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| NEW CELEBS ADDED TO A STAR-STUDDED EVENING OF BOWLING AND POKER FOR LOCAL CHARITY A PLACE CALLED HOME (APCH)
Producers, Singers, Comedians and Actors Join APCH for Its Forth Annual Stars & Strikes Fundraiser
APCH's fourth annual Stars & Strikes celebrity bowling and poker tournament featuring celebrities such as singers Austin Brown, Deryk Wibley of Sum 41, LaLa and Jason Derulo; rapper Paul Wall; singer and actress KeKe Palmer; actors Kristen Stewart from the Twilight Saga, Eddie Steeples from My Name Is Earl, Eden Sher from The Middle, and Gregory Michael from Greek; movie producer Ari Gold; music producers Rodney Jerkins and J.R. Rotem, and many more.
These celebrities, along with other attendees, will bowl and play poker to raise money for the non-profit youth center in South Central Los Angeles. The night will feature bowling competitions, a professional-level No-Limit All-In Texas Hold'em competition featuring the "Dealer Dolls" and World Series of Poker Championship dealer Jolyn Haviland, prizes, DJs, food, drinks and more.
For the past fourteen years, APCH has provided a safe haven with creative and educational resources as well as mentoring, tutoring and support services to inner-city, at-risk youth.
PINZ Bowling and Entert-ainment Center, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA
Wednesday, Mar. 10, 2010 at 7 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Poker tournament starts promptly at 7:45 p.m.
http://starsandstrikesforapch.org
Spirit Keepers Pow Wow
Come experience the indigenous arts, food, dance and music.
10 a.m - Carlos Reynosa in Concert, 11 a.m. - Glen Talley and Friends in Concert, 12 p.m. - Danza Azteca, 1 p.m. Grand Entry.
MC: Carlos Reynosa (Cherokee), Arena Director:Sunnie Whipple (Lakota)
Headman Dancer: Dennis Garcia (Chumash)
Headwoman Dancer: Bobbi "Happy" SAnchez (Chumash)
Headboy Dancer:
James "Crazy Bear" SAnchez (ChumAsh)
Headgirl Dancer: Irene BarteLt (Purepecha)
Mar. 20, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Multicultural Learning Center, 7510 DeSoto Ave., Canoga Park.
(818) 716- 5783
www.mlccharter.org
FREE PUBLIC SERVICES
New Economics for Women's Family-Source Center invites you to attend our FREE Smart Consumer Workshop on Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., to educate consumers in: tracking expenses, reading credit reports, repairing bad credit, and understanding credit card solicitations and loan offers. With participation, child watch for children ages 5-12 and a bag of FREE BUS TOKENS will be provided. Also at the center, you can receive FREE certified PARENTING CLASSES once a week for 12 weeks, and FREE TAX PREPARATION every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and an array of other social services for low-income families and individuals. Contact the FSC to enroll and make an appointment at 818-786-4098, or visit us at 6931 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite #201, Van Nuys, CA 91406.
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EVENTS & FESTIVALS:
Simchat Chochmah, Journeying from Mid-life to Elder & Sage
Mar. 7, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Celebrate with a ceremony in 4 Worlds: Spirit, Mind, Heart and Body, filled with Jewish tradition and innovative ritual. $25.
(310) 440-1246
www.simchatchochmah.blogspot.com
Klezmer en Buenos Aires
March 25, 8 p.m. Argentinean duo César Lerner and Marcelo Moguilevsky, also known as Klezmer en Buenos Aires, bring the merriment and pathos of Eastern Europe's spirited music. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(877) 722-4849
www.skirball.org
Musicians Wanted
Rehearsals begin Mar. 30, 7 p.m. The City of Agoura Hills is pleased to announce the Spring performance of the Community Concert and Jazz Band. Susan Treworgy will be the director of both bands. The band rehearses Tues. nights in the Agoura High School band room. If you would like to join the band, ask for Roger Vick at the number below.
(805) 381-1325
Dark Delicacies Signing
Mar. 6, 2 p.m. Amber Benson, best known for playing Tara on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer series will be signing Cat's Claw, her newest urban fantasy. 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank.
(818) 556-6660
www.darkdel.com
LA Opera Talk, Gotterdammerung
Mar. 10, 6:45 p.m. Don't miss hearing about how this incredible adventure ends. Los Angeles Public Library, Platt Branch, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills
(818) 340-9386
2010 Concerts in the Park Sponsorship
Join the City of Agoura Hills Center by being a sponsor of the annual "Summer Concerts in the Park." Benefits include logo on 10,000 flyers, in newspaper ads, radio ads and street banners.
(818) 597-7361
www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
Dark Delicacies Signing
Mar. 9, 7 p.m. The DVD Haunted Echoes will be released. On hand will be director Harry Bromley Davenport, and actors Sean Young, Barbara Bain, and M Emmet Walsh. 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank.
(818) 556-6660
www.darkdel.com
Easter Celebrations
Apr. 4. Services 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. Trumpets will welcome you along wit the heavenly choir, English handbell choir, guitars and drums. Holy Communion will be distributed. Easter breakfast will be served from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Palm Sunday is Mar. 28 and there will be a procession with palm branches. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka.
(818) 341-3460
Used Book Sale
Mar. 5, 6. Great selection of almost new books. Encino-Tarzana Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana.
(818) 343-1983
www.etlibraryfriends.org
Pepperdine Faculty Recital
March 25, 7:30 p.m. Kathleen Roland-Silverstein, Soprano, Louise Lofquist, Piano. Free. Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
(310) 506-4522
http://arts.pepperdine.edu
"Lady Sings the Blues & Gospel"
Mar. 14, 4 p.m. Jean Shy will sing Chicago style Blues & Mahalia Jackson favorites with pianist Karen Hernandez and drummer Gary Gibbons. St James Presbyterian Church, 19414 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana.
(818) 345-2057
The Meatballs of Comedy
Ongoing Sundays, 6 p.m. Italian Stand-Up Comedians. Free Admission with mention of Valley Scene Magazine. The Jon Lovitz Comedy Club, 1000 Universal CityWalk Universal City
(818) 824-6545
www.thejonlovitzcomedyclub.com
Soweto Gospel Choir
Mar. 23, 7:30 p.m. The Grammy Award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, celebrating the unique and inspirational power of African gospel music in six of South Africa's 11 recognized languages. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
(310) 506-4522
http://arts.pepperdine.edu
http://www.sowetogospelchoir.com
Shriekfest 2010
Now accepting applications for its 10th annual horror and sci-fi film competition. It is a great opportunity for young filmmakers to have their work seen and now that the festival has gone green, the submittal process is that much easier. Applicants can send their films or screenplays in via email.
www.shriekfest.com
Mon. Night Readings
Ongoing, 8 p.m. Come enjoy refreshments and hear The Road's talented ensemble of actors present a play you may have never heard before!
(866) 811-4111
www.roadtheatre.org
Pepperdine Alumni / Faculty Recital
Mar. 28, 3 p.m. Cosima Luther, Violin
Lisa Raschiatore, Clarinet, Sara Banta, Piano. Raitt Recital Hall, 24255 PCH, Malibu.
(310) 506-4522
http://arts.pepperdine.edu
Used Book Sale
Mar. 13, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Amost new books. Valley Plaza Branch of the Los Angeles Public LIbrary, 12311 Vanowen St., N. Hollywood.
(818) 765-9251
Plant Sale
Sundays, 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. A plant sale held at the Kids' Adventure Garden. 350 W. Gainsborough Rd.
(805) 497-3266
Glendale Quilt Show
Mar 19 - 21, 10 a.m. 31st Annual Quilt Show. Quilts on display. Vendor mall, classes and lectures, and an awards luncheon with live auction. Burbank Airport Marriott, 2500 Hollywood Way, Burbank.
www.glendalequiltguild.org
CLUBS & MEETINGS:
Edelweiss Ski Club
Third Tues. of each month, 8 p.m. Ski trips and other social activities. Lamplighter Restaurant, 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks.
(818) 345-7332
Sunday Songbirds
Sundays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. An adult group of people who enjoy singing. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd. Encino.
(818) 995-1690
West Valley Garden Club's "Growing Vegetable Gardens".
March 9, 11 a.m. Presented by Mike Wronkowski, manager, Green Arrow Nursery. Orcutt Horticulture Center, 23600 Roscoe Blvd., West Hills.
(818) 348 6677
Woman's Club of Woodland Hills
Meets at 10 a.m. the 3rd Thurs. of the month. A working club raising money for charities. Woodland Hills Country Club, 21150 Dumetz Rd.
(818) 884-9441
Genealogy From the Inside Out
March 7, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. The book The Story of Annie's Ghosts will be discussed. Temple Adat Elohim, 2420 E. Hillcrest Dr., Thousand Oaks.
(818) 889-6616
information@jgscv.org
Valley Watercolor Society
March 9, 7:30 p.m. Chris Van Winkle - Award-winning Artist & Instructor. Encino Community Center, 4935 Balboa Blvd. Encino.
(818) 407-0828
(818) 882-4897
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce
Mar. 18, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Business Mixer. Planet Beauty, 23637 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas.
(818) 222-5680
American Sewing Guild
6:30-8:30 p.m., 3rd Wednesday of the month. Learn new techniques, and gather with others. Kingdom Sewing, 8923 Reseda Blvd, Northridge.
(818) 993-8933
GALLERIES & EXHIBITS:
Road to Freedom
Runs through Mar. 7. Experience 160 images that dramatically advanced the struggle for equal rights. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.org
Making Faces
Mar. 10 - July 11. Israeli illustrator Hanoch Piven depicts celebrities in witty caricature collages. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.org
"Inspirations"
Runs through Mar. 7. Artist Carol Hernandez is one of many featured artists . The process of inspiration is explored. Topanga Canyon Gallery, Pine Tree Circle, 120 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Suite 109, Topanga.
(310) 455-7909
Breach of Peace
Runs through April 11. View contemporary portraits by Eric Etheridge of forty of the civil rights activists who in 1961 converged on Jackson, Mississippi, to challenge state segregation laws. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.org
Gallery 800, The 4th Annual Art Unites Exhibition
Runs through Mar. 20. Art Unites does just that! A beautiful cross-section of talent that spans multiple crafts of the Art Directors Guild Local 800. The exhibition boasts over 100 original pieces. 5108 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood.
(818) 763-8052
www.gallery800.com
An Idea Called Tomorrow
Runs through Mar. 7. Contemplating the active role we can play in bringing about a more just, equitable future, these commissioned works explore social justice. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.org
Images for Human Rights
Runs through March 14. Images that not only reinforce the Declaration's principles but also highlight human rights violations around the world today. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles.
(310) 440-4500
www.skirball.org
Robert Williams
Runs through Apr. 3. Conceptual Realism in the Service of the Hypothetical features new paintings, drawings, prints and for the first time, sculptures. CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.
(818) 677-2156
www.csun.edu/galleries
"Fiesta of Art"
Mar. 5 - 25. The annual Fine Arts Federation Membership Exhibit. Creative Arts Center Gallery, 1100 W. Clark Ave., Burbank.
(818) 238-5397
Mercedes Matter: A Retrospective Exhibition
Runs through Apr. 4. Mercedes Matter's art involved early American modernism of the Stieglitz circle to European cubism to abstract expressionism. Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu.
(310) 506-7257
http://arts.pepperdine.edu
SENIOR ACTIVITIES:
Chatsworth Senior Center Open House
Mar. 13, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come and get information on all health services. Mason Park Gym, 10500 Mason Ave., Chatsworth.
(818) 606-6671
chatsworthsenior@aol.com
Family History Writing Class:
Mondays. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Learn professional writing, editing and proofreading skills writing life stories. The Valley Village Senior Apartments, 12111 Chandler Boulevard, Valley Village.
http://www.nhpcas.com
Commercial Acting for Adults
Ongoing, Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:30-3:30p.m. Learn skills to pursue a career in television commercial acting. N. Hollywood Adult Learning Center, 10952 Whipple, N. Hollywood.
(818) 763-8081
www.buddypowell.com
Classical Music Appreciation
Mondays, 3 - 5 p.m. Beethoven's life and work, structure of the symphony. The Valley Village Senior Apartments, 12111 Chandler Boulevard, Valley Village.
http://www.nhpcas.com
Intergenerational Tutoring
Thursdays. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Job-training in tutor mentoring with opportunity to practice skills with high school students The Valley Village Senior Apartments, 12111 Chandler Boulevard, Valley Village.
http://www.nhpcas.com
Popular Music Appreciation:
Tuesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. A study of America's Tin Pan Alley composers. The Valley Village Senior Apartments, 12111 Chandler Boulevard, Valley Village.
http://www.nhpcas.com
Ballroom Dancing to Live Bands
Ongoing, Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dance each week! Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive, Burbank.
(818) 238-5353
HEALTHY HAPPENINGS:
Free Health Risk ID Screening
Mar. 25, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Nutritionist and tri-athlete Janet Little - "How's Your Health? Learn Where You Stand." Henry's Farmers Market, 21821 Ventura Blvd., Woodland Hills.
(818) 887-6473
Free Hemocult Screenings
March 13, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Northridge Hospital Medical Center will provide Free Hemocult Screenings for Colon Cancer Northridge Fashion Center, 9301Tampa Ave.
www.NorthridgeHospital.org
Learn CPR for Free!
Mar. 20, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 16th Annual CPR Blitz. Participants will receive a booklet and participation card. (non-certified CPR) and will learn CPR along with choking procedures for children over the age of 8 and adults. Northridge Hospital Medical Center Education Auditorium, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge.
(818) 885-5488.
www.NorthridgeHospital.org
Child Abuse: Signs to Look For
Mar. 12. CATS is a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a week multi-disciplinary sexual abuse response center, and will be a featured guest lecture. Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave, Upper Level, Center Court between Food Court and JC Penny.
www.northridgehospital.org/betterhealth
"Ladies Night Out"
March 31, 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A lecture, free screenings, heart healthy information as well as manicures, free screenings, eyebrow shaping and hairstyling. Northridge Hospital, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge.
(818) 885-3547
www.NorthridgeHospital.org
CLASSES & SEMINARS:
Tseng College at CSUN Information Session
Mar. 25, 6 - 8 p.m. An information session for the new certificate program in mediation and conflict resolution. For anyone called on to resolve disputes in a work or community environment. CSUN University Club, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge.
(818) 677-5943
http://tsengcollege.csun.edu/mediation
Piedmont Music Ensemble
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Learn rhythm, breathing techniques, harmony singing. The Piedmont, 6750 Whitsett, N. Hollywood.
http://www.nhpcas.com
Tennis Classes
Ongoing. Tournament Prep and Junior leagues as well as private lessons. $85 per week. Agoura Hills Rec Center, 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills.
(818) 597-7361
Dance Classes
Ongoing. Saturdays 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Classes in ballet, tap, jazz, modern dance, and acting. 6952 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys.
(310) 855-8725
Scene Study with Sam Anderson of ABC'S "Lost"
Ongoing. A unique opportunity to learn from one of Hollywood's leading stage and screen actors.
(310) 365-7666
http://www.lankershimartscenter.com
The Brass Tacks of Acting
Learn thorough Script Analysis that reveals every clue in the script needed to book the job and improvisation techniques to make work personal and committed. Students bring monologue, scenes and audition material to class, and cold readings are supplied each week. Loren E. Chadma, Instructor. 5108 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hollywood.
(818) 985-8504
http://www.lorenechadima.com
Floral Design Classes
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:30 a.m. Floral design in the Sogetsu style. $15 plus $10 for flowers, or $50 per month. 350 W. Gainsborough Rd., Thousand Oaks.
(805) 498-7421
The Michael Chekhov Studio
Saturdays, 12 - 3p.m. Exercises to strengthen the actor's imagination and concentration.
(818) 238-0501
www.themichaelchekhovstudio.org
Pastimes for a Lifetime
Ongoing. A fine art and piano academy.
www.pastimesinc.com
Raise Your Consciousness.
Tuesdays 7:20-8:30 p.m. Weekly guided meditations to find peace in the big city. Encino Acupuncture, 16545 Ventura Blvd., Encino.
(310) 531-4936
www.PersonalHealingCoach.com
Art is Our Passion
Ongoing. Art instruction classes for all ages. 5859 Kanan Rd., Agoura Hills.
(818) 991-5514
www.artisourpassion.com
Salsa with Desi Devon
Mondays, 8:30-9:30 p.m. Learn to Salsa with or without a partner. Guys get to dance FREE! $15. Athletic Garage Dance & Body Work, 121 Waverly Dr., Pasadena.
(626) 229-9769
www.AthleticGarage.com
Free Weekly Watercolor Class
Ongoing, Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free weekly watercolor classes. The classes are open to people with cancer, cancer survivors, and their family members. Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth.
(818) 700-6900
http://www.twcvv.org
Knitting Group for Cancer Patients and Family Members
Ongoing, Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Free for people with cancer, survivors, and family members. Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, 9410 Owensmouth Ave, Chatsworth.
(805) 379-4777
www.twcvv.org
Adult & Youth Acting Classes
Ongoing. Individual guidance from your career consultant, classes instructed by professionals. AIA Studios, 1918 Magnolia Blvd. Ste. 206, Burbank.
(818) 563-4142
http://www.aiastudios.com
Van Nuys ECC Classes
GED Preparation, Computer Classes, High School Diploma, Parent Education, English as a Second Language, Fine Arts, Citizenship, Classes for Older Adults. 6535 Cedros Ave., Van Nuys.
(818) 778-6000
KIDS STUFF:
After School Homework/Literacy Program
Mon. - Thurs., 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Three homework/literacy and tutoring programs available. Children are assisted by trained staff and have access to resources.
www.manymansions.org
Friday Night Slammers
Ongoing, Fridays, 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Video games, billiards, open gym play, rock-climbing, social lounge, dodge ball, board games. $15.
(818) 880-2993
Academy of Dance/Performing Arts
Ongoing. Ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, theater. 5700 Corsa Avenue, #106, Westlake Village.
(818) 889-1515
www.academyofdance.us
Music Lessons with Cathy Heller
Ongoing Fri. A musician on the LA kids' scene, Cathy Heller, shares her expertise in music for kids. $15. 14945 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks.
(818) 990-7600
www.storyopolis.com
Youth Acting Program
Ongoing. Classes for ages 5 to 17. Script analysis, improv, dramatic and comedic acting techniques.
(818) 985-8504
http://www.youthacting.com
Youth Ski & Snowboard Programs
Mar. 20. An excursion to Bear Mtn. $65 for 11-12 years and $80 for 13 - 17 years. Agoura Hills Rec. Center. 30610 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Agoura Hills.
(818) 597-7361
www.ci.agoura-hills.ca.us
Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Apr. 3, 10:30 a.m. All kids from birth to 6th grade are welcome to "hunt" in age appropriate areas. There will be over 2,400 eggs hidden. Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 8520 Winnetka Ave., Winnetka.
(818) 341-3460
www.our-redeemer.org
Babysitter’s Training
Apr. 17, 8:30 - 4:30 p.m. The business of sitting, family interviews, professional behavior, problem solving.
(818) 597-7361
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