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News, Holiday, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus Presidents Day Service Schedule Changes For Routes 4, 6
Posted Feb. 17, 2013, 10:59 am
Big Blue Bus is reminding the community that its services will be operating regular hours on all our bus routes this Monday (Presidents Day), except for Routes 4 and 6.
News, Holiday, Transportation, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus Users Urged To Plan Ahead For Valentine's Day, Presidents Day
Posted Feb. 13, 2013, 9:49 am
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus transit authority is encouraging bus users to allow extra time on bus trips on Valentine's Day this Thursday, citing the romantic day is also a heavy one for traffic on local roads.
Seven Days, Holiday, Santa Monica, Non Profits
Sholem Community Benefit To Celebrate Mardi Gras, Valentine's Day, Chinese New Year, Purim
Posted Feb. 9, 2013, 10:50 am
Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, and Purim will all rolled into one and celebrated tonight, Feb. 9 at a historic private residence originally built in the 1930’s as part of the Winnett Estate (co-owner of Bullocks Wilshire).
Downtown, Seven Days, Holiday, Fitness, Santa Monica
Ice At Santa Monica Skating Rink Open Until Final Day On January 21
Posted Jan. 6, 2013, 6:00 am
Just over two weeks remain to enjoy Ice at Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica’s premier outdoor ice-skating rink located at the corner of 5th Street and Arizona Avenue.
News, Holiday, Santa Monica, Pier
Pacific Park Ferris Wheel To Flash White Patterns For New Year's Eve Tonight
Posted Dec. 31, 2013, 9:33 am
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier presents a celebration of white patterns and colors for New Year’s Eve tonight.
News, Holiday, Santa Monica
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2012 Tonight At Events Across Santa Monica
Posted Dec. 31, 2013, 9:11 am
It's New Year's Eve 2012 -- here is a look at some of the events taking place tonight across Santa Monica.
News, Venice, Holiday, Abbot Kinney, Technology
Venice Beach To Host High-Tech Ball Drop On New Year's Eve
Posted Dec. 30, 2012, 9:22 am
It comes as little surprise Silicon Beach -- or Venice Beach, as it is more commonly known -- will be hosting a high-tech ball drop of its own this New Year’s Eve. Unlike Times Square, however, Venice will be dropping a giant 3-D beach ball at 11:59 p.m. PST at the historic mural of Venice Founder Abbot Kinney on N. Venice Blvd. paying homage to the beach ball that was invented by Jonathon DeLonge in Venice, CA in 1938.
News, Holiday, Transportation, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus To Run On Sunday Schedule New Year's Day
Posted Dec. 30, 2012, 9:11 am
Santa Monica's Big Blue Bus reminds passengers it will operate on a Sunday schedule on New Year's Day this Tuesday. Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, and Rapid 10 will operate on a Sunday schedule. All other routes will NOT be in service.
Seven Days, Holiday, Santa Monica, History
Former Santa Monica Mayor Nat Trives To Be Keynote Speaker At MLK Celebration
Posted Dec. 27, 2012, 6:00 am
Former Santa Monica mayor and longtime civic activist Nat Trives will be the keynote speaker at the largest Santa Monica event celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, Jan 19.
Health, Dr. Mao, Holiday, Santa Monica, Columnist, Food
Get Less Stuffed During The Holidays: Dr. Mao's Wellness Living
Posted Dec. 23, 2012, 12:31 am
Whether we plan to feast or fast during the holidays, getting stuffed seems to be inevitable for both ourselves and the turkey! Overindulgence in food and spirits often comes with the heavy price of indigestion. To help you feel a bit lighter this holiday season, try the following tips so you can survive the holiday munching mayhem.
News, Holiday, Youth, Non Profits
'It's A Wrap Party' Held Tuesday Evening In Lead Up To 'Best Gift Ever' Toy Drive
Posted Dec. 21, 2012, 1:24 am
About 300 members of the Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) aged 6-17 received a present as part of “Best Gift Ever” Toy Drive Thursday afternoon after time of press.
Senior, Holiday, Santa Monica, Columnist
Tips For Beating Holiday Blues
Posted Dec. 15, 2012, 10:00 pm
Many people find the holidays a delightful, upbeat time of year. But for others, the holidays – that time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s – can be a lonely, stressful time of year. Feelings of sadness, low energy, and wistfulness can be hard to cope with, particularly if you’ve lost a family member or friend at this time of year.
News, Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion, Pier
Churches Hold Interactive Holiday Displays Near Santa Monica Pier Entrance
Posted Dec. 14, 2012, 1:43 am
With the unattended Nativity scenes now on display through the first week of January on private property on the 2700 block of Ocean Park Boulevard, a number of attended displays are being held nightly from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 23 near the entrance to the Santa Monica Pier.
News, Business, Holiday, Main Street, Santa Monica
Pay It Forward Holiday Party In Santa Monica To Bring Businesses Together Tuesday
Posted Dec. 7, 2012, 1:09 am
The economy is hard, marketing is complicated, and times are still tough for small and medium sized companies. Two Santa Monica firms have decided to take on the task of helping business people by arranging the largest Pay It Forward event the city has ever seen to be held at Bar 31 Ten (3110 Main Street, Santa Monica) this Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 6-9 p.m.
News, City Council, Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Santa Monica Nativity Scenes To Be Unveiled Sunday Along Ocean Park Boulevard
Posted Dec. 7, 2012, 12:24 am
Santa Monica’s controversial Nativity scenes, which had graced the lawn of Palisades Park for almost six decades before City Council banned them from the park this year, have found a new home on private property at 2700 Ocean Park Boulevard.
Health, Ucla, Holiday, Santa Monica
Holiday Pointers To Ensure A Safe, Healthy Season: UCLA Medical Director
Posted Dec. 2, 2012, 12:42 am
‘Tis the season to be jolly, so don’t let an unexpected injury or illness spoil your family’s holiday celebrations. Many of the holiday accidents and illnesses we treat in the Nethercutt Emergency Center at UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica could have been prevented by simple, commonsense precautions.
Seven Days, Holiday, Santa Monica, Food
Westside Thanksgiving Celebration Today From 11 a.m. To 3 p.m. At Auditorium
Posted Nov. 22, 2012, 1:00 am
The Westside Thanksgiving Celebration will be held today, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street in Santa Monica.
Santa Monica Place, Seven Days, Music, Holiday, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Celebrates The Start Of The Holiday Season With Tree Lighting
Posted Nov. 19, 2012, 1:27 am
Downtown Santa Monica, Inc officially initiated its annual holiday season, Winterlit, on a rainy Saturday night with acrobats, musicians, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. Just like every holiday season, residents and tourists alike surrounded the center stage to watch the lighting of the 54-foot tree on Nov. 17.
Opinion, Holiday, History
A Simple 'Thank You' Goes A Long Way On Veterans Day
Posted Nov. 12, 2012, 7:26 am
When people think of veterans, they often think of warriors, but Hurricane Sandy offers just the latest reminder of the significant humanitarian and often times life-saving work performed by our veterans on a daily basis.
News, Holiday, Transportation, Big Blue Bus, Santa Monica
Big Blue Bus Issues Veterans Day Holiday Service Update
Posted Nov. 11, 2012, 1:26 am
The Big Blue Bus has issued the following Veterans Day holiday service updates. Due to the holiday, Route 6 will not be in service. The UCLA Hilgard Terminal will be closed; Route 1, 2, 3, 8, and 12 riders, use Ackerman Terminal instead. All other Big Blue Bus routes will operate regular weekday schedules.
Downtown, Seven Days, Holiday, Santa Monica
ICE At Santa Monica Opens Today As Part Of Winterlit
Posted Nov. 2, 2012, 1:17 am
With Thanksgiving only weeks away and the holiday season not too far after that, Downtown Santa Monica’s popular ICE at Santa Monica skating rink opens for its sixth year starting today. The rink is part of the Winterlit 2012 celebration of the holiday season that includes community holiday events and many surprises.
Holiday, Santa Monica, Religion
Jewish High Holy Days Begin This Sunday At Sundown
Posted Sep. 14, 2012, 11:00 pm
This Sunday, Sept. 16 at sundown marks the beginning of the Jewish High Holy Days, also known in Hebrew as Yamin Noraim or “Days of Awe.”
Holiday, Santa Monica, Pier
Pacific Park Ferris Wheel Set To Celebrate Labor Day
Posted Sep. 1, 2012, 11:00 pm
Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier will celebrate the end of summer with vibrant orange, red, and yellow colors and patterns in honor of the Labor Day holiday.
News, Holiday, Main Street, Santa Monica
Santa Monica Celebrates July 4 At Main Street Parade
Posted Jul. 4, 2012, 5:30 am
A day of pride, patriotism, flag waving, and family fun was enjoyed by thousands at the Sixth Annual Santa Monica 4th of July Parade as it made its way down Main Street on Wednesday morning.
News, Holiday, Santa Monica
July 4 Fireworks On The Westside
Posted Jul. 4, 2012, 1:00 am
While the City of Santa Monica does not have a fireworks display on the 4th of July, there are many professional fireworks displays and events planned in and around our surrounding area.
