WEEKEND FESTIVALS.Byline: --Semhar Debessai Support the Junior Blind of America with the organization's annual Camp Bloomfield Camp Bloomfield is a 40-acre campground in the Santa Monica mountains near Malibu, California, United States. Founded in 1958 by Henry Bloomfield and the Junior Blind of America, the non-profit camp runs several sessions every summer for those who are blind and visually impaired. Summer Festival. The event brings together blind and partially blind people and their families, volunteers and spectators alike. Enjoy a fun-filled day of learning and discovery. The festival features a variety of activities that educate, enhance and increase awareness toward the blind including a Blindness Discovery Area, blindfolded blind·fold tr.v. blind·fold·ed, blind·fold·ing, blind·folds 1. To cover the eyes of with or as if with a bandage. 2. To prevent from seeing and especially from comprehending. n. 1. games for the sighted to compete alongside their blind buddies See buddy list. , guide-dog demonstrations and Captain Carl's Marine Life Exhibit. The event takes place 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Camp Bloomfield, 35375 Mulholland Highway  This article or section may be confusing or unclear for some readers.Please [improve the article] or discuss this issue on the talk page. , Malibu. Admission is free. (323) 295-4555, Ext. 267. www.juniorblind.org. ALSO THIS WEEKEND: Old Fort MacArthur Days and Artillery Show: featuring historic war re-enactments, cooking demonstrations, exhibits and more. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at Fort MacArthur Military Museum, Angels Gate Park, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children under 12. (888) 527-2757. www.laparks.org. Montrose Art Walk & Sale: featuring artist displays, demonstrations and artwork for sale. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the 2300 and 2400 blocks of Honolulu Avenue, Montrose. Admission is free. (818) 249-7171. www.monstrosechamber.org. Sawdust sawdust used as litter for chickens and bedding for horses. Sawdust made from treated timber may cause pentachlorophenol and other wood preservative poisoning. Fungi growing in sawdust litter in poultry houses may cause poisoning in the birds. Art Festival: featuring artistic media including ceramics, fine jewelry jewelry, personal adornments worn for ornament or utility, to show rank or wealth, or to follow superstitious custom or fashion. The most universal forms of jewelry are the necklace, bracelet, ring, pin, and earring. , art glass, photography, painting and more, plus live entertainment and three outdoor caf(hrt)s. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting Friday thorugh Sept. 2 at 935 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach Laguna Beach (ləg  `nə), city (1990 pop. 23,170), Orange co., S Calif., on the Pacific coast; founded 1887, inc. 1927. .
Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $3 children ages 6-12, children 5
and under free. (949) 494-3030. www.sawdustartfestival.org.
CAPTION(S): photo Photo: The Junior Blind of America Camp Bloomfield Summer festival features a variety of activities that increase awareness toward the blind, like blindfolded games for the sighted. Admission is free. |
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