OPA Emergency Preparedness Group Meeting Wednesday 6pm: All those interested are invited to attend at the 2601 Main St. Library community meeting room at 6pm. Click here to email Abe with questions, RSVP, etc. And click here to read the City’s site on emergency preparedness.
Main St. Listed on LA Times “11 Essential Walks to See the Best of LA”: This write-up details a lot of the great stops along a 2.6 mile loop.
SaMo Water Recycling Facility Captures Over 50 Million Gallons from Runoff, Wins Awards: “The Sustainable Water Infrastructure Project, or the SWIP, marks two years in operation producing purified water from municipal wastewater and having captured over 50 million gallons of stormwater and urban runoff for reuse. The SWIP was recognized nationally and internationally earlier this year as the National Water Environment Federation’s Project Excellence Award winner and the Global Water Award’s 2024 Distinction Award for Water Reuse Project of the Year.” More details here.
SaMo Safe Streets project named Best of the Year: The Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association, or APWA, announced its B.E.S.T. Project of the Year award winners, with the city of Santa Monica’s Safe Streets for 17th Street and Michigan Avenue project winning in the transportation category. More details here.
LA Times Reviews Orla, Michael Mina’s New SaMo Restaurant: This review states “the celebrity chef’s interpretation of his Egyptian heritage weaves these and other aromatics into kebab platters, tableside baklava sundaes, charcoal-grilled octopus, caviar-topped fateer and chicken-stuffed dolmas with an ocean view in the Regent Santa Monica Beach hotel.” 1700 Ocean Ave.
Lady & Larder Launching Monthly Cheese Club: Each month, Lady & Larder founders (and twin sisters) Sarah and Boo Simms will select their favorite artisanal cheeses of the moment for you to enjoy at home. 828 Pico Blvd. More details here.
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $300,000 Grant to SMPD for Traffic Enforcement Program to Increase Safety on Roads: The Santa Monica Police Department announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. The grant program runs through September 2025. More details here.
Polpetta Restaurant Permanently Closed: The former Forma restaurant at the corner of Main St. & Navy posted this sign announcing their closure. [Thanks Mark F for the tip!]
Things To Do This Week:
- Santa Monica Forward’s Election Recap Meeting (Monday 7pm): Join a discussion of the local election, results, and next steps. They’ll also discuss local and national implications. Google Meet
- In the Mix – Mixology Masterclass at The Georgian Room (Tuesday 7pm): Santa Monica’s underground martini haven is inviting guests for a cocktail masterclass that will teach budding mixologists and the cocktail-curious how to shake, stir, and sip like a pro. $109 More details here.
- Locals Night @ The Pier (Thursday 3:30 – 9:30pm): This month features a special Holiday Art Mart with performances by Mayaztek and Leslie Paula & Latin Soul Band, as well as Classic Car Meet Up, Books & Cookies for the kids, and a Classic Car Meet Up. More details here.
- Official City of Santa Monica Tree Lighting Ceremony (Thursday 6 – 8pm): Santa is lighting the tree and taking free photos with everyone! Enjoy special performances, hot cocoa, holiday crafts and more! FREE. @ 1300 Block of Third Street Promenade, between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona Ave. More details here.
- Live Talks – An Evening with Josh Brolin (Thursday 8pm): He will be discussing his memoir, From Under the Truck. @ JAMS Performing Arts Center, 1630 Pearl St. https://livetalksla.org/events/josh-brolin/
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.
- Landmarks Commission Meeting (Monday 7pm): More details & agenda here.
- Audit Subcommittee Meeting (Tuesday 6pm): More details here on the quarterly meeting.
- OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link.
- Rent Control Board Meeting (Thursday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
- SMMUSD Board of Education Meeting (Thursday 6pm): Click Here for agenda.
