On Monday, Nov. 10, Dr. Seza Barsamian’s dental office will host its annual Veterans Day event for the 12th consecutive year, dedicating the entire day to serving retired veterans. “We love all our veterans and when there is love, there is always an opportunity to serve,” Barsamian said. Veterans will receive a dental checkup, Xrays, and a regular dental cleaning at no cost, by appointment

The road through the Community Garden will be closed to vehicles on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25, due to preparations and activities for the Harvest Festival. Gardeners will still be able to access their plots on foot, but parking will not be available in the area during this time. Those planning to visit the garden are encouraged to use the GRF community bus service by calling 562-472-1367,

Residents interested in learning more about the innerworkings of the Golden Rain Foundation are encouraged to listen to the LW Direct podcast. The podcast covers topics like the reserve study, GRF departments, large projects and more. Listen now at www.lwsb.com/ podcast.