Sustainable Santa Monica Newsletter
June 2014
Featured Event
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June 7, Saturday, 8 AM

All day festival with live music on the pier, hula dancing, kids activities, surf and lifeguard history exhibits, rum & beer lounge, and expo. Click the logo for details.

 
Youth Events at Santa Monica Library

Scribble Bots

Using recycled materials, build a robot that vibrates and twirls to create cool, colorful patterns and designs on paper!  Presented by The Exploratory maker space.  Grades 5-15. 

Limited space: registration starts June 7.

  

Tuesday, July 8, 4:30-6:30 PM

Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main St. 
Thursday, July 10, 4:30-6:30 PM

Pico Branch, 2201 Pico Blvd

Monday, July 14, 4:30-6:30 PM

Montana Branch, 1704 Montana Ave.  

Wednesday, July 23, 4:30-6:30 PM

Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Thursday, July 31, 4:30-6:30 PM

 

Crafting Green

Tuesdays, June 17 and August 12, 3:30-4:30 PM 

Pico Branch, 2201 Pico Blvd.

Recycle household items to make something new!  Ages 8 and up.

 

Spark a Change: T-Shirt Carryall

Monday, July 7 at 2:30-3:30 PM

Montana Branch, 1704 Montana Ave.

Bring an old t-shirt and change it into a carryall bag.  Grades 6-12.

 

For more information, visit www.smpl.org.

 

Surfrider Foundation West LA/Malibu Chapter Mixer Celebrating International Surfing Day

June 20, Friday, 7 PM-Midnight

Deus Ex Machina - Emporium Of Post Modern Activities

1001 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

 

Remember to BYOC (Bring Your Own Cup)

 
Pico Branch 
Library Grand
Opening
June 28, Saturday 11-4 PM
2201 Pico Blvd.
 
Join us for a fun day of performers, activities, and speakers in celebration the official opening of the new Pico Branch Library. For more information, click here.
 
Home Energy Retrofit Opportunity (HERO) Now Available for Santa Monica Residents
Making energy efficient upgrades to your home is affordable with HERO Financing. We offer a low-interest, tax-deductible financing option that is repaid through your property taxes. Approvals are not based on credit scores and applying is simple. Click the logo for details and to apply! 
 
SMCVB and SM Free Ride Team Up to Offer Eco-Friendly Transportation Alternative
partnering with Santa Monica Free Ride on the launch of the Santa Monica Shuttle, a free hotel-sponsored service that will transport riders to Downtown Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Pier, Main Street and Montana Avenue.
 
Lineup for 30th Annual Santa Monica Pier Twilight Concert Series Announced
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Contact Us
Sustainable Santa Monica  
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Zero Waste Events
Free Compost Giveaway for SM residents
June 7, Saturday 7 AM-2 PM
2500 Michigan Ave.
 
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Join a FREE Sustainable Works Green Living Workshop and learn how information like this will help you save money and positively impact your family, community and the planet!

 

The workshops are ongoing, attend one meeting or all six, whichever meetings fit your schedule. Sign up today!

 
1450 Ocean DIY Events

  

Handmade Paper with Elena Siff

June 11, Wed 6-8 PM  $20 + $5 material fee 

  

Fabric Covered Fascinator with Leslie Robinson

June 28, Sat, 11 AM-5 PM

$45 + $10 material fee


Quilted Tablet Case with Sew Cranky

June 28, Sat, 12-4 PM

$20 + $8 material fee

 

To register, click here.

 

 Green Business Highlight

 

 

Shore Hotel is a LEED Gold certified hotel blending inspired modern design with truly eco-conscious practices all in a spectacular beachside setting. 

 

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Is your favorite business green certified? Click here to learn more. 
 
Green Drinks LA
green drinksGreen Drinks events are casual and allow for moments of serendipity. Open to all. We connect the LA environmental community and have fun doing it!
 
Every 1st Thursday of the month. Click logo for details.
 
Green Bus Networking
On the second Tuesday of every month, you're invited to the only pure networking event for owners and decision-makers of LA's green economy. Click logo for details.