Posted in Business Profile, Community on 31. Aug, 2010
Connections For Children has been assisting families find childcare that meets their needs all over West Los Angeles for 35 years, from Malibu to Redondo Beach, and of course, Mar Vista as well. Their service is free and can be accessed on their website or over the phone. Connections For Children’s staff can help by [...]
Posted in Business Profile on 28. Aug, 2010
The Sanctuary Birth & Wellness Center has been operating in Mar Vista for a few years, but they have recently opened a new birthing suite that’s so luxurious — I’m talking boutique hotel luxurious — I’m almost tempted to have another baby just so I can deliver there. (But as it happens, my childbirthing ship [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Weekend Plans on 25. Aug, 2010
Finish August with a bang! Catch TubaCzar at the Fanatic Salon this Saturday night 8/28 at 8pm. Showcasing the talents of Mark Beltzman, Mark Nutter, Cynthia Carle and Fred Kaz, TubaCzar is different each time, but funny every time. If Back-To-School season is making you tense, take yourself to the Fanatic Salon for some laugh [...]
Posted in Business Profile on 24. Aug, 2010
There has been crew at work lately, fixing the place up… It’s rumored to be a gallery in the making. Stay tuned.
Posted in Business Profile, Makeover on 20. Aug, 2010
Louie’s of Mar Vista is rumored to be coming sometime in the next year. It will take the old Barton’s Cleaners spot and if the owners’ other restaurant, the North End Caffe in Manhattan Beach, is any indication, the food will be great and the publicity could be huge. Although no one is promising Guy [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Community on 18. Aug, 2010
Earl’s Gourmet Grub threw a Fish Fry on Friday the 13th to benefit the Mar Vista Master Gardeners, and it was a great event. A huge crowd of people came to enjoy the food and the Angel City beer, provided by the brewer himself, Michael Bowe. The patio has been remodeled, with a separate smokers’ [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Family Fun on 13. Aug, 2010
Whole Foods Market West LA (better known as Mar Vista’s Whole Foods) will host a Back-To-School Fair in conjunction with Kids Are 1st Saturday, August 21st, from 11am – 3pm. There will be a car safety seat adjustment station, free Child Safety Kits, and you can make fruit skewers at the Health Starts Here booth. Oh, [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Community on 11. Aug, 2010
Join me in congratulating Bikerowave on their first year in Mar Vista! And join their party, if you like, starting at 8pm Friday. Bikerowave, 12255 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista
Posted in Business Profile, Family Fun on 10. Aug, 2010
Earl’s Gourmet Grub presents: Fish Fryday! Bring friends and family for delish beer-battered fish, fries & sides by Earl’s (dessert, too), with libations courtesy of Angel City Brewing. The Venice Grind will be open for business as well, serving up that great Stumptown Coffee and espresso. Lucky Fryday the 13th of August. The fish will be frying and the [...]
Posted in Business Profile, Community, Education, Family Fun on 03. Aug, 2010
Calling all Mar Vista Gardeners: Our friend Christy Wilhelmi, the Gardenerd herself, is hosting an Heirloom Seed Exchange and Pot Luck Supper on Saturday afternoon, August 7th, from 4:30 – 6:30pm. The idea is to bring a dish to share, made from something grown in your garden. Bring the recipe for including in a compilation [...]
