Posted in Family Fun on 02. Mar, 2010
Click to play: “Mar Vista’s Gone Green”
An original song by Mar Vista’s own Didi Pop!
Green Green Green Green
Mar Vista’s gone green
I’ll tell you what I mean
We’re teaching kids the dream
You gotta love Mar Vista
We got a lot of class
We’re putting in drought resistant plants
And taking out the grass
We shop the farmers market
For flowers, honey and [...]
Posted in Family Fun on 12. Feb, 2010
Gever Tulley is famous for letting kids do dangerous things — of course, in a supervised way. He gave a famous TED Talk, which is on video for the world to see, and he’s written a book of no fewer than 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do). Mr. Tulley is coming to [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun, Green, Weekend Plans on 26. Jan, 2010
Mark your calendars and get ready to see green! The 2nd annual Mar Vista Green Garden Showcase will take place on Sunday, April 25th all over Mar Vista. Hosted and organized by the Mar Vista Community Council Green Committee, the Green Garden Showcase is a chance for homeowners to display their drought-tolerant, California native, eco-friendly [...]
Posted in Family Fun, Weekend Plans on 15. Jan, 2010
Friday Night the All-Girl Revue is back at the Fanatic Salon, 8pm $10. These gals deliver the goods.
Saturday North Venice Little League has added a final sign-up day by popular demand. 10am – 2pm at the field at the top of Grand View Hill. Check their website for details.
Saturday night more comedy goodness at the [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun on 08. Jan, 2010
This Saturday and Sunday from 10am – 2pm, up at the field at the top of Grand View, if you want to play Little League this season. Check out the North Venice Little League website for all the details.
Posted in Family Fun, Farmer's Market, Mar Vista on 20. Dec, 2009
Today at the market the Real Princesses were on hand, singing lovely carols, as were the Venice High Allegros, who strolled and caroled. Lorraine the Elf was making crafts with the kids. Then we all ate latkes again (they were dee-lish!) and waited for the Man in Red. Santa arrived and listened to all the [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Family Fun, Mar Vista on 18. Dec, 2009
Looking for something to do with your kids tomorrow? Looking for some last-minute handmade gifts? Well you’re in luck because you can solve both problems at the reDiscover Center.
From 10am until noon kids can make cards, wrapping paper and other art projects using the recycled materials reDiscover Center is known for. $5 per project, children [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun, Mar Vista on 10. Dec, 2009
Even though it’s called North Venice Little League, it’s played here in Mar Vista at the top of Grand View hill. Ahh, the boys of Spring. Or in our case, the boys and girls of Oh-My-Goodness-It’s-Not-Even-Spring-And-It’s-Freezing-Up-Here-At-The-Field. But it’s a great game and those who play it love it. Plus there’s always the snack bar: The [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun, Mar Vista, Weekend Plans on 01. Dec, 2009
I’m joining forces with Annie Barnes and Jessica Tuck of Inspire The Change to present:There will be crafts for the kids to make, great items for sale from moms we know and love, and — full disclosure — I’ll be selling off all my inventory of hooded baby towels from my previous incarnation as a crafter.Rock [...]
Posted in Community, Family Fun, Mar Vista, Weekend Plans on 19. Nov, 2009
Another Big Weekend with lots of activities to tell you about. Plenty of holiday shopping opportunities and family fun to be had. So without further ado…
Thursday evening marks the opening of Mixed Moments II, a photo exhibit by Mar Vista’s own Stephen Boskin, at City Councilman Bill Rosendahl’s West LA office, 1645 Corinth Ave, 90025, [...]
