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INTERNATIONAL BIRD RESCUE RESEARCH CENTER
Roger embarks on a rescue mission to bring awareness to the plight of the Brown Pelican as the International Bird Rescue Research Center opens its doors to more than 75 sick and injured pelicans. Prior to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico which spotlighted the plight of these avian icons, the pelicans that reside off the coast of Southern California were showing signs of weakness and disorientation, and the San Pedro based center has answered their desperate calls by capturing, cleaning and rehabilitating them for eventual re-release into the wild. Be with Roger as he joins the staff and volunteers on an actual rescue and see the happy flock of birds that are ready to be reintroduced to their watery realm! See it here.
BALLONA WETLANDS
Glimpse one of LA's best kept secrets as we explore the quiet beauty of the Ballona Wetlands in Playa Del Rey. Located just a short distance from the airport, the wetlands is home to hundreds of species of native plants, wildflowers, insects and waterfowl and is also one of the most peaceful and serene places in the city. Despite the roaring sounds of jets taking off and landing at the airport, visitors can still hear the buzzing of bees as they pollinate the exotic flora, listen for the mournful call of the blue heron or just soak up the intimate sights, smells and sounds of a native ecosystem peacefully coexisting within a sprawling urban metropolis. See it here.
PAINT OUT IN TOPANGA
Watch talented artists create their inspired works in the free open air of the outdoors as Allied Artists share their passion for Plein Air Painting. "Plein Air" means "in the open air" and these talented painters take advantage of the serenity and peaceful rolling hills of Topanga State Park by creating colorful splashes of scenic wonder. Relish with us the warm soothing breezes, enjoy the changing colors of the majestic landscapes and listen to the artists as they share with us inimate details of the passion and inspiration that goes into creating their expressive works. See it here.
MONSTER TOMATO & PEPPER SALE
Stock up on an assortment of exotic tomato and pepper plants as the Fullerton Arboretum opens its doors to the public during the Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale. The annual sale is a popular attraction, enabling budding gardeners the chance to sample exotic and unusual plants for their garden creations. And stay with us as we tour the magnificent grounds of the Arboretum to view some of the unique flora and fauna that make up this wondrous Orange County institution! See it here.
CAPITOL DRUGS' SAMPLE SATURDAY
Find out how to look and feel your best as West Hollywood's Capitol Drugs hosts its annual Sample Saturday by offering free samples to its customers in the form of diet supplements, health advice and free massage sessions. Interviews with professional bodybuilders, demonstrations of acupuncture, and the pleasure of witnessing a bevy of beefcaked volunteers getting spray tanned are just a few of the reasons to enjoy this enlightening and revealing edition! See it here.
ELEPHANT ODYSSEY
Visit with the playful pack of pachyderms at San Diego's wondrous new habitat "Elephant Odyssey." The state-of-the-art facility opened in early 2009 and is home to seven of these magnificent creatures who roam, splash and play in their vast new surroundings. A model of an ancient tar pit, a new animal care facility and a section devoted to the California Condor make this spectacular attraction simply one of many reasons to rediscover this world class zoo! See them now
Pro Fight Supplements Los Angeles Fitness Expo
Join Roger as he visits some of the best bodies in town at the LA Convention Center's annual assembly of the city's beefiest and most beautiful! The Pro Fight Supplements Los Angeles Fit Expo features a vein-popping assortment of muscled bodies and chiseled physiques, and features street dancing, cage fighting and one of the city's largest Jui Jitsu competitions. And don't miss this year's event January 23rd and 24th at the Los Angeles Convention Center! Pump it Now!
CORVETTE FUNFEST
WINNER- 2004 WESTERN ACCESS VIDEO EXCELLENCE AWARD
See which episode of Out & About won the 2004 W.A.V.E. Award for Best Community Event as we experience the nostalgic days of the classic Corvette at a spectacular celebration in the Midwest! The crew of out & About embark upon an epic journey as they travel to Effingham Illinois to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Chevrolet's classic Corvette! Sponsored by parts supplier Mid America Direct, Inc., the two day event celebrates the entire Corvette mystique, from its history and development to the huge following of devoted fans for whom the Corvette represents a state of mind! A tour through a Corvette upholstery facility, a spectacular helicopter flyover and a toe-tapping concert of Beatles music courtesty of "1964: The Tribute" are some of the highlights of this grand party, making Corvette Funfest the definitive do-all, end-all Corvette Celebration! See it here!