| OPA BEACH CLEAN-UP THIS SUNDAY: The event is 10AM until noon, we meet at Tower 26, Ocean Park Blvd at the beach, supplies are provided and there will be a Heal The Bay speaker to coordinate the cleanup. Parents, students, families and neighbors are all welcome. Email Dave Tann with questions. Ocean Park Book Club: “Our first community book club was a hit! Join us for the September book club at the Ocean Park Library on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6:00-7:30 PM. We will be reading “Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow”, a novel by Gabrielle Zevin. Our book club will typically meet on the first Wednesday of each month, but we are adjusting the September date given conflicting schedules over the Labor Day weekend. Looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up on books!” Click here to email the club with any questions or to RSVP. OPA Summer Mixer @ Lula Next Wednesday (8/27): We hope to see you at @ Lula’s back patio (2720 Main St.) from 4:00-6-30pm. Come enjoy FREE appetizers and GREAT company. See you there! The Blue Notebook – A Weekly SMPD August 3 – 9: Here is the weekly recap of police activity. Heat Wave to Hit L.A. as Fire Risk, Possible Thunderstorms, and High Temps Loom: “The National Weather Service said on Tuesday that much of the region remains on track for several consecutive days of extreme heat beginning Wednesday, Aug. 20, with highs in the San Fernando Valley forecast to reach 108 degrees. Red flag warnings have been issued across portions of Ventura and Santa Barbara counties beginning Thursday due to a combination of soaring temperatures, low humidity, and unstable conditions. Fire weather watches previously in place were upgraded as forecasters warned that fires could spread quickly.” More details here. Rec. and Parks Commission to Review New Recreation Vision Plan: This SaMoNext post links to the plan that embraces a new vision for the city’s park network: “City as Habitat.” The first opportunity for public engagement will take place at the next Recreation and Parks Commission meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21, at 6 p.m. Things To Do This Weekend: Ocean Park Summer Picnic Series (Thursday 5:30 – 7:30pm (drop by anytime)): While this is not an OPA event, it is organized by Tess, who is a super engaged OPA member who is spearheading creating community events. Where: Hotchkiss Park – closer to 4th Street (to the left of the bathrooms if you’re coming from 4th). What you bring: Your own food/drink and something to sit on (chair or blanket) What we’ll bring: As always, we’ll have name tags! Why are we doing this: We are looking to build an increased sense of community and connection in Ocean Park. Optional Icebreaker: Meeting a new neighbor? Ask if they had any traditions growing up that made them feel connected to their community. Spill the Tea with the Mayor at Dr. T House (Thursday 5 – 7pm): Lana Negrete is hosting a meet and greet and community discussion on @ 1709 Pico Blvd.https://www.instagram.com/drteahouse Venice Art Crawl (Thursday 6–10pm): Enjoy a fun filled evening with local art, live music, pop-up experiences, and community vibes. Meet visionary artists, uncover hidden gems, and experience creativity at every turn. VeniceArtCrawl.com Happie Hoffman at Mishkon (Friday 6pm): Kabbalat Shabbat services with Happie Hoffman have quickly become a cherished event. A gifted singer-songwriter with operatic training, Happie has earned both national and international recognition for her joyful, soul-stirring Jewish music. We’re thrilled that Happie will pause her world travels to return to Mishkon and join Rabbi Joshua Katzan for a Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner. More details here. Santa Monica Forward Summer Family Picnic (Saturday 11 am – 2pm): Join Santa Monica Forward for a summer picnic in the park. The Colorado Center is an office park with a public park, providing an ideal setting to meet other families and talk about what we can do to make Santa Monica a better place. We will provide pizza, pasta, and salad from Santa Monica Pizza Kitchen. Please bring your favorite non-alcoholic beverages or enjoy some seltzer waters and juice boxes. @ Colorado Center, 2450 Broadway Ave. More details here. 6th Annual Back 2 School Festival (Saturday 10am – 2pm): Join It’s Bigger Than Us (IBTU) for a powerful day of healing, service, and community joy—featuring free backpacks, fire relief resources, youth performers, a skatepark activation, wellness services, games, raffles, and more. This event is free and open to the public, with special giveaways for families who pre-register and check in. @ 1 Windward Ave., Venice More details here. Endless Summer C.A.M.P. (Community | Art | Music | Picnic) (Saturday 11am – 2pm): This festive afternoon in Tongva Park brings together a variety of music, dance and performance from all around Los Angeles in one of Santa Monica’s most iconic green spaces. Attendees can participate in a bubble party, watch a comedic opera retelling of “Cinderella”, and more. @ 1615 Ocean Ave. More details here. Chai Rave at Fitoor (Saturday 9:30am – 2:30pm): The Ultimate Desi Daytimer $10 Sip chai, feel the beat, and dance under the stars at the ultimate brunch dance party: Chai Rave, where South Asian flavor meets global sound. Enjoy unique and bold flavors of tea and coffee, an option of Indian and American breakfast staples, and electrifying DJ sets blending Indo-house, Afrohouse, and EDM at the glitzy Fitoor in Santa Monica. Tickets are $10 per person for Music x Bites x Vibes. @ 1755 Ocean Ave. More details here. Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am – 1:30pm): Need a break from the back to school frenzy? Come join us and relax for awhile at the Main Street Farmers Market with special guest Fleece Kawasaki from 10am-1pm and the Rising Phoenix Morris Dancers at noon. Make sure to check out the Buon Gusto Olive Oil pop up. Stay tuned for details for an extra special holiday show on 8/31. Cinema Sundays at Sunset on the Promenade (Sunday 6pm): This summer, Third Street Promenade transforms into Santa Monica’s most charming outdoor movie theater. This week is Lilo & Stitch in front of the Apple Store, 1415 3rd Street Promenade More details here. Upcoming Calendar of Events: Beach Clean-Up (8/24)OPA Summer Mixer @ Lula (8/27)September OPA Meeting (9/8)Main St. Day of the Dog Festival (10/18) |
OPA Update 8/21/25: OPA + Heal the Bay Beach Cleanup, Final Ocean Park Summer Picnic, OPA Mixer Next Wednesday, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
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