The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library, in partnership with local nonprofit Bahala, invites community members to Join & Thrive: Film Screening and Volunteer Fair, an afternoon of film, conversation and…
The following is a notice from the Pier Corporation. To celebrate the Rams first home game of the new season on Monday Night Football, Pacific Park will light up its world-famous, 90-foot-tall Pacific Wheel with a special Los Angeles Rams…
MESSAGE FROM OPA GOLD MEMBER MYGYM: Create Moments that Matter at My Gym Santa Monica! Our variety of programs for kids 4 months to 10 years old shape skills and build confidence to help children be active, healthy, social and, most…
OPA Sept Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording that included a talk with SMPD (here), Genevieve from the Westside Food Bank (here), Jacob Wasserman from the Planning Commission (here), Ashley Oelson discussing landmarking the Whale Mural on Ocean Park Blvd.…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica Pier will step back into the 1930s on Saturday, Sept. 19, for the second annual A PIERfect Benefit, transforming the historic Merry Go-Round Building into a vintage Casino Night…
Each week, Santa Monica Next republishes an article from City Manager Oliver Chi’s newsletter. In a massively disappointing turn of events, this past Friday, the City and Goldenvoice announced that the inaugural Ocean Way Festival, which had been planned for…
The following is a submission from the Santa Monica Conservancy Throughout September, the California Preservation Foundation invites the public to Doors Open California 2026, a month-long, statewide celebration of historic architecture, design, and cultural heritage. On September 26 and 27, the…
September OPA Monthly Meeting TONIGHT (Monday Sept 14): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom…
This article is a submission from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) invites the community to be part of the world’s largest volunteer event related to the marine environment — Coastal Cleanup Day — from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Santa Monica Beach Tower…
Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center Joins OPA as a Silver Member! Green Dog has long called the Westside home, supporting Main Street events, caring for local pets and families, and hosting Adoptapalooza. Here’s a message from them to the community:…
September OPA Monthly Meeting Next Monday (Sept 14): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library (SMPL) is celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with a special-edition library card designed by local artist Al Mercado and the return of the Library’s…
In observance of Labor Day, Big Blue Bus will operate a weekend schedule on Monday, September 7, 2026. Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will be closed. Normal hours of operation for Blue: The Transit Store and Customer Service will resume Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Please note:…
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series (Thursday 5:30-7:30pm): Mark your calendars for the finale of our bi-weekly summer evening picnics at Hotchkiss Park. The final one of the season is Sept 3. Email Tess with any questions. OPA Housing Committee Meeting this…
The Following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will extend its special Ferris wheel lighting tribute honoring legendary singer, songwriter and humanitarian Dolly Parton through the weekend, expanding the custom pink lighting program that…
