Looking to make local high school seniors feel important and celebrated, Westchester resident Hallie Hawk, knew she wanted to act. After seeing an Adopt-A-Senior program started for her alma mater in Colorado, she decided to start one for neighborhood grads. With the...
Community Spotlight: Westchester/Playa Historical Society plans spring walk through neighborhood
The Westchester/Playa Historical Society is working on creating a new community event this spring featuring a historical walk through the communities of Westchester, Playa del Rey and Playa Vista. The event will most likely take place over a weekend in May between 10...
Celebrating the season! Our picks for the best family-friendly holiday events
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, December is jam-packed with free and low-cost events that will have you humming Christmas carols and researching egg nog recipes in no time. Whether you’re looking to take a family photo with old St. Nick, view some...
The Book Jewel gets ready to shine in Westchester Triangle
This spring, Westchester will have its very own independent bookstore when The Book Jewel opens its doors on 87th Street. Having a bookstore in Westchester has long been the dream of Drollinger Properties owner, Karen Dial, who has made it her mission to help keep her...
Community Spotlight: Westchester Elks Club
Classic and vintage cars from the 20s to the 70s will be the main attraction at the Westchester Elks 20th Annual Car Show & Chili Cook Off this month, and while organizers hope attendees check out the craftsmanship, the fins and the paint jobs, they’re also eager...
GET READY FOR WAM!
Music, Art & Community Combine at Westchester's All-Day Block Party Enjoy the last weekend of summer by heading down to Emerson Avenue for one of the community’s most popular family-friendly events—the Westchester Arts and Music Block Party (WAM)! Featuring more...
Our 2019 Best Of results revealed!
We love our community and enjoy celebrating its people, places and events each month in the pages of the Westchester/Playa HomeTown News. Our Best Of Readers’ Poll is our super-sized way to highlight all the best things about living and working in Westchester,...
Inaugural Mother Son Prom at the Westchester Family YMCA
Moms and their sons had a blast at the sold-out inaugural Mother Son Dance held at the Westchester Family YMCA Annex on Saturday, July 27. The event, which doubled as a fundraiser for the Y’s camp program, featured a DJ, photo booth, raffle prizes, snacks, an ice...
Community Spotlight: Ballet Beyond Borders debuts in Westchester for the first time with dance, special events
The community is invited to attend Ballet Beyond Borders special events happening at LMU this month, including dance performances and “Cultural Crossroads–Cultural Diplomacy in a Changing World.” Photo courtesy BBB. By Sarah Ahern Nearly 1,200 miles northeast of...
8th Annual Best Of Voting Now Open!
Vote for your favorite local businesses! The HomeTown News is proud to present its 8th Annual Best Of Readers' Poll! Our Readers' Poll is all about celebrating local small businesses and recognizing some of the best Westchester, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista,...