Fireworks July 2nd through 4th

Universal Studios has Extended their July 4th Celebrations All Weekend Long from Saturday, July 2nd through Monday, July 4th – Along With Spectacular Fireworks and Live Musical Performances

Expect to hear some celebrating. Pets may need special care if they are sensitive to loud noises. Dazzling nightly fireworks displays, live music performances, specially themed décor and more, are all included in the price of admission to the theme park.

From the moment guests walk along the iconic red carpet and enter the theme park, they will be immersed in July 4th festivities from themed décor to the sounds of a fife and drum band. Then, nightly at 9:00 p.m., an elaborate fireworks display will splash across the sky, synchronized to a score of Universal-themed music and patriotic favorites from two locations inside of the theme park.

Universal Studios Hollywood continues to provide endless entertainment with one-of-a-kind blockbuster attractions; from the “Jurassic World—The Ride” mega-attraction inspired by the JURASSIC WORLD film series and featuring a stunningly realistic and fully articulating dinosaur, the Indominus rex, to becoming a stray puppy looking to be adopted on Illumination’s award-winning “The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash” ride and getting swept up in the excitement as you enroll in Minion training with Gru, Margo, Edith, Agnes and the mischievous Minions on Illumination’s “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem.”

The non-stop excitement continues as guests visit Springfield, U.S.A. and “The Simpsons Ride™,” take a behind-the-scenes look at an authentic working movie and television production studio along the world-famous Studio Tour, which now features several electric trams, or experience heart-pounding thrills on “Transformers™: The Ride-3D” and “Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride.”

Adding to the summer fun, guests can delight in the popular return of “The Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts Castle,” featuring an incredible light projection experience, while they Press Release enjoy the magical land, “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.” The program runs nightly through Sunday, August 14.

Universal Orlando Resort is also celebrating with special in-park activities on Monday, July 4 including live music, meet and greets with favorite characters, themed performers and an exciting pyrotechnics display.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter. Contact Universal Studios Hollywood at USH.Publicity@nbcuni.com

April 4, 2022June 1, 2023

Chamber Mixer Oct 28

Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce
invites you to our next mixer at
Michael’s on Riverside

Free for Members | $10 for Non-members | RSVP

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come meet Chamber members, enjoy refreshments, and raffle prizes. Bring your business card and learn more about the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce and the business community.

October 7, 2021October 11, 2021

Lemonade ReOpening Party

September 7, 2021September 23, 2021

Toluca Lake Fall Food Drive

August 15, 2021August 18, 2021

Chamber Mixer – Tuesday, August 17

April 7, 2021December 28, 2021

Toluca Lake Blood Drive

July 12th – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Hosted by The Garry Marshall Theatre and Priscilla’s Gourmet Coffee.

You can hold the power to save lives in the palm of your hand with the FREE Red Cross Blood Donor App! Text “BLOODAPP” to 90999 or download it from the App Store^SM or the Google Play^TM store today!

March 26, 2021December 28, 2021

Support the Garry Marshall Theatre

CULTIVATE YOUR LEGACY

Brick by brick, we will build a path back to the arts.

Join us in adding a brick under the marquee, a tree in the garden, or a bench in the courtyard. All three naming opportunities are things Garry got excited about – a path to walk, a tree to help us look up, and a bench to simply take a moment to breathe. (And he really loved an engraved name). Now extended through early spring, make a tax-deductible donation to this arts sustainability campaign and have your name be part of the GMT.

January 13, 2021June 29, 2022

Tom LaBonge

by Richard Bogy, past president of the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce

On January 7th Toluca Lake lost a great friend, supporter, leader and cheerleader with the passing of Councilmember Tom LaBonge. Tom was a man of limitless energy and passion, who possessed a huge heart. He loved people. He loved Los Angeles. He loved Toluca Lake.

Tom’s contributions to our community are simply too long to list here, but suffice to say that Toluca Lake continues to be a very special place thanks to Tom LaBonge.

Tom was born in the Silverlake community of Los Angeles in 1953. A generational Angelino who attended John Marshall High School, where he shined as a football player and later as a coach (while coaching at Marshall he mentored a young Andy Reid, now coach of the Kansas City Chiefs). A devout Catholic, Tom’s father was the publisher of the Catholic news “The Tidings.” Tom always had a loaf of pumpkin bread ready to say “thank you” to people who gave of their time for the 4th Council District. It was not just his way of showing his appreciation for people who gave to the community, but also his way to support the Monastery of the Angels, who baked the bread for him.

Tom loved Los Angeles and as a young man decided he wanted to commit his life to the City. In 1976 he went to work for Councilmember Peggy Stevenson, then joined Council President John Ferraro’s office in 1978. Tom also worked for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and was Chief of Field Operations for Mayor Richard Riordan. In 2001, after the passing of John Ferraro, Tom was elected to fill his mentor’s seat. He served as Councilman for the fourth district until he termed-out of office in 2015.
Tom was passionate about Griffith Park, the largest urban park in America. Under his leadership the Park acquired additional land, including expansions of the Cahuenga and Burbank Peaks, and he stopped planned development of surrounding open space. He worked to ensure the success of the Los Angeles Zoo and the Autry National Museum. Tom famously led tours through the Park, including his solstice walks to watch the sun go down over the City that he loved. He could be found hiking through the Park most mornings and was always quick to stop and talk to other park lovers. He especially enjoyed meeting visitors from other countries, and was always glad to tell them about the history and the sites of Los Angeles.

Tom famously carried garden tools, rakes, brooms and trash bags in the trunk of his car, and as he drove through the City if he was to see an overflowing trash can or litter in the street he would jump from his car, put on his orange safety vest, and clean the street, gutter and sidewalk.

Tom’s greatest love though was his family. The joy of his life was his wife Brigid, daughter Mary-Cate and his son Charles. Though we will all miss him greatly, he will live on in the memory of all who knew him.

December 1, 2020December 28, 2021

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