Topanga Messenger

 I never thought I would find myself writing a letter like this. I got married in January to a lovely woman in the Philippines. Her name is Chari and she comes from a very good and caring family. Her father is a pillar of the community and the only doctor in his small town of 800 people. He dedicated his life to the clinic to take care of his impoverished community by accepting payments of chickens, eggs, smiles and promises. The … [Read More...]

 Have you subscribed to the Topanga Messenger yet? What? You haven’t dipped into the Treasure Chest to claim your Thank You Bonus and be eligible for the Grand Bonus? This is a drive to increase our subscriptions so we can continue to hold our second-class mailing permit with our beloved Post Office and to support our loyal advertisers. But wait, there’s more! When you subscribe by December 31, not only do we win, you are also … [Read More...]

 Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a rash of mailbox thefts in the Grandview area. Home surveillance cameras caught a video of a dark, late model sedan following mail delivery vehicles on November 19 and filmed suspects taking mail out of the unlocked boxes. In one case, the homeowner’s mail was strewn all over the street. To date, there are no suspects in custody. The L.A. County Sheriff’s Department warns homeowners of a County-wide increase in … [Read More...]

 Jeannine Hayes, a recent addition to the Canyon Sages, has arranged a holiday outing on Wednesday, December 4. Seniors will carpool for an afternoon of “Budget Holiday Shopping” at three discount stores to shop for gifts, holiday décor and treats. Hayes is a consummate shopper, and will demonstrate how lovely gifts for your loved ones can be had at a deep discount and make sure shoppers get the most bang for their buck. Carpool meets at Woodland Park… [Read More...]

 CALL FOR AWARDS NOMINEES The Topanga Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 65th Annual Chamber Awards for Citizen of the Year, Business of the Year, and Non-Profit of the Year. Please send nominations by December 31 to admin@TopangaChamber.org; or (310) 455-0790. HOLIDAY PARTY, DEC. 7 Meanwhile, mark your calendars to get in the holiday spirit at the Chamber’s Holiday party … [Read More...]

 The Friends of the Topanga Library (FOTL) will hold its next BIG Book Sale of hundreds of gently used books, DVDs and CDs at the Library’s Community Room, on Saturday, Dec. 14. The event is open to members only from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., but those who become a member may attend at that time. The book sale opens to the public from noon to 4 p.m. Hardbacks are two for $1; soft covers are four for $1; some are priced as marked.All proceeds go to the Topanga… [Read More...]

 Friday, Nov. 29, 10:30 a.m.—”Alfie's Bark Mitzvah” Storytime and Singalong with author Shari Cohen and Cantor Marcelo Gindlin. Relatives have gathered from near and far for Alfie's Bark Mitzvah. The pup is understandably nervous as he faces the congregation, but with the support of his family and friends, Alfie comes through with flying colors. The charming rhymes, songs, and pictures in “Alfie's Bark Mitzvah” are a wonderful introduction for chi… [Read More...]

 LOS ANGELES – (Nov. 10, 2013) – The lives of close to 400 pets from Los Angeles shelters and rescues were saved during the NKLA Adoption Weekend held at La Brea Tar Pits earlier this month Cherry, a year-old terrier mix from Baldwin Park Shelter, was one of the first pets adopted over the weekend. “I wanted a small dog this age and literally 20 feet into the event, there she was,” said John Sherburn of Carson. “With hundreds of do… [Read More...]

 WASHINGTON, DC—Rep. Henry A. Waxman sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki requesting information about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) short-, mid- and long-term plans for innovation to address the needs of veterans at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center. The West LA VA completed a Master Plan in 2011, which provided a loose framework of projects to be considered for the campus. The VA has not yet released a… [Read More...]

 The Bhutan Shop is gearing up for the holiday season's celebration and invites the community to visit the store on Sundays when they are serving free, homemade vegan momos and chai every Sunday until the end of the year. While you are there, check out all the new items available for your holiday shopping. Bring friends and family and say you read about them in the Messenger,/i> for a 10 percent discount all the clothing in the store and 5 percent o… [Read More...]

 Our local Los Angeles bike shop, Topanga Creek Bicycles (TCB), transformed the spirit of Black Friday into one of giving rather than receiving. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, “Black Friday,” they offered a “sale,” where customers added an extra $100 to the cost of their bike purchase and TCB wrote a check for $300 to the charity organization of their choice. If customers wanted to maximize their donation they camped out in front of the shop on Than… [Read More...]