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Bicycling
 
Bike Paths

There are about
9 miles of bike paths that go in and around the Sepulveda Dam Recreation Area.

Encino Velodrome
Bicycle track racing,
as well as training programs for riders
and racers.  
  

Fishing
 
Lake Balboa

Lake Balboa, a 27 acre lake, is located at 6300 Balboa Boulevard in Van Nuys.

Reseda Park Lake
Located at the corner of Victory and Reseda Boulevards.

Gardens & Horticulture Centers
 
The Japanese Garden

Tours by
reservation only:
(818) 756-8166
This colorful spot is an authentic Japanese garden featuring a Zen meditation garden; “wet strolling” area with waterfalls, lakes, and streams; and an authentic teahouse with an adjacent tea garden. Free docent-guided tours are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings.

Sepulveda Basin
Wildlife Preserve

Wildlife Area Manager: (818) 756-9710
Ringed by mountains, rivers and streams, the Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve is haven of rest for wildlife and humans alike, a welcome oasis within an urban setting.
Located near Burbank Boulevard and can be entered on either Burbank Blvd. or Woodley Avenue.

Hiking
 
Valley Hiking Trails

An interactive map to help you find hiking trails in The Vallley and across the Los Angeles area.

Recreation Centers
 
Sepulveda Basin Recreation Center

(818)756-8060
Woodley Avenue between Burbank and Victory Blvd. Presently available at the 2,031 acre park are three 18-hole golf courses, a 100-acre outdoor athletic field, four baseball diamonds, a 20-acre picnic area, a wildlife refuge and lake, bike paths and a model airplane field.

Lake Balboa
(818) 756-9743
Anthony C. Beilenson Park is an 80 acre water recreation facility within the Sepulveda Flood Control basin. The centerpiece of the park, Lake Balboa, is a 27 acre lake. Recreation activities include fishing, boating, remote-control boating and jogging/walking.
Access is from Balboa Boulevard.

Parks
 

LAParks.org

 


 
 

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  Local Events: The Valley

Glendale
Celebrate Dance 2010
Sat, Mar 13, 8 pm - Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale
Executive Producer Jamie Nichols presents "CELEBRATE DANCE 2010" a line-up of nine 'knock out' dance companies. "CELEBRATE DANCE" will include smashing new work and Los Angeles debuts by nine ingenious choreographers, representing: contemporary dance, ballet, aerial, modern and 'hot' jazz skillfully enhanced by masterful lighting designer Eileen Cooley, the recipient of seven Lester Horton Dance Awards for Lighting Design. Tickets: $17-$35
Northridge
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
Sat, Mar 13th, 8 pm - California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
Beyond Grammy Award-winning records and Country Music Hall of Fame awards, Bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs, one of music's most talented and dynamic performers, and his band, Kentucky Thunder, continue to lead the charge in bringing renewed vitality to country music's most down-to-earth art form--carrying this lively and distinctively American form of music to audiences worldwide. Tickets: $45
Northridge
Nai-Ni Chen Dance
Tue, Mar 18, 8 pm - California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
The dances of Nai-Ni Chen fuse the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the grace and splendor of Asian art. The Company's productions take the audience beyond cultural boundaries to where tradition meets innovation and freedom arises from discipline. Celebrating the diversity of ideas shaped by the immigrant experience, the Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company bridges the gap of understanding between East and West. Tickets: $45
Glendale
My Dear Brother: Armenians in Turkey 100 Years Ago
Thu, Mar 18, 7 pm - Central Library Auditorium, 222 East Harvard Street, Glendale
Publisher Osman Koker will show examples from his exhibition of historic postcards documenting the lives of Armenians throughout the Ottoman Empire in 1900-1910. The program is organized by The National Association for Armenian Studies and Research (NAASR) Organization of Istanbul Armenians and Ararat-Eskijian Museum (AEM) and is sponsored by the Glendale Public library.

  Featured Events

Special Dining Event
Lobo Castle: Spring Wine Dinner
Sat, Mar 27 - Cocktails 6:00 pm, Dinner 7:30 pm
Lobo Castle, Malibu Hills
Lobo Castle is taking you on a culinary adventure with our spring wine parring menu. Along with fantastic wines from Norm Stafford winery we will be serving you delectable delights from around the globe. Our culinary travels will take you to the Hawaiian Islands, France, Thailand, Morocco, Spain and Italy. $139.00 per person (48 guests max). All guests will be treated to a castle tour by owner/designer and
Chef Denise Antico-Donlon.

  It's About Time

Spring Forward
Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sun, Mar 14, 2 am
Spring Ahead! Don't forget to move your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time!

  Great Local Offer

ESPN Zone at L.A. Live
Your place to watch the BIG Tournaments and Games!
ESPN Zone at L.A. Live - Across from Staples Center
Step into ESPN Zone and experience the game on one of our 55” flat screens! You can even reserve one of our Private Rooms for a more personalized experienced! Book your party today - 213.765.7079.

  Spotlight Offer

If you are looking here, so will your customers!
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Call (310) 317-8488 or email us today.
We can help you market your business or event in and out of the area. We can put together a display ad to promote your event, sale or company or host a web page dedicated to your company. Please call (310) 317-8488.

  This Week at The Getty & The Getty Villa

This Week at the Getty Center
Family Art Stops
Every Sat and Sun, 2 and 2:30 p.m. - Getty Center
Get up close and personal with a work of art during this half-hour, hands-on gallery experience geared towards families with children ages 5 and up. Sign up at the Museum Information Desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.
This Week at the Getty Villa
Art Odyssey for Families
Every Sat and Sun 2:00 p.m. - Getty Villa
Enjoy a fun, activity-filled visit for children (ages 5 and up) and adults in this 45-minute journey through the galleries. Space is limited. Sign up at the Tour Meeting Place outside the Museum Entrance beginning 15 minutes before the program.

  Local Family Fun

Pasadena
Friday Night Family Art: Picasso: All Mixed up
Fri, Mar 12, 6:30 pm - Norton Simon Museum, 411 W. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena
Draw, cut and paste as you make portrait collages inspired by the art of Pablo Picasso. Activities at the Norton Simon include a family festival, as well as hands-on workshops, family-related gallery tours, and storytelling. All family programs are FREE.
Downtown Los Angeles
Conception: Teen Night 2010
Sat, Mar 13, 7 – 10 pm - MOCA Grand Avenue, 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
For one night a year, teens take over the museum for an extravaganza of art, music, and more. Inspired by the exhibition Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years, this year’s Teen Night features live performances by local bands, DJs, a student art exhibition, costume contest, art-making activities, and refreshments. Bring your friends, and join teens from all over Southern California for the biggest party of the year. FREE; guardian waiver required.
Studio City
Tom and Dawn
Wed, Mar 17, 6:45 pm - Studio City Branch Library, 12511 Moorpark Street, Studio City
Children and their parents will love the heartfelt blend of folk singing by Tom & Dawn. This Land is Your Land, I've Been Working On the Railroad, and Wimoweh, are just a few of the beloved folk songs in a great night of music. This is a free concert event and all are welcome.

  Local Outdoors

Calabasas
Trail to the Stars
Fri, Mar 12, 6:30 pm - Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve, North of US-101 and West of Valley Circle, Calabasas (Meet at the Victory Blvd. entrance trailhead.)
Wrap yourself in the park after dark and let the night sky draw you in. It's a journey filled with eye candy and wondrous views. 2 hours, moderate ½-mile hike. Program is free, parking is $3.
Allied Artists Presents
Paint Out in Point Dume
Sat, Mar 13, 9 am - 1 pm - Point Dume Headlands, 7200 Westward Beach Road, Malibu
This perennial favorite of Pat Ryan’s is so because of the brilliant yellow coreopis which will be in full bloom (we hope) or capture the coastal vistas of Santa Monica Bay or Westward and Zuma Beaches. Hike up to the headlands from beach. From PCH, drive west past Kanan Rd to Westward Beach Rd. Turn left onto Westward Beach Rd and proceed to furthest parking area closest to Point Dume. Parking fee. Facilities. All are welcome.
Calabasas
Morning Birds
Sun, Mar 14, 8 am - King Gillette Ranch, 26800 Mulholland Hwy, Calabasas
All year round, a wealth of bird life is attracted to the many habitats of King Gillette Ranch. Bring binoculars and join us for a 1-mile walk. Beginners are welcome. Meet at the Native Plant Garden. 2 hrs
This Week In So Cal
Find More So Cal Outdoor Events
Hikes, Campfires, Family Activities, Nature Talks, Beach Cleanups and MORE
Follow link below to find more great outdoors events throughout So Cal.

  Shopping

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  Local Sports

Dodger Stadium
Race for the Cure at Dodger Stadium!
Sun, Mar 14, Registration 6:30 am, Race 9 am - Dodger Stadium, 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Series raises significant funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrating breast cancer survivorship and honoring those who have lost their battle with the disease. The Los Angeles County Affiliate has raised more than $7.5 million to fund breast cancer programs and research since 1996, which have gone to provide the medically underserved and uninsured populations in Los Angeles County with screening, diagnostic tests and treatments for breast cancer.

  LOCAL EVENTS: Malibu

Entrepreneur
Women's Entrepreneur Group
Wed, Mar 17 10:30 am - 12 noon - Malibu Jewish Center, 24855 Pacific Coast Highway, Mallibu
Join the Women's Entrepreneur Group for a great meeting featuring speaker Libby Gill and networking. There will be a $5 charge at the door and the synagogue requests that no food be brought in unless it is certified Kosher. All are welcome. Please rsvp by March 15th. Hope to see you there!

  Worth The Drive

Dana Point
39th Annual Festival of Whales
Sat & Sun Mar 13 & 14 - Throughout Dana Point and Area
- Festival of Whales Parade - Street Faire
- Dana Outrigger Canoe Club Race
- So Cal Woodies - Marine Mammal Lecture Series
- “Whale of a Shoe” Horseshoe Tournament
- Harbor Music Series - Movie in the Park and More Fun
Palm Springs
Palm Springs Wild West Fest
Fri - Sun, Mar 12 - 14 - Palm Springs Convention Center, (East Lawn) Palm Springs
Events all weekend long including: PRCA Rodeo events, music festival, rodeo parade, foods of the West, cowboy ball, barbecue/chili cook-off and carnival...Something for everyone. For more information call (800) 664-5417.

  Local Art

Sherman Oaks
Jeff Ramirez "This is the Life/These are the Real Things"
Runs through Sat, Mar 20 - Cella Gallery, 5229 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood
The paintings by Jeff Ramirez always evoke the same jaw-dropping reaction followed by the utterance: "this has to be a photograph". A relative newcomer to the fine art world, Jeff's technical skill and mastery of photo-realistic painting along with unique and often humorous take on the art of portraiture, has already garnered him much praise and attention on numerous art blogs and website. Now his latest exhibit is being extended due to popular demand. Don't miss your chance to check it out.
Celebrating Its 30th Birthday
30 Works for 30 Years
Through May 3, 2010, Both MOCA Locations, 152 North Central Ave & 250 South Grand Ave
To celebrate MOCA’s 30th anniversary and the exhibition Collection: MOCA's First Thirty Years, you will receive an image of a featured work or works from the museum’s world-renowned collection of postwar art each week for 30 weeks to preview and share with your friends. Andy Warhol (b. 1928, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; d. 1987, New York) Telephone, 1962

  In Theatres This Week

In Theatres This Week
"Alice In Wonderland" (PG)
Starring: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp - Fantasy

Also In Theatres This Week:

"Brooklyn's Finest" (R) - Richard Gere, Don Cheadle / Drama
"The Secret of Kells" (G) - Animated / Kids
"Stolen" (R) - Jon Hamm, Josh Lucas / Drama
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  Local Music

Northridge
Ying Quartet
Thu, Mar 11, 8 pm - California State University, Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge
The Grammy-winning Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world. Its performances take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls; at the same time, the quartet’s belief that music can be a meaningful part of everyday life has also drawn its four members to perform in settings as diverse as Chinese restaurants and juvenile prisons. Tickets: $45
Agoura Hills
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Fri, Mar 12, 8 pm - Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills
Since their arrival on the music scene in 1993, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's irresistible live show and aggressive, musically perceptive approach has proven them over time to be the singular standout among the numerous bands that launched the 90's swing revival. Tickets: $28
Sherman Oaks
Teresa James and the Rhythm Tramps
Fri, Mar 12, 9:30 pm - Cozy's Bar and Grille, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks
One of L.A.'s most in-demand voices, Teresa has performed with such legends as Levon Helm, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt, Kirk Whalum, Marcia Ball, Tommy Castro, Al Anderson, Bill Medley, Asleep at the Wheel and so on. And, of course, she fronts the TRAMPS, a very eclectic mix of L. A. based musicians. All together, they create a sound that resonates funkiness, grease, brilliance with an elegance that is nearly impossible to describe. Cover: $10
Universal City
Zac Brown Band
Fri, Mar 12, 8:15 pm - Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plz, Universal City
Grammy Winners for Best New Artist will take the stage at the Gibson Amphitheatre. Tickets: $26-$36

  Local Film and Live Theatre

Panorama City
The Time Traveler's Wife
Tue, Mar 9, 4 pm - Panorama City Branch Library, 14345 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
In case you missed it, Eric Bana and Rachel McAdams star in the adaptation of the romantic bestseller, "The Time Traveler's Wife". FREE.
Calabasas
John Muir: Among the Animals
Sun, Mar 14, 2 & 5:30 pm - King Gillette Ranch Park, 26800 Mulholland Highway, Calabasas
It’s based on the life of the naturalist John Muir, and Stetson’s presentation is a fine introduction to both Muir the man and his profound love of wildness, his “plant people,” and his “fellow mortals,” the animals. The afternoon will include live music by Mollie Hogan, Mike Martsolf, Bob Burris and Devitt Feeley. Also featured will be native wild birds, mammals and reptiles from The Nature of Wildworks wildlife care and educational center. Tickets: $20 Parking: $5
Panorama City
2012
Tue, Mar 23, 4 pm - Panorama City Branch Library, 14345 Roscoe Boulevard, Panorama City
In case you missed it, John Cusack heads an all-star cast in the action-packed disaster flick, "2012". FREE.

  Event Calendar

Burbank Farmers' Market - Saturdays, 8 am-12:30 pm, * Moved 1 Block*
Third Street and Orange Grove Avenue (City parking lot behind City Hall)
Load up weekly on your farm-fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and fresh flowers.
Encino Farmers' Market - Sundays, 8 am-1 pm, Victory Blvd. & White Oak
Fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables straight from the grower.
La Canada Farmers' Market - Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, 1346 Foothill Blvd.
Think fresh!
Old Town Calabasas Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 am-1 pm, 23504 Calabasas Rd.
Fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables straight from the grower.
Glendale Farmers' Market - Thursdays, 9:30 am-1:30 pm
100 block of North Brand Blvd.
Think fresh!
Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Tuesdays, 9 am-1 pm, Villa Parke Community Center
East Villa & North Garfield Ave., Pasadena
Fresh produce at reasonable prices for community residents.
Pasadena Certified Farmers' Market - Saturdays, 8:30-12:30 pm, Victory Park
N. Sierra Madre Blvd. & Paloma, Pasadena
Farm-fresh produce all year 'round.
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