MonthJanuary 2015

L.A. Weekender: Horse Expo Pomona

January 30, 2015

Cheers to the weekend! We’re looking forward to quite the equestrian weekend, with the Horse Expo Pomona staying with us, but there is plenty to see, eat and do (for free!) in LA too. Keep reading for our recreational recommendations in this edition’s L.A. Weekender: Photo courtesy of Tina Phillips from FreeDigitalPhotos.net  Horse Expo Pomona…

Volunteer with Fairplex!

January 29, 2015

We love our Fairplex Ambassadors! Our volunteers play a big part in fostering a love of learning and curiosity in our students. Their enthusiasm and hard work mean a lot to us and we wouldn’t be the same without them! Our ambassadors directly impact our TLC programs by volunteering at fundraisers, art shows, and even field…

L.A. Weekender: Fairplex happenings

January 23, 2015

Hello and Happy Friday! This edition of the L.A. Weekender features cars, paint and family fun, all right here at the Fairplex campus. Keep reading to see what we have in store for you: Check out the 2014 show in Tony DeFrank’s video!  Grand National Roadster Show (Jan. 23-25): The 66th annual Grand National Roadster…

Infographic: Wine and burger pairings

January 22, 2015

Wine and cheese. Wine and chocolate. Wine and pasta. All common food and wine pairings you wouldn’t blink twice at. But what about wine and burgers? Beer isn’t the only drink to compliment a patty and two buns. The experts over at Social Vignerons put together a fabulous infographic with their suggestions for wine and…

Thoughtful Thursday: Community at the Fair

January 22, 2015

Today’s Thoughtful Thursday blog post is from Hot Blog On A Stick (LACF blog) and features one of our many fantastic volunteers from our Ambassador program.  This week’s volunteer spotlight is on Robert Scott, who spent his LACF volunteer hours between the DIY Design Studio, FairKids tram and the Flower & Garden Pavilion. Robert currently…

Fairplex Weekend Recap: Asian American Expo and MLK Day of Service

January 20, 2015

Another fun weekend at Fairplex has come and gone. The Asian American Expo brought hundreds of visitors to campus for Lunar New Year celebrations. Rows and rows of food booths and shopping vendors, live martial arts, dance and music demonstrations and the Lunar Palooza nighttime event featured a diverse mix of cultures into the expo.…