2022
An ivy-covered wall of champagne-filled glasses greeted 500 decked out guests sporting velvet jackets, satin holiday frocks and heels made for walkin’ at the Dec. 4 Junior League of Los Angeles annual Harvest Boutique fundraiser at the Skirball Cultural Center. JLLA President Joy C. Williams proclaimed that the 23rd annual event would set the tone […]
Sondi Sepenuk · June 2, 2022
Skiers, gymnasts, sprinters, lugers, a rollerblader and even two Olympic torches (one real and one most definitely not) all showed up to support the Hancock Park NGA (National Giving Alliance) annual fundraiser at the Wilshire Country Club on May 14. The theme of this year’s gala, “The NGA Hancock Park Olympics,” was inspired by the […]
Rachel Olivier · December 1, 2016
As the two gentlemen appealing to Mr. Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” pointed out, this is the time of year “when want is keenly felt and abundance rejoices.” If you feel the holiday spirit move you to give from your own abundance, here are several volunteer and donation programs. Hollygrove, 815 N. El Centro Ave., […]
Chronicle Staff · April 2, 2015
Cinderella has nothing on these girls. And lucky for them, they won’t turn into pumpkins at midnight. On March 5, for the eighth year in a row, the Assistance League of Los Angeles collaborated with the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for the Operation School Bell Prom Day. The annual event provides free prom […]
