Community & Special Events

Special Events

Models Sought - an open call for models-to-be to launch the new Jose Eber Styling Academy for hair care professionals - women of all ages and images welcome to sit in the swivel seat for free and receive complimentary consultations and hair services, interested parties should call (310) 278-7646.
Art Contest - Rotary International District 5280 is asking artistically inclined 11th and 12th grade students to participate in Art Contest 2001, prizes include scholarships totaling $2,500, students may choose their materials (paints, computer, pencils, etc.) as long as it measures 12" x 16" and is a flat image area, sculpted entries should be photographed, deadline March 22. Interested students should call (310) 670-9792. 

Saturday, March 3

Buddhism and Psychotherapy: Insights to Affect Everyday Living, a seminar designed for the general public and mental health professionals, demonstrations include concepts such as attention awareness of change, wisdom, compassion, patience, etc., 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Rolfe Hall, UCLA, $75, to register call (310) 825-9971.
Famous Annual Rummage Sale, the moment you've been waiting for, Trinity Church of Santa Monica, 1015 California Ave., doors open at 8:30 a.m., (310) 395-9961.

Sunday, March 4

L.A. Marathon - individuals and businesses are invited to adopt a mile on behalf of the Stroke Association of Southern California; support Billy Richards or other Marathon participants with a pledge; or become a volunteer at the event. Tax deductible donations can also be made by calling the Stroke Association of Southern California at (310) 575-1699.

Tuesday, March 6

Boating Class, learn the basics of safe boating skills & seamanship for power, sail and PWC Boaters, $40 for class and manual, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m., Del Rey Yacht Club, (310) 319-5294.

Ongoing Community Events

Bereaved Parents of America, a support group, free for parents, grandparents or siblings meets the first Thursday of every month at Westwood United Methodist Church, 10497 Wilshire Blvd., (310) 478-3379.
Blood Pressure Screenings, the first Friday of every month, 11 a.m. - 12 noon, Saint John's Health Center's Senior TLC Program, 1328 22nd Street, (310) 582-7000.
Chi Kong, and ancient Chinese exercise based on inner body energy, for Seniors; free classes taught by Paul Tseng, Mondays and Wednesdays, 8 - 9 a.m., 1433 2nd Street, free, (310) 434-4306.
Citizenship classes offered to the city of Santa Monica with legal assistance, inquiries and follow-up, Citizenship Application completed on site, all free of charge, Fairview Branch Library, Saturdays, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., (323) 890-1555, Ext. 122.
Community Yoga Classes, offered to students of all levels, donation of $5, 1640 Ocean Park Blvd., 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Fridays, (310) 396-4040.
CPR and other courses in First Aid, including pet and infant, offered weekly by the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, (310) 394-3773.
Enhancing Your Life, an ongoing weekly support group for 55+, a caring environment for genuine exchanges of feelings, Mondays, 1 - 3 p.m., Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave, (310) 576-2554, ext. 217.
Farmer's Market - four weekly markets of fresh produce and flowers, 2nd & Arizona Ave., Wed. 9a.m. - 2 p.m. & Sat. 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Pico Blvd. & Cloverfield Blvd. Sat. 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; Main Street & Ocean Park, The Victorian at Heritage Square, Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Live music, pony rides, coffee, omelets, crepes & free craft workshop; (310) 458-8712.
Fitness Programs for Women with Cancer - Team Survivor, a nonprofit providing free health and fitness programs for women in cancer treatment and recovery, meets Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. for walking and Sundays at 10:30 a.m. for exercise with personal trainers. Call (310) 829-7849 for locations and information.
Food Addicts Anonymous meets every Sunday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., and every Thursday evening from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 4427 Overland Avenue, Room 7, Culver City, no dues or fees, (310) 412-6620.
Health workshops and lectures, some free, some at cost, ranging in topics from blood pressure to breastfeeding to parenting to care for the elderly, Monica-UCLA Medical Center, (800) 516-5323.
Life Drawing Workshop, every Tuesday evening from 7 - 9:30 p.m. using different, diverse live nude models, music, coffee and cookies, $10 per class or buy 4 night block for $35, YWCA, 2019 14th Street in Santa Monica, (310) 452-3881.
Low-Cost Law Clinic, daily consultations with a different attorney for just $20, with topics as follows: Mondays & Thursdays - employment law; Tuesdays - personal injury, landlord/tenant, auto accidents, real estate, and small claims; Wednesdays - family law; Saturdays - estate planning, The Legal Grind, 2640 Lincoln, (310) 452-8160.
Lying Down & Letting Go, Tuesday evenings, through March 27, 7 - 8:30 p.m., Wilshire Blvd. Temple, Irmas Campus, 11661 W. Olympic Blvd., (310) 829-7849.
The Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, weekend family workshops, 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The six-week workshops will cover aviation history, pioneers of the industry, aircraft design, air traffic communications, and careers in aviation and aerospace. The workshops are free and people who complete the program will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Museum. (310) 392 8822, ext. 531.
Northern Italian Cooking Demonstration with chef Angelo Traversa, at Locanda del Lago, the first Saturday of every month, (3rd and Arizona), (310) 451-3525.
Play GO, The Santa Monica Go Club, the official chapter of the American Go Association, meets every Tuesday night, 8 p.m. to closing, players of all levels welcome, Wednesday's Coffee House, 2409 Main Street, (310) 452-4486; www.santamonicago.org.
Pre & Post Natal Yoga Class, offered daily, Iyenger-style yoga, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., babies welcome, Yoga Garden, 2236 26th Street, (310) 450-0133.
Preserve & Restore the El Segundo Dunes, 2nd Saturday of each month, at the center of the Santa Monica Bay shoreline: just north of El Segundo on the west side of Pershing Dr. between Imperial Hwy and Westchester Pkwy, 9 a.m. - noon, 13 years of age and up, (310) 641-3738; www.dune-prairie.org.
The Santa Monica Junior Chamber of Commerce "Jaycees," a non-profit community and networking organization for young adults, free, regular meetings the second Monday of ever month, (310) 260-9936.
Senior Suppers, discounted meals for people over 55, 3:30 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, 1250 16th Street, $3.25 plus tax, (310) 319-4837.
Tax Assistance for seniors, offered Tuesdays and Fridays, through April 13, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Room 4, a representative from the IRS will be available to help answer questions, also Mondays and Thursdays, aid available from 4 - 8 p.m., through March 14, Felicia Mahood Senior Center, 200 N. Main, (213) 473-7070.
Toddler Time on Thursdays, a fun-filled, theme-based program designed for parents and toddlers (2 to 4) using a hands-on approach to explore the museum, play and tell stories, advance registration required, $10 (general), $6 members, The Skirball Cultural Center, 10 - 11:15 a.m., (310) 440-4636.