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Composting workshop with Christy Wilhelmi, pie crust and cake decorating demonstration and Belgian chocolate tasting.
Still have no idea what to do this weekend? Don't panic. Mar Vista Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check out our picks:
Where/When: 12579 Westminster Ave, Los Angeles, CA. Sat. Nov. 5, 9 a.m.
Why Go: Learn how to turn your kitchen and garden waste into black gold! Join Christy Wilhelmi for a 2-hour hands-on workshop and learn to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden. There will also be a discussion on vermiculture (worm composting). Registration is now open!
Pricing: $40
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Where/When: , 10868 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA. Sat. Nov. 5, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Come get a few pieces of Belgian Chocolates to sample AND then get 60% OFF your purchase of any KC Chocolate Pre-Packed Gift Boxes & Ballotins! Meet the KC Chocolate Rep as well to answer any questions you may have. All chocolate used to make KC's is sourced through Africa's Quality Partner Program. KC's work with farmers to increase the quality and quantity of their cocoa beans, thus increasing farmers' livelihoods. KC's pays more for better beans, enabling farming cooperatives to re-invest in their communities by building schools & hospitals.
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Pricing: FREE to attend, but please get a "Ticket" so we can plan accordingly: http://belgianchocolatesupersale.eventbrite.com/
Where/When: , 3826 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Sun. Nov. 6, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Why Go: If you missed last Sunday's shoe drive, here's your chance to donate your shoes again this week. Donate shoes to the charity Soles4Souls Melissa Stoller, drive organizer, is collecting shoes again at the Mar Vista Farmers’ Market MVCC Green tent.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: , 3826 Grand View Blvd, Los Angeles, CA. Sun. Nov. 6, 10 a.m.
Why Go: Get some tips for your upcoming holiday baking projects. Baking veteran and founder of the Baking & Cake Art Acadamy, Susan Holz, will give away the secret to the perfect pie crust and show how to decorate cakes in fall motifs, complete with edible leaves, twigs and autumn “berries."
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: 3000 Airport Ave, Santa Monica, CA. Sun. Nov. 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Why Go: Browse and purchase antiques, collectables and crafts.
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