Photos by Ashley ChavezThe homeless woman sat on an empty bench with her bags.Her name was Laura and she was at Venice Beach alone on Saturday morning. Bottles and Socks volunteer Darrell Warren offered her some socks and a snack, and then began a conversation with her. Warren asked if he could pray for her and Laura said that her family used to pray together but she is now all … [Read more...] about Local Church Turns Monthly Ministry into a Community
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Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless
Photos by Ashley ChavezDarren Chapman has been waiting to move into housing since 2015. He sleeps in his car every night. Chapman relies on food stamps and disability checks to get through each month. He showers in a hotel room the few times he can afford one. His Jack Russell Terrier, Daizy Ma, is well-fed and well-loved. This is Chapman’s life, and he said he does what … [Read more...] about Malibu Reinstates Dinners for the Homeless
Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice
Photo by Ashley ChavezA Nashville Writer's Round is a group of singer-songwriters who get together to take turns playing their songs and telling the audience the story behind them. This unique Tennessee experience was brought to Venice, California on Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. when country-pop artists Jenny Teator, Sheridan Gates and special guest Runson Willis III performed at Fabric … [Read more...] about Authentic Nashville Writer’s Round Comes to Venice
Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
Photos by Ashley ChavezA convocation promoting the idea that the Great Books program not only serves an academic purpose but a spiritual one took place Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. Professor Paul Contino directed the Wednesday night convocation titled, "How the Great Books Can Enrich Your Spiritual Life.""You don't have to be a Great Books student to read the classics," Contino … [Read more...] about Convo Argues Great Books Serves a Greater Purpose than a GE Requirement
Review: Michael Meyers Makes His Return in the Newest ‘Halloween’ Sequel
Photos courtesy of Universal Pictures Michael Myers returned to the big screen in the newest "Halloween" movie, which premiered Oct. 19. The film was the eleventh in the series since the original "Halloween" made its debut in 1978 and stayed true to the original plot line.The film took a significant jump forward in time from the original. However, "Halloween" stayed true to its … [Read more...] about Review: Michael Meyers Makes His Return in the Newest ‘Halloween’ Sequel
