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Frugal Family: Shop Community Holiday Boutiques From Studio City to Westlake Village

Local schools, nonprofits, religious institutions and art studios have a slew of gifts at varying price points.

When/Where: Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Suite 110, Sherman Oaks. 

Why Go: The Boutique will showcase many decorative jewelry and accessories, infant and children’s clothing, as well as beautifully handmade crafts created by Circle of Care Leeza’s Place guests. Also, the Grilled Cheese Truck and Lake Street Creamery will be making an appearance in the afternoon. Boutique for a Cause will directly benefit COCLP, a free resource and support center for family caregivers who are impacted by a loved one with a memory disorder or chronic illness.

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Pricing: Admission is free.

Bridges Academy Holiday Boutique

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When/Where: Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 3921 Laurel Cyn Blvd., Studio City.

Why Go: It benefits Bridges Academy, plus you can buy some great gifts. Featuring Frannie’s Closet, Pure Neccessities, Shelly’s Fashions, Camille, Hot Rox by Ilene, Pet Lover’s Gallery, Ronna’s Gifts, Just Sleeve It, Arlette Avakian Jewelry and more!

Pricing: Admission is free.

Round Meadow Elementary

When/Where: Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., 5151 Round Meadow Rd., Hidden Hills.

Why Go: Get an early start for the holidays. There will be returning vendors plus great new merchandise at wholesale prices. 20% goes directly to the Round Meadow PFA.

Pricing: Free

Westlake Hills Elementary Holiday Boutique

When/Where: Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Westlake Hills Elementary, 3333 S. Medicine Bow Ct., Westlake Village.

Why Go:  Start the holiday season off at this shopping  event in one convenient location. Find an extensive array of jewelry, women’s clothing and accessories, kids clothing, floral and ome décor, handmade alpaca goods, gourmet foods, handmade leather bags, stationery and tons of great gifts under $20. Part of the proceeds go back to the school.

Pricing: Admission is free.

The Country School Holiday Boutique

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.  The Country School, 5243 Laurel Canyon Blvd., between Magnolia and Weddington. Parking on Laurel Canyon and in the school parking lot on Weddington. 

Why Go: Featured vendors include A Papier, Alana Sands, Almond Blossom Soaps, Arbonne, Costella Handbags, Creatively Elegant, DBD Designs, Dustin & Daisy, Emily Faith Collection, Go Green Lunch Box, Goldparty Girls, Jackie D'Alessio, Hostess Gifts To Go, Rico Adair, Roni B., Tough Cookies, Tamales by Delores and many more. Proceeds go to The Country School. 

Pricing: Free

The Village Art Project Ceramic Studio 

When/Where: Sunday, noon-6 p.m., 11602 Ventura Blvd., Studio City.

Why Go: One of a kind gifts, free pottery demonstrations and a one day discount on classes.

Pricing: Free

Carpenter Community Charter

When/Where: Friday, 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Carpenter Community Charter, 3909 Carpenter Ave.,  Studio City.

Why Go: This is Carpenter's first boutique and is full of home craft items from parents and teachers with 10 percent of profits going back to the school. 

Pricing: Free

First Christian Church of North Hollywood

When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 4390 Colfax Ave. (at Moorpark), Studio City.

Why Go: Flowers, jewelry, clothing, accessories, SarahBears Cards and Creations and more!

Pricing: Free

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