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OPA May Monthly Meeting Recap: Here is the full meeting recording.
OPA Spring Mixer @ Lula Wednesday (5/20): We hope to see you at @ Lula's back patio (2720 Main St.) from 4:00-6-30pm. Everyone is welcome and members can enjoy FREE appetizers along with the GREAT company. See you there!
Could a King's game crown Santa Monica as event royalty?: The Santa Monica City Council is holding negotiations with the LA Kings for an outdoor game, which would occupy not only the Pier address but also Beach Parking Lot 1 North and a sand area of approximately 15,000 square feet north of the beach bike path — bordered on the east by the bike path, on the west by the Pacific Ocean, and running to Lifeguard Tower 14. More details here.
Santa Monica's Mel's Drive-in celebrates 100 years of Route 66: This NBC4 Video report highlights Mel's role as the endpoint for the cross-country road and its centennial celebration. It’s a fun story to learn about people ring the bell at the restaurant to mark completion of the full drive. Here’s an LA Times article also highlighting Mel’s place in history.
ESPN to Transform Santa Monica Beach Into Broadcast Hub for Super Bowl LXI: ESPN plans a large free fan activation on the Santa Monica Pier featuring interactive games, immersive experiences and family-friendly activities. ESPN will take over Santa Monica Beach and the historic Santa Monica Pier for a week-long broadcast and fan activation ahead of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, the network announced. The centerpiece of ESPN’s coverage will be “ESPN Beach,” a large-scale broadcast compound on the Southern California coastline. Starting Feb. 8, the beachfront facility will serve as the network’s primary hub for daily studio programming, digital content and fan experiences throughout Super Bowl week. Super Bowl LXI is scheduled for Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium. More details here.
Councilmember Lana Negrete Newsletter: Here is her weekly newsletter, with updates on “a festival that took years to build finally landed. Public safety numbers continued to climb in the right direction. A state housing bill that could reshape our coastline kept moving. And on Tuesday at City Hall we will take up a Boards and Commissions overhaul that is bigger than it looks.”
Recycling Event at City Yards (Saturday 9am - 2pm @ City Yards, 2500 Michigan Avenue (2nd gate entrance): This is a FREE event for Santa Monica residents only. Bring your used mattresses, box springs, electronic waste, and up to 5 boxes of paper for shredding. Shredding will happen on-site and the paper will be recycled. Questions? Call (866) 311-7266.
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Things to Do This Weekend
AJA Vineyards Trivia Night (Thursday 6:30pm): Rounding off the first quarter of the 21st century with some fun 2000s until now trivia! Winners will receive special AJA prizes-- bottles of wine, merch and more. @ 1417 2nd St. ajavineyards.com/event/trivia-night
EEEEEATSCON (Saturday & Sunday): The Infatuation’s signature food event returns to The SaMo Airport Barker Hangar, treating foodies to a music-festival-style culinary experience with headlining restaurants, live music, thought-leader panels, and exclusive chef collaborations. eeeeeatscon.com/los-angeles
Montana Ave. Sidewalk Sale (Saturday 10am - 6pm): The beloved Montana Avenue Sidewalk Sale is BACK, and it’s the perfect occasion to support local shops while snagging amazing deals on new arrivals! Join us on Saturday for a day filled with great shopping and explore some of the best dining the West Side has to offer. Enjoy the neighborhood’s vibrant atmosphere and welcome the season in style with friends and family. More details here.
Beach Boys 5K Wellness Race (Saturday): This year marks the 60th anniversary of The Beach Boys’ iconic album Pet Sounds! Join the celebration with a lively health and wellness day featuring a wellness- and pet-themed festival, live music, energizing fitness experiences, and a fun community 5K run. Bring your friends, bring your pets, and let’s get to running! 🐾🎶🏃♀️ @ Third Street Promenade More details here.
Main St. Farmers Market (Sunday 8:30am - 1:30pm): Come join us this Sunday for Kids' Day at the Main Street Farmers Market with special guests Cadre Scott from 9-11am and Alex Chaiet 11am-1pm. On the lawn we will have Soccer Stars with skill building activities, The Tutu School and Adventures with Doc JC. Special pop ups include Something Good pet treats and GSFF organic almonds and heritage grains. What's not to like about farmers markets this time of year?!
Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride (Sunday 9 - 11:30am): Celebrate the 5th Annual Kidical Mass for a fun-filled morning with family-friendly activities and a group ride for all ages. Participants are encouraged to wear green for mental health awareness month. The bike ride will meet on the west side of Clover Park near 25th Street and Oak Street and start at 9:00AM. Kidical Mass + Mental Health & Wellness Fair @ Clover Park, 2600 Ocean Park Blvd. More details here.
Run Venice Beach (Sunday): More than 5,000 participants are expected to take part, with race options including the Half Marathon, 5K, 1-Mile Junior Jog & Family Walk, and the quarter-mile "Grunion Run" for young runners. All participants receive a commemorative race shirt. runvenicebeach.com
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Preservation Resource Center (Sunday 2pm): Celebrate 10 years of historic preservation at the Shotgun House this weekend. SaMo Conservancy is throwing a FREE block party, complete with storytelling, music, and birthday cake! RSVP at smc.givecloud.co/10thbirthday
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
Upcoming OPA Book Club Meetings: Planned dates are 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, June 8, 6pm @ Ocean Park Library
Ocean Park Social Club Cookbook Club: A Cookbook Club is when a group of people choose 1 cookbook and each make a different recipe, and then enjoy the meal together. Our first one will Monday, June 1, 6-8pm at the Meditation Center (237 Hill Street). Our first cookbook will be: Nothing Fancy by Alison Roman. If you would like to participate or have questions, email me at [email protected].
Ocean Park Social Club 2nd Annual June Gloom Chili Cookoff: SAVE THE DATE: June 7. Last year, our Chili Cookoff was a raging success with over 15 submissions of delicious cornbread and chili recipes by our neighbors! Come back to reignite the community and the competition. Click here to email Tess if you'd like to volunteer and RSVP here.
Ocean Park Social Club - The Jar Returns to Ocean Park: After a wonderful first event with the national non-profit, The Jar, our friends are back for another dinner & salon on June 24. This next session will be a "Convener" model, where we invite you to bring 2-3 guests with you. This model broadens the community further, allowing us to create a more diverse room of voices. Tickets are $10/person (and includes dinner and dessert!).
RSVP HERE and direct questions to [email protected] and our partner [email protected].
Ocean Park Social Club Summer Picnic Series: Mark your calendars for our bi-weekly summer evening picnics at Hotchkiss Park on the following Thursdays 5:30-7:30pm: July 9, July 23, Aug 6, Aug 20, and Sep 3.
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.
Police non-emergency Phone #: Call 310-458-8491 or click here for more info.
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!
Have News to Share? Email [email protected] anytime you have news you think we should share
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