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Join author Alexandra Anton for a book signing of her debut novel Santiaga: A Freedom Tale, a moving story that reimagines the classical quest for enlightenment by telling a woman’s hero journey.
For centuries, some of the most influential stories of spiritual awakening have centered on men who temporarily leave behind family, responsibility, and earthly attachments to pursue enlightenment. In Santiaga, Anton turns that familiar narrative upside down.
The story loosely follows the plot of two classic texts: Hermann Hesse’s novella, Siddhartha, and the first written account of a female Buddha, Yeshe Tsogyal from 8th century Tibet. Anton was also partially inspired by a 2023 news story about three women who accused a Buddhist leader of a 2009 sexual assault in upstate New York.
“I was captivated by what happens when women place absolute trust in spiritual teachers, who then betray their pure, spiritual intentions,” she said. “I wanted to tell an alternative story of female spiritual empowerment that rings true for women living today.”
Join the community of early readers who rated Santiaga: A Freedom Tale ★★★★1/2 stars on Goodreads. Devastating, emotional, and introspective, Santiaga challenges the conditions modern women face in pursuit of inner truth and enlightenment to offer an alternative way.
“A quietly fulfilling and even subversive read.”— Kirkus Reviews
About the Author
Alexandra Anton is a pen name. A former book publicist for bestselling and award-winning authors at Big 5 publishers, she earned a master’s degree in creative writing from San Francisco State University and attended Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference in Middlebury, VT. She lives in Venice.

Local Event: Book Signing with Author Alexandra Anton

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Local Event: Chamber Music Palisades concert: Webern String Quartet and Flute

Chamber Music Palisades concert: Webern String...

The opening concert of Chamber Music Palisades features the Webern String Quartet, quickly establishing itself on the...

Chamber Music Palisades concert: Webern String Quartet and Flute

IMAN Cultural Center

Fixing &amp; Flipping Houses.&nbsp; Everyone dreams of flipping houses, but very few ever really do it.&nbsp; Why is that?&nbsp; Rehabs are fun and challenging, and the profits can be enormous.&nbsp; Plus, compared to other investments, you receive your profits in months (not years). Not to mention those HGTV shows are just so additive. So why don’t more people do it?&nbsp; The answer is simple; people don’t know how to get started.&nbsp; They don’t know where to turn, what to do, or who to trust.&nbsp; Well, stay tuned, because we have the answer. &nbsp; Guest Speaker. The answer is Don Costa, our very special guest speaker at our October meeting. &nbsp;During his presentation, Don will cover four crucial topics: (1) How to find houses to flip, (2) How to finance your purchase, (3) How to rehab your property, and (4) How to flip your house quickly for fun and profit.&nbsp; Specifically, Don will be discussing: &nbsp;

*&nbsp; Finding the perfect flip
*&nbsp; Funding your rehabs the right way
*&nbsp; Systems to manage your team &amp; timeline
*&nbsp; Tips to cash flow as you grow
*&nbsp; Maximizing your exit (getting the most profit out of each flip) &nbsp;
If you’re already fixing and flipping houses, or just getting started, you’re going to love Don’s presentation!&nbsp; Don is going to explain why “fixing &amp; flipping” is the most lucrative (and most fun) strategy in real estate investing.&nbsp; Plus, he has plenty of real estate experiences and examples to share with you.&nbsp; Most importantly, he has actually done it with hundreds of rehabs throughout California. Don is going to show you how to get started and be successful.&nbsp;
Date &amp; Time: Thursday night, October 8, 2026, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.&nbsp;
Location:&nbsp;Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, LA 90034 (between National and Palms).&nbsp;
Parking: Metered street parking. Plus, there are also two FREE parking structures just two blocks away. The first structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and Palm. The second structure is at the northeast corner of Motor and National.&nbsp;From either lot it’s a short two blocks walk to the Iman. Valet parking is also available. Free Admission:&nbsp;Admission to our meetings is always FREE (complimentary), but reservations are recommended. &nbsp;

RSVP: To register, please go to www.LARealEstateInvestors.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association (“LAC-REIA”). Founded in 1996, LAC-REIA is&nbsp;the oldest and largest investor group in California. Our Association helps people invest in real estate by offering (1) education, (2) networking, (3) workshops, and (4) mentoring. If you need help with any of our services, please let us know.&nbsp;

Local Event: "How to Fix & Flip Houses"

"How to Fix & Flip Houses"

Fixing & Flipping Houses.  Everyone dreams of flipping houses, but very few ever really do it.  Why is that?  Rehabs are fun...

Vendors Expo. Our super-duper, world-famous "Real Estate Vendors Expo" returns on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Real Estate Investors Association. The Vendor Expo opens promptly at 6:30 pm. Don't be late!
We'll have a rotating collection of over thirty (30) of the finest vendors with all of the real estate services and products you will need to become a successful investor, including private lenders, title companies, data services, CPA, escrow companies, building suppliers, title insurance, home inspectors, business credit, tax auctions, Realtor services, Legal Shield, identity theft services, hard money lenders, Airbnb, mortgage brokers, life insurance, tax sales, ADu's, 1031 exchanges facilitators, contractors, out-of-state investment opportunities, insurance agents, credit repair consultants, staging companies, wholesale deals, hard money lenders, private mentoring, and much MUCH more! So come early, meet and greet, and expand your "Dream Team" of real estate professionals that are eager to help you succeed. Be sure to bring lots and lots of business cards to pass out. This is a fantastic networking opportunity.
Date &amp; Time: Thursday night, October 8, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. 
Location: Iman Cultural Center, 3376 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles 90034 (between National and Palms).
Parking: Metered &amp; free street parking. There are also two FREE parking garages at: (1) 3456 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor &amp; Palms), and (2) 3272 Motor Ave (northeast corner of Motor and National). Both parking lots are a short two block walk to the Iman. Valet parking at the Iman will also be available ($15).
 
Free Admission. Remember, our Vendor Expos (and general meetings) are always FREE. 
 
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Vendors Wanted: We already have over 30+ vendors, but we're always looking for more! If you have a service and/or product that would be helpful to real estate investors and real estate professionals, we want you! If you (or someone you know) would like to be a vendor at our Vendor Expos, please contact us (310-792-6404).

Local Event: Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns October 8th

Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns October 8th

Vendors Expo. Our super-duper, world-famous "Real Estate Vendors Expo"  returns on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, at the Los...

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Real Estate Vendors Expo Returns October 8th