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Cherry blossoms, that is. The cherry trees are in bloom and it's a great time to reacquaint yourself with this treasure of a park. On a recent Sunday afternoon, it seemed as if everyone had a smile on their face. New parents showed off their infants in state-of-the-art strollers, families picknicked and barbequed, people worked on their tans, and dogs and their owners promenaded around the lake. The lake was alive with ducks, swans and pedal boaters, and fishermen dotted the shore. Lake Balboa, 6300 Balboa Blvd. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
A tradition since 1961, the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest is a unique Southern California pleasure. Outgrowing its Topanga roots long ago, the event features over 100 contestants of all ages. As you stroll around the western town movie set, studded with oaks, you'll find musicians in every corner taking part in informal jam sessions. On the main stages, you'll see contestants and professional bands alike. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy. Fee. May 20, 9am-6pm at the Paramount Ranch. More info: http://topangabanjofiddle.org
November 28th. The Georgia rocker has been touring the country with his friends and he's coming to Agoura Hills. Get more information from the Canyon Club.
This lovely Indian Summer we've been enjoying turns our thoughts to the pleasures of Sagebrush Cantina in Calabasas. The weather is fine, and dining outside at the Sagebrush sounds quite inviting. They are offering an early bird special of 25% off food only Mondays through Fridays between 4pm and 6pm.
Sunday, November 5th, 10am-5pm. Join Main Street Canoga Park for their 6th annual festival. There will be altar displays, a classic car show, international foods, arts and crafts, sidewalk chalk art festival and live music. The Madrid Theatre will feature live perfomances including folkloric dance companies. free. More information.
Saturday, October 28th at 8:00 PM
The Madrid Theare in Canoga Park presents 60's singing sensations THE DRIFTERS in concert. Go from Up on the Roof to Under the Boardwalk. Get more information here.
Thursday, October 19th from 11:30am until 2:30pm. Oxnard Street between Owensmouth and AMC Place in Warner Center. Sample food from Kate Mantilini, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, Poquito Mas, Warner Center Marriott, Starbucks, Milano's, Maggiano's, Baja Bud's, and many more! Also, there will be a dunk tank featuring local firefighters, fire truck displays, and fun for the whole family.
The Halloween Harvest Festival takes on a more sinister persona after dark as the FrightFair Scream Park comes to life, featuring: both the "Factory of Nightmares" Haunted House, Sinister Dreadfords Mansion of Lost Souls" Haunted House and the "Creatures of the Corn" Haunted Trail. Not for the faint of heart. Information. Corner of Desoto and Victory Blvd in Woodland Hills.
Through October 31st. Get lost in the Corn Maze, go on a hayride, find the perfect pumpkin and more! Climbing wall, bungee bounce, haunted trail. Corner of De Soto and Victory Blvd, in Woodland Hills, right near the Orange Line. Information and hours.
During October, at the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. For more information, call 213-385-1345 or call http://www.fccla.org.
We Southern Californians know that October and November are the two best months here in the southland. The light is mellow, the sky is Santa Fe blue and the sycamore leaves turn gold and red. The Calabasas Pumpkin Festival is another pleasant part of the season. The town fathers (and mothers) put on an old fashioned event complete with pumpkin pie-eating and pumpkin seed-spitting contests. The kids will be kept busy at the fun zone, painting pumpkins, making slime at the science area and--sure to be a big hit-- exploring the real life tonka toys at the "Touch a Truck" area. A good idea: the Halloween Costume Trading Post. Bring one to trade, or simply donate your outgrown costumes to charity. Enjoy the classic car show, stroll the markeplace and listen to the bands. And of course, there will be plenty of good food on hand. Sunday, October 22, 2006, 10am-5pm at San Juan de Baptista Park in Calabasas.
