By: Shelley Rizzotti

Family Promise

Family Promise will be hosting a dinner and silent auction at the Embassy Suites Hotel on Sunday, April 25th. Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley is a nonprofit of over 150 networks across the country affiliated with Family Promise, a non-profit committed to helping low-income families nationwide to achieve lasting independence. Family Promise helps mobilize communities to provide safe shelter, meals, and support services for homeless families and through programs designed to redress the underlying causes of homelessness.

Dinner and Silent Auction
Sunday, April 25, 2010

Embassy Suites Hotel
800 N. Central Ave. • Glendale, CA 91203

Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for cocktails and silent auction
Program begins at 6:00 p.m.

Tickets $75 • Table of 10 for $650
RSVP by April 9, 2010

For more information, go here or  email us or call (818) 588-6723

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Shelley Rizzotti

By: Kyle Gulock

This week’s course is Tierra Rejada Golf Club which is located at 15187 Tierra Rejada Road, Moorpark, CA 93021. Tierra Rejada is a public golf course that opened in 1999 and is one of the most challenging courses that you can play in the Los Angeles area. Tierra Rejada is a truly unique layout because it offers both mountain and desert golf in the same round. Tierra Rejada may be played from four (4) sets of tees, (5,148 yards from the forward tees to over 7,000 from the back tees), each catering to a golfer’s own ability.

Tierra Rejada is a must play course because of all the unique features that it offers. Also, there is a plethora of great real estate in the Moorpark area. To see a home that has been just listed near Tierra Rejada in Moorpark, Click on the link below: www.14385MangroveSt.com.

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Kyle Gulock

Born into a Real Estate family, Kyle has had an interest in Real Estate from an early age. Prior to his Real Estate career, Kyle earned his Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning & Development from Michigan State University. With a constant eye on future trends and a flair for the unconventional, Kyle has a passion for leading innovative marketing methods.

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By: Joan Duffy

Lakeside Golf Club is located in the heart of Toluca Lake at 4201
Clybourn Avenue. This majestic golf course has been home to many
celebrities in what is known as old Hollywood. Over the years, members
such Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, W.C. Fields, and Evil Knievel have called
Lakeside their home club. The course has always been in great
condition since it was founded in 1929. Lakeside Golf Club plays
around 6,600 from the tips and is a par 70. This is one of the premier
courses in the Los Angeles area. Over the years, Lakeside Golf Club
has hosted many tournaments and regularly hosts the Kelly Cup, which
is a premier amateur tournament. With all that being said, Lakeside
Golf Club is still known around the area as a great club for families.
If you are lucky enough to be a member at this club, you belong to a
truly special place.

For a Toluca Lake listing on the golf course, visit here.

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Joan Duffy

Specializing in real estate in Toluca Lake, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Valley Village and Hollywood Hills areas of Los Angeles, you have found your realtor for buying or selling your next home. With expertise in real estate for both purchasing and listing properties, you have found the right realtor for all of your real estate needs.

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By: Lisa Stanley

For those of you who hear the words “North Hollywood” and cringe, wanting instead to live in the nearby tony Toluca Lake but cannot meet the expense of buying a home there, here is an option for you. A nice portion of North Hollywood has been renamed to “Toluca Woods.” Toluca Woods is an area north of Toluca Lake — Camarillo to Magnolia north and south, from Cahuenga Boulevard at the west and then Hollywood Way to the east (check for precise boundaries.) This area is less than a mile from the quaint shops in Toluca Lake, as well as being a stone’s throw from the studios, Burbank, great restaurants and tons of shopping. Since you are not in Toluca Lake proper, home prices are way more reasonable and in most cases, just that much farther from the freeway. So get into the neighborhood of your dreams – Well adjacent to the neighborhood, and give Toluca Woods a try.

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Lisa Stanley

LIFE IS A SONG From the moment Lisa Stanley made her entrance into this world, she came out "singing." Lisa's mother says that she came out crying. No one had to slap her. No, Lisa's too smart for that. Lisa lives life with a song in her heart, always.

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By: Gary Krieger

How do you work with the professionals whose job it is to help you, counsel you, or guide you?  Do you have a trusted advisor who listens to you and really understands you?  After all, if you are not heard accurately, how can your advisor truly help you?  Stephen Covey, the highly acclaimed author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People says, “As you learn to listen deeply to other people, you will discover tremendous differences in perception.  You will also begin to appreciate the impact that these differences can have as people try to work together in interdependent situations”.

If you are interested in purchasing or selling real estate in Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana or Woodland Hills, call me to discuss your needs.  I assure you I will listen attentively so that I will truly HEAR you.  I will continuously check my perceptions with you, and thereby confirm I understand what you mean.  What you say will become my mantra and as a result, your goals will be fulfilled.

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Gary Krieger

Gary Krieger, Estate Agent at Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty in Sherman Oaks, is a seasoned business executive and author who devotes his full time to the business of real estate.

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This week’s course of the week is Lost Canyons Golf Club…

By: Kyle Gulock

… located at 3301 Lost Canyons Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93063. Lost Canyons Golf Club is the only 36 hole public facility in Ventura County.  Lost Canyons Golf Club was designed by renowned golf course architect Pete Dye with consulting help from Masters Champion Fred Couples. There are 2 courses at this spectacular facility, The Sky Course and The Shadow Course. The Sky Course is a par 72, plays 7,285 yards from the back tees and was recognized as a Top 10 New Course by Golf Magazine in 2001. The Shadow Course is also a par 72, plays 7,005 yards from the back tees, and was recognized as a Top 10 New Course by Golf Magazine in 2002.

Lost Canyons is truly a unique golf experience. The views while playing a round at this course are simply breathtaking. A month back I had the opportunity to play The Sky Course with a few friends of mine that work for Intel Corporation. It was a picture perfect day out, fresh cut grass, birds chirping but this course was extremely difficult from the back tees. Almost every hole seemed to play substantially up hill, or down hill. It was almost impossible to find a perfectly flat lie even in the center of the fairway, which I passed while driving the cart to my ball in the rough. The scores were high that day, but it was a great place to get out and spend part of a day with old friends. If you are looking for a challenging course that will get you out of the city life, check out Lost Canyons Golf Club in Simi Valley. Click on the link below to check out their website and make a tee time…. http://www.lostcanyons.com/

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Kyle Gulock

Born into a Real Estate family, Kyle has had an interest in Real Estate from an early age. Prior to his Real Estate career, Kyle earned his Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning & Development from Michigan State University. With a constant eye on future trends and a flair for the unconventional, Kyle has a passion for leading innovative marketing methods.

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Kyle Gulock’s Golf Course of the Week

Phil Michelson

By: Kyle Gulock

The annual Northern Trust Open is taking place in our backyard this weekend. The host site will be Riviera Country Club, which is located in Pacific Palisades, CA. Riviera Country Club has been the host site for the Los Angeles PGA Tour stop since 1927. The course will be set up as a par 71 and will play 7,325 yards from the back tees. The purse for this year’s event is $6,400,000.

Once again, the field in this tournament is strong and comprised of 4 players that are ranked in the top 10 according to the world golf rankings. The favorite is Phil Michelson who won the last 2 Northern Trust Opens at Riviera Country Club. Last week Phil drew criticism from Scott McCarron for using wedges that don’t conform to the new standards set by the PGA tour. After an hour long meeting with tour officials on Tuesday night at Riviera Country Club, McCarron has since apologized to Phil for making those comments.

The tournament starts tomorrow, Thursday February 4^th and the final round will take place Sunday February 7^th.  The weekend outlook includes a little bit of rain over the next few days, but the rain should be gone by Sunday’s final round. Tickets are $35 in advance of $50 at the gate. You can purchase tickets by clicking on the link below…Northern Trust Open

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Kyle Gulock

Born into a Real Estate family, Kyle has had an interest in Real Estate from an early age. Prior to his Real Estate career, Kyle earned his Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning & Development from Michigan State University. With a constant eye on future trends and a flair for the unconventional, Kyle has a passion for leading innovative marketing methods.

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A few tips to keep in mind this holiday season

By: Shelley Rizzotti

Being that it’s the holiday season everyone’s pulling their Credit and ATM Cards out left and right to make purchases. This leaves you very susceptible to getting your information stolen and for thieves to obtain this information to buy themselves gifts with your money. There is a new technique crooks have been using which is known as “skimming”. Believe it or not it is actually “legal” to buy a small gadget called a skimmer on the internet for around $20.00 that will obtain all credit information with one swipe of a card. This is known to have happened many times at restaurants when the server takes your card to pay your bill. Earlier this year at a Redondo Beach Gas Station, a suspected employee may have used a handheld skimmer on the counter or installed a skimming device in the outside machine which obtained credit information and ATM pin numbers of over 1,000 gas station customers. This information was transferred to fake cards which removed more than $200,000 from the victims’ accounts. http://www.dailybreeze.com These are only a couple of examples, there are many ways that you can become a victim. Everyone should take extra precautions this holiday season. Here are a few tips:

1. When using a card if given the option always use “Credit” rather than “ATM”

2. Keep close attention to your card when a customer service representative handles it

3. Review all charges on monthly Bank and Credit Card Statements

4. Cash is always a great alternative

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Shelley Rizzotti

Our very own Toluca Lake Christmas Tree Lighting

By: Erika Kaufmann

Tree Lighting in Toluca Lake

If you attended Toluca Lake’s Christmas Tree lighting last Friday night you saw Burbank’s honorary Mayor Fritz Coleman from Channel 4, NBC, lighting the Christmas tree.

Many people came from near and far to see the beautifully decorated and holiday-lit stores, and to listen to the music. People were tasting the wonderful food samples from all over the world and tasted the various beverages, champagne, wine and cider!

It was an evening to remember, a moment from long ago when people still took time to leisurely walk – not drive –around the neighborhood and enjoy an old-fashioned holiday season.

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Erika Kaufmann

Erika Kaufmann is a real estate agent with Ewing & Associates Sotheby's International Realty.

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Burbank’s Light Festival

By: Shelley Rizzotti

The 14th Annual Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Griffith Park Light Festival is a great way to celebrate the holiday season in Los Angeles! Each year, millions of lights exhibit sites you may recognize, such as the Staples Center, Los Angeles Zoo, a salute to the Los Angeles Fire Department, Venice Boardwalk, Los Angeles City Hall as well as many other themes are displayed.

The light festival is held from December 4th thru 30th with Light Display Hours from 5pm-10 pm each night. Cars are welcome to drive through the one mile section of Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park or people can walk it. From past experience it’s much easier to park in the Los Angeles Zoo parking lot and walk from one end to the other for the full experience. If you do enter from the Zoo parking area you can also pick up hot cocoa or coffee to warm up as you stroll along the pedestrian walkway. Holiday music hums in the background throughout the stretch of colorful lights which makes this a great experience! For more information on the LAWP Light festival please go to http://www.dwplightfestival.com/

EwingSIR does not guarantee information contained in this blog, readers are encouraged not to rely solely on this information and to do their own independent research of facts contained herein. Blog information was obtained from independent sources that we do not endorse, and we do not investigate this information for accuracy.

Shelley Rizzotti