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vol. 48, no. 4 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile

Bake sales, donations aid victims Schools, Rotary, restaurants help

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SECTION ONE POTHOLE repair underway. 5 GRATITUDE served on Larchmont. 7 GALLERIES line the Art Walk. 9 MILLIONAIRE visits Alexandria House. 9 EARTH DAY at Park La Brea.

BEATNIX poems at Fairfax High. 10 BIKE PLAN pedals forward. 12 SENDING 'Raymond' to Russia. 16 SOCIAL calendar fills up. 28

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

SPRING is in bloom. 11 CLUBHOUSE controversy.

CHAPLIN celebration. 7

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Bake sales, donation boxes and preparedness events are ways local residents are assisting the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. Youngsters are selling baked goods in front of Larchmont stores. St. Brendan students were assisting in front of Pickett Fences; Larchmont Charter students set their bake sale booth at Chevalier’s Books. Christ the King School students are making every Friday till Easter “Red and White Friday.” Students, faculty and staff are wearing red and white during the day and donating money. Wilshire Rotary Club members donated more than $2,000 at a recent meeting, Funds will continue to be solicited and will be matched by the Rotary Foundation. They will be sent to one of the Rotary districts in Japan that has been affected. See Earthquake victims p. 6

Bungalow back in court Two cases pending Criminal charges against the Larchmont Bungalow, 107 N. Larchmont Blvd., were set to be heard in Los Angeles Superior Court March 29, after the Chronicle went to press. For an update visit our website, at larchmontchronicle. com. City attorney Tina Hess says the criminal case alleges the restaurant is operating without a certificate of occupancy, and its owner filed a false affidavit in support of a building permit. A civil suit has been moved to Thurs., April 7 at 9:30 a.m. in L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 71 at 111 N. Hill St. Judge Sousann Bruguera is expected to set a hearing date at that time, said city attorney Kim Westhoff, who is handling the civil case. Both cases rest on circumstances involving tables and chairs at the site.

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SOME OF THE youngsters at Third Street School who are getting the message across. Story page 9

LaBonge, Wesson return for another term Final election results for Council District Four and District 10 The results are in. According to talk on the Boulevard, Councilman Tom LaBonge was the clear winner in the Council District Four race in Hancock Park and its environs. He did well district wide as well, garnering 55.09 percent of the votes. In all, the incumbent got 8,956 votes, according to city final results from the March 8 election.

Candidate Tomas O’Grady scored 30.93 percent of the votes in the CD-4 race; 5,028 residents cast their ballots for the Los Feliz resident. Film producer Stephen Box reaped 13.98 percent and 2,273 votes. Council District 10 Incumbent Herb Wesson took a clear lead with 73.84 percent of the votes cast for the District 10 council seat. He got the majority 8,212 votes.

Andrew Kim came in second with 10.70 percent of the votes, or 1,190 votes cast for him. The remaining four candidates made 1,720 votes.

'Design for Living' in May Our annual special section will feature area homes, lifestyles and personalities, published in the May Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Mon., April 11. To reserve space, call Pam Rudy, 323462-2241 x11.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

SPRING SHOWERS can't dampen the enthusiasm of co-chairs of the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party, from left, Myrna Gintel, June Bilgore and Laura Foti Cohen. Proceeds will fund a greening project begun last year at John Burroughs Middle School. Story page 8

Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami are on the minds of Larchmontians. And residents are assisting our global neighbors in every way they can. *** The party at Lakeside Country Club for Leon Saliba’s 100th birthday drew close to 200 guests, Carol Leahy told us at Village Heights. Leon’s six children, plus grand- and great grandchildren and See BLVD., p. 30

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Community Platform

Calendar

By Jane Gilman

Generosity It is gratifying to see the generous response our residents are making to aid the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. It’s especially pleasing to see youngsters getting involved via bake sales and other fundraising projects.

Preservation City planners recently said “yes” to a proposal to change the façade of a Hancock Park house. This is a serious affront to the years of hard work to put an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in place to protect the architectural integrity of this area. If this approval goes forward, it will be setting a dangerous precedent.

Potholes The city budget is in dire straits, and it affects our quality of life. Perhaps pothole repair isn’t a top priority, but it needs to be high on the list. Wilshire Blvd., Highland Ave. and Third St. are rife with holes. We urge our councilman to hold to his promise of starting the repairs as soon as possible.

Hearing on Mayor’s wall The hearing for the proposed six-foot, three-inch wall at Getty House will be held on Thurs., April 21 at 1 p.m. at the Office of the Zoning Administrator, 200 N. Spring St., seventh floor.

Be Prepared!

The recent earthquake and Tsunami in Japan are a forceful reminder that we live in an earthquake area and that quake could strike at any time. The Fire and Police Departments remind us that if a disaster strikes, they will be busy taking care of major damage and injuries and won’t be available for residential needs for food and water, so we need to be ready. Do you have a Disaster Plan, supplies and training? Visit the HPHOA, est. 1948 website for information. Another good place to start in developing a Disaster Plan is the LA Times website http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/03/preparingfor-earthquakes.html. An excellent resource for training is the LA Fire Department’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training - http://www.cert-la.com/index.shtml . This is a 17 ½ hour (one day a week for seven weeks) of training and teaches how to: 1) Manage utilities and put out small fires; 2) Treat medical emergencies such as opening airways, controlling bleeding and treating shock; 3) Provide basic medical aid; 4) Search for and rescue victims as well as facilitating volunteer organization and collecting disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. Remember, an earthquake or other emergency could happen any time so DON’T WAIT! We thank our dues payment members for their generous support of the Association’s work, which includes the recent parkway tree stump removals. If you haven’t paid your dues, please take a few minutes and put a check in the mail. Also don’t forget the Sixth Annual Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party and Tour which will honor our President, Cindy Chvatal-Keane. It will be on Sunday, April 17th from noon to 6PM and will support the JB Beautification Program. For more information go to website: http://www. wshphs.org/gardentour11.html If you’re planning changes to the exterior of your house check the Hancock Park Preservation Plan (http://www.hancockpark. org or http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ) to make sure your changes are in keeping with the HPOZ. For any questions contact Matthew Glesne (213-978-1216 or matthew. glesne@lacity.org ). Also, if you are the unfortunate victim of a crime or fraud contact the Wilshire Division LAPD station at 213-473-0476 or website: http://www.lapdonline.org/wilshire_ community_police_station. You can also contact Hancock Park’s Senior Lead Officer, Dave Cordova (213-793-0650; 31646@lapd. lacity.org). Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC3-4EE189DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 For questions regarding filming, contact Filming Committee Members, Ruth Marmelzat or Cami Taylor. Ruth can be reached at 323-934-0138 and Cami at 323-692-1414 (Home) and 310-659-6220 (office). Adv.

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Fri., Sat., and Sun., April 1, 2, and 3 – Wilshire Police Carnival, at Wilshire Community Police Station, 4925 Venice Blvd. Wed., April 13 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Sat., April 16 – Earth Day celebration for the family, Park La Brea, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sun., April 17 – Windsor SquareHancock Park Historical Society Garden Tour & Party, begins at Getty House, 605 S. Irving Blvd., noon. Fri., April 29 - Neighbor-

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Letters to the editor Movies reviewed

I hope Tony Medley’s remarks about “Of Gods and Men” (Larchmont Chronicle, March) didn’t discourage any of your readers from seeing this compelling, thoughtprovoking film. Mr. Medley’s criticisms were very far off the mark. I found the monks’ chanting beautiful and uplifting, and the film’s pacing exactly right for the subject matter. Moreover, the film deals with a subject of vital importance in today’s world—the need for Christians and Muslims to live together in mutual respect and acceptance, as the French

'Earth Day is coming up. What do you do to help preserve our planet?'

monks and Algerian villagers do. The film’s beauty and subtlety were lost on Mr. Medley. Donna Beckage S. Orange Grove Ave.

"We eat only locally-grown produce, use cloth bags for shopping and re-use and recycle everything we can." Jenny Schoen Laura Diluvio Windsor Village

Tales of woe

The following testimonials were ghost-written, by late readers of this newspaper. John Johnson: After reading your article on mountain climbing, I figured anybody could do it. So I climbed Mt. Fuji in Japan with my tennies and some pate and brie with crackers in my backpack. About three quarters of the way up, I froze to death, but got some great photos. Joan Denton: Your article on building your own compost pile was wonderful, and I started growing healthy vegetables, until I keeled over from the chemical imbalance of the pile. Your story suggested adding formaldehyde to the mix(Please turn to page 16)

"I take the bus whenever possible. Let's see... I also recycle cans and plastic water bottles, and I don't leave the water running when I brush my teeth." Joy Bullard Larchmont Blvd.

Larchmont Chronicle Founded in 1963

Star-finder

Hana Kawano is the winner of our March “Find the Star” contest. A resident of Sierra Bonita Ave. for the past 26 years, she and her husband David Brown are both retired. She is now a docent at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, leading school tours. Before she retired, Hana was with the Los Angeles Times in the circulation department.

Find the star

Look for this star in one of our adverLC tisements. When you find it, call 323-4622241 ext. 13. The first person to call will be pictured in the next issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.

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"I recycle and I walk to Larchmont. That's about it." Tom Kneafsy Rossmore Ave.

"I follow the dictates of my daughter, Rose, who doesn't let me do anything unenvironmental. Which means I compost, recycle, don't use plastic bottles or paper bags." Mimi O'Rourke Norton Ave.

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SCHOOL NEWS

AROUND THE TOWN 28 ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 33 Dining Out - 34 At the Movies - 35

Section two REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE SALES HOME & GARDEN

CAMP adventures. Sect. 1, 22

NEWS from City Hall. Sect. 1, 5

CAR FREE all day. Sect. 2, 5

HOME sales.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR 14 PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

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Owners of a home at 100 S. Hudson Place received the goahead for substantial remodeling from the city Central Area Planning Committee (CAPC), despite opposition from preservationists. The owners of the property, which features a 5,400-squarefoot Georgian Revival-style main house, is planning an addition that will increase the main house to 8,069 square feet. “It’s really a shame,” said Cindy Chvatal Keane, who worked 10 years helping the Hancock Park neighborhood obtain approval to become a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. Chvatal Keane was among 11 neighbors at the CAPC hearing in March in City Hall who spoke against the remodel, saying the home’s signifi-

cant architectural details will be lost. Also speaking in opposition of the planning staff recommendation were the Los Angeles Conversancy and Renee Weitzer from Councilman Tom LaBonge’s office. The property owner was supported by his lawyer, architects and five neighbors at the hearing. The CAPC’s decision supported the city’s Planning Dept. determination that the proposed visible additions were appropriate. Opponents contend the Hancock Park Preservation Plan includes as its goal and objective “to ensure the retention of historically significant architectural details and features on the visible street facades and roof.”

Notes From the

LBA

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The Larchmont Boulevard Association’s annual Spring Fling is arriving May 19 and will be held at the Wilshire Country Club. We are looking forward to an incredible event as we honor Jerry Cottone of the Larchmont Barbershop and Andrew and Mary Frances Fenady, our local entrepreneurs. For more information please call 323.860.4296 or visit our website at www. larchmont.com.

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The LBA is truly the keeper of the “Larchmont Experience” which is that unique and awesome “small town feeling”. We at the LBA are grateful for all of the local support as well as all the visitors from all over the city, the nation and the world. The LBA’s March sidewalk sale was a large success and I noticed some very tempting deals. The Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society’s Garden Party is on April 17. This is a marvelous event to enjoy that will include the private gardens at the mayor’s official residence. Information and tickets are available at www.wshphs.org. They are just one of the many organizations that make our community so special. Please do not post any flyers, announcements, or notices on the poles and trees along the Boulevard. We often forget that these are living trees and when you pull these notices off the trees and poles, it does so much damage. Of course you know it is against the law – it is graffiti and someone has to remove, repair or replace that damage that was done. So please, no more graffiti on our beautiful Boulevard. Visit us on www. Adv. larchmont.com.

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Police Beat

Police dragnet nabs burglary suspect in Windsor Square

Robbery at gunpoint, burglary attempt at 4th St.

A three-hour dragnet ended at around 2 a.m. on March 17 when the police apprehended a burglary suspect in the backyard of a house in the 400 block of S. Lucerne Blvd. The search began when the male suspect bolted into the backyard of a house on the adjacant 400 block of S. Arden Blvd. following a police pursuit. Police immediately set up a perimeter around the area, and squad cars were stationed at the street corners with the headlights and spotlights facing the houses. Two police helicopters with “night sun” and infrared capabilities were called in and “lit up” the neighborhood. A loudspeaker was used to inform the suspect that he was surrounded. The above information was supplied by SSA Security.

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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: Two masked men robbed a victim at gunpoint near the corner of Elwood Ave. and Ridgewood Pl. on March 10 at 10:30 p.m. The suspects fled on foot. PREVENTION TIP: Pay attention to your surroundings and don’t walk alone, especially at night. If approached, try to remember details that will help police with making an arrest. BURGLARIES: A burglary was attempted on the 900 block of 4th St. on March 10 at 3 p.m. While the victim was home, two suspects pried open the kitchen screen to unlock the window. Once inside, the suspects were walking to the rear bedroom when the victim saw them. The suspects then fled out the back door. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A blue 1999 Acura was taken from the 400 block of S. Irving Blvd. between March 14 at 8:30 p.m. and March 15 at 9 a.m. A black 1990 Nissan 240 was stolen from the 4000 block of

4th St. on March 18 at 1 a.m. A white 1986 Toyota 4Runner was taken from near the corner of Van Ness Ave. and 5th St. between March 19 at 7:45 p.m. and March 20 at 10:30 a.m. BURGLARIES FROM VEHICLE: A car was broken into on the 600 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. on March 2 at 9 p.m. WILSHIRE DIVISION BURGLARIES: Property was stolen from an apartment building on the 100 block of S. Sycamore Ave. on March 11 at 10:44 p.m. After trying to pry open the front door, the suspect entered through an unlocked side door to gain entry to the laundry room. PREVENTION TIP: Keep area well lit and lock all doors, gates, garage and windows. If you are leaving town, put lights and a radio on a timer, and ask friends to collect all newspapers. Install an alarm. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A silver 2010 Toyota Camry was stolen from the 200 block of S. Mansfield Ave. between March 1 at 6:45 p.m. and March 2 at 7:30 a.m.

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BURGLARIES FROM VEHICLE: The center console was stripped from a car parked on the 200 block of S. Lucerne Blvd. between Feb. 28 at 7:45 p.m. and March 1 at 8:45 a.m. A GPS was stolen from a car parked on the 300 block of S. Citrus Ave. on March 4 between 2 and 2:30 p.m. A wallet with credit cards, checks and other property was taken from a car parked on the 300 block of N. Citrus Ave. between March 6 at 7 p.m. and March 7 at 8:10 a.m. Musical equipment and instruments, along with a personal pack were taken from a car parked on the 600 block of S. Orange Dr. between March 9 at 4 p.m. and March 10 at 8:30 a.m. A radio, technical instruments and other property was stolen from a car parked on the 100 block of S. Mansfield Ave. between March 9 at 9 p.m. and March 10 at 7:30 a.m. PREVENTION TIP: Secure your vehicle by locking all doors, windows and sunroofs. Do NOT leave valuables in your vehicle, especially in plain view. This includes purses, wallets, briefcases, laptop computers, cell phones, iPods, CDs, cameras or shopping bags. Park your vehicle in areas where there is a high concentration of pedestrian traffic. At night, park in welllit areas. L.A. Police Dept. Senior lead officers: Olympic Division Joseph Pelayo: 213-793-0709 Wilshire Division Dave Cordova: 213-793-0650

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The project to repair potholes along Wilshire Blvd. between Crenshaw Blvd. and La Brea Ave. is expected to begin this month after a nine-month delay. Oil and methane gas perculating under Wilshire by the La Brea Tar Pits has been one of the causes of the potholes. Repairs have been completed at the tar pit site following a six-week traffic detour. Funds for repair were to be made as part of the Metro Bus Rapid Transit project which involves curbside and street repair. However, that project is still pending, which led Councilman Tom LaBonge to ask Metro for funds now, to be reimbursed when once the bus project is finally approved.

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Residents raise funds for earthquake victims (Continued from page 1) Dan Hodgkiss, club president, said, “In 1994, the Japanese Rotary district was very generous to our club and helped when we had our earthquake. They sent us $10,000 to distribute. “It is now time to pay them

back.” Marlborough students are supporting Operation USA with fundraising activities, including the creation of “prayer trees” where girls contribute $1 to write a condolence and attach it to the tree. The CEO and founder of Operation USA,

Richard Walden, visited the campus to tell how the organization is assisting in rescue and recovery efforts. Earth Day proceeds and other studentled club efforts will go toward disaster relief. Patricia Casado is hosting an earthquake preparedness

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Art exhibit included dance lessons The Loft at Liz’s, 453 S. La Brea Ave., combined dance lessons with the gallery’s “34 Days of Dance” featuring 13 artists and their respective visual takes on the art of dance. Lessons in tango and swing were conducted on Thursday evenings in March.

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Vegans rejoice with opening of Gratitude Close to 200 people crowded the parking lot and interior of Café Gratitude to celebrate its opening on March 4 at 639 N. Larchmont Blvd. The first Southern California branch of the San Francisco vegan restaurant, the owners are founder Matthew and Terces Engelhart and co-owners Lisa and Chris Bonbright. It was Lisa Bonbright’s visit to the San Francisco café that gave her the idea to bring the eatery to Los Angeles. She and her husband are co-owners of the building where the cafe is located. The Bonbrights had been looking for a restaurant tenant, and Lisa felt Café Gratitude was the answer. Everything on the menu is organic with soy and glutenfree options. In addition to salads, sandwiches, veggie burgers, sushi, pizza, roasted potatoes and enchiladas, there is a pay-what-you-can grain bowl. The Café Gratitude founders explain, “Our food and people are a celebration of our aliveness. We select the finest organic ingredients to honor the earth and ourselves, as we are one and the same. We support local farmers, sustainable ag-

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riculture and environmentally friendly products.” The hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Sunday. Phone is 323-580-6383. *** Other new stores are planning to debut soon on Larchmont Blvd. Ampersand, a women’s clothing consignment shop, is opening at 658 N. Larchmont Blvd. A hat store, headquartered in San Francisco, will be opening on North Larchmont. Goorin Bros. Hat Shop is also located at 7627 Melrose Ave.

League workshop aids Haitian group

Recycled water is on Council agenda

The Junior League of Los Angeles recently hosted a group of seven community leaders from Haiti for a threehour leadership development training workshop. The training was conducted by League president Anika Jackson at the Larchmont Blvd. offices. The delegation learned how educational institutions and non-government, grassroots and women's organizations in Los Angeles empower women for leadership roles.

A talk on creating a sustainable water supply while reducing dependence on imported water is the subject of a talk at the Wed., April 13 meeting of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. The meeting, at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. at 7 p.m., will feature a speaker from the city Dept. of Water and Power. New city ordinances and the proposed wall for the Getty House in Windsor Square are also on the agenda.

The firm, which opened in 1895, sells men’s, women’s and children’s hats. Blockbuster video rental store has closed at 147 N. Larchmont. The owners told the Chronicle they have had several inquiries about renting the property. LBA ad march B outlines.indd 1

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Six private gardens on Historical Society Party and Tour April 17 Gardens at six sites, including the official residence of the Mayor of L.A., will be opened to the public during the sixth annual Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party and Tour on Sun., April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. A reception including a light supper and silent auction follows at the Getty House from 4 to 6 p.m. The tour begins at the Mayor’s mansion at 605 S. Irving Blvd., where attendees will receive programs with garden locations. Jo Anne Trigo of Two Dog Nursery will lecture on organic container gardening at 3 p.m. Getty House features the Ronnie Allumbaugh Gardens created in 1928 by designer A. E. Hanson. They include the sunken “Blue” Garden and the Rose Garden, which were restored in 2010 with funds provided by the Hancock Park

continue funding a greening project begun last year at John Burroughs Middle School, including improvements along Wilshire Blvd. Previous tours benefited the creation of outdoor planters, fountains and a sensory wall mural at Frances Blend Special Education Center, traffic islands on Wilton Place, a greening project at Wilshire Crest School, a bronze plaque

at Robert Burns Park and the development of a median on Larchmont Blvd. Tickets to the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society event are $55 and can be purchased online at www.wshphs.org or by mail from WSHPHS Garden Tour, 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., #135, Los Angeles, CA 90004. For more information call 213-243-2182.

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Chvatal-Keane is Party honoree Cindy Chvatal-Keane is the honoree of the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Party and Tour for her contributions to the neighborhood and the city of Los Angeles. Chvatal-Keane is president of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association, est. 1948. She co-founded the Hancock Park Historic Preservation Advocacy Group and was a key player in the establishment of an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) to protect the character of Hancock Park. She is a member of the executive committee of the California Science Center, and an executive producer of the television series “CSI.”

Mourning a Neighborhood Tree The Windsor Square community is actively involved in preservation. The charms of our vintage neighborhood – including its stately trees—are one of the major reasons we live here. In a city that has lost so much of its historic architecture, the efforts of the Windsor Square community are reflected in our quality of life and the esteem with which our neighborhoods are held. Occasionally, despite all our efforts, things go awry. We are currently mourning the loss of a large parkway tree – a ficus benjamina – due to the efforts of a developer intent on “flipping” the house at 207 N. Arden. The tree in question, which was large enough to shade both sides of the parkway, was cut down on March 12th, despite the request for a 10-day stay by Councilman Tom LaBonge, which was subsequently granted by Cynthia Ruiz, LA’s Commissioner of Public Works. Unfortunately, the stay was not enforced by Assistant Chief City Forester Ron Lorenzen, and the tree was cut down anyway. The WSA Board has yet to receive an answer from Ms. Ruiz’ and Mr. Lorenzen’s offices regarding why the stay was not enforced. Ficus trees are known to have robust root systems, and the trees on Larchmont Boulevard wreaked havoc with the sidewalks a number of years ago. However, instead of removing the trees, their roots were pruned, and the sidewalks restored. The lesson for all Windsor Square residents is this: we must remain involved, and vigilant, and cannot assume that the neighborhood’s best interests will be honored, even when we have the support of City officials. Our city’s urban forest is constantly under assault, as is our desire to retain the local flavor in our neighborhoods. We’d like to thank former WSA Board member Sean Elliott for his quick action on this issue, and encourage all Windsor Square residents to follow his example. As always, contact information for any issue is available on the WSA website, www.windsorsquare.org

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The second of the year’s quarterly Art Walks takes place on Sat., April 16 from 2 to 10 p.m. and includes a new sponsor, the Beverly Center. “The partnership allows more support of galleries on W. Third St. as well as the west end of Beverly Blvd. and in all spaces in between,” said spokesperson Shawni Dracoules. Among exhibits open throughout the day and night are “Some Assembly Required” at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, “Busta and Schude” at Caporale/Bleicher Gallery, “Beth Van Hoesen-Etchings and Drawings” at Tobey C. Moss Gallery and Iwan Baan and Daniel Cummings at ACME. All participating galleries will be marked with a Miracle Mile Art Walk banner. MKG 2 at 171 S. La Brea—a new project space for Merry

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Karnowsky Gallery—will host an after-party from 7 to 10 p.m. with an opening exhibition for artist Samuel Lowder. In addition to the Beverly Center, Art Walk is sponsored by Mid-City West Community Council, L.A. County Museum of Art, The Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, themojamoja.com, Farmers Market Self Storage and the Larchmont Chronicle. Downloadable maps and updated schedules can be found at www.midcitywest.org.

T-shirts promote road safety Kyle Pagach has a message, tional message, without hitand it’s worn on every third ting kids over the head,” ezgrader’s T-shirt at Third Street plains the Mansfield Ave. resident. School. He is also hoping students “Asking people to give monat Rutgers University (his ey is hard work, but if they get alma mater) wear the “DNT something in return to proTXT” shirts at the first foot- mote a cause, then you have a chance,” he said. His goal is to ball game this fall. Kyle’s son Jake is a third- sell 100,000. grader in Stacey Byham’s class, Pagach’s reputation for proand his fellow students voted moting safe driving has led him to the nato wear the tional Distracted shirts on PHOTO PAGE 1 Driving Summit their class in Washington, trips. D. C., sponsored Pagach is producing a movie that has by Secretary of Transportation the same message: prevent Ray LaHood. distracted driving. Proceeds He also attended the Teens from the sale of the T-shirts in the Drivers Seat fest in will help to finance the full- Dallas, Texas in March. A native of Edison, N.J., length film. “The picture has an educa- Pagach designed the shirt

‘Millionaire’ makes secret donation to Alexandria House Alexandria House made its television debut last month when it was featured on ABC’s “Secret Millionaire.” The residents and staff of the transitional residence for women and children in need at 426 S. Alexandria Ave. thought they were participating in a documentary on the role of volunteers in small notfor-profit agencies, according to spokesperson Michele Richards. Instead they were filmed for the March 27 episode of “Secret Millionaire.” The television show, which airs on Sunday evenings, follows successful business people who keep their true identities hidden while they spend a week in some of the country’s poorest areas. At the end, they reveal who they really are. The $45,000 donation from the “millionaire” was a truly special gift for our 15th anniversary, said Richards. “We hope that viewers will be inspired by the program and want to get involved themselves,” she added. “We are in desperate need of volunteers, emergency funds for residents, and basic supplies including

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Cars go green at Earth Day Celebration in Park La Brea Bio-fuel mechanic Kieran Mullaney’s answer to increasing fuel prices—a 1984 Mercedes that runs on vegetable oil—will show car owners how to go green at Park La Brea’s Earth Day Celebration. The event takes place on Sat., April 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Park La Brea Activities Center, 475 S. Curson Ave. The Petersen Automotive Museum is doing its share to spark environmentalism among car fans by showcasing GM’s Chevrolet Volt, a plug-in electric hybrid vehicle that can run 60 miles per gallon, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Helmet fittings and free minor bike repairs will be performed at a booth run by pro-

cycling groups, Sustainable Streets LA and Grand Masters. Experts from both groups will also discuss bicycle safety. Other exhibits include a Lady Bug Dome, free food samples from Whole Foods and a lesson in environmentalism by the Sierra Club. Free films will run all day, featuring documentaries like “Carbon Nation,” which focuses on climate change solutions. Local artist Debora Gillman and the Craft and Folk Art Museum will hold arts and crafts classes to teach how to create art objects and jewelry from recyclable materials. For more information, call the Park La Brea Activities Center at 323-549-5458.

Fairfax 'Beatnix' to recite poetry at Farmers Market Eleven poets from Fairfax High School’s poetry club, The Beatnix, will take the stage on the west patio of the Farmers Market every Wednesday of April at 6 p.m.. The students will perform a “choreopoem,” a blend of music, dance and poetry, presented by the Greenway Arts Alliance. “This is a diverse community of students,” says producer Dennis Howard. “These kids took their experiences and wove them together for the show.” The show is another in a long roster of collaboration of the Greenway Arts Alliance and Fairfax High School. The Alliance was founded by Whitney Weston and Pierson Blaetz in 1999 to create a bridge between arts and edu-

CELEBRATING EL COYOTE’S 80th birthday are the owners' daughters, Margie Christofferson, left, and her sister Barbara Buser. The restaurant, at 7312 Beverly Blvd., offered meals at 80 cents during its celebration in March. Opened on March 5, 1931 by Blanche and George March, the cafe was originally located at First St. and La Brea Ave. and moved to its present location 20 years later. Today there are eight rooms and a patio with a seating capacity of 375.

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Listen to Indian ragas music and watch West African dancers at a tribute to five Sister Cities on Sat., April 9 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Original Farmers Market, Third and Fairfax. The Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and Latin Jazz of Carlos Eduardo Verde Jr. and his trio Cache will perform. Other entertainers include Ronobir Lahiri playing Indian ragas music and the L. A. Matsuri Taiko drum ensemble. Christina Linhardt and Michael Tuba Heatherton will showcase cabaret music. The event is sponsored by the Sister Cities of Los Angeles and the city Department of Cultural Affairs. Admission is free.

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Projects include repair of Wilshire Blvd., bikeways Spring is in the air and there’s a sense of renewal in Los Angeles wherever you look. I’m honored and grateful that the voters of the Fourth District have re-elected me to the City Council. On March 8, we received 55percent of the vote to win another four-year term in office to serve the residents of Council District Four. Repairing Wilshire Blvd. One of my top priorities is to restore Wilshire Blvd. to a first-class condition. Those of us who use the busy thoroughfare know well the damage and unsafe conditions on many stretches of Wilshire. At a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Board meeting in February, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and I introduced a motion to act now to fix

Movie screening of ‘Avatar’ on Earth Day A screening of the film “Avatar” on Fri., April 22 at 6 p.m. and free trees will mark the Wilshire Center’s annual Earth Day event. Moviegoers will watch the film on the lawn at 3700 Wilshire Blvd. Also on the agenda are a presentation of the Cool District Program and the Carbon Master Plan. Other activities include face painting for kids, community booths, e-waste recyclers and a free tree adoption. The event is sponsored by the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corp. For more information visit wilshirecenter.com/earthday.

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substantial resurfacing and reconstruction of Wilshire Blvd. as part of the Wilshire Rapid Transit Curbside Bus Lane Project. The project has been mired in jurisdictional delays, while the road-bed continues to crumble and erode. I have therefore moved that the MTA board direct its CEO to work with the city dept. of public works to identify immediate strategies to restore and maintain Wilshire and other heavily-traveled bus routes to a first-class condition. We’ve targeted Wilshire between Western and Fairfax for this work. We officially dedicated the Wilton Triangles in February. These traffic islands at Wilton and 1st and 2nd streets increase both pedestrian and vehicle traffic-safety, and they beautify an already charming historical neighborhood. The Wilton Triangles were funded in large part by the Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles, but six years of neighborhood fundraising efforts really brought the project home. I really appreciate the efforts of the Ridgewood Wilton Neighborhood Association, the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society and the Greater Wilshire

Neighborhood Council to make these beautiful, functional traffic islands a reality. Expanded bikeways Warmer weather means more chances to see the city on a bicycle. I’m proud that the Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved the Bicycle Master Plan in March. The plan has a long-term goal of 1,680 miles of interconnected bikeway, and calls for the city to create 200 miles of new bicycle routes every five years. City engineers and transportation consultants have been working on the Bicycle Master Plan for the last three years, with input from bicycle advocates and the Council Transportation Committee, which I co-chair. Ten percent of the city’s share of Measure R funds— the 2008 sales tax to support countywide transportation projects—will go toward initiatives for cyclists and pedestrians. Stay tuned for more information on a dedicated “Bike Boulevard” along 4th St. between Hoover and Fairfax. Cleaner air Finally, take a deep breath. The Fresh Air Dining LA policy is in effect in Los Angeles. As of March 8th smoking is prohibited at outdoor dining patios and sidewalks. The smoking restriction prohibits anyone from smoking within 10 feet of outdoor dining areas, including restaurant patios, cafes and food courts, and within 40 feet of food kiosks, food carts and mobile

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Bike advocates say new citywide plan is ‘just the beginning’ Some 1,680 miles for a citywide bikeway system has been approved by city officials. The plan includes a commitment to build 40 miles of bikeways a year. “The new bike plan creates a blueprint for a comprehensive network designed to meet the needs of all bicyclists, from long-distance commuters to children going to their local school or park,” said Jeff Jacobberger, chairman of the Mid City West Community Council and member of the Los Angeles Bicycle Advisory Committee. “But just as a blueprint is not a building, the bike plan does

not create a single bike lane or bike route. Now, the hard work begins. Accommodating bicyclists in our dense, congested neighborhoods won’t always be easy. “Local bicyclists—and one million Angelenos ride a bike at least once a year—must pressure our elected officials and bureaucrats to implement the plan’s lofty goals and make Los Angeles a better city for everyone,” he added. The plan is funded by Measure R, federal and state transportation departments and the Safe Routes to Schools measure. Go to labikeplan.org.

Christ the King places in Decathlon Christ the King students competed with students from more than 100 schools in the Junior High Academic Decathlon in March at the L.A. Sports Arena. The Decathlon Team placed seventh in the Super Quiz. Members are Christian Waje, Christine Jung, Marc Castillo, Younsook Jang, Rachel Agbayani, Sam Lee, Valory Banashek, Julian Graham, Carson Valdez and Charizze Talaro. They were coached by eighth grade teacher Elisa Ramos. Individual winners were Rachel Agbayani, Religion; Younsook Jang, math; Marc Castillo, English and Christian Waje, literature.

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Feel the burn with Zumba Fitness class at Curves World dance and strength training combine for a total body workout called Curves Circuit with Zumba Fitness at Curves Health Club at 527 N. Larchmont Blvd. For the 30-minute class, participants alternate every 60 seconds between weight machines and Zumba, a trademarked aerobics routine based largely on Latin, African and Middle Eastern dance. By combining two workouts in one class, attendees can burn up to 500 calories, according to Curves International who partnered with Zumba Fitness to present the classes to their members. “The women who take this class love it,” says Juliette Kiperman, Curves Larchmont owner. “It’s so much fun you don’t notice you’re working out. It’s a fitness party.” For more information, call 323-465-4652 or visit curveslarchmont.com.

Check seat belt safety at Petersen Museum April 16 SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A., the national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety, partners with the Petersen Automotive Museum for the annual Safety Seat Checkup Day Sat., April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Check your vehicle for proper use of child safety seats and get a comprehensive recall list in the family resource packets. Reservations required. Call 323-964-6308 for more information or to reserve your time. Meet in the parking structure at the Petersen, 6060 Wilshire Blvd.

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League’s fitness center offers gym, screenings A new fitness center opened at the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center for seniors 50 years and older. The center, at 1360 N. St. Andrews Place, offers preventative health screenings and social activities. The programs are provided with the assistance of Partners in Care Foundation. The center’s fitness room has treadmills, elliptical equipment and recumbent bikes to provide cardio vascular endurance. The multi-press machine, dual adjustable pulley, lateral and low row machine, leg press and leg extension machines provide strength training.

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Treat your body like an art object, says Pilates teacher By Suzan Filipek While acting off, off Broadway and dancing with a ballet company, Meghan Pickrell studied Pilates. Eventually she left performing and opened Mind & Motion Pilates and Beyond at the Pacific Medical Group, 7864 Willoughby Ave. She has a special affinity for artists, she says. “I understand what they’re going through.” She loves movement, from inspiring others to stand tall and breathe deeply to studying the mechanics and grace of anatomy. “I feel I have a strong voice as a teacher and helping people,” says the petite blonde. At the center, located inside a renovated 1920s Craftsman building, the movement specialist helps clients achieve their goals, from gaining strength and flexibility to relieving chronic back pain. She studied with the Utah Ballet and, as part of her studies, became acquainted with Pilates’ technique and ap-

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paratus at the University of Colorado-Boulder. She would go on to became a certified movement specialist through Bodies Mind in San Francisco. She is working on her master’s degree in kinesiology from Cal State Northridge. Clients with low back pain, scoliosis and other spinal conditions get the full Pilates repertoire, some yoga-style poses

and a host of techniques to assist with alignment, joint function, strength and flexibility. When going on the road for house calls near her Hancock Park home, she leaves the Reformer and half-trapeze table in the studio and brings stretchy bands and hand weights. She likes to incorporate the client’s own practice into the session, she says. She keeps a blog noting

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recipes inspired by a farmer’s market held at Yamashiro Restaurant above Sunset Blvd. Her boyfriend manages the Japanese restaurant; his family owns the landmark. She also writes on fitness, and answers questions, such as the oft-asked inquiry from clients about her exercise regime. In the entry “How to have a great body,” Meghan tells about her four hours of daily exercise when she was dancer and how the experience taught her to appreciate movement. “Treat your body like an art project,” she writes. “Make it the most majestic art project ever. Show it care and consideration with nutrition, relaxation and exercise. Find an exercise program that you enjoy. Whether it be running, basketball, tennis, yoga, aerobics, dance or even Pilates, attend to yourself physically. Be proud of your accomplish-

ments! Stand tall and show off your talents to the world. The more you spend time in activities where you are engaged physically, the more those feelings of pride and self-satisfaction will shine through… ” For more information visit mindmotion.wordpress.com.

Caregiving ‘Head to Toe’ at Olympia “Caregiving from Head to Toe” is the topic of a series of discussions on Wednesdays this month at Leeza’s Place at Olympia Medical Center, 5901 W. Olympic Blvd., #300A. Learn tips about bathing and personal hygiene on April 6. Hiring in-home help will be discussed on April 13. Learn about eating, nutrition and oral care April 20; home safety and incontinence will be addressed on April 27. Discussions are from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Parking is $4 with validation. For more information call 323-932-5414.

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They find skilled part-time jobs for moms, and more By Suzan Filipek Over lunch one day Julie Lacouture and Kate Pletcher noted most of their friends were pregnant, and either staying in jobs and miserable or getting out of the work force all together. The UCLA MBA grads saw a pool of untapped talent. Turns out their hunch was right. Since they opened their high-end temporary agency and recruitment business in January they count some 1,970 resumes in their virtual files. Employers are also game. “We thought it would be difficult to find part-time jobs. But this is what people are looking for. “It’s been a wonderful surprise,” said Lacouture, who lives in Larchmont Village with her husband Ben Blacker. Following the advice of their

well as others seeking flexibility, from having summers off, to caring for an elderly parent or earning income while starting businesses of their own. The pair work out of their homes and interview candidates over the phone, on Skype and in coffee shops. Julie favors quiet Larchmont locales. And they network, at Chamber of Commerce meetings, women business groups and UCLA alumni events. Not your typical staffing agency, they place highly skilled pros from fundraisers

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to administrative managers. They’ve placed a contract attorney with a law firm and a chief operating officer at a manufacturing company. Most candidates (88 percent) have four-year college degrees; 40 percent have a master’s degree, says Lacouture, a Massachusetts native and former director at the on-line charity DonorsChoose.org. Entrepreneurship and nonprofits have much in common, says Lacouture. They both aim to help and do good in the world.

They can also both be demanding. Lacouture hasn’t had a day off in months. “But it doesn’t feel like it, when it feels like a labor of love,” she smiles.

Book signing Debora Gillman will sign her book, “The Painter’s Dream,” Sun., April 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Park La Brea Activities Center, 475 S. Curson Ave. The coloring book and story combine fantasy with art education, giving children an inspirational journey with an artist who paints the sky.

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Rosenthal takes ‘Raymond’ to Russia By Tony Medley When standup comedian Ray Romano made a 1995 appearance on David Letterman’s show, fledgling writer Phil Rosenthal had no way of knowing it would change his life. After that one six-minute appearance, Letterman said, “There should be a show for this guy.” Acting on that idea, requests were sent to writers to submit treatments. Rosenthal made a submission, which resulted in a meeting between Rosenthal and Romano at Art’s Deli on Ventura Boulevard, which, in turn, resulted in Rosenthal becoming the writer-producer of the CBS megahit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond,” which premiered September 13, 1996, and ran for eight years. It was based on the families of both Rosenthal and Romano. When I met with Fremont Place resident Rosenthal on Larchmont Blvd., he told me, “When you write a pilot, you go from being a writer to being a producer. Suddenly you’re in charge of a giant company employing 150 people. “You have to start using the other side of the brain that you thought you left in math class

in high school and thought you’d never need. You have to be both creative and businessminded. Otherwise, everything falls apart.” When he and Romano decided to end the series, he was invited to the office of Michael Lynton, the president of Sony. Says Rosenthal, “He told me how Sony had created the sitcom in Russia by bringing ‘The Nanny’ over. They had sketch shows (short, often satirical scenes or plays in a revue or variety show) and nighttime soap operas. The sitcom was going to be a combination of the two. The Russian creative people came from disparate backgrounds, from soap operas, from sketch, or from fields outside of entertainment, like science. For example, the head of comedy worked in laser beams, laughs Rosenthal. “It’s like they are in the Wild West, creating something that didn’t exist before.” Michael Lynton asked him if he’d like to go and see how we do it, and then come back and write a fictional feature film about a show runner (a person who is responsible for the dayto-day operation of a television series) who goes over there to

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have his show translated. “I said that could be funny, but if these people really exist, why not take a camera crew and film what would really happen. He said that was a good idea, and would I be the guy? I said, ‘yes I’d like to make the movie.’” “But, he meant, ‘Be in the movie. Do your show over there.’ “How could I say no? It’s a lifetime adventure. It never occurred to me to move 'Raymond' over there. So like a moron I said yes and went to Russia with a camera crew who photographed everything I did. I wrote, produced, and acted in the film.” The result is Rosenthal’s funny new film, “Exporting Raymond,” which should be required viewing for anyone desiring to do business in Russia. It opens in Los Angeles on April 29.

Laser therapy, acupuncture and ultrasound are some of the treatments offered at The Veterinary Care Center by Dr. Khara Johnson who opened her full-service veterinary hospital last month at 6666 Santa Monica Blvd. While primarily practicing Western medicine, Dr. Johnson, a Hancock Park resident, is a licensed veterinary acupuncturist as well and often prescribes Chinese medicine and herbs. The nursing staff is comprised of registered veterinary technicians, and the facility features a state-of-the-art, inclinic laboratory and therapy

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Busy moms find ways to relax and recharge How busy are moms? When I put out an e-mail to a dozen friends asking them to share their ideas of relaxation and how they manage some time for themselves since having children, I was only mildly surprised that the number of replies I received initially was zero. Zero. I know what inspired me to ask the question. I’m feeling particularly overwhelmed and have been for the past few months. But my quiet Blackberry begged me to think more deeply about this.

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Nicki Sanchez, one of my closest friends to whom I speak almost daily, believes she does relax. She walks on the beach for exercise, she is addicted to Scrabble on her new iPhone, and she reads “Vanity Fair” cover to cover (no small feat) the same as she did when we were in college. But she offered a disclaimer. She walks alone on the beach down the street from her house once in a while (though she plays there almost every day with her fiveyear-old daughter), she plays Scrabble because she’s often too wound up to fall asleep, and her “Vanity Fairs" sit untouched going back to July. I’m writing this column sitting at an outdoor table in the Grove on a gorgeous afternoon. Our nanny, Joyce, has family visiting from the Philippines this month and will only be with Sadie three afternoons total. This is one of them. My knee jerk reaction to this change in our schedule is

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS Looking for recommendations for summer camps? Wondering what to do with the kids once school is out for the summer? A poll of neighborhood parents revealed their children's favorites—both for day camps and sleep-away camps.

PAGE SCHOOL. Scarlett Campen is looking forward to returning this year.

Angelique Campen's children have attended Page's summer school for the past couple of years. "They absolutely love it," said the Windsor Square mother of twins Hunter and Paris, 7, and Scarlett, 5. "It is the perfect mix of education, art and plain old summer fun. "Additionally, every Friday the camp takes fabulous field trips to fun places like the circus, the beach, the Observatory and waterparks," she added. Another plus: "It's very flexible for parents. We are able to take a week off here and there for our family travels without any charge."

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Larchmont Village mom Rebecca Hutchinson's girls Halle and Samantha have enjoyed a number of local camps over the years, including Segev & Sara's Super Duper Arts Camp, Sophie Dance, Tumbleweed, UCLA Soccer day camp, California Science Center and sailing camp in A SUMMIT to the top of Darwin was a great experience for city boy, Sam Gallagher.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL was the theme of a summer camp performance at Sophie Dance attended by the Campen kids.

Campen's kids also attended Sophie Dance. "They did two weeks there in addition to Page and loved it as well. They dance, do crafts, have lunch, and every Friday put on a performance for the parents. Each week has a different theme."

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was his first year as a 'rough rider,'" said Meg. The program progresses over four years, and is really special, she added. "It was a wonderful experience for our city boy." Among activities were a fourday hiking trip where campers summitted Mount Darwin on the fourth of July. "There was lots of horseback riding and good old-fashioned camp fun," said Meg, with the last week of camp culminating in a secret ceremonial "rough ride." "The camp was founded in 1939, and offers an authentic western experience with all the right values," she added. *** Ethan Dean attended YMCA Element Camp last summer. Element is a skateboard manufacturer that sponsors this YMCA program in the Sequoi-

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Over the years, Oliver Hale has really enjoyed the L.A. Tennis Club summer camp program. "We're not club members, but they invite everyone to participate," said his mom, Barbara. He also attends the Boy Scout sleep-away Camp Cherry Valley in Catalina every year. "It's great fun for the kids with lots of outdoor activities and even scary campfire stories." An inexpensive camp that allows kids from all over the city to experience the ocean is a day camp offered by L.A. County Lifeguards called The Water Program. "It's geared to getting kids into water sports like surfing, sailing and paddle-boarding," said Barbara. Another option is the Junior Lifeguard Program offered by the L.A. County Fire Dept. The five-week program held at area beaches "is more rigorous and requires excellent swimming skills." *** "Both of my daughters absolutely love Glendale Centre

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS Shakespeare plays performed at Youth Festival children as young as six can recognize modern themes within Shakespeare’s plays. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.losangelesdramaclub.com/syfla.

Website has tools to help children learn Parents looking for strategies to help their children academically can get free tips at thetutorwhisperer.com. The website is also a resource for students who are searching for ways to heighten their learning experiences, as well as tutors, teachers and administrators who are interested in alternative, innovative educational methods, said site creator Julie Kamins. Learning tools include a “strategy of the week” with her preferred tools and resources. Among them are favorite websites and new perspectives on learning. Visitors can “meet Julie,” as well as explore learning obstacles, visit the Student Lounge, read case studies, ask questions and even buy last minute school supplies. Kamins has been an academic tutor for more than 20 years.

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Spring carnival at Wilshire Station A carnival in front of the Wilshire Community Police Station at 4861 Venice Blvd. will offer fun activities including rides, games and a variety of food booths. The three-day event runs Fri., April 1 from 5 to 11 p.m., and Sat., April 2 and Sun., April 3, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Proceeds benefit The Wilshire Community Police

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS L.A. High School students visit San Diego A group of 46 Los Angeles High School Romans traveled south recently to tour UC San Diego. For many of the students, the excursion was their first trip out of the city. “The opportunity to go on a field trip to another city is great for people like me who don’t get to go out of L.A. of-

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By Sondi Sepenuk Looking for a new play space to take your child? You’re in luck, because Tales, a new “creative adventure land for kiddos” ages two to 10, just opened at 7926 Beverly Blvd., just blocks from The Grove. Jennifer Webb, an actress and entrepreneur, along with her business partner Catherine Corona, a former school teacher with a master’s degree in education, were tired of children “being entertained by others” and wanted to create a space where children could be creative on their own. “Children should learn to be creative and to stand behind something they make and to be proud of it,” says Jennifer. To help foster that creativity, the space offers an abundance of play stations: a messy art area, open play space, play dough and sidewalk chalk, a “design center” to make your own costumes, a lemonade stand, puppet theatre, Karaoke stage, rope climbing fort, and

Zimmer Museum offers art, music Toddler Art is offered at the Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., on Tuesdays April 5 and 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Workshops on Movement and Music meet Thursdays April 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. The series, led by teacher Ashley Jefferson, incorporates singing, stories, games, drums and tambourines. Classes are for ages 18 months to three years. Members pay $21/series or $8 per class. Non-members: $27/ series or $10. Call 323-7618998 to register. Also at the Zimmer: Open Art Studio: Tuesdays 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Storytime: Wednesdays at 11 a.m; Puppet Story Play-A-Long: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m.

the only indoor “jumping pillow” in California (a cross between an air jumper and a trampoline). For $10, you and your child can stay and play for however long you desire. Unlimited monthly memberships are offered at $50 for one child, $60 for two, and $70 for three or more. If you’re in the mood to go shopping at the nearby Grove or 3rd St., you may also want to take advantage of Tales’ “drop-off” option: for three hours your child will be closely attended while you shop the day away. Just remember to call three days in advance to book your child’s space. Tales also hosts birthday parties in its Beverly Blvd. play space or takes the party on the road to your very own house. “It’s important for kids to be creative,” says Jennifer, “and we hope that this place helps them do that.” For more information, go to www.talesla.com.

ten,” said senior Jeny Ortez. The day began with a campus tour, followed by a student panel discussion and admissions presentation. Two L.A. High alums that are now UCSD students also spoke to the group. The trip was the idea of school Reach counselor Elizabeth Saucedo, who believes in ex-

posing students to a new perspective on life, along with teacher Kevin Glynn, who says he encourages students to work harder to realize their goals. “This trip reassured me that I made the right decision in applying there,” said senior Emelyn Solis. “I can really see myself on that campus next year.”

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS Celebrate opening of Dino Hall, sail in a tallship, be in a "Trodding the boards" in a Shakespeare play, dancing to Taylor Swift, learning about dinosaurs and other fossils at the new Dino Hall and sailing in a tallship are just some of the programs youngsters can choose from this summer. Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd. 213-763-3348

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the Natural History Museum while one session will be at the La Brea Tar Pits. They run July 11 through Aug. 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The new dinosaur exhibit opens July 16 and 17. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd. 323-934-7243 www.tarpits.org Besides the shared program, Adventures in Nature summer camp with the Natural History Museum, the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits also presents their special summer film program B Movies and Bad Science. This year, in honor of the new Dino Hall, most of these free, family-friendly movies will be on dinosaurs. The July 16 screening will be at the Natural History Museum while the other screenings will be at the Tar Pits. Movies run most Saturdays through August 27. A+ Math Club 5028 Wilshire Blvd. 323-939-3378 www.aplusmathclub.com A+ Math Club offers intensive tutoring sessions in math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics. Summer programs focus on studying for the SAT and ISEE.

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production on stage Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy 5870 Olympic Blvd 323-525-0323 www.lennykswim.com Swimmers under a year old may begin with private lessons or take parent/tot classes, advancing to small groups for those ages three and above who can follow direction. Group and private lessons also offered for advance swimmers who want to work on their strokes. The academy, located at the Westside Jewish Community Center, is open Mon. through Thurs., 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fri., 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sun. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Los Angeles Drama School 130 S. La Brea Ave. 323-319-3597 losangelesdramaclub.com Two summer intensive sessions are offered beginning July 25 and ending Aug. 6. Students grade two through 10 spend 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon. through Fri., rehearsing, taking workshops, meeting theater professionals and learning about Elizabethan England in preparing for the Sat. performance and picnic. Marat Daukayev School of Ballet 731 S. La Brea Ave. 323-965-0333 www.maratdaukayev.com The Summer Intensive Program at Marat Daukayev offers young dancers ages six to 18 years six weeks to work on their technique, study the history of dance, work on their craft or take Flamenco.

There are three levels, juniors, intermediate and advanced. Students must take a placement class before the summer program begins. Summer sessions begin Tues., July 5 and go through Fri., Aug. 12. Classes run 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sophie Dance 310 S. La Brea Ave. 323-395-3050 www.sophiedance.com Week-long summer dance camp for youngsters ages four to 10 begins Mon., June 20 and continues until Thurs., Sept. 1; hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp also includes a Coachin-Training program for dancers ages 11 to 13. Themes this year include American Girl, Alice in Wonderland, Taylor Swift, Pop Divas, and Toy Story. Tallship Adventure Rainbow Harbor Long Beach 714-970-8800 www.americanpride.org During a five-day trip from Long Beach to Catalina Island living aboard the American Pride historical three-masted schooner, sailors ages 10 to 18 years learn helmsmanship, sailing, kayaking, fish dissection, basic navigation as well as other skills. Campers must have basic swimming capabilities. Camp sessions run from Mon., July 18 through Fri., Aug. 12. Young Writers Camp and Writers Institute 323-343-5901 www.calstatela.edu/ywc

Wilshire Softball's season begins More than 500 people were in attendance at the opening night ceremony for the Wilshire Girls Softball League at Queen Anne's Park in February. Volunteers served food and sold Wilshire Softball merchandise while the teams were introduced. Included in the night's activities were the league's newest additions, a first-ever division for five-andsix-year-old girls. A raffle featured a behindthe-scenes tour of Dodger stadium, softball gear and Disneyland tickets. Councilmember Tom LaBonge threw out the first pitch. Registration for fall league begins in May at wilshiresoftball.com Three-week summer program features daily workshops on the writing process, drama, music, storytelling, drawing and painting, as well as strategies of professional writers and the variety of writing types. Young Writers Camp for 1st to 7th grades and the Writers Institute for grades eight to 12 are held at Cal State L.A. All camps run July 11 to July 28, Mon. through Thurs., 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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By Ileana Najarro 12th Grade Marlborough School’s drama ensemble premiered the production, “The History Boys,” at the Intimate Theatre on campus. The cast pulled long hours after school and on weekends, and the tech crew completely redesigned the theatre’s interior to bring British playwright Alan Bennet’s characters to life. “The History Boys” is the story of history students at the fictional Cutler’s Grammar School in England who explore their relationships with peers and teachers as they prepare for entrance ex-

By Jane Lee 6th Grade The “Around the World” at St. James’ fair went on for three days: each day a different continent. We had Asian, aminations to Oxford University. In the end they succeeded in engaging their audience throughout the three-hour performance— even when they spoke entirely in French for one scene. The drama ensemble girls delved into the themes of homosexuality, teacher-student relationships, single sex education, and of course, history, while taking their audience along for an unforgettable ride.

European, Mexican and many other types of food. We also had dances and songs performed from the various countries. The performers came beautifully dressed in cultural dresses. Sixth graders planned a dance in order to raise money for the gifts we give the school each year. It was Hollywood-themed with hand-made decorations. Our very own 6th graders came up with the decoration ideas and planned everything out. Another important event was the open house and art show. Our art teacher, Mr. Danenberg, had the school in an art-related frenzy. Students’ artwork was displayed around the school for everyone to see—on the walls, ceiling and doors. Parents also got a tour of their kids’ classrooms.

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By Ashley Kwon Keelin Murray 5th Grade Sixty families attended a nonfiction family literacy afternoon. Students explained to their parents the importance of non-fiction texts and literature. The students read books to their parents, telling them about features that focus attention on important information. Students also spoke about features like the index, the glossary and the table of contents that help us find information in non-fiction text. They demonstrated how to summarize what they read. Everyone enjoyed the event and walked away with a better understanding of the importance of non-fiction literature.

By Merci Magallanes 8th Grade Last month Page alumni Suzanne Tagliavore came to read a book that she wrote at 17 years old and published this year. How inspiring! We had a field trip to the Science Center Museum. Seventh and 8th graders went to Boston for five whole days! The 5th and 6th graders went to Astrocamp. This month our Scholastic Book Fair will be followed by spring break. Then we will be taking our S.A.T.s while preparing for our annual Spring Show. We hope to see you there.

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By Summer Kaplan Quinn 5th Grade Third Street Elementary Is excited to welcome our new school librarian. Students and staff said hello to Mrs. Sartore who was given a tour of the school by Carole Koneff, our former school librarian. Mrs. Sartore was born in Detroit, Michigan and before moving to California, she worked in several schools in the Detroit area. When I asked her why she wanted to become a librarian, she said, “because I love books and children.” Currently, Third Street Elementary has many exciting and fun programs that Mrs. Sartore said she will continue, including the reading marathon. She also plans to add new programs for the students. Third Street lost Mrs. Koneff earlier in the year because of budget cuts. Our next librarian was only with us for a short time. The library has been closed for the last few months while we waited for a new librarian to be sent to our school. We are all happy to have Mrs. Sartore, and hope she will feel at home at Third Street.

By Duncan Miller 6th Grade Our annual Purim Carnival is a festival celebrating the Jewish holiday, in which everyone dresses up to mask their identity and

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Author Jon Scieszka visited our school courtesy of Children’s Book World. Students packed into the auditorium to hear him talk about some of his picture books such as “Math Curse” and “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.” He also discussed some of his novels such as the “Time Warp Trio” series, and “Spaceheadz,” the first of his most recent series and the current favorite amongst students. Fifth graders visited colonial Riley’s Farm to experience life as it was in the 1700s. They learned about military protocol, and participated in a reenactment of the Battle at Lexington and Concord. Fourth graders learned about California missions and pretended they were sailing from Boston to the missions in California. Along the way, they faced virtual perils. They survived scurvy, lived through pirate attacks, and endured navigating the dangerous Cape Horn.

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By Christopher Escobar 8th Grade Ms. Bejarano took her 8th grade English students on a field trip to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust at Pan Pacific Park. They are reading “The Diary of Anne Frank” and “Night” in class. Students were excited for the trip, but when they got to the museum their moods changed. The pictures and exhibits they saw were sad and disturbing. At our annual Pin & Ribbon ceremony, 8th grade students who have kept their grades up received a class pin and ribbon representing the fact that they are halfway to culmination! They also watched some great 8th grade performances.

By Jasmin Kim 12th Grade April activities include a special monthlong exhibit of student artwork at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral. Our annual car wash, hosted by the Girls Athletic Association, will take place on Sat., April 16. Also on tap this month is our annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon, which recognizes athletes who have maintained a GPA of 3.5 or higher while playing at least one team sport. Capping the month will be the biggest celebration of the school year, Mary’s Day, which honors the mother of Jesus and the patron of our school, through a special liturgy, followed by food, music and dancing.

CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION By Elena DeBré 5th grade Somehow CEE was able to pencil in time for the environment this month. The Dad’s Committee is doing a beach cleanup, and CEE’s community service is paying a visit to the UCLA Ocean Center. The dads will be able to bond while making sure the shore is clear of litter on Sat., April 16. The community service representatives learn about the environment, and always come back from with new facts and reasons for saving the oceans to share with their classes. Everyone can then be even more conscious of our carbon footprint just in time for Earth Day on April 22!

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By Rebecca Muhlheim 6th Grade This month, Grade 4 went to Lazy W Ranch. They learned about the history of California through tours and activities. Fifth grade also learned a lot at Riley’s Farm. The students reenacted the revolutionary war by taking roles as 18th century colonists.Sixth grade went to Boston and New York. There, they walked the Freedom Trail, visited the Natural History Museum, and much more. About half of the 7th grade went to Santa Cruz, where they camped, kayaked and studied the outdoors. The other half went to Oregon where they met with student representatives from schools in Portland, Scotland, and Australia to learn about sustainability. Eighth grade went to Washington D.C. They saw many things, including a Holocaust museum, the White House and many historical sites.

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By Ariel Amsellem 8th Grade The gym was bursting with fans when Yo u - Tu b e sensation acapella group, The Macccabeats, held a concert fundraiser for the 8th grade trip to Israel. Their songs included their renowned “Candlelight.” The 2nd grade also sang their version of "Candlelight" in Hebrew. After the concert, the group hung around for autographs. Early childhood had their pajama party. The toddlers came to school in pajamas and ate eggs and pancakes for breakfast. The teachers read and acted out “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” for the children, making them laugh uncontrollably.

By Paula Mendoza 8th Grade St. Brendan is getting spring fever, but still working diligently throughout the final quarter of the year. The 8th graders are also finalizing their high school decisions. Our spring fundraiser, Saturday Night Fever, will be a fun-filled night with food, music and dancing for the parents. It will include an auction to benefit our school. Students in grades 6 to 8 are excited about a five-day history trip to Washington, D.C. during spring vacation. As excited as we are for vacation, we remember the real reason for it—Easter. As a Catholic school, we’ll all go to a Stations of the Cross service.

By George Glaviano 11th Grade Students this year were more interactive and curious about what went on with other student’s science projects during the Science Fair. From each grade 6th-11th, medals were given out for first, second, and third place. The month of March featured two of our free speakers series set up by Dr. Peter Temes, our head of school. Stanford University professor Rob Reich came to talk about “What Every Family Needs to Know About College Admissions,” the inside landscape

of the college admissions process. UCLA professor Jefferey Wood joined Dr. Temes to talk about the ways young people can step beyond ordinary expectations and the constraints of ordinary schools to achieve at extraordinary levels. Pacific Hills helped get the word out about the Ovarian Cancer Circle, a dance fundraiser, which was inspired by one of our alumni Robin Babbini who unfortunately passed away of ovarian cancer. March ended with mid-terms and one week off of school for spring break.

CURTIS Sydney Gough 5th Grade The 1st grade girls had a great time at the Daddy/Daughter sock hop! The 3rd and 4th graders had a stuffed animal drive (for charity) and collected animals for kids in need of a furry-faux companion. Mr. Worth, our 4th grade music teacher, orchestra, and choir director is taking his students to see the New West Symphony. Some 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will compete in the San Fernando Valley Private School League track meet at Notre Dame High.

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By Esther Kang 8th Grade Our Academic Decathlon team was 7th in the Super Quiz out of more than 100 schools. Christian Waje placed 4th and Rachel Agbayani placed 7th in literature, Marc Castillo placed 5th in English and Younsook Jang placed 3rd in math. High school letters of acceptance arrived last week. St. Patrick’s Day we wore green and the student council organized a scavenger hunt. Track and field, and soccer season have both started. We played our first game at Loyola High.

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Asian theme rallies funds for NGA, Consuls at the Ebell Club When kids need clothes, NGA’s (New Garment Association) 95 members get going—measuring, assessing and power shopping. What began as a neighborhood effort in someone’s living room has grown into a formidable charity that delivers new clothing, linens and school uniforms to children and mothers at Alexandria House, Good Shepherd, McIntyre House and Operation School Bell. This year’s annual fundraiser on Feb. 26 drew 200 supporters to Busby’s for an evening of ka-

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Patty Hill buki and frivolity, which began with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and silent auction bidding on everything from Somper furs and La Perla lingerie to assortments of fine wines and boxes at the Hollywood Bowl. For

the intrepid souls untempted by such luxuries, NGA members like Margot Merrick and Shelagh Callahan circulated signboards on which guests could pledge for children’s backpacks, tennis shoes, toiletries, etc. Then, while “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” played on one wall, and sword throwers tossed steel blades on the stage, guests entered the ballroom for an Asian feast. Under the Chinese lanterns were hosts (and Busby’s owners) Melanie and Paul Boettcher, gala-co-

UNDER LANTERNS at NGA party were George, Marion Plato and Alex Asta.

BUSBY HOSTS: Melanie and Paul Boettcher.

ENJOYING NGA festivities were Brumby, Heather Boylston. CONSUL GENERALS’ salute drew Sandy and Dr. Bill Boeck.

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(Continued from page 28) Dia and Dennis Kim, Lisa Grezo and Richard Battaglia, Beverly and Jason Brown, Brook Eastburn and Michael Lauterbach, R.A. and Gerda McDonough, Barbara Loos and Brian Smith, Marisa and Matthew Wolf, Jennifer Goodnow and Michael Kaminsky, Lindsay and Joseph Gallagher, Gretchen and Wayne Kasai, Dede and Christopher Black, Dina and George Phillips, Cathryne and John Macievic, Bebe Flynn, Regis Worsoe, Mary Woodward, Ann and Bill MacNeil, Hollygrove’s Cathy Kort and Alex Asta. *** On Feb. 26, the Ebell of Los Angeles hosted 32 members of the Los Angeles Consular Corps for an international evening of dinner and dancing. Immediate past president Kelley Nelson introduced

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members, their guests and Ebell president Shirlee Taylor Haizlip to representatives from the world’s largest consular corps. Among the members paying tribute to their distinguished guests were Phoebe Beasley and Don Alberti, Sandy and Bill Boeck, Dayle and Bob Myers, Kate Nunes and Sean Abbott, Bill Nelson, Dia and Ray Schuldenfrei, and Suz and Peter Landay. *** On Sunday afternoon March 6, the Assistance League of Southern California shuttled guests and supporters for tea and a tour of the sprawling Charles E. Toberman Estate. The home was the League’s 2000 Design House and also starred as a recurring set in the HBO series “Entourage.” Following a fire last year, it is currently under restoration. Guests sauntered past the indoor Olympic-size pool and

Madge Van Adelsberg to be honored at May 13 concert The Ebell Chorale, Hollywood Master Chorale, and the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony will perform together for the first time on Fri., May 13 at 8 p.m. at The Ebell of Los Angeles, 4 4 0 0 Madge Van W ilshire Adelsberg Blvd. The performance will pay tribute to Madge Van Adelsberg, Hancock Park, for her many years of community service. She was an early supporter of the L.A Master Chorale when it began 47 seasons ago, both as patron, subscriber and hostess of post-concert events. She has been a longtime member of the Ebell Chorale. Proceeds from the concert will benefit the Chorale which is open to all women

in the community. For information or to buy tickets, call 323-931-1277, ext. 131 or visit EbellEventTickets.com.

Recruiters to meet with job-seekers Find your next job at the Working World Job Fair on Tues., April 12 at the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood & Highland. The fair enables job-seekers to meet with recruiters from Los Angeles companies who are hiring, said Catherine Rhodes, editor of Working World magazine, sponsors of the event. Rhodes, a Windsor Square resident, said the event includes seminars on topics such as “How to Ace Your Job Search.” There will be drawings for the L.A. Zoo and movie passes and iPods. For more information go to WorkingWorld.com.

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rev. Msgr. terrance L. Fleming, Fr. Ken deasy, Fr. Larry Murphy, SJ, Fr. Joe LaBrie, SJ,

Sister Maureen o'Connor, CSJ, Principal Weekday Masses: MoNdAy thru FridAy 6:30am & 8:00am Weekend Masses: SAturdAy 8:00am & 5:00pm (vigil) SuNdAy 8:00am & 9:45am (family mass) 11:30am & 5:00pm (youth/young adult mass)

Reconciliation: SAturdAy 4:00-4:45pm or by appointment

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Friday, april 22 Solemn Service 12 noon TradiTional STaTionS 3pm conTemporary STaTionS 7pm

HOLY SATURDAY SaTurday, april 23 eaSTer vigil 7pm

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22 at Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana, 923 S. La Brea Ave. An Easter Vigil Mass is on Saturday at 7, with services on Sunday at 8 and 10 a.m. and noon. St. Brendan Catholic Church, 300 S. Van Ness, marks Good Friday with traditional stations of the cross at 3 p.m.; contemporary stations at 7 p.m. An Easter Vigil is at 7 p.m. on Holy Saturday. Masses on Easter Sunday will be held at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m.

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The topic of Dr. R. Scott Colglazier's sermon is "In the Morning Comes Joy," at First Congregational Church of Los Anglees, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. beginning at 11 a.m. on Easter Sunday. An outdoor reception will folllow the service, featuring an appearance by the Easter Bunny. A Penance Service marks Holy Tuesday, April 19 at 7 p.m.; Stations of the Cross are visited on Good Friday, April

friends wished him the very best. *** We met up with Mike Genewick at US Bank and learned that his daughter Joanne is graduating with a degree in osteopathic medicine from Des Moines University. She will be interning in Minnesota. *** Susan Blumenthal told us at Baskin-Robbins that her grandson, Benjamin Jack Blumenthal, has his own frequent flier pass. The threeand-one-half year old visits his grandparents from his home in Portland where his dad Jim is an associate professor at Oregon State.

the film "Secretariat," is the special guest at Film Talk on Sun., April 17 at 12:15 p.m. in Stuart Hall. Following a screening, Wallace and Dr. Colglazier will lead a discussion of the film. Lunch will be provided and donations accepted. RSVP to Andrea Johnson at 213-355-5240 or crhodes@ fccla.org. A Discovery Series event will visit the L.A. Museum of Holocaust on Thurs., April 28. The tour is in preparation for the Yom Ha'shoah service on Sun., May 1 following the regular worship service. The group, limited to 20 people, will meet at 12:30 on Nancy White Way. Participants will have lunch in the neighborhood and arrive at the museum for the tour at 2 p.m. To RSVP, call Andrea Johnson at 213-355-5240. For more information, go to fccla.org.

From a poetry-themed service to a tour of the Holocaust Museum, a variety of activities take place this month at First Congregational Church of Los Angeles, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. A sermon by the pastor, Dr. Colglazier, is entitled "The Imagination of Faith" on Sun., April 3 beginning at 11 a.m. Special guest, Cecelia Woloch, poet and author of compilations "Carpathia," "Sacrifice" and "Tsigan" will also speak. In addition, FCCLA's Cathedral Choir will perform musical settings of poems by Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost and King Solomon by American composers Aaron Copland, Randall Thompson and Daniel Pinkham. Organist Christopher Houlihan will present a program that includes Vierne's "Symphony No. 6" on Sun., April 3 at 4 p.m. Tickets are $20. Randall Wallace, director of

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Baptisms to choir performances are part of Easter celebrations at area churches. Anyone can be baptized—no preparation necessary and no questions asked—at an Easter Vigil Service at St. James' Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd., on Sat., April 23 at 7:30 p.m. An Easter celebration will feature the choir of Saint James' and brass and percussion at 10:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 24.

Poetry, film talk, discovery series at First Congregational

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Pesach celebrates Jewish flight from Egypt Pesach, or Passover, will be celebrated in Jewish temples and synagogues beginning Mon., April 18 and continuing through to Tues., April 26. The major Jewish spring festival commemorates Jewish exodus from Egypt more than 3,000 years ago. The hol-

iday centers around a home celebration called the Seder (meaning “order”). The meal includes the eating of matzah (an unleavened bread) signifying the haste with which the Jews fled Egypt. Other traditional dishes are

a hard-boiled egg, a symbol of oppression; bitter herbs (typically, horseradish, or green onions) to remind Jews that they were slaves; haroset, a mixture of nut, apple, cinnamon and wine, that replaces the bitterness of slavery.

Hike for Homeless is in Griffith Park CHAPEL CHOIR OF THE ROYAL HOLLOWAY has performed at services in major cathedrals throughout Europe.

Chapel Choir to perform recital at St. James' on April 10 The Chapel Choir of the Royal Holloway will perform at the Evensong service on Sun., April 10 at 4:30 p.m. followed by a recital at 6 p.m. at St. James' Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd. Dating from 1886, the choir is composed of 24 choral scholars who are funded by Banco Santander Universities Scheme. The choir has toured throughout Europe and is broadcast on BBC Radio and European radio and television.

Its latest recording will be released on Hyperion records and features the music of Latvian composer Richards Dubra. Under the direction of Rupert Gogh, the choir is regularly asked to sing services in London's St. Paul's Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and other major cathedrals. The performances, part of the 2010-2011 Season of Great Music at St. James', are free and open to the public. For more information, go to www.saintjamesla.org

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Los Angeles will host Hike for the Homeless on Sat., April 2 beginning at 8:15 a.m. in Griffith Park just south of the merry-goround. Participants can choose between a 2.64-mile medium/ hard hike or an easier 2-mile hike. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Society's Cardinal Manning Center, a homeless shelter in downtown's skid row area that serves men, women and children. Funds will go towards buying mattresses, blankets and pillows, as well as helping families move into permanent housing. Register at hike4thehomeless.com

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Religious news Women’s League to hear psychologist

Cycle, walk beach path April 10 for Meals on Wheels Walk along the beachfront or ride the bike path during the 16th annual Beach Walk/ Bike-a-Thon on Sun., April 10 in Santa Monica. Registrants will receive a free all-day ride pass to Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier. Proceeds will help feed the homebound in St. Vincent Meals on Wheels program. Check-in and on-site registration is at 8 a.m. The walk/ ride starts at 9 a.m. along a 3.7-mile walk route and 10mile bike path, which begins and ends at Ocean Park Blvd. You can also register at stvincentmow.com and create a fundraising page, collecting pledges via e-mail and Facebook.

Gift baskets, handcrafted floral wreaths, jewelry, clothing and accessories as well as a selection of baked goods will be for sale. St. Anne's provides residential treatment and transitional housing programs, mental health services and educational, vocational and community outreach programs.

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Divine Mercy Novena Stations of the Cross (English) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Communion Service (English) Celebration of the Lord’s Passion, Veneration of the Cross & Communion Service, and live presentation of the Passion in the school parking lot (Spanish)

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The “Spring Fling” boutique and luncheon is on Sat., April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. St. Anne’s, 155 N. Occidental Blvd. Free parking is on the site. The annual event raises funds for St. Anne’s multiple social services offered for young women in need and their children.

world. A raffle and silent auction is also featured. Proceeds go to St. John of God Retirement and Care Center in the West Adams Historic District. For reservations or further information call Marion Plato at 323-466-4840.

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MARRIED IN FINLAND recently were Michael Bland, formerly of Brookside, and Maiju Pekkarinen. The wedding was held in Helsinki last month. Maiju is a professional basketball player in Finland, and she is a member of the Finland National Basketball Team. Michael Bland works in the medical device industry. The couple is residing in Finland.

‘Spring Fling’ boutique for St. Anne’s

Learn how to handle stress when psychologist Clark McCown speaks at the Women’s League of St. John of God annual spring luncheon on Thurs., May 5 at the Wilshire Country Club. McCown will talk on issues regarding women’s stress and ways to handle it in this busy

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Outstanding cast in 'Has It All,' Williams’ ‘Nightingale’ In 1982 Helen Gurley Brown assured us that we (women) could have it all: wife, mother, career, if you tried hard enough. According to the new musical Having It All music by John Kavanaugh, lyrics by David Goldsmith, Book by David Goldsmith and Wendy Perelman, conceived by Wendy Perelman, we’re still trying. Five women, each with a story, are conveniently stuck together at a gate area at JFK International Airport due to delayed flights and other mishaps. There are familiar characters: Julia (Jennifer Leigh Warren) a stressed out career woman, and Sissy (Lindsey Alley) a neurotic, angst filled author. The other characters are fresher: Lizzie (Kim Huber) a country girl and Carley (Alet Taylor) a vegan-herbalist-yoga instructor and Amy (Shannon Warne) a traveling mom with an unexpected twist to her story. The music has a uniformity to it but the lyrics are clever and interesting, especially in the opening number “In Her Shoes.” There are some surprises among the predictable plot lines, but what makes this show very much worth seeing is the outstanding cast mentioned above. By the final curtain they profoundly touched me and the audience. The show will resonate with young women who are just exploring this territory, as well as those of us who have been there a while. Through April 24 at NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, 323960-7776. 4 Stars *** The Eccentricities of a Nightingale by Tennessee Williams is a re-write of his well-known play “Summer and Smoke.” The story takes place in the early 1900s and tells the story of spinster Alma Winemiller (Deborah Puette). She is referred to as an eccentric. In love with John Buchanan (an excellent Jason Dechert), she desperately tries to pry him loose from his domineering mother Mrs. Buchanan (Christopher Callen), while dealing with a mentally disintegrating mother, Mrs Winemiller (a wonderful Jill Hill). Most of the casts’ over-the-top southern accents hamper the production. Through May 28 at A Noise Within, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818-240-0910. 3 Stars *** Historical dramas are always difficult to accomplish without

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having the characters either impart necessary background information via the dialogue as in Trio by Israela Margalit. The plot centers on Robert Schuman (Bjorn Johnson) and Clara Schuman (Meghan Maureen McDonough) and their involvement with Johannes Brahms (Jeremy Shranko), although a program insert states the interpretation of their relationships is strictly the authors’. It’s the story of

the sometimes troubled marriage of Clara and Robert (he wants her to stay home and take care of the kids and she wants to go on tour performing as the virtuoso artist that she is). Enter Brahms who steps in for Robert as he declines into mental illness Director Rick Sparks' staging of the character’s miming the playing of the background music seems contrived and awkward. Of the cast, Ms. McDonough shines through with the best understanding of who she’s playing and in what era. Through April 10 at The Lounge 2 Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-960-4412. 2 Stars *** I Get Knocked Down is a short one-act play written and performed by Evan McNamara. It’s a journey through fragmented parts of (Please turn to page 34)

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Chicken fried to perfection, Playa sizzles, Cassell's classic burgers As summer approaches, Santa Monica’s beaches start calling. So when you’re down, try The Yard at 119 Broadway. Chris “CJ” Jacobson’s casual gastropub has much to offer, but the fried chicken is phenomenal. Marinated overnight in buttermilk, hot sauce, onions, garlic, sugar, and salt, the boneless skinless thigh is fried to perfection—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor. The

accompanying collard greens and housemade jalapeño cornbread are equally delightful. It may sound simple, but Chef CJ somehow manages to elevate this Southern classic while maintaining that down-home quality. And that’s no easy feat. *** John Rivera Sedlar’s latest venture, Playa, opened at 7360 Beverly Blvd. in February. While the hype may have cooled, the restaurant remains

as hot as ever. Start with a cocktail from master mixologist, Julian Cox. Or, if you prefer, choose a bottle from Playa’s impressive wine list. As for the menu, it’s composed of small plates separated into “Cool” and “Warm” sections. From Cool, I recommend the maize cake cauliflower and the jamón and queso. From Warm, I recommend the fideos citricos and the pasilla relleno en escabeche. And for dessert, try the luna mezcal. But only if

you’re feeling adventurous. *** With all these newfangled gourmet hamburger joints claiming to make the best burger in Los Angeles, it’s easy to forget the no-frills counters that started it all. Luckily, much of the old guard continues to thrive, making delicious and affordable burgers without much fuss. And while there are some great gourmet burgers out there, none can match the beautiful simplicity of Cassell’s Hamburgers at

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Steven Armstrong 3266 W. 6th St. Because at this Wilshire Center institution, the beef takes center stage. So whether you’ve never been, or haven’t been in years, a trip to Cassell’s Hamburgers is definitely in order.

What's playing on stage in the comedy of manners. Director Matthew Warchus, who also won a Tony, returns. Set in Brooklyn, two married couples sort out a playground fight between their sons, but in turn spark a verbal free-forall. Tickets can be purchased online at centertheatregroup. org, by calling 213-972-4400 or at the box office. ***

The original Tony Awardnominated cast of God of Carnage will reunite at the Ahmanson Theatre Tues., April 5 through Sun., May 15. Jeff Daniels, Hope Davis, James Gandolfini and Marcia Gay Harden, who won a Tony for her performance, star

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(Continued from page 33) Mr. McNamaras’ personality that he uses as a coping mechanism to deal with the dissolution of his marriage. As a performer Mr.McNamara exhibits far too much energy for such a small space and, it feels as though something major is missing. Through April 23 at Studio C Artists, 6448 Santa Monica Blvd, igetknockedown.event brite.com. 1 Star Also, go to www. patryereviews.c om

Burn This, by Pulitzer-prize winner Lanford Wilson, will open Sun., April 3 at the Mark Taper Forum and continue through May 1. The cast includes Zabryna Guevara as Anna, a dancer consumed by her career until an unexpected death of her dancing partner. Adam Rothenberg is Pale, who interrupts the course of her life. Directed by Nicholas Martin.

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Hearthbreaking ‘Jane Eyre,’ coming of age in WWII At the Movies with

Tony Medley quickly. Martjin involves his sister, Melody Klaver, a nurse, which leads to further complications. Brilliantly acted and filmed, this is a captivating film about how World War II affected a Dutch family in a small village. Said Terlouw as he watched the filming, “It was true to life and very emotional.” In Dutch/English/ German. Red Riding Hood (8/10): This is an entertaining movie with fine performances all around, especially by Julie Christie as the Grandmother with big eyes and Amanda Seyfried as Red. Director Catherine Hardwicke (“Twilight”) and writer David Johnson do a good job of leading the viewer to and fro before the final dénouement. The producers made a big mistake advertising this as a scary

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Indian Film Fest at ArcLight April 12-17 The ninth annual Indian Film Festival Los Angeles (IFFLA) runs from Tues., April 12 to Sun., April 17 at the ArcLight Hollywood, 6360 W. Sunset Blvd. Thirteen award-winning short films, selected from more than 350 submissions, will be screened at the festival. Prior to the festival, the 2011 IFFLA Industry Leadership Awards will be awarded April 14 at a gala luncheon at the House of Blues. For more information on the festival and the awards luncheon, visit indianfilmfestival.org.

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tributes more than his bare chest and sparkling smile in this relatively satisfying thriller based on Michael Connelly’s 2005 bestseller. Set in Los Angeles, as usual, the city is a major character. Contrasting glitz and grime, this shows a city that’s hot, humid, dusty, dirty, and sometimes trashy. While the pace is pretty good, the film is not up to the book. Appearances by Oscar-winner Marisa Tomei and Oscarnominee William H. Macy are wasted in roles so minor they are little more than cameos. Hall Pass (0/10): This had three strikes against it in the first five minutes. Written and

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Jane Eyre (10/10): What makes this film work is the heartbreakingly emotional acting by Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. Intentionally made to look plain, Wasikowska exhibits Jane’s feisty spirit and compassionate, forgiving heart, in portraying the highly intelligent 19th-century woman who overcame a horrible upbringing with very little love to still make her life worth living, even if it’s just as a governess. The countryside, with its craggy rocks and bracken, is a powerful character in the film, with vast shots of forbidding landscapes, especially when Jane is running away. Winter in Wartime (10/10): In this film of Dutch author Jan Terlouw’s semi-autobiographical 1972 novel about Nazi Occupation and Resistance, 14-year-old Martijn Lakemeier starts the film as a relatively carefree young teenager using the war as a plaything. But things get serious when he discovers a downed British flyer, Jamie Campbell Bower, who is hiding from the Nazis, which makes him come of age

directed by the Farrellys, who have made a career of confusing raunch for comedy; strike one. Owen Wilson’s four-yearold son refers to his mother’s “fat ass;” strike two. The presence of Joy Behar in the cast; strike three. As if that weren’t enough, a man defecates onscreen, another masturbates onscreen, and there’s fullfrontal male nudity which exacerbates a racial stereotype. It goes downhill from there. Drive Angry (0/10): Makes “Hall Pass” look like “Gone With the Wind.” Take Me Home Tonight (0/10): Makes one yearn for “Drive Angry.” Read full reviews at tonymedley.com.

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L I A R E R MO The Federal Transit Administration has given formal approval for preliminary engineering work to begin on the Westside Subway Extension and the Regional Connector, bringing both projects a step closer to actual construction.

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> The route connects with the Metro Blue and Expo lines at 7th Street/Metro Center Station and with the Metro Gold Line at Alameda Street.

> The $4.2 billion project will extend the subway a distance of approximately nine miles to Beverly Hills, Century City and Westwood.

> The Regional Connector will save approximately 20 minutes of travel time by eliminating transfers through Downtown.

> A one-way trip between Union Station in Downtown LA and Westwood will take only 25 minutes.

> Under the 30/10 Initiative leveraging Measure R funding with federal dollars, construction could begin in 2014 and be completed by 2019.

> Under the 30/10 Initiative leveraging Measure R funding with federal dollars, construction could begin in 2013, with completion of the subway to the Westwood area by 2022.

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Hancock Park. 4 bed, 3 bath Traditional Windsor Sq home! Foyer, grand din, liv rm & so much more. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

Hancock Park. Close to Larchmont. New eat-in gourmet kit. 4+2.5. Hwd flrs, A/C, sec, yard, 3rd St Sch. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

LOVELY SPANISH COLONIAL REVIVAL $1,799,000

MEDITERRANEAN IN WINDSOR SQUARE $1,695,000

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Hancock Park. Impeccably maintained 4bds,4bas w/hwd flrs, lrg patio, yard, auto gate, alarm sys, bolted. Steven Tator 323.460.7627

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Miracle Mile. First time on the market in 50 years! 3 lrg beds w/ensuite bths. Unobstructed corner lot. Cary Libowsky 323.336.7711

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Paul Williams-designed English Manor is 2011 Showcase House An English manor in Flintridge designed by architect Paul Revere Williams is the featured 2011 Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts. The annual tour of the house and grounds is on Sun., April 17 to Sun., May 15. Proceeds benefit youth musical pro-

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4.5 acres. A three-car garage will be outfitted with customlight fixtures made from welding tanks, a wine refrigerator, beer tap and flat screen TV. First occupants John Bishop Green and his wife, their son and daughter were the first occupants of the

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home. A painting contractor, rancher and real estate broker, Green married around 1905. Lillian Green was active in Long Beach society. Green commissioned the construction of the home at a cost of $36,525. The Southwest Builder and Contractor reported in 1927 that Williams had completed plans for a two-story house and basement, 14-room brick veneer dwelling “of the English farmhouse type.” It was to have a plaster and brick exterior, a shake roof, five tile bathrooms, tiled drain boards, automatic water heaters, unit heating systems, hardwood and tile floors, hardwood and pine trim, mantels, electric refrigeration, inter-room telephone system, garage, stables and landscaping. The family likely used this home as a “country retreat.” They sold it in 1930. Between 1930 and 1953, the house had several owners. In 1949, the property was advertised for sale in the Los Angeles Times. It was described as the “best Flintridge location with the most authentic 17th century English home in this country.” It was “architecturally perfect, even to the stables with box stalls and tack and feed rooms—complete in ev-

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Stephanie Meeks, president of National Trust for Historic Preservation, is the keynote speaker at the 36th annual conference of the California Preservation Foundation. “Preservation on the Edge” will be held Sun., May 15 to Wed., May 18 at the historic Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica. Meeks joined the organization in July following a 17year reign by previous president Richard Moe. The CPF conference will explore the future of preservation and its role in sustainability, economic development, and community character. Dozens of sessions—from seminars and panel discussions to mobile workshops and study tours—will be offered. In addition, field trips will be held at the 1914 Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, the Spanish Colonial Revival-style La Señora Research Institute, the 1938 Streamline Moderne Barnum Hall on the campus of Santa Monica High School, the 1929 Miles Memorial Playhouse, and the Annenberg Community Beach House at Santa Monica State Beach. The 2011 conference will also feature appearances and speeches from nationally renowned leaders in a number

of fields. Past attendees have included the Black Eyed Peas, the late architectural photographer Julius Shulman, actress Diane Keaton, former California Gov. Pete Wilson and broadcast legend Huell Howser. Founded in 1977, California Preservation Foundation (CPF) is the only statewide non-profit historic preservation education and advocacy membership organization in California. For more information visit www.californiapreservation. org or call 415-495-0349.

Get free rain barrel at program April 2 A joint project between the Hollywood Beautification Team and L.A.’s Dept. of Water and Power aims to educate residents about water conservation. LADWP rate payers who participate in the pilot program will receive a free rain barrel and training in its use. They will later be asked for feedback from city agencies. Workshops and barrel distributions are on Sat., April 2 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at Micheltorena Elementary School, 1511 Micheltorena St. in Silverlake.

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Garden expert Orr to speak at Ebell Stephen Orr will deliver an illustrated talk on his book, “Tomorrow’s Garden: Design and Inspiration for a New Age of Sustainable Gardening,” at the Ebell of Los Angles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., on Wed., April 20. The event, sponsored by the Garden Conservancy, begins

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Wilshire Clubhouse's early history included controversy The following is from information furnished by Doug Dickey, Wilshire Country Club historian, and covers the first two club buildings. The first Wilshire Clubhouse began construction in 1919. When it was completed in late 1920, the club held its grand opening dinner dance on Dec. 10. President Marion Gray arranged a dance band headed by Dick Alter who came out of retirement to assemble a special group of musicians. The group included Paul Whiteman, Henry Busse, Berde Grofe,

Mikilo Pigatore, Pee Wee Byers and Gene Fosdick; all famous current and future musicians during that time period. The clubhouse stood near the corner of Rossmore Ave. and Beverly Blvd. which is now Wilshire’s south parking lot. A typical California Mission style building, it was designed by architects Hunt and Brun, the same architects who designed the Los Angeles Country Club clubhouse a few years earlier. Wilshire’s building was completed by the Davidson Construction Company at a cost of $120,000, considerably

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a heavy frame and stucco construction with a red tile roof. The main entrance was on Rossmore with an arched roof passage way leading to the main lobby. Converted to a church Interestingly, the lounge or “Assembly Room” as it was called was designed so it could have been converted into a church in the event the golf club failed. On the second floor was the men’s locker room, as well as a men’s lounge and grillroom. There was also a director’s room and a small suite that was occupied for some years by a resident director, as well as by club managers. The furniture and equipment in the men’s grill room were donated by 50 life members. The golf shop and Club storage area were in a separate small building just north of the clubhouse. The original building underwent several different renovations, redecorating and remodeling additions as the years went by. This included moving the men’s grill and lounge downstairs to an additional building on the north side of the club, along with adding sun porches to both the east and west sides of the newly constructed lounge area. During the World War I period (1914 to 1918), the Hancock Park area had few houses in the area, and Rossmore originally only ran from Wilshire Blvd. to Third St. Eventually Rossmore was extended northward to Temple Street (now Beverly Blvd.), then to Rosewood, and finally to Melrose Ave. where it joined Vine St. New building or new site By 1960, the original clubhouse had become seriously inadequate in many ways. Wear and tear had taken its toll, and in addition to extensive termite damage, it was apparent that all the plumbing and electrical equipment were in need of replacement. Consequently, in 1962 a long-range planning committee was formed and numerous revision plans were considered by the board of directors. The Club received advice from local real estate firms, and developers.

One plan in particular called for Wilshire to exchange its existing property for cash and a larger parcel of land on the outskirts of the City; on which a new golf course and clubhouse would be built. On Sept. 1, 1967 the longrange planning committee concluded what the club needed was a complete remodel and renovation. This included replacing electrical and plumbing equipment along with building a new addition to the clubhouse. The cost of the renovation was estimated to be $850,000 including new furnishings, and the club’s existing reserve funds were sufficient enough to pay almost all of the remodeling costs. Start over or remodel? Rowland H. Crawford, an architect who had done remodeling work for the Los Angeles Country Club, prepared plans and submitted them to the board of directors in October 1967. The board approved the planning committee’s recommendation for remodeling the “Old Clubhouse” over a growing number of member objections who felt the building should be torn down, and a new one built in its place. The controversy raged on for quite a while. Then in November 1968, the nominating committee proposed three new Board members who favored remodeling the existing clubhouse. Immediately, a petition was circulated by the “New Clubhouse” faction asking the members to replace the three nominating committee board candidates with a new slate of alternative candidates who were in favor of a new clubhouse. The “New Clubhouse” group prevailed, and the three candidates were elected to the board in November 1968. Another committee was formed to develop an alternative plan for the construction of a new clubhouse. Eventually, the board voted to accept the presentation made by architect Ragnar Qvale, who was a member of Wilshire. A new clubhouse required the approval of the entire membership to incur a significant amount of indebtedness, and a brochure entitled (Please turn to page 5)

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Car-free CicLAvia repeats 7.5 mile route April 10 The success of CicLAvia has prompted a second seven-mile open streets event on Sun., April 10 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More than 100,000 bicyclists, joggers, skaters and walkers

participated in last October’s inaugural car-free festival. Brad Rehak, a member of the CicLAvia communications committee, is helping to get the word out. The Sycamore Ave. resident said the event

Wilshire Country Club (Continued from page 4) “Looking to the Next 50 Years of Wilshire Country Club” was prepared and circulated. The indebtedness issue was considered at a special meeting of members on Dec. 11, 1968. In spite of a number of members warning of the potential financial dangers, a resolution authorizing the Board to proceed passed by a vote of 181 to 68. The authorization included the design and construction of a new clubhouse along with borrowing an amount not to exceed $1,750,000. Weighed six bids The club received six different bids, and the successful low bidder was Eilert Voge of Voge, Inc. who was also a member of the club. The contract called for a 50,000 sq. ft. main structure at a cost of $1,333,140, and for a separate golf cart and caddie structure at an additional cost of $77,746. The actual expense ended up being $2,160,000 as

compared to a budgeted cost of $2,200,000. Upon completion in 1971, the new clubhouse was an imposing structure consisting of two different levels. The lower level contained the men’s and women’s locker rooms, sauna and massage rooms, exercise room, the barranca bar, a billiard room with two billiard tables, a barber shop, golf shop and an outdoor snack bar. The upper Rossmore level contained the offices, formal and informal dining rooms, a men’s grill and card room and two private dining rooms. The interior designers were Tom Sullivan and Fred Brooks who provided all new furnishings and equipment. A dedication and celebration party similar to that held with the opening of the old clubhouse was held in July 1971, and this time Lawrence Welk, the grandfather of current member Kevin Welk provided the music for everyone to enjoy.

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Artist, architect merge at MAK Center A local emerging artist and architect build complementary installations in Schindler Lab, Round One, launched last month at the

MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House, 835 N. Kings Road in West Hollywood. Artist Olivia Booth’s in-

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stallation consists of a number of glass objects placed in the Chace wing. Architect Thurman Grant’s installation in the Schindler wing employs mirrored walls and protrusions to transform the visual perception of the house. The installation is through Sun., April 24. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $7; students and seniors, $6. Free for Friends of the MAK Center and on Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.MAKcenter. org or call 323-651-1510.

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Celebrate L.A. author John Fante’s 102nd birthday with Esotouric’s bus-and-walking tour “Dreams from Bunker Hill.” The late author’s daughter Vickie Fante Cohen will be along for the ride Sat., April 9 from noon to 4 p.m. The tour celebrates Fante’s (1901-1983) lost downtown, which he and his anti-hero Arturo Bandini frequented, from the lost Bunker Hill Victorian rooming houses and Skid Row bars to the newly restored Angels Flight Railway. At Grand Central Market, Japanese farmers gave the poor writer free oranges. The

tour also includes retirement home Angelus Plaza to see Kay Martin’s paintings of Bunker Hill’s mansions just before the city condemned them. Also on the tour is Gordon Pattison, whose family was the last holdout against eminent domain of historic Bunker Hill and owned the last two houses on the hill, the Saltbox and the Castle. The bus departs from Clifton’s Cafeteria, 648 S. Broadway. Cost is $58 per person, and $90 for a two-literary-tour weekend pass. The related tour, “Haunts of a Dirty Old Man: Charles

Bukowski’s L.A.” rolls on Sun., April 10. For more information visit esotouric.com, or call 323-223-2767 Fante’s novel “Ask the Dust” was made into a film in 2006 starring Colin Farrell, Salma Hayek and Donald Sutherland. While Fante is honored with an annual festival in Italy, his adopted city has taken notice, designating the intersection of Fifth and Grand, beside the Central Library, as John Fante Square. UCLA Special Collections recently unveiled Fante’s personal and creative archives.

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Charlie Chaplin birthday tribute, documentary April 13 at Museum A birthday tribute to Charlie Chaplin featuring a documentary on his life both on and off the stage will be screened on Wed., April 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Born in London to Music Hall performers, he would take the stage as young as five and go on to create one of the most lasting images of Hollywood, the Little Tramp: the man with the toothbrush

mustache, bowler hat, bamboo cane, and a funny walk. He spent his early life in and out of charity homes and workhouses between his mother's bouts of insanity. In adulthood he would marry four times and had a total of 11 children. The evening host is threetime Emmy-award winner and Hollywood Heritage board member Stan Taffel. Filmmaker Richard Patterson will talk about his

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Silent Society The films are shot in 16mm and will be accompanied with live music. Silent Society founder is Randy Haberkamp, program coordinator of educational and special projects for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. An all day pass for Hollywood Heritage members is $10; non-members $15. Individual films: members $5; non-members $10.

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Leading ladies of the era will be featured in an all-day film fest Sat., April 2 in honor of the Silent Society’s 25th anniversary at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. “The Innocence of Ruth” screens at 1:30 p.m. The 1916 film stars Viola Dana and Edward Earle, directed by John H. Collins, produced for the Edison Co. Dana stars as an orphan who ends up torn between the man she loves and an unscrupulous businessman. Print courtesy of the Library of Congress. “The Veiled Adventure” screens at 2:30 p.m. Constance Talmadge and Harrison Ford star, directed by Walter Edwards, produced for the Select Pictures Corp. Talmadge and Ford star as a young couple whose attempts to get married are thwarted when she finds a gray veil in his overcoat setting off a series of misadventures. “The Forbidden City” at 4 p.m. stars Norma Talmadge and Thomas Meighan, directed by Sidney Franklin, produced for Select Pictures Corp. Talmadge stars in a duel role, as the daughter of a Chinese Mandarin who secretly marries an American and their daughter who is later raised in the emperor’s harem. “A Dash through the Clouds” starring Mabel Normand and directed by Mack Sennett is at 7:30 p.m. This one-reel Biograph film served as a blueprint for the films they would later make at Keystone. Mabel plays an aviation enthusiast who rescues her suitor from an angry mob. “Ella Cinders” at 7:45 p.m. stars Colleen Moore and Lloyd Hughes, directed by Alfred Green, produced for First National Pictures. Moore stars as a young Hollywood hopeful who tries to become a movie star in an attempt to win her boyfriend’s attention in this comedy based on the comic strip of the same name.

are also documented. Chaplin died in 1977. Admission to the event is $5; nonmembers $10. For more information call 323-8742276. Or go to www. brownpapertickets. com/event/158517. Call 1-800-838-3006 to reserve your ticket.

1975 Golden Globenominated documentary “The Gentleman Tramp.” The 78-minute film includes scenes from Chaplin’s later films, including “City Lights,” “Modern Times,” “The Great Dictator,” “Monsieur Verdoux,” and “Limelight.” Newsreels, home movies and footage taken of him at his home in Vevey, Switzerland in 1974

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A+D Museum talks on cities of the future “Aerotropolis” a new book that explores the way we’ll live in the future, is the topic of a discussion at A + D Museum on Tues., April 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 6032 Wilshire Blvd. The book’s co-author Greg Lindsay and architectural writer Geoff Manaugh will talk on the design of the world’s cities according to the logic of globalization. Aerotropolis is a new ur-

ban form placing airports in the center with cities growing around them, connecting workers, suppliers, executives and goods to the global marketplace. The new urban design will be a combination of a giant airport, planned city, shipping hub and business district. Reservations are required. Contact rsvp@aplusd.org. ***

Sam Lubell, editor of Architects Newspaper, will moderate a panel discussion in relation to the Soupergreen exhibit, which explores ways technology can promote a deeper engagement with the environment. The talk is on Thurs., April 7 from 6 to 9 p.m. For reservations and more information call 323-932-9393 or go to www.aplusd.org

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Master magician Houdini exhibit at Skirball A straitjacket and trunk used by the escape artist are among 150 artifacts featured in “Houdini: Art and Magic.” The exhibit opens April 28 at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. The life, career and influence of the legendary magician are explored through historical photographs, Art Nouveau-era posters, playbills and silent film footage. The exhibit tells of Houdini’s start as a fledgling circus performer in the1890s, his rise to celebrity and his innovation in endowing common items with magical qualities. Family photos and the Bible belonging to his father, who was a rabbi, will be on display.

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Magna Carta, decorate eggs, Passover Festival and workshops LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— An original Magna Carta from the Bodleian Library, Oxford will be on view during BritWeek, Tues., April 26 to Thurs., May 5. One of 17 known manuscripts, the landmark in the history of democracy dates from 1217 and was issued in the name of King Henry III. • "David Smith: Cubes and Anarchy" opening Sun., April 3 includes 100 sculptures, drawings, paintings, and photographs. Ends July 24. • "Elizabeth Taylor in Iran" features photographs taken in 1976 by Hollywood photographer Firooz Zahedi. Ends June 12. • "Human Nature: Contemporary Art from the Collection" features 75 works of art in diverse media from 1968 to the present. Ends July 4. • "Vija Celmins: Television and Disaster 1964–1966" ends June 5. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-8576000; lacma.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—"Super Cars: When Too Much is Almost Enough" features vehicles

SCULPTURE for the working class by David Smith opens this month at LACMA. Above, "Becca," 1965.

vehicle for proper use of child safety seats and get a comprehensive recall list in the family resource packets. Reservations required. Call 323-964-6308. •"NHRA: Sixty Years of Thunder" features the history of the National Hot Rod Association." Ends May 29. • "Safety at 300 mph," a panel discussion, is Tues., April 19 at 7:30 p.m Reservations recommended. Call 323-964-6347, email cdrescher@petersen.org for more information. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org.

with powerful engines, minimal passenger carrying capacity, adventurous mechanical specifications and a commanding presence. Ends Oct. 16 • Curator's Tour: "Supercars: When Too Much is Almost Enough" is Tues., April 5. • Make finger puppets during Discovery Day, Sat., April 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. Stories are read by L.A. BooksPALS at 2:30 p.m. • Safety Belt Safe U.S.A. annual check-up is Sat., April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking structure. Check your

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Exhibit of photos by KayYunk Lee opens with a reception on Fri., April 8 at 7 p.m. Lee is the recipient of the 2010 Korea Arts Foundation of America Award for Visual Arts. Ends April 21. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— Dramatic reading, "Mixed Blessing" is on Sun., April 3 at 2 p.m. A straight, Jewish college student and his gay German roommate try to come to terms with what the past means for their future with help from their friends and family, whether they want it or not. Q&A follows. •"A Tribute to the Children of Kindertransports Sculpture Exhibition" by artist Gabriella Karin and researcher Michele Gold includes hundreds of photographs of children transported during the Holocaust. Ends May. • Among works by Czech commercial designer Erich Lichtblau-Leskly are those made while at the Theresienstadt Ghetto (Terezin). Ends May 1.

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Tomatomania, Earth Day, egg hunts at Descanso Celebrate spring with Easter egg hunts, nature walks and produce sales through the month of April at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. Buy any of the variety of tomatoes and tomato seedlings at Tomatomania! held on the Magnolia Lawn Sun., April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tomato experts will hold a workshop from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. to teach attendees all they need to know about growing and car-

ing for their tomato plants. Also on Sun., April 3 at 11 a.m., Jesse Genovese, executive chef at Ramsey’s at The Club in Toluca Lake, will present “Tomatoes Closely Observed,” a cooking class focused on ways to prepare tomatoes. A 10-week tai chi course launches on Tues., April 5 at 8:15 a.m. for beginners and 9:30 a.m. for experienced tai chi practitioners. Classes are held every Tuesday. Preregistration is required.

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Magic that is spring will soon explode in gardens rus of sages are By Mayita Dinos appearing, and on At the writing of this the occasional hot column, and despite the day release their unusually cool weather, intoxicating oily I sense that spring is fragrance. quickly approaching. I This re-birth know this to be true on and all its glory are many levels. brought about by It is my daily perusals the winter rains. in the garden that tell Luckily, we had me with irrefutable cana bounty of rain dor that the magic that this year. I celis spring in Southern ebrate the rain in California is soon to exmy garden by capplode around us, and it turing it from the promises to be a specroof onto a rain tacular one! If you don’t chain, which literbelieve me, take a walk in the Santa Monica RAIN CHAIN captures water from the roof which ally sings when it rains! The water Mountains. is then channeled into a dry stream and allowed to is channeled into Last year, I converted slowly percolate into the soil. a dry stream and my front yard into a aestivating, as horticulturists allowed to slowly garden that walks my walk and talks my talk of “cli- like to say. (I wish I could do percolate into the soil around mate appropriate gardens” the same!) In the winter, the various large shrubs and trees. philosophy. The vast majority rains wake up the aestivating Those plants have never done of plants in my new garden plants and trigger new growth as well, thanks to this deep, natural soaking. are native to the Coastal Sage and bloom. Scrub Community. That is the In my garden, I see fresh That walk in the Santa designation given to our area, new basal growth appearing Monica Mountains I sugwhich includes Culver City out of the soil and thread- gested will show you many of (where I live) and Hancock ing its way up toward the sky the plants I have mentioned, in my California sagebrush, as well as immense carpets of Park (where you live). In fact, most of the popula- California rose, and lotus showy California wildflowers. tion of California lives in this plants. Flattened bulges will With the exception of the popsoft chaparral, which most soon burst open in bloom on pies, I haven’t been successful people erroneously call “a des- the Pacific Coast irises I bought yet in introducing them into ert.” The Coastal Sage Scrub at the Rancho Santa Ana plant my own garden. I’m still grapplant community exists along sale. Lacey, grey-green leaved pling with yearly dumpings of the coast of California, rough- poppies have appeared with ly from San Francisco down bunches of nodding bundles to San Diego. These plants are of fiery blooms. perfectly suited to the hot, dry The hummingbird sage is summers and cool wet winters setting big thick ropey buds that define the Mediterranean of what will be “no-way-couldclimate we live in. In the sum- nature-make-up-a-color-likemertime, they conserve en- this” magenta blooms! The ergy and water by resting, or thick waxy leaves of the cho-

seeds from my Chinese elm. I smother them with mulch, which makes sowing wildflower seeds a bit untenable. As the weather warms up, I will start to take my meals out in the garden so I can be entertained by the flurry of activity that ensues. The native carpenter bees will bumble about in a seemingly unpredict-

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Bird watching, stone exhibit, gardening classes Learn about bird watching, the beauty of stones, cooking with fresh ingredients and the latest in gardening at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden at 301 N. Baldwin in Arcadia. Naturalist Ray Jillson will lead a two-to-four hour walk in search of Arcadia’s feathered friends on Sat., April 2 beginning at 8 a.m. The ancient practice of stone appreciation in Asia will be explored from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will showcase wa-

ter-polished and wind-blasted stones from rivers, beaches and deserts in North America and Korea. Arboretum botanist Frank McDonough will discuss landscaping, gardening news and plant science in the Bamboo Room, Tues., April 5 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Grow organic Learn to grow organic, tour green gardens or discover landscapes of the past at Garden Talks with Lili Singer, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m.

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etable propagation with Payne nursery staff members on Sat., April 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. Various species of native plants will be discussed and started from cuttings. Later, landscape designer Laramee Haynes reveals the basic components for gardens that kids can’t resist, along with practical ideas from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Horticulturist Lili Singer offers the basics of gardening with California flora at a class on Sat., April 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Recommended for beginners, the class is a required prerequisite for the three-part Native Plant Garden Design Course. Now that you’ve got your plants, learn how to keep them alive at a class that covers proper care for young plants. on Sat., April 30 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call 818-768-1802 or go to www.theodorepayne.org.

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to 12:30 p.m. Find out how to keep the garden green in the heat of summer with John Lyons, Sat., April 9 from 10 a.m. until noon. Cook traditional Japanese dishes with fresh ingredients from the garden when Phaedra Ledbetter prepares a Japanese bento box, Wed., April 13 from 3 to 5 p.m. Beginning Sat., April 16 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a two-day workshop spotlights healthy soil and composting methods. Instructor Jo Ann Carey dispenses advice on eco-friendly, space-saving “square foot gardening” on Sat., April 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sales A plant and book sale featuring berries, fruit trees and heirloom tomatoes will be held Sat., April 2 and Sun., April 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Rose Society presents a rose sale on Sat., April 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. and Sun., April 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tours and storytelling Plant and nature stories are featured at a free children’s storytelling program, Sun., April 3 from 2 to 3 p.m. Wild West Days is on Sat., April 30 and Sun., May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can learn the history of the Arboretum while touring the Coach Barn, Santa Anita Train Depot and the Queen Anne Cottage. Music, carriage rides, and western food can be enjoyed throughout the day. Visit arboretum.org or call 626-821-4623.

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executive landscaper Clair Martin and garden curator Ruth B. Shannon on Thurs., April 14 at 2:30 p.m. The class will explore chemical-free ways to keep gardens fertilized and pest-free. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works will hold a free gardening workshop for novice gardeners on Sat., April 23 beginning at 9 a.m. Composting, grass cycling, and water-wise, firewise gardening are the subjects of the two-hour class. Artist Marion Eisenmann will teach the art of outdoor painting to children on Sat., April 30 and Sat., May 7 from 9:30 a.m. until noon. For fees, registration details or other information, please call 626-405-2128.

Kailay Yu, artist, garden designer and owner of Small Weeds, will show how to create miniature gardens in fiveto-24-inch containers at the monthly meeting of the Los Angeles Garden Club. The club meets on Mon., April 11 at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs. Yu uses potted plants made to resemble vignettes of a garden with the help of miniature accessories such as little picket fences, benches, birdhouses, arbors as well as rocks and sand. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Non-members are welcome. Horticulture exhibits and arrangements will be on display.

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To sod or seed? That is the question. It turns out that both have their advantages and drawbacks. The short answer Hands down, the fastest and most hassle-free way to create a lawn is with sod. “If you need instant lawn, sod is the way to go,” says Dr. Cline. Preparing the soil The key to success for both methods lies in preparing the area you’re seeding or sodding. Prepare the planting bed with a good rooting medium. Experts recommend a minimum of eight to 10 inches of healthy soil. A deep, well aerated planting bed encourages good vertical root growth. Healthy soil does not mean hauling in new soil unless ab-

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Spring into action at the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino, where patrons can learn cooking, flower arranging and ecofriendly gardening through the month. Tour the gardens of fruits, vegetables and herbs, then take a fresh-ingredient cooking class from Punam Bhakta on Sat., April 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. From 10 a.m. to noon, the Flower Duet will lead a handson workshop focusing on proper methods to cut and arrange tulips, hydrangeas and other spring flowers. A similar class for kids will begin at 1 p.m. Magical gardens will be filled with fanciful fairies and sprites for a children’s creative workshop on Sat., April 9 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Children will also plant container gardens to take home. Environmentally friendly gardening will be taught by

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Celebrate Easter, Passover, Earth Day; go on egg hunts; make candy and jewelry FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 The Miracle Mile Writers Club offers networking and support for writers at all levels of expertise, both published

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to 4 p.m. Pre-Holiday Games-a-thon: Meet at Barnes & Noble Westside Pavilion to play chess, mah jongg, checkers, battleship and other games on Sun., April 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Book into Film: Discuss books that have been made into film. "The Joy Luck Club" shows on Thurs., April 21 at 12:30 p.m. Books available at the library. Origami with Bennett Arnstein: Sat., April 23 at 1 p.m. Ongoing Book sale: Sponsored by the Friends of the Library on Tuesdays starting at 12:30 p.m and on Saturdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Grandparents and Books: Ms. Sylvia reads on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Computer Comfort Class: Wednesdays at 11 a.m. or go online anytime at: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. Mah jongg group meets on Wednesdays at noon. Tom Sloper teaches strategy and scoring. Chess club: All ages and levels are welcome on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Toddler Storytime with stories, songs and rhymes meets on Fridays at 10 a.m. Yu Gi Oh!: Play games on Friday afternoons at 3 p.m. Knitting circle, all skill levels, meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. Basic hatha yoga class meets on Saturdays at noon. Bring a mat or heavy towel and wear comfortable clothing. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Make Easter or Passover Cards: Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Supplies provided. Tues., April 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. Baby's Sleepy Storytime: For infants and babies up to two years old, 15 minutes for a quick story and lullaby before bedtime on Thurs., April 7 from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Call to sign up. Learn Origami: Artist Peggy Hasegawa will teach teens and adults the art of Japanese paper folding on Thurs., April 28 at 4 p.m. Ongoing Storytime with Sybil: Kids ages 3 to 5 can bring their parents and grandparents to listen to stories and sing songs on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. GAB volunteers needed: Read to children or hear them read to you at least two hours per week. Six months commitment, fingerprinting and two training workshops required. Call your local branch for more information.

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Please feed the wildlife, shop for ‘Earth Day’ Westminster vault still Wild animals can’t survive Through Earth Day Fri., Coats for Cubs program for searched, thanks to ‘Guy’ without safe places to live. April 22, all stores are accept- bedding and to comfort inProfessorKnowIt-All

time when Britannia was part of the Roman Empire and is from the Latin pondus— weight. The Roman pound was 12 ounces of pure silver and was divided into 240 silver pennies. After the fall of the empire, the Brits continued to use the pound to distinguish their coins. They even added the term “sterling” (which originally referred to coins minted with a star in the center to guarantee their authenticity) to denote the purity of the metal. The L symbol for the British currency is for libra which is Latin for, you guessed it—pound. *** Why are indecisive people said to “lollygag?” wonders Judy Davidson. This often misused term is derived from “Lollard”—the name given to a Dutch religious sect and the English

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So to mark Earth Day 2011, Buffalo Exchange’s Dollar Day Sale proceeds from stores around the country on Sat., April 16 will benefit the U.S. Humane Society. The nearest store is at 131 N. La Brea. The sustainable-and-recycling store chain is also sponsoring an Urban Wildlife Sanctuary program to encourage customers to provide water, food, and/or shelter for birds, butterflies and other animals in their backyards.

Exotic pets subject of April 1 premiere “The Elephant in the Living Room” will screen Fri., April 1 at Mann Chinese 6 Theater, 6801 Hollywood Blvd. Winner of the Humane Society’s 25th annual Genesis Award, the documentary examines exotic pet ownership. Film director Michael Webber and exotic animal rescuer Tim Harrison will answer questions after the film. Call the theater for show times, 323-464-8111. followers of John Wycliffe, a 14th century theologian, reformer, and forerunner of the Protestant Reformation. The Lollards were fairly radical for their time, condemning many abused practices of the Catholic church including the selling of indulgences, clerical celibacy and temporal possessions. The term is from the Middle Dutch lollaerd— one who mumbles prayers or hymns. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley. Send your questions to him at willbent@prodigy.net.

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(Continued from page 9) furniture. Ends May 8. • Tour Heath Ceramics, 7525 Beverly Blvd., with studio director Adam Silverman on Sun., April 10 at 2 p.m. Free. RSVP@folkarteverywhere.com. • "A Marriage of Craft and Design: The Work of Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman" ends May 8. • Join artist Debbie Doodles to design jewelry out of recycled materials Sat., April 16 at CAFAM's booth at Park La Brea’s Earth Day celebration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 475 S. Curson Ave. West. Gallery walk-through is 2 to 3 p.m. • Spring egg workshop Ukrainian style with Natalie Orlins Gebet is Sat., April 23 from 2 to 3 p.m. Use melted wax, dyes, and ancient motifs to create a festive egg. Recommended for ages 9 & up. Admittance to the workshop will not be allowed after 2:10 p.m. RSVP@ folkarteverywhere.com. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323-

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