More Pink Slip Parties

It's May and unemployment is still rising. The good news? Pink Slip parties are still going strong, bring applicants, hiring managers and recruiters together. PINK SLIP PARTY LA (different than the parties at The Crescent) has three upcoming events - one in Van Nuys, another in San Diego, and a third in Downtown LA. Grab a friend and go mingle.

Read more about it here.

A Bit of Free L.A. History

This weekend the Los Angeles Conservancy is offering up 2 free events.

On Saturday March 21st the Conservancy is kicking off their free self guided Pico-Union tour & community fair .  You can find the fair at the Pico Union branch library at 1030 S. Alvarado, from 10 am - 1 pm.

On Sunday March 22nd the Conservancy is sponsoring the second annual L.A. Heritage Day at the Heritage Square Museum from 11 am to 4 pm.  The Museum is located at 3800 Homer Street in Los Angeles.  You must download and print the following flier for free admission.

Want more information?  Click here.

Booksmart

When it comes to books, I have a real problem. One of my favorite pastimes is browsing the bookstore for books to buy that I will never actually have the chance to read. Rather than continuing to spend money on these wonderful dust collectors I have rediscovered one of my favorite childhood haunts: the public Library.

The Los Angeles Public Library has definitely stepped into 21st century. Audio and E-books are downloadable online. If you don't have a library card, you can pre-register for one through their website. Have a question for the librarian? A librarian is available via IM between 10 - 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. And don't forget, your local library will rent you movies for free too.

Because why buy the book when you can get the milk for free.

Somewhere That's Green

The streak of good weather continues here on the West coast.  Temperatures this weekend promise to be in the high 70s, low 80s.  My suggestion: grab a blanket, pack a basket of food, and head to your local park.  Not sure which park to visit?  There are 2 websites to help choose from all that L.A. City and L.A. County has to offer.

Bring some reading material, sports equipment, and maybe even your dog.  

http://www.lacountyparks.org

http://www.laparks.org