Dear Residents TS GH hope you had a great summer. I am pleased to present the Fall 2012 issue of City Highlights. In LI FALL 2012 FALL this issue, we focus on many of the great programs GH I I and services that are available to our residents. We start with the upcoming West Hollywood Book Fair, H which will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012. This INFORMAT I ON FOR THE PEO P LE OF THE CI TY OF WEST HOLLY W OOD 24 year, we will debut a new Culinary Pavilion that will include cooking demonstrations and food-related panel discussions. Celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito of “Top Chef” fame will provide live cooking demonstrations he City of West Hollywood will host its 11th Annual from his new book. West Hollywood Book Fair on Sunday, September 30, In this issue, we also highlight some of the City- 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the West Hollywood funded social services available to our residents Library and West Hollywood Park, 625 North San including free HIV testing, support services for those TVicente Boulevard. The West Hollywood Book Fair is one of experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse and Southern California’s largest and most eclectic literary arts addiction recovery resources, and mediation/dispute events, and it attracts resolution services. For LGBT members of our community, the City readers, writers and has launched a new way to explore shared challenges performers of all ages and build new relationships through two new monthly and interests. At this discussion groups: The TRIBE WeHo Gay Men’s year’s event, the City of Discussion Group and SHE Lesbians’ Discussion Group. West Hollywood Do you play tennis? The City’s new rooftop tennis celebrates the one-year courts are free and available on a first-come, first- anniversary of its vibrant served basis. WARNING: the stunning rooftop panoramic views may distract you. new library, which has If you are tired of unwanted advertisements at your quickly become an 1 door, the City’s Stop Door Spam program has tools to integral part of the help you. Visit www.weho.org/stopdoorspam for details. community. As we wind down the year, please Save the Date The West Hollywood for the annual West Hollywood Halloween Costume Book Fair will feature Carnaval on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 along Santa acclaimed authors and Monica Boulevard. For the latest on what’s happening artists, exhibitors, live in West Hollywood, visit www.weho.org I hope to see you soon. performances, children’s theater programming, Sincerely, and workshops across a Paul Arevalo diverse spectrum of literary works. It will also WEST HOLLYWOOD CITY COUNCIL feature new genre-specific and multi-genre stages in addition to performance areas including a Fiction Pavilion; News and Views JEFFREY PRAN G MAYOR Room; Toddlers, Tweens and Teens Stage; Mystery, Comics and ABBE LAND MAYOR PRO T emp OR E Sci-Fi Stage; Eclectic Café; LGBT Lounge; Behind the Screens; JOHN D’AMICO COUNCIL mem B E R and Poetry Corner. JOHN J. DURAN COUNCIL mem B E R This year, the West Hollywood Book Fair will premiere a new JOHN HEILMAN COUNCIL mem B E R Culinary Pavilion that will include cooking demonstrations and food-related on-stage discussions. Celebrity chef Rocco PAUL A REVALO CITY MANAG E R DiSpirito (The Restaurant, Top Chef, Food Talk) will co-headline Published by the City’s PubliC INFORMATION the Culinary Pavilion, providing live demonstrations from his AND PROSECUTION SERVICES DEPARTMENT new book, Now Eat This! Italian: Favorite Dishes from the Real TAMARA W HI T E EDITOR Mamas of Italy—All Under 350 Calories followed by a book HELEN J. GOSS , E SQ . EX E CUTIV E EDITOR signing. Other notable authors to appear in the Culinary Pavilion (CONTINUED ON PAGE 5) IN THIS ISSUE • Sunset Strip Market • Are You Registered To Vote? • Zipcar ENJOY farm-to-table produce and fresh flowers when you shop at the Sunset Strip Market every Thursday evening. New Thursday Night Sunset Strip Market a Smash Hit ! 2 he new Sunset Strip Market, a • Pairings Pavilion One of the market’s certified farmer’s market, has unique offerings is the Pairings Pavilion, which opened to rave reviews. The allows local and international chefs to create market takes place every Thursday fresh dishes paired with appropriate wines or Tnight from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 8755 Sunset craft brews in cooperation with local vine- Boulevard (in the former Tower Records yards and breweries. parking lot.). Admission is free. • Cooking Demonstrations The market Here are some of the highlights of the also features weekly Cooking Demonstra- new Sunset Strip Market: tions that showcase produce purchased that • Produce and Artisan Goods day at the Sunset Strip Market. Vendors The market features a full • Veggie Valet To encourage patrons to range of vendors offering locally grown shop and then enjoy the restaurants and produce, as well as artisan goods. The produce entertainment on the Sunset Strip, they can take vendors are committed to supporting sustainable advantage of a Veggie Valet, where they can leave agriculture and healthful eating. their market purchases for the evening and pick them • Chef’s Shopping Program and Market Menus up before returning home. while the market is open to the public from 5 p.m. to • Entertainment In keeping with The Sunset Strip’s 9 p.m. each Thursday, it opens from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. reputation as an entertainment destination, live music, to local chefs. Chefs are able to pre-order produce comedians, and performance artists will appear weekly and pick it up at the market. The Chef’s Shopping on stage at the market. Program allows restaurants to purchase fresh locally Parking for the Sunset Strip Market is available at several grown produce and create special Thursday night adjacent parking lots for $5 with validation from the “farm to table” market menu items. The program is market. For more information about the Sunset Strip part of a partnership between the market and several Market, please go to www.sunsetstripmarket.com Sunset Strip restaurants including The Eveleigh, BLT or call (310) 659-7368. Steak and RH at Andaz. City Of West HOllyWOOd HigHligHts • fall 2012 Need to Look for a Job or a Quiet Place to Study? Visit the West Hollywood Library f you’re in the midst of a job search or need a quiet place to study, the West Hollywood ILibrary has a variety of resources for you. The Wells Fargo Career Development Center houses the Jewish Vocational Services/West Hollywood Employment Services and Training program (JVS/WHEST) and provides free job New West Hollywood Park searches, placement assistance, referrals to training programs and many other services for Tennis Courts Open Daily job seekers. Equipped with computers, printers, copiers and extensive resource materials, the hree new tennis courts with Take in the spectacular Wells Fargo Career Center offers a launch pad stunning rooftop panoramic views views of the cityscape for entry or re-entry into the workforce. are available for West Hollywood while playing on the free T tennis courts at West In addition, private study rooms for meetings residents to use! The new West Holly- Hollywood Park. or group work are available on a first-come, wood Park tennis courts are open to the first-serve basis. public Monday through Sunday from 7 The Free Wi-Fi access a.m. to 9 p.m. and are located on the rooftop of the 5-Story West Hollywood Library is available in each Parking Structure located at West Hollywood Park (adjacent to is open as follows: study room as the library), 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard. The tennis courts can MONDAY well as throughout be accessed by using the parking structure elevator or the 3 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. the library for use stairwells. Tennis courts are available on a first-come, first-served with personal basis and reservations are not needed. TUESDAY devices. The West Parking validation is available at the Parking Garage office 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hollywood Library located on the ground floor prior to 10 a.m. Parking validation WEDNESDAY provides a total of can also be obtained at the West Hollywood Park office from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. 44 computers 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. THURSDAY with internet The following are rules for use of the new tennis courts: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. access for users. • The ethics of tennis and sportsmanship shall prevail. The West Holly- • Only persons wearing tennis shoes shall be allowed. FRIDAY wood Library • When others are waiting and no courts are available: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. holds more than • Players may rally for 30 minutes SATURDAY 150,000 volumes or one set of singles or doubles may be played with a 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. as well as maga- five-minute warm up. zines, CDs, DVDs, SUNDAY CLOSED • Sets resulting in a 6-6 tie shall be determined by a audiobooks and nine-point tiebreaker. special collections • No more than six tennis balls allowed on a tennis court that reflect West Hollywood’s vibrant diversity. at any time. The West Hollywood Library is located at • Two persons must remain on court while waiting, 625 N. San Vicente Boulevard in West one person may not hold the court. Hollywood. Three-hour free validated parking • No animals allowed on tennis courts. is available in the West Hollywood Library • No bicycles, skateboards or roller skates permitted on parking lot.