NFT EXPOVERSE LOS ANGELES ­– THE FUTURE, HAPPENING NOW

From July 29-31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Los Angeles Convention Center, NFT Expoverse is an educational three-day event showcasing the inevitable mass-scale adoption of blockchain technology and how it will affect our world.

Whether you’re a business or an individual, you’ll learn about the next major advancement in our society and how you can apply it to your everyday life – today.

Entrepreneurs, artists, collectors, gamers and digital enthusiasts won’t want to miss this.

No matter your level of expertise, NFT Expoverse has something for you: 

• Exclusive NFT drops – by game developers, artists, auction houses, fashion brands, musicians, sports teams, and digital metaverses bringing all of them together.
• Speakers & Educators – Take advantage of hours of invaluable content, knowledge, seminars, and more with Q&A. 
• Networking – Make new acquaintances and discuss opportunities face to face.
• Play to earn – New types of game economies owned and controlled by players and communities.
• Special Appearances – Stay tuned as we secure special guests and industry leaders.

         Audiences receive a 25% discount on their tickets when using the code VALLEY or by visiting https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nft-expoverse-tickets-196819952777?discount=VALLEY.

WE LOVE TO LAUGH    

The perfect opportunity to laugh, sing and have fun is coming to Bolton Hall Museum on the evening of Aug. 13. As a fundraiser for Bolton Hall Museum, the Randy Van Horne Singers are donating their talents for the evening’s entertainment. The two-hour program, emceed by Sunland-Tujunga’s own
songstress Franny McCartney includes a sing-along of some favorite tunes and special guest appearances by local celebrities with humorous and crazy stories about our community. 

Yummy desserts will be served during intermission and a prize drawing features items and gift certificates donated by local businesses and services. 

See Bolton Hall Museum’s website for more information and order tickets online from https://boltonhall.org/.

Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave. Tujunga

FALL OPENING SOCIAL AND ‘MUSIC JAM’ PLAY-IN

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its fall opening social and “Music Jam” play-in on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 4 p.m. at the west end of the Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park, 5021 Tilden Ave., Sherman Oaks. All students studying Suzuki violin and/or guitar are invited, including beginners.

Attendees can bring their own dinner and a treat to share, and there will be music games, “jamming” on fiddle tunes, world music and Suzuki pieces. For more information, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org.

AFC ANNOUNCES 2022 NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Until Sept. 1, the Arroyo & Foothills Conservancy is accepting entries of the best local photos, featuring natural surroundings and wild neighbors.

Entries may be submitted in any of the following categories: birds, landscapes & plants, mammals and other wildlife, people in nature. A category for young photographers is available for submissions in any of the above five subject matter categories submitted by photographers aged 13-17.

Photo entries will be judged based on creativity, quality, originality, responsiveness to the prompt and overall impact. The AFC is looking for photos that showcase species, perspectives and settings unique to the local area (i.e. the greater Los Angeles area, and especially our arroyos and foothills).

To learn more or to enter, visit https://arroyosfoothills.org/photocontest.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN PRESENTATION

Betina Loudermilk will be making a presentation about building a garden for butterflies. She’ll teach attendees about some common butterflies that will be found and what plants to put in a garden to attract them. She’ll discuss the differences between natives and non-native plants and their value to butterflies.

The community is invited to attend the Crescenta Valley Group and the Verdugo Hills Group of the Sierra Club for this joint presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. To register for this upcoming one hour webinar: https://tinyurl.com/2p93shsd.

SUZUKI WAY PARENT ORIENTATION AND INFORMATION NIGHT

The Suzuki Music Program of Los Angeles (SMPLA) will hold its “Making Music the Suzuki Way – Every Child Can Learn!” parent orientation and information night on Thursday, Sept. 8 from 7:30 – 9 p.m. via Zoom. All adults are invited to attend.

For more information, visit www.SuzukiMusicofLA.org. To receive the Zoom link, RSVP at http://www.suzukimusicofla.org/contact.html. The Suzuki Music Education philosophy and method, child development issues, and the SMPLA program will be discussed in detail.