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and I felt like Bentley was the whole package… the school was great, volleyball, the peo-

ple were so cool. It is a perfect fit.” With her departure to the East Coast looming, Alex says her parents are doing pretty well. “The cool thing is they’re planning to make a bunch of trips to come and see me play volleyball.”

Chicago-bound Katie Brunner, who recently graduated from Marymount High School, applied to a long list of schools, including the University of Iowa, Manhat-tanville, Evergreen State, Ithaca, Sarah Lawrence and Columbia colleges as well as School of the Art Institute of Chicago and DePaul Univer-sity. In the end, she decided on DePaul because of its excel-

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offer her in the writing field. The daughter of Ann and Jeff Brunner, Windsor Square, Katie says she’s excited to be leaving home to build her own life. “I’ve had 18 years of learning how to ‘make good choices’ and ‘always be pre-pared’ from the best parents I could ask for,” she said. “I’m ready for whatever life has to throw at me.” Having already gone through the process of send-

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High School grads reveal their choices for college

ALEX TATOR

KATHERINE BRUNNER

ing their older daughter off to college, Katie thinks “they’re more than ready to let me go.” Still, she worries about one thing. “I wonder how they’ll survive without me tell-ing them how to run every machine in the house. My mother used to threaten not to send me to college because she didn’t know how to record a TV show without me show-ing her the big orange ’R’ on the remote,” she laughed. Her older sister, Sarah, will be fine, however. “It won’t be too hard to lure her to visit me with some good ol’ Chi-cago deep-dish pizza and the chance to see her little sister living the freshmen college student I-have-no-money-and-eat-mac-n-cheese-every-night life.”

* * *Needs winter clothes Marlborough graduate Alex Tator applied to a number of colleges. But in the end, the choice was simple. “I fell in love with Bentley University after visiting the campus in the fall,” said the daughter of Steve Tator and Dorothy Schouten, Windsor Square. “I went in October and it was just beautiful.” Bentley is located 20 min-utes outside of Boston, which means California girl Alex will have to go shopping for winter clothes. “It’s exciting. I’ve lived here my whole life, I know the people and the neighborhood. But it’s just really exciting to be moving into this new stage of my life,” she said. An added bonus is that Alex, who was on the varsity team at Marlborough, will get to be on Bentley’s volleyball team. “I plan to major in business,

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Programs gain from Coke grants Several L.A. agencies are the recipients of The Coca-Cola Company’s $2 million in grants awarded to 20 organi-zations across the country. The agencies include Kids in Sports, the Tavis Smiley Foundation, which received $75,000 to fund a leadership and development program, and Teach for America. Kids in Sports received $30,000 to support community-led sports programs for children.

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sixth graders in our religious school, families in our family education program and teen-agers in our teen program,” said Rabbi Jocee Hudson, reli-gious school director. “The open and flexible design of the classrooms will help us fulfill our mission of creat-ing educational environments that include both affective and cognitive learning.” The jewel of the school building is the new, dual–function, state-of-the-art sci-ence lab/art studio. The sky-lit room is equipped with a teaching/demonstration sta-

tion, modern fixtures and fur-nishings. The art studio portion has been named “the Grace and Ferrel Rosenberg Art Stu-dio” in honor of the parents and grandparents of longtime Temple Israel congregants. “The heart and soul of the school are the joyful, creative and compassionate teachers, children and families who make up our community of learners,” said Rachel Lewin, head of the day school. “We are blessed that in the school’s 22nd year, its facility matches the quality of the community,

RENDERING SHOWS Temple Israel School's new science lab/art studio. The skylit room is equipped with a teaching/demon-stration station, modern fixtures and furnishings.

reflecting the light, joy and energy of hearts and minds studying within.” The more central, visible and brightly-lit reception area and administrative office suite provides an efficient and

By Laura Eversz The nearly 500 students at Temple Israel of Hollywood (TIOH) will begin the school year in a completely rebuilt, state-of-the-art education center on the Hollywood Blvd. campus. The project is the work of KoningEizenberg Architects. The facility, home to both the TIOH religious and day schools, features renovated and reconfigured classrooms and administrative offices. Its fully integrated technology infrastructure has increased fiber optic service capacity, a dedicated wireless computer networking system, an iPad-based library platform and interactive “smart” white-boards in the classrooms. The design was inspired by the elements and colors of nature, with increased natural light, optimized learning and adult space, a new “learning alcove” for study sessions, a faculty resource center and a floor-to-ceiling window wall. “These new learning spaces will serve the large, diverse and growing populations of students in our various pro-grams—from kindergarten to

State-of-the-art center opens at Temple Israel School welcoming entry to the Day School. “In addition to our new technology hardware and soft-ware, we have developed an entirely reconceived curricu-lum and staff training on the use of technology to trans-form education,” added Lewin.

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Amid city cutbacks that slashed arts education from public schools grew ESTA, a theatre arts program. Empowerment & Self-esteem through Theater Arts, a ministry of St. James’ Epis-copal Church, is a 10-week enrichment program for chil-dren ages six to 16. Held on Saturdays at the church at 3903 Wilshire Blvd., ESTA is comprised of two 90-minute classes: Movement and Dra-

ma. Director Doña Oxford said, “the inspiration for the pro-gram was born from my pas-sion for the arts, my belief that education is freedom, and my desire for a more compas-sionate, thoughtful and kind-er world.” Arts programs are usually the first thing cut in schools creating an education devoid of structured outlets for self-expression and creativity, she

added. “I believe that we need more free-thinkers in the world and want to offer a safe space for children where they can expand and explore their creative selves.” There are no competitions, finales or performances. “Our sole mission is to provide chil-dren with a sense of individu-al worth and dignity through the discovery and fulfillment of their own visions,” said Oxford.

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Larchmont charterBy Lauren Boylston

Annabella Hoge5th Grade

We are so excited to be bringing you the news from Larchmont Charter School throughout the school year. Over summer break, our students went on vacations, visited friends and family and went to exciting camps. Some students even helped fix up our school! We are looking forward to some improvements at both our mid-dle school and elementary school campuses. At our elementary school (K-5), we are relocating and reorganizing our art room and music room. We have add-ed an outdoor classroom, shade structures and skylights over our eating areas. We are also adding outdoor cubbies for all of the stu-dents. At our middle school campus (6-8), we are creating a new out-door space complete with trees, benches and even a garden. Our middle school is really growing this year—adding an addition-al 40 students and offering new classes such as Latin, yoga, choir and drama. We can't wait to kick off our 2011-2012 school year!

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5th Grade I am looking forward to start-ing 5th grade and hearing everyone’s sto-ries about the fun stuff they did this sum-mer. Fifth grader Hazel Drymon traveled to Washington, D.C. and toured the White House. She also saw Gabrielle Giffords vote on the debt ceiling. This was the first time the congresswoman had been back in Congress since being shot earlier this year. I worked with endangered and exotic wild animals like a bobcat/lynx hybrid, African serval, tou-can, and tegus at the Eco Station. Most of these animals were ille-gally smuggled into the country or abused and neglected. It’s very difficult to care for these kinds of animals so it’s best not to get them in the first place. Hop Hale, also in 5th grade, took a trip to England and France. He was in last year’s 4th grade production of “Oliver,” and liked it so much, he went to Lon-don's Charles Dickens Museum.

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Math and satellites part of their summer curriculum Over the summer, members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hollywood were exposed to the wonders of the Sci-ence, Technology, Engineer-ing and Math (STEM) Educa-tion Coalition. Time Warner Cable’s Con-nect a Million Minds program supported the program. Under the helm of execu-tive director Melba Culpepper, more than 50 youth, ages 10 to 14, traveled to the Califor-nia Science Center. The four field trips were one of many that Time War-ner Cable hosted this summer for multiple organizations including other area Boys & Girls Clubs. Young visitors participated in activities that taught them about cable technologies—such as using laser point-ers and mirrors to illustrate the difficulty and precision required by satellites to send signals to their destination. Visitors also used a flash-light and binary code legend to transmit messages to each other, recreating how a sat-

MEMBERS of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hollywood conducted experiments on field trips to the Science Center.

‘We want Pie’ art workshops, stories read at LACMA Events for the whole fam-ily are at LACMA this month starting with inedible but fun pie-making workshops on Sun., Sept. 4. They continue on Sundays, Sept. 18 and 25, all beginning at 12:30 p.m. Gallery tours are also featured during the “We Want Pie” Andell Family program. Target Free Holidays is on Labor Day Mon., Sept. 5, noon until 8 p.m. Most of the exhib-its are free, including “Gifts of the Sultan” and the Buddha exhibit. Storytelling in the Boone Children’s Gallery is every Monday and Friday at 2 p.m.

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ellite and television commu-nicate to produce an image. Through a combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities, young visitors were exposed to a fun and educational STEM cur-riculum

Katrina rescue boat docked at ‘Taper Center’ A Zodiac Coast Guard res-cue boat used to save lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina is part of the recently opened S. Mark Taper Founda-tion Aid and Rescue Center at the Zimmer Children’s Muse-um. Children can climb aboard the boat and experience what it is like to be in the Coast Guard. “It sends a great message about kindness and humanity in times of need,” said Esther Netter, CEO of the Zimmer Museum. “The timing of the opening is also significant, as it coincides with the sixth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.”

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Third Street, JB alumgraduates basic training Air Force Airman Jacob Walsh recently completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fit-ness and basic warfare prin-ciples and skills. Walsh graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is currently attend-ing technical school at Good-fellow Air Force Base in San Angeleo, Tex. The son of Stephanie Walsh of Rossmore Blvd., he attend-ed Third Street Elementary and John Burroughs Middle schools, Hollywood Perform-ing Arts Magnet and L.A. City College. Walsh worked as a stage manager at Groundlings The-

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Amy Hilton earns merit scholarship Marymount High School graduate Amy Hilton is among 23 students nationally award-ed an A. O. Smith Corporation Merit Scholarship. The daughter of Susan and Jim Hilton of Orange Dr., Amy was a member of the National Honors Society and graduated with Distinction in English. She received the Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction award, and was a member of the Califor-nia Scholarship Federation Hilton will major in biology at Rice University in the fall.

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Fairfax High upgrades include stadium, courtyardcampus at the corner of Mel-rose and Fairfax avenues. The field and stadium, both built in the 1960s, have dete-riorated over the years, said Joyce Kleifield, director of

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Mall shopping, subway rides are ways teens spend free time

By Claire Hong Many teens find different ways to spend their leisure time, whether alone or with their friends. Melissa Flores, who lives on Westminster Ave., loves to frequent Melrose Ave. or down-town with her friends to shop or to eat. “The flea market on Mel-rose Ave. is my favorite. It’s open from 9 to 5 p.m. every Sunday,” she said. “I also like to go to Melrose just to try new restaurants.” When Flores decides to spend time downtown, she generally goes to the Fashion District or visits the monthly Downtown LA Art Walk. “Going to downtown is so much fun. On the first Thurs-day of every month, I can go to the Art Walk and buy food from the food trucks or check out the art galleries and book-stores,” she said. Transportation also plays a

SUMMER INTERN Claire Hong quizzed her friends on how they spend their leisure hours.

ing music in his spare time as well. Julie Ko also finds different ways to entertain herself when she is at her home on Cochran Ave. She likes going on Tum-blr or reading a book.

“I spend a lot of time on Tumblr. I follow my friends and my cousins and people who post a lot of artwork,” she said. Flores also checks her Tum-blr regularly. She’ll often take

her laptop to a café on Larch-mont so she can visit the web-site. “I go to Bricks & Scones a lot to read or paint or go on my laptop just to kill time,” Flores said.

role in where teens go to hang out. Since Aletheia Kim doesn’t have her driver’s license yet, she usually spends her time in the vicinity of where she lives, on St. Andrews Pl.

“If I have to walk, I’ll hang out with my friends in Koreatown,

but if my parents are available to take me, I’ll usually go to The Grove,” she said. When Kim goes to Kore-atown, she enjoys having din-ner at Kalbi Burger. Jarred Green, who lives on Lorraine Blvd., likes taking the subway to get to different places. “I really like going to Hol-lywood or Koreatown by subway and getting off at a random stop,” he said. From there, Green and his friends will check out touristy places or try a new restaurant in the area. He enjoys compos-

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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges & California Association of Independent Schools

Christ The Kingcatholic school Grades K - 8 • A Quality Catholic Education

617 N. ArdeN Blvd. los ANgeles (Melrose & viNe)

• Computer Lab w/ Qualified Instructor• Smart Boards w/ Classroom Internet Access• Fully Accredited by WASC & WCEA• Highly Qualified Faculty & Staff• CYO Sports Program• Student Council• Fine Arts, Choir & Instrumental Music Program• Academic Decathlon• After-School Program - Homework Club

• Departmentalized Junior High School• Jr. High Latin Classes

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Extended School Year – 200 Days!


Back to Schoolpeek at how area children spent their summer vacations

SIPPING A TROPICAL DRINK in Oahu is Jack Liston, left. Maeve Schallert, at right, cools off the old-fashioned way in Door County, Wisc.

INCOGNITO at the beach: Nathan Cadet. CHILLIN' at Lake Arrowhead

are Jakey Ratkovich and his mom, Jenny.

RONAN GALLAGHER takes a mighty swing at baseball camp.

PIRATE Will Cadet aboard the Disney Dream cruise ship.

ON HER TOES at Marat Daukayev Bal-let School is Tess Gal-lagher.

BIG BEAR rock-climber Roxy Cowan.

BIKE-RIDING at the beach are Alexan-der, Michael and Nathaniel Landa and Jonathan Heit.

ON THE BUS. Mom Nona Friedman and little sister Ella bid adieu to camper Kayla Wolovitch.

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for the digital classroom, offering installation, professional

development, and support.

Call us today for a free demo and to learn how we can bring your child’s

classroom up to the highest standards.

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Emphasis on fostering mutual respect and self reliancePre-K through 6th GradeDaycare and Extracurricular Classes availableVisit our website for Fall Open House Dates

An inclusive learning environment that integrates the arts and technology into our strong academic program

Accredited by CAIS, WASC & NAIS.

3430 McManus Ave., Culver City, CA 90232 (310) 838-2442 echohorizon.org


Mom finds creative outlet painting faces of young, old

John Burroughs ranked number one by L.A. Times

Michelle Owen has always loved art. “I did crafts when I was younger, branched into photography in college and worked as a pho-tojournalist,” said Owen, who lives on Orange Dr. with husband, Andy Taylor, and two young children. As a stay-at-home mother, she felt she needed a creative outlet. F a c e - p a i n t -ers she met at a party told her of a five-day train-ing course in Las Vegas, “and I jumped right in.” Since then, Owen has been to four conventions and has taken numerous classes and more than 150 hours of training “with the best in the

business.” She offers her services at par-ties, mitzvas, family nights at restaurants, grand openings.

“It’s not just for kids… adults love to get in on the fun with fancy eye art and tribal designs,” said Owen. Packages run from basic face painting to a premi-um service incor-porating jewels and glitter gel, as well as theme packages with a choice of fairy, princess or pirate.

Owen uses professional, top-quality, water-based, FDA-compliant makeup meant for face and body art, as well as cosmetic-grade glitter. Go to FABartFX.com.

John Burroughs Middle School is one of the oldest schools in Los Angeles. Estab-lished in 1924, it has educated many noted citizens.

TIGER is one of face-painter Michelle Owen’s creations.

Fairfax High School stu-dents Da Eun Kim, Suzane

Back to SchoolFairfax High students receive scholarships

Kim and Rebeca Rosales were recently awarded $1,500

scholarships from the Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship program. The program, through the L.A. Chapter of the Interna-tional Society for the Advance-ment of Material and Process Engineering, awards seniors who need financial assistance to attend college. Honorees are also selected on academic merit, an essay about future goals and recommendations from teachers and counselors. In addition, they must plan on studying science, engi-neering, mathematics or med-icine. Da Eun Kim plans to major in psychology at UC San Diego; Suzane Kim will major in nursing at Mount St. Mary’s College; Rosales will attend Azusa Pacific University as a pre-med major. The students also received proclamations from the Los Angeles City Council.

Today, it is ranked as the number one middle school in L.A. for academic achieve-ment by the L.A. Times, based on a 75 percent proficiency ranking in math, science and English. Over the years, the demo-graphics of the mid-city have changed. The campus is no longer educating just the wealthy residents of the neighborhood, but servic-ing all segments of the city’s ethnically diverse population. The student body breakdown is 32 percent Korean, 40 per-cent Latino, and 14 percent each African-American and Caucasian. Originally built for 400 students, the campus is now

home to 2,000 students in grades sixth through eighth. Within this population are distinctive programs includ-ing special education, gifted magnet, ESL and school for advanced studies. The school is located within the Histori-cal Preservation Overlay Zone of Hancock Park, and is regis-tered as a Historical Structure with the L.A. Conservancy. It's classic brick façade is reminiscent of Royce Hall at UCLA, with Venetian-inspired arches and complex geometric brick patterns. While budget cuts remain in force at LAUSD, commu-nity activists have restored the campus gardens and entrance way to its previous beauty.

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October 19, 2011 (9:45–11:45 a.m.)

November 9, 2011 (9:45–11:45 a.m.)

January 18, 2012 (9:45–11:45 a.m.)

625 S. St. Andrews Place • Los Angeles, CA • 90005 • sjsla.org

Engaging heart, mind and spirit.R.S.V.P. at: 213-382-2315 x255 • [email protected]

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Pediatric DentistryRandall E. Niederkohr, D.D.S.

Member American Dental AssociationDiplomat of American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

Orthodontics Available

TV & Video GamesWe have a unique living room atmosphere

Children from newborns to 18-year-olds feel comfortableSaturday Appointments Available

(323) 463-8322 • 321 N. Larchmont Blvd, Suite 809

Dentistry for Children and Young Adults

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Our Center is dedicated to providing quality infant and toddler care for children 6 weeks to 2 years of age. Recognizing the need for children to explore and grow at their own pace, the Center’s environment encourages movement and exploration. Our caregivers are educated, experienced and well trained in child development and RIE philosophy. Children with special needs are welcome.

Offering a Special Pre-K curriculum for Kindergarten matriculation

• Professional teachers with an unequalled commitment to children and their families. • A well-defined program philosophy that supports the way children think and challenges them to construct new knowledge in an active, vibrant, and nurturing learning community. • A strong parent body that provides ongoing support of the preschool. • Children who are creative, curious, and eager learners. • A Director whom the Whitney Guide describes as “one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking preschool principals in town.”

St. James’ Episcopal PreschoolOutstanding Educational Preschool Program Accredited by NAEYC

Open enrollment for 2011/2012Call to schedule a tourDirector: Katarina Matolek, M.A.4270 West 6th St./Bronsonwww.sjsla.org/preschool.html


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Children create art, dance, climb and crawl at Zimmer Dance events, puppet shows and art workshops are among offerings for toddlers and youngsters at the Zim-mer Children’s Museum, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100. A puppet story play-a-long is on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 3 p.m., and young artists can cre-ate original masterpieces in the Open Art Studio every Tuesday at 3 p.m. and Wednes-day at 11 a.m.

Earlier on Wednesdays at 9 a.m., the Zimmer opens its doors exclusively to the under-two crowd; tiny tykes can enjoy the museum in a relaxed setting giving both kids and adults more room to breathe (and crawl and climb). Weekly dance parties are on Fridays at 1 p.m. A Rosh Hashanah all-day festival is on Sun., Sept. 25. For full listings visit zimmer-museum.org.

MASTERPIECES in the making at the Open Art Studio.

After-school adventures, arts and crafts workshops Kids can create flowerpots, explore the world of Peter Pan and the art of plein air paint-ing this month at The Hun-tington at 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino. From pirate ships to pixie dust, tots ages 3 and 4 will explore J.M. Barrie’s world of Peter Pan and Neverland through activities in the gar-dens and galleries on Wednes-days from 10 a.m. to noon. Pots will be transformed into bumblebees and lady bugs, and filled with bouquets of fresh blooms in a workshop for ages 7 to 12 on Sat., Sept. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. A new program of after-school adventures kicks off on Wed., Sept. 21 from 3 to 3:45 p.m. The tale of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” will inspire creative fun in the first session with instructor Laura Moedo for kids ages 5 and 6. The landscape of the gar-dens will inspire the art of plein air painting with artist Marion Eisenmann on Sat-urdays, Sept. 17 and 24 from 9:30 to noon. Children ages 7 to 12 can sign up for one or both. Youngsters must be accom-panied by one adult. To register, call 626-405-2128.

The Hollywood Police Sta-tion’s new youth mentoring center opened in August at 5824 Santa Monica Blvd. Called “Tomorrow’s Future,” it provides programs, speak-ers, bi-lingual tutors as well as computers and Internet access for local youngsters and their families. The goal of Tomorrow’s Future is to keep youth from joining street gangs by provid-

'Tomorrow’s Future’ center aimsat aiding Hollywood youth

ing programs and interacting with the police, said LAPD Hollywood Division Capt. Bea-trice Girmala. Volunteers who grew up in PAL (Police Athletic League) in Hollywood are among vol-unteers who will mentor the youngsters. Supporters of the new cen-ter are members of the Holly-wood Police Support Associa-tion and Hollywood PAL.

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Third Street School, 201 South June Street, Los Angeles, CA 90004

THIRD STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Kindergarten thru 5th Grade

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• Hancock Park’s neighborhood public school• A tradition of excellence since 1924• Challenging curriculum / Gifted cluster classes• After-school enrichment classes• Korean Dual Language Program

You can support Third Street programs by donating to Friends of Third& by making Amazon purchases thru our website’s Amazon link. Thank you!

WELCOME BACK TO THIRD STREET SCHOOLWe look forward to meeting our new families.

September is a great month to find out about volunteer work and join one of the parent groups.

The first day of school will be on Wednesday, September 7th. School hours for grades K-5 will be 8:05 am to 2:30 pm. Classroom assignments will be

posted if you did not receive your assignment in the mail. New parents please visit our website, www.friendsofthird.org, for helpful

information & to access our parent handbook.

Hancock Park Swim Club

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FREMONT LIBRARY6121 Melrose Ave.

323-962-3521 Baby and Toddler Story-time: Children ages 6 mos. to 2 years old hear stories and sing songs on Wed., Sept. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Chil-dren ages 2 to 4 years old come to hear stories and sing songs on Wed., Sept. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Bargains on books, audio books, CDs and DVDs on Fri., Sept. 9 starting at 1:30 p.m. and Sat., Sept. 10, noon. Book Club: Meet to dis-cuss "An Artist of the Floating World" by Kazuo Ishiguro on Tues., Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Light refreshments served. Teen Council: Come to help choose new books, manga

and movies for the library on Tues., Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. Light refreshments served.

FAIRFAX LIBRARY161 S. Gardner St.

323-936-6191 L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. Book Club: Current selec-tion available for check out at the circulation desk. Meets Tues., Sept. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Miracle Mile Writers Club offers networking and support for all levels of expertise, both published and aspiring, on Sat., Sept. 10 from 3 to 5 p.m.

Ongoing Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LACMA Art Classes for Kids: Best for ages five to 12; meets Wednesdays at 3:15 and 4:15 p.m.

Kick off autumn with book clubs, family film nights, baby storytimes, teen council

Library HoursMon., Weds, Sat. -10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Tues., Thurs. - 12:30 - 8 p.m.Fri., 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.

CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN Hillary George reads to children out-side Memorial Library as a part of "Read to Me L.A."

MEMORIAL LIBRARY4625 W. Olympic Blvd.

323-938-2732 First Fridays Book Group: Come discuss "The Long Goodbye" by Raymond Chan-dler and "The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler, and the Woman He Loved" by Judith Freeman on Fri., Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. Books available at the library. Tuesday Nights @ the Mov-ies: "Tyler Perry's Madea's

Big Happy Family" (2011), with Tyler Perry and Loretta Devine, screens Tues., Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. Free popcorn. Tuesday Nights @ the Movies: "Thor" (2011), with Anthony Hopkins, Chris Hem-sworth and Natalie Portman screens Tues., Sept. 13 at 5:45 p.m. Free popcorn. Book into Film: Free screening of "The Long Good-bye," (1973) starring Elliot Gould and Nina Van Pallandt, directed by Robert Altman. Book by Raymond Chandler. Thurs., Sept. 15 at 12:30 p.m. Author Talk: Screenwriter Syd Field at the Westwood/Pico Barnes and Noble, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., to benefit the Memorial Branch library. Sun., Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Family Storytime: BK Bomar, author of "Back from the Country" tells stories for the whole family on Tues., Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

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