October 2018
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- September 30, 2018
3:00 pm: Champagne Open House & Membership Drive
3:00 pm: Champagne Open House & Membership DriveSeptember 30, 2018 –
Ebell of Los Angeles743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005Join LA's oldest women's club as we open our historic building and welcome you to a (free) Champagne Open House. Learn about how you can participate in our history and preservation!
Explore our newly renovated garden, take a self-guided tour of our historic building, see pieces from our famous costume collection, meet our members, and learn about the Club. Plus enjoy FREE champagne!
Everyone is welcome, please bring family and friends
Free admissionThe event is FREE, however please RSVP to andrew@ebelloflosangeles.com or call 323-931-1277 ext. 131
- October 1, 2018
3:30 pm: Flores Mexicanas de papel y Calaveras de azúcar (Mexican Paper Flowers & Sugar Skulls)
3:30 pm: Flores Mexicanas de papel y Calaveras de azúcar (Mexican Paper Flowers & Sugar Skulls)October 1, 2018 –
Memorial Branch Library4625 W. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90019Create Mexican Paper Flowers from crepe papers and decorate Sugar Skulls!
- October 2, 2018
- October 3, 2018
- October 4, 2018
5:30 pm: Art Reception: Female Photographers5:30 pm: Art Reception: Female PhotographersOctober 4, 2018 –
Ebell of Los Angeles743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005Join us in our historic Art Salon for an opening reception featuring female photographers.
The exhibit will feature Ebell member, Karen Numme who graduated from the Parsons School of Design and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. Karen's work has been shown at the Los Angeles Center of Photography, the LA Center for Digital Art, and 1650 Gallery, among others. Karen has organized this exhibit featuring her work and that of other women who use a lens to capture the world in unique and arresting ways. Other exhibitors include Sarah Hadley, June Czerwinski, Paula Riff, Lynette Jackson and Lori Pond.
Reception: Thursday, October 4
5:30 – 8:00 pm
Free Admission, light hors d’oeuvres
Please RSVP to andrew@ebelloflosangeles.com
6:00 pm: LAPD Olympic Division Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) Meeting
6:00 pm: LAPD Olympic Division Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) MeetingOctober 4, 2018 –
Olympic Division Police Station1130 S. Vermont Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90006(213) 382-9130*Talk to your Senior Lead Officers
*Captain’s update
*Guest speaker from the Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Division.
*Parking located at Kyro Medical Center on Menlo Ave/11th St.
For questions, please contact Olympic Area Community Relations Office at (213) 382-9130 - October 5, 2018
- October 6, 2018
9:00 am: GWNC Outreach Committee Meeting9:00 am: GWNC Outreach Committee MeetingOctober 6, 2018 –
Bricks & Scones Cafe403 N. Larchmont Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90004Help your Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council with reaching out to the community, and with projects that increase community involvement with the GWNC!
First Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. (through January 2017)
Bricks & Scones Cafe
403 N. Larchmont Blvd., 90004Contact: outreach@greaterwilshire.org
- October 7, 2018
- October 8, 2018
- October 9, 2018
- October 10, 2018
7:00 pm: GWNC Board Meeting7:00 pm: GWNC Board MeetingOctober 10, 2018 –
Ebell of Los Angeles743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005 - October 11, 2018
- October 12, 2018
- October 13, 2018
11:00 am: Fall Festival at The Farmers Market11:00 am: Fall Festival at The Farmers MarketOctober 13, 2018 –
The Original Farmers Market6333 W Third StLos Angeles, CA 90036The Original Farmers Market's oldest and most beloved celebration, Fall Festival, which was established in 1934, returns on October 13 and 14, 2018. Signaling the start of the fall harvest, Fall Festival is a family-friendly weekend jam-packed with crafts, games, live music, a petting zoo and much more.
Open to the public, the weekend is full of exciting activities for guests of all ages, and includes kid-sized, pedal-powered tractor pull competitions; an animal-friendly petting zoo with creatures of all varieties, including bunnies and goats; world-famous All-Alaskan Pig Races, featuring flat-track racing and hurdling pigs; arts and crafts for kids and adults alike, including a Harvest Knot Workshop with American Straw, and a classic "no hands" pie-eating contest sponsored by Du-par's. To really get the kids into the spirit of the season, Mr. Jack O' Lantern's Game Zone will feature pumpkin bowling, candy corn hole, pumpkin decorating, pumpkin putting, an R.I.P. ring toss and pumpkin knock.
The festivities don't stop there. Plenty of live music from country, western and rockabilly bands will set the soundtrack for the weekend, with tunes from the likes of Merle Jagger, The Miners, Abby Girl & The Real Deal, Johnny Cash tribute band Walking Phoenixes, The Stardust Ramblers and Dave Stuckey & The 4 Hoot Owls.
11:00 am: Friends of the Wilshire Library Book Sale11:00 am: Friends of the Wilshire Library Book SaleOctober 13, 2018 –
Wilshire Branch Library149 North Saint Andrews PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90004Friends of the Wilshire Library book sale 11-3. Refreshments also on sale.
1:00 pm: Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance 2018 Election Forum1:00 pm: Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance 2018 Election ForumOctober 13, 2018 –
Holman United Methodist Church3320 W Adams Blvd,Los Angeles, CA 90018Representatives from LAANE, the Public Bank Los Angeles, the NC Budget Advocates, and LA County DPW will discuss two measures on November's ballot: Measure W (Stormwater Capture / Clean, Safe Water) and
Charter Amendment B, which would pave the way for a public bank in the City of Los AngelesSponsored by the Neighborhood Council Sustainability Alliance
- October 14, 2018
- October 15, 2018
2:00 pm: Register to Vote2:00 pm: Register to VoteOctober 15, 2018 –
Wilshire Branch Library149 North Saint Andrews PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90004A representative from the League of Women Voters will be here from 2-5 to help people register to vote. Bilingual English/Spanish. For more information, please call 323-957-4550.
7:00 pm: GWNC Transportation Committee Meeting7:00 pm: GWNC Transportation Committee MeetingOctober 15, 2018 –
Marlborough School Library250 S. RossmoreLos Angeles, CA 90004 - October 16, 2018
- October 17, 2018
3:30 pm: Flores Mexicanas de papel y Calaveras de azúcar (Paper Flowers and Sugar Skulls)3:30 pm: Flores Mexicanas de papel y Calaveras de azúcar (Paper Flowers and Sugar Skulls)October 17, 2018 –
Memorial Branch Library4625 W. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90019Create paper flowers and decorate sugar skulls!
- October 18, 2018
7:00 pm: LAPD Wilshire Division Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) Meeting7:00 pm: LAPD Wilshire Division Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) MeetingOctober 18, 2018 –
Wilshire Community Police Station4849 Venice BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90019LAPD Wilshire Division Community-Police Advisory Board (C-PAB)
- October 19, 2018
- October 20, 2018
2:00 pm: Free screening of "Monsters, Inc."2:00 pm: Free screening of "Monsters, Inc."October 20, 2018 –
Wilshire Branch Library149 North Saint Andrews PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90004Get ready for Halloween with our free screening of this family-friendly movie. Rated G
- October 21, 2018
10:00 am: L.A. Preschool/Kinder Fair10:00 am: L.A. Preschool/Kinder FairOctober 21, 2018 –
Stratford School1200 N. Cahuenga Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90038The LA Preschool Fairs will be bigger than ever this year! PEL and The Pump Station & Nurtury® are collaborating to make this favorite fall event for parents even better! Raffles, Goody bags, and LOTS of schools! For more info and to RSVP: https://lapreschoolkinderfaireast.eventbrite.com
- October 22, 2018
- October 23, 2018
N/A: St. Brendan School - CHLA Blood DriveN/A: St. Brendan School - CHLA Blood DriveOctober 23, 2018 N/A
St. Brendan School, Parish Center238 S. Manhattan PlaceLos Angeles, CA 90004Semi-annual blood drive at St. Brendan School benefitting Children's Hospital Los Angeles
6:30 pm: GWNC Land Use Committee Meeting6:30 pm: GWNC Land Use Committee MeetingOctober 23, 2018 –
Hope Lutheran Church6720 Melrose Ave.Los Angeles, CAGreater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee meeting - come and learn about new and ongoing development projects in your neighborhood. Everyone is welcome.
Fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
Hope Lutheran Church
6720 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90038Contact: landuse@greaterwilshire.org
- October 24, 2018
- October 25, 2018
6:00 pm: League of Women Voters: What to Know Before You Vote6:00 pm: League of Women Voters: What to Know Before You VoteOctober 25, 2018 –
Ebell of Los Angeles743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005Join LA's oldest women's club for an engaging and informative evening as we welcome the Los Angeles League of Women Voters. We will discuss initiatives up for election on November 6th.
Everyone is welcome! This is a nonpartisan event & we are excited to have Mona Field, Vice President of the LALWV talk with us about upcoming initiatives.
Thursday, October 25th
6:00 pm
$5 suggested donationTo reserve your space, please email tickets@ebelloflosangeles.com, call 323-931-1277 x 131.
- October 26, 2018
- October 27, 2018
N/A: Larchmont Charter School World's FairN/A: Larchmont Charter School World's FairOctober 27, 2018 N/A
Larchmont Charter - Hollygrove Campus815 N El Centro Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90038The World’s Fair celebrates Larchmont Charter School diverse student body and the rich cultural heritage of our families. This year there will be special cultural performances including African Drums, Mariachi Teocuitalan, Hawaiian Dancers and Danza Azteca Grupo Nezahualpilli. This fun filled event brings the school and neighborhood together for a day of delicious food, games and entertainment in which everyone proudly participates.
10:00 am: Halloween Hullabaloo10:00 am: Halloween HullabalooOctober 27, 2018 –
Rose Scharlin Cooperative Nursery School2414 Lake View AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90039Join us for Rose Scharlin's 16th Annual Halloween Festival! Fun for all but perfect for ages 0-5.
Saturday, October 27th 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Halloween Fundraiser | FREE AdmissionEnjoy homemade treats and yummy goods from our kitchen. Sip your morning coffee while the kids run free and have a blast with games, bouncy slide, crafts and more – lots of fun without being scary. Put on a costume and come play with us!
- October 28, 2018
- October 29, 2018
2:00 pm: Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century book discussion and signing2:00 pm: Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century book discussion and signingOctober 29, 2018 –
Los Angeles Central Library630 W. 5th St.Los Angeles, CAAcademy Award-nominated filmmaker and author Don Hahn serves up a fascinating talk about his new book Yesterday’s Tomorrow: Disney’s Magical Mid-Century. Yesterday's Tomorrow is a valentine to an era of optimism, relaxed lifestyle, and innovative design; illustrated with rarely seen art, film clips and photography of the mid-20th century reflecting the unique style that Walt Disney and his artists contributed to the era. If you've seen Sleeping Beauty, read Atomic Ranch Magazine, shopped at Design Within Reach, or watched Mad Men, this lecture is for you and all those who love this extraordinary era of Disney.
Don is a writer/producer/director whose credits include the worldwide phenomenon The Lion King, the classic Beauty and the Beast, the first animated film nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. He Executive Produced Emperor’s New Groove, Maleficent, and last years' box office champ Beauty and the Beast starring Emma Watson. Hahn also served as associate producer of the landmark film Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Don's books on animation, art, and creativity include the bestseller Brain Storm, the acclaimed Drawn To Life: The Complete Works of Walt Stanchfield and Before Ever After: The Lost Lectures of Disney's Animation Studio.
A book signing will follow the lecture.
Reservations not required. Doors open approximately 15 minutes before the beginning of the program. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Directions to Central Library: https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/directions
Parking at Central Library: https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library/parking
Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century book discussion and signing
- October 30, 2018
6:30 pm: Halloween Family Fun Night!6:30 pm: Halloween Family Fun Night!October 30, 2018 –
Memorial Branch Library4625 W. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90019Join us for some spooky library fun! Dress up in your favorite costume and come to the library to enjoy crafts and treats.
- October 31, 2018
- November 1, 2018
8:00 am: The Foster Car System: A Pathway to Success8:00 am: The Foster Car System: A Pathway to SuccessNovember 1, 2018 –
Ebell of Los Angeles743 S Lucerne BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90005Join us for a community conversation about the Foster Care system in Los Angeles.
There are over 30,000 children in the foster care system in Los Angeles, more than anywhere in the country. Without the optimal public and private resources nearly half of these children will end up homeless or in our county jails.
Come learn what children in foster care need to succeed and how you can help. Join us as we discuss this important subject with a panel of experts in the field, including:
Janis Spire, Moderator – Worked 15 years as President and CEO of Alliance for Children’s Rights
Judge Michael Nash – Executive Director of the LA County O ce of Child Protection and former presiding Judge of the Juvenile Court
Jessica Chandler – Former foster youth, Social Worker with LA DCFS and a featured subject in Participant Media and Emerson Collective’s forthcoming documentary Foster, which will debut on HBO in 2019
Jeannine Balfour – Senior Program O cer, Domestic Programs, Conrad N. Hilton Foundation
Winnie Wechsler – Executive Director of the Anthony & Jeanne Pritzker Family Foundation and the Pritzker Foster Care InitiativeThursday, November 1, 2018
Doors open at 8:00 am
Discussion 8:30 - 10:00 am
Suggested Donation $20
Continental breakfast included – Late walk-ins welcomeJill Bauman & Rebecca Hutchinson, Co-Chairs
Sponsored by City National Bank
Please call 323-931-1277 ext.131 or email: tickets@ebelloflosangeles.comENTRANCE: The Ebell of Los Angeles, 741 South Lucerne Boulevard
Free Parking: East Lot across from entrance
6:00 pm: LAPD Olympic Division Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) Meeting6:00 pm: LAPD Olympic Division Community Police Advisory Board (C-PAB) MeetingNovember 1, 2018 –
Olympic Division Police Station1130 S. Vermont Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90006(213) 382-9130*Talk to your Senior Lead Officers
*Captain’s update
*Guest speaker from the Los Angeles Police Department Media Relations Division.
*Parking located at Kyro Medical Center on Menlo Ave/11th St.
For questions, please contact Olympic Area Community Relations Office at (213) 382-9130 - November 2, 2018
- November 3, 2018
9:00 am: GWNC Outreach Committee Meeting9:00 am: GWNC Outreach Committee MeetingNovember 3, 2018 –
Bricks & Scones Cafe403 N. Larchmont Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90004Help your Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council with reaching out to the community, and with projects that increase community involvement with the GWNC!
First Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. (through January 2017)
Bricks & Scones Cafe
403 N. Larchmont Blvd., 90004Contact: outreach@greaterwilshire.org
10:00 am: SAT Basic Skills Workshop10:00 am: SAT Basic Skills WorkshopNovember 3, 2018 –
Memorial Branch Library4625 W. Olympic Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90019Is your child getting ready to take the SAT? Join us for a free workshop that will cover the basic skills needed for the Reading and Math portions of the SAT test. You’ll leave feeling confident about taking the test.