Spotlight on Asian culture: Japanese days and Chinese nights
Leaving the city: aesthetics and tranquillity On Oct. 21, The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino unveiled the newly restored 320-year-old Japanese Heritage Shōya House, brought here from a small farming community near Marugame in Kagawa prefecture. On Sept. 29, the Huntington hosted a Mid-Autumn Moon Celebration in its expansive Chinese […]
Spotlight on community: RHE 66th incorporation anniversary celebration at an Empty Saddle Club
Rolling Hills Estates celebrated the 66th anniversary of its incorporation at the Empty Saddle Club on September 23. The family friendly outdoor festival featured pony rides, equestrian competitions, a petting zoo,a rock wall, face painting, hay rides and picnic games. Local organizations manned booths and there was great food and beverages. Sponsors included Peninsula Heritage […]
Spotlight on charity: Las Madrecitas evokes ‘Hollywood spirits’
On Friday, October 13 the esteemed California Club in downtown Los Angeles hosted Las Madrecitas to benefit the Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, also in downtown Los Angeles. Guests dressed as their favorite Hollywood stars, among them Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn. Madame Judy Hevenly, who has appeared on “Geraldo,” and “Entertainment Tonight” shared her […]
More than just a steak
Musician Brian Eno once wrote a list of what he called “Oblique Strategies” for solving creative problems, which are valuable for many endeavors besides music. One of my favorites is “Make a blank canvas valuable by putting it in a perfect frame.” I find this advice useful when considering the pros and cons of steakhouses. […]
Hermosa Friends makes friends with grants
by Elka Worner The Hermosa Friends Foundation distributed $10,000 in grants to local non-profits during its seventh anniversary celebration on Saturday, October. 7 at the home of Ryan Nowicki and Rosé Romero. “It was such a wonderful night,” Hermosa Beach resident Erin Phillips said. “Great food, great people and a great cause.” Nearly […]
The Guidebooks: How and Why They Have Become So Popular and in Demand
Books are gold but gold because although the new technologies made printing old-fashioned and digitized the ways we consume any kind of content, there are still people who desperately enjoy the unique feeling that only physical books can give. Several types of books continue to be attractive to big groups of readers, such as […]
What are the Easiest Tribal Loans Guaranteed Approval for Bad Credit?
Navigating the world of lending can be challenging, especially if you have bad credit. Traditional financial institutions often set strict credit requirements that can make securing a loan seem like an uphill battle. However, there’s an option available for individuals facing this predicament in the form of tribal loans. Tribal loans are a unique alternative […]
Guaranteed Allotment Loans for Federal Employees with Bad Credit
Federal employees often face unique financial challenges, and having a bad credit score can make it even more challenging to access the funds they need. Whether it’s unexpected medical expenses, home repairs, or simply making ends meet, there are times when a financial boost is necessary. Fortunately, there’s a solution tailored specifically for federal employees […]