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Happy Easter

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(top) Cagney  & Lacy, six month-old Chiuawa puppies, pose for a portrait with the Easter Bunny at the Three Dog Bakery  on Saturday, March 22, 2008. (above) The Easter Bunny poses with  George, a two year-old Maltese on Saturday. the Three Dog Bakery is located at 411 Santa Monica Plvd.

Posted on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 06:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | Comments1 Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Peter Rabbit Day

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(1) Kindergartner Celeste Delgadillo, 6, pulls an egg from Peter the Rabbit's basket at Douglas Park during the Santa Monica Jaycees' 16th Annual Peter Rabbit Day on Saturday, March 22, 2008. (2) Mattie Finn, 2, gets an egg from Peter the Rabbit's basket. (3,4) Children run in the  “Egg In Spoon” race. (5) Peter the Rabbit, played by Carolyn Leal, 39, rests on fellow members Tamara Greet, 38, and Ho Nguen after a day of Easter activities at Douglas Park.  (6) Petter the Rabit poses for a portrait with the children at Douglas Park.  The Santa Monica Jaycees (Santa Monica Junior Chamber) is Santa Monica and the Westside's premier organization for young Professionals who want to make the most out of living in the Greater Los Angeles area. Recently named one of the top 115 chapters in America, we are a volunteer organization offering opportunities for leadership development, community service and camaraderie for women and men ages 21-40.

Coloring eggs

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(ABOVE) Karina Schneider, 10, (left) and her younger sister Sasha, 9, (right) color Easter eggs at Santa Monica Police Activities League  on Wednesday, March 19, 2008. (TOP) Sixth-grader Angie Davin. 11, dips her egg in paint at PAL.

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 at 09:43PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

St. Patrick's Day

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(1) Michael J Gaffey mugs for a photo at Finn McCool's during St. Patrick's Day celebration on March 17, 2008. (2) A leprechaun celebrates  with patrons at Finn McCool's (3-4-5)  Dusty Rhodes and the River Band , who hail from Anaheim, perform for a crowed at Finn McCool's on St. Patrick's Day. (6) David Tomlin, 25, (left) and Chad Robertson, 31, play Guitar Hero 3. (7) Michael J Gaffey peddles-off to the next Irish Pub during St. Patrick's Day.

Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 03:42AM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

We Shall Overcome

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Reverend William H. Knight DD, 64, sings, "We Shall Overcome" during the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the SGI Auditorium on Monday, January 21, 2008.  Knight began singing at the age of three.

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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 05:25PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

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The Understanding Principle for Better Living Church choir gives a dynamic performance during the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the SGI Auditorium on Monday, January 21, 2008.

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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 01:49PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

Youth Taiko Group

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The Renaissance Valley Region Youth Taiko Group perform during the 23rd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the SGI Auditorium on Monday, January 21, 2008.

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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 at 01:16PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint

2008 Venice Penguin Swim

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1,2,3) Swimmers run into the chilly Pacific Ocean during the 48th Annual Venice Penguin Swim on New Years Day-Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at the Venice Beach Breakwater.  The 2008 Penguin Swim featured more than 80 participants, three-foot waves, and sunny 70-degree weather, with a water temperature of 55 degrees. 4) Bridget King, 23, (left) and Amanda Viola, 18, (right) bare  the cold water tempature of winter Pacific Ocean. 5) Chappie DeHaven, 38, swims ahead of the pack and wins this years 400 yard Venice Penguin Swim race with a time of five minutes and ten seconds. 6) The Venice Penguin Swim club dates back to 1958.

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Posted on Tuesday, January 1, 2008 at 05:47PM by Registered CommenterFabian Lewkowicz in , , , , , , , , , , , | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail | PrintPrint