Weekend Guide

This Thursday December 10th, head on down to the Urban Craft Center off Main Street in Santa Monica where you can enjoy “crafting, cocktails, cupcakes and holiday cheer.” This will surely be a sustainably spectacular evening, after all it is being planned by Bash Eco Events.  Just a little FYI- the event costs $ 5 and will support the OPCC Charity of Santa Monica.  To attend, please RSVP to RSVP@bashecoevents.com.

Location: Urban Craft Center 2433 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90405, Date/Time:  Thursday, December from 7pm-10 pm,   RSVP:  RSVP@bashecoevents.com Tel: (310) 392-0139, Donation $5

Wasn’t Buster Poindexter the one that sang the catchy song “hot, hot, hot?” He was definitely onto something and this Friday December 11^th, Chill Out LA and Sirens Magazine want you to feel hot too-“Haute For The Holidays” that is. Be sure to swing by the Rob|B Salon in Studio City for the second “Sexy Serenity” event which promises to be “an exclusive evening of glamorous beauty services and glitzy holiday shopping. Guests are invited to sip festive drinks, sample gourmet food and desserts, and indulge in professional manicure and spa services from the leading name in nails, OPI, at the company’s flagship spa.” You’ll definitely turn up the heat this holiday season by attending this event.  Tickets are $25 now, or $30 at the door.  To book your space call the salon at (818) 980 7622.

Location: 12246 Ventura Boulevard Studio City, CA, 91604. Date/Time:  Friday, December 11th from  7-10 pm.  RSVP:  Call the Salon 818 980 7622   More Info:  email sexyspaparties@gmail.com

If you didn’t get your fill of Hand Made goodies last week at Unique Los Angeles, head down to the Echo in Echo Park for the Bust  Holiday Craftacular.  There will be over 50 crafty vendors and you can also make a donation to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank.  The Grilled Cheese Truck will also be in attendance and there will be live DJs, raffles plus the first 250 peeps to show up and support will get a free goodie bag.

Location:  The Echo, 1822 W. Sunset Blvd.  Echo Park, CA  Date/Time:  Saturday December 12th from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. Web:  www.bust.com/craftacular/BUST-Holiday-Craftacular-2009-LA.html

Tree People-Million Trees LA Park Tree Care

What would the holidays be without Christmas trees? And while you can opt for a “living tree for your living room”, you can also get out into the wilderness and provide our trees in natural environments with a little TLC. Join TreePeople’s Ryan Allen at Stetson Ranch Park on Saturday December 12th for some much needed tree care. Activities will entail watering, weeding, and mulching trees to support the effort to restore this park since last year’s tragic fires. Directions will be given upon registration which will be required to attend this event.

To register, please contact volunteer@treepeople.org, call (818) 623-4879.   Date/Time:  Saturday, December 12th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.( Location Provided Upon RSVP).

Strawberries are red, Christmas trees are green, the holidays are meant for going out and being seen.  On Saturday December 12^th, you can join the Green Girls in giving back to the community at this festive event sponsored by the Intergovernmental Renewable Energy Organization (IREO). Enjoy the comforts of a private home in Encino Hills, dance to live music from DJ Paul Printz of Broccoli City and best of all, give back to the Los Angeles shelter. That’s what this holiday season is all about-giving back and going green.

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Location: The Strawberry House in Encino Hills (complete address provided upon RSVP) Date/Time: Saturday, December 12th from  2pm-8pm, Cost: FREE entry with food donation  Web: http://www.thegreengirls.tv/holiday.asp.

This Sunday stop by the LAX Hilton for a local, organic, vegan feast along with shopping. Attend the Conscious Holiday Gift Bazaar and Winter Wonderland event hosted by the Hotel Entertainment Group. Sample delicious vegan cuisine prepared by Chef E from the Hollywood Farmers Market. As a matter of holiday cheer, the “first 200 people to attend the event will eat for free.” Santa may be a little jealous but don’t worry-the North Pole will thank you for considering the environment this holiday season by eating organic and vegan food and thus reducing your carbon footprint.

Location: LAX Hilton Hotel, 5711 West Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, Date/Time:  Saturday December 12th from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday December 13^th from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.   For more info email Sara@hotelentertainmentgroup.com Web: www.consciousholidaygiftbazaar.com