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Metro Superhero!

July 5th, 2008 · 3 Comments

The 704 Rapid rolled east on Santa Monica approaching Sunset Boulevard and stopped just short of Sanborn. The first person off the bus was Operator 28196 who then turned and helped a little old lady off the bus. She paused and turned and he got back on the bus.

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Tags: Give · Help · Metro

“Children’s Theatre Outreach” Fundraiser

March 6th, 2008 · No Comments

A big city like Los Angeles offers many opportunities to do good and many opportunities to get involved with local, national as well as international organizations.
One of them is SkyPilot Theatre’s new “Children’s Theatre Outreach” program that has a one of it’s kind program, which offers FREE Theatre to children from shelters. They already […]

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Tags: Children · Community · Donate · Events · Give · Help · Theatre

How To Help With The Fires

October 22nd, 2007 · 2 Comments

Click on the Map to track the fire or click here
Save the water!

take short showers
turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth
put your dishwasher on water-saver (if you have that option)
fill up the sink with water to wash and rinse your dishes instead of washing them under running […]

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Tags: Donate · Fire · Give · Help · Preparedness

Recycle

May 14th, 2007 · No Comments

Landfills aren’t equipped to handle the toxic trash we’re generating in increasing amounts. Electronic equipment ofteh contains lead and mercury, among other nasty substances, which can leach from landfills into groundwater.

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Tags: Give · Landfill · Recycle · Waste

Invisible Children

April 16th, 2007 · No Comments

This is a must see for everyone! I was so moved by this documentary, I was so shocked and I was so touched by it, that I have to recommend it!
This documentary was shot by 3 guys from USC. They went to Africa to film something. They didn’t know what they were going to document, […]

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Tags: Civil Right · Education · Give · Movies

BikeWinter - “Pint Low Blood” Ride

February 3rd, 2007 · No Comments

Mellow ride (just to get the blood flowing) from Santa Monica/Vermont Red Line Station to Cedars Sinai (where the blood will flow).
Blood donors are true heroes. In fact, your one blood donation will be broken down into several components, enabling you, with just one donation, to save up to three lives!
If you’re ineligible to donate, […]

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Tags: BikeMetro · Bikes · Cycling · Give · Rides

C.I.C.L.E.’s Car-Free Hauliday Toys ‘n’ Mittens Ride

November 20th, 2006 · No Comments

Bring toys and warm clothes to share with families in need. Suggested gift items include new and unwrapped toys, warm gloves and hats for children (especially the hats with ear flaps.)
Deck out your bikes and don your finest hauliday duds for this festive bicycle ride that will tour Hollywood and surrounding neighborhoods playing hauliday tunes […]

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Tags: Bikes · Cycling · Give · Hollywood · Metro · Rides

Got Blood?

August 9th, 2006 · No Comments

Last month, the Cedar Sinai Hospital had their annual Blood Donor Appreciation Reception, where they honored all their new and old blood donors. Stephen has been donating blood, and platelets for over a year now, so we were invited as well. The hospital served some really awesome food, and a few people spoke to thank […]

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Tags: Donate · Give

Got Blood? Got Bike? Got Monologue?

August 9th, 2006 · No Comments

Last month, the Cedar Sinai Hospital had their annual Blood Donor Appreciation Reception, where they honored all their new and old blood donors.  Stephen has been donating blood, and platelets for over a year now, so we were invited as well. The hospital served some really awesome food and a few people spoke to thank […]

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Tags: Bikes · Donate · Give · Theatre

Tips for the Heat

July 28th, 2006 · No Comments

I hope you all are doing well, and can manage the heat.  I went this week to the CPAB (Community Police Advisory Board) and they were talking about the two young women who were attacked on Monday night.  These two women were in their early to mid 20s, and they left their sliding window open, […]

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Tags: CPAB · DIY · Education · Give · Heat Wave · Preparedness · Rec & Parks · Safety