Free Online Tutoring
2021-02-03, 2021-03-03 | CA, United States
LIVE ONLINE TUTORING Help with Homework, Resume Writing and More

Tutor.com offers students of all ages live, one-to-one help from certified tutors online. Any patron with a valid library card can access these online services from the library or right from home. The K-12 Student Center, College Center and Adult Career Center from Tutor.com includes live, one-to-one tutoring, a real-time writing center and 24/7 access to worksheets, videos and tutorials in just about any subject. A live, online tutoring and resume writing service is also available. The service is completely free for our community.

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Help for K-12 Students, College Students and Adults Students of all ages and job seekers can find the help they need by simply visit your library’s website and looking for the Tutor.com graphic. Tutor.com has a network of over 2,000 certified tutors as well as career specialists who are ready to help with just about any question you may have. Here’s the type of help you can get in each center.

K-12 Student Center: Students can get help with homework, test preparation, skills and concepts they are learning in class and standardized test preparation and college entrance exams. Subjects include math, science, social studies and English.
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Homeschooling Made Easy
2021-02-04, 2021-03-04 | LA Public Library Online, CA, United States
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE Free With Your Library Card
Welcome to Britannica School, a safe, up-to-date, and age-appropriate information resource for Elementary, Middle, and High School. Discover encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, games, and other learning resources that support student research and reinforce curriculum standards.

SIGN ON HERE WITH YOUR LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD

Age-appropriate for K-12

Britannica School offers age-appropriate resources at 4 levels, the Learning Zone for early learners and elementary, middle and high school levels.

Elementary
Select Elementary learning and begin your adventure looking for people, places, and things. Watch and learn with videos and animations. Have fun with games and activities.

Middle & School Versions Grow as they do
Many online products offer multiple levels for different ages, but often struggling readers are reluctant to move to a lower level because the interface and experience are designed for younger students. With Britannica School, content is available at all three reading levels and students can move quickly from one level to another without changing the look and feel of the site. Content and Interface work together to give the user an experience tailored to their needs. For example, if elementary students move to a level with more advanced content, their interface becomes more advanced as well; but middle and high school students stay in their more advanced interfaces, even if they choose level 1.

For Educators and Home School Teachers

Our biggest users tell us that students, teachers and librarians all want to go beyond looking up content. You want to filter, tag favorites, adjust reading levels, share content, and serendipitously discover new and related ideas.
With Britannica School, educators can map text and multimedia to classroom activities on the fly and even toggle within an article to see the State and Common Core standards associated with it. Teachers can create, save and share lesson plans using the new lesson plan builder. They can map Britannica content, define steps and activities, select materials and share their ideas with other teachers. They can also access and review plans created by other teachers.

Britannica School’s ESL/ELL Support

English language learners may choose to have articles read aloud with each word highlighted as it is read to increase comprehension.
Other tools are built in for support as well including the Quick Click dictionary that provides definitions and audio pronunciations right when the reader needs them without leaving the article.
Britannica School also offers multiple translation tools with an emphasis on Spanish-English translation but with more than 50 world languages available.

Use Anywhere
Britannica School is accessible at school, home or anywhere you have an internet connection. Britannica School is designed to fit to any device—you can access content on a computer, tablet, or even a phone, and Britannica School’s design will fit your screen.

For additional information, visit the website @
britannica.com

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Story Time Online
2021-02-04 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-02-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2021-03-04 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Angeles Public Library Online, Los Angeles, CA, 90094, United States
EVERY TUESDAY THRU FRIDAY- @10am Youtube & Facebook Live Stream

Online Storytime for Kids is brought to you each week by the Los Angeles Public Library. Listen, move, play, and sing along with librarians from all over Los Angeles! Keep an eye out for some special guest appearances too.

Online Storytime Streams live on LAPL Facebook and YouTube @10am

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.
Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.

Storytime is the Heart and Soul of the Children’s Library
Making reading a fun activity through story time helps to encourage “print motivation”- i.e. the association of story-telling with excitement to develop the idea of reading as a pleasure and not a chore. LAPL Story Time Online as an event can foster a sense that the library is a special place, helping instill in your child(ren) a lifelong love for your local public library. Toddler Story time is not just a fun library activity, but the beginning of what can be a beautiful relationship for your child and your local public library.

LAPL Online Storytime, occurs in many LAPL branches everyday.
So check out online, the schedule of ALL the LAPL Story Time Online around this week at the link below.

Additional Classes available daily online including
Mondays
Science at Home @9:30am Join Ms. Denice for a cool, easy science project you can do at home! Join our session on Facebook.
Kids Dance Party 10:30am Let’s get our bodies moving! Join us for a Zoom dance party led by Miss Danielle. Ages 2-10.

Tuesdays
Virtual Arts & Crafts for Kids 11am Join us via Facebook or Instagram every Tuesday for fun arts and crafts for kids to do at home!
Bark: Read to the Dogs @2pm Join our BARK volunteer dog Summer via Zoom. You can practice reading or just hang out.

Wednesdays
STEAMy Wonderful Wednesdays @1pm Join the North Hollywood Regional Branch via Facebook or Instagram for a new STEAM project each week!
La hora de cuentos en pijama @6pm Acompáñanos en Instagram Live de @laplenespanol para disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en español con las pijamas puestas.

Thursdays
Author Scoop @3pm We’ll be serving up an afternoon treat on the Studio City Branch Instagram Live account! Join us Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 3 p.m. PDT for bite-sized interviews with authors.

Fridays
Yoga Storytime @10:30am Join us for yoga poses, a story and a mindfulness exercise in this family-friendly storytime. For ages 3-7 but all are welcome. Email ddyer@lapl.org for link to Zoom session.
Aida’s Artful Adventures @4pm Join Aida for arts-related activities, such as crafts, dances and jokes, via Durant Branch Library’s Instagram and Facebook.

Saturdays
Zumba for Kids 10:30am Kids can Zumba with Lula and Bianca via Zoom, the video conferencing app that will allow you to feel like you’re dancing right along with her.

and many many more.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/storytimes-our-home-yours

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NASA Stem @ Home
2021-02-05, 2021-03-05 | Online event
THE UNIVERSE ONLINE @ nasa.gov
NASA Stem at Home brings the universe home to your kids grades K – College. NASA’s journeys have propelled technological breakthroughs, pushed the frontiers of scientific research, and expanded our understanding of the universe. These accomplishments, and those to come, share a common genesis: education in science, technology, engineering, and math.

In NASA STEM Engagement, we deliver tools for young Americans and educators to learn and succeed. We seek to:

Create unique opportunities for students and the public to contribute to NASA’s work in exploration and discovery.
Build a diverse future STEM workforce by engaging students in authentic learning experiences with NASA people, content, and facilities.
Strengthen public understanding by enabling powerful connections to NASA’s mission and work.

NASA STEM at home will provide your children.

Play and Learn

Videos

Interactive Multimedia

Posters

Read About It

Mobile Apps

Image Galleries

Hands-on Activities

As your child grows, NASA at Home grows with him.
Games they can play.
Projects they can build.
Things they can make
And strength training like an astronaut.

As your child prepares for their future, NASA is by their side with programs like

Latest Opportunities for High School Students
NASA Calls on Gamers, Citizen Scientists to Help Map World’s Corals
Short Film Contest
and more

To achieve these goals, NASA STEM Engagement strives to increase K-12 involvement in NASA projects, enhance higher education, support underrepresented communities, strengthen online education, and boost NASA’s contribution to informal education. The intended outcome is a generation prepared to code, calculate, design, and discover its way to a new era of American innovation.

For additional information, visit the website @
nasa.gov/specials/nasaathome

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Comedy Crossing: The Animal Crossing Standup Comedy Show
2021-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Online event
EVERY FIRST FRIDAY It’s a standup comedy show! Inside Animal Crossing!

It’s the world’s first-ever Animal Crossing standup comedy show.
And yes, ANYONE can watch this show online (in the world’s CUTEST ZOOM MEETING) even if you do NOT play Animal Crossing. (I mean…anyone means anyone over 18 years old. This is STILL a grownup’s comedy show)
#ComedyCrossing is a free online standup comedy show held inside Animal Crossing, the world’s cutest and most gentle video game. #TomNookIsOverParty #TomNookIsACrook
As featured in The New York Times, New York Magazine’s Vulture, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine, Now This News, and Vulture’s Good One podcast with Jesse Fox.

Hosted by Jenny Yang @jennyyangtv
one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” for 2020, one of Vulture’s “Comedians You Should and Will Know” in 2020, writer for Fox’s hit sitcom Last Man Standing, and former writer and performer for E!s late-night talk show Busy Tonight.
Previous performers include Margaret Cho, Cristela Alonzo, Ron Funches, Open Mike Eagle, Jackie Kashian, Laurie Kilmartin, Guy Branum, and Judah Friedlander.

Animal Crossing standup comedy show USUALLY FIRST FRIDAYS OF THE MONTH.
FREE AND STREAMING ONLINE WITH RSVP http://comedycrossing.eventbrite.com. Invite and tag all of your Animal Crossing-obsessed friends who just WILL NOT STOP TALKING ABOUT ANIMAL CROSSING MY GOD.
RSVPs will receive the link for the show on the day of the show. Accepting donations to tip our comedians via VENMO and to benefit organizations supporting the movement for Black Lives.
Since June 2020, our audiences have raised over $35,000 to tip comedians and support Black Lives Matter-related causes. All donation screenshots are posted on Jenny’s Instagram for transparency.

PLEASE NOTE: WE WILL NOT EMAIL YOU THE ZOOM LINK UNTIL 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE SHOW BEGINS. THIS IS FOR SECURITY REASONS.
In order to have better security for the show, we will also no longer be admitting any latecomers. If you are late to the show, you will not be let in. The deadline to get into the show VIA ZOOM is 7:30pm, PACIFIC TIME. Thank you!
#ComedyCrossing is produced for joy and gentle fun by Jenny Yang and co-produced by Chris Bryant, Marie Soledad, Amber Preston, Kate Zasowski and Jana Morimoto. We are not affiliated with Animal Crossing nor Nintendo.

For additional information, visit the website @
Eventbrite.com/ComedyCrossing

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Los Feliz Flea Market
2021-02-06 08:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Marshall HS, 3939 Tracy Street, Los Angeles, 90027
EVERY SATURDAY- @ Marshall High School
Calling out all the vintage collectors, treasure hunters, bargain shoppers. The Los Feliz Flea Market, Los Angeles offers everything from vinyl records to vintage attire to exclusively built furniture — a touch of something for everybody. Alongside a small-town community feel, these open-air markets much of the time offer food, drink, music and an occasion to blend with nearby gatherers and companions. Put in a couple of hours — or even a day — visiting the different sellers or hunting for a hidden gem.
Situated at the noteworthy John Marshall High School in Los Angeles, the Market is LA’s freshest spot for vintage products, fabulous food trucks, collectibles, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg! Children and pets are welcome.
It’s totally based on a real flea market where need, eagerness, and expression all meetup!

The merchants range from vintage garments to alluring jewelry to mid-century furniture to sound shower bowls and high-quality handmade goods. Actually, a fantastic mix of old and new that keeps you strolling around for quite a long time.

The weekly free Los Feliz Flea Market appeared last November at the Hollywood-faved architectural gem, which has featured in Grease, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and a large number of Disney shows and motion pictures. Look forward to discovering vintage and handcrafted attire, jewelry, home-style, and workmanship close by collectibles, furniture, and more from a curated gathering of nearby vendors.

The Los Feliz Flea is actually what a flea market should be laid-back, modest, and loaded with intriguing vintage items. There is a good selection of food trucks, so you can get into some yummy food while shopping. Food trucks will keep customers filled. Oh yeah, everybody in the family is welcome, including your puppies. Local bands and musicians will be likewise shown at the Los Feliz Flea Market

The Los Feliz Flea Market is in running each Saturday from 11 am to 5 pm.
The market brags a variety of vendors selling both new and utilized things, however, the genuine find for style fans is the segment devoted to everything vintage and collectible. The Los Feliz Flea market pulls in huge groups and genuine customers, so arriving early is a better option.

The best part is parking and entry are completely free. So put your shopping shoes on and be prepared!
For additional information, visit the website @
theoddmarket.com/losfelizflea

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Silverlake Flea Market
2021-02-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-02-21 12:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | located in the lot behind Taix, 2007 Reservoir St, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, United States
EVERY SAT & SUN- in Silverlake
The Silverlake Flea Market is located in the lot behind Taix in Echo Park : at 2007 Reservoir St. LA 90026. Some of LA’s best independent vendors of Handmade, Vintage, Home Furnishings, Home Decor, Crafts, Art, Antiques and Collectibles are on site selling their merchandise. Every Saturday from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM and Every Sunday 2:00pm-7:00pm. There is street parking and a paid lot next to the Brite Spot on Sunset Blvd!

Silverlake is known for its thrift stores and hipster coffee shops so it’s a no-brainer that it would also be home to the “Cutest Indie Flea Market.” Filled with local indie vendors selling everything from vintage clothing to rare vinyl and hosting free performances, this one-stop shop is essentially the flea market equivalent of (500) Days of Summer.
The Silverlake Flea has some of the best shopping in LA. The market is conveniently located dead center of Silverlake and Echo Park. The Silverlake Flea is often compared to the infamous Melrose Trading Post. We think its cuter, smaller scale that’s not as overwhelming to browse and shop.

The Silverlake Flea Market’s Free Entrance is located at:
2007 Reservoir St. LA 90026 RIGHT BEHIND TAIX.
Follow the signs and walk right through the lot into The Silverlake Flea where you will find awesome Local Indie folk selling their collections of hand selected Vintage, Handmade gems, works of art, rare vinyl, collectible turntables, and all kinds of other rotating surprises every month.

We humbly ask you to help us spread the word @silverlakeflea and we promise to keep you entertained, visually overwhelmed and looking forward to EVERY Weekend! Support Local & Indie forevs!
The entrance is FREE to the General Public and there is a $10 ALL DAY PARKING LOT located at 1951 Park Avenue LA CA 90026
Silverlake Flea Market
Sat 10am-4pm
Sun Noon-5pm

Phone: (323) 467-0623 email: info@silverlakeartcraftvintage.com
For additional information, visit the website @
silverlakeshop.com

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FREE TAI CHI- Culver City
2021-02-06 10:45 - 23:45, 2021-03-06 10:45 - 23:45 | Dr. Paul Carlson Memorial Park, 10496 Park Ave, Culver City, CA, 90232, United States
FREE TAI CHI CLASS- Culver City, San Pedro, Long Beach
Join us every week at Tai Chi for beginners and let’s celebrate your health with Tai Chi!
Learn this beautiful ancient practice, with graceful meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence.

Tai Chi for beginners

EVERY SATURDAY in San Pedro

10:45 AM to 11:45 AM PDT Every week on Saturday until December 19, 2020

On the Grass Overlooking the Ocean
920 W Paseo Del Mar · San Pedro, CA

EVERY SUNDAY in Culver City

9:45 AM to 10:45 AM PST until December 27, 2020

Dr Paul Carlson Park– On the grass near the corner of Park Ave and Le Bourget Ave
10496 Park Ave · Culver City, CA

EVERY THURSDAY in Long Beach

11:45 AM to 12:45 PM PDT until November 19, 2020

Marine Stadium Park- On the grass overlooking the water
5300 E. Eliot St · Long Beach, CA

Tai Chi for beginners benefits may include:
~ Relieving physical affects of stress and tension
~ Reducing anxiety and depression
~ Improves balance and stability
~ Enhances mental capacity and concentration
~ Promotes serenity, deep breathing and inner peace

Our Tai Chi for beginners classes are free – donations are graciously accepted.
If you would like to make an electronic payment or pay by mail, simply tap here https://angiesierra.com/donate/
Anyone can learn Tai Chi – any age, all levels of fitness. If there are any medical condition, injuries, pregnancy, etc. please consult with your doctor prior to attending.

The Style practiced in class is Tai Chi 24 Form Yang Style.
Yoga mats not needed. We suggest wearing comfortable clothing and dressing according to weather conditions – protecting yourself from both hot or cold temperatures.
Please drink water after class to stay hydrated, flush out toxins and support our body’s natural healing process.
(Note – In the event of rain, classes will be cancelled.)

Thank you for your loving spirit and wonderful support 🙂

For additional information, visit the website @
AngieSierra.com

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National Geographic KIDS online
2021-02-07 | CA, United States
At National Geographic KIDS online, children can learn about animals, the environment, geography, and more. The site is the online presence of the popular nature magazine. Dozens of games, videos, photos, stories, and other activities illustrate animal behavior, cultural practices, and historical sites from around the world, as well as scientific topics ranging from the solar system to how your brain views light. Lessons about the importance of taking care of the environment are seamlessly woven into the content. With a seemingly endless supply of activities, National Geographic Kids offers quality learning experiences for kids thanks to its compelling content, which should interest a variety of ages.

At National Geographic KIDS online
you’ll find games, videos, fun facts from other countries and cool information about animals and pets!

One of publishing’s greatest resources, now online for kids.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8. Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth’s peoples and wildlife

While National Geographic Kids is a fantastic resource for students to explore their interests and follow their curiosity. The site would be a great way to introduce the diversity of life on Earth: Encourage students to learn about new animals, watch the science and geography series, and explore the interactive world map.
Teachers of younger students will find this easy-to-use educational tool a great way to increase engagement and add extension activities for science and social studies lessons. Note: Though the site content is free, there are abundant links to subscribe to the National Geographic Kids and National Geographic Little Kids magazines.

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW

Parents need to know that National Geographic Kids is the online component to National Geographic Kids magazine. Among its educational games, kid-friendly information, and great footage, the site has a few videos that feature animals stalking and attacking their prey. Administrators approve all photos that kids upload to their site profiles and the My Shot photo gallery, and comments also require approval, which helps prevent bad language and other issues. Kids will need a paid subscription to access certain items on the site. Parents also should be aware that there are ads prompting users to subscribe to National Geographic on every page and a link to the main National Geographic site, which has an extensive store. Also, some content is only available through a paid subscription, which is $4.99 a month or $29 a year

National Geographic ccccccccc through groundbreaking storytelling from the best and brightest scientists, explorers, photographers, and filmmakers in the world. Our yellow border serves as a portal to explore the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond. Places only National Geographic can take you.
We offer our audience true 360 experiences across an unparalleled portfolio of media assets: television channels, magazines, kids, travel, books, video, events, and digital and social platforms. Every asset and every story entertains, enlightens, and enables people to better understand the world and their own place in it – our core purpose. We reach millions of people around the world, with our television networks in 172 countries and our publications available in 41 languages.
National Geographic Partners is a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society. We return 27% of our proceeds to the nonprofit Society to fund work in the areas of science, exploration, conservation, and education. This unique partnership creates a virtuous cycle of storytelling and exploration that inspires people to act, enlightens their perspective, and often provides the spark to new ideas and innovation.
About the National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is a global nonprofit organization committed to exploring and protecting our planet. We fund hundreds of research and conservation projects around the world each year and inspire new generations through our education initiatives and resources. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.org.

For additional information, visit the website @
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Comedy On The Patio
2021-02-14 20:00 - 22:00, 2021-02-28 20:00 - 22:00 | Verdugo Bar, 3408 Verdugo Rd., Los Angeles, CA, 90065, United States
EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT @ The Verdugo Bar
Friendship Buddies Comedy Show is a stand-up comedy showcase featuring the best comics in Los Angeles. Join us EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT on the patio at VERDUGO BAR. Starting at 8PM, come enjoy comedy & craft beer & cocktails & of course friendship!

For more information and lineups follow us online:
TWITTER
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK

Friendship Buddies Comedy Show
is produced by Aaron Hertzog and Blake Wexler

BEER, BOOZE, AND BEATS IN GLASSELL PARK…

Glassell Park is home to a craft beer bar that knows how to please a crowd. Verdugo is stocked with 22 taps, plus some rare beer finds, and a full bar with an extensive collection of whiskey, tequila, and other spirits. House infused cocktails and specialty boozed up slushies offer patrons even more drinking options to enjoy among the original 1930’s elements of the comfortably lit interior lounge and large rustic outdoor beer garden. You’ll want to grab some friends and gather around the picnic tables on its spacious outdoor patio as the DJ spins some beats.

Verdug0 Bar also hosts
Monday Movie Nights 9pm Screening cult classics on the patio
Tuesday Trivia 7:30pm Grab a friend…it’s FREE to play! Win prizes!
Vinyl Wednesdays 6pm Got vinyl? Need vinyl? Just wanna hear vinyl? Check out the weekly vinyl record swap and play!

Thursday Vegan Nights 6-10pm Weekly Vegan Pop-Up featuring Vegatinos & Madame Shugah

Friday Night School 9pm Beat Junkie Institute of Sound DJs on the decks!

For additional information, visit the website @
instagram.com/friendshipbuds/

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
2021-02-16 | CA, United States
FREE BOOK EXCHANGE BOXES Various Location around LA
Through Little Free Library book exchanges, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.

Why Does Book Access Matter?
Academically, children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when controlled for other key factors. One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to books, especially at home. But two out of three children living in poverty have no books to call their own.

Book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce.
At the Little Free Library nonprofit, we’re working to fill book deserts and place libraries where they can make a big impact through our Impact Library Program. We’ve donated more than 1,000 libraries through this program to-date.

The Los Angeles area is already home to almost 75 such libraries; use the Little Free Library map to find exact addresses for boxes in Hollywood, Culver City, Westchester, Marina Del Rey, Burbank, and beyond. More locations will certainly be springing up soon.

Our staff is dedicated to increasing book access and forging community connections. Watch the adjacent video to get a 30-second introduction to learn how you can start one, too!

We provide ongoing support to Little Free Library volunteer stewards, offering free library-building instructions, an online store with pre-built library models and kits, access to free or discounted books, and an e-newsletter full of ideas and advice. Our Action Book Club, which combines reading with community service, is open to all.

We also maintain a world map of registered Little Free Library boxes to help people find and share books wherever they are, and we have donated more than 1,000 Little Free Library book exchanges (and counting!) to communities where books are scarce through our Impact Library Program.

For additional information, visit the website @
littlefreelibrary.org

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MEET THE PEACOCKS FOR FREE TODAY
2021-02-16 09:00 - 16:30 | Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA, 91007, United States
FREE EVERY THIRD TUESDAY in Arcadia
The Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is a unique 127-acre botanical garden and historical site that includes Native American, Rancho Period, and late 19th century treasures. In addition to concerts and tours, we offer activities and events that cater to every audience. You will discover plants and trees from all over the world as you wander along paths and learn about California history on your journey through the garden.

Gardens & Landscapes
A stroll through Los Angeles County Arboretum will take you through a variety of gardens and landscapes that offer beauty and tranquility as well as ideas for your outdoor space at home.

A serene landscape of gentle pools, water lilies and shaded benches, the Aquatic Garden sits at the picturesque summit of Tallac Knoll, with the Meyberg Waterfall below.

Seven design vignettes creatively display great plants and ideas for Southern California landscapes.

Climate appropriate plants create bountiful drought-resilient landscapes. Plants thrive in the low water conditions of our Mediterranean climate.

Choice fruits and vegetables for Southern California are supported by a rain harvest system in this landscape of ideas and new plants for the home food garden.

Perennials, shrub borders and flowering trees are artfully combined in this serene, intimate landscape. Created in honor of Grace V. Kallam, the garden offers design ideas and outstanding plants for Southern California Gardens.

Showcasing herbs and shrubs that contribute to human cultures around the world, the Herb Garden reveals the botanical sources for medicines, spices, textiles and other basics of living.

A path resembling a serpent, inspired by the creation myth of the Australian Aborigines, winds through a selection of “Down Under” plants that are outstanding for our region.

Stunning vistas of the San Gabriel Mountains are enjoyed across lawns framed by magnolias and temperate trees offering outstanding fall color.

Designed by noted landscape architect Edward Huntsmen Trout, the Rose Garden features heritage varieties and David Austin selections, amid elegant pergolas and arbors, all in a setting of citrus and swaying Mexican fan palms.

Treasures from Los Angeles County Arboretum’s tropical plant collections, which include several thousand orchids, find a home in this lush greenhouse display.

Showcasing plants from Mediterranean climates around the world, the Water Conservation Garden seeks to demonstrate that careful planting design can achieve high standards of both landscape beauty and water stewardship.

Admission
On the third Tuesday of the month, admission is free. Advance tickets are required. Please click here to reserve tickets for Free Day.

Getting Here
The Arboretum is located in the city of Arcadia, just east of Pasadena and across the street from Santa Anita Park. We are easy to reach by car or public transportation. We are located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue.

For additional information, visit the website @
arboretum.org

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Pluto TV
2021-02-18, 2021-03-02 | Online event
IT’S FREE TV! App or Online
What is Pluto TV? Well let’s see. We could pen a historical essay about our 2013 origins.

We could toss around numbers like 100s of channels, 200+ content partners, and 26+ million viewers. We could even drone on about our huge library of on-demand content which spans across all genres of movies, news, TV shows, sports, documentaries, and blah blah blahhh…
But why complicate things when Pluto TV is, at its core, really simple?
All you really need to know is… it’s free of passwords, it’s free of payments, and it’s free of all those Friday night spats about what to watch.
Pluto TV is a free live-stream television and on-demand video service from ViacomCBS.

So just lean back. Drop in and enjoy the show. It’s free.

What will I Find on Pluto TV?

LIVE TV

Blockbuster Movies

Comedy

Cult Classics

Kids & Family Friendly Programing

Sports

News

Latino

Watch on your
Smart TV, Streaming Devices, Mobile App, Desktop App or Watch On The Web

Owned by ViacomCBS, Pluto TV is a live-TV streaming service, not entirely unlike Sling TV and such competitors as DirecTV Now, Hulu+ Live TV, or other similar services. But unlike those services which offer streaming access to channels you’d find on cable TV, Pluto TV offers free content mainly curated from what’s already available online. Pluto TV launched in 2014 and picked up steam fairly quickly making it the largest free TV streaming service in the U.S.
You’re not going to find standard TV channels, though some are represented via their web counterparts, especially news outlets. Those include familiar names like Bloomberg, Cheddar, CNBC, MSNBC, CBSN, and many others. As of April 2019, it also includes CNN, though not the full, live CNN you get on cable. Instead, the CNN channel features a curated playlist of short-form digital content from CNN’s anchors and reporters. Featured clips are oriented toward lifestyle and culture, climate change, the environment, and original CNN investigations and interviews. A similar channel for NBC called NBC News Now arrived in February 2020. Other recent additions to Pluto include CMT, Kevin Hart’s Laugh out Loud, and Red Bull TV, plus a handful of new themed channels in Celebrity, Reality, and Lives, the perfect cocktail for pop culture and reality TV enthusiasts.
Sports coverage is less conventional — you’re not going to find the likes of ESPN here. Instead, you’ll find choices like Fight, World Poker Tour, Impact Wrestling, a dedicated Sports News network, Glory Kickboxing, and the Big Sky Network. DAZN recently signed a deal to provide an original weekly series on Pluto TV, and there’s potential for that partnership to expand down the line. Pluto has recently added an official PGA Tour channel with 24/7 coverage of one of golf’s biggest tournaments.
In the Entertainment section, there are reruns of reality and documentary shows alongside episodes of Dennis the Menace, Thunderbirds, and other older TV shows. Among those various channels, you’ll also find Wipeout, a network that only shows reruns of the popular game show and various iterations from different countries, as well as Nosey, which shows reruns of The Jerry Springer Show and The Maury Show, among others. Meanwhile, the Curiosity section features Science TV, Docu TV, Xive TV, and even a NASA live stream. New additions include Pluto TV Sitcoms, offering a selection of older comedies like 3rd Rock from the Sun and The Lucy Show, and a Spanish-language channel called Pluto TV Cine.

For additional information, visit the Pluto TV website @
pluto.tv

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Learn How To Be A Ventriloquist
2021-03-02 | CA, United States
FREE ONLINE with Jeff Dunham
You can learn how to be a ventriloquist, with Jeff Dunham. A few years ago Jeff Dunham released an instructional DVD of ventriloquism lessons called “How To Talk To Yourself.” It was included with the Little Jeff ventriloquist’s dummy, but that was the only way to get it! The lessons feature Walter, Peanut, Achmed, Little Jeff and Jeff showing you the ventriloquial basics in 10 easy parts! But who uses a DVD player anymore!? So because of popular demand, Jeff decided to upload all the chapters of this DVD for FREE! so you too can follow along and learn the art of ventriloquism right here on YouTube! Watch them all!
To start at the beginning, click the video below.

Lesson include:
Lesson 1- The Easy Alphabet
Lesson 2- The Letter B
Lesson 3- The Letter F
Lesson 4- The Letter M
Lesson 5- The Letter P
Lesson 6- The Letter V
Lesson 7- The Letters W & Y
Lesson 8- The Other Voice & Timing
Lesson 9- Figure Manipulation
Lesson 10- The FINAL Lesson

Jeff Dunham
A Texas native, after graduating from Baylor University, Dunham moved to Los Angeles and soon became a sensation on the national comedy club circuit. He later conquered the comedy world by becoming a multi-platinum selling DVD artist and achieving record-breaking ratings on both cable and network TV. His 2015 stand-up special, “Unhinged in Hollywood,” debuted on NBC Primetime and ranked as the time period’s top non-sports program on the Big 4 in every key measure. The special was re-broadcast on Comedy Central and was the top rated special of the year for the entire network. Dunham’s previous stand-up specials, “Arguing with Myself,” “Spark of Insanity,” “A Very Special Christmas,” “Controlled Chaos,” “Minding the Monsters,” and “All Over the Map,” have garnered record-breaking numbers by either claiming “most watched” or “highest rated” on Comedy Central.
Dunham has made many cameo appearances across television and film, from the Emmy Award-winning comedy series “30 Rock,” “Angie Tribeca,” and “Dinner for Schmucks,” starring Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd.
His autobiography, “All By My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed and Me,” was on the New York Times’ Best Seller list three weeks in a row. Dunham has also been awarded “Billboard’s Top Comedy Tour” for three years based on box office sales. Dunham is currently on the road through the end of the year and well beyond, with his cast of characters.
Adding to an amazing list of recent accomplishments, Dunham’s contribution to the world of show business and comedy was recognized in 2017 when he received a star on the “Hollywood Walk of Fame,” commemorating over two decades of superstardom. Now it’s your turn to learn How to Be A Ventriloquist
For additional information, visit the website @
youtube.com/Jeff-Dunham

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Helen’s Cycles- Beginner Road Ride
2021-03-02 07:45 - 11:00, 2021-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Helen’s Cycles- Santa Monica, 2501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
EVERY 1st SUNDAY- Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica

Helen’s Cycles hosts great local rides, that really bring our community together. Check the schedule below for the date and location that works best for you. We have beginner, intermediate and advanced level rides.
Note that there are road, off-road and MTB ride options. Bring an appropriate bike in good working order, fluids and a helmet. Recommended accessories include: spare tube, inflation, energy food and cash. Rides are subject to change, please check the ride updates on Facebook for the most current information. No parking in Helen’s Cycles parking lots. Please be courteous of our neighbors when you arrive. Rides leave from Helen’s Cycles location, except as noted.
See shop ride schedules here on Facebook.

RIDE INFO:

First Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Details for Every Ride
All riders need to be:

comfortable riding in a group
able to ride 14-22 mph on the flats
on road bikes w/ clip-in pedals only – no hybrids
comfortable riding 3+ hours

Be sure to bring extra CO2 and tubes in case of flats and don’t forget to charge your daytime running lights and your bike computer!
For rides starting at the shop: please be quiet and courteous for our neighbors when you arrive for the ride. There is plenty of extended meter parking on the street; please no parking in the Helen’s Cycles parking lot.

Other Rides Include:

Every Friday
I.Martin Bicycles Coffee Ride
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6015113
Meet: I. Martin Bicycles
Gather 6:45 AM
Rollout 7:00 AM
Get Directions

First Saturday of the Month

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica – intermediate road ride
A different ride each month in 2020! All rides start and finish at Santa Monica Brew Works, Helen’s Cycles’s ride partner!
Meet: Santa Monica Brew Works
Gather 7:45 AM
Rollout 8:00 AM
Get Direction

Third Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Call Adam or Mike with questions: (310) 829-1836

For additional information, visit the website @
helenscycles.com/local-rides-events

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Helen’s Cycles- Beginner Road Ride
2021-03-02 07:45 - 12:00, 2021-03-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Helen’s Cycles- Santa Monica, 2501 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, United States
EVERY 3rd SUNDAY- Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica

Helen’s Cycles hosts great local rides, that really bring our community together. Check the schedule below for the date and location that works best for you. We have beginner, intermediate and advanced level rides.
Note that there are road, off-road and MTB ride options. Bring an appropriate bike in good working order, fluids and a helmet. Recommended accessories include: spare tube, inflation, energy food and cash. Rides are subject to change, please check the ride updates on Facebook for the most current information. No parking in Helen’s Cycles parking lots. Please be courteous of our neighbors when you arrive. Rides leave from Helen’s Cycles location, except as noted.
See shop ride schedules here on Facebook.

RIDE INFO:

Every 3rd Sunday

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Details for Every Ride
All riders need to be:

comfortable riding in a group
able to ride 14-22 mph on the flats
on road bikes w/ clip-in pedals only – no hybrids
comfortable riding 3+ hours

Be sure to bring extra CO2 and tubes in case of flats and don’t forget to charge your daytime running lights and your bike computer!
For rides starting at the shop: please be quiet and courteous for our neighbors when you arrive for the ride. There is plenty of extended meter parking on the street; please no parking in the Helen’s Cycles parking lot.

Other Rides Include:

Every Friday
I.Martin Bicycles Coffee Ride
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/6015113
Meet: I. Martin Bicycles
Gather 6:45 AM
Rollout 7:00 AM
Get Directions

First Saturday of the Month

Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica – intermediate road ride
A different ride each month in 2020! All rides start and finish at Santa Monica Brew Works, Helen’s Cycles’s ride partner!
Meet: Santa Monica Brew Works
Gather 7:45 AM
Rollout 8:00 AM
Get Direction

First Sunday of the Month
Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica/TriFit – beginner road ride
Route: Local canyons such as Mandeville or Amalfi
Meet: Helen’s Cycles Santa Monica
Gather: 7:45 AM
Rollout: 8:00 AM
Get Directions

Call Adam or Mike with questions: (310) 829-1836

For additional information, visit the website @
helenscycles.com/local-rides-events

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FREE COMPUTER SUPPORT
2021-03-02 10:00 - 16:30 | ALL LOS ANGELES PUBLIC LIBRARIES
LA PUBLIC LIBRARY- free with your Library Card
Cybernauts are trained computer aides that offer technology assistance, computer support, and mobile device support.
Connect with a Cybernaut to:

Learn how to use and borrow LAPL’s e-media
Set up an email account
Operate your tablet, desktop, or phone
Use social media
Find online information
Learn about online safety
Learn basic computer skills

For questions regarding library accounts, including new applications and renewals please use our Ask a Librarian service.

Get help with your tech needs, connect with a Cybernaut
Conéctate con un Cybernaut y obtén ayuda con tus preguntas sobre tecnología

Call Us
Llámanos al 213-228-7160

Text Us
Envíanos un mensaje de texto al 213-510-2898

Chat with Us

Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Lunes a viernes de 10 a.m. a 4:30 p.m.

For additional information, visit the website @
lapl.org/cybernauts

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