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December 5, 2021December 5, 2021

75th Annual Camellia Fest in Temple City

Rides filled the Temple City Park over the three day weekend from February 23-25 as residents descended for the 75th Annual Camillia Festival in Temple City.

There were test your luck games where one could win a variety of different size prizes.

And on Saturday was the primary day complete with a pancake breakfast and parade.

The local performing arts advertised their upcoming production of the Little Mermaid with a roadshow performance.

Iconic songs including Part of your World and Poor Unfortunate Souls teased the full length productions.

October 31, 2017

Haunted Jailhouse In Santa Clarita

Creativity was alive at the Halloween Carnival as people came in unique costumes just as a lifesize rubic cube.

And children dressed in their favorite characters.

Various vendors like Firehouse subs handed out candy and other free items such as fire hats.

And games enticed kids such as this plink-o in which they played to see what type of candy they could win.

There was also a petting zoo where kids could give alpacas their own kind of treat.

In the costume contest, the costumes were heard to pick from this chiid dressed as the bride of chucky.

In the end the dragon costume took 3rd place in the 5-7 age group.

And The island from Disney’s Moana took first in the same category.

Minnie mouse drew attention away from the older kids.

And scooby doo searched for his own scooby snack.

As local law enforcement go dunked by a pail of water over their head.

And various public service vehicles were on site for kids to get to see inside as they learn more about the uses of the vehicles.

August 27, 2016

On Friday August 26, Dog Haus reached a milestone with the re-grand opening of the original store in Pasadena as well as the official grand opening of their 20th store in Northridge, California. To commemorate the occasion, the two stores offered a select choice of free hot dogs to patrons from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.

Residents in Pasadena, lined up outside the original Dog Haus as they offered a selection of free hot dogs all day long.

The first Dog Haus original opened in 2010 at this location in Pasadena.

20 stores later, this one in Northridge will now serve a different community.

The manager of the store in Northridge opened the door for each and every person who came in for the special occasion of a “free” hot dog.

With a banner as you walk in, the surround college of Cal State Northridge is honored inside.

Residents could get a selections of dogs including the famous “Cowboy” as well as the “Downtown Dog” or the “Scott Baioli”.

In addition, residents could also fill up on extra additions including hamburger sliders for just $1.50.

August 6, 2016

Art Walk in Wilmington, Calif.

On Friday August 6, from 6-10, residents came out to the Wilmington Art Walk on Banning’s Landing. The night included music, activities for kids as well as hand crafted items by Wilmington artists.

The event was started by a group of 7 individuals whose goal was to enrich residents with hand crafted items.

Less than a year old, the Wilmington Art Walk was started November 2015 as a way for local artists to showcase and sell their work to the public.

Photography was also includes inside for spectators to enjoy.

It was a Tiki Party for the art walk as all the tables had a hawaiian theme on the dock of Banning pier.

Masterpieces like this were on display for purchase all night long.

And Mermaid Ginger was even around for free digital photos.

The next Art Walk in Wilmington will be on November 4, 2016, as they celebrate their one year birthday.

August 4, 2016

National Night Out in the San Fernando Valley

The small town of San Fernando came out to the Civic Center in Downtown San Fernando for the National Night Out. There were free hot dogs, cupcakes and sodas for all as residents got to know their neighbors as well as members of the San Fernando LAPD, who were there in uniform.

The event lasted from 6-9 and was sponsored by local businesses and public officials including Farm Johns, Sweetness Cupcakes & Cakes as well as Go Country 105.1.

There was music and entertainment all night long including a Country female trio Honey County as well as a folklorico dance group.

Congressman Tony Cardenas was amongst the few public officials who came out in support of our law enforcement and, in fact said, the turnout was one of the largest National Night Out Gatherings in the Los Angeles County.

A 1956 Chevy Police Car was on display for people to get pictures with and engage in conversation with the police offices.

Kids could make their own masks demonstrating the importance of protecting themselves against strangers.

And of course upcoming events were also being promoted go encourage community involvement in the San Fernando Valley.

National Night out was original started nearly 33 years ago with a Neighborhood watch in Philadelphia, PA as a day to bridge the barriers between the community and the police department and today is celebrated the first Tuesday of August for most states nationwide (Texas is one of the exceptions in which National Night Out is celebrated the first Tuesday in October).

For more information and to find out how to volunteer or support National Night Out, visit, natw.org.

June 28, 2016June 28, 2016

Obon Festival In The San Fernando Valley

On the last weekend in June, the Obon festival took place at the Japanese American Center in Pacoima, California. It was a night of authentic style food, dancing and more as thousands came out to pay their respects to past generations and to get in touch with their Japanese roots.

The Japanese American Community Center hosted a 2-day event for the community to come out and experience authentic Japanese food, dancing and games on the last weekend in June.

The main purpose of the Obon Festival was to bring the community together for a time of reflection and gratitude to past generations.

Residents could view various bonzai trees on display at the festival.

Seasoned dancers invited the community to join in a night of communal dancing.

Young and mature dancers gathered together in rhythm

Taiko drummers kept the beat for the night’s festivities.

There were also games where people could try their look in winning a prize.

And handcrafted dolls entranced crowds as they marveled at the detail and authenticity of the collections.

Even select proverbs as the “see no evil” collection, showed a diversity in the doll collection.

Children were able to create their own Japanese themed bookmarks in the kid’s area.

And Senior crafts were on display in the hall for reasonable prices of only a few dollars.

And Bingo was the highlight of the senior craft area as the community came out to try their luck for just one dollar per card.

Homemade donuts by a local foursquare church enticed people to try for only 2 dollars a bag.

And of course people could partake of Japanese style Udon in the kitchen.

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of Books at USC

Hosted once again by the Los Angeles Times on the campus of USC, the LA Times Festival of Books saw thousands of different types of books and art forms this year. The festival took place on Saturday April 9 and Sunday April 10 and there was a little something for everyone to enjoy from poetry, music as well as a few select cooking demonstrations.

The Los Angeles Times offered visitors a unique subscription opportunity of just 20 dollars for the Sunday and Thursday paper.

The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society were on campus promoting new writers here.

And there was even a little diversity with Books in other languages at the “Hoy” Section.

Medical students provided free screenings while people browsed the many books.

And of course, politics were around promoting the candidates for this year’s presidential election.

A variety of children’s books enticed the youngest of readers.

As well as suspense books for the older crowds drew the readers.

And cooking demonstrations enticed people to try their hands at new concoctions such as Katie Chin’s Pineapple Fried Rice, from her cookbook, Everyday Chinese Cooking

To see more exclusive interviews, including the musical talent on the campus of USC, watch the video below.

November 24, 2015November 24, 2015

Preserving the Arts in Santa Clarita, Calif.

On Sunday, November 22, 2015, the Santa Clarita Philharmonic performed a two hour concert at Hart High School located in Newhall. The ensemble is made up of local musicians professional as well as students and was first put together just a few years ago, under the direction of Jeffrey Gilbert. They play a variety of arrangement including Tchaikovsky and Brahms. The concerts are free to the public, though donations are encouraged.

Watch the complete edited performance from Sunday below and make sure to check the Santa Clarita Philharmonic for future performance dates.

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