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GREYSTONE GALA
FAMILY DANCE
Saturday, December 9 | 6pm-9pm
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
THEME: Winter Wonderland
THERE ARE STILL A FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE! Gather your loved ones together, sparkle in your finest winter attire, put on your dancing shoes, and join us at the Greystone Gala Family Dance at the enchanted Greystone Mansion and Gardens! It will be an evening of joy, celebration and winter magic!
Open to 3rd-5th grade BHUSD students and their parent/guardian.
Registration required.
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HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR &
COOKIE BAKING CONTEST
December 10 | 8am - 1pm
Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market
9300 Civic Center Drive
Calling all bakers! Pull out your favorite cookie recipe and enter the Cookie Baking Contest that is the cornerstone of the Beverly Hills Farmers' Market Craft Fair. Market money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place winners.
The Craft Fair will include an array of artisans for your holiday gift shopping in jewelry, essential oils, clothing, pottery, florals, candles and more! In addition, shop from our local farmers and vendors for specialty holiday items.
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GREYSTONE IN THE MOVIES
The Holiday
Friday, December 8 | 6:30pm
Sunday, December 10 | 1:30pm
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
Join us for screenings of "The Holiday" starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law and Jack Black, on Friday, December 8, at 6:30pm and Sunday, December 10 at 1:30pm in the restored, historic theatre at Greystone Mansion & Gardens. The event begins with an exclusive tour of the mansion's dining room, where part of the movie was filmed.
Greystone in the Movies showcases movies with a connection to Greystone and an exclusive tour of the filming spot.
Tickets are $15 for Beverly Hills residents and $20 for non-residents. Advance reservations are required.
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MUSIC IN THE MANSION
Celebrating 30 Years of
Music in Beverly Hills
Sundays - January 14 | February 11
March 10
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
Join us and celebrate 30 years of classical music programs in Beverly Hills with this series of concerts held the second Sunday of the month January through March. Each concert features outstanding chamber musicians based in Southern California in the intimate living room of Greystone Mansion.
The concerts are held on Sundays - January 14, February 11 and March 10.
Find more information about each concert, the artists, musical compositions and tickets on the website!
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FRIDAY MORNING
GARDENING CLUB
Greystone Demonstration Garden
Fridays - January 12 | February 16 | March 15
Greystone Mansion & Gardens
905 Loma Vista Drive
Gardening lovers - join us on select Fridays in January, February and March. The Greystone Demonstration Garden volunteers meet to help maintain the garden and grounds, including Pollinator Hill. Come and enjoy the camaraderie of other garden lovers! It's free, but pre-registration is required.
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ARTWALK GUIDED TOURS
December 10 | 11am
Beverly Gardens Park
1300 Parkway
Join us for FREE artfully curated guided tours on Sundays at 11am on December 10, 2023. We will explore the City of Beverly Hills’ world-class artworks and historic elements, including important sculptures and treasured trees. Learn about artists such as Ringo Starr, Henri Alfred Marie Jacquemart, Tony Smith, Magdalena Abakanowicz, Ai Weiwei.
Come with your family, friends and fellow art, nature and history lovers.
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CLASSES FOR ACTIVE ADULTS
& SENIORS
Beverly Hills Roxbury and La Cienega Parks and Community Center
We offer a wide variety of classes for active adults and seniors that will keep you engaged and provide you with opportunities to connect with others!
Everything from Pilates: Fit for Life, Lawn Bowling, Move! Grove! And Stretch!, Tai Chi, Intro to Acting and Creative Writing, Knitting, Life with Technology and so much more!
Join us!
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WINTER BREAK CAMPS
Brit West Soccer, Bounce Winter Camp, Culinary Dude Cooking Camp & Teen Winter Camp
December 26-29 & January 2-5
Times vary.
Have some fun during your school's winter break! We still have space in our Winter Camps:
- Bounce for Tots
- Brit West Soccer, and Culinary Dude Cooking Camp for Youth
- Teen Winter Break Camp for Teens
Your kids will stay active and engaged during schools' winter break and they'll have fun while making new friends and memories.
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Powerful Tools for
Caregiving Training
Free Program Offered by OPICA
January 9-February 13 | 10am
Roxbury Park Community Center
Family caregivers, please register for this free program that will help you learn how to care for yourself, while caring for others. You will learn how to reduce stress, communicate your needs, manage emotions while coping with difficult situations, and best approaches for comforting and gaining compliance.
The training consists of six consecutive Tuesdays from January 9 to February 13, 2024, 10-11:30am.
To register, call Human Services at 310-285-1006 or email Carol Hahn, RN at carolhahnrn@gmail.com.
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Volunteer Opportunities at the Friends of the Library Bookstore
Are you looking for a fun, social, volunteer opportunity within Beverly Hills City limits? Look no further. The Friends of the Beverly Hills Public Library is looking for community members to volunteer in our bookstore located in the Library foyer. We will train you. The commitment is one 3 ½ hour shift per month. If you like to read, and you like to talk with other members of our reading public, our bookstore is the perfect volunteer venue.
Please contact Lisa Engelman lbengelman@gmail.com.
Learn more about the Beverly Hills Public Library's offerings and information on Friends of the Library by clicking the button below.
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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
The Covenant of Water
January 10, 2024 - 10:15am
Library Meeting Room
When you're passionate about reading and engaging with others, book discussion groups can enrich the storytelling process. Join the Friends of the Library Book Discussion group and facilitator Judith Palarz in the Library Meeting Room on Wednesday, January 10th at 10:15 am to discuss The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese.
Call Library Reference to participate, 310-288-2244.
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LIBRARY AUTHOR DISCUSSION Authors Naomi Hirahara and
Gary Phillips
Tuesday, December 5 | 7PM
Library Auditorium
Join us for an author discussion with Naomi Hirahara in conversation with Gary Philips at the Beverly Hills Public Library on December 5. Come meet and engage with both authors who will discuss their books, Evergreen by Naomi Hirahara and One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips. The books will be available for purchase at the program.
For more information, please call Library Reference at 310-288-2244.
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CITY OF BEVERLY HILLS &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
IS HIRING !
We Create Community!
We are seeking motivated, customer service-oriented individuals who are passionate about providing unparalleled services to their community.
Click below to find out about all available part-time and full-time positions in the City of Beverly Hills, and to submit an application!
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JIM J's JUKEBOX
January 10 | 7pm
Beverly Hills Library Auditorium
For the love of music, American Songbook buff Jim Jimirro shares insights and music from his vast collection of Berlin, Porter, Gershwin, Hammerstein, Sinatra, Fitzgerald and more! Join us in the Library Auditorium on January 10th at 7pm.
Email reference@beverlyhills.org or call (310) 288-2244 to RSVP.
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