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Church plan to expand property conflicts with Park Mile zoning Three-story building proposed

PARAMOUNT volunteers. 8 NEW HOURS at Holocaust Musuem. 3 VILLAGE neighbors meeting. 4 HOMELESS find shelter. 5 SIPPING TEA with Historical Society. 5 FATHERS and sons on Larchmont. 10 SCHOOL celebrates 60 years. 14 MODERN vet.

BOULEVARD barber, Western author feted. 32 JEWISH view of afterlife in book. 34 MOVIES rated from 1 to 10. 38

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

MONARCH floors joins HGTV. 3 'SCHULMAN' book signing at Chevalier's. 3 NEW DOG? Read the signs. 15 For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11

Officials of a church on W. Sixth St. between Norton and Bronson avenues are seeking variances to develop a threestory building on the property. Eastern Presbyterian Church presented requests for the variances at a hearing before city Zoning Administrator Sue Chang on May 23. The plans call for renovation and expansion of the existing facilities to include classrooms, a multi-purpose room, meeting room and seven residential units in a three-story building. “Their plan is in violation of the Park Mile Specific Plan and seeks the first significant variance in the plan’s 30-year

Junior League story told in supplement The Junior League of Los Angeles’ impact on the welfare of the community the past 85 years and its plans for the future are covered in the special section included in this issue of the

Larchmont Bungalow court date moved

history,” said Larry Guzin, Windsor Square Association president. Zoning Administrator Chang will hold the case (#ZA20091524(CU)(ZV)) open for comment until July 23.

Area graduates at ceremonies Times columnist among speakers Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times columnist, will speak to Pilgrim School’s 33 seniors on June 6 in the First Congregational Church Sanctuary. Other graduation ceremonies include 592 students graduating at Fairfax High School on June 23 at USC’s Galen Center. Harvard Westlake High School’s 282 seniors will be graduating on June 10. On June 1, writer, publisher and alum Colleen Dunn Bates spoke to 110 graduates of Immaculate Heart High School at their commencement at the Hollywood Bowl. Los Angeles High School will see 500 seniors graduating on June 22. The ceremony will take place on campus. Loyola High School will have 295 graduates at its See GRADS, p. 7

WORKERS FROM the Hollywood Beautification Team planted jacaranda trees along 4th St.

Association plants trees in parkways in Hancock Park First of four quadrants adds jacarandas By Laura Eversz Residents between Third St. and Wilshire Blvd. and Rossmore and Highland avenues—one of four quadrants in Hancock Park—were the first to receive new parkway trees in a project funded by their homeowners group. “We have been trying to reforest… we have a lot of really old trees,” said Cindy

Superior Court judge sets hearing July 25 A civil hearing for the Larchmont Bungalow set to be heard in L.A. Superior Court last month was moved to Mon., July 25. The new hearing will be with Judge Soussan Bruguera at 10:30 a.m. in L.A. Superior Court, Dept. 71 at 111 N. Hill St. It is a petition for a writ of mandate to overturn the city’s earlier ruling, said city attorney Kim Westoff. The case was continued at the court’s request, probably to have more time to review the case, said Westoff. Bungalow owners seek to re-obtain a certificate of occupancy for the restaurant at 107 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Chvatal-Keane, president of Hancock Park Homeowners Association. With the help of Tree Committee members Susan Grossman, Chris Bubser and Tom Rogan, the group determined that residents were interested in getting new parkway trees. "The city dictates that we match trees that dwell on parkways, such as camphor, sycamores and jacarandas," said Chvatal-Keane. “We worked together with See TREES, p. 7

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane

EVERYONE WON. Larchmont Charter school and Hollygrove (a nonprofit that helps children and families in need) teamed forces for Big Sunday last month to help beautify their shared campus. Volunteers of all ages, religions and cultures planted, built storage units and painted during the two-day annual volunteer effort. Photo by Aida Ohanjanian

Larchmontians are making room on their shelves for the trophies, plaques and other prizes won by their youngsters as graduation time nears. *** We talked with Georgie Cutter at Chevalier’s while she was picking up “Buddenbrooks” by Thomas Mann, one of her book club’s selections. She and husband Bill are See BLVD., p. 31

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Community

Calendar

By Jane Gilman

Great response

Our thanks to the many supporters who attended the Larchmont Boulevard Association fundraiser in May. It was gratifying to see so many residents joining our boulevard businessmen and women at the affair. The funds go to security, trash removal, beautification, the directory of businesses (enclosed with this issue) and special events. Congratulations to Mary Francis and Andy Fenady and to Jerry Cottone, the honorees, to co-chairs Peggy Bartenetti and Juliana Patron.

Smoother streets?

Some 100 city Street Services crews are going to be fixing potholes on the weekend of June 4 and 5. The goal is to fill in 20,000 of these car- alignment wreckers in just two days. It’s an ambitious endeavor and long overdue.

Obstacle course

The sidewalks of Larchmont can be obstacle courses. In a few weeks school will be out, and vacation days may bring bike riders and skateboarders on the sidewalks—where they are not allowed. Another note of caution—we welcome dogs to the boulevard, but dog owners need to be sure leashes are not impeding foot traffic.

New Parkway Trees Have Been Planted The planting of many of the missing parkway trees in Quadrant 4 has been completed! The stumps have been removed and the trees are in their new homes. Thanks go to Susanna Funsten for collecting the necessary signatures and Hollywood Beautification for purchasing and planting the trees. The Tree Committee is planning the next steps in the reforestation of Hancock Park parkways, including determining disease resistant elm tree varieties for Rossmore, so if you want to join contact the Association. For the last 3 years Nikki Ezhari served as our community liaison with Councilman La Bonge’s office and the city. Nikki was instrumental in developing the traffic and beautification solutions now implemented at John Burroughs High School, negotiating with the Wilshire Country Club and the Marlowe apartment owners to rebuild the curbs on Rosewood and many other efforts. The Association and Hancock Park thank Nikki for all her good work for our neighborhood and we wish her all the best in the future.

Wed., June 8: Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Meeting, Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne, 7 p.m. Tues., June 14: Flag Day ceremony at parking lot at 209 N. Larchmont Blvd. at 10 a.m. Sun., June 19: Father's Day. Sun., June 26: Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society tea at a home in Hancock Park at 3 p.m. Thurs., June 30: Delivery of the Larchmont Chronicle.

I am very passionate about Larchmont. I have lived in the neighborhood for three years, and I plan to live here as long as possible. The charm is priceless, and the history is irreplaceable. I would like to raise awareness to other locals about the preservation of the charm of Larchmont Blvd. There are many businesses that could be there that would highly benefit family life and the community. For example: a diner for families to have breakfast, lunch and dinner; an old-fashioned candy store; a bike shop, maternity shop and bring back the hardware store. These are just a few ideas that I believe would bring the community together. Memories and family life are things that we can’t put a price tag on. I understand that right now it is up to the owners, and they control the rents. But I would like to bring awareness to the community of how we can make Larchmont a better place for everyone. It also

The dedication of the bench donated in honor of long-time resident and Board Member Marguerite ‘Chickie’ Byrne’s at John Burroughs Middle School will be Friday, June 3rd at 9:00 AM at the school. Join us in thanking Chickie for her years of work on behalf of the community. Don’t forget to check the Hancock Park Preservation Plan (http://www.hancockpark.org or http://preservation.lacity.org/ hpoz/la/hancock-park ) to make sure any planned changes to the street visible exterior of your house are in keeping with the HPOZ. Be sure and contact Matthew Glesne (213-9781216 or matthew.glesne@lacity.org ) if you have any questions and for assistance in navigating the HPOZ process. If you are the unfortunate victim of a crime or fraud contact the Wilshire Division LAPD station at 213-473-0476 or website: http://www.lapdonline.org/wilshire_community_police_ station. You can also contact Hancock Park’s Senior Lead Officer, Dave Cordova (213-793-0650; 31646@lapd.lacity. org). Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC34EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 For questions regarding filming, contact Filming Committee Members, Ruth Marmelzat or Cami Taylor. Ruth can be reached at 323-934-0138 and Cami at 323-692-1414 (home) and 310-659-6220 (office). Adv.

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Letters to the editor Bring back charm

seems that we could get the city involved to back us up, as they do with preservation of historic homes. It’s disheartening to see spaces on Larchmont that are uncared for when they could be great businesses that would benefit the community. Suzanne Brinkerhoff Mansfield Ave.

Sheila Berry was the first person to find the star in our May issue. The Crenshaw Blvd. resident is a native of Ohio. She is a collection specialist and small claims advisor.

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

"I'm going on trips out east to Philadelphia and the Jersey shore to visit family. And I'm taking a sewing class with a friend." Isabella Battaglia Norton Ave.

Pothole solution In his report on “Pothole repairs underway...” (May issue), City Councilman Tom LaBonge reminds us of his great concern about our welfare. Thanks to his and other people’s efforts, repair work is (Please turn to page 6

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"Wow, I don't have any idea, except surfing and sailing and spending as much time with my grandmother as possible... and just enjoying my 'hood." Alicia Garcia and Diego Gramercy Place

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"We have no plans at all... maybe some long weekends. But we'll probably just open a bottle of wine and enjoy our back yard. Annie Goepel Ridgewood Place

"Basically, I'll be counselling at a camp at my school. I'm also going to soccer camp in Ojai. And I'm planning on sleeping late whenever I can." Adja Hudson Arden Blvd.

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SUMMER CAMPS

AROUND THE TOWN 32 ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 35 Notes from Nelson - 36 At the Movies - 38 Dining Out - 39

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REAL ESTATE SALES 10 HOME & GARDEN

LIBRARY CALENDAR 14 PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

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Commission OKs weekend hours at Holocaust Museum

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Because of its historic significance and additional parking spaces found at a nearby lot, expanded hours were approved at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust last month by the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners. The lease amendment heads to the mayor and city attorney’s office, Dept. of Arts, Parks, Health and Aging before a final vote at City Council. “The Councilman feels it is a very important institution and that as many people as possible should be able to learn the history,” said Renee Weitzer, chief of land use planning at Council District 4. But not everyone was happy with the decision. “We were extremely disappointed in the outcome of allowing weekend hours, since

there is already tremendous overcrowding at the park on weekends, with park and gym patrons having to park on surrounding streets,” said Anne Williams, a member of the Pan Pacific Park Advisory Board. “We believe that museum visitors will continue to use the recreation complex parking lot for museum parking. Additional weekend hours for the museum will exacerbate an already very challenging parking problem,” Williams added. The original lease agreement between the Museum and the city stipulated no weekend hours. Museum officials recently obtained temporary Sunday hours and submitted a request to add Saturday hours. Under the terms of the (Please turn to page 7)

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“We had so much fun.” “An awesome event.” “It was so entertaining.” “ What a success!” Comments overheard at the Larchmont Boulevard’s annual Spring Fling at the Wilshire Country Club on Thursday, the 19th of May. With the wonderful entertainment of the H2O singers and the Coyote Jazz band performing, the Association was able to raise money for the preservation of Larchmont Boulevard. We want to thank everyone who supported this marvelous event – we really appreciate the support of our surrounding community. Our Spring Fling is the beginning of the summer season. Get fit, take a walk, drink water and come to the Boulevard and stock up for your summer needs. Take a moment to look over our directory at www.larchmont.com and you will find not just stores but accounting services (Larchmont Data), optical services (Hans Custom Optic) and air conditioning (California Heating & Air Conditioning) - all supporting members of our Larchmont Boulevard Family. The Hancock Park Garden Club has recently revitalized the planters on the Boulevard just in time for summer and we thank them for their generous support. Spring is a great time for your spring cleaning and maintenance and we have everything you need on the Boulevard. Larchmont Boulevard feels like a small town but Los Angeles is still a big urban city. Please take care for your safety as we are hearing about more and more incidents around all of the surrounding neighborhoods. For your safety there is no skateboarding, bicycles or posters of any kind on the poles or trees. As always please visit Adv. www.larchmont.com.

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Crimes, schools, watch signs on LVNA agenda Sheila Irani is new field deputy for transportation for LaBonge with a commendation. Crime, including a recent secure houses and cars.

spate of car break-ins, tours of Van Ness School, new neighborhood watch groups were on the agenda of the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association’s semi-annual meeting in May. L.A.P.D. Olympic Division Senior Lead Officer Joe Pelayo and acting Wilshire Senior Lead Geoffrey Taff stressed crime prevention tips at the meeting held at Van Ness School. They emphasized that many property crimes are related to victims’ failure to

Councilman Tom LaBonge introduced his new field deputy, Sheila Irani. He spoke on crime prevention in the Western Ave. corridor, the city budget and support for core services. Residents voiced concerns about restaurant valets parking on residential streets without preferential parking districts. The councilman presented LVNA’s long-time treasurer and founding board member Winnie Mosa, who is retiring,

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President Charlie D’Atri said that the Association will underwrite half of the purchase price of Neighborhood Watch signs. “We are seeking neighbors to join forces with the Watch groups emerging on Plymouth and Lucerne boulevards,” D’Atri said. He also spoke of the efforts by parents and friends of Van Ness Elementary School, and announced upcoming tours of the school as well as evening coffee chats featuring principal Katty Iriarte to be hosted by residents. D’Atri encouraged residents to sign up for the yahoo group at www.LVNA9004.org.

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KidsROCK, a free concert and festival hosted by the Children's Nature Institute, is at Hancock Park between the La Brea Tar Pits and LACMA on Sat., June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event aims to inspire children and familes to go outdoors to learn, discover, play and care for the earth. Ozokids, Rhythm Child, Lucky Diaz and Renee & Jeremy are among performers. Activities include costume and mosaic making, storytelling and a scavenger hunt. Healthy fare will be available from food trucks and vendors. Go to www.cni-kids.org.

Public service has been Sheila Irani’s byword since her teenage years. Irani, the new field deputy in charge of transportation for Councilman Tom LaBonge’s District Four office, comes to her new job with a wealth of experience. “I love getting out and meeting people in the community,” Irani said. She’s particularly pleased to be working with LaBonge, who she feels is a real grass roots person. “I’m doing a lot of walking in this job,” she commented. Her public service began while a student at Immaculate Heart High School. She interned with then Councilman Peggy Stevenson, and, along with her fellow students volunteered at an orphanage in Tijuana After graduating from UCLA with both a bachelor of arts degree and an MBA, she

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received a scholarship to the Coro Foundation’s Leadership Southern California for public policy training. She will continue as a principal in Pathways, a social marketing firm for businesses and public agencies. Her expertise is in transportation solutions. President of the Lake Hollywood Homeowners Association, Irani has a daughter Serena, 11, who attends Immaculate Heart.

Ramsay’s new post promotes land use for parks, gardens

Carolyn Ramsay has joined the Trust for Public Land (TPL) as the new Los Angeles program director. The Trust is a national nonprofit that conserves land for people to enjoy as parks, gardens, historic sites, rural lands and other natural places. Ramsay, Windsor Square, joins TPL from the office of City Council member Tom LaBonge, where she was most recently his deputy chief of staff. Before joining LaBonge’s staff in 2006, she founded and ran Olive Branch, which facilitated communications

b e t w e e n non-profits working in the environmental field. Previously, she had been a correspondent for “People CAROLYN W e e k l y ” RAMSAY magazine. TPL California director Sam Hodder said, “We are fortunate to have someone of Carolyn’s talents and experience to lead our Los Angeles program. She worked with us last year on our successful campaign to save Cahuenga Peak, the land behind the Hollywood Sign.”

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Film producer to speak at Historical Society tea June 26 Pen Densham will address the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society at its annual meeting on Sun., June 26 at 3 p.m. at a tea at a home in Hancock Park. He will speak on his years in Hollywood as an award-winning film producer, director and writer. Densham and his wife Wendy Savage are longtime Windsor Square residents. Winners will be announced of the Historic Landmarks awards and the Holiday Decorations awards. The meeting also will include installation of officers, trustees and members of the advisory resource board. Representatives from John Burroughs Middle School will receive a check from the proceeds of the spring Garden Tour. Funds will continue the landscaping project.

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Groups unite to find solutions to homeless problems Thirty-four men and women who called the streets of Hollywood their home are now living in apartments and receiving financial aid. It was 13 months ago that 100 Hollywood 4WRD volunteers spread out over the Hollywood community to take an inventory of its homeless population.

Flag Day salute in Larchmont The public is invited to a ceremony marking Flag Day on Tues., June 14 at the outdoor parking lot, 209 N. Larchmont Blvd. at 10 a.m. Dave Culwell, manager of the Keller Williams Larchmont office, said his agents are donating a flag to the Hancock Park Homeowners Association at the event. The flag will be raised on the flagpole erected by the Association in honor of past president Joseph Wolf.

Hollywood 4WRD coordinated the project, aimed at finding permanent solutions such as housing, financial and medical assistance. “We initially added 229 to our Hollywood Homeless Registry,” said Kerry Morrison, one of the volunteers. She is president of the Hollywood business Improvement District and the Hollywood Entertainment District. The group effort resulted in a profile of each of the “street” persons, which made it easier to document their needs, said Morrison. “We have been able to furnish housing for 34 people.” She lauded the assistance of Gettlove, an organization founded by Aileen Getty, and is one of many support groups helping the homeless in Hollywood. The agency provides temporary housing vouchers for an area hotel while volunteers search for

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(Continued from page 2) underway on pothole repairs on parts of Wilshire Blvd. That’s like putting a band-aid on a festering sore! It deals with the obvious symptom but not the basic problem. But we know what causes potholes and cracks in our road surfaces. And, what’s more, the technology to prevent these was long ago developed in the composites and adhesives industry, and has made possible modern space systems and aircraft, both manned and unmanned, wind energy, boats, corrosion-free pipelines, and more. So why don’t our city

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leaders take the advice of the special committee of industry and university experts who worked with the Los Angeles City Bureau of Street Services three years ago? By now we could have pothole–free roads—and be enjoying new revenues by licensing the pothole-prevention technology to other cities and states. A WIN-WIN! Why do we have to accept potholes as a way of life? They are not a natural phenomenon but an artifact of how we tend to our roads. George Epstein Detroit St.

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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

PLANTERS in Larchmont Village have never looked better thanks to the Hancock Park Garden Club. Member Libbie Simon organized the effort to replant and place the pots in front of businesses that are Larchmont Boulevard Association members. Over the years the Garden Club has supported the efforts of the LBA, including planting of medians and maintaining the planters.

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A. Yes, and your timing is excellent with the introduction of the first skin rejuvenating device to use ultrasound technology to tighten and lift areas formerly only addressed through a facelift. The Ulthera System lifts brows and is also ideal for treating that lax skin you describe as jowly, as well as the dreaded “turkey waddle”, (otherwise known as loose skin under the chin.) Here’s how it works: ultrasound lets us see beneath the skin’s surface to precisely identify the tissue we need to target, then delivers a low amount of ultrasound energy to stimulate new collagen to form. Because the energy improves skin from the inside out, your skin’s surface isn’t disrupted. With one session, you will immediately see lifting, tightening and toning of your skin, with continued improvement over the following two to three months. As with many other skin treatments, the earlier the better, so for patients with more diminished tautness I may recommend an additional treatment. But since you’re just starting to notice that you’re loosing jawline definition, if we address it now, you can postpone surgery indefinitely. Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is an injection training physician for the better known dermal fillers such as Juvederm, Radiesse and the new Evolence as well as a physician trainer for Botox. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA and an international Sculptra trainer for Dermik Laboratories. Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD.com. Telephone (323) 464-8046 Adv.

Michelle Mowery, senior bicycle coordinator at the city Dept. of Transportation, will speak at the Wed., June 8 meeting of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Mowery will give an overview of the city’s 2010 Bicycle Plan, recently adopted by the City Council. In addition to the new plan, Mowery works with engineers and designing staff to develop and maintain bikeways citywide. She is also working to include parking, mapping, social media and other bicyclerelated programs. The meeting will also cover land use issues. The agenda will be available at www.greaterwilshire.org

David Bohnett Foundation received Courageous Leadership awards at the Women Against Gun Violence event in May at the Skirball Museum. Keynote speaker was Omar Samaha, who lost his sister in the Virgina Tech massacre in 2007. Marks, president of the Miracle Mile Civic Coalition, was cited for his generous support of the group. Founded in 1993 by Anne Lane, Hancock Park, the group educates the public, policy-

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amendment, in addition to 28 existing underground parking spots at the museum, 50 additional spots are at CBS, 7800 Beverly Blvd. The CBS lot is about 100 feet—which is a short drive, or a five-minute walk, said museum executive director Mark Rothman. He added the underground parking structure is usually adequate for museum visitors. The weekend parking hours will be monitored during a 90day pilot program, said Andrea Epstein, spokesman for the city Recreation and Parks Dept. A three-page report recommending the lease amendment said, “The museum will station staff near the Pan Pacific Recreation Center’s parking lot for the purpose of directing museum patrons to park at either the underground parking garage or at the CBS parking lot.” In addition the museum will offer valet service to the CBS parking lots, probably on Saturdays. The details will be finalized once the amendment is approved by the city, Rothman said.

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Fedoras to Panamas, hats are back in style on Larchmont By Suzan Filipek Apparently hats fell out of fashion after President Kennedy didn’t wear one to his inauguration. But that’s all changed as the younger generation is looking to earlier times—the 1930s and 40s—for fashion clues, says Lindsay Pembroke, manager of Goorin Bros. Hat Shop at 141 N. Larchmont Blvd. Panama, fedora and baseball hats are for sale; most are unisex and come in a variety of fabrics and colors. Women’s floppy hats and children’s hats are also available, as well as a limited edition designed by tattoo artists, sculptors and other artists. The store, designed in rich wood paneling, is decorated with old-fashioned typewriters, film projectors, old-time radios and other artifacts of days gone by. Photos of Goorin family members wearing hats line the walls. Fourth generation hatter Ben Goorin heads the company. The Larchmont location, opened in April, is the company’s 14th store nationwide and the second in L.A. Founded in 1895 by Cassel Goorin, he sold his hats from his horse and cart as he made them, before centralizing in Pittsburgh. The company relocated to San Francisco in the 1940s. At the onset of the Kennedy Administration, the company moved into wholesale, selling its wares at high-end department stores and boutiques and ventured into ski knit wear and Olympic sponsorship.

But retail sales are ringing once again, and store openings are planned: in New York, New Orleans and Seattle. More styles are in the works as well, such as ladies’ cocktail hats, says Pemproke. Who knows there maybe even a take off of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy’s pillbox hat. Prices average $45 to $55. Call 323-463-2006.

Olympia names new directors Joanne Carlson-Bayless has joined Olympia Medical Center as director of service excellence Her most recent position at a Denver hospital was director, patient experience. She was responsible for customer service focusing on client, family and physician satisfaction since 2006. She also held positions as a patient representative and quality coordinator. Carlson-Bayless graduated from the University of Denver. She is a certified mediator in the State of Colorado since 2004 and holds a Six Sigma Green Belt. Eli Mingail has been named director of business development. His previous experience includes director of planning at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and director of business development at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier. John Calderone, Olympia chief executive officer, said, “Both Ms. Bayless and Mr. Mingail bring to our hospital years of practical knowledge in healthcare.”

The sustainable farming movement is the topic of the documentary “Ingredients,” to be screened at the Park La Brea Activity Center Theater on Sat., June 25 at 2 p.m. followed by a panel discussion. Both Park La Brea residents and neighbors are invited to the free event. Narrated by actress Bebe Neuwirth, the movie pinpoints the shortcomings of America’s industrialized food culture versus the rapidly-growing local food/sustainable farming movement. The panel of speakers includes representatives from Whole Foods and Café Gratitude, chef Joe Gotti and writer/restaurant critic Ashley Lyon Foster. For more information contact Betsy Hunter at 323-936-7643 or e-mail 2betsyh@earthlink.net.

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Larchmont Village boasts three pairs of father-son duos By Sondi Sepenuk Guest columnist There’s a lot to love about Larchmont Boulevard—and as Father’s Day approaches, it’s only fitting to take note of the father-and-son teams behind some of those beloved family-owned storefronts. Larchmont Deli and Market

is one of those prizes. You may already know the owner, Francisco Monge and his son, Francis, 23. In 1970, Francisco left his bookkeeper position in El Salvador to start a new life in Los Angeles. He originally worked in various West Hollywood restaurants before finding himself

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French cuisine, he decided to go a different route. “If I opened a French restaurant, nobody would believe me because I’m not French!” laughs Javier. The foot traffic confirmed his suspicion that Larchmont Boulevard would be a great place to start a restaurant. “Prado opened when I was 12,” says Javier’s son, William, who is now the front manager. “As soon as I turned 16, I made cappuccinos, did busboy duty and moved up to manager. I plan to take over the business someday.” (Please turn to page 11)

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at the deli. Emilio Angel, the original owner, was impressed with Francisco’s work and sold the deli to him in 1986. The restaurant became a family affair. Francisco’s wife helped out on weekends, and it wasn’t long before young Francis could be spotted pouring iced tea or wiping the tables. “It was fun and very exciting,” laughs Francis. “I came in from school on my half-days and it was so packed. Lots of people here have seen me grow up.” The six employee restaurant is well-known for its stable of much-loved sandwiches: “The Larchmont,” “The Rossmore” and “The Beverly,” stacked high with meats, cheeses and fresh veggies keep loyal patrons coming back time and again. Francisco promoted Francis to manager of the 18-table deli, who now has big plans for the eatery. “I eventually want to add a grill for burgers and to expand the business,” says Francis. The biggest bonus of owning this deli, however, is that Francisco gets to work with his son. “My dream is to give Francis this place,“ he says. “I always try to do my best here, and I’m very happy,” says Francisco. *** Just down the street, an-

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Some of the most popular items on Prado’s menu include the Prado Sampler (a Jamaican tamale, shrimp in black pepper sauce, crab cake and chipotle style chile relleno) and the Pollo Negro (grilled breast of chicken in a spicy black pepper sauce with fresh herbs and pineapple). “Lots of customers have never tried these things,” says Javier. “It’s nice to introduce new food.” According to William, it’s even better to be doing it as a team. “We have a great relationship… we eat lunch together every day… although when your boss is mad at you, your dad is mad at the same time!” he laughs. *** Across the street from Prado, you can’t miss Larchmont Village Wine and Cheese. Opened in 1995 by father and son duo John and Sergio Boccato, the store has become a treasured piece of the fabric of the boulevard. If John hadn’t decided to retire, though, the wine and cheese store may never have happened. “He was retired already and he thought it would be fun,” laughs Sergio. “I had just finished college and had a construction business and he asked me to help. So, I hung up my tool belt and put on my apron!” Originally, the space was a wine-only store that had closed. The Boccato’s leased the property, remodeled, and reopened nine months later with expanded offerings. Simon Cocks, store’s wine buyer, is diligent in selecting a varietal of local and international wines. Bottles range from a $5.99 Chardonnay to a $700 French red Burgundy. Cheeses were added to the cases and deli sandwiches soon made the menu. “Initially, we didn’t get much foot traffic,” says Sergio. “We decided to make sandwiches to draw people to the cheese section, but it kind of backfired because now people just come for the sandwiches!” “We use all premium quality products,” says John.

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It’s almost summertime in Los Angeles. School’s out or almost out and families are making plans for their summer vacation. Why not plan your vacation right here in Los Angeles? There’s so much to see and do that we don’t often have time for; and it’s fun to be a tourist in your own city. I’m proud to be taking the oath of office for my final term as Los Angeles City Councilmember this month. We’re planning a swearing-in

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Tom LaBonge ceremony atop Mt. Hollywood in Griffith Park that will coincide with our Summer Solstice hike up the 1,600 foot peak on June 21st. Wilshire repaving We’ve completed curb-lane repair work on Wilshire Blvd. over the past several weeks. Crews from the Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services have repaired and repaved six especially rough stretches of Wilshire Blvd.—between Hudson and Rimpau, between Windsor and Lorraine on the north side of Wilshire; Windsor to Plymouth; and on Wilshire at Saint Andrews on the south side of the boulevard, as well as at Crenshaw Boulevard and the bus-pad at Lorraine. Repair work will continue in the coming weeks on four remaining locations, usually on weekends, to smooth out the ride on Wilshire with minimal disruption to traffic flow. Another HPOZ We continue the effort to preserve the unique and historic character of Los Angeles neighborhoods in

Council District Four. After a nearly yearlong effort that started with my motion on April 30, 2010, the Los Angeles City Council has approved an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) for the Hollywood Grove area. The HPOZ area is located at the western boundary of Los Feliz, bordering Hollywood; and is generally bounded by both sides of Canyon Dr. on the west, St. Andrews Pl. on the east, Foothill Dr. on the north and Franklin Ave. on the south. It excludes all properties with Franklin Ave. addresses. The majority of homes in this area—78-percent—are the original structures from the development of this part of Los Angeles, which largely occurred during the 1920s and 1930s. The HPOZ will maintain the integrity and character of this enclave, as it has in Windsor Square and Windsor Village, Hancock Park, Wilshire Park and Miracle Mile North. 23-year service I want to congratulate Winnie Mosa, who stepped down in May from the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association after 23 years as both a founding member and treasurer. We all recognize her meritorious and dedicated service to the City of Los Angeles and to the neighborhood. Brit Week success BritWeek was a tremendous success once again, with several thought-provoking art exhibitions at galleries on the

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A Quick Checklist for Earthquake Preparedness — Part Two 9) Do you and the entire family keep a pair of shoes under your bed or near your bed should you need to evacuate through broken glass? 10) Do you have a crowbar under your bed in case leaving the house is not easy? 11) Do you have flashlights, candles and lighters/matches easily accessible throughout the house? 12) Are the large pieces of furniture in your home bolted to the wall? (Rule of thumb, if it's taller than it is wide, bolting might be a good idea.) These can not only fall on you during a quake but can block your exit should you need to escape. 13) Is there an automatic gas shut off valve on your gas line, and if not, is there a tool attached to it to shut it off? 14) And speaking of gas, is there always enough gas in your car should you need to evacuate the area? Don't count on gas stations being open. 15) Is there an earthquake kit in each car? Most people in Los Angeles spend more time away from home than in it, so there's a decent chance you won't be home if a quake strikes. It's also a good idea to have a warm blanket and extra clothes stashed in the car, as well. 16) Have you established an emergency out-of-state contact for all family members to contact, since communications within the area might be impossible? And have the adults and the kids memorized the number in case cell phones aren't charged? 17) Do you know your neighbors well enough to know who is home during the day, elderly, etc. in case you are fine but you need to check on them? 18) Pets: Do you have enough pet food and medicine if needed for a few weeks? Special thanks to Windsor Square resident and preparedness guru Gary Gilbert for the checklist questions, with a few additions from the neighbors. 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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Project dresses girls for prom Arriving in T-shirts and jeans to the boutique set up at the OSB headquarters on N. St. Andrews Place, some girls tried on a number of dresses, while others quickly decided. They went on to select wraps, shoes and purses, jewelry, nail polish and make-up. The items are donated throughout the year, mostly by Operation School Bell volunteers, said event chairman Marion Plato, Larchmont Village.

Park La Brea annual art exhibit June 17 Park La Brea’s Basement 35 Gallery will open its annual art exhibit with an opening reception on Fri., June 17 from 5 to 8 p.m. at 530 S. Burnside Ave. The show continues Sat., June 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Featured artists are beginning- to advanced-level students

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An exhibit of Leonardo Da Vinci’s contributions to engineering, science, philosophy and art is continuing at the Hollywood & Highland Center until Tues., July 5. On display are models of 64 machines Da Vinci designed, described and developed, many of which can be turned, cranked, spun and pulled. There also are reproductions of 20 of his most famous works of art. Three galleries are devoted to Da Vinci’s best known paintings, including the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. A film about his life introduces and orients visitors to the displays. Hours are daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Prices: adults, $18; seniors $16; students, $13 and children, $11.

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Precious Blood Catholic School fulfills mission over past 60 years

By Melanie Mulligan Guest Columnist On the corner of Third St. and Occidental Blvd. is a sight guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face: a playground of boys and girls in school uniforms shooting hoops, running and laughing. A bright yellow banner on the playground fence reads, “Precious Blood Catholic School: Character, Compassion, Values. Where Faith & Academics Meet.” A few minutes with the well-mannered, lively children

and dedicated staff of Precious Blood School are enough to prove how true that is. Just ask principal Dottie Bessares. Originally from Minnesota, she has 30 years experience as a teacher and administrator. Her love for the school and exuberance about education is clear: “It’s a true gift to be an educator,” she states warmly. “You never know who you influence in life, and the rewards are great.” As for Precious Blood, she adds, “There is a spirit here. It is so special!”

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The school, which marks its 60th anniversary this year, was the dream of Rev. Msgr. Michael O’Halloran, founding pastor of the Precious Blood parish. Its beginnings were modest: a two-story house one block from the church where in 1951, the Daughters of Mary and Joseph staffed grades one through four. The original students, the first wave of the post-World War II baby boom, were crammed two grades to a room on the first floor of the old house (which is still the school’s main structure). The nuns who taught lived on the second floor. Today, the classrooms have spread to the second floor of the house now that nuns no longer live or teach at the school. Over the years, rooms were added until all eight grades were housed (current enrollment is 180). Principal Bessares says today’s students are taught early on the importance of the “I” word Integrity: doing what’s right when no one is looking, and the “P” word: Perseverance. She is proud of the fact that graduates typically get into such high schools as Loyola, Immaculate Heart and Notre Dame Academy. She is also proud of Precious Blood’s commitment to the arts, believing strongly that they make a person wellrounded. The school keeps an art teacher and a music

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teacher on staff. Recognizing the family as the heart of Catholic education, the administration focuses on partnering with parents, who are required to volunteer 30 hours a year of service, such as playground and lunchroom monitoring. “Our parents here are absolutely wonderful,” Bessares is quick to declare. There is a big emphasis on technology. Thanks to the fund-raising efforts of the parents, the computer lab has new PCs and a flat screen. Teacher Tamiko Jackson Moore says the goal is to ensure that each student become PC and Mac literate. “We have nine Smartboards; our little school is doing some awesome things!” chimed in Bessares. As money is tight, so is space. The door of one classroom will typically open into another classroom. There is no room for a dedicated library, but an abundance of books (in addition to textbooks) can be seen in every class. “Our number one problem here is the site,” Bessares sighs. “I don’t have one empty room. What I’d like is if it were

knocked down and rebuilt, but we’d need an angel to do that.” When asked what Father O’Halloran, the founder, would think of the school today, the principal smiles. “He would be so proud. We’re continuing the mission he pioneered 60 years ago.” More than half a century of instilling students with “Character, Compassion and Values”: a precious mission indeed.

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Fundraiser benefits arts education at L.A. public schools A benefit to aid the arts education branch of the L.A. Unified School District will be held on Sat., June 11 at 6 p.m. at the Cocoanut Grove at the Robert F. Kennedy Community School at 3400 Wilshire Blvd. from 6 to 9:30 p.m. “Budget cuts to education have put our students in danger of losing the arts education program,” said Suzanne Nichols, theatre teacher at Van Ness Elementary School. She is also a member of event host Save the Arts, a coalition of teachers, parents and students. “The arts are as essential to our children’s education as math or science, and it is vitally important that they have a well-rounded education,” said Nichols. “If arts education is cut as drastically as planned, our children will lose this important component of their educational experience.” The benefit will feature an art auction, student theatrical and musical performances, and a special dance performance by Debbie Allen Dance Studios. Tickets are $25. To purchase, make a donation or for more information, call 323-9359744 or go to savethearts.net.

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school close, it’s time to say goodbye to the 8th graders at our graduation on June 15. But before we say goodbye, we’ll have fun at the graduation dance at the Wilshire Hotel and the field trip at the Paul Getty Museum. We hope you’ll have a great summer!

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By Merci Magallanes 8th Grade As spring comes to a close, it’s time to say bye to spring and hello to summer! But we can never forget the fun times we had in May. The Spring Show was a big hit. The students also had fun at Golf and Stuff for a school trip. Now that May has come to a

Cath ed ral Ch apel By L ainie L im 8th Grade May was a busy month at CCS after returning from a late, welldeserved Easter vacation. All the students participated in Spring Concerts, where parents enjoyed oldie songs as well as Broadway hits. At our annual Jogathon, students raised more than $20,000 for new technology in the school. Our second graders had their First Communion, and our kindergartners went on a field trip to the Underwood Farm. Our annual Religion Bees were held for primary, intermediate and junior high students. Student Council elections were also held, and to add to all the excitement and activity, we had a Talent Show during Spirit Week. Everyone had a great time as we walked to Pan Pacific Park, played games and enjoyed a hamburger lunch prepared for us by our parents.

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about her books and how we can relate to the characters in them. The whole school had a great time at the Talent Show. There were many great acts; some people sang and others played instruments. The last event during May was the beginning of the Speech Contest. Sixth graders worked very diligently to find poems, memorize them, and perform them in front of the school.

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By Michael S apunor 10th Grade As the school year draws to a close, most of the extracurricular teams and clubs are wrapping up their competition schedules. Loyola volleyball lost in the playoffs, eliminating its hope for a state title. On the other hand, our swimming and diving team won the title in the CIF Division 1 Championship. Chris Conte, a 2007 graduate, was drafted in the third round by the Chicago Bears, where he will play safety. Freshman basketball player Parker Jackson-Cartwright was named Freshman State Player of the Year by Cal-Hi. The Junior Classical League came in first in the state competition. Local student Conor McCabe qualified for the National Forensic Leagues national tournament in debate. The Hannon Theater Company’s spring musical, “Queen Hamlet,” successfully ended its run in late May.

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April was poetry month! Students from 3rd through 6th grades participated in the library’s 6th annual Poetry Slam. The entire school was invited to listen to original poems, or favorites from well-known poets. Guest poet, Hope Anita Smith, joined in on the fun by reciting one of her newly composed poems. We celebrated Earth Day with a “Taste of the Garden!” This celebration was inspired by the vegetable garden that the pre-K through 3rd graders cultivated this year. All the grades helped in making one of four special dishes using the grown veggies. Recently, the sixth grade transformed itself into a wax museum. The theme was ancient Greece. After doing research for several weeks, students composed monologues about different aspects of ancient Greek life.

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By E lena DeBré 5th grade Once a month kids from kindergarten through sixth grade come together with two teachers in 26 groups we call “families.” We have family names based on colors, such as the Dolphin Gray and the Buttercup Yellow families, and we incorporate those colors into our family spirit. Families work on projects that better the school, and celebrate each other with many different family traditions. We recently said goodbye to our families for the school year. Sadly, we had to say goodbye to our 6th grade family members, and each family had a different way of sending them off. The Copper family gave each graduating student a T-shirt with a farewell message written on it. The Boysenberry Violet family made a necklace out of purple rings with notes on them for each sixth grader. The Red Apple Family did a scavenger hunt. The 6th graders shared their favorite memories of the Center. “

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By C hristopher E scobar 8th Grade Eighth grade students visited area universities to learn what students do in college. Schools included Cal State Northridge and Fullerton, UC Irvine, UCLA and Pepperdine. Students were excited to see the sizes of the campuses, what they looked like, and especially the food. I was lucky enough to go to Northridge. The campus was over an acre big! We walked around science labs, math classes, and learned about the clubs they have there. Something cool we learned was that Northridge holds more than one million library books, and they have a special crate that takes out any book you want automatically. At the Reading Garden dedication, we honored board member LaMott, Councilmember LaBonge, and other esteemed community members and neighbors of JB. The installation of reading benches and plaques in front of the school auditorium was a result of fundraising efforts from the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society.

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By Ariel Amsellem 8th Grade In honor of Holocaust Memorial Day, Yavneh invited Leon Gold, the lone survivor of the Warsaw Ghetto uprising in Poland during the Holocaust, and his daughter Natalie Gold to speak to the middle school students. The children from student council each lit candles in memory of certain groups that were lost in the Holocaust. Students and staff took part in reciting prayers for all people who have been tragically lost throughout history. When the emotionally stirring assembly concluded, everyone was so moved that they just needed to linger and share a few words with the important guests. All those that attended the event were deeply affected by this experience.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2 011! Arizona State University Auburn University Baylor University Boston University Brown University Bucknell University California State University, Northridge Claremont McKenna College Connecticut College Cornell University DePaul University Duke University Eugene Lang College, The New School for Liberal Arts Fordham University Georgetown University Louisiana State University Loyola Marymount University Marquette University New York University Northwestern University Purdue University

Rhodes College Rice University San Diego State University San Francisco State University Santa Clara University Skidmore College Southern Methodist University St. John’s University – Queens Stanford University Syracuse University Texas Christian University The Catholic University of America The George Washington University The University of Arizona The University of Iowa The University of Montana, Missoula The University of Texas, Austin Tulane University

University of California at Berkeley University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Santa Cruz University of Colorado at Boulder University of Georgia University of Maryland, College Park University of Michigan University of Notre Dame University of Oregon University of San Diego University of San Francisco University of Southern California University of the Pacific University of Washington University of Wisconsin, Madison Wake Forest University Yale University

Marymount High School 10643 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90077 | 310-472-1205 | www.mhs-la.org

Loyola High School Jesuit College Preparatory

Class of 2011 College Choices ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY BATES COLLEGE

CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY

CERRITOS COLLEGE

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

COLORADO COLLEGE

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN LUIS OBISPO

CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY

BELMONT UNIVERSITY

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY

BOSTON COLLEGE

CLAREMONT MCKENNA COLLEGE

BROWN UNIVERSITY

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY, POMONA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE DENISON UNIVERSITY DUKE UNIVERSITY ELON UNIVERSITY

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY GONZAGA UNIVERSITY HAVERFORD COLLEGE HARVARD UNIVERSITY

HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE

HOWARD UNIVERSITY INDIANA UNIVERSITY

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY

SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY

SANTA MONICA CITY COLLEGE

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY MARYMOUNT COLLEGE PALOS VERDES

MOUNT SAINT MARYS COLLEGE MCGILL UNIVERSITY

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY

TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY THE COOPER UNION

THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA CRUZ UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO, BOULDER UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND

TULANE UNIVERSITY

NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY

UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY OF REDLANDS

UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

NORTHFIELD MOUNT HERMON

UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO

PASADENA CITY COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS

PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY PRATT INSTITUTE

REGIS UNIVERSITY

ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SEATTLE UNIVERSITY

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSIY ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY

213 381-5121

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MERCED UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON COLLEGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN SAINT LOUIS WHITTIER COLLEGE

XAVIER UNIVERSITY YALE UNIVERSITY

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GRADUATES OF 2011 Congratulations! Westridge School Class of 2011 graduates will enroll in the following colleges and universities:

Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brown University University of California Berkeley (2) Los Angeles San Diego Santa Barbara (3) Santa Cruz California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo Carnegie Mellon University (2) University of Chicago Colgate University Columbia University Cornell University DePaul University Duke University Emerson College (2) Emory University (2) Grinnell College Hamilton College - NY Haverford College (2) Institut Catholique de Paris Johns Hopkins University Loyola Marymount University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Miami New England Conservatory of Music New York University (2) Northeastern University Oberlin College Occidental College University of Pennsylvania (2) Princeton University University of Richmond University of San Francisco Sarah Lawrence College Smith College (2) University of Southern California (7) St. Olaf College Swarthmore College Texas Christian University Trinity University Vanderbilt University University of Vermont Washington University in St. Louis University of Washington (2) Xavier University of Louisiana

westridge school

324 Madeline Drive • Pasadena, California 91105 626.799.1153 • www.westridge.org

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2011 Turning Point proudly presents its Graduating Class of 2011 Mirabelle Alan Sahari Ayala Aaron Barnett Alessandro Bressan Audrey Chambers Kayla Dillard Landon Fadel Ian Green

Eleanor Hottle Sam Kitaj Sydney Levy Alexandra Lopes Shawna Mashian Brooke Perry Laila Rodriques Carly Rosenberg

Claudia Rosha Rex Rothstein Tristen Salamat Sam Syrett Nicole Toppino Mauricio Umansky Eraena Valery Jules Zeesman

These talented students were accepted to the following Upper Schools next year: Buckley ~ Campbell Hall ~ Crespi ~ Crossroads ~ Harvard-Westlake ~ Loyola Marymount ~ Milken Community High School ~ New Roads ~ Oakwood Pacifica Christian ~ Vistamar ~ Wildwood

8780 National Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90232 www.turningpointschool.org

Congratulations to Mirman School’s Class of 2011 They will matriculate to:

Gateway to Learning for Highly Gifted Children

Beverly Hills High School Brentwood School California State University, Los Angeles Early Entrance Program

Campbell Hall Crespi Carmelite High School Harvard-Westlake School Kent School Loyola High School Marlborough School Milken Community High School Notre Dame High School Miss Porter’s School Viewpoint School

16180 Mulholland Drive Los Angeles, CA 90049 www.mirman.org (310) 476-2868

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Campbell Hall

Immaculate Heart High School A Private Catholic College Preparatory School for Young Women Grades 9 –12

Congratulations to the Class of 2011

Congratulations to the Class of 2011!

American University Sarah Lawrence College Arizona State University Seton Hall University Art Center College of Design Sonoma State University Bard College Southern Methodist University Boston University Southern Utah University California Lutheran University Syracuse University California State University, Fullerton Texas Christian University California State University, Northridge The George Washington University Central Michigan University The Juilliard School Chapman University The University of Arizona Colgate University Trinity College Columbia College Tufts University Cornell University Tulane University Emerson College University of California at Los Angeles Emory University University of California at Riverside Endicott College University of California at Santa Barbara Hofstra University University of California at Santa Cruz Howard University University of Colorado at Boulder Indiana University at Bloomington University of Miami Johns Hopkins University University of Michigan Lafayette College University of North Carolina School of the Arts Lewis & Clark College University of Oregon Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus University of Pennsylvania Louisiana State University University of Richmond Loyola Marymount University University of San Diego Mills College University of San Francisco New York University University of South Carolina New York University (Liberal Studies) University of Southern California Northern Arizona University Vassar College Parsons The New School for Design Wake Forest University Pitzer College Washington University in St. Louis San Francisco State University Wellesley College Santa Barbara City College 0611

4533 Laurel Canyon Blvd., N. Hollywood • (818) 980-7280

Our graduates have been accepted at universities and colleges across the country, including: American University

Macalester College

Art Center College of Design

Marist College

Bard College

New York University

Boston College

Northeastern University

Boston University

Occidental College

California State Universities,

Olin College of Engineering

all campuses

Parsons –New School for Design

University of California at Los Angeles University of California at Riverside University of California at San Diego University of California at

Connecticut College

Pepperdine University

Cornell University

Purdue University

Dickinson College

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Eugene Lang College

Ringling College of Art & Design

University of Chicago

–The New School

Santa Barbara University of California at Santa Cruz

Santa Clara University

University of Colorado, Boulder

Fairfield University

Sarah Lawrence College

University of Massachusetts,

Fordham University

School of Visual Arts

Georgetown University

Spelman College

University of Oregon

Gonzaga University

Syracuse University

University of Puget Sound

Grinnell College

Texas Christian University

University of San Diego

Hampshire University

Trinity University

University of San Francisco

Howard University

Tulane University

University of Southern California

Lewis & Clark College

The George Washington University University of Vermont

Loyola Marymount University

University of California at Berkeley University of Washington

Loyola University Chicago

University of California at Davis

Amherst

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Loyola University New Orleans University of California at Irvine

Educating the Hearts and Minds of Young Women Since 1906 5515 Franklin Avenue • Los Angeles, California 90028-5999 (323) 461-3651 • www. immaculateheart.org

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Cathedral Chapel School

St. Brendan School

CELEBRATING 80 YEARS OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Congratulations to the 2011 Graduating Class from Cathedral Chapel School!

238 S. Manhattan Place, Los Angeles • 213-382-7401

Makena Adams Abigail Aguilar Erin Alonzo Dominique Bradford Lorealle Castaneda Yuji Choi Vanessa Dichoso Wesley Dufelmeier Christian Elder Rafael Ferguson Paulina Glaviano Thomas Glynn Serene Jansen Monica Juarez Erin Kahm Ronan Kennedy Joy Kim Joyce Kim Katelyn Kim Mark Kim Noah Kim Pauline Kim Kenneth Lee You Na Lee Gisselle Leguizamon Lainie Lim Rigo Mora Esthel Na Maya Novicki Brendan Reyes Diego Vera Michele Ward Geovanni Warrick

Notre Dame Academy Notre Dame Academy Academy of the Canyons Immaculate Heart High School Bishop Conaty/Our Lady of Loretto High Immaculate Heart High School Notre Dame Academy Loyola High School Cathedral High School Loyola High School Immaculate Heart High School Loyola High School Immaculate Heart High School Bishop Conaty/Our Lady of Loretto High Ramona Convent Secondary School Loyola High School Notre Dame Academy Los Angeles Downtown Magnet School Crescenta Valley High School Van Nuys High School – Performing Arts Cathedral High School Bishop Conaty/Our Lady of Loretto High Providence High School Immaculate Heart High School Immaculate Heart High School Crescenta Valley High School Loyola High School Immaculate Heart High School Immaculate Heart High School Cathedral High School Cathedral High School Ramona Convent Secondary School Cathedral High School

755 S. Cochran Ave • 323-938-9976

School

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Michael Adia .............................. Loyola High School Matthew Aquino ......................... Cathedral High School James Armstrong ....................... The Cate School Megan Auld ................................ Immaculate Heart High School Julian Beldham .......................... Central Los Angeles High School #9 Dominique Calleja ...................... Notre Dame Academy Perren Carrillo ........................... Harvard-Westlake Harry Chamberlain ..................... Notre Dame High School Harrison Otis Chandler .............. Loyola High School Aaron Chung.............................. Loyola High School Justin Chung ............................. Loyola High School Jackson Crites............................ Central Los Angeles High School #9 William Fagan ............................ Loyola High School Amanda Fazio ............................ Marymount Sean Fuqua................................ Notre Dame High School Stephanie Gotico ........................ Notre Dame Academy George Oliver Hale ..................... Notre Dame High School Irene Kim ................................. Marymount Janice Kim ................................. Immaculate Heart High School Matthew Kleinman ..................... Notre Dame High School Isabella Leporte.......................... Central Los Angeles High School #9 Raymond Lobaton ...................... John Marshall High School Paula Mendoza ........................... Marymount Sebastian Mirano ....................... Cathedral High School Brian Noh .................................. Loyola High School Nikolas Ochoa ............................ John Marshall High School Neil Ona .................................... Notre Dame High School Matthew Padua........................... Cathedral High School Rachel Rivas .............................. Immaculate Heart High School Connor Stubblefield ................... Loyola High School Tyler Wootton ............................ Loyola High School

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Congratulations Class! Congratulations to the 2011 2006 Graduating Graduating Class!

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CHRIST THE KING CATHOLIC SCHOOL

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Graduating Class of 2011 8th grade graduates!

Younsook Jang

Albert Park

Marc Caraan

Esther Kang

Toni Recinos

Marc Castillo

Nazeli Khetchoyan

Evelyn Rivera

Matthew Dang

Sam Lee

Rene Rodriguez

Joshua De Dios

Timothy Lee

Julius Schmidt

Katrina Ferris

Melissa Magana

Charisse Talaro

Melissa Galarza

Sahra Maxwell

Christian Waje

We congratulate you & Wish you all success! Our 8th grade graduates were accepted tO the fOllOwing schOOls:

Archer Holy Family High School Immaculate Heart High School Notre Dame High School Notre Dame Academy Oakwood High School Pilgrim School

CoNGRATuLATIoNS To ouR STuDENTS who were admitted to the following Catholic High Schools: Bellarmine Jefferson, Bishop Conaty-our Lady of Loretto, Cathedral, Holy Family, Immaculate Heart, Loyola, Notre Dame Academy, Notre Dame High School, Providence, St. Mary’s Academy and St. Genevieve.

Hancock Park

(at Melrose Vine) 617 N&ORTH

Beverly Hills

Age 2 1/2 thru grade 8 565 N. Larchmont Blvd. 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (323) 463-5118

617 North ArdeN Blvd. l.A. 90004

(323) 462-4753 A RDEN B LVD . • (323) 462-4753

John Burroughs MIDDLE SCHOOL

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Age 2 1/2 thru grade 6 419 S. Robertson Blvd. 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (323) 272-3429

Community

Willows

School

2011 INDEPENDENT SECONDARY SCHOOL ACCEPTANCES

Providing a balanced approach to education in an environment that fosters character, nurtures connection, and values content

Class of 2011 Motto We must step up to achieve our dreams to become the leaders we were born to be. (Martin Barales, 8th grade student)

8509 HIGUERA STREET, CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA 90232 310.815.0411 FAX 310.815.0425 www.thewillows.org

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needs and respectful of individual differences,

Elijah Inocencio

An educational program attentive to students’

Joseph Barruga

founded on principles of experiential learning

Nicholas Mazariegos

A developmentally structured curriculum

Giami Gonzales

Excellent academic curriculum/outstanding

Rachel Agbayani

Celebrating 103 Years

Congratulations!

The Willows’ 34 eighth graders are looking forward to beginning high

JB Culminating Class of 2011!

across the city. We congratulate our graduates-to-be, who received and thematic instruction

school in the fall. Students will be attending public and private schools

The parents of John Burroughs Parent Teacher Organization would like to thank the dedicated teachers for inspiring our children every day!

• Crossroads School

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• Pacifica

• Milken Community High School

*Saturday, October 11, 2003 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Middle School Grades 6-8 *R.S.V.P. (310) 815-0411

• Marymount High School

Thursday, October 16, 2003 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. velopmental Kindergarten-Grade 5

OPEN HOUSE

• Pilgrim School

Prospective Parents are invited to attend

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• LACHSA • Marlborough School

11:45 AM

• Oakwood School

• Phillips Exter

Willows Community School

6 0 0 S McCADDEN PLACE • B U R R O U G H S M S . O R G •323-549-5000 323-938-9146

• Notre Dame High School

• Harvard-Westlake • Loyola High School

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UPCOMING EVENTS! • June 23 - 8th Grade Culmination • September 7- First day of school & 6, 7 & 8 Grade Orientation - TBD

• The Buckley School

• New Roads School

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Hollywood HS SAS Los Angeles HS SAS Marshall HS SAS University HS SAS

Bravo Medical Magnet Cleveland Magnet Fairfax HS and Visual Arts Magnet Hamilton HS and Humanities Magnet Campbell Hall Notre Dame HS

arts program

• The Archer school for Girls

built on social values

acceptances this spring to the following schools: Best wishes to our students as they embark on their collegebound journey. Burroughs students are academically prepared and they successfully matriculate to the following schools:

• St. Monicas

• Vistamar School

• Wildwood School

• Windward School

8509 HIGUERA STREET, CULVER CITY 310.815.0411 • www.thewillows.org

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St. James’ Episcopal School Engaging heart, mind, and spirit.

Congratulations to Congratulations to the theclass classofof2011! 2011 Chloe C. Wright-Carrere Brian Chung Heaven Brianna Corona Kennedy Dillion Ann Daniel Eleanor Hammond John Banks Hammond Martin Haynesworth Vanessa Herrera Eva Hilton Chasia Elzina Jeffries Priscilla Kang Ellie Kim John Christopher Kim Lynn Kim Tiffany Kim Conor Patrick Kneafsey Brennan W. Lee Deborah Lee Jacqueline Jaewon Lee

Jaewon Lee Rachel Lee Sloane Marie Leipzig Katherine Anne MacPherson Halston Autumn McMurray Paxton West McMurray Dorien Meilleur Kameron David Nelson Tom Norland Jay J. Park, Jr. Camille Michaela Solo Caroline Somes Alexandra Elizabeth Tandon Jade Ashley Taylor Lucas Wolf Trester David Wagner Quentin Wise Maxwell Abraham Zucker

625 S. St. Andrews Place • Los Angeles, CA 90005 • www.sjsla.org

Echo Horizon School The Faculty & Staff Congratulate the Class of 2011

Carter Bailey Katie Brussell Bobby Cotsen Alessandro Esquivel Marley Fair Michael Flores Gemma Gerst Courtney Goodkin Michelle Hong Prianka Iyer Piper Jarvis Kevin Johnson Alexander Jones

Emma Kondon Elliott Layne Alexander Lennon Matthew Lurie Erika McGrath India Military Sophia Mudd Talia Natoli Alex Nishizawa Kathryn Plotkin Alec Rabinowitz Sara Rabinowitz Evan Satlin

Meg Smith Jake Strauss Tati Taylor-Willis Jackson Terry Dominick Trageser Madison Turner Sophie Ulin Jordan Weiner Raquel Wolens Morgan Wolf Cate Wolfen

And we will watch with pride as they move forward at their chosen schools, including Archer, Campbell Hall, Crossroads, Harvard-Westlake, Immaculate Heart, Marlborough, Milken Community, Oakwood, Pilgrim, St. Brendan, St. Matthew’s Parrish School, St. Timothy, and Wildwood.

Blessed Sacrament School 2010 - 2011

WeCongratulate CongratulateOur Our2011 2011Graduates Graduates We onbeing beingaccepted acceptedto: to: on TheArcher ArcherSchool Schoolfor forGirls Girls The TheBuckley BuckleySchool School The CampbellHall Hall Campbell Harvard-Westlake Harvard-Westlake ImmaculateHeart Heart Immaculate MarlboroughSchool Schoolfor forGirls Girls Marlborough

MilkenCommunity CommunityH.S. H.S. Milken MillikanMiddle MiddleSchool School Millikan OakwoodSchool School Oakwood PressmanAcademy Academy Pressman WestmarkSchool School Westmark WindwardSchool School Windward

Wewish wishthese theseoutstanding outstandingyoung youngpeople peoplethe thebest bestof ofluck luckand and We knowthey theywill willcontinue continueto tomake makeus usproud: proud: know

Congratulations to the Blessed Sacrament School 8th grade class on being accepted to the following high schools: Cathedral High School, Loyola High School, Bishop Conatay Loreto, St. Bernards, St. Genevieve and Hollywood High School of Advanced Studies.

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JonahAaronson, Aaronson,Izzy IzzyBerrent, Berrent,Eden EdenBurkow, Burkow,Noah NoahDrapeau, Drapeau, Jonah IsabelGrossman-Sartain, Grossman-Sartain,Sophie SophieHall-Mochkatel, Hall-Mochkatel,Emma EmmaHofheimer Hofheimer Isabel JackHogan, Hogan,Mathew Mathew Hogan, Hogan,Max MaxKaplan, Kaplan,Duncan DuncanMiller, Miller, Jack DanaMor. Mor.Charlie CharlieNoxon, Noxon,Nate NateOdenkirk, Odenkirk,Spencer SpencerPomerantz, Pomerantz, Dana TaylorRoss, Ross,Stanley StanleySwerdlow, Swerdlow,Adam AdamTaslitz, Taslitz,Ben BenTzudiker, Tzudiker,Daniel Daniel Taylor Wasserman,Charlie CharlieWeiner, Weiner,Gabriella GabriellaWeltman, Weltman, Wasserman, IsabelleWilson, Wilson,Sofia SofiaWolfson. Wolfson. Isabelle

Now enrolling for the 2011-2012 school year. Please contact the school for enrollment information at: 323 467-4177 or visit www.schoolblessedsacrament.org.

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Girls get fit and fierce at roller derby camp

Summer at Loyola Now accepting registrations for our Summer Session!

Christ the King summer sChool 2011

A Fun & Rewarding

SummeR PRogRam Grades Kindergarten - 8th

monday thru Friday June 20 - July 15 • Math & Language Arts enrichment/improvement classes 9am to Noon Cost: $250.00

• After-school program including arts, crafts, physical education & trips to the library Noon to 6 pm

Reserve Your Child’s Spot Today! Call 323-462-4753 Registration & payment deadline is May 27

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Cost: $185.00 (Includes All Art Supplies)

617 n. A rden B lvd . l os A ngeles (m elrose & v ine )

Fit for Kids, Inc. Summer Camp Call For More Info

Gym Classes for Children 6 Months to 7 Years Old Saturday & Sunday Birthday Parties Summer Camp - 3-6 yr.

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JUNIOR DERBY DOLLS bring the adrenaline to summer camp. Larchmont Village resident and coach K.T. Wigman, aka Trixie Biscuit, center, at a recent practice, surrounded by Shahzam, Raina Terror, Tenacious E., SquashBob Skatepants, Brat Benetar, Rattleskate, Cleobratra and Hard Candy.

Summer camp doesn’t just mean campfires and bug juice anymore. L.A. Junior Derby Dolls Camp brings the adrenaline and teamwork of the world’s fastest-growing women’s sport to girls ages seven to 17 at a week-long summer camp from Mon., July 18 to Fri., July 22. Campers will learn skating skills, teamwork and strategy from some of the stars of the L.A. Derby Dolls, members of a roller derby league. All levels of skaters are welcome, from first-timers to confirmed rink rats, said Larchmont Village resident and Derby Doll K.T. Wigman, a.k.a. Trixie Biscuit. And they get to choose cool names. Training will start with basic skating skills and safety, plus off-skate fitness. “As they find their legs, the girls will move on to teamwork and strategy,” added Wigman. “Girls who fall in love with the sport can keep the good times rolling by joining the L.A. Junior Derby Dolls, a year-round league with weekly practices.” The camp meets at the Doll Factory, 1910 W. Temple St. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.. For more information, go to derbydolls.com/juniorderbycamp

Call for a free trial class or to book a birthday party

310-360-6282 • www.fitforkids.org 1106 North La Cienega Blvd., Suite 105 W. Hollywood (1 blk. N. of Santa Monica Blvd.)

Learn, play and grow at one of Los Angeles’s premier high schools. Open to boys and girls. Deadline May 20th

www.loyolahs.edu/summer-school 1901 Venice Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90006

213.381.5121 x125

Grades 6-12 • June 20 – July 22Đ

Come for a week.ĐCome for the summer!Đ

summer.mhs-la.orgĐ

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Computer animation to archery and water sports make summer fun Center for Early Education 563 N. Alfred St. 323-651-0707 centerforearlyeducation.org Kids entering grades one through sixth can play in a

Join us for

Culture, Craft, & Cars Summer Camp! At the Craft & Folk Art Museum & Petersen Automotive Museum

For more info and to register, contact Lorianne at 323-964-6308; lsalazar@petersen.org or Holly at 323-937-4230 x28; holly@cafam.org Register online at www.cafam.org/world.html

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For ages 6-12 Week 1: July 18-22 Week 2: July 25-29 Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

This summer, curious kids can exercise their minds and bodies with fun projects that develop skills in creativity, design and mechanics, while exploring the Miracle Mile!

immaculate heart high school • Directed by the Immaculate Heart Community and Lay Associates. • Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. • Located in the Los Feliz Hills Since 1906.

Summer School is June 13 thru July 22

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A Private Catholic College Preparatory School for Young Women, Grades 9 through 12

5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles • (323) 461-3651

Catalina Island Camps

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rock band, study computer animation and learn to cook at the Summer Institute for Kids. Other activities include art, creative writing, chess and sports. Three- and six-week classes run Mon., June 20 through Fri., July 29. One-week programs begin June 13 and July 11. Days begin at 9 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. Fit for Kids 1106 N. La Cienega Blvd. 310-360-6282 www.fitforkids.org Children aged three years old and up can master physical skills in a fun atmosphere at Fit for Kids. Activities include gymnastics, sports games, circle time, music, story time, snack and arts and crafts projects. Sessions are offered June through August, Mon. to Fri., 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pan Pacific Day Camp 7600 Beverly Blvd. 323-939-8874 www.laparks.org Children ages five to 13 can swim and play sports at the Pan Pacific day camp. Other activities are cooking, arts and crafts and games, and one field trip per week. Camp starts Mon., June 20 and goes through Fri., Aug. 19, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tumbleweed 1024 Hanley Ave. 310-472-7474 www.tumbleweedcamp.com Campers ages four to 14 can go horseback riding, climbing, hiking, run through obstacle courses, and participate in music and arts and crafts. Horseback riding, beach

activities and swimming also available. Four-week counselor-in-training sessions are offered for campers ages 13 to 15. Sessions begin Mon., June

20 and go through Fri., Aug. 26. Start and end times vary depending on day camp locations. Bus pick-up and dropoff is available at specific locations.

LOS ANGELES’ FIRST CHOICE FOR: Summer Camp High Adventure Beach Club Swim School Birthday Parties Horseback Riding Call to schedule a private tour.

310.472.7474 www.tumbleweedcamp.com 1024 Hanley Ave/Brentwood, CA

immaculate heart middle school A Private Catholic School for Girls Grades 6 through 8

• Directed by the Immaculate Heart Community and Lay Associates. • Located in the Los Feliz Hills Since 1906. Summer School is June 13 thru July 8

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From swimming and horseback riding to cooking and creative writing classes, there are still plenty of options for summertime activities for the kids.

5515 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles • (323) 461-3651

for boys & girls entering 2ND to 10TH grade

Back to School Section Publishes Thursday, September 1

Water-skiing, Wakeboarding and Tubing Sailing • Kayaking • Snorkeling • Stand Up Paddle Boards Climbing Wall • Ropes Course • Gardening • Arts and Crafts Archery and Riflery • Hiking • Swimming • Campfires Photo Journalism • Outdoor Cooking

www.catalinaislandcamps.com (800) 696-2267 for a free brochure and DVD presentation Ask about Jean-Michel Cousteau Family Camp

Call Pam Rudy to reserve your space by Monday, August 15 323-462-2241 x11

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SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS Activities galore at Arts Camp Youngsters who sign up for Super Duper Arts Camp can expect much more than art. The program, held at the Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., offers a diversity of age-appropriate activities for preschoolers through eighth graders, as well as a Counselor In Training program for those in grades nine through 12. “Our kaleidoscope of activities and exceptional staff will stretch the boundaries of what you’ve come to expect from a day camp,” said director Segev Perets. Kids can choose from music, dance, sports, cooking, martial arts, magic, film-making and photography to woodworking,

circus arts, yoga, gardening and stunts. Optional overnight retreats are also offered. Two-week-long sessions run June 27 through Sept. 2. Call 310-351-1377 or go to superduperartscamp.com.

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Youngsters, ages 5 to 14, are eligible for a scholarship at one of the five Performing Arts Workshops. Campers will perform in one of four shows. Twenty summer camps scholarships providing half the tuition are being offered at each of the five sites. Visit performingartsworkshops.com or call 310-8278827.

Hollygrove camp experience has positive results When a teenager was exposed to surfing through Hollygrove’s camp last summer, his perspective on gang membership changed. “When he learned about being part of a positive group of surfers, the boy decided gangs weren’t for him,” said Martine Singer, development director at Hollygrove. Beginning in June, camp-

ers each will be spending a week at the 850 N. El Centro Ave. campus as part of the outreach Hollygrove provides year-round. Each of the seven camp sessions is limited to 50 campers, all of whom receive adult supervision. “We see marked improvement during the five days they are here,” Singer said.

Camps are also offered during Christmas and spring break. Activities include a basketball tournament, hip hop dance class, pet therapy, art and swimming. The center offers out-patient mental health services for 300 or more youngsters at homes and schools, many within the Hollywood community.

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SUMMER CAMPS & Pacific Hills

By George Glaviano 11th Grade Our annual gala and silent auction had a galaxy theme. Teachers, parents and student volunteers dressed up with alien antennas and dark sunglasses. One of our science teachers made brownies which were auctioned off for more than $150. The 8th graders took a week trip to Northern California and visited

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By Katie Brunner 12th Grade Marymount’s 2011 Prom was held at the House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, an incredible loca-

Stanford University, the Exploratorium, Alcatraz, Monterey Bay Aquarium and many other sites. Prom took place on a three-story yacht with a dance floor, lounge, and a dining area. Finally, our High School Awards Banquet was held at the Olympic Collection. Students were honored for their outstanding work during the 2010-2011 school year. Seniors are looking forward to graduation at the Ebell Theatre, and are getting ready to go off to some fantastic colleges including Amherst, UCLA, NYU and Notre Dame. tion for such an event! The classes of 2011 and 2012 danced the night away, spending a magical and memorable evening with great friends. Also this month, we had two annual events, Senior Farewell and Senior Celebration. Senior Farewell was a wonderful way to end the year for the seniors, and also serves as an introduction to senior life for the juniors, while Senior Celebration honors the hard work and contributions of the seniors during their time at Marymount. The class of 2011 has left the building, excitedly beginning their new chapter in life, ready to conquer the real world with the lessons Marymount has taught them, and paving the way for the girls that will fill their shoes next fall.

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Students have been preparing for some awesome end-of-year performances. In their study of communities, K/1 students have been imagining what life is like on a cloud, a desert or in a volcano. The 2/3 classes have been writing their own poems for a Poetry Recital, and have added tools such as simile and metaphor to their poetry tool boxes. Students in 4th grade created a performance about “Heroes In California History.” In 5th grade, we have been working throughout the year on our civics performance, which we will present five times on the last day of school! As the year is coming to an end, we are getting ready to say goodbye. The 5th graders will be having a Step-Up Ceremony at our middle school campus at Immanuel Presbyterian. We’ve all grown up at LCS and are looking forward to experiencing new things in life!

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Multi-toned cars stars of auto show

All things ‘Burtonesque’ at Resnick Pavilion exhibit

With new movie “Dark Shadows” on the horizon and a host of equally eerie and gothic-style films in his past, a retrospective on Tim Burton is at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Resnick Pavilion will be transformed into a “Burtonesque” space. A selection of film posters from his feature films will be accompanied by music specifically composed for the exhibition by Burton’s longtime collaborator Danny Elfman, Fremont Place. In all, the major retrospective includes more than 700 drawings, paintings, photographs, film and video works, as well as storyboards, puppets and costumes. “Most people have a good sense of his style, but seeing the show demonstrates how persistent his vision is and how evident it was from very early on, before he was even thinking about making full-scale feature films.” said LACMA curator Britt Salvesen. The exhibition will be organized in three sections, each in relation to Burbank, where Burton was born in 1958. His films include “Batman,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”

and “Alice in Wonderland.” His next film based on the 1970s soap opera “Dark Shadows” will include his longtime collaborators Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter, who is also his wife. Danny Elfman will compose. Exhibition admission is $20. Members and children 17 and under are free. (Members receive two free tickets). The exhibit will be at LACMA to Halloween, Oct. 31.

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Post-war cars displaying all sorts of color combinations will be front and center at the 17th annual Gilmore Heritage Auto Show at Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. on Sat., June 4. Nearly 100 vehicles will be on display at “Tone It Up, A Tribute to Multi-Toned Cars” from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in and around the Farmers Market Plaza. At the end of the show, owners will fire up their hot rods, roadsters and cruisers for a parade. The free event will feature a full range of vehicles from 1929 to 1980, with special emphasis on the post-war era when twoor three-toned American cars were as common as drive-in restaurants and sock hops. Among them will be Corvettes from 1954 to 1980, a 1931 Ford Model A Deluxe Phaeton, Ford Thunderbirds and vintage Mustangs, Cobras and GTOS. Call 323-933-9211 or go to www. farmersmarketla.com

Neal McDonough in new role as Mannequin’s ‘Eve’ emcee

A sell-out crowd of 600 attended the Mannequins Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Southern California’s bi-annual “Afternoon With Eve” fashion show and luncheon in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel on May 3. “Each one of you represents a child going to school with new clothes and their families receiving needed services,” said Mannequins chair Jackie Kruse before lighting the runway along with fellow Mannequin Donna Econn and 12 other Mannequin models showing off Elyse Walker styles. Receiving “Eve Awards” for outstanding civic and philanthropic contributions were Linda Bowling, Gloria Franks and Rosemary Booth. Actor (and neighbor) Neal McDonough stopped by after wrapping up “Captain America” to serve as master of ceremonies and lead the raffle winners to their black and white diamond earrings and minks with some adroit assistance from his wife Ruve, radiantly expecting their fourth child in August. Prominent among the guests were: Mannequins “husbands” Jordan Kruse and Gregg Econn, also Jane

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Patty Hill and JoAnne Clark. VIP’s included benefit chairman Wendy Taylor, ALSC’s past presidents Beverly Thrall and Katie Osterloh with current president Wendy Overmire. *** The soiree in the garden on Muirfield Road on May 7 raised funds for the art room renovation at St. James' School. Enjoying al fresco libations and hors d'oeuvres from the Little Door were event co-chairs: Gretchen Kasai, Susan Kneafsey, Cathy White, Lucy Wolff, Kelley Nelson and Elizabeth White. More than 200 parents and guests were greeted by newly elected head of St. James School, Deborah David. ***

Lladro Boutique on Rodeo Drive provided an elegant environs for the Jeffrey Foundation to honor long time supporter actress-director Connie Stevens. “What this organization does for specialneeds children is gift enough for me,” quipped Ms. Stevens, “I don’t need an award to be there for Alyce and the kids.” Be that as it may, Foundation founder-director Alyce Morris Winston presented her with the “Celebrity Cares” award for 25 years of service and generosity. Gnoshing on brioche and Thai vegetable wraps as dancers from the Marat Daukayev School of Ballet performed were: Irina and Jim Gibbons, Gerri Kimbrough and Suz Landay along with other Jeffrey Foundation honorees March and Linda Schwartz. *** “It’s more than a barber shop, it’s been the ultimate community center for 40

years,” said Peggy Bartenetti, event co-chair about Larchmont Barbershop proprietor Jerry Cottone, who was honored along with other Larchmont stars, Mary Frances and Andrew Fenaday

for the Larchmont Boulevard Association’s benefit at the Wilshire Country Club on May 19. “I follow Mark Twain’s three B’s. ‘Be sincere, be brief, and be seated,’” said Andrew (Please turn to page 33)

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BALLERINA Hannah Cook competed in the Youth America Grand Prix, a worldwide ballet competition.

Local teen named to dance outreach program in Panama

Marlborough School junior Hannah Cook will soon be heading to Panama City to take part in “Movement Exchange,” a dance outreach program working with children of the Malambo Orphanage. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Cook, Windsor Square. The program aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, self-esteem and community building through movement and service. The 10-day program will culminate in a joint

performance with residents of the orphanage, dancers from “Movement Exchange” and the Panamanian National Ballet. Cook, the only high school student chosen for the program, has studied classical ballet at the Marat Daukayev School for nine years, and has danced many roles in the company’s annual “Nutcracker.” She has also trained the past two summers at Alvin Ailey in New York and has competed in the worldwide ballet competition, Youth America Grand Prix.

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WINDSOR SQUARE residents Ruve and Neal McDonough at “Eve” awards.

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led the live auction. Dining to the sounds of the Coyote Hills Jazz Band were event co-chair Juliana Patron along with Boulevard merchants and residents. Proceeds will go for

‘EVE’ CHAIRMAN Jackie Cruse with Gregg Econn.

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preservation of L.A.’s favorite boulevard, or so says the “mayor” of Larchmont, Barber Jerry Cottone. But who else was there? Darlings, the question is, who wasn’t?” *** The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust held its annual garden party at the Rossmore Ave. home of Clara and Larry Yust on May 22. Guests wandered the lovely Tuscan inspired garden while looking over plans for the Wellness and Community Garden at John C. Fremont High School. Among the special guests were recently hired

LAUSD school superintendent, Dr. John C. Deasy. And that’s the chat. Correction: Re: May issue.

Pictured with Kelley Nelson is acclaimed clothing designer Nick Verreos. Abject apologies for misspelling Mr. Verreos’s name!

Close to everything. Far from ordinary. ALSO AT ‘EVE’ were Jane Hawley and Amanda Mansour.

SUSAN KNEAFSEY and Donna Econn applaud mannequins.

DANCERS at Jeffrey salute were Isabella and Elizabeth See of Marat Daukayev ballet school.

HONOREE Jerry Cottone with his wife Diane at LBA benefit.

GREETINGS at LBA party were Edie Frere and Raul Rodiguez.

CO-CHAIR Juliana Patron, right, with Jane Gilman and John Winther

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Hollywood Master Chorale will collaborate with the Ebell Chorale for its final concert of the season, “Beethoven and Beyond,” on Sun., June 12, at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, 3300 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles Doctor’s Symphony will also perform in Beethoven’s “Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra.” Piano virtuoso Esther Keel will perform. Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” will feature 12-year-old soprano Caleb Glickman, a member of the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus. Tickets are $20.

The Fab Four will sing Beatles’ hits and Beethoven’s 5th Symphony will be performed when the California Philharmonic opens the Cal Phil Festival on the Green summer season at the L.A. Arboretum on Sat., June 25. Guests can choose from chairs or lawn area seating at the botanical gardens at 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Come early and enjoy a gourmet meal prepared on-site or bring a picnic from home. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. with live jazz and dining from 5:30 p.m. Call ahead to order food,626300-8200, calphil.org.

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Bronner’s book explores Jewish view of afterlife

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Maurine McNee Campbell passed away in Los Angeles on March 28, after a short illness. She is survived by her two sons, Alexander Nye Campbell, Jr. and his wife Judith, of Los Angeles, and Congressman John Bayard Taylor Campbell, III, and his wife Catherine, of Irvine; and her grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Alexander Nye Campbell, and their daughter, Suzanne Campbell McGaughey. Born in Kansas, her family moved to Los Angeles when she was a young child. Her father, George McNee, built three of the first houses in Hancock Park. In one of them, she lived

for 60 of her 96 years. She attended John Burroughs Junior High, Los Angeles High and UCLA where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. Maurine met her future husband at Los Angeles High and they were married in 1938. They bought two lots and built a new house on N. June St. at a cost $9,000. In the 1960s after her parents had passed away, they moved to the house nearby where Maurine had grown up. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in her memory to the Youth Citizenship Seminar at Pepperdine University or to Marlborough School.

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Humor mixes with tragedy in ‘AfterMath'; 'Gypsy' songs resonate plenty of biting humor in this dysfunctional family. The cast is outstanding, especially Ms. Potts in a tourde-force performance not to be missed. Director Mark

Theater Review by

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Taylor has found the balance of humor to drama and keeps the pace moving. I would be very surprised if this play doesn’t have a successful future life. See it now, so you’ll have bragging rights. Through June 26, Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., 800-595-4849. 4 Stars *** Gypsy, the iconic, awardwinning Broadway musical, book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, has a subtitle “Stripped” in this

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Every once in a while a piece of theatre comes along that is so entertaining, so rewarding and so seamlessly executed that it reminds you why you love the art of theatre. AfterMath by Elliot Shoenman is that play. Inspired by events in the playwright’s life, the play centers on Julie (Annie Potts), a widow trying to help her children, Eric (Daniel Taylor) and Natalie (Meredith Bishop) and herself, deal with the chaos left behind after her husband’s suicide. Only a cryptic note attempts to explain his actions: “I can’t take it anymore. Take care of the kids and sell the car.” Add to the cast of characters Chuck (Michael Mantell), a helpful friend of the family who would like to be more to Julie. To tell you any more would spoil your theatre going experience. Because like all good theatre, there are constant surprises and twists that make this oneact fly by. And, although the clashes within this family are dramatic, Mr. Shoenman finds

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tros, bookstores and shops abound. The best coffee I enjoyed was at Belle Epoque, adjacent to my hotel, The Emporium. Back in Sydney, I stayed with friends. Hanging my hat in the comfortable suburb of Roseville provided me a quick commute into the city by public transportation, as well as a relaxing environment. Hit Manly or Balmoral Beach for swimming, sunning, I highly recommend the gourmet pizzas at Hugo’s Restaurant. If you’re looking for nightlife, the crowd at the Victoria Room will stimulate you as much as their delicious menu. I stuck with cozier pursuits like taking in a cricket match, sampling the meat pies at Harry’s Pie Stand along the wharf at Woolloomooloo (where Russell Crowe has a waterfront pad) and taking a sunrise run along Bondi Beach. But the real highlight was a visit to St. Lucy’s school for special needs children. They have a creative approach to the care and education of their challenged students and spending a bit of time there

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‘Let’s Move’ is at Ebell Theatre The California Dance Institute will celebrate the end of its school term with performances on Fri., June 3 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. More than 200 pupils will perform routines based on the theme “Let’s Move.” A gala reception follows at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 for matinee and $10 for evening performances; $75 for the reception. Go to californiadanceinstitute.org.

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No sooner did the ink on my New Zealand passport stamp dry than I flew to Australia to launch my new book, “Dinner at Nelson’s, A Collection of Cuisine & Conversation.” Sales there will determine the subsequent U.S. distribution later this year, so I was eager to get out and “spruik!” My first time on Richard Branson’s new “V Australia” was a happy surprise. Affordable, comfortable business class seats combined with excellent service from an attentive staff made the long journey an easy one. Watch a movie, read a book, enjoy Aussie food and wine...and wake up bright and early (planes can’t land before 6 a.m. lest they disturb Sydney-siders). The avian wildlife is always the first thing to strike me:

getting to know the kids was simultaneously humbling and inspiring. Check out http://stlucys.nsw.edu.au. Designating some “good deed doing” may not be on one’s standard business or holiday itinerary, but it can dramatically improve the experience! The next time you’re planning a trip, why not Google some local charitable organizations along with hotels and sightseeing destinations? You may just be in store for something unexpectedly wonderful! Nelson Aspen is our Brookside neighbor. You may visit him at nelsonaspen.com.

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Jewelry to textiles at Santa Monica Crafts Market

More than 200 jury-selected artists will sell their creations when the Contemporary Crafts Market comes to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. The event, on Fri., June 10

through Sun., June 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will showcase jewelry, glassware, ceramics and hand-painted textiles, as well as custom furniture, mixed-media creations and more.

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no exception, as these artists have provided visitors with a truly extraordinary array of pieces that are perfect gifts for friends and family.” Admission is $8; children 12 and under are free. Call 310285-3655 or go to craftsource. org.

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The summer music series offers two nights of free entertainment each week at the Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. The Thursday Night Jazz program begins with Bluecat Express New Orleans style jazz on June 9. Quarteto Nuevo takes the stage on June 16; Paul MacDonald Quartet shares modern jazz on June 23. Afro-Cuban music is offered by Bobby Matos on June 30. The Friday Night Music series began as a few summer concerts sponsored by the Gumbo Pot restaurant. It has grown to include everything from Latin beat bands to doowop, blues and roots. Jumpin Joz brings swing on June 3. Bad Haggis with Eric Rigler is on June 10. Tony Galla and Janelle Sadler entertain with R&B and blues on June 17. Sapadilla plays reggae on June 24. Performances are on the

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Enjoy Moveable Feast; Nuremberg film revived; Fast and wondrous Midnight in Paris (10/10): With gorgeous Parisian cinematography, Oscarwinner Marion Cotillard sparkles, Michael Sheen is a captivating pedant, and Owen Wilson, whose talents have heretofore been wasted in inferior films, finally gets to prove his chops in a terrific time warper that is writer/ director Woody Allen’s most enjoyable film. It includes an hilarious take on Ernest Hemingway speaking exactly as he wrote, along with scintillating appearances by Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, Pablo Picasso, and all the others that made Paris in the 20s a moveable feast. N uremberg: I ts Lesson For T oday (8/10): Although the Army Signal Corps only filmed 25 hours of the 10½ month 1946 trial of Nazi monsters Herman Goering, Joachin von Ribbentrop and their compatriots, Stuart Schulberg put together this film showing the trial that tells the story of the Nazi years. The film was never allowed to be shown to American audiences due to Democrat politics in the Truman Administration, and was left to rot, even though it was shown throughout Germany. As a result a Soviet film shown throughout the world told the story. Stuart’s daughter, Sandra, reconstructed her father’s work using original sound taken at the trial. Now it’s

available, and it’s a damning telling of the Nazi misery told in the Nazi’s own words. June 3-9 at The Nuart.

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Fast Five (8/10): The opening is so mind-boggling it drew gasps and applause from my screening of film critics, most of whom have seen just about everything there is to see in movies. While the crashes and special effects are wondrous, unfortunately the final chase is too long,

although it is interesting to watch for awhile. But the lengthy dénouement does not substantially detract from a highly enjoyable film highlighted by spectacular cinematography of the favelas and pristine beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Something Borrowed (chicks 8/10; guys 5/10): The problems with all these chick flicks are twofold. First, they are written by chicks who apparently don’t have a clue about how normal men act, think, or speak. Their men, you should pardon the expression, are either girly men like Colin Egglesfield, or sexless like John Krasinsky, who gives a good performance nonetheless in the Tony Randall roll, or unbearably gross and crude

like Steve Howey. The second problem is the dialogue between and among the women, which is enough to send any normal man running out of the theater. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger T ides (4/10): While director Rob Marshall’s take is the most entertaining of the series, that’s damning with faint praise. Despite good performances by Geoffrey Rush, Penèlope Cruz, and Ian McShane, Johnny Depp’s alcoholic, asexual, speechslurring sea captain, flat 3D that darkens the picture considerably, and nonsensical stories are surely passé by now. T he Hangover, Part II (4/10): While in the scintillating original writer/

director/producer Todd Phillips walked a fine line to keep from crossing over into vulgarity and smut, this derivative sequel explodes over that line and the result is unfunny, profane with abundant f-bombs and worse, and often just disgusting. Bridesmaids (1/10): If the movie is full of vomit, diarrhea, and profligate use of f-bombs, especially by women, you can be pretty sure it’s the work of producer Judd Apatow, who continues his assault on gentility and good taste with this disgraceful roll in the gutter that degrades women and substitutes raunch for humor. The sad part is that there is a good, sweet movie lurking here behind all the vulgarity.

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Tarfest festival deadline is July 1 Submissions are being accepted for Tarfest’s art exhibition through Fri., July 1. The festival of film, music and art takes place annually at venues in the Miracle Mile. The all-media exhibit, juried by Nancy Meyer, Curatorial Assistant of Contemporary Art at the L.A. County Museum of Art, will be held at the Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., Fri., Sept. 16 through Thurs., Sept. 29.

‘Cold Storage’ at Westside Center “Cold Storage” will be performed at the Celebrity Staged Play Reading series at the Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., on Sun., June 5 at 2 p.m. Actors Ed Asner and Alan Feinstein will star in the New York Drama Critics award-winning play. Call 323556-5225.

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The Willful Minors of the Los Angeles Drama Club will perform at “Bard and Butter” at the Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., on Fri., June 17. The performance is the first of the President’s Summer Family Dinner Series in the garden. Ebell president Shirlee Hazlip is chair of the monthly dinner; Amy Vuckovich is cochair of the June dinner. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m.; dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event takes place outdoors in the Ebell’s gardens and courtyard. Guests of all ages will receive a map guiding them to spots where Shakespeare’s characters will be “acting out.” The object is to guess who’s who. Winners will be announced at dessert. The Los Angeles Drama Club consists of 50 performers ages six to 15. Under the “Willful Minors” pseudonym, the troupe brings Shakespeare to venues including libraries, senior centers and schools. Tickets are $45; $20 for teens and $10 for children under 10. For more information, go to ebelleventtickets.com. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. —Joseph Addison

Steven Armstrong food in town, but often comes close. It’s a place where you like to dine, even when you forget that you’re there to eat. And it’s easy to forget; Bottega Louie attracts a diverse crowd. And with a gourmet market, cocktail bar, open kitchen, and palatial dining room all sharing one immense cubic space, this restaurant stimulates all the senses, not just smell and taste.

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Part swank nightclub, part carnival funhouse, T he Bazaar by José Andrés is not your typical fine dining establishment. Perhaps the restaurant, nestled among bizarre art objects (the heraldic chimpanzee busts are my favorite) on the first floor of the SLS Hotel, signals the wave of the future, or maybe it’s just a fad. But gone are the white tablecloths and large plates of food. Enter the tapas. And since Andrés is best known for culinary innovation, you’d be remiss not to try the “Philly Cheesesteak”—a playful surprise sure to put a smile on your face. 485 S. La Cienega Blvd., 310-246-5555. *** What do you get when you transform a former Downtown Brooks Brothers store into an Italian restaurant? You get Bottega Louie—a big, grand, exciting space that doesn’t always serve the best Italian

700 S. Grand Ave., 213802-1470. *** Whether or not you’ve tried Korean barbecue, odds are you’re at least aware of it. Ever since waves of Korean immigrants transformed historic Wilshire Center into modern day Koreatown in the 1970s, central Los Angeles has become home to more Korean restaurants than burger joints. So with so many choices, where do you go? I suggest Park’s BBQ at 955 S. Vermont Ave. But don’t let the strip mall locale dissuade you. Behind that lackluster facade is a sparklingly modern paradise of choice meats and delicious sides. I suggest the seafood pancake and the marinated galbi. 955 S. Vermont Ave #D, 213-380-1717.

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A $1.5 billion agreement between Metro and the Expo Construction Authority will fund the Exposition Transit Corridor Phase 2 project through Measure R tax revenue as well as state and local funds.

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

> A $541.7 million contract was awarded to design and build Phase 2 of the Expo Line extending the line now under construction farther west to Santa Monica.

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

> Train testing is currently underway on Phase 1 of the Expo Line running between Downtown LA and Culver City.

> Under the 30/10 Initiative, leveraging Measure R funding with federal dollars, construction could begin in 2014 and be completed by 2019. For more information, visit metro.net/regionalconnector.

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Hancock Park. Stunning modern Mediterranean, 5bd, 4.5bth, state of the art kit, fam rm, gardens & pool. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

Hancock Park. A true beauty in the heart of Windsor Square! 6 beds/4.5 baths + pool. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

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CONTEMPORARY MEDITERRANEAN $3,399,000

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Hancock Park. 5+4.5. Fabulous floor plan that is great for entertaining in guard gated Fremont Place. Lisa Hutchins/ June Lee 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Spectacular rebuilt Craftsman, orig detail, modern upgrades, gorgeous cooks kitchen, 4+3.5 Rick Llanos 323.460.7617

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

Hancock Park. Spacious Mediterranean w/4 beds/3.5 baths. New pool & spa in landscaped yard. Mollie McGinty 323.460.7636

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Hancock Park. Dramatic 2-sty LR. New gourmet galley kit, 4bds/3bas. Great Brookside location. Deep yard. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. 4+2 home close to Larchmont Village on a corner lot. FLR, DR, den, office. Many upgrades. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. 5Bd/2Baths, hardwood flrs, fireplace, lrg liv rm, frml din rm, separate service entrance. Christopher Calimbas 323.860.4253

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Hancock Park. 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths. Master suite w/ sitting room/ office leads to a beautiful back yard. Maria C. Gomez Gri Crs Cips 323.460.7614

Hancock Park. Facing Harold Henry Park. Ready for restoration. 3beds/2baths. Probate - no court. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Light, bright and pristine 2 bedroom & 2 bath condominium completely re-done in 2008. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. Amazing 3Bd/2bas, inviting liv space, open kit, charming backyard. www.306SMansfield.com. Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

Hancock Park. Enter into a large liv rm w/hi-clngs & fpl. Open din rm & fam rm off the kitchen. 3Bd/2BA. Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

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Johnie’s among best examples of ‘Googie’ style architecture Johnie’s Coffee Shop at the northwest corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Fairfax Ave. is the epitome of Googie architecture. The Googie style was born of the post-World War II car-culture and thrived in the 1950s and 1960s. Bold angles, neon signs, plate glass and cantilevered roofs epitomized the design. The coffee shop originally was called Simon’s, and offered curb service to patrons who ate in their cars. It was de-

IN WEST ADAMS Black history landmarks on tour African Americans who have contributed to civic and cultural legacy of the area will be showcased on the West Adams Heritage Assoc. spring tour. “West Adams’ Golden Legacies: Golden State Mutual Life and Landmarks of African American History” is on Sat., June 4 from noon to 4 p.m. The tour will visit the Golden State Mutual Life Insurance building, designed by Paul Williams in 1947 for the first African American-owned insurance company established west of the Mississippi. Tickets are $20; $30 at the door for the walking/driving/ bicycling tour. Check-in at Golden State Mutual, 1999 W. Adams Blvd. Sales close at 3 p.m.; tour properties close at 4 p.m., westadamsheritage.com.

Ride the Folk Art Bike Tour June 4 Visit one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods by bike with the Folk Art Bike Tour, Sat., June 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free event is sponsored by the Craft and Folk Art Museum. West Adams features architecturally significant houses, community-based murals, artist studios and other creative spaces. RSVP to rsvp@cafam.org. More information about the route and meeting spot will be sent with rsvp confirmation.

molished and replaced in 1955 by architects Louis Armet and Eldon Davis with “Googie” style. It was renamed Romeo’s Times Square, then Ram’s and finally Johnie’s. In 2000, the coffee shop closed; the building is now used as a filming location. Davis died last April at age 94. Armet died in his late 60s in 1981. The architects are known as the fathers of the California coffee shop where they incorporated their mid-century designs inspired by the Space Age and the region’s car culture. The pair designed more than 4,000 coffee shops. Among those still in business are Norm’s on LaCienega and Pamm’s on La Tijera. Other Davis-Armet designs include prototypes for local Denny’s and Bob’s Big Boy restaurants, blueprints that were exported across the country The architects capitalized on the postwar building boom. In addition to designing coffee shops they also drew plans for churches, banks, bowling alleys,

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Signing of ‘Shulman’s Modern Metropolis’ is June 5 Douglas Woods and Sam Lubell will sign copies of their new book, “Julius Shulman Los Angeles: The Birth of a Modern Metropolis,” Sun., June 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Shulman’s photographs of Los Angeles from the 1930s, 40s and 1950s capture City Hall, factories, drive-in movie theaters, and unspoiled outlying areas. The book contains never-before-seen photographs, many

from the Getty’s Shulman archive. The authors looked through more than 20,000 pictures to select images for the book. Publisher is Rizzoli. Woods, of Windsor Square, most recently penned “Classic Homes of Los Angeles.”

John Winther

Manager of Hancock Park North and South is very pleased to congratulate

Leah Brenner and Naomi Hartman

“WE DO ANYTHING to do with flooring,” says co-owner Joel Friedman.

on the most significant sale in Hancock Park in 2010 and 2011. Their skillful representation of the buyer completed this groundbreaking sale.

Monarch Carpet is ready for its close-up on HGTV By Suzan Filipek Soon you will be able to find a Home and Garden Television flooring showroom near you. Monarch Carpet, Inc., at 3007 W. Temple St., has been busy prepping the space for its television debut. Ready-to-take samples of Shaw’s plush carpets, hardwood and laminate flooring are available along with a staff to assist you. “Or [customers] can go online to choose their products,” said Monarch co-owner Joel Friedman. The Los Angeles showroom—HGTV Flooring by Shaw—will be officially launched Thurs., June 30. One of Monarch’s 100+ vendors, Shaw, is the nation’s largest carpet company. Monarch’s jump into show business is a long way from its beginnings as a humble rug cleaning business in 1937. In the 1960s it expanded to include sales after clients called asking for referrals for carpet companies. “We never had a business plan,” says Freidman, who started working at the site as a child. Today his children are grown and he plays golf when not running the nearly block-long company with his partner, Jeff Gertsman. The pair took over the business from their fathers. In the 1940s Friedman’s father joined company founder, Ben Friedman, no relation. Over the decades the business expanded to floorings of all kinds sold exclusively to the trade. Until now. “We’re radically excited,” says Friedman of hosting the HGTV’s showroom and opening its doors to the public. The Home and Garden channel is the second largest cable network in the country, watched by more than 900

Legendary English Tudor tennis estate designed by famed architect Elmer Grey. Lush grounds include expansive lawns, rose gardens, and pool. Originally listed at $9,450,000

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million people a year with four million hits a month on its website, he explains. Monarch, meanwhile, has built a reputation making custom carpets and area rugs at its almost-block size facility. While the company has some pretty plush credits— the gold-and-purple Los Angeles Lakers’ logo on the team’s locker room floor and the green carpet under the Music Center chandeliers—no job is too small. Friedman recalls as a child his father fussing over a woman who brought in a small area carpet. When he asked his dad why he put in so much effort for a small job, his dad told him, “Small carpets can become big carpets.” And, so they have. The company produces 1,000s annually and does pretty much everything. “from fabrication to installation and sales. “We’ve been very lucky,” said Friedman. Some of the company’s 20 employees are third generation. Many customers bring repeat business. “We’ve always been able to reinvent ourselves,” says Friedman. Oh, and they still clean carpets too. Visit monarchcarpet.com and hgtvhome.com.

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‘Hollywoodland’ told in book; tribute June 5; at Chevalier's June 11

hillside development was promoted as having European influences, featuring stone retaining walls and Spanish, Mediterranean, French Normandy and English Tudorstyle homes. The book’s 200 black-andwhite images illustrate the development of the upper section of Beachwood Canyon known as Hollywoodland. Historical photographs are from Hollywood Heritage’s S. H. Woodruff Collection as well as from other archives, institutions and individuals. Author Mary Mallory will discuss the 128-page book on Sun., June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Rare film footage will be screened, and Moving Im-

age Research Collections at the University of South Carolina will supply additional 1923 archival footage of the Hollywoodland sign. A visual history of the neighborhood, the book chronicles Hollywood’s development, its famous homes and residents, movie locations, and its most famous icon, the Hollywood sign. Established in 1923 by investors Eli P. Clark, M. H. Sherman, Harry Chandler, and developers Tracy E. Shoults and S. H. Woodruff, Hollywoodland was the first themed residential development built in the Hollywood foothills. Beautiful views and elegant homes lent the location a fairy tale atmosphere. From the start artists, authors and performers such as James M. Cain, Aldous Huxley, Max Steiner, Bela Lugosi, Robert Montgomery, and, in more recent times, Madonna and Moby came here. One of the world’s most recognizable icons, the Hollywood Sign, was constructed as a giant billboard promoting the development. Mary Mallory serves as a member of Hollywood Heritage’s Board of Directors, where she is a docent for the Hollywood Heritage Museum and has appeared on Turner Classic Movies. Tickets are $10; $5 for museum members.

AT CHEVALIER'S A book signing is scheduled for Sat., June 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chevalier's Books at 126 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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THE HOLLYWOOD SIGN was constructed as a billboard promoting the new hillside development. Above, photos from the book show early images of the area.

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nal costumes from her films. A selection of Jane Wither’s memorabilia will be on display in the museum lobby for this event. Parking is free (in Lot D). General admission at the door is $10 ($5 for Hollywood Heritage members). For more information visit www.hollywoodheritage.org

MEET CHILD ACTRESS Jane Withers, who recently turned 85.

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A LATER ROLE she played was “Josephine the Plumber.”

Jane Withers, 1930s child star, guest at museum

stars in 1937 and 1938, she made 16 films for Fox, Columbia and Republic Pictures. Her “sweet 16” birthday party was filmed by Paramount for Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood series. She came out of retirement in 1955 to appear with James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson in the film “Giant” directed by George Stevens. By the mid-1960s, Withers gained fame again as “Josephine the Plumber,” a character she played in a popular television commercial for Comet cleanser. Jane continues to do voice-over work and she collects many of the origi-

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Child actress Jane Withers will take the stage on Wed., June 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum’s Lasky-DeMille Barn at 2100 N. Highland Ave. The retrospective includes film clips, anecdotes and personal remembrances. Withers, 85, will sign autographs and take photographs with her fans. The box office star landed a supporting role in the 1934 Shirley Temple film “Bright Eyes.” She starred in “Ginger” (1935), “The Farmer Takes a Wife” (1935) and “Little Miss Nobody” (1936). One of the top 10 box-office

POLYNESIAN mASTERPIECE $1,175,000

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Hancock Park. 3 bedroom 2.5 bath town home. Three patios and a balcony! This is a fixer! Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. 2+2.5 Hancock Park Terrace condo w/24hr sec, pool, covered parking, tree top vu. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

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Hancock Park. 1+1.5 Hancock Park Terrace condo w/view looking over the pool & Hollywood sign! Diana Knox 323.640.5473

Hancock Park. Exquisite architectural 3+2.5+maid’s/office condo w/ parking, pool, gym, sec. Diana Knox 323.640.5473

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food trucks, birthday cake and “swag” bags. The architect’s grandson Eric Lloyd Wright will be in attendance.

Cost is $50 for members of the sponsoring groups; $65 for non-members. Tickets are on sale at Brown Paper Tickets,

brownpapertickets.com, and will be available at the door for $80. Call 310-659-3326 for more information.

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TOURS OF THE HOME and dancing will be featured.

Hollyhock House scene of Wright birthday celebration

Frank Lloyd Wright

scene of a birthday celebration for the architect on June 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. Hosted by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and Friends of Hollyhock House, the 144th birthday party includes tours of the first floor of the Hollyhock House (photography permitted), and dancing to the tunes of the Art Deco era featuring Jim Ziegler’s Swingsations. The benefit for the landscaping fund also includes a raffle, silent auction, wine,

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The Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Park will be the

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Pete’s corNer California home sales and prices fall in April Here are key points in a recent Los Angeles Times article:

570 Lillian Way $950,000 2860 Herkimer Street $799,000 Hancock Park Silver Lake 3825 Sapphire Drive, Encino Hills $1,149,000 Great 5bd/4ba home with large remodeled Sophisticated, renovated 1951 3bd/2ba 4 bed/3 bath home in Ivanhoe School disrict. eat-in kitchen, nice landscaped yard. Immaculate remodeled mid-century 1-story home set on private half acre knoll

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4349 Cahuenga Blvd $1,295,000 3912 Eagle Rock Blvd $1,295,000 landscaped backyard with a pool/spa 5 non-rent control townhouses Commercial property. Level 17,490 sqft. and recreation room/cabana, bonus! 2bd/2ba each

• Contrary to typical increases in the spring, the economy continued to adversely affect home sales. • Statewide, unit sales fell 3.3% from March and 6.1% from April 2010. Prices were down 2.4% from a year earlier. Foreclosures amounted to 36.6% of the resale market, down from 38.1% for April 2010. • In Southern California, unit sales fell 5.5% from the prior month and 9.2% from April 2010. Home prices fell .2% from March and 1.8% from a year earlier. my take: While national and statewide statistics are somewhat alarming, the areas that I service have not been materially impacted by short sales or foreclosures. In the better neighborhoods east of Beverly Hills, unit sales were identical for April as they were for March and up 12% from a year earlier. Prices were up 3.2% from March but down 4.7% from a year earlier. What I am experiencing is that turn key properties are being sold for a premium while more distressed properties are being hit much harder.

If you are interested in knowing market statistics in your specific neighborhood or zip code, please call or email me and I will be happy to provide an evaluation.

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and Fandango. The book is an historic view of diverse locations that served as the backdrop to Hollywood films, from the silent era to the modern age. Also on the agenda are Volunteer Recognition Awards and newly elected members of the board will be introduced. For more information or to RSVP, write to info@laconservancy.org AWARD WINNER had an innovative seismic upgrade and historic restoration. Photo by Tom Bonner

Conservancy meeting is June 12 at County Museum

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s 1913 Building will be the setting of the L.A. Conservancy’s annual meeting Sun., June 12. The site, at 900 Exposition Blvd., is the 2011 Conservancy Preservation Award winner. The meeting is from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The museum has remained largely intact for nearly a century but has been strengthened with cutting-edge technology. The innovative seismic upgrade and the restoration of its historic features contributed to its award, Conservancy officials said.

Designed by the firm of Hudson and Munsell, the museum is a blend of Spanish and Romanesque revival styles. Also on the program are coauthors of the book “Location Filming in Los Angeles,” Karie Bible, Marc Wanamaker and Harry Medved. Bible is the official tour guide for Hollywood Forever Cemetery and creator of FilmRadar.com, a site dedicated to revival films. Wanamaker is a founding member of the Hollywood Heritage Museum. Medved served as public relations director of the Screen Actors Guild, Warner Bros. Online,

Play softball for teens, shelter dogs Go to bat for vulnerable youth and shelter dogs at the sixth annual k9 connection Softball Fundraiser Sat., June 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at Cheviot Hills Park (Rancho), 2551 Motor Ave. Games, food and prizes will be at the event, which raises funds for a program which bonds at-risk teens with homeless shelter dogs.

The teens teach the dogs basic obedience skills to increase their chances of finding a permanent home; and the handlers develop awareness of the risks of impulsive behavior and the impact of positive reinforcement. Sponsorships for individuals and companies are available. For information visit k9connection.org

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MUSEUM ROW 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. Free the first Wednesday of every month. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Observe on-site excavation of Ice Age fossils from Project 23, daily,

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10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tours daily at 1 p.m. of the Pleistocene Garden, tar pits, and Project 23, and at 2:15 p.m. inside the Page Museum. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org ZIMMER CHILDREN'S

RisheR GRisham BATMAN RETURNS, the 1992 Warner Bros. film starring Michael Keaton and Michelle Pfeiffer, is among Tim Burton's body of work, featured in an exhibit at LACMA.

Gifts from a Sultan, insects at Craft and Folk Museum

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or cdrescher@petersen.org • Make roadster placemats on Sat., June 4 during Discovery Day, held from 1 to 4 p.m. Stories are read by L.A. BooksPALS at 2:30 p.m. • "The Artwork of Tom Fritz," a designer and illustrator for Northrop Grumman and Petersen Publishing, ends Nov. 6. •"Super Cars: When Too Much is Almost Enough" features vehicles with powerful engines, minimal passenger carrying capacity, adventurous mechanical specifications and a commanding presence. Ends Oct. 16. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Movies, art exhibits and language language classes are among offerings. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— Law professor Jennifer Kreder will talk on "Holocaust-Era Art Litigation" Mon., June 20 at noon. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—"Ann Weber: Love and Other Audacities," exhibit of massive cardboard sculptures. Ends Sept. 11 "Jennifer Angus: All Creatures Great and Small" features a cabinet made of 3,500 electric blue, emerald green, pink, purple and red insects. They coalesce on the walls to create an immersive Victorian-era room that recalls an age of exploration and scientific discovery. Ends Sept. 11. • Patterns & Insects, a family drop-in workhshop between 1:30-3:30 p.m. is on Sat., June 11; $5 (includes museum admission). • Artist’s Talk for Love and Other Audacities, Sun., June 19 at 3 p.m. Free with museum admission. Rsvp@cafam. org.

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Starline partners with TMZ to tour celebrity hotspots For 75 years, Starline Tours has taken fans to the homes and haunts of the rich and famous. The launch of “TMZ Hollywood Tour—Secrets and Celebrity Hot Spots” marks its recent partnership with entertainment news source TMZ.

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FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 L.A . Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., June 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Miracle Mile Writers C lub offers networking and support for writers at all levels of expertise, both published and aspiring, on Sat., June 4, from 3 to 5 p.m. B ook Group: This month's book is "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. Copies available at the library. Meets Tues., June 7 at 10:30 a.m. Friends of the Library: Help plan library events on Tues., June 7 at 10:30 a.m. Home B uyer Seminar: Learn about finance options, market conditions and buying property in Los Angeles on Thurs., June 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Summer R eading C lub for Kids: One World, Many Stories kick-off event has puppet show. Share stories and do crafts on Thurs., June 16, 23 and 30 at 4 p.m. A uthor Talk: Boze Hadleigh, author of 18 published books, presents "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Bi, Gay and Lesbian Hollywood But Were Afraid to Ask" on Sat., June 18, 3:30 p.m. Ongoing C omputer C omfort: Sign up for hands-on training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.

MEMORIAL LIBRARY PATRONS took part in a recent Mah Jongg demonstration by Tom Sloper, author of "The Red Dragon and the West Wind."

B ook Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more. Sale is Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Student Smart: ACT Practice Test follow-up on Fri., June 3 at 4 p.m. June B ook Sale: Bargains on books, audio books, CDs and DVDs on Sat., June 4 from noon to 5 p.m. B ooks, Food and Film: Join the discussion and bring ideas for books you'd like to read on Tues., June 14 at 1 p.m. B aby and Toddler Storytime: New storytime just for babies ages six months to two years on Wed., June 15 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime: Sing songs, listen to rhymes and

stories on Wed., June 15 at 11: 30 a.m. For ages two to four years old. Teen Summer R eading C lub: Henna artist Priti Aggarwal shares history and significance of henna. Then get a henna design for yourself on Tues., June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Ongoing C omputer C omfort C lass: By appointment only. Follow lessons anytime online at: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 First Fridays B ook Group: Come discuss "The Namesake: A Novel" by Jhumpa Lahiri on Fri., June 3 at 1 p.m. Books available at the library. Tuesday N ights @ the Movies: Flag day presentation of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" (1942),

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DOG TRAINER Susan Isaacs is settling in with her new dog, Layla, who she recently adopted from an animal shelter.

Hundreds of well-adjusted dogs deserve to be adopted. I had to know if Layla was one of them. She was. A week later, the rescue person brought her home to me and said a tearful goodbye. Layla jumped onto my lap, wedged her head under my chin and fell asleep. A cuddler! I’m in love! Just like people, dogs need time to settle in and get comfortable in a new home. Would she still be as sweet and as calm in a few weeks? I’d soon find out… (Next installment: Layla Revealed!) Susan Isaacs is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, S. Calif. Dog Trainers’ Forum and is an AKC CGC evaluator.

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What’s the origin of the “Ku Klux Klan” and where did they get the name? asks Dick Morefield. Originally, it was a secret society founded in Pulaski, Tenn., in 1866, as a social club with nothing more than fanciful rituals and hooded white robes. The name is a corruption of the Greek kuklos, meaning circle. As the newly emancipated slaves began to test their freedoms, the Klan proliferated throughout the South and began its notorious activities. By 1871, laws had been enacted against its existence, and it was officially disbanded by the Grand Wizard, although some local chapters remained clandestinely active. In 1915, a new organization, “The Invisible Empire— Knights of the Ku Klux Klan,” was founded by Rev. William Simmonds of Atlanta. This new Klan adopted much of the ritual of the original, adding further puerile ceremonies, titles, etc. The society also took on more causes. In addition to being anti-Black, they were anti-Catholic, anti-Jew and anti-foreigners. The Klan grew with great rapidity until the advent of World War II, when its pronounced Fascist sympathies turned the public against it, and it was forced to officially disband in 1944. “Officially,” my eye. *** Why, when we’re at odds with someone, are we “at loggerheads?” wonders Peggy Noonan. A logger is a heavy wooden clog fastened to the legs of

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES

JUNE 2011

85TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

2010-2011 President’s Message: Anika Jackson

ho knew that when Junior League of Los Angeles was launched, that 85 years later, we would still be “building better communities” in the greater Los Angeles area. The 85th Anniversary theme, “Launch Your

Legacy,” centers on the personal journey of each League member to become a community and civic leader as well as the impact on the community via our collective efforts. We invite the reader to join us on a look back at our 85 years of philanthropy and service, of which a few highlights from this year are presented below. • Recognizing the importance of preserving our role in Los Angeles as a significant women’s organization, donated our archives to Cal State Northridge’s Oviatt Library Special Collections.

• Began new partnerships with Rebuilding Together, to provide Board Members to their local chapter in exchange for a grant, and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles, to launch leadership and public policy advocacy programming to local members. • Launched an endowment feasibility study to ensure the future of the League and our ability to broaden and deepen our philanthropic impact in the community. • Produced a new three year Strategic Plan which focuses on a wellgoverned and sustainable league, member-

ship growth and lifetime membership, training and leadership development, issue-based community impact, and organizational visibility. • Became a member of an Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) Action Learning Team on Governance and Management to study how we can make improvements to our current operating and governance systems. • Approved a new vision statement in alignment with AJLI: The Junior League of Los Angeles will be the region’s premier training organization for women as

catalysts for lasting community change. • Launched two new training programs: Appointments to Boards and Commissions Institute and Video Production Institute. • Recognized at City Hall for our 85th Anniversary and the introduction of May as Perinatal Depression Awareness Month in the city of Los Angeles. • Held an anniversary luncheon at City Hall in celebration of 20 years of Public Policy Council. • Recognized on the California State Senate Floor for our 85th Anniversary. • Successfully transitioned the Downtown Women’s Center project back to the community. • Started a new regional Done In A Day effort to get information about Perinatal Depression into the hands of new mothers via birthing centers throughout Southern California. • Re-launched Community Leadership Forum with the issue of Local Collaboration in AntiHuman Trafficking Efforts. • Represented JLLA at the United Nations, where AJLI won the Distinguished Leadership award from the United Nations Association of New York for our collective Leagues’ work in human trafficking. • Member September Hill won the Junior League Rising Star award presented at the AJLI Annual Conference. It is amazing what the collective effort of 1200+ women in Los Angeles does for the community. It was an honor to serve as President this Anniversary year.

JLLA Through the Years

o celebration is complete without a look back at the years that went into getting JLLA to where it is today. Throughout this issue, we’ll take a stroll

down memory lane from the Junior League of Los Angeles’ early days in 1925 through today. We even dug into the archive and pulled out some photos and newspaper

clippings from several of these important moments in JLLA’s history. Enjoy this march through time...

Thirty-three women form the Convalescent Children’s League, which is responsible for the operation and support of a twelvebed children’s convalescent home. The home is turned over to Children’s Hospital Society, today known as Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center.

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JLLA’S Beginnings: The Convalescent Home By Liz Tracton JLLA Member

ounded in 1901, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles had been treating sick and injured children for twentyfive years when, in 1926, a one-year old group of women known as the Convalescent Children’s League came to the hospital and offered to build and maintain a twelvebed convalescent home for children discharged from the Hospital to receive continued care in a related facility. Thus began the first of many life-

altering projects created by the group that was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) in 1926 and became known as the Junior League of Los Angeles. JLLA’s First Signature Project From 1926-1943, JLLA ran the facility, located on Westmoreland Avenue, just a few blocks from the hospital. League Sustainer, Bonnie McClure, has dedicated much of her adult life to this very special hospital. She served

on the hospital’s Board of Directors for nineteen years and is currently a member of the hospital’s Board of Trustees. “The Westmoreland Convalescent Home of the Junior League accommodated the children who needed rehabilitative services following their hospitalization,” McClure explained. Many of the patients in the home were orthopedic patients suffering from the effects of polio and rheumatoid arthritis.

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Mrs. Bradner Lee and Mrs. Catherine McCahill Lane with Eddie Cantor and the children of the Los Angeles League’s Convalescent Home, taken when the children were entertained on the Cantor set.

Junior League of Los Angeles Partners with California State University, Northridge

From left to right: JLLA President Elect Barbara Wright, L.A. City Controller Wendy Greuel, JLLA President Anika Jackson, Dean of CSUN’s Oviatt Library Dr. Susan Curzon, and Sustaining Director Mauria McPoland at the October 16, 2010 dedication.

By Season Pollock JLLA Member

historical record of our extraordinary community service and voluntarism will now reside at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). The Junior League of Los Angeles has donated its archives to the CSUN Oviatt Library’s

Urban Archives Center, the main research facility in the San Fernando Valley. Eighty-five years’ worth of select photographs, correspondence, minutes from meetings, scrapbooks, film, videos and other memorabilia will join the library’s more than 1.4 million volumes.

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JLLA’s Past meets the Present To celebrate this notable donation, a reception was hosted by CSUN on Saturday, October 16, 2010, at the Oviatt Library. JLLA members, CSUN administrators, and civic leaders helped commemorate this important step in preserving the League’s history.

The Convalescent Children’s League is admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI) and becomes the Junior League of Los Angeles.

The records, which chronicle the Junior League and its members making a difference in the lives of women and children in Los Angeles, will begin with the year 1925, when thirty-five women formed a Los-Angeles-based group known as the Convalescent Children’s League. They researched community needs and piloted the Home for Convalescent Children, now known as the Children’s Hospital Rehabilitation Center. One year later, this league of women was admitted to the Association of Junior Leagues International and became the Junior League of Los Angeles. Throughout the following years, the Junior League of Los Angeles focused on improving lives of women and children in the community. The league’s many accomplishments included creating Children’s Theatre, Services for the Blind, and programs that focused on local museums, the environment, anti-drug cam-

JLLA forms Players Group and performs for local children.

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paigns, babies with AIDS, and domestic violence. “The Junior League of Los Angeles has played a lead role in advancing emerging and sometimes controversial issues,” said Anika Jackson, JLLA President for 2010-2011. “Our efforts continue today in areas as diverse as microbicides, human trafficking, childhood obesity and perinatal depression awareness. We are proud to be able to share our work with the community in hopes that there will be greater awareness of our impact, as well as motivation for others to join and continue the work.” There are a multitude of examples in the archive that show how JLLA has touched the lives of Southern Californians for decades. JLLA’s Partnership with CSUN Since the CSUN Oviatt Library is dedicated to preserving the history of Los Angeles, Susan Cur-

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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES

85TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE

JUNE 2011

From the Archives: JLLA Hosts Junior Leagues From Across the Country in 1932

hen JLLA was just six years old, they hosted, for the first time, the Annual Association of Junior Leagues of America’s (AJLA) 12th Annual Conference. Held from May 24-27, 1932, Leagues from across the United States came to Los Angeles for four days of meetings, socializing, and special events. According to the program (pictured right), conference attendees were kept busy during their time in LA. Meetings and events were held across the city, from the Bel Air Bay Club to Downtown’s Biltmore Hotel.

AJLA Luncheon at MGM Studios in Los Angeles - May 27, 1932

Scheduled meetings covered a variety of topics including social welfare, AJLA’s Children’s Theater Program, and the League’s fundraising retail shops. There were general meetings and smaller group meetings where women discussed “the broader aspects of volunteer service, placement, provisional members’ courses, training courses, etc.” Almost 80 years later, Leagues still grapple with these same issues. But it wasn’t all work for Junior League members in 1932, who were also treated to several special events. Throughout the conference, art works by League members were on display at a special art exhibition at the Stendahl Gallery. On one evening, there was a special dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel followed by a screening of the 1932 film “Grand Hotel,” starring Greta Garbo, Joan Crawford, and John Barrymore, at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. On the final day of the conference, ladies enjoyed a luncheon at MGM Studios (pictured above) and a bus tour of Beverly Hills and Hollywood. With women from Leagues across the country in Los Angeles, JLLA took that as an opportunity to invite all the conference participants to visit their founding project, the Home for Convalescent Children. While it was an honor for JLLA to host this conference so early in its life, they were probably more proud to share with the other Leagues the work they had accom-

story continued on page 19... With assistance from the Board of Education, Players Group expands to become a trouping group, renamed Children’s Theater. Except for one annual performance for League members and friends, its service in trouping to almost 9,000 children in fourteen schools in the underprivileged areas is unique in the community. The program continues until 1972.

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JLLA’s Radio and Television Committee, in connection with the Public Library and Board of Education, produces the “Tell Me a Story” network radio program.

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JLLA co-sponsors with the Southern California Society for Mental Hygiene to establish the Veterans Psychiatric Clinic.

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he Los Angeles County Museum Docent Council is about to celebrate its 50th anniversary and continues to touch the lives of almost 50,000 members of the community each year. The role of the docent is more crucial than ever today since the focus on art in classrooms has diminished, with much less funding for art education. The Junior League of Los Angeles played a crucial role in the establishment of the docent program at the museum, thus exposing thousands of children over the years to art. LACMA’s History LACMA has its roots in the Los Angeles Museum of History, Science and Art, established in 1910 in Exposition Park. LACMA was founded in 1910 in Exposition Park, containing a collection of the late Pleistocene fossil bones from the La Brea pits. In 1913, the museum became known as the Los JLLA’s “Young America Speaks” radio program debuts on KFI. Program wins the Peabody Award for outstanding student participation programming. It is later turned over to the Board of Education in 1953.

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The Junior League of Los Angeles Celebrates Its Contribution to Art Education Angeles County Museum of History, Science and Art and the art collection was strengthened through gifts from Preston Harrison, Paul Rodman Mabury and William Randolph Hearst in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. In 1961, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art was established as a separate, art-focused institution. In 1965, LACMA opened its doors at its current location on Wilshire Boulevard. In the late-1950s, ads appeared in Museum Quarterly about the opportunities for docents. At the time, there were three groups that eventually combined their expertise and dedication to form the current Docent Council. In 1961, one group of fourteen members gave “highlight” tours that included the bones and rocks as well as art. Another group of volunteers consisted of sixteen members of the Volunteer

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League of the San Fernando Valley who provided tours for valley residents and their children. The third founding group consisted of twenty-three members of the Junior League of Los Angeles who set out to provide an art experience for fifth and sixth graders. JLLA’s Partnership with LACMA In 1925, the goals of the Junior League of Los Angeles were: to provide volunteer community service in areas where there is need, in fields of education, social services and the arts. The Junior League’s project began when the museum was still downtown. “I was in the second class in the fall of 1961. There was already a small group of women who worked as volunteers in the museum who were very well trained,” said JLLA Sustainer and Docent, Jo Ann Ganz. “It was a big push for arts education.

JLLA establishes the Volunteer Bureau, which places volunteers in the community, and becomes an integral part of the Welfare Planning Council, Los Angeles Region.

1947

By Erin Laurence JLLA Member

It was a great placement for docents because you learned so much and became qualified to pass it along to the children so it was a benefit both ways.” One of the early members, Docent Nancy Manella, wrote in a report that the volunteers were encouraged to really “see” the art. The Monet exhibition in 1960 was impactful for her, she wrote, “The group felt slide talks would be more efficient so they found chairs, a projector, a screen and slides, wrote a script and gave the talks.” This new approach to experiencing art was a quantifiable success as 500 people attended the talks on the last day of the exhibit. In 1961, when LACMA was established as a separate entity with the directive to embrace the entire range of the history of art, the volunteer organizations re-organized into one entity, the Docent

Group. They were given one year to prove themselves in order to become a Council, which they easily did. Their goal was to have 200 trained docents by the new museum’s opening date of 1965. On July 1, 1962, the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art officially recognized the LACMA Docent Council as a council. In keeping with the educational goals of the museum, the Council’s mission was to extend the museum experience in the fullest possible way to the widest possible audience. Glenn Janss, from the Junior League group, was named the first Chairman. Later, another docent from the Junior League group, Mary Waycott, would become the Docent Chair. Today’s LACMA Docent Council Today, the Docent Coun-

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1948

League members write and star in a seven-week live talent show produced for radio station KMPC. Project is developed into Free Radio and Television Committee and presents local Christmas and Easter telecasts.

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Partnership to End Homelessness: Downtown Women’s Center and the Junior League of Los Angeles By Kristin Stark JLLA Member

he economic downturn of the few years has affected every sector of society. While some sectors weathered the storm, many did not, and more and more people, from stable backgrounds, found themselves jobless, homeless, and in despair. Homelessness was already a pervasive problem in many cities across the United States, but, now, it has become prevalent. Unfortunately, many homeless shelters are filled to capacity or simply unable to meet the increasing needs of those seeking help. Government assistance has decreased over the last several years, and homeless individuals are finding fewer and fewer options to assist them. Los Angeles’ Skid Row has the largest concentration of homeless in the country with between 8,000 and 11,000 people living in this part of downtown Los Angeles under appalling conditions. Although there are several shelters serving this area, only a few of them cater exclusively to addressing and meeting the needs of homeless women on Skid Row. The first shelter to do so was The Downtown Women’s Center (DWC).

Founding of DWC The Downtown Women’s Center was founded, in 1978, by Jill Halverson. While working as a social worker for a Skid Row agency, Ms. Halverson met Rosa, a mentally ill woman whose home consisted of two shopping carts in a downtown parking lot. Rosa was one of many women living on the streets because downtown shelters did not offer shelter to homeless women. Spurred on by the lack of services available for Rosa and others like her, Ms. Halverson used her life savings and with support from the community opened the city’s first Day Center to address the needs of this neglected group. For homeless women on Skid Row, The Downtown Women’s Center is a refuge from the harsh realities of living on the street. Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, DWC serves homeless, formerly homeless, and extremely low-income women in a variety of ways. As a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, the Center provides 40,000 meals, 47 permanent supportive housing apartments, and an array of health, education, and other supportive services to more than 2,000 women each year. Lisa Watson, Executive

Director at DWC, says there has been a dramatic increase in the homeless population in the 10 years she’s been working at the Center. In 1999, when she first started, the Center was serving between 900 and 1200 women a year. That number has more than doubled in the last decade. With such a dramatic rise in the numbers, the services DWC offers are needed now more than ever. These services include meals, personalized case management, a monthly onsite medical clinic, health workshops and screenings, computer literacy classes, government benefits advocacy, and job counseling. The Center’s self-expression classes, art workshops, creativewriting workshops and poetry groups help women communicate feelings that are often difficult to express. The demographics of the women who use DWC’s services mirror those of the national homeless population and reflect the multi-ethnic diversity of Los Angeles. Over half of participants are AfricanAmerican, 20 percent are Caucasian and 17 percent are Latina. Day Center participants are, on average, 38 years old and residents have an average age of 55.

DWC Services Those who live in The Residence know that they are lucky to have landed a spot there. With so few centers in Los Angeles catering to the needs of women, DWC is unique in what it offers to its homeless population. The Residence caters to women 45 years of age and older and who have a history of mental illness. The few requirements for potential residents include being able to live independently and to earn or receive some form of income. For nine out of ten DWC residents, this means receiving government assistance of some kind. Once a resident, a woman may stay as long as it takes for her to learn how to be independent. Two residents, Angel and Rosa, have lived at The Residence since it opened its doors more than 20 years ago. While most are able to leave sooner than that, the average length of stay is approximately 13 years. “We really give them the long-term care that they need,” says Ms. Watson. “We want people to have the security that they’re not going to lose their home because a lot of our women have never had that security.” While many of the women in The Residence often

leave because they need convalescence or skilled nursing care, there are women who use the opportunity to look for work and rebuild their lives— from finances to their own well-being—and are able to move into their own places. For homeless women who have yet to secure housing, the DWC Day Center offers them a meal, a place to sleep and shower as well as resources to assist them in finding work, completing their education, and addressing their health needs—both physical and mental. The Day Center is open seven days a week and an average of 145 women visit the Day Center every day. Three meals are served daily - breakfast, lunch and a hearty afternoon snack - and participants may make phone calls, launder their clothing, or get a change of clothes. The Making of a JLLA Community Partnership The partnership between the Junior League of Los Angeles and the Downtown Women’s Center grew out of a shift in thinking about how we chose our community partners. Previously, community partners that received assistance from JLLA were selected from a field of applicants. At some point, however, it became clear that many organizations were so overwhelmed with their own work, that applying for JLLA assistance was a low priority. We realized that requiring

story continued on page 18... (Left) JLLA volunteers discuss food nutrition with a DWC particpant. (Right) JLLA volunteers pose with two DWC residents.

1949

“The Bedpost News” is published by JLLA with the Los Angeles Tuberculosis and Health Association and Heart Association for homebound children.

1950

JLLA co-sponsors Symphony Previews with the Junior Philharmonic Committee at the L.A. Philharmonic. Later at the Music Center, Symphony Previews presents lectures preceding the afternoon concerts. Average attendance for the free lectures was around 600 attendees.

1953

Along with the Junior Leagues of Long Beach, Pasadena and Santa Barbara, JLLA produces a thirteenweek television series, “Voluntarily Speaking,” which airs on KTTV.

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JUNE 2011

Launching a Legacy within Los Angeles: Public Policy Council Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary

he Junior League of Los Angeles was the first League throughout the Association of Junior Leagues International to dedicate its own independent council strictly for the purposes of advocacy and advancing public policy.

Through our advocacy efforts, the Junior League of Los Angeles has been and continues to be committed to serving the needs of women and children in the Los Angeles area and throughout the state of California. Like many non-profits, the Junior League of Los Angeles conducts two primary types of advocacy: community and legislative. Within JLLA, our community advocacy includes a variety of internal and external initiatives. Internally, examples include Public Policy Institute, Appointments to Boards and Commissions Institute (launching in 2011), One-

day service events entitled Done In A Day events with County Boards of Supervisors, Day at the Capitol and Day at City Hall and more. Collectively, these opportunities provide the training ground for our members to learn about the role of advocacy and how to engage in public policy. Externally, our community advocacy efforts include Community Leadership Forum, our nationally recognized “Speak Up When You’re Down” campaign, dissemination of thousands of domestic violence resource brochures, participation in coalitions and task forces, press releases and use of both traditional and social media to advocate on behalf of our community partners. JLLA’s Legacy of Legislative Advocacy The Junior League of Los Angeles also conducts legislative advocacy and is a proud sponsor of

state legislation that creates opportunity and betters the lives of women and children. We conduct legislative advocacy through our State Public Affairs Committee as well as through our own sponsored and supported legislation. JLLA has a series of position statements in the areas of health, education, violence prevention and family support. Examples of successful JLLA led legislative advocacy efforts have included

microbicides, childhood obesity, human trafficking, education, and public safety for children. JLLA has driven legislative initiatives for nearly twenty years. We have a long history of impacting public policy and leading systemic changes through legislative advocacy. Most recently, in 2007-08, the Junior League of Los Angeles sponsored AB 2810 Assembly Member Julia Brownley (D- Santa

Monica), which requires authorities to screen victims of domestic violence, child abuse or prostitution to determine whether the person may also be a victim of the serious and growing crime of human trafficking. It also provides specific privacy protections to victims. Please see the “85th Anniversary List” on page 12 for Public Policy’s 20th Anniversary highlights.

Congratulations Junior League of Los Angeles on 85 years of exemplary community service! W a t t s To w e r s A r t s C e n t e r T H E

F I R S T 5 0 Y E A R S 1961–2011

Happy Anniversary to the Junior League of Los Angeles!

A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead JLLA 85th Anniversary Committee Kimber Wheeler, Chair Shoshana Cueves Shurovi Masud Lizza Morales Allison Dahle Riehl Jessica Zuk Special Thanks to Kristin Stark Editor, Inspire

Furthering our Spirit of Voluntarism, Celebrating our Legacy of Community Service

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With the assistance of JLLA, a Girls’ Club is added to the existing Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center. In its second year, over 400 girls register for Junior League run activities at the center.

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W h e r e Tr u t h & A r t C o n n e c t League volunteers assist teachers in a Teachers’ Aide program. JLLA volunteers instrumental in providing the Junior Great Books enrichment program in public and parochial schools throughout Los Angeles County.

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JLLA kicks off a seven year partnership with the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center. Efforts include volunteering at the main admitting and emergency desks, at the Family Planning Center, and staffing a Child Care Center formed and financed by the League in 1972 which provides an education program for healthy siblings of pediatric patients.

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The League’s Roots Begin at the Convalescent Home, continued from page 3...

Junior League members volunteered their time, helping the nurses and entertaining the children. In 1943, the League turned over the convalescent home to Children’s Hospital. The Children’s Hos-

pital Convalescent Home continued to care for children who required longer periods of treatment and many JLLA members continued to do their volunteer placement there until 1973. That year, all

the patients were moved to the new Rehabilitation Center on the top floor of the newly completed McAlister Building of the hospital. Following the relocation of the patients, the former convalescent

home’s building was used by the hospital’s Division of Adolescent Medicine. In 2000, the original building on Westmoreland was torn down due to earthquake damage. When

the building was demolished, a time capsule was discovered inside the Cornerstone of the building. The capsule was opened during the Children’s Hospital Centennial Celebration in 2001 by members of the Junior League and contained various articles put there by the determined Junior League members who were devoted to bringing excellent pediatric health care to Los Angeles. These items are now on display in JLLA’s Headquarters, Rainey House, which was built with funds bequeathed to the League by Marjorie Hamlin Rainey, JLLA President, 19431944.

Happy 85 Anniversary Junior League of Los Angeles! Molly Ann Mroczynski President & JLLA Member www.mandmphilconsulting.com

Helping Non-Profit Organizations Secure Their Financial Future through Fundraising!

1972

JLLA joins forces with the Junior League of Long Beach to create a docent marine biology program for children at Cabrillo Beach Marine Museum in San Pedro. In June of 1976, this project was turned over to the Cabrillo Museum Volunteers.

The Performing Tree, co-sponsored by the Performing Arts Council of the Music Center and the Junior League in cooperation with the Los Angeles Unified School District, brings cultural performances to elementary and secondary schools with a series of music, theater, dance and opera utilizing paid professional performers. The project was the recipient of several large grants and service awards. In June 1976, Performing Tree, Inc., a non-profit corporation was formed to carry on the work begun by the League.

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Building a Healthy America...One Child At A Time By Erin Laurence JLLA Member

hildhood obesity is a national epidemic. The number of children classified as obese has tripled in the past 30 years, putting thousands of children in harm’s way. Obesity causes many long-term health impacts including risk factors for cardiovascular disease, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea, and social and psychological problems such as stigmatization and poor self-esteem. Obese youth are also predisposed to such adult health problems as heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, risks of strokes and several types of cancer and osteoarthritis. Healthy lifestyle habits including healthy eating and physical activity can

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serve to lower the risk of becoming obese and help combat developing related diseases. To bring light to this issue, First Lady, Michelle Obama, launched a nationwide program called “Let’s Move,” born from the idea that each of us has the responsibility to give our children the tools they need to lead the healthy lives and futures they deserve. The First Lady has said, “It’s about each of us, in our own families, in our own communities, standing up and demanding more for our kids.” JLLA fights to end Childhood Obesity For five years, the Junior League has been answering this call with Kids In The Kitchen (KITK), an initiative launched by the Association of Junior

The Victim Assistance project is cosponsored with the District Attorney’s office to aid victims of violent crime. Expansion to seven DA branch offices increased coverage for innocent victims in the county. A training manual was written by JLLA’s Victim Assistance Committee and was available for use by all victim advocate programs in the State.

Leagues International (AJLI) in 2006. The goal of the initiative is to promote healthy habits among youth and to reverse the trend of childhood obesity and its associated health risks and concerns. Currently, Junior League members across the world educate children in 225 communities and four countries on how to live a healthy lifestyle. JLLA’s KITK projects address the urgent issues surrounding childhood obesity focusing on educating children and parents from low-income communities on the importance of good nutrition and exercise. The program engages children in the preparation of healthy meals to assist them in making their own healthy food and life choices. Through KITK, JLLA members also endeavor

to ensure that the ingredients needed to make healthy meals and snacks are those that are rather easily accessible by these children who are often in impoverished and underserved communities. Essentially, then, KITK is predicated upon giving these children the educational tools necessary to make healthier choices from those choices that are available to them.

Challengers Boys & Girls Club, Children’s Institute, Inc., LA Team Mentoring, MEND, and Woodcraft Rangers to hold seven KITK projects throughout the Los Angeles area. Each project reached approximately 50 elementary and middle school children and included five interactive cooking stations with demonstrations and lessons and two instructional physical activity stations.

Although this year marks JLLA’s fourth year as a League participant in the KITK initiative, this is the third year that first year members, called Provisionals, of the Junior League of Los Angeles have organized and executed Kids In The Kitchen projects. This spring, over 160 Provisionals partnered with such JLLA’s community partners as

The League’s dedication to combating childhood obesity affects the lives of children who may not have anyone else to educate them on what healthy eating habits are and, ultimately, on how to live long and healthy lives. The following pages include snapshots of this year’s signature Junior League project: Kids In The Kitchen!

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Children’s Bicentennial Map Committee develops a graphic guide to downtown and its historic architecture. For two years the committee gives docent tours to school children based on the map and promotes the map during the Los Angeles Bicentennial Celebration.

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CHALLENGERS BOYS & GIRLS CLUB

and so much time d te a ic ed d ll a “We’ve f our hard nd to see all o a K IT K to rt real effo me a sense of es iv g n io ct a work in so great That’s what’s t. en m sh li p us m acco ue – it gives g ea L r io n u J th by about the personal grow r fo s ie it n u opport munity.” lifting our com p u d n a g in p hel l LA Provisiona L J , n a g a P a -Selin Challengers

LA TEAM MENTORING, JOHNNIE COCHRAN MIDDLE SCHOOL

“The kids are ha ving so much fun, I’m enjoying watching this [event] come toge ther.” -Kristeen Singh, JLLA Provisional CII, Torrance

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“From start to finish, the Kid s in the Kitchen project gave o ur provisiona l group a chance to put the v alues of Jun io r League into action. Our gro up’s creativit y resulted in high level of a engagement fo r the kids who participated -and hopefully now they will remember su perfoods lik e spinach and w blueberries, hole grains w hen they thin of their favori k te superheroes !” -Caitlin Mattia s, JLLA Provis ional CII, LA

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s At Work With Kids In The Kitchen “There was a lot of organiz ing and planning that was need ed to put together th e KITK event but the smiles a nd laughter from the kids made it all worth it!” -Janet Canon, JLLA Provisio nal LA TEAM Men toring, Johnnie Coch ran Middle Sch ool

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For three and half hours, 36 kids ran from station to station doing fun activities and learni ng healthy eating habits. In particular , the kids really enjoyed making thei r own trail mix from a selection of fresh nuts, dried fruits, and organic ch ocolates. -Yasmin Aslam, JLLA Provisional LA TEAM Mentoring , James Madison Mid dle School

rovisional - Teri, JLLA P ngers Woodcraft Ra

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The 85 Things You Might Not Know About the Junior League of Los Angeles!

By Kristin Stark JLLA Member

of Los Angeles. It’s exhausting just typing it! But have you ever wondered what JLLA members have done during that time? Like, where was JLLA housed before Rainey House? What fundraisers did we have before Harvest Boutique and Legacy Ball? And, is it true 85 years equals… 1,020 months or 4,420 weeks or 30,940 days or 742,560 hours or 44,553,600 minutes. Carol Channing once auctioned a dinner party at her house to benefit JLLA? We certainly did and to appease our curiosity, we created the following list of 85 things you might not When you think about it, that’s a lot of sustained woman power benefiting the citizens know about the Junior League of Los Angeles! What does 85 years mean? Let’s look at it mathematically.

Home Sweet Home

Everyone is familiar with JLLA’s headquarters, Rainey House, but that has only been the League’s home since 1995. Wonder where JLLA has called home over the last 85 years? Here’s the rundown: The archive didn’t have much to tell us where the first League headquarters were, but we took a few clues from what we found, and our best guess is that the League set-up shop in the Town House at Wilshire and Commonwealth across from Lafayette Park. The Doheny family owned the building and as you’ll read in #30, Lucy Doheny was the League’s 2nd President.

Without knowing if our assumption above is correct, we’re certainly not sure of when they left the Town House and moved into their next location. We found references to a Cottage that the League may have been officed, but nothing concrete. Certainly if any members know the missing piece to this headquarters puzzle, please let us know!

What we do know is that in 1943, the League made their home in the Beverly Hills Hotel and stayed there until 1962. During the 1950s, JLLA took advantage of being located in the popular LA hotspot and would hold two annual events open to the public. One was a show of architects’ plans and models and the other a show of holiday decorations. On more than one occassion, the Los Angeles Times featured the League’s holiday decorations in its Sunday magazine.

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Marjorie Hamlin Rainey, JLLA President 1943-1944. City of Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan presided at the grand opening ceremonies.

“TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!”

During the 1960s, JLLA hosted Husband of the Year awards. Husbands were invited to attend the first general meeting of the year where they were specially honored by their wives and JLLA members.

In the early 1970s, JLLA hosted a series of lectures called “Yesterdays.” Sponsored by the League’s Historic Education committee, “the series was an effort to show how our todays and tomorrows may be enriched by knowing more about our yesterdays.” The League hoped to stimulate interest in the history of Los Angeles and to encourage the preservation of our historical heritage.

Early on, JLLA took an interest in politics, as evidenced by their organization of a 90-minute debatestyle meeting between California gubernatorial candidates Houston I. Flournoy and Edmund G. Brown (who most of us know as Jerry Brown)

In 1962, JLLA moved just down the street to the Beverly Wilshire Hotel and was officed there until 1970.

From 1970 until 1995, an office above the Farmer’s Market served as JLLA’s headquarters.

Finally, in 1995, the League moved into Rainey House on Larchmont Boulevard. The French Regency styled building was made possible by a bequest from the Estate of

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in 1974. Of the six scheduled joint appearances with the candidates during that election year, this was the only one that was televised statewide. An estimated 2,500 persons watched the debate in person at the Los Angeles Convention Center. JLLA members have always loved auctions. In 1968, we put on A*CTION, an auction that, at the time, was the largest fundraising event ever hosted by a Junior League.

Six years later in 1974, the event was revived as Auction II. The black tie affair began with a silent auction and cocktails, followed by dinner, dancing, a live auction, finishing up at midnight when supper would be served. But, the main draws of the evening were the auction items which featured a variety of extravangant items including a ride in the Goodyear blimp, a package that included a wedding dress, cake, nightgown, and one night at the Beverly Wilshire in the Bridal Suite, a skiing vacation at Mammoth with a complimentary setting of a fracture included (just in case!), your own private yacht for a cruise to the Virgin Islands, an Arabian stallion, a personal consultation ith psychic Peter Hurkos, and what was sure to be a popular item, “one free year of Junior League Placement.”

The most popular auction item, however, at Auction II was a dinner for six, cooked and served by comedian and actress Phyllis Diller. The dinner, hosted at Diller’s house, went for $900, the highest bid for any item that night. The LA Times published a story about the dinner, including Ms. Diller’s recipes from the evening, including Asparagus with Mock Hollandaise and Glory Glory Cacciatore.

Junior League members were treated to the provocatively titled lecture “Your Slip is Showing” at one of their 1960 meetings. Given by Dr. William Himstreet, chairman of the Department of Business Communication at USC, the

The Los Angeles Volunteer Roundtable is convened by the League during National Volunteer Week in 1982. The leaders of 76 volunteer organizations are invited to hear Marlene Wilson speak on “Volunteerism in the 80’s: Challenges Unlimited.”

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Computers for Non-Profits, cosponsored with the California Community Foundation, offers handson micro-computer fundamental training to representatives of nonprofit organizations. This project is continued with the Center for Non-Profit Management as the cosponsor in 1986.

talk was “a commentary on fashions and foibles in the realm of conversational communication.

Fifty years ago, JLLA would host annual Christmas parties for members’ children and their friends. Admission wasn’t free, however, as pint-sized attendees were asked to bring a gift-wrapped toy to gain admission to the party. The gifts were then distributed to community partners. League committees such as the Puppet Committee and The Larks usually performed for the children before an appearance by Santa himself.

In the early 1950s, JLLA held the annual Ballet Ball. Following the premiere performance of the Sadler’s Wells Ballet company, the League invited JLLA members and their guests to a night of entertainment and dancing and a midnight supper to celebrate that year’s ballet. In 1955, “Sleeping Beauty” was the chosen ballet and to promote the ball, League members dressed in their “fairy tale finery” and trekked down to Disneyland for a publicity photo shoot at Sleeping Beauty’s castle.

JLLA has honored many people over its 85 years. Past honorees include former U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole, former Los Angeles mayor Dick Riordan and his wife Nancy Riordan, philanhropist

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Caroline Ahmanson, songwriters Linda Thompson and David Foster, actress Rhonda Fleming Mann, and California’s former First Lady Gayle Wilson.

In 1957, Sister Mary Corita presented a slide show on mosaic for JLLA members at Immaculate Heart College. Corita was an artist and educator working in silkscreen and serigraphy. Her messages of love and peace were popular during the social upheavals of the 1960’s and 1970’s.

Starting in 1979 and running for 10 years, the League ran an annual Antique Show. Over the years, the popular event, and only antique show in LA at the time, was held at various venues including The Ambassador Hotel, The Biltmore, and the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. JLLA would hire an event planner who was highly respected in the antique community who would, then, select dealers from around the country to showcase their items. The three day event was held after Thanksgiving and included an opening night party with cocktails, dinner, live music, and a preview of the items dealers had brought to the show. The following three days were open to the public and included a lecture series covering topics such as trends in interior design, decorative arts, or popular styles of furniture. Barbra Streisand was even a regular attendee to the Antique Show.

Did you know JLLA used to have a thrift shop called “Just the Answer”? It Contemporary ArtStart, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art, provides a hands on participatory program to children of the Los Angeles Unified School District to acquaint them with contemporary art and artists.

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was located on San Vicente Boulevard in Brentwood and offered, for sale, items handmade or donated by League members. In fact, members were asked to donate $10 worth of merchandise as part of their membership requirements. The shop raised signifcant funds for the League over the years.

Every May, starting in 1954 and lasting for over a decade, the Junior League of Los Angeles held the Junior League Race Day at Hollywood Park. Each year’s festivities included a pre-race luncheon, followed by races, including the Junior League Handicap where the JLLA president would crown the winner. The day’s events were always capped off by cocktails and dancing to Barney Sorkin and his orchestra in the Club House. Funds raised went in the League’s Community Trust Fund.

The sale lasted for three days with a pre-sale for members (at double the prices!) on Friday night, and then the general sale for the public on Saturday and Sunday. The event was quite popular with shoppers usually lined up around the block waiting to get some good deals. Besides it being an excellent reason to clean out the garage, members always enjoyed the social aspect of working the rummage sale.

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MEMBERS ONLY Some of the city’s movers and shakers in the 1920s and 1930s were the Doheny family. Led by patriarch and oil tycoon Edward L. Doheny, he gifted his son and his daughter-in-law, Lucy Smith Doheny, with the infamous Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Lucy was not only a JLLA member, but was its 2nd President.

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There is really no significance to this photo, other than it features two past JLLA presidents - Mrs. Bradner Wells Lee Jr. and Mrs. Lucille Leimert - at the 1927 Bachelors’ Ball. The photo of the two presidents dressed in lobster costumes was just too good not to share!

From the late 80s until 1999, JLLA held an annual rummage sale at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Designed as both a fundraiser and a community service event, members were required to donate merchandise in addition to working the event as part of their development service hour requirement.

During the 75th Anniversary, JLLA published a special insert in the Larchmont Chronicle (something we’re also doing this year in honor of the 85th Anniversary) and created a new television PSA about the League.

Tapping into the talents of its membership, JLLA put on its annual Cabaret to benefit its Community Trust Fund during the 1960s. The annual event included dinner and dancing, but the main event was the floor show where League members, their husbands and friends displayed their talents under professional direction. Participants had to audition for their roles and spent many hours rehearsing, learning new dance steps and “participating in all the hard work of a theatrical production.”

the presentation and the President of the Association of Junior Leagues of America, Mrs. Warner Marsden, who also had served as President of the Junior League of Pasadena, gave a preview of the future of the Junior League. To commmorate our 70th Anniversary, a milestone that also coincided with JLLA’s move into Rainey House, a silk scarf was designed with an artistic rendering of the new headquarters.

During the 1960s, JLLA held an annual fashion brunch at the Bullocks Wilshire’s Tea Room. JLLA members would serve as the runway models for an interesting array of fashions. Event themes included “What We’d Wear to League Events,” “Heroines of Fashion,” “political” fashion options held during the 1960 November election, and “Fashion Horoscope - Your Future in Fashion.”

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“Views and Reviews” was the theme of JLLA’s 40th Anniversary in 1966. At the celebratory general meeting, sustaining members presented a decade by decade look back on the League with a review of fashions, song hits, and memorable moments from its history. The Larks provided musical accompaniment to

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In a Los Angeles Times article from 1986, at the time of the League’s 60th Anniversary, Junior League members talked about how the League had changed since its early years. Gone were the days of “exclusive” membership, and now the only requirements were a woman be between the ages of 22 and 39. What had not changed, over the years, was “the substance, that concern with social issues, the desire to make things better.”

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Imagine having to write a paper as part of your provisional requirements. Well, back in 1941, that’s exactly what Provisionals had to do. Patsy Burr titled hers “An Ounce of Prevention” about health and social welfare. Luckily, she earned an “A’ on her paper and thus bestowed membership into JLLA. What is a Junior Leaguer? Well, Webster’s Dictionary has defined the Junior League as “Young women of leisure and the upper social class organized to engage in volunteer welfare work.” In 1966, after some Junior League members fired off a letter of protest to the editor, Webster changed the definition to reflect the new Junior Leaguer who is “a member of a league of young women organized for intelligent participation in civic affairs, especially through direct volunteer services to civic and social oranizations and agencies for community betterment.”

AIDS Community Education Outreach Project, cosponsored with AIDS Project Los Angeles, creates a JLLA staffed hotline and corporate Speaker’s Bureau providing much-needed information to the community.

In 1958, JLLA member and a former president, Mrs. Alexander Ripley, was selected as one of the Los Angeles Times’ Women of the Year. She was selected as someone who “combined brilliant achievements with attractive good looks.” Go, Mrs. Ripley!“

In 1977-78, the League funded 12 members to participate as Fellows in the CORO program. CORO is best known for its fellowship program dedicated to teaching skills useful in leadership in public affairs to young adults. Armed with knowledge of “THE SYSTEM,” the CORO graduates, including Sustainer Marion Banning, who in her own words said, “it changed the course of JLLA.”

“Celebrate good times, come on!”

For our 30th Anniversary, JLLA revived the Roaring Twenties. We celebrated in style with a luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where members modeled the “vogues of three decades ago.” The fashion “antiques” were borrowed from the Brooklyn Museum.

On the League’s 60th Anniversary, First Lady Nancy Reagan sent the following letter. JLLA collaborates with the non-profit Caring for Babies With AIDS and developes a Volunteer Manual as a guide for working with HIV-positive children. The League also helps coordinate the volunteer program and the traveling resource center and provides support in the home through coordination of donated goods and hands-on projects.

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JLLA’s Public Policy Council becomes the first of its kind throughout the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. (see the 85 List above for their other accomplishments over the last 20 years.).

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“I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!” There’s probably not a soul in this world who doesn’t know that famous quote from “The Wizzard of Oz.” But what few will know is that the actress who played the Wicked Witch of the West, Margaret Hamilton Meserve, was a member of the Junior League of Los Angeles. One of her greatest contributions to the League was the complete year’s program of Educational Therapy she outlined and put into execution at the Convalescent Home.

The Junior League of Los Angeles made headlines when, in 1971, the League elected Janice Ogden Vest its president. Turns out, at 30, she was the youngest JLLA president in its history.

As one of the Junior League of Los Angeles’ most famous members, former First Lady Nancy Reagan was honored by the League in 1994 for her lifetime of community service. When JLLA celebrated its 75th Anniversary in 2001, Mrs. Reagan sent the following message, “I was touched to receive the Lifetime Community Achievement Award from the Junior League who provided me with one of my first opportunities to do volunteer work and I will be forever grateful to them for those eye-opening experiences. I’m very proud to be associated with JLLA as a Sustaining Member and send my heartfelt congratulations on their 75th Anniversary.”

Reflecting the progress of the women’s movement, the League adopted new procedures in the 1970s to adapt to its changing membership. With more and more women entering the workforce, JLLA created a new category of membership called “Professionals.” Traditionally, League events, like board and general meetings were held during the day, but to accomodate those members who were working during the day, the League agreed in 1975 to hold at least one general meeting at night. This was just the beginning as new projects were

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the AJLI Annual Conference to support training and advocacy on topics such as microbicides at future conferences, and in 2007 the Board of Directors voted to support the federal Microbicide Development Act (MDA) which received bipartisan support in Congress.

Most often, a member’s commitment to community service doesn’t end with her JLLA membership. Several members have gone on to serve the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI). Those members who have had the privilege of serving on AJLI’s Board of Directors include: Mrs. Williams French Smith (JLLA President 1954-1955) Wendy Borcherdt LeRoy (JLLA President 1972-1973) Valerie Smith Holberton (JLLA President 1983-1984) Beth Quillen Thomas (JLLA President 1996-1997) Mauria Catherine McPoland (JLLA President 2002-2003) JLLA members who have served AJLI in other ways include: Jeanne Mowlds (JLLA President 1981-1982), Diversity Support Team Valerie Smith Holberton (JLLA President 1983-1984), Diversity Support Team Maureen Diekmann (JLLA President 1988-1989), Diversity Support Team Jan Kern (JLLA President 1990-1991), Teen Outreach Program Model Program Committee Beth Quillen Thomas (JLLA President 1996-1997), AJLI Resolutions Committee Rebecca Wurzburger, AJLI Resolutions Committee Minna Taylor (JLLA President 2009-2010), Presidents of Large Leagues (POLL) Julie Elginer, Membership Action Learning Team Coach and Task Force for Collaborative League Engagement

ALL THE PRESIDENT’S (WO)MEN Public policy highlights on their 20th anniversary

The Junior League of Los Angeles was the first League throughout the Association of Junior Leagues International to dedicate its own independent council strictly for the purposes of advocacy and advancing public policy.

In the 1990s, JLLA founded the Women’s Appointment Collaboration with over 80 other organizations to support the appointment of women to Los Angeles County and City Boards and Commissions.

In 1991, JLLA, along with co-sponsor Mount St. Mary’s College in Brentwood, created the Women’s Internship Program (WIN), which provided public policy role model mentoring and career development options for college women. The Junior League found female mentors with careers in public policy and matched them with students at the college. This successful program ran for 15 years.

Microbicides became an important issue for the Junior League of Los Angeles starting in 2005 while working with community partner, Common Ground. Microbicides offer the potential to provide women with independent ways to protect themselves from HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases. JLLA

JLLA establishes a Community Assistance Fund enabling local non-profits to request and receive emergency funding from the League.

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recognized what this product could do for women’s health and mental well being. JLLA brought the topic of microbicide development to the California State Public Affairs Committee. With the help of State Senator Jackie Speier, the League authored legislation that became SJR22 and was later approved by the California Assembly and Senate in August 2006.

The following year, in 1992, JLLA and the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles established Women And The Court System, a program that helped coordinate and provide court advocacy. The program also created a Legal Training Advisory Committee to train judges and attorneys working in the area of domestic violence.

In 2008, JLLA authored legislation on Human Trafficking (AB2810) which was passed into law. JLLA launched the statewide “Speak Up When You’re Down” campaign to address perinatal depression throughout the state in 2010. The month of May is now, officially, Perinatal Depression Awareness Month. The Junior League of Los Angeles, in 2007, established the Public Policy Institute. This training program prepares members to serve with skill in the areas of public policy within and outside the League. The program received the AJLI’s Leadership Development Award in 2010. At the end of 2010, JLLA established the Appointments to Boards and Commissions Institute (ABCI). ABCI is a training program designed to inform, educate and encourage League members to pursue appointments on California’s many boards and commissions at the local, county and state level and in, turn, to develop civic leaders within JLLA membership.

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This year, the Public Policy Council instituted an Advocacy Training for JLLA members which was coordinated and conducted by the State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) Delegates and representatives from the Public Affairs Committee (PAC). Participants were introduced to the process of bill analysis, presenting legislation, and meeting with an elected official and/or their staff.

The Junior League of Los Angeles has always known how to attract premiere speakers to its fundraisers, meetings, and various annual events. In 1964, Vin Scully - the Voice of the Dodgers - spoke to League members at one of the League’s general meetings.

Passing the microbicide legislation in California was just the beginning. JLLA sponsored a public policy training with a panel of experts on the topic, the League sponsored and passed an Advisory Resolution on “Emerging Issues” at

In 1969, JLLA welcomed Joan Ganz Cooney as a meeting speaker. Cooney was the executive director of the Children’s Television Network and spoke to the League about TV education for children. She had the idea of putting preschool

With Planned Parenthood, Los Angeles, JLLA develops curriculum to teach positive role modeling and skillbuilding reinforcement to adolescents as part of Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Education.

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JLLA had its own Puppet Committee back in the late 1940s. The committee constructed their own puppets and wrote scripts for weekly appearances in the wards of the Childrens Hospital. Over the years, the program expanded to 40 hospitals, special schools, day care and youth centers.

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In 1996, JLLA collaborated with the national Silent Witness Initiative, a mobile program highlighting homicide victims of domestic violence in Los Angeles County. Life-size silhouettes of these victims were displayed throughout Los Angeles County at such sites as Los Angeles City Hall and the Capitol in Sacramento.

children in “classrooms without walls,” a plan to intellectually stimulate preschoolers in their homes through television. Six months after she spoke to JLLA, “Sesame Street” debuted which Ms. Cooney co-created. JLLA hosted the national conference of the Association of Junior Leagues International in 1974. Delivering the keynote address was Aileen Hernandez, the former president and one of the founders of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In her remarks to Junior League members, Ms. Hernandez stated, “women tend to shy away from power because they have seen its abuse by men. But it is important that they, we, recognize that power is to be exercised - and not ignored. We need to re-define power, to pull it away from its agressive bindings. Rather, we should view it as the use of some control over our lives and over the decisions we must make.” In 1995, JLLA landed famed broadcaster Art Linkletter as Master of Ceremonies for the League’s gala, “La Masquerade.”

Domestic violence brochures and survivor cards are developed and printed in English and Spanish. In 1994, JLLA joins with the LA District Attorney Office in launching city-wide domestic violence billboard campaign.

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In 1959, JLLA created the “Around the Town” guide, which was a directory of summer activities for children. In 1966, they created “Around the Town with Ease,” which listed activities around Los Angeles for disabled individuals. This guide received awards from the National Rehabilitation Association of Southern California and the March of Dimes. In May 1963, JLLA membership approved to negotiate a contract with the City

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of Los Angeles for the construction and operation of a Junior Arts Center at Barnsdall Park. The center was intended for young people of the community where all activities were designed to broaden their horizons and experiences through media of the arts. Buried in the archive is a reel of film from the 1964 groundbreaking which has recently been made into a DVD for JLLA by CSUN. JLLA was the first league in the Association of Junior Leagues International, Inc. to establish an AIDS project. Started in 1986, it was the AIDS Community Education Outreach Project.

In 2006, JLLA received the “Open Heart Award” from project partner Turning Point in recognition of the League’s volunteer impact on its resident guests.

In 1993, AJLI awards JLLA first place in the Creative Public Relations awards for its cable television program, “City Window,” which focused on the League’s Caring for Babies With AIDS project.

In 2009, JLLA’s training program, Leadership Development Institute (LDI), wins AJLI’s Leadership Development Award and $10,000.

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Simply titled, “The Junior League Recipe Book,” the League’s other cookbook was published in 1930. That cookbook was dedicated to the Children of the Convalescent Home, JLLA’s first community project, and was comprised of 500 favorite recipes of members of the Junior League and their friends. The recipes were chosen by Miss Charlotte Moody, a Home Economics instructor.

JLLA…recording artists? Yes, indeed. In 1958, the League formed a singing group called The Larks. Their vocal interpretations presented a world of music for the therapeutic and educational entertainment of hospital and mental patients, children, and senior citizens. In 1966, The Larks recorded their first of two albums. The acappella group was under the direction of Grammy nominated singer Rica Owen Moore, who was a soloist with the Ray Coniff Singers.

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JLLA hit the airwaves, in 1988, when its cable project, “City Windows,” produced fortyseven half hour video taped segments, including one in Spanish, highlighting League projects and programs for cable television public access time slots. In anticipation of the 1984 Olympics held in Los Angeles, JLLA, with its co-sponsor, the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee, produced, wrote, printed and distributed the 1984 Official Olympic Youth Handbook. The goal of the project was to inspire and educate young people in matters relating to the Olympics and the 1984 Games.

“I’d like to thank...”

JLLA’s Children’s Theater program was presented with the “We Try Harder Community Award” by Avis Truck Rental.

In 1958, JLLA received the Sally Award from the Salvation Army for the League’s work in starting a Girl’s Club at its Red Shield Youth Center in Los Angeles. The award was presented to JLLA by premiere filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille.

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The Los Angeles County Chapter of the Federation of Labor AFL-CIO bestows its merit award for community service in the arts to JLLA for our “Performing Tree” project in 1974. The award was given to a group for its “outstanding contribution to cultural enrichments of the community through programs opening the door to artistic appreciation for young people in theater, music and the arts.”

That same year, JLLA also received merit recognition from AJLI and the annual BMW Community Impact Award for its “Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Education” project which the League cosponsored with Planned Parenthood, LA.

Junior Leagues across the U.S. are notorious for their cookooks. What may be surprising to know is that JLLA published not one, but two cookbooks in its 85 years. Most are familiar with “Gourmet LA,” which was printed in 1988.

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“City Window” is honored again in 1996 with the Silver Angel Award in Local Television presented by Excellence in Media.

In 2002, JLLA is honored as Outstanding Volunteer Organization at National Philanthropy Day LA. Six community partners nominated the League for this award.

AJLI awards its new “JL” Marketing Award for Best Branding Campaign, in 2003, to JLLA for our branding campaign the previous year.

More kudos from AJLI in 2003...JLLA welcomed a record-breaking provisional class of over 150 new members which earned us AJLI’s Best Practice Award for member recruitment and provisional program.... Leadership Retreat was revitalized and the Leadership Boot Camp was created which led to a second AJLI Best Practice Award...and enhanced Training NonProfit Leaders program and re-named Board Fellows Program which resulted in a THIRD AJLI Best Practice Award and $10,000 grant from Crest Whitestrips.

In 2009, JLLA was honored by project partner Downtown Women’s Center during DWC’s Legacy of Volunteers annual gala.

“Alex, I’ll take Miscellany for 200.”

Back in the 1960s, the littlest of things got JLLA written up in the society pages. In February of 1966, it was the fact that the flu had been going around and the annual Fashion Brunch had 30 or more last-minute cancelled reservations because of the pesky little virus. No problem for JLLA members, who easily filled those empty seats.

And the reason why every move JLLA made got printed in the local papers? Was it bribery? Well, not exactly. But in the 60s, the League did throw an annual luncheon for the local newspaper editors of the Los Angeles Herald and Express, Examiner, Mirror-News, Valley Times, Beverly Hills Citizen, Hollywood Citizen News, Santa Monica Evening Outlook, and of course, the Los Angeles Times. Back then charities across Los Angeles competed for precious ink in the papers to publicize their organizations and their

events. The luncheon certainly did the trick because JLLA received extensive coverage in all the papers over the years.

Training of a different sort took place back in the 1940s and 1950s when JLLA held an upholstery class for its members. The group met each Friday for over 15 years in JLLA member Mrs. John Bullis’ garage where they turned their furniture trash into designer treasure.

On women’s issues, the opinion of JLLA has always been valued. When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy caused a ruccus by strolling through the White House in slacks (oh, the horror!), The Los Angeles Times turned to the League’s President, Dorothy Haight, for her take on the hot button issue - “when and where is it smart to wear slacks?” Mrs. Haight’s opinion? As quoted in The Times’ April 4, 1961, article, “...slacks are ‘sometimes the only thing to wear,’ but much prefers them ‘at home - and that means indoors - or in a mountain cabin. I’m in the inhibited group,’ she laughed. ‘I really feel I’m kind of an old-fashioned girl. I’m not the slacks type. I have one pair, and I wear them at Arrowhead.’”

As World War II was coming to an end, JLLA lent its services by helping sell war bonds to help pay for service men's returning rehabilitation and hospital expenses, as well as to continue to pay the costs of the war. League members sold the war bonds at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park, where they also received hot tips on bad horses and had one man who every week bought a $500 bond for "Goldie Goldfinger."

In 2004, project partner Hollygrove nominated JLLA for the Los Angeles Mentoring Coalition Award which was presented to the League by the Los Angeles City Council.

JLLA received a Peabody Award for “Young America Speaks,” a 1946 radio program also chosen as one of the outstanding student participation programs in the United States.

JLLA hosts “At The Table,” a national community outreach effort sponsored by the White House. Ms. Gwendolyn Brown, Assistant Secretary for Defense, facilitates the event, which focuses on issues facing women in the Los Angeles community. Participants include women from the political arena, the arts community, law enforcement, senior citizens, and JLLA members.

2005

JLLA participates in the inaugural AJLI volunteer week event, “Kids in the Kitchen,” at the Boys & Girls Club of Venice. Over 220 Leagues across the country and in Canada, Mexico and Great Britain plan simultaneous events. KITK is now a signature JLLA program.

2010

As part of the 85th Anniversary celebration, JLLA donates its archive to the CSUN Oviatt Library’s Urban Archives Center.

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JLLA Donates Their Archive to CSUN, continued from page 3... zon, the library’s Dean, describes the partnership with the Junior League of Los Angeles as “a perfect match. For many years, the library has been collecting the history of community organizations, the history of voluntarism in Los Angeles, and the history of Los Angeles itself.” They have already acquired the archives of other women’s clubs, in-

cluding the League of Women Voters, and other histories of voluntarism, including the United Way. Curzon also describes the Junior League of Los Angeles as “one of the most prestigious volunteer organizations in the history of Los Angeles. Its extensive voluntarism has made a huge impact on the well-being of our community. Its archives tell

its story and the story of Los Angeles, too. It is an extraordinary story of how people can make a difference.” This significant partnership between JLLA and CSUN would not be possible without fate stepping in. Rewind to 2008, when JLLA Sustainer Diane Kanner suggested to the JLLA Historian Committee

Congratulations, Junior League of Los Angeles, on 85 years of service to our community.

Chair at the time, Kimber Wheeler, that she should attend an archive fair at USC, which is where libraries and historical societies come together and show what they have in their collections. It was at this fair that Wheeler met then CSUN Chief Archivist, Robert Marshall. This meeting led to further discussions with Marshall, and, according to Diane Kanner, “he made it clear...that the Junior League would fit right into the collections [CSUN] had.”

Now that a Grant of Deed has been agreed upon between JLLA and CSUN, both organizations will undertake a multi-year transferal and archival process. Curzon explains how “professional archivists will now begin to organize, process and preserve [JLLA’s archives].” She describes their goal to have the entire archives included “in the library’s electronic catalog, and anyone can search that, and find all about the collection they need to know.”

CSUN’s Oviatt Library has more than 1.4 million volumes. It also subscribes to nearly 53,000 online journals, more than 2,300 print journals, more than 200 online databases and nearly 275,000 eBooks. It has an extensive audio and video collection, numbering nearly 18,000. The library’s online resources are heavily used, with almost 13 million visits to its Web pages and databases annually; and a yearly gate count of more than 1.6 million patrons. It also has an extensive collection of rare books, manuscripts, documents, photographs, artifacts and other archival materials. The Oviatt Library serves as the main research facility in the San Fernando Valley.

Paving the Way for Generations to Come California State Senator Alex Padilla, (D-Pacoima), said the donation “will ensure that the Junior League’s long legacy of service is never forgotten. [The League’s] dedication to the community is worthy of formal recognition.” And Los Angeles City Controller Wendy Greuel is encouraged by the donation to CSUN, believing “we should learn from our past about how important it is to support women.” As only the second woman in the history of the city to be a city-wide elected official, Greuel states “everything is possible for women, and there shouldn’t be any barriers.” To Wendy Greuel and countless other women in the greater Los Angeles area, these Junior League archives are rich with tales of women’s visions and triumphs.

Would you like to help support the essential work we do for our Community? Donations to the Junior League of Los Angeles will enable the League to maintain and expand the programs and projects we provide. To make a tax deductible gift, please mail your donation to: THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LOS ANGELES 630 North Larchmont Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90004 Phone: 323-957-4280 Fax: 323-957-2072 Email: info@jlla.org - URL: www.jlla.org If you would like to make a donation of goods and/or services, please call us at (323) 957-4280. You can also donate online through our Amazon Wish List! We hope to hear from you.

President Anika Jackson adds she is thrilled that someday her “two-yearold daughter may choose to write a paper on the women’s movement in Los Angeles, and that she will be able to utilize these archives.” The Junior League of Los Angeles couldn’t be more thrilled that CSUN understands and appreciates the value of the rich history of women in Los Angeles in the past, in the present, and for generations to come.

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JLLA Engages Kids At LACMA, continued from page 5... cil’s 520 members are volunteer educators and their mission is to educate and provide tours and talks to the public, students and families. Their work reaches beyond the gates of LACMA. The realization that a student’s only exposure to art may come in the form of the tours offered by a docent caused the Council to look at transportation issues after funding was severely cut. In response, the Council created a bus fund in order to pay for transportation to the museum. Since the LACMA Docent Council is not a LACMA fundraising entity, the Council relies on donations from Docent Council members to provide the funds to hire buses to bring children enrolled in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) to the museum. Salome Ramras Arkatov, a Junior League member and Docent in the late 1960s and early 1970s, recalled the special programs at that time as “Total Involvement,” and one of her most vivid and rewarding experiences. At that time, LACMA was closed on Mondays and buses of children who had various emotional difficulties were brought in from the LA County Hospital. The program was a full-day affair with docents touring children in the galleries in the morning, sharing lunch with them, and concluding the day in the studio where the students would create their own sculptures. Arkatov said, “These Mondays were very meaningful, not only for the children, but very much so for the docents as well.” She remembered, “the quiet joyfulness that the children exuded, their sense of excitement in being at the museum, their enthusiasm and their interest in all they were being exposed to.” The Thrills of Light Bulb Moments The docents who are currently touring fifth and sixth graders are having similar experiences as the Junior League volunteers

who brought fifth and sixth graders to the museum nearly fifty years ago. According to current Docent Chair Eleanor Baril, the students are “excited to be at the museum, are curious to learn and tend to be very participatory.” She knew she wanted to be a docent after following a student tour and beholding the enthusiasm for art she saw in the children. Her fondest memories are from when a child “got it” and that she had a part in that moment. Docent Judy Schneider wanted to become a docent when she retired. She said, “I knew very little about art and wanted

to learn more, and then pass on my new knowledge.” Her experiences have exceeded her wildest hopes and it is mainly due to her experiences with students. One of her favorite memories was a statement made by a child after the group had just seen real examples of the two earliest written languages. The student said, “Oh, docent, you are making me get goose bumps on the back of my neck.” “If you got one child excited it had been a successful tour,” said Ganz. “It offered a wonderful opportunity to learn as well, we had terrific lectures

and it was a marvelous opportunity for the women to get a good art education.” “The fact that the Junior League was a part of the original group of volunteers indicates the League’s commitment to the same goals expressed in the Docent Council’s Mission Statement,” said Baril, “and its understanding that the appreciation of art is an important component of one’s own life as well as that of a thriving community.” Not only is the appreciation of art important for students, but, additionally, there are thousands of docents whose lives have been

touched by giving back, exciting, engaging and educating the community about art. Now, that’s a JLLA program of which to be proud!

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continued from page 6... organizations to apply for aid was limiting the pool of potential community partners. When past JLLA President, Julie Guest, was Projects Director in 20012002, she saw that the process was in need of revamping. During the following year, as Community Director, she, along with JLLA’s Projects Research and Development Chair, Shelli Herman, went about developing a new selection system. “It’s interesting because for many, many years the League has had phenomenal community partnerships and always had flagship relationships with a variety of partners,” says Ms. Herman. “It worked for a really long time and as with everything in the Junior League, there comes

a point where it doesn’t work, and we have to go about it differently.” As Ms. Herman explains, the selection of community partners was revamped on every level imaginable beginning with the creation of a guiding document of standards, expectations and evaluation criteria “to put on paper all the things we look for as a League when we think about a partnership.” That document still exists today and is revised modestly every year. The new guidelines allowed the PR&D committee to go out and actively solicit potential partner organizations. They started out with 200-300 groups and through due diligence, interviews and site visits, the list was narrowed down to a handful of organizations. “The PR&D

committee proactively sought out organizations showing success with innovative problem solving that addressed community needs. The committee strived to identify partnerships which would benefit from the League’s women power and capacity building momentum,” says Ms. Guest. Ultimately, The Downtown Women’s Center was chosen as the community partner which the League could serve best. The decision to partner was clear from the moment Ms Guest and Ms. Herman visited the Center and met with Lisa Watson. “From the moment we walked in and began to talk to Lisa,” recalls Ms. Herman, “we knew it was absolutely the right place for the League to be. The energy was good, they

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were a group that was totally together, but they still needed help, and I think that’s what was important for us. We just instinctually knew that they really, truly needed a group like ours to help them. It was women, it was Skid Row. There were so few organizations working down there because people were afraid to be there. But the League has never been afraid to be where they need to be and we’ve never shied away from problems and issues.” Ms. Guest adds, “DWC was helping homeless women in the heart of the business community of our city. The Center was succeeding as a model for other cities to build upon. How could we not make that a Junior League priority? Was it hard to pitch a project for volunteers to go to Skid Row? Initially, yes. Eventually, however, as we brought members down to the Center, and they began to hear the stories of the women and relate to them - many realized how life throws challenges that are unexpected.” Junior League members knew we could make a difference there. JLLA Creates Programming Once JLLA chose DWC as a community partner, the next step was creating a program that would resonate for the women there. The committee tasked with this job spent time speaking to the DWC staff as well as the potential participants to gain an understanding of their backgrounds and interests. After much data gathering, JLLA created the “Whole Woman: Saturdays for Yourself” program which aims to assist DWC participants – both residents and drop-ins – to both redefine and realize their potential. The program guides women on paths toward self-awareness, self-motivation, and self-sufficiency with supportive services. Employing a holistic approach to women’s empowerment, the program helps women define a personal vision and to establish a plan

that will achieve individual goals through a broadbased, inwardly focused curriculum. As part of the new selection process, the program developed for DWC was incubated for one year, giving JLLA time to fine-tune any elements of the program. In 2004, the program became an active project for the Junior League. From its inception, the program has run for ten months, from August to May. It covers five core themes: Body, Community, Mind, Money and Soul. The once a month workshops are held on Saturdays and each theme is covered twice over the course of the year. Topics have included selfdefense, health screenings for skin and breast cancer, creative writing, coping with stress, money management, improving one’s credit score, setting goals, and building selfesteem as well as healthy relationships. The program is book ended by the Community workshops, which give the participants a social event in August where they can meet the new JLLA volunteers and learn about future workshops. The program’s year-end workshop, in May, is a field trip to a local attraction such as the Getty Museum or the LA Zoo. For JLLA volunteers, the experience of working at DWC has been enlightening. “You get to see first hand what transient women of extremely diverse backgrounds are experiencing in downtown Los Angeles,” says Erika Zimmerman, a former JLLA and DWC committee member. “I left with an extremely humble heart and feeling that generalizations are often so inaccurate when it comes to this population. I met extremely bright and educated women with great life stories. I respected them…and really felt as though my time at DWC brought about a difference in the lives of the women I interacted with. This project really shaped

85TH ANNIVERSARY ISSUE me into the person I am today.” As for the women at DWC who participate in JLLA’s programs, Ms. Watson says the League “has name recognition with our women. When we show that the Junior League is doing a health fair or if they’re doing an activity, the women are excited and they know what that means and they want to be there. The women really feel they’ve developed a relationship with this group and they know when the Junior League is coming what that means and they want to be a part of it. It is so much more successful than I think either party expected.” As for the future, DWC continues to expand its outreach and increase the services available in the downtown area. At the end of 2010, they moved into a new facility where they almost doubled the size of their resident housing. The new facility also allows them to open a resale store of handmade products made by the women, as well as a high-end resale boutique that will sell donated goods. These stores offer valuable employment training for the women who choose to work there. Their new location is also home to the first downtown women’s medical and mental health clinic. JLLA Sunsetting – Transitioning Programs Back to Community Partners As they say, all good things must come to an end. All JLLA projects are transitioned back to the community after three to four years; once it is clear that the community partner can self-sustain the program should it choose to do so. Due to the success of the partnership between the League and DWC, the project has had a prolific six-year life, but we will be handing over the “Whole Woman” program to DWC in May 2011. If there was any doubt about the legacy JLLA will leave behind, Ms. Watson says, “The Junior League of Los Angeles has effectively

transformed this organization, honestly, more than any other group that we’ve worked with. They were one of our first large partners. They came to us with a proposal with an integrated volunteer program that was going to meet consistently and have set goals and objectives. At that point, they were our first volunteer group and really allowed us to base our experience with them on how we wanted to approach other ongoing volunteer groups. JLLA’s commitment really allowed us to recognize that we can make multiyear commitments with organizations. We can have expectations from these groups and that it can work effectively too.” As the two groups began the separation process, it was clear that both have benefited from the experience of having the other involved in their organization and that they are better organizations because of the partnership. But, most important, they have each helped countless homeless women make better lives for themselves. And, that is the mark of true success for all of us.

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plished in those first six years. Hosting a conference of this size was certainly proof that the women of the Junior League of Los Angeles could handle any project they decided to tackle and just goes to show that some things never change!

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Mission Statement The Junior League of Los Angeles is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Los Angeles reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism and to the community. The Junior League of Los Angeles provides training opportunities to develop its volunteers through seminars, community service, leadership roles and mentoring in order to achieve its mission.

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