PARTYGOERS FIND IT'S EASY BEING GREEN.Byline: Daily News From people chowing down on corned beef and cabbage to singers belting out ``Danny Boy,'' St. Patrick's St. Patrick's or Saint Patrick's may refer to:
Pacific Gardens Tarzana, an assisted senior living facility, threw a bash in 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. with green punch, shamrock cookies, mint chocolate Mint chocolate, also known as Chocolate mint, is a popular variety of flavored chocolate. It is created when mint flavoring, such as peppermint, spearmint, or creme de menthe, is added to plain chocolate. ice cream and entertainers. ``This was the first year,'' spokeswoman Marcia Newman said. ``It was just something we thought residents in the community would enjoy.'' About 75 people, including their grandchildren, watched performances that included a stilt-walker, juggler juggler Entertainer who keeps several plates, knives, balls, or other objects in the air at once by tossing and catching them. The art of juggling has been practiced since antiquity. and puppet show. ``They loved it,'' Newman said. ``I mean there were people who came in from the community and sat there and enjoyed it all.'' Some 400 people were expected at the Friar's Club in Beverly Hills, which featured a fund-raising celebration that included actors Ed Begley Jr., Dan Haggerty, Ernest Borgnine and Red Buttons. The Veterans For America The organisation Veterans for America was created in 2006 in the joining of the the two organisations Veterans for Common Sense, founded in 2002, and Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, founded in 1980. Inc. held a celebration with The Celtic Arts Center in Studio City with hopes of raising about $30,000, said Rosanna DiMario, an event committee member. Begley was to receive the Sean Fallon Walsh Award and Haggerty was to receive the Sword of Light Award. The awards are for those who bring distinction and honor to their Celtic heritage through their outstanding humanitarian qualities and artistic achievements. The event also featured entertainment such as the 42nd Highlanders Regimental Pipes and Drums and the Finn MacCool band. Even the Studio City Hand Car Wash got in on the St. Paddy's Day celebration, offering customers corned beef, Irish cookies and Irish baritone singers. Anyone wearing green received a free car wash. CAPTION(S): 3 photos Photo: (1) Tanya Bronstein claps and enjoys herself as Joanie Bartels sings during Sunday's St. Patrick's Day festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. at Pacific Gardens Tarzana, an assisted senior living facility in the Valley. (2 -- 3) Mickey Wolfe, above, sports shamrocks in her hat during the St. Patrick's Day celebration. At left, Albert Brinhendler's hat makes him an honorary Irishman. Hans Gutknecht/Staff Photographer |
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