WAHA E-News 12-06-2007

WAHA Holiday Party, Sun, Dec 9, 3-6 p.m.

Season's Greetings!

1). WAHA'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY

Sunday, December 9
3 to 6 p.m.
The Historic Benjamin H. Hiss Residence, 215 S. Manhattan Place (in St. Andrews Square)
RSVP requested

WAHA is hosting our annual Holiday bash for members and volunteers at the historic Benjamin H. Hiss Residence, Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monument No. 792. This expansive and eclectic home has a Mediterranean exterior, and an elegant "ultimate" Craftsman interior, with lavish, woodwork and a not-to-be-missed paneled dining room with great built-ins. The residence is owned by Rory Cunningham and David Pacheco, and was built in 1915 for B. A. Hiss, who had at one time served as the Mayor in Hermosa Beach (where the Hiss family owned extensive property.)

We are planning a swell party for the WAHA family! There will be a great spread and lots of good cheer! As always, we could use some helping hands. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact tours@westadamsheritage.org.

We also would appreciate your timely RSVP, so that we can plan a large enough repast. Please e-mail WAHAholiday@aol.com.

(Please note: parking is limited, but we are arranging some offstreet parking. Once you RSVP, we will provide you information about where to park. St. Andrews Square is located between Wilton and Western, Beverly and 3rd, east of Larchmont Village/Windsor Square.)



2). WINTER CAMP AT THE SOUTH SEAS HOUSE
December 17 to January 4, 2008
South Seas House, 2301 West 24th St. (corner Arlington)

The South Seas House once again offers winter break fun for kids ages 6 to 12! There will be arts and crafts, free play in the park and organized activities in the park, and field trips to such places as Skating World on Wheels, Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm - and much, much more!

Hours and rates:
Regular care (and fun), 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., $55
Extended care, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $65

Contact: rap.southseashouse@lacity.org or 323-373-9483.

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EXCEPTION: If you suddenly hear of an important city hearing or other public
meeting that is important to West Adams, we will endeavor to send out a special bulletin.

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