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This Summer Olympics promises to be exciting. With comebacks, new athletes, new sports, and stories of courage, determination, and sacrifice you won't want to miss a minute of the action. NBC, The Golf Channel, Telemundo, NBC Sports and other channels will be broadcasting the Games pretty much around the clock, but if you don't have…
And the seasons, they go ‘round and ‘round, and the painted ponies go up and down. Delight your children by treating them to a ride on a historical and beautiful carousel. Here are five carousels to explore near your Encino apartment. Santa Monica Pier Carousel 100 Santa Monica Pier Santa Monica, CA 90401 Mon,…
Go back in time to a time when Queen Victoria reigned and high fashion and manners were in style, English tea was served every afternoon a the Victorian Summer Ball held on Saturday, July 16th at Los Encinos State Historic Park from 6pm to 10pm. Dress in "Calico Style" attire and dance under the stars…
The weather is warming up, flowers are still blooming and soon it will be strawberry season. All signs of spring. Another sign of spring is the Encino Spring Carnival. This year the Carnival will be held the weekend of May 13th at St. Cyril’s Church on Ventura Boulevard. The Carnival begins on Friday, May 13th…
Did you know that less than 15 minutes from your Encino apartment you can visit one of the area’s best museums? Skirball Cultural Center is more than a museum and close by. The Center has rotating exhibits, a performing arts center with live music, films, comedy, theater, and educational experiences, as well as learning programs.…
California is known for its wine, Napa Valley, Sonoma, Temecula, Simi Valley, and even Orange County. As a result Californians know a thing or two about wine, so it is no surprise that wine bars are growing in popularity. Combine great wine with creative Californian cuisine and you have a match made in heaven! Here…
It is time to rummage through your closet for something green because St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner. This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Thursday, but it still is going to be a lot of fun. Let’s start planning! Encino The Surly Goat (Used to be Sweeney’s) 17337 Ventura Blvd Ste…
As we make the transition from Thanksgiving to Hanukkah to Christmas we find days shorter and schedules busier. Between family celebrations to office gatherings the holidays can mean additional stress. One way to counter the Holiday hassles is to enjoy Holiday light displays. Lights bring joy to children of all ages and you are lucky there…
In the words of FDR “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”, unless of course you are one of the millions of Americans who love to be scared. For many of us, it is all about the rush of adrenaline. Adrenaline is a hormone that acts as a stimulant in times of…
Don’t forget your dirndl and lederhosen and head out to an Oktoberfest near your Encino apartment complex. Anaheim’s Pheonix Club is host to one of the area’s longest running Oktoberfest. Enjoy beer and German food or learn the polka and live music at the Pheonix each weekend in October. Head on up to Big Bear Lake where for the…