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Friends of Sunset Park Meeting
Thursday, March 14 – 7 PM
Mt. Olive Church parish hall – 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
All members are welcome to attend and participate!
City event calendar: http://calendar.smgov.net/city/eventcalendar.asp
Sign up for SM Alerts: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Stay_Informed.aspx
Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update – For more information re the plan: http://www.santamonicaparks.org/samoparksmasterplan — #SaMoParksMasterPlan
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Women’s History Month – Santa Monica Commission on the Status of Women celebrates this year’s theme – “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence” — with these events: https://www.smgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/CCS/About/Boards_Commissions/COSW2019calendar.pdf
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March is “Music in Our Schools Month” – Scroll down for information about school district concerts on March 12, 18, 22, 27 and April 2.
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March 9 to June 15 – Photography exhibit — “Light and Shadow: Capturing Early Santa Monica” – Joint exhibit by the Main Library and the Santa Monica History Museum of the work of seven photographers who recorded the history of the Santa Monica Bay area.
March 11 – Just for seniors: Bring your smart phone or tablet and get help learning to use your device – 4 PM – Pico Branch Library
March 11 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/
March 12 – Community meeting — Community Corporation of Santa Monica (CCSM), a non-profit housing developer, will hold a community meeting for the proposed development at 1819 Pico Blvd, 2024 19th St, and 2024 18th Court — 6:30 to 8 PM — Virginia Avenue Park — Thelma Terry Building
March 12 – Santa Monica High School Orchestra Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall
March 13 – Commission on the Status of Women – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919
March 14 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx
March 15, 22, 29 — 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/public_shows.aspx —
All shows subject to change or cancellation without notice.
March 18 – Arts Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street –
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx
March 18 – SMMUSD “Stairway of the Stars” Choir Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall
Tickets: https://smapa.formstack.com/forms/stairway_of_the_stars
March 18 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/
March 18 — 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
March 19 and 26 — “Write Away” Workshop – Noon – Fairview Branch Library
Support and encouragement for all writers
March 19 – Gentle Yoga – 6:30 PM – Fairview Branch Library – Bring a mat or towel.
March 20 — Commission for the Senior Community – 1:30 PM — Ken Edwards Center – Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097196
March 20 – Movie & discussion: “Love Gilda” (2018) – documentary about Gilda Radner –
7 PM – Fairview Branch Library
March 20 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/
March 21 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/HED/Housing_and_Redevelopment/Housing/Housing_Commission_Agendas/Housing_Commission.aspx
March 21 – SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM – Malibu City Hall
Agendas: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
Board Notes: http://www.smmusd.org/BoardNotes.pdf
March 21 – Movie: “Gilda, Live!” (1980) – 7 PM – Fairview Branch Library
March 21 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987
March 22 – SMMUSD “Stairway of the Stars” Orchestra Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall
Tickets: https://smapa.formstack.com/forms/stairway_of_the_stars
March 23 – 13th Annual Airport Art Walk – Noon to 5 PM — Free event — open artist studios, workshops, music, food and more – Airport Avenue between 23rd Street and Bundy — For more information, visit www.smgov.net/airportartwalk or follow the Santa Monica Airport ArtWalk 2019 on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/461097331089782
March 25 — Airport Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320
March 25 – Social Services Commission – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 2517 4th St.
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958
March 26 — City Council – 6:30 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
March 27 – Shakespeare Showcase – 5 PM – Santa Monica High School Humanities Center
March 27 – SMMUSD “Stairway of the Stars” Band Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall
Tickets: https://smapa.formstack.com/forms/stairway_of_the_stars
March 28 – Current events discussion – 1 PM – Fairview Branch Library
March 30 – Cesar Chavez Celebration – 10:30 AM – with Fernando Chavez, son of Cesar Chavez – Pico Branch Library
March 31 – Violinist Paul Stein and pianist Leo Marcus – Romantic masterpieces by Delius and Reger – 2 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
April 1 – Disabilities Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032
April 2 – Santa Monica High School Band Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall
April 2 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Bldg, Pico Blvd. at 17th Street
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx
Quarterly — City Audit Subcommittee – 6 PM – Training Rm., Civic Center Parking Structure
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/content.aspx?id=53159
Quarterly — Urban Forest Task Force — 6:45 PM – Multipurpose Room, Main Library Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Portals/UrbanForest/content.aspx?id=18947
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 March 2019: https://smpl.org/uploadedFiles/March2019Calendar%20.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. —
http://www.mccabes.com/condata.html
Morgan-Wixson Theatre — 2627 Pico Blvd. —
January 19 to February 10 – “The 39 Steps” — Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python, and you have Patrick Barlow’s fast-paced whodunit, with nonstop laughs, and 150 zany characters, all played by a cast of only four!
http://www.morgan-wixson.org/
Ruskin Group Theatre — 3000 Airport Avenue —
Opens February 15 – “The Joy Wheel” — directed by Jason Alexander —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 – Richard Verbeck – Richard.Verbeck@smgov.net
Phone: 424-200-0683
c. Crime Prevention Officer – Myesha Morrison — Myesha.Morrison@smgov.net
Phone: 310-458-8421
d. Homeless Liaison Program – Report ongoing homeless-related issues – 310-458-8953
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. Online noise complaint form: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/form.aspx?ekfrm=8886
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.
