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This Sunday, April 30 the SantaMonica - Malibu EducationFoundation will host their 2ndAnnual Wine Auction at theFairmont Miramar Hotel andBungalows.
The Manhattan BeachEducation Foundation inspiredthe event, as they host an annualwine auction that has been aroundfor more than 20 years.
“We knew Manhattan BeachEducation Foundation did a wineauction that raised a tremendousamount of money,” said SMMEFExecutive Director LindaGreenberg.
SMMEF took interest andbegan to analyze what their organ-ization did to be successful.SMMEF took that informationand brought it here, and tailored itto the Santa Monica community.
The gala food and wine tastingwill raise funds for all SantaMonica and Malibu public schoolsas a result of the district’s central-ized funding model.
In 2011 the Board of Educationpassed a policy allowing for cen-tralized fundraising. Greenbergexplains under this policy, only theEd Foundation can fund person-nel, which translates into programsfor students.
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BY KATE CAGLEDaily Press Staff Writer
Professional cuddler JeanFranzblau faces a number of chal-lenges in her growing industry.First off, she says her businesssolves a problem you may not evenknow you have.
“People don’t realize that theyare touch deprived because it’s notsomething we talk about veryoften,” Franzblau said in an inter-view from her home office in SantaMonica. The second problem: cud-dling’s connotation.
“It’s a very tricky businessbecause the word cuddle is soconfusing to people. Many peo-ple use the word cuddle to meansomething they do before andafter a sexual experience withsomeone they know very well. Sothe idea of being close to some-one you don’t know is frighten-
ing to some people.”But Franzblau claims if done
correctly, that feeling of fear cantransform into a feeling of bliss. It’sthe reason she is expanding herbusiness, Cuddle Sanctuary, tooffer three-day workshops to traincuddling enthusiasts from all overthe world. A pilot programbrought cuddlers from nearby SanDiego and far away Germany.
The cuddle trend - also knownas plutonic touch therapy - hasreceived sporadic media attentionover the past few years. In 2015there was even a “CuddleConvention” in Portland, Oregon.A Buzzfeed video featuring CuddleSanctuary has racked up nearly 7million views on YouTube.
“When you’re actually beingheld by a stranger it opens you upto a lot of truth,” remarks one of
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LEAGUE LOSS Morgan GenserThe Crossroads High School varsity baseball team hosted Paraclete High in a gold coast league baseball game onApril 26 and lost 4-1 dropping their record to 0-7 in league play and 6-13. Pictured are Nick Milillo taking a swing,Paraclete’s Nolan Riggs reaching to tag Jackson Childers and Joji Barabtelli tagging out Paraclete’s Aaron Roose.
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Saturday, April 29Author ForumAnnual Authors Forum; featuringPaula Bernstein, L.H. Dillman,Georgia Jeffries and WendellThomas of Sisters in Crime, LosAngeles; at the Kaufman BrentwoodBranch Library, 11820 San VicenteBoulevard. These authors have con-tributed short stories to Los AngelesChapter’s new anthology, LAstResort. The panelists will discusstheir stories and other publications.2 p.m. Admission is free. Call (310)575-8273 for more details.
The Scottish Fiddlers ofLos AngelesThe Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angelesperform a lively, energetic and uplift-ing concert of the traditional musicof Scotland, the Shetlands, andIreland. Hard-driving reels, strath-speys, hauntingly beautiful airs, andsweet waltzes characterize theirplaying. Main Library, 601 SantaMonica Blvd., 2 – 3 p.m.
Author Reading with RenéColato LaínezJoin author René Colato Laínez onthe Secret Garden for a specialreading in honor of Children’s Day(Día del Nino). Limited space; on afirst come, first serve basis. PicoBranch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd.,12:15 – 1 p.m.
Arts & Literacy FestivalAnnual Festival celebrating arts andliteracy for young children. VirginiaAve Park, 2200 Virginia Ave., 9 a.m. –1 p.m.
Sunday, April 30Catching Sight of Thelma &Louise Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise is adocumentary film that takes an inti-mate look into how Callie Khouri andRidley Scott’s iconic 1991 story chal-lenged preconceptions of feminism,framing it in the context of two averagewomen in extraordinary circumstances,and its persistence as a cultural touch-stone 25 years on. CATE - Cinema atthe Edge film festival hosts the worldpremiere of Catching Sight of Thelma &Louise on at 12 p.m. at Edgemar Centerfor the Arts in Santa Monica. Film pre-miere followed by a Q&A with directorJennifer Townsend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cate-cin-ema-at-the-edge-film-festival-2017-tickets-32548830428
Brentwood Art Festival The annual Brentwood Art Festival willbe held, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on thesouth side of San Vicente Boulevard,between Barrington Avenue and BundyDrive; featuring artists, music, foodtrucks, Kids’ Zone and communitybooths. Over 100 artists will showcasea variety of mediums; including paint-ing, sculpture, jewelry, glass, textiles,photography and mixed media.Proceeds will benefit the Friends of theKaufman Brentwood Branch Library.
Potato Printed Totes withTracy BromwichLearn to use a variety of vegetables from theFarmer’s Market for relief printing. Cut them tomake blocks and print with screen printing inkon natural cotton tote bags. Come away witha lovely market bag of your own creation. Cost:$10, 1 – 3 p.m., 1450 Ocean, register athttp://apm.activecommunities.com/santa-monicarecreation/Activity_Search/58349 or call (310) 458-2239.
Monday, May 1Architectural Review BoardMeetingThe ARB generally meets on the firstand third Mondays of each monthunless there is a holiday. Meetings areheld in the City Council Chambers atCity Hall unless otherwise noted. CityHall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m.
Disabilities CommissionMeetingRegular meeting of the Santa MonicaDisabilities Commission. Ken EdwardsCenter, 1527 4th St., 6 p.m.
Comic Strip Bookmarks atFairviewCome celebrate free comic book day bycreating your own comic strip book-mark! Open to all ages. Event will beheld at the Fairview Branch Library2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 12 p.m.-9 p.m.
Pajama Story TimeCalling all kids to grab their favoritestuffed animals and p.j.’s for an evening ofstory time for the whole family. Limitedspace. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601Main St., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, May 2 Ka-Pow! Comic Book DayCelebrationOpen to heroes and heroines of allages! Come draw your own comic, cre-ate a superhero craft, enjoy a comicbook exhibit, and take your picture inthe photo booth. Costumes encour-aged. Pico Branch Library, 2201 PicoBlvd. 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
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CitywideSanta Monica Public Library Celebrates Free Comic Book Day with a Week of Activities
Since 2002, comic book stores and libraries around the world have celebrated FreeComic Book Day on the first Saturday in May. This year, Santa Monica Public Library joinsthe fun, beginning with a week full of activities from May 1 through May 4, and ending onSaturday, May 6, with Free Comic Book Day.
On Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., adults, teens andkids can stop by any Library location to pick up a free comic book (while supplies last).They can also stop by the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., where they’ll be celebrat-ing the day with a bunch of comics-related activities. At 11 a.m., join them for a recentblockbuster movie screening starring a ragtag band of intergalactic misfits. Between 10a.m. and 5 p.m., fans can pick up their free comic book and pose in the superhero photobooth, with costumes definitely encouraged. From 1 to 4 p.m., join them for drop-in craftsand other comics-related activities. Then from 2 to 3 p.m., take a walk over to event co-sponsor Hi De Ho Comics, at 1431 Lincoln Blvd, who are hosting a cosplay contest as partof their all-day Free Comic Book Day celebration.
For the week leading up to Free Comic Book Day, all four Santa Monica Public Librarybranch locations will offer more free comic book programming. For movie titles, address-es and other details, see smpl.org/comics or call (310) 458-8600.
On Monday, May 1, from noon to 9 p.m., the Fairview Branch offers a drop-in, person-alized comic bookmark craft program that all ages are welcome to enjoy.
On Tuesday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Pico Branch hosts Ka-Pow!: A Comic BookCelebration, an all-ages party with crafts, a comic exhibit and more.
On Wednesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., the Montana Avenue Branch screens a satirical,coming-of-age comedy film based on a popular, adult graphic novel.
Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Ocean Park Branch invites kids ages 5-11 to make a no-sew superhero cape (bring a plain t-shirt to cut and decorate).
All programs are free; seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. The Santa MonicaPublic Library is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, callLibrary Administration at (310) 458-8606 at least one week prior to event. All Librarylocations are served by the Big Blue Bus. Call branches for route information. Ride yourbike. Bicycle parking racks are available at the library.
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Rated R100 MinutesReleased April 21
Unforgettable is a dramatic psychologicalthriller starring Katherine Heigl as “Tessa”and Rosario Dawson as “Julia,” two womenwho are pitted against one another in a bit-ter psycho-battle. This is probably Heigl’sbest role yet, a tightly wound divorcee reach-ing out in all directions like an octopus onsteroids to regain control over her domin-ion: her young daughter and her ex hus-band. She sees “Julia” as a threat - an earthyinnocent who has survived trauma in her lifeand is trying to forge a normal existencewith her new fiancé, Tessa’s ex. As I said, it’sa psychological thriller … or is it a hilariouscampy melodramatic comedy?
In the beginning the film does not identi-fy itself as a comedy. However, by the end,the audience is laughing heartily at thecatharsis that ensues as Tessa and Julia “dukeit out,” in graphic brawls.
The film is the directorial debut of DeniseDi Novi, who has had a notable career as aproducer. Heigl and Dawson have broughtcolor and energy to their characters. Thecostume design defines the character of thetwo women. Tessa’s outfits are stark, sleek,with never a wrinkle. Julia’s are flowing andcolorful. The story is written in a straightfor-ward style, though with too much of thecharacters’ history laid out in verbal exposi-tion. The man they are fighting over,“David,” played by a handsome enoughGeoff Stults, is dim-witted and boring, notendowed with enough fire to realistically ini-tiate the battle over his affections. This is notStults’ fault. He did his best with a character
that was not really fleshed out. A financialexecutive who had the courage to leave thetrading industry to open his own craft brew-ery should have had a much more dynamicpersonality. What does ring true is that heseems to have a consistent attraction todamaged women. In the past, this role wouldhave been the token hot female interest withno intelligent dialogue – interesting that therole belongs to the male here.
Other characters who add depth areIsabella Kai Rice as Tessa’s daughter, CherylLadd as her even uber-controlling mother,and Whitney Cummings as Julia’s tough ex-boss and confidant, who seems to be heronly grounding force.
Underlying the classic jealousy and powerstruggle story is a commentary on themachinations of today’s society, where dueto social media almost everyone can knowdeeply personal details of their acquaintanc-es’ lives, once known only by a handful ofclose and trusted friends.
The movie is worth seeing. It could havebeen even more hilarious, had the comedicstyle been set up from the beginning. Thereare so many elements that would haveworked for that style. For example, David isblissfully unaware of the obvious trajectoriesof both his ex wife and his fiancée towardspsychotic breakdowns / no one ever calls thepolice, even in imminent danger / and Tessais deliciously over-the-top in concocting hertwisted plot. I look forward to the next stepsin Denise Di Novi’s directing career.
KKAATTHHRRYYNN WWHHIITTNNEEYY BBOOOOLLEE has spent most ofher life in the entertainment industry, which isthe backdrop for remarkable adventures withextraordinary people. She is a Talent Managerwith Studio Talent Group in Santa [email protected]. For previously publishedreviews see https://kwboole.wordpress.com
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“AND WE REMEMBER THOSE FIRSThopeful moments of liberation, when at longlast the American soldiers arrived in campsand cities throughout occupied Europe,waving the same beautiful flags before ustoday, speaking those three glorious words:‘You are free.’”
About two thirds of the way through afairly well written speech delivered by ourPresident at the United States Capitol inhonor of Holocaust Remembrance Day onApril 25th, the words printed above wereread. As a documentary filmmaker who hasspent years studying the impact and after-math of liberation on Holocaust survivors, Ishuddered. How naive. How simplistic. HowAmerican. To assume that liberation couldbe equated with freedom is one of thebiggest myths and our President featured itprominently in the first speech where heactually seemed to be willing to confrontHolocaust denial and anti-Semitism. Intoday’s world, facts matter and when thetruth is at stake those of us who can, must setthe record straight.
Liberation was not a happy day. To manysurvivors, it was the second worst day of thewar (the first being the day they were sepa-rated from their families). Hungarian sur-vivor Renee Firestone says, “That momentwas one of the saddest, most difficultmoments of my life. I knew that my motherdid not make it. My sister never came back. Ihad no idea what happened to my father ormy brother, so what am I going to do? Wheream I going to go?” Yes, there was, for some,an initial jolt of joy at the concept of being“free” but the reality soon overwhelmed thatemotion. Securing the basic needs of life:food, shelter, family, became the sole drivingforce for most survivors.
We must also realize that liberation was aconcept that most Jews never saw as a possi-bility. For years, the Nazis “promised” to killthem if the Allies ever got too close. Once itcame, it brought more questions thananswers. Just returning home sometimestook months as trains tracks were long sincedestroyed and the trains running infre-quently. Returning home brought new mis-ery as the houses these women left behindwere often occupied by neighbors, many ofwhom were wearing clothes left behind byJews. Erika Jacoby remembered returning toMiscolc in Hungary. Neighbors accused“more of coming back than left … you wantyour stuff back, you’re never going to get it”.Thousands were murdered in the aftermathof liberation. They might have been free, butthere was no home to return to. Whichbrings us to today.
The biggest issue that emerged from thePresident’s speech was the 800-pound goril-la in the room. This single, carefully rea-soned statement cannot erase the stain of hiscampaign and the first 100 days of this pres-idency. This is a President who called to con-gratulate Recip Erdogan after a dubiouselection designed to consolidate nationalis-tic powers. His chief strategic analyst sup-ports Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders.
How can a President who wants to build awall and place restrictions on human beingsfleeing war and genocide from seeking newlives in America be taken seriously when hetalks of bearing witness and never forget-ting? It took many survivors 3-5 years toreceive a quota number to immigrate toAmerica, but they waited and they came. LiliMajzner from Poland waited six years butarrived in 1951 knowing that “America was adream for us.” Would these survivors ofgenocide be welcome in Trump’s 2017America? Where would we as a society placeour priorities? We can guess at theseanswers.
So the words from our President todaywere just that, words. Carefully crafted toabsolve the administration of its debacle onInternational Holocaust Day in Januarywhen the word “Jew” was not mentionedonce to refer to the six million murdered.Words are easy to write and speak from ateleprompter, but devoid of sincere action,they are meaningless and right now they arejust that, meaningless. The Holocaust can-not be remembered without a full under-standing that it was really about the “FinalSolution”: the eradication of EuropeanJewry. These speeches ring hollow, especiallywhen they are simplified to imply that free-dom arrived with Allied troops in April andMay of 1945. The survivors never foundpeace, although many found fulfilling lives.They never found a place to call home,although they blended into communities.They never were able to put the past behind,although they tried to move past trauma andtragedy to feel normal again.
That is the reality. I encourage peoplewho wish to explore this concept further tocome to the Aero Theatre in Santa Monicaon May 9 at 7 p.m. when the Public PolicyInstitute at Santa Monica College presentsthe film After Auschwitz: The Stories of SixWomen. We must pursue facts and truth sowhen we are spoon fed clever speeches handcrafted by talented writers, we know enoughto stop and ask questions and correct themyths and lies.
The speech ended with “Each survivorhere today is a beacon of light, and it onlytakes one light to illuminate even the darkestspace. Just like it takes only one truth tocrush a thousand lies and one hero to changethe course of history. We know that in theend, good will triumph over evil, and that aslong as we refuse to close our eyes or tosilence our voices, we know that justice willultimately prevail.” That was the most hon-est sentiment of the entire effort. Seek thetruth.
If it is absent, speak the truth.
JJOONN KKEEAANN is a documentary filmmaker living inSanta Monica. His latest film After Auschwitz:The Stories of Six Women is a sequel to his crit-ically acclaimed film Swimming in Auschwitz,and is playing at various festivals, Museums andprivate screenings until its release this fall. He isalso a member of the Santa Monica-MalibuBoard of Education.
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GEORGE FORD IS THE CREATOR OF THElong running comic strip Addanac City aswell as a long time cartoonist friend ofmine. This week, I took the time to inter-view him in hopes of learning somethingnew about him as well as introduce you tohis work.
Eddie: As a fellow cartoonist, there’sone obvious question I have to ask. Thelabel ‘cartoonist’ sometimes has a nega-tive image in some people’s minds, as ifwe aren’t real artists. Are you put off bybeing called a cartoonist or do youembrace the title?
George: I have to embrace the titlebecause that is exactly what I am. The nega-tivity arises because some folks deem car-tooning as a trivial pastime that should notbe taken seriously in the realm of ‘true art’.In my opinion, art is expressed in manyforms. I have made the decision to expressmy artistic passion in the form of funny pic-tures and humorous prose. I like to makepeople laugh and my cartoons are an exten-sion of my attempt to tickle their funnybones. I can’t apologize for that. I must baskin it. Hahaha!
E: The main work that you’re known foris your comic strip Addanac City. How longhave you been writing and drawing yourstrip and where did the idea originate from?
G: I created Addanac City way back inthe summer of 1992 while attendingVirginia State University. I was just killingtime waiting for my dad somewhere and Idrew a quick sketch of this snaggle-toothedkid with wild, scraggly hair and I namedhim Hank. After creating Hank, I begancoming up with the rest of the ensemblewhom would eventually become the citi-zens of “Addanac City.”
“Addanac City” the comic strip seriesbegan publication in my hometown newspa-per, The Gazette-Virginian. The strip ranthree days a week for about four years untilsmall-town politics prevailed and theydecided to use the space for more advertise-ments. That’s when I continued the series asfull-fledged comic books for the next severalyears and eventually transforming ‘AddanacCity’ into a webcomic to be enjoyed by anaudience with a farther reach than myhometown paper could ever provide. It’sbeen going strong ever since 5 days a week.
E: We table close by at a lot of conven-tions and we are in the same boat as selfpublishers when it comes to getting ourwork out there to the public. What has beenyour biggest challenge in gaining your audi-ence and fanbase?
G: Conventions are somewhat hard to getnoticed because you’re essentially selling thesame product as a thousand other salespeo-ple. In order to stand out, you’ve gotta pro-vide the customer with something they can’tget from the next vendor.
I generally wait until a passerby makeseye-contact or moseys close to my tablechecking out my wares before I engage them.I usually just say ‘hello’. I gain most of mybusiness from people noticing me drawingat my table while they’re walking by. I let mywork sell itself without my big mouth mess-ing up the sale.
E: Even though a cartoonist’s life can be astruggle, there are moments that make itworthwhile. Have you had a fan interactionthat made you feel like your work was beingappreciated and reaching people in a goodway?
G: One of the greatest experiences I’vehad has been receiving an email from atotal stranger telling me how much theylove “Addanac City” and how they’ve beena faithful reader since its creation. I hadno idea this ‘fan’ existed at all, but they’vebeen there silently rooting me on fromthe sidelines. People are more apt to com-plain about something on the internetrather than compliment what they like. Akick in the rump is way more prevalentthan a pat on the back when it comes tothe web, I’m afraid. So you learn to treas-ure any words of adoration especiallyfrom someone outside of your inner cir-cle of friends and family.
Another awesome moment came fromattending a convention as a spectator andgetting recognized by one of my favoriteteam of creators after they saw me wearing aHank t-shirt.
E: Besides Hi De Ho Comic-Con on FreeComic Book Day May 6, what other upcom-ing shows can people find you at and whatupcoming projects should they look for?
G: I will be attending Comic Con PalmSprings this August. Last year’s conventionwas the first one ever held in that city and itwas such a success that there has to be a sec-ond one. I’m proud to be a part of such afan-friendly event that really caters to thepeople whether they’re lifelong fanatics ortotally brand-new.
For daily humor, please visit my webcom-ic site www.AddanacCity.com. My full-length comic books can be purchased fromAmazon atwww.amazon.com/author/georgeford
If you’d like to meet George Ford and check outhis work, catch him on May 6th at Hi De HoComic-Con on Free Comic Book Day. Hi De HoComics is located at 1431 Lincoln Blvd. in SantaMonica.
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To Franzblau, cuddling is not about sex asmuch as it is about oxytocin, the hormonereleased during intercourse, when mothersbreastfeed and during plutonic touching aswell. The hormone is connected with posi-tive feelings, bonding and socialization.
In a busy city like Los Angeles, it can bedifficult for a single person living alone toexperience oxytocin release without jump-ing into bed with someone (although, recentstudies have shown staring into your dog’seyes also releases oxytocin). The UCLAgraduate has been offering cuddling sessionsfor strangers in Venice since 2014 in an effortto allow locals to get their oxytocin fixthrough human contact without having sex.The sessions are “Rated G” and involve hug-ging, spooning, holding hands and sharingcompassion. A typical 60 minutes sessioncosts $80.
“The most important component forsafety is that there is no touch required ever,”Franzblau said, adding the “Love Dome” inVenice where she leads her sessions has a pri-vate area if someone needs to take a breakand stresses people are allowed to leave atany time if they feel uncomfortable.
“At the end of these experiences peopleuse words like happy, content, complete,relaxed, joyful and even blissful,” Franzblausaid.
Even still, it’s easy to imagine how thingscan become awkward in a stranger tostranger cuddle party, which is whyFranzblau is launching the new workshopsin June to help train cuddlers who want tobring the service to their community. TheSanta Monica businesswoman has learned alot from her cuddles over the years shewould like to pass on in the burgeoningindustry.
Interested trainees and others who wantto learn more about professional cuddlingcan reach out to Franzblau through her web-site, cuddlesanctuary.com.
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While critics have said the system under-mines parents’ ability to fund local schools,Greenberg said the policy has created pro-grammatic equity for SMMUSD students.
On Sunday, parents and communitymembers get together to sip, savor and sup-port important programs for all local publicschool students.
“The reason this event is so important isbecause the proceeds benefit programs forevery single students – this is groundbreak-ing,” said Greenberg.“All proceeds support theEd Foundation which funds 30 weeks of artseducation, enrichment programs like STEMand student well being and 87 classroomsassistants for every student in SMMUSD.”
This year SMMEF decided to add a newfeature offering an early access pass forguests who want to donate extra money andspend an extra hour wine tasting. This fea-ture is limited to 150 guests.
The event is hosted by Dun & Bradstreet,Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows/MSD Capital, Kaiser Permanente and SaintJohn’s Health Center Affiliation EndowmentFund, all local Santa Monica organizations.Keeping the event very community based.
The Wine Auction will be featuring morethan 30 outstanding wine and food tastingsfrom top restaurants along with renownedvineyards.
“Our inaugural Wine Auction last year was
a success on so many levels. We sold out 400tickets, and people were enjoying the food, thewine, and the silent auction. It was a home runhit,” said Greenberg. “From that we raised$120,000 for music, arts, STEM, and instruc-tional aides and more for the children.”
The wine auction comes in the homestretch of the SMMEF fundraising cycle,which will be wrapping up on June 30. SinceJuly 1, 2016 SMMEF has raised $2,920,641,this number includes donations, fundraisers,and earned income from investments.
With one more new improvement from lastyear, Ann Conkle, SMMEF’s Communicationsand Events Manager, said, “We have expandedthe silent auction items. Last year we had about85 items and this year we have about 150 items.”
Items are donated from parents, organi-zations and community members. All pro-ceeds from this event benefit the EducationFoundation, which funds multiple pro-grams within the Santa Monica – MalibuSchool District.
“Now, no matter what school and nomatter the socioeconomic circumstances ofthe families, every student gets the programswe fund. Because they should,” saidGreenberg.
Tickets for the event range from $150 -$225 and as of Thursday the event is 20 tick-ets away from being completely sold out.
Event will begin at 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Formore information you can call their office(310) 396-4577.
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DAILY POLICE LOG
The Santa Monica PoliceDepartment responded to 390
calls for service. HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE
CALLS CHOSEN BY THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF.
Domestic violence Cloverfield/Olympic 12 a.m. Hit and run 23rd/Ocean Park 12:21 a.m.Drunk driving 1400 block of Wilshire 12:46 a.m. Party complaint 29th/Pearl 12:51 a.m. Defrauding innkeeper 1500 block ofLincoln 2:51 a.m. Auto burglary 2000 block of 19th 3:52 a.m. Person down 2700 block of Neilson 4:38 a.m. Battery 1500 block of ocean 5:48 a.m. Burglary 800 block of 5th 7:01 a.m. Speeding Cloverfield/Colorado 7:16 a.m. Encampment 2200 block of Santa Monica8:26 a.m.Encampment 700 block of Pacific CoastHwy 9:33 a.m.Indecent exposure 1600 block of Lincoln9:56 a.m. Mark & tag abandoned vehicle 1200 blockof 4th 9:56 a.m. Grand theft 2400 block of Santa Monica10:00 a.m.Encampment 400 block of Pacific CoastHwy 10:09 a.m.Person down Main/Strand 10:15 a.m. Encampment 300 block of Pacific CoastHwy 10:29 a.m.Encampment 2000 block of 21st 10:48 a.m. Theft of recyclables 900 block of 2nd11:02 a.m. Battery 300 block of Wilshire 11:09 a.m.
Battery 1600 block of Cloverfield 11:14 a.m. Bike theft 2600 block of Main 11:15 a.m. Vehicle burglar 1400 block of California11:38 a.m. Fraud 100 block of Wilshire 11:44 a.m. Speeding Lincoln/Rose 11:56:14 Encampment 1400 block of The Beach12:27 p.m. Injured person 1600 block of Ocean FrontWalk 12:28 p.m.Rape 200 block of Bicknell 1:17 p.m. Vandalism 1700 block of Dewey 1:17 p.m. Panhandling 1500 block of Lincoln 1:28 p.m. Fight Ocean/Colorado 1:55 p.m. Vehicle burglar alarm 1300 block ofWilshire 2:21 p.m. Indecent exposure Lincoln/Santa Monica2:29 p.m.Petty theft 300 block of Olympic 2:30 p.m. Petty theft 2600 block of Lincoln 2:42 p.m. Traffic collision 1200 block of 24th 2:57 p.m. Urinating/defecating in public 1100 blockof Washington 2:59 p.m. Identity theft 2300 block of Oak 2:59 p.m. Vandalism 1700 block of Dewey 3:08 p.m. Traffic collision 2100 block of Ocean Park3:11 p.m.Identity theft 300 block of Olympic 3:11 p.m. Traffic collision 21st/Ocean Park 3:12 p.m.Battery 1600 block of Cloverfield 3:17 p.m. Battery 1500 block of 2nd 3:31 p.m. Vandalism 2600 block of Lincoln 3:47 p.m. Overdose 1500 block of Palisades Park3:48 p.m. Battery 2900 block of Colorado 3:49 p.m. Elder abuse 1300 block of 17th 3:54 p.m. Battery 600 block of Broadway 3:57 p.m. Burglary 700 block of Adelaide Pl 4:18 p.m. Person down 1300 block of 4th 4:45 p.m.
DAILY FIRE LOG
The Santa Monica Fire Departmentresponded to 47 calls for service.
HERE IS A SAMPLING OF THOSE CALLS CHOSEN BY THE
SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS STAFF.
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) 1200block of 17th 2:46 a.m. EMS 2700 block of Neilson 4:39 a.m. EMS 300 block of Olympic 6:26 a.m. EMS 1000 block of Lincoln 7:46 a.m. EMS 500 block of Montana 9:28 a.m. EMS Main/Strand 10:17 a.m. EMS 1600 block of Cloverfield 11:43 a.m. EMS 1600 block of Ocean Front Walk12:26 p.m. EMS 2000 block of Euclid 12:47 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Main 1:00 p.m. EMS 1400 block of 18th 1:01 p.m. EMS 1000 block of Ocean 1:26 p.m. EMS 2800 block of Main 1:28 p.m. EMS 1300 block of 6th 1:52 p.m. EMS 1900 block of Pico 1:53 p.m. EMS 500 block of Olympic 2:02 p.m.
EMS 3000 block of 4th 2:05 p.m. EMS 500 block of Olympic 2:09 p.m. EMS 500 block of Olympic 2:38 p.m. EMS 2nd/Santa Monica 2:52 p.m. EMS 1300 block of 2nd 2:52 p.m. EMS 1800 block of 9th 3:15 p.m. EMS 2800 block of Main 3:25 p.m. EMS 1400 block of Pacific Coast Hwy3:42 p.m. EMS 700 block of Pico 3:52 p.m. EMS 300 block of Olympic 3:53 p.m. EMS 2900 block of Colorado 4:10 p.m. EMS 1200 block of 3rd Street Prom 4:40 p.m. EMS 2900 block of Santa Monica 4:46 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Main 5:11 p.m. Automatic alarm 3000 block of Main 5:15 p.m. EMS 17th/Ashland 5:39 p.m. EMS Lincoln/Michigan 6:00 p.m. EMS 1300 block of 17th 6:37 p.m. EMS 1700 block of Ocean 7:08 p.m. EMS 2100 block of Ocean 7:29 p.m. EMS 1400 block of 17th 7:56 p.m. EMS 1500 block of Ocean 8:20 p.m. EMS 2400 block of 3rd 8:24 p.m. EMS 1200 block of Lincoln 9:19 p.m. EMS 800 block of California 10:01 p.m.
Crime Watch is culled from reports provided by the Santa Monica Police Department. These are arrests only. All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
ON APRIL 20, AT ABOUT 2:47 A.M.While patrolling the 2200 block of Main Street officers observed a bicyclist with no fronthead lights in violation of a vehicle code. Officers stopped the bicyclist and the subjectwas found to be on probation for grand theft with search conditions. A search of the sub-ject led to the recovery of a pair of bolt cutters in his backpack, identification card andcredit cards under the name of another person. The subject was placed under arrestwithout incident and transported to SMPD Jail for booking. Eric Mercado, 32, homeless,was arrested for possession of burglary tools and appropriation of lost property. Bail wasset at $500.
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SamoHi VikingsBaseball vs. Woodrow Wilson 11:00am
Crossroads RoadrunnersNo Events Today5/2 Softball vs. Archer School for Girls 3:00pm5/2 Boys Volleyball @ Viewpoint 5:00pm
St. Monica MarinersNo Events Today5/1 Boys Volleyball @ ISLA 4:00pm5/1 Boys Volleyball @ Salesian 6:00pm
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As for the thoughts that are causing us pain, there are three prevalent psychological models to consider.You could root out the history of the thought. You could question the validity of the thought. Or you coulddetermine the thought erroneous and useless then ignore it until it goes away. The Gemini moon favors thelast choice.
Lunar Call to Lighten Up
ARIES (March 21-April 19)It’s said that nothing worth having comes eas-ily. Of course that’s not true. People luck intoeasy, worthwhile things all the time. Wise peo-ple know to appreciate such good fortune.You’ll be such a person today.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)If you’re disappointed in the actions of thosearound you, just know that their perceptionsare very different from yours. They are onlyacting on what they know. Perhaps you caneducate them.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21)Your mojo comes and your mojo goes. You caningratiate that special charisma to stickaround with you, but you can’t totally controlit. Be your own best friend regardless of howpopular you seem to be at the minute.
CANCER (June 22-July 22)You’ll enjoy working on your personal style. Itcould mean adding new words to your lexicon,spiffing up your wardrobe or getting yourdomestic life running in a more organizedand/or elegant way.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)One of your talents is dealing deftly with peo-ple who others find difficult. You’ve a way ofbringing out the best in others, perhapsbecause you really see something to love inpractically everyone.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)Once you know that you’re perfectly fine onyour own, you can enjoy circumstances forwhat they truly are instead of using any pur-suit or person as a means of escape.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23)It’s time to break a certain pattern that onceserved you well and has since gotten stale.This most likely involves another person. Theinterruption will add energy to your day, peaceto your night.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21)Today, people will take your lead about what tothink about you. When you feel great aboutwho you are and what’s going down, they’llaccept it without question.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)The one who is flirting with you may have ulte-rior motives, but those reasons are likely notthe only reason for the extra attention. Youare, after all, fun to flirt with!
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)Many relationships don’t start off with a lot ofreciprocity. It may take a while for the mutualfeelings to start flowing. One-sided interest isperfectly acceptable for a while until a soliddynamic starts to take form.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)If today were a slot machine it would be com-ing up all sevens: only, the payout isn’t in coins;it’s in fortuitous connections. Seize the oppor-tunities. This type of luck doesn’t come alongvery often.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)One thought leads to the next and the next. It’sa mental chain that you’d do well to break. Noone else is bringing up your past mistakes, soyou should let them go, too. Distract yourselfwith adventurous fun.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 29)
Far-fetched dreams will come true this year. What happens over the next 10 weeks turns you intothe boss or another kind of powerful figure. Use your talent for sensing people’s strengths, andassign tasks accordingly. You’ll like the turn your personal life takes in June. August will bless yourfamily. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 19, 44, 38 and 11.
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Applications due by noon, Tuesday, June 6, 2017.Appointment to be made by City Council, Tuesday, June 13, 2017.
The Audit Subcommittee exists to fulfill oversight responsibilities for the financial report-
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accounting and internal financial controls.
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Applications and information are available at Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, Santa
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PROPERTIES: • 16ARB-0438: 817 4th Street: Multi-Family Residential• 17ARB-0024: 1641 Lincoln Boulevard: Mixed-Use Building• 17ARB-0078: 1443-1445 4th Street: Full-Service Restaurant• 17ARB-0096: 2501 Pico Boulevard: Multi-Family Residential• 17ARB-0105: 401 Broadway: Financial Institution• 17ARB-0107: 1318-1320 2nd Street: Mixed-Use Building• 17ARB-0120: 901 Santa Monica Boulevard: Retail• 17ARB-0132: 2403 Centinela Avenue: Multi-Family Residential• 17ARB-0043: 1754 10th Street: Multi-Family Residential• 17ARB00121: 1447 Cloverfield Boulevard: Office
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DBASDBASFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017068333 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/17/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as CURE WILD, CURE COACHING. 951 MICHELTORENA STREET , LOS ANGELES, CA 90026. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: SARA RACHEL HASTON 951 MICHELTORENA STREET LOS ANGELES, CA 90026. This Business is being conducted by: an Individ-ual. The registrant has not yet commenced totransact business under the fictitious businessname or names listed above. /s/:SARA RACHELHASTON. SARA RACHEL HASTON. This statementwas filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELESCounty on 03/17/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARSFROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THECOUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE.The filing of this statement does not of it-selfauthorize the use in this state of a fictitious busi-ness name statement in violation of the rights ofanother under federal, state, or common law (seeSection 14411et seq.,Business and Pro-fessionsCode). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish04/15/2017, 04/22/2017, 04/29/2017, 05/06/2017.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017073846 ORIGINAL FILING This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES on 03/23/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as BASIC PROPERTIES. 505 N. FIGUEROA ST #844 , LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: SHANE M. ROBINSON 505 N. FIGUEROA ST #844 LOS ANGELES, CA 90012. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant com-menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed on (Date)02/01/2017. /s/: SHANE M. ROBINSON. SHANE M. ROBINSON. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/23/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of it-self authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Pro-fessions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 04/22/2017, 04/29/2017, 05/06/2017, 05/13/2017.
DBASFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FILE NUMBER: 2017073970 NEW FILING This state-ment was filed with the County Clerk of LOS AN-GELES on 03/23/2017 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as EIGHTEEN TWENTY. 23901 CALABASAS ROAD , CALABASAS, CA 91302. The full name of registrant(s) is/are: KEVIN FORNO 23901 CALABASAS ROAD CALABA-SAS, CA 91302. This Business is being conducted by: an Individual. The registrant has not yet commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed above. /s/:KEVIN FORNO. KEVIN FORNO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of LOS ANGELES County on 03/23/2017. NOTICE: THIS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT EXPIRES FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE IT WAS FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK. A NEW FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT MUST BE FILED PRIOR TO THAT DATE. The filing of this statement does not of it-self authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name statement in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411et seq.,Business and Pro-fessions Code). SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS to publish 04/22/2017, 04/29/2017, 05/06/2017, 05/13/2017.
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