The Ebell of Los Angeles

Need something to do this weekend?? You don’t have to live in Hollywood to know Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs. Located on the corner of La Brea & Melrose (its original location!), any time of the day or night, you’ll see folks lining up for a Pink’s hot dog.

Pink’s is celebrating its 70th Anniversary with “Chili Dogs for Charity” Celebrity Events. Beginning Saturday, November 7, 2009, for 7 days, for 70 minutes starting at 7:00 p.m. Pink’s famous chili cheese dogs will be sold for 70-cents (regular price is $3.50.) 100% of the proceeds during the celebration hour will be donated to the charity of the guest celebrity’s choice.

Guest celebrities?? Yep! Check out who will be at Pink’s for the Chili Dogs for Charity Events:

• Saturday 11/7 – Tournament of Roses Queen & Her Court
• Sunday 11/8 – Entertainment reporter from ABC-7 George Pennacchio with Chef Jamie.
• Monday 11/9 – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
• Tuesday 11/10 – Host of “California Gold” on KCET Huell Howser
• Wednesday 11/11 – Actor Jason Alexander
• Thursday 11/12 – Comedy legend Bill Cosby
• Friday 11/13 – KRTH 101 FM Radio’s Gary Bryan with LA City Council member Tom La Bonge

If you’ve never experienced Pink’s, now’s the perfect excuse to do so. From one Los Angeles landmark to another, “Cheers!”

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Are you planning a vintage-style wedding? Always wanted to know how to get that glamorous look from the 1930s and 40s? Well, here’s your chance!!

Gabriela Hernandez, owner of Besame Cosmetics, and Rusty Frank, swing dance instructor and owner of Rusty’s Rhythm Club, are producing a Vintage Hair Styling and Make-up Workshop this Saturday November 7, 2009. The workshop will take place from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at 1558 Victory Blvd in Glendale, CA.

The first part of the workshop will focus on hair styling: Rusty will show you how to wear a snood, style a bandana, barrel rolls, and other popular styles of the 1940s.

The second part of the day will focus on makeup. Gabriela will teach basic techniques to achieve that flawless look, pair the perfect lipstick shade, and apply your lipstick to last all day.

$35 in advance ($40 at the door). Includes afternoon tea and refreshments. Space is limited to 18 attendees. Email today to reserve your spot: orders@besamecosmetics.com

I’ve known both Gabriela & Rusty for years and they really know their stuff ~ this workshop will be fabulous!

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The Ebell of Los Angeles is hosting a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross this Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

Appointments are available every 20 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. Call Jackie Kruse, Chair for an appointment 323-788-7199 or go to www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code: EBELL. Enter at 743 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles 90005.

Consider these facts:

• One person nationwide needs blood every two seconds.
• About 20% of all blood recipients are children.
• One pint of blood has the potential to save as many as three lives.
• By the time we are 75 years old, 80% of us will have used blood ourselves.
• 40% of the blood needed to meet the needs of Southern California comes from the other parts of the country.
• The Southern California region provides blood to approximately 150 area hospitals.

Remember: Bring ID and drink plenty of fluids before donating! If you are not sure about your eligibility to give, you can review details at on the Red Cross Website.

Their Trademark says it all: “The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.”

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