Athletes run along Barnard Way during the 33rd Annual Santa Monica - Venice Christmas Run on Saturday, December 11, 2010.

Malaysia Dance Troupe perform at the Third Street Promenade during  Malaysia Kitchen Night Market on Friday, December 10, 2010.  The Malaysia Kitchen Night Market featured an array of traditional Malaysian street grub. From chicken satay with spicy peanut sauce to beef rendang (a sumptuously spiced dry beef curry) and nasi lemak (a tasty coconut rice dish served with spicy curry chicken or beef rendang), offerings draw upon Malaysian cuisine's Malay, Chinese and Indian influences. Besides delicious street food, the event featured unique cultural performances that added to the exciting marketplace environment. All food samples was offered free of charge. The culinary event was presented by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) to promote Malaysian cuisine and restaurants in the United States

Santa Monica Kiwanians Joe Deering (left) and Jim Curley count money during Salvation Army's  Red Kettle Day at the Santa Monica YMCA on Friday, December 10, 2010. The Red Kettle campaign, the oldest annual charitable fundraiser of its kind in the United States helps raise money for those who need it most in communities nationwide - providing toys for kids, coats for the homeless, food for the hungry and countless social service programs year-round.



Rabbi Eli Levitansky leads Chabad House's Menorah Parade down the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, December 9, 2010.

Nine flames burn on the giant menorah at the Third Street Promenade marking the last night of  Hanukkah on Wednesday, December 8, 2010.



Painter Bill McCabe from the Randall/McAnany Co. preps the Annenberg Community Beach House on Monday, November 29, 2010.