We ended January on a very positive, exciting note thanks to Barrett-Jackson’s generosity towards The Learning Centers at Fairplex. Our auto students at the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) had the opportunity to build their very own roadster in partnership with L.A. Roadsters volunteers. This beautiful 1932 High-Boy was the result: The roadster was…
Spring Classes Still Available at CTEC!
It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Our Career & Technical Education Center is still accepting applications for spring classes in our auto, art, media & design classes for high school students! Check out the schedule and download the application at tlcfairplex.org/ctec. As a program of The Learning Centers at Fairplex, a non-profit…
February at Fairplex!
A new month means new events at Fairplex! We’re incredibly busy with classes at The Learning Centers at Fairplex, shopping expos, drag racing, a fun run and more. Here are just a few of the things going down this month! Western Horse Expo (Feb 5-7): Whether you ride horses or are just a huge fan,…
AXC Roadster Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson Auto Show
Not everyone can say their car is displayed at one of the largest auto auctions in the world, but our students at the Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts (AXC) are experiencing it first hand! AXC students pose with their Hi-Boy Our auto students, alongside L.A. Roadster volunteers, built a beautiful 1932 Hi-Boy Roadster. Car…
Fairplex Snapshot: CTEC Heads to Pappas
One of the best parts of our classes at the Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) is that learning isn’t confined to a single classroom. Our students have the opportunity to get hands-on in their learning, whether that’s growing crops on The Farm, building a car or in this case, visiting a local restaurant. Our…
A Peek Inside the Child Development Center
Tucked safely away from the rest of the campus in a tree-covered grove, our Child Development Center (CDC) is dedicated to working with children 12 weeks – kindergarten age in specially designed infant, toddler and preschool classrooms. Curriculum is focused on developing the cognitive, language, social-emotional and physical aspects of each child’s well being. Activities…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Reptiles, wine and mosaics
Rain or shine, it was packed at Fairplex this weekend. Even though we had to postpone The Music Run until April we still had a full house with everything else going on around campus. The Reptile Super Show brought in all sorts of scaly, colorful guests and a few humans too 😉 It’s always fun…
L.A. Weekender: Rainy Day Fun at Fairplex
Congratulations, you survived the first week of the New Year. If you had to return to work and school responsibilities like the rest of us then you’re probably just as ready for the weekend as we are! That being said, El Niño is here and we are staying close to home for this edition of…
Join the 2016 Fairplex Ambassador Program!
One of the things we love about working at Fairplex is the diversity in all of our programs. While fun runs and Fairs are definitely part of our game, community involvement is an equally — if not more — important part of who we are. Every day we invite the community to our campus in…
Hello 2016, Hello Art
Art and community go hand in hand, which is why it’s such a big priority for us at Fairplex. We’re starting the year off with visual art programs for all ages at the Millard Sheets Art Center. Check it out! Guests try their hand at painting during a Palates & Palettes session Family Workshop (Jan…
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