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VOL. 46, NO. 5 • DELIVERED TO THE 76,439 READERS IN HANCOCK PARK • WINDSOR SQUARE • FREMONT PLACE • PARK LABREA • LARCHMONT VILLAGE • MIRACLE MILE

SECTION ONE

Design for Living LARCHMONT CHRONICLE MAY 2009

Trutanich faces Weiss; fifth district runoff City attorney debate is May 7

hen you walk into Thomas Newman’s newly remodeled 1926 Hancock Park home, you don’t know whether to look to the past or to the future. And that’s a very good thing.

Tom and Ricky Strauss bought the McCadden Place house in March 2008. It was designed and built by the owner Walter Brown and his son, and later remodeled by William Gage (Please turn to page 27)

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DANIEL MURPHY bought by Jewish Orthodox School. 6 GAS PRICES affecting hybrid sales. 18 SPELLING BEES, trips in School News.

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Candidates for L.A. City Attorney, Councilman Jack Weiss and Carmen Trutanich, will take part in a debate sponsored by the National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles, on Thurs., May 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 543 N. Fairfax Ave. ABC TV news reporter John North will moderate the panelists who will also answer written questions submitted from the audience. Both Weiss, and Trutanich, a former deputy district attorney, will square off in a Tues., May 19 runoff election in their race to succeed termedout City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo. Weiss, who is also an attorney, has served on the L.A. City Council since 2001. Also on the ballot are former state Assemblyman Paul Koretz and neighborhood council member David T. Vahedi, who are competing for Weiss’ fifth District seat on the City Council. The fifth district See Election, p. 6

MORE THAN 100 volunteers from Paramount Studios lent a hand at Van Ness Elementary School on Viacommunity Day. Paramount Pictures Studio president Randy Baumberger and Kelley Avery, president of Paramount Worldwide Home Entertainment, read to students. Story page 13.

Wilshire line favored at Metro meetings on transit Line would run west to the sea Residents attending the meetings for the westside subway extension project in April overwhelmingly favored a Wilshire alignment that would extend the existing Metro Red Line station at Wilshire Blvd. and Western Ave. west to San-

ta Monica. The Wilshire alignment is one of three choices presented at the meetings; the others are a West Hollywood route, and a no-build alternative. In all, five meetings were See Subway, p. 8

Marijuana dispensary opens on Melrose City set to close Bull Dog Café by May 17 A new marijuana dispensary, Bull Dog Café Collective has opened half a block from John C. Fremont Public Library, infuriating some area residents. Its proximity to a library and surrounding residential neighborhood is a lethal mix, according to Cindy Chvatal, president of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The site, at 6105 Melrose Ave., is also operating illegally. “They’ve apparently jumped the gun,” and opened without an interim control ordinance exemption, said Doug Mensman, planning deputy for Councilman Tom LaBonge. Bulldog Café owner Anthony Folsom applied for the hardship exemption with the city clerk’s office in February. But, apparently he has not followed up on the matter since opening the store in March, after moving from a Cahuenga lo-

cation. “Either they don’t know or don’t care that they have to get permission via a vote of

the City Council to grant the hardship,” Mensman said. Folsom was not available for comment. Store manager See Marijuana, p. 4

Marathon runs on Memorial Day The 24th annual Los Angeles Marathon, including a 5K run and the Acura L.A. Bike Tour, kicks off at 6th St. and Figueroa on Memorial Day, Mon., May 25 at 7:30 a.m. The route—to run the same course as last year—will wind down Wilshire Blvd., south on Fairfax, then east on 6th St. to Rossmore Ave. There, it will turn north to 3rd St. before going south on Gramercy Pl. and back to 6th St. Finally, runners will head south on Wilton Pl. to Olympic Blvd., and onto the finish line at 5th and Flower streets downtown.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

TOURS OF LOCAL fire stations, apparatus demonstrations and a pancake breakfast at the Old Fire Station 27 Museum and Memorial will mark Fire Service Recognition Day Sat., May 9. Story page 10.

The extreme hot weather didn’t deter shoppers and diners from frequenting the boulevard. Gift shopping for Mother’s Day and graduations will spur more activity as the new month dawns. *** While shopping at Noni, we met Ellen Hoberman and learned her daughter Sarah will be interning with Keith Olbermann, MSNBC news anchor. Sarah attends George Washington University in Washington, D.C. where she is a political communications major with a minor in jourSee BLVD., p. 31

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Community Platform

Larchmont Chronicle

Scene on Larchmont by Marty Murphy

Inspired by the First Family's new pet, inquiring photographer Laura Eversz talked to people along Larchmont Blvd.

By Jane Gilman

Making things happen We’re grateful for the people in this neighborhood who go the extra mile to make things happen. This includes David Levinson and Sherry Marks, and the scores of other people who make Big Sunday the success it has become. Volunteers are still needed on May 2 and 3. Go to the website, bigsunday.org to sign up. And add Myrna Gintel and Laura Cohen and their cadre of volunteers to the list. Gintel and Cohen spearheaded the annual Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Tour—raising thousands of dollars to add gardens and fountains to Frances Blend School. Then there’s our neighbor, Paramount Studios, whose 600 volunteers took on six projects at neighborhood schools during Viacom Community Day. One of these was the garden they created at Van Ness Avenue Elementary School. Plus the volunteer-staffed residential associations who organize tree plantings, secure block captains, monitor zoning and do a myriad of activities to maintain the integrity of the neighborhood. Our hats off to these great givers of time and talent.

Wilshire paving

As we went to press we learned that Wilshire Boulevard will be undergoing paving, at last. Check our webpage, larchmontchronicle.com for complete information on the schedule.

Improving Relations with John Burroughs Middle School The School Liaison Committee, along with neighbors of John Burroughs Middle School have worked hard to improve safety for J.B. students and lessen their impact on the neighborhood. The Committee and neighbors began by asking the LAPD Traffic Division to monitor the driving habits of parents and stop dangerous practices such as dropping children off in the middle of the street. Traffic Division officers monitoring the streets at school drop off time have succeeded in getting the attention of parents (sometimes by issuing a citation), making the traffic situation much safer. The Committee and neighbors also worked with J.B.’s principal, parents’ and teachers’ committees and our Council Office to come up with better options for student drop off, school bus stops, student behavior and other issues that have negatively impacted the surrounding community. An important step was obtaining representation for the community on the Student Site Council at J.B. where Howard Hart (hhart@wwllp.com) is currently serving as our representative. The neighbors, the school and the Association have also agreed upon and implemented mitigation plans such as trash collection. School Liaison Committee chairs Jen DeVore, Chickie Byrne and Sheldon Goodkind, residents Howard Hart and Joanne Medeiros, as well as HPHOA, est. 1948 President Cindy Chvatal-Keane and Council District 4 representative Nikki Ezhari deserve a big thank you from the community for their tireless efforts to accommodate the sometimes conflicting needs of a large middle school placed in the middle of a quiet neighborhood.

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If you haven’t paid your dues, please do so, so you can vote in the elections and show your support for the Association. If you have a question or concern please visit our website: www.hancockpark.org or write the Association at 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, 90004. For security questions or concerns please contact Craig Gering (cgering@ caa.com). The Graffiti Committee asks that graffiti sightings be reported both to the City by calling 311 or at website: http://www.lacity.org/bpw/ocs/grsr.htm Also, report graffiti sightings to Graffiti Committee Co-Chairs Pam Newhouse at 323-356-7856; email address new140@aol. com or Serena Apfel, 323-936-4928; email address sjapfel@hotmail.com. Other public funded Graffiti removal services are: Operation Clean Sweep, 800-611-2489 or Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180.

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Police Beat John Burroughs students robbed at gunpoint ROBBERY: Eleven students from John Burroughs Middle School were robbed at gunpoint by four suspects at 3:35 p.m. on April 14 on the northeast corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Citrus Ave. The suspects—alleged “Rolling 60s” gang members—approached the victims, exposed a blue steel semi-automatic handgun, and demanded the property. Fearing for their safety, the students complied. The suspects then ordered the victims to walk away quietly. BURGLARY: A suspect threw a brick through the front window of a business and broke into the cash register on the 8200 block of Melrose Ave. at 1 a.m. on April 18. BURGLARY: Electronics

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"We rescued her from Linda Blair's WorldHeart organization. She's the best! She's been a great ambassador because she gets along with everyone—people and animals alike." Jamie Thompson and Marlee Ridgewood Place

and jewelry valued at $18,000 was taken from a home on the 400 block of Lorraine Blvd. between 7 and 10 p.m. on April (Please turn to page 4)

Community Calendar Sat., May 9: Fire Service Recognition Day at area fire stations, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun., May 10: Mother’s Day. Tues., May 12: Blood Drive at The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wed., May 13: Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Thurs., May 14: Larchmont Boulevard Association Spring Fling, Wilshire Country Club, 301 N. Rossmore Ave., 6:30 p.m. Wed., May 20: Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association’s semi-annual meeting, Van Ness Avenue Elementary School, 501 N. Van Ness Ave., 7 p.m. Sun., May 31: Mobile Pet Adoption, Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd., 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fri., June 5: Delivery of the Larchmont Chronicle. CORRECTION In the article on the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone in the April issue, it was incorrectly stated that 80 percent of the Windsor Square residents approved the zone designation. The figure 80 percent was based on the percentage of the total comments (petitions, letters, emails) received in the Council District Four Office in support of the HPOZ ordinance.

"He's a purebred Pekingese that I got at a pet store. But he's kind of like a rescue... I saw a sign in the window that said 'free dog.' And he's also kind of like the Obama's dog, because he'd already had two owners before I adopted him." Maria C. and Gaston Gramercy Place

"I rescued her 10 years ago from the Bill Foundation. She's the best." Jim English and Tracy First St.

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HPOZ clarified

Section one DESIGN FOR LIVING 19 31

SCHOOL NEWS

CAMPS

LIBRARIES

AROUND THE TOWN 42 ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 44 Restaurant - 45 At the Movies - 46

HISTORIC gardens on tour. Section 1, 24

Section two REAL ESTATE Real Estate Sales - 4 MUSEUM ROW

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May is a glorious month. We on the Boulevard are all excited as April’s unseasonably hot weather marks the beginning of summer and all the good times ahead. Our May 14th Spring Fling will be a fun filled enjoyable event at the Wilshire Country Club. I am sure we will see all of you there. This event helps us maintain and do all the things we do best to keep the Boulevard a vibrant place to come – one of the jewels of Los Angles. In April the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical society had their Garden Party highlighting exquisitely landscaped grounds in private homes. The incredible attention to details on these well crafted grounds was the spectacular visual reward for this enormously well attended event by local residents. We have several new tenants on the Boulevard and many wonderful stores and establishments. The restaurants are filled in the evening and everyone has a warm and cozy look on their face as they enjoy the evening. I encourage you to linger on the Boulevard, to take some time and stop to enjoy the feeling and luxuriate in the atmosphere of the Boulevard. I noticed many new styles and trends in the stores and I could not help notice the sales. Village Heights has a wide array of sale items – they are a must see. Indulge your taste buds by stopping off for a bite at The Village Wine and Cheese which is mobbed along with the Le Petite Greek. Many of the restaurants, fast foods and coffee houses do not support the LBA and these establishments are the largest sources of trash. We at the Larchmont Boulevard Association along with the Business Owners clean and remove trash twice a day. The cleaning of the street is only one of the many functions we do on behalf of the Street and we do enjoy and appreciate your support of our organization and the Boulevard itself. Adv.

TRIBUTE to city's street lights. Section 2, 9

There are a number of points in the article “Has Historic Preservation Worked in Windsor Square?” in the April issue that are misleading and need to be clarified. We were concerned to read the comment (he) “has seen various decisions made which are contrary to previous decisions. These seem to be based on who is making the request and who the contractor that presents the plan is.” That is not how our Board makes decisions. Our Board of neighborhood professionals (who have volunteered their time since 2005, not 2007 as reported) is under the supervision of the Planning Department and review projects are based on the fair and impartial process prescribed in our Preservation

Plan. All Board meetings are public and subject to the requirements of the Brown Act. Minutes of each meeting are available for review. Other facts that were not clear in the article: 1. The HPOZ ordinance protects the historic scale, proportions and details of a home and ensures consistency along the streetscape. Land Use and Zoning ordinances regulate set backs, height, density and how buildings are used. Simply enforcing zoning ordinances will not preserve the character of a neighborhood. 2. The HPOZ has nothing to do with “taste.” Our review criteria is based on an understanding and respect for the original design of the home. The goal is to maintain the structure and defining details. (Please turn to page 16)

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For more than 40 years I had resisted efforts to get me to visit the USA. Instead, I made a point of seeing the rest of the world. Then my family insisted I celebrate my 65th birthday with a three-week holiday in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Las Vegas. It was with much trepidation that I set off with my wife and youngest son in late January. We arrived in L.A. on a Saturday.. I ventured out from our downtown hotel and discovered Chinatown and Little Tokyo almost on our doorstep. The following day we decided to test the public transport system—even though we had been warned that you needed a car to get around L.A. We bought all-day passes (Please turn to page 41)

Neighborhood Council News from wiNdsor square

POLICE CAPTAINS TO SPEAK ON CRIME PREVENTION AT MAY MEETING

New wSA boArd memberS: The Association welcomes two new Directors. Angela Gyetvan lives right around the corner from Larchmont Boulevard on Gower Street. Andrew Woodward works on Larchmont Boulevard and lives on Norton Avenue near First Street.

May 13, 2009 at 7PM WILSHIRE EBELL CLUBHOUSE 743 South Lucerne Blvd.

LoS ANgeLeS mArAthoN: The Marathon is later this year. It takes place on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th. The Marathon now runs eastward on Third Street, right through the middle of Windsor Square.

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We have confirmed that Captain Blake of the Los Angeles Police Department Olympic Station and Captain Davis of the Wilshire Station will be our featured speakers in May. If you have issues you’d like them to address, please e-mail us at info@greaterwilshire.org. Please join us for this important discussion - our neighborhood is strengthened by your voice and your participation.

Street LightiNg updAte: Members of the Association's Street Lighting Committee were scheduled to meet on April 30th with Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) representatives including the BSL’s director, Ed Ebrahimian. Our community’s argument to BSL remains simple: If those of us in portions of Windsor Square WANT to light up our dark east-west streets (and are willing to PAY for it over ten years), we should have that right! Let us vote! (By the time this issue of the Larchmont Chronicle hits the streets, the BSL finally may have agreed to get its Straw Poll ballots in the mail so we can further demonstrate our support for improved street lighting.)

In other news…land use continues to be a big issue for our neighborhood council. The City Council is currently wrestling with policies that will affect billboards (including electronic signs and supergraphics) and marijuana collectives. HPOZs—Historical Preservation Overlay Zones— will be a topic of discussion until all neighborhoods within the GWNC geographical boundaries have had the discussion of whether or not they should become an HPOZ. The HPOZs already within our boundaries are Windsor Square, Hancock Park and Wilshire Park. Windsor Village is working on its HPOZ application, and Brookside has begun the discussion.

ANd SpeAkiNg of votiNg: PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, MAY 19. It's important not only because of State budget-related propositions, but also because there is a final election for a job that is critical to our City and, especially, to neighborhoods like Windsor Square -- City Attorney. Our residents depend upon the Office of City Attorney for day-to-day enforcement of the many laws that protect our neighborhoods and their quality of life. May 19th is a run-off; there now are only two candidates in the race for City Attorney. Please make YOUR choice for that office and on the ballot propositions (and, for neighbors in State Senate District 26, for a candidate in that runoff election). Please vote on tuesday, may 19th.

At the March meeting, BRE Properties, which is planning a multi-use project at the southeast corner of Wilshire and La Brea, made a second presentation to the GWNC. The project has been scaled back by 80 units, but they have also scaled back the number of parking spaces. The next step will be City hearings on zoning changes and variances BRE has requested, and input from the community. As we learn of the hearing dates for this and other projects in our neighborhood, we will keep you informed. If you have not already joined our list, please either e-mail info@GreaterWilshire.org or visit our website at greaterwilshire.org. We want to hear from you and learn of your interests and concerns.

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The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.

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POLICE BEAT (Continued from page 2) 17. The suspect gained entry through the front door. BURGLARIES: Camera equipment worth $300 was taken from a home on the 4900 block of Maplewood between 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on April 14. The suspect gained entry by smashing the rear door window. Money and jewelry estimated at $2,500 were taken from a home on the 500 block of N. Bronson between 6:45 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on April 16. The suspect pried the rear door open to gain entry. 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. BURGLARY FROM

LBA to celebrate 43rd anniversary at Spring Fling The community is invited to celebrate the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s 43rd anniversary at a Spring Fling on Thurs., May 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilshire Country Club, 301 N. Rossmore Ave. The event will include a silent auction, dinner and dancing. Organized in 1965, the LBA is made up of business, professional firms and property owners located on Larchmont Blvd. between First St. and

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LVNA agenda includes crime, water restrictions A spate of graffiti and potential water restrictions will be among topics when the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association meets on Wed., May 20. The semi-annual meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Van Ness Avenue

Elementary School, 501 N. Van Ness Ave. Representatives from the L.A.P.D. Olympic Division Station will address the recent arrest of St. Andrews Boys gang members. The suspects are responsible for a rash of graffiti in the

Village, said LVNA president Charlie D'Atri. Winifred Yancy from the Department of Water and Power’s water conservation office will address the upcoming water restrictions. Yancy will offer residents tips on low-water landscaping.

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Debate, election are May 7, 12 (Continued from page 1) includes areas west of Highland Ave. Koretz, who also spent 12 years on the West Hollywood City Council, has the backing of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Vahedi’s supporters include several members of the City Council and state and county officials. A labor activist and six-year chairman of the Assembly Labor Committee, he is also a longtime environmentalist. Development, traffic and the proliferation of digital billboards and supergraphics are among issues that have dominated both campaigns.

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Three health-related firms open in Medical Building Walk ins are welcome at Hollywood Health Center, a new urgent care facility in the Larchmont Medical Building, 321 N. Larchmont Blvd., Suite 404. Medical director Dr. Dennis Dasher and associate Dr. Mildred Wenger are board certified in internal medicine and offer treatment for burns, skin lesions and injuries to travel vaccinations. Doctor referrals are also offered, said Dasher, who has 27 years of experience to draw upon. A graduate of USC School of Medicine, he took his residency at Los Angeles County USC Medical School and has more than 10,000 hours of ER experience.

The center is affiliated with several area hospitals, including Glendale Adventist. Queen of Angels, Hollywood Presbyterian and City of Angels Medical Center. Flu shots and treatment are given on the spot, while travelers seeking vaccinations to prepare for trips around the globe are waived the office visit fee. Other areas covered include women’s health, pre-employment physicals and work-related injuries. Call 323-461-9355. The Apothecary Shops has opened a branch at the former home of Horton & Converse, at 325 N. Larchmont Blvd. The Arizona-based national chain first opened in 1996.

Oral Esthetic Dental Laboratory, a state-of-the-art lab providing service to local dentists, has opened at 321 N. Larchmont Blvd. The Nobel Biocare-certified lab is owned by Croatia native Sandi Bajramagic, who has more than 18 years experience as a dental lab ceramist for crown and bridge design. “The foundation of our business is our commitment to excellence, detail, artistry and the highest quality service for all products we offer,” said Bajramagic. “We stay up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology advancements through continuous education, and work with only the best materials on the market,” Bajramagic added. For more information, call 323-463-0590 or go to OralEstheticDentalLab.com.

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'Densification' ordinance ruled illegal by superior court judge A 12-unit, rent-controlled apartment building near Wilshire and Third St. was torn down and replaced with a luxury, 20-unit condominium development in a deal that favored developers at the expense of the environment and affordable housing. This scenario was becoming an all-too common occurrence after the “densification ordinance” was approved last year, according to the Environment and Housing Coalition Los Angeles (EAHCLA). The advocate group declared victory April 13 when Superior Court Judge Thomas I. McKnew, Jr. ruled the city of Los Angeles acted illegally when it approved the ordinance in May 2008. “This tells the city you can’t do anything beyond what

the state law allows,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association. State law (S.B. 1818) mandates cities allow density bonuses to developers proposing to build a percentage of affordable units at a development. The Los Angeles ordinance went far beyond the state mandate, in some cases allowing up to 300 percent of the bonus required by state law. “The city took the state law and went crazy with it,” O’Sullivan said. “We now hope to work with the city in redrafting the ordinance,” said EACHLA spokesman Rob Glushon. City Attorney spokesman Frank Mateljan said, "we are reviewing the decision and seeing where we need to go."

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TURNING FIFTY. Parents joined students and faculty at a celebration at First Congregational Church at which Councilman Tom LaBonge declared March 20 “Pilgrim Day.” Pilgrim School alumni were honored at the event, which is part of the school's ongoing 50th anniversary celebration. Pictured, from left, are: head of school Mark Brooks, co-student body presidents Ed Lee and Ed Ko, alumni parent Laurence Brown and parent Annie Johnson.

conducted by Metro (the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) as part of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR)study. There is concern, how-

Greater Wilshire Council to hear police captains Police captains from both Olympic and Wilshire stations will address the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting on Wed., May 13 beginning at 7 p.m. The speakers are Capt. Matt Blake, Olympic station, and Capt. Eric Davis, Wilshire. The meeting, at the Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., will also cover land use and historic preservation. Other items expected to be discussed are efforts to limit billboards and marijuana stores which are operating illegally. Free parking is available across from the Ebell.

ever, for the proposal for the Crenshaw/Wilshire station included in the Wilshire alignmen study. Several attendees pointed out that the funds for a Crenshaw station would be better spent elsewhere. “It’s too close to the existing Western station, and a colossal waste of money,” said Owen Smith, president of the Brookside Homeowners Association. The low ridership would not justify the cost, he added. The West Hollywood alternative would begin at the Hollywood/Highland station and continue west and then south to the Beverly Center/ Cedars-Sinai area. The EIR study, expected to take 18 months, will focus on a 38-square mile study corridor that extends from the existing Metro Rail at Hollywood/ Highland and the Wilshire/ Western stations to the Pacific Ocean. Passage of Measure R in November is expected to raise $40 billion over a 30-year pe-

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JOIN YOUR GREATER WILSHIRE NEIGHBORS! They have endorsed CARMEN TRUTANICH for City Attorney because he is the only candidate who is committed to the preservation of our historic residential neighborhoods. We Trust CARMEN TRUTANICH To Preserve Our Quality of Life!

Fred Pickel Patricia Carroll Cindy Hilson Jeff & Margy Hudson Barry M. Greenberg Laura Ferguson Jack & Susan Humphreville Ina Coleman Pam & Brian Newhouse Cindy Chvatal & John Keane Jan Wieringa Len Hill Anne Billingsley & Ron Greeno Sheila McCoy Susan & Peter Funsten Damiana Chavez Susan Grossman Jamie & Carolyn Bennett Ruthanne Secunda Sheldon Larry Linda Bass Harry A. Olivar Carlotta & Russell Keely Shar Penfold Cami Taylor & Steve Eshelman Harry Chandler John H. Welborne Matthew & Maggie Kuhns Margaret Sowma Annakria King Carolyn & Bruce Ludwig Arlin J. Low Suzanne Chase Ed & Yvonne Cazier James O’Sullivan David & Deb Trainer Shannon Clyne Margo & Michael O’Connell Mike & Karen Gilman Lucille Saunders Debra Pease Wehbe Christian & Edie Frère Jane Ellison Usher

CARMEN TRUTANICH FOR L.A. CITY ATTORNEY • Carmen Trutanich served in the elite hardcore gang unit of the D.A.’s office. He won convictions of LA’s most serious violent criminals and put murderers, rapists, and gang members behind bars. He has been endorsed by the men and women of our local law enforcement agencies. • Carmen Trutanich founded the environmental prosecution unit of the D.A.’s office. He won that office’s first convictions for environmental crime. His record on environmental law resulted in a Super Lawyer ranking and endorsements from two dozen environmental prosecutors. • Carmen Trutanich will protect our neighborhoods from incompatible land uses. He supports mentoring, job training, and after school programs to keep kids out of gangs. He will provide our peace officer and firefighters with the resources they need to keep our children, streets, and communities safe.

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Help create tile legacy at St. Brendan’s School

SAY GOODBYE to the yellow hooded parking meters on Larchmont Blvd. The meters will be uprooted; the parking stations are now the depositories for your coins and credit cards.

Join St. Brendan’s alumni, teachers, students and families to paint tiles and leave a legacy that will stay at the school forever. The staff of Color Me Mine will provide supplies to design and paint tiles at St. Brendan

building, slated to be completed this summer. Food will be available from Larchmont Larder; a portion of sales will be donated to the school. For more information, go to sbsmayfundraiser@gmail.com

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Firemen flip pancakes, give tours on Recognition Day A pancake breakfast and demonstrations with firefighting apparatus will highlight “Fire Service Recognition Day” on Sat., May 9. Firefighters will cook up a breakfast of pancakes, eggs and sausage at the Old Fire Station 27 Museum and Memorial, 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for children under 10. The event benefits the L.A.F.D. Historical Society and education groups. Fire Station 27 firefighters will give demonstrations with an aerial ladder and water hose, and firefighters will lead tours at Station 29, 4029 Ebell May 2009 AD:Ebell AD Wilshire Blvd.; Station 61,

School, 238 S. Manhattan Pl., on Sun., May 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.. When completed, the tiles will become part of a permanent wall at the school. Proceeds will help fund the construction of a new school

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‘Taste of Larchmont Village’ is August 24 Save the date for the 16th annual Taste of Larchmont Village on Mon., Aug. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. The Hawaiian-themed event will feature cuisine samples from more than a dozen Larchmont restaurants. Ticket sale proceeds will benefit Hope-Net, which provides meals, shelter and support services for the needy. For more information, call Douglas Ferraro at 213-3894/21/2009 4:06 PM Page 1 9949.

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Artist Reception - Thursday, May 14, 2009 Suzanne Bravender 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial Luncheon - Monday, May 18, 2009 11:30 a.m. Social hour; 12 noon Luncheon; 12:45 Program Assembly Dinner - Friday, May 22, 2009 Magic Show with Joe Skilton 6:30 p.m. Cocktails; 7:30 p.m. Dinner $45 per person Chorale Luncheon - Wednesday, May 27, 2009 10 a.m. to 12 noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Boutique and Social Hour; 12 noon Luncheon; 1 p.m. Concert $40 per person Monday Luncheons: $20 member/$30 non-member For tickets, please call 323-931-1277 ext.131 or email: tickets@ebellla.com Cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to an event to avoid billing.

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Revlon run/walk set for May 9 Join the more than 50,000 men, women and children who are expected to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend by participating in the Revlon Run/ Walk for Women at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Sat., May 9. The event, which has raised nearly $55 million the past

15 years for cancer research, counseling and outreach programs, is co-sponsored by Macy’s and Toyota. Proceeds fund cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. Registration fee is $30. For more details visit www.revlonrunwalk.com/la.

SHOW & TELL: the Art of Language, an international exhibit featuring works by John Baldessari, Edward Ruscha and 75 other artists, humanitarians and social activists, is at the Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, through Fri., June 12. Artwork sold will raise funds for youTHink, an arts education initiative in public schools. Above “One Face (Three Versions) with Nose, Ear and Glasses” is by Baldessari.

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Principals named at Ambassador schools Principals for two pilot elementary schools opening this fall at the former Ambassador Hotel site were introduced at a meeting last month. Georgia Lazo will head the dual-language UCLA-assisted Bruin Community pilot, and Annette Kessler will be the principal at the technology-focused NOW (New Open World) Academy. More than 100 parents and residents attended the meeting held at Berendo Middle School to hear about the kindergarten through fifth-grade, 800-pupil school set in a twostory building.

Also set to open this fall is a 320-space parking structure and a central plant and athletic facilities. Middle and high schools for 3,440 students will open in the fall of 2010 as part of the three-school campus, temporarily named Central Learning Center #1. The new school on Wilshire Blvd. between Mariposa and Catalina avenues is expected to relieve overcrowding at several area campuses. The entire campus will have a social justice theme in honor of the late Sen. Robert Kennedy, who was fatally shot

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Cookbook features history, recipes at Farmers Market color photographs. “This book not only shares tasty recipes, but provides colorful and little-known stories about the vendors,” said Huell Howser, host of California’s Gold on PBS. “And most important, it truly captures the spirit of the place.” JoAnn Cianciulli, a food writer and culinary producer who has patronized the Farmers Market for more than a decade, is the author.

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Mini-biographies of the food vendors include Bryan’s Pit Barbecue, La Korea, Marconda’s Meats, The French Crepe Co. and Pampas Grill. The $22.95 book was published by Chronicle Books. To purchase a copy go to www. chroniclebooks.com.

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Ebell hosts blood drive on May 12

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A blood drive at the Ebell of Los Angeles will help replenish supplies at the American Red Cross Southern California Regional Center. According to Red Cross spokesman Ethel Rubio, the center serves more than 12 million people and provides blood services to more than 150 hospitals. The Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne, will host a drive on Tues., May 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. Donors s and in Infa must be age 17 or older, Toy nt & & g n i good health. Children's Cloth To make an appointment, go to www.givelife.org.

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The food, the people and the history of the L.A. Farmers Market fills the pages of a new cookbook with signature recipes from vendors who have long drawn patrons to the Los Angeles landmark. Mexican, Brazilian, Middle Eastern and old-fashioned American fare join the range of recipes included in the 258page paperback entitled "L.A.'s Original Farmers Market Cookbook" that features 85

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Paramount volunteers beautify area campuses

THE READING GARDEN includes a gazebo, benches, amphitheatre, and butterfly-shaped flower gardens.

mensions I never dreamed of.” Designed by Paramount’s vice president of public affairs and avid gardener Joan Witte, the garden features plots of flowers in the shape of butterflies, a shady gazebo, benches and a corner amphitheatre. Overseen by studio horticulturist Heather Williamson and grounds manager John Sampogna, the plot that in the morning consisted only of three layers INSIDE THE SCHOOL, volunteers paint- of asphalt was transed faces, lead dance classes and read to formed by nightfall students in the library. into a serene and inviting garden. “I pointed to the plot on Home Entertainment, spent the day reading to students in Friday morning and told the kids that by the end of the day, the library. Throughout the Van Ness they would see magic,” said campus, volunteers in match- Iriarte. “And they did.” Other beneficiaries were ing shirts painted faces, taught hip-hop dance classes, shot Larchmont Charter School’s hoops and played volleyball Hollygrove Campus, where crews gardened, converted an outdoor with the excited students. But the biggest buzz sur- area into the Giraffe Café with a rounded the site of the school’s painted jungle motif. The Hollywood High School new garden. campus also got a facelift, “I had this dream of having a reading garden for the kids,” while a group of Paramount said Van Ness principal Katty employees spent the day at Iriarte. “But they took it to di- AIDS Project L.A. packing gro-

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Anti-aging treatment results are subtle, yet dramatic By Laura Eversz Back in January, I was assigned a story on the latest techniques for turning back time without going under the knife. "For a patient my age, what would you recommend that wouldn't look done?" I asked Larchmont dermatologist Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald, pointing to my 50-something face. "Well, the sequence of events as we age is somewhat predictable, but the pace is very individualized. We all age in our own unique way... there's no algorithm of what everybody

was her reply. Apprehensive, I asked her what she had in mind. "People come in pointing to a wrinkle, line or fold they've noticed seemingly overnight," said Fitzgerald. "It's my job to help them recognize that these are more symptoms than anything else. They're the first visible signs of an underlying process. We lose a little bit of volume all over the place as we age. Very small changes in volume, balance, symmetry and shape can have a very large affect on the face," she explained.

weeks, we'll do it again." While Sculptra's a little pricey upfront, "once you get 'tanked up,' you only have to touch it up every couple of years," she added. The injections weren't used to treat my skin folds as if they were isolated events, but were used all over the face to address the volume loss that led to their appearance, she

pointed out. Three sessions—uncomfortable but fairly painless—and a couple of hits of Botox in the furrow between my eyebrows, and I couldn't be happier with the results. My face is fuller, my skin is firmer... it's very subtle, but dramatic at the same time. Friends tell me I look rested and refreshed, and I swear I've

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Council office, local groups spur area beautification My staff and I are always happy to partner with community groups to make Los Angeles a better place to live and work. The Hancock Park, Larchmont Village, Koreatown and Windsor Square neighbors have done this many times. In this difficult economic time, partnerships are extremely important. I’m grateful to everyone who has worked on these great community projects. My office worked closely with the Larchmont Boulevard Association and Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council to preserve the scale and character of the Larchmont shopping village between Beverly Blvd. and First St. I initiated a new zoning ordinance, which was approved by the City Council and signed by Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, that limits the height of all new development in the village to 35 feet. It also limits the width of storefronts to maintain the variety of independent small businesses that give Larchmont its friendly neighborhood feeling. My office also organized a new beautification project at Third Street Elementary School. In 2008, we held a

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One of the milestones in the The Walter O’Malley biography published recently tells book is O’Malley’s search for a the story of a baseball legend minority player to break the who weathered many crises as color barrier in baseball. He served as the Dodgers the owner of the Brooklyn, and chief legal counsel when he later, Los Angeles Dodgers. hired Jackie “My Dad had an exRobinson who traordinary life and broke the racial Michael D’Antonio’s color barrier in book, ‘Forever Blue,’ 1947. In 1958, captures it very well,” as owner of the said Peter O’Malley, Dodgers, he who was president brought major of the Los Angeles O'MALLEY AT opening baseDodgers from 1970 day at Dodger Stadium league ball to the West to 1998. in 1962 in Los Angeles. Coast. Peter O’Malley, Hancock Park, said, “It is not The book contains exclusive an authorized biography, but documents and candid interthe author did a tremendous views with the Dodger owner’s amount of independent re- former players, associates and search, and the account of relatives. O’Malley ceded the team how the Dodgers arrived in Los Angeles, together with the presidency to his son Peter in building and privately financ- 1970, but retained the titles ing of Dodger Stadium, is val- of owner and chairman of the Dodgers until he died in 1979. id.”

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Learn about transportation options at fair A transportation fair at Park La Brea Apartments, 475 S. Curson Ave., will educate older adults about city transportation and driving resources. The "Staying Connected to Life" fair, on Tues., May 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., is hosted by the LIFE Program of Jewish Family Service. Councilman Tom LaBonge will kick off the event with a keynote address about transportation issues in L.A. A panel of transit experts, including Linda Evans, director of LADOT's Cityride, Erwin Estrada, JFS transportation coordinator, and a representative from Metro, will discuss their services. The free fair, open to the public, will also feature information booths staffed by representatives from local transportation and driving resources. Call 323-936-0859 for more information.

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hen you walk into Thomas Newman’s newly remodeled 1926 Hancock Park home, you don’t know whether to look to the past or to the future. And that’s a very good thing.

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Garden party benefits school The Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society hosted a Garden Party on Sunday, April 19. The annual tour featured six area homes and helped pay for a $200,000 garden-and-fountain project at Frances Blend School. Tour co-chairmen Laura Foti Cohen and Myrna Robin Gintel said $36,000 was raised at the event. "It was a beautiful spring day in the neighborhood."

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PASADENA SHOWCASE HOME, a 1917 Italian Renaissance Revival-style, is set on two acres with several gardens.

Designers revamp a 1917 masterpiece in Pasadena Visit a modern-day masterpiece—the 45th annual Pasadena Showcase House of Design—on your own or with a docent-led tour. It is open through Sun., May 17. Twenty-five designers have put their finishing touches on the 1917 Italian Renaissance Revival style estate set on two acres. The estate, created by architect G. Lawrence Stimson, features a grand marble staircase, acanthus scroll columns and paneled ceilings. A traditional teahouse with a koi pond and creek are in the many gardens, reworked by nine landscape designers. The Showcase home was built by Stimson for his parents, George Woodbury and Jennie Stimson. The elder Stimson was in the wholesale grocery business in Ohio before moving his wife and five children to Southern California in 1885. Prior to moving to this San Marino estate, the Stimson family lived in a S. Orange Grove Blvd. mansion, also designed by the son, and later sold to William Wrigley; it is now the headquarters of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. Proceeds from the annual Showcase benefit youth music and symphonic programs, said Marti Farley, benefit chairman. A restaurant and 28 boutiques are open to the public without a ticket any day dur-

ing Showcase hours. Complimentary parking and shuttle service is at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in Lot I, 360 N. Arroyo Blvd. For more information visit www. PasadenaShowcase.org or call 714-442-3872.

A Boutique and Chorale Celebration to support the historic Ebell of Los Angeles, at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., is on Wed., May 27. Shopping begins at 10:30 a.m. before the noon luncheon. The Ebell Women’s Choral joined by the L.A. City College Chamber Chorale will perform at 1 p.m. Proceeds support the Restoration and Preservation Fund which helps maintain the Italian Renaissance-style building as well as a collection of fine art and antiques, said Jane Martin, development chairman. The 75,000 square foot building also houses a 1,270seat theater, 68 rooms and a 3,500-volume library. Founded in 1894 in a private home, its namesake Dr. Adrian Ebell was a pioneer

JUDY GARLAND'S first audition was in the Ebell theater, and it was here that Amelia Earhart made her last public appearance.

in women’s education. Five more properties called the Ebell home, until 1927 when the Lucerne Blvd. property was purchased. The clubhouse and theater were designed by architect Sumner P. Hunt. The building was designated an Historical Cultural Monument and in 1994 placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Members hold educational and social activi-

ties as well as raise funds for scholarships and Rest Cottage philanthropies. Judy Garland’s first audition was in the theater, and it was here that Amelia Earhart made her last public appearance. A host of authors and celebrities have also appeared on its stage. Cost is $40; Email tickets@ebellla.com or call 323-931-1277.

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Use design principles when decorating your home

Variety Use differing elements to create interest. Contrasting elements include color, size and materials. Focal point Fireplaces, entertainment units and large windows are often the focal point in a room. Proportion and scale Proportion is the ratio between the size of one part to another—is the lampshade the right size for the base? Scale is how the size of one object re-

texture, pattern, material, or style. For example a pillow could share the same color that is in wallpaper or in the curtains. Or two rooms—a living room and dining room— can feel unified by using similar flooring. Balance Equal distribution of visual

Organizing expert elected to board Chris McKenry, president of Get It Together LA!, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO). A former president of NAPOLA, he created the Los Angeles Organizing Awards, began the Los Angeles Organizing Expo, and initiated the chapter’s successful Leadership Forum— providing training to inspire each member to become a leader in their business, community and chapter. Chris McKenry is the recipient of the 2008 NAPO Shining

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weight in a room gives it balance. For example, two identical tables and lamps on either side of a sofa. Asymmetrical balance is achieved with different objects that have equal visual weight. A small bookshelf on one side of the room and a bushy plant of a similar size on the other would be asymmetrical balance. It’s more casual feeling, but a little harder to achieve. Repetition Use the same element more than once throughout a space. Patterns, colors, textures, lines and other elements can be repeated. If placed carefully throughout a space, it can create a pleasing sense of rhythm, or flow.

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Interior design is about more than decorating a room. It’s really about figuring out how a space will be used and then creating an environment that maximizes that use, says the American Society of Interior Designers. There are many factors that help determine the best design solutions. Some of these are: the space itself: dimensions, construction, potential and limitations; how the space will be used: work or leisure, entertainment or learning, etc.; what a space suggests; the “feel”—power or playfulness, achievement or serenity Whether you’re looking to create a cozy family room, an efficient office space or a quiet bedroom retreat, there are several basic design principles to keep in mind. Unity and harmony Make sure everything in a room or space feels like it belongs together. Harmony means that components in a room share a common trait or two, such as color, shape,

lates to another or to the space in which it is placed. Details Details are the smaller elements of a room, such as trim, light switches, cabinet handles, lamp shades, etc. These are the things that may go unnoticed at first, but give a room its finishing touch. Without attention to details, rooms don’t quite look right. Applying these principles will turn an ordinary room into a beautifully finished room you can be proud of.

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Event to honor design, legends, benefit Habitat

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A three-day design event hosted by Margaret Russell, editor in chief of Elle Décor, will benefit Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles. "Legends of la Cienega" will honor the iconic designers who frequented La Cienega district businesses during the last 60 years. Window displays and vignettes created by today's top designers will be featured in participating La Cienega Design Quarter-member showrooms. Interior designer Suzanne Rheinstein, owner of antiques and decorative arts store, Hollyhock, will create an historical vignette inspired by the works of Elsie de Wolf. Her display can be seen at Downtown, 719 N. La Cienega Blvd. "What inspires me about Elsie de Wolfe is her appreciation for light. Her homes were airy and full of sunshine during the day. At night, giran-

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Wild to tranquil gardens can be seen on Open Days tour May 9 THE GARDENS of a home on Arden Blvd. in Windsor Square are featured on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days tours on Sat., May 9. Sweetwater sandstone replaced brick pavers in the backyards of the home, and added an outdoor fireplace, left.

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tains roses, zinnias and herbs for cutting and cooking. The result is a tranquil garden that feels like a small park in France. A home near the La Brea Tar Pits features prehistoric trees such as dawn redwoods, gingkos and a baby Wollemi pine. In addition, lemon trees, two kinds of blood oranges and a dozen Japanese maples help

Alternative building expo on May 8, 9 The AltBuild Expo is at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., on Fri., May 8, and Sat., May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event will feature 1/8Pg Vert_04_09_4C 4/17/09 more than 150 exhibitors who

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A garden near the La Brea Tar Pits with prehistoric trees and a tranquil, Provençal-style backyard will highlight the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days program on Sat., May 9. Landscapes on the tour include the Arden Garden in Windsor Square. Architect Joseph Marek removed brick paving in the back garden, replacing it with Sweetwater sandstone. He also added an outdoor fireplace, pergola and a Jacuzzi. By moving a garden wall along the side of the property, he added a more generous area beside the pool for lounging and a small fountain garden outside the living room. A new paint color for the house and fresh plantings throughout the property completed the transformation. Owners of a Stiles O. Clements-designed house on Las Palmas Ave. removed a 2,000-square foot pergola from their rear garden to open the space and improve views. Hardscaping was added to create lounging, entertaining and play space. A new planting scheme features a calm mix of boxwood hedges and topiaries, Iceberg roses and Russian sage. A separate garden room on the north side of the house and a small walled working garden on the south side con-

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GREYSTONE DESIGN HOUSE in Beverly Hills featured several rooms created by William McWhorter of Hancock Park. The bedroom, above, features a floral bedspread and lavender and taupe combinations. The dressing room, top photo, incorporates the lavender color scheme.

Biggest trend is design today is “going green,” said William McWhorter. It’s all about using sustainable materials. Also popular is incorporating recycled items into the design theme. McWhorter holds an award from the American Institute of Interior Designers (ASID), Los Angeles Chapter for his designs in the Greystone Showcase House. He also sees a renewed in-

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driveway was replaced with grass. Iron side gates were added, and the basalt striated grey stone walkway to the entrance was laid. Trees were planted along the side of the house in both the front and back yards. Two four-foot tall grey urns were placed near the exterior entry to serve as sentinels as one enters the home. Najjar sighs as he thinks back on all the work involved. “It was a challenging project, but well worth it,” he says.

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Hancock Park home remodel reflects both the old and new

MAGNESITE FLOORING in the stairwell was restored; it had been painted a turquoise blue and covered by carpet. DINING ROOM BEFORE top, and fireplace below.

“When I was little, my mother and I would rearrange the furniture at night; my dad would come down in the morning and roll his eyes,” Tom laughs. After his stint in Boston, Tom moved to the Bay Area and helped rebuild houses after the Oakland fires in 1991.

Next, he headed south to Los Angeles where he worked for Appleton & Associates on mostly high-end traditional homes. Eventually, he branched out with partner

was in good shape and just needed some freshening up. One reason this house was appealing was because it needed

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One reason this house was appealing was because it needed very little interior rethinking; the changes were purely cosmetic. Debbie Wolen and they started their own firm, called Newman and Wolen Design. While some new homeowners like to live in a space before they remodel, Tom knew exactly what he wanted for the McCadden house. By the time they closed escrow, Tom had already drawn up plans and gotten bids. “The day after taking ownership,” smiles Tom, “a dumpster was out front and away we went.” The exterior of the house

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could have made this house even greener, but we did what we could with our time and budget constraints. And trying to combine ‘green’ design with 1926 aesthetics is not easy.” Tom is now focusing on his next project, a competition for the Southern California ICA (Institute of Classical Architecture) in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. Architects are asked to design homes in Spanish, English, Craftsman, Contemporary and MidCentury styles that the organization can then use to build sustainable homes around the country. A noble project, and a worthy competitor.

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months, Tom focused on the inside. He ripped out carpets, purged the dated wallpaper, remodeled the kitchen and closets and restored old features of the house. The result is a stunning mix of old and new. For starters, Tom brought back the original Magnesite flooring in the stairwell and lower landing, which had been painted a turquoise blue and covered by carpet. The 50s bathroom tiles that had replaced the originals after the fire couldn’t be salvaged, so Tom renovated the rooms with tiles reminiscent of the 1920s. He also uncovered the original living room lighting sconces hidden behind layers of plaster. While the walls were opened up, he installed speaker and Internet wiring throughout, giving the home a much-needed 21st century jolt. Although most of the house has high ceilings, the dining room’s is lower. With their designer, Melinda Ritz, they decided not to raise the ceiling height and instead turned the room into an intimate jewel, featuring a gold metallic painted ceiling and one wall of hand-painted Asian–inspired De Gournay wallpaper. “When the wallpaper went up, a good portion of the last panel was cut off and the best part of the scene, [that of a pagoda], would have to be cut off.” In an effort not to waste anything, “the leftover just so happened to fit in the door panel on the opposite wall, so we stuck the spare piece right there.” It was a happy accident that really pulls the room together. Whenever possible, Tom tried to be conscious of the environment. “When we had a green option, we took it,” he says. He covered the kitchen floor with Fritz Tile “Green Series,” made of composite bits of stone, and installed an eco-friendly Ceasarstone on the counter tops. Upstairs, vanities and built-ins were repurposed into different rooms. He salvaged as many of the home’s original lighting fixtures as possible, and installed Solatubes in the bathrooms to cut back on electricity usage. But still, he wishes he could have done more. “I hoped we

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*** Jerry Dunn, a Hancock Park native, will be signing his book, “My Favorite Place on Earth,” at Chevalier’s on May 30. The book covers the answers of 75 people, ranging from the Dalai Lama to Will Ferrell. Jerry’s sister Edie Frere of Larchmont Stationery will be on hand. *** We met Liz Kliner as she was walking her four-month Pug puppy, Lola, down the boulevard to Village Mail Call. Now that she and Alan are emptynesters, she finally realized a longstanding desire to have a pug, she told us.

TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 11:00A Be uplifted by Dr Colglazier’s inspirational sermons: May 3 – Luggage vs. Baggage? May 10 – Don’t Give Up on Yourself! May 17 – Have You Ever Been Afraid? May 24 – Do You Need a New Beginning? May 31 – Let the Spirit In!

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Olan food pantry will occupy a storefront along Sixth St. The Erika J. Glazer Early Childhood Center will move to the first two floors of the new four-story building and include 8,100 square feet of ground floor play area. A pedestrian walkway has been designed to link all the buildings. Future plans call for an expanded elementary school, gymnasium, banquet hall and catering kitchen.

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The 105-year-old Wilshire Boulevard Temple has announced expansion plans that will cover an entire city block. The temple has acquired land adjacent to its building at Harvard and Wilshire Blvd. and now will expand to Hobart Blvd. and Sixth St. A new four-story education building and a six-story parking structure for 500 cars will be incorporated in the property. The temple’s Tikkum

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Are you looking for ways to be “green,” save money and get in shape? Why not ride your bike to Larchmont Village the next time you have errands to run. But first, stop by the sixth annual Blessing of the Bicycles on Tues., May 12 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Good Samaritan Hospital, 616 Witmer St. In attendance will be City Councilman Tom LaBonge, who will receive the Golden Spoke Award, as well as the L.A.P.D.’s Bicycle Training Unit. Religious leaders from different faiths will impart blessings for safe cycling. Afterwards, cyclists will be invited to take a lap around the hospital grounds in remembrance of those injured in bicycle accidents. For more information, go to www.goodsam.org.

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By Sean Holahan 8th Grade We celebrated April Fools Day by having â&#x20AC;&#x153;Crazy Dayâ&#x20AC;? where we got to wear any crazy thing over our uniform.. The 2nd graders received their First Holy Communion. In addition, grades 2 through 8 received reconciliation during Lent. The whole student body went to the church for Stations of the Cross. The 8th graders are getting ready for the highly anticipated â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mini Carnivalâ&#x20AC;? they put on for the younger grades. This is to help fund their trip to Six Flags in June The 1st grade went on a field trip to the Space Museum, and the 2nd grade went to the Getty. The 4th graders took a train down to San Juan Capistrano, and the 8th graders went to Forest Lawn.

By Zelma Beltran 5th Grade Last month, our school had a fantastic spelling bee tournament. Students competed in their classrooms first, then the top three from each class entered the semifinals. The competition was divided in two; one for the primary grades and the other was the upper grades. All of the semi-finalists received a trophy for their hard work. Anyone who tries their best at anything are truly winners for their efforts. At the end of our spelling bee, the champions who represented our school were Jessica Saucedo and Stella Jung. We are proud of them, and everyone else who tried. We are all winners for giving it our best shot.

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By Michael Kellman 5th Grade Welcome back to C.E.E. We had our annual Parade of Nations and International Food Tasting day. For the first hour of school, we had a parade of kids dressed up in costumes from the country of their choice. Then at lunchtime,

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THIRD STREET By Vera Drymon 5th Grade Fifth graders finally made it to Astro Camp in Idyllwild after getting snowed out last time. We went for three days and had tons of fun working on science activities. We all got to ride a zip-line that was 30 feet in the air and 700 feet long. Most of us were a bit scared but we did it! I got to zip with my friend Evie Wilson. We yelled together as we flew through the air. We built our own soda bottle rockets and put water in them and pumped them to 80psi and launched them up to space. It was cool and the water shot out as the rockets went up. There was great food and we slept in dorms. We even got to swim in the indoor pool. There were also three other schools there. I am happy to report it was a great trip. Who knew science was so much fun!

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Luncheon was hosted by the parents of the graduating 6th grade class. Teachers and staff were fed, entertained, honoured and thanked by CEE parents. Lastly, CEE students will be getting ready for the Olympics. Each grade level will learn a dance inspired by a different country, and will practice the events they will compete in, such as the obstacle course, long jump, and 50 yard dash.

tending a special liturgy where students performed beautiful liturgical dances as well as a quote collage. The finale was placing a wreath made of real roses and other flowers on our Mary statue. Dancing and a picnic lunch followed on the quad. Later this month, art students will showcase their work for the annual art show, while others will prepare to take their advanced placement exams.

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By Connie Varela 8th Grade This month middle school is going to LACMA, and the younger students will visit the Gene Autry Museum. We will also have our annual school picnic with fun activities and the long-awaited students vs. teachers softball game. The picnics usually end with a huge water fight, which make them unforgettable! We are also having our sports banquet for those students who represented the Falcons on one of our sports teams. The student council is busy preparing for fundraisers for the graduation dance for middle school students.

By Blaine Williams 6th Grade April was an exciting and interesting month at St. James’. We celebrated Easter at our chapel service. Students participated in Care to be Aware, a fundraiser that helps raise awareness about colon cancer. It was started by the Stennis Family Foundation after Mr. Stennis, father of Pilar and Mikey Stennis (St. James’ alums), died of colon cancer. The 5th grade class went on a really cool field trip to Catalina. They took a boat over to the island and spent three days and two nights hanging out in a camp, bunking with their friends, and exploring the marine life. They got to dissect a squid and take a night snorkel.

By Min-Ji Yi 10th Grade Fairfax High School’s auditorium was originally built in 1924, and has since hosted many of the school’s productions, such as the annual winter concert. Now, the city of West Hollywood may collaborate with the L.A. Unified School District to transform the auditorium into a performing arts center. This collaboration would help fund light and acoustic renovations, and would provide nonprofit artists the opportunity to perform. As summer approaches, students are being offered exciting internship opportunities. Ms.

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The 8th grade class will visit Hearst Castle, Alcatraz Island and the state capitol on a trip to Northern California. Our junior/ senior prom will be held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. High school athletics awards night will honor the best athletes, while middle school awards night will honor athletes, and showcase the best academic performances. At the high school awards banquet, teachers will honor the best and brightest students.

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By Ryan Heaney 11th Grade Our High S c h o o l Performing Arts and Visual Arts Nights were held. The drama department is putting on “A Streetcar Named Desire.” Our annual gala and silent auction, “VERDE, A Night in the Tropics,” is coming up.

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By Kaila Exford 8th Grade Great news for John Burroughs! We were well represented at the recent Beverly Hills Optimist Club’s oratorical contests. Students wrote and delivered speeches on what optimism means to them. This gave them invaluable experience with public speaking and an opportunity to earn a college scholarship. All participants received certificates, the winners got medals, and the district winners could get a scholarship to the university of their choice. Eighth grader Helen Cho, who won for the girls, said, “The oratorical contest was an anxious experience for me. Even though I was anxious, I had a fun time presenting my speech.” Eighth graders Stephanie Salinas and Tiffany Mitchell came in second and third, respectively. For the boys, Andrew Lopez took second place and David Davis came in third. “It was fun but scary,” said David.

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By Veronica Hawley 7th Grade Now that spring break is behind us, Marlborough students are counting the days until the end of school! Our spring sports teams, including the water polo, track and field, softball, and golf teams, are in the middle of exciting seasons—varsity softball started out with eight straight wins! Congratulations also go to middle school debaters Evan Leigniac, Clara Collier and Yasi Emamiam for their first place win at the Pacific League finals and qualifying for nationals. Also, upper school debaters Julie Huh, Amanda Chan and Rebecca Pottash have qualified for the state debate finals. Students enjoyed the Art Walk, where their artwork was on display.

By Audrey Noble 11th Grade While on Easter break, many students went on schoolsponsored trips abroad. This year, students explored the tropical island of Costa Rica or had a European adventure in England. In addition, faculty members Rita Morgan and Traci Maffei led a group of students on a service project in the Dominican Republic. They stayed at an orphanage and helped teach English to the children there. At our annual Kingdom Fair, juniors chose a charitable organization to volunteer at, such as Habitat for Humanity, A Place Called Home, or The Special Olympics. The fair is a great way to promote service to the community, highlight important causes that need attention, and encourage students to give back. Marymount is also preparing for the annual fundraising event, Homeport. In May, we look forward to prom, graduation, and the end of our second semester.

LARCHMONT CHARTER By Sarah Molfese’s 4th graders If you were to walk through the halls this month you would see a wide variety of activities as children are discovering more about our world and our history. In the 2nd and 3rd grade combination classes, students are focusing on the solar system. In language arts, the students completed a unit on fairy tales. In language arts the 4th graders are creating their own myths. They are also creating a garden space for the upper elementary students. Ending your walk though the campus you will meet the 5th graders hard at work in their classrooms. The students are continuing to read aloud novels. In science and math classes, students are spending time reviewing important concepts.

Christ the King By Stephanie Kim 8th Grade Everyone returned to school refreshed after the Easter vacation. Our kindergarten class enjoyed a visit to the Ebell Theater to see the play “If you give a Pig a Pancake.” To celebrate Earth Day, the whole school went to the El Capitan Theater to see the movie “Earth,” a Disney documentary. The school’s annual talent show was a great success. Students

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Celebrating Our 50th Anniversary Fifth graders had final rehearsals for the “Arts Showcase,” where they performed swing, hip-hop and spiritual dances, and sang slave chants. The halls were bedecked with their abstract expressionist paintings and Jackson Pollack-styled splatter works. Our school’s Earth Day theme was “We’re All Connected.” Our goal was to raise collective awareness and build community, and our focus was on reducing waste. In observance of National Poetry Month, the library held its annual Poetry Slam. Our Spring Open showcased students’ best work. Parents strolled through classrooms and viewed what their children had created. Third graders took their first ever standardized test. They had several days of preparation filled with practices and lessons on how to answer the questions. sang, performed dances, dramatized and played the piano. The 8th grade class visited the Museum of Tolerance where they observed and learned about the horrors of the Holocaust. Our second graders received their First Holy Communion.

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Minibikes, tightrope walking made for ‘best summer ever’ One of my favorite things was the food. I had never had Philly cheesesteak before. One of my favorite parts was high ropes course. You were basically attached to a harness and tight rope walking. I went on the hardest ones where you had almost nothing to hold on to. It was awesome. Another event I liked was on

the mini bikes. If you just kept going forward on the trail for 35 seconds you’d fly off a cliff. I almost flew off, but I jumped off at the last second thanks to my brother’s instructions. I ripped my favorite pants. My cabinmates were very nice and fun to be with for the two weeks. One thing that we all loved was mail time. Everyone

got her mail and read to each other. We opened care packages with each other too. We all had older friends in the cabin next to us too. So we got treats from their care package. At the end of our stay we had a huge balloon war. It was so cool to have our own team compete against other campers. We also went to a minor league baseball game. My best summer ever!

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The L.A. Zoo Councilman is among the Tom LaBonge best for kids, said, “I’m so coming in at proud of the number 24 Zoo and the nationwide, people who according to a work and care Parents magafor the animals zine study and grounds. that examined It’s a beautiful zoos across A LION at the L.A. Zoo. Zoo. Hooray the country. that it’s being According to an article in recognized.” the May issue, the study hon- The full list is posted on ored zoos that offer a variety www.parents.com/topzoos. of hands-on, family-friendly activities while fostering appreciation, knowledge and Assembly Speaker excitement about the natural at Wilshire Crest Karen Bass, California world. “The Los Angeles Zoo has Assembly Speaker, visited made great strides over the Wilshire Crest Elementary past decade to institute edu- School on April 3 to tell stucational programs, immersive dents about the achievements exhibits and entertaining ac- of Cesar Chavez. tivities as well as many other She read from Chavez’s kid-friendly aspects to our book, “Harvesting Hope,” facility,” states Zoo director in commemoration of Cesar Chavez Day. John Lewis.

Children's workshops and a toddler art class are featured this month at the Zimmer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd. Drop-in workshops from 2 to 4 p.m. feature author and illustrator Karen Winnick, who reads from her books on Sun., May 3 in “Books, Books, Books.” Children will make Mother’s

Day cards on Sun., May 10, when all women are admitted free. “Tiles, Tiles Everywhere,” a collaborative mosaic will be made of ceramic tiles, paint, and stencils on Sun., May 17. “Mixing it Up” on Sun., May 31 combines science and art as children explore the interaction between oil, wax and water.

The toddler art class meets on Tuesdays May 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Children 16-months to three years-old and their parents will collaborate with Kingsley, a Venice-based artist whose work is in many private collections. To register, call 323-761-8910 or email bythe@zimmermuseum.org.

Finalists named in Music Center contest  Students from two local high schools are among finalists in the 21st annual Music Center Spotlight Awards. The categories and students are: Loyola High student Sean Plumb, classical voice; and  Colleen Loynachan, Marlborough School, photography.  A total of 16 students were selected from among

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School programs offer classes in crafts, games, filmmaking Area schools offer a variety of activities for children prekindergarten through high school. Whether looking to work on academics, go camping, or play in the sun, these schools have programs for your children. Pilgrim 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. 213-385-7351 pilgrim-school.org/summerschool

GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FUN is on the summer camp agenda at Page Private School. Among activities are crafts, sports, and swimming, as well as computer classes and optional field trips.

MARYMOUNT HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM JUNE 22 - JULY 24, 2009 10643 SUNSET BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES www.mhs-la.org 310-472-1205 Choose from 30 fun, educational and enriching courses taught by Marymount faculty on our beautiful, secure campus! Our Summer Program is available for girls entering grades 6 through 12. Join us! 30 C REDIT Mathematics Spanish French Writing

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A five-week summer session, sleepover camp in June, and day camps in June, July and August, are among the offerings at Pilgrim School for preschool through high school kids this summer. Crafts, archery, canoeing, astronomy, and navigation/ orienteering will be some of the topics at the overnight camp for grades three through eight, at Cedar Lake at Big Bear, Mon., June 8 through Fri., June 12. Weekly day camp sessions for grades one through eight will be offered Mon., June 8 through Fri., June 19 and Mon., July 27 through Fri., Aug. 21. Topics for day camps include Fun with Food, Wild Wheels, Crafty Kids, Animal Invasions and Back to School. Five-week summer school is Mon., June 22 through Fri., July 24. Besides academic courses on science, math, reading and writing, there will also be classes offered on sewing, photography, gymnastics, ceramics, Spanish, playwriting, making music videos and private music lessons. Classes are 8:15 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. Extended hours are from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Echo Horizon 3430 McManus Ave. Culver City 310-838-2442 www.echohorizon.org The summer school program at Echo Horizon has classes to fill the imagination from the heroes and heroines of gym class to sonnets and swords in Shakespeare and more for kindergarten through sixth graders. Other age-appropriate classes include pottery, cooking, weird and wacky science and filmmaking. Camp sessions run from Mon., June 15 through Thurs., July 2; and Mon., July 6 through Fri., July 24. Hours

are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with extended morning hours from 7:30 to 9 a.m. and extended evening hours from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Larchmont Charter 815 N. El Centro Ave. 323-836-0860 www.larchmontcharter.org Larchmont Charter school is packing six weeks of fun for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. Activities range from organized sports and games, including swimming, to arts and crafts and gardening. Each week focuses on a different activity. Sign up for one week or all six. Sessions begin Mon., July 6 through Fri., Aug. 14. Camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Please turn to page 39)

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(Continued from page 38) Monday through Friday with drop-off beginning at 8:30 a.m. and extended afternoon hours available 3 to 6 p.m. Loyola High 1901 Venice Blvd. 213-381-5121 ext. 245 www.loyolahs.edu Combining academic study with physical activity within a relaxed atmosphere is the goal of summer sessions at Loyola. More than 100 class offerings include essay writing and literature classes as well as algebra, yoga, drivers education, weight training, theology, typing and more. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and students can take one or several classes a day. The sum-

mer session for sixth through 12th graders runs from Mon., June 22 through Fri., July 24. Online registration deadline is May 15. Page Private School 565 N. Larchmont Blvd. 323-463-5118 www.pageschool.com Summer camp for ages twoand-a-half years old through eighth grade begins Mon., June 22. Weekly topics include talent, friendship, adventure, sports and animal discovery. Activities include crafts, sports, swimming, computers, as well as working on some academic skills. The program also includes optional field trips. The summer session is from

Mon., June 22 through Fri., Aug. 7. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Immaculate Heart 5515 Franklin Ave. 323-461-3651 www.immaculateheart.org Offering summer programs for both middle and high school students, Immaculate Heart has classes to review academics such as algebra, geometry, and English. It also has classes in Mac movie making, art, embroidery and quilting, creative writing and dance. The middle school session runs Mon., June 15 through Fri., July 10, while the high school session runs Mon., June 15 through Fri., July 24. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cathedral Chapel School 755 S. Cochran

323-938-9976 cathedralchapelschool.org Students in kindergarten through eighth grade are offered classes at Cathedral Chapel School’s summer school. Extended day care is available. Classes begin Mon., June 29 and run through Fri., July 24. Christ the King 617 N. Arden Blvd. 323-462-4753 The Christ the King summer

program, for children grades kindergarten through eighth, features math and language arts enrichment and improvement classes from 9 a.m. to noon. The after-school program, from noon to 6 p.m., includes arts, crafts, physical education and trips the the library. The program runs Mon., June 15 through Fri., July 10. Registration and payment deadline is May 29.

Cathedral Chapel School • Kindergarten through 8th grade • Classroom Internet Access • Apple Mac Computer Lab with Internet Access • Instrumental Music Program • Departmentalized Jr High • CYO Sports • Lunch Service • Extended Day Care • Honors Math Program • Outreach Concern Counseling Program • Fully Accredited by WASC & WCEA • Spanish Program

Summer day camp at Pan Pacific Park Sign-ups for summer day camp have begun at Pan Pacific Park, 7600 Beverly Blvd. Designed for children five to 12 years old, the camp runs from Mon., June 22 through Fri., Aug. 21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with free extended care from 3:30 to 6 p.m. For more information call 323-939-8874.

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Pilgrim School Our Summer School Program is Expanding! From June 22nd to July 24th, Pilgrim will offer a 5-week summer session for PK-12th grade students.* Here are a few of the innovative courses offered for 2009: • • • • • • • • • • • •

Kindergarten Sneak Peak 1st Grade Sneak Peak Playwriting & Drama High School Math Preview/ Review Middle School Math Preview/Review Intensive Spanish Ready, Set, Sew Mastering the Essay Make Your Own Music Video Adventures in Reading The Magic of Numbers Digital Photography

• Gymastics • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory • Techno Kids • Private Guitar, Violin, Piano, and Drum Lessons • Elementary Science and Math • Ceramics • Dance • Art and Music • Creative Writing • Afternoon Athletics

*We will also offer day-camp opportunities in mid-June and all of August.

Cedar Lake Camp We are also offering a week up in Big Bear at Camp Cedar Lake for 3rd to 8th grade students from Monday, June 8th to Friday, June 12th. Camp activities will include crafts, archery, canoeing, orienteering/navigation, astronomy, camp songs, and everything else that makes camp wonderful.

Questions If you have questions or want to sign up to receive a catalog, please email Annie Kuo at: akuo@pilgrim-school.org

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At libraries: make Mother's Day crafts, meet authors, jazz up resumé First Friday book discussion group includes screening of the movie "Mysterious California: Four Authors" and distribution of the book "Southland" by Nina Revoyr on Fri., May 1, 2 p.m. Book will be discussed on June 5. Author talk: "Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story" authors Abigail Yasgur and Joseph Lipner share their picture book depicting the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival on Max Yasgur's farm on Mon., May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Teen volunteer orientation: Thurs., May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Silly Second Saturdays for kids features craft activities on Sat., May 9 at 3 p.m. Teen advisory council meets on Wed., May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Career/job workshop: The Employment Development Dept. offers employment information, job skills, resume preparation and interviewing tips on Mon., May 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Lunch @ the Library: Memorial Old Time Picture Show screens "The Woman in Green" starring Basil Rathbone as detective Sherlock Holmes on Thurs., May 21 at 12:30

FAIRFAX LIBRARY Mid-Wilshire Writers offer education and support to those at all levels, both published and aspiring. Club meets on Sat., May 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. Book Club meets for lively discussions of books and authors on Tues., May 5 at 10:30 a.m. New members are welcome. Mother's Day is coming up. Enjoy stories and songs, and make mom a felt flower pin on Tues., May 5 from 4 to 5 p.m. Teen Council meeting features great books, friends and refreshments on Tues., May 12 from 4 to 5 p.m. Kids Reading Club - Bring your favorite chapter book to share on Wed., May 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. Ongoing Monday Morning storytime for babies and preschoolers meets on May 4, 11 and 18 from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Get Lit: teen poetry and drama troupe performs poetry and spoken word on Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. FREMONT LIBRARY The Fremont branch will be closed through Sun., May 10 for interior renovation. MEMORIAL LIBRARY

p.m. Free. Bring a sack lunch. Family story time offers frun for young and old on Thurs., May 21 at 6 p.m. Origami craft-making for the family with Bennett Arnstein is on Sat., May 23 at 1 p.m. Ongoing Computer Comfort Class meets on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Knitting Circle meets Saturdays at 10 a.m.

WILSHIRE LIBRARY Preschool storytime with children's librarian Laurie Reese meets on Wednesdays, May 6, 20 and 27 at 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi with Judy Lee: an introduction to the ancient Chinese art is on Mon., May 4 at 6:30 p.m. Resume workshop: Tally Lee will offers suggestions for creating a successful resume and

will critique your resume (in a printed format) on Sat., May 16 at 2 p.m. Reservations are required; call 323-957-4550. Teen Council meeting on Thurs., May 28 at 4 p.m. includes a Father's Day crafmaking session Ongoing Computer Comfort Class meets on Mondays at 1 p.m. All experience levels welcome.

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Letter to the editor: Larchmont Encounter (Continued from page 3) and headed off for Hollywood on the Metro Red Line. Our first mistake was not paying attention. When our train pulled into a station that said “Beverly,” we got off. Once out onto the street we realized this was not our chosen destination. But we were on Beverly Blvd., so decided to walk to the next station. That was our second mistake. Two hours later we were still walking and becoming quite alarmed. We were hoping a bus might pass or a taxi. But in two hours we had seen only one bus and no other pedestrians. Then we came to Larchmont Village, an oasis in suburbia. We lost ourselves in the

open-air organic food market for an hour or so, then decided it was time to move on to Hollywood. We tried to get directions but most people didn’t want to talk to strangers. Then my wife spotted a young couple walking their dogs. She believed that dog owners were usually very approachable, and she was right. Neil and Leila (or was in Lina?) were only too happy to stop and chat. They didn’t know of a metro station near Larchmont Village and were amazed that we had walked so far. They had the solution. They asked us to wait on the corner, and 10 minutes later were back with their car.

Obituaries Real estate investor Walter Marks, 78 Walter N. Marks, Miracle Mile real estate investor, died April 13. He was 78. A native of Los Angeles, he attended Stanford University and Stanford Law School. He followed his father into the real estate development business. Among the numerous philanthropic agencies he supported were NewGround, a Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change, Planned Parenthood, Women Against Gun Violence and the Liberty Hill Foundation. He is survived by his wife

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They took us on a short tour of Hollywood and dropped us at our destination—Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. The kindness of this young couple who went out of their way to help three strangers set the seal for our stay in L.A. We had a marvellous time, and we had discovered Larchmont Village, something we probably would not have done had we not become lost. Three weeks was not long enough. We’ll be back. Warren, Sarah and Antony Scott, Sydney, Australia

Good Shepherd gala is May 15 Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala Fri., May 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel, 9500 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills. Founding director Sister Julia Mary Farley will be honored at the gala. KNBC anchor Colleen Williams is mistress of ceremonies. Event supporters include Carolyn and Bruce Ludwig; local committee member is

Maureen Binder. Call 213-4821834.

Variety show at Woman’s Club The Rose Breast Cancer Society Variety Arts Show on Sun., May 3 will feature a talk on healing cancer, an art exhibit, magic show and a live auction. The event, at the Women’s Club of Hollywood, 1749 N. La Brea Ave., begins at 11 a.m. Cost is $50. For information call 310-274-1130.

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Willard Twible, 94 Willard I. Twible, a 50-year resident of St. Andrews Square, passed away of natural causes on April 1. He was 94. Twible was born in 1914 in Glendive, Montana. After graduating from high school, he worked for Douglas Aircraft in Asia and Africa. He later became a long-haul truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Norma, step-children Dawn Mahaffey, Mary Anne Wisby and Steve Mahaffey, niece Diana and nephew Duane.

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St. Anne’s ball, ladies’ lunches draw philanthropic crowd

Las Madrinas celebrates 75th year with gift Las Madrinas celebrated its 75th anniversary at a recent annual meeting by giving a major gift to Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. Las Madrinas 2008 president Cathy Pherson presented a contribution toward a $5 million endowment for autism research to Michele Kipke, director of community, health outcomes and intervention research. New board members were also announced: Kathleen McRoskey is president; Maggie Kuhns, of Hancock Park, is recording secretary, and Robin Patterson Nenninger of Windsor Square, is treasurer. Diane Hawley, also of Windsor Square, is public relations chairman. Founded in 1901, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles has been treating seriously ill and injured children for more than a century.

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fected by violence, abuse and neglect. Close to 300 ladies enjoyed a “classic Spago luncheon” of roasted wild salmon and tomato fennel fondue at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel.

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Celebrating the transformational power of women’s words, Alexandria House is hosting a series of WomenSpeak Luncheons beginning Mon., May 11 at Lucques Restaurant in West Hollywood. Guest speakers will include award-winning poet and novelist Carol Muske-Dukes and KPFK radio host Margaret Prescod. Limited seating; please call 213-381-2649, or write info@ alexandriahouse.org. Founded in 1996, Alexandria House is a non-profit transitional residence for women and children in the process of moving from emergency shelter to permanent housing. “At Alexandria House, women find the courage to speak the truth in many different settings—family court, the welfare office, in their children’s schools, and even in Sacramento’s legislative chambers,” said Sister Judy Vaughan, founding director. Financial support is also sought to help some of the 100 homeless women who call weekly—up from 30—as the economic crisis deepens, Vaughan said.

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A fashion show featured the spring collection of Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising graduate Kevan Hall. And speaking of Spago, Wolfgang Puck and his wife Gelila received the annual Champion of Children Award. Among the guests were: Jo Ann Clark, Janet Fourticq, Anne Johnson, Colleagues president; Jackie Kruse, Cyndi Weeks, Anne Mansour, Laura Carroll, Oona Kanner, Shar Penfold, Robin Chehrazi, Marsha Luizzi, Margy Hudson and Michele McMullin. *** It was the Red Sea when The College Alumnae Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Southern California held its annual spring luncheon at the Fountain Court Restaurant on April 16. (Please turn to page 43)

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St Anne’s entered its second century of service with the 27th annual “Evening of Angels” Ball at the Millenium Biltmore Hotel. In all 370 guests and supporters came to honor the night’s chosen Angels, philanthropists Janet and Michael Feeley, for a decade of involvement with the cutting-edge social services agency. Billy Bush of “Access Hollywood” served as emcee of the grand affair with LAPD’s Captain John Egan doing duty as auctioneer. Among the good people supporting great things were: Mary and John Lalli, Chickie and Skip Byrne, Robert Nelson and Michael Novarese, Carolyn and Bruce Ludwig, Sue Ellen and Laughlin Waters, Joan Benson, George Gibbs Jr., Anne and Kevin Ryan and event-co-chairs Lina Kitsos and Patrick Pascal. St. Anne’s provides residential treatment and transitional housing programs, a mental health services program and an early learning center. And the center also houses the only single-sex charter high school in LAUSD for at-risk, pregnant and parenting teens. *** Colleagues, the ladies who lunched back in 1950 and parlayed their regular gatherings into a non-profit organization that has donated millions to Children’s Institute, continued that noble tradition with their annual Spring Luncheon March 19. Children’s Institute has created one of the nation’s most effective models for working with children af-

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LADIES IN RED. Barbara Hardesty, left, and Mary ToolenRoskam engineered the Assistance League luncheon.

Around the town (Continued from page 42) Virtually all 200 ladies were in rouge at event chairman Barbara Hardesty‘s request that they wear red. This bled over into red rose chapeau centerpieces and fashions by noted designer Lourdes Chavez modeled by League Mannequins members. The event raised more than $14,000 to benefit the Hollywood Senior Multipurpose Center and Latch-key Children’s Services located on the League’s St. Andrews Place campus. Among the minions were

Hardesty, Auxiliary president Mary Toolen-Roskam, Gloria Carroll, Kris Campanelli, Cynthia Berkshire, Jan Powell, Suzanne Branchflower, B.J. Blakely, Margy Hudson, Arline Densmore, Yvonne Cazier, June Bilgore, Fluff McLean, Joyce Forn, Jane Gilman, Gerry Kimbrough, Patricia Holt, Vita Cortese, Pam Rudy, Carolyn Layport, Juanita Kempe, Gordon Roskam, Jo Ann Clark and Carol Bowles. Also there, Edwin Racquel, standing in for his wife Lanni who was indisposed. And that’s the chat!

Junior League Legacy Ball had ‘French Riviera’ theme Guests dined and a live orchestra played at the Junior League of Los Angeles “An Evening on the French Riviera” at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Marina Del Rey on April 4. “The Legacy Ball is our largest annual fundraiser,” explained Michelle Kezirian, president of Junior League. Funds raised support projects and programs focusing on women, children, health and education in the greater

Newscaster Tom Brokaw will be among the honorees at the 14th annual Los Angeles Public Library Awards Dinner, Wed., May 27 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel Brokaw will receive the Literary Award, Veronique Peck will be awarded the Los Angeles Light of Learning Award, and Union Bank, the Corporate Philanthropy Award. The Los Angeles Public Library has 71 branches, more than six million books, with state-of-the-art technology Neighborhood branches are John C. Fremont, Wilshire, Memorial and Fairfax. Adult literacy, grandparents and books, homework help and the summer reading club programs are made possible by funds raised at the event. Table sponsorships begin at

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Divorce and devils dominate plots of local theater

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Mom and patriarch Joseph LeVay (John Wesley). Add to the mix Cheryl (Tinashe Kajese) the daughter of the LeVay’s long time servant and the tensions build. Beautifully directed by Shirley JoFinney, the intertwining issues of this complex family begin to reveal themselves as you are totally engrossed by their revelations. This wonderful play deserves to be Broadway bound. Through May 31, The Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave. 4 Stars

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Part Comedia dell’Arte, part Panto plus several other genres, Devil With Boobs is a lusty farcical comedy with pratfalls, vaudeville and contemporary references. Written by Nobel Prize-winner Dario Fo, the plot is a perfect set up for the hilarious proceedings. A sub devil (Herschel Sparber) is told to possess Judge Alfonso de Tristano (Michael Winters) and turn him into a lecherous sex maniac. When he possesses the housekeeper (Katherine Griffith) instead, the insanity begins. Ms. Griffith’s performance is a constant delight midst all the wackiness. Directed with style by Tom Quaintance this is a bawdy, xrated, joyful romp. Through May 16, The Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-882-6912. 4 Stars *** If you’ve lived through one, or have been a friend to someone going through one, Divorce The Musical will resonate on many levels. This charming musical, music lyrics and book by Erin Kamler, follows Penny (played by Kerri-Anne Levin the night I saw it) and Rich (Rick Segall) from their idyllic wedding through the disintegration of their partnership. Along the way they meet barracuda lawyers, by-the-book therapists, and not so helpful relatives. The score is terrific, a cut above local theatre fare, and is enhanced by musical director and arranger David O. The mediation number is worth the price of admission. And kudos to cast member Leslie Stevens for her versatility and comedic timing.

Through May 17 Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-9601056. 4 Stars *** DEAD Therefore I Am is billed as goth-punk comedy written, directed and starring Max Leavitt. It is a rambling

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~ “Greenberg,” a new film by writer/director Noah Baumbach (The Squid & the Whale, Mr Jealousy), began its first day of shooting at Lucys with director of photography Harris Savides (Milk) and co-producer Jennifer Jason Lee. The film stars Ben Stiller, waiters Ricardo, Oscar & David played themselves in the scene; ~ Sisters Ann Aber & Riet M. Reid, visiting from New York, shared stories & laughs over an early supper; ~ Councilman Tom LaBonge stopping by to plan a fundraiser for the Monastery of the Angels; ~ Lyle Lovett working at Conway Studios, ordering his favorite red cheese enchiladas & enchiladas with Mole sauce, qucamole & salsa fresca; ~ Songwriter Jimmy Webb planning a rehearsal dinner for his son, Justin & fiancee Sara; ~ Our deepest sympathies go out to the Marino Family, Maria, Sal, Rosana & Mario. We were blessed to be friends & neighbors on Melrose Avenue for over 26 years and we will miss his warm, gentle laugh and gracious presence. Que Dios Los Bendiga.

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Voice Lessons a world premiere play by Justin Tanner features Laurie Metcalf as a deluded, insane, yet somehow touching, community theater actress named Virginia, who’s come to Nate, a voice teacher, played with gloomy despondency by French Stewart. What ensues is an hour of laugh-till-your-sides-hurt theater. Not enough can be said about Ms. Metcalfe’s brilliant, detailed interpretation of this doomed character whom we’ve all known at one time or another. Mention must be made of the third cast member Maile Flanagan as Sheryl, Virginia’s competition. Brilliantly directed by the author and Bart Delorenzo, this is a must-see. Through May 17, Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave,. 323- 428-4621. 4 Stars *** Stick Fly, by Lydia R. Diamond, centers on an upper middle class African American family, the LeVays, as they gather at their upscale vacation home on Martha’s Vineyard. John Iacovelli’s sce-

piece of theater that careens from depression to suicide, to Egyptian mythology to relationships to self pity in its attempt to find the answer to fulfilling the existence of the central character. Through May 24. The East Theatre at the Complex, 6476 Santa Monica Blvd., 323- 9607714. 3 Stars

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Two for the road; bit of Boston, and ship ahoy!

‘La Traviata’ to open May 21 L.A. Opera’s performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Traviata” opens on Thurs., May 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. In three acts, the opera is set to an Italian libretto, with English subtitles, by Francesco Maria Piave. The title means "The Woman Who Strayed" or "The Fallen One." Grant Gershon conducts Marta Domingo’s production of the tragic opera, with sopranos Marina Poplavskaya and Elizabeth Futral alternating as the Parisian courtesan Violetta. Performances continue through Sun., June 21.

Lemon Drops as a child. Little Bar also respects its possible history as a Japanese speakeasy with a range of drinks including the ginger Kung Pao Cocktail, Cucumber-tini and Green Tea Martini. *** Traveling from New England to Old England, HMS Bounty’s fare and fodder is equally antiquated. Where Little Bar attracts fresh arrivals to the New World of Los Angeles, HMS’s charm rests in the regular patrons—many who live in the Gaylord Apartment building next store—who tell first-hand stories about the Ambassador Hotel that once stood across the street. Out front, a sign proclaims “Food and Grog.” Inside, the red-leather seats in mahogany booths, gold plaques naming

each table and dark wood interior attest to the history of the establishment while belying the amity it contains. Old-timers, who start bellying up to the bar early in the evening, will be happy to tell you how long they’ve been coming to the Bounty and who they’ve seen there. Later on, a younger, hipper crowd descends, and the generations happily mingle. An electronic jukebox offers tunes from 60s rock to Motown to hip hop, while a vintage one plays 45s from the big band, swing and jazz eras. Prices are equally historic— an entire meal for about $10. Split between Mr. Christian’s Board (he’s the landlubber) and Captain Bligh’s Board, surf or turf can be ordered up. Sitting beside a ship model,

under a porthole, the fish n’ chips ($9.50) seemed the obvious choice. Surprisingly tasty, the breading was crunchy but not hard, the fish supple but not soft. The “baseball steak” rivals that of a really good steakhouse, and the pork chops are cooked to perfection.

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Tony Medley is disarmingly honest about his failings. Knowing (5/10): This is a classic example of a film that should have been subjected to a detailed preview process, one in which the producer should have paid attention to the comments of the viewers. For 100 minutes, it is a rip-snorting, tense, interesting film. Then, because of an unsatisfying ending, it completely falls apart. State of Play (5/10): Almost a duplicate of “Knowing.” This fast-paced, attention-holding film with music by Alex Heffes and cinematography by Rodrigo Pietro that heighten the tension created by director Kevin MacDonald, and a typically great performance by Russell Crowe, falls apart with an ending that should have

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Adventureland (10/10): Everything about this movie surprised me, from the perceptive script and sensitive, intelligent directing of Greg Mottola, to the acting by the entire cast. While Jesse Eisenberg, the leading man, gives a diverting performance as the virginal, disingenuous protagonist, the person who stole the movie for me was Kristen Stewart, the girl who captures his heart. It is her sensitive, tantalizing performance that makes this film something special. Tyson (10/10): Whatever you thought of Mike Tyson, this eye-opening film shows

was shot in Czechoslovakia), although that’s what was intended. You have the feeling you are watching characters in a fantasy location, which is exactly what you are doing. One of the wonderful things about “Casablanca” (1942) was that, despite the hokey titles, which are almost comical today, you really feel as if you were in (Please turn to page 47)

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(Continued from page 46) the real city of Casablanca, even though what Warner Bros. presented was as far from the real Casablanca as New York City is from Ponca City. It doesn’t have to be accurate to seem realistic. What director-writer Christophe Barratier presents is a set so phony that it robs the film of the ambience it advertises in its title. In addition, unfortunately, both the characters and plot lack verisimilitude. Il Divo (2/10): Maybe if you are a fan of Italian politics this slow, boring, convoluted biopic of seven-time Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti (Toni Servillo) and his alleged Mafia ties, loaded with ECUs, might be fascinating, but I doubt it. Observe and Report (0/10): Where does integrity fit into creative arts? Smut sells. So does that mean that smut is OK, so long as it makes money? Or should a major studio have some obligation to art and society to publish material with at least an iota of serious value? This movie is an obscenity, loaded with F bombs, full frontal male nudity, extremely low moral tone and a story line that would seem stupid to a nitwit. Read full reviews at www. tonymedley.com.

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Miracle Mile Art Walk participants will be admitted free to area museums on Sat., May 30 from noon to 8 p.m. The Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s Muse members are organizing the event in association with Page, Petersen and Craft and Folk Art museums in Miracle Mile. A Food Walk will provide specially priced meals along the way, and food trucks will be parked at the Page Museum courtyard, said Rebecca Ver Straten-McSparran, a coordinator of the walk. The El Rey Theater at 5515 Wilshire Blvd. will be transformed into an 1930s speakeasy for the After Party, which begins at 8:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for Muse members and $40 for non-members.

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Brown Derby, El Royale remembered in ‘Hollywood, 1940-2008’ Sunset and Vine, Ingrid Bergman dining with Charles Boyer and Marilyn Monroe at the Roosevelt Hotel pool are among subjects of a new book, “Images of America: Hollywood 1940-2008,” published last month by Arcadia. More than 200 vintage, black-and-white photos show celebrities dining at the Brown Derby, movie premieres and film studios. The paperback’s 10 chapters are arranged by author Marc Wanamaker to include hotels, nightclubs and the town’s recent redevelopment, such as the $94 million Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards. But most of the images show the city’s star-studded past, from a Pacific Electric trolley stopped in front of Grauman’s Chinese Theater to the lobby of the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel, where D.W. Griffith collapsed and died in 1948. Bob Hope was the master of ceremonies at the official opening of the Hollywood Freeway in 1954, and Lucy Ball and Desi Arnaz are outside their Desilu Gower Studios in 1958. Among residences is the El Royale, opened in 1929 at 450 N. Rossmore Ave. The Spanish-French style, 12-sto-

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and Preservation Plan, San Gabriel—This project laid the groundwork for the preservation of a 1960s playground, recently threatened with demolition and emblematic of a building type too often lost. Malibu Pier—The state of California showed solid stewardship of this beloved public resource by reversing decades

of decay while staying true to its historic character. Mark Taper Forum, Downtown Los Angeles—This project expanded and upgraded a key cultural destination while retaining its historic integrity and demonstrated the value of resources from the 1960s, which are now coming of age.

Pisgah Village, Highland Park—By turning neglected structures into a cohesive village with low-income senior housing, this project showed how preservation and new construction can work together toward social ends. For more information visit http://www.laconservancy.org/ awards/2009.php4

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Book covers 100 years of Pier Pleasure A new book, “Santa Monica Pier: A Century on the Last Great Pleasure Pier,” has been published to celebrate the landmark’s 100th anniversary. The book contains a foreword by Robert Redford and more than 200 photographs

documenting the life of the pier over the years. Some of the images author James Harris includes are vintage postcards, posters, motion-picture stills, banners, advertisements of the day and newspaper clippings. Harris,

who took a job on the pier tending bar at the Boathouse restaurant in 1989, is the Pier Historian for the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation. Go to angelcitypress.com or call Jeff Burbank at 310-3959982 x 533.

S P P SOLD: This house at 710 S. Bronson Ave. sold for over its list price of $772,800.

317-319 N. Mansfield $1,499,000

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Duplex. Private entry with fabulous staircase 3 bedroom / 2 baths plus bonus. Appx. 5,156 sq.ft. Formal living & dining rms, large kitchen & breakfast area, huge fireplace in living rooms, garage parking for four. Large walk-in closet space. Well maintained with spacious floor plan.

Single family homes

68 Fremont Pl. 523 S. Lucerne Blvd. 526 N. Plymouth Blvd. 157 N. Lucerne Blvd. 129 N. Norton Ave. 530 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 267 S. Highland Ave. 212 N. Beachwood Dr. 139 S. Wilton Pl. 262 S. Wilton Pl. 452 S. Orange Dr. 702 S. Bronson Ave. 710 S. Bronson Ave. 516 N. Irving Blvd.

$5,995,000 3,299,000 2,295,000 1,599,000 1,545,000 1,525,000 1,499,000 1,175,000 974,000 899,000 849,000 840,000 772,800 754,900

Close to Larchmont $1,850,000

Wonderfully renovated with designer flair. Beautifully appointed living room with fireplace; dining room. Open gourmet kitchen and family room with French doors leading out to covered deck. Ideal for entertaining. 3 beds/2 baths up. Master has vaulted ceiling with private bath. Meticulously landscaped garden with garage at rear. Co-listed.

Condominiums 5037 Rosewood Ave., #102 926 S. Manhattan Pl., #201

569,000 394,800

Shar Penfold 323.860.4258 323.462.0867

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Getting organized to cut clutter in your home can be easier than you might think— and the benefits of being organized could extend beyond a tidy house. For instance, organized people save money because they can assess their shopping needs at a glance, making them less likely to buy something out of uncertainty. Additionally, organized people eliminate stress associated with scrambling to find misplaced items or tidying their homes on short notice. So how do you join the ranks of the orderly? Closet Tailors, a franchise company that provides custom storage solutions for homes and businesses, offers these tips to tidiness: Perfect piles Gather your things into five piles, bins or baskets: keep, donate/sell, discard, repair or goes elsewhere in the house. Start small. Instead of saying, “Today, I’m going to organize the garage!” say, “Today, I’m going to organize these two garage shelves” or “I’m going to sort the vanity drawer.” Attacking the problem in smaller chunks allows you

to feel a sense of accomplishment and will motivate you— or others in your household— to continue the task. Lable Once you decide on a space for an item, hold its spot with a label. You’ll increase the likelihood that the item will be replaced, but will also prevent other items from taking its place. Toss 50 Set a goal to throw away 50 unused, unwanted or broken items in a week. Start in one area and do your best to rid yourself of unused stuff that’s taking up space in your home. Also, if an item has been in the “repair” pile for longer than six months, chances are it will never be repaired. Toss it. “Go back” baskets Use a “go back” basket on each level of your home. If you see an item that belongs in a different area of the house, place it in the basket and set a time each day to return the items to their appropriate places in the house. For information on getting a custom storage solution for your home, visit www.closettailors.com or call 1-800-5196296.

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bath 1-story home set on private bath 1-story home set onEncino. private Immaculate remodeled bed/3 bath half acre knoll in4 prime half acre knoll in prime Encino. 1-storyGranite home set kitchen on privatewith half acre knoll stainless Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast in prime Encino. Granite and kitchen with steel appliances breakfast bar opening to the family room. stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar opening to the family room. Expansive professionallyExpansive professionallybar opening to the family room. Expanlandscaped yard with pool. landscaped with pool. Coveted Lanaiyard School District. sive professionally-landscaped yard with Coveted Lanai School District. pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

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Stunning Ibizian 2 bath bed/3 bath Stunning Ibizian 2 bed/3 home home plus den/media room. home plus den/media room. Chef’s kitchen Viking stove plus den/media room.with Chef’s kitchen Chef’s kitchen with Viking stove and carrera marble counter with Viking stove and marble carrera marble and carrera counter tops. Sound system throughout Sound throughout countertops. Sound system system throughout fortops. entertaining and relaxing. for entertaining and relaxing. Lushly landscaped for entertaining and relaxing.backyard Lushly Lushly landscaped backyard with a pool/spa and recreation landscaped with pool/spa with abackyard pool/spa anda recreation room/cabana, bonus! room/cabana, bonus!bonus! and recreation room/cabana,

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'Last Remaining Seats' at Broadway Historic District Paul Newman and Robert Redford light up the Frenchdecorated Orpheum Theater in the 1973 classic “The Sting” on Wed., May 27 as part of the Los Angeles Conservancy’s film series: Last Remaining Seats. Author Charles Phoenix is host, and Bob Mitchell will perform before the movie on the Orpheum’s original Mighty Wurlitzer organ. The 2009 season features six films on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. through July 1 at three theaters in downtown Los Angeles’ Broadway Historic Theatre District. Built in 1926, the Orpheum, at 842 S. Broadway, was the final home of the Orpheum vaudeville circuit. The Beaux Arts theater’s French themed interior includes gold-leaf decoration, silk wall panels and marble pilasters and chandeliers. The film series continues with “Buck Privates,” starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello with musical numbers by the Andrews Sisters, at the Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway. Built in 1918 by Albert C. Martin for Sid Grauman, its Churrigueresque style includes a Spanish Baroque auditorium; its balcony was a

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feat of engineering supported by the world’s first reinforced concrete girder, because of a shortage of structural steel during World War 1. KTTV Fox-11 reporter Tony Valde is host and “Old Time Radio” broadcast feature the Fort MacArthur Officers Orchestra and the Satin Dollz pinup dancers. “Cabaret” (1972), directed by Bob Fosse and starring Liza Minnelli, is on June 10 at the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway. “Cabaret” co-star Michael York hosts. The Los Angeles is the most lavish of the movie palaces, costing more than $1 million when it was built in 1931. The French Baroque-style theater rises five stories and includes a sunburst motif alluding to

Designer’s own Classic Modern just completed, nothing else like it. A true Jad creation totally rebuilt from the ground up with a cool hip vibe. Enter through a dramatic 9ft custom door into foyer leading directly into a large open loft-like atmosphere with 10’ ceilings, low voltage recessed lighting, alarm & sound system. Living room features oversized wrap around fireplace as an artful sculpture accompanied by a signed custom chandelier imported from Italy. This exciting 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home features custom cabinetry, Ceaser stone & Calcutta marble counter tops, exquisite tile and stone by Ann Sachs & Walker Zanger, designer hardware & fixtures, all Thermador appliances, 2 temperature built-in wine fridge, wide plank white oak floors throughout. All interior doors are 8’ including French doors leading to new lushly landscaped front yard & very grassy back yard fully gated. Located in prime Larchmont Village near Wilshire Country Club.

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ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL! $3,999,000 House has just under 9,000 sq ft (per assessor). Incredible details thruout. McGinty 323-464-9272

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CLASSIC SPANISH $2,595,000 4 beds, 3 bas w/walk-in closets & a new kitchen in a spacious 3,304 sq ft home. Knox/Malloy 323-464-9272

LARCHMONT CLOSE $2,585,000 4 generous beds up w/3 fab redone baths +1 bed/1.5 baths down. A/C,Sec,3rd St. Hutchins 323-464-9272

BROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD $2,199,000 Music rm, wine rm, 3/4ba, brkfst rm & DR dn. 3bds & 2ba up. Tree top vus. Pool. The Woodwards 323-462-0867

UNSUALLY LRG RE-BUILT HOME $2,180,000 Lrg formal entertaining rms, updated kit w/great storage space. 7Bds / 5.5 bas. Brenner/Hartman 323-462-0867

DESIGNER PERFECT $1,850,000 Tastefully remodeled & updated thruout. 3bds/2bas up, grassy yard & gardens. Hutchins/Penfold

SOUTHERN COLONIAL HOME $1,579,000 2 Beds, porch, liv/din, office, fam/bonus rm, eat-in kitch, pool, spa & gsthse. Knox/Malloy 323-464-9272

BEUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN HOME $1,499,000 5 Bedrms / 3.5 bas, new gas/wood fpl, central heat & air, grmt kit, pool. June Ahn 323-462-0867

LARGE DUPLEX $1,499,000 Private entry w/fabulous staircase 3 bd / 2 bas plus bonus. Appx. 5,156 sq. Ft. Penfold 323-462-0867

CHARMING CAPE COD! $1,375,000 Decorated w/impeccable taste. Come see & fall in love. Central A/C, hwd flrs. Burrell 323-464-9272

REMODELED! READY TO MOVE IN $1,299,000 Spacious 3Bd 2bas each. Both units are very bright. Close to Larchmont Village. A. Roberts/J. Song

FABULOUS OUTDOOR OASIS $1,295,000 Renovated home w/3beds, den, 2 3/4 baths + 1 bedrm gsthse w/cabana/exercise rm. Cohen 323-464-9272

ADORABLE ENGLISH TUDOR HOME $1,049,000 3 Bd/ 1.75 baths + bonus studio & sunrm, frml liv rm w/coved ciling & fpl. Hartman/Brenner 323-462-0867

GREAT OWNER/USER PROPERTY $995,000 Upper unit 2+1 & lower unit will be vacant.Central A/C.Newer elect. Garden rooms. Loveland*Carr 323-464-9272

MODERN COURTYARD BUILDING $995,000 One of the best units in this Lorean O’Herlihy masterpiece. An amazing unit. Llanos 323-464-9272

GREAT OPPORTUNITY! $899,000 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, kitchen with breakfast room, formal living and dining room. Brenner/Hartman 323-462-0867

INVESTOR OPPORTUNITY! $799,000 Great open parking lot w/2 spaces per unit. Upgraded kitchens on 2 of the units. James Song 323-462-0867

BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED CONDO $735,000 2Bd + den, 2.5 baths. Almost 2,000 sq.ft., 24-hr security guards, yr round pool. Peggy Bartenetti 323-462-0867

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SPACIOUS UNIT W/VIEWS $549,000 1Bd / 1.5 baths, high ceilings, full service building. 24 HR doorman, valet. Christopher Calimbas 323-462-0867

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MILLION DOLLAR THEATRE is among historic movie palaces.

last remaining seats (Continued from page 6) host and producer of the Brazilian Hour on Global Village radio shows, is host, while DJ Mochilla spins samba, bossa nova and batucada tunes. “A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951), starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh, is at the Los Angeles Theatre June 24. Author Leigh Adams, Warner Bros. corporate archivist, hosts. Silent film star Louise Brooks is in the 1929 film “Pandora’s Box” July 1, which will have live organ accompaniment. Hugh Munro Neely, film historian and director, is host. The Last Remaining Seats began in 1987 as a way to raise awareness of Los Angeles’ neglected historic theatres. The area is now the first and largest theatre district listed in the National Register of Historic

LA River Cleanup to help prevent ocean debris Roll up your sleeves during the Great LA River Cleanup, the 20th anniversary of the Friends of the Los Angeles River, on Sat., May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Help clear plastic and other debris that travel through waterways like the L.A. River and end up in the oceans. Eleven sites will be targeted. For more information visit www.folar.org

Places. Advance tickets cost $20 ($16 for Conservancy members). Though the series typically sells out, any tickets remaining on the night of the event will be sold at the door for $20. Visit laconservancy.org or call the Conservancy’s event hotline at 213- 430-4219.

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Library seeks to book volunteer readers The Los Angeles Public Library is looking for volunteers who are interested in reading to children. Two volunteer workshops are being held Thurs., May 14 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mark Twain Branch Library, 9621 S. Figueroa St. Among libraries in need of volunteer readers are Angeles Mesa, Ascot, Exposition Park, San Pedro and Vernon. To apply, call 213-228-7487 or visit www.lapl.org.

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City streetlight designs, bulbs undergo changes By Eddy S. Feldman The writer served as a past president of the former Los Angeles City Board of Municipal Arts Commission which approved lighting designs and author of the book, “The Art of Street Lighting in Los Angeles.” The latest tribute to street lights is the permanent exhibition of 202 concrete lamp posts, “Urban Light,” created by artist Chris Burden, in the forecourt at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The first electric street lights—six of them—were lit in downtown on New Year’s Eve, 1882. There are now some 242,000 within the city limits maintained by the city Departments of Public Works and Water and Power. Prior to the year 2000, the city’s charter required that the designs of the lamp posts had to be approved by the Board of Municipal Arts Commissioners. Since adoption of the new charter in 2000, the city council has delegated design approval to the Cultural Affairs Commission. Over the years, the designs were submitted by residents in neighborhood lighting districts, with the result that these neighborhoods can be easily identified by the style of their streetlight. Windsor

tached to streetlights produce revenue to the city. The banners announce events which “serve a civic and public interest.” For this an advertising fee must be paid. While private sponsorship is permitted, the sponsor’s name and logo may not utilize more than 20 percent of the size of the banners, so as not to com-

mercialize a public utility. The design of the banners must be approved by staff of the Bureau of Street Services. The last dramatic development in our street lighting system is the partnership announced on Feb., 16, 2009, between the city and the Clinton Climate Initiative whereby the city will replace

140,000 traditional lights with LED units. This “green street light program,” which should be completed in five years, is expected to prove a 40 percent energy saving. The new LED units will also be installed with remote monitoring units. These will automatically report light failures directly to the Bureau of Street Lighting “for immediate repair.”

LAMP POST designs include the traditional, shown here on N. Lucerne Blvd.

Square and Hancock Park are good examples. Several streets are blessed with outstanding lamp post designs initiated by the city’s Bureau of Street Lighting: the caryatids on Wilshire Blvd. and the reptiles on Olympic Blvd., to name two. Recently, ingenious minds have recognized that the lampposts can do more than just stand there, light up the place and decorate the streets; they can direct traffic and convey information. Now we have a proliferation of lampposts (on Santa Monica Blvd., for example), which direct drivers when to start and to stop, to park or not park, and inform them of the “Speed Check by Radar,” “Historic Route 66.” “School Begins,” “Electric Charging Station,” and the latest, “Sync.” “Pull-down banners” at-

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Hancock Park South Office 119 N. Larchmont Blvd. ©2009. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, LLC. Coldwell Banker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

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MUSEUM ROW artists as inspired by Joseph Cornell. Ends Sept. 13. Puppeteer Leslie Gray performs shadow theater Thurs., May 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call for fees and registration. RSVP to events at www.cafam.org. Located at 5814 Wilshire

Blvd., 323-937-4230. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—A Columbian mammoth recently found is on display in the Fish Bowl laboratory, among other area fossil finds that show Ice Age life 10,000 to 40,000 years

ago, when saber-toothed cats and giant sloths also ruled the Wilshire area. Located at 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323-934-PAGE. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST—"The (Please turn to page 11)

INSPIRATION FOR THE FUTURE. BMW Clean Energy Program Director Jim Ryan presents Petersen Automotive Museum Curator Leslie Kendall the keys to the BMW Hydrogen 7.

CleanEnergy at Petersen; Pompeii's opulence on view

Beach Boy, Auto Club CEO at Petersen gala Grammy award-winning musician Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys will perform at the Petersen Automotive Museum’s annual charity gala on Thurs., May 7 in Miracle Mile. The Museum celebrates its 15th anniversary this year during the “California Dreaming” themed event, which includes a cocktail reception, silent and live auction, and dinner. Thomas V. McKernan, chief executive officer of the Automobile Club of Southern California, will be awarded the 2009 Petersen Automotive Museum Icon Award. Legendary racing commentator David McClelland will serve as master of ceremonies. Proceeds raised from the evening will fund exhibits, educational programs and efforts to preserve rare and historic automobiles. Call the gala hotline at 323-964-6366.

Roof: Work, 1972–2008" features more than a hundred objects in sculpture, design, and paper by the Austrian artist. Ends June 7. Located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-857-6000. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—BMW CleanEnergy 2008 Hydrogen 7 features a normal internal combustion engine running on hydrogen that emits water vapor. It joins a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, a coal and wood burning truck, a steam powered car and GM's EV-1's electric cars in the exhibit: "Alternative Power: Lessons from the Past, Inspiration for the Future." Ongoing. • Students from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena demonstrate innovations in auto design on Sundays May 3, 17 and 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Part of the exhibit, "Imagining the Future: The Southern California Design Studio." Located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323-930-CARS. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—"Ancient Gods and Modern Politics: Mithila Painting." Traditional Indian wall and floor paintings illustrate modern themes. Ends Sept. 13. Curator's lecture is Sun., May 3 at 3 p.m. • "Celestial Ash: Assemblies from Los Angeles." Ethereal shadow boxes by LA.-rooted

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Website eases trips to Hollywood

A new website describing street closures, construction projects and other traffic impediments is designed to ease motorists’ trips to Hollywood. The site, navigatehollywood. com, also provides information on public transportation, taxis, bike racks and parking access. The project, spearheaded by the Hollywood Property Owners Alliance, is the first part of Councilman Eric Garcetti’s Hollywood Transportation Strategic Plan.

140 S. Plymouth • $2,645,000 Great Windsor Square location on quiet tree-lined street. This fabulous designer-owned home has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths up plus maids and bath. Beautiful molding accents the entry, living room and dining room. Also featured are the new country kitchen, breakfast room and customized den. Family room with bar opens to inviting yard with BBQ grill, refrigerator, fireplace and soothing fountain. Central heat and air, hardwood floors and security system. Two car garage with adjacent office/storage. Co-listed.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—See how the wealthy Romans lived before Mount Vesuvius erupted some 2,000 years ago, in 79 AD, at "Pompeii and the Roman Villa: Art and Culture around the Bay of Naples," opening Sun., May 3. Organized by the National Gallery, Washington, D.C., included are 120 sculptures, paintings, mosaic and luxury arts from the imperial villa at Oplontis, the Villa San Marco at Stabiae and the Villa dei Papiri at Herculaneum, as well as from the opulent houses of the urban elite in Pompeii. Recent discoveries from around the Bay of Naples that have never before been exhibited in the United States will complement more familiar finds from earlier excavations. Ends Oct. 4. • "Franz West, To Build a House You Start with the

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Mobile Pet Adoption to park in Pan Pacific Park May 31 Seeking that special someone? A Mobile Pet Adoption is scheduled in Pan Pacific Park on Sun., May 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7600 Beverly Blvd. All breeds and sizes from the Baldwin Park Shelter that are ready and desperate for a home will be available. L.A.-based Animal Advocates Alliance is the driving force behind the mobile pet adoption, launched this spring. “I was thrilled to have my new little Chihuahua friend be the first adoption of the day,” said volunteer Carrie Stubstad. At the end of the day 17 of 25 dogs brought to the first Park adoption event in March went to new homes. The remaining dogs were taken back to the shelter but will remain under the watchful eye of AAA volunteers, who will continue their

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New neighbors Tom and Jenny Lennon are new owners of a home on S. Van Ness Ave. The couple formerly resided on Vista Ave. Tom is an actor/ writer. Jenny is an actress. Rick Llanos of Coldwell Banker Hancock Park North office represented the buy-

ers. Eric Alexander of Prudential Pacific Palisades represented Maura Tierney, the seller. Jessica and Brent Caslin have purchased a home in on Longwood Ave. Brent is an attorney in downtown Los Angeles. They were represent-

ed by George Musulli, Coldwell Banker, Pasadena. The sellers, who lived in the home for more than 40 years, have moved to Marina Del Rey. They were represented by Sandy Boeck and Barbara Allen, Coldwell Banker Hancock Park South.

ADOPTIONS will continue at Pan Pacific Park the last Sunday of every month.

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Thurs., May 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. Join artist Peifang Liang for a two-part workshop in Chinese calligraphy and brush painting; create a traditional work of art complete with poem and signature in Chinese characters on Saturdays, May 9 and 16, 9 a.m. to noon.

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A plant sale, bird walk and Chinese brush painting class are among May offerings at the Huntington, 151 Oxford Road in San Marino. In honor of the late Los Angeles Times columnist Jack Smith, members of the Audubon Society will lead a bird walk in the gardens on

Join Rosa Zee, certified instructor from the Chinese Floral Art Foundation, for a three-part Traditional Chinese Floral Arranging Series that includes demonstrations and hands-on floral arranging from Wed., May 6 through Fri., May 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Roses, camellias, orchids, cacti, perennials and vegetables will be among the thousands of plants available at the Huntington’s 35th annual spring plant sale on Sun., May 17, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rare varieties will be for sale. For more information, call 626-405-2124.

from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteer clear, clean, plant, mulch, prune and anything else needed to spruce up the gardens on the first Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to noon. Refreshments are provided. For fees and more information, call 818-768-1802.

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on Saturdays, May 16, May 30 and June 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Learn to showcase the beauty of California native plants, select plants for small and large spaces, and group plants according to light water needs at “Bringing Natives Home” on Sat., May 16

CHOOSE FROM thousands of plants at the Huntington’s annual spring sale on Sun., May 17.

Courses on native plant basics and a design course for home gardeners will highlight activities at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. Payne nursery manager Louise Gonzalez will present a “Horticulture of Native Plants” class on Sat., May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will learn the basics in this beginner’s class that is a prerequisite to the Garden Design course. Anna Armstrong and Richard Walker will lead “Native Plant Garden Design,” a three-session course that offers a foundation in the design process,

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Eco-friendly gardens, bonsais at Arboretum Society will present a Mother’s Day Geranium Show on Sat., May 9 and Sun., May 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Santa Anita Bonsai Society will display trees trained to look like miniature forest giants on Sat., May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees up to four feet tall such as maples, junipers and pines will be displayed. Botanical information consultants David Lofgren and Frank McDonough will present “Arboretum Herb Garden: Plants for Eating, Living,

Praying, Healing” on Wed., May 27 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The Descanso Chrysanthemum Society will host a plant sale featuring more than 150 varieties of rooted chrysanthemum cuttings on Sat., May 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Perennial flowers and shrubs, tomato plants and other vegetable plants will also be for sale. Call 626-821-3222 or go online at arboretum.org.

Displays, plant sale, lectures at Garden Show Buy one-of-a-kind plants and learn gardening tips from some of the best designers in Southern California at the 2009 L.A. Garden Show. The event is Fri., May 1 through Sun., May 3 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. The event showcases displays and features lectures by landscape architects and garden designers, as well as food, entertainment and gardening activities for kids. Specimen plants will also be for sale by California growers. For more information, call 626-921-3208.

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This Mothers’ Day Make Mom’s Life Easier and More Enjoyable! WE CARRY GREAT NEW ITEMS FOR MOM • Joseph/Joseph organizers • Fold-up kitchen tool (chopping blocks, graters, etc.) • Oxo storage containers for microwaves, refrigerators and dishwashers • Remote oven thermometers • Eco-friendly reusable shopping bags • Portable drinking bottles with “Body Glove” ﬁlters for the outdoors. Our good Larchmont customers pay no tax when they mention this ad

Venice, Santa Monica homes are on AIA tour Homes in Venice and Santa Monica will be featured on the American Institute of Architects-Los Angeles Spring Home Tour on Sun., May 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A home in Venice features four modular prefabricated steel frame structures. A Santa Monica house is sited to maximize its relationship with the surrounding

environment, with upstairs views towards the Marina and LAX. Another home, situated on a large, flat lot, is set back into a partially covered exterior court that is sheltered from the street by a detached twostory pavilion structure. Tour tickets are $75 in advance; $85 the day of the tour. Go to www.aialosangeles.org for more information

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Invasive plants is Garden Club topic A representative from the California Invasive Plant Council will discuss the growing problem these plants present at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., May 11 at 9 a.m. The meeting takes place in the Griffith Park Visitor’s Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. The talk begins at 10 a.m. following a coffee hour. For information, call Jim Schupp at 323-912-0652.

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Bonsai, geranium and chrysanthemum shows will highlight events this month at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Steve Sandalis, owner of Mystic Water Gardens, will discuss “Creating Eco-Friendly Water Gardens” on Thurs., May 7 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. He was awarded “Best Water Feature in the State of California” by the California Landscape Contractors Association in 2006. The International Geranium

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By Laura Eversz Eating was the furthest thing from my mind on a recent trip to the Larchmont Farmer's Market. It was only 10 a.m., but I could already see the heat rising from the asphalt due to a record-breaking heatwave. But an overflowing basket of fresh mint and the ruby red center of a halved grapefruit had me thinking "cocktails." Salty Dog The artofdrink.com website describes the Salty Dog as a hangover cure. Who knew? 1 1/2 oz. gin or vodka 5 oz. grapefruit juice Sugar, salt, ice Wet glass rim, dip in salt and sugar mixture. Pack glass with ice, add liquor and grapefruit juice. Stir. Mojitos A bit more complicated, but well worth the effort. 6 oz. light rum 12 mint sprigs, 8 broken 6 tablespoons lime juice 4 tablespoons sugar Club soda Lime slices Place ice in beverage shaker, add rum, broken up mint springs, lime juice and sugar. Shake well and serve over ice. Top off with a slice of lime and a sprig of mint.

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Donnybrook fairs often resulted in melees Why is an all-out fight called a “donnybrook?” asks Toby March. Donnybrook is a very old suburb of Dublin and was once famous for its annual fair where competitions in everything from drinking to baking to athletics took place. After the fairgoers had done the proper amount of drinking, the outcome of the contests was often debated by fists and clubs. A world class melee usually ensued, and the loca-

tion of the riot became the generic term for a free-for-all. *** When someone is sent to prison, they’re sent “up the river.” Why? asks Peter Finstrom. For years the best known or infamous prison in the country was New York State’s Sing Sing, located “up” the Hudson River from New York City. *** An umbrella is also a “bumpershoot.” Why? queries Nola

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Cogburn. Contrary to what I originally thought, bumpershoot is not the German word for umbrella. It is a combination of Middle Danish bumpe, “to strike with a fist,” but also has come to describe the swelling caused by a blow. “Shoot,” of course, refers to the straight stalk of a plant. When you put a bump on top of a shoot you get an umbrella. Why do we scare the “dickens” out of somebody? ponders Tamara Cousins. Contrary to popular belief, this does not refer to Charles Dickens or any of his memorable villains. Shakespeare used the expression in “The Merry Wives of Windsor” 300 years before Dickens. Dickens is a surname, not a descriptive word with a traceable origin. It is synonymous with the devil and must have been based on the evil exploits of someone with that moniker. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to him at willbent@ prodigy.net.

KITTEN SEASON IS HERE: Saving Grace has buckets of them....... and they are gorgeous, come in a variety of colors and all need loving homes. Saving Grace also can help with spaying strays. Go to their web page to learn more about your local pet rescue: www.savinggracela.org, or call them at 323-871-8538. Donations are always appreciated to help pay for kibble, medical care and stray and feral cat rescues: SavingGrace LA, 137 N. Larchmont Blvd., #212, 90004.

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