On December 21 (the 3rd Tuesday) openly declare the best-est, most loved , memorable book you have ever read. Each one of us will name her personal favorite. Do you cherish a childhood story – Little Women, Charlotte’s Web, or Winnie the Pooh? Or a can’t-put-down book from young adulthood – Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre,… Read more »
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Save the Date
Monday, December 6, 6:00 p.m. Speaker Program with Dr. Rosaly Lopes, Senior Research Scientist, JPL Learn about her life as a leading force in the exploration and discovery of volcanoes on earth and our solar system and her work in NASA Missions. On Zoom Wednesday, December 8, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Holiday Boutique Shop in… Read more »
The Ebell Holiday Boutique and Luncheon Returns December 8
Get ready to sip, shop and celebrate – our annual Holiday Boutique & Luncheon returns in-person Wednesday, December 8. We’ve invited over 20 artisans this year, all from our local community. With products ranging from beautiful handmade jewelry to delicious chocolates, you’ll be sure to find the perfect gift for everyone (including yourself!). This year,… Read more »
Results of the Membership Survey: Covid Safety Protocols
At the end of August, the Ebell Board of Directors asked the staff to develop and distribute a survey to the members to better understand their comfort level with in-person events and, specifically, with dining and meals as part of Ebell events. Nearly 60% of members responded, and we remain deeply grateful to everyone for… Read more »
Book Drive for Disabled Veterans
Member Laura Louden has been collecting books for Disabled Veterans and taking them to the VA Medical Center Library in West Los Angeles. All are invited to add to her collection. Donors are asked to drop books off at The Ebell (at the Lucerne entrance) and she will pick them up and distribute them. Fiction and… Read more »
Volunteers Needed for The 2021 Ebell Holiday Boutique & Luncheon
We need your help! Please volunteer at the 2021 Ebell Holiday Boutique & Luncheon Our annual Holiday Boutique and Luncheon is returning to the Ebell on December 8 and we need your help to make it a success. There are multiple ways to support The Ebell during our largest annual fundraiser: December 8 Registration Table… Read more »
Laura Cohen writes new NextDoor Satire for Zoom
Member Laura Cohen has written and co-produced a new play for NEO Ensemble Theatre – Neighborhood Newsy 2021 – “an edgy satire based on NextDoor and the kind of craziness neighbors share online about homelessness, property values, dog poop and vaxxing”. The show is a sequel to last year’s Neighborhood Newsy: Zoom Edition, which you… Read more »
President’s Tea Room and Library Re-Open for Members
The President’s Tea Room and Library are now open for members to hold meetings, read, and work. For more information, contact Meredyth Deighton.
Being the Ricardos Trailer: Spot the Ebell Locations
“Being The Ricardos,” the Amazon movie about Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, was shot at The Ebell over a four-week period. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, it stars Nicole Kidman and Javier Bardem. There’s a great teaser video on YouTube, and The Ebell looks pretty good! Spot how many locations you can recognize!
Meet the New Members
Meet the new members and please welcome them! Krista Kolegraff is one of seven kids, born and raised on a ranch in Iowa. She studied Hospitality Management at Iowa State University. She is the Founder and Creative Director of Buy Art Not Followers, an organization dedicated to encouraging people to buy art from emerging artists. … Read more »