Santa Monica College will hold three special fundraising Glass Pumpkin Sales this fall at three different locations: · The first SMC Glass Pumpkin Sale will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., along with the Mini Fall Festival at Virginia Avenue Park, located at 2200 Virginia Avenue, Santa Monica. Proceeds from this salewill benefit the SMC…
The following is from the Big Blue Bus. Starting September 30, join Big Blue Bus for a week of exciting events that celebrate easy, affordable, and sustainable alternatives to driving! Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! Santa Monica students can ride Big Blue Bus free during Bike It! Walk It! Bus It! week, held September 30 to October 4! This initiative encourages…
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…
The following is a press release from SMMUSD and the City of Malibu The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) and the City of Malibu are pleased to announce that both entities’ subcommittees have come to an agreement on a…
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…
The following is a release from Santa Monica College. Santa Monica College (SMC) will celebrate Latinx/e Heritage Month with a series of informative talks by artist Julio Salgado and architect Ronald Rael, a documentary screening and audience Q&A with director Marcos Nieves and his subject Karyna Jaramillo, and a poetry reading…
The following is a submission from Santa Monica College. For more on the history and cultural significance of the Inkwell and Nick Gabaldón, click here. Santa Monica College (SMC) invites the community to be part of the world’s largest volunteer event…
Main St. Day of the Dog Block Party This Saturday 12-7pm: Main St will be closed to vehicular traffic and transform into a pedestrian paradise all day with vendors and entertainment planned from 12 – 7pm between Pier and Strand. Don’t miss the last Santa…
The following is a submission from Ben Allen’s Office. Big Blue Bus riders and operators will experience increased safety with the passage of SB 1417 (Allen), a new law signed by Governor Newsom that allows the City of Santa Monica’s Department of…
The following is a submission from SMMUSD. To see some of the ideas they have for Roosevelt Elementary, you can see some proposals in this presentation created earlier this year to support the school bond on the fall ballot. Join…
Santa Monica College (SMC) will host virtuoso musician Prince Diabaté and ethnomusicologist Ric Alviso in “The Ancestor of Hip-Hop and the Blues: A Performance-Lecture with Prince Diabaté, a Griot from West Africa.” The presentation will focus on the griot tradition, which connects with African history and modern-day music styles such as hip-hop,…
Abundant Santa Monica, Santa Monica Forward, and Abundant Housing LA present a special documentary screening with a Q&A with director Nate Houghteling: From directors Nate Houghteling (American Pathogen, State of Pride) and Yoav Attias (Brick City, Chicagoland) comes a new film that dives…
The following is a submission from the City of Santa Monica. he city of Santa Monica opened applications today for the new Aging and Disability Action Plan Advisory Committee, inviting community members to help address the current, emerging and future…
Dear Parents, Guardians, Staff, Students and Community Members, Welcome back to school! Welcome back after a well-deserved summer break. I hope you had an opportunity to relax and enjoy summer with your family and friends. I would like to thank…
There Will be No OPA Update Published Monday Due to Labor Day Holiday. Have a Great Long Weekend! OPA Summer Mixer This Thursday Night 5:30 – 7:30pm: Get to know your neighbors while checking out the new Edgemar Restaurant & Lounge @ 2435 Main St. Snacks provided…
