It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...
AMERICA READS
Volunteer Colleen Hughes, with her Labrador Retriever Oscar de la Rascal, 8, facilitates America Reads at the Santa Monica Police Activity League on Wednesday, February 24, 2010. PAL's America Reads is a literacy program for children 6 to 10 years of age who read to dogs. The class meets every Wednesday from 4 to 5 PM at PAL throughout the school year. (left to right) Maya Ruddock, 7, Toni Bryant, 10, Nadia Cyprian, 7, Colleen Hughes and Samuel Mercado, 9, read to Oscar de la Rascal during the class on Wednesday.
The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturingenvironment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.
TEE-OFF
Santa Monica Police Chief, Timothy J. Jackman gives Police Activity League's Leadership Council President and CO Chair of the PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic Jivanto Primo van Hemert, 17, a private golf lesson on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at PAL. This years annual Santa Monica Police Activity League Charity Golf and Tennis Classic will be held at Mountain Gate Country Club on Monday, June 14, 2010. All proceeds raised from the 2010 Santa Monica Police Activities League Charity Golf & Tennis Classic will benefit the youth programs. To play golf or sponsor the PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic click here: PAL Charity Golf and Tennis Classic Info
The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.The Santa Monica Police Activities League (PAL) is a unique community organization that fosters trust between youth and the men and women of the Santa Monica Police Department in a safe and nurturing environment. Through outstanding educational, cultural, recreational, and outreach programs, PAL helps develop skills and self-esteem, encouraging youth to reach their full potential.
CLOSE-UP LOOK
A mans looks at photos of Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier on Wednesday, January 27, 2010.
ABOUT FACE
SANDBAGGING
Staff from Shutters on the Beach fill sandbags in response to the tsunami advisory issued for California on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The 8.8 earthquake that struck near the coast of central Chile has prompted the advisory.
BATMAN
SEAHORSE
Wayne Von Der Mehden, 38, paints the Seahorse at the Grand Entrance to the Santa Monica Pier on Monday, February 22, 2010.
JAIL BIRD
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