By: Ron Viola
Help fundraise, drink wine
By: Ron Viola
As a wine, food and concert lover, I wanted to make a point to share this wine festival with my readers. The City of Los Angeles with the help of the Rotary Club will feature over 30 California wines and culinary expressions from Patina Restaurant Group’s, Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, Kendall’s Brasserie, Cafй Pinot, Zucca Ristorante and ‘tina Tacos.
Be prepared for entertainment and a silent auction as this charity event raises money for the renovation of the newly-named Volunteers of America Rotary House. The Volunteers of America‘s homeless program downtown is a place of shelter and hope for those on skid road. It’s a great chance to help the impoverished in our own country.
The venue is the Music Center of Los Angeles (view the google map here). You can purchase tickets here for $5.
By: Ron Viola
In the heart of Sherman Oaks on Ventura Blv, Sweet Butter Kitchen is open for a light lunch, quick dinner or morning cappuccino. Last week I stopped in for brunch and had a wonderful meal outside under their heated patio with a cup of Intelligentsia coffee.
Sweet Butter is a great new place for the neighborhood headed up by Leslie Danelian and husband Rick Berge. Leslie began her culinary career as a food stylist and recipe writer. Sweet butter offers tons of creative food options for all types of eaters.
Click here to view map.
Help clean up the San Fernando Valley
By: Ron Viola
Living in our consumer society can be a bit tiresome. Constantly being bombarded with sales pitches and hooky advertisements. When you used to be able to take a peaceful walk down the boulevard to escape the blaring television and radio, now we are being sold to in another capacity – people are unhitching trailers and leaving them around the San Fernando Valley.
They’re unsightly, unwanted and occasionally sleazy. There’s bill out trying to stop this.
For more information, please call the Assembly District Office at: (818) 904-3840
Help fundraise, drink wine
By: Ron Viola
As a wine, food and concert lover, I wanted to make a point to share this wine festival with my readers. The City of Los Angeles with the help of the Rotary Club will feature over 30 California wines and culinary expressions from Patina Restaurant Group’s, Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse, Kendall’s Brasserie, Cafй Pinot, Zucca Ristorante and ‘tina Tacos.
Be prepared for entertainment and a silent auction as this charity event raises money for the renovation of the newly-named Volunteers of America Rotary House. The Volunteers of America‘s homeless program downtown is a place of shelter and hope for those on skid road. It’s a great chance to help the impoverished in our own country.
The venue is the Music Center of Los Angeles (view the google map here). You can purchase tickets here for $5.
The most common threat to our home is burglary
By: Ron Viola
According to the FBI, a burglary occurs somewhere in the United States every 15.4 seconds. By definition, the crime of burglary is a non-confrontational property crime that occurs when we are not at home. However, becoming a burglary victim can leave a family feeling vulnerable and violated. To avoid becoming a burglary victim, it is important to first gain an understanding of who commits them and why.
Here are some tips to follow to protect yourself from burglary.
Be a good neighbor
Lighting
Items left in vehicles:
Outdoor lighting:
For more prevention information go here
By: Ron Viola
One of my favorites in Sherman Oaks…
By: Ron Viola
With monthly wine dinners with a pre-set menu and wines to compliment each course, Tiramisu has an excellent aura. This father – son run restaurant maintains a relaxed atmosphere with classic trattoria style selections.
Il Tiramisu Ristorante and Bar was established nearly seven years ago by Ivo Kastelan and his son Peter. Sticking out on the bustling corner of Ventura & Woodman, this restaurant provides a slice of Northern Italian cooking, personal attention, and robust flavors. To try their special dinner and wine pairing go to there website or simply pop in for a treat.
A few ways trees can help our communities:
By: Ron Viola
It’s unbelievable what a few trees will do to both the value of your home and your monthly energy costs. By simply adding to your landscape, trees can increase property values by 5 to 20% according to the International Society of Arboriculture, Not only will you add to the natural character of our neighborhoods, trees create natural feelings of relaxation and serenity. Adding shade also allows home owners to cut A/C costs in the hot summer months. To find out more or hear more suggestions, go to Energy Gov.