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Pedal on the Pier

More than a five hundred cyclist spin at the Santa Monica Pier during the annual Pedal on the Pier spin-a-thon on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Pedal on the Pier is a 4-hour spin-a-thon that raises money for the Harold Robinson Foundation/Camp Ubuntu. HRF works with kids and schools in our underserved communities by providing them with camp-based programming which is designed to strengthen confidence and independence, build character and develop leadership skills. Pedal on the Pier raises over a million dollars each year, totaling over six million dollars, and hopes to far surpass those numbers this year. #WeSpinKidsWin #PedalonthePier #PedalonthePier2022 #CampUbuntu
Posted on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at 03:41PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Opera at the Beach: Aida

The season opener of LA Opera's Aida is being transmitted live in high-definition video from nine cameras at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to the Santa Monica Pier on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Through the generous support of Los Angeles County and Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, LA Opera is able to present this simulcasts free of charge as a special gift to the community. Aida marks the sixth simulcast to the Santa Monica Pier. “These simulcasts make it easier for County residents to get a taste of wonderful opera," said Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, who represents the Third District where the Santa Monica Pier is located. "You don’t need to buy tickets, dress up, or go downtown. Just make your way to the Santa Monica Pier, bring a chair, a blanket or a picnic, and settle in with ocean waves at your back and stars overhead, as Aida’s extravagant story of love and loyalty unfolds in front of you.” LA Opera is the 4th largest opera company in the US, and under the direction of Plácido Domingo and James Conlon has become an important force in American Opera. Presenting benchmark productions of standard repertoire as well as new and rarely-staged operas, the Company brings together world-renowned singers, designers, directors and conductors to create opera that attracts the attention of international audiences and critics. #OperaAtTheBeachv#LAOAida

Posted on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 03:36PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Santa Monica Animal Shelter Open House Fundraiser

Highlights from the Santa Monica Animal Shelter Open House Fundraiser on Saturday, June 4, 2022. The fundraiser was a fun afternoon to support animals and help raise much needed funds for the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. All funds raised go to supporting the Santa Monica Animal Shelter. Your donation makes a difference in the care and wellbeing of the animals at the Santa Monica Animal Shelter.
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Santa Monica Animal Shelter is dedicated to providing outstanding care for animals in Santa Monica. They are a dedicated progressive animal shelter that continually strives to strengthen the welfare of animals by promoting humane care and treatment. Each year, they help lost, abandoned, and homeless animals find a nurturing forever home.
Posted on Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 03:32PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Summer is Better With Books

Save the Children’s '100 Days of Reading' Campaign to Keep Kids Reading, Learning all Summer Long kicked-off at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
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Today, Save the Children is launching its annual summer reading campaign in the United States, 100 Days of Reading, to give children fun ways to keep reading and learning this summer, while also helping provide support and resources to rural America’s most vulnerable kids during this critical time.
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Starting today until September 8, International Literacy Day, Save the Children will be sharing tips and activities on its Instagram (@savethechildren) and at SavetheChildren.org/READ to help ensure kids continue engaging in reading and stay active all summer long. In addition to offering activities, 100 Days of Reading will help feed the minds and bellies of children growing up across rural America. Every link that is clicked or tapped by participants will help unlock donations of books, educational materials and healthy food for 750,000 kids living in some of America’s most impoverished, rural communities – where Save the Children is working every day to ensure children are getting the early learning and educational support they need to be successful in school and life.
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“It’s essential for kids to continue reading and learning every summer, but even more so this summer after months of school closings and learning disruptions. 100 Days of Reading will give kids new, fun ways to engage in reading and learning this summer, all while helping make a significant impact on the lives of children in rural America,” said Betsy Zorio, Vice President of U.S. Programs for Save the Children.
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100 Days of Reading is generously presented by T.J. Maxx, SC Johnson, Penguin Random House, Brightly, Mattel, Colgate – as well as HarperCollins Children’s Books, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Vooks, Once Upon a Farm, Amazon, Noggin by Nick Jr., Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues & You!, The Toy Association, Teddy Grahams, American Girl, Kinder, Sunrays, Encantos, the Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation, Zulily, and media partners Discovery RISE, iHeartMedia and SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online.
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To learn more, visit SavetheChildren.org/READ.
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Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding more than 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of more than 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Posted on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 06:23PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Bikini Competition at Muscle Beach

Master Bikini over 35 compete at the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Championships in Venice on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 06:21PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Senior Citizens Pose at Muscle Beach

Bodybuilders over 70 years old compete at the Muscle Beach Bodybuilding Championships in Venice on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 06:19PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Sheriff Mounted Unit Patrol Santa Monica Beach

Los Angeles County Mounted Enforcement Deputies patrol along Santa Monica Beach on Monday, May 30, 2022.

Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 at 06:17PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration

The Coalition of Asian & Pacific Employees of Santa Monica (CAPE SM) celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at City Hall on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Although the AAPI population has played key roles in the development of our country from its earliest days, the community did not receive a dedicated time of recognition by the government until 1978 when a weeklong celebration was established. It would be another 12 years before the entire month of May was dedicated to the AAPI people. To honor the diverse and valuable contributions from our AAPI community, CAPE SM hosted events throughout the region including musical showcasings, mental and physical health events, and culinary celebrations. Global Motion, Tupua Productions and Prota Taiko performed during the celebration at City Hall.

Posted on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 06:14PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint
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