Member Laura Huntt Foti is a contributing writer in a show that will be performed live on Zoom over Mother’s Day weekend, in aid of the Neo Ensemble Theatre, who are raising funds to cover their operating expenses and build toward a return to in-person productions. Laura’s is one of ten original pieces, monologues and… Read more »
Meet three of our newest members… Barbara Berlucchi is a friend of Laurie Schechter‘s and resides in Boston. A high school science teacher, Barbara’s hobbies include tennis and boating. Susan Goldfader is a friend of Rebecca Hutchinson. With a BA in Science from Cal State University, Northridge, she is a jewelry designer and… Read more »
Monday, April 5 at 12:00 p.m. Special Ebell RCA Philanthropy Presentation Learn all about our club’s long-standing charitable arm and meet some of our new beneficiaries. Wednesday, April 7, 5:00 p.m. Confab. Theme: Dreaming of Travel Bring a favorite trip souvenir to share. Thursday, April 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m. New Ebell Cares Support Group Debut First… Read more »
The Ebell is sad to report the passing of Leslie Orticke, a long-time member of The Ebell, in March 2021. “She was a faithful member of The Ebell for a long time,” says friend Natalie Battersbee, “and one who did so much of the work on our Ebell Holiday Brunch for the five years I chaired the… Read more »
Although Helene Seifer created the Write Club at The Ebell four years ago, she never sent any of her own stories out into the world until the Pandemic hit. First, she entered the Central Library’s short story contest last spring and was one of the winners. And this February she dipped her toe into the publishing… Read more »
Caring for an elderly relative, a spouse, a child, a friend or a member of the family is a rollercoaster ride. While it brings its own rewards, it can too often bring along with it frustration, anxiety, loneliness and depression. That’s why it’s important to know you’re not alone, that there is a place… Read more »
Do you have used-but-useful computers/devices to donate? The Ebell is collecting for Freedom Writers Foundation Students April 10, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Last August, Erin Gruwell, teacher and founder of the renowned Freedom Writers, was our impassioned guest speaker, via Zoom. Her story was the basis of the feature film, Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank as… Read more »
A year before the Covid Pandemic, a small group of Ebell members volunteered to assist in the project of reorganizing and updating our beautiful Ebell Library. In the process, we discovered books inscribed to The Ebell by the authors, whose books had then become part of the Ebell collection. Because our hope is to strengthen… Read more »
British Vogue has devoted its April 2021 issue to Los Angeles, and is including a major fashion shoot of some of our best-loved Hollywood icons at The Ebell. Want to see James Corden in a skirt posing in the Art Salon? Now’s your chance! Vogue wants everyone to buy the April edition from the newsstands,… Read more »
Do you know a nonprofit organization located in Los Angeles County serving women in need? Rest Cottage Association (RCA) grant applications for the 2022 cycle are submitted online and will be available on the Ebell website starting May 1, 2021. (Click on “Club,” then “Philanthropy,” then “RCA Application.”) All applications will be due by July 31, 2021. We… Read more »
