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HISTORY Homes in Wilshire Park, Windsor Village on tour Nov. 6.

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Local celebrities flocked to the 35th annual block party.

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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile

GORGEOUSLY UPDATED ENGLISH $2,995,000

CHARMING COUNTRY ENGLISH $2,995,000

HIDDEN GEM IN WINDSOR SQ $2,925,000

SPECTACULAR SPANISH $2,799,000

Hancock Park. 5 beds/3.5 baths + 3 rm gst hse. Grmt kitchen. Huge family rm. Pool/spa/BBQ. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Country English with 6 bedrooms + 9 baths, full basement, guest house & sparkling pool. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Grand 1906 English Manor house on over ½ acre with pool & guest house. 7 beds/ 6.5 baths. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Los Feliz. Absolutely stunning 4+5.5 home beautifully remodeled & restored w/the finest of materials. Rick Llanos 323.460.7617

ENGLISH COUNTRY $2,399,000

BEAUTIFUL SPANISH COLONIAL $1,995,000

CHARMING 1920’S MEDIT $1,695,000

TURNKEY HOME $1,499,000

Hancock Park. English Country home in Windsor Sq. 5Bd/4.5 bas. LR, fm rm, cooks kit. Private bkyd w/pool Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

Hancock Park. Updated while maintaining its 1923 character & charm. 3beds+3baths. Guest house + office. Jenny Chow 213.810.8791

Hancock Park. Charming 1920’s Mediterranean with colonial influence. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Windsor Sq Traditional. 4Bd/2bas up, grmt kit, large grassy yard. Guest hse/office w/bath. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

LARCHMONT VILLAGE CLOSE $1,299,000

2-STORY COUNTRY ENGLISH $1,289,000

DELIGHTFULLY UPDATED $1,225,000

AMAZING 3BD/1.75BA $1,199,000

Hancock Park. Enchanting cottage in true Hancock Pk. Amazing new master ste w/spa bath. 3+2+gst hse. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Central hall plan,vaulted ceiling,fplc in liv rm,lrg din rm,4beds,3baths,sparkling pool. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. Just a stone’s throw from the village.3beds/2baths.New gourmet kitchen. Great vibe! Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Amazing 3Bd/1.75ba, inviting liv space, open kit, charming backyard. www.306SMansfield.com Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

CHARMING 6-UNIT IN TOLUCA LAKE $969,000

A LOT OF HOUSE ON A LARGE LOT $875,000

CHARMING TOP FLOOR UNIT $525,000

2-STORY TOWNHOME $499,000

Toluca Lake. Mid-Century right in the village. 3-1+1 & 2 singles -some w/hwd floors - 6 parking spaces. Steven Tator 323.460.7627

Hancock Park. Dutch-Colonial/Traditional. 3 + 2.75. Charming country kitchen, beautifully remodeled. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Top flr 2BR in Hancock Pl Ter. B-I bkcases, pvt balc w/ treetop vus. Lndry, 24hr sec, pool. Barbara MacDonald 323.791.0273

Hancock Park. 2-story townhouse near Larchmont Village. 2+2. Grand-scale loft master bedroom. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

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Maloof’s furniture topic of new book Mid 20th-century woodworker Sam Maloof is featured in a new book, “The House That Sam Built,” a companion book to the Huntington Library’s exhibition of works by the artist. Maloof was one of the leading figures in the postwar

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studio furniture movement in America, and lived in Alta Loma with his wife Alfreda. “The House That Sam Built, Sam Maloof and Art In the Pomona Valley,” chronicles the development of Maloof’s work from the 1950s to the 1980s.

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IN WINDSOR VILLAGE, tour a 1936 eight-unit courtyard apartment complex in the French eclectic style.

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If you’ve ever wanted to check out some of the amazing details that Los Angeles architecture has to offer, you won’t want to miss the L.A. Conservancy’s “At Home with History” tour taking place right in your own back yard. The tour, on Sun., Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will BANISTER in showcase three Mansion. homes in L.A.’s newer Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs): Country Club Park,

Wilshire Park and Windsor Village. HOPZs are historic districts that help protect the unique character of communities and preserve the city’s past. L.A. currently has 29 HPOZs, with more in the works. Developed in the early to mid-1900s, the Milbank each neighborhood has diverse styles and fascinating histories. (Please turn to page 3)

Historical Society hosts talk on Long Beach architecture

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Members and guests of the Historical Society of Long Beach will hear about the influence of the modern design movement, 1925 to 1940, on Sat., Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. John Thomas will discuss “A New Deal for Long Beach Architecture, Art Deco and Streamline Moderne” at a meeting at the Historical Society of Long Beach office, 4260 Atlantic Ave. Thomas will cover the influence of architecture that shaped the city during the

years post and pre-war. Vintage photography will illustrate some of the Public Works Administration projects during that period. Special guest is Robert Schilling, son of the architect Cecil Schilling. The Long Beach group’s current exhibit will be on display; “Rebuilding for the Future: A New Deal for Long Beach 1933 to 1942.” Tickets are $25 per person; $20 for members. Call 562424-2220.

Film critic Thomas at Heritage meeting

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His friendships with Gloria Swanson and many other film celebrities will be covered when film critic Kevin Thomas speaks on Wed., Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. “My Home Town: An Evening with Kevin Thomas” will provide insights to growing up in filmland. His family was French in origin and counted among its Hollywood neighbors and friends artist Paul DeLongpre and Louis Blondeau, the owner of the roadhouse, which eventually became Hollywood’s first film studio. A film on the history of Hollywood’s early days is also on the agenda.

Admission is $5 for members; $10 for non-members. Visit www.hollywoodheritage. org.

THE MULTITUDE OF film stars Thomas will discuss at the meeting include Gloria Swanson.

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ent residences from this time period: a 1936 eight-unit courtyard apartment complex

in the French eclectic style, and a 1915 Prairie-style home. Tickets are $40 for adults,

$10 for children 12 and under. Call 213-623-2489 or go to laconservancy.org.

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THE MILBANK MANSION in Country Club Park is a twin to the Stimson-designed Wrigley Mansion in Pasadena.

AT HOME WITH HISTORY (Continued from page 2) In Country Club Park (which was named after the Los Angeles Country Club located in the area from 1897 to 1910), you will visit a Craftsmanstyle home as well as the Mediterranean-style Milbank Mansion. It is a virtual twin to Pasadena’s Stimson-designed Wrigley Mansion. Wilshire Park, south of Wilshire Blvd., grew quickly as a neighborhood as residential and commercial development expanded along Los Angeles’ famed thoroughfare. Home building in Wilshire Park began in 1907, and by the mid-1920s nearly every parcel was developed. You’ll explore a 1926 Mediterranean/Spanish Colonial Revival home and a 1920s

Beaux-Arts/Italianate house that had included a notorious former madam as a tenant. Windsor Village’s timeline spans 1910 to 1962. The tour will feature two very differ-

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Larchmont (N.Y.) became a village in 1891 Is the neighborhood in Los Angeles we call “Larchmont” named after the city by the same name in New York state? The name of our Los Angeles community is attributed to real estate developer Tracy Schultz. He called the tract he developed in the 1920s Larchmont Heights. The east coast city was originally inhabited by the Siwanoy (an Algonquian tribe). Larchmont was discovered by the Dutch in 1614. By 1720, few Siwanoy remained in the Larchmont area and the land had been largely bought up by British and Dutch settlers. The city is located in Westchester County in a 3.4-mile area 20 miles north of New York City. Historical accounts of the Larchmont area during the Revolutionary War occur during the Battle of White Plains. Hessian mercenaries commanded by General Knyphausen were camped in the Oak Bluff section of the town. An early pioneer was James Mott. He built the gristmill which eventually did an international business with oceangoing vessels. His estate faced the Boston Post Road, the highway that connected Boston with New York City. To alleviate the dust

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VISITING the namesake city recently was Larchmont Chronicle publisher Jane Gilman. Photo by John Blumenthal

created by travelers on the road, his gardener imported a Scottish species of larch trees that were known to be fast growing. These were planted along the front of the property, eventually giving the village its name. In 1848, the New Haven Railroad completed a line of track through Larchmont and its neighbor, Mamaroneck. Following the Civil War, Thompson J. S. Flint formed the Larchmont Manor Company to develop 288 acres. An announcement in the New York times of May, 1872, said the company would provide suburban homes for New York

City businessmen of moderate incomes, say from $2,500 to $5,000 a year. Land was priced at $3,000 an acre. The Larchmont Manor Company, owners of the property, decided to dissolve in 1881, stating that they would prefer to turn over its streets from a town to a village form of government. They chose to incorporate. After all, they said, we now pay one dollar for taxes and receive nothing for it. If incorporated, we might have to pay two dollars, but we would get something. This enabled the village to (Please turn to page 5)

Tour Castle Green in all its holiday splendor December 4 Take a journey back in time when the historic Castle Green, a blend of Moroccan and Victorian architecture built in 1898, opens its doors for the annual Holiday Tour on Sun., Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. at 99 S. Raymond Ave. in Pasadena. Considered one of the city’s most unique buildings, the Castle Green was built as an annex to the resort Castle Green. Designed by architect Frederick I. Roehrig, the site features domes, arches, pillars, balconies and verandas in a building of structural steel with brick walls and concrete

floors, making it Pasadena’s first fireproof building. In 1920, Castle Green was converted into private residences and is now home to designers, musicians, artists and others. Trained docents will be on site to answer questions and provide additional history on the rooms. Guests are also welcome to walk at their own leisure through the public spaces and more than 20 individual apartments. Among rooms on display are the Grand Salon, the Turkish Room, The Palm Room, the Sunroom and the Veranda. (Please turn to page 5)

BUILT IN 1898, Castle Green is a blend of Moroccan and Victorian architecture.

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Heritage Square breaks ground on Colonial Drug Store The first new construction in the 42-year history of the Heritage Square Muse-

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COSTUMED DOCENTS will lead visitors through Victorian houses dressed up for the holidays.

Heritage Museum hosts Lamplight holiday event the Civil War to the early 20th Century, offering visitors a look into the everyday lives of Southern Californians at the close of the 19th Century. Visit heritagesquare.org or call 323-225-2700.

Holiday tour at Victorian mansion A Victorian Christmas house tour will include refreshments when the Grier Musser Museum when it opens on Sun., Dec. 4 from 1 to 5 p.m. The Museum, at 403 S. Bonnie Brae St., will be decorated in holiday trimmings. It is located in a turn-of-the century historic Queen Anne house that displays antique collections in monthly holiday exhibits

BOB DAY…..Continuing the tradition

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(Continued from page 4) receive sewers, storm drains, sidewalks, streetlights, safe water, garbage collection and fire and police protection. The Village of Larchmont was incorporated in 1891. Many of the Victorian “cottages” and a few of the grand hotels (such as the Bevan House and Manor Inn) remain to this day, though these have been converted to other uses such as private residences. The two Larchmonts, east and west, are similar in their small town atmosphere, their lovely homes and their civic pride.

WINDSOR SQUARE CLASSIC 1,785,000 ARCHITECTURAL GEM $1,699,000 Hancock Park. Just a block from Larchmont. Hancock Park. Beautifully restored 3+3.5, 1920’s Paul Williams. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626 Rick Llanos 323.460.7617

SEE TO BELIEVE $995,000 Miracle Mile. “European Paradise”. Zoned LAC2. Jenny Chow 213.810.8791

inventory from the Colonial Drug Collection of old sundries, botanicals and cosmetics that include original labeling. Visit heritagesquare.org.

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Witness as the past becomes the present among the glow of Victorian homes lit by lamplights at Heritage Square Museum’s annual holiday lamplight celebration on Sat., Dec. 3 at 3800 Homer St. Holiday festivities from years past including singing, dancing and reenactment will take place in three of the museum’s historic homes. Costumed hosts will transport visitors from house to house; a special guest will tell classic Christmas tales. The Museum store will be open for shopping. One-hour tours begin at 4 p.m. and continue through 8:30 p.m. Advance reservations are required. Tickets are $20 for adult; $10 for children 12 and under. Program not suited for children under six. The Museum explores the settlement and development of Southern California from

(Continued from page 4) Holiday carolers will roam the grounds; sweets will be provided by Castle Green Caterers. Proceeds from the tour go towards preservation of the historic building. Tickets, which can be purchased at the gate on the day of the tour, are $20 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For more information, go to castlegreen.com or call 626577-6765.

um began in October when ground was broken for the Colonial Square Drug Store. Heritage Square, at 3800 Home St., is an open-air, living history museum that tells the story of the development of Los Angeles. The new building, to be known as Colonial Drug, George A. Simmons, Proprietor, will serve as an historical record of the pharmacy industry, with interactive exhibits illustrating the evolution of the neighborhood drugstore. The interior will feature cabinetry, a soda machine and bar and other items that are authentic to a drug store originally located in Highland Park. In addition will be

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NEAR LARCHMONT VILLAGE $1,299,500 COUNTRY ENGLISH GEM $1,299,000 5bed/3bath Traditional has new paint & many upgrades. Hancock Park. 3bd/2.5ba.New gourmet kitch/bkfst/office. Vivian Kim 323.460.7619 Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

BEAUTIFUL SPANISH $720,000 Brookside. Wonderful Spanish with many upgrades. Susan Yim 323.252.7287

SOPHISTICATED 2+1 CONDO $3,850/MO Hancock Park. Live in grand style at the Country Club. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

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Residents took to the street for Lucerne block party

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Meyer. Young and old faced off for the egg toss championship; the competition was fierce at a ping-pong tournament organized by Allan Abshez. Youngsters also enjoyed air brush tattoos, moon bounces and a crafts tables.

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Organizers of the Lucerne Blvd. block party, which took place in October on the 300 south block, called the 35th annual event a huge success. “The weather was great, the firemen stopped by, there were wonderful tacos by Matias and a live band,” said Christine

A YOUNGSTER had the street all to herself.

EGG TOSS CHAMPS Michael Magnes and son Kieran, Arden Blvd.

THE HAGOPIAN family, Lucerne Blvd., enjoyed the tacos.

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SECTION ONE GREATER WILSHIRE gets certified. Page 3 MEDIAN underway on Larchmont. Page 4 MAYOR moves into the neighborhood. Page 6 FAIRFAX LIBRARY reopens. Page 6

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POWER A COSTUME CONTEST will draw youngsters to the Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct. 23. Already in costume are, from left, front row, Sofia Vaughan, Jack Harlow, Abigail Simpson. Second row, from left, Earle Vaughan, Peggy Bartenetti with Nicholas Harlow, Jessica Cobb with son McKenna and John Winther. Story page 12.

Five-member HPOZ review board to be appointed By Suzan Filipek The final step in making Windsor Square a historic zone was reached last month, when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural guide for the area—the Preservation Plan. In a 5-0 vote, the plan was approved Sept. 8. “There is overwhelming support and therefore, the plan is appropriate,” Commissioner Thomas Schiff said. Commissioner Joy Atkinson added she was familiar with the picturesque area and the efforts involved in the preservation campaign. “There was good work done among citizens of the city,” she said. Several residents also spoke in favor of the document, designed to protect the original facades of the area’s historic Tudor, Mediterranean and other 1920s homes. “We really did this for the benefit of people years from now. It’s a lovely area,” said Margaret Hudson, of GO HPOZ, a grass roots campaign which lead the effort. Under the plan “original building materials within the facade and visible area should be preserved whenever possible.” The color of paint and landscape are excluded. It was the first document among See WINDSOR SQUARE, p. 15

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Representatives from the City Attorney’s office, the city Planning Department, Wilshire police and Bel Air Patrol will speak at the annual meeting of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The meeting is on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Third Street School, 201 S. June St. Councilman Tom LaBonge will also address the group. The plans for the Historical Preservation Overlay Zone and Yavneh Hebrew Academy’s request for changes in its conditional use permit are also on the agenda. “We are looking forward to continuing to communicate with our residents and provide them with access to city and security officials,” said Ben Thompson, president. Committee representatives will report on zoning, traffic, street lighting, filming and parkway trees. Dues-paying residents will be eligible to vote on new and returning members of the board of directors. The nominees are: Peter Alpert, Anthony Filosa, Rudy Gintel, Greg

Glasser, Sheldon Goodkind; Also, Susan Grossman, Paula Lenarsky, Scott Pryde and James Wolf.

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It’s been heartening to see the support our neighborhood has been giving the hurricane victims. The boulevard was dotted with lemonade stands and bake sales raising funds for the recovery efforts. *** B. J. Blakely told us at La Bodega Marino about her son Bruce who lives in Marin County. He was a captain of a four-man team which won a national contract bridge event in Atlanta. He heads the Northern California Duplicate Bridge League. *** Zoe India Guzin made her local debut at the Taste of Larchmont Village. She was born seven months ago to Wendy and Larry Guzin. See BLVD., p. 19

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HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS reaped 1,500 boxes of clothes, donated, sorted and trucked to Katrina victims. Other volunteers made lemonade and had bake sales. See stories page 10, 11.

MORE EGG TOSS WINNERS: Olivia White and Isabelle Acres.

A LIVE BAND provided musical entertainment. AT LEFT, Wendy Abshez, Campbell Geddes and Christine Meyer with Councilman Tom LaBonge. Block Party committee members, right, are Sandy Nasseri, Meyer, Karol Pollock, Janna Harris, Ann Chang and Abshez.

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Classic Georgian style Windsor Square gem that has been in the same family for 70 years. This three-story home has five bedrooms plus 3.5 bathrooms with all of the original character intact. First floor features a formal living room with fireplace, powder room, sitting room, formal dining room, kitchen, large laundry, large sun porch/ family room that opens to the yard plus a maids or guest quarters with bath. The second floor has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and small bonus room or office. The third floor has an extra bonus room or office, additional large area perfect for playroom/rumpus room and plenty of additional storage. There is a basement, separate twocar garage and a workshop. There is a large landscaped back yard. 231 South Plymouth Bl. is a short walk to Larchmont Village, where you’ll find quaint shops, restaurants, coffee shops and the Sunday Farmer’s Market

sive professionally-landscaped yard with pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

414 N. Kilkea Drive, Miracle Mile $1,699,000 Stunning Ibizian 2 bed/3 bath home plus den/media room. Chef’s kitchen with Viking stove and carrera marble counter tops. Sound system throughout for entertaining and relaxing. Lushly landscaped backyard with a pool/spa and recreation room/cabana, bonus! Information contained herein deemed reliable although not guaranteed. Keller Williams does not guarantee the accuracy of provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

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Pasadena, Olvera Street on Race/LA adventure hunts Explore secluded walkways in Pasadena or visit movie landmarks on Race/LA Urban Adventure Hunts in November. The hunts consist of two to four players on a three-hour clue-solving tour of the citys'

neighborhoods. The “Secrets of Old Pasadena” walk on Sat., Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. takes participants on a tour of plazas and mansions. Culver City is the site of the Sun., Nov. 13 tour starting at 11 a.m.

The historic treasures of Olvera Street and El Pueblo will bring people downtown on Sun., Nov. 27 beginning at 11 a.m. City/Race Hunts are $35 per person. To register, go to www. racela.com.

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the material culture of the country. Ends March 25. • "Asco: Elite of the Obscure, A Retrospective, 1972-1987," of the Chicano performance group. Ends Dec. 4. • Maria Nordman Filmroom: Smoke, 1967 to present, ends Jan. 15. • Edward Kienholz’s "Five Car Stud" (1969–72) Ends Jan. 15. • "Monet/Lichtenstein: Rouen Cathedrals" ends Jan. 1. • Sandra de la Loza, founder of the Pocho Research Society of Erased and Invisible History, sampling of obscure 1970 murals, ends Jan. 22. • "Glenn Ligon: AMERICA," ends Jan. 22. • Al Weiwei: "Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads" ends Feb. 2012. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"Eames Designs: The Guest Host Relationship" ends Jan. 16. • Swiss on Rye Brown Bag Lunch & Talk is on Sat., Nov. 12 at noon with Deborah Sussman of Sussman/Prejza. Free; rsvp resquired. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Dire wolf, saber-tooth cat and other Ice Age fossils of animals that once roamed the area are on view inside the museum. Paleontologists search for new findings in outside excavation sites. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Harold Nelson, curator of the Huntington Library, and scholar Bernard Jazzar, discuss their book "Painting with Fire: June Schwarcz and Enameling in the 20th Century" Sun., Nov. 6 at 3 p.m. • Wired-Up, an artist's workshop, is Sat., Nov. 12 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Join the Yarn Bombing Los Angeles Collective monthly meeting of local knitters Sat., Nov. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m.

• Tour the world at Holiday Global Bazaars Saturdays Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop the CAFAM gift shop for handmade works by artists and designers. • Make festive gift box toppers Thurs., Dec. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. • "Golden State of Craft: California 1960 – 1985" features more than 70 artists and their defining works into new uncharted directions. Ends Jan. 8 • "The Alchemy of June Schwarcz: Enamel Vessels from the Forrest L. Merrill Collection" ends Jan. 8. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. Free the first Wednesday of every month. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— Tours daily and interactive exhibits in the state-of the art site that documents the Holocaust during World War II. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday workshops, from 3 to 4 p.m. are: Author Stacia Deutsch reads from written works on Nov. 6. (Please turn to page 9)

Pacific Standard Time free weekend at participating sites A drop-in print making workshop, "Kids in the Courtyard," will be at the Fowler Museum at UCLA on Sun., Nov. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event is among exhibitions and free events taking place Sat., Nov. 12 and Sun., Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of Pacific Standard Time, which explores the history and worldwide impact of California design, art, and politics from 1945 to 1980. Among particpating sites are A+D Museum, CAFAM, Hammer Museum, LACE (Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions), LACMA and MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House.

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Crafty creations to follow. FUNdamentals of Theater is Nov. 13. Experience a handson, nature learning experience on Nov. 20. Children (and grownups!) can observe, touch, and interact with a few of the Children’s Nature Institutes favorite live animals and natural artifacts. Free to Be Me Drum Circle is Nov. 27. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—"Tribute to Phil Hill: An American Champion" is Thurs., Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Celebrate the 50th

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LA Auto Show introduces new models, innovations More than 50 fuel-efficient vehicles will debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show at the LA Convention Center from Fri., Nov. 18 through Sun., Nov. 27. “The message is very clear,” says Andy Fuzesi, general

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Explore nature, study native plants, get creative at Theodore Payne Foundation

Cactus sale and gift shop open house at Arboretum made trees and crafts, wreaths, jams and jelly, nature-inspired ornaments, garden-related books, educational children‘s toys and more will be available at the garden gift shop holiday open house Mon., Nov. 7 through Wed., Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A self-directed art workshop in provides encouragement and support for those working on their watercolor, graphite, pastel and other artwork on Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Bookworms storytelling for kids ages 3 to 6 years old explores vegetables that taste better when they are cold on Wed., Nov. 16 from 10

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November at the Huntington features a botanical watercolor series for adults, a photography workshop for teens and classes for adult and children’s flower arranging. S t u d e n t s ART CLASSES to photography and flower will focus on arranging can be found at the Huntington. gourds and for selecting the right species squash as they practice color of native trees for your garden mixing, tone gradation and and for planting them, keepother techniques in this watering them healthy and choosing color series with botanical artcompanion plants. A plant sale ist Lisa Pompelli on Saturdays, follows. Nov. 5, 12 and 19, from 9 a.m. Photographer Bia Gayotto to 3 p.m. leads a class on the art of digiHorticulturalist Lili Singer tal photography for teens ages will offer a free class on native 14 to 17. Students will learn trees on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the basics of shooting land2:30 p.m. Singer will share tips scape and portrait-style pho-

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Autumn is in the air at Farmer's Market By Laura Eversz Summertime brought a bounty of fresh, flavorful produce to the Larchmont Farmer's Market. Dinners were made easy by firing up the grill, slicing heirloom tomatoes, microwaving juicy corn on the cob and slicing sweet melons for dessert. That doesn't have to change now that Fall has arrived. The tomatoes are still abundant and delicious, however on

a recent visit, I found them sharing space at market stalls with a variety of squash, from sweet dumpling, delicata and acorn to butternut and spaghetti. These are a breeze to steam or roast, and also make tasty and nutrious soup. Brussels sprouts, beets and turnips can also be found throughout the market, as well as some of the best apples I've ever tasted. If you're like me, these cool

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season fruits and vegetables, along with the chill in the air, conjure up thoughts of the upcoming holidays. But for now, visions of a garlicstudded pork roast on a cool Sunday evening are dancing in my head. Squash soup 2 pounds butternut squash, halved, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 1/2 cups diced onion 2 carrots, peeled and diced 3 (13 3/4-ounce) cans chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup light cream or heavy cream In a medium saucepan, combine squash, onion, carrots, broth and salt. Simmer, uncovered, until squash is very tender, about 40 minutes. Puree soup in a blender or food processor with the butter. Whisk cream into soup. Serve in wide, shallow bowls with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

WINTER SQUASH in all shapes and sizes can be found at the Larchmont Farmer's Market, open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

ALTHOUGH UNIVERSALLY DESPISED by small children, Brussels sprouts, especially roasted ones, are delicious.

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In the Book of Revelation the author warns against the coming of the beast and “the number of the beast...is the number of a man: and his number is six hundred threescore and six.” To whom does this refer? asks Peter Grassley. Good question. The answer, however, depends on whether St. John the Divine wrote Revelation in Hebrew (as is generally but not conclusively accepted) or in Greek. Among the Cabbalists (the Jews who believed in and propa-

Pet Care adoption on December 4

Hundreds of dogs and cats will be putting their best paws forward at Adopt a Pet Today! on Sun., Dec. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event, at Roxbury Park, Beverly Hills (Olympic Blvd. just east of Century City), will be bringing pets from city and county shelters for adoption. Sponsor is the Pet Care Foundation. For more information call 310-887-7070 or email: bcrowe@kenquest. com.

Caring for 'outdoor cats'

Americans care about "outdoor cats," according to Becky Robinson, president of Alley Cat Allies. In the past two decades, many communities have favored a Trap-NeuterReturn program that ends the breeding cycle humanely while respecting feral cats’ natural life outdoors, she says. They’re also vaccinated, which aids public health efforts for rabies prevention, and the cats become better neighbors, because behaviors associated with mating cats— yowling and fighting—cease. Visit www.alleycat.org.

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bers) every letter represented a number and one’s personal number was the sum of these equivalents to the letters in one’s name. If Revelation was written in Hebrew the number of the beast—666—the Antichrist, would suit either Nero, Hadrian, or Trajan— all Roman Emperors who vigorously persecuted the early Christians of St. John’s time. If, however, Revelation was written in Greek, the beast would be the Emperor Caligula (certainly a worthy choice) or possibly Lateinos—the Roman Empire as a whole. *** How come we “sleep like a top?” wonders Jack Ripsteen. This expression, of course, refers to sleeping very soundly, to going through the night without waking. When pegtops (the wooden ones which are set in motion by pulling a string that has been

wound around them) are at the zenith of their gyration, they become so steady and quiet that they do not seem to move at all. In this state, they are said to “sleep.” *** Why do we quit something “cold turkey?” queries A.D. Lyles. Derived from the even more expressive “dead turkey”, “cold turkey” refers to plain meat with absolutely no frills or trimmings. If you “quit cold turkey,” you foreswear a fixed habit with no preparation and with no tapering off, like a dead turkey would quit. *** Why is a small person called a “pipsqueak?” ponders Peggy Noonan. It’s not merely a small person, but more accurately an insignificant runt. During World War I, there was a small German artillery shell used to mainly harass Allied troops. It exploded with a pip after giving off a pronounced squeak in flight. When contrasted with the shrill whistle and significantly more serious boom of heavy artillery, the “pipsqueak” was a minor irritation. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send questions to him at willbent@prodigy.net.

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