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July / August 2022

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FROM THE EDITOR

SPORTS

Serving the Community

The brand-new Topgolf facility features a variety of entertainment options

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COMMUNITY

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Local teen volunteers at PetSpace to help animals

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ENTERTAINMENT

Stay cool in the heat with refreshing cocktails and beverages

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Deutsch LA launches “California Freestyle” campaign

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Adrian Blake Mitchell champions diversity for local ballet dancers

Team Tami’s real estate team makes a difference in the lives of families and the community.

Photo by Chris Mortenson Design by Arman Olivares

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Reimagined cupcakes feature nutrient-dense ingredients

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Gluten-free tart celebrates the orange

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Team Tami commits to making Playa Vista a great place to live

SHOPPING Fun fragrances evoke the carefree nature of summer

RUNWAY hosted a backyard block party with food, music and movies

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Pause Studio supports good health with modern and holistic services

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The NOW Massage South Bay offers guest a place to relax and recharge

Check out fun local events including National Night Out and a Feline Frenzy Adoption

PET ADOPTIONS

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Meet Elvis, a handsome dog who enjoys the spotlight

BUSINESS

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Amazon One brings a new way of shopping to Playa Vista’s Whole Foods Market

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FROM the EDITOR

Serving the Community

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or our special July/August issue we shine the spotlight on businesses and individuals who are serving the community in different ways. On the cover we feature Team Tami, a local realty team led by Playa Vista resident Tami Humphrey that is committed to making a difference in the lives of families and the community.

After fleeing Russia during the Ukraine invasion, professional ballet dancer Adrian Blake Mitchell is back in Playa Vista, where he is working to expand the outreach of the art form in the community and opening access for local dancers of color.

Seventeen-year-old Max Huber is passionate about helping animals and has volunteered more than 300 hours of his time at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace, where he helps out with everything from dog training classes to animal care and guest services.

If you’re looking for some family-friendly fun this summer, the brand-new Topgolf facility in El Segundo features the latest technology including climatecontrolled outdoor hitting bays, a restaurant and sports bar, along with music and year-round programming for all ages. And if you’re in need of some self-care, The NOW Massage South Bay offers a chic space with affordable services, while Pause Studio’s innovative and holistic wellness treatments include cryotherapy and infrared saunas to help guests work, sleep and perform at their best.

We also highlight our favorite fragrances and beverages, as well as upcoming events to check out this summer including National Night Out, where you can meet the community’s local police officers while enjoying good food and family activities. Wishing everyone a fun and safe summer!

Kamala Kirk Editor • kkirk@timespublications.com

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Christina Fuoco-Karasinski EDITOR Kamala Kirk GRAPHIC DESIGNER Arman Olivares CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER Chris Mortenson CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Bridgette Redman Michele Robinson INTERNS Oliver Grynberg Stella Karron ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Peter Lymbertos plymbertos@timespublications.com ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Rebecca Bermudez rbermudez@timespublications.com

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Max to the Rescue 17-year-old volunteers at PetSpace to help animals

BY MICHELE ROBINSON

Max Huber is a 17-year-old Playa Vista resident who is passionate about helping animals and has logged over 300 volunteer hours at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.

(Photo courtesy of Max Huber)

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eventeen-year-old Max Huber is passionate about helping animals and has logged over 300 volunteer hours at Wallis Annenberg PetSpace in Playa Vista.

“It’s easy to want to volunteer there,” Huber says. “The staff is very welcoming, warm and friendly. They make me feel very comfortable.”

A Playa Vista resident, Huber always wanted pets in his life. Since he was 5, he begged his parents for a dog. His persistence finally paid off five years later when they adopted Bauzer, which helped to spark his love of animals.

“All animals have their own personalities, each is a different and fun experience,” Huber says.

By the age of 13, Boy Scouts no longer appealed to Huber. Looking for a fresh way to volunteer in the community, he sought out the newly opened PetSpace.

From then on, he spent much of his free time, including weekends and school breaks, volunteering at the rescue.

“I volunteer about two to four hours every Saturday or Sunday,” Huber says.

“Summer break is a great time to volunteer because I can spend more time there than during the school year.”

Because teens younger than the age of 15 need an adult volunteer to accompany them, his mother, Stefanie, is also a long-term volunteer.

Huber can volunteer on his own now, but they continue to volunteer together.

“We do it together,” Stefanie says.

“We hang out and both look forward to it. It also helps keep us close during the teen years, which has been really nice.”

To volunteer, Huber and his mother attended training sessions for each volunteer job they performed.

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learn as you go.”

Huber stays passionate by diversifying his volunteer activities. He enjoys helping out with Paws and Pages storytime, Mutt Manners and Agility dog training classes, animal care and guest services.

Paws and Pages is geared for children ages 2 to 10 on Saturdays and Sundays at noon. For storytime, their duties depend on what is needed. This may include craft testing, distributing crafts, and introducing the special pup for adoption with their handler.

For the Mutt Manners and Agility community training classes, they volunteer as an assistant.

This includes welcoming and checking in the guests and their pups, and making sure they have doggie blankets, treats and water for class.

For animal care, they get to socialize and play with the kittens and cats, and tidy the animal rooms and facility as they go. And for guest services, they can talk with potential adopters and show them around the facility.

“I like that there is so much to do there including a diverse amount of activities,” Huber says. “I help with story time for kids by preparing the crafts. I also assist in the dog training classes, enrichment, and do whatever it takes to make the class run smoothly.”

Huber is a junior at New West Charter School in West Los Angeles.

Maintaining a 4.0 GPA, academics are important to him. Although he is enrolled in all honors classes, he particularly excels in STEM subjects.

When Huber isn’t volunteering at PetSpace, he tutors friends in calculus, chemistry and physics.

His parents pay him to tutor his younger sister in algebra.

He plans to major in biochemistry in college with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian.

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Huber helps out at PetSpace with everything from dog training classes to animal care and guest services.

(Photo courtesy of Max Huber)

ing a veterinarian that for spring break he went to Countryside Veterinary Services in Knoxville, Tennessee, to participate in a preveterinary internship with farm animals. During the internship, he worked with dogs, cats, reindeer, sheep, horses and goats. He also observed canine veterinary surgeries and received hands-on training. He assisted in administering vaccines and grooming procedures.

“I had the opportunity to help a newborn colt learn to nurse from its

mother,” Huber says.

Huber also hopes that his efforts will inspire other teens to volunteer at Annenberg PetSpace.

“It’s always a good idea to help your community with whatever you are passionate about,” Huber says. “It’s fun to volunteer and cool to give back.”

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Bernard has extensive experience with asset allocation modeling, which includes a deep understanding of investment objectives, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk analysis, tactical tilts, and next generation/estate planning with family members and loved ones.

Bernard is responsible for providing investment guidance and advice to Individuals, High Net Worth Families, Retirees, Divorcees, Widows, Business Professionals and Non-Profit Foundations.

In addition, he works closely with Estate Attorneys and Tax Advisors to help ensure all are on the same page with a client’s objectives. Bernard is firmly committed to distinguishing himself as an advisor who has long-term family-like relationships with his clients throughout the good, bad, and ugly times of the economic cycles.

He also acts as a client advocate by giving feedback to senior management as a member of the CPWM President’s Advisory Council.

He was also recognized as a CitiStars Top Performer and Global Chairman Council.

Furthermore, he is recognized in the “Top 100 Bank Advisors” by Bank Investment Consultant Magazine.

Bernard graduated from Cal State Long Beach with a B.S. in Finance. He also completed the Citi Global Wealth Institute Executive program at University of Pennsylvania, “Wharton School of Business.” He currently holds his Series 7, 63 and 65 licenses with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), as well as his life, accident, and health insurance license with the California Department of Insurance. In addition, he also is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF).

Bernard spent a few years of his childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina and in Torino, Italy. Bernard is fluent in Spanish and conventional Italian. He currently lives in Westchester with his family and is happily married with two daughters. He is very active in the Los Angeles community professional network.

Furthermore, he sits on the Gala Committee for Little Company of Mary Hospital in Redondo Beach. In addition to investing, his hobbies include fitness, traveling, Soccer, Football, Skiing and Boxing.

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Backyard Block Party RUNWAY hosts family-friendly event with food and drinks, live music and movies

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o kick off summer, RUNWAY Playa Vista hosted a Backyard Block Party on May 19 that featured food, drinks, live entertainment and movies. The family-friendly event included drinks and cocktails provided by Joliet. From 5 to 7 p.m., attendees enjoyed live music from Undecided Future presented by Breaking Sound, followed by a movie screening from 7 to 9 p.m.

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Matt Isaac from the band Undecided Future puts on a show during the RUNWAY Playa Vista Block Party.

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ENTERTAINMENT Playa Vista-based creative agency Deutsch LA has partnered with the California Milk Advisory Board for a new musically-driven campaign called “California Freestyle.”

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California Freestyle Deutsch LA and CA Milk Advisory Board launch new musically-driven campaign

BY KAMALA KIRK

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laya Vista-based creative agency Deutsch LA has partnered with the California Milk Advisory Board to launch a new musically-driven campaign called “California Freestyle.”

As part of their new ‘Live in the Golden State’ positioning, the California Milk Advisory Board (aka Real California Milk) also dropped a new Latin pop single of the same name with the firstever record made from a real wheel of Real California Cheese.

“To live in the Golden State is an active, cultural experience, both physical and emotional, where we embrace everything that makes this state so special and we nourish ourselves with delicious, comforting food made with Real California Milk,” says John Talbot, CEO of the California Milk Advisory Board. “California Freestyle is more than a song, it’s a visual celebration of diverse people, individuality, iconic destinations and food. It’s the rich and vibrant lifestyle and mindset of living in the Golden State.”

The track premiered with a 60-second music video during the California broadcast of the 64th Grammy Awards, giving viewers a taste of California Freestyle in every sense. The single is available on all major music streaming platforms, with a curated album design by Deutsch LA that showcases the vibrant colors of California with a nod towards iconic Golden State graphics.

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Team Tami includes Brendan Huben, Kristen Faye, Ziari Aguilar, Summer Vitz, Tami Humphrey, Chad Aronson, Morgan Ward, Erika Mena and Lisa Lopez.

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Fostering Community Real estate team commits to making Playa Vista a great place to live

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ith parents in the business, Tami Humphrey knew early on the difference a realtor can make in the lives of families and of a community.

“I love helping people,” Humphrey says.

“That’s really what made me fall in love with the business.”

Humphrey is a realtor and a homeowner in Playa Vista, having moved to the community when it was brand new. She’s watched it grow and can enthusiastically share with potential buyers the advantages to becoming a part of the community.

“Everyone has fallen in love with the community and how walkable it is, how they maintain it and how beautiful it is,” Humphrey says. “We just feel really lucky

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to be a part of it and to have been a part of it since the beginning.”

Humphrey is the founder of Team Tami, a team with nine team members assembled to best serve their clients. She takes pride in the fact that all of them know Playa Vista well and are committed to its success.

“We’re huge on giving back to the community,” Humphrey says. “That includes events—whether we rent out a movie theater or do ice cream sundaes and music with Playa Vista.”

They’ve sponsored a Friends of Ballona Wetlands event. They contribute to the elementary school by doing things such as making calendars or sponsoring Halloween events.

They want each of their clients to feel as though they are the only client they have.

It’s part of what has contributed to their success.

“We’ve been the number one team in Playa Vista since 2018 and consistently are growing every year,” Humphrey says.

“We never lose sight of the one-on-one communication that makes our clients feel like they are our only one. Many of our clients have become really close friends.”

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Championing Diversity Adrian Blake Mitchell opens access for local ballet dancers of color (Courtesy photo)

BY BRIDGETTE M. REDMAN

Adrian Blake Mitchell is a professional ballet dancer who is looking to open opportunities for people to become professional dancers regardless of their socio-economic status.

(Photo by Chris Mortenson)

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drian Blake Mitchell is determined to see that other young people—especially youth of color—are able to have the same access to ballet that he did.

Mitchell and his partner, Andrea Lassakova, recently fled Russia after Ukraine was invaded, leaving behind his role in a dance company where he was the first male dancer of color. Now living in Playa Vista and working hand-in-hand with Westside Ballet of Santa Monica, a place where he once got his training and has since performed with, he’s looking to open opportunities for people to become professional dancers regardless of their socio-economic status.

“We’re working on a program where we can access communities that usually wouldn’t be exposed to dance,” Mitchell says. “It can take the weight off of the parents, because that’s one of the biggest barriers—parents can’t take kids to ballet and pay for ballet while they’re trying to work.”

For the first program, it will be a one-day free dance program offering such classes as ballet and jazz. They’ll also provide transportation and food.

They have two goals in mind. One is to find young people who could become professional dancers and the other is to foster a love of dance among the broader community as a way of keeping the art form alive and thriving.

“It’s the kind of project I’ve been dying for,” Mitchell says. “This time it’s going to be just a one-day program, but we’re really PLAYAVISTADIRECT.COM

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Mitchell also formed his own nonprofit, Dance in Color, with a group of friends, that started out giving scholarships to dancers of color and is working to expand and create lasting change in the industry.

(Photo by Chris Mortenson)

hoping to build it out and have it be even a few weeks. When I was in New York, I mentioned it to some people at the major ballet schools and they all loved the idea. Maybe it’s something that can become a program that we have in more than one state.”

He’ll also be teaching a masterclass sometime this summer that will be open to young people in Los Angeles, Playa Vista and elsewhere around LA County.

The work with Westside Ballet fits in with the goals he has with his own nonprofit, Dance in Color. Formed two years ago with a group of friends, the organization started out giving scholarships to dancers of color.

Now they are working to expand it—to raise more money, build a board and to engage in more activities.

“We just have so much interest from potential dancers, some of the most talented dancers I’ve ever seen, who need scholarships,” Mitchell says. “These programs that we’re working to build are so important. It’s a matter of getting the funds to do it, so we’re in a very intense fundraising stage.”

Mitchell’s own life experiences give him empathy for students of color who are struggling today. Growing up, there were a mix of people who accepted him like anyone else, but others had a double standard where others were held up as being more talented even though they would never achieve what he did.

Russia was also an interesting experience because Mitchell says he was the first and only Black man performing professionally.

While in St. Petersburg and Moscow the audience was always receptive, sometimes he’d go out to obscure places in Russia where he didn’t see a single Black person.

He says there was often a reaction to him based on his skin color, though usually it was a welcoming one because for others it was something totally new.

“There’s a huge contrast between Russia and America,” Mitchell says. “On that subject (race), in Russia there is a lot of inContinued on page 26 JULY / AUGUST 2022

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sensitivity. But in America, we should know better because of our history and there’s just so much work to be done.”

That said, Mitchell points out that there is work happening and that a shift is taking place. He stresses that he is optimistic about the future. There have been a turnover of directors in companies and schools, and more people are championing diversity.

There are several changes he would like to see take place. One is to look at the pay gap between dancers and directors. His mother worked for the NBA for a long time and pointed out that the highest paid person in the organization is a star player, not the coach. It’s a similar shift in power that Mitchell would like to see in the dance world.

He also believes that if the dance world focused more on technique, it would start to lose a lot of its racial bias. Finally, he finds it crucial that opportunities be created for young dancers of color so that the playing field can be leveled.

“It won’t happen organically, it has to be a concerted effort,” Mitchell says. “It can’t just be allowed to happen. It must be pushed, never sacrificing a standard, but always being inclusive and specifically making sure that dance is accessible to dancers of color.”

Meanwhile, both he and Lassakova are hoping to get back on stage. Lassakova is auditioning for ballet companies around the country. Mitchell says he has been taking his time to make sure he is headed in the right direction, but that performing at Westside Ballet on Mother’s Day weekend was rewarding and enjoyable, a contrast to the intense schedule that he had while in Russia.

Mitchell would love to see more people in LA appreciate dance as an art form.

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Mitchell is working with Westside Ballet, a place where he once got his training and has since performed with, to create a program where they can access communities that usually wouldn’t be exposed to dance and foster a love of dance as a way of keeping the art form alive and thriving.

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people in the U.S. who think ballet is for “fancy, rich white people,” when he knows it can be for everyone. He wants people to come and experience something that could have an amazing effect on them.

It’s another place where he draws a contrast between his home country and Russia. While he recounts many terrible things that go on in Russia, Russians are huge supporters of art and of ballet in particular. There are many dance companies and they put on two or three shows a day in each venue. Their capacity for each show hovers at 99%—a capacity that held for more than 900 shows a year.

“How they did that was really outreach to the community, and, of course, it took

them hundreds of years,” Mitchell says.

He hopes to some day be in a leadership role in the states and to work toward that sort of reception. For now, Mitchell will be working his magic with Westside Ballet and Dance in Color to expand the outreach of the art form in this community, constantly building toward a better world for ballet dancers.”

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Innovative Approach to Wellness Pause Studio offers modern and holistic services to support good health

BY KAMALA KIRK

Pause Studio is a tranquil wellness oasis where guests can relax, rejuvenate, and restore their minds and bodies. (Photo Courtesy of Pause Studio)

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ollowing the success of its first two studios in Venice and West Hollywood, Pause Studio recently opened a third location at The Point shopping center to bring its innovative wellness treatments to the Westside and South Bay. Pause Studio was founded in 2016 by friends and former Equinox executives Jeff Ono and John Klein, who wanted to offer people an opportunity to hit the pause button and relax in their daily lives.

“We are thrilled to join the South Bay community with the opening of our third location at The Point in El Segundo,” Ono says. “Pause is a sanctuary to recover both physically and mentally from the stress of everyday life. We’re committed to making an elevated wellness experience more accessible, with services starting at just $40. Everyone can benefit from our services—whether you’re a busy parent, a corporate executive, an athlete recovering from a strenuous match, or a person who is simply curious about trying new health and wellness modalities, you can Pause.”

Architectural and interiors firm Project M Plus designed Pause Studio, which features a tranquil and soothing oasis where guests can relax, rejuvenate and restore their minds and bodies.

Floatation therapy is among the innovative services offered, where guests float in pods containing body-temperature water infused with healing Epsom salts.

Benefits include reduced stress, detoxification, athletic recovery, improved skin and hair health, and deeper sleep.

Other popular services are the infrared saunas, which detox and soothe sore muscles while boosting immunity; cryotherapy, where one is exposed to ultralow temperatures to improve circulation, increase energy and improve sleep; LED light therapy for stimulating collagen production, reducing inflammation and repairing damaged tissue; IV therapy to Continued on page 30 PLAYAVISTADIRECT.COM

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Cryotherapy is among the innovative modern and holistic services that Pause offers.

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infuse the body with vitamins, minerals and amino acids; contrast therapy, where one alternates between an ice cold plunge and warm sauna to kickstart healing; and naturopathic medicine.

Services can be combined, are designed to complement one another and range in pricing that starts at $35.

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studio is that we also have a naturopathic medicine doctor on-site,” Ono says. “Dr. Charles Tabone combines the wisdom of nature with the advancements of modern sciences, offering the most integrative and comprehensive approach to health.

An approach that focuses on the underlying cause of your health conditions, rather than just treating symptoms. The Pause experience, from the sciencebacked services to an award-winning de-

sign and warm staff, is formulated to help you work better, sleep better, perform better, and ultimately live better.”

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Self-Care Sanctuary The NOW Massage South Bay offers guests a place to relax and recharge

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The NOW Massage South Bay is a chic wellness space inspired by nature where all of guests’ self-care needs will be met.

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With additional locations in Santa Monica, Studio City, Silver Lake and West Hollywood, The NOW Massage makes wellness affordable and accessible while maintaining a luxurious and elevated experience.

Located in The Works shopping center, The NOW South Bay features a natureinspired aesthetic and a treatment menu that offers different types of massages, enhancements and wellness offerings.

They also have a retail boutique where The NOW’s signature products can be purchased, and monthly memberships featuring special discounts and other VIP perks are also available.

“The NOW South Bay is a welcoming self-care sanctuary for our local community, as well as a relaxing destination for visitors seeking to recharge after a day at the beach or exploring all the South Bay has to offer,” says franchise owner Lisa Caldwell-Meeks.

The NOW South Bay is open Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Reservations can be made via phone or the website.

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A New Way to Shop Amazon One comes to Playa Vista’s Whole Foods Market

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laya Vista Whole Foods recently introduced customers to Amazon One, a new and optional way of shopping.

Amazon’s new biometric-based palm recognition and payment system is now available for use at the Playa Vista Whole Foods Market, which joins a growing list of Whole Foods and other Amazon and third party retailers to offer the contact-free payment and identification system around the country.

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charged. The system provides a contact-free option for customers looking to leave a congested store quickly, qualities that are poignant in the midst of a global pandemic.

It takes less than a minute to enroll and once a person has registered, each time they need to confirm their ID or pay they’ll just hold their palm above the device for a second or two, then the transaction is complete.

When holding one’s palm over the Amazon One device, the technology evaluates multiple aspects of a person’s palm. No two palms are alike, and they analyze all these aspects with their vision technology and select the most distinct identifiers on their palm to create their palm signature.

Safeguarding customer privacy is a

foundational design principle for Amazon One. The Amazon One device is protected by multiple security controls and palm images are never stored on the device. The images are encrypted and sent to a highly secure area that has been custom built for Amazon One in the cloud where they create each user’s palm signature.

For more information about Amazon One, visit their website.

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Tee off at Topgolf

El Segundo is home to a brand-new Topgolf facility.

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New facility offers fun for the entire family

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The facility includes 102 climatecontrolled outdoor hitting bays.

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he brand-new Topgolf facility in El Segundo features traditional and non-traditional ways to play golf through the company’s signature three-level venue experiences as well as an adjacent 10-hole, lighted, par-3 golf course. In addition to 102 climate-controlled outdoor hitting bays, guests can enjoy a restaurant and sports bar offering a chef-inspired menu items, top-shelf drinks, music and yearround programming for all ages. The venue is fully equipped with Topgolf’s latest technology including a giant TV wall, brand-new dispenser units, large HD screens in the outfield, and the company’s signature Toptracer technology. Topgolf El Segundo is open seven days a week.

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Scents of Summer These fun fragrances evoke the carefree nature of the sun, sand and sea

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• The newest fragrance from Bath & Body Works, Poppy smells like sweet florals dancing in fresh late summer air: bright, bold and cheerful. With fragrance notes of fresh morning dew, wild poppies, sugared rhubarb and juicy pear. $44.50, bathandbodyworks.com

• Bask in the golden warmth of the sun and crisp ocean breeze with AMAFFI’s 32 July For Women, an outstanding interpretation of the iris fused with the delicate accent of sweet fruit and berries. The elegant bottle is glass-coated with azure enamel and decorated with a filigree lace design sprinkled with blue crystals. $3,000; amaffi.com

• Featuring notes of white jasmine, green tea, cardamom, ocean waters, amber and musk, ATUM Fragrance’s Water scent has been blended with care and hand-poured in Austin with the highest-quality ingredients sourced from around the globe. Comes in a tinted grey glass bottle with a magnetic gold topper. $125, atumfragrance.com

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• Scented with intoxicating notes of vanilla, coconut and green tea, Kayo Body Beautiful Serum Fragrance gives off Malibu beach vibes all day long. Unlike your typical fragrance, this is also a serum that is designed to be good for the skin with ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and vitamin B5 so that skin is healthy and moisturized. $15, kayobodycare.com

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SHOPPING • Celebrate the beauty of nature with JAFRA You Bloom, a fresh floral signature where modern rose damascena oil blooms amid a lush green garden, grounded by aromatic turmeric root and rich, earthy oakwood. As an added bonus, the brand is taking its sustainable efforts to the next level with biodegradable packing that can be reused as a plant starter. $52, jafra.com

• Skylar’s Coconut Cove transports you to a deserted beach on a faraway island where creamy coconut mingles with the scent of coastal winds through green trees, heightened by blooms of jasmine and gardenia. With top notes of bergamot, cardamom, hibiscus nectar and a twist of lemon; middle notes of coconut, jasmine petal, gardenia and lush greens; and base notes of ambrox, coastal woods, heliotrope and vanilla orchid. $85, skylar.com

• Ellis Brooklyn x Peroni Italian Spritz Collection is a limited-edition dopp kit that includes Ellis Brooklyn’s most popular fragrances paired with signature Peroni flavors to whisk your senses away to Italy. In addition to a Dopp Kit and Ellis Brooklyn x Peroni recipe booklet, it comes with six 50ml travel sprays (Salt, Bee, Sweet, Sun Fruit, Super Amber, West). $140, ellisbrooklyn.com

• The signature scent of the world-famous Vacation brand sunscreen developed in conjunction with ARQUISTE and Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex eau de toilette smells like sunscreen and summer. Features top notes of coconut water, coconut milk and petitgrain essence; heart notes of bergamot, solar musk, banana and pineapple; and base notes of pool water, swimsuit lycra and sea salt. $60, vacation.inc

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• From the Palazzo Nobile Collection, Valmont Sea Bliss is a spontaneous and relaxed scent that nods elegantly to the invigorating, salty sea air with notes of Tahitian Tiare flower and waves of white musk.

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SHOPPING • With a name that means “wildflowers,” Fleurs de Prairie is a delicate and lightbodied rosé that has flavors of red fruit and lemon, perfect to complement charcuterie and light bites. $20, fleursdeprairie.com

Summer Sips Stay cool in the heat with these refreshing cocktails and beverages

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• Celebrate summer’s simple pleasures with Boochcraft Peach Ice Tea Hard Kombucha, which offers a refreshing twist on a summer classic filled with peaches, white tea herbal notes and a tropical guava twist. The plant-based hard kombucha is crafted with fresh-pressed organic fruit based on seasonality, always using natural ingredients and live cultures. $15.99 for a 6-pack, boochcraft.com

• Fun, delicious and convenient, Golden Rule Destination Cocktails are ready to go wherever you’re headed. Available in Margarita Original and Old Fashioned, the barstrength cocktails in a can be sipped, savored and enjoyed wherever the day or night takes you. $19.99 for a 4-pack, goldenrulespirits.com

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• Gray Whale Gin is made with six sustainably sourced botanicals including juniper, kombu, almonds, lime, fir and mint from along the 12,000-mile path of the California gray whale. The resulting flavor is a singular profile that is bold and mixable, a consciously crafted addition to any cocktail. A portion of all sales benefits Oceana and ocean conservation. $40, graywhalegin.com PLAYAVISTADIRECT.COM

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• Clean and fresh with just a touch of sweetness and notes of wild berry, Josh Cellars Prosecco Rosé pairs well with weekend brunch and the flavors of summer. $14.99, joshcellars.com

• With refreshing lemon zing and a splash of bubbles, Roseade is a fun, fizzy rosé lemonade spritzer all the way from Australia. The cans add a pop of pink to the cooler and are perfect for picnics, poolside afternoons, and backyard garden parties. $15 per 4-pack, roseadeusa.com

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• Expertly designed to be shared with friends, Knox & Dobson’s new collection of premium ready-to-drink cocktails feature the highest-quality ingredients, are best served chilled or over ice, and each cocktail contains two servings. Available in a gin martini, classic Old Fashioned, Improved Whiskey Cocktail with Maraska Maraschino Liqueur, and Rye Manhattan. $15 each, $70 for the set; knoxanddobson.com

• Woodbridge Wines’ latest innovation, Sparkling Infusions, blend sparkling wine with slight fruit flavors. With an ABV of 11.5%, they can be enjoyed for any occasion and time of day, from a unique brunch cocktail to a post-dinner libation.

Available in Sweet Peach, Black Raspberry, and Strawberry & Kiwi. $10 to $11.99 each, woodbridgewines.com

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‘C’ Is for Chia, Citrus and Cream Cheese

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ow do you reinvigorate the traditional celebratory cupcake? By using nutrient-dense ingredients and bright flavors. The mere mention of cupcakes brings to my mind a dessert where the main flavor profile is just sugar with added descriptors of texture, like it’s a moist and tender crumb. But those days of sugary, artificially colored cupcakes become a distant memory with this light and lemony version. The Greek yogurt creates a tender cake, sugar is added just to balance out the citrus acidity, chia seeds create visual and textural interest, and a cooling cream cheese frosting comes together to provide the perfect spotlight on the light lemon flavor.

Lemon Chia Seed Cupcakes Hands-on time: 30 Minutes | Ready in 1 hour Yields about 8 cupcakes INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons chia seeds 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces cream cheese 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup sugar Optional: Garnish with candied or 2/3 cup Greek yogurt regular lemon twist 1 lemon, zested and juiced INSTRUCTIONS Whisk together flour, baking tin 3/4 of the way. powder, baking soda and salt in a Bake at 400 degrees for 13 to 15 medium bowl. minutes until golden on top and a In a large bowl, cream the 1/2 cup toothpick inserted in the center butter. Then add sugar, yogurt, comes out clean. lemon juice and zest until fully While cupcakes are baking, make combined. Finally mix in egg and 1 the frosting by creaming together teaspoon vanilla extract. the remaining butter and cream Add dry ingredient mix to wet incheese. gredients in two additions, stirring Add powdered sugar and remaining until just mixed each time. Gently vanilla extract and continue to beat fold in chia seeds. until creamy.

Fill each cupcake liner or cupcake Frost cupcakes once cooled.

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Gluten-free tart celebrates the orange

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elicious seasonal cara cara oranges are my choice for winter to early spring fruit. Any orange can be used for this recipe, but the juicy cara cara variety is sweet without the bitterness found in conventional navel oranges. Inspired by traditional lemon bars, this tart becomes a dessert centerpiece with a browned butter gluten-free crust. Also, unlike the usual curd filling, which requires more than a dozen eggs, this tart sets with unflavored gelatin. I personally prefer the gelatin set so I can avoid an eggy dessert. A dusting of powdered sugar or candied orange slices is the perfect topper for this tart that truly celebrates the orange.

Gluten-free cara cara orange tart Hands-on time: 40 minutes | Ready in 2 hours Yields: 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 1/2 cups cara cara orange juice, 1 to 2 gelatin packets, unflavored fresh squeezed 2 cups sugar 6 cara cara orange, zest of 1 cup butter, unsalted 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/4 cups 1-to-1 gluten-free flour 3 egg yolks Optional: Powdered sugar or 3 whole eggs candied orange twists to finish.

INSTRUCTIONS Melt butter in a saucepan over by whisking together the remaining 1 medium heat until golden colored and 1/2 cups sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt smells toasty. in a bowl. Then mix in the eggs, zest Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup and juice. sugar until mostly dissolved.

Cook this filling mixture over medium In separate bowl, whisk together flour heat for about 20 minutes, stirring and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in the butuntil the curd thickens and looks ter and sugar mix until crumbly. creamy.

Press this mixture into a tart or sheet Remove from heat and strain through pan, along the sides and bottom. a fine mesh strainer. Stir in gelatin.

Bake for about 40 minutes at 350 Pour the filling into the cooked crust degrees until golden. and chill until firm, at least 1 1/2 hours.

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Intro to Agility is a four-session course by Annenberg PetSpace that is designed for dogs of all ages, sizes and training experience levels.

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Sizzling Summer Jazz Nights July 22, 29, Aug. 5, 12, 26 & 29 Every Friday night through the summer, enjoy free live music at RUNWAY Playa Vista. Upcoming performances include jazz trio Pop Nouveau (July 22 & Aug. 12), jazz trio Shogo (July 29), The Furnace Band (Aug. 5 & 29), and jazz trio Jason Fabus (Ag. 26).

RUNWAY will also be hosting an Epic Mega Cookie Co. Residency alongside Jazz Nights, which bring a bit of punk rock to the cookie biz by getting in touch with the

rebellious side of the cookie (hosted by Master Chef contestant and Epic Mega Cookie Co. creator, Chef Derrick).

12775 Millennium Drive, Playa Vista, 5 to 8 p.m.

Free Marina Movie Nights July 23, Aug. 6, 13 & 20 The Department of Beaches and Harbors presents Marina Movie Nights. Pack your picnic baskets and bring the family to Burton Chace Park on Saturday nights to enjoy free outdoor

movie screenings—by the water and under the stars. All movies start at 8 p.m. Be sure to bundle up. Seating is festival-style, available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There is no reserved seating. Closest parking is located at Marina Parking Lots #77, #4 and #5. Upcoming screenings include “Clueless” (July 23), “Dirty Dancing” (Aug. 6), “Parent Trap” (Aug. 13) and “The Conjuring” (Aug. 20).

13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey, 8 p.m.

On Aug. 2 from 5 to 8 p.m., meet the community’s local police officers at National Night Out in Playa Vista while enjoying food and refreshments, music and fun family activities.

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Annenberg PetSpace Kids Camp: Critter Camp July 18 to 22 Annenberg PetSpace Kids Camp: Critter Camp offers a variety of fun and informative learning opportunities that engage campers in learning about the human-animal bond, small companion animal adoption, veterinary care, animal behavior and more. The one-week (fiveday) experience is designed for campers ages 8 to 11 and each daily itinerary incorporates new themes that make the most of the interactive environment and outdoor spaces with demonstrations, crafts, educational games and critter encounters. Each child will receive an activity journal, tshirt, craft supplies and additional Annenberg PetSpace swag. The last session will be held Aug. 1 to 5. $400 for a one-week session.

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Adoptable Pets FROM ANNENBERG PETSPACE The coolest buddies in Playa Vista are waiting for their new forever homes

Maverick Help Maverick fly to new heights!

This one-and-a-half-year-old boy is ready to be your co-pilot in life, adventure partner, and constant companion. Maverick is a social, goofy guy who gets along well with other pups.

Make Maverick a member of your squadron today!

Elvis Sporty The Spice Girl Litter will dance their way into your heart. All five members of this girl group have been spayed, microchipped, and given their ageappropriate vaccines. Now, all they need is for you to be their number one fans! Adopt Sporty and one of her littermates to make your own ensemble cast from PetSpace!

Elvis can’t wait to say, “Thank you, thank you very much!” to his new family. This handsome stud is ready to be the star of your show. Elvis would enjoy the spotlight and soak up all the praise of his adoring fans.

Come meet Elvis and help him leave the building today!

Help Save Lives by Fostering Pets COURTESY OF WALLIS ANNENBERG PETSPACE

Join our team of Foster Guardians and help Wallis Annenberg PetSpace save lives. If you can provide the space, we provide the rest!

Foster guardians offer love and care to animals on a temporary basis depending on the needs of the individual animal. Foster homes are an incredible extension of PetSpace. The most rewarding part of being a foster is knowing that you played a crucial role in helping save a life!

What kind of pet do we need foster homes for?

-Weaned animals who are too young for adoption (puppies and kittens) -Hospice care for elderly animals -Medical recovery for animals after treatment -Socialization fosters for animals that need additional human interaction To become a foster or to learn more, please visit annenbergpetspace.org/about/jobs-volunteer.

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EVENTS CALENDAR Continued from page 44 homes for 50 kittens. To help spotlight the most vulnerable population entering the LA County and City shelters, PetSpace is hosting an entire day devoted to all thinks feline. Attendees can learn about becoming a kitten foster at PetSpace from their Foster Program Coordinator; the entire family can enjoy fun kitten crafts and DIY cat toys; and local specialty vendors will be onsite selling kitten care essentials and toys. Free event, register online.

12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., bit.ly/3ceasTp Dog Agility 1 Sunday, July 31 Intro to Agility is a foursession course designed for dogs of all ages, sizes and training experience levels. This class introduces you and your pup to the fundamentals of this interac tive and quickly growing sport and covers basic agility obstacles such as jumps, A-Frame, tunnels, weave poles and pause tables.

Agility training is a great way

From July 18 to 22, kids ages 8 to 11 can participate in Annenberg PetSpace Kids Camp: Critter Camp, which offers a variety of fun and informative learning opportunities that engage campers in learning about the human-animal bond, small companion animal adoption, veterinary care, animal behavior and more.

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for handlers and dogs to deepen their bond, improve communication and strengthen trust.

Additional sessions will be held on Aug. 7, Aug. 14, and Aug. 21.

Dogs should have beginner-level obedience skills for the class.

Classes take place outdoors and will be limited to eight dogs.

Register now to save your spot. $140 per session.

12005 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., bit.ly/3O7csKv

National Night Out Tuesday, August 2 Meet your Pacific Area police officers at National Night Out in Playa Vista. Bringing community and police together in a positive environment to build safer, better neighborhoods to live in. Mingle with neighbors and friends, enjoy food and refreshments, music and fun family activities.

13016 Runway Road, Playa Vista, 5 to 8 p.m.

Freeway Funk Yard Standup Comedy Thursday, August 4 Freeway Funk Yard is a large hidden lot nestled near a secret Westside Los Angeles freeway where you can see some of LA’s top comics perform in an outdoor Playa Vista speakeasy. Hosted by Nick Hoff and Ryan Churchill.

Doors open at 7:45 p.m. $15 per person. RSVP online.

5301 Grosvenor Street, Los Angeles, 8 to 10 p.m., bit.ly/3zdELmp

On July 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., join Wallis Annenberg PetSpace for a marathon adoption day devoted to all things feline, from fun kitten crafts and DIY cat toys to learning about becoming a kitten foster.

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CONSULTATION INCLUDING FULL MOUTH X-RAYS & EXAMINATION NEW PATIENTS ONLY EXP 8-31-22

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A B OU T THE A SS I L E Y E I NSTI TU TE • The Assil Eye Institute is nationally recognized for its compassionate patient-centric care, its commitment to pioneering advances in ophthalmology and its dedication to supporting the health and well-being of not just its patients, but also of their community.

• Dr. Assil’s life-long commitment to advancing the field of ophthalmology is evident in his body of work developing new surgical techniques and advances in laser surgery.

• Dr. Assil lectures internationally and has taught state-of-the art surgical skills to well over 10,000 thousand ophthalmologists worldwide.

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• The Assil Eye Institute has participated in dozens of FDA clinical trials, either as lead investigator or as a member of a multi-center team, testing new ophthalmological devices and surgical techniques.

A B O U T DR. AVN EET K. SOD H I G A U R • Dr. Sodhi Gaur is a Board Certified, Fellowship trained Cataract, Refractive, and Glaucoma Specialist, with training and experience developed at nationally renowned ophthalmic institutions. She serves as the Director of the Glaucoma Service at Assil Eye Institute.

• She has performed thousands of glaucoma, refractive (LASIK, PRK, ICL), and cataract surgeries including implantation of the latest premium intraocular lenses with Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) system and Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery.

• She has been featured in Angeleno Magazine 2019 Los Angeles Power Players section as one of the top extraordinary inspiring individuals and she is highly regarded among her patients and peers leading her to be voted multiple times as one of Los Angeles Top Doctors and Super Doctor Rising Stars.

• She is a local Playa Vista resident and enjoys working out, cooking, traveling and spending quality time with her husband and two boys.

G OO G L E R E VI EWS: “I just got my lasik completed and I cannot tell you how excited and happy I am with the result.

I was told Dr. Sodhi Gaur was the best and that I would not be disappointed, and they were

right. From the consultation to having 20/15 vision, only took 1 week. I never dreamed I would be able to see clearly so quickly and without much pain or discomfort! “

“Professional staff as well as elegant waiting rooms, with all safety protocols in place during these challenging times.”

“I was wearing ‘Readers’ and my distance vision was starting to

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fade so I went to Assil Eye for a consultation, and thanks to Dr. Gaur and the phenomenal team at Assil Eye, I’m now glasses free in my early 50’s! Couldn’t be happier!”

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