Larchmont Chronicle
VOL. 62, NO. 10
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IN THIS ISSUE
Larchmont Family Fair returns to the Blvd. on Sun., Oct. 27
On the ballot: ELECTION 2024
n County, city, state and school measures — and candidates
HALLOWEEN & HARVEST
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FALL FEST at Original Farmers Market. 14
By Suzan Filipek Voting has never been easier as there are myriad ways to make your voice heard, from mail-in ballots to walk-up boxes and centers, in the Tues., Nov. 5, General Election. Ballots will be mailed soon (by Mon., Oct. 7) to all registered voters, and ballot boxes will open by Oct. 7, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Ballot drop-off locations open on Tues., Oct. 8. There’s no time like the present to study up on the measures and the candidates. Choices made now are expected to affect our lives and communities for years to come.
Vote
WILLOWS SCHOOL turns 25. 19
RECORD sale, again. 2-2 For information on advertising in the paper, please call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11 Mailing permit:
on or before Tues., Nov. 5 See Section 2, Pages 8-10
There are three county ballot measures, seven city measures, and 10 state measures, with topics ranging from higher taxes, school bonds, homelessness and marriage to rent control (again) on the ballot. Interesting and contentious For local readers, the most interesting and contentious races probably are two — the U.S. Congress 30th District seat long held by U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff (now running for U.S. Senate) and the Los Angeles County District Attorney race, where Nathan Hochman is challenging incumbent George Gascón. Turn to Sec. 2, Page 8, for our full election coverage.
Dining & Shopping Guide
Read all about restaurant and entertainment news in the November issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Mon., Oct. 7. For more information, contact Pam Rudy, 323-4622241, ext. 11.
OCTOBER 2024
n Rides, music and more
DRESSED TO MATCH THE PUMPKINS, a little human pumpkin gets a ride at the patch. Photo by Wendy Clifford
Hoedown, pumpkins and gourds on Larchmont n Pumpkin Patch to be open October 10 to 30 By Nona Sue Friedman Purchase pumpkins, multicolored squash, gourds, carving kits and more at the Wilshire Rotary Pumpkin Patch, 568 N. Larchmont Blvd. The pumpkin patch opens Thurs., Oct. 10, at 10 a.m. and will be there through Wed., Oct. 30.
Money raised at the pumpkin patch goes to charities, many of them local, such as Big Sunday, HopeNet and Operation School Bell. Rotarian Wendy Clifford, who runs the pumpkin patch, says, “The idea is to keep [the funds] local.” See Pumpkin Patch, P 12
By Casey Russell Neighbors will come together for an afternoon of fun during this year’s Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct 27, from noon until 5 p.m. Between Beverly Boulevard and First Street, Larchmont Boulevard will be closed to traffic for this 59th fair event. School and nonprofit booths will line the street, the Larchmont Village Farmers’ Market will be in its usual spot near the clock tower, and local shops will remain open for business during the festivities. There will be a multitude of activities for children to enjoy, including carnival games, rides, bouncers, slides, bungie swings, a rock wall, a train and a children’s costume contest. Fairgoers will be able to partake of foods from around the world, such as pupusas, Hawaiian chicken and hibachi, by stopping by participating stands and food trucks. Musical entertainment will be provided by The 818’s and Black Canyon Band. Local dance studios will also be perSee Larchmont Fair, P 10
Third Street Elementary turns 100!
n Block party, time capsule are planned by students, parents, faculty and alumni
By Casey Russell Hancock Park’s Third Street Elementary School celebrates its centennial this year, and volunteer parents and staff have been hard at work planning events and digging THIRD STREET SCHOOL originally was a grand two-story brick building reminiscent of an Ivy League campus. through archives to mark this milestone in meaningful ways. STAR Eco, Got Game games, booth at the event. CounBlock party face painting, arts and crafts, cilmember Katy Yaroslavsky A centennial block party, carnival games, pet adop- of City Council District 5 will free and open to the public, tions and food trucks. Enter- be on hand to say a few words will take place on Sun., Nov. tainment will be provided and to present Principal Lee 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., west by Bob Baker Marionettes, with a special certificate from of the school on Las Palmas Mista Cookie Jar and Third the city. Avenue between Second and Street students and parents. Time capsule Third streets. The Hancock Park HomePlanners are also working It will feature educational owners Association is part- with students to choose artiactivities sponsored by the nering with State Assembly- facts for a centennial time Natural History Museum, a member Rick Chavez Zbur’s capsule, for which the school reptile encounter hosted by office to have a bicycle safety See Third Street, P 20
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