The VWDC is a wonderful community organization with a rich history in our neighborhood, and it's so…read moremuch more than just a rental hall. However, I'm going to keep my review focused on the banquet/event hall facilities. I just hosted a team party for the AYSO squad I coach at the Dad's Club, and it proved to be the PERFECT venue. In short, I would recommend it for nearly any event with 30+ guests looking for a clean and casual spot to meet or celebrate. Details: What you get is a large open hall with high ceilings, clean restrooms, a sound system, a projector and screen, and a stage. A small kitchen area has a sink and refrigerator that comes in handy if you're hosting a party. The bright lighting can be turned off and substituted with twinkle lights to set a comfortable mood. On one side, there is a room with dozens of rectangular and round tables and chairs hanging on wheeled racks that can easily be rolled out for setup and cleanup. With the right amount of décor, the hall can be dressed up for a semi-formal event like a holiday party. The volunteer staff are all extremely friendly and helpful with any questions you may have. Notes: * Parking is limited, and most guests will have to park on the street or in a lot a short walk away. * The venue is tucked away behind a fire station and next to a baseball field. Make sure to let your guests know how to find it, or perhaps tie a few balloons by the entrance of the driveway. * Bring table covers. Final Note: The VWDC is a non-profit organization, and your rental payment will support programs for local youth. Win-Win!

Great bartender Crystal has a lot of class. Small but friendly Would highly recommend....read more

The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE; also often known as the Elks Lodge or simply The…read moreElks) is an American fraternal order founded in 1868 originally as a social club in New York City. Today headquartered at Elks National Veterans Memorial in Chicago, Illinois, it is one of the leading fraternal orders in the United States, claiming nearly one million members. Ok, I know more now than I did before I posted. My wife is a member, I stop by now and then for a cocktail. Friendly crowd. They support the community and raise money for charitable groups.

Undoubtedly the best place to enrich young Armenian students in the world of music as well as…read morepromoting and preserving the Armenian arts, culture and heritage. The faculty and staff are very friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. It's a blessing to have such a place in the heartland of the Armenian diaspora. The Lark Summer Day Camp directed by Tagouhi Arzoumanian is a great place for a young child to spend their summer days playing and learning in a safe and reliable atmosphere alongside their Armenian brothers and sisters. I highly recommend Lark to all Armenian parents, who have it deep in their hearts to educate and enrich their child in a great environment, as they will not regret it.

Wonderful summer program for children. I was referred by a friend who highly recommend Taguhi…read moreSummer Camp & I have to admit I was impressed! Kids are entertained by a variety of classes which include singing, dancing, theater , Chess, arts & crafts and physical activity. The great thing about this program is that you don't have to commit for the entire duration of the summer , you would want to but you don't have too. Also every Friday they have a recital where kids perform all they have learned during the week in different classes. They sing , dance and perform a theatrical piece. Their drawings are displayed for all to see. A great and well organized program which my son has enjoyed and attended with enthusiasm.

A fun place in a neighborhood without a lot of bars. You do have to be a member to be let in, which…read morerequires one to be an active or honorable discharged service member, spouse of the same, or soon of the same. Once here, the beer is cold, they have up to six tattoos active depending on the time of year, and several TV's to watch the games. They have a pool table, recently refelted, and a patio for smokers. They have BBQs open to the public on Labor Day, Memorial Day, and July 4th, and a breakfast on the third Sunday of the month. Other events require membership. Their Oktoberfest party is off the hook, and also open to the public. Prices are inexpensive, and they do a lot for the community, so consider joining if you can.

I love this place. Great energy, drinks, prices, people, food & bartenders. Can't wait to go back!read more

A MUST DO! 4 STARS! A FREE EVENT & FREE ENTERTAINMENT. You don't get too many things for Free these…read moredays but Dia De Los Muertos ( Day of the Dead) November 1, & 2 2019 in DTLA on Olivera Street is one of them. For over 30 years this 2 day event has been celebrated on the day after Halloween. Some people get dressed up some don't; but Everybody has Fun! It is Packed with People! There is always lots & lots of Shopping, Food, & Entertainment that runs from day to night. Some of the costumes people wear are very elaborate. It's Fun just People Watching! It is a Joyful Festival celebrating the lives & things that the departed once enjoyed in their lifetime. The Celebration incorporates a combination of pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals for its Dead. There's Free Entertainment & Music too. INSIDE TIP. The Parking down here is $25. If you are willing to walk a few blocks the parking goes down to $20 & then a few more blocks near & @ Chinatown it's only $10. Hey you need the Exercise anyway. It used to be, you had to have mega bucks & be really rich to have the Good Life, not anymore. The Game has changed. You've been Upgraded. Now You Can Live Like a King on a Limited Budget!

Parade was awesome except two aspects of it. One the Korean political activists - get it but not…read morethe right parade to bring world politics into. The parade is geared for kids and around fun tongue in cheek a good time in Pasadena. Then the tools riding their choppers/bikes thru the parade reving their engines drowning out all of the live music and fun, everyone around us in the crowd were like what dorks why are they in the doo dah parade that is supposed to be full of music and fun. Everyone around us were laughing at the guy reving his engine....compensating for something of course. Sadly They ruined the band behind them. Even Made the kids around us cover their ears. Hopefully next year the parade doesn't turn the parade route into a street bike chopper cruising strip - isn't that is what sturgis for? What a bunch of tools lost in the wrong parade. That was a big miss - I think they entered the wrong parade and thought they were being cool. As myself am a bike enthusiast love the sound of a nice bike and appreciate custom builds but these guys must have been yuppy posers to be riding in the doo dah parade.

Wonderful parade this year 2024. I have couple thoughts: 1…read more While I sympathize with the plight of Chinese people in Hong Kong, their protest march sets a bad precedent and opens other political dissidence to try to join the parade next year. And the guys walking with wooden crosses are definitely, not in the spirit of a fun parade. 2. Motorcycles are awesome, their loud engines are not, especially with children and babies present. Plus those Harleys are very heavy and powerful, if one were get out of control and run into the crowd . . . not good! 3. Tortillas are fun to throw and I'm guessing easy to clean-up, however very fine confetti is a disaster to clean up. The city was not happy with marshmallow mess, so why push the envelope with something that has been banned at many concert halls? M. Ryan Certified Special Events

First time ever attending Montrose Craft Beer Fest and I enjoyed visiting and trying out new…read morebrewery vendors. I also purchased the VIP ticket and includes a small section for you to sit down and have pizza, wine and a tote bag with souvenirs. They also had a digital photobooth with props that matched the theme. Although it rained quite a bit at the beginning, it was tolerable and soon the rain ended and beautiful blue skies appeared. I did get to try out most of the beers which included: 805, Shadow Grove, Frogtown, Old Stump, Cerveceria Del Pueblo, Pro-five and Cellador amongst others. Unlimited pours during the festival plus DJ's spinning great hip hop music had me dancing alone unbothered. There were more sweet (vendors) bites than food vendors diversity options available, had pizza for the most part and a few other bites in between (chili, cabbage salad). I was there mainly for beer and wine. I got to spin the wheel and won a Starbucks gift card. Some may say the price of the VIP ticket was not worth it as it lacked more food options there; only pizza was offered and complimentary wine. So, next time I'll just purchase the general admission as I felt that was sufficient. There are plenty of activities to do. A live band was playing awesome music, and a DJ spinning hits on the other end of the block. Very lively otherwise.

Despite the heat this was a terrific event!…read more I did wish there were more food vendors. I was unable to get much to snack on because the lines were so long. The beer sampling was fantastic so that made up for it. I went at about 1:30 pm and had lots of beer tastings- I think I tried almost every brewery there. The event was scheduled to be between 1pm-4pm and it was about 3:15 or so when the beer pop-ups would say they were out of something. The food booths ran out much earlier. Among my favourites were the Avatar Jasmine IPA, the Red Ale from the Firefighter brand, a special brew from Hanger 24, and a delicious Leffe ale. The festival was pretty crowded but they did a good job of providing trash cans and cocktail tables. Everything seemed very clean, I appreciated that. I would definitely go again; recommend this for the 21 and over crowd but don't go hungry! :)

Amazing spacious and clean soccer fields with constant staff cleaning the area and trash cans…read more Parking lots are busy but not too bad early in the mornings. Plentiful shade around the fields from trees that can help provide shade if needed. No sights of any homeless or loitering that some parks struggle with. There's a large building with multiple bathroom stalls. Soccer fields are artificial turf so there's ground rules on what's allowed inside. Chairs I believe aren't allowed. Had lots of fun here!!! I made sure my dog did its business on the real grass outside of the fenced soccer fields. Spotted a gopher in a hole too! Overall a nice place to go to for soccer, a safe walk, and to rest or hangout. Keep in mind the limited seating so I've noticed people chilling inside their cars. * soccer teams play and fill the fields on weekends * summer camps occur here as well * good community place

I visited the Whitsett Sports Field to watch my son play league soccer on Sunday…read more The parking lot was full and no street parking was available. I finally found a spot two blocks away. There are many games playing simultaneously and many supporters and players walking around. The soccer field uses turf and there is a large shaded seating area on the sideline to watch the game. There are private public restrooms and food vendors everywhere.