(top) Children's character "Hip-Hop Harry" performs at Clover Park during "Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon," on Saturday, August 1, 2009. Dog training demonstrations, pet disaster preparedness tips and Red Cross pet first aid classes were featured at the Pet Fair and Chip-a-thon. The Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon was presented by the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, The City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Organizations Active in Disaster (SMOAID). (above) Animal expert Dr. Karen "Doc" Halligan, DVM, from spcaLA, pretends to implant a micro chip into Emmy nominated "Hip-Hop Harry" during the Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon," on Saturday, August 1, 2009.

People wait in line to receive a free micro chip implanted into their dogs during "Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon," at Clover Park on Saturday, August 1, 2009. Dog training demonstrations, pet disaster preparedness tips, and Red Cross pet first aid classes were featured at the Pet Fair and Chip-a-thon. The Pet Fair & Chip-a-thon was presented by the American Red Cross of Santa Monica, The City of Santa Monica and Santa Monica Organizations Active in Disaster (SMOAID).

Police Activity League (PAL) Teenagers Yaser Garmakani (left) and Edgar Sernas capture photos at Douglas Park during Santa Monica Human Relations Council's 'Kids with Cameras' summer photo workshop on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. About 20 photography students meet every week at PAL on Wednesdays where they discuss their weekly assignments with professional photojournalist Fabian Lewkowicz. They are executing a photo essay project illustrating the Mid City neighborhood. The students are transported to designated locations in the "Mid City"area by PAL officers Austin Brown and Jennifer Sekera. All assignments are performed in a photojournalistic style. Photo captions are just as important as the images captured. "Its amazing to see what incredible images these young students can get!' said Fabian. The students' photo essays will be displayed at McKinley Elementary School on Saturday, October 3.

El Salvador (in the blue jerseys) and Santa Monica High School (in the white jerseys) battle it out during the final game of the International Youth Soccer Tournament at Santa Monica College on Friday, July 31, 2009. El Salvador defeated Santa Monica High School with a score of 3 to 2 and won the three day International Youth Soccer Tournament.

The International Youth Soccer Tournament, sponsored by the Santa Monica Sister City Association, was held at Santa Monica College's Corsair Field and the playing fields at John Adams Middle School. The tournament brings together teams from Los Angeles, Santa Monica and its Sister City in Italy and provides opportunities for youth to exchange friendship through soccer games.

Under the leadership of SMC President Dr. Chui Tsang, who is chaired the Tournament Organizing Committee, and SMSCA President Joseph E. Deering, the tournament featured teams from Santa Monica High School, L.A.'s Korean, Japanese and Salvadoran communities, and a team from Cassino/S'Entelia, Italy. The games are free and open to the public.

Other tournament sponsors are the City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, Santa Monica Rotary Club, Santa Monica Kiwanis Club, Santa Monica Sister City Foundation, Santa Monica Daily Press and many individuals.

The motto of the Santa Monica Sister City Association is "Peace in the World - One Person at a Time." To fulfill former President Dwight D. Eisenhower's dream of "citizen diplomats" establishing peace with "people-to-people" contacts between countries, the Santa Monica Sister City Association aims to educate, foster and encourage youth from all over the world.

Thomas Mapfumo & the Blacks Unlimited, who hails from Zimbabwe, performs at the Santa Monica Pier on Thursday, July 30, 2009, during the 25th Anniversary Twilight Dance Series.

Tourist arrive at Santa Monica Pier on the Hollywood Open Top Double Decker Fun Bus on Monday, July 27, 2009. Since 1935, Starline Tours has been providing the original sightseeing tours on Hollywood and Los Angeles. The Movie Stars Homes Tour and the Grand tour of Los Angeles are their best-sellers, followed by the Universal Studios Tour and the new hop-on, hop-off Double Decker fun tour. Starline provide tours to the major attractions in California; Universal Studios, Disneyland, J.Paul Getty Museum, Knotts Berry farm and Sea World. Starline Tours picks up and drops off from most hotels in the greater Los Angeles area. The tours are fully commented by professional guides, in comfortable air conditioned coaches or mini-buses.

(top) Police Activities League (PAL) officer Jennifer Sekera (center) leads a group of PAL members on a bicycle ride along Broadway ave. on Thursday, July 30, 2009.  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. PAL provides free educational, cultural, and recreational programs for youth ages 6 - 17 years. Activities offered include homework assistance, computer classes, cooking, creative dramatics, arts & crafts, dance, karate, basketball, excursions, and special events. A slate of activities, including trips, sports leagues, specialized classes, and computer instruction is available to teens ages 14 - 17 years. Coaches and instructors for the PAL program come from the Santa Monica Police and Community and Cultural Services Departments and from community members who volunteer their time. The PAL Youth Center is open Monday through Saturday.

An orchid absorbs sunlight at the Santa Monica Main Street Farmers Market on Sunday, July 26, 2009.