(This newsletter is lightly edited to remove events that happened yesterday, a non-publishing day for Santa Monica Next.) OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting is the last one of the year. It will be at the 2601…
OPA Nov. 11 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month’s meeting is the last one of the year. It 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…
OPA MEETING NEXT MONDAY Nov. 11: Our last meeting of the year is next Monday, Nov. 11. That meeting features Parks & Rec Director Jenny Rogers, OPA election details, and more! Hope to see you at the Main St. library…
Main Street HOWL-O-WEEN Event & Pet Costume Contest (Saturday 3-6pm): Enjoy a spooktacular afternoon at the annual Main St. HOWL-O-WEEN event. Dress up your furry friend in their best costume and enter the Costume Contest for a chance to win some fang-tastic…
OPA & Main St. Calendar This Week: Looking for 2025 OPA Board Nominations: Nov. 8 is the deadline for 2024 OPA Board Nominations: Reply to this email asap if you’re interested in joining the board and want to learn more…
The Election is Over … For Nov. 2 Howl-O-Ween Movie: The voting was super tight between Beetlejuice, Coco, and the original Ghostbusters (1984). After multiple hand recounts, Ghostbusters has been officially certified as the winner! Lincoln Middle School Madrigals will…
Upcoming OPA Calendar: 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…
OPA Event Tonight: “Ballot Measures Made Simple” With Free Wine & a Good Time (10/17 @ 6pm): 80s, 90s, and 2000s babies are encouraged to join us at The Victorian for a fun and informative breakdown of measures we’ll be voting on. Wine…
OPA Oct. 14 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: A Letter from the…
As Santa Monica Next did not publish yesterday, this newsletter is lightly edited to remove any events that were last night. UPCOMING OPA CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Postponement of Reading Regarding Gifts & Bribes Creates Sparks at Council: This SMDP article details that…
OPA Heal the Bay Beach Clean-Up THIS Sunday Oct. 6: The event runs 10am – 12pm, starting at Tower 26 (end of Ocean Park Blvd at the beach). All needed supplies are provided. Parents, students, families and neighbors are all welcome. Email Dave Tann with questions. OPA Oct. 14 Monthly Meeting: Next month’s meeting will be…
OPA Heal the Bay Beach Clean-Up NEXT Sunday Oct. 6: The event runs 10am – 12pm, starting at Tower 26 (end of Ocean Park Blvd at the beach). All needed supplies are provided. Parents, students, families and neighbors are all welcome. Email Dave Tann with questions. Council-Member Jesse Zwick Issues “Addressing Public…
Downtown Train Station Cracks Down on Illegal Riders: A new TAP-to-Exit program to crack down on fare dodgers and reduce crime aboard Metro trains was launched at Santa Monica’s Downtown station this month. According to a KTLA report in July, most…
Council Tightens Anti-Camping Laws: “Bed rolls and sleeping bags have been added to the list of items that define an illegal campsite in Santa Monica. In yet another multi-hour debate, various council-members said the decision is both cruel and compassionate, minor…
Highlights & Video Clips from September OPA Monthly Meeting: Thank You Main St. Farmers Market for Joining OPA as a “Gold Business Member”! We encourage all community members to share their appreciation at the neighborhood institution (which is celebrating 30…
