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Harvest time




(top) Maya Furukawa, 6, her sister Jade, 2, Abigail Green, 6 and her sister Emma, 9, examine pumpkins during the SMASH School Pumpkin Patch and Bake Sale on Friday, October 17, 2008. (above) Abigail Green, 6, carries a pumpkin at SMASH School's Pumpkin Patch  on Friday.
Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at 07:44AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Christmas in September

1) Evelyn Guerboian, representing the Santa Monica Breakfast Club, models the latest Macy's fall fashions during the Santa Monica Salvation Army Womens Auxiliary's 30th Annual Christmas in September fashion show-luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008, at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. 2) Tara Pomposini, Director of the Santa Monica Family YMCA, walks down the catwalk modeling party attire. 3) Patty Loggins-Tazi, Director of the Police Activities League models a two piece outfit. 4) Tara Pomposini and SMPD Sgt. Rudy Camarena model evening wear during the fasion show. 5) Michael Szydlik, 4, takes his first strut down the catwalk. The event honored long time member of the Women’s Auxiliary and prominent community member, Louise Gabriel for its many years of dedication to the Christmas in September Benefit. The event benefits programs for children of needy families which include the distribution of new toys during the holidays. Eddie Guerboian served as Commentator of the fashion show which featured new fall fashions for men, women and children from Macy’s modeled by representatives from the Westside community organizations. The fashions have been coordinated by Kittie Leslie.

Posted on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at 05:11AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Independence Day

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1) Honorary Grand Marshal, Santa Monica Police Chief Timothy J. Jackman, (R) and  Lieutenant Marianne Fullove (L) leads the Second Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade down Main Street on July 4, 2008.. The parade was presented by the Ocean Park Association. 2)  The SMPD Mounted Patrol unit ride on horses in the parade. 3) Jeffrey Jarow, Ocean Park Association  Board of Director, and his son Morgan, 6, drive a tractor down Main Street. 4,5)  Santa Monica High School marching band performs. 6) The Santa Monica Fire Department is led by Chief Jim Hone.  7) Mary Ann Powell, CEO of Pacific Park and Jeff Klocke, Director of Marketing drive Inkie in a convertible during the parade. 8)  Laurel Rosen, President / CEO of the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce and Chair-elect, Iao Katagiri wave to the crowed on Main Street during the parade. 9) The Andre Comeau Band perform during the parade. 10) Nikki Allen, AKA Ms Liberty, pushes her son Wyatt, 4, AKA Uncle Sam, on his tricycle. 11) The Santa Monica Girl Scouts carry a banner down Main Street during the  Second Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade.  
To See More Photos from the Fourth of July Parade, CLICK HERE: Fourth of July Photos

Go Speed Racer!

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Second-grader Luke Cramer, 7, drives his 'Open Wheel' (2 stroke, 50cc) race car south on Main Street during the Second Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2008. The parade was presented by the Ocean Park Association .

To See More Photos from the Fourth of July Parade, Click Here:  Fourth of July Photos

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 01:14PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Mini Blue Bus

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Michael McCarty pushes his son Owen, 2, along Main Street on his homemade Big Blue Bus during the Second Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade on July 4, 2008. The parade was presented by the Ocean Park Association.
To See More Photos from the Fourth of July Parade, Click Here:  Fourth of July Photos

Posted on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 10:50AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Cinco de Mayo

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(1,2) El Grupo Folkoltico Centeotl (Goddess of Corn) perform the 'Danza De La Pluma'  (Oaxacan indigenous dance) during the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Virginia Avenue Park on Sunday, May 4, 2008. (3) Folkoltico Centeotl perform "Flora De Pina," during the Fiesta. (4) Car judge Mike Holguin, 30, examines a 1948 Chevy Fleetline Deluxe convertible during the Cinco de Mayo Car Show at Virginia Avenue Park. (5) Eddie Franco pushes his daughter Clarissa, 2, in her mini 1962 Checvy Impala on Sunday.

Posted on Monday, May 5, 2008 at 05:20AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Noche De César Chávez

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(1,2,3) The Edison Language Academy Parent Theatre Troupe perform a play during 'Noche De César Chávez' (César Chávez Night) on Friday, April 4, 2008. (4,5)  Edison Language Academy Kindergarten students sing songs during the celebration. (6) right to left; Preschool students Sophia Banuet, 3, and Seven Auchterlonie, 3, play with masks at the alter . (7) The PTA sells T-shirts during the celebration at ELA on Friday. The Academy is a charter school teaching an English/Spanish language curriculum to approximately 400 students in grades K-5. - César Chávez, legendary labor activist, civil rights leader and founder of the first successful farm workers union, is hailed as one of the greatest American civil rights leaders. His birthday has become a holiday in eight U.S. states. Many parks, cultural centers, libraries, schools, and streets have been named in his honor in cities across the United States.
Posted on Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 01:34AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Happy Nowrouz!

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Santa Monica College students from the Iranian Student Club sing and dance during the Iranian New Year Celebration (AKA Nowrouz) at SMC on Thursday, March 27, 2008. Nowrouz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Iranian year. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox (start of spring), which usually occurs on March 21. Nowrouz has been celebrated for at least 2,500 years.

Posted on Friday, March 28, 2008 at 03:02AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint