20 THINGS TO DO BEFORE SUMMER ENDS.Byline: VALERIE KUKLENSKI >LA.COM (1) (Computer Output Microfilm) Creating microfilm or microfiche from the computer. A COM machine receives print-image output from the computer either online or via tape or disk and creates a film image of each page. Didn't summer just start? It feels like school let out only a few days ago, but now Labor Day Labor Day, holiday celebrated in the United States and Canada on the first Monday in September to honor the laborer. It was inaugurated by the Knights of Labor in 1882 and made a national holiday by the U.S. Congress in 1894. is a mere four weeks away. Sure, Labor Day isn't the official end of summer -- that comes Sept. 22. But the demands of school and work likely mean your family leisure time is wrapping up fast. Here are some of our brightest ideas for the precious dog days you have left. >MIDSUMMER THEATER: See "The Taming of the Shrew shrew, common name for the small, insectivorous mammals of the family Soricidae, related to the moles. Shrews include the smallest mammals; the smallest shrews are under 2 in. (5.1 cm) long, excluding the tail, and the largest are about 6 in. (15 cm) long. " or "Merchant of Venice" staged by Shakespeare by the Sea Shakespeare by the Sea is a name used by several theatre companies in Canada, the US and Australia.
Info: www.shakespearebythesea.org or (310) 217-7596. >BEACH MUSIC: Crank up "California Girls" in the car on the way to a concert at the shore. Amoeba Music sponsors the 2007 Twilight Dance Series at the Santa Monica Pier The Santa Monica Pier is located at the foot of Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California and is a prominent landmark. Attractions The pier contains Pacific Park, a family amusement park with a large ferris wheel. on Thursday nights. Upcoming acts include Patti Smith and Los Lobos. Shows start at 7:30 p.m. Info: www.twilightdance.org or (310) 458-8900. >PEDAL PUSHER pusher Drug slang 1. A person who sells drugs, especially the 'heavies'–eg, heroin 2. A metal hanger or umbrella rod used to scrape residue in crack stems : Rent a bike or bring your own and pedal the 22-mile South Bay Bicycle Trail that stretches from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance County Beach. Try a leisurely pace for a little shopping and dining along the way or go as fast as you can to feel the burn. Info: www.labikepaths.com. >HIT IT: Play volleyball in the sand beside the pros at Manhattan Beach. The Manhattan Beach Open runs Aug.9 through Aug. 12 and is the only professional volleyball tournament where amateurs can "place into" the event through prequalifying rounds. Held on the beach near Manhattan Beach Pier. Info: www.cbva.org or (800) 350-2282. >HANG IN THERE: Take a hang-gliding lesson on Dockweiler State Beach Dockweiler State Beach is a California beach protected under the state park system. Part of the park is located directly under the flight path of the immediately adjacent Los Angeles International Airport. . A 3-hour lesson from Windsports includes ground school, a flight lesson and equipment for $120. Still not sure? Try a tandem flight with your instructor at Sylmar Flight Park for $199. Info: www.windsports.com or (818) 367-2430. >CATALINA CRUISE: Watch the dolphins frolic Frolic - A Prolog system in Common Lisp. ftp://ftp.cs.utah.edu/pub/frolic.tar.Z. as you cruise to Catalina Island, where you can enjoy hiking, biking, camping and scuba diving. Info: www.catalinaexpress.com or (800) 622-2354. Another option is www.catalinatours.net, (866) 620-3724. >MAKE N-ICE: Rent a shaved-ice machine for a party, or just to make nice with the neighbors. Info: www.realhawaiianice.com or (800) 563-7975. DELIGHTFUL DRIFT: Go to Anthony C. Beilenson Anthony Charles Beilenson (born October 26, 1932) was a Democratic congressman from Southern California, who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to 1997. Beilenson was born in New Rochelle, New York and grew up in wealthy suburban New York City. Park in the middle of the San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. and take a paddle boat out on Lake Balboa. Info: www.laparks.org or (818) 756-9743. >CELEBRATE THE KING: Mark the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death on Aug. 16 with a visit to Palms Thai restaurant in Hollywood. Order a Thai iced-tea smoothie smooth·ie also smooth·y n. pl. smooth·ies Slang 1. A person regarded as being assured and artfully ingratiating in manner. 2. A smooth-tongued person. or a glass of palm juice and enjoy perhaps the only Thai professional Elvis impersonator in town, Kavee Thongprecha. Shows are Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30p.m. Info: (323) 462-5073. >CINEMA UNDER THE STARS: Outdoor screenings of revival films are the closest thing left to a drive-in. Cinespia shows old films at dusk Saturdays at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard in the Hollywood district of Los Angeles, California. It is adjacent to the north wall, or back, of Paramount Studios, who, with RKO Studios, bought 40 acres by 1920. . Warner Center Park in Woodland Hills features more recent family favorites. And One Colorado in Pasadena favors Westerns this season. Info: www.cinespia.org, www.valleycultural.org or www.onecolorado.com. >TIME TRAVEL: Ride the Back to the Future attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood one last time before it shuts down forever on Labor Day. The Simpsons ride that will take its place may be great, but we're betting it won't include a Delorean smashing through a clock tower. Info: visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com. >SHALOM AT THE SHORE: Learn how to catch the perfect wave and a moment or two of inner peace with a surfing lesson taught by Rabbi Nachum Shifren, "the surfing rabbi." Boards are provided for private or group lessons. Info: www.surfingrabbi.com or 310-877-1482. >SLIP 'N SLIDE: Take one last slippery slide at Wild River Waterpark in Irvine. The Irvine Co. has decided not to renew its lease, so the park is scheduled to close Sept. 30. Info: www.wildrivers.com or (949) 788-0808. >SUNSET RIDE: As the day's heat abates, saddle up for an evening horseback ride. Malibu Riders' last trail ride of the day sets out at 6 p.m. in Paramount Ranch near Agoura. Its 3-mile Zuma Canyon route above Malibu offers views of the waning sun shimmering shim·mer intr.v. shim·mered, shim·mer·ing, shim·mers 1. To shine with a subdued flickering light. See Synonyms at flash. 2. on the Pacific and, on a good day, the Channel Islands. Info: www.maliburiders.com or (818) 510-2245. >FLY HIGH: Ski Big Bear ... Lake, that is. A variety of companies rent boats and gear if needed. Or catch some air above the water while someone else skippers the boat. Info: www.bigbearinfo.com/water.html, www.bigbearinfo.com/parasail.html or (909) 866-4359. >LONG BEACH BLUES: Get the blues, in a good way. Cal State Long Beach Athletic Field hosts the 28th annual Long Beach Blues Festival The Long Beach Blues Festival, in Long Beach, California, is one of the largest and 2nd oldest Blues festivals on the West Coast (1st being the San Francisco Blues Festival). Sept.1-2. Acts include Buddy Guy, Dr.John, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine, Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Little Richard and the Robert Cray Band. Hosted by KKJZ 88.1 FM. Info: www.kkjz.org/events, (310) 478-5061 or Omega Events (949) 360-7800. >TIKI-TASTIC: Relive a bygone Hawaiian vacation. The 7th annual Tiki Tiki Tick of Dow Jones Industrial Average component issues. Beach Festival, Aug. 25-26 at Long Beach's Belmont Shore, is a Polynesian-style beach fest, with luaus, island food, entertainment and a tropical marketplace. Info: (562) 434-1542 or www.alfredosbeachclub.com. >SAND SCULPTURES: Bring your shovels and hard hat to take part in the 74th annual Great Sand Sculpture Contest Aug. 11 on the beach at the Granada Launch Ramp in Long Beach. The builders' day begins at 8 a.m., and viewing is 2 to 4 p.m. Info: www.alfredosbeachclub.com or (562) 434-1542. >TRY A TRIATHALON: If you're a well-rounded athlete, enter the 3rd annual Hansen Dam Triathalon on Aug.19, a relatively tame sprint-distance event with a 500-yard swim, an 11-mile level road bike course and a 3-mile trail run. Not up to speed? You could cheer or volunteer. Info: www.laparks.org or (818) 899-3779. And... >SNOW DAY: Start your wishful thinking wishful thinking Psychology Dereitic thought that a thing or event should have a specified outcome for a ski season with plenty of powder over a deep, firm base. Mountain High starts selling season passes on Sept. 1, with the first 5,000 sold at $299 and the second 5,000 at $349. The 10,001st customer and those who follow will pay $599. Passes may be purchased online, over the phone or at the resort. To launch the sale, they'll have an artificial "winter for a day" festival that Saturday, with 120 tons of snow trucked in. Info: www.mthigh.com or (888) 754-7878. Valerie Kuklenski, (818) 713-3750, valerie.kuklenski@dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) 20 things to do before summer is over (2 -- color) spike one at the beach (3 -- color) celebrate a king-sized birthday (4 -- color) get a shave (5 -- 6 -- color) no caption (sea shells) |
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