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Cd-7 Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Dedicates Fitness Equipment At Sunland Park Last Month
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ast month, “I joined the Department of Recreation and Parks, the LA Parks Foundation, and the Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation to unveil the new exercise space and equipment at Sunland Park. This new addition replaces a dormant part of the park that housed an old shuffleboard court. I am committed to making sure that all members of our community can come together to enjoy our local park spaces.” The entire Chamber of Commerce executive board with Honorary Mayor John Clausen were in attendance along with representatives of the city and people interested in developing the unused shuffleboard court that has now been transformed into a fitness center for seniors and others that want a healthy place to exercise. Coffee and pastries were provided by Arnie Abramyan and were enjoyed by all. Of note is that for once, CD-7 Senior Volunteer Representative Roger Swart did not call anyone a “Putz.”
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S-T Honorary Mayor John Clausen with SunlandTujunga Chamber of Commerce Officers at the unveiling of the new fitness equipment.
Claudia Akin & Georgia Brown having a fun time as they give the equipment a thorough testing out. The fitness equipment is designed so that anyone can create and use it to meet their particular needs.
HOMELESS INTERIM COMMITTEE
The Saturday October 20th meeting will be at the Sunland-Tujunga Library. The time is from 9:30-10:30 am.
ansen Dam October 6: 20 LAFD personnel and park rangers with R&R (ropes and reassurance) were able to manually pull an 800 Lb white male horse (gelding) from the mud and water of the marsh in a remote and heavily vegetated section of the Hansen Dam Recreation Area. After a 2 hour ordeal, the horse was able to be led out of the mud that trapped him. The circumstances that led to the entrapment, as well as the horse’s medical status or any injury to the animal was not determined as of this writing. LAFD Paramedics assessed the female adult owner at the scene for unspecified illness or injuries. The horse owner was leading a string of 5 horses along the water front of the
wetlands when her horse began to sink into the mud. Although she and the horse didn’t panic, she dismounted and tried to lead the horse to dry land unsuccessfully. The more she tried to move the horse, the more it became entrapped. The park lifeguards were notified who in turn notified the park rangers and the LAFD. It was originally thought that a helicopter could do a safe extraction, but the horse became skittish and the helicopter rescue had to be aborted. Firefighters from Engine Company 98 entered the chest high water and calmed the horse while they gently pulled on ropes placed around his body. The horse was rescued with no injuries and reunited with his owner.
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Avoiding Fraud: Key Practices in Real Estate by Ed Castellanos
How can aging in place impact your family?
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ndependent living is often cited as being good for one’s well-being, so it’s no surprise that aging in place has become so popular. Thankfully, many options in today’s housing market make it possible. Preparing for physical safety and financial security are the most immediate concerns that come to mind as we plan for aging in place. However, convenience and overall well-being should also be considered before deciding where to settle in. Here are three housing options to weigh as you or your loved ones plan for continued independence. 1. Renovate Your Current Home Adding front entry ramps, bath bars, sit-in tubs and other safety features may make it physically possible to stay where you are. However, renovation costs can add up quickly, especially if they’re needed all at once. Home maintenance should also be factored in. Who will manage the upkeep if the property has multiple floors or a large yard?
2. Right-Size to a Manageable Floor Plan Some may find it easier to purchase a home with barrier-free, universal design rather than deal with the stress of home renovations. Moving closer to family and friends can also help to prevent social isolation or depression. 3. Buy a New Home With Family Members Floor plans for multigenerational homes are often designed with individual privacy in mind while allowing family to be nearby. Sharing home maintenance costs also minimizes living expenses. And this is an excellent way to help family members enter into homeownership. Aging in place requires thoughtful preparation. Get in touch today for a referral to a trusted financial adviser to begin this journey. You can also reach out if you’re interested in learning about your home’s value or finding a new property.
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COMMUNITY TRINKET AND TREASURE SALE
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ultiple vendors will offer an array of new, gently-used and handcrafted items at a community sale held at Center For Spiritual Living in La Crescenta on Saturday, October 27 from 8 am to 2 pm. Items will include an eclectic assortment of: apparel, jewelry, electronics, home goods, collectibles, plants and more. Yoga Therapist, Ren Rasa Yogamaya is coordinating the event in conjunction with her community of yoga students. “We are pleased that a portion of proceeds from this event will support the Center For Spiritual Living and the important opportunities they offer for personal growth,” she said. “People looking to get an early start and great deals on their holiday shopping, will be pleased to find
Saturday,
OCTOBER 27 from 8 am to 2 pm.
THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, LA CRESCENTA, an afffiliate of United Centers for Spiritual Living, ascribes to United Centers’ Global Heart Vision, striving for a world that works for everyone. With the belief that personal transformation ultimately creates global transformation, the Center For Spiritual Living offers a loving spiritual community providing opportunities for personal growth and self expression. More info:http://lacrescentacsl.org/ about/about.htm
REN YOGAMAYA has been a Yoga teacher and therapist for over 21 years. She is the author of Eat by Color: Foods, Colors and the Chakras and the syndicated column, Astrological Affects. A natural channel for Universal Source, she provides guidance for resoultion of personal issues and teaches in the local community and greater Los Angeles area. renyogamaya@yahoo.com
many unique handcrafted gift items as well as very affordable ‘finds’ for themselves and their home, at great prices starting as low as $1.00 and up,” Ren continued. “Being envi-
ronmentally conscious, we enjoy ‘recycling’ clothing, jewelry and other goods, offering them to like-minded individuals committed to doing their part to end the cycle of waste.”
BOOK PUBLISHING 1-2-3 On Sunday, October 21, 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Flintridge Bookstore & Coffeehouse is pleased to once again welcome editor Laurie Gibson, who leads the workshop BOOK PUBLISHING 1-2-3 for writers of all levels as they move along the publishing path. Gibson has served nearly 200 first-time authors and also edited/proofread hundreds of published books. She has SOLD OUT prior workshops here in the past. The registration fee is $35. Pre-registration through the bookstore is required (cash/checks only), and early registration is recommended. Seating is limited. BOOK PUBLISHING 1-2-3: Grab a pen and join us for this popular, lively
WITH EDITOR LAURIE GIBSON Sunday, October 21 3:00-5:00 PM workshop, which is spiced with stories and tips to empower and inspire writers. We’ll start with a glance at today’s dynamic book business, then we’ll share tips for connecting with editors and agents, as well as creative ideas to help writers refine their craft, and practical thoughts on book promotion (gleaned from interviews with agents and booksellers). Other highlights: Review/sample edit of three pages of writing; writing prompts to call forth and tickle the muse; four-page, resource-rich handout; Q&A.
La Cañada Flintridge native Laurie Gibson is a graduate of La Cañada High School, Pasadena City College, and California State University, Northridge. She has edited/proofread hundreds of books, including recent editions of classic novels such as The Color Purple and Mrs. Dalloway, as well as the writing of musician Jimmy Buffett and success guru Brian Tracy. Her current clients include publishers such as Stanford University and Patagonia Books, as well as New York Times bestselling novelists. Laurie also taught editing for the Extension programs at University of California, San Diego and Los Angeles.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Gail Mishkin at (818) 790-0717. Flintridge Bookstore and Coffeehouse is located at 1010 Foothill Blvd., La Canada, CA 91011, at the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and the Angeles Crest Hwy. gailm@flintridgebooks.com We deliver every 2 weeks to the following ZIP codes: 91342, 91040, 91042
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Introduce your family to and welcome our newest U.S. Citizens when the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services opens the Heroes Air Show with a special Citizenship Ceremony !. Buckle up for action as Lou Farah & the Professional Cars International team rolls through the front gate with the Rollin’ to the Rescue vintage emergency vehicle presentation. Private vendors, public service / emergency preparedness organizations, the media and local elected officials are on hand to highlight the finest public safety resources in Southern California.!
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Dear Wiser: While I always admire one who sticks to their principles, I also believe, to coin a phrase, that wisdom is the better part of valor. You’ve been lucky health-wise and avoided a major health crisis for the past several years, but with the wisdom gained by age now realize that the Medicare you paid into over your lifetime isn’t such a bad thing after all. The problem is, the law requires that you enroll in Medicare at age 65 unless you have other “creditable” coverage (e.g., from an employer or the VA). To have not done so does, indeed, mean that by enrolling now you’ll have to pay a “late enrollment penalty,” at least for Medicare Part B (doctors and outpatient services) and Part D (Prescription Drug coverage). Assuming you’re eligible for or collecting Social Security, your Part A
(hospitalization) coverage should be free, even if you didn’t enroll during your “initial enrollment period” (IEP), which started 3 months before the month you turned 65 and lasted until 3 months after.
The Part B penalty for late enrollment is applied as a supplement to the base Medicare Part B premium amount which, for 2018, is $134 per month if you earned less than $85,000 as a single-filer in 2016 (the premium is higher if you earned more than that). The late enrollment penalty for Part B is 10% additional for each full year after the end of your initial enrollment period, so $134/ month plus 30% means you’ll be paying $174/ month instead, and the penalty is recurring every year. In fact, if the Part B premium goes up (as it periodically does), so will your penalty because the base number is higher. As for Medicare Part D, although it’s hard to justify paying for prescription drug coverage you may not currently need, the sticker shock for enrolling if you need to later is quite severe. Compared to the Part B penalty, the computation for late enrollment in Part D is complicated. You owe the penalty, again on top of your regular Part D premium amount, if
you go more than 63 days past your IEP without a creditable Medicare Part D drug plan, a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan which includes drug coverage, or another healthcare plan (such as the VA), which includes creditable prescription drug coverage. Part D premiums are set by the insurance carrier which provides the coverage, but the penalty amount is set by Medicare, as follows: 1% of the “National Base Beneficiary Premium” ($32.02 for 2018), times the number of full months you didn’t have creditable Part D coverage (rounded to the nearest 10 cents). That amount is added to the Part D premium amount as determined by your insurance provider. And like Part B, the penalty for late enrollment in Part D coverage is recurring and may increase with changes to the National Base Beneficiary Premium as computed by Medicare. It’s important to note that since you’re well past your IEP, your timing to enroll in Medicare is now limited. You can only enroll in Part A & B during the annual “General Enrollment Period” which runs from January 1 to March 31 for coverage to begin on July 1st. And you can only enroll in a Part D drug plan during the annual Open Enrollment Period which runs from October 15 to December 7.
It’s important to note that since you’re well past your IEP, your timing to enroll in Medicare is now limited. You can only enroll in Part A & B during the annual “General Enrollment Period” which runs from January 1 to March 31 for coverage to begin on July 1st. And you can only enroll in a Part D drug plan during the annual Open Enrollment Period which runs from October 15 to December 7.
“Music in a Day!” Live Workshop Debut
The revolutionary Music Decoding System will be presented to the public for the first time! The Workshop will be taught by Robin Johnson of
Robin Learning Systems. Participation in music significantly enhances brain function, discipline, and emotional well-being. Robin Johnson has taught violin repertoire and music theory to children and adults since 1996.
Live Workshop”
We deliver every 2 weeks to the following ZIP codes: 91342, 91040, 91042
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By the end of the Workshop, attendees will be able to identify, explain, and demonstrate the basic building blocks of reading music, and will compose an original piece of music.
The “Music In A Day!” Live Workshop debut is FREE but is limited to 10 people. Thursday, November 1st 900 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. La Crescenta. RSVP for location, information, and to reserve your place at:
robin@robinlearningsystems.com
WORKSHOP IS PRESENTED BY ROBIN JOHNSON OF ROBIN LEARNING SYSTEMS
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Lentil Stew with Sausage
Thousands to Participate In San Fernando Valley Interfaith Solidarity March to Foster Understanding, Collaboration and Unity
The march will foster understanding, collaboration, and unity while highlighting the importance of civic participation and compassion for those in need. Los Angeles, CA — FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Interfaith Thousands will gather on Solidarity Network (ISN) and/or the march Sunday, October 28, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 e-mail Cantor Mikbe Stein at hazzanstein@ p.m. for the San Fernando templealiyah.org, Marsha Novak at marlynov@gmail. by C Chef hef second anDy annu1½com, cupsand/or lentilsvisit: (black tablespoon BetBetValley’s by rranDy 1½ cups lentils (black 11 tablespoon https://www.facebook.com/ISN. lentils are good but but ter Than Than Bouillon al Interfaith Solidarity lentils good ter Bouillon SFV/,are https://twitter.com/ISN_SFV, and https://www. March. The mile-long Lentils are low in calany lentils will do) (vegetable base) Lentils are low in calanyinstagram.com/interfaithsolidarity/ lentils will do) (vegetable base) march, originally planned ories, high high in in fiber, fiber, high high 11 package package LightLightcups vegetable vegetable broth broth ories, 44 cups to begin at St. Bernardine in protein and have zelife Smart Sausagin protein and have zelife Smart Sausagbe Italian providedStyle throughout sands of folks from across of Siena Church in Woodro trans fats. This baes (cut ininInstructions: ro trans fats. This baes theItalian march.Style Guests(cut include: Instructions: our region for the Interfaith land Hills, will instead sic lentil lentil recipe recipe is is simple simple to to ½-inch ½-inch pieces) pieces) Plug in in your your slow slow cooksic Plug faith-based leaders from Solidarity March. Wecookneed start at Temple Aliyah and easy easy to to prepare. Just Just 22Los cups sweetL.A. City er and set the the heat heat to high. and cups sweet er set high. Angeles, to and do everything weto can to (6025 Valley prepare. Circle Blvd., put all the ingredients incorn kernels Rinse the lentils and put all the ingredients incorn kernels Rinse the lentils and Councilmember Bob Blufoster empathy, unity and Woodland Hills, CA to aa slow slow cooker and the 33menfield, stalks celery celery (thincull out small small stones to cooker the stalks (thincull out stones encourage people to join California State 91367), proceed toand Woodchow down 4 hours latly sliced) and debris. Add the lenthe political process we Assemblymember Jesse land Hills Presbyterian chow down 4 hours latly sliced) and debris. Add the– lener. The The vegetarian vegetarian saucarrotsand (cutthousands intils and all everyone other inin-off needand to get of Church(5751 Platt Aveer. sau33Gabriel, carrots (cut intils all other sage adds depth and texto one-inch pieces) gredients to the crockthe sidelines.” local residents. nue, Woodland Hills, CA sage adds depth and tex- to one-inch pieces) gredients to the crockmarch “Now more than ever, 91367), and end at Ezzi ture for a hearty stew. 1 medium onpot.The Cook foris44hosted hours. ture for a hearty stew. 1 medium onpot. Cook for hours. in conjunction with local regardless of religion, race Masjid Mosque (5701 It’s especially especially good good on on ion (chopped) (chopped) This makes makes aa meal meal all It’s ion This all congregations from many or creed, we need to come Platt Avenue, Woodland cold winter winter night. night. 15-ounce can can diced diced totoby itself itself but but is is even even better better aa cold 15-ounce by faithmore traditions. It is extogether,(including share our stories Hills, CA 91367) where matoes liquid) and nutritious when matoes (including liquid) and more nutritious when and work towards a betpected to draw more than dinner will be served. Ingredients: cloves garlic garlic (minced) accompanied accompanied by by rice. Ingredients: 22tercloves 2,000 participantsrice. from future for our(minced) city and The L.A. City Clerk and throughout the San Fercountry,” said Los Angeles League of Women Voters recipes, see Chef Randy’s website at For additional City Councilmember Bob nando Valley and the City will do voter registration Blumenfield. “I am proud of Los Angeles. Everyone at the start and end of the to once again join thouis invited to attend. event. Shuttle service will
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead By Tom Stoppard with no rules except one: Directed by Geoff Elliott they are destined to die. Trapped in a universe Noise Within (ANW), where the flip of a coin the acclaimed clasalways comes up heads sical repertory theatre, and pirates can pop-up presents Tom Stoppard’s anytime, Rosencrantz and Rosencrantz and GuildenGuildenstern engage in stern Are Dead, the Tony a battle of wits to try to AwardŽ-winning play that escape their fate and make first brought Stoppard to sense of a senseless world. the attention of an internaThis is not the first time tional audience – a posithat Stoppard’s sharp wit tion he has held in the half and comedic genius has century since its premiere come to A Noise Within’s in 1967. ANW Producing stage. Arcadia received an Artistic Director Geoff LA Times Critic’s Choice Elliott directs. Rosencrantz as well as widespread critand Guildenstern Are Dead ical and audience acclaim performs from October in ANW’s 25th anniver7 to November 18 (Press sary season. Geoff Elliott 70-6.& t /6.#&3 t XXX UIFGPPUIJMMTQBQFS DPN Opening October 13). is thrilled to be directing Hamlet is turned topanother one of Stoppard’s sy turvy in this brilliant works. Elliott says, “I fell comedy that thrusts in love with Stoppard the Shakespeare’s two minor first time I read Arcadia. characters to the frontlines
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denstern Are Dead as the selected literature for their By Tom Stoppard Directed by Geoff Elliott 2018-19 curriculum with the theme “The 1960s: A Kasey Mahaffy as Transformational Decade.â€? Rosencrantz and The nationwide program is Rafael Goldstein focusing 40% of its entire as Guildenstern literature curriculum on contemplate this play. what is going to Clive Barnes, reviewing happen next the play in 1967 in The New York Times, said, “Rosencrantz and GuilTickets for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, denstern is a very funny starting at $25, are available online at www.anoisewithin.org play ‌ a most remarkable and by phone by calling 626-356-3121. and thrilling play. In one A Noise Within 3352 E Foothill Blvd, Pasadena bound, Mr. Stoppard is asking to be considered among the finest English I could not put it down. It The experience Rosenwas the same with Rosencrantz and Guildenstern go speaking writers of our 5)& '005)*--4 1"1&3 t '3*%": "13*- ‰ stage, for this is a work through is really what we crantz and Guildenstern of fascinating distinction. all go through. The play is Are Dead.â€? It has the dust of thought dealing with life—which Elliott continues, “The about it and the particles is a heavy description, but play is a metaphor for keep in mind, it’s hilarious. glitter exactingly in the our lives, from the time theatrical air.â€? Although it ends in their we’re born until we die. Elliott believes the deaths, as we know from thoughts provoked by Stopthe title, getting there is an pard have an almost magiabsolute hoot. At the end, cal effect on the audience. it’s not so much sad as it “Stoppard is such a genius is mysterious: a true and that he is able to help incredibly crafted work of us feel as though we are genius.â€? Cook for 3½ hours. smarter than we probably A Noise Within is not Prior to serving, taste are. By the end of watching the only institution to recand adjust for salt (if necessary). Serve with a production of his, you ognize Stoppard’s intelleca side of rice and fresh garden salad. tual ingenuity this year. The really feel as though you Note: This recipe makes about 5 cups of stew. understand these concepts United States Academic and why they are important It can easily be doubled if you need more! Decathlon has chosen to our lives.â€? Rosencrantz and Guil* Sofrito Ingredients: • 2 medium Spanish - or yellow - onions (cut into 1-inch chunks) • 4 cubanelle peppers (seeded, cut into 1-inch chunks) Bolton Hall Museum • 18 medium cloves garlic (peeled) Home of Little Landers Historical Society Presents • 1 large bunch of cilantro (washed and chopped) • 4 leaves of culantro • 4 ripe plum tomatoes (cored and cut into 1-inch chunks) Chasing History • 2 medium red bell peppers (seeded, cut A TREASURE HUNT! A CAR RALLY! A SCAVENGER HUNT! into 1-inch chunks) • Salt to taste STARTING POINT: WHEN:
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Lentil Stew with Sausage
Beefless Stew with Sofrito
BY CHEF RANDY
Aromatic and savory, sofrito is a condiment, sauce, and a base for many Caribbean dishes from countries such as Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba. In short, it is versatile. And it is flavorful. Super flavorful. Sofrito has its origins in Spanish cuisine and typically consists of onions sautĂŠed in oil with ingredients like garlic, hot and/or sweet peppers, tomatoes, and herbs such as cilantro, culantro, and oregano. Some sofritos are red, others are green, some are chunky, and others purĂŠed. My version is pureed and vegetarian. I substitute Gardein Beefless Tips for beef. It is tasty, easy to use, and most of all has the texture necessary for a slow cooker recipe.
Stew Ingredients: • 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced) • 2 cloves garlic (minced) • 2 packages Gardein Beefless Tips 2 cups red potatoes (not peeled, intolentilsSofrito BY C• HEF RANDY 1½cut cups (black Directions: 1 tablespoon Bet1-inch cubes) lentils are good but ter Than Bouillon Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. • 15-ounce can diced tomatoes Lentils are low in calany lentils willAdd do)onions and(vegetable base)and sautÊ cubanelle peppers • ½high cup pitted green high olives 1 package Lightuntil onions are 4 soft. Place onions andbroth cuories, in fiber, cups vegetable (such as Lindsay Naturals) banelle peppers in the bowl of a 6-cup food in protein and have zelife Smart Sausag• ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper a steel blade. Pulse ro trans fats. This baes Italian Styleprocessor (cut in-fitted with Instructions: • 1 teaspoon salt until very coarselyPlug chopped. sic •lentil recipe is(make simple ½-inch in your slow cook1½ cups Sofrito aheadto- see be- pieces)With the motor running, remainand easy er and setadd thetheheat to high. low*)to prepare. Just 2 cups sweet ing ingredients one at a time through the put •all thewater ingredients in- corn kernels feed tube and process Rinse lentils and Ÿ cup untilthe smooth. Season to a slow cooker and the 3 stalks celery to (thincull out small stones taste with salt. Transfer to container and Stew Directions: chow down 4 hours latly sliced) anduntil debris. lenstore in refrigerator readyAdd to use.the It will Set slow cooker heat to low. er. The vegetarian sau3 carrots (cut intils andforall keep on the refrigerator 2 toother 3 daysinand Heat a large skillet over medium much longer if frozen. sage adds depth and tex- to one-inch pieces) gredients to the crockheat. SautÊ onion and garlic until Note: If you can’t find cubanelle peppers, ture for a hearty stew. 1 medium onpot. Cook for 4 hours. softened, about 5 minutes. Add onions/ substitute Anaheim chilies. Culantro, although It’s especially good on ion (chopped) This makes a meal all garlic to slow cooker. Stir in balance similar to cilantro, is not the same as cilantro. a cold winter night. 15-ounce can diced toby itself but is even better On the Westcoast, look for culantro in Asian of ingredients (Gardein Beefless thru matoes (including food liquid) markets. and more nutritious when water).
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic (minced)
accompanied by rice.
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Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 2:30 PM
Bolton Hall Museum
COST: $40 per car/$75 with addresses Dinner $15 per person
DINNER: Starts 5 PM to 6 PM McGroarty Arts Center
10110 Commerce Avenue Tujunga
History is Just Around the Corner! Win prizes and praise finding and shooting creative photos of 16 easily drivable landmarks! At Bolton Hall Museum, Little Landers Historical Society will give you dozens of fun, funny and poetic clues to 16 historical sites stretching from Lake View Terrace to S-T and La Crescenta! Find! (Think, Imagine, Web Search!) Visit! Shoot! Email your best shot of each site! And (maybe?) WIN! Bring a smart phone! Your team will need one to search the web with our clues, and text/email your photos.
Sign up on-line or visit Bolton Hall Museum. Our Mission: To preserve and maintain Bolton Hall Museum and the historical record of Rancho Tujunga. Little Landers Historical Society (LLHS) is a nonprofit, all volunteer organization founded in 1959 to save Bolton Hall from destruction. This event is a fundraiser to support the Museum and Little Landers Historical Society. Contact us at (818) 352-3420 or LittleLanders@verizon.net.
Little Landers Historical Society.org Where our history has a home.
818.951.0943 We deliver every 2 weeks to the following ZIP codes: 91342, 91040, 91042