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Miscellaneous Community Events May 13, 2008 Downtown Los Angeles ArtSeen 3 Opening Night Preview and Block Party 6-10PM FREE Bert Green Fine Art, 102 West 5th Street, AIDS Research Alliance invites you to join us for ArtSeen. Celebrating the Southern California art scene. This high-profile event gives art collectors and enthusiasts a chance to view, and bid on, an eye-popping selection of contemporary and celebrity art while enjoying live music, performance art, and The Art of Fashion curated by GENART. Michael Shelton mshelton@aidsresearch.org 621 A North San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood May 13, 2008 Culver City Real Estate Investors Club Monthly Meeting 6:30PM - 8:30PM $0 (M) $29(NM) 6161 W. Centinela Ave., Culver City With REIC of L.A. being the largest & most trusted real estate investors club on the West Coast, our General Monthly Meetings have an average attendance of 200-300 investors who come together to network, get introduced to various real estate related vendors and learn about hot real estate topics from our monthly speakers. Business Carla Trier 310-977-6101 prockower@gmail.com Dynamic PR 15900 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite G258 Gardena, CA 90249 May 17, 2008 Culver City ArtSeen 3 Auction Gala featuring A Taste of Los Angeles 6-10:30 PM $100-$500 SMASHBOX Studios, 8549 Higuera Street, AIDS Research Alliance invites you to join us for ArtSeen 3 Auction Gala featuring A Taste of Los Angeles, celebrating the Southern California art and culinary scene. This high-profile event gives art collectors and enthusiasts a chance to view, and bid on, an eye-popping election of contemporary and celebrity art while enjoying the cuisine from some of the Los Angeles hottest restaurants and chefs. Michael Shelton mshelton@aidsresearch.org 621 A North San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood CA 90069 May 17th Kidsave’s Annual Miracle Walk at Cheviot Hills Park (across from Fox Studios at Pico & Motor) Kidsave is a volunteer-driven organization, headquartered in Santa Monica, whose mission is dedicated to ending harmful institutionalization of children living in foster care and orphanages and to give every child the opportunity to grow up in a permanent, loving family. 33 Million Children Worldwide are virtually forgotten, growing up without families. 27,000 are growing up in foster care in Los Angeles alone. Kidsave exists to change this. Miracle Walk, which is Kidsave LA’s primary annual fundraiser designed to increase awareness of, and interest in Kidsave’s unique and important programs created to help find families for older foster children in the greater Los Angeles area. Funds raised from our Miracle Walk event will be used entirely to support Kidsave’s Weekend Miracles programs in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. Weekend Miracles (WM) provides a new way to find adoptive parents for older foster youth, ages 9 to 16 and to successfully place waiting children in adoptive homes by increasing the children's visibility and accessibility to people who can help them find permanent homes. Our WM Host Family Team webpage for the walk can be found at www.Kidsave.org 1) From the bar at the top of the page go to “Events” and click on “Miracle Walks” 2) Choose “Upcoming Miracle Walks” 3) On the left side, select “Los Angeles, CA” 4) Then on the left side select “Search for a Walk or Join a Team” 5) Click “continue to this website 6) In the Search, type in “WM Host Family Team” Where our names are listed: Sue Simone and Ember May 17, 2008 Los Angeles Keaton Simons live @ House of Blues, Sunset 10:30pm N/A 8430 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069 Keaton Simons is gonna be rockin' out in the Foundation Room at The House of Blues on Sunset, you don't want to miss it! It's going to a fun night filled with awesome music, new friends, and fun! So come join us and Keaton and lets party it up all night long! Also performing is Karmina! Casual Vanessa Bui, 714-244-6997 VB418@aol.com May 24, 2008 Thousand Oaks Conejo Players Theatre OPEN HOUSE 10-4pm FREE 351 S. Moorpark Road Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 The Players will begin their 50th Anniversary celebration with an OPEN HOUSE on May 24th. The OPEN HOUSE is free and includes Tours, Historical Displays, Theatre Crafts, Face Painting, a Model Set display, Costume Dress Up, Photo Ops, Trivia Contests, Silent Auction, Entertainment, Special Improv and Scene Workshops, Prizes and more! Won t you join us for a fun-filled day as we plan our next fifty years? Live concert event at 7:00 PM on 5/24 and 5/25. Tickets are $1.50 (1958 prices) - call the Box Office for reservations 805/495-3715. Casual Ms. Lucien C. Jervis, Media Director for the Conejo Players Theatre. 310/954-3014 or 310/909-3745 lucien.jervis@teampcs.com or gondola9@msn.com 24 Cindt Avenue Newbury Park, CA 91320 May 30, 2008 Westlake Village ANNIVERSARY GALA & AUCTION 6:30 P.M. Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura will celebrate 17 years of providing support, education and hope to people fighting cancer at 6:30 p.m. on May 30 at the 17th Anniversary Gala fundraiser at the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village. The gala will feature the dinner, and a live auction. Proceeds will benefit the organization s free programs. Nancy Colton, Andrea Roschke, Dr. Henry Montes, and the Amgen Foundation will be honored for their work with The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura. For more information, call (805) 379-4777. To purchase tickets, visit www.TwcVv.org. Suzanne Drace, 805-379-4777 arianne@mayersonmarketing.com Jun 12, 2008 San Pedro A Midsummer Night's Dream 8-10pm FREE Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731 Join us for Shakespeare by the Sea s FREE outdoor performances of A Midsummer Night s Dream and Antony & Cleopatra running in repertory June 12 thru August 9. Critics hail Shakespeare by the Sea as Something to see and One great romp in the park! Bring your friends, pack a picnic and settle in under the stars for Shakespeare s timeless tales of feisty fairies and love and betrayal. Shakespeare by the Sea is bringing these free, powerful performances to a park near you. For dates, directions and details visit: shakespearebythesea.org or call 310.217.7596. Casual - wear warm layered clothing - and bring a blanket Lisa Coffi, Producing Artistc Director, Shakespeare by the Sea 310.619.0599 lisa@shakespearebythesea.org CALL FOR ARTISTS: SoundWalk2008 Artists who utilize, in any manner, sound in their work are invited to submit to the Fourth Annual SoundWalk event to be held in Long Beach CA on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Please visit www.soundwalk.org for submission requirements and further information. Deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 1st, 2008. Please forward this email. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS: Take part immediately in a cutting-edge "artiject" in which the aesthetic consciousness of upstream sonifiers is mapped utilizing GIS technology. Start by proceeding to: http://www.soundwalk.org/soundwok.html . Phase One has just begun. The sooner you start, the better. However, you can jump in at any time. |
Post your Networking Events here Team Women Calendar: http://www.teamwomen.com/calendar/calendar.php Fridays, Long Beach, Free Private Business Counseling, Call for Appt. World Trade Center 2nd Floor, One World Trade Center Suite 800, Phone: (562) 436-1251 Free private one-on-one business counseling provided by Service Corps of Retired Executives. If you are starting a business or if you need help running the one you have better, email or call for an appointment. Ongoing Networking Events Wednesdays, Brea, Networking Group Meeting, 12:15-1:15, $5, members/non-members. Lunch, 30 second commercials, fun,second floor in Community Room A. One Civic Center Circle. (714) 529-4938 or email elanm@breachamber.com 3rd Tuesday Various SeniorNetworking ( Long Beach/ South Bay) 11:30-1:00 Free. No mebership required SeniorNetworking (Long Beach/South Bay)is a monthly networking lunch for those involved with Seniors & Healthcare industry. Held at a different location every month. There is no charge or membership fee for any lunch. Please bring marketing materials and business cards. Visit www.seniornetworking.org for next lunch. Buddy Liberman 310-986-5256 buddyl@seniornetworking.org Every Second Tuesday of the Month For You Network - Santa Monica/Marina Del Rey Chapter Meeting Start 6.30pm, end 9.00pm, Coco's Restaurant & Bakery, 3440 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, 310 450 6257 M $10.00 NM $15.00, individual checks - no credit cards. Dinner & speaker format For You Network is a non-profit women's organization with local connections. At meetings you will hear dynamic speakers give presentations on topics that are helpful to women in business. Our members share knowledge, skills, mentoring, and tools to help strengthen business and build relationships. For You Network is also a NAFE affiliate network. For more information check out our website www.foryounetwork.org Los Angeles Suzanne Mann 310-441-9393 ext114 smmann@gmail.com 1st & 3rd Wednesday’s of the month, Good Morning Long Beach Networking Breakfast, $12 Members, $24 Non-Members, 7:30am, The Grand at Willow Street Centre, 4101 E. Willow just west of Lakewood Blvd. Parking Free, (562) 590-9234, 7-7:30 open networking for everyone there, No reservations required. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, Downey Rise 'N Shine Networking, 7:30am, Nordic Fox, 10924 Paramount Blvd. (corner of 3rd St.& Paramount). Cost: Order from the menu 1st Wednesdays, La Verne, Connections at Lunch – Networking, 11:45am, Come and bring along a friend or associate. Arrive "ON TIME" and enter your business card to win a FREE lunch. Members $7 pre-registered, or $10 walk-in, non-members $15 Please R.S.V.P. 909-593-5265, and location provided Thursdays, Agoura Hills, Networking Group Business Builders, Noon, Padri Restaurant, 818-889-3150 Third Tuesdays, Hawthorne, Women in Business Luncheon, Noon, meet a different place each month, and each month a different guest speaker, $15 members, $20 non-members, open to all women who either own a business or who are somehow affiliated with women in business. Men may also attend, if they like, and can promote their businesses as well. Contact Cherise Vallas, Director of Communications, Business Women's Council, Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce at abovedove2003@yahoo.com with questions, or to obtain the location Third Thursday’s, San Gabriel, The Women's Division meets at the Adult Recreation Center Padillo Room for a luncheon meeting and program at 11:30 to 1:30 pm. The Division is comprised of both career women and stay-at-home moms, making it a delightful blend of service to the Chamber and to the San Gabriel community. We extend an invitation to all women of the community to join us & help make San Gabriel a better place to live, work & play 3rd Thursday, Norwalk Networks monthly luncheon, 11:30am, at the Norwalk Arts and Sports Complex. For more information about the next Norwalk Networks, please call 562.864.7785 Sherman Oaks, Membership Luncheons: 3rd Thursday of every month, Monthly Mixers: 4th Thursday of every month except July and December , and Network Connection Breakfasts: 1st Wednesday of each month Networking Opportunities Tuesdays, Hawthorne, Women in Business Luncheon, Noon, meet a different place each month, and each month a different guest speaker, $15 members, $20 non-members, open to all women who either own a business or who are somehow affiliated with women in business. Men may also attend, if they like, and can promote their businesses as well. Contact Cherise Vallas, Director of Communications, Business Women's Council, Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce at abovedove2003@yahoo.com with questions, or to obtain the location Third Thursday of each month, San Gabriel Women's Division meets, 11:30-1:30, open to all community women, at the Adult Recreation Center Padillo Room for a luncheon meeting and program Third Thursdays, Long Beach, Women’s Council Luncheons, 11:30-1:30pm, contact jnelson@lbchamber.com for location San Gabriel For You Network meets the first Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at Pasadena For You Network meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at Brookside Golf and Country Club 1133 Rosemont, Beverly Hills For You Network coming soon Breakfast meeting the 1st Thursday of each month, contact Robbie Motter NAFE Western & Mis Atlantic Regional Coordinator at 1-888-244-4420 or email rmotter@aol.com Burbank For You Network meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 P.M. contact Director Linda Ornelas at 818-426-9287 or email lornelas@earthlink.net for location and cost. Check out the website at http://www.foryounetwork/ for speaker and restaurant location.. Santa Monica For You Network meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Harbor House Restaurant 4211 Admiralty Way Marina del Rey, CA for more info and/or to rsvp contact Suzanne Mann, Director 310-202-6360 or email smmann@gmail.com Check out the For You Website at http://www.foryounetwork.com/ for speaker info and cost.
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Snip Voucher available for spay/neuter for Long Beach or Signal Hill residents from FriendsofLongBeachAnimals.org or folba.org FREE SPAY & NEUTERING Mobile Clinic from LA Animal Services (www.laanimalservices.com) To qualify for Spaymobile Services you must provide proof: That you are a resident of the City of Los Angeles by providing two forms of an identification a DWP bill and a picture I.D.; That your entire household net income is less than $38,500 per year or proof you are a participant of a government assisted program such as AFDC, Food Stamps, WIC, AIM, CHDP, CCS, No-Cost Medi-Cal, VA Disability, Healthy Families, CalWORKS, Section 8 Housing, or SSI. For information about adopting, please call LA Animal Services at 213-485-8542. |
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Ongoing Music Events Wed’s, San Dimas, Music In The Park, free, 7-9pm, at Civic Center Park. Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs! Refreshments will be available to purchase. Tuesdays and Thursdays @ Noon, Friday's at 8pm, and Sunday's at 2pm, Los Angeles, Concerts in the Park, Pershing Square, 530 S. Olive Street, Parking $5-$6.00, 213-847-4970 Friday’s, Valencia, Jazz & Blues, 7pm, free, This spectacular street concert series will feature regional, national and international entertainers. Located at the Hyatt Valencia at 24500 Town Center Dr. Sundays, Los Angeles, Sundays Live, Free Chamber music, 6pm, at the LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Please call (213) 473-8525 with any questions you may have. See schedule at Sundayslive.org, donations accepted
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Ongoing Car Related Events Saturdays, Huntington Beach, Sun Rise Car Cruisers, 6-9am, Magnolia at Adams. http://www.hb.org 2nd Saturday of the month, Claremont, Cruise Night in the Village, 5:30-9pm, (March thru Oct.) Features display of classic cars around the Village Grille 50's Diner at Yale Avenue and Second Street. FREE! Call 909-626-8813 |
Tuesday Afternoon Film Programs, Glendale Central Library, 2pm, in the auditorium, 222 E. Harvard St, 818-548-2030 2nd Wednesdays, Baldwin Park, Movie Day, 10am-Noon, at the Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Free popcorn will be offered. Visit the Senior Center for monthly movie schedule. Saturday’s, La Mirada, 1 pm, FAMILY SATURDAYS!, La Mirada Activity Center, 13810 La Mirada Blvd. All movies are shown in the Media Room at the La Mirada, (562) 902-3160, www.cityoflamirada.org Pasadena , first, third and fourth Fridays monthly, free Movie Matinees beginning at 1:30
p.m. Movies are now shown on our 24-foot screen with theater-quality picture and sound. Free, Pasadena Senior Center, 85 E Holly St, (626) 685-6706, http://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org Raul Martinez Cueto |
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Covina: Volunteers are needed for our Homework Center. Homework Center volunteers commit to volunteering once a week throughout the school year. Teens: We use 8th-12th grade students as peer tutors in our Homework Center. Eighth grade students must get straight As, while high school students must be on their school’s honor roll. Peer tutors work with children in grades 1-8, helping them understand and complete their daily homework. Adults: A volunteer adult supervisor helps keep everyone on task in our Homework Center. Please phone the Children’s Librarian at 626-967-3936 if you are interested. If you would like to leave a message, phone 626-967-3935. Covina Public Library, 234 N. Second Avenue, Children’s Reference, 626-967-3936 To view all current Santa Clarita volunteer opportunities, please visit http://www.santa-clarita.com/volunteer. Summer School Aide, Needed daily between 8am-12:30 p.m. (flexible). Bellflower Medical Center Needs Volunteers Volunteers provide patients and their familits with companionship, distribute donated magazines, help patients fill out menus and assist them during meal time, escort surgery patients, serve as a liaison to the surgical recovery rooms, and provide clerical and administrative support. For more information, call the Bellflower Medical Center at (562) 925-8355 ext. 260., Contact Claudia Jurmain at 431-3541 for the Always Free, Long Beach , Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Open Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tours are offered on the half hour The 7.5 acres have agricultural buildings, award-winning gardens and a sprawling adobe ranch house and more. Nuts for Mutts: Library Seeks Literacy Volunteers, a minimum of three hours per week, and are proficient in basic reading and writing skills, and have a desire to make life better for others, consider becoming an Alhambra Public Library Volunteer Literacy Tutor. Share your love of books and reading AND help improve the reading and writing skills of an adult learner, free training provided , please call the Literacy Office at (626) 570-3281, during regular library service hours. The Pasadena Symphony is always in need of students ages 14 and older to volunteer at our Musical Circus. Volunteers help with setting up the circus from 7:45- 9:30 am each Saturday morning of the Symphony’s concerts. If you are interested in becoming a Musical Circus volunteer, go to www.pasadenasymphony.org and please click on the link available for sign-up
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Ongoing Senior Events Mon/Wed, Fri/Sat, Pasadena, Lawn Bowling, 9-Noon, Free, Provides facilities for and promotion of lawn bowling. Free instruction. Central Park, 275 S Raymond Ave, 626-578-9165; 626-441-2806 Thursdays: San Pedro, Crafts & Activities, 11am, Anderson Senior Center, 828 S. Mesa St, For more information call 310-548-7696 First Saturday of the month, Pasadena, Billiard Tournament, 9am, Pasadena Senior Center, 85 N Holly St, Free, Contact: George Heussenstamm, 818-248-0537, Registration begins at 9 am. The "Double Elimination" tournament begins at 10 am. Refreshments are served. The billiards room is open to Center members every day for general play. Pasadena Senior Center , 85 N Holly St, 818-248-0537, Accessible to people with disabilities (ramps, doors, elevators, restrooms).Handicapped accessible parking available 2nd Wednesdays - Free Movie, Baldwin Park, 10am-Noon, at the Julia McNeill Senior Center, 4100 Baldwin Park Blvd, Free popcorn will be offered. Visit the Senior Center for monthly movie schedule.
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Ongoing Events Santa Clarita Artists Assocation, Third Monday of the month, at the Valencia Town Center Community Room, 7:30pm,(Community room is located on the 2nd floor above the Bombay store, after entering the Atrium Cafe. Escalators and elevators are available.) in the Town Center Mall, http://www.santaclaritaartists.org
Wednesdays, Los Angeles , Free Lunchtime Art Talks, 12:30pm. These brief, 15 minute discussions focus on single works of art on view at the Museum. Los Angeles, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd First Friday of the month, Old Orcutt, David Ryan Gallery Art & Wine, 6:30-8:30, 205 E. Clark Ave, Phone: (805) 937-1058 presentation by the Artist and Vintner of the evening at 7:30 Last Saturday of the month, Monrovia, Plaza Art Walk, 5-10pm, free admission, Fine art, food and live music are featured. Interact and buy directly from artists demonstrating their skills and selling their arts. 400 S. Myrtle Avenue Tue @ 1pm and Thur @ 1pm and 6pm, Docent Tours, Hammer docents host free tours of special exhibitions. Hammer Museum, UCLA Free First Friday each month, Long Beach Museum of Art, 11-5, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd, www.lbma.org |
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Los Olivos, Open Wed.-Sun. 11am-5pm, FREE admission – but $2 donation requested. Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata Street, Information: 805.688.1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org. Always Free: Los Angeles, The Getty Center, 310-440-7300, http://www.getty.edu/visit/. Admission to the Getty Center is FREE—no tickets or reservations required for general admission. Parking is $7. When to Visit Tue/Wed/Thur & Sun 10am-6pm, Fri/Sat 10-9. 1200 Getty Center Drive Always Free, Hollywood Bowl Museum, 2301 N. Highland, (213) 850-2058, Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Parking is free and available until 4:30 p.m. in the Odin Street Parking Lot, 3,000 square feet of Bowl history, music related items, instruments, pictures, and more. Always Free: California Science Center’s Permanent Collection (only), 700 State Dr, 323-724-3623 Always Free: Santa Maria, The Natural History Museum, Kids of all ages will enjoy this museum featuring rock and fossil exhibits from the area, native bird displays, a bat-room, and an interactive work station for further exploration, and a touch table featuring rocks, shells and other surprises to play with. 412 South McClelland, Hours: Wednesday 12-3pm; Saturdays 11-4pm and by appointment. (805) 614-0806. Always Free: Santa Maria Valley Historical Society Museum, For a glimpse into the history of Santa Maria and the people who settled here. The museum preserves the history and nostalgia of the city with pictures, artifacts, and valley memorabilia. Ask about the Historic Walking Tours. 616 South Broadway, (805) 922-3130. Always Free, Los Angeles, California Afro-American Museum, 600 State Drive, at Exposition Pk, Open Wed-Sat from 10-4pm, Parking is $6.00 per car, (213) 744-7432 This goal of this museum is to display the works of Afro-American artists and to document the Afro-American experience in this county. The museum rotates exhibits. Always Free, Los Angeles, The Griffith Observatory Satellite (located in the northeast corner of Griffith Park) (213) 664-1191, is open year-round Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. - 10 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m., and is closed Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Griffith main Observatory is closed for renovation until 2006. http://www.griffithobs.org Always Free, City of Industry, The Homestead Museum, 15415 E. Don Julian Road, guided tours on the hour, are offered Wednesday-Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Scheduled tours are available daily with advanced reservations Road, (818) 968-8492 Always Free, Los Angeles, The El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument is located at 125 Paseo de la Plaza. Las Angelitas del Pueblo, El Pueblo's docent organization, provides free tours Tuesday- Saturday at 10:00am, 11:00am and 12:00pm. For more information visit the Las Angelita's website at http://www.lasangelitas.org/, or call the visitor's center at 213-628-1274. The museum hours are: Avila Adobe : 9 am. to 5: pm daily except during the winter (10 am to 4 pm) Sepulveda House:10 am to 3 pm Monday to Saturday Fire House Museum:10 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Sunday Masonic Hall :10 am to 3 pm Tuesday to Friday. The Los Angeles Plaza Historic District is roughly bounded by Spring, Macy, Alameda and Arcadia streets right across the street from historic Union Station in Los Angeles Always Free with a suggested donation of $3, Los Angeles, Chinese American Museum, 425 North Los Angeles Street, 213-485-8567 Always Free, Heritage Park, Santa Fe Springs, 12100 Mora Drive, Heritage Park is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day, Carriage Barn and Railroad Exhibit Hours Tuesday - Sunday: 12 noon - 4 p.m. (310) 946-6476 Beautifully landscaped grounds, an exhibit of turn of the century items. There is a walk through aviary. You can view an archeological pit. Just outside the park are 3 restored railroad cars you can walk through Always Free, Newhall, William S. Hart Museum and Park, 24151 San Fernando Road, (805) 254-4584, http://www.hartmuseum.org/, There are hiking trails, picnic areas, and farm animals housed in pens. From mid-September to mid-June, free tours are available Wednesday through Friday, 10-1, (last tour at 12:30) and Saturday and Sunday, 11-4pm, (last tour at 3:30). In summer, tours are available Wednesday through Sunday, 11-4 (last tour at 3:30). Handicap accommodations are available Always Free, Pasadena, Armory Gallery, 145 North Raymond Avenue, near Old Pasadena, Gallery Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, noon- 5 p.m.; and Friday noon – 8 p.m. Free group tours are available with reservations Always Free, Claremont, Kenneth G. Fiske Musical Instrument Museum, 4th Street and College Way, the museum is on the lower level of the Bridges Auditorium. To schedule a tour call (909) 621-8307 or contact the curator, Albert R. Rice at arrice@rocketmail.com, to see the wide scope of the museum’s exhibit view the website at http://www.cuc.claremont.edu Los Angeles, California Science Center (CA Museum of Science and Industry) 700 State Drive in Exposition Park, (213) 744-7400, Admission to Science Center permanent exhibition galleries is free, and open daily from 10-5 excluding major holidays. Admission prices for the IMAX Theater are based on age group, and discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Ticket prices also apply to three Science Center attractions: the High Wire Bicycle, the Motion-Based Simulator and the Cave Climb. Parking is $6 per car, $10 for buses or oversize vehicles Admission free/suggested donation, San Pedro Cabrillo Beach Marine Aquarium , $5 adults, $1 children and seniors, Hours: Tuesday thru Friday - 12 noon to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm, Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas 3720 Stephen White Drive. Free 1st Tuesday’s, Los Angeles , George C. Page Museum/ La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire, Monday through Friday, 9:30-5pm, Sat/Sun & Holidays, 10-5pm Wednesdays – Free Admission, Claremont, Raymond M. Alf Museum, 1175 W. Baseline Road, (909) 624-2798, Monday thru Friday – 8-4, closed lunch from 12-1pm, Sep – May. open Saturdays Noon-3pm, see their website at http://www.alfmuseum.org/ for more details. The museum hosts paleontological finds from all over the world, including dinosaur skeletons and skulls, fossils, turtle shell, molars etc. There are some hands on activities also. Fridays, Long Beach, Museum of Latin American Art, 628 Alamitos Avenue,562/437-1689 Free Every Thursday: Los Angeles, Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) at California Plaza, abstract to modern art, 250 S. Grand Ave, 213-626-6222 Free Every Thursday: Los Angeles, MOCA Geffen Contemporary, 152 N. Central Ave, 213-626-6222 Free Every Thursday: West Hollywood, MOCA Gallery a the Pacific Design Center, rotating exhibits of design and architecture, 8687 Melrose Blvd, 310-289-5223 Free Every Thursday: Los Angeles, UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Thursday’s 4-8pm, Los Angeles , Museum of the American West, Institute for the Study of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way , 323.667.2000 Free First Tuesday of the month: Los Angeles, Natural History Museum, Dinosaurs, bugs and more, 900 Exposition Blvd, 213-763-3466 Free First Tuesday of the month: Los Angeles, George C. Page Museum / La Brea Tar Pits, mammals of the ice age, 5801 Wilshire Blvd, 323-934-7243 First Wednesday of the month Los Angeles, Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Free First Thursday of every month, San Marino , The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Road , (626) 405-2100 Free Thursdays for all visitors, Los Angeles, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 443-7000 Free Second Tuesday of the month, Los Angeles, Museum of the American West, every 2nd Tuesday and every Thursday from 4-8pm, 4700 Western Heritage Way, 323-667-2000 Second Tuesdays, Los Angeles, LA County Museum of Art (LACMA), 5905 Wilshire Blvd, 323-857-6000 Second Thursdays from 5-8pm, Los Angeles, Museum of Neon Art, 501 W. Olympic Blvd, 213-489-9918 2nd Saturday of the month, West Covina, Historic Hurst Ranch Museum and grounds, Opening for Public Tours, Free, 9am-1pm, 1227 S. Orange Ave. Third Tuesday of the month, Arcadia, Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 130 acres of plants, peacocks and more, 301 N. Baldwin Ave, 626-821-3222 Third Thursday of the month, Los Angeles, Japanese American National Museum, all-day free, but free every Thursday only from 5-8pm, 369 E. First Street, 213-625-0414 First Friday of the month, Pasadena, Norton Simon Museum, 6-9pm, 411 W Colorado Blvd, 626-449-6840, nortonsimon.org Free First Fridays, Pasadena, Pasadena Museum for California Art, 490 East Union Street 626-568-3665 Free every 4th Friday of the month, Pasadena, Pacific Asia Museum, 46 North Los Robles Ave, 626-449-2742 Admission free/suggested donation, San Pedro Cabrillo Beach Marine Aquarium, $5 adults, $1 children and seniors, Hours: Tuesday thru Friday - 12 noon to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday - 10 am to 5 pm, Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving and Christmas 3720 Stephen White Drive. Free Wed-Sun, 1-5pm, Long Beach, Rancho Los Cerritos, 4600 Virginia Road, (562) 570-1755, www.rancholoscerritos.org Always Free, Long Beach , Rancho Los Alamitos, 6400 E. Bixby Hill Road, Open Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Tours are offered on the half hour The 7.5 acres have agricultural buildings, award-winning gardens and a sprawling adobe ranch house, (562) 431-3541 First Thursdays, San Marino, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd, Free First Friday, Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd, 562.439.211.
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Wednesdays, La Crescenta, Teen Programs, 2pm, free, Programs for kids going into grades 6 - 8. Check with the staff about sign-ups. La Crescenta Library, 4521 La Crescenta Ave. (818) 248-5313 Pre-registration Required Monday’s at Noon, Arcadia, Home school park day; bring lunch, toys, games, sports equipment. Eisenhower Park, Colorado Blvd at Second St. Thursday's, Glendale, Frontier Fun, 3-4:30pm, Pacific Park Library, 501 South Pacific Avenue (818) 548-3760 Thursdays and Saturdays, South Gate, Family Story & Craft, 2:30pm, free, Every family is invited for a family story followed by crafts, Hollydale Library, 12000 S. Garfield Ave. (562) 634-0156 1st Saturday’s, San Pedro, Beach Clean-Up and Native Garden Workdays, 9-11am, Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen White Drive, Volunteers can make a difference by cleaning and weeding along the shoreline. Learn about shoreline habitats, coastal sage brush and animal inhabitants.Information: 310-548-7562 First Sunday of the Month, Torrance, Train Rides, 11-3pm, The Southern California Live Steamers Offer Free Little Train Rides. We are located in the South East end of Wilson Park at Washington St, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd Fourth Sunday of each month, Pasadena, 9-noon, free, 3 ½ mile hike crossing water to the waterfall, bring snack, water, hat and sunscreen. Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, For Information: Call (626) 398-5420 Fishing in the City info: 310-590-4835, www.dfg.ca.gov Catfish stocked during May-Nov. Lakes may also have other varieties |
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Use this form to advertise your upcoming event Fridays, Westwood, Twilight Hikes, 6:30pm, free, Stoner Recreation Center, 1835 Stoner Ave. Everyone is invited to hike along the trails in the Santa Monica Mountains. Meet at the east end of the center's parking lot. 310-253-9840 First Saturday’s Monthly, Arcadia, Family Adventures: L.A. County Arboretum, 2 p.m. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Afternoon nature program for the entire family. A short story or talk, a walk and take-home nature craft are included. $20 per family. Registration: 1st Saturday every month, Huntington Beach, Shipley Nature Center Tour, 9-noon, historical native plant habitat, Huntington Beach Central Park, Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater, free, 714-536-2514 ext 4025, or www.fsnc.org 1st Saturday each month, at Two Harbors, Catalina Island Conservancy Presents: The HIKE, Join us for a different hiking adventure each month as we explore the island’s interior. Transportation, discovery tools and a lunch for the HIKE are arranged by the Conservancy’s Education Department. There is a program fee to cover cost and reservations are required as space is limited. For hike descriptions visit www.catalinaconservancy.org. Call 310-510-0954 for reservations. 1st Saturday every month, Huntington Beach, Shipley Nature Center Tour, 9-noon, historical native plant habitat, Huntington Beach Central Park, Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater, free, 714-536-2514 ext 4025, or www.fsnc.org 1st Saturday every month, Huntington Beach, Bolsa Chica Foundation Wetlands Tour, 9-10:30, Pacific Coast Highway between Warner Avenue and Golden West Street, www.amigosdebolsachica.org 2nd Saturday’s, Pasadena, Eaton Canyon Nature Center, Trail maintenance by volunteers, 8-11am, Free. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water, hats are recommended. Meet in front of the building. 626-398-5420. 1750 N. Altadena Dr. 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Playa Del Rey, Ballona Wetlands Freshwater Marsh Interpretive Nature Tour, 10-11am, Tour freshwater marsh and see birds and native plants. Park on the south side of Jefferson Boulevard along the marsh, west of Lincoln. The tour group meets at the large Playa Vista sign on the south side of Jefferson Blvd, Directions, tour locations, parking, tour availability, and tour reservations for 8 persons or more (310) 306-5994, waivers required for tours and restoration, and can be obtained from their website www.ballonafriends.org 3rd Friday's, Newhall, 8-9pm, guided, one-hour night walk through Placerita Canyon, free admission, 19152 Placerita Canyon Road, www.placerita.org 3rd Sunday of every month, Huntington Beach, Shipley Nature Center Tour, 10-3, open to the public historical native plant habitat, Huntington Beach Central Park, Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater, free, 4th Saturday, Playa Del Rey, Ballona Dunes Restoration Parties, 9am to 12 noon, Help restore L.A. County's last coastal wetland by planting native plants and removing invasive ones, while learning about wetland ecology.. Park at Gordon's Market, 303 Culver Blvd., Directions, tour locations, parking, tour availability, and tour reservations for 8 persons or more (310) 306-5994, waivers required for tours and restoration, and can be obtained from their website www.ballonafriends.org Fourth Sunday of each month, Pasadena, 9-noon, free, 3 ½ mile hike crossing water to the waterfall, bring snack, water, hat and sunscreen. Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena, There are no hikes in June, July, or August. For Information: Call (626) 398-5420 2nd Wednesday each month - Catalina Island Conservancy Evening Nature Program at Two Harbors, Delve deep into the natural history of the island and our world. Refreshments are served, $1 donation asked to help with program costs. For up-to-the-date program information call (310) 510-2595 ext. 134 or visit www.catalinaconservancy.org 2nd Sunday. Playa Del Rey, Ballona Wetlands Salt Marsh and Dunes Interpretive Nature Tour, 1-3, Explore nature's wonders on a wetlands salt marsh and dunes guided tour, Meet at the entrance gate in the parking lot behind Gordon's Market at 303 Culver Boulevard, Directions, tour locations, parking, tour availability, and tour reservations for 8 persons or more (310) 306-5994, waivers required for tours and restoration, and can be obtained from their website www.ballonafriends.org 3rd Sunday's, Pasadena, Eaton Canyon Nature Center Bird walk, 8am, Free. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water, hats are recommended for this guided walk. Bring your binoculars . Meet in front of the building. 626-398-5420. 1750 N. Altadena Dr. 3 rd Sunday of the Month, Rancho Palos Verdes, Docent- Led Nature Hikes At Ocean Trails, 3pm, , the Los Serenos de Point Vicente docents will conduct guided tours of the Ocean Trails Project. The walks begin at the public parking lot at the end of La Rotonda Drive off of Palos Verdes Drive South, in beautiful Rancho Palos Verdes. These informal guided tours take place on paved, gently sloping trails along the bluff edge and though the habitat corridor. Docents provide information about the history, geology, marine ecology and habitat restoration work of the Ocean Trails project. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring a small bottle of water. Tours last approximately one hour and reservations are not required. 3rd Sunday of every month, Huntington Beach, Shipley Nature Center Tour, 10-3, open to the public historical native plant habitat, Huntington Beach Central Park, Edwards Street between Talbert and Slater, free, 714-536-2514 ext 4025, or www.fsnc.org 4th Sunday's, Pasadena, Eaton Canyon Nature Center Waterfall Hike, 3 1/2 miles, water crossings, 9 to Noon, Free. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water, hats are recommended for this guided walk. Meet in front of the building. 626-398-5420. 1750 N. Altadena Dr. Saturday’s, Pasadena, Eaton Canyon Nature Center Family nature walk held every Saturday morning, weather permitting, 9 to 11 a.m. Free. Walking shoes, sunscreen, water, hats are recommended for this guided walk geared toward families with small children. Meet in front of the building. FREE admission – but $2 donation requested. Wildling Art Museum, 2329 Jonata Street, information: 805.688.1082 or www.wildlingmuseum.org. Conservancy Summer Naturalist Programs (various dates-last week of June through Labor Day) Catalina Island Conservancy naturalists will lead you through a wonderful outdoor learning experience. FREE programs include nature walks & hikes and campground programs. Reservations are not required. For schedules & details visit www.catalinaconservancy.org and/or call (310) 510-2595 ext. 134
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