Bay Cities Coin Club meets at: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th Street in Westchester. We will be meeting on Thursday October 10th. Doors open at 6:00pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm. We have Show and Tell, Auctions, 50/50, and a Raffle. All ages are welcome. We have gifts for kids. Our website is baycitiescoinclub.com and email is: baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us at our All School Open House on Sunday, October 13 from 1-4 p.m. Learn more about Saint Monica Preparatory's strong TK-12 academic programs including experiential learning opportunities and our league champion athletic programs.
Salsa Fest, a daylong celebration of Latin music, dancing, food, and local vendors hosted by LMU’s Radio’s KXLU-FM, returns to Loyola Marymount University in its seventh year during Latinx Heritage Month. The free event is from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. Salsa Fest VII comes as LMU Radio’s KXLU 88.9 FM marks 51 years of its popular “Alma del Barrio” show, started by then-LMU students Enrique “Kiki” Soto and the late Raul Villa in fall 1973. The celebration will include special recognitions honoring long-running world music programs at LMU Radio’s KXLU-FM, including “The Brazilian Hour,” “Serenata de Trios,” and “Groove Time.” Also being recognized is “Alma” alumnus DJ and author Alan Geik. A posthumous recognition of longtime Los Angeles salsa band leader Freddie Crespo of Costazul will take place. “Salsa Fest returns this fall with the continued goal of bridging culture, music, and community connections across generations,” said Lydia Ammossow, who directs LMU Radio’s KXLU-FM operations. “We will celebrate Latin music and recognize our companion world music programs at KXLU and community members that have elevated the collective vibration on our airwaves.” Guests will enjoy “Alma del Barrio” D.J. sets, and featured performances spotlighting different […]
Medicare enrollment season is here! Westside Pacific Villages is hosting a free Medicare Planning Seminar on Tuesday, October 15th at the Westchester Elks Lodge for attendees to learn more about the various Medicare options and get their questions answered. The seminar will be led by Karla Garcia, Benefits Educator and Insurance Agent. Karla has over 20 years of experience in the finance and insurance industries and is the owner of KVG Insurance Services. Topics addressed will be: - Medicare and its parts • How and when to enroll • Health plan coverage choices • Prescription drug plans • Qualifying for help with premiums This event is Bring Your Own Lunch, drinks will be provided. There will also be a Zoom session on Tuesday Oct 22nd at 5pm. RSVPs appreciated, please contact rsvp@thewpv.org or (310) 625-7030.
There’s no better fall event than a classic fair with rides and games, and Visitation’s “Carnival in the Nine Double Oh Four Five” is back this year on October 18 through the 20! This bi-annual event will feature rides, games, music, a beer garden, food, book walk, raffles, face painting, entertainment, prizes and more! Stay tuned for next month’s edition for more info! Visitation is located at 8740 Emerson Ave. in Westchester.
It’s time for your pooch to get creative and strut down the runway at the 5th Annual Howl’oween Costume Contest and Pawrade! The event is free to attend, and tickets to enter the contest are $15, with a percentage of proceeds going to a local dog rescue. Pups will be judged in categories like “spookiest,” “funniest,” and “most creative DIY,” as well as best overall. Prizes will be awarded to the winners! RSVP at runwayplayavista.com/events. RUNWAY is located at 12775 W. Millennium Drive in Playa Vista.
The YMCA is preparing for its largest community event of the year: its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Save the date for Friday, October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the most ghoulish-family fun in Westchester! Reservations to attend the free event will launch next month, and activities will include games, candy, a haunted maze, entertainment and more. Food will also be available for purchase. Follow the Y at facebook.com/westchesterfamilymca to learn more about their upcoming events!
Loyola Marymount University welcomes Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Grammy-winning and Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated performer, Anthony Ramos for an exciting event in the "Global Conversations Series." They will screen Ramos's episode of the acclaimed PBS series "Finding Your Roots" and lead a compelling discussion on identity, ancestry, and the critical issues confronting our nation today. Free and open to the community, the event is Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10 a.m. on the Drollinger Family Stage at Lawton Plaza. Attendees must register here: https://www.lmu.edu/global-conversations/anthonyramos/ LMU is at 1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90045. LMU’s Global Conversations Series, presented by the Office of the Provost and the Marymount Institute for Faith, Culture, and the Arts, fosters dialogue that transcends disciplines and perspectives.
Celebrate the spooky season–and prepare for all the Halloween treats you’ll be eating–by signing up for the Sixth Annual Monster Dash in Playa Vista. Grab your friends and your best costumes to participate in this bewitching fun run/walk that takes place along the neighborhood’s Bluff Creek Drive. The cost to register is $50 for adults and $20 for children 18 and under (plus fees). A family bundle of four tickets is also available! A costume contest, live DJ, giveaways and custom finisher medals for runners, round out the event. For more info and to RSVP, visit eventbrite.com and search “Playa Vista Monster Dash.”
Visit RUNWAY Playa Vista for a family-friendly day that is sure to scare up some fun! The shopping center will be transformed into a spooktacular party, featuring crafts, photo booths, petting zoo, creepy characters, games and more! local businesses will also be handing out candy from 2:30 to 3 p.m. For an extra special treat, buy a ticket for a visit to the Candy Coach, for a five-minute dash to fill up your bag with chocolate and more! RSVP at runwayplayavista.com/events. RUNWAY is located at 12775 W. Millennium Drive in Playa Vista.
Join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of VENICE Shodo Kai with a special Shodo Exhibition. This event will showcase the exquisite works of our members, along with contributions from local Bunka Shodo Kai artists. We are also honored to collaborate with Gindo Kashu Rouei Kai for this occasion. Together, we will present Shodo-Gin sessions: live Shodo demonstrations accompanied by traditional Shigin performances. Immerse yourself in a day of cultural enrichment, experiencing the beauty of Shodo. Tea and snacks will be served, and we warmly invite you to bring your family and friends to share in this memorable experience.
Loyola Marymount University’s Yoga Studies program will host its 13th annual Yoga Day, themed “What would Green Tārā Do? Confronting Systems of Oppression through Women’s Scholarship and Leadership.” The free event, co-sponsored by Yoga Alliance and made possible by a grant from the Frederick P. Lenz Foundation, runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2. This year’s event explores how Dharmic traditions and Buddhist philosophies can contribute to justice and equity in our communities through interactive discussions that take yoga off the mat and into the world. “This event is more than just yoga; it’s about amplifying marginalized voices, fostering dialogue, and exploring how yoga can serve as a vehicle for social change,” said Christopher Key Chapple, Doshi Professor of Indic and Comparative Theology and director of the Master of Arts in Yoga Studies at LMU. “LMU Yoga Day invites people from all walks of life to experience serenity and engage in constructive conversations about the uplift of person and society. Please join us!” The philosophy and practice of yoga have the potential to bolster our mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience as we confront various global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and conflicts. As we continue […]
