LA County Salutes Recreation

LA County brought back the Salute to recreations the first three days in June this year.
The three day event was held at the Northridge Aquatic Center beginning at 5 p.m on Friday until 10 p. m Sunday
And Valley Relics promoted its free tours offered every Saturday to the public.
LADot was among the various booths set up with information for all.
Being a hot day, bubbles made the difference.
Of course the Hawaiian theme was a popular attire.
Various bounce houses and carnival rides entertained the kids in the park.
And one district even had wash off tattoos for all.
The various districts offered free crafts for the kids.
As part of the valley region, areas from as far north as Chatsworth to Granada Hills represented at the celebration.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The festival also contained various musical performances including an all girl sister act from Palmdale, Sledge Grits.

And in the Hawaiian village various themed acts attracted crowds over the weekend.

 

New “Princess” Tops Box Office

Coming out on top for the extended Thanksgiving weekend at the box office is a Disney’s Newest Princess, Moana which topped the charts with the second highest total for a five day release weekend bringing in over 81 million domestically and sending WB’s Fantastic Beasts to the number two spot.

Disney’s Moana is the story of a young girl, the daughter of a chief, who is drawn to the by the love of the ocean from early on.  Her father however fears anything beyond the reef and discourages Moana from venturing past, but when the island begins to die, it is up to Moana to discover her true calling and voyage far past the island in order to find the demigod, Maui and return the heart, that was stolen, to its rightful place.

Moana stars Dwayne Johnson as the wise cracking, yet lovable Maui, Rachel House as Gramma Tali and introduces Auli’i Cravalho as Moana in her first ever feature film role.  Set in ancient Polynesia, the movie follows after one of the ancient legends and brings it to life on the big screen with notable songs that will have you singing along even if you don’t know the words, as well as stunning 3D animation that will have you truly engrossed and intrigued in every moment of the movie.

Coming out Thanksgiving day weekend, it’s a movie for the who family to see in theaters everywhere.