Nate Scribner sings, “Everything that has Breath Praise the Lord” during the 22nd annual observance of the National Day of Prayer  at Santa Monica City Hall’s lawn on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952, although it has historical origins to a mandate by George Washington, the first president of the United States.

National Day of Prayer 2012 - Images by Fabian Lewkowicz

Worshipers pray at Santa Monica City Hall's lawn during the 22nd annual observance of the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, May 3, 2012. The National Day of Prayer  is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people are asked "to turn to God in prayer and meditation". Each year, the president signs a proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952, although it has historical origins to a mandate by George Washington, the first president of the United States

Pamela Henkels and Instructor Erick Hill of Basic Instincts demonstrates self protection techniques at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium during Shecky's Girls Night Out on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Shecky’s Girls Night Out is a five hour shopping event of up and coming designer names from across the country, with complimentary cocktails, mini makeovers and a Shecky's Deluxe Goodie Bag all included in the admission price. Shecky’s is the multi-platform media company keeping you city-savvy and in-the-know with a focus on nightlife, fashion, beauty, and everything fun. Dedicated to daily-brewed online content, Shecky’s also hosts wildly popular events across the country. Don’t know what to do or wear on a Friday night? Shecky’s has those answers and more to keep you informed on the latest and greatest in products, brands, locations, services, and events. Shecky’s is the go-to for where to party, how best to enjoy the city, and how to look good doing it. Currently Shecky’s hosts Shecky’s Girls Night Out events in New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Denver, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Southampton, and Washington DC. 

A group of Brazilians riding Harley-Davidson drive down the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, April 30, 2012. The group will be embarking on a Route 66 road trip.

Los Angeles County Lifeguard Pat O’Neill, 28, installs a new telephone line at Lifeguard station #25 in Santa Monica on Friday, April 20, 2012. The old line was knocked down by a trash truck.

Heal the Bay volunteers promote the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, April, 15, 2012.