It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood...

Sunset Kiss

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John Kirkland and Ann Lu, watch the sunset from the Palisades Park on Sunday, December 9, 2007.
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Sunrise

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The sky turned red during sunrise on Thursday, December 13, 2007 in Santa Monica.
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Rainbow Riders

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1) The Rainbow Riders, a choir group from St. Monica High School, walk back to their school campus in formal attire along Sixth Street after having performed for the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica at the Santa Monica Family YMCA on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. 2) St. Monica's Rainbow Riders perform for the Kiwanis Club of Santa Monica on Wednesday.
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Emeritus Gospel Chorus

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The Santa Monica College Emeritus Gospel Chorus  performs lively traditional gospel music at Santa Monica Public Library on Wednesday, December 12, 2007. The concert included "Rockin' Jerusalem," "Oh Happy Day" and "O, Come All Ye Faithful."  The group performed under the direction of William Bryant II, classically trained pianist, songwriter and composer.

Last night

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Rabbi Levitansky, from  Chabad in S. Monica ,  and his youngest brother Zevmeyer, 15, light the giant Menorah at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday , December 11, 2007 marking the eighth and final night of Hanukah.

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Holiday Art Sale

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Customers shop  at the  Barrett Art Gallery during the 30th Annual Santa Monica - College Holiday Art Sale  on Tuesday , December 11, 2007. Ceramics, sculptures, paintings, and drawings were among some of the student art items for sale.

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Shopping Cart Derby

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(top) Charisma Ridgley, 27, weaves her way through the race course at the Santa Monica Pier during the 'Dunkin' Donuts Shopping Cart Derby'  on Saturday, December 8, 2007. (above) Sandra Armstrong, 20, aka 'Hot Coffee' welcomes visitors to the derby. The winner received a 2-year supply of Dunkin' Donuts Packaged Coffee. The competition was held to promote their packaged coffee's release in grocery stores around America.
Posted on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 01:58PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Holiday Spirit

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1) Monsignor Lloyd Torgerson, from St. Monica's Catholic Church, gives an up-lifting holiday message during an annual Toy and Gift Drive at  Shutters on the Beach on Monday, December 10, 2007. The toy drive benefits the children of the Santa Monica Police Activity League and the teens at Virginia Avenue Park. The event was sponsored by the Edward Thomas Collection, St. Monica's Catholic Church and the Karie Group. 2) The St. Monica's Rainbow Riders choir sing holiday favorites under the direction of Ed Archer during the gift drive . 3) Police Activity League representatives, Santa Monica Police Sergeant Rudy Camarena (left) and SMPD PAL Officer Austin Brown, thank the guest for all the toys. 4) Sgt. Camarena and Officer Brown pass the toys. 5) Kayliana Karie, 13, her twin brother Nathan Karie, and Sierra McGee-whinnery, 13, pass toys to Sgt.Steve Heineman. 6) Sgt. Heineman (left) and Sgt. Camarena  transport the toys from Shutters on the Beach. 7) Nathan Karie helps Sgt. Heineman push away the toys.