Congratulations to members Randi Jones and Judy Zeller, both of whom recently welcomed the birth of grandsons. Kailas Theodore Jones Abraham (Kai) was born on April 3 to Rebecca and Alex Abraham of Redondo Beach. He is the younger brother of Miles. Proud grandparents are Randi and Richard Jones. On February 23, Jessica and Justin… Read more »
Please welcome our newest staff members! First, we have Administrative Assistant/Receptionist Lorraine Bautista. “Besides being a gatekeeper for all deliveries and packages (yay!) my daily assignments include answering phone calls, greeting and welcoming guests, handling incoming mail, and ensuring the lobby is well-maintained – to name a few,” says Lorraine. “It’s been a pleasure to… Read more »
In our February 2022 E-Magazine issue, we featured an item from Ebell Historian Phyllis Hansen about the Campo de Cahuenga and its ties with The Ebell. As a postscript, here is a photo of a memorial plaque naming The Ebell Club that appears on the grounds of the Campo de Cahuenga historic site in Studio… Read more »
Last month we covered two of the CBS Mornings interviews conducted by philanthropist Melissa French Gates at The Ebell, in celebration of Women’s History Month. The third interview, with filmmaker Ava DuVernay, was broadcast on Tuesday, March 22, and can be seen here. DuVernay, director of Selma and When They See Us, is the highest grossing black female… Read more »
Soon you will receive an email with a ballot for selecting women to join the leadership on Ebell’s Board of Directors. As we slowly return to normal operations, it is especially important to vote for those who can guide us through the next steps in creating a vibrant, active community. Below are candidate biographies to… Read more »
As most of you will now be aware, a new Juniors Committee has been created and launches with its Inaugural Program, Get Good with Money, on Saturday, April 16 at 10.30 am. ALL members are welcome to attend. The name “Juniors” was inspired by the original Juniors organization, which was set up as a separate group… Read more »
The Los Angeles Center for Law and Justice (LACLJ) has provided legal advocacy to low income, immigrant, and Latino populations in Los Angeles for over 40 years. In its early years, the organization played an historic role in the resolution of a range of social justice issues, such as school desegregation and the illegal, involuntary… Read more »
A new Art Salon exhibit, the first since the pandemic, will have a Reception on Thursday, May 26 5.00-8.00 pm. Entitled A Family Affaire, the exhibition features works by father and daughter Michael and Koa Warren. Michael “Mike” Warren Known to many as an actor and athlete, artistic photographer Michael Warren, has a most interesting backstory. … Read more »
PLANTING THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS A celebration of what kindness to others can achieve- RCA helping the LA community through grants and volunteerism Each year, the Ebell Rest Cottage Association (RCA) honors its grant recipients at a spring luncheon. This year on Monday, June 6th at 11.30 am , the RCA will hold its luncheon… Read more »
Meet our newest members and please welcome them! Sonia Lara Sonia is a makeup artist and model, with degrees from FIDM and Berkeley College. She also makes documentaries about youth homelessness. She joined The Ebell after meeting and being ‘blown away’ by member June Bilgore. She enjoys yoga, hiking and cooking. “My main motivation,” she says,… Read more »
