April OPA Monthly Meeting Monday (April 13): The meeting is at the Ocean Park Library @ 2601 Main St. starting with food and mingling at 6:00pm. We will also be hybrid on Zoom. Click here to add the OPA monthly meeting and Zoom link to your calendar. Here's the zoom link, and here's the schedule:
6:00 - 6:30: Food, refreshments and mingling
6:30 - 7:30: Guest Speakers:
Mayor Caroline Torosis
SaMo Police Department
SaMo Fire Department
“Meet the Merchant”: Andrew @ Bike Merchant Santa Monica
7:30 - 8:30: Board business, including the upcoming calendar of events, & more)
City partners with Blue Note, dublab, Los Angeles Nomadic Division, others, in entertainment activations over five years: The city of Santa Monica welcomes 24 new arts and culture producing partners toward the development of exciting new activations and reimagining of beloved community events at the beachside destination. The Producing Partner Program is part of the city of Santa Monica’s two-year Realignment Plan revitalization effort to bring exciting new activations to support the city’s economic vitality and growth. The program is set to enhance the already exciting three-year large-scale events plan announced in late 2025 with community focused events over the next five years. More details here including a list of initial events, installations, etc.
Santa Monica Next's Monthly Legislative Update: This update includes "E-Bikes, Road Charge, Active Transportation, and More."
Completion nears for mixed-use project at 1650 Lincoln Blvd.: "Tthe project consists of a five-story building which will feature 98 apartments above roughly 6,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a three-level, 206-car parking garage." More details here.
Beach Fun Delivered by Play Games Have Fun: With summer temperatures here, excellent beach days are already happening. An Ocean Park neighbor has launched “Play Games Have Fun” that delivers beach equipment and games to your favorite Santa Monica beach spots. Show up with friends and family and they'll bring the fun - www.playgameshave.fun - Use OPA for a neighborhood discount.
Main St.’s Crudo e Nudo 5th Anniversary Guest Chef & Winemaker Series: Chef/Owner Brian Bornemann is bringing together his dear chef and winemaker friends for a series of delicious takeovers at his acclaimed sustainable seafood restaurant and biodynamic wine bar along Santa Monica’s vibrant and beachy Main Street. Some of California’s best chefs and winemakers are partnering up for fun seafood-driven specials and perfect pairings. It’s all about celebrating great fish, great wine and community, which means party vibes and no prix-fixe menus. April 13-19, 12 - 9p.m., 2724 Main St. resy.com/cities/santa-monica-ca/venues/crudo-e-nudo
Councilmember Lana Negrete Newsletter: Here is her weekly newsletter, highlighting how arrests are up a whopping +84.2%, year to date, an explanation of the term "housing first", economic development highlights, and more.
Provide Input on the 2026-27 CDBG/HOME Annual Action Plan: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides annual CDBG and HOME entitlement funds to the City of Santa Monica. As a recipient of these federal funds, HUD requires the City to develop a five-year Consolidated Plan along with Annual Action Plans for housing and community development which identify high priority needs and the associated goals, strategies, and resources anticipated over a five-year period. The Proposed 2026-27 Annual Action Plan is now available to the public for a 30-day review period through April 26.
Raphael Barragan is a Diamond OPA Member!
Things to Do This Weekend
Santa Monica’s first-ever municipal art gallery opens at Bergamot Station Arts Center (Friday 10 am–Noon): Kicking off the celebration is an opening reception for the gallery’s inaugural exhibit “Case Study: Adapt.” The reception will feature light refreshments and remarks by California for the Arts Executive Director Julie Baker and a commendation for State Senator Ben Allen, founder of Arts Month. More details here.
Marina WELL Rey - a free Health, Wellness & Selfcare Expo (Saturday): Over 60 local businesses will be offering Free Classes, Talks, Doggy Yoga, Vendors and Entertainment. @ Coco Beach Sports Bar & Grill, 404 Washington Blvd., Venice More details here.
Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm): Chase away those rainy-day blues this Sunday at the Main Street Farmers Market with local favorites the GM Jazz Quartet 10am-1pm. On the lawn, it's the My Gym kid obstacle course. And back by popular demand, Something Good Pet Treats pop up!! See you there.
Free Pet Resource Fair at Penmar Park (Sunday 9:30am - 12:30pm): Reducing Animal Stress, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting animals in shelters and rescues. One of our missions is pet retention (keeping pets and people together and out of the shelter). We are working with Councilmember Tracy Park’s office to host a free and open to the public community Pet Resource Fair. @ 1341 Lake St. Venice More details here.
Venice Street Fair (Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm): The fair will close 3rd Ave between Rose Ave and Sunset Ave for artists and small businesses. instagram.com/theartistfair
Inside Santa Monica’s Most Coveted Historic Homes (Sunday 1 - 4pm): The Landmarks of Adelaide Drive is a walking tour highlighting prominent homes such as the Frank Gehry residence, with interior tours of the Second Roy Jones House and Boehm House. smc.givecloud.co/2026adelaide
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Upcoming OPA Book Club Meetings: Planned dates are May 6 (Demon Copperhead), June 3 (Remarkably Bright Creatures), July 8 (Trust), Aug 5 (The Night Watchman). Email [email protected] for more info. All meets are at 6pm at the Ocean Park Library (2601 Main St.).
OPA Monthly Meeting: Monday, April 13, 6pm @ Ocean Park Library
WILDFLOWER MIXER AND PLANT SWAP (April 11): Spring is officially here, and it’s time to get our hands a little dirty! Whether you have a lush garden or just one lonely succulent, come hang out and meet the people of Ocean Park. We’ll have a ‘seed bomb’ making station (perfect for your own window box or guerrilla gardening around town) and a casual plant swap. Bring a cutting to share, or just come to grab a new plant friend and a snack. No green thumb required, just good vibes! More details here.
Family Earth Day Party hosted by Neighbors Victoria & Ksenia
Saturday, April 18th at 10am at Hotchkiss Park. RSVP HERE
Want to Volunteer for Future OPA-Sponsored Heal The Bay Adopt-A-Beach Clean-Ups? Contact Dave Tann at [email protected]. He is the coordinator for the OPA/Heal The Bay events, always meeting at Tower 26. Dates this summer are 6/28, 7/26, & 8/30.
Santa Monica 311. Submit non-emergency requests to the City.
Santa Monica Alerts. Sign up for emergency text and email alerts.
SaMoNews. Subscribe to the official newsletter of the City of Santa Monica.
Board and Commission Openings. Volunteer to serve the community!
City of Santa Monica Career Opportunities. Get paid to serve the community!
Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Support our municipal Animal Shelter!
Locals Discount Program is Back! OPA has partnered with the SaMo Public Library to launch a Community Discount Program. Local Ocean Park participating businesses include Fitoor and Junior Cookies. Check out the full list here and expect more to come!
