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Set Up Your WordPress Site For Success – Online Webinar – Aug 25th

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

If you’ve got your WordPress site up and running, the fun is just beginning! This webinar will help you make sure your site is an effective marketing platform for your business. Do you have all the right plugins and features in place to capture email addresses and encourage social sharing? How do you know who’s visiting and where traffic is coming from?

Plane Crash at Penmar Golf Course Raises Safety Concerns

Monday, July 5th, 2010

A single-engine Cessna 152 crashed into Penmar Golf Course shortly after 6 p.m. last Thursday. The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene. Apparently the pilot may have been practicing landings at Santa Monica Airport when the aircraft developed engine problems.
On Friday residents raised new concerns about the safety and air pollution risks [...]

Mar Vista Library: Book Sale, New Hours & Volunteer Day in July

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Check out all the happenings at the Mar Vista Library on MarVistaMom.com.

1,000 Free “Juno Baby” DVDs From LAStory Blog & HeardItFromAMom

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

L.A. Story and Heard It From a Mom are teaming to give away 1,000 “Juno Baby: Way to Go, Juno!” DVDs. Yes, 1,000! Created by composer-mom Belinda Takahashi, Ph.D., the series mixes music with age-appropriate learning.

Kay ‘N Dave’s Cantina Hosts Jazz Night to Support Culver City Parks

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

LA Story blog is reporting that Kay ‘N Dave’s Cantina in Culver City is hosting An Evening of Great Food & Cool Jazz Thursday, June 10, to support Culver City Parks. Just mention Culver City Great Parks, and 20% of your bill will be donated to the organization. Children are welcome.

Public Art Party in Beverly Hills This Saturday, June 5th

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

BeverlyHillsMom has a post up about this cool public art event this Saturday, 6/5 from 12-6pm.

Taco Truck Eats in Mar Vista

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010

The Great Taco Hunt takes a look at Mar Vista’s taco scene. The verdict… decent tacos to be had during daylight hours, but what happens when the sun goes down? Read the review.

Bobby Shriver Elected Mayor of Santa Monica

Friday, May 28th, 2010

LA Now reports that Bobby Shriver has been elected as mayor of Santa Monica.
Shriver was voted Mayor by the Council on a 4 to 3 vote. He was first elected to the council in 2004 with an electoral campaign backed by his late mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, and his late uncle, Ted Kennedy.

Enter To Win LA Film Festival Tickets On Elise’sRamblings.com

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Elise’s Ramblings is giving away 5 pairs of tickets to the LA Film Festival. Just leave a comment on the post. You have until June 1st.

The Bowling Tournament Of Destiny At AMF Mar Vista Lanes 5/23

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Big prizes and lots of fun — read all about it on Yo!Venice.com