community: Free Concert in Santa Monica Tonight - 06/26/08 07:39 PM
YOU ARE INVITED TONIGHT
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
TO JOIN US AS WE KICK OFF
THE SANTA MONICA PIER'S
24th ANNUAL TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES
Presented by Amoeba on the Naked Juice Stage
FEATURING THE BONEDADDYS AND
CROWN CITY ROCKERS
7-10PMIT’S FREE!
VISIT
http://www.twilightdance.org/
FOR MORE DETAILS
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community: Free Concert in Santa Monica Tonight - 06/26/08 07:38 PM
YOU ARE INVITED TONIGHT
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
TO JOIN US AS WE KICK OFF
THE SANTA MONICA PIER'S
24th ANNUAL TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES
Presented by Amoeba on the Naked Juice Stage
FEATURING THE BONEDADDYS AND
CROWN CITY ROCKERS
7-10PMIT’S FREE!
VISIT
http://www.twilightdance.org/
FOR MORE DETAILS
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community: Family Fun at Greystone Mansion & Park - Beverly Hills - 06/19/08 10:26 AM
Come and enjoy a full day of fun at Greystone with Pink's Hot Dogs; Greystone Mansion tour; Greystone historic display, historic fire engine display, canine demonstrations (1:00pm and 3:00pm), music, face painting, balloons, marketplace and opportunity drawings. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Greystone, Beverly Hills Fire and Police Associations, Beverly
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community: Playboy Jazz Festival at Warner Park - 05/31/08 11:08 AM
Concerts at Warner Park in Woodland Hills starts tomorrow...
June 1
Playboy Jazz Festival Community Concert starting at 2 p.m.
Back by popular demand, the Playboy Jazz at Warner Park will return with another exciting talent lineup. Saxophonist Michael Lington, one of the hottest stars on the contemporary jazz scene
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community: Weekend Happenings on the Westside - 05/30/08 12:10 PM
Shiny, Happy Music: REM and The Cure at Hollywood Bowl On separate nights, the Bowl brings back two bands your high school girlfriend adored. Luckily, they can still rock a stadium.Park & ride: Avoid the congestion by taking a free shuttle to the Bowl. Info here. Thu 6:30p (REM); Sat
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community: cineMalibu Movies in the Park - 05/24/08 05:21 PM
In its 4th year, CineMalibu movies in the park will kick off the summer on Saturday, May 31st with a showing of "Everyones Hero," an animated baseball movie.
To preview the finest Real Estate in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, and Burbank please visit my website. When
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community: Memorial weekend happenings on the Westside - 05/23/08 10:20 AM
Heat Relief: Wet Pool Party A perennial sell-out, because 13 hours is just the right amount of time to meet new bikini-clad friends, make some mistakes, catch a poolside nap then do it all over again.Drinks to DJs: Andy Caldwell, Julius Papp and KCRW’s Raul Campos scheduled to drop wicked house
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community: Santa Monica Cindo De Mayo & Classic Car Show - 04/29/08 04:08 PM
The City of Santa Monica’s Virginia Avenue Park is hosting a free Cinco de Mayo Fiesta and Classic Car Show on Sunday, May 4 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Come sing and dance to a fabulous entertainment line-up including Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco, a group that will make you
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community: Earth Day 2008 - 04/22/08 02:45 PM
Earth Day is a time to celebrate gains we have made and create new visions to accelerate environmental progress. Earth Day is a time to unite around new actions. Earth Day and every day is a time to act to protect our planet. Environmental HighlightsOn the anniversary of the first Earth Day
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community: Malibu Easter Egg Hunt - 03/21/08 11:46 PM
Join us for the annual Egg Hunt and fun filled day at Malibu Bluffs Park. Kids ages 1 to 10 are welcome, please bring your own basket to collect eggs. Saturday, March 22
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Malibu Bluffs Park
(24250 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu)
Free egg hunt, crafts &
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community: This Weekend on the Westside - 03/15/08 12:08 AM
Pro Tennis: Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells Roger Federer looks to keep his #1 ranking vs. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick, while new mom and six-time Pac Life Open winner Lindsay Davenport returns to take on Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic.
Splurge seats: Get courtside for $675-$795,
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community: Trees in Beverly Hills - 03/06/08 11:22 PM
The parkway trees that line the streets of Beverly Hills, as well as the trees in the parks of the City, comprise the City's urban forest. The management of the City of Beverly Hills urban forest is the responsibility of the Parks and Recreation Department-Urban Forestry Division. It is a
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community: Little League Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting for New Playground in Malibu Bluffs Park - 02/25/08 05:25 PM
Little League opening day ceremonies will be held at Malibu Bluffs Park on Saturday, March 1 at 10:30 a.m. At 11:00 a.m., there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Bluffs Park playground.
Parking will be available in the vacant lot adjacent to the park.
Malibu is one
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community: Santa Monica Community Meeting on Use of Beach Lot - 02/24/08 11:08 PM
Community Meeting to be held on use of beach parking lot at 1550 PCH (north of Pier) for extended-run cultural events - February 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ken Edwards Center.
Community Meeting on Use of Beach Parking Lot at 1550 PCH
February 28, 7:00 p.m. , Ken Edwards Center
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community: Santa Monica Landscape Grants - 01/31/08 08:45 AM
Landscape Water Efficiency Competitive Grant Program Applications accepted: January 2008 – March 27, 2008Reducing outdoor water use is critical to Santa Monica's sustainable future. Currently, the City of Santa Monica imports over 90% of its water from Northern California and the Colorado River (over 400 miles). Nearly half of the
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community: New Vehicle Laws for 2008 - 01/04/08 09:55 PM
Several new laws related to vehicles and driving took effect on January 1. This listing does not contain all of the bills enacted in 2007 that made changes to the California Vehicle Code. Only those having a significant impact are referenced. For complete information on chaptered bills enacted in 2007,
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community: Happy New Year! - 12/31/07 11:51 PM
May the dawn of this New Year,Bring promises of new joys for you...May each day be blessed...peace, prosperity and happiness too!Whatever you are doing, have a fun and safe time tonight.Peace and Love,Dom, Jackie and Ella Grace NaidooWindermere Real Estate/Bill Toth & Associateswww.WestsideHomeFinder.com
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community: Ice Skating in Santa Monica - 12/23/07 11:10 PM
Santa Monica's holiday on ice is in full swing at the ice skating rink at 5th and Arizona in Downtown, an exciting new feature of the annual "Winterlit" festivities.
ICE AT SANTA MONICA presented by Starbucks® Coffee
Open Daily through January 6, 2008
1324 Fifth Street google map
Bring back
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community: SantaMoniCard - 12/06/07 11:19 PM
Introducing the SantaMoniCard, the parking meter debit card that alleviates those "no change for the parking meter" blues. It's good at all parking meters in the city (except multi-bay meters), and it's reloadable!
The SantaMoniCard is an alternative to coins at all city parking meters, except multi-bay meters, and it's
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community: Assistance for Malibu Fire Victims - 12/05/07 04:25 PM
The Greater Malibu Disaster Recovery Project, more commonly known as "Gumdrop," has been reactivated to aid victims of the recent fires through the process of rebuilding their lives. The agency, which will have office space at City Hall, will offer assistance areas not covered by FEMA or Los Angeles County.
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community: Volunteering on Thanksgiving - 11/20/07 03:22 PM
In case you decide to TiVo Thursday's games and leave the couch for a stretch, there's still space available at one of these places to help others get their bird on. Downtown: Street Banquet, Fred Jordan Missions. Fred Jordan is one of several Skid Row shelters where volunteers will be
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community: Today's Featured Property - Burbank Area Home - 11/14/07 04:15 PM
Striking 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2248 sq. ft. home in the Burbank hills. Hardwood floors, crown molding, plush carpeting, dual pane windows and a flowin floor plan. Granite kitchen, custom tiled flooring. Family room with french doors to the tropical backyard party patios and pool with spa, slide and waterfall.
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community: Westside Happenings this Weekend - 11/08/07 04:21 PM
This Weekend on the Westside Car Culture: La Vida Lowrider Exhibit - Chrome, hydraulics and candy paint pimp out the maddest lowriders ever to cruise the streets of LA.Also on display: 60 years worth of jaw-dropping rides from Ferrari.Thru June 8. Tue-Sun 10a-6p. Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323-930-2277). $10.
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community: Shape Your Beach Club - Santa Monica - 11/02/07 11:46 PM
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP ON NEW ANNENBERG BEACH CLUB ON NOVEMBER 3 The City of Santa Monica wants you to help Shape YOUR Beach Club through a community workshop on operational and program plans for the new Annenberg Community Beach Club at Santa Monica State Beach. Join us at the Santa Monica Public
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community: Halloween Celebration at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium - 10/23/07 12:46 PM
The Santa Monica Pier Aquarium presents...
Scary, Gooey, Dark and SpookyGet in the Halloween spirit at the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium! Build your own ocean animal costume, explore a mad scientist laboratory, and discover the eerie animals of the deep!Ongoing activities include: face painting, arts and crafts, and marine themed films
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community: Santa Monica Sustainable Report Card - 10/19/07 12:21 PM
Thirteen years ago Santa Monica launched the Sustainable City Plan (SCP), a visionary plan for the community’s future. Santa Monica is now an internationally recognized and award winning sustainability leader. The annual Sustainable City Report Card presents a snapshot of Santa Monica’s progress toward meeting its aggressive Sustainable City Plan
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community: Reduce your Energy Costs! - 10/16/07 11:21 PM
Now that it's getting closer to Winter, maybe it's time you started thinking about energy costs. I received The Home Depot newsletter today and found LOTS of very helpful tips on how to save $$ by cutting energy costs... Heating & Cooling - As gas and electricity bills keep rising,
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community: California FINALLY Bans Smoking in Cars with Children! - 10/11/07 01:30 PM
What's even more frustrating that sitting in gridlock traffic is sitting in traffic and watching people smoke in their cars with children!! Some actually have the audacity to not roll their windows down.....go figure!
California motorists will risk fines of up to $100 next year if they are caught smoking
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community: Dog-friendly Bars and Restaurants - 10/05/07 05:57 PM
You just took the mutt for a day trip to the mountains, to the beach or to Melrose. Quench your thirsts at one of these places where you'll both feel at home:
Venice
French Market Cafe - offering traditional baguette sandwiches in a gourmet market. Indoor seating is scarce, but
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community: City of Santa Monica Departments, Divisions, & Subdivisions - 10/03/07 05:46 PM
The following is a list of links to the City of Santa Monica's departments, divisions & subdivisions:Big Blue Bus City Attorney's Office City Clerk City Council City Manager's Office CityTV Community & Cultural Services Civic Auditorium Community Events Community Programs Division Cultural Affairs Human Services Division Open Space Management Division
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community: Museums & Public Exhibition Spaces - Santa Monica - 09/30/07 10:49 AM
18th Street Arts Center 1639 18th Street
A nonprofit residential arts center in Santa Monica that supports artists and arts organizations dedicated to issues of community and diversity in contemporary society.
310.453.3711
http://www.18thstreet.org/
Angel's Attic 516 Colorado Avenue.
Displays antique and contemporary doll houses and miniatures.
Thursday - Sunday, 12:30
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community: Santa Monica Community Forest - 09/25/07 04:20 PM
Santa Monica's community forest is comprised of 32,771 trees located in public areas throughout the community. Forest management includes tree planting, inspection, trimming and removal, and community education to encourage public stewardship of public and private trees in Santa Monica. Open Space Management staff review and field check construction plans
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community: Schools and Colleges - Santa Monica - 09/21/07 04:20 PM
I am a proud Santa Monica local! And, I'm even prouder to have gone to Roosevelt Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and Santa Monica High. Public Schools Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) Private Schools Crossroads School Delphi Academy of Santa Monica New Roads School Santa Monica Montessori School W.M. Keck Math/Science
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community: Art Galleries on the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - 09/17/07 06:02 PM
When you're in Santa Monica, don't forget to visit the Third Street Promenade for wonderful art galleries, restaurants, and amazing atmosphere! The following art galleries are on the Promenade or are at a close proximity:
Adamm's Stained Glass & Gallery - 1426 Fourth StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401
ph: 310-451-9390web site
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community: 1920 OCEAN WAY SOLCITATION OF PROPOSALS - 09/16/07 04:16 PM
The City of Santa Monica is soliciting proposals to consider exchanging the City-owned property located at 1920 Ocean Way for another property within Santa Monica. The purpose of the exchange is to obtain a property that could accommodate a greater number of affordable housing units than could be achieved on
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community: Reminder - Santa Monica Coastal Clean-up - 09/14/07 04:05 PM
Last week I posted about the Santa Monica Coastal Clean-up Day. This is just a reminder for those who may be interested in helping Heal the Bay. For those of you who didn't catch my post last week, please check out this very important information...
23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday,
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community: Santa Monica Red Cross Looking for Volunteers - 09/11/07 12:35 PM
The American Red Cross of Santa Monica has a number of volunteer positions open for persons who live and work in the community and who are interested in donating their time for a great cause and a premier, internationally recognized, disaster relief organization.
The chapter is urgently looking to staff
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community: Santa Monica Beach Needs Your Help! - 09/05/07 09:13 PM
23rd Annual Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday, September 15th, 2007
time: 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Now Recruiting for Volunteers!
Sign up by visiting www.healthebay.org or call 1-800-HEAL-BAY
or call the City of Santa Monica Volunteer Program at
310.458.2201x5286#
For one of the 6 Beach Site Locations:
Sites (lifeguard towers) Parking Lots*
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community: Do You Know Who Lives in Your Neighborhood? - 09/04/07 04:06 PM
I posted a very important post a few months ago and am still getting questions, comments, and encouraging words regarding this post. Actually, I feel it's important enough to talk about it again...
Do you know who lives in your neighborhood? It’s not a “fun” topic to think or speak about,
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community: Top 10 Free Things to Do in Los Angeles - 09/02/07 12:13 PM
On a tight budget but want to enjoy the City of Los Angeles, here are some suggestions for some free activities...
Getty Museum – this modern hilltop fortress houses one of the finest art collections in the world. The building and view are worth a visit even if you’re not
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community: Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Collectible Show - 09/01/07 11:46 AM
One of the best in California, with many great dealers, antique furniture, chandeliers, textiles, vintage clothes, vintage & costume jewelry, rugs, prints,etc. Kids are free, friendly dogs are welcome, home-cooked food! Come and find that special antique you've been looking for!
Date/Time: Sunday 9/2/2007 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location:
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community: Tips on Garden Design - 08/31/07 12:47 PM
I was reading the Home Depot Gardening site and ran across this very helpful information...
The formula for designing new gardens is simple, and it all begins with a plan. A plan allows you to complete stages as your budget allows and make sure that what you do this season
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community: Take the 20 Gallon Challenge in Santa Monica - 08/30/07 12:06 PM
Santa Monica is joining its sister water agencies across the southland to promote simple ways that each of us can contribute to statewide water conservation efforts in what is now California’s driest year on record. If everyone saved 20 gallons of water a day, the Southern California region would be
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community: An Evening in Santa Monica with LA's Favorite Band--Los Lobos - 08/29/07 05:18 PM
I have thoroughly enjoyed the free summer concerts in the City of Santa Monica! The 23rd Annual Twilight Dances Series features great new artists and long-time favorites each Thursday evening, all summer long! July 26: "Tosh Meets Marley" with Fully Fullwood & Junior Marvin; August 2: Zydeco and Western Soul
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community: Cool Down with Hot Jazz on Santa Monica City Hall's Front Lawn - 08/26/07 01:07 PM
What better way to end this hot month of August with the coolest concert on the Westside. Today is the final "Concert on the Lawn" in Santa Monica.
Maggie Palomo aka "Hot Salsa Mama" will be performing this evening.
Date/Time: Today, August 26th @ 5pm
Location: Santa Monica City Hall,
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community: Picking a Safe Place to Live - 08/22/07 11:27 PM
I ran across some very helpful information on the Santa Monica Police Dept. website. If you are considering purchasing a home, please make certain to thoroughly research both the property and the neighborhood!To preview Santa Monica's finest Real Estate, please visit my website. When you are ready to view homes
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community: Santa Monica History Tour - 08/18/07 10:08 AM
The Santa Monica Conservancy is offering a new docent-guided downtown walking tour traversing more than 130 years of history. In six blocks, including portions of the Santa Monica Promenade, tourgoers will experience the transformation of a Wild West frontier town into the sophisticated, hip urban area of today. Tours will
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community: Taste of Santa Monica - Save the Date! - 08/15/07 07:09 PM
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend their fun-filled food festival and find out why the 2007 Zagat Los Angeles/Southern California Guide voted Santa Monica as the best dining experience destination.
Sample delicacies offered by up to 40 different restaurants , visit the separate wine garden, learn
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community: Rent Control Seminar for Santa Monica Tenants - 08/12/07 02:07 PM
Rent Control staff are presenting free quarterly seminars for tenants of residential rental property in Santa Monica. Tenants will learn the basics of the Santa Monica Rent Control law. Date and Location: Tuesday, August 14, 2007 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica
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community: Santa Monica Farmer's Market - 08/11/07 08:46 PM
Wednesdays and Saturdays
Come enjoy one of the largest and best Farmers' Markets in Santa Monica, California on Arizona between Second and Fourth streets google map Both on Wednesdays and on Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is just another reason why Santa Monica Real Estate will continue
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community: Free Bicycle Valet in Santa Monica - 08/10/07 12:22 PM
You can always count on the City of Santa Monica for continuing the quest for an eco-friendly planet. I ran across an article this morning which really caught my eyes! Along with the free Twillight Dance Series concerts on the Santa Monica Pier, you can now enjoy the convenience of
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community: Santa Monica Neighborhood Watch - 08/07/07 04:43 PM
One of the reasons I love Santa Monica is because of the community strength! Neighbors are persistent about keeping their streets safe and clean. Part of the Neighborhood Centered Policing strategy implemented by the Santa Monica Police Department includes the "Neighborhood Watch" program. This is a "partnership" approach in which the
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community: Santa Monica College to receive over $865k in Grants! - 08/03/07 05:50 PM
I ran across an article about SMC(Santa Monica College) receiving money for transportation and logistics training.... Santa Monica College is pleased to announce it has received two state grants totaling $865,000 to develop a program to train Westside transit workers in hybrid technology and related skills and Southland employees in the ever-expanding field of
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community: Blue Bus Expands Route in Santa Monica - 08/03/07 01:36 AM
On Monday, August 27, Santa Monica's Blue Bus will introduce another "Mini Blue" route in the Sunset Park neighborhood. Like the four Mini Blue routes that began service June 24, the new Sunset Ride will use buses 30 feet or shorter powered by biodiesel or other alternative fuels and charge a
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community: Relay for Cancer in Santa Monica - 08/03/07 12:49 AM
The annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser was held for 24 hours, from 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, through 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 29, at John Adams Middle School in Santa Monica.Teams of people camped out at John Adams, and each team had a representative on the
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