Hosted by my good friends, Shawn and Larry King, the block party will be held on Hillcrest Drive between Sunset and Elevado.

Don’t miss this Beverly Hills celebration which will include gourmet food trucks such as The Grilled Cheese Truck, Great Balls on Tires and The Sweets Truck.

National Night Out is a national campaign which involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. Last year over 36 million people participated! This year there will also be an earthquake simulator Safe-T-Proof’s Quake Cottage that will be set up to educate local residents. Don’t miss it! For more information call (310) 285-2133.

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Thursday, Dec. 9th 5pm – Canon Drive, Between Wilshire & Santa Monica in Beverly Hills

This family-friendly event starts at 5:00pm with face painting, a scavenger hunt and live entertainment all along Canon Drive. An adorable and adoptable dog parade, sponsored by the Amanda Foundation, will brighten several spots on Canon including Beverly Canon Gardens. Merriment is made at 6pm when the Beverly Hills High School Madrigals treat all to a holiday carol concert in Beverly Canon Gardens. Keep your spirits high as you stroll Canon from 6-9pm, slipping in and out of restaurants and boutiques along the way to sip, sample, enjoy special deals and pick up tips for holiday decorating and entertaining. See you there!

Do you have the nerve to join the Park Rangers for a scary night time tour of Greystone Mansion? Learn about the strange activities that have occurred in this deserted mansion. Are the haunting rumors true? Find out for yourself… If you dare! Tickets are $25 for more information go to www.beverlhills.org. Also, please join us on Facebook by following the link on the left. We look forward to connecting with you!

The Phantom of the Opera: Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit musical of the Gaston Leroux dark novel won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Musical. Now in its 20th year on Broadway! See it before it closes. For more information /and or tickets go to www.los-angeles-theater.com. I’ve seen it and I love it! Feel free to leave your comments if you go to this show.

Affaire In The Gardens

Saturday & Sunday Oct 16-17, 10am-5pm – Beverly Gardens Park on Santa Monica Blvd. 4 Blocks from Rodeo to Rexford

Stroll down four garden blocks through acres of art and artists. A place to meet, greet, eat and art-shop. Heavy duty sculpture, finely-spun jewelry, and virtuoso painting spill out along the fertile terrain. There’s delicious dining, live jazz, and an elegant wine and fine beer garden all under the famous Beverly Hills Sign. Entry is FREE! For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org. Don’t forget to join us on Facebook by following the link on the left. I look forward to connecting with you!

Jim J’s Jukebox

Wednesday, Oct 13th, 7pm – Beverly Hills Public Library, Library Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 444 N. Rexford Drive; Beverly Hills

Jim Jimirro shares facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes and music from his collection. A free lecture series in its 12th season with the City of Beverly Hills. Join this great program! Everyone is welcome, program is free! For more information visit www.beverlyhills.org -And don’t forget to follow us on Facebook by following the link to your left.

DRACULA (1931)

Wednesday, Oct. 13th at 2:00pm – Beverly Hills Public Library, Library Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 444 N. Rexford Drive; Beverly Hills

This month the Roxbury Reels film series salutes Chiller films in honor of Halloween. This week’s movie is Dracula, the classic horror film of Transylvanian vampire working his evil spell on perplexed group of Londoners. For more info visit: Beverlyhills.org

Saturday, Oct. 9th from 5:30-7:00pm – Franklin Canyon, 2600 Franklin Canyon Drive, Beverly Hills

Join naturalist Steve on this slow evening stroll to experience the smells, sounds, and sights of the night. This is ideal for the person who enjoys quiet observation and does not mind darkness. You are required to bring a flashlight, so don’t forget it! For more information visit Franklin Canyon Park Also, please follow us on Facebook – We look forward to connecting with you!

2010 Gala Benefit: Celebrate Community

Friday, Oct. 8th at 6:00pm – Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills

Hosted by Dave Koz, featuring: YMF Debut orchestra, Case Scoglione, music Director and Jean-Yves Thebaudet, virtuoso pianist. Dinner & Entertainment, Music and Silent Auction. Beautiful auction items include Original Production Bottle of Nightfall by Susan McCray. Tickets are $400. For more information visit: Celebrate Community. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook by clicking the link to your left. We look forward to connecting with you!