Entertainment

Skate Into the World of Tinker Bell Location: Between the AMC 12 Theatres and ESPN Zone at the Downtown Disney Date: Open now through January 6, 2013 Inspired by the Disney film Secret of the Wings — starring Tinker Bell and her fairy friends — this beautiful outdoor rink, with mood-setting music and cool lighting effects, will delight Guests of all ages. My four and a half year old enjoyed it so much, she wanted to go back for the whole day :) Visit the Holiday Village also Beginning November 12, 2012, the rink will be surrounded by a charming holiday village of 4 cozy winter chalets that feature a festive assortment of seasonal eats and treats. A forest of "snow"-covered pine trees, twinkling holiday lights and cheerful garlands create an enchanting holiday atmosphere. Shop, "chill out" and enjoy activities for the whole family, including "Santimals" — an interactive children's art experience — and fun winter-themed photos. Free Parking The Downtown Disney District parking lot is conveniently located next to the action and offers a maximum of 3 hours of free parking for all Guests. With validation from participating locations, Guests may receive up to 5 hours of free parking. Operating Hours Sunday through Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Cost $15 general admission $3 skate rental $12 toddler admission with skate rental (size 8T–13T double-bladed skates available) Special Ice Skating Offer for Annual Passholders Offer Valid Monday through Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Annual Passholders, purchase one skate ticket at regular price ($18.00 total, for general admission, skate rental and tax) and your Guest receives general admission, skate rental and tax for no charge. Skates will be available for rent; helmets and wrist guards are mandatory for your safety and will be provided free of charge. Double-bladed skates are available for young skaters, and all Guests will be asked to sign a waiver before being admitted to the rink. The special ice skating offer for Annual Passholders is good for one Annual Passholder and one Guest on the same day and at the same time. Valid Passport and ID required. Blockout dates for the special ice skating offer for Annual Passholders includes: November 19 through 25, 2012 December 21, 2012 through January 6, 2013 NOVEMBER 30 - DECEMBER 9, 2012 LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Whether you fancy trendy, efficient city cars, sleek and flexible, or crazy customs ripped from the pages of a comic book, there are plenty of cars to go around at the 2012 LA Auto Show. You can make it a date night and take your hubby or make it a family Entertainment night and take the entire family. There's something for everyone to see at this year's LA Auto Show. SHOW HOURS Weekdays: 11am - 10pm Saturdays: 9am - 10pm Sundays: 9am - 8pm The show entrance closes one hour prior to the show closing. TICKETS Adults: $12 Children: 12 and under are FREE when accompanied by an adult. Seniors: $8.00 (65 & over) – Weekdays only at the cash box office. $12 any-day and $10 weekday-only  $2-off weekday Discount Coupons may be used at the cash box office. Check out the website below for the discounts. http://www.laautoshow.com/Discounts GROUP TICKETS Group ticket rates are available on purchases of 50 tickets or more. Tickets must be purchased in advance by contacting Show Management at (310) 444-1850.   CHRISTMAS AT THE BEACH
Date: 12/01/2012 Day: Saturday Time: 2-6pm Address: (ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum) 600 East Bay Ave., Newport Beach, CA 92661 Phone: 949-675-8915 Cost: Free
Christmas at the Beach, a Balboa Village tradition to ring in this holiday season. Enjoy the Balboa Village as it becomes a holiday experience. Begin your afternoon with a complimentary horse drawn carriage ride around the village, participate in holiday arts and crafts and enjoy live music and holiday movies showing in the ExplorOcean galleries along with other Fun Zone attractions, retailers and restaurants. As dusk arrives, stay for the annual tree lighting ceremony, don’t miss a special visit from Santa and enjoy the sounds of Christmas carolers spreading the holiday spirit. All activities are FREE so take your entire family to experience this local tradition.

ICE STATION VALENCIA'S FAMILY SNOW DAYS
Date: 12/02/2012 Day: Sunday Time: 1:30-4:30pm Address: (Ice Station Valencia) 27745 N. Smyth Drive, Valencia, CA 91355 Phone: 661-775-8686 Cost: Child: $12, Adult: Free to Play, $5 for skate rentals
Ice Station Valencia's Family Snow Days offer the best of the holidays. Featuring Ice Skating, Snow Play, Skating Performances, Hot Cocoa, FREE Skating Lessons, and More! Child Admission includes: Snow Play Area with sleds on our POND rink from 2-4pm (Play in snow in Shoes, No Skates), Ice Skating and Skate Rentals on our Olympic rink, Hot Cocoa, the opportunity to meet Santa, and More! Special Figure Skating Performances will be from 3:15-3:25 with Free Beginning Skating Lessons at 2:00pm and 3:30pm.

WINTER FAMILY FESTIVAL PLUS RADIO DISNEY'S FESTIVAL OF GIVING
Date: 12/02/2012 Day: Sunday Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Address: (Studio City Recreation Center/Beeman Park) 12621 Rye Street Studio City, CA 91604 Phone: 8187694415 Cost: Free
Celebrate the holidays and give back to the community. More than 50 tons of snow, music by local schools/bands, arts/crafts, retaurant sampling at A Taste of the Holidays, Radio Disney Road Crew, plus food trucks, face painting and more. Take canned/packaged food, new unwrapped toys, and and used children's books, baby items, pet toys/canned food/pet store gift cards for Radio Disney's Festival of Giving. Admission is free. Free parking and shuttle from CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford, Studio City.

FINE ART SALON OF AWARD WINNING ARTISTS OF 2011-2012 

Date: 12/01/2012 Day: Saturday Time: 5:30 - 10:00 p.m. Address: (Silvana Gallery) 1731 West Glenoaks Blvd. Suite 200, Glendale, CA 91201 Phone: 818-662-7070 Cost: Free
FAMOUS MASTER ARTISTS WILL DISPLAY THEIR LATEST ARTWORKS This is for all the art lovers. The Silvana Gallery is announcing an exciting new exhibition of award winning artists representing American and Russian impressionism, figurative art and California Plein Air. This is a group exhibition of 90 evocative, breathtaking original works specially selected by the award winning artists of 2011-2012. These paintings represent the pinnacle of their personal artistic achievements and they will be on display for you at Silvana Gallery. EXTRA – JUST ADDED – Come to a Special “American Impressionism Art Talk” by Award Winning Artist, Art Historian, Educator and Author of the book "Art and Courage” John Paul Thornton American Impressionism, Figurative Painting and California Impressionistic Painting have become revitalized fields of expression in the twenty first century. While coming from backgrounds of tradition, contemporary artists have adapted new approaches and infused vitality into their work. John Paul Thornton will deliver a fascinating talk based upon the latest exhibition at Silvana Gallery, discussing current trends and focusing on the paintings of selected participants. His talk is from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm Followed by the Artist Reception Artist Reception Saturday, December 1, 2012 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Join them for a special evening reception with wine and hors d’oeuvres and meet the artists To RSVP, please call 818-662-7070 Don’t miss this opportunity to get your favorite painting before it’s sold to someone else! These paintings are the best investment for art collectors today. Exhibition Runs

December 1, 2012 – January 10, 2013

PASADENA HOLIDAY LOOK IN HOME TOUR
Date: 12/01/2012 to 12/02/2012 Day: Saturday, Sunday Time: 9:30am - 4:00pm Address: (Holiday Look In Boutique) 1800 Huntington Drive, San Marino, CA 91108 Cost: $30 in advance, $35 at the door
The 45th Annual Holiday Look In welcomes you to view 4 spectacular homes all decked out for the holidays. This self guided tour includes the four homes and a holiday boutique featuring over 20 vendors and, this year, a couple of food trucks. Benefitting the Pasadena Symphony and Pops, the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra and music education programs, the Holiday Look In has raised over $3 million dollars and counting. Come join us, make a day of it and support the cause.

NEWPORT BEACH HOLIDAY CRUISES AND CHRISTMAS BOAT PARADE OF LIGHTS CRUISES

Dates: 12/01/2012 to 12/31/2012
Days: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Address: 309 Palm Street Suite A, Newport Beach, 92661
Phone: 949-675-0551


NEWPORT BEACH HOLIDAY CRUISES (month of December)
Newport Landing provides holiday cruises during the month of December to view bay front homes and ships fully decorated and ready for competition for the national recognized Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade Of Lights and Ring Of Lights events. Holiday cruises are offered nightly from Dec 1 through December 31 excluding the 5 nights of the parade (Dec 19-Dec 23). Newport Landing’s holiday cruises offer all of the parade décor both in ships cruising through the bay in pre and post parade festivities and the many bay front estates and landscapes.

Newport Landing has 5 ships that offer cruises during the entire month of December and participate in 2 cruises nightly during the parade. Christmas and holiday company parties, and after party cruises are our most popular clientele. The unique experience of being on the water viewing what the New York Times stated as “one of the top 10 holiday happenings in the nation” will make a lasting memory for any holiday event.

Newport Landing offers cruises open to the general public both during the boat parade in Newport Beach and throughout the month of December.

NEWPORT BEACH CHRISTMAS PARADE CRUISES (Dec 19-Dec 23)
Newport Landing provides cruises that are in the actual parade plus pre and post parade cruises as well. Not only do you see all of the ships competing in the parade but all of the bay front estates and landscapes that also compete in the ring of lights competition also during the parade.

The Newport Beach Boat Parade is the premier Christmas event not only for Orange County and Los Angeles but Southern California. With over 100 years of history, the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade is viewed by over a million people each year. Newport Harbor comes alive with decorations for the boat parade. Homes, yachts, docks whole landscapes are transformed into a magical holiday experience. Newport Beach begins its holiday decorations after Thanksgiving and by the first of December the harbor is richly illuminated with thousands of lights and hundreds of themed estates.

CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: 949-675-0551

Below are some great pictures from the past. I have personally been to this event. It's truly unique and unforgettable. Your family will talk about this for months to come especially the children.

Food/Cooking

CHOCOLATE ELF BITES  -  YUM YUM

Who loves chocolate? We do, we do :)  Who loves Jello? We do, we do :)

If you ask these questions to your little munchkins, you will hear nothing but happy screaming's and when can we make it mom? questions. For the holiday season, this recipe is fun, delicious and festive.
Enjoy making it with your little ones and sharing it with your entire family.

INGREDIENTS

4 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate 1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided 1/3 cup water
1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding 3 cups powdered sugar
2 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate
2 Tbsp. chopped pistachios

DIRECTIONS

LINE 8-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Microwave white chocolate, 6 Tbsp. butter and water in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted; stir with whisk until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended.

ADD dry pudding mix; stir 2 min. Add sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition until well blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.

MICROWAVE semi-sweet chocolate and remaining butter in large microwaveable bowl 1-1/2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended; spread over fudge layer in pan. Sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm before cutting into 36 squares.

Beauty/Fashion

Cranberry Anti - Aging Face Mask

As moms we tend to take care of everyone else first and then us. At times we don't have much time to take care of our skin and face. Here's a great DIY Anti Aging face mask.

Cranberries aren't just for serving up next to your turkey at Thanksgiving. This year, set aside some cranberries to make a DIY face mask, and head into the holiday season looking and feeling great!

Cran-beauty

Fresh cranberries make an appearance around
Thanksgiving and most people are buying them up to serve as a side dish. Stock up on those cranberries because you can make a great face mask with them. All it takes is a few ingredients to whip up an easy DIY anti-aging face mask: cranberries, red grapes, a bit of grapefruit juice and unflavored gelatin.
The acid in the fruit in this mask acts as an exfoliant, and vitamins A and C help with collagen production. Cranberries fight free radicals that can cause wrinkles, and they also help keep your skin moisturized.

Easy, DIY anti-aging cranberry face mask

Before applying the mask to your face, first test it on your inner arm, where your skin is more sensitive, to help ensure you can tolerate the ingredients. Wash your face to remove any dirt or makeup, and dry it completely. You may want to wear an old T-shirt when you apply the mask, as the ingredients may stain your clothing. Apply the mask to your face starting at your chin and working your way up, taking care to avoid your eyes. Relax for about 15 minutes before rinsing off the mask with warm water.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 cup seedless red grapes

• 2 teaspoons grapefruit juice
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin

Directions:

1

Rinse the cranberries and grapes, and then add all the ingredients to a blender and puree until they form a paste-like mixture.

2

Cover the mixture and place in the refrigerator for 35 to 45 minutes to thicken.

3

Remove and allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.

4

Pull your hair away from your face and apply the mixture to clean skin. Find a spot where you can relax with the mask on your face for about 15 minutes. Gently wash off the mask with warm water, either in the shower or with a soft cloth.

Inspiration

Be inspired at the Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, CA on November 25, 2012    2:00-3:00pm

Stories in the Afternoon Claude Monet

Born in 1840 in France, Claude Monet found beauty in the fleetingness of light and how it affected his perception of nature. Indeed, he frequently painted his beloved gardens. Picture yourself in Monet’s world, and then create your own garden inspire by his paintings. This is an amazing opportunity for all art lovers and for those who want to learn more about Claude Monet's work.

Meet in the entrance gallery; It's free with admission and no reservation is needed.

Address is: 411 West Colorado Boulevard
                     Pasadena, CA 91105-1825

Phone number: 626.449.6840

Admission Fees:

Adults	$10.00
Seniors (ages 62 and above)	$7.00
Children (ages 18 and under)	Free
Students with valid I.D.	Free
Museum Members	Free
Active Military Personnel with valid I.D.	Free

Entertainment

NOVEMBER 2, 2012 - JANUARY 27, 2013  WOODLAND HILLS ICE 

100 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Woodland Hills, CA 91367. They are at Westfield Promenade, in the northwest corner of the parking lot at the intersection of Topanga Canyon Boulevard and Erwin Street. They are adjacent to Macy’s , Maggiano’s and Barnes & Noble. 818-854-4151.

100% REAL ICEHAS RETURNED
TO WOODLAND HILLS

OPEN DAILY UNTIL JANUARY 27!

Woodland Hills Ice is the most exciting winter tradition in Los Angeles, creating memories that last a lifetime for our community, neighbors and visitors of all ages. Centrally located in
Woodland Hills at Westfield Promenade, the outdoor ice skating facility is the region’s only attraction of its kind.

The rink features over 7000 square feet of real ice beneath towering pine trees and the California sun and stars. Woodland Hills Ice offers daily recreational ice skating along with special events, skating exhibitions, skating classes & private lessons, birthday parties, fundraisers, field trips and more throughout the entire winter season.

They are the only outdoor, open-air ice rink in the San Fernando Valley where you can skate and get a tan by day, or enjoy skating under the sunset and stars by night. Take the entire family to Woodland Hills Ice - an annual winter tradition not to be missed!
PRICES:
Children (3 & under) FREE
Children (4-12) $7 per session Helmets are required for all children 12 & under unless parent signs a helmet waiver.
Students/Seniors/Military (with ID) $8 per session
Adults $10 per session
ALL DAY, ALL AGE SKATE PASS $12
Skate Rental $5 (skate rental is charged on a daily basis)

HOURS:
Open 7 days a week including all holidays from
November 8, 2012 through January 27, 2013.

Non-holiday hours: 
Monday-Thursday 1pm-10pm
Fridays 1pm-midnight
Saturdays 9am-midnight 
Sundays 9am-10pm
Holiday hours: 9am-midnight
Veteran’s Day, all of Thanksgiving week, from December 14th to January 6th and Martin Luther King Day. 


NOVEMBER 25, 2012  HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE @ 6:00pm

Adults and children of all ages line the streets of Hollywood, each year, eagerly anticipating the arrival of Santa Claus and the official start of the Holiday Season. For those lucky bystanders, a wink and wave from St. Nick is an added blessing! Such a fun outing for the entire family. I think we can all remember either going to the Hollywood Christmas Parade or watching it from home. This year you can take the entire family out to Hollywood Blvd. and have a grand time. 

NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 21, 2012 - DISCOVERY SCIENCE CENTER 
2500 N. Main Street
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 542-2823

Join Discovery Science Center as they partner with Toys for Tots to bring holiday toys to children in need this holiday season! Take a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to Discovery Science Center November 26 – December 21 and get  FREE general admission to the Science Center!

 *Limit one admission per person, per toy donated. Free admission valid for same-day use only.  Admission ticket does not include Indiana JonesTM and the Adventure of Archaeology.



November 26, 2012 - LOS ANGELES COUNTY TREE 

LIGHTING AT THE MUSIC CENTER @ 5:00pm

135 North Grand Avenue  Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 972-7211

Help usher in this festive time of year with the official lighting of L.A. County's Holiday tree. Join host, Fritz Coleman, KNBC weatherman; County Supervisor Michael Antonovich; Burbank's Providence High School Choir; area schoolchildren; The Music Center's President and CEO Stephen D. Rountree and chamber music brass ensemble, Brass Pacifica, for a joyous event on The Music Center Plaza @ 5:00pm.

Parenting

FIVE WAYS TO MAKE EVERY CHILD FEEL SPECIAL

Children love attention especially from their parents. Study shows that children perform better in schools, feel happier and complete if they spend quality time with their parents.

Finding ways to make every child feel special isn’t always easy. Use these five tips to engage with your children and make each of them feel special today and everyday.

1. PUT AWAY YOUR CELL PHONE.

When your child gets home from school or an extracurricular activity, chances are he/she will want to share their experiences with you. If you're caught up in emailing, texting or talking on the phone, you may lose your window of opportunity to engage with your child. When they first walk through the door, put away your cell phone and sit down with them for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Look at him/her in the eye, ask questions and really engage with him/her as you discuss their day.

2. PLAN PARENT-CHILD DATES.

At least once a month, set aside a day to bond with your child. If you have several kids, make sure they each get their own special days. The amount of time you set aside depends on the child and the activities you plan, but make sure to involve your child in the planning process. If one of your children is a history or art buff, plan a trip to your local museum. If you're the parent of a sports fanatic, hit the batting cages together. If your child loves to bake, spend the day in the kitchen or at a cooking class. The point is to engage with your child while supporting and sharing her interests.

3. CELEBRATE SPECIAL ANNIVERSARIES.

Most kids feel special on their birthdays, but remembering and commemorating other landmark occasions will help him/her build a history of personal traditions. These special anniversaries could be as simple as a half-birthday celebration exactly six months after his/her birthday, or they could be more significant, like the anniversary of their recovery from a major injury or illness. These celebrations don't need to be large; just a card or a bouquet of flowers is all it takes to say, "I love you and I remembered."

4. ASK FOR HELP.

Kids love knowing that their presence and input is important. Ask your children to help plan special events or to provide input on major family purchases and decisions. Your children will feel special knowing you love and respect their opinions, and this will allow their confidence to grow.

5. DON'T FORGET THE HUGS

Physical bonding between parents and children carries importance throughout life. Create routines that involve hugging, kissing and hair tousling. For instance, give a hug and kiss every morning before your child leaves for school, and then again before he/she goes to bed at night. Pat them on the back when they get home for the day, and tousle their hair or rub their shoulder every time you walk past. The more they know you're there for them physically and emotionally, the more secure and special they'll feel.

Food/Cooking

Fun Kid Friendly Fruit Kebabs

Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids to eat more fruit?

This recipe is yummy, healthy and doubles as an artsy activity. I made this with my little angels and we all had so much fun.

Ingredients

• Cubed string cheese
• Grapes of any color
• Blackberries
• Thick sliced banana
• Strawberries
• Watermelon
• Blueberries
• Any other favorite fruits that you may have

Inspiration

Entertainment

If you thought last weekends Entertainment was fun, wait till you see what we found for you this week.

Enjoy an evening of Christmas magic at The Americana at Brand Tree Lighting November 18 at 7:30pm. See Cirque du Santa, a winter wonderland of magical elves, flying reindeer, dancing snowmen, plus Santa Claus and fireworks finale!

Don't forget to check out the 100 ft. Christmas Tree, Dancing Fountains, Holiday Melodies, Snowfall Twice Nightly and much more.

Support the SPARK OF LOVE toy drive! Take a new, unwrapped toy to Concierge Services if you can. 

This is one Entertainment that's a must. Every year The Americana Tree Lighting gets better, and bigger. 

NOVEMBER 15 - JANUARY 21, 2013   DOWNTOWN ON ICE, L.A. PERSHING SQUARE

Get your glide on for the holidays at DOWNTOWN ON ICE -- cool fun at LA’s biggest outdoor rink with the smallest admission price, open everyday November 15, 2012 through January 21, 2013. Framed by towering trees and skyscrapers, the rink is all aglow in celebration of its 15th season as a favorite holiday happening with free events like the winter concert series, championship skating exhibitions, broomball games, and Winter Holiday Festival adding to festivities. 

The stunning Pershing Square facility is centrally located in the heart of the City of Angels at the Pershing Square Metro stop, easily accessible by car, bus or train. 

I think that this is the “hot ticket, must-do family activity for the season.”

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON SITE
$6 per one-hour skate session
$2 for skate rental

 

OPEN EVERYDAY
General Schedule
Monday – Thursday: 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday – Sunday: 10:00am to 10:00pm

 

Special Extended Holiday Hours will apply
Hours for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day & Martin Luther King Day 
12:00pm to 10:00pm

 

LOCATION
Pershing Square
532 South Olive Ave (across from the Millenium Biltmore)

 

*****IF YOU'RE PLANNING ON VISITING SAN DIEGO FOR THE WEEKEND, HERE'S SOME UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT TO EXPERIENCE THERE.******

November 14-18, 2012 SAN DIEGO BAY WINE AND FOOD FESTIVAL

Foodies and wine enthusiasts flock to San Diego for this culinary celebration. The event includes wine tasting seminars and cooking classes taught by winemakers, sommeliers, and celebrity chefs. Plus a tasting event with wineries area restaurants, and gourmet food companies. For more specific information please visit their site at http://www.sandiegowineclassic.com/

November 18, 2012  THE OLD GLOBE'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

THE OLD GLOBE'S COPLEY PLAZA

Family friendly event features live performances by cast members of Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Christmas carols and delightful holiday snowfall. RSVP is required for this free event. 

Call The Old Globe Box Office at (619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623) or send an email to Tickets@TheOldGlobe.org to make reservations. Reservations are limited to four per household.

You must have a confirmed reservation to be admitted. Space is limited and tickets will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the News

Toyota Recalls Nearly 3 Million Vehicles Due to Water Pump and Steering Issues

Toyota is recalling 2.77 million cars over a water pump problem and faulty steering issues.

The recall was prompted by a problem with the steering intermediate extension shafts, which can suffer damage if sharp turns are made at slow speeds.

Apparently the steering problem "is a design-related issue -- insufficient hardness on the specification," Brian Lyons, Toyota's spokesman for safety issues in the U.S told USA Today.

A second problem was reported with electric-powered water pumps, which may result in a failure of its hybrid systems.

Affected models include the Prius hybrid, Corolla, Wish and other models produced from 2000 to 2011 in Japan, and from 2000 to 2009 overseas.

The recall marks its second in as many months - in October, 7.43 million vehicles were flagged for a faulty power window switch that could cause fires.

The auto giant says no accidents have been reported related to the latest recall. Toyota says owners of vehicles covered by these recalls will receive an owner notification starting in December. Customers can get detailed information at www.toyota.com/recall and the Toyota Customer Experience Center at 1 (800) 331-4331.

Beauty/Fashion

The Holidays are around the corner and we have compiled some fabulous and festive nail styles.

Check them out and let us know what's your favorite??????

Entertainment

Rain or Shine, we all love to go out on the weekends and have a Unique experience with our families.

It's also a great learning experience for children to explore, learn, have fun and spend quality time with their parents. Therefore, we bring you the best Entertainment for this weekend.

November 9-10, 2012  

PILGRIM PLACE FESTIVAL, Claremont

Sing along, a craft fair and marketplace, food, train rides, and kids activities. Pilgrim Place. 

909-399-5500

November 10-11, 2012

DAY OUT WITH THOMAS, PERRIS

An Imagination Station, train rides with Thomas the Tank Engine, and storytelling. Plus get your picture taken with railroad superintendent. Sir Topham Hatt. Location is at the Orange Empire 

Railway Museum.  

951-443-3264

November 11, 2012  7:30 - 9:30pm

THE GROVE'S TENTH ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING   

One of the biggest spectaculars of the year is the tree lighting at the Grove every year; and it's this Sunday.

There are going to be many performances. Here are

some:

Backstreet Boys

Colbie Caillet

Scotty McCreery

Philip Phillips

Michael Bolton with Melanie Fiona

Far East Movement

Rickey Minor and His Band

DJ JibbJock

In the News

Nestle Recalls Nesquik Due to Salmonella Risk

Nestle USA is recalling some of its Nesquik chocolate powder because of a possible salmonella risk.

The food maker said Thursday that the Nesquik involved was in 10.9-, 21.8- and 40.7-ounce canisters produced in early October and sold at retailers across the country.

Nestle says it is issuing the recall after its ingredient supplier, Omaya Inc., decided to recall some of the calcium carbonate used in the product due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The company says there are no reported illnesses associated with the product.

The affected products have a ‘‘Best if sold by’’ date of October 2014.The recall includes the following products and unit production codes, which are located on the bottom of the canister.

-40.7 ounce powder with UPC 0 28000 68230 9 2282574810 2282574820

-21.8 ounce powder with UPC 0 28000 68090 9 2278574810 2278574820 2279574810 2279574820 2284574820 2284574830 2285574810 2285574820 2287574820 2289574810 2289574820

-10.9 ounce powder with UPC 0 28000 67990 3 2278574810

No other varieties of Nesquik powder are in the recall.