OPA Feb 10 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting will be at the 2601 Main St. Library starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting starting at 6:30pm. Here’s the draft agenda and here’s schedule:
- 6:00 – 6:30pm: Food, refreshments and mingling
- 6:30 – 6:45pm: Newly elected City Council-Member Ellis Raskin
- 6:45 – 7:00: SMPD
- 7:00 – 7:30: Jenna Grigsby (Chief Deputy City Attorney) discussing SaMo Bridge, a new diversion pilot program planned on the Civic Center grounds
- 7:30 – 8:30: Board business, including 2025 priorities and upcoming calendar of events
Super Bowl Party at Jameson’s Pub: Indulge in $5.99 Peanut Butter Jameson shots, $4.99 draft beer specials, and triple-sized cocktails starting at $19. Arrive early for seating!
Augies on Main “Super Bowl Snackin’ Deals: Pre-order packs for the game include dirty chicken, glazed BBQ ribs, sides and cookies. More details here.
Santa Monica Named Most Expensive City For Dog Ownership: Dog ownership can cost anywhere between $1,000 to $5,225 annually depending on the city, according to a recent new report. More details here.
Ozone Ave./St. History: This L.A. Street Names Facebook post details that “This must seem a strange street name if you only know “ozone” in terms of the ozone layer, that part of Earth’s stratosphere which absorbs ultraviolet radiation. But back in 1902, when this street was named, “ozone” meant fresh, sweet-smelling air, the kind you could inhale at the Ocean Park shore. (The root of the word is the Greek ozein: “to smell”.) Ironically, real ozone – not the stratospheric stuff but what you’ll find at ground level – is a toxic, foul-smelling gas: a major component of smog. The seaside bit of Ozone Avenue was named on the Golden Bay tract, owned by Abbot Kinney and partners on land sold to them by Matilda Dudley (formerly Brooks). Its inland extension was added in 1905. Don’t ask me why part of the latter is called Ozone Street.”
Council Updates from Dan Hall: Among other things, he shares updates on how the Council has taken significant action since their swearing-in to address the City’s strategic priorities and how he is making good on campaign promises by supporting initiatives that promote clean streets and safe neighborhoods, housing affordability and inclusivity, and good government that is transparent and accountable to you. Read the full update here.
The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD Recap January 25-31: Here is the weekly summary of police activity.
Things To Do This Weekend:
- Abbot Kinney First Friday Food Truck Fest (Friday starting at 5pm): About two dozen food trucks are expected to line the street for the monthly event. https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/
- Herbalicious: Growing Herbs Successfully (Saturday 9 – 11 am): Join us for a special workshop by Stephen Reid, UC Master Gardener and certified herbalist on Herbalicious: Growing Herbs Successfully. He will focus on tips and techniques to grow herbs, how to grow herbs in small spaces and containers, and how to start from seeds vs. small plants. He will also discuss using herbs for general wellness and their unique medicinal properties focusing on Nettles, Calendula and Ro
- SaMo Conservancy Main Street Walk (Saturday): Far more than a history lesson, this place-base experience focuses on the vibrant hub of the Ocean Park neighborhood, upon which its histories have been written. Mark Gorman is leading this walk on Saturday, Feb. 8 @ 10:30 a.m. You can also tour the historic Shotgun House on Feb. 8 & 9 from 12 – 2pm.
- Zinqué Loves LA Wildfire Relief Fundraiser (Saturday 2 – 7pm): In collaboration with CORE, zinqué will be hosting a fundraiser & auction to support LA wildfire relief at their Venice flagship location with live music, an auction, and more. 1440 S. Lincoln Blvd., Venice https://www.lezinque.com/community
- Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): Feeling a little stir crazy after this week’s rains? GM Jazz Quartet is at the Main Street Farmers Market for an amazing pre Super Bowl celebration you won’t want to miss. Casitas Valley Pastures and Santa Barbara Channel Seafood will have plenty of choices for grilling and don’t forget your veggies, Buon Gusto olive oil and SNACKS! Also joining the market ASTEME with science experiments to help stimulate brain cells. See you there!!
