February 23rd, 2015 at 10:00 am
What:
Join the dynamic women of the Hearts for Hope Committee as they celebrate 2015 Heart for Service honorees Kevin and Sylvia Dretzka, Charles and Melinda Smith, Timothy and Elise Sloan, and Alan Melina with entertainment, auctions and dinner at the Hearts for Hope Gala. This party will also raise funds and awareness about Hope Gardens Family Center, a transitional and supportive housing campus for homeless women and children throughout Los Angeles.
Where:
Four Seasons Hotel
2 Dole Drive
Westlake Village, CA 91362
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February 22nd, 2015 at 10:00 am
Ron Sanford’s career has taken him from the Happiest Place on Earth to some of the most coveted real estate on earth. He is Regional Vice President San Diego, and General Manager of Berkshire California HomeServices California Properties, as well as Branch Manager for Carlsbad and Cardiff.
After graduating from California State University, Long Beach, with a degree in fine arts/sculpture, Sanford was a ride operator, then Fantasyland Manager, and finally Marketing Sales Manager at Disneyland. He later became Marketing Sales Director at the ski resorts of Vail and Beaver Creek, Colo. In 1988, he was appointed Marketing Vice President and President of Real Estate at Durango Ski Corp./Purgatory.
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February 20th, 2015 at 9:00 am
What do you do with a shipping container that’s no longer shipshape after years at sea?
The answer is obvious at Quartyard, an urban park built out of repurposed containers in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego: You turn them into a coffee shop, restaurant, dog park, beer garden, music venue, and home for a rotating assortment of food trucks.
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February 20th, 2015 at 8:30 am
We humans love to watch whales. But did you know whales might be watching us as well? It’s a behavior called skyhopping. Occasionally, a whale will lift its head eight to 10 feet above the surface by thrusting its tail flukes, then rotating slowly for 30 seconds or more before slipping back under the waves. Oceanographers believe whales and dolphins can see reasonably well above water, so don’t be surprised if they seem to be checking you out on your next whale-watching expedition.
A great place to observe skyhopping, breaching, spouting, and other whale behaviors is the Pacific waters off Orange County. The marine mammals can be viewed year round, but the most common sightings are of gray whales now through April.
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February 20th, 2015 at 8:00 am
A new trend in camping is making its way across Southern California. Inspired by the spirit of adventure, Autocamp offers a rejuvenated style of camping. Some may even call it “glamping.”
If you’re unfamiliar with the glamping trend, it’s a movement that’s caught fire with people who love the great outdoors, but don’t love the work that goes along with camping. When you’re glamping, you don’t have to pitch a tent, pack up cooking utensils, or build a fire. Instead, glampers are provided all the luxury amenities they should need for outdoor living. Some glamping sites are in luxury tents, treehouses, or an Airstream trailer. Think of glamping as a fusion of luxury, glamour, and camping. Unlike a hotel, glamping is still located in a more rural setting, and visitors are still offered the camping experience.
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