June 30th, 2010
Gardeners Alert!
June 30th, 2010 by Madeleine Miller Categories: Uncategorized
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Hone your gardening skills
By: Madeline Miller
Hello once again to all of you avid gardeners and bloggers!
Last time I told you about a Cacti Society based in Encino this time we zoom up to Moorpark
where a free Waterwise Gardener Workshop is being offered on Saturday 17th July from 9:00-12:30 at the Ventura County Waterworks 6767 Spring Road Moorpark.
The class will run for approximately 3 1/2 hours. Refreshments will be served.
Reservations are required. Contact Karen Goodman 805-378-3012
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Posted by Madeleine Miller on June 30th, 2010
June 29th, 2010
Eating from the Sea
June 29th, 2010 by Karen Lee Categories: Uncategorized
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Trader Joe’s Roasted Seaweed Snack
By: Karen Lee
If you haven’t tried Trader Joe’s new Roasted Seaweed snack, get over to your local TJ’s. These snacks are so popular, people are literally buying then by the caseload. The Simi Valley store is completely sold out and the only local place I’ve seen them is the Fallbrook store.
Containing pressed seaweed, canola oil, sesame seed oil and sea salt, these 60 calorie packs are a healthy snack you can feel good about munching on at odd hours of the day. The health benefits of seaweed abounds as it is high in essential amino acids, which makes them valuable sources of vegetable protein in a vegetarian or mostly meatless diet.
Like most land vegetables, seaweeds contain vitamins A (beta carotene) and C. Seaweeds are rich in potassium, iron, calcium, iodine and magnesium because these minerals are concentrated in sea water. They are also one of the few vegetable sources of vitamin B-12.
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Posted by Karen Lee on June 29th, 2010
June 23rd, 2010
Free Concerts in Woodland Hills
June 23rd, 2010 by Karen Lee Categories: Uncategorized
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In the park at the Valley Cultural Center
By: Karen Lee
Concerts in the park will be hosted in the Warner Park in Woodland Hills 5800 Topanga Canyon Blvd. Head over at 6 p.m. on most Sunday afternoons between June 6th – August 29th. These Concerts in the Park have been going on for 35 years; you can imagine they have this thing pretty well oiled. The venue offers food and 20 vendors serving a variety of food and beverage. If you have young kid, there is a Children’s play Zone at the venue.
Here’s the schedule:
June 27th: Young Dubliners
July 4th: July 4th Extravaganza featuring “Mrs. Robinson” (professional tribute band) followed by 20 minute fireworks display
July 11th: Boogie Knights
July 18th: Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey tribute)
July 25th: Los Angeles Pierce Symphonic Winds
August 1st: Dave Mason
August 8th: The Music of ABBA, featuring Swedish group ARRIVAL and original ABBA musicians
August 15th: Blue Oyster Cult
August 22nd: Ticket to Ride (Beatles tribute)
August 29th: Monkees Lead Singer Mickey Dolenz
Parking is available in the parking structure directly behind the stage on Califa Street for a $8 donation. Additional parking is available on Owensmouth Avenue in either parking structure between Califa and Oxnard. For more info visit http://valleycultural.org/concerts-movies/2010-concert-schedule/ or call 818.704.1358.
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Posted by Karen Lee on June 23rd, 2010
June 14th, 2010
Tutoring in Calabasas
June 14th, 2010 by Serena Scott Thomas Categories: Uncategorized
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Kian Torabian
By: Serena Scott Thomas
This summer, I’m happy to announce that the brilliant Kian Torabian, currently majoring in Bio-Engineering at Stanford and Viewpoint School graduate, is available for independent tutoring with Ivy Insiders and Revolution Prep, a college prep program for middle school and high school students. His many academic accolades include winner of the prestigious Arthur B. O’Leary Award, member of the Cum Laude Society and National Merit Scholar. Kian has chosen to work with Ivy Insiders and Revolution Prep because they have an excellent and proven record in dramatically improving students’ test scores. They also provide expert teacher training and year-round student services so Kian’s students will have continuous access to test prep resources and tutoring throughout the year, even after Kian is back in college. A major plus for your children.
His main focus will be helping your high school sophomores and juniors prepare for their SAT, SAT II and ACT exams as well as helping all high school students with a variety of AP courses. He will also be working with middle school students to help improve their understanding of core subjects.
Kian spent his first through 12th grades at Viewpoint and understands the academic requirements and inherent pressures as well as the expectations of the schools and colleges. Kian is a gentle, kind young man with a great love for teaching and learning and has worked patiently over the years with his students to help them improve their academics in a fun and relaxed environment. Word in your ear, Kian’s schedule gets very busy so it’s best to contact him soon!
Contact Kian :
kiant@stanford.edu
818.224.8628
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Posted by Serena Scott Thomas on June 14th, 2010
June 10th, 2010
Using Sunscreen this Summer
June 10th, 2010 by Kenny Melcombe Categories: Uncategorized
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Using sunscreen could accelerate cancer
By: Kenny Melcombe
Sure, you may not get that red, itchy sunburn, but some sunscreens containing Vitamin A are said to actually increase the speed at which cancer develops. Nearly half of the 500 most popular sunscreen products may increase the speed at which malignant cells develop and spread skin cancer.
With that knowledge, the best sunscreen is a hat and shirt. That way, you won’t worry about whether you may get sunburned or if the sunscreen is actually hurting you. But sometimes you want to feel the sun on your back and that’s when you ought to use EWG’s top rate sunscreen that provide UVA and UVB protection. Typically, these lotions contain either zinc or titanianium minerals to help cut the exposure.
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Posted by Kenny Melcombe on June 10th, 2010
June 7th, 2010
Fun Run in Calabasas
June 7th, 2010 by Serena Scott Thomas Categories: Uncategorized
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Strap on the trainers this 4th of July
By: Serena Scott Thomas
Now here’s a great recipe for a perfect holiday! Every July 4, the Calabasas Park Homeowner’s Association and City of Calabasas holds the Lakeside Fun Run around the beautiful Calabasas lake. There are 4, 2 and 1/2 mile runs and walks with multiple age groups and a wonderful pancake breakfast. It’s a great way to start the day, get some exercise and make a preemptive strike at the inevitable calorific overload of the day’s festivities. The kids can let off some steam in a safe and friendly environment and you don’t have to make breakfast for the family! It’s also a lovely informal way to meet neighbors and make friends with other active people in the area. The 4 mile and 2 mile runs and walks wind around the lake, which is absolutely beautiful and not normally open to the public and it’s pretty flat, so its perfect for the beginner runner or someone new to racing. No need to worry if your not ‘a runner’- it’s open to anyone who’s up for some fun! You can either register early by downloading the form or contacting Dan Huncke at 818.222.2782 or just show up and register there! Starts at 7.45 am. Have a wonderful July 4!
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Posted by Serena Scott Thomas on June 7th, 2010
April 28th, 2010
El Camino Earns Academic Decathlon Title
April 28th, 2010 by Cindy Libonati Categories: Uncategorized
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Battle of the Brains
By: Cindy Libonati
For the sixth time, El Camino Real High School has won the U.S. Academic Decathlon. The nine-student team came out on top with a combined score of 49,951.7 points out of 60,000 points on a variety of topics pertaining to the French Revolution. This makes Woodland Hills the all time leader in national championships. It’s now the 8th championship in a row that a California school has won.
Jessica Lin of the Conquistadores’ was the highest scorer with 8,645.7 points. The brainy squad is required to play one student from each grade point average category. The categories break down into honors (3.75-4.0), scholastic (3.0-3.74), varsity (up to 2.99).
The championship team consisted of Vivian Cheng, Evan Edmisten, Audrey Goldbaum, Daniel Moreh, Adriana Ureche and Michael Walker. Coaches John Dalsass and Stephanie Franklin helped them achieve their victory.
Congratulations to our Conquistadores’ and keep on fightin’.
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Posted by Cindy Libonati on April 28th, 2010
April 27th, 2010
Cash for Appliances
April 27th, 2010 by Kenny Melcombe Categories: Uncategorized
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A reminder blog
By: Kenny Melcombe
This is a follow up blog that reiterates the Cash for Appliance program starting this Thursday, April 29th.
California began a ‘Cash for Appliances’ program on Thursday (Earth Day) and will run through May 23. If you purchase a new energy-efficient appliance and recycle your old one you can get a rebate of $200 for refrigerators, $100 for clothes washers and $50 for room air conditioners. To qualify you must live in California, the purchase, installation and recycling must take place in California. No out-of-state or Internet purchases are eligible.
The new appliances must be rated as energy-efficient by the Energy Star program. Your rebate submission must include a completed and signed application, proof of appliance recycling, a copy of the new appliance sales receipt, a copy of a utility bill and proof of purchase (i.e. UPC label).
No retroactive purchases qualify. The program website provides all the necessary details: www.cash4appliances.org. Rebates are on a first-come, first-serve basis until funds are depleted. This is NOT a tax credit but a rebate from the State of California and can be combined with manufacturer and Southern California Edison rebates.
For other state rebate programs, visit the Southern California Edison website at www.sce.com/RebatesandSavings or www.fypower.org.
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Posted by Kenny Melcombe on April 27th, 2010
April 20th, 2010
Get Shaved Truck
April 20th, 2010 by Karen Lee Categories: Uncategorized
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By: Karen Lee
Based off Hawaiian shaved ice, The Get Shaved Truck, has brought the “ice cream truck” to a gourmet level. With a fusion of homemade syrup made from pure cane sugar combined with a multitude of delectable add ons, this is not your average shaved ice. Choose a scoop of 3 ice creams, throw on some sweet red bean past and indulge in the light, fluffy ice.
For those distrusting of themselves, choose from the trucks most popular menu items:
-Monkey Brains: Strawberry and Banana Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream and topped with Sweetened Condensed Milk
-Root Beer Dream: Root Beer Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream and topped with Sweetened Condensed Milk -Rockin’ Rainbow: Cherry, Blue Raspberry, Pineapple Shaved Ice over Vanilla Ice Cream.
Get Shaved is also opening brick and mortar shop in early May at 9255 Reseda Blvd. Next to Falafel Palace in Northridge.
Check out their website for locations or Twitter. You’ll often find them following Kogi BBQ.
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Posted by Karen Lee on April 20th, 2010
April 20th, 2010
Cocoa Mulch Harmful to Pets
April 20th, 2010 by Serena Scott Thomas Categories: Uncategorized
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Warning for Pet Owners!
By: Serena Scott Thomas
Over the weekend, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased
Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it
smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their
dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured
a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she
eats something new but wasn’t acting lethargic in any way. The next day,
Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk . Half way through
the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further
investigation on the company’s web site said, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.
Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey’s, and they claim that “It is true
that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can
suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual
dog). However, 98% of all dogs won’t eat it.”
*Snopes site gives information on Cocoa Mulch
Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman’s Garden Supply and
other Garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called
‘Theobromine’. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it
really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths
already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.
Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker’s chocolate
which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic
quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to
caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden
mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17
hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao
bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.
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Posted by Serena Scott Thomas on April 20th, 2010
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