Toluca Lake Magazine Issue Archive
January/February 2019
We’re thrilled to begin 2019 by spotlighting four talented and dynamic voice actors — Debi Derryberry, Cissy Jones, Alicyn Packard and Tara Strong — as they discuss what makes the neighborhood so great and give us a peek behind the scenes of their profession. And speaking of strong women, if recommitting to fitness wasn’t already on your list of New Year’s resolutions, our story on local Olympic sprinter and Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club trainer Hafsatu Kamara should inspire you to dust off your running shoes. If you’ve resolved to learn new things, be more adventurous or spend more time with that special someone, we’ve got a list of creative and fun local activities to try for Valentine’s Day or any date night. Or maybe your goal is to take it easy and savor the moment? We’ve got you covered with our roundup of nearby spots where you can enjoy a leisurely brunch and toast the year ahead.
Neighborhood Voices
To find out what makes Toluca Lake an epicenter for voice talent and learn more about this lesser-understood side of acting, we interviewed four local vocal powerhouses.
Hafsatu Kamara: On Her Mark
We caught up with Sierra Leonean–American sprinter Hafsatu Kamara to talk about her journey to the Olympics and how she came to work and train in Toluca Lake.
Let’s Do Brunch
Whether you’re looking for comfort, luxury or a little of each, the Toluca Lake area has a bevy of restaurants to help you find your brunch bliss.
Reinventing Date Night
Tired of the classic dinner-and-a-movie date? Consult our version of a honey-do list for creative ideas (ax throwing, anyone?) to make you and your partner a truly dynamic duo!
Rose & Sage
“I grew up shopping on Riverside Drive and can’t imagine having started my business elsewhere,” says Soraya Ardakani, owner of Rose & Sage.
2018 Holiday Open House
On December 7, residents and neighbors flocked to Riverside Drive for Toluca Lake’s annual Holiday Open House.
Featured Pet: Murrie
This happy Tolucan can frequently be seen at Priscilla’s Coffee and Tea or at à la Mutt.
Turkey Trot Raises $7,000 for PALS
The Toluca Lake Turkey Trot returned with a roar (gobble?) for its sixth outing, attracting runners and local families to the festivities hosted by the Toluca Lake Homeowners Association.
Second Annual Garry Marshall Theatre Founder’s Gala
On what would have been Garry Marshall’s 83rd birthday, the theater held its second annual fundraising gala to support its upcoming series of shows.
Cheers to the New Year
Newcomers and longtime residents alike have told us they love learning new things about their neighborhood’s history, inhabitants, businesses and events with every issue of our magazine. We look forward to bringing you much more to love in the year ahead.
Festival of Lights
On December 4, Chabad of Toluca Lake Jewish Center kicked off the holiday season with its annual Grand Menorah Lighting.
Train Like an Olympian
We asked Olympic sprinter and Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club trainer Hafsatu Kamara to share her favorite warmups to help kickstart our health and fitness goals for the new year.
Health and Fitness Tips to Start Your Year Right
If you’ve been thinking about recommitting to your health and wellness goals, there’s no better time to get started than the beginning of a new year! To help you on your journey to a better you, we tapped local fitness experts Dallas Malloy and Winston Rice of the Toluca Lake Tennis and Fitness Club for their top exercise and nutrition tips that can be incorporated into any routine.