LA Times Festival of Books

It’s here at last, the yearly festival where lovers of the written word congregate under one roof and celebrate. There will be over 300 exhibitors, 100 author panels and interviews with great writers like Gore Vidal and web journalists like Arianna Huffington. Be sure to check the site for complete details. There will be something for everyone…guaranteed.
Location: UCLA 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90024 Date/Time: Sat/Sun April 25-25 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Sat) 5 p.m. (Sun) Admission: Free, get tickets here. Parking: $9 (argh) Web:

The Lunafest is an inspiring film series made by women for women (guys are invited too.) This year it will screen 10 short films that “celebrate the unique, touching and inspirational roles of women in our local, national and international communities.” All the funds collected from the event will support the Breast Cancer Fund. Healthy goodies and wines will be provided by Clif Bar, Theo Chocolates and Whole Foods. Also there will be an awesome raffle with prizes including a bike, yoga classes, eco jewelry, gym memberships and more.
Location: Writer’s Bootcamp, 2525 Michigan Ave Building I Santa Monica, CA 90404 (Bergamot Station) (Map) Date/Time: April 24, 7 to 10 p.m. Web: Lunafest.org Admission: $20 adults/$10 student Buy Tickets: http://www.lunafest.eventbrite.com/

Spring is officially here so why not celebrate it with healthy, organic bedding from Amenity. This weekend they are offering amazing deals (e.g. organic duvets normally $320 now as low as $25 and 80% off of organic cotton bedding, pillows and wall art!) To see the full benefits, come to the sample sale.
Location: 453 S. Spring Street, Studio 839 corner of Fifth and Spring downtown
Los Angeles 90013 Date/Time: Fri/Sat April 24-25 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (on Fri) 4 p.m. (on Sat). Phone: 213 624-7309 Web: www.amenityhome.com

Come see first hand how our actions affect our oceans at the 9th annual Earth Day celebration at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. Why? “So you learn simple, everyday tips to protect our environment. Visit booths from various earth-friendly organizations and participate in hands-on learning demonstrations for people of all ages.” To learn more about the Aquarium of the Pacific view our own Ocean Devotion post here.
Location: Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Pacific Wy. Long Beach CA Date/Time: Sat/Sun April 25-26, 2009. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Web: http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/ Phone: (562) 590-3100 Admission: $23.95 for adults, $11.95 for kids.

Join Path to Freedom as the family screens the documentary “Food Matters” and participate in their vegetarian potluck. Attendees are encouraged to bring food grown within a 100 mile radius of their L.A. homes (translate: from Santa Barbara to San Diego). About the film: “Food Matters seeks to uncover the business of disease and at the same time explore the safe, cheap and effective use of nutrition and supplementation for preventing and often reversing the underlying causative aspects of the illness. The premise of the film is that access to solid information helps people invariably make better choices for their health.” Space is limited to please RSVP if you’d like to attend!
Location: 626 Cypress Ave. Pasadena, CA 91103 Date/Time: Sunday, April 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Cost: $10 RSVP: (626) 844-4586 or www.pathtofreedom.com/form/eventregistration.htm.