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Business Profile: NW RUGS... pg. 4Senior Perspective Expressing

Thankfulness... pg. 10Local Giving: Food Pantry and

Charity Guide... pg. 12

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DEAR RESIDENTSThere’s a lot to be thankful this month at Studio City Neighbors. We’ve put together the perfect lineup of stories reflecting that a notions of “family” and “community” are practically interchangeable in all of the right ways. From the Nesmith family, who as native Californians and Angelenos, could have picked anywhere to live, but chose Studio City for the ways their neighbors and families coalesce during the holidays and all year-round. To our guest columnist, Bernard Otis, who reflects on how the generations can use Thanksgiving as a holiday to reflect on how they add to each others’ lives. NW Rugs & Furniture, meanwhile, provides wonderful suggestions on how every home owner can add warmth and personality to their living space for holiday entertaining, family time and beyond.

While our regular calendar is packed with events that provide entertainment, education, and fun for the whole family, we’ve provided a handy food pantry / donation guide that epitomizes everything Studio City represents for the families who have bought homes here. We want to be sure that all of us have ample opportunity to give back to a community that has given so much to us.

We’re providing quite a bit of food for thought, even before you begin planning Thanksgiving dinner at the end of the month. We hope this whets the appetite for new ways to appreciate all the

community has to offer.

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With an eye for design and function, Shawn Nili and Mark Moran opened their first North West Rugs & Furniture showroom in April 1996 in Tigard, OR, and then followed

that instant success with another location in Wilsonville. It wasn’t long before word about their selection, service and sense of style got beyond Oregon. Nili and Moran’s solid formula has traveled brilliantly, into the Phoenix area, Las Vegas and Agoura Hills.

Our team has now rolled the red carpet out—so to speak—for its highly anticipated Sherman Oaks location. Along with sublime rugs from around the world, the store brings to the East Valley 20+ years of experience and the enduring goal to ensure every client has an opportunity to find one rug or many rugs which suit their home’s design, functional needs and personal style. This is demonstrated through the showroom’s huge selection of quality rugs and furniture.

“We get inspiration by helping people beautify their surroundings and complete the look of their home,” says Shawn. “Our philosophy is encouraging customers to simply just bring room measurements and preferred color schemes to the shop. We will do the rest. Since we have such a huge selection, it’s our job to make sure the customer is not overwhelmed, and they are happy with their purchase.”

NW Rugs’ experienced design professionals also make house calls when necessary and work closely with many interior designers.

“We are reputable and believe in dealing honestly with our customers, and willing to meet and beat our competitor prices if necessary,” adds Shawn. “However, we usually have the best price in town. When you put that with the excellent service we offer, everybody leaves extremely satisfied. This wonderful harmony is why most who have experienced North West Rugs & Furniture return to shop with us, as well as refer us to a friend or family members.”

The founders say they are fortunate to have opened a new location in Sherman Oaks, especially with the area’s diverse range of clients and architectural styles. We never know who will stop in the showroom, and this makes every day both exciting and rewarding. It offers us the ability to help the community decorate and beautify.

Some big home trends we are projecting for 2017 include, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” influenced by the aesthetics of North Africa (Morocco), Turkey, India South America and the Orient. We are seeing a lot of Natural Wool fabric in a hand Knotted rug with a very Indigenous geometrical design. We have a new collection by Joanna Gaines from Magnolia Homes, which has a strong regional “West Coast” look through a palate of amazing bright colors like rust, amber, mustard, indigo, emerald, and antique and natural white. Furthermore, we have something for everyone, from a modern shag texture, to strong exotic prints with bold colors, to soft pastels and neutrals in a fine rug. No matter what your preferences or taste, chances are your home style and your mood will be elevated after a visit to the new store.

By Sally Azad Rug & Furniture consultant at NW Rugs & Furniture, Sherman Oaks

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The reel-to-real 60s music phenomenon the Monkees was a part of growing up for Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers all over America. The four band members (Valley native Micky

Dolenz, brainy straight man Michael Nesmith, adorable Brit Davy Jones, and wistful Peter Tork) were also a kind of family unit whom viewers could relate to. This became all the more true when they fought for and won the right to create and perform their own original songs on the show.

Perhaps one of its most profoundly fortunate fans and its enduring legacy is Nesmith’s son, Jason, 48 -- born at the height of the show’s heyday. He followed his father’s footsteps into music, and has achieved proficiency and success in a variety of genres much as “Mike” did after departing the 1960s pop cultural circus. He attended Berklee School of Music for a year before leaving to pursue live performing with his rock band, Kill For Thrills. With his other bands, including The Beauties and Nancy Boy, he traveled the world and lived in New York City and London before the events of 9/11 brought him back to Los Angeles.

“Growing up is interesting when your dad is a member of the Monkees and your mother is Nurit Wilde, the famous rock photographer from the late 60’s early 70’s,” muses Jason. “Between those two parents, there are so many stories you could write a book… and they have…and more than one. “Canyon of Dreams” features Nurit and her photos, while Papa Nez’s new book “Infinite Tuesday” will be available in stores in January 2017.”

Los Angeles-native Lindsay Nesmith, 32, was on her own musical journey in the years leading up to meeting her future husband at a private Hollywood Hills Oscar party in 2006.

“I was fortunate to work with many talented people, and especially grateful to work with Wendy Wasserstein and Cy Coleman before they passed,” she says. “I was given the opportunity to perform on many stages in and out of New York City, including Lincoln Center. After four years, I decided to move back to California to pursue film and television. During that time I met Jason.”

The couple married at The Malibu Lake Mountain Club in Agoura Hills on June 8, 2008, and have two sons, Elijah (9) and Theo (1). Today, the Nesmiths enjoy introducing their boys to “down and dirty real camping” in the great outdoors. The devoted followers of REI outdoor fashion have even brought a bit of that “Monkees” whimsy to their family album via their YouTube video, “Camping With the Nesmiths.” This is only the beginning of the family’s adventure and cultural pursuits.

“We also happen to be trainspotters,” she says with pride. “If we aren’t on the Amtrak or Metrolink headed to Santa Barbara,

Oceanside, or San Juan Capistrano, we are at Live Steamers or Fillmore Western Railroad riding a steam engine. We also love the Hollywood Bowl, the Huntington Library, the Arboretum and the Getty. Our trunk is always stocked with boogie boards and a beach blanket to take to the Palisades or Malibu.”

“We’ve always wanted to live in Studio City,” adds Jason. “Initially, we moved up into the Studio City ‘hills’ because Donovan Leitch, one of my best friends and band mate (as well as son of Mike Nesmith’s fellow 60s icon, Donovan) lived there with his wife and daughter. On that visit, I realized that Studio City had its own ‘hills’ that were more spacious and family friendly than even the area I grew up in off of Laurel Canyon, and have better views of the city. When we moved to our first Studio City home on Berry Drive, we met our neighbors and saw a few kids there. Then, when we moved to Laurelcrest, there were even more kids on the street, and many of them were around Elijah’s age.”

Elijah and Theo keep the parents very busy. Theo attends Gymboree Play & Music and Fun & Fit Gymnastics in Burbank. Elijah plays tennis at Weddington Golf & Tennis, baseball at Toluca Baseball, water polo at the college (Los Angeles Valley College) and also plays piano. Lindsay adds that both boys have an ear for music, as it must

run in the blood.

Even with so much fun to be had close to their Studio City home, they maintain a balance of faith and philanthropy. The family attends the Legacy City Church in Studio City on Sunday mornings with Pastor Josh Thompson, and supports the Big Sunday Fund charity. They also stage many Alex’s Lemonade Stands to help raise money for research for treatments and cures to childrens’ cancers. Elijah is also involved at his school helping local homeless

shelters stock their pantry, collecting donations for local charities, and writing letters to their sister school in Haiti.

“We love this neighborhood so much,” Lindsay affirms. “We have incredible neighbors, and we are always getting together for a chat, coffee, a jam session, game night or an outdoor movie night. Every Christmas, our neighborhood mailboxes are filled with candies, cookies, marshmallows and hot cocoa mix that we make for each other.”

“We are always calling each other to set up play dates and organize after school activities,” adds Jason. “The kids ride their bikes together on the dead-end street, set up lemonade stands or swim in our pool, which is the only pool on the street.”

Bruce, a beautiful 75-pound Belgian Shepherd named rescued at Best Friends Animal Shelter in Mission Hills, completes this band lineup. Every night she sleeps with Elijah, and during the day naps at the heels of Jason’s feet while he writes music.

Elijah admits he has a touring bug like his father and grandfather before him.

“I liked Switzerland,” he enthuses on his stay in Riederalp. “It’s a car-free ski village that you take a cable car to get to. It is filled with local families who get around by skiing and pulling sleds to markets and restaurants in the winter. From the town, you have views of the Matterhorn, Dom and Big Aletsch Glacier. For three weeks, it felt

By Elyse Glickman/ Photos by Maxx & Me Photography

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Wed Nov. 243rd Annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)@Olivera Street, Downtown L.A. Self-Help Graphics in East LA hosts art-oriented workshops and theater performances that celebrate one of Mexico’s most colorful annual celebrations embraced by Southern Californians. Historic Downtown Paseo of Olvera Street hosts a day of dancing and piñata-breaking. Time: 5pm • selfhelpgraphics.com Thurs. Nov 3Sustainability Committee Meeting@4024 Radford Avenue, Editorial 2, Room 6The Studio City Neighborhood Council will discuss ways sustainable, environmentally sound practices can be integrated into the city’s operation. Time: 7:30pm Cost: free • studiocitync.org Sat Nov. 5Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue@Ambassador Auditorium, AddressA powerhouse program of culture-defining American classics from composers George Gershwin, Aaron Copeland and others, accompanied by kaleidoscope of colors!Time: 2pm and 8pm Cost: $35-116 • pasadenasymphony-pops.org Sun Nov. 6weSPARK 7th Annual 5K Run, Walk & Kids’ Fun Run@CBS Studio Center, 4024 Radford Ave. Studio City, CA 91604This annual race is no ordinary “race for the cure” or endurance test. It is a celebration of life, entertainment, and fun. Participants, dressed as their favorite Hollywood characters will dash past sets of iconic Hollywood movies and TV shows. TV Personality and Grammy Award-Winning Producer, Randy Jackson is the Master of Ceremonies!Time: 8am-Noon Cost: $40 to register • wespark.org Wed. Nov 9Land Use Committee Meeting@4024 Radford Avenue, Editorial 2, Room 6The Studio City Neighborhood Council will discuss ways different areas within the city will potentially be used for the community’s benefit. Time: 7pm Cost: free • studiocitync.org Nov 10-17AFI Los Angeles International Film Festival@various venuesAFI FEST remains the only international caliber film festival to offer individual tickets to screenings and events as a gift to the community. Free tickets to AFI FEST will be available on Tuesday, November 1,

2016. The festival shows some 130 films from 40 countries, along with special events.Times & Cost: Listed on schedule at AFI site. • afifest.com Nov 18, 19 & 20MILLENNIUM MAGIC XVII@Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Bl. West, Los AngelesMagician George Tovar originated Millennium Magic, an annual festival of Magic Castle magicians performing for one weekend each winter at Theatre West. This year, he returns to host three amazing performances as he is joined onstage by the magical friends from the Magic Castle. The line-up of magicians will vary at each performance, so one could attend all three dates and see three different programs. Free parking across the street.Time: Fri and Sat, 8pm; Sun, 2pm Cost: $15 • theaterwest.org Sun. Nov 20LUNG FORCE Walk LA@4024 Radford Ave. Studio City, CA 91604As lung cancer ranks at the top of America’s deadliest cancers, take this opportunity to go on the march to raise funds and awareness. More than 33 million Americans suffer from asthma, COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis), and other lung diseases, making the occasion and conversation something the whole family can partake in.Time: 7am-Noon Cost: Donation to the organization to participate, along with fundraising efforts leading up to the race.action.lung.org Starts Nov 26SLEEPING BEAUTY@4024 Radford Ave. Studio City, CA 91604In association with Storybook Theatre, this live, interactive musical is perfect for children ages 3 to 9 years. Great for birthday parties, school get-togethers and special occasions. Free parking across the street. • Time: 1pm Cost: adults, $12; kids $10 • theaterwest.org Sun. Nov 27Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony@Sherman Oaks Galleria Hit your favorite holiday mall for holiday treats, crafts, entertainment & the lighting of the Galleria’s 30 foot tree. Yuletide sing-alongs, free photos with Santa, arts face painting for kids kicks off the most festive time of the year. • Time: 7pm Free

Calendar of Eventslike we were living in a snow globe. The thick snow fell peacefully, straight down from the sky during the nights, During the day, the hot sun warmed the slopes allowing everyone to ski in short sleeved shirts even though the high was consistently 18°C (64ºF).”

While Elijah is looking forward to a future family trip to Chicago (“They have the best trains,” he says.) when Theo gets older, Mom and Dad are currently juggling three successful businesses. They include JEL Music Group (a music production company that creates original content and theme packages for TV, film, commercials and the web), Telesonik (a music publishing company launched in 2016 that develops original musical artists who write original songs to be placed in TV, film, commercials and Internet and their band Brand New Day, a 10 piece, pop-retro band, channeling the beats and styles of the late 1960’s.

The Nesmiths, proving “the family who plays (music) together, stays together.”


By Bernard Otis, guest columnist

Expressing Thankfulness to Those Who Enrich Your Life

When Bernie’s wife passed away four years ago he moved into Fairwinds West in West Hills, where he assists residents less independent then himself, works with

management in the food area and writes articles for their monthly national magazine and speaks at their various facilities in Southern California.

As we enter the holiday season, we need to take a step back and think about all of the things for which we are thankful for, as well as those who make it possible for us to enjoy the journey of life.

We all have it within us to do new things, change our routine, bring out our inner skills and knowledge and share it with the world. But we must also not kid ourselves into believing that everything we’ve accomplished in life we have done it on our own. It is those who love us that provide the incentive, support, and courage to get things done and have new experiences.

When celebrating Thanksgiving and the holidays with those who make your life a joy, be sure to let them know each and every day how much you appreciate what they have done to add to your enjoyment of life. I was moved to express this idea through a poem I hope will get you thinking about the ways you can connect with your family—not just on holidays, but any time of year.

The Greatest Myth of All: “I did it on my own”Of all the well known myths that we hear spoken of so oftenIs the one in which is least true of all, “I did it on my own.”

There exists no one on the face of earth not a creature or a personWho can with a straight face say “I got there all alone.”

Did not your parents advise and even help to guide you get there?Was not your family there to pick you up when you fell down?And when you were lost and quite unsure,Were friends not there to be certain that you did not drown.

What about the teachers along with your faith provide the knowledge and supportThat made your success most likely to be more achievable?And did not the accountant, professionals, and the attorney Who were standing ready in the background make your story so believable?

As you took the mystery trip and went on this important journey,Please don’t try to fool the world about the things you have done.It may have been your idea; you most likely were the source.It is okay to boast and cheer yourself for having a successful run,But just between the two of us, don’t forget all the others who helped you complete the course.If you or your loved one(s) have need for such a caring facility as Fairwinds contact Bernie at 818-519- 8347.

Author, speaker and community leader Bernie Otis’s life lessons can be found in his latest book “How to Prepare for Old Age… Without Taking the Fun Out of Life,” which can be found on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and at his blog (seniormomentswithbernardotis.com). Otis also penned “The History of the Restaurant Industry in the San Fernando Valley” for the Los Angeles Library Commission.

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wildly successful Studio City Facebook Group. They are bringing the community a new printed directory of local retailers and restaurants.

Inside the new “Studio City Living” guide are business listings along with a great map of the local shops, restaurants, and other unique establishments We are always looking at ways to improve the living experience in Studio City and help our local businesses thrive and grow.

These guides will be distributed via local hotels, businesses, directly to homes, and at special events around town. If you’d like to receive a copy feel free to reach out to Debbie Pisaro directly; 323-481 7353 or [email protected] or via www.StudioCity365.com.

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It’s Smart to StandNorth Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry @4390 Colfax Ave, Studio City This local coalition of Jewish and Christian congregations working together to address the problem of hunger in the community, offers many volunteer opportunities to serve local communities throughout the area. Hours: Mon & Fri, 8am – 1 pm • nhifp.org

Salvation Army Corps@14917 Victory Boulevard, Van NuysThe local branch of the international organization, supported by the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, provides food distribution and other assistance to local residents in need.Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-Noon and 1-3pmsfvcmhc.org/about-us/volunteering

Burbank Temporary Aid Center@1304 W. Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506The program provides emergency groceries for people who live in Burbank, including people who are homeless or undocumented. The organization also provides sack lunches five days per week for people who are homeless in Burbank.Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm (closed Noon-1:30pm)

Community Distribution Center@NationwideCommunity Distribution Center provides food, non-food products and services to families who are in need, when they need them. The organization collects food, non-food products and other support from community distributors, manufacturers, retail outlets, individuals and corporations throughout Southern California. For more info: communitydistribution.org/us

Generation No Kid Hungry@NationwideGeneration No Kid Hungry is a national movement of young leaders dedicated to ending childhood hunger in this generation by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. Young volunteers participating the No Kid Hungry campaign does his or her part to provide access to the food kids in need require to thrive. To learn more: generationnokidhungry.org

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These days, you might feel like every activity is associated with health risks and warnings. Thought it may seem discouraging, these warnings are actually very helpful and are often backed by some serious science. New research helps us learn new preventative measures for ensuring our long-term health.

A recent study outlines the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. Our bodies aren’t designed, so to speak, to be inactive for extended periods of time. When we sit and watch television, work at a desk, or drive a vehicle, our bodies dramatically decrease the breakdown of sugars and fats, resulting in a shocking 125 percent increase in the risk of cardiovascular disease or heart attack1. As if that’s not discouraging enough, it seems that merely adding a couple hours of gym time to your week doesn’t really help. What does help, though, is breaking up your periods of inactivity by walking or standing while you work.

Here’s how to banish inactivity in the workplace, improve your overall wellness, and increase your energy levels:

1. Stand while you work. Standing desks are all the rage, and you can install them in a cinch. Research proves that the muscles activated by simply standing dramatically increase your body’s metabolism of sugars and fats.

2. Walk at work. Instead of having regular meetings with your coworkers in the conference room, take a walk outside or through your departments.

3. Take small walk breaks. Every hour or so, get up and walk around a bit. Take a lap around your office floor, or walk outside for some fresh air.

4. Actively watch television. If you just can’t go without your favorite shows or the nightly news, try viewing them while exercising on a treadmill or elliptical for 30 minutes.

5. Be aware of your activity levels and try to stand, not sit, as often as you can. You’ll love the increased metabolism, energy, and the overall improvement of your health.

1“Too Much Sitting: The Population-Health Science of Sedentary Behavior.” Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2010 Jul; 38(3): 105–113.

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