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ON THE COVER: NRG Experiential Marketing CEO and founder, Gavin Smith, shares his journey to creating a successful brand activation and experiential marketing agency. Photo courtesy of NRG Experiential Marketing. Design by Arman Olivares.

LETTERS..................................... 3 COMMUNITY............................. 4 LOCAL LOVE............................. 6 FOOD & DRINK........................ 7 COVER STORY........................... 8

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Compiled by Kamala Kirk Cases and deaths by neighborhood as of September 10: Culver City: 2,767 (deaths 112); Del Rey: 41 (deaths one); El Segundo: 999 (deaths 10); Marina del Rey: 632 (deaths four); Mar Vista: 2,741 (deaths 37); Palms: 3,266 (deaths 62); Playa del Rey: 165 (deaths one); Playa Vista: 820 (deaths 11); Santa Monica: 6,304 (deaths 186); Venice: 2,523 (deaths 17); Westchester: 3,386 (deaths 54) Total Westside cases: 23,644 Total Westside deaths: 495

Total confirmed cases in LA County: 1,427,817 Total deaths in LA County: 25,611 Total new cases as of September 10: 2,024 Total new deaths: 50 Hospitalizations: 1,385 Positivity rate (seven-day daily average): 1.85% Total number of people tested: 8,312,543 (Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)

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Robin Doyno’s recent letter Editor: In Robin Doyno’s August 19 letter to the editor complaining of the current Mar Vista Community Council’s Committee structure and meeting schedules he fails to mention that: 1. He served on the board of the Mar Vista Community Council in 2015 .

2. In October 2015 he was appointed chair of the then named Homeless Issues Committee .

3. That he was on the 2021 slate presented by the Democratic Socialists of America for an at-large director seat on the Mar Vista Community Council and lost.

4. That he is presently on the board as chief financial officer, treasurer and community outreach director of the HousingMV (Mar Vista) seeking a 501(c) (3) nonprofit status in 2021.

Mr. Doyno had every opportunity to effect change in Mar Vista’s solution to the unhoused crisis but failed and is now using the structure of a possible 501(c)(3) to perpetuate the enabling of the no rules and no responsibility persons sucking at the teat of the publicly funded trough.

Meanwhile, he/they and the current councilmen have no solution for the mentally ill, addicted and criminal elements of the unhoused other than build high-rise half-million dollar units for everyone.

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Roy and Patricia Reel of Culver City designed a 9/11 memorial on their front yard for neighbors and passers-by to remember and appreciate.

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Makeover Project The Rotary Club of Westchester improved Orville Wright Middle School’s student garden PHOTOS CREDIT: LEK POLLARD

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By Nicole Borgenicht very two years, the Rotary Club of Westchester chooses a Makeover Project.

This year’s selection is the Emerson Avenue Community Garden (EACGC) at Orville Wright Middle School.

This plan signifies an education on organic and sustainable gardening, along with easy access for 28 student and 37 community garden plots.

“The original garden had mulch and uneven urbanite (repurposed chunks of concrete) pathways that were difficult to navigate for people with physical/mobility challenges,” said Tom Johnstone, past president of the Rotary Club of Westchester and co-chair of the Makeover Project.

The Westchester Rotary director for the EACGC Makeover Project was Warren Bobrow with strong support from Edgar Saenz and John-

Recently, the Rotary Club of Westchester worked on the student garden on the Orville Wright Middle School campus for its Makeover Project.

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stone. They met with EACGC and at least one attended 20-plus volunteer days. Bobrow utilized their budget working with EACGC to arrange materials delivery and waste removal.

“Our goal was to make the garden more beautiful and more accessible to the entire community as an attractive green space,” Johnstone said.

“The members did most of the work initially and students from WISH Charter Middle School maintain the north part of the garden where they have 28 small garden plots. “ Everyone will have access to the garden, but gardening will be limited to the plot holders and the WISH Charter students.

The Orville Wright students will have access the garden for outdoor science lessons.

The garden is completely organic. There are no chemical fertilizers and water is by hand only, thus limiting excess use.

Volunteers gathered to paint, assemble and install plot boxes, in addition to doing general maintenance and beautification.

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“Part of our mission is to provide education programs for the community,” said Dorothy Stone, EACGC president.

“Right now, we are undergoing a major renovation to make the garden more accessible. Once that is done and COVID restrictions are lifted, we will welcome the community back to the garden as visitors.”

Plot holders decides what to grow and performs their own weed management.

The garden grows a medley of fruits, vegetables, a beneficial variety of flowers and native plants. From watermelon to pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and tomatoes, EACGC is there to monitor.

The master gardeners who have completed the program at UC Davis will provide advice to plot holders and students.

“WISH parents work with the students and teachers in the student garden,” Stone said. “Our master gardeners offer advice and assistance.”

Johnstone added, “We participate in all weekly meetings and provide advice, but all the decisions are made by Emerson Avenue Community Garden leadership. We admire and respect the amazing things that they have done with the garden and appreciate the opportunity to serve the garden and the community.”

Due to COVID-19, students have not participated. Nonetheless, in August, the Makeover Project was set in motion for the 28 student garden plots.

They installed grading, a weed barrier and garden soil to prepare for new planting.

Even though the garden is not in full use, the Makeover Project has aligned numerous facets of the garden for successful seasons.

Once safety is secured, students will return to gardening in accessible, greensystemized plots.

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Created by Sid Lindenbaum, the Secret Garden in Venice resembles a floral bed that is found in a Disney story or a Dr. Seuss book.

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By Holly Jenvey eading toward the Venice canals, visitors may have seen a floral bed that resembles something from a fairytale at the corner of 24th and Pacific avenues.

This is the Secret Garden, which tourists and locals stumble upon in awe.

The garden was created by Sid Lindenbaum, otherwise known as the “Bubbleman” to the Venice community. (Fun fact: Lindenbaum can be broken down from German translation meaning Linden Tree.)

Sid can be spotted riding his bike around the neighborhood or with Gena, his wife of 10 years. Sid spreads cheer through his Secret Garden.

Thirty-plus years ago, Sid acquired the space, which was an empty space in front of an building. He yearned to start a garden near the building, which reportedly was built in the 1900s. He started the garden from scratch in the sandy spot.

“So he planted this garden, which is completely beautiful,” Gena said. “He calls them (the plants) his children and he just really cares for them.”

The garden is peppered with bright flowers along with tree branches covered with yarn designs and puppet figures (some special for the holidays). The yarn is made from organic fiber, which doesn’t harm the trees with the designs because it’s breathable.

However, to Sid and Gena, the garden’s meaning goes beyond its creativity.

Gena said the garden is a breath of fresh air for both of them as the pandemic was a period of hardship.

“We are grateful to have a garden that became our spiritual sanctuary,” she said.

Sid and Gena are not Venice natives, but have called it their home as they love the accepting, vibrant creative community.

Sid is hails from Kansas but has lived in Venice for more than 30 years and is a retired rehabilitation nurse.

Gena is from the Ukraine and 2021 marks the 30th year since she and her family left for the United States.

Gena and Sid met at Casa Escobar in Marina del Rey (now the Jamaica Bay Inn) in 2004.

Gena and her friend were supposed to see a movie, but chose to go dancing instead.

Sid was at the bar and he and Gena exchanged glances.

“And then the next thing I know, he came up to our table and the rest is history,” Gena said.

Many recognize Sid and Gena as Mr. and Mrs. Claus during Christmas. They enjoy spreading joy throughout the community.

“If you give something, you receive something,” Gena said.

Gena said that the garden is repeatedly updated and she hopes everyone does their part in keeping their community clean so they can endure the healing power of art.

Gardening tips Contact Gena Lindenbaum at 310-754-5615.

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By Kamala Kirk anta Monica Brew Works unveiled a new addition to its series of limitedrelease beers celebrating local businesses.

The locally owned and operated craft production brewery has teamed with Venice-based Groundwork Coffee Co. to create Breakfast Brew, a Golden Mocha Porter made with cocoa nibs, vanilla bean and organic cold brew coffee.

“Some things are just better together,” said Scott Francis, SMBW co-founder, president and chief executive officer.

“It’s no secret that coffee and craft beer can complement each other exceptionally well. But adding chocolate takes this brew to a whole other level of deliciousness. It’s more than just producing a quality beverage. Our aim is to connect with our community through products that people are passionate about.”

Bundles of cocoa nibs were brewed with Vienna malt and finished with vanilla bean and a

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Groundwork’s certified oganic classic cold brew adds a hint of nutty character. The final product, which clocks in at 5% ABV, contains only a small measure of caffeine, less than 1/10 the amount contained in full-strength cold brew coffee.

“This isn’t a traditional coffee porter,” said SMBW head brewer Avery Colomb.

“We had some fun playing with unexpected ingredient combinations. The original milk chocolate flavors combine with the Arabica coffee to create rich dark chocolate truffle notes.

And the addition of milk sugar provides the backbone through which the chocolate and coffee can shine. Groundwork has been a terrific partner. Their roasting experience helped us identify the ideal blend of cold brew that perfectly complements our golden chocolate porter.”

Founded in 1990, Groundwork opened its doors with a smallbatch organic roastery and tiny café on Rose Avenue in Venice

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“Though we’ve grown, our business is inextricable from our community and deep LA roots,” said Jessica Smith, Groundwork marketing director.

“We wouldn’t be where we are without the people and neighborhoods who have supported us from the beginning.”

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NRG Experiential Marketing creates meaningful experiences with a positive impact PHOTOS COURTESY OF OF NRG EXPERIENTIAL MARKETING

By Haley Beyer cotland native Gavin Smith was on vacation in Colorado when he was overcome by the state’s beauty and activities.

“Scotland was a great place to grow up, but I fell in love with skiing when I visited Colorado, so I decided to move there,” he said.

His journey took him to Los Angeles, where he founded NRG Experiential Marketing, which has worked with top brands like 2K Foundations, Timberland, Red Bull, Nike (NRG’s first major client), The North Face, Globe, Tommy Bahama, Herbalife Nutrition, Microsoft, Apple and Beats.

Although the pandemic was rocky, the company survived and is poised for a comeback with the 2K Foundations on educational initiatives, mobile sampling tours and golf tournaments to benefit low-income youth trying to get into the sport.

Some of the projects NRG is most proud of are 2K Sports: NBA2K20, Timberland: Timber Truck Tour, Red Bull: Illume, Globe: Unemployable, TNF: Speaker Series and 2K Foundations: Loiza.

Finding meaning After relocating to Colorado in 1997, Smith frequently hit the slopes.

It was there that he was introduced to TV work. Smith worked for Eclipse TV, where he created more than 30 hours of action sports programming for a variety of major networks with a focus on snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking events.

From there, Smith moved to Idaho where he continued with TV work on the “Incredible Dog Challenge.”

Scotland native and Playa del Rey resident Gavin Smith is the founder and CEO of NRG Experiential Marketing, which has worked with some of the world’s best known brands including Apple and Nike.

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Eventually he made his final move to Los Angeles.

“I did what everybody does when they’re moving to this area,” Smith said.

“I went straight to Hollywood and soon realized that was not exactly where I wanted to be.

Santa Monica felt right.”

NRG’s energy Once in LA, Smith began freelancing, which evolved into NRG in 2003.

NRG started as an event production company, but soon evolved into a brand activation and experiential marketing agency.

The company does everything from event production, product launches and sampling, brand activations and installations, store openings and pop-ups to community engagement, mobile and field marketing, as well as Esports and gaming.

NRG focuses on brands that stem from sports, art or music, but it doesn’t limit itself.

Because many of the events are sports related, NRG has also worked with well-known athletes like LeBron James, Paul George and Anthony Davis.

The athletes’ publicity yields larger turnout at NRG’s events.

“I wanted to create a space that was a positive experience for everybody, a company with good energy, hence the name,” Smith said.

NRG’s mission is to create, produce and deliver exceptional experiences for brands that have the ambition to push boundaries and challenge convention.

“Basically, we want good people doing good work with good people for good people,” Smith said.

One of the most impressive parts of NRG’s projects is that

NRG has been named one of the Top 100 agencies in the country by Event Marketer Magazine and has been the recipient of two Ex-Awards.

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they take place nationally. Smith and his team are working on multiple projects.

There is a mobile marketing tour for recreational vehicles, so NRG can create its version of Airbnb, and A Shoc energy drinks.

There are multiple basketball court refurbishments, an event that has become common with NRG. Gameheads in Oakland will open a gaming/learning center, thanks to NRG. The YMCA in New Orleans created a music studio for kids to learn the art of producing and writing music.

Sharing its message NRG creates tailor-made and purpose-built projects for the brands it works with to create a real connection.

To accurately get the brand’s message across to consumers, NRG combines strategic creativity with the latest technology to deliver experiences that live well beyond that moment. No matter The company does everything from event production and product launches to brand activations, store openings, mobile and field marketing, as well as Esports and gaming.

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the project, NRG tries to go above and beyond to make the event the memorable and meaningful.

“We love what we do, our goal is always to do more good,” Smith said.

NRG staff isn’t afraid to tackle a challenge. That’s why its goal is to be part of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

“We want to play as large a part as possible to help brands be part of the Olympics, especially when it’s in the city where we live,” Smith said. “We love being part of this community.”

The bottom line of any project is that the brand has something to say, and NRG’s staff believes it can give the brand the voice it needs by creating meaningful experiences.

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Raising Funds for Local Schools Santa Monica Education Foundation’s back-to-school campaign brings in $561,442

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By Kamala Kirk anta Monica Education Foundation’s back-toschool campaign recently raised $561,442 to fund staff and programs at its associated public schools.

About 524 donors contributed to the campaign and the money raised will fund arts programs, classroom aides, STEM and wellness programs at local schools.

A $25,000 match from Kilroy Realty led the campaign, which also included two separate $2,500 one-day matches from Harmony Hoefner Group/Compass and Santa Monica Music Center.

“Kilroy Realty is honored to support Santa Monica’s public schools and we are thrilled that our matching gift inspired so many people to donate,” said Philip Tate, senior vice president, development and government affairs.

“We are committed to doing our part to provide an excellent education to students, and we are proud that our support will help give students the vibrant education they deserve.”

Last year, the Ed Foundation’s fundraising contributed nearly $2 million to fund staff and programs in Santa Monica schools. Fundraising for 2021-2022 continues through June 30.

“This back-to-school campaign was a fantastic way to kick off our fundraising efforts this year,” said Alison Havel, president of the Ed Foundation’s board of directors.

“We are extremely grateful to Kilroy Realty for this generous matching gift opportunity. We also appreciated Harmony Hoefner Group, Santa Monica Music Center, and every donor who stepped forward to support our kids. While we still have a long way to go in our fundraising efforts, we are ecstatic about this phenomenal start.”

According to the Santa Monica Education Foundation, 524 donors contributed to its fundraising campaign and the money raised will fund arts programs, classroom aides, STEM and wellness programs at associated public schools.

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Our staff of qualified, certificated and credential teachers, therapists and assistants provide a stimulating and nurturing environment while offering a comprehensive educational program within our school systems, and adaptive modifications when necessitated, to enable all students to successfully access the curriculum for a positive learning experience.

The Preschool offers an academic, positive experiential curriculum complemented with lessons in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, an Academic thematic based curriculum with learning scaffolding that aides children through proximal development. The children enjoy Science and Language Arts, Dramatic Play, with daily opportunities for free play and PE. Our Early Intervention Program is a full-inclusion integrated therapeutic classroom environment with typically developing peers that includes clinical support services for children 18 months-3 years old who are risk for developmental delay. Round trip transportation is available.

The Non-Public School Program at Carousel provides Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational and Physical Therapy, Specially-Designed Physical Education, Behavior Intervention, and Counseling to students with special needs. Our therapy services offer individualized programs tailored to meet each child’s needs as authorized on their Individual Education Plan. The students have access to augmentative alternative communications learning tools to assist them in accessing their educational curriculum.

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By Kamala Kirk n September 7, students throughout California logged on for their first day at California Connections Academy Southern California, a network of six tuition-free online public schools serving students since 2004 in grades TK-12 in 32 counties.

Now in its 17th year of serving students across the state, the school has demonstrated history of expertise in the learning-from-home model.

“California Connections Academy has been an incredible experience for our family,” said Nichole Gould, mother of upcoming California Connections Academy junior Griffin Gould.

“My son has been enrolled in Connections Academy for five years and the independent study allows him to learn at his own pace, but also teaches him important life skills such as accountability and time management.”

California Connections Academy serves more than 8,000 students across the state. Many families adopted online learning amid the ongoing pandemic during the past two school years and

California Connections Academy Southern California is a network of tuition-free online public schools that serve more than 8,000 students across the state.

California Connections Academy has seen interest in enrollment increase as more families opt to pursue a permanent virtual education path Students have access to advanced courses and flexible scheduling that helps them take ownership of their own unique educational journey. California Connections Academy’s high school curriculum offers NCAA core courses, career-oriented electives, and University of California “A-G” courses to inspire students to be their best.

Beyond their rigorous curriculum, California Connections Academy offers numerous safe socialization opportunities for their students. This semester, students can take advantage of the school’s free online clubs and activities, where they can network with others interested in art, science, sports and more.

California Connections Academy is equipped with teachers who receive vigorous specialty training in teaching in a virtual environment to bring the curriculum t life in an engaging and well-rounded way.

The virtual school offers students a complete school experience through

opportunities to develop social and emotional skills, in addition to critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration abilities to prepare them for current and future success as they progress through college, their career and life.

As an independent study school, California Connections Academy is supported by outstanding teachers who work tirelessly to support their students, build strong professional relationships, and prepare them with lifelong skills in the classroom and beyond.

“We look forward to welcoming students, both new and existing, back to their virtual classrooms this fall,” said Dr. Richard Savage, California Connections Academy executive director.

“While the past two school years have been impacted by the ongoing pandemic, our program has continued to thrive without interruption, ensuring a consistent, quality virtual education for our students.”

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Saint Mark School St. Mark School in Venice is a Catholic school that fosters the development and education of the whole child while also providing opportunities to practice the faith through community service, philanthropy and artistic creativity. St. Mark first opened its doors to students in 1949, and continues to serve the Westside of Los Angeles as an elementary school with classes from TK to 8th grade. Graduates from St. Mark continuously get accepted into the high school of their choice.

St. Mark is a fully accredited school with an average class size of 20 and a student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Our education program includes Religion, Readers & Writers Workshop, Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) Math, Responsive Classroom Pedagogy, Spanish, Music, Art, Science and Physical Education.

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The schools, located on five campuses in Culver City, San Fernando Valley and Irvine, provide prescriptive teaching, small classes, individualized curriculum, and enrichment activities to maximize learning. What separates the schools from others are additional unique offerings such as social skills training, counseling, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, career counseling and vocational education.

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How to Deal with a Neighbor Dispute Disputes with neighbors are prevalent. Some of the most frequent reasons people report having conflicts with the people who live around them include: • Noise: Maybe your neighbors have a different sleep schedule than your own or enjoy late-night parties, but overall most people surveyed say that this is their top complaint with their neighbors.

• Pets: Problems with pets can include not cleaning up after them on other people’s property, barking at all hours, or maybe a pet that’s aggressive or not well-trained.

• Appearance of a home: If there’s a visual nuisance in a neighbor’s front or back yard, it can lead to disputes. Offensive items on a property, lawns that aren’t well-kept, holiday decorations that overstay their welcome, and trash are all specific situations that impact the appearance of a home and can create a dispute.

• Property boundaries: Dealing with where one property ends and another begins can contribute to problems between neighbors.

For example, you may argue about how much of the lawn you should mow or where a fence can go.

• Parking: If you live in the suburbs this might not be as big of an issue, but if you live in an urban area, then parking can become a bigger problem. Even in the suburbs, it can be an issue if for example someone is parking on the street when they shouldn’t be or if they are blocking your driveway.

it’s a real issue that you’re going to have to address at some point, keep a log of the offending events. For example, if your neighbor is having a loud party every Friday night, make notes.

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Fic. Business Name FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021193158 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: AUTHENTIC FORGERIES; 12709 Dewey Street Los Angeles, CA 90066.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Peter Farquhar, 12709 Dewey Street Los Angeles, CA 90066. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 07/1991. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Peter Farquhar. TITLE: Owner.

This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: August 27, 2021. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NO. 2021179848 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: DOG REMEDY; 4433 Campbell Drive Los Angeles, CA 90066, PO Box 15744 Beverly Hills, CA 90209.

COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) David Reinecker, Tatiana Reinecker, 4433 Campbell Drive Los Angeles, CA 90066.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 07/1999. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Tatiana Reinecker. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: August 12, 2021. NOTICE – in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

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COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Karla Veronica Garcia, 8416 Flight Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The date registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant know to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ( $ 1 , 0 0 0 ) ) .

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider the project described below. You will have an opportunity to testify, or you can submit written comments to the planner below or at the public hearing. If the final decision on this project is challenged in court, testimony may be limited to issues raised before or at the public hearing. Hearing Date and Time: Wednesday October 27, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Hearing Location: 320 West Temple St., Rm. 150, Los Angeles, CA 90012 and online. Please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual public hearing may be held. County facilities may still be closed to the public at this time.

Visit http://planning.lacounty.gov/r pc and select hearing date for more information. Project & Permit(s): Project N o PRJ2021-002912-(1-5), Case No RPPL2021007888 Project Location: Countywide CEQA Exemptions: Public Resources Code sections 21080(b)(3) and (b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines section 15269(c) Project Description: The Disaster Recovery Ordinance amends Title 22 of the Los Angeles County Code to expand existing regulations for temporary housing for residents displaced by a disaster and to establish procedures for the replacement of buildings and structures and the reestablishment of uses damaged or destroyed by a disaster. For more information contact Adrienne Ng, Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP) via em a i l a t ang@planning.lacounty.gov or by telephone: (213) 9746432. Project materials are available online at http://planning.lacounty.gov/dro. All correspondence received by DRP shall be considered a public record. If you need reasonable accommodations or auxiliary aids, contact the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at (213) 974-6488 (Voice) or (213) 617-2292 (TDD) with at least 3 business days' notice.

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Name Change ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21BBCP00358 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of BRIAN LAMONT WILLIAMSON, for Change of Name.

TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Brian Lamont Williamson filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Brian Lamont Williamson to Bronzz Nature 2.)

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/08/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: A. The address of the court is 300 East Olive Burbank, CA 91502-Burbank Courthouse. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: August 20, 2021. Darrell Mavis, Judge of the Superior Court.

PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 08/26/21, 09/02/21, 09/09/21, 09/16/21 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 21SMCP00359 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of ROSE RAGALINI, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Rose Ragalini filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Rose Ragalini to Rose Ragalini Abdiforouz 2.) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 10/22/2021. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Room 102 Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in NEED HELP WITH A CLASSIFIED? this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: August 4, 2021.

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Ever After Take Two Santa Monica Playhouse goes live with four-person fairytale musical and I just never left,” Silbert said.

“I grew up there and right after high school I started working in their education department, traveling internationally with them, and worked for their family theater.”

Now the pandemic has forced them to refocus. They moved a lot of their content online and tried to readapt shows for the online format.

“While it was a fun challenge, anyone who works in live theater will tell you that being on stage and having a live audience is where their heart is,” Silbert said.

“We had to figure out what would be a good show to bring audiences back.”

Many plays require large casts and are difficult to corral due to COVID-19 restrictions.

So, Silbert reached out to Evelyn Rudie, the Playhouse’s co-artistic director, about creating a four-person musical where the performers played the different characters in the show.

“We thought it would be fun to

The production premieres in the newly renovated, stateof-the-art Santa Monica Playhouse and is an interactive musical where audiences help set the fairytale world back on track as they follow the real-life adventures of characters such as Alice in Wonderland and Puss in Boots. Bottom to top: Joseph Perez, Cydne Moore and Tiffany Haile.

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By Bridgette M. Redman airytales are always a favorite for family theater because the ways their surprises can effect audiences.

They’re especially useful to draw upon when live theater is still in a state of flux, with changing COVID-19 regulations and safety measures injecting uncertainty into what can safely be presented.

That’s why the Santa Monica Playhouse has turned to such stories as “Snow White,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Puss in Boots” and “The Frog Prince” for its Friday twilight shows running from now until September 24.

For Graham Silbert, who has been involved in the Playhouse for 26 years, it has been a labor of love. He co-wrote it, co-directed it and performs in it. He even helped to costume it. The education department of the Playhouse is where his heart is.

“I started taking workshop classes when I was 9 years old

“Ever After Take Two” is a brand-new musical twilight matinee for theater lovers of all ages. Clockwise from left: Tiffany Haile, Joseph Perez, Graham Silbert and Cydne Moore do this mish-mash of different fairy tales,” Silbert said. “We could adapt elements we already had and do mini-abridged versions with a loose tie between them. The audience gets a little of everything with a whole array of fairy tales all put together in 45 minutes.”

It was a task Silbert was well suited for in addition to being the school’s theater field trip coordinator and having performed in more than 50 productions with the Playhouse. He also leads “All the Queen’s Men Troupe” which retells classic fairytales every summer for LA PRIDE. The result of Silbert and Rudie’s collaboration was “Ever After Take Two” featuring Tiffany Haile, Cydne Moore, Joseph Perez and Silbert. Rudie wrote the music and lyrics and Chris DeCarlo co-directs it. It is the first live musical at the Playhouse since the lockdown.

It’s an interactive show designed to keep the audience engaged and the children excited about what they are seeing. Silbert says they call upon the audience to help answer questions and to cast spells that help make magical elements happen. Then there is a chase scene where Hansel and Gretel are trying to escape from the witch. They ask the audience to help them hide and the witch keeps asking where they went.

“We do try to keep it interactive to keep the kids’ attention and the parents, especially after lockdown where everyone has been binge watching television,” Silbert said.

“They need the ‘Hey, we’re in live theater,’ and let them know they’re working with us.”

It’s been a choice that has worked well for them. On opening night, Silbert said there was a young girl in the audience, likely less than 2 years old who sat transfixed with her head between two seats. She couldn’t answer the questions, but she was staring at them the entire time.

The mom told Silbert she’d never seen her daughter so enthralled.

Another day, there was a 6 year old calling out the answers to everything. Silbert said it’s even more rewarding when the adults start doing the same.

“If there is any time in your life you can forget your adult responsibilities, it is at the theater,” Silbert said. “It is a place to be fun, be free and be a kid again.”

The family shows used to be performed as weekend matinees, but currently the majority of the company is in school, has a day job or their lives have changed since the pandemic. They found Friday evening was the most opportune moment for all of them to be together and the 6 p.m. slot was good for parents to be done with work and they can still have dinner afterward and get home at a decent hour.

Each of the four actors have one main character that they play throughout the show and then five to eight other characters they play. Two of them play six of Snow White’s seven companions and everyone plays the Queen of Hearts at one point in the show.

“Whenever you’re not on stage,

you’re frantically changing costumes,” Silbert said.

Silbert stressed that “Ever After Take Two” is not just a children’s show — it is family theater and is geared toward all ages. They’ve worked hard to make the musical attractive to young, old and in between. While there are plenty of fun antics for the youngest audiences, they pack in pop culture references and double entendre and word play for the adults.

“We hope to bridge the gap between kids and tweens, and teens and adults,” Silbert said.

“A teenager can watch it and not feel like they are watching a show for kids and a kid can watch it and not feel it goes over their head. We try to reach every member of the audience on some level. We want older kids to realize that theater can be fun and exciting.”

What: Ever After Take Two Who: The Santa Monica Playhouse Where: 1211 4th Street, Santa Monica When: Through Sept. 24, Fridays at 6 p.m.

Tickets: $15 per adult, $12.50 kids 12 and under, 310-394-9779 ext. 2 or showclix.com/event/ ever-after-take-2 Extra: Tea parties and birthday parties can be booked with every performance.

Masks are required regardless of vaccination status.

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WHEN HURRY MET SALLY I’m a guy in my 30s. I thought I’d found the love of my life. We had an incredible first few dates. We were so in sync we didn’t even need words to communicate.

However, as we’ve spent more time together, things about her are really starting to bother me – especially how she has no interest in the news or the world beyond herself and mostly wants to gossip about her friends and celebrities.

How could I have been so wrong about her being The One? — Disturbed There’s fairy tale romance, and then there’s fairy tale romance that’s gotten into a fender-bender with reality: “I will love you forever – uh, or until I learn your interest in international affairs is limited to the relationship status of the Queen’s beefcake great-nephew, aka ‘His Royal Handsome.’”

Contrary to that schmaltzo saying, “To know someone is to love them,” to know someone is to be increasingly annoyed by them. This is hard to imagine if we have an instant connection. Psychologist Michael I. Norton and his colleagues explain that when we like someone we’ve just met, we tend to notice all the

ways they seem similar to us, which leads to our liking them more. We then assume getting to know them even better will keep our liking of them on the upswing – an assumption that plays an underrecognized role in the “disintegration of friendships, the demise of business relationships,” and divorce.

In fact, peeling the info onion generally leads to our liking a person a whole lot less, explain the researchers. We start to see evidence of “dissimilarity” – ways they aren’t like us – and it has a “cascading” effect. New information we discover about them “is more likely to be interpreted as further evidence of dissimilarity, leading to decreased liking.”

When you’re first dating someone, being mindful of how prone we are to leap to “you’re so amazeballs!” (”just like me!”) is the best defense against sliding from the initial seeing into believing. To speed your weeding-out process, you might come up with a mental list – your bottom-line must-haves in a partner. Use this to ask questions (and also observe) to see whether a woman’s ticking all the essential boxes: “You had me at knowing your Kim Jong-il from your Kim Kardashian.”

PLAN BAE I had this amazing chemistry with a guy I met at a wedding. Then he casually dropped that he’s in a new relationship of about six months. A mutual friend told me the guy isn’t too happy with the woman and feels he’s “settling.” The guy’s been texting me in what seems to be a purely friendly way.

Still, if I were his girlfriend, I’d be pretty upset.

— Confused About His Intentions Say your car skids off the road in North Nowhere and you wake up trapped in the driver’s seat with zero bars on your phone. You’d probably trade your house, your car, and your favorite grandma for some emergency eats in the glove box – even the remains of a granola bar that looks to have been purchased just before the Lewis & Clark expedition.

Well, humans seem to have evolved to be romantic doomsday preppers: ready for any sudden famine in the partner department. At the moment, you seem to fall into the category of “backup mate” for this guy, though maybe just because he’s inconveniently still attached to somebody else.

Evolutionary psychologists Joshua Duntley and David Buss find that both men and women cultivate backup mates – “approximately three,” on average – whom we can

use to rapidly replace our current long-term mate in case they die, dump us, or cheat, or their mate value takes a dive. Maintaining a romantic plan B cuts the time costs of having to start from scratch – which could be the difference between, say, a man passing on his genes and passing on what could’ve been into an old tube sock.

As disturbing (and, perhaps, dirtbaggy) as this partner reserve stock business might seem, Duntley and Buss report that even people in happy relationships seem motivated – often subconsciously – to maintain backup mates. (Not being quite aware of one’s own motives keeps away the guilt that would likely accompany consciously collecting potential relief pitchers.)

This guy you met might be figuring out whether to give notice in his current relationship, or, if that’ll be in the pipeline, figuring out how.

Consider the potential risks of texting with him: getting emotionally entwined with someone who might remain unavailable and suggesting you need to take whatever romantic scraps you’re given. If you prefer to opt out of these risks, you could tell him you hope to hear from him again but that you’re a woman with standards: “Call me when you’ve lost weight – 125 pounds of excess girlfriend.”

GOT A PROBLEM? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2021, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter or visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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On Saturday September 18 at 8 p.m., enjoy a massive beach comedy bash in Playa del Rey featuring major headliners from Netflix and Comedy Central.

Cleanup Month 2021 in Los Angeles County this September.

This is the biggest cleanup of the year. Dedicated volunteers removed 40,101 pieces of trash from our neighborhoods, parks, trails and beaches in 2020. Take part in self-guided beach and neighborhood cleanups all month long. Or join Coastal Cleanup Day for in-person groups at one of 25+ sites. All Heal the Bay volunteers who sign up for self-guided cleanups this September will received 15% off the Heal the Bay Shop. Please COURTESY OF SANTA MONICA CONSERVANCY

Join Heal the Bay for Coastal Cleanup Day on Saturday, September 18 from 9 a.m. to noon for in-person groups at one of 25+ sites.

note: the Coastal Cleanup Day in-person group cleanups are very limited in capacity due to COVID-19 health and safety precautions. First come, first served.

For more information and to sign up, visit healthebay.org Preservation Resource Center, Noon to 2 p.m.

Step inside the last intact shotgun house in Santa Monica!

The award-winning Preservation Resource Center will be open on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. during the open Main Street event in Ocean Park. Built in 1897, the little house features three original rooms where you can explore Santa Monica history and learn about preservation.

Look behind the walls and floor to reveal vintage materials, and see if you can find the one original window in the Shotgun House. Friendly and knowledgeable docents will share information about what life was like in the early 1900s, how the house was saved and rehabilitated, and answer any questions you may have. Masks are required indoors and social distancing will be observed. Only three guests will be admitted at one time. Walkups are welcome and reservations are not required. Please email any questions to rsvp@smconservancy.org.

2520 2nd St., Santa Monica 3rd Annual Poker Tournament, 5 p.m.

Join in Santa Monica Police Activities League’s 3rd Annual Poker Tournament to benefit Santa Monica youth beginning with check-in, dinner and bar at 5 p.m., poker lessons at 5:30 p.m., and the official first hand dealt at

6 p.m. The benefit poker night will take place at the Santa Monica Moose Lodge. Getting started is easy with a $125 buy-in that includes $2,000 in chips, dinner and a drink ticket. There are $50 re-buys available until the first break. Non-player entry is $50 that includes dinner and a drink. Poker players and guests must be over 21 and can register at Eventbrite.com/o/santamonica-police-activitiesleague-6459219233. For more information, call 310-458-8988.

1600 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica Summer Series: Playa del Rey Comedy Beach Bash 8 p.m.

Sean Leary and Anna Simeri present ‘Summer Series: Comedy Beach Bash’ in Playa del Rey! Enjoy a 90-minute outdoor standup comedy show at a gorgeous beachfront house.

Major headlining comedians from Netflix, Comedy Central and movies. Actual seating will be limited. You are encouraged to bring your own beach blanket or chair. There will be seating in the patio area of the beach house but overflow will spill onto the beach. Feel free to bring food, drinks, coolers, picnic baskets, blankets, etc. BYOB and free cocktails. Tickets $20. Any questions, email seanlearypress@gmail.com. To purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/ summer-series-playa-del-reycomedy-beach-bashtickets-164018958119 7053 Trolleyway South, Playa del Rey

Sunday, September 19 Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market,

8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants starting at 2640 Main Street. You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

2640 Main St., Santa Monica Mar Vista Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This vibrant, year-round market offers local produce, prepared foods, kids crafts and live events.

Located at 12198 Venice Blvd., Grand View at Venice Boulevard.

For more information, visit marvistafarmersmarket.org

Wednesday, September 22 Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Event, 9 to 11 a.m.

Want to emerge by doing good and outdoors? The Ballona Wetlands Community Restoration Project focuses on removing invasive ice plant and other non-native vegetation that can inhibit and impede the growth of drought-tolerant, native California plants such as pickleweed, salt grass and alkali weed.

Capping at 20 participants. Face masks and social distancing will be required.

Sign up at santamonicabay.org/ events

Saturday, September 25 Venice Heritage Museum Boardwalk Through the Ages, 5 to 9 p.m.

The Venice Heritage Foundation is hosting an outdoor, group photo exhibition at VICE Media.

A silent auction of large format gallery images will accompany the exhibition, featuring renowned rock ‘n; roll photographer Henry Diltz, Esteval Oriol, Dotan Saguy, Pep Williams, Josh “Bagel” Klassman, Paulo Freire Lopez, and Gerry Beckley. All proceeds directly benefit the Venice Heritage Museum project.

Tickets are available at veniceboardwalk.eventbrite.com.

589 Venice Blvd., Venice

Send event information at least 10 days in advance to kkirk@ timespublications.com