Community Corner
Weekend Planner
Not sure what to do this weekend? We've got plans for you. Check out our picks for some weekend fun in the neighborhood.
Why Go: This 5k/10k Walk/Run at Dockwelier Beach raises funds for children’s mental health through Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Last year’s event raised fund to support 200 hours of one-on-one counseling for children at the Union Rescue Mission’s residential facility for homeless mother and children in Hope Gardens.
When/Where: Saturday, Jan, 28, 8:00 am, 12501 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey
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Price: $30
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Why Go: Ballona Creek Renaissance (BCR) will host its second creek cleanup at Centinela Avenue. Register with BCR at this special Ballona Gateway and native plant mini-park at the northwest corner of the Centinela Ave./Ballona Creek crossing in the Del Rey neighborhood, west of Culver City. Have fun improving this neighborhood waterway.
When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 9:00 am -12:00pm, S. Centinela Ave and Milton Street.
Price: Free
Why Go: Mar Vista's beautiful new Pilates and yoga studio 'The Moving Joint' is having its grand opening. From 2-5pm the Pilates instructors will be giving away free 15-minute sessions. From 5pm-7pm there will be a celebration/ party with live musicians and food and drink. A “grand opening special” is available only at the event.
When/Where: Saturday, Jan. 28, 12813 Venice Blvd
Price: Free
4 Her Life 5k and 10 k Walk, Team Run and Competitive Run
Why Go: 4 Her Life 10k for breast cancer research is Sunday January 29th in Century City. Competitive 10k and 5k, a 5k Team Run/Walk and Interactive Expo and continuous entertainment. Awards 3-deep in every age category. Cash prizes for top male and female 1, 2, 3 winners in the 5k and 10k. Go tohttp://www.4HerLife10k.com to register.
When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 29, 7:00 am -11:00 am, 1801 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, Westfield Century City Mall
Price: $30
Urban Organic Gardeners Visit the Green Tent
Why Go: One of the great things about living in Mar Vista is how environmentally conscious the neighborhood and its residents are. The Green Garden Showcase is a perfect example of that. It serves as an example of how we can all live a bit more sustainably. However, not everyone in Mar Vista has a yard for gardening. Mike Lieberman of Urban Organics will be present at the Green Tent this Sunday on gardening for small spaces. He can show you how to maximize the little space that you have to grow your own food. Mike is the publisher of UrbanOrganicGardener.com where he shows people with little to no land how to start growing their own food so they can avoid toxic pesticides, eat healthier and not feel limited by their lack of experience and space.
When/Where: Sunday, Jan. 29 8:30am – 2:00pm, Mar Vista Farmers’ Market, 3826 Grand View Blvd.
Price: Free
