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This is a continuation of a series of blog postings on the communities in the Wiseburn school district in Hawthorne - Wiseburn, Hollyglen, and Del Aire.
On Saturday, April 26, 2008, the Wiseburn Education Foundation held their annual Rock Around the Block at the new Dana Middle School in Hawthorne's community of Holly Glen.
The event started out with - what else - a walk around the block! The Hawthorne Police Department was out and sectioned off part of the street for the walkers. Upon everyone's return to Dana Middle School, the festivities were underway!
Live music was provided by members of the Wiseburn school faculty and members of the community. They were having a great time performing and everyone was enjoying their music.
Kids immediately flocked to the two focal points of the event - the inflatable jumper-slide and the inflatable "Easter Island" rock climber. Also popular was the train rides on the baseball field, with kids taking 3, 4 or even more rides. And right next to the train ride was a kids golf game were they would try to hit a golf ball as close to an inflatable target as possible.
The older kids were definitely not left out. They also had a chance to play Guitar Hero, Wii, and Dance Revolution. I'm sure some parents also let the inner child come out to play with these games! I know from personal experience how much fun Guitar Hero can be.
Kids and adults were drawn to the silent auction, which had a wide variety of great auction items, like sports collectibles, theme park tickets, gift baskets, and more.
And a special treat was a series of displays from several science clubs at Dana Middle School. Kids in one of the clubs had a project where they built a working underwater ROV. This project included the creation of a budget, project design, assembly, and was even submitted to a statewide competition. The accomplishment shown by these middle school students on this project is testimony to the success of the Wiseburn Education Foundation.
And of course, no festival would be complete without food! Beverages, pizza, tacos, chips, brownies, and fresh fruit cups were available out of the school cafeteria. The event attendees kept the kitchen volunteers busy from the very beginning of the event to the end.
I think everyone will agree that this event was a smashing success, with a lot of fun had by all.
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close community feel that many other communities in California lack. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557.
Copyright 2008 Tiffany D. Wilson. All rights reserved.
This is a continuation of a series of blog postings on the communities in the Wiseburn school district in Hawthorne - Wiseburn, Hollyglen, and Del Aire.
The residents of Hollyglen and adjacent Wiseburn are extremely lucky. They have within their small community not 1, but 2 parks that buzz with activity all times of the year. Families, dog owners, and active individuals all make good use of Hollyglen's parks.
The older of the two parks is [not surprisingly] named Hollyglen Park. It resides at 5255 W 137th Street in Hawthorne, CA, though the easiest way to get to it is to head South on Glasgow from 135th Street.
Hollyglen Park features a large children's playground, equipped with several play structures, swings, all in a sand play area. The play area is also fully fenced around the perimeter to prevent children from wandering off.
At Hollyglen Park you will also find a public basketball court and tennis courts. The basketball court is used frequently, with small, impromptu basketball games that often begin amongst local youths and adults. The well maintained tennis courts are popular every day, just about every time of the day. It is a rare occasion to see them NOT being used.
Extremely popular in the summer months is the children's wading pool. It is filled daily, typically from Tuesday to Saturday, with times varying each year. Many local children and their parents make their way here to beat the summer heat and mingle with their neighbors.
Picnic tables and charcoal BBQs are also available, making weekend events a regular occurrence during the warmer months. There are typically several birthday parties being held at the park on each weekend.
The other park in Hollyglen is Glasgow Park, and it is only a few years old. The city of Hawthorne finished a vacant stretch of land that runs along Glasgow (hence the name, Glasgow Park), between the street and the freeway. For years, it was used by locals for walking, jogging, and exercising their pets. It was a logical decision to make it into a walking and exercise park, also allowing for leashed dogs.
Numerous benches, garbage cans, water fountains, and even exercise equipment are situated throughout Glasgow Park. It is extremely popular amongst joggers and dog owners, being used during almost every second of daylight.
Just about everyone in the communities of Hollyglen and Wiseburn know of these two parks and have visited them at some time. The residents will tell you that these two parks help make Hollyglen real estate, as well as Wiseburn real estate, extremely desirable in the South Bay. After all, it was probably one of the determining factors for making one of these quaint communities their home in the first place!
Tiffany D. Wilson has lived in the South Bay of Los Angeles County for almost 10 years. She and her family enjoy the safety and rich family features that the beach communities of the South Bay have to offer, including a close community feel that many other communities in California lack. Also, having experienced an out-of-country move to California over 10 years ago, she is perfectly positioned to assist foreign buyers in their search for real estate in the South Bay and additional surrounding communities of Los Angeles and Orange County. She can be reached directly at 310-503-0557.
Copyright 2008 Tiffany D. Wilson. All rights reserved.
The Manhattan Beach Pier - the icon of this sunny beach town located in the South Bay of Los Angeles County. Its image graces the front of postcards. It is the subject of artists' paintings It is the most heavily photographed landmark in Manhattan Beach. You even find a picture of the Manhattan Beach Pier on the header and home page of the city's website. The pier is most definitely a treasured site in Manhattan Beach.
But did you know that the Manhattan Beach Pier is more than just a "pretty face"? There is a lot more to this recognizable landmark than you may think. In fact, a visit to the Manhattan Beach Pier can result in a multitude of sights and activities.
As you walk onto the pier, you'll notice almost immediately brass plates embedded into the concrete surface. The sandy areas around the Manhattan Beach Pier are home to more than a dozen beach volleyball nets, and probably the most famous beach volleyball location in the competitive circle. The brass plates that are on the pier document the winners of past volleyball tournaments at those same volleyball nets. Famous names in beach volleyball - like Karch Kiraly and Sinjin Smith - grace this walkway.
Walking further, if the surf is good you will see surfers on the South side of the pier and boogie boarders on the North side. Watching these surfers catch (or miss) the waves consumes countless minutes for the many pedestrians.
Down at the very end of the pier you will often find numerous fishermen with their bait cast into the water. The fishing is not stellar here, but it is not uncommon to see families bonding as they pull in a ray (which they quickly return to its watery home) or some other fish.
Also at the end of the pier is the Roundhouse - called that because it's, well, round. In the Roundhouse you find the Roundhouse Aquarium, a small educational aquarium funded through donations of patrons and local businesses. Children and adults are fascinated by the collection of starfish, rays, sharks, eels, and other brightly colored fish and sea life. There is even a petting tank where you can touch starfish and sea cucumbers.
Also in the Roundhouse is a small snack stop where visitors can buy beverages, ice cream treats, and sandwiches. On a hot day, it's great to grab an ice cream to snack on while you make your way back to the beginning of the pier. The perfect ending to a visit at the infamous Manhattan Beach Pier.
2008 Copyright Tiffany D. Wilson. All rights reserved.
Rock Around the Block is an exciting, annual event for the entire family, this Saturday, April 26 from 9:00am to 2:00pm. This fun event is being held by the Wiseburn Education Foundation, in an effort to raise funds to enhance the Wiseburn School District's schools and pay for the district's music program.
Rock Around the Block will be held at the new Dana Middle School, 5504 W. 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA. All are welcome!
The day will be jam-packed with fun, consisting of small events, rides, and food, such as:
Here is the day's Schedule of Events:
I know what my kids and I will be doing this Saturday! How about you?
For those who are unable to make it to this event but wish to support the Wiseburn schools, you can make a donaction online at www.WiseburnEdFoundation.org.
Copyright 2008 Tiffany Wilson. All rights reserved.
This is a continuation of a series of blog postings on the communities in the Wiseburn school district in Hawthorne - Wiseburn, Holly Glen, and Del Aire.
Schools in the Wiseburn School District have always served their communities well, providing a highly rated education to these tight knit, bedroom communities of Wiseburn, Holly Glen, and Del Aire of the city of Hawthorne. Many children have passed through the hallways of Wiseburn's schools, along with their children, and even grandchildren.
Wiseburn's schools accomplished what they were built for, but they were definitely old. Back in the late nineties, the community agreed to fund the replacement of their three oldest schools, Dana Middle School, Juan Cabrillo Elementary School, and Juan de Anza Elementary School. In doing this, 3 out of 4 of the Wiseburn School District's schools are all currently less than 10 years old!
Construction began first with Juan de Anza Elementary School in 2000, and the school was completed in 2002. The result was a larger, modern, elementary school with an on-site pre-school and after-school childcare run by Rainbow River. Juan de Anza serves children from Kindergarten to 5th grade. In 2000 and 2004, Juan de Anza was recognized as a California Distinguished School, a prestigious honor they are very proud of.
Dana Middle School was the next school to be replaced, but it would be a few more years before they would get to it. But in the summer of 2007, students were excited to enter through the brand new doors of this state-of-the-art, $36 million dollar facility. Dana Middle School has also been named a California Distinguished School - a distinction that is valid for 4 years. In 2006, after meeting strict new state and federal guidelines, Dana Middle School was once again named as a California Distinguished School.
Almost immediately upon completion of the new Dana Middle School, the old Dana Middle School was converted [temporarily] into the new home for Juan Cabrillo Elementary students for the 2007-2008 school year, while construction began on the new Juan Cabrillo Elementary school in the same location as the old school. Thus far, construction is on schedule and under budget, with an expectation to complete construction in the middle of the 2008-2009 school year. Students, parents, and community members anxiously await the opening of their final community school.
Of course, we cannot forget Peter Burnett school, which educates kids from grades 3-5. It is located right next door to Dana Middle School, making the transition for students going from Peter Burnett in 5th grade, to Dana Middle School in 6th grade a little easier. Peter Burnett itself is a fairly young school with modern facilities and a large campus.
The schools of the Wiseburn School District are truly community schools, with many local residents and businesses supporting them. Chevron donated $25,000 to the Dana Middle School for Smart Classroom Technology. Parents have a strong influence and drive a very successful PTA for each of the schools, supporting numerous educational programs to supplement each child's basic education.
In an age when education is being cut back, the communities of the Wiseburn school district have shown that education is of the utmost importance to them. This community is sure to continue its forward momentum in popularity, largely due to others wanting to be able to offer this to their children. Contact me for more information on the communities of Wiseburn - Wiseburn, Holly Glen, and Del Aire.
Copyright 2008 Tiffany Wilson. All rights reserved.
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Do you want to hear about me, or what I can do for YOU? How about a Realtor who keeps in touch with the changing market, so she can adapt to best serve her clients. Competency, knowledge, and service.
I LOVE real estate, and I appear to have an affinity for it. I began investing in real estate in 1999 and have learned a lot along the way and bought some great homes. I have enjoyed this experience immensely, and I find that it helps me greatly when serving my clients.
But it's not just about real estate - it's about the people I work with: my current & future clients, financial professionals, title and escrow, insurance professionals, my peers, and all others involved. Real estate is serious business, but that still doesn't mean we can't have fun with it, does it?
Some people think I am crazy for being in a career in real estate with the way the current state of the housing and finance industry. But, I have always walked to the beat of my own drum. My primary motivator for working in real estate is not financially driven, but because it is something I truly enjoy. I am up for all of the challenges, looking at them as opportunities to grow and learn, not pitfalls. This is no fairweather real estate agent, my friend!
I think it is important to have a mantra - a slogan - which tells people what you are all about. I think I have found one for myself which is simple and succinct:
Responsible Real Estate
Of course I want to act in a responsible manner in all my real estate dealings, but I want to go further than that:
I specialize in the South Bay, beach and surrounding cities of Culver City, El Segundo, Gardena, Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, Lawndale, Lomita, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Peninsula, Redondo Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, and Torrance.
I also specialize in Real Estate Investing and Green Real Estate.
Who are my clients?
Buyers and sellers who are:
I intend on serving ALL of my clients at a minimum in the following manners:
Individuals and families selling or relocating to or within the South Bay
I have lived, worked, and played in the South Bay for almost 10 years now - and counting! I have driven the streets to and from work, my family and I have frequented the beaches, we have dined all over (shout out to Wahoos Fish Taco in Manhattan Beach, the BEST restaurant in the whole world), shopped here, and enjoyed this wonderful area that I made into home after relocating from the cold, northern regions of Canada.
Buyers:
Sellers:
Real Estate Investors & Foreign Buyers
I am a real estate investor myself, and I always look at every piece of real estate with an investor's eyes. I am also a foreigner, having made a large move from Canada to Southern California over 10 years ago. I am familiar with what investors and foreign buyers are looking for and what they have to deal with. I have also served foreign buyers in the past when considering the purchase of real estate in Costa Rica. To top it off, I have also personally purchased out-of-state real estate safely and successfully. That is only possible with the help of a good agent, and mine has taught me the proper way to do it.
Tiffany has the experience in customer relations, sales and marketing, and most importantly, a desire to succeed through self-motivation. Her dedication and passion lends a unique commitment to service excellence, of which her colleagues and clients have, and will continue, to benefit from in the future. Tiffany is a genuine asset to the industry, to her clients, as well as to her colleagues, friends and family.
- Renee Crow, Missouri real estate agent with Realty Professionals
From my first contact with Tiffany, the choice was obvious: Wayne and Tiffany came well prepared, with their "homework" done and every detail attended to. They were there to sell themselves , but it was clear that they had listened attentively to our needs as sellers: they were extremely clear on a well-researched asking price that would be attractive in the current market and yet acceptable to us, and they had a creative marketing plan that went far beyond the office caravan, brokers' open, and open house after open house and included every possible potential buyer , whether it was someone just surfing the internet, starting to think about buying or someone who had been searching with the help of a real estate agent and just waiting for the perfect house to come on the market.
I signed the listing paperwork on a Monday evening, the listing went public Tuesday morning, and by that Thursday evening, we had a realtor call to say she had an offer on its way. We went from listing to closing in a mere 38 days.
Throughout the entire process, Tiffany and Wayne were always available to me via phone and email, and they never hesitated to stop by in person when necessary. Their teamwork is tightly choreographed and between the two of them all aspects of our sale were handled without a hitch. The internet listing was beautifully done with a maximum of photographs, the hard copy materials were thoughtfully conceived and flawlessly executed.
I highly recommend Wayne Lester and Tiffany Wilson to anyone considering selling their home.
- Elizabeth Baker, Torrance, CA
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