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All CategoriesMatthew Ziff, Co-star with Michael Biehn in 'Treachery,' Scores SpotWest Hollywood, CA -- As Matthew Ziff's star continues to rise in Hollywood, fans may be surprised to learn that the big screen favorite also boasts talents of Olympic... Read more...Memorial Day 2012 in Los Angeles County CA - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2012 in Los Angeles County, CA. Find the area Beverly Hills events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2012. Acitivites... Read more...A Day to Remember in Beverly HillsFor most of us, Memorial Day 2012 Beverly Hills marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Willow Rosenthal Helps City Slickers Become Urban FarmersThis local hero turned empty lots into blooming plots to help revitalize a community and created a model that city officials hope will be duplicated nationally. When Willow... Read more...Actress and Fitness Celebrity Jennifer Nicole Lee in BodypaintActress and Fitness Celebrity Jennifer Nicole Lee in Bodypaint on Cover of Newest Kandy Magazine Issue West Hollywood, CA -- In a summer guaranteed to be filled with... Read more...Big Screen Favorite Matthew Ziff Currently Filming 'Truck Stop'West Hollywood, CA -- Hacienda Film Co. has cast Matthew Ziff in Truck Stop, a new action-packed feature film starring Juno Temple (Killer Joe and Kaboom) and Evan Peters... Read more...eLove Matchmaking goes “Hollywood”, opens matchmaking office in West Hollywood.Hollywood is known for its fairy tale endings, where boy meets girl, they fall in love, overcome some sort of adversity and then sail off into the sunset. In real life, finding... Read more...Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau News - February 1, 2012Top 5 Awards Season To Dos Celebrities and industry elite have their day in the limelight during Awards Season. It seems only fair that those outside the inner circle should have... Read more...Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Beverly Hills, California with AmericanTowns Beverly Hills Volunteer Guide!On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Los Angeles County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and... Read more...AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Beverly Hills organization has never been easierIf your nonprofit group in Beverly Hills is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:... Read more...Weekend Activities in and around Beverly HillsGive yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy... Read more...Eat Local! Great Resources in the Beverly Hills areaWhat’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts California’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made... Read more...Winning the Real Estate Game in Beverly Hills in a Tough MarketPurchasing a home in California is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent... Read more...An Invitation to our Beverly Hills Community: BLOG ON!Since this site is all about Beverly Hills, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough TimesBrandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give... Read more...Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in CaliforniaPining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a California Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call... Read more...Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau News - December 2011Red Carpet Season With the major awards shows on the horizon, Beverly Hills already has Awards Season on its radar. The Beverly Hilton plays host to the much anticipated Golden... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her StudentsTeaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach... Read more...Beverly Hills Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers market around the Beverly Hills areaBeverly Hills CA Farmers Markets - Find local organic farmers markets around the Beverly Hills area. We have the complete listings to help you find the best markets and... Read more...Beverly Hills Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving... Read more...The Power of a Single Vote - Beverly Hills Election Information and Polling PlacesPresidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Beverly Hills elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all... Read more...West Hollywood Halloween Costume Carnavalfrom:City of West HollywoodThe City of West Hollywood is hosting its annual Halloween Carnaval and you are cordially invited. Join in on the fun at our adult* Halloween event. Come in costume and join us... Read more...Los Angeles County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Los Angeles CountyLocal Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Los Angeles County California area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... Read more...Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for California CACalifornia Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in California. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the... 1 comment Read more...Share and Celebrate Local Green InitiativesAmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Beverly Hills and across the country. With... Read more...Find California Corn Mazes - Get lost in a California haunted Halloween corn maze this season!Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a California corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have... 1 comment Read more...Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau News - October 11, 2011from:Beverly Hills Chamber Of CommerceSparkle In Beverly Hills The streets will positively shimmer this holiday season as we Sparkle in Beverly Hills during this most wonderful time of year. In a first-ever... Read more...Modesto Celebrated in New BookNew from Arcadia Publishing’s Postcard History Series is Modesto. In over 200 vintage photographs and postcards, repeat author Carl P. Baggese shares the history of the... Read more...Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for California CAWe have the best California apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of California. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms... Read more...September 11th Memorials - 10th Anniversary Events and Memorials in Beverly HillsThis year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, and while it is a day that recalls great devastation and loss, it is ... Read more...Chicago and TalkRadio 790 KABC Host Concert for Guide Dogs of America and The Foundation Fighting BlindnessBeverly Hills, CA---The Saban Theatre and KABC 790 TalkRadio are hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Guide Dogs of America and The Foundation Fighting Blindness. The evening,... Read more...Back to School for Beverly Hills - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and moreHey, Beverly Hills! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the... Read more...Beverly Hills 9/11 Memorial GardenBeverly Hills will observe the 10th anniversary of those tragic events that befell our country and affected people from all over the globe. Save the date and join us for the... Read more...Beverly Hills Conference And Visitors Bureau News - August 2011Beverly Hills serves up a culinary feast over four straight days during Labor Day Weekend as host to THE TASTE, the ultimate culinary experience sponsored by the Los Angeles Times... Read more...US Postal Service closure of Beverly Hills post office details and informationNearly 3,700 post offices could shut down starting as early as January, U.S. Post Master General Patrick Donahoe announced Tuesday. The proposal follows record-breaking profit... Read more...High Gas Prices Push Homebuyers to Go GreenWith climbing fuel costs, buyers factor long commutes into home buying decisions Beverly Hills, CA - In cities like Los Angeles, where the car is king, the thought of commuters... Read more...Revolutionary Workshop to be held June 4 at Peninsula Hotel in Beverly HillsSpiritual Healer Roy Nelson To Lead Powerful All-Day “Awakening” Will you ever be happy? How can you attract healthier and more fulfilling relationships? ... Read more...SRO For Addiction Event -- Sex ,Drug, Alcohol & Food Addicts Share Stories of TriumphCONTACT: FGI (562) 491-1000 Some of LA’s movers and shakers crowded into a reception room at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills recently for a powerful... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Edward Palomba Puts Service Above SelfThis week's hero is making a difference on a local level. As the chairman of the Children’s Accessible Playground Committee, Edward Palomba has put in his share of... Read more...Addiction Treatment Center with Exceptionally High Success Rate to Host Rare Public EventFormer Sex, Drug, Alcohol & Food Addicts Share Stories at Free “Mocktail” Reception At The Beverly Wilshire- May 10 An addiction treatment program that boasts... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Fried Pedals His Way Into People's HeartsBob Fried takes the concept of Meals on Wheels to another level with his latest mode of transport. You see Bob has taken to the streets in a pedicab, which has been part of his... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Stan Mack Gives His All for His TownStanley "Stan" Mack is a local hero who cares deeply about his town and its inhabitants. For more than 30 years, Mr. Mack has been at the center of many of the town's... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Caroline Cannon Wins Prize Caring for the Arctic and the InupiatCaroline Cannon has led dual roles throughout her life. She is a leader of her people as well as a steward of the earth. For more than 30 years Caroline has been working to... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Louis Rosso Risked His Life to Save Kids Caught in the SurfThis week's hero is a lifesaving hero who was recently named a recipient of the Carnegie Hero medal, which is an award given to those who risk their lives saving or trying to save... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Gail Savina Harvests Fruit and Grows CommunityGail Savina hails from the great state of Washington where she grew up picking apples, cherries and peaches and where she recalls being in the Apple Blossom Festival every year. ... Read more...Make a difference in Beverly Hills! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunityYou want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Beverly Hills area and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Dorine Kenney Keeps Jacob's Light Burning By Helping SoldiersDorine Kenney had been sending things to her son and to soldiers he would tell her needed a little extra cheering up. She was eager to do it and happy to help send the comforts of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lisa Watson Works to End Homelessness for WomenLisa Watson has received awards for her outstanding contributions to the community in which she lives, including being named "woman of the year," which is fitting... Read more...Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce 2011 Economic Summit: A New Dawn or a New Bubble?from:Beverly Hills Chamber Of CommerceBeverly Hills, CA – Economic Summit is an expert analysis and economic outlook on what’s hot, what’s not, what’s up, what’s down and where the economy and your industry... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Leah Cronn and Marathon Match Scholars and SponsorsWith the cost of getting a college education steadily rising, even promising students are having to forgo the dream of an advanced degree. It's not a new story, but one which Leah... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Mike Arms Makes a Career of Caring for AnimalsMike Arms knew he always liked animals, but it wasn't until he was lying in the street after a brutal beating that he decided to dedicate his life to protecting and saving them.... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Mailman Charlie Rose Sniffs Out Gas and Saves LivesSomething didn't seem right to mail carrier Charlie Rose. He smelled gas more than once while delivering the mail on his normal route. It wasn't just coming from one house and the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Lt. Gen Daniel James III: A Dedicated and Decorated AirmanIn honor of Black History month and the release of Red Tails, the movie commemorating the Tuskegee Airmen, this week's hero is Lt. Gen. Daniel James III, a decorated airmen and... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: A Happy Valentine's Day for Avalanna Thanks to Justin BieberYou don't have to be a Justin Bieber fan to cheer him on today after he responded to a request made by a little girl suffering with a rare and often deadly form of brain cancer. ... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real LivesaverAriana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. ... Read more...'The Beatuy Suite' Hosted By Gabrielle UnionNBA All Star Weekend Actress Gabrielle Union along with Celebrity Hairstylist Kiyah Wright are inviting their A-List celebrity friends and clientele to join them for a beauty... Read more...Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau News - January 31, 2011THE RED CARPET EXPERIENCE The excitement continues to build in anticipation of the announcement of this season’s best movies and music. Will it be Colin Firth for best actor in... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to GrowBev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns HomeOn April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership SkillsReilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land MinesKristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially... Read more...July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Los Angeles County, CABeverly Hills Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Los Angeles County, CA. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more!... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to CaringFor some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing SchoolsDr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing... Read more...Motion Picture Hair Stylist Available WorldwideSapphire has Key Hair styled the tresses of talent such as Jose Zuniga of Twilight, CSI, Law & Order, ER, Grey's Anatomy, Ghost Whisperer, Nip Tuck; Gregory Cruz of... Read more...AmericanTown Heroes: Leslie Perkins Picks Posies for PatientsLeslie Perkins, a hospital volunteer for more than 28 years is also the head of the fresh flower program. In addition to overseeing the placements of fresh flowers in all the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Allan Barsema Builds Life Recovery PlansThe dictionary definition of a carpenter is someone who "builds or repairs wooden structures or their structural parts," which is akin to what Allan Barsema helps do... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marlene Perez Is An Award-Winning VolunteerOver the years, Marlene Perez has been commended for her many contributions to her political party as well as her country. As an active Democrat she was recently honored... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Teresa Berg Takes Pictures That Get Animals Placed in HomesTeresa Berg is a photographer with an eye for the beauty within. She takes everyday subjects, like children and animals and transforms them into extraordinary images to be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Steve Wampler Climbed a Mountain So Kids With Disabilities Could Go to CampSteve Wampler is wheelchair-bound due to Cerebral Palsy, but he doesn't allow that to define him. As he says on his website, rockonsteve, he's moved past his disability to a place... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Fowler Ruffin Helps Animals Find Homes and Children Find HappinessFowler Ruffin is one of those people who knows the secret to making a heaven here on earth. Just take a look at Pinch Me Acres, the farm she bought with her husband and they... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: DJ Waldow and his 28-Day Good Deed ChallengeDJ is the "Social Butterfly Guy" on his blog of the same name. What's with the name? According to DJ, he was the guy who "got bored real quick if he was not... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Denise Allen's Quilts Portray Everyday Life and HistoryDenise Allen is a needlework folk artist and quilter whose work has been exhibited in folk art museums and galleries around the country. Her quilts tell the stories of African... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bailey Reese and Friends Send Hugs to HeroesWhen a hurricane stuck the area where Bailey Reese lives it caused a tremendous amount of damage as well as distress to the community. Military help was called in to assist with... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Marie Paolucci Makes Chemo Kits to Help Make Treatment Less StressfulMost of us think of Halloween when October rolls around, but we've also come to associate October as National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Many organizations run their fund... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Danielle Butin Sends "Good Health" to Countries in NeedFour years ago, Danielle Butin, MPH, OTR was on vacation in East Africa, enjoying the air, the music, the wildlife, the people, the food and the beauty of the physical... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Chris Willden Acts Quickly to Save the Lives of Trapped ChildrenTwo children are alive today because of the quick thinking and heroic efforts of former police officer Chris Willden. Willden was the first on the scene when a car skidded off... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Bob Davidson Wants Your Pledge to Rise Above the PlasticsIf you see a grown man covered in plastic bags, don’t think he’s crazy or a homeless person trying to stay warm. Go over and introduce yourself and find out what he has to say... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Masons and Shriners Help the Community Help ThemselvesMasons and Shriners are known for their good deeds. There are Masonic lodges and Shriners temples all over the world. The principles of fraternity and charity are shared by both... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Daria Miller Recycles for ConservationThis week's hero is a conservation champion! Daria Miller was honored with an award and a $500 cash prize in the Cox Cares Conservation Champions program. Her act of recycling... Read more...AmericanTown Heroes: John Henderson Demands Respect for the FlagWhen John Henderson saw a torn and tattered flag flying outside a local fast food restaurant he was as upset as he was sad. As a Vietnam veteran he looks on our nation's flag as a... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Peter Samuelson Believes Everyone Deserves a Roof (EDAR)When Peter Samuelson started seeing more homeless people on the streets a few years ago he knew the recession was behind the increase. Taking a quick count during his daily bike... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Keren Taylor and WriteGirl Give a Hand Up to the Next Generation of WritersKeren Taylor is a songwriter, vocalist, poet, visual artist and the founder of WriteGirl.org - a non-profit organization that encourages young women to become writers through... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: The Marshel Family Marshalls the Community for a Coastal CleanupThe American Littoral Society is not a book club (as they say on their website), but rather an organization that encourages and coordinates coastal cleanups each year. The... Read more...LA Press Day/Palm Springs Film FestOfficial Spanish Oscar Entry for the 83rd Academy Awards EVEN THE RAIN (TAMBIÉN LA LLUVIA) Directed by Icíar Bollaín (Take My Eyes, Mataharis) & Written by Paul Laverty... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Martha Aizaga is a "Model Citizen"Martha Aizaga speaks for those who can't always speak for themselves. She helps give voice to women who have been beaten and abused, helping them to communicate their... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Barbara Vickers Connects the Orgs that Protect the CommunitiesService organizations take care of the needs of their communities, but who takes care of the needs of the service organizations? That’s a question that popped into the head of... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Glamour and Giving: The Ladies at Ooh la la Raise Funds to Build HousesMore than just a pretty group of faces, the ladies who staff Ooh la la's five locations like to put their fashion sense to good use to raise money and give back to the community.... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachelle Mathis Helps Joplin Find Help and HopeSocial media has been credited with many happy as well as tearful reunions. Even if phone lines are down people are often able to get a message out to the world using social... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Shauna Shelley Shares Stories and Art for a CureShauna Shelley shares the stories of three women in her life and their experiences with breast cancer on her website, theblushproject as a reminder to all women to get regular... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Q Madp Honors Those Who Have Lost Their Lives in Iraq and Afghanistan(photo courtesy of IraqWarHeroes.org) Taking photos at a funeral might seem like an odd way to pay tribute to the fallen, but what Q Madp does is more than capture a moment.... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Magic, the Miniature Horse Makes MiraclesDo you believe in Magic? You would if you met Magic, the miniature therapy horse. Magic was named the Most Heroic Pet of 2010 by a number of organizations. She may even be... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Rachel Pierce Helps Women Look Good and Feel Better(photo courtesy of Jeff Pouland) Rachel Pierce started Wig-Out, a company that helps women who are losing their hair or have lost their hair during chemotherapy find wigs... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Nathan Zick-Smith Pledges a "No Auto April" for Alternative Energy Awareness(photo courtesy of Ken R. smith) Nathan Zick-Smith is committing to not driving or riding in a car as a passenger for the month of April and is inspiring others to do the... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kirsten Lodal Works to LIFT Communities Out of Poverty(photo courtesy of Chris Mabry) CEO and Co-founder, Kirsten Lodal, started LIFT in 1998 while still a sophomore at Yale University. Working in tandem with Brian Kreiter she... Read more...California 4th of July 2011 Fireworks, Parades and Independence Day EventsCalifornia Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks in California including Events, Schedules and Parades. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! ... Read more...Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau News - December 7, 2010Holiday Happenings Despite the balmiest of temperatures, snow WILL fall in Beverly Hills on Thursday, December 9 (6 – 9 pm) as Rodeo Drive is transformed into a winter... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: George Decell's SafetyCaps Keep Kids From ChokingNecessity was the mother of invention when George Decell's young daughter choked on a standard outlet cover. As a stay-at-home dad George was juggling cleaning with childcare... Read more...AmericanTowns Heroes: Kori Brown and iroK: Helping Families Make Ends MeetKori Brown's iroK foundation has love at the center of its mission. Love in the form of a helping hand to make ends meet when a medical crisis zaps a family's resources. ... Read more... |