Shop local! Small businesses to support this holiday season
While it may be easy to order online from a national chain and have a box appear on your doorstep in two days, this holiday season we’re all about shopping small and shopping local when it comes to buying gifts. It’s been a hard year for most business owners, who have...
Holiday Happenings and ways to give back this month
There may not be a lot of Santa-themed events happening this month, but that doesn’t mean the community is lacking in holiday spirit! While December traditionally has some of our favorite events–we will miss the LMU Tree Lighting, Santa Tour and Marina del Rey Boat...
Season of Giving: Volunteering Rocks!
The holidays are here and as our thoughts turn to how our celebrations are going to look this year, they also turn to how we can support those in need and give back. Learn more about two of our favorite local nonprofits that are offering volunteer opportunities for...
Cantalini’s creates new outdoor seating area for guests
Playa del Rey’s Cantalini’s Salerno Beach recently increased their outdoor seating space, thanks to a new industrial-style patio created from a shipping container. The new area has allowed the restaurant to increase their table count from nine to 19, a huge help for...
Business spotlight: Katie’s Kreations Events helps clients celebrate at home with balloons and decor
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so every month we’re featuring a different small business to help promote shopping locally and to support community members. Here’s the scoop on Katie’s Kreations Events. Owned by Aisha Harris, the event company...
Westchester Rotary starts Makeover Project to help Emerson Avenue Community Garden thrive
The Rotary Club of Westchester is known for its commitment to the community through their service projects and support of local nonprofits, but perhaps nothing exemplifies this commitment more than the group’s signature event, the bi-annual “extreme” Makeover Project....
Community members are encouraged to light up Westchester/Playa for Holiday Home Decorating Contest to raise funds for mental health services
Are your holiday decorations usually the best on your block? Are you already planning on putting up a “Christmas Vacation” level display to wow your neighbors? If you routinely go all out to decorate your home and yard for the most wonderful time of the year, you...
Playa Vista’s Cafe Ruisseau creates a welcoming place for customers to enjoy great coffee
Everyone’s business could use a little help these days, so every month we’re featuring companies owned by local residents or located in Westchester/Playa to help promote shopping locally and to support community members. Here’s the scoop on Playa Vista’s Cafe...
Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey and Silicon Beach Social work to make a difference in community
A sense of community and that feeling of belonging is something that everyone aspires to achieve in their lives. For 82 years, the women of Playa del Rey, Westchester and neighboring communities have succeeded in this goal through the Woman’s Club of Playa del Rey....
Hometown Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest
The HomeTown News and the Stephanie Younger Group have teamed up this month to host two fun, family-friendly contests just in time for Halloween! Pumpkin Contest First up, make sure to carve out some time this month to participate in the Hometown Halloween Pumpkin...
