April 2nd, 2015 at 9:00 am
Wondering if the dog walker you hired really took Fido out on the leash or just sat on the couch watching “Scooby-Doo” reruns? Want a map of where Fluffy is prowling on her nightly scavenges?
These days, pinpointing pets’ whereabouts is easy, whether they’re outdoors or inside. The same GPS tracking technology that lets employers check the locations of their delivery trucks, scientists follow dolphin migration patterns, and vessel operators find shipping containers is available in collar-size, rechargeable electronics.
Pet-tracking methods have been available for some time, including microchip implants that require special readers, tattoos with accompanying collar-notification tag, and collar antennas that transmit to dedicated radio receivers. GPS tracking, though, has taken off in recent years, especially with the rise of smartphones and tablets that let owners track animals on the go.
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April 1st, 2015 at 9:00 am
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Dance the night away and support a good cause at the Leapin’ Lizards! Catalina Island Conservancy Ball. For the past 20 years, supporters have enjoyed one of the most magnificent gala charity extravaganzas anywhere in the region while raising funds for the Catalina Island Conservancy, an organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and recreation programs of Catalina Island. This year’s ball features a 1920s theme as well as a silent auction, a performance by Society Beat and, best of all, a chance to rub elbows with some of the most prominent boosters of one of Southern California’s most beautiful environments.
Where
1 Casino Way
Avalon, CA 90704
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March 31st, 2015 at 9:00 am
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Join the approximately 10,000 visitors who regularly participate in the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk. It’s a self-guided tour that started in 2004 and has flourished over the years. More than 40 art galleries and museums throughout the area’s many sub-districts participate. Some of the districts involved are Bunker Hill, Little Tokyo, and Gallery Row, all on display at Main and Spring streets in the Historic Core. L.A. Art Walk is an evening of culture and exploration that you will appeal to your artistic side.
Where:
Downtown Los Angeles Historic Core
Sixth and Spring Streets
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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March 30th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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Celebrate youth culture at this year’s Multicultural Day Parade, held by Continuing the Dream at Fairplex, formerly Los Angeles County Fairgrounds, in Pomona. Participating communities including Pomona, Claremont, San Bernardino, and many others will showcase their talents in drill team, equestrian, color guard, marching band, and more. Visitors also can enjoy a float parade and competition, and a variety of vendors. Continuing the Dream was recognized in 2007 as a California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation employees’ community’s youth group. Participants strive to empower youth and celebrate the contributions of every culture, and their goal is to assist the community’s at-risk youths by extending their professionalism.
Where:
Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
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March 27th, 2015 at 9:00 am
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It’s that time of year again! Bring out the bunting, shine up the seats, and fire up the grills, because it’s time for Opening Day 2015–the day of the year when children of all ages drift on down to their local ballparks to celebrate the start of baseball season.
This offseason, the Angels spent $15 million to add Roberto Baldoquin to their starting lineup. Acquiring the 20-year-old Cuban shortstop was seen as quite the coup by many experts throughout the baseball world, for even though Baldoquin has yet to prove himself in the majors, the Angels were willing to pay a large tax on top of his salary, in addition to capping their salary options on any more international contracts for the next two years.
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