(1)  US Surf Champion Mary Setterholm from the Surf Academy puts John Adams Middle School sixth-grader Keshawnna Whitfield, 12, through some surfing drills during the YWCA Santa Monica / Westside 21st Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Wednesday, February 7, 2007. (2) Sixth grader Cheyenne Milliner, 11, catches ten during the surfing clinic.

Santa Monica Police Chief Phillip Sanchez and Misti Kerns, the CEO for the Santa Monica Convention and Visitors Bureau, do some brain storming and mind mapping with the guests during the Santa Monica Beach Summit at Perry's Cafe & Lawn on Thursday, September 14, 2006. Christine Troutt (left) and Nicole Nez record the information during the Safety Perception Session that was lead by Chief Sanchez. The summit was concluded with lunch being served on the sand.

Thai-Master Chef, TV personality and  author  M.L. Sirchalerm Svasti, aka McDang, brings out a dish of 'Sunkist Orange Salad with Smoked Salmon' during the “Taste of Thailand” culinary event at The Art Institute of California – Los Angeles on Friday. McDang taught a two week class on traditional Thai cuisine to the students of  the Art Institute. The master chef and his students presented several dishes for guests at the culinary event. The Taste of Thailand was presented by The Art Institute in conjunction with  Thai Consulate of Los Angeles. The  Thai Consulate of Los Angeles is trying to promote Thai food and culture.

While recording their demo, Cameron Johnson, 18 from the group "Entourage" sings 'What we aboat,' while engineer Steve Miller video records him on Monday inside of the  John Lennon Educational Tour Bus. The tour bus was parked in front of the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club. Fellow band members Jacorey Melson 18, (Left) and William Bohannon, 19 (back center) wait their turn.

Jose Garcia, 7, plays the piano as Jesse Jensema, music engineer, records the track during the 10th Annual John Lennon Songwriting Contest that was held at the Santa Monica Boys and Girls Club on Monday August 7, 2006. Kevin Jennings, 8, on the electric guitar.