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How a better library can change a child's life By Allie Torgan, CNN / 3:22 PM ET, Thu October 19, 2017 Our NELA Hero: Rebecca Constantino "Saving One Library At a Time" Los Angeles (CNN) In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had just completed a Ph.D. in language, literacy and learning, and she was analyzing children's access to books in affluent and low-income communities. One day, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. "I was at a school in a wealthy community, and they were getting rid of almost brand-new books because they didn't have room in the library," Constantino said. She put the books in her car and drove them to a school in an underserved community. Shocked by the disparity she saw in public school libraries, Constantino became determined to bridge the gap. "School libraries are not funded well, and sometimes not funded at all," Constantino said. "If you're a child in an underserved community, you're left with boring, outdated, tattered, uninteresting books." Word spread about Constantino's work, and books began piling up, literally. "My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort, to learn something." "I could actually fit about 4,000 books in my car with paint to paint a library," she said.Today, her nonprofit, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public-school and community libraries across California.The group has also refurbished close to 350 libraries in public schools, battered women's shelters and homeless shelters. Constantino enlists volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm, vibrant and welcoming library space. Students and their families, as well as school staff and teachers, come together to pitch in. "We're working together. It's not a gift, it's a partnership. It really builds a sense of community," Constantino said. In addition to book donations and refurbishing libraries, the group offers author visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids on the UCLA campus. "Our whole goal is to spread literacy and the benefits of literacy," Constantino said. "We want kids to feel part of this literacy club. And that all members are welcome. And the doors are unlocked. You just come on in." CNN's Allie Torgan spoke with Constantino about her work. Below is an edited version of their conversation. CNN: Every time you help a library, you provide about 6,000 books. Where do they come from? Rebecca Constantino: Our books come from two sources. Donors purchase new, hardcover books, and we have groups that do book drives. People have more books than they realize, and their kids have more books that they don't read than they realize. We have drop-off sites all over the city, and children collect for their bar and bat mitzvah. Local schools, Girl Scout troops, Boy Scout troops and churches all collect them. Ideally, people could replicate this anywhere in the country. CNN: Who receives the books that your group collects? Constantino: It's children who cannot afford to go and buy books. And it's children who don't have access to quality, public libraries. Some kids have never been to a bookstore. They don't have books at home; the source is the school library. Our goal is really to provide high-interest fiction and non-fiction, because you learn to read by reading for fun. Kids want to read "Diary of a Wimpy Kid." They want to read books that are multicultural and oriented towards them. They want to see faces like theirs. If one child discovers their imagination for us redoing that library, we were very successful. CNN: What are some of the long-term effects of your work? Constantino: I've spoken to children who have taught their parents how to read, who have taught their little brothers and sisters how to read, who have taken this experience of going to the school library and ventured out into a public library because their understanding is now you can check out books and borrow books and you can get a big stack of books. If we provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We found that in the schools that we serve, circulation doubles and triples after we've come. So, we know that kids come to the library. And the books that we give, they're difficult to keep on the shelf because we're giving books that kids are really interested in. My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort, to learn something. P.O. Box 64951, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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4455 Gable Drive, Lake Encino CA THE FITZBURGH REALTY TEAM IS A PROUD SPONSOR FOR THE RACE FOR THE RESCUES ! Race For The Rescues is a unique, 501(c)3 non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to eliminating animal suffering and euthanasia. Their mission is to unite welfare organizations to fight pet overpopulation and save as many animal lives as possible. By creating this fundraising platform they help animal non-profits raise much needed funds to continue their life-saving efforts. They develop and share leadership skills and tools with innovative ideas to help homeless animals and to make our world a kinder place.
Their largest annual fund-raising event, Race for The Rescues Southern California began eleven years ago and has raised 3.25 million dollars to help animals in need. These critical funds enable hard working local, non-profit animal welfare organizations to continue their life-saving work. The event includes a 5K, a 10K, a Kid’s Fun Run and a 1K Dog Walk. Their goal will be to save as many animal's lives as possible with the funds raised on race days. All benefitting race partners depend on tax-deductible donations to continue their important work. We are so grateful for everyone out there who cares about animals and hope to see you at the race! 11271 Ventura Blvd, #405 Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 323.899.5640 Fax: 818.301.3180 Email: race@racefortherescues.org
OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE!
Saturday, November 11th, from 1-4pm Sunday, November 12th, from 1-4pm Tuesday, November 14th, from 11-1pm Saturday, November 18th, from 1-4pm Sunday, November 19th, from 2-5:15pm
4455 Gable Drive
Lake Encino 91316 List Price: $1,900,000
South of the boulevard on a cul-de-sac high up in the hills of Lake Encino, your gated driveway leads to an expansive motor court and garage providing space for 18-20 cars!
Privacy, serenity and jet-liner views are only the beginning of a long list of qualities that make 4455 Gable Drive an incredible property that's rarely found.
Salt-water pool with waterfall and views that are nothing short of awe inspiring.
Move-in ready! This traditional ranch is extensively remodeled and reinvented with a modern flair.
The master suite features vaulted ceilings and direct access to the oasis outside.
This home boasts many "smart" features including NEST thermostats, Wifi connected irrigation, smart landscape lighting. Other features include a media closet with home-run wiring to most rooms w/CAT6, CAT5 & RG6 cabling.
The grounds include mature fruit trees including loquat, lemon, pomegranate and numerous olive trees.
THE FITZBURGH REALTY TEAM IS PROUD
TO BE PART OF THE EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL!
When:
Saturday October 7, 2017 Where: Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock 2225 Colorado Blvd Los Angeles, CA, 90041 Time: Doors 4:00 PM (event ends at 10:00 PM) Come meet the Fitzburgh Realty Team and find out how you can be a hero!
The 18th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival (ERMF) is produced by Center for the Arts Eagle Rock in partnership with Councilmember Jose Huizar and CD14. This "By Locals, For Locals" community festival celebrates the diverse talent and imagination of the musicians, artists, community members and local businesses of Northeast Los Angeles.
At Center for the Arts Eagle Rock, they provide access to local, innovative and accessible programming through arts education, concerts, workshops, film screenings, gallery shows and summer arts camp. They showcase the work of over 200 local artists each year through their art exhibitions program as well as their yearly art auction. Through Imagine Studio, their after school arts enrichment program, they bring working contemporary artists into elementary and middle schools classroom throughout Northeast Los Angeles to connect our community's youth with the joy and discovery that an exploration of the arts can bring. Support the arts in our community! Come join us at the Eagle Rock Music Festival! www.eaglerockmusicfestival.org For tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/event/1562041
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We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA!
We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here!
HOMES FOR PEOPLE, HOMES FOR PETS, HOMES FUR ALL...
NEW LISTING!
3726 Primavera Avenue Mount Washington 90065 List Price: $1,229,000 OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE: Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 2pm to 5pm
Classic mid-century, split-level home reinvented with a contemporary flair!
THIS IS THE HOME YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
This gorgeous home is artfully styled & remodeled. Move-in ready but not a flip. It's the creation of the owner's vision and lifestyle where all work was done with quality in mind.
The upgrades are almost too numerous to mention from the eat-in kitchen, quartz counter tops, new cabinets, new appliances, soaring ceilings in the living and dining room, "Pebble Tec" salt-water pool with new heating equipment, new double-pane windows, new HVAC system including new ducts, recessed lighting, new 200 amp electrical panel, 4 HD 2-megapixel security cameras with DVR... and the list goes on!
Welcome to the Mount Washington West sub-division land of mid-century gems, wide open streets, plenty of street parking and underground utilities keep those pesky wires from blocking the vistas!
AND not only is this home within the highly regarded Mt. Washington Elementary School District, in fact it's only ~1/2 mile walk to the school. There is a secret public staircase that connects this sub-division directly to the school location- special treat.
4 bedroom + 3 bathroom
separate living room and family room 2,206 sqft living space 1965 year built APN: 5464-005-058 Classic Mid-Century, split-level home reinvented with a contemporary flair Gorgeous home is artfully styled and remodeled The creation of the owner's vision and lifestyle with QUALITY in mind Move-in Ready but NOT a flip! Highly regarded Mount Washington Elementary School district (only ~1/2 mile walk!) Salt-water pool with "Pebble Tec" pool surface & NEW pool equipment Eat-in kitchen with quartz counter tops, new cabinets, new appliances Soaring ceiling in living and dining room Stunning gas fireplace and mantle Direct entry from attached 2-car garage 4 HD 2 megapixel security cameras with DVR New double-pane windows New recessed lighting New HVAC unit and ducting New 200amp electric panel
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The Fitzburgh Realty Team is honored to accept this humbling Community Service Award from our dedicated Councilmember Jose Huizar. Thank you so much for recognizing our mission to better the NELA community and doing our part in saving the lives of homeless animals. None of this is possible without the help of our community and neighbors! A very special thank you to Michael Nogueira for all your amazing support and dedication to our cause! Click here for more event photos and video! Brian Fitzburgh Realtor / Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 team@brokerstrust.com brokerstrust.com HOMES FOR PEOPLE, HOMES FOR PETS, HOMES FUR ALL...
THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE OF EAGLE ROCK AND OUR NELA COMMUNITY! Thank you to the NELA community for joining us at Eagle Rock Concerts in the Park! We had such a great time connecting with our neighbors, dancing to awesome music, sharing our mission of saving animals, taking fun family photos, doggie kisses at our doggie kissing booth, and we can't forget the Wheel of Fortune to win free pizza! What a great time and we owe it all to your participation! Brian Fitzburgh Realtor / Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 team@brokerstrust.com brokerstrust.com HOMES FOR PEOPLE, HOMES FOR PETS, HOMES FUR ALL...
830 Tularosa Drive Silver Lake 90026 List Price: $1,090,000 Located in a very desirable pocket of Silver Lake on the quiet street of Tularosa Drive you will find a 3-unit income property that will be a real workhorse for your investment dollars! Very well maintained, this triplex has so much to offer in terms of features and upgrades. All granite & tile in the kitchen and baths with laminate wood flooring throughout the other living spaces (no carpets). New copper plumbing throughout as well as numerous electrical upgrades and brand new 2017 AC in two of the units. Plus - TONS of off street parking. 9 spaces including four covered spaces in addition five parking spaces in the driveway. You know how much tenants love, love, love convenient off-street parking! BONUS - in addition to the rental income there are coin-operated laundry machines in the on-site laundry room that generate additional revenue and machines will be included in the sale. This property is an amazing opportunity for someone looking for a bread-and-butter income property in the fabulous community of Silver Lake. PROPERTY DETAILS 9 CAR PARKING (4 covered spaces + 5 driveway spaces) Great Tenants (all three units are occupied) Laminate wood floors throughout (no carpets) Granite & tile kitchens and baths New copper plumbing throughout - 2007 Unit #1 and Unit #3 have new AC units - 2017 Additional features: recessed lights, ceiling fans TRIPLEX BREAKDOWN Unit #1: $1,719/m, 2-bed + 1-bath, 944sqft living area, 2 assigned parking spaces, 7-year tenant, new AC unit 2017 Unit #2: $1,638/m, 2-bed + 1-bath w-outdoor patio, 862sqft living area, 2 assigned parking spaces, 7-year tenant. Unit #3: $1,937/m, 2-bed + 2-bath w-outdoor patio, 1,064sqft living area, 2 assigned parking spaces, 7-year tenant, new AC unit 2017 TOTALS: RENTS = $5,294/month, 2,870sqft measured living area, 9 off-street parking spaces BONUS INCOME: Coin-op Laundry: $60+/month income from coin operated machines INCOME SUMMARY: $5,354 per month (= $5,294 rents + $60 coin-op laundry) GROSS ANNUAL INCOME TOTAL = $64,248 per year (= $5,354/month x 12) BRAND NEW! EXPERIENCE A VIRTUAL WALK THROUGH OF THIS PROPERTY IN 3D! Brian Fitzburgh
Realtor / Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 team@brokerstrust.com brokerstrust.com FREE CONCERT FREE PIZZA FREE PHOTOS! FREE SWAG BAGS TO OUR FIRST 100 GUESTS! EVERYONE RECEIVES FREE FAMILY PHOTOS just for stopping by and saying hi! Try your luck on our WHEEL OF FORTUNE TO WIN FREE PIZZA! Eagle Rock Recreation Center 1100 Eagle Vista Drive, Eagle Rock AUGUST 20TH FROM 6-8:30PM The Fitzburgh Realty Team will be at Concerts in the Park August 20th from 6-8:30pm at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center! Come by and say hi, we'll be spreading the word on how YOU CAN BE A HERO! Brian Fitzburgh Realtor / Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 team@brokerstrust.com brokerstrust.com HOMES FOR PEOPLE, HOMES FOR PETS, HOMES FUR ALL...
5968 Juniper Court
Simi Valley 93063 List Price: $525,000
OPEN HOUSE DATES!
Saturday, August 5, 2017 1:30-4:30pm Sunday, August 6, 2017 1:30-4:30pm Friday, August 11, 2017 10am-12pm Sunday, August 13, 2017 1:30-4:30pm
Welcome home to the beautiful gated community of Briarwood! Located in the highly desirable east side of Simi Valley.
This home is move-in ready with fresh interior paint, open floor plan and numerous upgrades that will make you fall in love.
This townhome has private yards that are great for entertaining and relaxing .
This home is also situated in the best part of Briarwood, at the end of a cul-de-sac with convenient access to the park-like common area and community swimming pool.
Light and Bright! Upgrades include granite counter tops and large center island with seating for casual dining.
Don’t miss the fireplace and beautiful tile floors.
Master suite features a monstrous walk-in closet that’s sure to be a hit and there is a sitting area in the master that can serve as a retreat or great nursery.
Master bath boasts a separate tub and shower and dual sinks.
The other two bedrooms are spacious and share a large bathroom with dual sinks as well.
PROPERTY DETAILS
3 Bedroom + 2.5 Bathroom 1,912 sqft living space HOA: $119/month Year Built: 2002 APN: 637-0-270-225 Beautiful gated community of Briarwood Highly desirable location in the east side of Simi Valley Move-in ready with fresh interior paint Private yards great for relaxing and entertaining Large master suite with huge walk-in closet and retreat/nursery area Open floorplan with large center island in kitchen Granite countertops Recessed lights Fireplace with sitting area Best location in Briarwood on quiet cul-de-sac Convenient access to community park and pool Attached 2 car garage with direct access to home
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Brian Fitzburgh (818) 571-9712 1950 Sunny Heights Drive Mount Washington 90065 List Price: $1,000,000 BRAND NEW FEATURE! CLICK BELOW TO EXPLORE THIS SPACE IN 3D! OPEN HOUSE DATES! Saturday, August 12, 2017 1:30-5pm Sunday, August 13, 2017 1:30-5pm Tuesday, August 15, 2017 11am-2pm Saturday, August 19, 2017 2-5pm Sunday, August 20, 2017 2-5pm Get Ready to Fall In Love! This legacy home has been lovingly maintained by the original owner for over 50 years. In fact, this home is the original “sales model” for the beautiful “Mount Washington West” sub-division. This classic mid-century, split-level design has a serene back yard that is fully-fenced and boasts a “champion avocado” tree along with other mature fruit trees including lemon, guava & loquat! Privacy, tranquility & easy living can all be found and enjoyed at this amazing home which retains numerous original features & fixtures making this a veritable “time-capsule” that will transport you back to the 60’s. Move-in ready, not a flip... Bring your own style & flair or enjoy this home with its original character. Without question this is an amazing property that’s just waiting for the next owner to make this their legacy home. EXTRA BONUS: within the highly regarded Mount Washington Elementary school district. Central location to all that NELA living and DTLA has offer. Contact us today!
Brian Fitzburgh (818) 571-9712 Mango Salsa There's nothing better than fresh ripe organic ingredients for healthy eating. This mango salsa is so easy to make, it takes about 15-20 minutes to dice, chop and juice the ingredients and mix together. If you have a food processor, it would go even faster! What's really awesome is that there is zero cooking involved. This recipe is deliciously sweet, sour, salty and it has a little kick of heat. It is absolutely perfect on a hot day served up with grilled chicken, fish or just a handful of tortilla chips! The superstar of this recipe is of course the mangos! Mangos are delicious and they have amazing list of health benefits Health Benefits of Mangos Prevents Cancer Research has shown antioxidant compounds in mango fruit have been found to protect against colon, breast, leukemia and prostate cancers. These compounds include quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat, as well as the abundant enzymes. Lowers Cholesterol The high levels of fiber, pectin and vitamin C help to lower serum cholesterol levels, specifically Low-Density Lipoprotein (the bad stuff). Clears the Skin Can be used both internally and externally for the skin. Mangos help clear clogged pores and eliminate pimples. Improves Eye Health One cup of sliced mangoes supplies 25 percent of the needed daily value of vitamin A, which promotes good eyesight and prevents night blindness and dry eyes. Alkalizes the Whole Body The tartaric acid, malic acid, and a trace of citric acid found in the fruit help to maintain the alkali reserve of the body. May Help with Diabetes Mango leaves help normalize insulin levels in the blood. The traditional home remedy involves boiling leaves in water, soaking through the night and then consuming the filtered decoction in the morning. Mango fruit also has a relatively low glycemic index (41-60) so moderate quantities will not spike your sugar levels. Improves Digestion Papayas are not the only fruit that contain enzymes for breaking down protein. There are several fruits, including mangoes, which have this healthful quality. The fiber in mangos also helps digestion and elimination. Helps Fight Heat Stroke Juicing the fruit from green mango and mixing with water and a sweetener helps to cool down the body and prevent harm from overheating. From an ayurvedic viewpoint, the reason people often get diuretic and exhausted when visiting equatorial climates is because the strong “sun energy” is burning up your body, particularly the muscles. The kidneys then become overloaded with the toxins from this process. Boosts the Immune System The generous amounts of vitamin C and vitamin A in mangos, plus 25 different kinds of carotenoids keep your immune system healthy and strong. Mango Salsa 3 Mangos - Large 2 Peppers (They can be any color, green, red, orange - your choose! I chose green for the contrasting colors) 2 Jalapeno Peppers 1 Red Onion 2 Limes 1 cup Grape Tomatoes 1/4 cup Cilantro Salt to taste Directions: Dice the mangos, peppers, jalapeno peppers, red onions, grape tomatoes and place in a large bowl. Roughly chop cilantro and place in the bowl. Juice the limes making sure to strain any seeds and add it to the mixture. Add salt and mix the ingredients well. That's it - EASY PEASY! Thanks for reading, I hope you try this recipe and love it like I do! Please feel free to reach out to me with your healthy food alternative recipes. I LOVE new food ideas and how to swap out unhealthy ingredients with their healthier counterparts! Life, Food, Nourish! - Cathie Check out more of my healthy recipes! We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA! We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! Brian Fitzburgh
Broker / Owner Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 www.BrokersTrust.com team@brokerstrust.com Celebrating their 10th year anniversary! Verdugo Bar is considered to be one of Glassell Park's most coveted hidden gems. It is located on Verdugo Road on the corner of Avenue 34 and is frequented by locals and transplants looking to hang out in a relaxing atmosphere while sipping on awesome signature cocktails and a long list of amazing craft beer. Craft beers like the Stickee Monkee and the Hop Nookie are among the list! This unpretentious bar is known for being the welcoming neighborhood hangout with friendly workers, great service, and amazing drinks! They also collaborate with multiple local food trucks to cater to the thirsty crowd so there's plenty of food variety to be enjoyed. Their resident DJ features throwback music, and the bar provides plenty of entertainment like movies/sports on their flat screens as well as a number of games like jenga and bingo in their outdoor patio area. The place really gives off an amazing vibe it's no wonder why people love it here and keep coming back. Kyle Bilowitz, co-owner of Verdugo Bar is native to LA, raised right outside of Pasadena. He and his business partner, Ryan Sweeney, met in college and opened up Verdugo Bar in 2007. They chose Glassell Park because they really loved how its identity was well rooted and held a strong character. They also saw great potential for the area and wanted to be part of the change and growth. He believes that "expanding on, promoting, and creating new events such as the NELA artwalk, farmers market, craft fairs, music festivals, community awareness and fundraisers, school programs, park and rec center activities, holiday celebrations, and many others would help strengthen our local community and move momentum forward in the right direction." The future of Glassell Park looks bright and with people like Kyle, it really helps push it forward! A BIG Thank you to Kyle for being an amazing advocate for Glassell Park! Stop in for their Trivia nights on Tuesday where you can play for FREE and win prizes! Or come by and get $2 off draft beer and well drink during their daily Happy Hour. 6-8pm Monday through Friday and 3-7pm Saturdays and Sundays. HOURS Mon - Fri: 6pm - 2am Sat - Sun: 3pm - 2am 3408 Verdugo Road Los Angeles, CA 90065 323-257-3408 www.verdugobar.com We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA! We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! Brian Fitzburgh
Broker / Owner Community & Animal Lover 818-571-9712 www.BrokersTrust.com team@brokerstrust.com We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA! We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! Glassell Bark was filled with free pet services with free microchipping, free spay/neuter vouchers, and low cost vaccines... we had to add in free photos to liven up the party a bit! In case you missed it, here are some highlights! Some of our guests came with lots of doggies! Some came with none - and that's ok because our events are for ALL families! One of our guests came with twin hotdog-dogs! OMG how adorable!!! We absolutely love this black and white french bulldog - look at that face! This one was dressed up in a black and white sweat shirt to match his own fur! What a fashionista! :) These guests dressed up their doggie and themselves - we love it! Then they brought their whole gang! The more the merrier - YAY! And this little girl was one of our doggie costume contest winners! She won a gift certificate for Lemon Poppy in Glassell Park! Hope you had as much fun at the event as we did, make sure you join us for our next one full of FREEBIES and FUN! See you there! :) We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA! We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! What an honor to have Councilman Gil Cedillo join us at Glassell Bark! We are humbled to be recognized for our community service efforts as it is the support of our sponsors, rescue groups and neighbors that helped make this event possible. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, we would like to recognize our supporters for their hard work, dedication, donations and for spreading the word! THANK YOU FOR OUR AMAZING
AND SUPPORTIVE SPONSORS! Glassell Bark presents our PAWESOME Photography Sponsor! Adrian Rashad Driscoll, the driving force of Driscoll Entertainment! As many of you know, it's not easy building a new life from scratch in a completely new area. Making new friends, new business associates, finding a new home - basically a new life and it isn't easy. Adrian did just that when he moved to LA. He arrived with zero money except a DSLR camera that his mom gave him to start this new life, new world, new dream! From the ripe age of 6, Adrian knew acting was in his future. His first acting experience was a one liner in a Christmas play at church where his mom and "mamadorsie" (aka grandmother) encouraged him to memorize his line. Soon after, the director saw talent and Adrian was encouraged to follow his passion for acting. Ok now fast forward to his move to LA where funds were limited and that brand new shiny DSLR camera given by his mom provided the opportunities to make the acting reels and head shots needed for the entertainment industry. He wrote and acted and even learned how to film and edit his own work. Shortly after, in 2007, others took notice of his talent and begun asking him to help start up their acting careers as well. And that's when Adrian began Driscoll Entertainment. Over the next 10 years, as their client base grew, so did their team of creative professionals. They have tons of experience using professional grade equipment. They also have partnerships with large production houses and other location companies. Providing photography and film services to all who needed them. Even when his clients' had limited budgets, Adrian always figured out a way to make it work. They are a full television and production house offering photography, actor services, film and television production, creative writing, editing, wedding services, event planning and staffing. Thank you so much for being our photography sponsor at Glassell Bark - we are excited to have the oppostunity to collaborate with you and your team of amazing professionals! For more information on Driscoll Entertainment check out their website! www.driscollentertainment.com We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a purely volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA!
We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and Glassell Bark Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! Glassell Bark Silent Auction Contributing Sponsors We are humbled by the number of donations pouring in from individuals and businesses. Thank you SO much for your donations to help raise money for rescue animals! We would like to recognize our amazing contributing sponsors and showcase the silent auction items that they generously donated! Micheline Abounassar, ArtistTwo Pillows 18” x18” Paintings by: Micheline Abounassar (Artist Micha) www.michasgallery.com With so many more sponsors to thank! We just haven't had the time to organize all of the donated items and take photos of them yet but we assure you, we will! :) We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a purely volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA! We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and NELAfest Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! FREE ADMISSION! FREE GIVEAWAYS! ALL ARE WELCOME! www.GlassellBark.com Community Block Party & Doggie/Kittie Rescue Adoption! Glassell Bark is an event to bring the people and pets of NELA together! The event will feature rescue adoptions, local artists, live performances, food trucks, lots of freebies, contests and more! June 10, 2017 from 12noon - 3pm FREE PROFESSIONAL FAMILY/PET PHOTOS FREE MICROCHIPPING FREE SPAY/NEUTER VOUCHERS LOW COST VACCINES Glassell Bark is presented by The Fitzburgh Realty/Homes Fur All Team with co-sponsors Verdugo Bar and Councilmember Gil Cedillo. TON OF FREEBIES! FREE Family/Pet Photos (bring your DOG, we have COSTUMES!) FREE Microchipping FREE Spay/Neuter Vouchers FREE Pawdicures FREE Doggie Toys FREE Doggie Treats FREE Kittie Treats FREE Doggie Tattoos LOW COST Vaccines TONS OF FUN ACTIVITES! DOGGIE & KITTIE RESCUE ADOPTION! human barking contest doggie fashion show local artists $10 tattoos local vendors food trucks drink specials @ Verdugo Bar live performances and more! Glassell Park Street Closure @ Verdugo Road between Ave. 34 & 35 (3408 Verdugo Road, Glassell Park) www.GlassellBark.com Come enjoy a drink and help a charity! Verdugo Bar will also be serving PAWESOME drink specials A portion of drink sales will be donated to Freedom Service Dogs of America. GLASSELL BARK IS PRESENTED BY THE FITZBURGH REALTY TEAM with co-sponsors Verdugo Bar and Councilmember Gil Cedillo. A BIG Thank You to our Sponsors! We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a purely volunteer run organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA!
We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and NELAfest Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! April 10, 2017
Brian Fitzburgh truly is the perfect real estate agent. Combining his knowledge of building homes and engineering along with buying and selling homes, he is a jack of all trades. Not only does he have such a wide scope of knowledge, but he is an incredibly nice person. He helped us through the entire process of finding, purchasing, and now fixing up our first home. Especially being a first time home buyer, he takes the time to explain everything and is always available for questions and consulting. Also, he knows how to compete against other buyers in a very tough sellers market. He and his staff are exactly who you want on your team. He is fantastic!! 5 Star Zillow Review - vmotl (Bought a Single Family home in 2017 for approximately $750K in Atwater Village, Los Angeles, CA.) Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Power BrowniesEvery now and again there are days where I could use a little pick me up. Sometimes I'll grab a piece of fruit, chocolate or a handful of nuts. Sometimes I just crave sugar, calories and protein and when I do, these little power brownies keep me going. They are packed with protein from the peanut butter and who doesn't like peanut butter?! It is delicious and has many health benefits! The oats give you slow burning and long lasting energy. The cinnamon is your source of antioxidants and the chia seeds has your daily dose of omega 3s and 6s. These little suckers are perfect right out of the freezer! I keep a supply of them in there and when I'm in a hurry and need a boost, I pop a couple in my mouth and I'm ready for the next task at hand! Health Benefits of Peanut Butter Suppresses Hunger For Weight Loss Eating peanuts and peanut butter helps control hunger without leading to weight gain. Your Heart Loves Peanuts Studies found peanuts lowered the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. Lowers Colon Cancer Eating peanuts and peanut butter may reduce colon cancer in women. Helps Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Impairment A study found that those getting the most niacin from foods were 70 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Peanuts are one of the foods highest in niacin. Prevent Gallstones In two studies, individuals eating five or more servings of nuts per week had a 25 percent to 30 percent lower risk of getting gallstones compared to those who rarely or never ate nuts. Although peanuts are technically classified as a legume, they were considered nuts for these experiments, so peanuts are actually the most commonly consumed ‘nut’ in the world. Full of Healthy Fat All of the fat in peanut butter is heart-healthy monounsaturated fat. A study found that insulin-resistant adults who ate a diet high in mono-saturated fat had less belly fat than people who ate more carbohydrates or saturated fat. Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Eating peanuts can reduce the risk of diabetes according to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. High in Valuable Nutrition Peanut butter has protein as well as potassium — which lowers the risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart disease. It also contains fiber for your bowel health, healthy fats, magnesium to fortify your bones and muscles, Vitamin E and antioxidants. No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Brownies 1/2 cup Peanut Butter 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats 1/4 cup Cocoa 4 tablespoons Chia Seeds 2 tablespoons Cinnamon 1/4 cup Agave Nectar 1 pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt Place all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl and stir everything together. Then use parchment paper to place at the bottom of a 8x4in pan and cut the corners so that the paper lays flat. Pour the mixture into the pan with the parchment paper and spread evenly. Cover and freeze for one hour. After the power brownies are solidified, slip the parchment paper out of the pan (super easy clean up!) and cut the power brownies to the desired size. I like to cut them small so that when I pop a frozen one in my mouth they instantly melt. Thanks for reading, I hope you try this recipe and love it like I do! Please feel free to reach out to me with your healthy food alternative recipes. I LOVE new food ideas and how to swap out unhealthy ingredients with their healthier counterparts! Life, Food, Nourish! - Cathie Check out more of my healthy recipes!We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a volunteer based organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA!
We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and NELAfest Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! Open House! Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 1-4PM Great Investment Property! 220 South Hoover Street, Westlake 90004 List Price: $1,490,000 FANTASTIC GRM = 13.72 Lovingly restored FOURPLEX built in 1917 is a charming, bright, and airy San Francisco-esque place to live. 8 beds + 4 baths w- 4,700 sqft total living space Unit #220: $1,950/m actual x 12 = $23,400/y Unit #220-1/2: $2,300/m projected x12 = $27,600/y (may be delivered vacant)* Unit #222: $2,300/m actual x 12 = $27,600/y Unit #224: $2,300/m actual x 12 = $27,600/y Garages: $200/m projected x 12 = $2,400/y** TOTAL ACTUAL + PROJECTED GROSS INCOME = $108,600 per year. FANTASTIC GRM = 13.72 ($1,490,000 / $108,600 = 13.72) *Unit #2 is owner occupied and may be delivered vacant at COE. Current market rent for Unit #220-1/2 is projected to be ~$2,300/ month to $2,500/month. **Garages are currently being used by owner and are not rented but there are four individual garages and each could be rented for a projected $50/month x 4 garages = $200/month if all garages are rented out. This fourplex was built in 1917, and has been lovingly restored to a charming, bright, and airy San Francisco-esque place to live. All units have recently renovated bathrooms or kitchens or both. Each unit has ~1,175sqft living space and features: Hardwood floors Cove ceilings Crown moldings Large living room with faux fireplace Full dining room with craftsman built-ins. Lots of natural light The kitchens boast 2 door stainless steel refrigerators, dishwashers, restored antique stoves Washer/dryer hook-ups inside each unit The bathrooms have subway tile, built ins, cast iron tubs Showers have fantastic water pressure. All units are 2-bed + 1-bath Two units have front bonus rooms with jalousie windows Each unit has unique features. Examples: 1 unit has a grand stairway with 9 foot windows 1 unit has double French doors that can open directly onto the private deck. The deck has a BBQ, fresh basil, a gazebo, great lounging furniture, and friendly neighbors. The deck is built over 4 garages, which have all been recently renovated and could provide additional revenue. Solar panels were recently installed Open house details continued below... Join the FUN! FREE ADMISSION! Glassell Bark is an event to bring the people and pets of NELA together! The event will feature rescue adoptions, local artists, local dance and karate performances, food trucks, lots of freebies, contests and more! June 10, 2017 from 12noon - 3pm We will be offering the community FREE PROFESSIONAL FAMILY/PET PHOTOS FREE MICROCHIPPING FREE Spay/Neuter Vouchers LOW COST Vaccines Glassell Bark is presented by The Fitzburgh Realty/Homes Fur All Team with co-sponsors Verdugo Bar and Councilmember Gil Cedillo. Each unit features hardwood floors, cove ceilings, crown moldings, a large living room with a faux fireplace, and a full dining room with craftsman built-ins. Open house details continued below... The kitchens boast 2 door stainless steel refrigerators, dishwashers & restored antique stoves and there are also washer/dryer hook ups. The bathrooms have subway tile, more built-ins, and the showers have fantastic water pressure. All of the units have 2-bedrooms + 1- bath but two of the units have an additional room that can be used as a small third bedroom or an office or meditation room. All four units are different and have unique features. As examples, unit 224 has a grand stairway with 9 foot windows, and unit 222 has double French doors that can open directly onto the private deck. The deck has a BBQ, fresh basil, a gazebo, great lounging furniture, and friendly neighbors. The deck is built over on the roof of the four-car garage. The neighborhood is centrally located within minutes of Larchmont Village, Downtown, Koreatown, and Los Feliz. Walking distance to grocery shopping, bowling, restaurants, coffee shops, the original Original Tommy's burgers, Langer's Deli, McArthur Park, and The HMS Bounty. The 101 Freeway is blocks away and the 10 Freeway is within 15 minutes drive. NOTE: There are four separate garage bays that have all been recently renovated and could provide additional revenue. BONUS: There are solar panels on the roof of the fourplex that will reduce the electrical bill and reduce operating costs and increase cash-flow for the lucky owner! Contact us today!
Brian Fitzburgh, Broker/Owner Cell: (818) 571-9712 team@brokerstrust.com Latitudes Adoption & Pet Food Drive Day!A BIG thank you to all those who came out to support the adoption and pet food drive here at Latitudes!!! What a great time we had with wonderful people sharing our doggie and kittie stories! Here are some photos we would like to share from the day! We made some great new friends! Furry and non-furry friends!! Look at that face! We can't get enough! We even managed to squeeze in some filming for our future video! Stay tuned! We are a group of community lovers and animal lovers that happen to also be a group of real estate agents. We have created a not for profit organization called Homes Fur All with a mission to help better the lives of the people and pets of NELA!
We host and are involved with many events in NELA to fundraise for a number of charities. Some events are: Superbowl Party, Neighborhood Dog Walks, Super Adoption Event, and NELAfest Super Adoption & Community Block Party! Learn more about our ridiculously fun events here! |
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