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June 17 — Opera’s Greatest Hits: an LA Opera Concert – 3 PM – This free concert and the opera talk series is co-sponsored by LA Opera and the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library. Main Library,
601 Santa Monica Blvd. For more information, visit smpl.org or call (310) 458-8600.
June 27 – SMC’s “Celebrate America” Early Independence Day Festival — Held on Corsair Field, the festivities will feature community service booths and food trucks. Picnicking is welcome, but alcoholic beverages, glass containers, barbecues, fireworks (including sparklers), and chairs with pointed legs are prohibited. ALL smoking is prohibited. http://www.smc.edu/StudentServices/Pages/Celebrate-America-2015.aspx
****Pet owners: See below for suggestions on how to keep your pets calm during the fireworks.
June 28 – 15th Annual Main Street Summer SOULstice – Main Street from Pico to Marine — Live music, sidewalk sale, children’s activities; Samohi, SMPD, Buy Local. For more information call (310) 899-9555 or visit www.mainstreetsm.com
July 1 – “Start the Park” – 5:30 to 8:30 PM – Airport Park – A celebration of the start of the new park at Santa Monica Airport — To RSVP by June 26th and for any questions, email: airport2park@gmail.com — http://airport2park.org/start-the-park/
July 2 – Library Board – 7 PM – Main Library –
Agenda: http://smpl.org/Library_Board.aspx
July 4 – Santa Monica 4th of July Parade – 9:30 AM – Main Street from Pico Blvd. to Marine Street —
http://www.opa-sm.org/parade
July 6 – Disabilities Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center – Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/AccessibleSM/content.aspx?id=16032
July 6 and July 20 — Architectural Review Board – 7 PM – City Hall – Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Architectural-Review-Board/
July 7 and August 4 – SMC Board of Trustees – 7 PM – Business Building – July 21 Study Session– http://www.smc.edu/ACG/Pages/Trustees-Meeting-Information.aspx
July 8 – Mayor McKeown meets with FAA officials and Congressional Representatives Ted Lieu and Karen Bass in Washington, D.C.
July 8 – Commission on the Status of Women – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31919
July 9 – FOSP Board meeting – 7 PM – Mt. Olive Church lobby –
All members are welcome!
July 9 — Rent Control Board – 7 PM – Main Library –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Current_Board_Meetings.aspx
July 11 – Literature Book Group: Tess of the d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy – 11 AM — Pico Branch Library in Virginia Avenue Park
July 13 – Landmarks Commission – 7 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD/Boards-Commissions/Landmarks-Commission/
July 14 – Author Talk: Avraham Perlmutter – Determined: The Story of a Holocaust Survivor – 6 PM — Ocean Park Branch Library, Main Street at Ocean Park Blvd.
July 14 and 28 — City Council – 6:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/departments/clerk/agendas/aspx
July 15 and August 12 — SMMUSD Board of Education – 5:30 PM – District Office —
Agenda: http://www.smmusd.org/board/meetings.html
July 15 – Commission for the Senior Community – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Portals/Seniors/content.aspx?id=19277
July 15 — Planning Commission – 7 PM – City Hall
Agendas: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/PCD /Boards-Commissions/Planning-Commission/
July 16 – Housing Commission – 4:30 PM – Main Library –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/HED/Housing_and_Redevelopment/Housing/Housing_Commission_Agendas/Housing_Commission.aspx
July 16 – Recreation & Parks Commission — 7:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31987
July 18 – Free Compost Giveaway! – 7 AM to 2 PM – City Yards, 2500 Michigan
– A quarterly “thank you” to residents for your efforts in recycling yard trimmings! 5 burlap bags will be provided per resident. Please bring gloves and be prepared to scoop your own compost.
July 18 – Pulitzer Prize Book Group: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt – 11 AM —
Ocean Park Branch Library, OPB and Main Street
July 20 – Movie Screening: The Soloist (2013) – 6 PM – Pico Branch Library – based on the book by Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez
July 20 – Arts Commission – 6:30 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/portals/culture/agendas.aspx
July 27 – Social Services Commission – 7 PM – Ken Edwards Center –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/CCS/content.aspx?id=31958
July 27 – Airport Commission – 7:30 PM – City Hall –
Agenda: http://www.smgov.net/Departments/Airport/Commission/
August 4 — National Night Out — 6 to 8 PM — Civic Auditorium Parking Lot —
National Night Out is a community-police event, intended to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch, and other anti-crime efforts.
August 8, 15, 22 – CERT – Community Emergency Response Team classes — 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. CERT is a community based group of volunteers that have completed a federally recognized training course taught by local Public Safety Personnel and First Responders. The training is a comprehensive program detailing ways to assist family, friends, neighbors, and your community in small or large scale disasters. This training is free, and open to anyone who lives or works in Santa Monica and is over the age of 18. If you are interested, you will need to file an application and pass the background fingerprinting. For more information, contact OEM@smgov.net
http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Programs/Santa_Monica_CERT.aspx
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Be Earthquake Prepared: Visit the Office of Emergency Management’s website at http://www.smgov.net/departments/oem/ and sign up for SMalerts at http://www.smgov.net/Departments/OEM/Stay_Informed.aspx
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Reminders:
Reminder: 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
c. Crime Prevention Officer – Lauralee Asch – Lauralee.Asch@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. SM 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
3. 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
4. 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, a nd you will receive a tracking number and a response within ten days.
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Pets and fireworks
1. Check that your pets’ ID tags and microchips are up to date.
2. Select a suitable room where you will contain the pets for the duration of the fireworks.
- An inner room that is least impacted by the noise is ideal. It should be a room that you can close off to prevent your pet from running about the house and injuring itself, wrecking furniture, etc.
- Make the room cozy. Put down familiar, clean bedding somewhere pleasant such as under a table, on or behind a chair, etc. Add some familiar chew toys, scratch pads, balls, etc., to keep your pets amused and distracted.
- Remove any sharp items from the room in case your pet starts jumping or running around.
- Ensure that the room temperature is pleasant.
- Music from a stereo or turning on the TV are likely familiar sounds that can sooth your pet
- Keep some lights on. Keeping a light on will calm your pet and make him feel more secure, rather than being scared in a dark room.
3. Confining your pet. Half-an-hour to an hour before the fireworks are due to be set off, place your pet into the chosen room. If you’re concerned about not being able to locate your pet (for example, cats aren’t always easy to find), consider finding your pet several hours earlier. Mealtime is a good time to round up every pet, provided it falls before the fireworks are set off. If your dog needs a walk, be sure to walk her before confining her.
4. Provide food and hydration. Be sure to leave sufficient water and food for your pet in the confinement space. Many pets will be uneasy, or even frantic. If your pet has access to water, it will help calm him, and food supplied in your pet’s regular portion will make him feel like it’s a normal day.
5. Check on your pet after the fireworks. Reassure him and remove the protection (blankets, etc.) as long as you’re sure that the loud fireworks are over. Let him have free run of the house to see how he behaves before considering letting him return outside (it might be best to wait until morning, if possible). Check for signs of stress in your pet. For cats, signs of stress include running away, soiling the house, hiding away and refusing to eat. For dogs, signs of stress include barking a lot, running away, soiling the house, hiding and cowering, clinging to owners, whimpering, trembling and shaking, pacing and panting, and refusing to eat. If your pet is stressed, keep him indoors overnight. Keep a litter tray somewhere in the house for your cat, or walk a dog after the fireworks but don’t let him off his leash.
6. Do a yard sweep before letting your pets back outside. Collect any sparklers, firecrackers, etc., as well as party items and broken objects. This will prevent your pet from being injured by unfamiliar objects.
