There are so many wonderful things to see and do in the Los Angeles area that it is not uncommon for people to overlook some of the worthiest gems that make our home so truly remarkable. 
The Southern California Conservatory of Music is one gem no one should overlook. This wonderful institution is devoted to providing music instruction on many different levels. They offer Private Music Lessons for Children and Young Adults on three levels preparatory, conservatory and adult studies.
Notably, they also offer music lessons for the blind and for students with multiple disabilities. In fact they are the comprehensive year-round music conservatory in North America that teaches the blind through Braille music literacy. Classes for the blind and disabled reading Braille music, sight singing, become adept at keyboard geography, applied listening skills within comparative history/listening classes, and orchestral instrumentation their our orchestral technology labs.
Their Fame program (Free Access to Music Education) offers teacher training, expertise, technology and materials so that blind students are able to be mainstreamed with traditional conservatory students.
The conservatory provides outreach to schools through out Los Angeles and orange counties. What a remarkable institution with a remarkable mission and they are located right here in West Hills! For more information about the conservatory or their programs please visit their website: www.sccm.us
They say you can judge a society by the quality of art that is supports. For residents in the San Fernando Valley this is good news as the caliber of theatre, art and music available here rivals anywhere in the world. 
One example of long standing excellence is the Whitefire Theatre.
The Whitefire Theatre proudly resides on Ventura Blvd. on Restaurant Row in Sherman Oaks. Since 1982 the Whitefire has dedicated itself to providing quality theatre to Los Angeles and The San Fernando Valley. A member of the Valley Theatre League, the Whitefire presents a wide variety of theatre, from musicals to original dramas premièring for the first time before and audience. The theatre space is also available for rent and is frequently used for film and television production as well as for casting sessions.
This summer the theatre will offer and array of original plays in their series called Friday Night Quickies. For more information about the theatre or upcoming shows visit their website: www.whitefiretheatre.com
I'm Carol Wolfe and nobody does it better.
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I'm always thrilled to show out-of-towners the lifestyle that is available by living in Southern California. One of the great things about living in the San Fernando Valley is our close proximity to virtually every kind of terrain and weather. 
A short jaunt could equally put us on a beach or atop of a mountain. The latest in technology and city life is readily available but untouched wilderness is also close at hand. The Westridge Canyonback Wilderness Park is one remarkable wilderness get away that is practically in Encino's backyard.
The Westridge Canyonback Wilderness Park contains over 1,500 acres of untouched woodlands that are suitable for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The park is bordered by upper Mandeville Canyon, Sullivan Canyon, Mission Canyon, and San Vicente Mountain Park and is accessible from both West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Dogs are permitted off leash in the park if they remain under the owner's immediate control.
How truly amazing to be able to enjoy a morning hike in the midst of virgin forest and then spend the evening enjoying the night life of one of the world's largest cities. This is what living in Los Angeles affords to all of its residents.
If you are considering relocating to the Los Angeles area and are interested in finding a distinctive home for a superlative price, please contact me. I'm Carol Wolfe and nobody does it better.
While there are so many reasons to live in and around Encino, I think the greatest is the quality of the homes here. 
If you are looking for a distinctive home in the Los Angeles area, you need to view what Encino has to offer before making any decisions. From fabulous gated estates that speak of Hollywood glamour to one-of-a-kind homes in award winning school zones, Encino has it all.
Uniquely located within close proximity to downtown but filled with small town grace and elegance, Encino offers the full package. 
Green lawns and towering oak trees all fed on the centuries old aquifer that runs deep below the heart of Encino add to the picturesque beauty of our lovely community.
For centuries Encino has served as an oasis to travelers hungry for a place to call home, the same is true today. Families find that Encino is the perfect blend of small town advantages with big city benefits in their backyard. If you are thinking of relocating to the Los Angeles area, do yourself a favor and give me a call. I'll be thrilled to show you all that Encino has to offer.
I'm Carol Wolfe and nobody does it better.
There are some things that never change. Thank goodness for that.
Since the 1970's Castle Park in Sherman Oaks has been providing family fun and entertainment to San Fernando Valley residents. Located at 4989 Sepulveda Blvd., Castle Park offers miniature golf on a beautifully manicured 18 hole course that is reminiscent of a castle and grounds.
For those who want to brush up on their baseball game there are baseball and softball batting cages offering speeds of up to 80 miles per hour. If arcade fun is what you are looking for Castle Park has a wide variety of games to satisfy everyone in the family. Tokens can be purchased one at a time or there are discounts for buying larger quantities.
If you're hungry the Castle Park Concession offers pizza, burgers, sandwiches, fries and salads. Castle Park is open from 10am to 11pm Sunday thru Thursday and until midnight on Saturday and Sundays. Visit their website for more info or to find out about parties and group rates. http://www.laparks.org/shermanoaks_castlepk/index.htm
I'm Carol Wolfe and nobody does it better.
A licensed broker with the Rodeo Realty Company in Encino, has distinguished herself as a prominent and widely respected real estate professional who is committed to providing superior service.
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