April 30th, 2015 at 9:00 am
Finding the ideal Southern California home will be fast, easy, and fun this weekend, May 2 and 3, during our six-county Open House Extravaganza.
Numerous homes will be available for viewing both in person and online, where open houses can be selected and filtered by criteria such as price, square footage, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and ZIP code. Top agents will be on hand to provide tours, offer advice, and answer questions about the home-buying process.
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April 29th, 2015 at 11:00 am
Kitchen blenders have come a long way since Stephen J. Poplawski, owner of Stevens Electric Co. in Racine, Wisconsin, began designing drink mixers in 1919. He patented them in 1922, along with a liquefier blender, and soon they were in use at soda fountains around the country to whip up malted milkshakes.
Fifteen years later, the Vitamix company–which had made kitchen products since 1921–introduced its own heavy-duty version of the blender. In 1949, the company hit the big time after showcasing its blender in the world’s first TV infomercial.
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April 29th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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The much-admired Greystone estate will open its gates for the elegant and prestigious 6th Annual Greystone Mansion Concours d’Elegance. Over 150 classic and exotic cars will compete in the event for awards such as Best of Show, Peoples’ Choice, and Best Per Class, to name a few. A portion of the proceeds will go to Friends of Greystone, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ongoing maintenance and restoration efforts for the mansion. Greystone is beloved for its spectacular gardens, and is a favorite destination for events and photographers. The property has been featured in movies such as The Big Lebowski, Spiderman, The Social Network, and There Will Be Blood.
Where:
Greystone Mansion
905 Loma Vista Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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April 28th, 2015 at 9:00 am
In this unique global running and wheelchair event, participants in 35 locations around the world will all start running at the exact same time in a race for spinal-cord injury research. This event is unique because participants will be racing against the Catcher Car, an innovative moving finish line that pursues runners from behind. The race does not end until the last runner on Earth is caught by the car, and the last man and woman caught are named Global Champions. Last year’s man and woman champions ran 46.4 and 32.35 miles, respectively. Runners will be participating during the day, night, spring, and autumn, depending on the location of the run. This run is sponsored by Wings for Life, a not-for-profit spinal-cord research foundation. Spiral-cord injury can lead to many problems, including chronic pain, bladder dysfunction and temperature regulation. One hundred percent of your entry fee will go to life-changing research project and all administrative costs are kindly covered by the Red Bull company.
Where:
Westfield Valencia Town Center
24251 Town Center Drive
Valencia, CA 91355
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April 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
One of the most unusual walking events in Southern California occurs in Los Angeles over the first weekend in May. The Big Parade is a two-day trek that involves more than 80 staircases across 40 miles through many L.A. neighborhoods. 2014’s walk started in Grand Park in downtown and meandered all the way up to Griffith Observatory, and will take the same route this year. The route and timetable are easy to pick up and catch up, and you can start at the beginning or join along the way.
Where:
Various locations throughout Los Angeles
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