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The 5th Annual Walk To Africa will be held Saturday, May 18 in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Non Profits

What's Hot: 5th Annual Walk To Africa Returns To Santa Monica This Saturday

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:56 am

The 5th Annual Walk To Africa sending life giving medical teams to Africa will be held this Saturday.

CRUSH will be held Sunday, May 19 at the 18th Street Arts Center in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art, Food, Non Profits

What's Hot: 18th Street Arts Center's Wine, Art, Food Tasting Fundraiser Returns

Posted May. 17, 2013, 8:50 am

The 18th Street Arts Center will offer a wide selection of unique wines, specialty cocktails, and culinary delights from the leading restaurants and chefs in Los Angeles.

Incognito attendees can buy 8”x10” size artworks for $350 this Saturday at the Santa Monica Museum of Art fundraiser, but the identity of the artist isn’t revealed until after the purchase.

Museum, Seven Days, Santa Monica, Non Profits

SMMoA To Celebrate Precognito Thursday, Incognito This Saturday

Posted May. 7, 2013, 9:22 am

Just a few days remains to buy tickets for the Santa Monica Museum of Art’s highly anticipated annual exhibition and benefit art sale.

Maria Sharapova has forayed into the world of satisfying sugar rushes with her own candy line called “Sugarpova.”

Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Maria Sharapova Promotes “Sugarpova” Launch

Posted Apr. 21, 2013, 8:16 am

After making a name for herself as one of the world’s toughest competitors on the tennis court, Maria Sharapova is now positioning herself as the source of sweetness.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Wilshire Boulevard, Non Profits

Sonny McLean’s Irish Pub To Host Fundraiser Sunday For Boston Marathon Victims

Posted Apr. 19, 2013, 12:55 pm

With the help of Dropkick Murphys’ charity, The Claddagh Fund, Sonny McLean’s Irish Pub at 2615 Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica will host a fundraiser to raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy this Sunday, April 21 from 3-6 pm.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

RAND Corporation Appoints Former Wall Street Journal Publisher As Board Chair

Posted Apr. 18, 2013, 12:51 pm

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former publisher of the Wall Street Journal Karen Elliott House has been elected chairman of the RAND Corporation Board of Trustees. She was previously vice chairman of the RAND Board.

WISE and Healthy Aging President and CEO Grace Cheng Braun.

News, Business, Senior, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Up Front With Grace Cheng Braun - WISE & Healthy Aging President/CEO

Posted Apr. 17, 2013, 9:28 am

Grace Cheng Braun joined WISE Senior Services in July 2005 as the organization’s President and CEO. The 42-year-old organization merged with Center for Healthy Aging in November 2007 to become WISE & Healthy Aging.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

CLARE Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

Posted Apr. 16, 2013, 9:48 am

Santa Monica-based CLARE Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing effective and compassionate treatment, recovery, and prevention services for alcoholism and substance abuse, has welcomed two new members to its board of directors: consultant Christine Gard and lawyer Jeffery McFarland.

“NCIS” actors Michael Weatherly (from left), Pauley Perrette, Brian Dietzen, and David McCallum on the red carpet at the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair in Santa Monica on Saturday, April 6.

News, Celebrity, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Santa Monica Red Cross Rolls Out The Red Carpet At 8th Annual Red Tie Affair

Posted Apr. 12, 2013, 9:19 am

The Santa Monica chapter of the American Red Cross rolled out the red carpet Saturday evening at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel for the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair.

Herb Alpert and his band perform the inaugural concert at the brand new Ann and Jerry Moss Theater on March 24.

Seven Days, Music, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Inaugural Concert Held At Ann And Jerry Moss Theater

Posted Apr. 8, 2013, 9:27 am

Respected musicians Herb Alpert and Lani Hall headlined a special inaugural concert at the brand new Ann and Jerry Moss Theater, located on the campus of New Roads School at the Herb Alpert Educational Village in Santa Monica, on March 24.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Art, Food, Non Profits

18th Street Arts Center To Host 'Crush' Art And Food Tasting Event May 19

Posted Apr. 4, 2013, 11:20 am

Santa Monica's 18th Street Arts Center has announced tickets are now on sale for its wine, art and food tasting event called CRUSH, taking place on Sunday, May 19 from 1 pm to 5 pm.

For almost 28 years Maria Suarez was held against her will.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Learn About Human Trafficking At Awareness Event Today, March 30

Posted Mar. 30, 2013, 6:00 am

Maria Suarez, the survivor of the earliest reported case of modern-day human trafficking in the United States, will speak at a free human trafficking awareness event today, March 30.

The cast of “NCIS” will be honored at the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair next Saturday night. From left: Brian Dietzen, Cote de Pablo, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette, and David McCallum.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Red Cross' Santa Monica Red Tie Affair Returns Next Saturday

Posted Mar. 29, 2013, 8:52 am

A colorful sea of people dressed in red will take over the Fairmont Miramar Hotel next Saturday night for the 8th Annual American Red Cross Red Tie Affair.

From left: Bicycle enthusiasts Kent Strumpell, Cynthia Rose, Emily Sullivan, Dan Dabek, Ron Durgin, Julie Lippe-Klein, Lyndsay McKoorer , Louise Deliz, Blanca Villareal and her son.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Santa Monica Bicycle Enthusiasts Help With Meals On Wheels West Deliveries

Posted Mar. 21, 2013, 2:41 pm

Meals On Wheels West recruited the help of bicycle enthusiasts to help deliver meals to clients Thursday morning. Teams were dispatched on client routes with hot and cold meals in their trailers.

Health, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Macular Degeneration Support Group Meeting Set For April 9 In Santa Monica

Posted Mar. 21, 2013, 8:36 am

If you have age-related macular degeneration (AMD), or know someone who does, a monthly support group in Santa Monica may be for you.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Meals On Wheels West Volunteers To Deliver Meals Thursday On Bicycles

Posted Mar. 19, 2013, 9:12 am

Bicycle enthusiasts will gather this Thursday, March 21 at 10 am at the offices of Meals On Wheels West to deliver meals, which is located at 1823 Michigan Avenue in Santa Monica.

Chef Alice Miler, of Clementine, at the Planned Parenthood Food Fare held March 7 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Opinion, Columnist, Non Profits

A Look Back On The History Of Planned Parenthood's Food Fare Fundraiser

Posted Mar. 16, 2013, 6:00 am

Julia Child was an ardent Planned Parenthood supporter and the inspiration for the now much anticipated annual Planned Parenthood Los Angeles (PPLA) Food Fare fundraising gala.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Sojourn Services Aims To Raise $100K As Part Of LA Marathon

Posted Mar. 11, 2013, 1:36 pm

For the 17th year running, Sojourn Services For Battered Women And Their Children, a project of Ocean Park Community Center (OPCC) will be an official charity of the LA Marathon & 5K taking place on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17.

DJ Bella Foxx will spin beats as part of the Pico Youth and Family Center's 1st Annual International Wombyn's (Women's) Day event.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Youth, Non Profits

PYFC Benefit Tonight To Raise Funds For Its Women’s Group

Posted Mar. 8, 2013, 9:11 am

The Pico Youth & Family Center will host its first annual “International Wombyn/Women’s Day: Planting the Seeds of Resistance” benefit today, March 8 from 5 pm to 10 pm.

News, Santa Monica, Youth, Non Profits

Rotary Club Of Santa Monica Invites Applications For Grants

Posted Mar. 6, 2013, 9:30 am

The Rotary Club of Santa Monica is currently accepting applications for its Community and Youth Grants program from non-profit organizations that serve the Santa Monica area and address the needs of those less fortunate in our community.

News, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Mothers Opposed To Mayhem To Host Gun Law Vigil In Santa Monica Sunday

Posted Mar. 6, 2013, 9:18 am

Mothers Opposed to Mayhem (MOM) will host the one-hour vigil in memory of the children lost to gun violence, and in support of their mothers, grandmothers, and other family members.

The Planned Parenthood Food Fare will be held Thursday, March 7 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Food, Non Profits

What's Hot: Planned Parenthood Food Fare Thursday In Santa Monica

Posted Mar. 5, 2013, 9:12 am

From its prestigious beginnings as a cooking demonstration with Julia Child in 1979, Food Fare has become one of the oldest and most recognized food events in Los Angeles.

Jim Harris (second from left), of the Santa Monica Pier Restoration Corporation, was recognized for raising $1360 for the Westside Shelter and Hunger Coalition as part of SuperBowl-A-Thon 17 held Feb. 1. He is pictured with WSHC chair Dr. Va Lecia Adams, and event co-chairs Lynne Thomas and Ron Davis.

News, Business, Santa Monica, Non Profits

SuperBowl-A-Thon 17 Organizers Recognize 2013 Award Winners

Posted Mar. 1, 2013, 1:55 pm

Organizers of SuperBowl-A-Thon 17, the annual bowling fundraiser for Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition held at AMF Bay Shore Lanes in Santa Monica, held an awards breakfast Friday morning at The Lobster.

The Inaugural Los Angeles NEDA Walk will be held this Saturday in Santa Monica.

Health, Seven Days, Fitness, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Inaugural Los Angeles NEDA Walk This Saturday In Santa Monica

Posted Mar. 1, 2013, 6:00 am

With summer just around the corner, what better way to get back in shape than to take part in the Inaugural Los Angeles NEDA (National Eating Disorders Association) Walk this Saturday in Santa Monica.

Seven Days, Santa Monica, Non Profits

Partners In Malawi Lunch Reception Today In Santa Monica

Posted Feb. 24, 2013, 6:54 am

Partners in Malawi will host a lunch reception for Dr. Perry Jansen, Director of Partners in Hope Medical Center (Lilongwe, Malawi) at Westside Christian Fellowship, 2948 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica at 12:30 pm today, Feb. 24.

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