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January 12 — FOSP Board meeting — All members are invited to attend — 7 PM — Mt. Olive Church,
14th & Ocean Park Blvd.

December 26 to January 21 – Holiday tree collection – Place trees curbside or in the alley.
Remember to remove all decorations, tinsel, and stands so trees can be composted. 310-458-2223

January 10 – City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall – Plans for the expansion of Airport Park –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas/aspx

January 12 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx

January 12, 19, 26 – Current Events: Discuss the latest news –
1 PM – Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.

January 13, 20, 27 – SMC Drescher Planetarium shows and events –
Additional information at www.smc.edu/planetarium

January 14 — Free paper shredding –
9 AM to 2 PM – City Yards – 2500 Michigan Avenue — Additional information at www.smgov.net/r3

January 14 – “What Is Your Dream? A Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” –
11 AM to 1 PM – Pico Branch Library

January 14 – Classics Book Group – Daniel Deronda by George Eliot –
11 AM – Fairview Branch Library

January 14 – Santa Monica Symphony – Annual MLK Day Concert –
2:30 PM – Music by Adolphus Hailstork, Samuel Barber, and Aaron Copland – SGI Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd.

January 16 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration – 9 AM – Soka Gakkai International (SGI) Auditorium, 525 Wilshire Blvd. – Theme: “Stand Against Injustice” — Keynote speaker: SMC President Kathryn E. Jeffery — The multi-ethnic, interfaith program will include inspirational readings, speakers, music, and the Education Awards. Immediately following the program, a Community Involvement Fair offering refreshments and informational displays by a variety of community organizations will be held nearby at the Grand Pavilion of St. Monica’s Church, 701 California Ave.

January 17 – Author Talk: Loretta Swit of “MASH” – 6 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

January 17 and February 7 – SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building –
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx

January 18 – Deadline to volunteer for the January 25, 2017 Homeless Count – www.SantaMonicaHomelessCount.com

January 18 – “Mathematical Tapas: Playing with Patterns” – 6 PM – Fairview Branch Library

January 18 — Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD /Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/

January 19 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Main Library –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/HED/Housing_and_Redevelopment/Housing/Housing_Commission_Agendas/Housing_Commission.aspx

January 19 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987

January 19 — SMMUSD Board of Education – District Office, 1651 16th Street –
Agenda: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
Board notes: http://www.smmusd.org/BoardNotes.pdf

January 23 – SMMUSD Board of Education – Special meeting, Budget –
Agenda: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html

January 23 – Author Talk: Comedian Rich Little –
6 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

January 23 – Movie Screening: “The BFG” (2016) — based on the book by Roald Dahl –
6 PM – Fairview Branch Library

January 23 – Airport Commission –
7:00 PM – City Hall – Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320

January 24 – Movie Musical: “Singin’ in the Rain” (1952) –
3 PM — MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

January 24 – City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas/aspx —
Appeal of the approval of the proposed City Services Building behind City Hall — a 50,000 sq ft building estimated to cost $86 million

January 24 – Samohi Winter Band Concert –
7 PM – Barnum Hall, Santa Monica High School

January 27 – Climate Action & Adaptation Plan Committee Meeting –
12 to 2:30 PM – Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH — This meeting will provide updates on the Community Climate Action Summit, modeling results of Santa Monica’s future greenhouse gas emissions, and offer group activities to help develop the Plan’s vision and implementation measures.

January 28 – Documentary film: “Sing Your Own Song – An Opera Love Song” –
2 PM – Fairview Branch Library

January 28 – “Celebrate the History of Ocean Park” – Talk by historian Richard Orton –
2 PM – Ocean Park Branch Library

January 28 – LA Opera Multimedia Talk: “The Abduction from the Seraglio” by Mozart –
3 pm — MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

January 28 — Covered California Health Insurance Enrollment Event – 9 AM to 1 PM — Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd. – hosted by Assemblyman Richard Bloom – RSVP to 310-450-0041. The event is free to attend and will provide assistance in choosing and enrolling in a plan that is right for you and your family. There will be certified enrollment counselors available on site to provide in-person counseling and assistance to:
•   Determine if your income qualifies you for financial assistance
   •   Explain the different plan options available to you
   •   Choose a plan that addresses your concerns and your family’s individual needs
   •   Complete the enrollment paperwork

January 29 – Author on Architecture: Ken Breisch on “The Los Angeles Central Library” –
2 PM — MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

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Reminders:

Report sightings of coyotes and other invasive wildlife to the city’s Animal Shelter at shelter@smgov.net or 310-458-8594.

1. Police – www.SantaMonicaPD.org
   a. Non-emergency dispatch – 310-458-8491
   b. Neighborhood Resource Officer – Erik Milosevich – Erik.Milosevich@smgov.net
       Main Line: 310-458-2220 Ext. 4137 — Cell Phone: 310-866-2197
   c. Crime Prevention Officer – Myesha Morrison — Myesha.Morrison@smgov.net
   d. Graffiti Hotline: 310-458-2231
   e. Recycling Theft Hotline: 310-458-4932
   f. Crime mapping: http://gismap.santa-monica.org/crimeviewcommunity/
   g. SMPD Community Affairs video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFScj6m8k6U&feature=youtu.be

2. Turn in unused or expired medication for safe disposal — There is a permanent prescription drop-off box at the Public Safety Facility (333 Olympic Drive). Call SMPD Community Affairs at 310-458-8474 for more information.

3. Eathquake 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

4. 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. Online noise complaint form: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/form.aspx?ekfrm=8886
   d. Flight Tracking: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/Airport/For_Our_Neighbors/Flight_Tracking_/_PublicVue.aspx
   e. File a helicopter noise complaint — http://heli-noise-la.com/how-to-use/

5. 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
       http://santamonicapd.org/content.aspx?id=10427
   b. West Los Angeles — 11361 W. Pico (near Sawtelle) — 888-452-7381

6. Santa Monica’s Government Outreach Customer Service Center — http://www.smgov.net/sm_go.aspx — Submit comments, complaints and service requests 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your request will automatically be sent to the right staff member, and you will receive a tracking number and a response within ten days.

7. Big Blue Bus connections to the Expo Line 17th Street Station on Friday & Saturday, 8 PM to 3 AM: https://t.e2ma.net/message/ec8ar/i7uoeg

8. Historic Resources Inventory Update — http://historicsamo.squarespace.com/ — https://www.facebook.com/historic.samo?fref=ts

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“No Jets” yard signs are available. Send a request with your address to NoMoreJets@gmail.com –
The smaller window version is downloadable at: http://bit.ly/1yNoC0Q

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