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February 2019
Education Meeting – CHP
Colleagues: On February 25, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, Officer Gomez from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and one of his colleagues will be addressing the L A Guides at the Meeting Room at Farmer's Market. The officers will address: Car Seat Information for commercial vehicles and multiple passenger vehicles Update and advice for the 45 day inspections Update and advice for the annual vehicle inspections Question and Answer session last 15 minutes For more information contact Cynthia High,…
Find out more »March 2019
LA Guides Meeting – March 2019 OUE Skyspace
Join us for our most picturesque meeting so far! Topics will include: • Recent Press • Education workshops - upcoming • Insurance for tour guides • Membership drive (please join us officially!) • Open forum • And more TBD VENUE DETAILS: There will be an area set up for us in their event space on the 71st floor. It is partitioned off from the attraction, but does have a view. Building security can show you how to access the 71st…
Find out more »Recommended: Preserving the Recent Past 3 conference
On March 13-16, 2019, the Preserving the Recent Past 3 conference in Los Angeles will offer a national forum to share the latest strategies for identifying, protecting, and conserving significant structures and sites from the post-World War II era. Preliminary Schedule WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 Affiliated Event - Challenges in Developing Mid-Century Historic Buildings Symposium - Los Angeles Athletic Club Pre-Conference Tours THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 Opening Plenary Session Presentation Sessions FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 2019 Presentation Sessions Closing Plenary Session…
Find out more »Educational Seminar: Asphalt Anthropology
We’re excited to announce Beverly Baker and her Asphalt Anthropology class. Beverly is very familiar with the world of leading tours and she lives right in the heart of Hollywood. She’s going to share some skills and tips that we can use while giving tours—and in everyday life. Beverly is a self-defense expert who teaches techniques on how to read body language and detect potential threats. The idea is to keep yourself and guests safe—not to get into fights. In…
Find out more »April 2019
Civil War Drum Barracks
Most people don’t realize that California played a vital in the American Civil War (1861-1865), but as we will learn on April 7 the Golden State was a potential political pawn. Although admitted to the Union as a free state in 1850, the large number of Confederates who had moved out West meant that California had a significant number of Southern sympathizers. As the South captured the southern half of Arizona, the threat of a takeover from the outside and…
Find out more »LA Guides Meeting – April 2019 Hollywood BID
To RSVP for this event, please CLICK HERE. Time for our first meeting in Hollywood! Topics may possibly include, but not be limited to: Recent Press Education workshops - upcoming Insurance for tour guides Membership drive (please join us officially!) Open forum And more TBD VENUE DETAILS: The Hollywood BID (Business Improvement District) has graciously offered us meeting space this month, and we are grateful and excited to have their support! The location is smack dab in the erratically beating…
Find out more »May 2019
LA Guides Meeting – LA Woman’s Club, Hollywood
We’re happy to announce that our next meeting is Tuesday, May 14, at the Woman’s Club of Hollywood! This historic location was originally the Hollywood School for Girls, which opened in 1915. Students included a young Jean Harlow (then still Harlean Carpenter) and the daughters of Cecil B. DeMille, Louis B. Mayer and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. was one of the very few male students. Edith Head and Charles Laughton were teachers there. In 1946, the property became…
Find out more »November 2019
Education – Heritage Square Museum
Heritage Square is a living history museum that tells the story of the early development of Southern California. Eight restored Victorian buildings-magnificent homes, a church, a railroad depot- moved from locations in the greater Los Angeles area, are preserved on the museum grounds. Along with the re-creation of the Colonial Drug Store, Heritage Square provides a setting for the Museum's educational programs, exhibitions, and special events.
Find out more »Heritage Square Museum
On e have a tour at Heritage Square, a living museum where authentic Victorian houses, a train depot and drug store from L.A.’s past have all been preserved and restored. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about our city’s history, which can in turn share with our guests. What a great way to experience Los Angeles! Heritage Square was also a filming location for the movies Legally Blonde and Saving Mr. Banks. Read all about the location and its…
Find out more »December 2019
HOLIDAY GATHERING: Big Fat Greek Dinner at Papa Cristo’s!
Time to gather together and celebrate the end of a crazy, but productive year with some deliciousness and fun! This year our dinner and holiday party will be at Papa Cristo’s, a landmark Greek restaurant that has been part of the Los Angeles community since 1948. We are participating in the Big Fat Greek Night, Papa Cristo’s popular Thursday night feast. The price of admission grants us access to an all-inclusive, family-style menu, including salad, string beans, potatoes, chicken, lamb,…
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