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| Sustainable Santa Monica Newsletter | July 2010 |
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| Greetings! | Thank you for receiving this Newsletter-- Keeping you informed of everything Sustainable in Santa Monica, from community events, news, and resources, to business and educational opportunities!
The purpose of this Newsletter is to provide Santa Monica residents, businesses and organizations with the information and resources needed to help meet the goals of the Santa Monica Sustainable City Plan in eight target areas: Resource Conservation, Environmental and Public Health, Transportation, Economic Development, Open Space & Land Use, Housing, Community Education & Civic Participation, and Human Dignity.
You are sure to find inspiration this month as July offers some amazing ways to participate in our sustainable community!! |
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City of Santa Monica Employees BIKE @ WORK | |
 The City launched an employee bikeshare program, Bike@Work, on May 20, in conjunction with Bike to Work Day. Employees can access 14 fully equipped and specially branded bikes at 8 City facilities for travelling to local meetings, between City offices, and on errands. Having more staff ride locally supports LUCE Transportation Demand Management (TDM) goals, bicycle awareness and environmental stewardship, as well as, healthy habits among staff. If your company would like information about establishing an employee bikeshare program, please contact Annette Colfax at annette.colfax@smgov.net.
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Land Use & Circulation Element (LUCE) Community Meeting |
The LUCE is headed to City Council after the Planning Commission series has concluded with a resolution recommending adoption of the Plan and its final environmental impact report. Public comment is welcome at all meetings on all topics related to the Draft LUCE. Tonight's meeting purpose is to deliberate and adopt the Final LUCE/Certification of Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
When: Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Time: 5:30pm
Location: Council Chamber at City Hall
1685 Main St, Santa Monica 90401
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Pico Farmers Market Cooking Class |
 Los Angeles based Operation Front Line is hosting its third cooking class series at Virginia Park in conjunction with the Pico Farmers Market. Next session begins Saturday, July 10 and continues weekly through August 21. The class will be for parents and their children. Registration is required.
Contact Catherine Lu to Register (Catherine.luu@ccafs.org)
** ALSO Please Click this LINK for the summer PAL "Kids with Cameras" class which began last Wednesday and which will feature photos of the farmers market. |
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American Cancer Society's Relay for Life |
 The Rotary Club of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce are proud to support Rotarian Nat Trives, a Past Chairman of the Chamber Board of Directors, and other friends and loved ones who have battled cancer. Walk with us during the 24-hour walkathon for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life around the Santa Monica College track!
One night. One community. One Fight. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that brings together more than 3.5 million people- to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease; and fight back against a disease that takes too much. Won't you join us?
When: Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, 2010
Time: 9am-9am
Location: Santa Monica College Track
1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 (MAP) |
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2010 Sustainable Landscape Design Series for Professionals | |
 Introduction to Sustainable Landscaping
Learn about Santa Monica's Sustainable Landscape Professional Program and sustainable landscaping principles. See examples of local landscapes, and network with professionals like yourself.
When: Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sustainable Landscaping
Learn about the Santa Monica's policies and ordinances relating to sustainable landscaping, irrigation requirements, and rebate programs for landscape professionals.
When: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Time: 4pm-7pm
Cost: FREE
Location: Santa Monica College Bundy Campus (MAP)
Sign-up through Santa Monica College's Continuing & Community Education Program
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Santa Monica Health & Fitness Festival |
 Presented by: Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital
The Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce welcomes summer the healthy way at the annual Santa Monica Chamber Health & Fitness Festival. Chamber member organizations gather at the Festival to share expertise, advice, and product samples that promote a healthy and happy lifestyle for the entire Santa Monica Community.
In 2009, the Chamber combined the Health and Wellness Festival with the Non-Profit Festival to create the Santa Monica Chamber Health & Fitness Festival. This new, larger, and more comprehensive event serves the needs of all of Santa Monica's residents and includes a presentation of the annual Jean McNeil-Wyner Volunteer of the Year Award.
The Santa Monica Chamber Health & Fitness Festival provides valuable services, such as health screenings, demonstrations, healthy living information, and allows non-profits the opportunity to educate the community about what they do and how to get involved.
This event is free to the public and draws thousands of people every year to the Third Street Promenade.
When: Saturday, July 17, 2010
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Santa Monica Third Street Promenade
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Buy Local Santa Monica Mixer | |
When: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Time: 9am-10:30am
Location: The Lobster
1602 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Here's a chance for our 200+ Buy Local Santa Monica businesses to meet one another and the BLSM Committee members. Santa Monica businesses who are not yet part of Buy Local are also invited to join us to find out more about the campaign, its benefits and upcoming opportunities! **Please RSVP to: buylocalsm@smgov.net or call (310) 458-8906. |
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Last Fridays on Main Street -- TGILF!! | |
The Friday Before First Fridays Is Here At Last! On July 30th and the last Friday of every month, participating Main Street businesses will stay open late with specials and special events!!
Santa Monica Bike Valet is on Main Street every Friday evening! Bicyclists who valet on Last Fridays will receive discounts from participating merchants. The Bike Valet is on the east side of Main Street between Ashland and Pier Avenue from 5 p.m. to midnight every Friday until further notice. Note: Some merchants will be offering discounts to those who valet their bikes! Look for the *.
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Car Free Friday! | |
 THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH IS "CAR-FREE FRIDAY!" More bikes on LA streets for a healthier and cleaner Los Angeles! Car-Free Friday encourages more people to ride a bike at least one day a month. Experience the greater Los Angeles area by bike and stay healthy, save money, reduce green house gas emissions and have fun! Get a friend who does not ride yet, to join you on the last Friday of the month to ride to work, to party, to shop, to eat, to hang, TO BIKE IT!!
When: Friday, July 30, 2010
Where: Everywhere, Los Angeles County |
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Buy Local Santa Monica Launches an Online Business Directory! | |
 Santa Monica residents, businesses and employees now have a great resource at their finger tips. The Buy Local Santa Monica website features profiles of over 170 local businesses, including special offers, images, links to their websites and opportunity for people to give feedback on the individual businesses. The website also has an expanded Events section to help spotlight great activities right here in Santa Monica, such as Last Fridays on Main, the 5th Annual Pico Festival, Bike Fridays and more.
Buy Local Santa Monica was created by representatives of the Santa Monica business community and the City of Santa Monica to support local businesses and raise awareness of the community, economic and environmental benefits of choosing local first. Visit the site at: www.buylocalsantamonica.com.
If you're a Santa Monica business and want to join the campaign, sign up at www.buylocalsm.com/about. Everyone is also invited to become a FAN of Buy Local, or follow our TWEETS. |
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Train to Become a Volunteer Solar Panel Installer |
 GRID Alternatives is a non-profit organization that installs solar electric systems for low-income homeowners in partnership with local families, volunteers, and job trainees.
To volunteer, please visit their WEBSITE and follow the simple instructions. |
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Use the IPhone to Green Your Neighborhood |
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 Want to report someone hosing off, using a leaf blower, or dumping in the storm drain? Now it's as easy as pushing a button! Use the new iphone app to report eco-violations to the City of Santa Monica. Going green has never been so easy!
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Thank you for your commitment to a Sustainable Santa Monica!
Sincerely,
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Samantha Sommer
Sustainable Santa Monica
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