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Week in Review: Easter, Earth Day and a Gay Walk of Fame

Christina Aguilera gets "dirrty" at The Abbey's re-opening and Weho goes green for Earth Day.

West Hollywood saw a lot of excitement this week. made an appearance at The Abbey Wednesday, —best known as fronting the '90s rock group 4 Non Blondes and writing/producing for some of today’s top artists—took The Roxy by storm on Thursday, and was Friday. 

In crime news, a 35-year-old female  pleaded not guilty to stealing $200,000 from a client. At City Hall, the Planning Commission voted to delay three hearings for two-sided and v-shaped .

Here's a recap of what happened in West Hollywood, as well as some announcements and upcoming events to look forward to. 

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 got 43 comments this week. Lisa Debbie Adams, 35, pleaded not guilty Monday to allegedly stealing more than $200,000 from a client by claiming to be a psychic working to rid the victim of a curse inherited while in her mother's womb, according to prosecutors. Offer your views . 

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In honor of Earth Day, Patch posted several "green" stories. From dog playgrounds to organic fast food, Patch found that many West Hollywood stores and boutiques are considerate of Mother Earth in . Weho Transportation Commissioner Scott Schmidt taught readers .  For more ways to help the environment and heal the Earth, check out our .

Best in Columns:

In ,  columnist Barbara Meltzer discusses the need for secondary homes for West Hollywood's aging population. Lauren Meister of West Hollywood West also gives Patch a tour of her parents' granny flat, which is under 500 square feet, but contains all the conveniences of home—kitchen, washer/dryer, central air and heat and a modern-day Murphy bed.

This week's , , profiled Bryan Miller's "Musical Martini Night." The restaurant on Santa Monica Boulevard hosts a night of $8 martinis and live music—everything from Broadway to Pop—each Sunday, and locals aren't afraid to sing along.

this week answered this question:  The Weho market may not receive an official grade, but rest assured—booths are inspected twice a year for health code violations, according to an LA County Department of Public Health official.

Must-See Video:

The Abbey paid tribute Wednesday evening to Christina Aguilera's contributions to gay culture. The pop star placed her hands and feet in cement for the Robertson hangout's first "Gay Walk of Fame" honoree. Watch the video .

Mark Your Calendar:

The City Council Reorganization Meeting is on Monday. West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Duran will be sworn in as mayor and City Councilman Jeffrey Prang as mayor pro tempore at 6 p.m. in West Hollywood Park Auditorium, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. 

Make sure catch Weho Patch's first Parents Council on Wednesday. We invite you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for parents and their families right here in West Hollywood. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in at 1 p.m. on Wednesday for our first "" forum.

Saturday is Barney's Beanery Firehouse Chili Cook Off. As part of its ongoing 90th anniversary celebration, Barney’s Beanery will hold a “5 Alarm Firefighters’ Chili Cook-off” from 12-4 p.m. Off-duty firefighters from LA County, Burbank, and Pasadena fire departments will be volunteering their firehouse cooking secrets in hopes of winning the coveted first place prize.

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