First OPA Meeting of 2025 is Today (Monday, Jan 6): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. This month’s meeting will be at the 2601 Main St. Library with food and mingling at 6:00pm and the meeting starting at 6:30pm. Here’s the full schedule:
- 6:00 – 6:30pm: Food, refreshments and mingling
- 6:30 – 6:45pm: SMPD Update
- 6:45 – 7:10pm: Newly elected City Council-Member Natalya Zernitskaya
- 7:10 – 7:30: Future of the SaMo Airport Land Discussion
- 7:30 – 8:30: Board business, including exec board election, 2025 priorities, 2024 financial recap, upcoming calendar of events, & more)
How To Recycle Your Christmas Tree: Between now and Jan. 31, Christmas trees can be placed at the curbside or alleyway next to recycling and waste containers on scheduled trash collection days. “Here’s everything you need to know about disposing of your Christmas tree in Santa Monica.”
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap Dec. 21-27: Here is last week’s summary of SMPD activity.
Eater Profiles New Fitoor Restaurant @ 1755 Ocean Ave. (& Pico): This writeup calls it an “Ambitious Indian Fine Dining Restaurant” featuring “a sleek dining room, live entertainment, and upscale wood-fired Indian cooking.” I ate there this past weekend and LOVED it! Could be Michelin guide worthy. Highly recommend!
Bread + Butter Bringing Pastry And Coffee From Australia To Main St. Soon: This report details a “a new Australian bakeshop is making its first US appearance” at 2645 Main St. (former Go Get Em Tiger space). It currently has has three locations in Tasmania and their website confirms this location. What will be on offer? Exceptional “fresh pastries + sourdough bread every day” using 100% cultured butter.
Profile of Black Hand Co. Tattoo Parlor at 2107 Main St: This SMDP write up details how the “tattoo studio draws you in with an elegant inking experience.”
110 Years Ago, Charlie Chaplin Debuted The Iconic “Tramp” Character From Venice Beach: This SaMoMirror report chronicles “the 1914 short Kid Auto Races at Venice introduced the iconic character that would become synonymous with silent film, sparking an international sensation.”
Things To Do This Week:
- Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and their Caregivers (Tuesday 1:30pm): Senior care advocates from Wise & Healthy Aging discuss how to make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed. Attendees will receive a free emergency kit upon completion, while supplies last. @ Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. More details here.
- Simple Strategies to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse (Wednesday 10:30am via Zoom): You will learn how to talk to your children about their bodies & safety, concrete ways to reduce the risk of child sexual abuse, & what to say and do if your child discloses abuse. Register here.
- Computer Basics – Online Safety (Wednesday 10:30am): Tips and tricks to protect yourself from scams when working or playing online. For beginners. @ Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. More details here.
- Wednesday Night Singin’ and Wingin @ Tavern on Main: “Wednesdays are made for chicken wings and belting out your favorite songs! Join us for a fun filled evening of Karaoke, hosted by none other than Karaoke Star! $0.50 wings special all day long – 7 flavors to choose from Happy Hour from 4pm-6pm.” 2907 Main St. More details here.
- Update on Alzheimer’s Disease Research (Thursday, 12:30pm): Monica Moore, from the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA, discusses the latest findings related to the symptoms and causes of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about the latest treatments available and research being conducted to find a cure. @ Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd. More details here.
OPA & City Meetings:
- Disabilities Commission Meeting (Monday 6:30pm): More details & agenda here.
- Architectural Review Board Meeting (Monday 7pm): More details here.
- Emergency Preparedness for Seniors and their Caregivers (Tuesday 1:30 – 2:30pm): Senior care advocates from Wise & Healthy Aging discuss how to make a plan, build a kit, and stay informed. Attendees will receive a free emergency kit upon completion, while supplies last. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
- Social Service Assistance (Tuesday 11:30am – 7pm @ Virginia Avenue Park): Trained community health workers will be available at the Park Center Building. They can assist with enrollment in CalFresh, the state of California’s food subsidy program to improve the nutrition of families, and also help with MediCal and Medicare. If you have questions about qualifying or if you need help completing enrollment forms, you can make an appointment at 310.458.8688. Drop-ins are also welcome.
- Public Safety Reform & Oversight Commission Meeting (Tuesday 5:30pm): More details & agenda here.
- OPA Connects Meeting (Wednesday 12pm): Here is the Zoom link.
- Rent Control Board Meeting (Thursday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
- Library Board Meeting (Thursday 6pm): More details & agenda here.
