FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Next Monday (Jan 12): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food…
Spotlight: Dylan Sohngen (owner of OPA member Aqua Surf) shared some love for Haque’s Bodega on 4th St.: “What would we do without Haque’s!? They always have treats for the neighborhood dogs, are so nice and it’s great seeing friends on…
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS NEEDED: Have a favorite business in the ‘hood you want to share with the community? Reply to this newsletter with the business name and a couple of sentences about what makes it great/special and we will try to…
Who do you want to see speak at OPA meetings this year? The Board is looking to create a list of potential speakers. Email OPA president Robbie Leer at Rleer1@gmail.com with your suggestions to help us determine our calendar. Thanks! Explaining Why Main…
Bowlmor Project Updates: We spoke with a representative for the project at Pico & 3rd St. last week, and here are some key updates: Current target completion date is February 2028, but vast majority of exterior work should be done in…
(Note: This newsletter was emailed by OPA yesterday, Thursday 1 It has been edited slightly to remove calendar listings for events that happened yesterday.) OPA January Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full recording and here are some highlights from the meeting:…
FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Today/Monday (Jan 12): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and…
FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Next Monday (Jan 12): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food…
Headlines FIRST OPA Monthly Meeting of the Year Next Monday (Jan 12): It’s a great time to check out the organization and help set our 2025 priorities. The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with…
Consider OPA for End of Year Charitable Giving: We’re proud of the year we’ve had that included multiple “Open Main St.” street closure festivals, our 4th of July Parade, publishing about 100 newsletters, expanding our newsletter reach to nearly 3000 community members, advocating to the city on…
2026 OPA BOARD: The results are in! We have tabulated the votes and we are proud to welcome / re-elect the following people for the OPA Board of Directors in 2026: The next OPA meeting is January 12th and all newsletter readers…
Santa Monica to take center stage with new annual music festival and big-name activations as FIFA World Cup, 2027 Super Bowl, LA28 Olympics/Paralympics come to LA: This City press release details many of the plans that include an annual beach festival, and…
Thank You Aquasurf for Joining OPA as a Silver Member!!! “Awarded as the best surf school in SoCal! Aqua Surf School teachers are available for surfing instruction, all year round. We teach Private Surf Lessons every day, year-round. Our team has experience coaching people of all ages and abilities. Beginners…
OPA Receives Heal the Bay Certification: We received the Adopt-a-Beach Certification for 2025. Thank you Dave Tann for leading this effort and to everyone else who participated in the program. Two Significant Frank Gehry Projects are on Main St: This LA Times…
OPA Holiday Party Details Mark your calendar to join us the Edgemar Restaurant THIS Sunday, Dec. 7, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. Click here to add the holiday party to your calendar. Apps and soda and one drink are free for OPA members and $10…
