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May 11 — Friends of Sunset Park Meeting — 7 PM — Mt. Olive Church, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd – All members are welcome!
April 29 (2pm & 7pm), April 30 (2pm) — JAMS-SMASH present “ANYTHING GOES” at Lincoln Middle School —
Tickets on sale at the door and at www.jamstheatrecompany.com
May 1 – Disabilities Commission – 6 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032
May 1 – Movie: “Cinco de Mayo La Batalla” (2013) – in Spanish – 6 PM – Pico Library Annex –
In 1862, thousands of Mexican soldiers fought for liberty from France and for Mexico.
May 1 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall —
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Architectural-Review-Board/
May 2, 9, 23, 30 – “Write Away” – 12 to 2:30 PM – Fairview Branch Library –
Support and encouragement for writers
May 2 – SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building – Pico at 17th
http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx
May 2 – Airport Commission – 7 PM – City Hall – Runway shortening options —
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320
May 3 – John Adams Middle School Orchestra Concert at Samohi – 7 PM — Park in the
Civic Center Parking Structure on 4th Street
May 3 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Architectural-Review-Board/
May 4 – John Adams Middle School Band Concert at Samohi – 7 PM —
Park in the Civic Center Parking Structure on 4th Street.
May 6 – LA Opera Multimedia Talk: Puccini’s “Tosca” — a tragic story about the clash of art and politics –
3 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library
May 8 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/
May 9 – City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas/aspx
May 9 – Asian-Pacific Heritage Month Movie: “Our Little Sister” (2015) –
In Japanese with English subtitles – 6:30 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library
May 10 – Planning Commission – 6 PM – City Hall –
Downtown Community Plan: Arts/Culture, Open Space, Historic Preservation, Housing Strategy
May 10 – Commission on the Status of Women – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919
May 11 – Planning Commission – 6 PM – East Wing, Civic Auditorium –
Downtown Community Plan: Development Standards
May 11 – Beyond Dr. Google: Finding reliable medical and health information online – 6:30 PM –
MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library
May 11 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx
May 13 — Classics Book Group: Giovanni’s Room by James Baldwin – 11 AM – Fairview Library
May 13 – Tech Fair for Older Adults – 11 AM to 4 PM – Main Library
May 15 – Arts Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx
May 15 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall —
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Architectural-Review-Board/
May 17 – SMMUSD Districtwide Art Show – 5 to 8 PM – Arena One, 3026 Airport Avenue
May 17 – Planning Commission – 6 PM – City Hall –
Downtown Community Plan: Development Standards (cont.), Review Process, and Project Requirements
May 17 – Commission for the Senior Community – 1:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center —
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/portals/seniors/agendas.aspx
May 18 and June 2 – SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM
Agendas: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
Board notes: http://www.smmusd.org/BoardNotes.pdf
May 18 – Planning Commission – 6 PM – City Hall –
Downtown Community Plan: Mobility, Infrastructure
May 18 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/HED/Housing_and_Redevelopment/Housing/Housing_Commission_Agendas/Housing_Commission.aspx
May 18 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987
May 22– Airport Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/airport/commission/default.aspx?id=45320
May 22 – Social Services Commission – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center
http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958
May 23 – City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas/aspx
May 23 – Movie: “Hidden Figures” (2016) – 6:30 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library –
The story of African-American women mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during
the early years of the U.S. space program
May 23 – Samohi Band “Pops” Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall —
Park in the Civic Center Parking Structure on 4th Street.
May 26 – Samohi Choir Concert – 7 PM – Barnum Hall —
Park in the Civic Center Parking Structure on 4th Street.
May 28 – LA Opera Young Artists perform Mozart – 2 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library –
Free tickets available one hour before the concert.
May 31 – Planning Commission – 6 PM – City Hall – Downtown Community Plan:
Vote on Planning Commission recommendations for amendments to the LUCE, CCSP,
Zoning Ordinance, and Final Draft of the DCP/Final EIR
May 31 – John Adams Middle School Choir Concert at Samohi – 7 PM —
Park in the Civic Center Parking Structure on 4th Street.
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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 May:
http://smpl.org/uploadedFiles/Library/Programs_and_Events/May2017Calendar.pdf
Santa Monica College events:
http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Events-at-a-Glance.aspx
Morgan-Wixson Theatre — 2627 Pico Blvd. —
Ruskin Group Theatre — 3000 Airport Avenue —
http://www.ruskingrouptheatre.com/
McCabe’s Concerts — 3101 Pico Blvd. —
http://www.mccabes.com/condata.html
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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://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/santamonica
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 — Permanent prescription drop-off box at the Public Safety Facility (333 Olympic Drive). For more information, call SMPD Community Affairs at 310-458-8474
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” window signs are available. Send a request with your address to NoMoreJets@gmail.com
or download the sign at http://bit.ly/1yNoC0Q
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