Upcoming OPA Calendar:
- Oct. 30 Housing Committee Ballot Measure Meeting: Join for a conversation about Measures on the ballot that have a housing component. The group will discuss 1) What is the Measure 2) What does a Yes/No vote mean, and 3) Discussion on State Measure 5, State Measure 33, County Measure A, and SaMo Measure F (funds to be directed toward homeless services). The meeting is at Ashland Hill (2807 Main St.) Wednesday Oct. 30 @ 5:15pm. Click here to email Robbie Leer for more details if interested in attending.
- Oct. 30 Emergency Preparedness Committee Meeting: Come to Lula’s on Wednesday Oct. 30, 5:30 – 6:30pm to be part of the team that is helping the community be prepared for emergencies! Click here to email Abe Sassoon for more details if interested in attending.
- Nov. 2 Main St. Howl-O-Ween Event: Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of fun! Dress up your furry friend and enter our pet costume contest. Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with face painting, a photo booth, live music, performances by Sophie Dance West and Lincoln Middle School Choir and pet-friendly vendor booths. And click here to vote on what movie we’ll be showing (this year will be in the parking lot adjacent to Ashland Hill @ 2807 Main St).
- Nov. 11: Last monthly OPA meeting of the year! Our guest speaker is Jenny Rogers (head of SaMo Parks & Rec Dept.).
- Dec. 8: Annual OPA HOliday Party & Main St. Tree Lighting
Vote on Movie for Annual Howl-O-Ween Event: Main Street’s Howl-O-Ween event is back on Saturday, Nov. 2! CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR THE MOVIE
The Miramar Redevelopment Project Moves Forward: On Monday, 10/14, it received its Certificate of Appropriateness for design, materials, colors, landscaping, signage, and historic preservation from the City of Santa Monica Landmarks Commission. “The Miramar Project is designed as a mixed-use development featuring a hotel, condominiums, and affordable housing units, along with pedestrian-friendly restaurant and retail spaces.” Click here to read details about the project.
The Points Guy Reviews the “Regent Santa Monica Beach, IHG’s New Ultraluxury US Flagship Hotel.” “For starters, Regent Santa Monica Beach guests can expect a lot of elbow room with entry-level rooms starting at 720 square feet.” and “Most of the Regent’s 167 guest rooms and suites — as well as an elevated pool deck — feature Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Pier views.” Read more here.
Election / Voting News:
- SaMo City Council Candidate Forum Video: Here is a link to the video of the two-hour Forum that all 10 candidates participated in on Sept. 8.
- Check on Your Voter Registration Status: If you are unsure of your voter registration status go to https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/ to find your current status.
- Register to Vote: If you are not yet registered, TODAY, Monday, Oct. 21 is the deadline to register online at https://registertovote.ca.gov/
- Voter Registration Assistance @ SaMo Public Library: People will be on hand to help register people on Saturday 10/19 at the Pico Branch (2201 Pico Blvd.) from 10am to 12pm.
- In Person Voting: In person voting starts Saturday, Oct. 26, 10am – 7pm at Civic Center parking Structure 2nd floor (330 Olympic Dr.). In person in Ocean Park is Nov. 2 -5 at at Joslyn Park (633 Kensington) and Washington Pre-School (2728 4th St.) 10am – 7pm on Sat, Sun, and Mon and 7am – 8pm Tuesday.
- Ballot Box Voting: Ballots can be dropped off 24 hours per day at any participating vote by mail ballot box location in the county. The Ocean Park ballot box is at Ocean View Park (2701 Barnard Way).
- Ballot Tracking: You can track the progress of your mailed in ballot at https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/
- There are many other details that may be necessary to vote (replacement ballots, not receiving ballot in the mail, mobility access issues etc.etc.). See: https://www.lavote.gov/home/voting-elections/current-elections/find-my-election-information for additional help voting.
Things To Do This Week:
- Angel’s Envy Whiskey Dinner at The Lobster (Wednesday): Enjoy a night of family style dining and whiskey pairings with smoked meats by Chef Govind Armstrong paired alongside whiskey tastings presented by Brand Educator Ashley Erwin and Brand Ambassador Cassie Crandell. Enjoy a welcome cocktail hour (build your own cocktail), four courses — family style and four finished whiskey pairings. $120. 1602 Ocean Ave. More details here.
- The Street Project Film Screening & Panel Discussion (Wednesday 7pm): “In 2010, the small community of specialists who pay attention to US road safety statistics picked up on a troubling trend: more and more pedestrians and cyclists were being killed on American roads. In fact, pedestrian deaths have increased 51% since reaching their low point in 2009. In addition to the loss of human life, it is estimated that road injuries will cost the world economy $1.8 trillion from 2015–2030. The Street Project is the story about humanity’s relationship to the streets and the global citizen-led fight to make communities safer. @ Santa Monica College Orientation Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd. The event is FREE to ALL but you must register here.
- National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day (Saturday 10am – 2pm): Approximately 60,000 emergency department visits annually result from children under 6 finding and ingesting medication. Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands, which is dangerous and often tragic. National Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. @ Santa Monica Public Safety Facility, 333 Olympic Dr. (between 4th and Main Streets). More details here.
OPA & City Meetings:
- Arts Commission Meeting (Monday 6:30pm): In-person only in the SMi Training Room (northwest corner of the 2nd floor of the Civic Center Parking Structure – 330 Olympic Drive). More details here.
- Commission on Sustainability, Environmental Justice, and the Environment (Monday 7pm): More details here.
- Architectural Review Board Meeting (Monday 7pm): More details here.
- City Council Meeting (Tuesday 5:30 pm): Meetings are hybrid and can be viewed on this YouTube channel. Click here for agenda.
- OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12 pm): Here is the Zoom link.
- SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting (Thursday 5:30 pm): Click Here for agenda.
