October 1, 2007

Please Pass the Blankie

Baby2Baby.org

You hang onto all sorts of things for sentimental reasons.

Now might be a good time to point out that a diaper pail isn’t much of a keepsake.

But Baby2Baby sure could use it. Started by three moms who share the desire to help needy babes and a reduce, reuse, recycle mentality, the charity hooks tiny folks across L.A. up with new and gently used gear and clothing.

Simply gather your donations and head to a drop-off location in Los Feliz, West L.A., or the Laurel Canyon/Mulholland area. Baby2Baby does the rest.

Lending a helping hand-me-down never felt so good.

Available online at baby2baby.org.

This Week in Los Angeles

CELEBRATE
A Birthday
What: Juvie turns 1 with free cupcakes, free lemonade, and 20 percent off the entire store.
Why: You take the cake.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 2395c Glendale Blvd., b/t Silver Lake Blvd. & Brier Ave., Silver Lake (323-667-0344).

HIKE
Eaton Canyon
What: A junior path and nature center make it easy for the tinies to check out some lo-fi wilderness.
Why: Happy trails to you.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: Nature Center, 1750 N. Altadena Dr., at Veranda Ave., Pasadena (626-398-5420).

JAM
The Jellydots
What: An Austin band plays a matinee show for cool kids and their parents.
Why: Tykes like the sound of that.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.
Where: McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., b/t Dorchester Ave. & 31st St., Santa Monica (310-828-4497).