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Saint John's Santa Monica 5000
(1) Phillip Reid, 22, (number 44 in the center) who hails from San Luis Obispo, leads the pack during the Third annual Saint John's Santa Monica 5000 on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Reid came in first place in the 5K event with a time of 13:99 and won $1,500 for his first place finish, along with a $300 time bonus for breaking 14:20. Money raised from the event supports programs at the hospital.(2) Runners warm up with some stretches before the race. (3) Master Yoga Instructor Rainbeau Mars, awards Reid with the first place plaque. Saint John’s Health Center provides exceptional care to families from over 41 zip codes in Santa Monica and throughout greater Los Angeles. It is the hospital of choice for physicians with national reputations in cancer, orthopedics, cardiac care emergency care and women’s health services. Saint John’s nurses are renowned for their skill and compassion at the bedside.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Living Books Talk Back
(1) Lesleigh Owen, self-proclaimed "fat activist," who stands up for the rights of plus-size people, speaks with her "reader," David Tandet, during Santa Monica Public Library’s first Living Library on Saturday, October 18, 2008. (2) Feminist and President of the Hollywood chapter of the National Organization for Women, Lindsey Horvath, 26, speak to her reader, Lucy Baddeley. (3) Santa Monica High School student, Desire Johnson, 17, (left) and feminist, Lindsey Horvath, 26, speak with their readers. (4) Buddhist Michelle Berk, speaks with her reader, Ariella Umansky, 9. (5) Cancer Survivor, Judy Lapatka, speaks with her reader, King Ismail, 32.
A Buddhist, a teenager, a nudist and a raw foodist were just a few of the 'Living Books' who were available to be check out for a 30 minute conversation at Santa Monica Public Library’s first Living Library on Saturday. During this unique event, a group of 14 volunteers served as “Living Books” who shared their personal life stories with a “Reader”. It was an opportunity to bring together people who have special interests, beliefs or experiences to speak with people from different backgrounds to share their personal story. Books and Readers had the opportunity to speak in private and personally in a structured, protected, free space within a limited time but without any further commitment. Once returned they could borrow another Book. The Living Library idea is simple – a personal conversation can break down prejudices and pre-conceptions and dialogue fosters understanding and tolerance.
Santa Monica Public Library was the first in a wave of libraries across the United States to host a Living Library. Greg Mullen, City Librarian, says of the Living Library event “Santa Monica Public Library is proud to host this innovative and unique event that will allow the community to come together to learn more about each other. “ The Living Library Project was first presented in 2000 to the public in Denmark at the Roskilde Festival. Since then, it has been adopted by organizations in Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, and Portugal.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Literature, Santa Monica Library
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Rock Theatre
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Dance, Theatre
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Harvest time
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Celebrating Success
(1) Two-time Golden Globe nominee and humanitarian, Wendie Malick, honors Victoria Rios, a previously homeless individual, during the Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition 13th annual Celebrating Success breakfast at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica on Friday, October 17, 2008. (2) Malick honors Brittany Thompson during the Celebrating Success Breakfast. (3) Manual Negrete, a , a previously homeless individual, shares his story during the celebration. (4) The New Direction Choir performs an opening song. (5) Santa Monica Firefighters (left to right) Capt. LaVoie, Maccini and Nulty get breakfast. The Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition's Celebrating Success breakfast honnord 22 previously homeless individuals who have journeyed their lives from desolation to hope. The Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition is a group of over thirty social service providers, faith congregations, and supporting organizations committed to ending homelessness through service coordination, public education, and advocacy. The Coalition members work together to provide a continuum of care for homeless, low-income individuals and their families by serving their needs in a cost effective and cooperative manner. They have built an infrastructure that serves the needs of the many sub-groups of the homeless population including veterans, battered women, youth, families and individuals with mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction, and/or HIV/AIDS.
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Sweet 16
Fabian Lewkowicz
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Nihon Buyo
Bando Hidesomi, 35, an expert in the art of Nihon Buyo, demonstrates various styles of traditional Japanese dance to Santa Monica College dance students during 'Master Class: Nihon Buyo, Traditional Japanese Dance' on Thursday, October 16, 2008. Hidesomi started dancing at the age of three.
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Cultural, Dance, Santa Monica College
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Silver song
Fabian Lewkowicz
in Santa Monica Pier, Street Performers
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