~ GIVE IT UP! ~
~ GIVE IT UP! ~
(THIS WEEK'S FUNDRAISING HIGHLIGHTS)
American Society of Young Musicians. “13th Annual House of Blues Spring Benefit Concert and Awards Show.” The Goo Goo Dolls, Josh Groban, Dwight Yoakam, Solomon Burke, and more will be honored for their talents, with proceeds going to ASYM's Development and Scholarship Fund to support young musicians. Silent auction and Cajun buffet, plus live performances. Info: (310) 358-8301 or Asymusicians.org. House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood. Thur at 6. $250.
Atwater Village Community. “Atwater Village Street Festival.” A small, community-building street fair with live music, local art, food, and crafts, plus belly dancers, and Hiccup the Clown! Info: Atwaterchamber.org/chambernews/streetfestival. 3100 block of Glendale Bl, Atwater Village. Sun noon-4. Free.
Ballona Wetlands. “Monthly Restoration Day.” Join volunteer stewards in removing seed pods from non-native plants and picking up trash and recyclables on the wetlands. Bring gloves and sun-protective attire. Info: (310) 264-9468 or Ballona.org. Meet on the west side of Lincoln Bl, north of Culver Bl and south of Fiji Way, Playa del Rey. Sat 7 a.m.-4.
Beverly Hills Bar Association. “17th Annual Vintage Bouquet Charity Wine Auction.” Premium wines, tempting offerings from top L.A. restaurants, and live musical entertainment at the Greystone Mansion to benefit the law-related, education, and community service projects of the BHBA. Info: (818) 986-7990. Bhba.org. Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills. Sun 1-4. $75.
L.A. Animal Services Animal Adoption. Get furry this summer! Info: Laanimalservices.com. 3 Dog Bakery, Farmers Market, 6333 W Third St, L.A., (323) 935-7512. Sat 11 a.m.-4. Also Sun 11 a.m.-4 at Petco, 12800 Ventura Bl, Studio City, (818) 506-6416. Adoption fees.
Reading to Kids. “Vaksberg Hair Salon: A Cut Above the Rest in Helping Kids.” Customers who bring in three to five children's books (kindergarteners through fifth graders) will receive a free haircut and blow dry from the salon's senior hairdressers, Irene Vaksberg and Andi Scarbrough. Info: Readingtokids.org. 7803 Beverly Bl, L.A., (323) 939-7400. During business hours through June 30. Book donation.
Surfrider Foundation. “Making Waves.” Brad Gerlach emcees as the White Buffalo, Kate Earl, plus filmmaker Dr. Randy Olson, artwork, and more perform and present to help the Malibu chapter of the foundation continue its 20-year mission protecting and preserving the beaches and waves along the coast from Marina del Rey to Ventura County. Info: Surfrider.org/malibu. Sunset Restaurant and Bar, 6800 Westward Beach Rd, Malibu, (310) 589-1007. Sun 5:30-10:30. $150.
UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center. “An Epicurean Evening.” Tenth annual event, this time featuring the cuisines of Mexico and Latin America as prepared by chefs from various Four Seasons resorts in those locales. Andy Garcia and Edward James Olmos will be honored, and auction items include a guitar autographed by Sting, Super Bowl XL tickets, and trips to Costa Rica and Paris. Proceeds go to cancer research at the center. Info: (310) 794-2089. Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles, 300 S Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills. Fri at 6:30. $1,250.
Your Traffic Safety. “LAPD Traffic Safety Fair.” The Valley Traffic Division and Community Traffic Services Unit invite family and friends for a day of educational fun, with displays by major civic agencies and organizations. Prizes, child seat safety inspections, and refreshments, as well. Info: (818) 756-9204 or Lapdonline.org. Valley Park Plaza, St. Clair Av and Hamlin St, North Hollywood. Sat 10 a.m.-4.
–Rebecca Epstein
Published: 06/09/2005
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