Hot Topic Nov 2019

published on November 11, 2019 -
Featured Hot Topic

FOSP Board/Membership Meeting – Thursday, November 14th – 7 PM
Mt. Olive Church parish hall – 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.
All FOSP members are welcome to attend!

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November 1, 8, 15, 22 — 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/ACG/Marketing/Events/Pages/Planetarium.aspx — All shows subject to change or cancellation without notice.

November 2 — 14th Annual Santa Monica AltCar Expo and Ride & Drive –
9 AM to 5 PM – SMC Bundy Campus — AltCar is a free, non-ticketed, all-ages event. Website: altcarexposantamonica.com

November 2 – Exchange used oil filter for a new one – 9 AM to3 PM –
O’Reilly Auto Parts, 2018 Lincoln Blvd.

November 2 – Paper shredding and e-waste disposal – 11 AM to 1 PM –
Mt. Olive Church parking lot, 14th & Ocean Park Blvd.

November 4 – Disabilities Commission – 6:30 PM –
Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032

November 4 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/

November 5 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building 117
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx

November 5 and 19 — Gentle Yoga – 6:30 PM – Fairview Library – Bring a mat or towel.

November 5, 19, 26 — “Write Away” Workshop – Noon – Fairview Branch Library
Support and encouragement for all writers

November 5 — 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

November 6 – Senior (62 and older) TAP Card Workshop — 1 PM –
Ken Edwards Center, 1547 4th Street

November 6 and 20 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/

November 7, 14, 21 – Current Events Discussion – 1 PM – Fairview Branch Library

November 7 — 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

November 9 — Classics Book Group: A High Wind in Jamaica  by Richard Hughes –
11 AM – Fairview Branch Library

November 9 – Friends of the Library Book Sale – 11 AM to 2 PM – Main Library –
Art books, signed books, first editions, coffee table books

November 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 – Samohi Theatre: “You Can’t Take It with You” —
http://www.samohitheatre.org/

November 9 – The Magic Flute: A multimedia LA Opera Talk – 2 PM – MLK Jr. Auditorium, Main Library

November 11 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/

November 12 — City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall – 2nd reading of R1 standards update
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

November 13 – Commission on the Status of Women – 6 PM – Pico Branch Library
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919

November 14 – Rent Control Board – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda:  https://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx

November 14 – John Adams MS Orchestra Concert at Samohi — 7 PM

November 15 – John Adams MS Bands Concert at Samohi – 7 PM

November 16 – City of Santa Monica Wellbeing Summit – 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM — SMC Center for Media & Design, 1660 Stewart Street – Register at https://tinyurl.com/y68ksngg

November 18 – Computer Class Just for Seniors – 4 PM – Fairview Branch Library – Bring your smart phone or tablet and get help learning to use your device.

November 18 – Arts Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street –
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx

November 18 – Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: https://www.smgov.net/departments/pcd/

November 18 — Task Force on the Environment – 7 PM – Patio Rm., Virginia Ave Park Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/OSE/Task_Force_on_the_Environment/Task_Force_on_the_Environment.aspx

November 19 — City Audit Subcommittee – 6 PM – Training Rm., 2nd floor, Civic Center Parking Structure —
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/departments/council/content.aspx?id=53159

November 20 — Commission for the Senior Community – 1:30 PM — Ken Edwards Center – Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=53687097196

November 20 – Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/

November 21 — Movie: “Amazing Grace” (2018) – 6:30 PM – Fairview Library – Documentary about Aretha Franklin

November 21 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM –
Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th Street
Agenda: https://www.santamonica.gov/housing-commission

November 21 — 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

November 21 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987

November 25 — Social Services Commission – 7 PM –
Ken Edwards Center, 1527 4th St.
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958

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

November 27 — Urban Forest Task Force — 6:30 PM – Multipurpose Room, Main Library — Agenda: https://www.smgov.net/Portals/UrbanForest/agendas.aspx

December 3 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building 117
Agenda: http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx

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: https://smpl.org
Sign up today at www.smpl.org/newsletter to receive a monthly email with program highlights and links to the full Calendar of Events.

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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 Coordinator –Halima Barreto — Halima.Barreto@smdp.com
   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.

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