Rancho Park Online's Posts - Rancho Park Online2024-03-29T14:01:55ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonlinehttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2210938460?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profiles/blog/feed?user=Leimert&xn_auth=noOur new neighbor - Googletag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2019-01-09:6318100:BlogPost:306012019-01-09T01:19:34.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><span>Westside Pavilion played roles in the 1995 film “Clueless” and the video for musician Tom Petty’s 1985 hit “Free Fallin’.”</span></p>
<p><span>Now <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-google-westside-pavilion-20190108-story.html" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Google will rent nearly all of the former Westside Pavilion shopping mal</a></span>l as the tech giant further expands its presence in Los Angeles. …</p>
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<p><span>Westside Pavilion played roles in the 1995 film “Clueless” and the video for musician Tom Petty’s 1985 hit “Free Fallin’.”</span></p>
<p><span>Now <a href="https://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-google-westside-pavilion-20190108-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Google will rent nearly all of the former Westside Pavilion shopping mal</a></span>l as the tech giant further expands its presence in Los Angeles. </p>
<div class="card collection-item"><div class=" card-content"><p>The company will help turn the indoor shopping center into a light-filled office complex where it will occupy 584,000 square feet, landlord Hudson Pacific Properties Inc. said Tuesday. The property has been renamed One Westside as part of its makeover, which will total about $400 million.</p>
<p><span><a href="https://la.curbed.com/2019/1/8/18173979/westside-pavilion-google-office-space" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One Westside</a>will be “a first-of-its-kind conversion” from shopping mall to creative office space, according to Macerich and Hudson Pacific Properties. </span></p>
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</div>19th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival July 26 and 27tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2014-07-23:6318100:BlogPost:194882014-07-23T06:24:35.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836789?profile=original">Central Avenue Jazz Festival</a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836804?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836804?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836789?profile=original">Central Avenue Jazz Festival</a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836804?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70836804?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>With Expo Line light rail legal issues resolved, attention turns to Expo Line Bike Lanestag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2013-08-26:6318100:BlogPost:173052013-08-26T06:00:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<div class="wp-caption aligncenter" id="attachment_84828" style="width: 580px;"><a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-26-at-9.31.42-AM.png"><img alt="" class="wp-image-84828" height="319" src="http://la.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-26-at-9.31.42-AM.png" title="Screen Shot 2013-06-26 at 9.31.42 AM" width="570"></img></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><span class="font-size-1"> Exposition/Centinella crossing (<a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/2013/06/26/present-and-future-westside-councilmen-working-to-fix-dangerous-expo-bikeway-intersection/" target="_blank">see related story on LAStreetsblog.org</a>) via the…</span></p>
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<div id="attachment_84828" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="width: 580px;"><a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-26-at-9.31.42-AM.png"><img class="wp-image-84828" title="Screen Shot 2013-06-26 at 9.31.42 AM" src="http://la.streetsblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Screen-Shot-2013-06-26-at-9.31.42-AM.png" alt="" height="319" width="570"/></a><p class="wp-caption-text"><span class="font-size-1"> Exposition/Centinella crossing (<a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/2013/06/26/present-and-future-westside-councilmen-working-to-fix-dangerous-expo-bikeway-intersection/" target="_blank">see related story on LAStreetsblog.org</a>) via the <a href="http://www.buildexpo.org/pdf_uploads/bac_po2iwc2fm9.pdf">Expo Bicycle Advisory Committee April Agenda.</a></span></p>
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<p>Though the Expo Line lawsuits seem to have come to an end, bicycle advocates are concerned about bike trails in Cheviot Hills, reports <a href="http://la.streetsblog.org/2013/08/19/will-the-next-expo-battle-be-about-access-to-the-bike-path-in-cheviot-hills/" target="_blank">LAStreetsblog.org publisher Damien Newton.</a></p>
<p>Thought LADOT and federal authorities and "Northvale 7" reached a settlement last year, cyclists are worried about access to the path.</p>
<p>The Westside Neighborhood Council and Council District 5, currently represented by Paul Koretz, will be provided with a presentation and a chance to weigh in on whether or not there should be an entrance to the bike path at Northvale and Dunleer Drive and whether or not the access should be 24 hours.</p>
<p>"The <a href="http://www.westsidenc.org/static/members.htm">Westside Neighborhood Council</a> isn’t exactly known for it’s support for transportation options," Damien stated. He noted that one member <a href="http://www.kcet.org/shows/socal_connected/content/transportation/as-bike-lanes-expand-some-fear-traffic-will-only-get-worse.html">appeared on radio</a> railing against Westwood bike lanes and highlighted <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/westside-neighborhood-council-discusses-bike-lanes-for-westwood">Rancho Park Online </a> member <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profile/CallaWiemer" target="_self">Calla Wiemer's</a> report that Council seemed unreceptive to a floating bike lane program on Westwood.</p>
<p>Damien reported Cheviot Hills has a 20-year history of blocking access to public rights-of-way and cited the often locked Dunleer Footbridge as an example. The bridge, operated by the Cheviot Hills Homeowners’ Association, connects Cheviot Hills to Palms Park at Overland and National.</p>
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<p>The predicted opening of the Expo Phase II Bicycle Path is summer 2015.</p>Palms Farmers Market UPDATEDtag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2013-01-03:6318100:BlogPost:145202013-01-03T19:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p>A peek at one of the highlights of 2012, courtesy of our neighbor Minne Hong Ho. The Palms Farmers Market at <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/new-farmer-s-market-on-motor-ave-and-national-blvd-to-serving-up-" target="_self">Motor and National</a> was welcomed with open arms from Culver City to Rancho Park when it opened in September. The farmers market is every Sunday from 9 am to <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 pm.</span> The hours have been extended until…</p>
<p>A peek at one of the highlights of 2012, courtesy of our neighbor Minne Hong Ho. The Palms Farmers Market at <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/new-farmer-s-market-on-motor-ave-and-national-blvd-to-serving-up-" target="_self">Motor and National</a> was welcomed with open arms from Culver City to Rancho Park when it opened in September. The farmers market is every Sunday from 9 am to <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">1 pm.</span> The hours have been extended until 2 p.m. to better accommodate a lunch crowd.</p>
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</p>Christmas Tree recycling for Rancho Park, Overland, Mar Vista, Palms Westwood, Cheviot Hills and Sawtelletag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2013-01-01:6318100:BlogPost:145172013-01-01T02:01:28.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><a href="http://www.lacitysan.org/tree-recycle.htm" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" height="246" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70835268?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="321"></img></a> Keep your community beautiful and do the right thing - recycle that Christmas tree. Please tell your neighbors how easy getting rid of that tree can be.</p>
<p><span class="style13"><u>Los Angeles Christmas Tree Recycling Program</u></span><font size="-3"><br></br> <br></br></font> <span class="o9pt">The City of LA Bureau of Sanitation has <strong><span class="style9">CURBSIDE</span> collection for Christmas…</strong></span></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.lacitysan.org/tree-recycle.htm"><img width="500" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70835268?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" height="246" width="321"/></a>Keep your community beautiful and do the right thing - recycle that Christmas tree. Please tell your neighbors how easy getting rid of that tree can be.</p>
<p><span class="style13"><u>Los Angeles Christmas Tree Recycling Program</u></span><font size="-3"><br/> <br/></font> <span class="o9pt">The City of LA Bureau of Sanitation has <strong><span class="style9">CURBSIDE</span> collection for Christmas trees.</strong> If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place it inside the green waste bin, simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day.</span> <font size="-3"><br/> <br/></font> <span class="o9pt">Using your green bin to recycle Christmas tree?</span></p>
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<li>CUT tree in pieces to fit into the green bin, and</li>
<li>PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day. Collected Christmas trees will be recycled into compost and mulch.</li>
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<p><span class="o9pt"><br/> Call the City of Los Angeles Christmas Tree Recycling Hotline: (800) 5-TREE-56 for information about recycling in your neighborhood.<br/> Visit the City website at <a href="http://www.lacity.org">www.lacity.org</a> for collection day information</span> <font size="-3"><br/> <br/></font> <span class="style12"><u>Recreation and Park locations<br/> and participating Fire Stations</u></span><font size="-3"><br/> <span class="o9pt"><br/></span></font> <span class="o9pt">Recreation & Park and Fire Station locations will accept Christmas trees for ONE DAY ONLY (see date and time below). Some locations will not be open. Check the listing on this page. There will be NO giveaways and we will NOT be accepting holiday wrapping and packaging material at sites. Please remove all ornaments, decorations, tinsels, and stand from tree.<br/></span> <br/> <strong class="style12"><u>Drop-off Date and Time</u></strong><font size="-3"><br/> <br/></font> <span class="o9pt">Sunday, January 6, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.</span></p>
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<tr valign="top"><td><div class="o9pt" align="center"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=5333+Zoo+Dr.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90027&sll=34.112089,-118.336337&sspn=0.007089,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.151218,-118.284645&spn=0.007085,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">Griffith Park</a><br/> At Griffith Park, Junction Of<br/> Golden State (5) & Ventura (134) Frwys<br/> LA Zoo parking lot<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=5001+Rodeo+Rd.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90016&sll=34.233702,-118.423064&sspn=0.007078,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.022858,-118.35243&spn=0.007096,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">BALDWIN HILLS</a><br/> Rancho Cienega Recreation Center<br/> 5001 Rodeo Road<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=17015+Burbank+Blvd.,+Encino,+CA+91316&sll=34.022858,-118.35243&sspn=0.007096,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.173571,-118.503664&spn=0.007083,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">ENCINO</a><br/> Balboa Sports Center<br/> 17015 Burbank Boulevard<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=25820+Vermont+Ave.,+Harbor+City,+CA+90710&sll=34.233702,-118.423064&sspn=0.007078,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.79065,-118.293593&spn=0.007115,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">HARBOR CITY</a><br/> Harbor Regional Park<br/> 25820 Vermont Avenue<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=2551+Motor+Ave.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90064&sll=34.151218,-118.284645&sspn=0.007085,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.048286,-118.408155&spn=0.007094,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">RANCHO PARK</a><br/> Cheviot Hills Recreation Center<br/> 2551 Motor Avenue<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=8651+Foothill+Blvd.,+Sunland,+CA+91040&sll=34.048286,-118.408155&sspn=0.007094,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.261083,-118.321295&spn=0.007076,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">SUNLAND</a><br/> Sunland Park<br/> 8651 Foothill Boulevard<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=7166+W.+Manchester+Ave.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90045&sll=34.309803,-118.444462&sspn=0.007072,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.961035,-118.418176&spn=0.007101,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">WESTCHESTER</a><br/> Westchester Municipal Building<br/> 7166 West Manchester Avenue</div>
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<td style="border-left: 1px solid black;"><div class="o9pt" align="center"><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1192+E.+51st+St.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90011&sll=34.173571,-118.503664&sspn=0.007083,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.997316,-118.254583&spn=0.007098,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #21</a><br/> 1192 E. 51st Street, 90011-Avalon<br/> (213) 485-6221<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=11641+Corbin+Ave.,+Porter+Ranch,+CA+91326&sll=34.104165,-118.317969&sspn=0.007089,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.282751,-118.56941&spn=0.007074,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #28</a><br/> 11641 Corbin Ave., 91326-Northridge<br/> (818) 756-9728<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=4029+Wilshire+Blvd.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90005&sll=33.961035,-118.418176&sspn=0.007101,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.063059,-118.315394&spn=0.007093,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #29</a><br/> 4029 W. Wilshire Bl., 90010-Los Angeles<br/> (213) 485-6229<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1410+Cypress+Ave.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90065&sll=34.220408,-118.627903&sspn=0.007558,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.098177,-118.230786&spn=0.007569,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #44</a><br/> 1410 Cypress Ave., 90065-Cypress Park<br/> (213) 485-6244<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1930+Shell+Ave.,+Venice,+CA+90219&sll=34.237227,-118.367364&sspn=0.007078,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.992744,-118.459933&spn=0.007099,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #63</a><br/> 1930 Shell Ave., 90291-Venice<br/> (310) 575-8563 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=10811+S.+Main+St.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90061&sll=34.164393,-118.466177&sspn=0.007084,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.939622,-118.274324&spn=0.007103,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #64</a><br/> 10811 S. Main Street, 90061-South Los Angeles<br/> (213) 485-6264 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1801+E.+Century+Blvd.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90002&sll=33.992744,-118.459933&sspn=0.007099,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=33.947027,-118.240764&spn=0.007102,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #65</a><br/> 1801 E. Century Bl., 90002-Watts<br/> (213) 485-6265 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=107+S.+Beverly+Glen+Blvd.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90024&sll=34.019319,-118.345435&sspn=0.007576,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.081615,-118.435063&spn=0.007571,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #71</a><br/> 107 S. Beverly Glen Bl., 90024-Los Angeles<br/> (310) 575-8571 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=9224+Sunland+Blvd.,+Sun+Valley,+CA+91352&sll=33.939622,-118.274324&sspn=0.007103,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.237227,-118.367364&spn=0.007078,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #77</a><br/> 9224 Sunland Bl., 91352- Sun Valley<br/> (818) 756-8677<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=1800+N.+Bronson+Ave.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90028&sll=34.063059,-118.315394&sspn=0.007093,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.104165,-118.317969&spn=0.007089,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #82</a><br/> 1800 N. Bronson Ave., 90028-Hollywood (Northeast)<br/> (213) 485-6282 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=5101+Sepulveda+Blvd.,+Sherman+Oaks,+CA+91403&sll=33.742113,-118.279603&sspn=0.007119,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.164393,-118.466177&spn=0.007084,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #88</a><br/> 5101 N. Sepulveda Bl., 91403-Sherman Oaks<br/> (818) 756-8688<br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=4470+Coliseum+St.,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90016&sll=33.997316,-118.254583&sspn=0.007098,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.019319,-118.345435&spn=0.007096,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #94</a><br/> 4470 Coliseum St., 90016-Crenshaw District<br/> (213) 485-6294 <br/> <br/> <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&time=&date=&ttype=&q=23004+Roscoe+Blvd.,+Canoga+Park,+CA+91304&sll=34.081615,-118.435063&sspn=0.007571,0.014462&ie=UTF8&ll=34.220408,-118.627903&spn=0.007558,0.014462&z=16&iwloc=addr&om=1" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #106</a><br/> 23004 Roscoe Bl., 91304-West Hills<br/> (818) 756-8606<p><a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=12520+Mulholland+Dr,+Los+Angeles,+CA+90210&hl=en&sll=34.127561,-118.40616&sspn=0.00651,0.009602&geocode=Fcm-CAId8EPx-A&vpsrc=0&mra=prev&t=m&z=17" target="_blank">FIRE STATION #108</a><br/> 12520 Mulholland Dr, LA CA 90210<br/> (818) 756-8608</p>
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</table>Open casting call for baking show at Chef's Inc. in Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2012-11-30:6318100:BlogPost:141782012-11-30T06:51:44.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p class="p1"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/407762211?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/407762211?profile=original" width="606"></img></a> CBS is casting a new Baking Competition Series (based on "The Great British Bake Off") and is looking for the best amateur bakers! If you think you have what it takes, bring your best baked good to the open call on Saturday, December 1, between 11 am and 4 pm at Chef's Inc. at 10955 W. Pico Blvd. </p>
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<p class="p1">They are seeking people in all professions who bake for the love of baking as a hobby or as a side business, but not as what they do for a living. Amateur skilled bakers will compete against one another in baking challenges that will test every aspect of their baking skills. At the end of the competition, one baker will ultimately be crowned the winner.</p>
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</div>Rancho Park and Los Angeles celebrates Hanukkah and Christmastag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2012-11-26:6318100:BlogPost:140752012-11-26T08:00:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<div><span>There are a lot of events to make you feel warm during the holidays in Rancho Park. If you know of a holiday event that didn't make the list, please add it!</span></div>
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<div><span>The <a href="http://www.westsidepavilion.com/events/Details/158114?startDate=10%2F26%2F2012" target="_blank">Westside Pavillion</a> is welcoming all visitors, even four-legged ones, to take photos with Santa. Note that pets are only invited on Monday, <strong>November 26</strong> but everyone else has through December 14.</span></div>
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<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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<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. Via About.com's <a href="http://golosangeles.about.com/od/losangelescalendar/tp/Hanukkah-in-Los-Angeles.htm" target="_blank">Kayte Deioma.</a></p>
<div><strong>Chinese food on the 25th</strong></div>
<div><span><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></span></div>
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<div><span><span><strong><a href="http://geffenplayhouse.com/more_info.php?show_id=168" target="_blank">Coney Island Christmas comes to Westwood</a></strong></span></span></div>
<div><span><span>The play, which tells the story of a Jewish girl from an immigrant family who is cast as Jesus in her school Christmas pageant, runs at the Geffen through December 30.</span></span></div>
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<div><strong><a href="http://www.westwoodumc.org/content.cfm?id=133&category_id=All" target="_blank">Carols by Candelight at Westwood United Methodist Church</a></strong><br/><div style="font-style: normal; font-size: 18.6667px; background-color: transparent; font-family: garamond,new york,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Enjoy a wide variety of music of the season performed by singers of all ages,<br/> brass ensemble and pipe organ in a beautiful, sacred space.</span></div>
<div style="font-style: normal; font-size: 14px; background-color: transparent; font-family: garamond,new york,times,serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Admission is free. Donations to benefit Loaves and Fishes Food Cooperative</span></div>
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<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>The event features 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. Presented by the Downtown Business Association and the City of Culver City.</p>
<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 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 target="_blank" href="http://culvercitytimes.com"><img width="400" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70835303?profile=RESIZE_480x480" width="400"/></a><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. 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/> Ring in the holidays in Culver City with 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 - at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.</p>
<p><strong><a href="http://leimertparkbeat.com" target="_blank">LEIMERT PARK</a></strong></p>
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<p>The traditional tree lighting in Leimert Park Village has a new location.</p>
<p>The Holiday Tree – a giant tree decorated and lit up for the next month – won’t be in the park at the foot of Leimert Park Village. Instead the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration takes place south of Chris’ Burgers, where Leimert Boulevard merges with Crenshaw.</p>
<p>The event, hosted by Councilman Bernard Parks, is from 5:30 to 8:30 pm Monday, <strong>November 26.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Great 8 Council District Tree Lighting</strong></p>
<p>Another opportunity to light the tree is Thursday, December 6 from 5:30 – 8 pm at the Constituent Service Center, 8475 S. Vermont Ave.</p>
<p>PLEASE RSVP TO 213-485-7616</p>
<p><strong>Toy Give Away</strong></p>
<p>The 10th Annual Winter Wonderland Celebration Toy Give Away is from 10 am to 1 pm Saturday, December 8 at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza mall in the upper level parking lot near STAPLES (Santa Rosalia and Stocker).</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.sijcc.net" target="_blank">Festival of Lights</a></p>
<p>A community event at the 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><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, from 11 am to 2 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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<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, is the Grand Marshal. Powerboats, sailboats, tall ships and harbor working craft will participate.</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>
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<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 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>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 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>
<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 a magical holiday tradition and 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>
<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”).<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>
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<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> recipients of ArtPlace award, 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><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?width=750" width="750"/></a></font></strong><strong>LAFD Gala</strong></p>
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<p>Hammer Bash Thursday, July 5, 7 pm</p>
<p>Celebrate the kickoff of the Made in L.A. 2012 Music series with a live set by KCRW music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, Jason Bentley and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole.</p>
<p>Made in L.A. Music Thursday evenings this summer as DJs take up residence in the Hammer' s outdoor courtyard, selecting sets inspired by the idea of Made in L.A. and representing the wide array of music created in this city. The night will feature a special performance…</p>
<p>Hammer Bash Thursday, July 5, 7 pm</p>
<p>Celebrate the kickoff of the Made in L.A. 2012 Music series with a live set by KCRW music director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic, Jason Bentley and KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole.</p>
<p>Made in L.A. Music Thursday evenings this summer as DJs take up residence in the Hammer' s outdoor courtyard, selecting sets inspired by the idea of Made in L.A. and representing the wide array of music created in this city. The night will feature a special performance by Made in L.A. artist Scott Benzel.</p>
<p>For more infor - <a href="http://www.madeinla2012.org/events/">http://www.madeinla2012.org/events/</a></p>
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<p>- from ThisWeekinWestwood.com</p>Spend a rainy St. Patrick's Day at the Westside Pavilion with the kidstag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2012-03-17:6318100:BlogPost:127242012-03-17T16:22:08.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<p>The family fun day begins at 11:30 with the St. Sebastian Chorus followed by crafts, face painting and more.…</p>
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<p>The family fun day begins at 11:30 with the St. Sebastian Chorus followed by crafts, face painting and more. <a href="http://www.westsidepavilion.com/Events/Details/139793?cm_ven=ExactTarget&cm_cat=WP_3.14.12&cm_pla=All+Subscribers&cm_ite=http%3a%2f%2fwww.westsidepavilion.com%2fEvents%2fDetails%2f139793&cm_lm=ENHAGER@YAHOO.COM&cm_ainfo=&att1=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute1%%&att2=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute2%%&att3=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute3%%&att4=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute4%%&att5=%%__AdditionalEmailAttribute5%%" target="_blank">For more info, click here</a>.</p>
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<p>Children's Book World, 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd., is hosting an impressive lineup to honor MLK day. Call (310) 559 or visit<br></br><a href="http://www.childrensbookworld.com">www.childrensbookworld.com</a> for more info.…</p>
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<p>Children's Book World, 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd., is hosting an impressive lineup to honor MLK day. Call (310) 559 or visit<br/><a href="http://www.childrensbookworld.com">www.childrensbookworld.com</a> for more info.</p>
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<p>Uncle Ruthie is the award winning host of the wonderful family radio show, Halfway Down the Stairs, which airs on Saturdays at 8:30 a.m. on KPFK, 90.7 FM. You can listen to her on the radio and then come on down to Children's Book World to meet Uncle Ruthie and join the fun with her stories and songs! Her latest CD, <em>The Jacaranda Tree: Songs for Children of All Ages</em>, has been awarded a Parents' Choice Silver Honor.</p>
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<p>Tiana Marquez performs a variety of songs often skillfully intermixed with her stories. From the pain and suffering of slavery to the heroism and triumphs of the Civil Rights struggle, her riveting performances are designed to be accessible and enjoyed by multicultural audiences of all ages.</p>
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<div class="postbody"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span class="o9pt">The <a href="http://www.lacitysan.org/tree-recycle.htm" target="_blank">City of LA Bureau of Sanitation</a> has expanded <span class="style9">CURBSIDE</span> collection for Christmas trees. If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place it inside the green waste bin, <strong>simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day</strong>.…</span> <font size="-3"><br></br> <br></br></font></p>
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<div class="postbody"><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span class="o9pt">The <a href="http://www.lacitysan.org/tree-recycle.htm" target="_blank">City of LA Bureau of Sanitation</a> has expanded <span class="style9">CURBSIDE</span> collection for Christmas trees. If your Christmas tree is too big to cut and place it inside the green waste bin, <strong>simply place the tree next to your green waste bin on collection day</strong>.</span> <font size="-3"><br/> <br/></font> <span class="o9pt">Using your green bin to recycle Christmas tree?</span></p>
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<li>CUT tree in pieces to fit into the green bin, and</li>
<li>PLACE the tree pieces inside the green bin for regular pick-up on collection day. Collected Christmas trees will be recycled into compost and mulch.</li>
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<p><a href="http://laist.com/2011/12/27/3_ways_to_recycle_your_christmas_tr.php" target="_blank">LAist</a> reports that 100,000 such trees are recycled each holiday season. Pitch yours in this year!</p>
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</div>Removing the old train tracks to put in the new Expo Line train tracks in Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-12-29:6318100:BlogPost:117102011-12-29T16:40:07.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p>What was once an eyesore and was finally cleaned up and landscaped will now become a construction zone as Phase 2 of the Expo Light Rail Line begins.</p>
<p>Work crews will remove existing train tracks along the Expo right-of-way in Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills starting January 9. The work should be completed in April, according to BuildExpo.org.<br></br>Work crews will remove the existing railroad tracks consisting of rails, fasteners, and ties from Military Avenue to Bagley…</p>
<p>What was once an eyesore and was finally cleaned up and landscaped will now become a construction zone as Phase 2 of the Expo Light Rail Line begins.</p>
<p>Work crews will remove existing train tracks along the Expo right-of-way in Rancho Park and Cheviot Hills starting January 9. The work should be completed in April, according to BuildExpo.org.<br/>Work crews will remove the existing railroad tracks consisting of rails, fasteners, and ties from Military Avenue to Bagley Avenue.</p>
<p>Heavy machinery and flat bed trucks with back-up alarms will be utilized for this work. Flaggers will be used to assist trucks hauling debris as they enter and exit work areas on Military Avenue, Westwood Boulevard, Overland Avenue, Motor Avenue, National Boulevard, and Bagley Avenue.</p>
<p>Access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Noise levels will be monitored. Work crews will water down the work area to minimize dust, and the air will be monitored.</p>
<p>Report problems and make suggestions: Glenda Y. Silva Exposition Construction Authority Tel. 213-243-5534 gsilva@exporail.net</p>
<p>Hotline: 213-922-EXPO</p>
<p>Skanska-Rados Joint Venture will be removing the track: 310-220-9329 Jim.Kennedy2@Skanska.com<br/><br/></p>Halloween stories at Children's Book World on Saturday in Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-10-28:6318100:BlogPost:103012011-10-28T06:45:45.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
Halloween Storytelling with Ellen Switkes<a href="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1102543208284/img/198.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-left" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1102543208284/img/198.jpg?width=200" width="200"></img></a> <br></br>
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Join professional storyteller Ellen Switkes for funny and not-too-scary Halloween stories and treats.<br/>
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Children's Book World (310) 559-2665 / 10580 1/2 Pico Blvd.<br/>The Royal Couple Visits Los Angles; A few things for William and Kate to do while in LAtag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-07-08:6318100:BlogPost:44312011-07-08T06:00:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833951?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833951?profile=original" width="592"></img></a> Prince William and his wife, Catherine, will be visiting Los Angeles from July 8 to July 10. Their itinerary is packed with official visits, businesses events to encourage U.K. investment, and, inevitably, a charity polo match. But since they’re in town anyway, we thought we’d suggest some other places we think they would like in our fair city.…<br></br>
<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833951?profile=original"><img width="592" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833951?profile=original" class="align-full"/></a>Prince William and his wife, Catherine, will be visiting Los Angeles from July 8 to July 10. Their itinerary is packed with official visits, businesses events to encourage U.K. investment, and, inevitably, a charity polo match. But since they’re in town anyway, we thought we’d suggest some other places we think they would like in our fair city.<br/><span class="font-size-4"><a target="_blank" href="http://ranchoparkonline.com">Rancho Park</a></span><br/>
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<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/407727836?profile=original"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/407727836?profile=RESIZE_480x480" class="align-left"/></a>Although not currently on the Royal Couple's itinerary, Rancho Park's central location makes it a great West LA pitstop as the peripatetic pair make their way to and from Hancock Park, downtown LA, Culver City and Santa Barbara. Plus, we've got some great attractions and conveniences that they won't want to miss.<br/><strong>1. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://losangelesarchery.wordpress.com/">The Rancho Park Archery Range</a></strong>
<div><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Polo schmolo. If you're looking for a royal sport, it is archery that hits the bullseye. Although several English kings met their <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.britroyals.com/faqs.htm">demise</a> at the point of an artfully shot arrow, (including one King William II who is believed to have been killed at the behest of his younger brother Henry), the game was so encouraged by some monarchs that they are <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.oxford-archers.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=10&Itemid=19">said</a> to have banned playing football, cricket and golf as these sports interfered with archery practice. Henry VIII, reportely the best archer in England, so loved the pasttime he decreed that every English male keep a <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://englishhistory.net/tudor/pastime.html">longbow</a> in his home.</span></div>
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<div><span class="font-size-2"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><font size="3" face="Arial">With that rich history (and his own younger brother named Henry, aka Harry) the Rancho Park Archery Range seems the perfect place for Will and Kate to aim to see. As luck would have it the Rancho Park resource offers free classes each Saturday at 11:00 and at 1:30 on the second Sunday of each month. Right on target for their LA trip.</font></font></span></div>
<div><span class="font-size-2"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><font size="3" face="Arial">The <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://losangelesarchery.wordpress.com/">Rancho Park Archery Range</a> is located in the back of Cheviot Hills Park at 2459 Motor. (310) 839-1516.</font></font></span></div>
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<div><p><a width="750" target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834031?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"></a>If William and Kate find themselves longing for a classic drink as stiff as the famous British upper lip, they should head to the Wellesbourne on Pico Blvd near Westwood Blvd. There they can toast their good luck at finding a place that serves up old-English cocktails in a setting that looks like a home away from home for Brits, with an English-style game room, library and sitting room. But don't let the mahogany walls lined with books fool you, this new Rancho Park bar, which stays open until 2:00 a.m., is just the sort of hip-happening spot that should remind Will and Kate of their London club outings.</p>
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<div>10929 W. Pico Blvd. Los Angeles</div>
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<div>Since they certainly are doing a lot of driving, and will no doubt be accompained by a large convoy of cars, the whole entourage would do well to make a stop at Rancho Park's Crown Carwash, where everyone gets the royal treatment. Conveniently located at the northeast corner of Pico Blvd. and Beverly Glen, this Rancho Park gem will have the regal retinue cleaned, buffed and polished in no time.</div>
<div>10399 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, 90064 (310) 284-9067</div>
<div><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833983?profile=original"><img width="350" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833983?profile=RESIZE_480x480" class="align-left"/></a><strong>3. H</strong><strong>anna and Her Sisters</strong></div>
<div>And speaking of buffed and polished, after reading this breaking news <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/the-princess-travel-diaries-kate-middletons-short-nude-nails-2508129/">story</a> on the Princess' penchant for short, natural-looking nails, I highly recommend a visit to Hanna and Her Sisters nail salon. Hanna (and her sisters) will charm the Duchess of Cambridge with their warm and welcoming personalities (their phone number is actually 475-NICE) and impress her with their selection of neutral nail polish hues and their expertise in all manicure-related manners.</div>
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<div class="yiv498499513info_right">If they miss reading the British tabloids, which are both making and breaking news these days, Rancho Park features two great newsstands with international papers and magazines.</div>
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<div><strong>5. Two Great Newsstands</strong></div>
<div><strong>Marck's Westwood Newsstand</strong> is just north of Pico Blvd. at 2371 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064</div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><strong>Century World News</strong> is on the corner of Pico and Parnell at <span id="yiv498499513coreBizAddress">10597 1/2 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064</span></font></div>
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<p>Actually, the Duke and Duchess will be coming to Culver City on the last day of their visit--the Royal Itinerary will include a visit to a job fair for veterans at Sony. As William serves as President of the British Academy of Film and Television, such a visit to Culver City is highly appropriate. But as long as the couple is in our city, I’d like to suggest they visit:</p>
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<p><b>1. Royal/T Cafe</b></p>
<p>For a little touch of home with an arty Culver City twist, the Royal Couple should visit the Royal/T. They can enjoy a High Tea (I recommend the Royal Milk Tea), which comes complete with lovely finger sandwiches and pastries. Because Royal/T is also an exhibition space, they can now also take in the eclectic show curated by New York artist KAWS featuring the work of more than 25 contemporary artists including Olaf Breuning and Takashi Murakami.</p>
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<p><b>2. H.D. Buttercup</b></p>
<p>As newlyweds, William and Catherine are going to want some cool furnishings for their new house, right? Well, H.D. Buttercup, located in the <a target="_blank" href="http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/retailers/h-d-buttercup">Helms Bakery District</a> is just the ticket. (If they are able to slip away for a burger and sweet potato fries at My Father’s Office, all the better). At H.D. Buttercup, they’ll be able to mix and match from a wide selection of furniture, fine linens, lighting, rugs, artwork, and home accents. And they’ll be visiting just in time for the store’s half-yearly sale where everything in the entire store is 20 to 70 percent off. Man are they lucky.</p>
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<p><b>3. Waterloo & City</b></p>
<p>Finally, at the end of a long day, William and Catherine should head west to Waterloo & City. Named for the London Underground railway line, the restaurant prides itself on being a traditional British gastropub. Their <a target="_blank" href="http://www.waterlooandcity.com/?page_id=178">late night menu</a> features a wide and changing variety of charcuterie, or the couple could just sit back with a “Dark & Stormy,” Goslings rum and ginger beer, and soak up the Culver City friendly.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">As the beloved figureheads of one country, Kate and William should travel around Los Angeles and visit some of the inspiring homages to U.S. President Barak Obama, the most cherished president since Kennedy.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">In the past few years these portraits have sprung all over the city, from a pet shop showing the commander in chief holding turtles near Rancho Park to his likeness on the torso of Superman.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">But nowhere is the love greater than the working class neighborhoods of South Los Angeles, where's Obama's visage is displayed with simple dignity on the side of a clothing store on Marting Luther King Boulevard and a bank on Figueroa.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><strong>KAOS Network</strong></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">For the new sound of West Coast hiphop that sweeping the world's music scene, crossing all boundaries it's KAOS Network, home of Project Blowed and the vibes that emanate from the icon white fountain of Leimert Park Village.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">This incubator of the hip hop art form is on its latest generation of all stars - Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All, Kyle VerBS, Dom Kennedy.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The established - Aceyalone and Medusa. And the classic - The People's Arkestra and Cut Chemist.</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4"><strong><a href="http://echoparkonline.com" target="_self">Echo Park</a></strong></span></p>
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Normally reserved for king and queen of the hipsters, these two refurbished chairs in Echo Park's Elysian Park near the Grace Simons Lodge are ready for the Royal Couple. The <a href="http://www.theeastsiderla.com/2011/06/elysian-park-is-ready-for-royalty/" target="_blank">EastsideLA</a> posted a pic of these tree trunk chairs created several years ago that were spray painted metallic gold and silver.</p>
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<p>But if Kate and Will were coming to Echo Park I would recommend grabbing the <a href="http://echoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/stairs-of-echo-park-a-trek" target="_self">"Secret Stairs" guidebook by Charles Fleming</a>, which takes the urban hiker through the history of Los Angeles' oldest neighborhood. From Red Hill where the Communists lived, to Elysian Park around Dodger Stadium and down to Echo Park Avenue for Delilah's Bakery for a treat. It's a real taste of Echo Park.</p>
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) invites you to attend the West Los Angeles Area Senior Lead Officer Summit on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Westwood Recreation Center Auditorium, 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard.<br />
This is an opportunity to meet the West Los Angeles Area and Patrol Commanding Officers, and to network with the Senior Lead Officers for your neighborhood.Liaise with the LAPD and your community to get your questions answered.<br />
Refreshments will be served.<br />
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The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) invites you to attend the West Los Angeles Area Senior Lead Officer Summit on Tuesday, June 21 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Westwood Recreation Center Auditorium, 1350 S. Sepulveda Boulevard.<br />
This is an opportunity to meet the West Los Angeles Area and Patrol Commanding Officers, and to network with the Senior Lead Officers for your neighborhood.Liaise with the LAPD and your community to get your questions answered.<br />
Refreshments will be served.<br />
Agenda topics:<br />
·The upcoming 405 Freeway closure and the LAPD response plan.<br />
·"Human Trafficking, Bank Robberies & Kidnapping" presented by LAPD's prestigious Robbery-Homicide Division detectives.<br />
·Federal Immigration & Customs (ICE) Speaker.<br />
For more information please feel free to contact Officer Maria Gray, Community Relations Office, at 310-622-3987Culver City ArtWalk on Saturdaytag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-06-03:6318100:BlogPost:37052011-06-03T18:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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Justin Scupine of <a href="http://culvercitytimes.com/" target="_blank">CulverCityTimes.com</a> has done a fabulous job previewing the Culver City ArtWalk this week - <span>first there was <a href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/june-4-culver-city-art-walk" target="_self">Wayne White's show</a> at Western Project and…</span></div>
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Justin Scupine of <a href="http://culvercitytimes.com/" target="_blank">CulverCityTimes.com</a> has done a fabulous job previewing the Culver City ArtWalk this week - <span>first there was <a target="_self" href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/june-4-culver-city-art-walk">Wayne White's show</a> at Western Project and <a target="_self" href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/culver-city-art-walk-preview-1">Terry Thompson's show</a> at George Billis Gallery and then <a target="_self" href="http://culvercitytimes.com/profiles/blogs/culver-city-art-walk-preview">Zhang Huan's show</a> at Blum & Poe.</span><br/>
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<p>The art work featured here is "Falling Petals and Will You Dance For Me," an exhibition of photography and film by Ori Gersht -- at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.anglesgallery.com/ssp_director/locations.php">Angles Gallery</a> at 2754 S. La Cienega Blvd.</p>
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<p>Ori Gersht lives and works in London, England. His works have been exhibited and collected by the Guggenheim Museum, the Tate Modern, and The Getty Museum, Los Angeles, among others.</p>
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<p>Remember when Moca almost went bankrupt - and now the Museum of Comtemprary Art is inviting everyone to a free day of imagination - Big Family Day of SUNDAY, JUNE 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. MOCA’s biggest family celebration of the year features gallery tours by expert kids, hands-on activities, entertainment, and more!<br></br> <br></br>
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<p>Remember when Moca almost went bankrupt - and now the Museum of Comtemprary Art is inviting everyone to a free day of imagination - Big Family Day of SUNDAY, JUNE 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. MOCA’s biggest family celebration of the year features gallery tours by expert kids, hands-on activities, entertainment, and more!<br/>
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Create art inspired by William Leavitt, with sets provided by the Center Theater Group, writing activities led by 826LA, and sounds by the experimental arts organization the wulf. Live music by Quarteto Nuevo!</p>
<p>MOCA Grand Avenue<br/> 250 South Grand Avenue<br/>
Los Angeles, CA 90012<br/>
INFO 213/621-1745<br/>
or fflores@moca.org</p>
<p><br/> Sunday Studio is generously supported by Bank of America, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and the Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles.
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<p>MOCA hosts a monthly series called Sunday Studio the first Sunday of every month. Drop in, create art, and share Sundays with your family at the museum’s hands-on, artist-led workshops for families with children ages 5 and up. Museum admission is free to all participants. Reservations are not required. All family workshops and gallery activities are offered in English and Spanish. For more information, please contact Fabrizio Flores at 213/621-1765.</p>Turn in your gas mower for cordless electric; Save money and the planettag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-05-04:6318100:BlogPost:31172011-05-04T04:29:06.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><font face="Trebuchet MS"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834020?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834020?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"></img></a> <a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834054?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834054?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"></img></a> The Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program</font> allows residents to turn in their working gas-powered lawn mower and purchase a new cordless rechargeable electric mower at a discounted price. <strong>Using a typical gas mower for one year…</strong></p>
<p><font face="Trebuchet MS"><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834020?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834020?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834054?profile=original"><img width="500" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70834054?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="500"/></a>The Electric Lawn Mower Exchange Program</font> allows residents to turn in their working gas-powered lawn mower and purchase a new cordless rechargeable electric mower at a discounted price. <strong>Using a typical gas mower for one year can pollute as much as a car driven for 22,000 miles. </strong></p>
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<a href="http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/lawnmowerexchange/schedule.aspx" target="_blank">Registration is now open</a> <font face="Trebuchet MS">for residents living within the South Coast Air Quality Management District's (AQMD) <a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/aqmd/cities.html">jurisdiction,</a></font> which includes all of Orange County, most of Los Angeles County (excluding the Antelope Valley), almost all of Riverside County, and the non-desert portion of San Bernardino County. Thanks to Councilman Parks for letting us know.<br/><br/>
<p>There are five models to choose from, with your cost being $100, $160 or $230 depending on the model you choose. There will be eight exchange locations scheduled.</p>
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<p>The 14” Neuton® (24v) which has <strong>a retail value of $400 can be purchased for only $100</strong>. The 19” Neuton® (36v) which has a retail value of $495 can be purchased for only $160. The 19” Black & Decker (24v) which has a retail value of $350 can be purchased for only $100. The 19" Black & Decker (36v) which has a retail value of $445 can be purchased for only $160. The Black&Decker 19" self-propelled mower which has a retail value of $699 can be purchased for only $230.</p>
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<p> <b>Who Is Eligible for the Lawn Mower Exchange?</b></p>
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<li>You must be a resident living within AQMD’s 4-county <a href="http://www.aqmd.gov/aqmd/cities.html">jurisdiction.</a></li>
<li>You must turn in a working gas mower.</li>
<li>You must be at least 18 years of age.</li>
<li>You must pre-register for one of the exchange events and have the reservation form showing your reservation number for that event.</li>
<li>At the exchange event, you must pay $100, $160 or $230 depending on the model you choose. (Cash, Check, or Major Credit Cards Accepted).</li>
<li> One mower per residence.</li>
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<p><b>How Do I Register?</b></p>
<p>You can register by clicking on the <a href="http://www3.aqmd.gov/webappl/lawnmowerexchange/schedule.aspx" target="_blank">registration page</a> or call (Tuesday through Friday, 8 am to 5:00 pm) 1-<b>(888) 425-6247</b>.</p>
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<p>There will be staff at the event to unload your old mower and load your new mower into your vehicle. You will not have to get out of your car. <strong>It is a drive-thru event</strong> and typically takes less than 15 minutes.</p>
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<td>05/07/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="background-color: mistyrose; border-style: double; font-size: 10pt;"><td>VETERANS STADIUM - LONG BEACH</td>
<td>05/14/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="font-size: 10pt;"><td>HOLLYWOOD PARK - INGLEWOOD</td>
<td>05/21/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="background-color: mistyrose; border-style: double; font-size: 10pt;"><td>BOURNS INC. - RIVERSIDE</td>
<td>06/04/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="font-size: 10pt;"><td>ROSE BOWL (LOT "I" EYE) - PASADENA</td>
<td>06/11/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="background-color: mistyrose; border-style: double; font-size: 10pt;"><td>EPICENTER (QUAKES STADIUM) - RANCHO CUCAMONGA</td>
<td>06/18/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<tr style="font-size: 10pt;"><td>CAL STATE UNIVERSITY - NORTHRIDGE</td>
<td>07/09/2011</td>
<td><p>Open</p>
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<tr style="background-color: mistyrose; border-style: double; font-size: 10pt;"><td>ANAHEIM STADIUM - ANAHEIM</td>
<td>07/23/2011</td>
<td>Open</td>
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<p>All the gas mowers that are turned in for this program will be scrapped and the metal recycled.</p>
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<p><b>Neuton 14” Cut, 24 volt cordless rechargeable electric mower:</b></p>
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<li><b>Comes with removable rear mount bag.</b></li>
<li><b>Comes with a mulching kit.</b></li>
<li><b>Optional side discharge chute available.</b></li>
<li>Roughly equivalent power to a 3.5 hp gas mower.</li>
<li>Plugs into standard electrical outlet.</li>
<li>Motor: 500 Watts; 24 Volt/32 Amp</li>
<li>Operating time: 45 to 60 minutes of mowing on a single charge.</li>
<li>Recommended for lawns up to 1/4 acre on a single charge</li>
<li>Charge time: 12 hours to fully recharge battery.</li>
<li>Mower Weight: 50 pounds including battery.</li>
<li>Blade Width: 14 inches.</li>
<li>Cutting Height: Adjustable from 1.2" to 3" with a single lever.</li>
<li>Warranty: Mower-four years; battery-one year.</li>
<li>Noise Level: Less than 80 decibels (about half the noise of the average gas mower.)</li>
<li>Additional mower information: call Neuton Information Line at <br/> <b>(877) 560-8898</b>, or go to Neuton web site at <a href="http://www.neutonpower.com/AQMD">www.NeutonPower.com/AQMD</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Neuton 19” Cut, 36 volt cordless rechargeable electric mower:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Comes with removable rear mount bag.</b></li>
<li><b>Comes with a mulching kit.</b></li>
<li><b>Optional side discharge chute available.</b></li>
<li>Roughly equivalent power to a 3.5 hp gas mower.</li>
<li>Plugs into standard electrical outlet.</li>
<li>Motor: 750 Watts; 36 Volt/50 Amp</li>
<li>Operating time: 45 to 60 minutes of mowing on a single charge.</li>
<li>Recommended for lawns up to 1/3 acre on a single charge</li>
<li>Charge time: 12 hours to fully recharge battery.</li>
<li>Mower Weight: 69 pounds including battery.</li>
<li>Blade Width: 19 inches.</li>
<li>Cutting Height: Adjustable from 1.2" to 3" with a single lever.</li>
<li>Warranty: Mower-four years; battery-one year.</li>
<li>Noise Level: Less than 80 decibels (about half the noise of the average gas mower.)</li>
<li>Additional mower information: call Neuton Information Line at <br/> <b>(877) 560-8898</b>, or go to Neuton web site at <a href="http://www.neutonpower.com/AQMD">www.NeutonPower.com/AQMD</a>.</li>
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<p><b>Black & Decker 19” Cut, 24 volt cordless rechargeable electric mower:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Comes with rear mounted bag.</b></li>
<li><b>Comes with a mulching kit.</b></li>
<li>Plugs into standard electrical outlet.</li>
<li>Motor: 24 Volt, 17-amp hour</li>
<li>Operating time: Up to 60 minutes</li>
<li>Charge time: 10-12 hours to fully recharge battery.</li>
<li>Mower Weight: 72 pounds including battery.</li>
<li>Blade Width: 19 inches.</li>
<li>Cutting Height: One touch adjustment from 1-1/2" to 3-1/2".</li>
<li>Warranty: Four years against defective parts and workmanship for the mower and life time for the cutting deck. Battery- four years.</li>
<li>Noise Level: Reduced noise</li>
<li><font size="2">For additional information go to Black & Decker web site at<br/> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD">http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD</a>.</font></li>
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<p><b>Black & Decker 19” Cut, 36 volt cordless rechargeable electric mower:</b></p>
<ul>
<li><b>Comes with rear mounted bag.</b></li>
<li><b>Comes with a mulching kit.</b></li>
<li>Plugs into standard electrical outlet.</li>
<li>Motor: 36 Volt, 17-amp hour</li>
<li>Mowing time- Mows up to 60 minutes.</li>
<li>Charge time: 12 hours to fully recharge battery.</li>
<li>Mower Weight: 72 pounds including battery.</li>
<li>Blade Width: 19 inches.</li>
<li>Cutting Height: One touch adjustment from 1-1/2" to 3-1/2".</li>
<li>Warranty: Four years against defective parts and workmanship for the mower and life time for the cutting deck. Battery-four years.</li>
<li>Noise Level: Reduced noise</li>
<li><font size="2">For additional information go to Black & Decker web site at<br/> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD">http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD</a>.</font></li>
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<p><b>Black & Decker 19” Cut, 36 volt self-propelled, cordless rechargeable electric mower:</b></p>
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<li><b>Comes with rear mounted bag.</b></li>
<li><b>Comes with a mulching kit.</b></li>
<li class="style1">Self-propelled</li>
<li>Plugs into standard electrical outlet.</li>
<li>Motor: 36 Volt, 17-amp hour</li>
<li>Mowing time: Up to 60 minutes.</li>
<li>Charge time: 12 hours to fully recharge battery.</li>
<li>Mower Weight: 92 pounds including battery.</li>
<li>Blade Width: 19 inches.</li>
<li>Cutting Height: One touch adjustment from 1-1/2" to 3-1/2".</li>
<li>Warranty: Four years against defective parts and workmanship for the mower and life time for the cutting deck. Battery-four years.</li>
<li>Noise Level: Reduced noise</li>
<li><font size="2">For additional information go to Black & Decker web site at<br/> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD">http://www.blackanddecker.com/mowerevent/AQMD</a>.</font></li>
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<p> </p>SteingartenLA in Rancho Park presents Ladies' Beer Tasting Nighttag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-05-03:6318100:BlogPost:29462011-05-03T00:43:05.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<br/>LA Times Festival of Books at USC This Weekendtag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-04-28:6318100:BlogPost:32012011-04-28T23:30:13.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<p>One of Southern California’s most cherished and engaging weekend celebrations kicks off its 16th storied year in a new home on USC’s University Park campus April 30 and May 1, 201.</p>
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<p>Here are the…</p>
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<p>One of Southern California’s most cherished and engaging weekend celebrations kicks off its 16th storied year in a new home on USC’s University Park campus April 30 and May 1, 201.</p>
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<p>Here are the answers to some <a href="http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/general-information/attendee-faq/" target="_blank">frequently asked questions.</a></p>
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<h5 id="whatis">What is the Festival of Books?</h5>
<p>The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books brings together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. The festival attracts more than 140,000 book lovers each year.</p>
<h5 id="whereis">Who attends the Festival?</h5>
<p>People of all ages from across Southern California and even other parts of the country. The festival is a free public event, and includes exciting author events, storytelling, cooking demonstrations and poetry readings. The Festival of Books also includes nearly 300 exhibitor booths representing booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations.</p>
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<p><strong>Who exhibits?</strong></p>
<p>Booksellers, publishers, literacy and cultural organizations sell and promote books and book-related merchandise and distribute related information. Many of the independent booksellers participating in the festival represent the diverse ethnic and cultural communities of Los Angeles and sell books of different languages and genres.</p>
<h5 id="howcanexhibit">How can I exhibit?</h5>
<p>If you are interested in exhibiting at the 2011 Festival of Books to be held on Saturday and Sunday, April 30 and May 1, 2011, please contact IMG at 866-790-5813 or FOBexhibitorinfo@imgworld.com.</p>
<h5 id="howdo">How do authors participate?</h5>
<p>The Festival Author Committee invites selected authors to participate in readings and panel discussions. Writers who wish to be considered for the Festival of Books are asked to click here to download a copy of the programming application.</p>
<p>Please complete the application and fax it back to (213) 237-2335 or mail to: Festival of Books Author Submissions, Los Angeles Times, Event Programming Submissions, 202 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. You may include press clips, reviews and a bio (please DO NOT SEND COPIES OF THE BOOKS).</p>
<h5 id="howcanvolunteer">How can I volunteer for next year’s festival?</h5>
<p>The success of the festival is largely due to the contributions of its volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering for the 2011 Festival, please call (213) 237-6503 and leave your name and address, or apply online at <a href="http://www.troutco.com/fob/">http://www.troutco.com/fob/</a>. If you have volunteered in the past, please note your prior assignment and indicate if you would like to work in that area again.</p>
<h5>Why is the Festival of Books changing locations?</h5>
USC central location in the downtown arts and education corridor offers many attributes and allows for expanded programming, the benefit of more usable space for sponsor and exhibitor activation and sampling, pouring and concession opportunities.<br/>
<p>Central location – USC’s downtown location provides a centrally-located venue for the event, thus making the festival easily-accessible for a greater number of people.</p>
<p>Access to public transportation – The USC campus is served by several public-transportation routes and options. Specific public transportation routes will be posted to our website as the Festival draws near.</p>
<p>Opportunity for expansion – The USC campus will offer us more usable space, allowing the festival a greater variety of programming options for guests and exhibitors.</p>
<p>Diversity – Festival of Books’ new home enables our guests to experience the diversity of Los Angeles.</p>
<h5>Will discussions/panels still be free?</h5>
<p>Like years past, panel tickets will be free but a service fee will be charged.</p>
<p>Writing Workshops, pre-sale panel passes and special programming will – also as in years past – have a cost associated.</p>
<h5>Will limited-capacity events still be ticketed?</h5>
<p>Yes. Ticketing for these events will be similar to past FOB, with tickets available in advance through an online ticketing service.</p>
<h5>Will there still be a charge to park?</h5>
<p>Yes, there will be a $10.00 parking charge at USC. This is the same as last year and the USC campus will provide a greater variety of parking options and more spaces.</p>
<h5>Can the size of the USC campus handle the event?</h5>
<p>Yes. USC will more than accommodate the crowds that have traditionally visited the Festival and, importantly, allow for an increase in the audience we can accommodate. Our planning team has taken every aspect of the event into consideration to make sure a great Festival experience can be expected at USC.</p>
<h5>Is the campus A.D.A. compliant?</h5>
<p>Yes.</p>
<h5>Is the USC campus a safe environment?</h5>
<p>USC’s campus has been consistently rated in among the Top-10 safest college campuses in the United States and has a fully dedicated public safety department.</p>
<p>On 9/15, USC was the very first university in the world to be declared a <a href="http://uscnews.usc.edu/university/usc_named_an_international_safe_community.html" target="_blank">“Safe Community”</a> by the World Health Organization Collaborating Center.</p>
<h5>Will I still be able to enjoy my favorite Festival of Books stages and areas?</h5>
<p>Yes. Although they may be formatted differently, the Festival of Books will include Children’s Stage, Cooking Stage, Y.A. Stage, Los Angeles Times Stage, Poetry Stage, Etc. Stage, as well as the Los Angeles Times Pavilion and Hero Complex areas. In addition, we are working to offer some additional programming and attractions.</p>
<h5>Why did the date move away from the last full weekend in April?</h5>
<p>The 2011 Festival of Books date was moved to accommodate the Easter holiday. The Festival of Books will return to the last full weekend in April for 2012.</p>
<p> </p>Uncovering and recovering the Rancho Park Arcadetag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-04-21:6318100:BlogPost:31152011-04-21T05:09:25.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<p>When I stopped by the new Blossom Floral, not only was I impressed with the selection but also what they did with the pedestrian alley between them and…</p>
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<p>When I stopped by the new Blossom Floral, not only was I impressed with the selection but also what they did with the pedestrian alley between them and the nail salon.</p>
<p>The floral shop owner turned in the concrete walk into a living billboard of succulents and flowers.
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<p>Then I noticed the painted over sign above the alley - Rancho Park Arcade. The glass tube than once held neon proudly proclaimed a time when this strip was the Rancho Park Arcade. Still intact, it would be really cool if it just painted a neon color.</p>
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<p>Of course Blossom used to be on the corner and now is two doors down on Pico. The owner said the corner shop was a lot more expensive. The alley was just a bonus - but what a bonus it turned out to be.</p>
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<p>I left with some spider mums, ranunculus and a succulent that's now blooming.</p>
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</div>Brewery Artwalk this weekend April 16-17tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-04-14:6318100:BlogPost:31012011-04-14T15:00:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p>Don't let the name fool you - the Brewery Artwalk is focused on showcasing the art in one of the largest art colonies in the world. The cool thing is that it's in the old Pabst Brewery just northeast of downtown Los AngelesOne of the best events of the year in Los Angeles happens this weekend.</p>
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<p>This unguided tour is a maze of artists' lofts like you've never see. There's a restaurant on the sprawling campus that serves beer and wine. There's a library and a…</p>
<p>Don't let the name fool you - the Brewery Artwalk is focused on showcasing the art in one of the largest art colonies in the world. The cool thing is that it's in the old Pabst Brewery just northeast of downtown Los AngelesOne of the best events of the year in Los Angeles happens this weekend.</p>
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<p>This unguided tour is a maze of artists' lofts like you've never see. There's a restaurant on the sprawling campus that serves beer and wine. There's a library and a park.</p>
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<p>The best part is the crazy brilliant people. Here's your chance to buy something directly from the artist who made it the night before.<br/><br/>It's at Main Street and the 5, just east of Echo Park and just north of downtown.<br/><br/>11am - 6pm <a href="../blogs/2100%20N%20Main%20St,%20LA,%20CA%2090031"><br/>2100 N Main St, LA, CA 90031</a><br/>Admission is free and so is parking. <object height="394" width="500" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000"><param name="bgcolor" value="#"></param><param name="flashvars" value="feed_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2FslideshowFeedAlbum%3Fid%3D4113403%253AAlbum%253A3265%26mtime%3D1300855387%26x%3DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w&autoplay=1&hideShareLink=1&config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2FshowPlayerConfig%3Fx%3DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w%26xn_auth%3Dno%26feed_url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fechoparkonline.com%252Fphoto%252Fphoto%252FslideshowFeedAlbum%253Fid%253D4113403%25253AAlbum%25253A3265%2526mtime%253D1300855387%2526x%253DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w%26version%3DDEP-6507%253A388747e_371_371_31&slideshow_title=&fullsize_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2Fslideshow%3Ffeed_url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fechoparkonline.com%252Fphoto%252Fphoto%252FslideshowFeedAlbum%253Fid%253D4113403%25253AAlbum%25253A3265%2526mtime%253D1300855387"></param><param name="src" value="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/photo/slideshowplayer/slideshowplayer.swf?v=201104111846"></param><param name="wmode" value="opaque"></param><param name="allowfullscreen" value="false"></param><param name="quality" value="high"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="never"></param><embed wmode="opaque" height="394" width="500" allowscriptaccess="never" quality="high" allowfullscreen="false" src="http://static.ning.com/socialnetworkmain/widgets/photo/slideshowplayer/slideshowplayer.swf?v=201104111846" flashvars="feed_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2FslideshowFeedAlbum%3Fid%3D4113403%253AAlbum%253A3265%26mtime%3D1300855387%26x%3DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w&autoplay=1&hideShareLink=1&config_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2FshowPlayerConfig%3Fx%3DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w%26xn_auth%3Dno%26feed_url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fechoparkonline.com%252Fphoto%252Fphoto%252FslideshowFeedAlbum%253Fid%253D4113403%25253AAlbum%25253A3265%2526mtime%253D1300855387%2526x%253DZeWfvllRxdeHFLLG66e52KzCuKXpkl7w%26version%3DDEP-6507%253A388747e_371_371_31&slideshow_title=&fullsize_url=http%3A%2F%2Fechoparkonline.com%2Fphoto%2Fphoto%2Fslideshow%3Ffeed_url%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fechoparkonline.com%252Fphoto%252Fphoto%252FslideshowFeedAlbum%253Fid%253D4113403%25253AAlbum%25253A3265%2526mtime%253D1300855387" bgcolor="#" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed> </object>
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<p>To get just a taste, watch this great doc about LA - <a href="http://www.palladiumboots.com/explorations" target="_blank">"Hidden Gems of LA"</a> - it features some of my photos.</p>
<p></p>History and Arnold Palmer makes Rancho Park Golf Course the place to play golf in Los Angelestag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-04-08:6318100:BlogPost:30012011-04-08T14:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p>Ian Cruickshank, a travel reporter for the Toronto Star, gives top billing to the Rancho Park Golf Course on his <a href="http://www.thestar.com/travel/northamerica/article/959956--on-tour-where-to-golf-in-los-angeles" target="_blank">short list of where to play golf in Los Angeles</a>.</p>
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<p>Ian Cruickshank, a travel reporter for the Toronto Star, gives top billing to the Rancho Park Golf Course on his <a href="http://www.thestar.com/travel/northamerica/article/959956--on-tour-where-to-golf-in-los-angeles" target="_blank">short list of where to play golf in Los Angeles</a>.</p>
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<p>Cruickshank said he was already a fan of Arnold Palmer when he came upon the 18th tee at <a href="http://www.golf.lacity.org/18_hole.htm" target="_blank">Rancho Park Golf Course</a>.</p>
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<p>"A couple of years ago, I had the chance to meet Arnold Palmer. He flexed those Popeye-sized forearms, squeezed my hand with steely conviction and then fixed me with the kind of gaze that made me feel like I was his favourite grandkid. It’s easy to see why 'The King' still makes golfers go weak in the knees but I became an e<a href="http://www.grouchygolf.com/2009/05/rancho-parks-arnold-palmer-tribute.html" target="_blank">ven bigger fan when I found out about the plaque at the 18th tee at Rancho Park</a>, a very good municipal course in the west side of Los Angeles," Cruickshank writes.</p>
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<p>"Rancho Park hosted the L.A. Open in 1961 when Arnie was in his go-for-broke prime and during the opening round, he striped his drive down the throat of the 18th fairway, a par five. The smart play would have been to hit a safe 4-iron down the narrowing fairway but there was no lay-up in the King and instead he yanked out the 3-wood and then promptly hit the next four balls out of bounds, two into the driving range and two onto Patricia Avenue. His final score tallied up to a 12 and the plaque commemorates Arnie’s double digit performance, which oddly made me like him even more and reinforced the fact that L.A. is the city of dreams—and occasional nightmare."</p>
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<p>I'm not sure that Arnie's performance, or the plaque, reinforces L.A as the city of dreams or nightmares, but I do appreciated that it further cemented Rancho Park's place in history, and as a destination.</p>
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</p>Historic estate sale on Overland Avenue brings the neighborhood togethertag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-03-28:6318100:BlogPost:15942011-03-28T13:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234796002?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="270" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234796002?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="361"></img></a> I just returned from historic Haines estate on Overland just north of Pico in Rancho Park.</p>
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<p>According to RanchoParkOnline.com member Overland Avenue, the Haines have owned the house since it was built in 1930 when there was a dirt road in front.…<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234804172?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" height="345" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2234804172?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="259"></img></a></p>
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<p>There were a lot of treausres as the owner Craig and his wife seemed to be into a lot of different artistic pursuits.</p>
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<p>There was intricate woodworking, hand-powered drills, pastels and paintings. Inside there were large pieces - an antique secretary's desk, chairs that needed reupholstering and other finds in different states of perfection.</p>
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<p>I left with eight 45s from greats like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Them, Jimi Hendrix and The Doors. I don't know what I'll do with them. But they are beautiful. Just like the scarpbooking, jewelery-making stuff that came with the organizer I bought.</p>
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<p>But the most valuable takeaway were the Overland Avenue neighbors that I met. A handful of them were there (some with bloody Marys) helping Craig sell his stuff and putting tarps on everything whenever it sprinkled.</p>
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<p> </p>Vote because you can - polls close at 8tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-03-08:6318100:BlogPost:20342011-03-08T22:43:03.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833675?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" height="238" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833675?profile=RESIZE_480x480" style="padding: 1px;" width="317"></img></a> I was one of only 62 that made it to my polling place as of this afternoon.</p>
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<p>I asked how that compares and the nice poll worker ladies said - There are about a 1,000 registered voters.</p>
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<p>People are dying in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and lots of other places for the right to elect…</p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833675?profile=original"><img width="450" class="align-left" style="padding: 1px;" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833675?profile=RESIZE_480x480" height="238" width="317"/></a>I was one of only 62 that made it to my polling place as of this afternoon.</p>
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<p>I asked how that compares and the nice poll worker ladies said - There are about a 1,000 registered voters.</p>
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<p>People are dying in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and lots of other places for the right to elect their representatives.</p>
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<p>There's still time as polls close at 8 p.m.</p>
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<a href="http://cityclerk.lacity.org/election/" target="_blank">Click here to get your sample ballot and polling place.</a><br/>
<p> </p>How-to Video of Gyu Kaka Japanese Barbecue on Pico in Rancho Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-03-05:6318100:BlogPost:16532011-03-05T15:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<br/><br/>Even after reading <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/happy-hour-at-gyukaku-my" target="_self">Orli's review and knowing this was a good</a> restaurant, I had no idea what I was in for. You barbecue your meat and vegetables right at your table. Unlike when I bbq in the back yard, everything turned out perfect.
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<br/><br/>Even after reading <a href="http://ranchoparkonline.com/profiles/blogs/happy-hour-at-gyukaku-my" target="_self">Orli's review and knowing this was a good</a> restaurant, I had no idea what I was in for. You barbecue your meat and vegetables right at your table. Unlike when I bbq in the back yard, everything turned out perfect.Fan Farm Fresh to You on Facebook and local schools get $1tag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-01-28:6318100:BlogPost:2142011-01-28T07:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<p>For every new fan on Facebook in the month of January, Farm Fresh to You will donate $1 per fan to local schools.</p>
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</table>Fruit Tree Give Away In USC University Park on Sundaytag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-01-22:6318100:BlogPost:1672011-01-22T17:50:37.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><b>In collaboration with</b><b> </b><b>Tree People,</b><b>,</b><b>NANDC, the local neighborhood council, will be distributing fruit trees on</b> <b> </b></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><b>En colaboración con </b><b>Tree People</b><b> y NANDC, el concilio vecinal, se repartirán árboles frutales en</b> <b>Domingo, 23 de enero de las 12pm a las 2pm</b><b>. Ayude a pasar la voz, los arboles serán repartidos en base de quien llegue primero. Todos los árboles tendrán que ser plantados inmediatamente, información será distribuida.</b><b> </b></p>
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<p><b>Hoover Recreation Center</b><br/> 1010 West 25th St. Los Angeles, Ca 90007<br/> Distribution area: picnic table towards main entrance<br/> <br/> <b>Martin Luther King Recreation Center</b></p>
<p>3916 So. Western Ave. Los Angeles, Ca 90062</p>
<p>Distribution area: picnic table closes to parking lot <br/> <br/> <b>Denker Recreation Center</b></p>
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<p align="center"> </p>What do you do when you have Martin Luther King Day off? You see a parade in Leimert Parktag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-01-14:6318100:BlogPost:1422011-01-14T01:30:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833660?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-left" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/70833660?profile=RESIZE_480x480" style="padding: 1px;" width="425"></img></a> The Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade is one of the most important community events in Los Angeles and celebrates one of the most important men in American history.</p>
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<p>It also happens to be one of the most fun.</p>
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<p>The Kingdom Day Parade starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Western Ave. turns left at Crenshaw and curls back up Leimert…</p>
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<p>The Kingdom Day Parade starts at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Western Ave. turns left at Crenshaw and curls back up Leimert Boulevard.</p>
<p><br/>It ends at Leimert Park Village where there will be food, dancing, celebrations, education, art, Djs, culture and gospel choirs.</p>
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<p>I go every year and I hope to see some of my friends there - please say hello. Please take photos and videos and let people know how we celebrate King's legacy. Below is the first movie I made and I've <a href="http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/video" target="_blank">highlighted the vision of several MLK parade goers</a> in the Videos department.</p>
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<p> </p>Crime at historic lows in Rancho Park, Westwood, Cheviot Hills and Mar Vista Los Angelestag:ranchoparkonline.ning.com,2011-01-03:6318100:BlogPost:1122011-01-03T17:00:00.000ZRancho Park Onlinehttps://ranchoparkonline.ning.com/profile/ranchoparkonline
<p>Los Angeles ended the year with less than 300 killings – something that hasn't happened since 1967, when the population was almost 30% smaller.</p>
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<p>Imagine in 1992, there were more than 3 homicides a day. In 2001 there were two every day. Last year there was less than one. (Great graphics from the LATimes.com below.)…</p>
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<p>Los Angeles ended the year with less than 300 killings – something that hasn't happened since 1967, when the population was almost 30% smaller.</p>
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<p>Imagine in 1992, there were more than 3 homicides a day. In 2001 there were two every day. Last year there was less than one. (Great graphics from the LATimes.com below.)</p>
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<p><span class="font-size-1">Numbers</span> <a href="http://www.leimertparkbeat.com/profiles/blogs/urban-economy-411-despite" target="_blank">similar to Boston, Phoenix and Omaha per capita</a>, as I noted in a story just last month.</p>
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<p>"I <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-la-crime-20101217,0,1871598.story" target="_blank">never thought we'd see these numbers</a>," said Sal LaBarbera, a veteran homicide detective with the LAPD, to the LATimes.com. "It is night and day compared to the old days. Night and day."</p>
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The <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-la-crime-g-20101227,0,4928821.graphic" target="_blank">LATimes</a> uses <a href="http://projects.latimes.com/homicide/neighborhood/west-adams/">West Adams</a> as one of their example - there was not one homicie in West Adams in end 2010.<br/>
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<p>"It's great to see the changes that are happening here. I give a lot of credit to the work the police are doing, especially on the gangs. But it's also about people in the<br/> community becoming more involved," said<br/> Elbert Preston, 59, a lifelong resident of the area and president of the<br/>
West Adams neighborhood council, told the LATimes.com. <br/>
<br/>Homicides in the <a href="http://projects.latimes.com/homicide/neighborhood/vermont-square/">Vermont Square</a> of <a href="http://projects.latimes.com/mapping-la/neighborhoods/region/south-la/">South Los Angeles</a> went from 15 homicides in
2007 to three so far this year, <a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-la-crime-20101217,0,1871598.story" target="_blank">the LATimes.com reported</a>.</p>
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<p>And it's not just homicides, violent cimes and property crimes are also down significantly.</p>
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