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Cool Things To Do

I Want One of These! How Cool Are These Folks?

by SM mom February 24, 2010

I was out meeting people in the neighborhood and found this incredible placard on someone’s house.  And you know what?
It made me want to get one too.  I have no idea what it takes to be a part of the nwf.org group – but I’m about to find out.

Any one know these folks or have [...]

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February Calendar of events from Friends of Sunset Park

by Doc4GreenHomes February 8, 2010

Calendar for February:
Friends of Sunset Park — Board/Membership meetings — Feb 11, Mar 11, April 8, May 13
February 1 — Bridge & Scrabble — Mondays, 1 to 3 — Fairview Library — 21st & OPB
February 2 — “Write-Away” — Tuesdays, 12 to 2:30 — Fairview Library
February 2 — SMC Board of Trustees — 7 PM [...]

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UCLA Family Commons Grand Opening

by WestsideDB January 20, 2010

A good friend of mine has been working with this organization for awhile now.  Its a perfect opportunity to learn more about how you can be connected to your community as well as be a part of family wellness.  Check it out and tell them DB sent ya!

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The fight against leafblowers in Santa Monica

by WestsideDB January 7, 2010

I just read about this new site where you can report about leaf blowers in Santa Monica (after all, the gas powered polluting kind are illegal).
The Santa Monica Daily Press wrote about it and you can check out the site for yourself at http://stopleafblowers.com/

I once knew a guy who owned a gas powered leaf blower [...]

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Eradicate Christmas tree deforestation guilt by going green and recycling your tree!

by WestsideDB January 3, 2010

The City of Santa Monica Solid Waste Division is offering free Christmas tree recycling for the entire month of January.
Residents with curbside recycling service may place their cut-up tree in their yard waste collection container.  Please remove tinsel, ornaments, and stands from the tree.
It is unlawful and a fire hazard to leave trees at the [...]

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January’s Calendar for Sunset Park FOSP

by WestsideDB January 2, 2010

We’re back!  After a little holiday hiatus, samolive is back in full swing.  Here’s the calendar of activities sent to us by our friends over at Friends of Sunset Park:
Calendar for January

Friends of Sunset Park Board/Membership meetings – Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, April 8, May 13

January 4 — SMMUSD Board of Ed – [...]

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December’s Calendar

by WestsideDB December 7, 2009

From the Friends of Sunset Park:
December 8 — City Council – 6:45 PM – City Hall
December 8 — Orchestra & Choir concert – 7 PM – John Adams Middle School
December 8 — SMC Board of Trustees – 7:30 PM – Business Bldg.,  Rm. 117
December 9 — Band & Choir concert – 7 PM – John [...]

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Santa Monica Main Street Christmas Tree Lighting is Nigh

by WestsideDB December 3, 2009

Will we see you down on Main St this Saturday at 5pm?  Rumor is that Santa will be there.  Let us know if you are going and we’ll see you there!  Look out for the shopping cart Christmas tree – candlelight walk at 6pm for daring souls.   Raffles, sidewalk sales, and holiday parties abound!
http://www.mainstreetsm.com/holiday-09/
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7 Cool Free things to do with kids in Santa Monica

by SM mom November 30, 2009

Before I became a Santa Monica real estate agent, I was a stay at home dad for four glorious years with an infant and a toddler and was always looking for fun things to do that didn’t cost anything, or at the very least a minimal amount of money.  And given the nature of the [...]

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Santa Monica Farmer’s Market has a new treat

by SM mom November 5, 2009

I went to the farmer’s market on Wednesday and was pleasantly suprised to find a new vendor: Charlie Graham from Santa Barbara. I haven’t had fresh lobster in a long time, so I splurged.

Needless to say, it was delicious. I split em down the length of their bodies, grilled on high heat meat [...]

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Calendar of Events for Santa Monica

by SM mom November 1, 2009

This is from the Friends of Sunset Park:
Calendar of events for November:
November 12 – “Can We Talk?” – 7 PM – The annual Sunset Park meeting at which city staff, including the City Manager and representatives from departments such as Airport, Community and Cultural Services, Fire, Human Services, Open Space Management, Planning and [...]

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Todays Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Treat

by WestsideDB October 14, 2009

I visit the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market almost every Wednesday morning, preferably early since the best stuff goes quick (kind of like everything in life)
And every time I visit, I try something new – today was this incredible creature – an organic tropical dragon fruit.  Made me think I was visiting Kauai again with the [...]

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Pico Art Walk and Car Show This Saturday

by WestsideDB October 13, 2009

Come on down to Santa Monica’s very own Pico Blvd and check out some great art, cool cars, workshops, studios, grub, and businesses this Saturday the 17th from 10am – 5pm. There’s even free parking at SMC with a free shuttle on a double decker bus from Starline Tours.
For more information, please visit the picopassport.com [...]

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October Calendar from Friends of Sunset Park

by WestsideDB October 5, 2009

Here is the calendar of events happening in Santa Monica from our friends over at FOSP:
October 6 – SMC Board of Trustees – Business Building – 1900 Pico Blvd. – 7 PM -
agenda: www.smc.edu <http://www.smc.edu/>
October 7 – SMC 2009 Master Plan Update – Community Meeting – 7 PM – Academy of
Entertainment & Technology, Rm. 235, [...]

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Cha Cha Chicken is ChaChing! Best Bets for the Beach

by WestsideDB September 17, 2009

I had the distinct pleasure to stay home with the kids today since they were feeling a little under the weather the night previous.  A romp at the Santa Monica beach, and then a block straight up Pico Blvd for some free parking at Cha Cha Chicken to soothe the hungry beasts.
I haven’t been here [...]

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Friends of Sunset Park Activities for September

by WestsideDB August 31, 2009

I’m a member of the Friends of Sunset Park and get these great updates about activities happening in my neighborhood.  Check them out and we’ll probably see you at one or more of them.

Friends of Sunset Park Board/Membership meeting
Thursday, September 10 — 7 to 9 PM
Mt. Olive Church, 14th and Ocean Park Blvd.

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August 31 [...]

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Annenberg and The Big Secret

by WestsideDB August 20, 2009

The Secret is, at Back on the Beach you can enjoy company and a good meal while watching your young kids play on the playground.  Then when the meal finally comes and they are tuckered out, everyone can enjoy a meal together.  And the best part?  They eat and then go out and play again!  [...]

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Great FREE Efficiency Program for Santa Monica Homeowners

by WestsideDB August 20, 2009

Efficiency  Workshops
Do you want to learn how to weatherize your house and save some cash on your utility bills?  Santa Monica has Do-It-Yourself Weatherization Demonstrations for home owners and renters!
Learn how to install caulking and weather stripping
Participants receive a FREE Energy Efficiency starter kit!
Learn about energy saving programs available through Southern California Edison and Southern [...]

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A Free Green Living Workshop

by WestsideDB August 10, 2009

Are you concerned about how to make your world a little greener?  It all starts with some small steps and the City of Santa Monica is offering a great workshop.  This one day, three hour workshop provides an overview of the six week series.  Green Living 101 is perfect for the those who want to [...]

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Green Business Networking

by WestsideDB August 1, 2009

Are you interested in the green movement and Santa Monica?  Think you have something to share to the green business world?  Next Tuesday is an opportunity to network with other green Santa Monica based businesses.
The Ambrose Hotel at 6pm – 9 pm
Location:  The Ambrose Hotel
1255 20th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Cost is ten bucks.
Look forward to [...]

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