Eddie North-Hager's Posts - Rancho Park Online2024-03-28T17:01:14ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHagerhttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2210939607?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=2kknx0zj4l3yv&xn_auth=noVote for Rancho Park today!tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2015-03-03:6318100:BlogPost:215262015-03-03T16:23:12.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
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<p>So for you and for your community, today is the day. </p>Rancho Park and Los Angeles celebrates Hanukkah and Christmastag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2012-11-26:6318100:BlogPost:141752012-11-26T07:59:02.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<div><span>There are a lot of events to make you feel warm during the holidays in Rancho Park and Los Angeles. If you know of one that didn't make the list, please add it!</span></div>
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<div><span><strong>Santa for pets and the family</strong><br></br></span></div>
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<div><span>There are a lot of events to make you feel warm during the holidays in Rancho Park and Los Angeles. If you know of one that didn't make the list, please add it!</span></div>
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<div><span><strong>Santa for pets and the family</strong><br/></span></div>
<div><span>The <a href="http://www.westsidepavilion.com/events/Details/158114?startDate=10%2F26%2F2012" target="_blank">Westside Pavillion</a> is welcoming all vistors, even four-legged ones, to take photos with Santa. Note that pets are only invited on Monday, November 26 but everyone else has through December 14.</span></div>
<div><p>Hanukkah at the Skirball Cultural Center</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.skirball.org" target="_blank">Hanukkah at the Skirball</a></strong></p>
<p>The Hanukkah festival at the Skirball – A Celebration of Freedom – will include Americana music and dance, hands-on arts and crafts and tasty Hanukkah treats Sunday, December 2, 11 am to 4 pm included with museum admission. Families of all backgrounds are welcome.The Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, costs $10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 children 2-12, Free for Children under 2 (No coupons or discount admissions) Free parking in the North Lot structure. Via About.com's <a href="http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/tp/Hanukkah-in-Los-Angeles.htm" target="_blank">Kayte Deioma.</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: right;"><em>Holiday coverage sponsored by Gallery Judaica</em></p>
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<div><strong>Winter Camp</strong></div>
<div>For working parents unsure how to fill the three week LA Unified holiday, both the Palms and Cheviot Hills Recreation Centers are offering a winter camp Dec. 17 to Jan 4. <a href="http://www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/pdf/palms/campFlyer.pdf" target="_blank">Check for availablilty</a>. </div>
<div><strong><a href="http://www.westfield.com/centurycity/news-and-events" target="_blank">Reindeer art at Westfield Century City</a></strong></div>
<p><span>The <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldCenturyCity/app_433318540065972" target="_blank">Westfield Century City</a> mall is full of reindeers that have been decorated by local artists as part of the mall's Reindeer Project. They will be auctioned off to support arts education in local schools.</span></p>
<p><strong>Menorah Lighting in Beverly Hills</strong><br/> Chabad of N. Beverly Hills will have a public Menorah Lighting Ceremony and Hanukkah Celebration Sunday, December 9 from 7 to 8:30 pm at Two Rodeo Drive (N Rodeo Dr and Via Rodeo). The event will include live music, refreshments and face painting.</p>
<p>Via About.com's <a href="http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/tp/Hanukkah-in-Los-Angeles.htm" target="_blank">Kayte Deioma.</a></p>
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<div><strong>Chinese food on the 25th</strong></div>
<div><span>If your idea of a Christmas tradition is Chinese food and a movie, head over to <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/christmas-in-rancho-park-chinese-food-and-movie-at-hop-li-and-the" target="_self">Lop Li</a> for dinner the Landmark theaters for a show on Pico in Rancho Park.</span></div>
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<p><strong><a href="http://culvercitytimes.com" target="_blank">CULVER CITY</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Tree Lighting</strong></p>
<p>Culver City Celebrates Holidays With a <a href="http://www.culvercity.org/en/Articles/TreeLighting.aspx" target="_blank">Tree Lighting Ceremony</a> on Thursday, December 6 at 6 pm.</p>
<p>Presented by the Downtown Business Association and the City of Culver City, the event will feature an appearance by Santa Claus all the way from the North Pole. There will be hot cider, hot cocoa and festive treats to make everyone feel merry, plus performances by local choirs and appearances by the Mayor and city council members. Culver City makes this holiday celebration "green" and energy efficient, lighting a 22-foot artificial tree with LED lights. Stay afterwards for a spin on the outdoor Holiday Ice Rink.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=556957630998071&set=a.278943618799475.86083.202534289773742&type=1&theater" target="_blank">Chanukah Family Festival</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=556957630998071&set=a.278943618799475.86083.202534289773742&type=1&theater"><img width="400" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70835239?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><br/> Kids get to build a Giant Balloon Menorah at the Annual Chanukah Festival on Monday, December 10, at 5:30 pm at Westfield Culver City Mall at the Level 1 KIDS COURT near JCPenney.</p>
<p>There will be clowns, latkes, children’s crafts, music, dreidels and more. Via Culver City Patch.</p>
<p>Free and a light up menorah necklace for the first 50 registrants. </p>
<p><strong><a target="_blank" href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/construction-is-underway-on-outdoor-skating-rink-in-culver-city"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70835303?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a></strong> <span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><br/></span></font></span></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.opusa.org/" target="_blank">Operation USA</a> Hosting an Annual Holiday Toy Drive</strong></p>
<p>Help make the holidays brighter for underprivileged children, teens and women throughout the greater Los Angeles area by dropping off new, unwrapped toys by Thursday, December 17 at 3617 Hayden Ave., Suite A.</p>
<p>Toys will be provided to homeless shelters, battered women’s shelters, non-profit community clinics and group homes—bringing much needed cheer this holiday season.</p>
<p>Operation USA is also requesting gifts for women and their newborns, as well as gifts for teenagers who are often forgotten. For older kids, basketballs, art supplies, gift certificates, a journal or warm scarf… anything that will help them feel special. Babies always need blankets and snuggy-suits.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/construction-is-underway-on-outdoor-skating-rink-in-culver-city" target="_blank">Pop Up Ice Skating Rink</a></strong></p>
<p>A downtown Culver City parking lot is now a 250-person ice skating rink until New Year’s Day, and now it's here. Operating hours are from noon to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; noon to 11:30 p.m. Fridays and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on weekends.</p>
<p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><font size="2"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Veterans Park Tower Lighting Ceremony</strong><br/> Come ring in the holidays in Culver City by participating in the Annual Lighting Ceremony in <a href="http://www.culvercity.org/Government/PRCS/Recreation/SpecialEvents/lighting.aspx" target="_blank">Veterans Park</a>, on Friday, December 7, at 6:30 pm. Veterans Park is located at 4117 Overland Ave.</span></font></span></font></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.centertheatregroup.org/theatres/douglas/index.aspx" target="_blank">Twist Your Dickens</a></strong><br/> The Second City troupe, in collaboration with Center Theatre Group, takes the classic Charles Dickens’ tale of the holidays and gives it a twist. Victorian streets spring to life with scheming politicians, sunbathing Santas, shop-lifting celebrities and improvs, all performed by Second City alums and drop-in special guests.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://silverlakestar.com" target="_blank">SILVER LAKE</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sijcc.net" target="_blank">Festival of Lights</a></p>
<p>A community event at tbe Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center, 1110 Bates Ave, featuring stage performances, children's games and crafts, gift boutiques, family portraits Sunday, Dec 9, from 10 am to 3 pm. Via About.com's <a href="http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/tp/Hanukkah-in-Los-Angeles.htm" target="_blank">Kayte Deioma.</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com" target="_blank">SAN PEDRO</a></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/50th-annual-la-harbor-boat-parade" target="_blank">50th Annual LA Harbor Boat Parade</a></strong></p>
<p>This year marks the 50th anniversary of the <a href="http://laharborholidayafloat.org/" target="_blank">San Pedro parade</a>, marking the start of the Holiday Season, here in the harbor. This year's Theme for the parade is "Fifty Golden Years of Holiday Lights". <a href="http://www.la15th.com/" target="_blank">Joe Buscaino</a>, newly elected City Councilman from the 15th District has been named Grand Marshal. Vessels of all shapes and sizes will participate, including powerboats, sailboats, tall ships and harbor working craft.</p>
<div class="xg_user_generated"><div id="EventDetails" class="Details"><p>For more information on the Boat Parade go to the <a href="http://laharborholidayafloat.org/" target="_blank">LA Harbor Holiday Afloat Website</a></p>
<p>The parade, starts in the East Basin near Banning's Landing Community Center in Wilmington and takes approximately 90 minutes to cover the entire parade route up the Port's Main Channel. Spectators may view the procession from several points along the Port's Main Channel, including the Banning's Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington marinas, the SS Lane Victory, the Los Angeles Maritime Museum, 600 Sampson Way, San Pedro; Ports O' Call Village, 1100 Nagoya Way, San Pedro; the Cruise Ship Promenade at Harbor Boulevard and Swinford Street in San Pedro; 22nd Street Landing, 141 W. 22nd Street, San Pedro; and Cabrillo Marina, 200 Whaler's Walk, San Pedro.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/annual-holiday-spirit-of-san-pedro-parade" target="_blank">Holiday Spirit Parade</a></strong></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.spholidayparade.com/" target="_blank">San Pedro Holiday Spirit Parade</a>will be on Sunday, December 2, starting at 1:00 pm will assemble at the corner of 15th Street and Pacific Avenue, go north along Pacific Avenue to 6th Street, turn east and proceed along 6th Street to the disbanding area at Liberty Plaza, 5th and Palos Verdes Streets. This intersection is also the drop-off and pick-up area for participants.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/golden-state-pops-holiday-pops-spectacular" target="_blank">Lift Every Voice with the Golden State Pops Orchestra</a></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Golden State Pops Orchestra and the GSPO Chorale present "Holiday POPS Spectacular!" with </span></p>
<p>music from Miracle on 34th Street, Polar Express, Home Alone, Elf and more <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">on Saturday, December 15 at 8 pm, at the historic Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Maestro Steven Allen Fox will lead the orchestra and 40 voice choir in a festive performance of great holiday film music plus "O Holy Night" by John Rutter, selections from Rachmaninoff's Vespers, Sleigh Ride and other holiday favorites.</span><br/> <br/> <span style="color: #000000; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The GSPO Chorale, led by Maestra Marya Basaraba, brings together 40 exceptional voices from professional and regional choirs around Southern California. Join in during Handel's Messiah Hallelujah Chorus!</span></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/the-nutcracker-presented-by-san-pedro-city-ballet" target="_blank">The Nutcracker Presented by San Pedro City Ballet</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.sanpedrocityballet.org" target="_blank">The Nutcracker</a> has been magical holiday tradition that has been a South Bay staple for 18 years! Performances on Saturday, December 8, 2pm & 7pm and Sunday, December 9, 2pm. For tickets and information call 310.732.1861.</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/muller-house-christmas-boutique" target="_blank">Muller House Christmas Boutique</a></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://http//www.sanpedrobayhistoricalsociety.org" target="_blank">San Pedro Bay Historical Society</a>'s Annual Christmas Boutique at the Muller House Museum is Dec. 9 from 1 to 4 pm at 1542 S. Beacon Street. Nativity sets, tree ornaments and house decorations on display and for sale. Boutique and collectible items make great gifts. Info: e-mail at: <a href="mailto:sanpedrohistory@gmail.com" target="_blank">sanpedrohistory@gmail.com</a>.</p>
<p><strong> <a href="http://sanpedronewspilot.com/events/jim-kimo-west-hawaiian-christmas-show" target="_blank">Jim Kimo West Hawaiian Christmas Show</a></strong></p>
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<tbody><tr><td><div align="left">Slack key guitarist Jim "Kimo" West presents a very special Christmas show after his recent nomination at the Hawaii Music Awards of Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian “Grammy”) nominee.<br/> Kimo is also known as long-time guitarist for the world’s most successful musical satirist, “Weird Al” Yankovic and is a two-time winner of the LA Treasures Award for his contributions toward the perpetuation of ki ho’alu.</div>
<div align="left">Kimo takes the stage at <a href="http://www.alvasshowroom.com/" target="_blank">Alva's Showroom</a>, 1417 W 8th Street, on December 15 from 8pm to 10pm.</div>
<div align="left">Kimo will be performing selections from "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas." Very special guests include hula dancer Amanda Taketa.</div>
<div align="left">The enchanting sound of “ki ho’alu” as it is known in Hawaii is heard throughout the recent Oscar-winning movie " The Descendants”.<br/> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/DgT8e1uj95g?wmode=opaque" frameborder="0"></iframe>
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<div align="left"><strong><a href="http://www.universityparkfamily.com/events/cultural-continuum" target="_blank">Cultural Continuum</a></strong></div>
<div align="left">Esperanza and <a href="http://www.ladowntownnews.com/calendar/events/mercado-la-paloma-cultural-continuum-series-to-celebrate-dia-de/event_47fc620a-1cd1-11e2-b6b2-53a736fae9bf.html" target="_blank">Mercado La Paloma</a> are 2012-2013 recipients of ArtPlace award and will celebrate holidays from around the world on December 9th! ArtPlace is a collaboration of 11 of the nation's top foundations, eight federal agencies including the National Endowment for the Arts, and six of the nation's largest banks to accelerate creative placemaking across the U.S.</div>
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<p><strong>Expo Center Winter Festival</strong></p>
<p><strong><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img alt="" src="http://www.simplesend.com/simple/uploadedimages/000468/expowinter.bmp" border="0"/><br/> <a target="_blank" href="http://universityparkfamily.com"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.simplesend.com/simple/uploadedimages/000468/expowinter2.bmp"/></a></font></strong><strong>LAFD Gala</strong></p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://echoparkonline.com" target="_blank">ECHO PARK</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Holiday Parade</strong><br/> This year's <a href="http://www.echoparkcommunityparade.com/en/index.php" target="_blank">Echo Park Community Parade</a> takes place on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The parade route is along Sunset Boulevard from Elysian Park Avenue to Park Avenue. <br/> The theme is "Lights of Echo Park."</p>
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</table>Obama and Clooney end their meeting with hoops at the Rancho Park Golf Coursetag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2012-05-22:6318100:BlogPost:128592012-05-22T08:06:36.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>The day after President Barack Obama visited L.A. for his 10th visit, he reported <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/obama-shoots-hoops-with-clooney-maguire/" target="_blank">played basketball with George Clooney and Tobey Maguire</a> at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center at the Rancho Park Golf Course, according to Devin Dwyer of ABC News.</p>
<p>The day before he had raised $15 million. <br></br> <br></br>Clooney and Obama played on the same team and were joined on the court by…</p>
<p>The day after President Barack Obama visited L.A. for his 10th visit, he reported <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/05/obama-shoots-hoops-with-clooney-maguire/" target="_blank">played basketball with George Clooney and Tobey Maguire</a> at the Cheviot Hills Recreation Center at the Rancho Park Golf Course, according to Devin Dwyer of ABC News.</p>
<p>The day before he had raised $15 million. <br/> <br/>Clooney and Obama played on the same team and were joined on the court by some of Obama's staffers</p>
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<br/><a href="http://www.5min.com/Video/Clooney-Hosts-Obama-Fundraiser-517363025" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10px;" target="_blank">Clooney Hosts Obama Fundraiser</a></div>Good Food Festival & Conference spills over into Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-08-08:6318100:BlogPost:54152011-08-08T23:17:04.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>To celebrate the Santa Monica Farmers Market 30th birthday there will be a five-day festival and conference from Sept. 14-18 to discuss food and farming issues, such as. food policy, school food, hunger, the environment, farming, organic food, butterfly gardens, food preservation, beekeeping and composting.</p>
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<p>Chipotle's Steve Ells, food activist Will Allen, food policy person Paula Daniels will also perform at rhe <a href="http://www.goodfoodfestivals.com/" target="_self">Good…</a></p>
<p>To celebrate the Santa Monica Farmers Market 30th birthday there will be a five-day festival and conference from Sept. 14-18 to discuss food and farming issues, such as. food policy, school food, hunger, the environment, farming, organic food, butterfly gardens, food preservation, beekeeping and composting.</p>
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<p>Chipotle's Steve Ells, food activist Will Allen, food policy person Paula Daniels will also perform at rhe <a href="http://www.goodfoodfestivals.com/" target="_self">Good Food Festival & Conference</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2011/08/the-santa-monica-farmers-market-is-a-giant-among-its-peers-with-its-huge-assortment-of-vendors-and-its-reputation-as-the-pla.html" target="_blank">Mary MacVean of LATimes.com</a> says wait there's more. The director of "Food, Inc.," Robert Kenner, and Barbara Spencer of Windrose Farms will be at Food Restaurant in Rancho Park on Sept. 8.</p>
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<p>Jams, pastires and other delish dishes will be made at Santa Monica Place on Aug. 27. And there's an art exhibit of farm scenes from the L.A. area at Santa Monica High School. The art was created in the 1930s, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234809068?profile=original">brochure_square_19in_FINAL.pdf</a></p>Good Food Festival & Conference spills over into Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-08-08:6318100:BlogPost:55032011-08-08T23:16:53.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>To celebrate the Santa Monica Farmers Market 30th birthday there will be a five-day festival and conference from Sept. 14-18 to discuss food and farming issues, such as. food policy, school food, hunger, the environment, farming, organic food, butterfly gardens, food preservation, beekeeping and composting.</p>
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<p>Chipotle's Steve Ells, food activist Will Allen, food policy person Paula Daniels will also perform at rhe <a href="http://www.goodfoodfestivals.com/" target="_self">Good…</a></p>
<p>To celebrate the Santa Monica Farmers Market 30th birthday there will be a five-day festival and conference from Sept. 14-18 to discuss food and farming issues, such as. food policy, school food, hunger, the environment, farming, organic food, butterfly gardens, food preservation, beekeeping and composting.</p>
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<p>Chipotle's Steve Ells, food activist Will Allen, food policy person Paula Daniels will also perform at rhe <a href="http://www.goodfoodfestivals.com/" target="_self">Good Food Festival & Conference</a>.</p>
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<p><a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/dailydish/2011/08/the-santa-monica-farmers-market-is-a-giant-among-its-peers-with-its-huge-assortment-of-vendors-and-its-reputation-as-the-pla.html" target="_blank">Mary MacVean of LATimes.com</a> says wait there's more. The director of "Food, Inc.," Robert Kenner, and Barbara Spencer of Windrose Farms will be at Food Restaurant in Rancho Park on Sept. 8.</p>
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<p>Jams, pastires and other delish dishes will be made at Santa Monica Place on Aug. 27. And there's an art exhibit of farm scenes from the L.A. area at Santa Monica High School. The art was created in the 1930s, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's Works Progress Administration.</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234809068?profile=original">brochure_square_19in_FINAL.pdf</a></p>Fireworks in Rancho Park and Los Angelestag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-30:6318100:BlogPost:43112011-06-30T05:30:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<span class="label"> </span>Despite the fact that fireworks are banned in Los Angeles and many of its sister cities, they really know how to do the Fourth of July right.<br></br>
<div><p><br></br> My wife loves firework displays. In LA alone, we've seen fireworks from the Colorado St. bridge in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl show and from the deck of a home in the Palos Verdes hills watching the panorama from Carson's Home Depot to San Pedro's Queen Mary. We watched the Culver City show with neighbors from…</p>
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<span class="label"> </span>Despite the fact that fireworks are banned in Los Angeles and many of its sister cities, they really know how to do the Fourth of July right.<br/>
<div><p><br/> My wife loves firework displays. In LA alone, we've seen fireworks from the Colorado St. bridge in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl show and from the deck of a home in the Palos Verdes hills watching the panorama from Carson's Home Depot to San Pedro's Queen Mary. We watched the Culver City show with neighbors from a bridge over Ballona Creek.<br/>
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Nothing beats laying back on a blanket in Christmas Tree Lane outside the Coliseum and seeing that spectacular show go off directly above my head. But the shows at the Hollywood Bowl come real close.<br/>
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Last year we celebrated Independence Day watching the show over the Ohio River in Louisville, Ky., the city of my birth.</p>
<p>One of the best shows we ever saw was when we hiked to the top of the Aztec Pyramid like steps of the Baldwin Hills Scenic Overlook for a 360 degree view of fireworks from Redondo Beach to Century City to the Coliseum and at eye level the Culver City display (and all the illegal home shows in between).<br/> <br/><strong>Fireworks in LA and beyond </strong></p>
<p><b><a href="../blogs/in-rancho-park-this-fourth-of" target="_blank">Rancho Park</a></b></p>
<div class="postbody">Tradition is important and in Rancho Park residents head to Cheviot Park on Motor, bring a picnic, some sports equipment, blankets and chairs and watch the Hillcrest Country Club fireworks show from right across the street.<p>Great views, no crowds. The show starts at 9:00 p.m.</p>
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<p><b>Marina Del Rey</b><br/> County budget cuts put a damper on the celebration - NO fireworks this year over the main channel in Marina del Rey</p>
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The Culver City show and festival originates at Culver City High School. Gates and can be seen for miles around. Gates open at 5:00 pm, and the fireworks begin at 9:00 pm. There is a suggested donation of $2.00 per person and $5.00 parking fee (so ride your bike!)<br/>
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<li><span class="label">Where:</span> <span class="value"><a href="http://culvercity.patch.com/listings/culver-city-high-school">Culver City High School</a>, 4401 Elenda St, Culver City.</span></li>
<li class="url">Celebrate Independence Day at Culver City High School. Purchase hotdogs, soda, and Kettle Corn. You can also get tickets for the Exchange Club's raffle, which features grand prizes of an LCD flat screen TV and $100 gift certificates good at Westfield Fox Hills Mall. There will be great live music for entertainment. <span class="label"><br/></span></li>
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The Los Angeles Dodgers face the New York Mets but the fireworks likely will occur after the 6 p.m. game.<br/> 6 pm <br/> <b>Info:</b> <a href="http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la" target="_blank">http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=la</a> <br/>
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<blockquote><p><font face="Arial" size="2">July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with special guests Daryl Hall & John Oates<br/> Saturday, July 2, 2011, 7:30 p.m.<br/> Sunday, July 3, 2011, 7:30 p.m.<br/> Monday, July 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.<br/> 323.850.2000</font> <font color="#808080" face="Arial" size="2"><br/> <a href="http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4229">http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/performance-detail.cfm?id=4229</a></font></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><b><u><font face="Arial" size="2">Burbank</font></u></b><font face="Arial" size="2"><br/> Starlight Bowl<br/> 1249 Lockheed View Drive</font></p>
<div>The United States Air Force will flyover and the Burbank Philharmonic Orchestra will play during the "best fireworks show in Los Angeles."</div>
<div><strong>When:</strong> 5:30 p.m. <font face="Arial" size="2">Fireworks - 9 p.m</font></div>
<div><a href="http://www.starlightbowl.com/july4.html"><font color="#808080" face="Arial" size="2">http://www.starlightbowl.com/july4.html</font></a></div>
<div><div><p><b><font face="Arial" size="2">Pasadena</font></b><font face="Arial" size="2"><br/> Rose Bowl<br/> "Americafest 2011" - 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. </font></p>
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<li><font face="Arial" size="2"><strong>7:00 pm</strong> Jan & Dean Show featuring Dean Torrence</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial" size="2"><strong>9:05 pm</strong> Americafest Fireworks: The Biggest Fireworks Show in Southern California Produced by PyroSpectaculars by Souza</font></li>
<li><font face="Arial" size="2">Tickets: $13 Active Military with ID FREE</font></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.htm"><font color="#808080" face="Arial" size="2">http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.php</font></a></li>
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<p>Bring a blanket, chair and picnic to watch the fireworks while laying on the grass just outside the LA Coliseum. The show starts at 9 and features "contemporary" music<em>. Free parking at the King and Hoover entrance to the Coliseum.</em></p>
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<p>But first don't forget the <b>4th of July Jazz and Blues Festival in Leimert Park</b> at the Vision Theatre. The music is from 1 to 7 p.m. and ends just in time to get a good spot at the Coliseum. <br/> <b>Info:</b> 213-202-5500, <a href="http://www.culturela.org/" target="_blank">www.culturela.org</a></p>
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<p><b><u><font face="Arial" size="2">Long Beach</font></u></b><font color="#808080" face="Arial" size="2"><br/></font> <font face="Arial" size="2">The Queen Mary</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2">When: Noon to 10 p.m.<br/></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial" size="2">• Strolling performers, Balloon Artists, Face Painters and Uncle Sam! <br/> • GRAMMY Nominated, Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, 4:30 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.<br/> • Dance the night away on the Verandah Deck located on the stern of the ship. <br/></font></p>
<p><a href="http://www.queenmary.com/July-Fourth.aspx"><font face="Arial" size="2">http://www.queenmary.com/July-Fourth.aspx</font></a></p>
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<p><b>Carson</b><br/> LA Galaxy will play the Seattle Sounders FC with post game fireworks at the Home Depot Center. <br/><b>When:</b> 7:30 PM <br/><b>Info:</b><a href="http://www.lagalaxy.com/" target="_blank">www.lagalaxy.com</a>, 1-877-342-5499</p>
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<div><p>The LAPD will have several <a href="http://lapdblog.typepad.com/lapd_blog/2011/06/lapd-encourages-responsible-4th-of-july-weekend-celebrations-several-dui-checkpoints-and-special-pat.html?utm_campaign=everyblock&utm_medium=everyblock&utm_source=everyblock" target="_blank">DUI checkpoints and special patrols</a> so be safe and sane with fireworks and driving.</p>
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<li>July 1, 2011 (Friday) – Sobriety Checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in LAPD’s Devonshire Area on Reseda Boulevard at Nordhoff Street</li>
<li>July 1, 2011 (Friday) – Sobriety Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. in LAPD’s North Hollywood Area on Lankershim Boulevard at Cumpston Street</li>
<li>July 2, 2011 (Saturday) – Sobriety Checkpoint from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. in LAPD’s Southwest Area on Figueroa Street at 40th Place</li>
<li>July 3, 2011 (Sunday) – DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in LAPD’s Foothill Area</li>
<li>July 3, 2011 (Sunday) – DUI Saturation Patrol from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in LAPD’s Harbor Area</li>
<li>July 4, 2011 (Monday) – Sobriety Checkpoint from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. in LAPD’s West Los Angeles Area on Pacific Coast Highway at Temescal Canyon Road.</li>
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<p>For further information, please contact Officer Don Inman, Emergency Operations Division, at 213-486-0703.</p>
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</div>Celebrate America a Week Early with Fireworks and Foodtrucks in Santa Monicatag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-23:6318100:BlogPost:37422011-06-23T19:00:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>Santa Monica College is having its annual <a href="http://www.smc.edu/forms/events.asp?Q=8572" target="_blank">Celebrate America</a> event this Saturday, June 25th.</p>
<p>Parking lots open at 4:00. There will be food (great food trucks), fun and fireworks. People can bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Bring warm clothes, b/c the fireworks won’t start until 9:00.</p>
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<p>Billed as "the biggest, most sensational patriotic community event on the<br></br>Westside" - it's certainly the…</p>
<p>Santa Monica College is having its annual <a target="_blank" href="http://www.smc.edu/forms/events.asp?Q=8572">Celebrate America</a> event this Saturday, June 25th.</p>
<p>Parking lots open at 4:00. There will be food (great food trucks), fun and fireworks. People can bring chairs, blankets and a picnic. Bring warm clothes, b/c the fireworks won’t start until 9:00.</p>
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<p>Billed as "the biggest, most sensational patriotic community event on the<br/>Westside" - it's certainly the earliest!</p>
<p>Located at Santa Monica College, Corsair Stadium. For more info (but not much) <a href="http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=2057">http://www.smc.edu/apps/pub.asp?Q=2057</a></p>Downtown LA Football Stadium Town Hall Meeting in Mar Vistatag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-22:6318100:BlogPost:36342011-06-22T14:30:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
The developer, which owns LA Live, Staples Center and the Home Depot Center in Carson, will answer questions from Westside community leaders from 7-9 pm, Monday June 27, at the Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Street.<br></br>
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LA Councilman Bill Rosendahl will moderate the meeting where AEG CEO Tim Leiweke will make a brief presentation and field questions from people selected by each of the neighborhood councils in Rosendahl's district<br></br>
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"This proposal is a big deal, and…
The developer, which owns LA Live, Staples Center and the Home Depot Center in Carson, will answer questions from Westside community leaders from 7-9 pm, Monday June 27, at the Mar Vista Recreation Center, 11430 Woodbine Street.<br/>
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LA Councilman Bill Rosendahl will moderate the meeting where AEG CEO Tim Leiweke will make a brief presentation and field questions from people selected by each of the neighborhood councils in Rosendahl's district<br/>
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"This proposal is a big deal, and residents and taxpayers deserve the opportunity to ask questions and scrutinize the proposal," Rosendahl said in a press release. Rosendahl vice chair of a special council committee examining the proposal, said he welcomes the idea of an NFL team in Los Angeles, but has a lot of unanswered questions about the financing and risk to the taxpayers.<br/>
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Leiweke lives in Rosendahl's Westside district 11.<br/>
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"If people have questions, bring them on," Leiweke said in the release. "This is a smart, solid proposal that, at no cost to the taxpayers, will provide great economic benefits to our City. I'm confident that direct questions and honest answers will build on the already strong support for the proposal."<br/>
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Earlier this year, AEG proposed to build a new football stadium and event center downtown while modernizing and expanding a portion of the under-utilized Los Angeles Convention Center. See the LATimes.com for more - <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nfl-stadium-20110621,0,6294836.story">http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-nfl-stadium-20110621,0,6294836.story</a><br/>
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The next meeting on the topic will be 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 30, at Los Angeles City Hall.<br/>
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<iframe width="560" height="349" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/F8EDWEnWNkw" frameborder="0"></iframe>Whole Foods and Trader Joes parking lot issues? This video takes the edge offtag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-16:6318100:BlogPost:37362011-06-16T18:30:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
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<br/><br/>Do you feel the same way? What other places are too popular in comparison to their parking allowance?
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<br/><br/>Do you feel the same way? What other places are too popular in comparison to their parking allowance?End of pet stores in LA as we know them? Rancho Park Councilman Paul Koretz bans puppy/kitten millstag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-09:6318100:BlogPost:36102011-06-09T06:00:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councilmember Koretz that should put an end to the puppy and kitten mills by banning the commercial breeding of dogs, cats, rabbits and chicken and the sale of those animals in pet stores, according to news reports and Councilman Paul Koretz's newsletter.</p>
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<p>Instead the animal shelter will work with licensed pet stores to make shelter animals available for adoption at those stores.</p>
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<p>Sounds like a good…</p>
<p>The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion by Councilmember Koretz that should put an end to the puppy and kitten mills by banning the commercial breeding of dogs, cats, rabbits and chicken and the sale of those animals in pet stores, according to news reports and Councilman Paul Koretz's newsletter.</p>
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<p>Instead the animal shelter will work with licensed pet stores to make shelter animals available for adoption at those stores.</p>
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<p>Sounds like a good plan doesn't it? It makes sense right? Consider a quarter of the dogs and half of the cats who enter L.A. city shelters are euthanized. Around 55,000 animals came in last year.</p>
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<p>The commercial creation of animals for sale is done in inhumane conditions, creates unhealthy animals and aids animal overpopulation, said the email.</p>
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<p>The City Council ordered the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to draft the law and create the adoption program.</p>
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<p>Councilmember Koretz stated the motion’s passage “will help us reduce our pet over-population problem and will save us a significant amount of money.” According to MyFoxLA.com Koretz said he unknowingly purchased a "puppy mill" bichon 20 years ago, and it required expensive medical care.</p>
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<p>The law also creates a program to publicly and visibly identifies stores that excel in meeting rigorous humane requirements and conditions.</p>
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<p>The banning of animal mills, which seems to be where most pet stores get their animals, has been gaining traction but it appears once again that California is leading the way. <a href="http://www.torontosun.com/2011/05/31/council-tightens-leash-on-stores-selling-pets" target="_blank">Toronto is</a> considering a similar law. <a href="http://www.kxan.com/dpp/news/politics/some-breeders-ok-in-puppy-mill-proposal" target="_blank">Texas has a bill</a> going through the motions that would require more than 11 unspayed female dogs to need a license (amazing they don't already need a license).</p>
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<p>This video is from last month.</p>
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</p>Jonathan Gold: "Steingarten is the kind of neighborhood bar that every neighborhood needs"tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-09:6318100:BlogPost:36082011-06-09T01:00:00.000ZEddie North-Hagerhttp://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/EddieNorthHager
<p>Pulitzer-Prize winning <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/2011-05-26/eat-drink/jonathan-gold-reviews-steingarten/" target="_blank">food critic Jonathan Gold</a> visited Rancho Park recently and tried one of my favorite places, <a href="http://steingartenla.com" target="_blank">Steingarten LA.</a> <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profile/ebibero?xg_source=profiles_memberList" target="_self">Owner Ebi Bero</a>is a member of Rancho Park Online.</p>
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<p>The wise sage of local LA…</p>
<p>Pulitzer-Prize winning <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/2011-05-26/eat-drink/jonathan-gold-reviews-steingarten/" target="_blank">food critic Jonathan Gold</a> visited Rancho Park recently and tried one of my favorite places, <a href="http://steingartenla.com" target="_blank">Steingarten LA.</a> <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profile/ebibero?xg_source=profiles_memberList" target="_self">Owner Ebi Bero</a>is a member of Rancho Park Online.</p>
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<p>The wise sage of local LA Steingarten, the newest gastropub in L.A., declared: "Steingarten is the kind of neighborhood bar that every neighborhood needs."</p>
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<p>He called it "a dark-wood temple of hops in a big, clean space that used to house the restaurant Kay and Dave's.The first time I dropped into the restaurant, the patio seemed like a fine place to spend an afternoon: sunny but not too much, alive with the sound of burbling water, and relaxed, verging on sleepy."</p>
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<p>He loved the beer and said the food wasn't too bad either.</p>
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<p>STEINGARTEN | 10543 W. Pico Blvd., West Los Angeles | (310) 441-0441 |</p>