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February 12 – FOSP meeting
7 PM — Parish hall at Mt. Olive Church, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
All FOSP members are welcome to attend.
– Lincoln Blvd. Neighborhood Corridor Plan (LiNC) update from Peter James;
– Conversation with Armen Melkonians on the one-year anniversary of Residocracy Santa Monica;
– The proposed 78% increase in water rates over the next 5 years (Feb 24th City Council agenda);
– Updates on SM Airport, the Zoning Ordinance Update, and Public Safety
Beginning February 25th: “Kindergarten Round-up” events for the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District — SMMUSD elementary school will be welcoming resident parents of incoming Kindergarteners and Transitional Kindergarteners. Parents can meet the principal of their neighborhood school, visit classrooms, and enroll their children for either Kindergarten or Transitional Kindergarten.
To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must turn five on or before September 1, 2015. To be eligible for Transitional Kindergarten, students must turn five on September 2 through December 2, 2015. Parents will need to bring their child’s birth certificate, health records, and verification of residence in Santa Monica or Malibu (gas, water, or electric bill will suffice). Round-Up schedule by school site: http://www.smmusd.org/press/press1415/KindergartenRoundUp.htm
Feb 7 to Feb 15 — “Junie B. Jones, the Musical” — Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd. — Sat/Sun at 11 AM through Feb 15. Based on Junie B. Jones, the book series by author Barbara Parks. This musical has loads of funny songs and experiences about starting a new grade at school, making friends, maybe even helping a friend, and a few surprises along the way. Call (310)828.7519 or visit www.morgan-wixson.org
February 7 – Los Angeles Clarinet Choir – 7:30 PM – MLK Auditorium, Main Library
February 9 — Movie screening: Much Ado About Nothing (2012) – 6:30 PM — Fairview Branch Library, 21st & Ocean Park Blvd.
February 9 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/
February 10 and 24 – City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall –
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas.aspx
February 10 – Mindfulness Meditation – 7 PM – Fairview Branch Library
February 11 – SCBWI Westside Writers Schmooze – 7 PM – Fairview Branch Library
February 12 – Community Book Swap – 6:30-8:30 PM – Bring a book, take a book, enjoy some treats. Fairview Library, 21st and Ocean Park Blvd.
February 12 – FOSP meeting – Lincoln Blvd. Neighborhood Corridor Plan (LiNC) update from Peter James; Conversation with Armen Melkonians, founder of Residocracy, on the one-year anniversary of Residocracy Santa Monica; Updates SM Airport, the Zoning Ordinance Update, Crime and public safety, and the proposed 78% increase in water rates (Feb 24th City Council agenda). All FOSP members are welcome to attend. 7 PM in the parish hall at Mt. Olive Church, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
February 12 — Rent Control Board – 7 PM – Main Library –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx
February 14 – Literature Book Club – Typee by Herman Melville – 11 AM – Fairview Branch Library
February 14 & 15 – “Whale of a Weekend” – Pier Aquarium – 12:30 to 5 PM
February 14 to March 21 – “Santa Monica Reads” – 2 PM – Main Library –
Longbourn by Jo Baker — www.smpl.rg/Longbourn2015
February 14 & 28 – Fairview Knitters – 3:30 PM – Fairview Library
February 16 – All public libraries CLOSED
February 17 — SMC spring semester classes begin.
February 18, and 25 — Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall – Zoning Ordinance Update —
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD /Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/
February 19 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Multipurpose Room, Main Library —
http://www.smgov.net/Departments/HED/Housing_and_Redevelopment/Housing/Housing_Commission_Agendas/Housing_Commission.aspx
February 19 and March 5 — SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM — District Office –
Agenda: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
February 19 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987
February 19 — “The Best of SHINE”at YWCA Westside/Santa Monica – 7:30 PM —
SHINE storytelling is gearing up for one of its most popular events, selecting eight favorite stories from the more than 100 inspiring true tales told during the 2014 season.
February 21 – Free paper shredding and electronics recycling – 9 AM to 2 PM – City Yards, 2500 Michigan Avenue (one block north of the I-10 freeway, one block east of Cloverfield)
February 23 — Airport Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall —
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320
February 25 — New Book Club at Café Bolivar – The Storied Life of A.J.Fikry by Gabrielle Zivin –
6 PM – 1741 Ocean Park Blvd.
February 26 – Create Positive Change in Your Life – 7 PM — Fairview Branch Library
March 4 – SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building —
http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx
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Be Earthquake Prepared: Visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website at http://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/ and sign up for SMalerts at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Stay_Informed.aspx
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“No Jets” yard signs are available. Send a request with your address to NoMoreJets@gmail.com — Those without yards or permission to display yard signs may print out the window version, downloadable here: http://bit.ly/1yNoC0Q
