Orli Belman's Blog – June 2011 Archive (5)

In Rancho Park This Fourth of July, A Private Fireworks Show for the Public to Enjoy

While many cities, parks and agencies will be putting on great fireworks displays for the Fourth of July, you won't find any notices (other than this one) for my familiy's very exclusive Rancho Park Independence Day tradition.

 

We head to Cheviot Park on Motor, bring a picnic, some sports equipment, blankets and chairs and get to watch the Hillcrest Country Club fireworks show from right across the street.

 

Great views, no crowds and fireworks right here in our…

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Added by Orli Belman on June 28, 2011 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

What is Growing in Your Rancho Park Garden - And in Mine?

Today my son found this mystery flower in our garden. Does anyone know what it is? We think it may be a weed, but it sure is interesting.

 

What is growing in your yard? If the answer is lemons, please let me know. I know some kids who are looking for locally-grown lemons for their summer lemonade stand. They may be willing to make you a…

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Added by Orli Belman on June 27, 2011 at 10:32pm — 5 Comments

Rancho Park Summer Day Camps

LAUSD schools are out tomorrow and a long summer vacation is about to begin. Here in Rancho Park we've got several day camp options right here in the neigbhorhood. Kids can swim, sing, cook and more right here in our West LA backyard. There's enough to keep even the most active children busy until school starts again in September.  I've listed a few below. Please add any others you know about… Continue

Added by Orli Belman on June 23, 2011 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

Teaching Dogs New Tricks in Cheviot Hills/Rancho Park

One of the highlights of visiting Cheviot Hills park on a weekend is seeing dogs and their owners get their exercise doing doggie obstacle courses like this one, held at the back of the park, next to the Rancho Park and Hillcrest golf courses.

 

 

 

Courses are run by the West Los Angeles…

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Added by Orli Belman on June 12, 2011 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Norms Restaurant on Pico Blvd in Rancho Park - A Family Tradition, A Los Angeles Institution

I first discovered Norms when I was a food server at Islands Restaurant on Pico (another post, coming soon) back in the early 90's. We used to lock up the restaurant and then head over to Norms, which as they say on the sign...never closes.

 

 

Now that I live right here in the neigborhood,  Norms has become our go to…

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Added by Orli Belman on June 1, 2011 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

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