Friends Of The Library
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, there will have a special story time with outstanding storyteller Celia Carroll.
She will provide a festive winter craft to follow the stories. (7 p.m. in the Meeting Room.)
Annual Snowless Snow Party will take place at the library on Dec. 8 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Come and make a sock snowman, eat a snow cone and take home ingredients for snowman soup. Volunteers welcomed.
Save the date—Saturday evening, Jan. 11 is the annual Installation Dinner and annual meeting will be held.
Julian Dixon Library 4975 Overland Ave. For more info call (310) 559-1676
Skatefest At The Holiday Ice Rink
Spreading holiday cheer in conjunction with the Culver City Education Foundation, The Holiday Ice Rink in Culver City is hosting two special fundraising skating sessions where 100 percent of proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and enhancing quality educational programs for every student in the Culver City Unified School District.
Thursday, Nov. 29 and Wednesday, Dec. 5 skating sessions at 7 p.m. are the designated fundraising times.
Students, teachers and the general public are all encouraged to take a spin on the ice, knowing that their outdoor recreation will help secure educational funding and resources.
All skate sessions are one hour with general admission at $10, while 12 and under are $6, and skate rental is $4.
Presented by MelroseMAC, The Holiday Ice Rink in Culver City is located in the trendy downtown Culver City district at 9300 Culver Blvd and open every day through Jan. 7. Convenient parking is available at the Ince Parking Structure with the first two hours at no cost.
For more information and a detailed schedule of skate sessions and advance ticket purchases go to:www.holidayicerinkculvercity.com or call 310.280.1067.
Vintage Shopping
The Helms Design District Vintage Boutique is a fun and trouble-free Saturday outing for shoppers of all types.
Parking is free and simple, the space is bright and airy, the vibe is extremely friendly and fun, and the merchandise offered is fashionable and hip.
People know they can come to the Helms show and find one-of-a-kind items that will liven up their wardrobe or collection.
There will be an on-site seamstress advising patrons of ways to repair/re-size garments that need it, and she will even make the alterations while they shop.
The Girl Scouts of America cater the event offering the scrumptious goodies they are known and loved for.
The Helms Design District Vintage Boutique’s holiday shopping event takes place on Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the LightSpace Studio located at 8755 Washington Blvd.
Entry to the event is $5; however, free and discounted ticket specials are available on a first-come, first-served basis via Eventbrite (wwwhelmsvintage.eventbrite.com).
Annual Holiday Tower Lighting Ceremony
The PRCS Department’s annual Tower Lighting Ceremony is coming up on Friday, Dec. 7, at the Veterans Memorial Building.
Every year the community gathers just outside next to the filmstrip fountain to watch from below as the “tree” surrounding Vets Tower is illuminated.
The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. with entertainment by children in the City’s various Pre-K activities, choral pieces by the Culver City High School boys’ and girls’ choir, and other entertainment.
After illuminating the tree, Santa will arrive on a fire truck and there are photo opportunities inside the Rotunda Room with Santa along with holiday crafts and refreshments. This is a free family event.
Holiday Lineup
In an effort to spread holiday cheer and goodwill this season, Westfield Culver City has teamed up with Culver-Palms Family and Westchester Family YMCA, the Boys and Girls Club of Venice and the Bill Foundation, which rescues dogs from local shelters and places them in homes, for a “Festival of Trees.”
From Nov. 17 through Dec. 24, the trees will be on display throughout the center and the local community can vote for their favorite decorations via Facebook.
The first place organization will receive a $3,000 donation from Westfield Culver City, second place will receive $2,000 and third place will receive $1,000.
As part of Westfield Culver City’s overall holiday festivities, shoppers can participate in a scavenger hunt to find ornament stickers on retailer store windows and other areas of the mall.
Participants will be challenged to spot and photograph five ornaments using their smart phones or cameras and then visit the concierge to receive a limited edition holiday ornament for their own Christmas tree at home. Westfield Culver City: 6000 Sepulveda Blvd.
Open House
St. Jerome School will hold two open houses, Saturday, Dec. 1 and Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Stop by and meet our teachers from grades Pre-K thru eighth grade and visit the
classrooms and meet our students. It is never too late to give your child the gift of an outstanding education in a caring, nurturing environment.
For more information on St Jerome school, please visit: www.stjeromewestchester.org/school/