Community & Special Events

Special Events

Thursday, Jan 17

AD/HD Learning Differences, Lynn Segal P.P.C. will lecture on “How to improve academic performance at school and at home,” Santa Monica Public Library, 1343 6th Street, 7 - 8:30 p.m., (818) 878-9002.

Friday, Jan 18

Learning to Love the pre-1850 Censuses, with Connie Moretti, Burton Chase Park Community Room, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, 6:30 - 9 p.m., (310) 558-4949.
Snow Stories at the Main Library Youth Services Department, 1343 6th St., at 4 p.m., stories and a craft about snow, free, recommended for children ages 4 and up. For more information call the Youth Services Department at (310) 458-8621.

Saturday, Jan 19

The Healing Power of the Creative Environment, hands-on seminar with Architect-Designer Gloria Jaroff, Ocean Park Library, 2601 Main St., 3 p.m., (310) 392-3804.

Sunday, Jan 20

Foreign Film Evening, sponsored by the PICAS CLUB (Participants in International Cultural Activities Singles), Laemmle Theatre, 1332 2nd St., 4 p.m., $6 + movie, (310) 215-9916.

Ongoing Community Events

Caring Support for people 55 and over - weekly groups and individual sessions with trained peer counselors, Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave, (310) 576-2554, ext. 217.
Chi Kong, and ancient Chinese exercise based on inner body energy, for Seniors; free classes taught by Paul Tseng, Wednesdays, 2 to 3:50 p.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.
CPR and other courses in First Aid, including pet and infant, offered weekly by the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, (310) 394-3773.
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, holds weekly walking groups and exercise classes in the Santa Monica area. 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.
Free Hatha Yoga Classes, Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 - 3 p.m. and Sunday 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., taught by Benjamin Haffner, Shiatsu, Kung Fu, and other free classes offered, Massage School of California, 2309 Main Street, (310) 396-4877.
Food Addicts Anonymous meets every Sunday evening, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., 8831 Venice Blvd., in the Board Room, (310) 412-6620.
Grief Support Group, sponsored by Saint John’s Health Center, 10 weeks, geared toward helping individuals and other family members cope with loss, (310) 829-8992.
Just Between Men - Prostate Cancer Networking Group, the second Monday of each month, 7 - 9 p.m., The Wellness Community, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Ste 1040, (310) 314-2555, (310) 314-7586.
Le Tip Westside Business Exchange meets for breakfast on Thursdays in Santa Monica to exchange business referrals. For info and location, call (310) 829-5916.
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.
Musicians invited to meet weekly and perform in concert with the Santa Monica College Emeritus Band, Lincoln Middle School, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. in the Bandroom, California and 14th Streets, (310) 474-5271.
Nature Walk with The Children’s Institute, at various locations, from Malibu to Topanga to Beverly Hills, for directions and reservations, call (310) 364-3591, all walks begin at 10 a.m., $10 suggested donation per family, $7 for members.
Painting/drawing classes for children ages 4 - 11, to promote self-expression and communication through visual arts, Art Works Painting Studio, 13051 West Washington Blvd., (310) 202-1894.
Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group of Los Angeles meets on the second Wednesday of each month at the UCLA Medical Center on the campus. There is always an informed speaker on some aspect of Neuropathy and group discussions on different meds and their results. Contact Cappy Fogel for information: 310-286-7442.
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 St., (310) 450-0133.
Santa Monica Strutters, a walking program for seniors sponsored by UCLA Healthcare, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8 - 10 a.m. in the 3rd level Community Room at Santa Monica Place, (310) 319-4560.
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.
Teen Youth Group, All high schoolers welcome for games, snacks, and hanging out. Fridays 8-10 p.m., Santa Monica Quaker Meeting House, 1440 Harvard Ave. Bring a friend! (Totally non-religious content.) Joanna or Jos: (310) 815-9730.
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.
TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly), every Tuesday, Santa Monica Public Library, Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main St., 6:30 - 8 p.m., (310) 396-3385.
Tutoring Class, Interesting, reality-based perspectives on literacy tutoring at elementary schools. Class is for volunteer tutors. It is offered by Santa Monica College/Emeritus College. Ages over 55 are encouraged; all are welcome. Late enrollment is okay. Six week session meets Wednesdays: through February 13, 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Emeritus College 1433 Second St., (310) 434-4306.
Widow-To-Widower Support, Santa Monica College’s Emeritus College offers two on-going classes on Tuesdays at 1433 Second St. These classes are specifically for those who have lost spouses, and there is no fee, for more information, call (310) 841-2174.