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Cool Things To Do

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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How easy is it to walk in Santa Monica?

by WestsideDB July 10, 2009

There’s a great website called Walkscore.com that will allow you to enter in your address and see how walk-able your neighborhood is.  The site takes into consideration local amenities, schools, restaurants, parks and more.
See how your Santa Monica’s zip codes compare:

90401 – 98/100 – walker’s paradise
90402 – 65/100 – somewhat walk-able
90403 – 91/100 – walker’s [...]

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Fresh Ideas Anyone? Bloblive has come to Santa Monica

by WestsideDB July 10, 2009

Do you have an idea that you want to network and get off the ground?  Then bloblive might just be the place for you.  Check out their site below for more information.  Here’s the skinny from Erick, the organizer:
This Monday, we’re once again at the V Lounge (2020 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica). Doors open at [...]

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Test Post

by WestsideDB June 28, 2009

While we are keen to be creating content, now and again in starting something new, especially when we are asking YOU to be a part of it, we need to do some maintenance.  Hence, this post is really about nothing in particular.  But if you find yourself reading it, you must be someone we want [...]

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