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Locals mourn Angels pitcher and Samohi grad Tyler Skaggs, LMU junior Jordan Lindsey and El Segundo student Mackenzie Lueck ........................ 12

UPFRONT A Santa Monica artist’s reinterpretations of the American flag yearn for less divisive times ....................... 8

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News The company renovating Runway at Playa Vista hopes to take charge of Fisherman’s Village . ............................ 10

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Marina del Rey Symphony lends a brand new score to Lon Chaney’s “Phantom” ....... 28

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L etter s Venice is a City Dumping Ground Re: “Progress, Coincidence or NIMBY Backlash: Somehow homelessness is on the decline in Westchester, Playa del Rey and Del Rey,” News, June 27 Homelessness is being intentionally contained in Venice because

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Containing homelessness in Venice is a political strategy to placate the more conservative neighborhoods of the district such as Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey and Westchester.

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News, June 27 by the sea? It is quite ridiculous I attended that meeting, and the to think that just because YOU dog owners know that there are moved here and that YOU paid dog parks in the area but don’t far too much for far too little that want to go because they are not this gives YOU the right to kept clean. Instead of paying a determine the rules. $150 monthly fee for a so-called Raising money for lawsuits to dog training class (without deny poor people assistance is professional dog trainers), use just sad and sickening and that money to have the dog parks disturbingly counterproductive. cleaned instead of destroying the Why not spend that money with the (mostly) struggling nonprofits grass at Oakwood Park, which costs taxpayer money to reseed. that directly work with the situation? Homelessness is not a It’s hypocritical that they call the problem that is going away, but a police on people utilizing the growing public health crisis. It is park legally instead of calling the police on themselves for not time for the haves to have their following the no off-leash dogs “Ikiru” moment and help the law posted at the park. have-nots.

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New Looks for Old Glory Local artist’s interpretations of the flag yearn for a time when Americans could agree to disagree

By Christina Campodonico Santa Monica artist Ramona Otto has a unique way of expressing her American pride. Over the last 20 years she’s collected pencils, postage stamps, toy cars, old-school newsprint, various flea market finds and vintage flotsam and jetsam from all 50 states to create elaborate sculptures, images, installations and objects incorporating the design of the American flag and inspired by American folk art.

Red and blue vintage postage stamps from around the world are assembled into the Stars and Stripes for her piece called “Immigration,” featured on this week’s cover. Old Glory-hued newspaper clippings and cartoons line “Freedom of the Press,” a Hamilton type tray originally used to store typefaces for letterpress printing. Another rendition of the flag titled “United We Stand” shows a suitcase with red, white and blue United Airlines luggage tags. The red ones say “Fragile.”

Perhaps it’s a comment on the precarious nature of democracy not only now, but then. As Benjamin Franklin famously retorted to one woman after the 1787 Constitutional Convention — the American people had “a republic, if you can keep it.”

The title of Otto’s collected flag-inspired artworks, on display in downtown Los Angeles through July 6, asks “Do These

Ramona Otto’s “United We Stand” playfully recreates the American flag with luggage tags Stripes Make Me Look Political?” but pint-sized red, white and blue cars lined she says the work is really “a love letter bumper-to-bumper in a mini carmaggeto America” that harkens back to a don, are filled with unadulterated simpler time when politics weighed less whimsy. heavily on the public consciousness and Recalling the annual Fourth of July partisanship could set aside for a day of parade that circled a small Iowa town in celebration. Pieces such as “American the 1950s — “so short that it had to go Childhood,” including an assortment of around the town square twice,” she tells toys you might find in a McDonald’s me — Otto writes fondly in her artist’s Happy Meal, and “Gridlock,” with statement of the community’s shared joy

in watching children’s bicycles festooned with crepe paper and tractors decked out with American flags roll on by: “The Stars and Stripes represented then what everyone held sacred about America, and in fact, about life itself. We were all united in preserving it.”

“Today,” she continues, “it is often difficult for people to listen to and understand one another. I am nostalgic for conversations that end with a smile and ‘Let’s agree to disagree. Now where shall we eat lunch?’”

In a world where President Donald Trump hugs the flag at public appearances and NFL players “take a knee” during the “Star-Spangled Banner,” it may be difficult to find common ground around expressions of patriotism and free speech. But maybe art like Otto’s can be a starting point.

“I always want my art to be friendly,” she says. “I feel like with a lot of the art pieces you can look deeply into it, and I think there can be multiple levels of interpretation, but I don’t want to do that for the viewer. I want the viewer to make their own interpretation.”

Ramona Otto’s work remains on view through July 6 at the Los Angeles Fine Arts Building, 811 W. 7th St., Los Angeles.

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Westchester Families Say ‘No More Kids in Cages’ Photos by Ted Soqui

Last summer the federal government’s policy of separating immigrant children from their families and confining them in prison-like detention facilities inspired protests across the country, including a June 25 rally 1,500-strong outside the West Los Angeles Federal Building.

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is once again awash with reports of detained children living in deplorable conditions. The New York Times described one Texas facility as “a chaotic scene of sickness and filth,” with hungry kids in soiled clothes unable to brush their teeth or take a shower for days on end.

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— most of them kids and families — gathered at Sepulveda and La Tijera boulevards for a parent organized “No More Kids in Cages” rally. Organizers are planning to return to the intersection for a candlelight demonstration from 7 to 8:30 p.m. next Friday, July 12, as part of a multi-city “Lights for Liberty” action.

“We need to keep the pressure on,” urges organizer Haan-Fawn Chau. “Lots of small- to medium-sized demonstrations around the city mean that people won’t forget about this important and heart-breaking issue.”

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Fisherman’s Village Has a New Suitor New managers of Runway at Playa Vista begin talks to take over lease from Pier 44 redeveloper Courtesy of Marina Del Rey Historical Society

By Gary Walker With its signature blue-and-white lighthouse and quaint New England-style theme, Fisherman’s Village has been an icon of Marina del Rey since opening in the early 1970s. For more than a decade, the waterfront outdoor mall has clearly also been in need of a facelift.

Plans to redevelop the 32,500-squarefoot parcel have come and gone as major construction projects continue to reshape the harbor, but now a potential change of leaseholder could be a catalyst for redevelopment.

DJM Capital Partners — the commercial property management firm hired last year to revitalize the Runway at Playa Vista retail, entertainment and residential complex on Jefferson Boulevard — is currently in talks with the Los Angeles County Department of Beaches Harbors to assume the lease for Fisherman’s Village, both parties have confirmed.

Pacific Coast Management LLC, whose lease on the parcel extends to 2027, is currently completing its ambitious redevelopment of the Pier 44 complex on Admiralty Way, which includes the already bustling Trader Joe’s. About to become involved in both a significant renovation of a Washington Boulevard strip mall and a proposed retail-and-housing project at Washington and Dell Avenue, the firm is now ready to hand off control of Fisherman’s Village, developer representative Aaron Clark said.

“They have a tremendous amount on their plate,” Clark explained, adding that managing partner Michael Pashaie believes DJM is the right fit for Fisherman’s Village. “They’re the best qualified

Fisherman’s Village has been an iconic part of the Marina del Rey landscape since the early ’70s The restaurant and bar Whiskey Red’s, in firm to take on the parcel,” he said. the western corner of Fisherman’s Village, “They’ve shown that they are able to navigate these types of troubled waters.” would be included in the new leasehold.

In addition to Runway, DJM’s manageIn an exclusive with The Argonaut, DJM Capital Partners President Lindsay Parton ment portfolio includes the Bella Terra and Pacific City complexes in Huntington confirmed that his firm is interested in Beach and Lido Marina Village in Newredeveloping Fisherman’s Village. port Beach. Parton said it is very early to “We’ve spent over a year and a half discuss new design concepts for Fishernavigating the process of what it would man’s Village, but noted similarities betake to fix Fisherman’s Village. It’s a tween that parcel and casual-but-upscale rather complicated situation with this particular lease assignment, so it’s still nautical theme of Lido Marina Village. probably a few months away,” Parton “The area where Lido Village is now was said. “We think it’s a tremendous also sort of rundown. We renovated the opportunity to redevelop or repurpose a buildings that were there and now we really underserved part of Los Angeles have a very exciting project with highly and Marina del Rey.” curated shops and restaurants. We feel like

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we have a great touch with this type of redevelopment, and we thought [Fisherman’s Village] could be a similar opportunity to repurpose or reposition a site that really needs attention,” Parton said.

Marina del Rey Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Janet Zaldua said Fisherman’s Village is ripe for rejuvenation as new hotels and residential developments come online in the marina.

What would she hope to see?

“Maybe a boutique hotel, but really anything that brings public access to the water. Anything that brings more energy and life to the area,” Zaldua said. “A thriving Fisherman’s Village would also stimulate economic impact. With a hotel and a prime view of the water, we could attract tourists who might otherwise stay in a hotel near LAX to come to Marina del Rey instead for a ‘playover’ with all of our amenities and activities. That could be a real game-changer.”

Marina Lessees Association President David Levine said Fisherman’s Village has been in stasis for far too long.

“Everyone who cares about and loves Marina del Rey has been anxiously awaiting the redevelopment of Fisherman’s Village for two decades. We hope that an exciting visitor-serving, focused redevelop plan can be agreed upon and moved forward as quickly as possible,” Levine said.

Parton said a new lease deal could come before the L.A. County Small Craft Harbors Commission for review as early as this autumn.

“But before we do anything,” he said, “we plan to do extensive outreach to the community.”

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From Stunner to Bummer

Marina Beach water quality plummets; Santa Monica Pier improves

By Gary Walker Last summer Marina “Mother’s” Beach posted one of the biggest water-quality comebacks in state history, achieving an A on Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card after several years at the back of the class on its “Beach Bummers” list.

Following extensive winter rainfall and concurrent urban runoff, however, Mother’s Beach is back on the list of the state’s dirtiest beaches — No. 7 to be exact.

It’s the opposite story, however, at Santa Monica Pier. A perpetual member of the Beach Bummers list, it escaped the dishonor roll this year for the first time since 2013. Santa Monica officials credit the installation of a new stormwater capture and diversion tank near Santa Monica Pier for improving water quality at the historic trouble spot.

“This was a really rainy year, and now we have a 1.6 million gallon cistern that we’re using to recapturing and reuse our stormwater runoff,” said former Santa Monica Chief Sustainability Officer Dean Kubani, who retired last month. “It’s been a huge help in capturing stormwater and

Poor water circulation often traps pollution at family-favorite Mother’s Beach lowering [the Beach Bummer] grade.” is already at a disadvantage with poor The latest Beach Report Card tested circulation and increased susceptibility to beaches in summer dry season, winter dry sea bird guano, despite county repairs to weather and year-round wet weather its water circulator and efforts to discourconditions from April 2018 to March of age bird roosting. Water experts believe this year. historic levels of rainfall from early Mother’s Beach got a D in summer, but January through mid-March simply an F in both dry winter and wet weather overwhelmed the beach with urban runoff conditions. As an enclosed beach with and the pollutants that come with it. limited water circulation, Mother’s Beach “You can have good grades at Mother’s

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Abbot Kinney’s Rainbow Connection

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Venice community leaders and local public officials gathered last Friday on Abbot Kinney Boulevard to dedicate L.A.’s first rainbow crosswalk. The occasion also marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising, which sparked the modern LGBTQ rights movement in the United States.

Ribbons of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple now lead pedestrians across the boulevard to the front door of Roosterfish, an LGBTQ hangout and safe haven since the late 1970s that’s become a treasured Venice landmark.

Sponsors of the crosswalk included MedMen, Roosterfish, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Venice Pride founder Grant Turck, David Reiss of the Reiss Co. (The Brig, Sunny Spot), and the Abbot Kinney Festival Association. Additional support came from L.A. City Councilman Mike Bonin, L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl, state Assemblywoman Autumn Burke and state Sen. Ben Allen.

The crosswalk sends “a positive message of inclusion, respect and compassion,” AIDS Healthcare Foundation President Michael Weinstein said during Friday’s dedication.

Later that weekend, Venice Pride represented Los Angeles in the NYC 2019 WorldPride March by carrying the world’s largest free-flying rainbow Pride flag, which had L.A. County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s district director Stephanie been displayed on the Venice Boardwalk Cohen, Roosterfish partner Mario Vollera, Venice Pride board during the 2018 Venice Pride celebration. member Lisa Lubchansky and Venice Pride founder Grant Turck — Joe Piasecki on the new rainbow crosswalk

Beach during the dry seasons, but it all comes to a roaring end when it rains,” said John Dorsey, a professor of marine biology at Loyola Marymount University.

“Probably the best way [to reduce bacteria levels] is to try and prevent runoff when it rains. … It’s been going on there for decades, and it’s a tough problem.”

Dorsey added that bacteria can get into sand and “live for a long time” at Mother’s Beach, but last year L.A. County officials trucked in new sand and has been grooming it to increase the sun’s ability to sanitize it, said L.A. County Beaches and Harbors spokeswoman Nicole Mooradian.

Another potential contributing factor to poor water quality grades could have been numerous sewage spills amounting to about 1.5 million gallons, including six spills into Ballona Creek.

The report did include good news, however, for other Los Angeles County beaches. Most received excellent warm weather grades, with 91% posting an A or a B in summer — when they are most heavily utilized — prior to the arrival of winter storms.

• Santa Monica is mourning the sudden loss of 27-year-old Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, a 2009 graduate of Santa Monica High School who also attended Lincoln Middle School and Roosevelt Elementary School. Skaggs was found dead in a Texas hotel room on Monday. Cause of death has yet to be determined. Skaggs’ mother, Debbie Skaggs, is a physical education teacher at Samohi. “We are devastated to hear the news,” said SMMUSD Supt. Ben Drati. “Tyler continued to make visits to our schools the past several years to speak with students, and we proudly watched his ascent in professional baseball.”

• Loyola Marymount University will place a memorial plaque on campus for junior Jordan Lindsey, 21, who was killed in a shark attack on June 26 while snorkeling with family and friends in the Bahamas.

LMU President Timothy Snyder described her as a devoted animal lover who cared about fighting climate change, participated in scholarly campus organizations, and worked as a student researcher for LMU’s Center for Urban Resilience. Lindsey’s name will appear on the Ad Astra per Aspera (“Through Hardship to the Stars”) statue on the bluff near the chapel.

• El Segundo and the University of Utah have been rocked by the apparent murder of kinesiology student Mackenzie Lueck, whose remains were identified last week after she went missing in Utah on June 17. Friends have described her as a nurturing person with a bubbling personality. Lueck’s alleged killer was taken into police custody on Friday.

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‘What’s an Abbot Kinney?’

Remembering the founding father of Venice — a dream that came to life on July 4, 1905 Courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library

Abbot Kinney (inset) and a vintage 1905 parcel map depicting his original Venice of America

By Grace Bruno “What’s an Abbot Kinney?” a friend asked me one day as we walked along Kinney’s namesake boulevard in Venice.

“The man who founded Venice,” I answered incredulously, but also realizing that I didn’t know much more than that myself.

As a longtime local and an author of historical fiction, I decided to unravel the mystery of Mr. Abbot Kinney for myself and share whatever I learned.

I began my research at the Los Angeles Central Library. Librarians Cindy McNaughton and Glen Creason, who located the original Venice of America city map that appears with this story, were extremely helpful.

The map alone is a treasure. Seeing long-gone landmarks like the Ship Hotel, Venice Aquarium and miniature railroad among some familiar and not-so-familiar street and canal names (more on that later) really sparks the imagination of what Kinney’s original Venice of PAGE 14 THE ARGONAUT July 3, 2019

America would have looked like upon its grand opening on July 4, 1905.

But first I studied up on Kinney’s fascinating early life at both the Los Angeles and Santa Monica public libraries. A native of New Jersey born in 1850, Kinney got rich in 1890 after he and his brother sold their tobacco company, Sweet Caporal Cigarettes, which were marketed with collectible trading cards.

He traveled throughout Europe and the Middle East in search of inspiration and new ideas before arriving in Los Angeles with powerful visions for land development and social renaissance.

While serving on the California Board of Forestry with “Ramona” author Helen Hunt Jackson, Kinney helped push for a federal inquiry into the welfare of the Mission Indians. He wrote three books of his own and was instrumental in establishing the precursor to today’s Santa Monica Public Library, showing a genuine interest in making the general public more appreciative of knowledge, art and beauty.

Kinney also realized the coastline of Santa Monica Bay closely resembled the climate and geography of sunny Italy, and sought to create a beach community that would foster a cultural renaissance in the American West. He started his vision in Ocean Park, but dissolved that business partnership to focus exclusively on what’s now Venice.

The original Windward Avenue was bursting with hotels, souvenir shops and bath houses between a manmade lake (today’s Windward Circle) and a Pleasure Pier that featured a civic auditorium hosting speaking engagements by cultural luminaries such as women’s suffrage warrior Susan B. Anthony. The Midway Plaisance boasted an exhibit on Egypt and, on the other side of the cultural coin, attractions such as a Darkness and Dawn Fun House, Temple of Mirth, The Igorots (Filipino headhunters), and Bosco Eats Them Alive Reptiles.

Local historian Jeffrey Stanton’s book “Venice, California: Coney Island of the

Pacific” was extremely helpful, especially when it came to understanding the original Venice Canals depicted on the original Venice of America map. I read how, on a Friday afternoon, sluice gates at the foot of Windward opened to allow water to move with the tide through the three miles of the original canal network.

I also read that the original canals were too shallow to maintain healthy circulation, which led to serious public health concerns. In 1927, seven years after Kinney died, city officials filled in many of those canals to make them into paved streets.

Yes, Kinney wasn’t perfect. In the 1880s he fell victim to the anti-Chinese xenophobia of his day, but apparently abandoned such hateful ideas by the time he founded Venice. In the end, Kinney’s entrepreneurial faculty and visionary prowess made Venice a global cultural destination, and for that our local founding father deserves to be celebrated.

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By Christina Campodonico Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness — these unalienable rights enshrined in our Declaration of Independence merit recognition and celebration. Local festivities kick off Wednesday night and stretch into the weekend, providing ample opportunities to exercise free expression of fun. The choice — and the freedom to do so — is yours.

Marina Fireworks + Red, White & BBQ Block Party Watching fireworks shoot over the water makes Independence Day feel magical.

Fortunately, you can spot the annual Marina del Rey Fourth of July Fireworks Show, which launches from a barge off the marina’s south jetty at 9 p.m. sharp, from just about anywhere in or around the harbor with a clear line of sight.

Popular viewing areas include Burton Chace Park (13650 Mindanao Way) and Fisherman’s Village (13755 Fiji Way), where you can hear music synchronized to the 20-minute pyrotechnic display.

But what’s cooler than watching fireworks while floating in a pool? Beat the crowds and work on your tan at Marina del Rey Hotel’s Red, White & BBQ Block Party. Starting at 11 a.m., you can dip your toes into the luxury hotel’s harbor-adjacent pool, order pours from the event’s beer garden and play games on the lawn. Deejays spin sets

from 1 to 9 p.m., when you’ll basically have a front-row seat to the fireworks show.

If you’re looking for dinner and a show, a number of other marina restaurants offer enticing waterside views and specials.

Indulge in crispy Jidori chicken or braised beef short rib at Café del Rey, offering a three-course prix fix dinner from 7 p.m. to showtime ($95 per adult; $20 per child under 12). Cozy on up to a firepit table at The Ritz Carlton’s Cast & Plow ($100 per table; $50 for patio seating), also offering an all-American Ice Cream and Sorbet Bar with an Americana-inspired dinner ($88 per adult; $36 per kid under 12). Or stack up on BBQ fare at Beachside ($55 to $60 for a split-able platter for two), Whiskey Red’s “Red, White and Boom” buffet-laden party, or local favorite Tony P’s Dockside Grill (reservations recommended).

Alternatively, you could also see the fireworks on the water by chartering a boat or hopping aboard one of Hornblower’s special Fourth of July observation cruises setting sail at 7:15., 7:30 and 8 p.m. Cruises feature light bites and complimentary champagne, and are timed to give you an up-close view of the fireworks. (Cruises are $78 per person; visit hornblower.com for reservations ASAP).

For an experience a bit off the beaten path, head to Dockweiler Beach in Playa

del Rey or the Venice Pier.

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Westchester Fourth of July Parade See a Norman Rockwell painting come to life during this treasured Westchester tradition. The annual LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce-sponsored celebration marks its 20th anniversary with the timely theme “America, Better Together!” Watch this spectacle of neighborhood pride as dozens of marching bands, floats, horse teams, fire trucks and community VIPs step make their way from Westchester Park to LMU along Loyola Boulevard. The parade steps off at 11 a.m. laxcoastal.com Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade Celebrate Lady Liberty and the women making a difference in our communities at the 13th annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade. This year’s parade is themed “The Year of the Woman.”

Watch as the roving red, white and blue celebration of the U.S.A. — and the women who make it great — step off at 9:30 a.m. from Pico Boulevard and

Main Street, making their way to the beach at Marine Street and Barnard Way. The official grandstand is located at Ocean Park Boulevard and Main Street. santamonicaparade.com El Segundo Fourth of July Celebration Celebrate the Fourth of July from morning to night at El Segundo’s Recreation Park (401 Sheldon St), which hosts a family-friendly community day on Stevenson Field from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., then jams and fireworks at night.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., check out community booths offering games or food and maybe even get in on a threelegged race or watermelon-eating contest.

The Main Street Band starts playing hits at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks over the field at 9 p.m. But reserve your wristbands ASAP! They’re available through July 3. facebook.com/esrecandparks KCRW Night Market Santa Monica’s independent radio station is teaming up with The Bungalow Santa Monica (101 Wilshire Blvd.) to host a culinary pop-up from 5 to 11 p.m. featuring music by DJ Jeremy Sole, food trucks, cocktails, a kids area, free face painting and fireworks. Entrance is free.

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Champion bodybuilder-turned-stuntman Manny Perry (who was Lou Ferrigno’s stunt double for “The Incredible Hulk”) will also be inducted into The Muscle Beach Hall of Fame. Prejudging starts at 10 a.m., followed by the finals at 1 p.m. musclebeachvenice.com Swing by the Shore in Santa Monica Show your American pride and swing dance by the sea. From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Independence Day, Swing by the Shore gathers in Tongva Park (1615 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica) for a Pacificadjacent dance party. Bring a dance partner (or two) and your handy dandy Mp3, so the deejay can play some of your favorite tunes. facebook.com/Swing-By-Shore

Will Rogers 5k & 10k July Fourth Run Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica hosts a family-friendly run, including a half-mile course for kids, to benefit local youth programs. Same day registration opens at 6:30 a.m.; the race starts at 8:15 a.m. sharp ($60); and the kids race starts at 9:30 a.m. ($25) at the Palisades Recreation Center. palisades10k.com Culver City Democratic Club Independence Day Picnic Americans of the Democratic persuasion can raise a reusable fork or cup to patriotism at a July 4 picnic from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in Blanco Park (5687 Sawtelle Blvd., Culver City). As part of the club’s green pledge, bring reusable cups, plates and dining utensils and, your own food to put on the barbecue, and a side dish to share. The Culver City Democratic Club provides the watermelon, ice, cold drinks and charcoal. culvercitydemocraticclub.com Red White & Booze Celebrate the Fourth of July on a rooftop in Venice! Hotel Erwin’s

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‘America, Better Together’ The 20th annual Westchester Fourth of July Parade celebrates American values and community character

By Jennifer Pellerito Time flies when you’re having fun! On Independence Day the annual Westchester Fourth of July Parade returns for its 20th year, bringing thousands of community participants and spectators to Loyola Boulevard for an expression of local pride under a very unifying theme: “America, Better Together.”

“The country’s going through divided times,” explained Gwen Vuchsas, current and founding parade chair for event sponsors the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce. “We chose the theme to embrace diversity, to embrace culture, and to embrace our community and our people.”

Fifty entries are participating in this year’s parade, including locally built parade floats, marching bands, performance groups, community organizations, local VIPs, and youth sports teams decked out in red, white and blue.

The parade steps off from Westchester Park at 11 a.m. sharp with the LAPD Pacific Area Junior Cadets and then continues down Loyola to the Loyola Marymount University campus at around 12:30 p.m.

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Westchester prides itself on the small-town feel of its Independence Day parade Society bringing up the rear. The fluffy pups of the Great Pyrenees Alliance of the West strut their stuff in the No. 7 slot, followed directly by the AYSO 7 Westchester Blue Jets State Champions.

The Mar Vista Family Center Folklórico Dance Group joins for the first time this year, bringing traditional dance and dress from different regions of Mexico to center stage. Renowned lion dance team The Immortals showcases the ancient art of Chinese lion dancing with giant

costumes, drums, gongs and cymbals.

Other VIPS include grand marshal Jory Rand, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, state Sen. Ben Allen, L.A. City Controller Ron Galperin, LAUSD board member Nick Melvoin, new LAX Coastal Chamber board chair Michael D’Amadio and Honorary Mayor Kelly King.

In addition to the high schools marching bands, 11 local school groups plus LMU and Otis College are marching or preparing floats for this year’s parade.

“No other community event brings Westchester out like this,” said Vuchsas, a local for over 45 years. “It’s a real hometown, beautiful thing to see all those families out there celebrating our country.”

Christopher Watson, principal of Visitation Catholic School, helped rally a team of parents to construct a float that gives their kids the chance to ride down Loyola Boulevard. For this year’s parade, they’ve interpreted the theme and built a train that can carry up to 200 riders.

“This year is the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, which is what brought our country physically together,” said Watson. The massive, three-car train will be 50 feet high by 18 feet tall, complete with locomotive wheels and a smoke effect coming from the locomotive engine.

“We get some really good ideas on paper, and then we have a couple builders who can make it happen, and then we invite other families to come in and decorate it so that by July 3 we’re ready to go,” Watson explained. The collaborative spirit of building the float generates excitement throughout the neighborhood for weeks leading up to the parade, he said.

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Compass is a real estate broker licensed by the State of California and abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. License Number [DRE 01991628]. All material presented herein is intended for informational purposes only. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is subject to errors, omissions, changes in price, condition, sale or withdrawal without notice. No statement is made as to accuracy of any description. All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Nothing herein shall be construed as legal, accounting or other professional advice outside the realm of real estate brokerage. Icons courtesy of Flaticons.com. Stephanie Younger DRE 01365696

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• Updated interior paint

• Appx. 2,080 sf of open living space

• Updated window treatments

• Large north-facing deck • Floor-to-ceiling windows in living area • Open concept entertaining areas

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• Updated kitchen cabinets • Common area bike storage

• Fireplace & wetbar in living area

• Designated 2 car parking in common garage

• Front row seat to July 4th fireworks!

• Jaw dropping panoramic views

Seller nor listing agent know exact sq.ftg. Multiple sources may report different sq.ftg.

Sq.ftg. listed has been sourced from Realist Tax/Corelogic.

Buyer to verify sq.ftg.

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COMING SOON 3297 KEESHEN DR., MAR VISTA 5 BD & 7 BA 4,000 SQ.FT. $3,425,000 www.3297Keeshen.com

COMING SOON 4310 GLENCOE AVE. #8, MARINA DEL REY 2 BD & 2.5 BA 1,866 SQ.FT. $1,000,000

JUST LISTED 13700 MARINA POINTE DR. #1629, MDR 3 BD & 3.5 BA + DEN 2,099 SQ.FT. $2,275,000 www.Azzurra1629.com

JUST LISTED 6011 DAWN CREEK #6, PLAYA VISTA 4 BD & 3.5 BA + LOFT 3,130 SQ.FT. $1,699,000 www.6011DawnCreek6.com

OPEN SUN 2-5 4730 LA VILLA MARINA #L, MARINA DEL REY 2 BD & 2.5 BA 1,456 SQ.FT. $925,000 www.VillaImperia.com

COMING SOON

COMING SOON 13650 MARINA POINTE DR. #1103, MDR 2 BD & 2.5 BA 1,780 SQ.FT. $1,995,000

JUST LISTED 31 BREEZE AVE., VENICE TRIPLEX $3,800,000

13600 MARINA POINTE DR. #1110, MDR 2 BD & 2.5 BA 1,650 SQ.FT. $1,795,000

JUST LISTED 3,550 SQFT

IN ESCROW 13700 MARINA POINTE DR. # PH1802, MDR 2 BD & 2.5 BA + DEN 1,631 SQ.FT. $2,249,000 www.Azzurra1802.com

JUST LISTED 669 WASHINGTON BLVD., MARINA DEL REY 3 BD & 2.5 BA 1,710 SQ.FT. $1,595,000 www.669Washington.com

OPEN SUN 2-5 3981 MOORE ST. UNIT 201, MAR VISTA 2 BD & 2 BA + OFFICE 1,244 SQ.FT. $909,995 www.LivingOnMoore.com

3609 ESPLANADE, MARINA DEL REY 4 BD & 4 BA 4,215 SQ.FT. $3,288,000 www.Esplanade3609.com

JUST LISTED 5815 E. SEAGLASS CIRCLE, PLAYA VISTA 4 BD & 4 BA 2,384 SQ.FT. $2,075,000 www.5815SeaglassCircle.com

JUST LISTED 13600 MARINA POINTE DR. #705, MDR 2 BD & 2.5 BA 1,900 SQ.FT. $1,325,000 www.Regatta705.com

JUST LISTED 6400 CRESCENT PARK #219, PLAYA VISTA 2 BD & 2 BA 1,210 SQ.FT. $859,000 www.Waterstone219.com

COMING SOON 7100 PLAYA VISTA DR. #101, PLAYA VISTA, 3 BD & 2.5 BA 1,630 SQ.FT. $1,139,000

JUST LISTED 13650 MARINA POINTE DR. # PH1805, MDR 2 BD & 2.5 BA + OFFICE 2,904 SQ.FT. $2,995,000 www.Cove1805.com

JUST LISTED 13700 MARINA POINTE DR. #904, MDR 2 BD & 2 BA 1,240 SQ.FT. $1,599,000 www.Azzurra904.com

OPEN SUN 2-5 4338 REDWOOD AVE. #B113, MARINA DEL REY 2 BD & 2 BA 1,929 SQ.FT. $1,199,000 www.4338Redwood.com

JUST LISTED 13700 MARINA POINTE DR. #922, MDR 1 BD & 1 BA 859 SQ.FT. $699,000 www.Azzurra922.com

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THE ARGONAUT

HOME SALES INDEX HOMES SOLD

AVERAGE PRICE

-18.3%

-13.9%

JUNE ‘18 Homes Sold

JUNE ‘19

Average Price

Homes Sold

Average Price

Culver City

35

$1,172,600

35

$934,500

Marina del Rey

36

$1,265,400

32

$1,145,300

Palms/Mar Vista

33

$1,567,600

44

$1,469,100

Playa del Rey

25

$1,269,500

14

$869,700

Playa Vista

13

$1,596,500

9

$1,423,700

Santa Monica

65

$2,177,700

50

$1,951,600

Venice

32

$2,328,600

16

$1,852,600

Westchester

39

$1,357,600

27

$1,312,700

278

Total

227

The Argonaut Home Sales Index is presented monthly. Figures are sourced from sales reported to MLS as of 7/1/19. Argonaut Home Sales Index © The Argonaut, 2019.

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Marina City Club

1 Bed/1 Bath Ocean & Marina Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $679,990

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The ArgonAuT open houses open Address culver city Sat, Sun 2-5 4032 La Salle Sun 2-5 3566 Schaefer St. Sun 2-5 11131 Barman Ave el segundo Thurs 12-2 506 Sheldon St. hAwthorne Sun 2-5 5225 Pacific Terrace #85 mArinA del rey Sat, Sun 2-5 4265 Marina City Dr. #307 Sun 2-5 4730 La Villa Marina #L Sun 2-5 4338 Redwood Ave #B113 mAr vistA Sun 2-5 3981 Moore St. #201 plAyA del rey Sun 1-4 8330 Zitola Terrace Sun 1-4 6220 Pacific Ave. #306 Sun 2-4 6209 Ocean Front Walk Sun 2-5 428 Redlands St. plAyA vistA Sun 2-5 6241 Crescent Park #105 Sun 2-5 5815 E Seaglass Circ. sAntA monicA Sun 2-5 231 Bay St. #4 westchester Sat, Sun 2-5 8377 Chase Ave. Sat, Sun 2-5 7618 Alverstone Ave. Sat, Sun 2-5 8331 Bleriot Ave. Sun 2-5 7817 Kentwood Ave. Sun 2-5 7420 Kenwood Ave. Sun 2-5 7141 Glasgow Ave. Sun 2-5 8004 Kentwood Ave. Sun 2-5 8107 Georgetown Ave. Sun 2-5 7707 Boeing Ave.

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3/3 New Carlson Park home w/ rooftop deck 5/4 New contemporary 5-bedroom home 5/5 New construction in Veterans Park

$1,489,000 $2,289,000 $2,650,000

Todd Miller Todd Miller Todd Miller

KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica KW Santa Monica

310-923-5353 310-923-5353 310-923-5353

4/4 Brand new home, open layout, city views

$2,299,000

Bill Ruane

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310-877-2374

3/3 Ample natural light in beautiful Hawthorne condo

$1,135,000

Stephanie Younger

Compass

310-499-2020

1/1 Panoramic cityscape, upgraded open floor plan 2/2.5 Extensively renovated end unit townhome 2/2 Enjoy resort style living

$559,000 $925,000 $1,199,000

Innessa Uhrlach Jesse Weinberg Jesse Weinberg

Rodeo Realty KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach

310-883-4448 800-804-1932 800-804-1932

$909,995

Weinberg/Jones

KW Silicon Beach

800-804-1932

2/2 New construction 7 unit luxurious condo 3/2 View home on large hillside lot 3/3 Top floor, premiere condo 4/8 Beach front property, panoramic ocean views 3/2 PDR pool home presents potential

$1,375,000 $1,749,000 $8,885,000 $1,295,000

Corte/Wright Corte/Wright Bill Ruane Amy Nelson Frelinger

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3/2.5 Spacious single-level at the Dorian 4/4 Beautiful contemporary home

$1,499,000 $2,075,000

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Coldwell Banker KW Silicon Beach

310-418-3464 800-804-1932

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$1,799,000

James Suarez

KW Silicon Beach

310-862-1761

3/2 Family-friendly open floorplan 5/4.5 Spacious and luxurious family layout with large yard 3/2 Stunning Mediterranean bungalow in Westchester 5/4 Sophisticated, stunning traditional with modern upgrades 3/2 Charming No. Kentwood home near the bluffs 3/1.75 Packed with potential! 7300+ sq ft lot!

6/4.5 www.8004kentwood.com 4/2 www.8107georgetownave.com 4/2 Freshly painted move-in ready on great Westport Heights street

$1,350,000 $2,395,000 $1,345,000 $1,895,000 $1,245,000 $875,000 $1,950,000 $1,225,000 $1,158,000

Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Stephanie Younger Lisa Portier Debbie Castner James Suarez James Suarez Laura & Jack Davis

Compass Compass Compass Compass TREC TREC KW Silicon Beach KW Silicon Beach RE/MAX Estate Properties

310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-499-2020 310-780-2850 310-308-1436 310-862-1761 310-862-1761 310-490-0474

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The ArgonAuT press releAses mar Vista home

marina citY club

“The front door of this home is framed by two tall beautiful palm trees,” say agents Bob and Cheryl Herrera. “Step into the welcoming warmth of the open and spacious living/dining area featuring French doors leading out to an enclosed backyard. The elegant touches include hardwood floors throughout, except for the kitchen and baths. There are three bedrooms, one of which is in a private location offering the option to use it as a guest room or office. The detached two-car garage has a storage area.

Offered at $1,515,000 Bob & Cheryl Herrera PRES 310-985-2452

“Enjoy phenomenal Marina Harbor, ocean, and Catalina views from this remodeled two-bed, two-bath condo in the iconic Marina City Club,” Charles Lederman. “The newly renovated kitchen boasts custom cabinetry, granite counters, and recessed lighting. Additional features include a spacious patio overlooking the marina activity, ample closet space, dry bar with wine cooler, and wood floors throughout. This unit is in the Center Tower with easy access to all of Marina City Club’s amenities.”

Offered at $850,000 Charles Lederman Charles Lederman & Associates 310-821-8980

entertainer's Dream

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“This picturesque five-bed, six-bath home, designed for those who want to stand out, offers striking curb appeal,” says agent Stephanie Younger. “The main floor offers a welcoming living/dining room and one en-suite bedroom for family or guests. A gourmet kitchen features a massive island, and French doors opening to the backyard.

Retreat upstairs to the spacious master with a massive walkin closet. Downstairs, a staircase leads to the subterranean level, boasting a large game room, and home theater.”

Offered at $2,695,000 Stephanie Younger Compass 310-499-2020

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“Situated on a quiet walking street is the largest floorplan in the highly desired Tapestry II community,” say agents Jesse Weinberg and Vivian Lensy. “This expansive townhome features a patio that leads to the formal living room. Adjacent to the spacious kitchen is the family room and formal dining room that open to a balcony perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining. The top floor quarters present a home office and full bath in a light filled, atrium-like loft.

The bonus room has direct-access to the two-car garage.”

Offered at $1,699,000 Jesse Weinberg & Vivian Lesny, KW Silicon Beach 800-804-9132

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State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jesus Moya. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: LACF INC. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 12, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement

pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19 FICTITIOuS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019 170818 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: STAR WAGGONS INC., STAR WAGONS, STAR WAGGONS. 13334 Ralston Ave. Sylmar, CA 91342. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Star Waggons Inc., 13334 Ralston Ave. Sylmar, CA 91342. State of Incorporation or LLC: California. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY a Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/ Jason Waggoner. TITLE: President, Corp or LLC Name: Star Waggons Inc. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 18, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name

statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19 FICTITIOuS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019139647 Type of Filing: Amended. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: INTEGRATIVE ACADEMIC CONSULTANCY, AVENUES TO HIGHER EDUCATION; 8160 Manitoba St., Ste. 304 Playa del Rey, CA 90293. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Gwen M Part, 8160 Manitoba St., Ste. 304 Playa del Rey, CA 90293.

THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 02/2019. I declare that all infor-

mation in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Gwen M Part.

TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: May 17, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOuS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019159737 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: ARTOON GALLERY; 578 Washington Blvd., Suite 753 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) James Chappel, 578 Washington Blvd., Suite 753 Marina del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS

CONDUCTED BY an Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: N/A. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: James Chappel. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 11, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 6/13/19, 6/20/19, 6/27/19, 7/4/19 FICTITIOuS BuSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019175198 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GARROW FAMILY CHILD CARE; 11945 Washington

Place #1 Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles.

REGISTERED OWNER(S) Lucille Christine Garrow, 11945 Washington Place #1 Los Angeles, CA 90066. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Lucille Christine Garrow. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 21, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 6/27/19, 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19

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legal advertising FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019178337 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: KIN EVENTS; 3714 Corinth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Vanessa Dawson, 3714 Corinth Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90066. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 06/2019. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Vanessa Dawson. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 26, 2019. NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code).

Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FIlE NO. 2019178425 Type of Filing: Original The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: BOB CLARK CONSULTING; 129 Fleet St. Marina del Rey, CA 90292. COUNTY: Los Angeles. REGISTERED OWNER(S) Robert W. Clark, 129 Fleet St. Marina del Rey, CA 90292. THIS BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED BY an Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the Fictitious Business Name or names listed above on: 01/2018. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct. /s/: Robert W. Clark. TITLE: Owner. This statement was filed with the LA County Clerk on: June 26, 2019.

NOTICE — in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. a new Fictitious Business Name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). Publish: The Argonaut Newspaper. Dates: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 7/25/19

Public Notices Notice of Self Storage Sale Please take notice US Storage Centers - Marina Del Rey located at 12700 Braddock Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90066 intends to hold an auction to sell the goods stored by the fol-

lowing tenants at the storage facility. The sale will occur as an online auction via www.storageauctions.net on 7/18/2019 at 10:00AM. Unless stated otherwise the description of the contents are household goods and furnishings. John Lewis Tandy; Mary Therese Duda; James Joseph Herman (2 units); Bentley Gerald Hatchett (2 units); Amanda Farwell Toland; Amy Lou Villareal Canonizado; Maria Enola McCoy. All property is being stored at the above self-storage facility. This sale may be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Certain terms and conditions apply. See manager for details.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. 19SMCP00308 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES. Petition of JAMES LAKE AND ASHLEY MARMAR ALAVIZADEH, for Change of Name. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: James Lake and Ashley Marmar Alavizadeh filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Daniel James Mershad Lake to Daniel James Lake 2.)

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING: Date: 09/13/2019. Time: 8:30 AM. Dept.: K Room: A-203. The address of the court is 1725 Main Street Santa Monica, CA 90401. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Los Angeles. Original filed: July 1, 2019., Judge of the Superior Court. PUBLISH: The Argonaut Newspaper 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19, 4/25/19

you.

If you do not demand a copy of the Petition within 40 days, the court may grant judgement against you for the award of money or other legal action requested in the Petition, and you may lose your right to object to anything that is or may be incorrect in the Petition.

A judgement may be enforced as provided by law. A judgment awarding money may become a lien against any real estate you own now or in the future, and may also be enforced by garnishment or seize of property.

You are further notified that if the parties to this action have minor children, violation of ß948.31, Wis. Stats., (Interference with custody by parent or others) is punishable by fines and/or imprisonment: If you and the petitioner have minor children, documents setting forth the percentage standard for child support established by the department under ß49.22(9), Wis. Stats., and the factors that a court may consider for modification of that standard under ß767.511(1m), Wis. Stats., are available upon your request from the Clerk of Court.

You are notified of the availability of information from the Circuit Court Commissioner as set forth in ß767.105, Wis. Stats. ß767.105 Information from Circuit Court Commissioner (2)Upon the request of a party to an action affecting the family, including a revision of judgement or order under sec. 767.59 or 767.451: (a)The Circuit Court Commissioner shall, with or without charge, provide the party with written information on the following, as appropriate to the action commenced: 1. The procedure for obtaining a judgement or order in the action.

2. The major issues usually addressed in such an action.

3. Community resources and family court counseling services available to assist the parties.

4. The procedure for setting, modifying, and enforcing child support awards, or modifying and enforcing legal custody or physical placement judgements or orders. (b) The Circuit Court Commissioner shall provide a party, for inspection or purchase, with a copy of the statutory provisions in this chapter generally pertinent to the action.

Published: 7/4/19, 7/11/19, 7/18/19 The Argonaut Newspaper

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STATE OF WESCONSIN, CIRCUIT COURT, WAUKESHA COUNTy PUBlICATON SUMMONS DIVORCE CASE NO. 19FA0181 IN RE: THE MARRIAGE OF Petitioner: SARAH ELIZABETH SPRINGER And Respondent: EVERT CEVALLOS THE STATE OF WISCOUSIN, TO THE PERSON NAMED ABOVE AS RESPONDENT: You are notified that the petitioner named above has filed a Petition for divorce or legal separation against you.

You must respond with a written demand for a copy of the Petition with 40 days from the day after the first date of publication.

The demand must be sent or delivered to the court at: Clerk of Court, Waukesha County Courthouse, 515 W. Moreland Blvd., #167 Waukesha, WI 53188 and to Sarah Elizabeth Springer, 132 Hinman Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186 It is recommended, but not required, that you have an attorney help or represent

NOTICE OF APPlICATION FOR POlICE PERMIT Notice is hereby given that application has been made to the Board of Police Commissioners for a permit to conduct a Cafe Entertainment, Dancehall, Arcade NAME OF APPLICANT: Tilt Downtown LA Partners, LLC DOING BUSINESS AS: EightyTwo LOCATED AT: 707 East 4th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90013 Any person desiring to protest the Issuance of this permit shall make a written protest before 07/19/19 to the LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSION 100 West First Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Upon receipt of written protests, protesting persons will be notified of date, time, and place for hearing.

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variety of telescopes at a slender, three-day old crescent moon as well as the gas giant Jupiter and its four largest moons rising in the southeast near the red giant star Antares. The show is preceded by “The Night Sky Show” at 7 p.m., which offers the latest news in astronomy and space exploration. Santa Monica College John Drescher Planetarium, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $5 to $11. (310) 434-3005; smc.edu/planetarium

Lights, Camera, Create!, 9 a.m.

Kids get the opportunity to learn the magic behind the scenes from costumes and props to special effects, exploring different genres of film, various literary works, how to create characters and tell exhilarating stories.

Cayton Children’s Museum, 395 Santa Monica Place, Suite 374, Santa Monica. Price provided at registration. caytonmuseum.org Summer Songs at Billingsley’s, 7 p.m. Singer-songwriters Shannon Brackett and Geoff Pearlman host these music nights dedicated to local artists the first and third Wednesday of each month. This week, hear local rock band Dead Rock West. Billingsley’s Restaurant, 11326 W. Pico Blvd., West L.A. (310) 477-1426; deadrockwest.com Jaws in 35mm, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) enlists the help of ichthyologist Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) and ship captain Quint (Robert Shaw) to battle a shark terrorizing a small beach community.

Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $12. (310) 260-1528; areotheatre.com Bryden Lando Deejay Set, 9 p.m. Celebrate Fourth of July eve with sounds by deejay Bryden Lando and a round of drinks or cocktails at The Little Friend, 822 Washington Blvd., Venice. thelittlefriendbar.com

Post-alternative rock band Mechanical Roots plays a birthday bash show at Timewarp Records.

SEE SATURDAY, JULY 6.

InDEEPenDANCE, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Gear up for Independence Day and boogie down with a dance party featuring DJs Miguel Migs, Marques Wyatt, Joplin and Pepper. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. $30+. residentadvisor.net

Thursday, July 4 *See our This Week story on page 17 for a rundown of Independence Day fireworks, parades and other celebrations.

Music by the Sea, 2 to 8 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for

a July 4 R&B concert by the band Friends. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com

Friday, July 5

(Will Arnett) must save the city from a hostile takeover by the Joker (Zach Galifinakis) with the help of his sidekick Robin (Michael Cera) and loyal butler (Ralph Fiennes). Food trucks begin serving at 6 p.m. Bring a blanket and watch this adventure right by the waves at Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista del Mar, Playa del Rey. Free. (310) 726-4128; beaches. lacounty.gov DJ Jedi & Anthony Valadez Dance Party, 9 p.m. Deejays are on the decks spinning new and old soul, funk, blues, rock, hip-hop, beats, breaks and anything else that gets the dance floor going. Townhouse & Del Monte Speakeasy, 52 Windward Ave., Venice. No cover. (310) 392-4040; townhousevenice.com

Classic Rock and Surf Bands Concert, 8 p.m. The XXX Surf Tigers make their debut playing “heavy surf” music at 8 p.m. Dance to classic rock and vintage surf songs from Skeeters Pool Party at 9 p.m.

Jaime and the Alpha Males have their annual reunion at 10 p.m. All drummers are invited to show up and play “Wipeout” on a communal drum.

Guitarists welcome to jam on “Freebird.” Bring your own sticks or guitar. Venice Beach Bar, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice. No cover when you mention the band. (310) 392-3997; thevenicebeachbar.com

Billy Bonkers Magic Show, 2:30 p.m. Billy Bonkers’ show is filled with amazing magic, slapstick comedy, and audience participation for ages 4 to 11. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 458-8681; smpl.org

The Lonely Heartstring Band, 8 p.m. Combining soulful instrumental music with three-part harmonies, The Lonely Heartstring Band performs music dedicated to meaningful roots-conscious music.

McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $20. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com

Special Observing Event: “Thin Crescent Moon, Earthlight and Jupiter,” 8 p.m. Look through a

Beach Movie Nights: “The Lego Batman Movie,” 8 to 10 p.m. Batman

Saturday, July 6 Open Wetlands at Ballona, 9 a.m. to noon. The Los Angeles Audubon Society hosts its monthly Open Wetlands event at Ballona Salt Marsh.

Take a stroll through the sand dunes to the creek and explore your neighborhood wetlands. Enter through the gate in the northeast corner of the parking lot behind Alkawater/Gordon’s Market in the 300 block of Culver Boulevard in Playa del Rey. No baby strollers. (310) 301-0050; losangelesaudubon.org Wildlands Community Garden Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Escape city life, (Continued on page 29)

O n Sta g e – T he w eek in local theater compiled by Christina campodonico

The Roaring ’80s:“The Wedding Singer” @ Morgan-Wixson Theatre After his fiancée dumps him at the altar, ’80s wedding singer and rock star wannabe Robbie Hart vows to make every nuptial as miserable as his own. But when the new love of his life is set to wed a Wall Street shark, he has to pull off the performance of the decade.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays

through Aug. 3 at Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $25 to $28. (310) 828-7519; morganwixson.org Literary Legacy:“Aleichem Sholom!” @ Santa Monica Playhouse Veteran actor Chris DeCarlo tackles the “father of modern Yiddish literature” in this musical based on the letters and stories, loves and losses, travels and travails of Sholom Aleichem.

One performance only: 7:30 p.m.

Saturday (July 6) at Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $35. (310) 394-9779; santamonicaplayhouse.com A Brave New World?

“Point of Extinction” @ The Blue Door Sight-impaired actors from Theatre by the Blind and musicians on the autism spectrum from Rex and Friends come together for this sci-fi political thriller.

A century after a super volcano destroys much of the Earth’s population and leaves many disabled, survivors must decide whether to follow the president’s orders to take an experimental serum to cure their ailments or stand up and question the new law of the land.

Last shows: 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday (July 6 & 7) at The Blue Door, 9617 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $15 to $20. (310) 902-8220; bluedoorculver.com Past & Present:“An American Saga Revival of — Gunshot Medley: Part I” @ The Electric Lodge Set in a haunted North Carolina graveyard, this new Rogue Machine production explores the deep-seated tensions, conflicts and systemic racism that have marred America’s history from the antebellum South to today.

Opens Saturday (July 6) and continues at 8 p.m. Fridays, 5 p.m. Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays through July 28, with additional shows at 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 3 p.m. on Sundays in August at The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. $25 to $40. (855) 585-5185; roguemachinetheatre.net A Royal Mess:“Exit the King” @ City Garage Eugene Ionesco’s Beckett-like dark comedy follows the final hours of a megalomaniac king and the two queens squabbling for his failing kingdom.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and

Photo by Niko Montelibano

Eco-Action:“Dust: Permutations of the Unknown” @ Ivy Substation Choreographer Deborah Brockus tackles plastic waste and pollution in this collaboration with visual artists Richelle Gribble and composers Peter Askrim and Zac Greenberg.

Accompanied by a Sustainability Plastic Replacement Fair, this multimedia dance piece explores how plastic infiltrates every aspect of our lives — from our oceans to our cars, and even the air we breathe.

Limited engagement: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday (July 5 and 6) and 2 p.m. Sunday (July 7) at Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City. $25. brockusred.org

Relive the ’80s with “The Wedding Singer” Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through July 14 at City Garage, 2525 Michigan Ave. #T-1, Santa Monica. $20 to $25.

(310) 453-9939; citygarage.org Family Drama:“Death of a Salesman” @ Ruskin Group Theatre Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated

actor Rob Morrow (“Number3rs,” “Billions”) steps into the role of Willy Loman, the tragic central figure of Arthur Miller’s classic drama about a traveling salesman, his family and his last hours on Earth.

Now playing at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 4 at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. $20 to $35. (310) 397-3244; ruskingrouptheatre.com Drama Queen:“Miss America’s Ugly Daughter” @ Edgemar Center for the Arts In this autobiographical one-woman show, writer-performer Barra Grant opens up about her contentious relationship with her late mother —larger-than-life New York socialite, consumer advocate, target of political scandal, and first-and-only Jewish Miss America Bess Myerson.

Now playing at 8 p.m. at Fridays and Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 4 at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., Santa Monica. $20 to $40. (323) 285-2078; missamericasuglydaughter.com

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Paris Like You’ve Never Heard It Before The Marina del Rey Symphony kicks off its free outdoor summer concert season with a new live score for Lon Chaney’s “Phantom of the Opera” and a cinematic edit of Puccini’s “La Bohème”

By Brian Marks Paris has been immortalized in countless works of art, and now the Marina del Rey Symphony will present its own ode to the City of Light with its annual Opera at the Shore concert next Thursday (July 11) at Burton Chace Park. Unlike past season-opening concerts, this year the orchestra will perform selections from Giacomo Puccini’s “La Bohème” along with a screening of the 1925 Lon Chaney silent film classic “The Phantom of the Opera,” featuring a new score by composer Craig Safan.

“We wanted to do something different this year,” says Frank Fetta, Music Director for the Marina del Rey Symphony. The orchestra performed a live score to Charlie Chaplin’s silent comedy “The Kid” in 2017, and Fetta was interested in programming another silent film. Thanks to its opera house setting, “The Phantom” was a logical choice.

“We wanted the operatic theme, and then it also juxtaposes the idea that in the 19th century, opera was the greatest form of entertainment,” explains Fetta, “but in the 20th century we got the

The presence of “The Phantom” also inspired Fetta to radically edit Puccini’s opera.

“We decided to do ‘La Bohème’ in a cinematographic fashion, in that we would use Act II as a prequel to Act III. We break into Act II with Act III, which shows the characters several months later, all arguing and fighting, but they all reconcile in Act III, and that gives us an impetus to return to Act II, where things were all happy and wonderful,” he says, emphasizing the unusual nature of the new edit.

“We’re not at La Scala, we’re not at the Metropolitan Opera, but we’re doing something that hasn’t been done before. I don’t think this pairing has ever been done in the history of the world!”

Maestro Frank Fetta conducts the Marina del Rey Symphony in a live cinematic accompaniment to Lon Chaney’s famed silent film advent of film. I thought, ‘Well, what’s the perfect film to do if we’re going to have an operatic theme? Let’s do ‘Phantom of the Opera!’”

Fetta enlisted Safan to provide new

music. He’s best known for his scores to “Stand and Deliver,” “The Last Starfighter” and “Cheers,” as well as the live score to the symphony’s previous screening of “The Kid.”

Opera at the Shore begins at 7 p.m.

Thursday (July 11) at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Marina del Rey Symphony concerts are free, but parking in L.A. County lots costs $8 to $10. Visit culvercitysymphony.org or beaches. lacounty.gov for more information.

No Lyrics Required Venice instrumental rock duo Movie Club sing, shout and growl with drums and guitar

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In one of those “only in L.A.” twists of fate, last October guitarist Vince Cuneo and drummer Jessamyn Violet were asked to put a set together by Foo Fighters keyboardist Rami Jaffee for a pre-Cal Jam bash at his Fonogenic Studios. The two had played together in different configurations with various lineups around Venice, though they’d never considered starting a band. But at Jaffee’s Van Nuys studio, with Dave Grohl barbecuing on the outside patio, they backed venerated Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and received such positive response that they began “writing like crazy.” In February they released their first instrumental EP as Movie Club, “Kraken.”

This June the surf-garage-rock duo dropped their second EP, the Matt Wignall-produced “Hammerhead,” on which Cuneo and Violet are joined by funky Lettuce bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes. It kicks off with the psychedelic “Navy Seal,” their pounding salute to late surf guitar king Dick Dale.

Cuneo acknowledges the musical

Jessamyn Violet and Vince Cuneo are inspired by the beats of Venice influence of Dale as well as Houston trio channel the sounds of Venice Beach,” Khruangbin, and the local community. says Cuneo, a Pittsburgh transplant.

“We’re making music that is trying to (Violet is originally from Boston.) “This

city has been a huge influence on us.”

Instrumental bands typically showcase the guitar or another lead instrument, but in Movie Club’s case, Violet’s drumming and stage presence are as fierce as Cuneo’s moody swamp-creature leads. Both can sing, according to Cuneo, but the choice to be instrumental has been freeing.

“We speak with our instruments more,” he explains. “At first we were worried, but then we’ve been playing shows and I think it’s kind of a breath of fresh air for people to just be able to tune into the music. We weren’t really sure what style of music we wanted to play, and we just started playing songs with different elements of everything we like — hip-hop, surf rock, garage rock — and we grew up in the ’90s, so that’s gonna be ingrained in us no matter what. We can go in different directions.”

— Bliss Bowen Listen to “Hammerhead” and check for gig info at movieclubtheband.com

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explore native habitat and meet the school community by volunteering to work in the Wildlands Community Garden. The Walgrove Wildlands, 1630 Walgrove Ave., Mar Vista. facebook.com/TheWildlands Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a blues concert by U.S. 99. Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com Eat | See | Hear Outdoor Movie: “Beetlejuice,” 5:30 to 11 p.m. Adam (Alec Baldwin) and Barbara (Geena Davis) die suddenly and are stuck haunting their former country home.

With the help of wild spirit Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton), they attempt to scare off the new family moving in (Catherine O’Hara, Jeffrey Jones, and Winona Ryder). Enjoy gourmet food trucks and live music at 7 p.m. from ambient anti-pop/indie collective The Shakes before the screening at 8:30 p.m. Santa Monica High School Amphitheater, 601 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $8 to $21. eatseehear.com Irish Screen America, 6 to 9 p.m.

Keep your Independence Weekend party going by celebrating Irish cinema at Bergamot Station’s new Contemporary Irish Arts Center Los Angeles. This free event features a

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McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. $18. (310) 828-4497; mccabes.com Marina Movie Nights: “Aquaman,” 8 p.m. Atlantis is ruled by the power-hungry King Orm, but now Aquaman (Jason Momoa), the rightful heir and ruler, must save not only the underwater world but also the surface world from Orm’s ruthless half-brother. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free.

(424) 526-7900; beaches.lacounty.gov Game Night Market + Live Music, 8 p.m. Play classic party games like Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four and Twister while sipping on complimentary spirits and listening to indie singer-songwriter Felice LaZae with a musical guest. Browse art, jewelry, clothing and food from L.A.-based artists and merchants. Amiga Wild, 2124 Lincoln Blvd., Venice. $35. facebook.com/gamenightmarket

Mechanical Roots @ Timewarp Records, 8 p.m. Post-alternative rock band Mechanical roots celebrates its birthday with bands Sorry Party, The Absurd And Karma Vulture at Timewarp Records, 12204 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista. $5. facebook.com/ mechanicalrootsband Westside Connection Dance Party, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Celebrate Fourth of July weekend with dance party music courtesy of Showmance (James Raj & Colton Kempf), plus DJ sets from Tonoso (Jacob Grabb) and Le Gans (Sam Gansler) and a performance by Modern Eyes. Senator Jones, 2020 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. Free.

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West Los Angeles Regional Library, 11360 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. Free. (310) 575-8323; lapl.org The 9th Annual Beyond Baroque Poetry Contest, 2 to 4 p.m. Poetry contest winners read from their works.

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6 p.m. Internal medicine physician and sailor Deborah Juster discusses multiple topics related to medicine and sailing before answering audience questions. Social hour is followed by a light dinner and the program at 7 p.m. SMWYC, 13589 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Free; RSVP requested. rsvp@wsasmb.org

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Strengthen the bond between you and your dog by teaching them a few new tricks. Training builds a common language between humans and their animals and develops trust and a healthy relationship. Wallis Annenberg Petspace, 12005 Bluff Creek Dr., Playa Vista. $35; registration required. facebook.com/AnnenbergPetSpace Jewish Musicians in WWII Japan: Lecture/Piano Concert, 2 to 3 p.m.

Despite its alliance with Germany, Japan accepted Jewish immigrants

Explore Amanda Coogan’s immersive new art installation at the new Irish Contemporary Arts Center Los Angeles. SEE MUSEUMS & GALLERIES. Music by the Sea, 2 to 5 p.m. A scenic harbor view is the backdrop for a reggae ska concert by Upstream.

Fisherman’s Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. (310) 301-9900; visitmarinadelrey.com “The Sandlot” and “A League of Their Own” in 35mm, 4 to 7 p.m.

This baseball double feature begins with a classic film about a group of scrappy young ballplayers followed by a WWII-era story of female ball players getting their due. Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. $12. (310) 260-1528; areotheatre.com Jimmy Brewster with Suzanne Taix, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Singing all the classics from Sinatra to rock ’n’ roll, Jimmy Brewster and Suzanne Taix perform at Cantalini’s Salerno Beach Restaurant, 193 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey. (310) 821-0018

Monday, July 8

Bake a Pie with KCRW’s Evan Kleiman “Good Food” host and L.A. pie queen Evan Kleiman coteaches a four-day Pie Boot Camp at The Gourmandise School (395 Santa Monica Place) with chef Clemence Gossett. From July 8 to 11, learn how to make decorative borders and decadent fillings, perfect your crust and create pillow-y meringues in a passionate pie-making environment.

Sign up at thegourmandiseschool.com.

Magic Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Albie Selznick hosts a rotating cast of master magicians and variety acts at 8 p.m. each Monday through Aug. 30, with a special interactive performance in the lobby a half-hour before show time.

Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. $40. (310) 450-2849; magicmondayla.com

Tuesday, July 9 Women’s Sailing Association of Santa Monica Bay Presentation,

and singing puppets. For children 18 months to five years old. Fairview Branch Library, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. (310) 458-8681; smpl.org Soundwaves Series: “Desert Magic,” 7:30 p.m. Experimental pop rock group Desert Magic, led by singer-guitarist Alex Wand, performs music from their albums “In the Universe” and “A Round the Sun.” Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

Free. (310) 458-8600; smpl.org

Thursday, July 11 Living with Chronic Conditions: Live Your Best Life!, 12:30 to 3 p.m.

This six-week workshop offers support and tools to support selfmanagement of ongoing health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. Benefits include better sleep, being more active, having more energy, better relationships with health care providers and more. West Los Angeles Regional Library, 11360 Santa Monica Blvd., West L.A. Free.

(310) 575-8323; lapl.org Bay Cities Coin Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m. The club meets on the second Thursday of each month to announce coin shows, present a show-and-tell or host a guest speaker. The club is open to the public. Gifts for kids provided.

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Museums & Galleries “Amanda Coogan: The Ladder is Always There,” 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 3. Internationally renowned Irish performance artist Amanda

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Coogan continues her explorations of the body with an immersive site-specific installation of fleshcolored fabric, inspired by Mark Chagall’s hand-painted dress for Stravinksy’s “Firebird” suite, and a series a series of live performances moving through the “membranes” of the sculpture. A ladder suspended from the ceiling symbolizes movement, change and reaching for unattainable heights. On view

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through July 5 at the new Irish Contemporary Arts Center Los Angeles at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., #B1, Santa Monica. ciacla.com “Development,” through Saturday, July 6. This exhibit features four artists Catherine Asanov, Ellen Cantor, Corey Grayhorse and Suda House, who each began with a single question and through their creatives

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The Marina del Rey chapter of Bartels’ Harley-Davidson HOGs returns to rev their engines and lead the march of proud parade participants up Loyola Boulevard. One of the most popular attractions, the HOGs have participated in the parade since its beginning.

The Westchester Fourth of July Parade got its start in honor of the new millennium after Mary Lou Crockett, a realtor and active community member, brought the idea to the LAX Chamber. Vuchsas, who was chair of the board at the time, took the lead as the parade chair.

Garrett Smith, who serves as parade committee chair for the Neighborhood Council of Westchester, remembers those humble early days of the parade.

“We printed out a little flyer — probably about 1,500 copies — and we were wondering if anybody was going to show up to the parade,” said Smith.

“At a quarter to 11, people just started flowing in.”

In fact, it was such a success that organizers and community members, some of whom arrive as early as 5 a.m. to stake out prime viewing locations, decided to make it a community tradition.

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