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FOSP Board/Membership Meeting – July 11 – 7 PM
Fairview Library — 2101 Ocean Park Blvd. (note location)
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July 3 – Santa Monica Reads: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – 2 PM – Discussion – Fairview Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.
July 4 – 13th Annual 4th of July Parade – 9:30 AM – Main Street between Pico & Marine –
Don’t miss the “FOSP Beach Towel Drill Team!” https://www.santamonicaparade.com/home.html
July 5, 12, 19, 26 — SMC Planetarium shows – 8 PM – Drescher Hall, Room 223 (near the elevators on the second floor)
For more information, call 310-434-3005 or go to http://www.smc.edu/AcademicPrograms/Planetarium/Pages/default.aspx — All shows subject to change or cancellation without notice.
July 8 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/
July 9, 16, 30 — “Write Away” Workshop – Noon – Fairview Branch Library
Support and encouragement for all writers
July 10 – Commission on the Status of Women – 6 PM – Pico Branch Library
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919
July 11 – Just for Seniors: How to Use Your Smartphone or Tablet — 4 PM – Fairview Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.
July 11 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx
July 13 — Classics Book Group: Cheri by Colette – 11 AM – Fairview Library
July 13 – The History of Apollo 11 – 2 PM – Fairview Library
– NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Rosanne Sachson celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing with information on the mission’s history. After the talk, young attendees are encouraged to pair up with adults who were alive in 1969 to learn about their memories of the big event.
July 15 – Arts Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street –
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx
July 15 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/
July 15 — Task Force on the Environment – 7 PM – Patio Rm., Virginia Avenue Park –Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/OSE/Task_Force_on_the_Environment/Task_Force_on_the_Environment.aspx
July 16 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 PM – Fairview Library – Bring a mat or towel.
July 17 — Commission for the Senior Community – 1:30 PM — Ken Edwards Center
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097196
July 17 and August 7 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/
July 18 and 25 – Current events discussion – 1 PM – Fairview Branch Library
July 18 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Agenda: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing-commission
July 18 — SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM – District Office
Agendas: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
Board Notes: http://www.smmusd.org/BoardNotes.pdf
July 18 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987
July 20 – Movie: “The First Man” (2018) – 2 PM – Fairview Library
– 50 years to the day, we celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing with this biopic about Neil Armstrong (starring Ryan Gosling).
July 22 — Airport Commission – 7 PM – City Hall – Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320
July 22 –– Social Services Commission – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 2517 4th St.
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958
July 23 — City Council – 6:00 PM – City Hall –
Agendas: www.smgov.net/council/agendas
Email all City Council members at Council@smgov.net
Meetings are broadcast live on CityTV, Cable Channel 16, and are also streamed at www.YouTube.com/City/TV16SantaMonica
July 24 — Urban Forest Task Force — 6:30 PM – Multipurpose Room, Main Library
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Portals/UrbanForest/content.aspx?id=18947
July 26 – Savvy Seniors: Protecting Yourself against Fraud and Scams – 8:30 M – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Contact Johanna Rodriguez at 310-458-8691 to register.
July 27 – Free paper shredding and electronics recycling – 9 AM to 2 PM –
City Yards, 2500 Michigan Avenue
August 5– Disabilities Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032
August 5 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/
August 6 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Bldg, Pico Blvd. at 17th Street
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx
August 20 — City Audit Subcommittee – 6 PM – Training Rm., Civic Center Parking Structure –Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/content.aspx?id=53159
Adult Literacy at the Santa Monica Public Library – Would you like to help someone with their reading and writing? Volunteers are needed to provide free one-on-one tutoring for adults. For more information, go to www.Literacy.Program@smgov.net
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City of Santa Monica Event Calendar:
http://calendar.smgov.net/city/eventcalendar.asp
Santa Monica Public Library Calendar:
http://smpl.org/Programs_and_Events.aspx
Library Calendar of Events for July 2019: https://smpl.org/uploadedFiles/July2019Calendar.pdf
Never miss a library program! Sign up today at www.smpl.org/newsletter to receive a monthly email with program highlights and links to the full Calendar of Events.
Santa Monica College events:
http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Events-at-a-Glance.aspx
McCabe’s Concerts — 3101 Pico Blvd. —
John McEuen & the String Wizards present “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” – June 29
http://www.mccabes.com/condata.html
Morgan-Wixson Theatre — 2627 Pico Blvd. —
The Wedding Singer” – June 29 to August 3
Youth theatre: “Mercy Watson to the Rescue” – July 13 to 28
http://www.morgan-wixson.org/
Ruskin Group Theatre — 3000 Airport Avenue —
“Death of a Salesman” by Arthur Miller – opening June 21
http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/
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Reminders:
1. City of Santa Monica Government Outreach Customer Service Center: https://www.smgov.net/sm_go.aspx
2. Police – www.SantaMonicaPD.org
a. Non-emergency dispatch – 310-458-8491
b. Neighborhood Resource Officer – Michael Ortiz – Michael.Ortiz@smgov.net
Phone: 310-458-2201 ext 4135
c. Crime Prevention Officer – Myesha Morrison — Myesha.Morrison@smgov.net
Phone: 310-458-8421
d. Homeless Liaison Program – 310-458-8953 – Report ongoing homeless-related issues
e. Crime mapping: http://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/santamonica
f. SMPD Community Affairs video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFScj6m8k6U&feature=youtu.be
3. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal — A permanent Prescription Drop-off Box is located in front of the Public Safety Facility at 333 Olympic Drive. (It looks similar to a mailbox.) For more information, call SMPD Community Affairs at 310-458-8474.
4. Earthquake Preparedness:
Office of Emergency Management: http://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/
Sign up for SMalerts at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Stay_Informed.aspx
5. Santa Monica Airport – http://www.smgov.net/Departments/Airport/
a. Noise Hotline – 310-458-8692
b. Email noise complaints to: Noise@smgov.net – List date, time, your location, and complaint.
c. File a helicopter noise complaint — http://heli-noise-la.com/how-to-use/
6. Santa Monica College – www.smc.edu – 310-434-4000
1900 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 90405
SMC Police Department – http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/police/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx
1718 Pearl Street
Non-Emergency Calls: (310) 434-4608
Emergency Calls: (310) 434-4300 or 9-1-1
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7 AM to 8 AM. Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM
Email: smcpd@smc.edu (Tips or Comments)
7. Lost Pets – If you lose a pet, or find a lost pet, contact the Animal Shelters:
a. Santa Monica — 1640 9th St. — 310-458-8594 — shelter@smgov.net
b. West Los Angeles — 11361 W. Pico (near Sawtelle) — 888-452-7381
Report sightings of coyotes and other invasive wildlife to the city’s Animal Shelter at shelter@smgov.net or 310-458-8594.
