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Strange days at home

June 10, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Life in recent months, recent weeks even, has changed. We’ve all been at home under quarantine due to COVID-19, and more recently, under a curfew. Because of the changes in our world, our homes have suddenly become much more than a place to shower and sleep. They have become our schoolrooms as our children have […]

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In the Community: Many Masks of Playa Vista

June 10, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

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The Gayle Cronin Foundation Princess Tea Party @ The Resort

April 15, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Princesses come in all shapes and sizes, so whether you’re partial to Princess Leia, Wonder Woman or real-life princess, Meghan Markle, princesses provide role models to little girls everywhere. But as most woke moms will tell you, the message isn’t about beauty; being a true princess is about embracing ones femininity and inner strength. On […]

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Safer at Home

April 7, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

COVID-19 is impacting everything. Playa Vista has turned into a bit of a ghost town as people are trying to observe the Safer At Home order. Some of Runway’s restaurants are still open for take-out and delivery; please order from them and other local restaurants. The Resort & The CenterPointe Club are closed to visitors […]

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Playa Vista Poker Party @ SPRY Society

April 7, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Playa Vista Events sponsored the Playa Vista Poker Party on Saturday, February 29, to benefit the Culver Palms chapter of Meals on Wheels, a free meal delivery service for anyone who’s homebound. The event was hosted by a Marylin Monroe impersonator, with wine, snacks and, of course, Texas Holdem poker. Meals on Wheels board member […]

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Fundraiser to Benefit Firefighter with ALS @ Gulp

April 7, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

On February 29, a chilly Saturday night, local watering hole Gulp offered drink specials to help raise money for Stevens Nation, a fund to help Eric Stevens, an L.A. City firefighter and former NFL player, who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 29. Though Stevens was unable to attend the […]

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Editor’s Note: Growth Spurt

February 10, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Playa Vista Direct is entering its fourth year of publication and I have good news: we’re growing. Instead of six issues in 2020, we’ll be publishing eight and I couldn’t be more excited. What does that mean for you? More personal stories, more exciting events, more new restaurants and businesses, and more opportunities for community […]

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Standup Comedy Fundraiser @ Gulp

February 10, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Roaring laughter could be heard through the streets of Playa Vista on Thursday, Jan. 23, and it was all for a good-humored cause. Hosted by the Playa Vista Elementary School, standup comedians performed their best knee-slappers at Gulp to help raise money for the always cheerful school. The evening of giggles was emceed by Heather […]

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Playa Vista Moms Group Holiday Party @ The Centerpointe Club

February 10, 2020 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

Photos by ZSUZI STEINER On Dec. 15, the Playa Vista Moms Group held their annual holiday party at the Centerpointe Club. This year’s theme was “Up To Snow Good,” but given that we live in sunny SoCal, white balloons had to fill in for snow balls. The happy toddlers didn’t seem to mind. Kids got […]

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Boo Fest @ Playa Vista Elementary School

December 16, 2019 by kkirk@timespublications.com Leave a Comment

There was something fun for every ghoul and goblin during this year’s Boo Fest at Playa Vista Elementary School.  Some enjoyed sampling chili from five local chefs, and others munched on fall-themed sweet treats like cupcakes adorned with chocolate spiders and brownies topped with candy corn. Principal Rebecca Johnson greeted guests dressed as a stylish […]

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