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Meet SAGE Sponsors and Ambassadors

Posted on April 18, 2013 by | Leave a comment

The SAGE (Sustainable and Green Environments) Expo on April 20 and 21 is an opportunity for environmentally responsible businesses to share their products and services with the South Bay community. Among the numerous sponsors and ambassadors at the event, look out for the following people and businesses:

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Realtors and “Green Renovators,” Carol Glover and Dave Salzman,  will speak at the SAGE expo on Sunday April 21 at 1 p.m. Their talk is entitled “Adding Value to Your Home: What Works: What is a Waste of Money,” and contains important information for current homeowners looking to increase the value of their property. Aside from  having extensive experience and knowledge in Real Estate, Carol and Dave are extremely active in the Manhattan Beach community and love to give back. They volunteer for various organizations including the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce, Manhattan Beach Women in Business, Manhattan Beach Mayor’s Youth Council and Boy Scouts of America.

John Post

John Post

Well-known photographer, John Post will display his latest project at the SAGE Expo. Check out photographs of Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach over the course of almost 50 years!

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In the spirit of celebrating local business, esteemed writer Heidi Butzine, author of “Shop Local, A Practical Pain Free Guide to Shopping with Purpose,” will be at SAGE, signing copies of her book. According to an article posted by Online PR News released earlier this month, Butzine explained how shopping local can reduce everyone’s “carbon footprint”: “An important step towards leading a green lifestyle includes sustainability and taking steps towards conservation. Shopping local is directly related not only because it means less driving thereby reducing harmful exhaust emissions but more money spent locally stays within the community supporting the sustainability of our local economy. Following the tips I offer in my book, in some cases I’ve actually spent less at independently owned local businesses and had less waste by getting better quality products that last longer.”

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Learn from Kimberly, “The Rain Goddess” how to recycle rain water and simultaneously hydrate your plants in an eco-friendly way!

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And last, but certainly not least, “Two Guns” Coffee Shop located on Sepulveda will be serving their coffee at the Sage Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Two Guns is a local hangout that proudly supports local vendors such as Cake Bake Shop and Bread Bar.

Sources:

Online PR News (2013) Respected author and “shop local” specialist Heidi Butzine brings her expertise to the SAGE Expo.. [press release] April 02.

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Manhattan Beach to celebrate the planet!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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On Earth day, Saturday April 27, Manhattan Beach will celebrate our beautiful earth. Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Community’s Enviroment (VOICE), alongside Sustanible Manahattan Beach and Parks Make Life Better present a concert and celebration that will take place in Polliwog park and be fun for the entire community. The event will commence at 11 a.m.  and  end at 4 p.m. The event will feature eco-friendly shopping, gourmet vegetarian food trucks, live music and dancing, alternative fuel vehicles and even eco-waste and paper shredding. Below is a brief schedule of the events as outlined on the VOICE website:

Activities in the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden

  • 11AM – 4PM Tours of the MBBG

Entertainment – Ampitheater Main Stage

  • 11:15 – BlueZones Project Walk Week Winners
  • 11:30 – Yoga in the Park by YogaWorks bring a blanket or mat
  • Noon – Kid’s Music – Stephen Michael Schwartz
  • 1pm – Environmental Hero Awards and MB Green Business       Awards
  • 1:30 – 4PM live Music – Pretzel Logic Steely Dan Tribute       Band
  • 2:30PM – Dolphin Call Calling Contest finalist
  • Eco-Education (located near Red Historical Building)
  • 11:30 Vertical Gardens – Enviroscape
  • 12:30 Sharing the road bikes and cars – SBBC
  • 1:30 Water conservation phone app
  • 2:30 trash free living presentation – Grades of Green
  • 3:30 Non-GMO foods – labelgmos.org

Food:      A taste of the Green Life. Gourmet food trucks serving delicious and      nutritious vegetarian food that’s earth friendly 11-4pmKid’s Activity Walk:      free art and games

  • Food Vendors to be announced
  • Eco-friendly shopping: Everything from gifts to solar panels are      good for you and our environment
  • Eco Quiz:      win prizes and have fun learning
  • free bike corral provided by SBBC

The event will not only aim to educate the Manhattan Beach Community on environmental issues, but also work to create change and to inform people on opportunities on how to live “greener lives”Local Sponsors of this event include: Yogaworks, 100.3 The Sound, BodyGlove, Union Bank, Blue Zones Project, Manhattan Beach Toyota, and the Green Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics. Come on down for the Earth Day celebration and  participate in the festivites. Until next time the Dave Salzman team would like to wish you and your family a wonderful spring season. For information on how we help people from all over find their dream homes please visit the Dave Salzman website and Facebook page.

Sources: http://www.greenervoice.org/earthday.htm

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Paint the Town Green!

Posted on April 5, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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On April 20 & 21 Manhattan Beach will go green. The 2013 SAGE (Sustainable and Green Environments) will host a free event at the MB National Guard Armory from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This expo is designed to promote the “green lifestyle,” environmentally friendly services, and nutrition. In addition, SAGE emphasizes the importance of eating locally grown foods, the various ways one can incorporate green technology into their daily lives and green practices that will reduce one’s “carbon footprint.”

According to a press release on the SAGE event, Angela Silverman, one of the event organizers, explains the objectives of the environmental expo. She states: “Sage Expo offers goods and products to help make our lives greener so we can enjoy a healthy life while also sustaining our beautiful beach communities and its environment. Mark Lipps, another organizer for the event adds: “Sage has a mission to our community on what local business and organizations have to offer so consumers can lower their monthly utilities and develop a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.”

There will be local vendors at the event including: Pages a Bookstore, Shop Local, doTERRA Essential Oils and Food Truck Connection. Aside from the local and environmentally sound goods and services, Spyder Surfboards will be hosting a fashion show, displaying some of their latest fashions including board shorts that are made from recyclable materials including plastic. Ambassadors for this event include Dave Salzman and Carol Glover from Estate Construction  & Development, LLC, Beach Business Bank, All Yellow Taxi, Beach Cities Web Design, Body Glove, Costal Creations Architecture, DDS Plumbing Inc, Beach Cities Cycling Club Inc,  and more! This event serves as an opportunity for Manhattan Beach locals to come together and learn ways in which they can enhance their lives and simultaneously, save the planet. If interested in becoming a vendor or volunteering for the event please visit the SAGE website! Stay tuned for more blogs from the Dave Salzman Real Estate Team.

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Lock it or lose it! The 90% Rule

Posted on January 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Have you had anything stolen from your car or home?  Do you know anyone who has?

Shocking statistic:  Over 90% of thefts are due to unlocked doors and windows – either in your car or home.

Although Manhattan Beach is a safe community, there are people who will commit a crime of opportunity if given the chance. This is where you come in – remove as many opportunities as possible for people to steal from you.  Having an unlocked door or window is an invitation to steal.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department has instituted an awareness  Program “Lock It or Lose It!”  to make people aware that  — in many cases —prevention is in your Hands!!

Here are some tips for keeping your belongings safe.

•             LOCK your vehicle at all times.

•             KEEP your valuables – laptop, camera, MP3 player, GPS system, cell phone, purse, wallet, briefcase and other items out of plain view

•             LEAVE no trace or sign of electronics, such as docking stations or connector cables in plain view

•             REMOVE your third row seats and store them in a locked garage

•             DON’T leave packages or shopping bags visible in your car

•             UNLOAD your car immediately when you get home

•             Do not leave items in your car overnight

•             SET your alarm or anti-theft device

Want more information on this topic.. check the MBPD website:  http://www.ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us/Index.aspx?page=223

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It is that Time of Year…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Image: Courtsey of Google Images

Image: Courtsey of Google Images

It is that time of year. The New Year is a landmark for most people. The New Year is a stepping stone, a time to reflect on accomplishments of the past year, and a time to make new commitments for self-improvement. Manhattan Beach is not only a great community to live in, but it is a great space for the locals and visitors to make their resolutions come to fruition. For example, one of my new year’s resolutions is to do more cardio workouts. I will accomplish this by making effort to take power walks down the beautiful Manhattan Beach Strand and playing beach volleyball in the summertime.

Another example of a great resolution is to spend more time with family and loved ones; Manhattan Beach is a beach town that offers many family friendly activities including community events such as: Concerts in the Park. Lastly, if a resolution would be to venture out and try new restaurants,  many of the restaurants in downtown Manhattan offer a wide variety of cuisines and that are healthy and taste phenomenal.

New Years is about a fresh start, a “clean slate”. Manhattan Beach is a great beach city to take those first steps in following through with New Year’s resolutions. The landscape and the abundance of opportunities to start new are endless.  Cheers to a new start!  Check  us out at http://www.davesalzman.com Happy new year!

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Downtown Manhattan Beach is THE place for Christmas Eve Dinner!

Posted on December 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment
Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Manhattan Beach Pier. Photo Courtsey of Google Images

Worried that there will not be enough room in your home to prepare a huge holiday feast; Will your immediate family, in-laws,extended family, the family pet, a huge Christmas tree, and presents scattered everywhere, be crowded under one roof? Fear not! Plenty of restaurants will be open on Christmas Eve in Manhattan Beach, that will satisfy any palette. Christmas Eve is a time to spend relaxing with family and friends, and the time to take in the magic of the holiday season. The restaurants in the 90266 know that not every family or couple or group of close friends has the time to create a large holiday meal, so there are plenty of restaurants open.

Restaurants that are open in Manhattan Beach for Christmas Eve include: Four Daughters Kitchen, Petros, Pancho’s, Sloopy’s, Simmzy’s, and The Kettle, to name a few.These restaurants provide great environments for parties of one, two, or more! The Tin Roof Bistro is also open, and is a great place for families. As one Yelp critic described it as “a great place to bring out of towners.” The Tin Roof Bistro is located in Manhattan Beach, on Sepulveda right before Rosecrans. It is such a wonderful place because it is spacious, but at the same time, very cozy. If you areating eating with a small group, FishBar off of Highland is great option for Christmas Eve dinner.

Manhattan Beach is THE beach city for all types of cuisine on Christmas Eve. Make sure to make reservations early, as most of the resturants will not be open super late! From all of us at NW Real Estate Brokers, we wish you and all of your loved ones, a wonderful holiday season! Check us out on Facebook or learn more about us at http://www.davesalzman.com

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