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Looking For Childcare in Mar Vista? Try Connections For Children

Looking For Childcare in Mar Vista? Try Connections For Children

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 [...]

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center

The Sanctuary Birth & Family Wellness Center

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 [...]

TubaCzar at The Fanatic Salon Saturday 8/28

TubaCzar at The Fanatic Salon Saturday 8/28

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 [...]

What’s Happening at Top Tomato?

What’s Happening at Top Tomato?

There has been crew at work lately, fixing the place up…  It’s rumored to be a gallery in the making. Stay tuned.

The Latest Mar Vista Restaurant Rumors

The Latest Mar Vista Restaurant Rumors

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 [...]

Fish FryDay at Earl’s Gourmet Grub Was a Big Hit

Fish FryDay at Earl’s Gourmet Grub Was a Big Hit

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’ [...]

Back-To-School Fair At Whole Foods Mar Vista Saturday, 8/21

Back-To-School Fair At Whole Foods Mar Vista Saturday, 8/21

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, [...]

Bikerowave Is Celebrating 1 Year in Mar Vista This Friday 8/13

Bikerowave Is Celebrating 1 Year in Mar Vista This Friday 8/13

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

Fish Fryday This Friday The 13th at Earl’s Gourmet Grub

Fish Fryday This Friday The 13th at Earl’s Gourmet Grub

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 [...]

Gardenerd Heirloom Seed Exchange & Pot Luck Supper Saturday, 8/7

Gardenerd Heirloom Seed Exchange & Pot Luck Supper Saturday, 8/7

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 [...]