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Fleming’s/BHEF/Courier School Event Raises $45,000 Community Turns Out To Fleming’s Grand Opening to Help BHEF kickstart 2013 Fundraising at The Courier-sponsored event.
AYSO Under 10 team wins Norco Flight in Pony Express Tourny. 4
Beverly Vista’s boys basketball team won the BHUSD K-8 basketball title. 4
February 1, 2013
GIVING BACK—At its grand opening last Thursday, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse helped BHEF get the ball rolling on its 2013 fundraising at a spectacular event sponsored by The Courier. Pictured (from left): BHEF Executive Director Matt Zarcufsky, BHEF President Annette Saleh, Courier publisher Clif Smith, his wife Candace, and Fleming’s Beverly Hills Operating Partner Tai Nguyen. See page 10 for more photos. Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie
By Laura Coleman The Beverly Hills community celebrated education last Thursday night at the Beverly Hills Education Foundation’s kick-off fundraiser at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, which raised over $45,000 directly for schools. Fleming’s picked up the entire tab for the 160-plus guests who enjoyed a five-course dinner featuring wines by the Frank Family Vineyards at Thursday night’s “Red Carpet” event, which was co-sponsored by The Courier. “We know that their support will serve as an example,” (see ‘FLEMING’S,’ page 14)
Roxbury Dog Park Plans Move School Funding Dominates Ahead After Town Hall Meeting First Council Election Forum
Harpist Carol Tate performed Tuesday at Greystone luncheon.
By Laura Coleman The City Council will discuss plans to build Beverly Hills’ first dog park at Roxbury Park in an upcoming study session as early as next week, Community Services
George Christy, Page 6 More Popular Than Ever, the 19th Annual SAG Awards Attracted a Glamorati Crowd That Paraded and Partied Late, With Flirting, of Course, and Phone Numbers Exchanged.
Delshad Chosen As Honorary Chair Of L.A. Persian Parade By Matt Lopez The first ever Los Angeles Persian Parade is set to have a little Beverly Hills flair. Former two-term Mayor Jim-
CLASSIFIEDS Announcements Real Estate Rentals Sales and More
my Delshad confirmed to The Courier that he has been chosen as honorary chair for the first (see ‘PARADE,’ page 2)
CHANGE OF LEADERSHIP— Bram Goldsmith (right), founding chairman of the board at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, will step down and be succeeded in that post by Jerry Magnin (left), the current treasurer.
Branko Lustig Named “Mensch For All Seasons” in Beverly Hills By Laura Coleman On Tuesday, two-time Academy Award winning producer and Holocaust survivor Branko Lustig received this year’s “Mensch of the Year” award at the Mensch International Foundation’s 2013 International Holocaust Remembrance
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Branko Lustig
By Matt Lopez and Marla Schevker Exactly how to offer the best financial help to Beverly Hills schools was one of the top items
for discussion at Tuesday’s Municipal League Beverly Hills City Council Candidates forum. All five candidates ex(see ‘ELECTION,’ page 14)
Candidates Will Question Each Other At Southwest HOA Forum By Matt Lopez The Southwest Beverly Hills Homeowners Association will continue a 30-year tradition when it hosts its City Council candidate forum next Thursday, Feb. 7, at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
This forum will be a little different than the others. Continuing a style that began last year, Southwest HOA president Ken Goldman confirmed to The Courier the forum will include a (see ‘HOA FORUM,’ page 2)
THE FAIREST BEAUTY–Naomi Ellen Watts began her career in Australian television and soon winning acclaim for her work in David Lynch’s 2001 psychological thriller Mulholland Drive starring Justin Theroux and Laura Haring. Naomi is one of People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People and she is nominated for an Oscar for her extraordinary performance in The Impossible.
For the full story, see page 4.
Editorial from Rabbi Pressman AND MORE • • • • •
(see ‘ROXBURY,’ page 2)
PERSIAN PARADE—Former two-term Beverly Hills mayor Jimmy Delshad was selected as Honorary Chair of the inaugural 2014 L.A. Persian Parade. A fundraiser for the event was held on Jan. 24 at the home of award-winning Persian entertainer Mary Apick. Pictured (from left): Delshad and Apick. Photo By Alireza Teymouri
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Beverly Hills Cub Scouts race in the Raingutter Regatta. 5 •Arts & Entertainment 13 •Health & Wellness 15 •Birthdays 16
Director Steve Zoet confirmed to The Courier following Monday night’s canine-themed town hall held at Roxbury Park’s soon-to-be
(see ‘LUSTIG,’ page 2)
For more photos, see George Christy’s column on page 6. For a complete digital archive of all of George Christy’s past columns, visit bhcourier.com and click on the tab titled “George Christy”.
Celebrity Photo/Scott Downie
Beverly Hills resident ‘Miss Latvia’ is ready to take on Hollywood. 5