Wine Stomp - Leona Valley, CA

Experience the Leona Valley HANDS-ON with their truly unique WINE STOMP. David Reynolds with the Leona Valley Winery gives you the ye'ole low-down on this event coming up on OCTOBER 25, 2008 from 2pm - 7pm. Visit http://www.leonavalleywinery.com/ to learn more about this local area, wine philosophy and this fabulous event!

RENAISSANCE Theme with a transformed vineyard with Jousting, Leather Workers, A Goat Cheese Maker, Musicians and other Performances! You are welcome--in fact encouraged--to Dress Up in the RENAISSANCE Theme and experience the days of Yore - for yourself! LOL!

Here are a few photos to tempt you to get Stomp-Ready:

David Reynolds of the Leona Valley Winery and Emily Ball of Elite Professionals Real Estate Services, Inc

Yes, You will pick YOUR OWN GRAPES and get to Stomp! Vat here may not be the vat you use, but it will be just as fun :-)




See and Taste it all... For directions to 40352 90th St Leona Valley, CA, cut and paste this link : http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-_X7l



Good Times! And look to the VLOG: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAykgGYKuRw

Enjoy!

Leah Pollack
Elite Professionals Real Estate Services, Inc.
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Lombardi Ranch in Santa Clarita - Fall into the Season!

Ahhhh Fall! The pumpkin spice, the hot apple cider, the leaves, the rain.... the Halloween costumes... AND our Annual Visit to LOMBARDI RANCH! The icon of Fall in Santa Clarita! The sounds of live music. The smells of hay, grilled corn and the petting zoo. Nothing is finer! Check them out online at http://www.lombardiranch.com/

Getting to know the sunflowers up close!

Helping out the team while on this Antique Fire Truck!

The 'Not-So-Scary Crow' in the Sunflower Walk!

See the VLOG online at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iWUosarYok
Enjoy!
Regards,
Leah Pollack
http://www.eliteprosre.com/

LEED ing the Way in Green Real Estate

Hello Team! It is an exciting world out there! Solar and Wind Energy applied to Commercial Real Estate - is nothing sweeter than reducing your recurring cost, and provide a beacon of hope to reduce our foreign dependency for energy? Eco-trends in real estate developments are red-hot. LEEDs certifications are becoming the norm for builders and all related services, to have a knowledge of, or ability to upgrade to this latest certification of enviromental requirements for private and public sector clients. I look forward to the retro-fit kit for residential properties to upgrade to solar, and now I look forward to their commercial counterparts.

Here is the link to the EBAY building in Northern CA:

http://news.ebay.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=309105





The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is an international green building rating system that sets environmentally sustainable construction criteria. It aims to establish a common standard of building designs that minimize risks on the environment and raise awareness among consumers of the benefits of green construction. and Platinum is the highest level.

Stay Tuned to this and many more advances in what I hope cost-effective solutions to bring self-sufficient energy sources to the front lines or front doors of our community!

Enjoy!
Leah Pollack
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Fourth of July Santa Clarita Valley Celebrates!

(July 4, 2008) No raining on this parade! July 4th in Santa Clarita begins with the 7am Rotary Pancake Breakfast! It is now our family tradition. Check the rotary group online at http://www.scvrotaryclub.com/

Then after eating the filling pancakes ... steps away we set down for the Santa Clarita Valley FOURTH OF JULY PARADE!!! Local Dignitaries, Local Boys Scouts, Military, and groups of cool cars, Fire Trucks, and Girls in Tiaras! This is what the community spirit is, the waving of flags and the support of our community!

Then the evening rounds out with FIREWORKS!!! Every year of my life I have seen fireworks. Even when I was blessed to travel for work and on July 4th found myself in Tokyo, Japan... in the hotel I found a with pictures of fireworks. I move the magazine high in the air, coupled with it the sounds and followed up with my awe-struck "oooo, ahhhh!"... Folks, these are traditions that I do not take lightly :-)

See the video log of this event at VIDEO LOG http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=249DF89D1B23AB92

I hope you took advantage of the free events in and around town this past weekend. And as always set your reminders for next year!

Enjoy and Have a great day!



-Leah Pollack
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Central Coast Visit - Shell Beach Farmers Market, Yummy Pismo Beach and Guadalupe Dunes, CA

(June 28, 2008) On the road in and around AND 3 hours away! Central Coast a good drive, and worth it too! Day at the beach discovering new people and new foods! Pismo Beach and the ever delightful Shell Beach. Area Event for this area can be found at http://www.classiccalifornia.com/calendar.htm
We took in the Shell Beach Farmers Market. Area goodies and great music as well as great views of the bluffs - no foolin'. LOL!
Met and chatted with the local organization that is promoting the Shell Beach Improvement Projects http://www.sbig.org/ and a local business woman who bridges the world with crafts from around the world. http://slovillages.com/
As the day went on we took ourselves to the local outlet malls and then on to the main drag of Pismo Beach! What a great time!

We took in the beautiful beach and local snacks... HotLix of Pismo Beach, CA http://www.hotlix.com/ is a word... AWESOME. Nostalgic candy as well as chocolate covered WORMS and White Chocolate covered CRICKETS. Truth be told: The worms were fantastic. I asked to purchase a quarter pound, so I could munch on them while walking around. She looked at me as if I was crazy, as they don't sell them THAT way! And the crickets? The white chocolate was very good - and if you don't mind having cricket-parts in your teeth for a bit, then I would HIGHLY recommend the experience. I also learned something very valuable... when travelling in the woods simply be sure to pack a block of chocolate, it makes those creepy-crawlies MUCH easier to eat!
That night we took in Santa Maria, CA and went to BBQ-LAND, BBQ-LAND, BBQ-LAND! Phone (805) 346-8537 A good inexpensive bbq place with ample portions - yeehah!
The next day we checked into the Guadalupe Dunes. You drive straight out, to where seems as if you are just going to fall off the earth! Surprising I had more cell phone bars than I do at my own house! We truly decompressed as we walked along the awe-inspring coast line. What a wonderful weekend getaway! 10 miles from San Luis Obispo, 144 miles from Bakersfield and about 188 miles from Los Angeles! Add this area for your consideration for a weekend out of town, a 3rd party destination for your family holiday - or perhaps a second home.
Let me know! Take the time to check out sights, sounds and tastes of the world around you! Enjoy and Have a great day!

-Leah Pollack

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Italian Feast of Santa Clarita, CA

(June 7, 2008) We stumbled upon this Italian delicacy last year...and this year I can share it and remind you that this is an annual event, so set a reminder now :-) http://italianfeastofscv.com/


... One thing I love about the American spirit in general is that if people see that there is a festival, or an event that is NOT in their town, they just host it themselves. So far what I have seen it is making our city so much more! And when it comes to Italian Festivals, Frankie Competelli has done just that. As you go through the entry gates to check into the festival, they are a wonderful bridge from 'your day' to 'Little Italy' complete with the vendors, Italian lessons and of course Food. All the folks we met were gracious and helpful.



The jumpy-slide and laser-light tag were fantastic and so was the craft booth. The host of this event was Frankie Competelli. His story is one of inspiration how he stays true to form of his vibrant and delicious Italian New York ancestry including his passion for his community.

Frankie’s Restaurant will open this summer in the Bridgeport Marketplace. If the food at the Feast is any indication of what we are in for this is a MUST CHECK INTO see him online at http://www.frankiesonmelrose.com/




The next big Italian event is The Feast of San Gennaro in Los Angeles September 25-28, 2008. To learn more.... http://www.feastofla.org/







And back at The Italian Feast of Santa Clarita... Did you see the Gelato-guys? I also spoke with a photographer who photographs Italy and sells these wonderful photos at Festivals. She was extremely passionate about Italy, the culture, the people and the architecture. I was blessed in my younger days to spend 11 days in Italy. I still think fondly on the time when I was 'getting' lost in Rome all in search for a poster of the Spanish Steps. I keep stumbling upon bits of antiquities and street markets, And at night - still posterless- I came upon a street festival with music and huge mylar balloons - it was so welcoming and fantastic!

What a great reminder in Santa Clarita to take the time when you are driving around; meandering through the parks and festivals, talking to people, glance around the community boards if you see a sign about a festival or a new restaurant or shop or one that is 'new-to-you' check into it. Find the pockets of celebrations in Santa Clarita and build your memories of exploration that will continue the traditions and make some new traditions of your own in this our vibrant city.


Enjoy and Have a great day!



-Leah Pollack
Your Real Estate Investing Resource
Elite Professionals Real Estate Services, Inc.
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