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From Thursday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 the Pacific Dining Car will offer the following menu at both of its locations; 2700 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica (where live music will also be offered on Friday and Saturday)and 1310 West 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles.The Prix Fixe Valentine’s Meal 79.95 per person (Three Course Wine Flights is an additional $18.00 per person)Diners can indulge in: FIRST COURSESeafood Salad Lobster, Crab, Scallops, Shrimp and Mussels wi...

Register NOW For 2012 SUMMER CHESS FUN! Register for one or both 2012 Summer Camps below. 2012 CHESS FOR SUCCESS SUMMER CAMP in Venice: Week#1 June 18-22; Week# 2 June 25-27 (week 2 is three days only);Week# 3 August 6-10; Week# 4 August 13-17; and Week#5 August 20-24. please e-mail : ijchess64@gmail.com for more info.2012 CHESS FOR SUCCESS SUMMER CAMP at John Thomas Dye School July 9-20 morning and afternoon sessions available. Watch your child blossom in a beautiful setting in a dynamic Su...

Looking for a unique way to give out some Valentine's Day love? The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) provides the chance to do exactly that while also helping to save a species through its "ADOPT" An Animal program. Donation levels begin at $35, and recipients are recognized with an official ADOPT (Animals Depend on People Too) certificate designating them guardian of that species at the Zoo for one year, an animal photo and an acknowledgement with the giver's personal mess...

For the first time on stage, the hidden history of the Vietnam War that destroyed more than one president is dramatized. Unlike previous works on the subject that explore the courtroom effort regarding the right to publish, J-Powers’s Pentagon Papers dramatizes the actual secret history of America's involvement in Vietnam. Performed by a cast of young actors, the production aims to inspire a new generation of Americans to demand honesty and transparency from leaders. “The truth will set you...

DON'T BE A VICTIM OF AN AUTO-RELATED PROPERTY CRIME LOCK IT- a reminder to always lock your vehicle HIDE IT- if you must leave valuables in the vehicle, hide them from plain sightKEEP IT- a positive reminder that personal responsibility can safeguard your valuables from theftROBBERY........Taking property by force or fearNONE GRAND THEFT AUTO .......... Lock your vehicle, and set your alarm.........01/22/12 0320 hrs, RD 0827 300 S. Barrington Ave (Att vehicle theft)Suspect: Male Hisp Blk Bro...

Dan Rosenson, Chairman of the Board, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles, one of the most active and oldest social service agencies in Los Angeles, is pleased to announce Randy Schwab has been named the new President Chief Executive Officer. Celebrating 96 years, JBBBSLA specializes in mentoring children through a variety of transformative, innovative and highly regarded programs and services, regardless of the family’s ability to pay. “My goal at JBBBS,” says Schwab, “is to ru...

Starting at 6:30pm at Westchester Recreation Center, Gym 7000 West Manchester Avenue in Los Angeles.

Music fans mark your calendars for the 2012 Artists In Music Awards, Friday, February 10 at the Key Club on the world famous Sunset Strip.The Artists In Music Awards promotes independent artists and was created to honor and recognize the best independent music artists from around the world in 21 categories and at the helm of it all is its entrepreneurial and talented host and creator, Mikey Jayy. Its inception began back when Jayy, who wanted to be a journalist, was in college. “I noticed a li...