The following is a statement from the Venice Family Clinic. Venice Family Clinic, a nonprofit community health center serving 45,000 people in need from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay, issued the following statement in response to the…
Thank You Raphael Barragán for Joining OPA as our First Ever “DIAMOND Business Member”! Raphael has committed $3000 of support to the organization over the next year, which includes $1000 as the Diamond Member and $2000 towards branded event sponsorships at our various events throughout the year. About…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. Learn how to create your own hand-spun yarn at this free workshop on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1 – 4 p.m., at the Montana Ave. Branch of the…
“The city shut down the old chess park three years ago and it was a real battle to get these boards relocated, but it finally worked out,” writes Reddit user Cody O’Connel, as he announces “Opening Day” for the new…
Welcome to the first and only issue of volume nineteen of Swish, a periodical with recaps and photos of Santa Monica Family YMCA youth basketball games, and other pertinent info such as announcements and updates from the program. Last season…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. The Santa Monica Public Library, or SMPL, launched a survey today as part of its Community Mapping initiative, inviting patrons and community members to share their feedback and join…
The following is a press release from the City of Santa Monica. Starting today, the Santa Monica Department of Transportation will implement stronger action in promoting safety and adherence to its Customer Code of Conduct, thanks to its new Prohibition…
Main St. Parade Details: The parade starts FRIDAY at 9:30am near City Hall and runs south down Main St., ending at Barnard Way. See you there!!! Main St. Parade Needs Volunteers: Volunteers make the Parade happen every year, we need…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica Santa Monica is marking 150 years with a citywide celebration from July through December 2025, and the entire community is invited to reflect on Santa Monica’s shared history. This…
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will celebrate Independence Day by lighting up the night sky with a dazzling 90-foot-tall, animated American flag on its iconic Pacific Wheel Ferris wheel. As part of a weeklong Fourth of July celebration,…
Via the Santa Monica Conservancy… Discover the legendary history of Santa Monica’s original Muscle Beach! We’ll feature historic photographs of gymnasts, weightlifters, and other exceptional athletes who made this iconic location famous. This special exhibit is open for two days…
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events and community work OPA is leading (like this past weekend’s SOULstice event), please help our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation. WE NEED COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO KEEP DOING EVERYTHING WE DO! Most…
The following is a submission from the Pier Corporation. The Santa Monica “Pier 360” Beach Festival, the ultimate celebration of SoCal beach culture, returns June 28-29, 2025, for two epic days of competition, entertainment, and good vibes along the iconic Santa Monica shoreline.…
OPA Membership Drive: If you enjoy this newsletter and all the events and community work OPA is leading (like this past weekend’s SOULstice event), please help our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation. WE NEED COMMUNITY SUPPORT…
Details for Saturday June 21 Main St. Summer Soulstice & Make Music LA Events: Sunday June 22, 2-3:30 PM: Explore California Native Plants at the Summer Garden Tour – Santa Monica Conservancy garden expert Hilda Weiss leads a guided tour of the Shotgun…
