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Heavy Gold Vault Bricks loaded with valuable Jumbo State Bars layered in 24 Karat Gold are up for grabs as thousands stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold bars; now residents in 4 states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable bars found inside just by covering the minimum gold fee set for state residents within the next 48 hours

“It’s like a modern day gold rush,” said Mary Ellen Withrow, emeritus 40th Treasurer of the United States of America.

That’s because actual Gold Vault Bricks™ still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America™ and the state they were once destined for are up for grabs as thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold. Now any resident of those states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable gold found inside. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold in all.

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totals $980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these gold vault bricks. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $124 per ounce which totals $2,480 if any remain.

“As special counsel to Federated Mint I earn my pay delivering breaking news. And today’s announcement confirming the release of Gold Vault Bricks to the general public is as big as it gets. Believe me, I know how valuable these Gold Vault Bricks are to resellers, collectors, dealers and anyone else who gets their hands on them,” Withrow said.

“So my advice is this, anyone who gets an opportunity to get their hands on one of these Gold Vault Bricks better jump at the chance before they’re all gone,” Withrow said.

“These Gold Vault Bricks loaded with massive 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold make the most impressive gifts for Christmas, birthdays, graduations, weddings, and any other occasion, especially for that hard-to-buy-for person,” Withrow said.

According to Ms. Withrow, since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, today and tomorrow are intended as a “special 48 hour release” for the benefit of persons living in; CA, AZ, NV, and OR. This gives residents of those states a fair chance to claim the Gold Vault Bricks and all the valuable gold loaded inside for themselves.

But, Ms. Withrow added, “The Gold Vault Bricks are only available as inventory permits during the special 48 hour release and once they’re gone, they’re gone.” The emeritus Treasurer added, “Remember this, these Gold Vault Bricks contain a full 20 ounces of high demand bullion copper layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold and we have no power to stop dealers, resellers, collectors and the like from buying up all the Gold Vault Bricks they can get their hands on and reselling them for a big profit,” Withrow said.

Anyone who fails to obtain them during this special 48 hour release may be forced to buy them later in the secondary market from a dealer, reseller or collector at a hefty premium. ”We already know the phones will be ringing off the hook. That’s why hundreds of agents are standing by to answer the phones beginning at 8:30am this morning. We’re going to do our best, but with just 48 hours to answer all the calls it won’t be easy. So make sure to tell everyone to keep calling if all lines are busy. We’ll do our best to answer them all,” Withrow said.

“That’s why Federated Mint set up the State Distribution Hotlines in order to make sure residents in the 4 designated states listed in today’s newspaper publication can get them now,” Withrow said.

The only thing readers of today’s newspaper publication need to do is make sure they live in one of the 4 states listed in today’s newspaper and call the State Distribution Hotlines before the special 48 hour release ends midnight tomorrow. ■

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VALUABLE: THESE ARE THE FOUR 5-OUNCE JUMBO GOLD BARS SEALED AWAY IN EACH GOLD VAULT BRICK BEARING THE STATE DESTINATION

How much are the Gold Vault Bricks worth: The answer is, it’s impossible to say. But, it would be foolish for anyone to try and determine the value of these Gold Vault Bricks based on today’s price of gold. Here’s why. Gold, silver and all precious metal values always fluctuate and there are never any guarantees. But what we do know is that these are the only Gold Vault Bricks still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars known to exist. In fact, the value of the pure 24 Karat Gold layered content is just a bonus for anyone lucky enough to get one of these Gold Vault Bricks because there’s no telling how much the actual collector value could be worth. That makes the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $49 per ounce which totals $980 for the full 20 ounces locked away inside these Gold Vault Bricks a real steal since residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $124 per ounce, which totals $2,480, if any remain.

Why the vault fee is so low: Since thousands of U.S. residents stand to miss the deadline to claim the gold, Federated Mint has re-allocated Gold Vault Bricks to be sent out in the next 48 hours. That means the gold is up for grabs and now residents in 4 states can claim the Gold Vault Bricks for themselves and keep all the valuable bars found inside. These are the only Gold Vault Bricks known to exist and everyone wants them.

That’s because they’re still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold bearing the name of The First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. That’s four massive bars weighing a full 20 ounces of 24 Karat Gold and valuable bullion copper in all. And here’s the best part. If you live in one of the 4 states listed in today’s publication you cover only the minimum gold fee set for state residents of just $49 per ounce. That’s a real steal because residents living outside of the designated 4 states must pay $ 124 per ounce if any remain.

■ FIRST LOOK INSIDE THE GOLD VAULT BRICKS: Pictured above are the Gold Vault Bricks containing the only Jumbo State

Gold Bars known to exist bearing the name of the First Bank of the United States of America and the state they were once destined for. State residents are rushing to get them because the Gold Vault Bricks are still loaded with four 5-ounce Jumbo State Bars layered in valuable 24 Karat Gold. To claim you Vault Brick, just call 1-800-749-6917 GB2179 before the deadline ends.

Everyone lucky enough to get them better hold on to them because there’s no telling just how much they could be worth.

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Corona by the numbers & local updates Compiled by Kamala Kirk Cases and deaths by neighborhood as of March 14: Culver City: 2,121 (deaths 95); Del Rey: 1,938 (deaths 28); El Segundo: 677 (deaths 5); Marina del Rey: 358 (deaths 3); Mar Vista: 1,963 (deaths 34); Palms: 2,509 (deaths 59); Playa Vista: 575 (deaths 8); Playa del Rey: 107 (deaths 1); Santa Monica: 4,475 (deaths 155); Venice: 1,544 (deaths 15); Westchester: 2,385 (deaths 50)

Total Westside cases: 18,652 total Westside deaths: 453 total confirmed cases in LA County: 1,209,632 total deaths in LA County: 22,446 total new cases as of March 14: 793 total new deaths: 42 hospitalizations: 979 positivity rate (seven-day daily average): 2% total number of people tested: 5,946,533 (Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)

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It Takes a Village Westside Pacific Villages cares for seniors during the pandemic

Westside Pacific Villages (WPV) is a local nonprofit that focuses on supporting older adults with services that allow them to remain active and safe in their own homes. explained. “But we were poised and ready to meet the new needs of the seniors we serve.”

Instead of personal visits, WPV began weekly “call a neighbor” phone check-ins. Instead of taking seniors to the store, volunteers began delivering groceries, taking care to maintain social distancing.

Pre-pandemic, WPV charged $700 for an annual membership (mostly to cover transportation costs for its volunteers). That fee has been waived during the pandemic. Kitabayashi said they can provide continued programming thanks to grants from places like Cedars-Sinai Hospital, financial support from family foundations, and donations from businesses and individuals.

WPV CARES (COVID-19 Action Response for Elder Support) program was established in March 2020 and will remain free throughout the pandemic. In addition to phone calls and grocery delivery, WPV CARES provides technology training so seniors can have online chats with family and friends. The organization has also started offering virtual activities such as a book club, yoga, exercise classes, painting, and a “tea and chat.”

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$50,000 Capacity Building & Expansion grant from CedarsSinai to support outreach for WPV CARES. The grant allows WPV to continue its ongoing mission of assisting seniors throughout the pandemic and to expand services into underserved neighborhoods that lack resources.

Another highlight is a weekly delivery to WPV members that started when the pandemic shutdown forced the local Rotary Club to cancel its weekly luncheon meeting.

“Last March, I got a call from the Rotary Club,” Kitabayashi said.

“They had 35 box lunches that had been ordered for their weekly meeting. They hoped we could do something with them, so we delivered them to 35 of our members. The same thing happened the following week. By April 1, we had developed a weekly Friday delivery to our members — it might be a meal, flowers, cards, masks, hand sanitizer or goody bags. We added handouts like meditations, wellness at home tips, word searches, trivia and directions for chair exercises.”

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By Elizabeth M. Johnson A local nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing loneliness and helping seniors age in place is continuing its mission during the pandemic by finding new ways to serve this vulnerable population.

For 10 years, Westside Pacific Villages (WPV) has focused on supporting older adults with services that allow them to remain active and safe in their own homes. The organization serves residents of Westchester, Marina del Rey, Playa del Rey, Playa Vista, Culver City, Ladera Heights, El Segundo, Mar Vista and surrounding communities.

According to Carol Kitabayashi, executive director of WPV, the “village” is not a physical entity, but a network of individual volunteers, schools, churches and businesses.

“We’re not a caregiving agency,” Kitabayashi said. “Our goal is to make it easier for older adults to stay in their homes by helping them to do things that may be hard for them. That could be getting a ride to the hairdresser, grocery store or a doctor’s appointment; taking the trash bins to the curb, changing a light bulb or navigating the LA Metro for a group field trip.”

With volunteers ranging from moms, kids and college students to club and fraternal organization members, WPV has been providing seniors with intergenerational interactions including monthly face-to-face visits and in-person activities like crafts, games and educational events.

That all changed last March.

“When COVID-19 hit, we had to cancel our transportation services, in-person events and physical visits with members,” Kitabayashi

much-needed social contact along with their weekly treats.

“We’ve had seniors tell us that they get giddy on Thursday because they know on Friday they’ll get a visit,” Kitabayashi said.

Now that COVID-19 vaccines are available, WPV has added another service: helping seniors schedule their vaccination appointments and providing rides to vaccination sites.

Kitabayashi noted that the organization’s membership has doubled during the pandemic from 100 to 200 seniors. The group’s volunteer pool has also increased from 150 to 300 volunteers, who are vetted and trained to provide assistance safely and in compliance with LA County’s Safer at Home Order.

During the pandemic, WPV even found a way to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a virtual celebration in December. Hosted by “LA’s Hometown Doctor,” pulmonary specialist Dr. Raj Dasgupta, the hour-long Zoom party highlighted the work done by the group in the past decade: 75,000 hours of service by 1,500 volunteers.

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expect because of COVID-19, but our virtual celebration was awesome,” Kitabayashi said.

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WPV began as Westchester Playa Village when it was founded by local resident Pat Brubaker 10 years ago. As the village grew, the name changed from Westchester Playa Village to Westside Pacific Villages, keeping the same initials.

The organization is part of the national Village to Village Network, which includes more than 250 independent “villages” throughout the United States.

Kitabayashi has been involved with WPV for nine of its 10 years – first as a volunteer, then as a part-time office worker, and now as executive director. Recently she was named Citizen of the Year by the Westchester Rotary Club. She is a firm believer in the village model and feels that the concept is especially viable as a way to reach vulnerable community members during the pandemic.

“The pandemic was a blessing in disguise,” Kitabayashi said. “This pandemic has shined a light on the needs of our older population.

Even after the pandemic, there will be seniors who are isolated and alone, who need our help, who need the connections we can provide. It may take a village to raise a child, but it also takes a village to keep our seniors healthy and vibrant.”

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Recently, actress and advocate Jamie Lee Curtis kicked off Children’s Hospital Los Angeles’ 6th Annual Make March Matter Campaign.

By Kamala Kirk At the beginning of March, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) launched its sixth annual Make March Matter campaign.

Actress, advocate and Santa Monica resident Jamie Lee Curtis, who is a longtime supporter of CHLA, helped kick off the month-long campaign, which brings together local businesses and the community to raise funds for the hospital to ensure that patients can receive the critical, lifesaving care they need.

Now in its sixth year, Make March Matter has over 92 participating partners across fashion, fitness, culinary and lifestyle brands. To date, it has raised more than $8 million since it first launched in 2016.

“We are grateful to the businesses who are partnering with us this year in support of our commitment to improve the health of all children,” said Paul S. Viviano, CHLA president and CEO. “The impact of the pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, but one thing that has not wavered is the world-class care we provide to our precious young pediatric patients.”

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“If any of you have ever had your life touched by a sick child, whether it be personally or a neighbor, friend or relative, you know how powerless you feel and how you would do anything to help that child,” Curtis said.

“That is what the people at CHLA do every single day. They help children who are ill, to bring them back into a state of health and happiness, and that is why I support them. We Make March matter together, we raise money together, to help these people that do it.”

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Breaking Boundaries Santa Monica’s Interstellar is a melting pot of culinary influences IMAGES COURTESY OF INTERSTELLAR

By Holly Jenvey When Angie and Daniel Kim opened Interstellar in Santa Monica, they wanted to create a unique and comfortable space where they could embrace Korean and American cultures rather than pick between the two.

For the couple, food and drink always created a comfort and bridge between people, and Interstellar was designed to offer a place for coffee, food, wine and cultural embrace.

After two years of construction, Interstellar opened its doors last March when the pandemic hit.

What was supposed to be a longawaited grand opening changed course quickly. The Kims switched up their menu in favor of items that were more convenient for delivery.

“Our initial menu looked a lot different than our menu does right now,” Angie said.

Angie was in charge of putting together the food items, while Daniel came up with the distinctive coffee menu. Even though Interstellar’s menu is inspired by American and Korean cultures, they also serve dishes that feature Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and Mexican influence as well.

“We see Los Angeles as a melting pot for a lot of different cultures,” Angie said.

The Buffalo Chicken Wings,

Interstellar in Santa Monica creates a comfortable space with food and beverages that are free from being bound to one type of cuisine. which combine sweet and sour flavor profiles, are from a recipe that Angie was given by her mother-in-law.

An example of Mexican culinary influence is the Breakfast Burrito, which is made with applewood smoked bacon, cheddar scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, guacamolito and Sriracha sauce.

“We just came up with something that was just a little bit different, but not too much,” Angie said.

The Marinara Meatball

The menu features a diverse array of innovative dishes that blend ingredients from different countries and cultures.

Spaghetti offers an creative spin the Italian classic by adding Moroccan Harissa sauce to the mix.

Other menu items include the Cheddar Bratwurst Hotdog, Spicy Truffled Infused Edamame, Chicken Katsu Curry and Korean Style Bulgogi Burger. For dessert, customers can enjoy Pink Guava Cheesecake, as well as churros served with custard gelato.

Interstellar also has a menu for dogs, an idea Angie came up with when she switched from

buying kibble to preparing healthier homecooked meals for their dog. Offerings include Wagyu Beef and Chicken Breast, both served with fresh blanched cabbage, kale, carrots, apples, strawberries and blueberries.

Interstellar also offers a diverse coffee and tea selection. Their Immuni-tea drink features a blend of ginger, turmeric, lemon, orange and yuzu honey. In addition to Americano, cold brew and drip coffee, they serve an assortment of espresso drinks

and seasonal beverages such as Peppermint Mocha, Orange Mocha, and Orange + Maple, which is made with espresso, almond milk, maple syrup, orange extract and cocoa powder.

They also offer a Medical Workers Discount, where any item on the menu is 20% off.

Interstellar is located at 109 Broadway, Santa Monica.

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Expanding Outdoor Dining Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. launches satellite dining on Third Street Promenade IMAGE COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN SANTA MONICA, INC.

By Kamala Kirk In efforts to support restaurants as they reopen and recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. (DTSM) in collaboration with the city of Santa Monica has announced expanded outdoor dining along Third Street Promenade.

The dining expansion will allow restaurants on and around the Promenade to create new satellite locations along the public street, making prime outdoor dining locations available to restaurants that might not otherwise have access to the space needed in order to create patios and outdoor seating.

In collaboration with the city of Santa Monica, Downtown Santa Monica, Inc. has announced expanded outdoor dining along Third Street Promenade.

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operations in Downtown Santa Monica that promote economic stability. Growth and community

life within Downtown Santa Monica.

Downtown Santa Monica is home to hundreds of dining, shopping, entertainment and wellness experiences which continue to creatively activate the outdoor public and private space.

Restaurants currently utilizing the expanded outdoor dining space on the Promenade include Lena, The Britannia Pub and others. Existing restaurants offering outdoor dining include 1212, Barney’s Beanery, Cabo Cantina, Casa Martin and Johnny Rockets.

Face coverings are required when visiting the Promenade and all guests are encouraged to

practice physical distancing.

“Adapting public space for expanded outdoor dining is a key initiative in our business recovery efforts,” said Kathleen Rawson, CEO of DTSM, Inc. “We are so inspired by the resilience and innovation of the businesses as they continue to navigate change.

We know that these talented and determined restaurateurs will continue to play a critical role in our economic recovery.”

For more information on new health and safety guidelines, as well as a full list of the restaurants and eateries located on and around the Promenade, visit downtownsm.com.

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What’s 6 Feet?

Art initiative calls on community to share personal experiences of social distancing and organizations with inspirational signage around the rebound of small businesses.

Just as the campaign launched, Wodka was contacted by Gittleman, who wanted to work together after receiving a grant through the Art of Recovery program, an initiative of the City of Santa Monica Cultural Affairs.

“I created the ‘What’s 6 Feet?’ project as a way to honor and express our experiences of what 6 feet apart has meant,” Gittleman said. “Through stenciled question prompts painted around town and shared on social media, these visual displays offer an artful way to engage, connect and safely share public space. All are invited to be a part, together!”

The campaign calls on the

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By Kamala Kirk Since COVID-19 occurred last year, social distancing has played a major role in people’s lives. A new art campaign, “What’s 6 Feet?” is calling on the community to create responses that share their experiences of living life at a distance during the pandemic.

Adam Wodka, owner of Image360 South Bay, a sign and graphics company in El Segundo, has partnered with Marni Gittleman, a Santa Monica community engagement artist, for the COVID-19 resilience project.

The partnership came to fruition after Wodka launched his company’s “Signs of Inspiration” campaign. Through the campaign, Image360 South Bay was providing businesses

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“What’s 6 Feet?” is a new art campaign that is calling on community members to share their experiences of living life at a distance during COVID-19. community to create responses that share their experiences of living life at a distance during the pandemic. A selection of responses will be designed into “6 feet apart” distancing stickers produced by Image360, which will be donated to Santa Monica businesses and organi-

zations working hard to stay open and serve the community.

All community members are encouraged to share submissions through the project’s Instagram page (@whats6feet) and the submission deadline is March 21.

“Many communities have

been devastated by the pandemic and are longing for inspiration in the year ahead,” Wodka said. “Now is the time to look forward to new beginnings and bounce back stronger than ever. We hope that this small gesture will help with that.”

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West Basin Launches Free Rain Barrel Home Delivery Program West Basin is a wholesale water agency that serves nearly 1 million people in 17 cities and unincorporated areas in LA County. West Basin provides imported drinking water, recycled water, as well as conservation and education programs.

“Capturing rainwater with a free rain barrel from West Basin is a great way to water your garden, prevent runoff pollution from flowing into waterways, and save money,” said West Basin board president Harold C. Williams. “West Basin encourages residents to save

water and use local resources whenever possible.”

West Basin’s rain barrel distribution program is part of a larger District0wide water efficiency program that launched in 1990. Since its inception, the program has helped the District to conserve more than 7 billion gallons of water through the distribution of more than 300,000 water-saving devices.

Since 2014, West Basin has given away more than 8,000 free rain The West Basin Municipal Water barrels to local residents.

District launched a contactless For more information, visit Rain Barrel Home Delivery program. westbasin.org/rainbarrels

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The West Basin Municipal Water District (West Basin) recently announced a new contactless delivery program to provide qualified District residents with free rain barrels. The 55-gallon eco-friendly rain barrels help residents collect rainwater to use for landscaping and reduce urban runoff into local storm drains.

The rain barrels are worth approximately $100 per unit and one rain barrel can save up to 620 gallons per year. 1,000 free rain barrels will be available for direct delivery to eligible homes this year.

Caltrans Calls for Public Input with Active Transportation Plan Survey public can play a critical role in helping to shape the plans.

“Today, we must plan and build a transportation system that incorporates alternative means of transportation and that also considers equity,” said Caltrans District 7 director Tony Tavares. “Public input on our Active Transportation Plan is crucial to the development of safe pedestrian, bicycle and public transit facilities on our highways.”

Caltrans wants to align the state’s bicycle and pedestrian network with the needs of local communities, with an emphasis on improving social equity, reconnecting communities, and improving access for

COURTESY OF CALTRANS

Caltrans has requested public input on its Active Transportation Plan Survey to identify locations for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on the state highway system.

The public survey, which runs until the first week of April, will allow residents to tell Caltrans where improvements could be made to facilitate bicycling and walking on or near the state highway system.

Survey responses will provide specific data about the type and location of needed improvements, allowing Caltrans to evaluate these locations when developing future projects. By participating in the localized map-based survey, the

Caltrans has released a public Active Transportation Plan Survey to identify locations for bicycle and pedestrian improvements on the state highway system. all modes of transportation, including people who walk and bicycle.

Caltrans will be actively engaging with partners and community members in areas where historic

transportation decisions may have created barriers to adequate transportation.

To take the public survey, visit survey.catplan.org

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Applauds American Rescue Plan Act as Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, I also worked extremely hard to secure $27.5 billion in additional assistance for renters and $10 billion in direct assistance to homeowners in this bill.

This is going to help people remain housed until our nation emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, and provides support to all, including Congresswoman Maxine Waters mom-and-pop landlords who have working with President Joe Biden been suffering. on the American Rescue Plan.

For all of us, this month marks a year to the date at which life drastimuch more. The historic nature of this legislation cannot be overstated. cally changed. We lost the ability to visit with many of our loved ones, To be specific, this bill provides a $1,400 direct payment, expands the social distancing measures bechild tax credit from $2,000 to $3,000 came widespread, and many other normal parts of our lives came to a per child, and directs the Treasury screeching halt. With this rescue Secretary to issue the credit as an package, we can begin to see the advance monthly payment for light at the end of the tunnel. some parents, and $130 billion to Not only will your pockets directly help safely reopen our nation’s benefit from the bill, but there is schools. The bill also provides $300 also substantial funding to help of federal unemployment benefits our nation rebuild. The package per week until Sep. 6. includes $20 billion to enable more In addition to the $25 billion in people to get vaccinated quickly, emergency rental assistance I secured in the December package, $350 billion for state and local COURTESY OF THE WHITE HOUSE

On March 11, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the American Rescue Plan Act. The legislation was then sent to President Biden’s desk and has been signed into law.

“The historic American Rescue Plan was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives and has reached President Biden’s desk and received his signature,” Waters said. “I am so pleased that help will soon be on the way for the millions of people struggling to stay afloat during this pandemic.

The American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion package that I worked on with my colleagues, President Biden and Vice President Harris, that delivers for you, your family and our community by providing direct cash payments, increased unemployment benefits, emergency rental assistance to help with back rent, support for small businesses, and so

governments to continue important services, $7.25 billion for small businesses and nonprofits to have increased access to the paycheck protection program, and $28.66 billion for a restaurant revitalization fund.

From the very beginning of this pandemic, despite Republican obstruction, Democrats have worked every single day to deliver this type of relief that assists you and helps to get our nation on a path to a speedy recovery. Along with President Biden and Vice President Harris, I made getting this type of assistance to you my number one priority, and I will continue to advocate on behalf of your needs as we move forward.

As always, let us remain vigilant and let us follow all of the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance to protect ourselves, our loved ones, and defeat this pandemic. With President Biden having signed the bill, I look forward to relief reaching our communities soon.”

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Body of Female Work Galerie XII in Santa Monica captures women’s vision, art and form through series of photographs PHOTOS COURTESY OF GALERIE XII LOS ANGELES

Through April 10, Galerie XII Los Angeles in Santa Monica presents “Women.On.Women (WOW),” which showcases the works of five female artists who express the strength and beauty of the female spirit.

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By Bridgette M. Redman Photos can capture many things, whether it’s reality or fantasy.

Five female artists are exhibiting work at the new Galerie XII Los Angeles space at Bergamot Station Arts Center in Santa Monica. All of the artists were carefully curated by the gallery’s owner, Valerie-Anne Giscard d’Estaing, who is a publisher, artist and daughter to former French president Valery Giscard d’Estaing, who died of COVID-19 last December.

The new gallery, which is one of three that Giscard d’Estaing owns (including Paris and Shanghai), has four exhibition spaces where the works of Patty Carroll, Maia Flore, Mona Kuhn, Ziqian Liu and Anja Niemi will be shown live and virtually. Galerie XII is open for private appointments and limited-capacity viewings.

The “Women.On.Women (WOW)” exhibition of these pioneering photographers will be on display through April 10.

Giscard d’Estaing is committed to showing the works of international artists, many of which have not exhibited on the West Coast before.

“I have a kind of relationship with the artists whom I represent,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “I thought it was an interesting group show. Women empowerment is something that has been on our minds for the past couple years.”

Not only are all the artists women but so are their subjects, often forms of self-portraits or using their own bodies to create narratives that challenge thinking about women and uncover truths about the way women are viewed.

“Each artist has something unique to express and was chosen because their perspective on what it feels like to be a woman is respectful and urges the viewer to be contemplative,” Giscard d’Estaing said.

Patty Carroll, ‘Anonymous Women: Domestic Demise, 2016-2018’ Carroll burst onto the scene in the 1970s using intense, saturated color photographs to tell her stories. Her work at Galerie XII, “Anonymous Women: Domestic Demise,” explores domesticity and the relationship women have with it. It is her first time being exhibited on the West Coast.

Daylight Books published a monograph on Carroll’s awardwinning series in 2017 that has been exhibited internationally.

The four-part large-scale studio

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installations camouflage the subject in each of her paintings, forcing the viewers to go seeking for her. Once found, there is the realization that the woman is not a live one but a mannequin, further challenging the viewer. “(Carroll) wants it to be anonymous,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “She prefers the idea that it is a symbol for a woman, but you cannot make her real. This whole research is about the situation in which women find themselves.”

In each of the photos, these anonymous women are overcome by various domestic scenes, each dying in a locale loosely inspired by the rooms of the boardgame Clue. There is a mix of comedy and tragedy, a simultaneous grounding and fantasy.

“It is more of this generation where women really had to have kids, do everything at home and be the perfect woman everywhere,” Giscard d’Estaing said.

“At some point, it is too much and you get overwhelmed by everything you have to do and you cannot face it. That’s what she’s talking about. Visually it is fun. The subject matter is very serious, but the way she treats it is funny, sometimes hilarious and very colorful and creative.”

Maia Flore, ‘D’îles en lunes, 2019, Works II, 2016-2017’ French-born photographer Flore lives and works in LA. She sets up surrealistic environments and uses her body as the subject in a search for enchantment.

Flore has described the presence in her work as a brush stroke, a call out to the art of calligraphy with the body forming the lines.

Flore creates her own reality, something that interests d’Estaing and made her want to include the work as part of the exhibit.

“She does a lot of research,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “Her images are quite well built and quite attractive. She brings you somewhere else. Starting from fairly basic things — a girl dancing on the beach is not something extraordinary — the way she shoots it becomes quite something else. So, starting simple, she creates images that are really challenging to your imagination.”

Mona Kuhn, ‘Bushes and Succulent’ Kuhn, born in Brazil and now an independent scholar at The Getty Research Institute in LA, takes the classic art genre of nudes and imposes a contempo-

rary perspective on them.

In the series at Galerie XII, she pairs women’s forms with succulents, capturing a sensation of both wit and sensuality. To capture the feel she wants, Kuhn spends a lot of time with her models before shooting the pictures. She wants to make sure they understand what the final images will be like so that they can be comfortable throughout shooting.

“Her approach is very straightforward,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “She spends a lot of time with her models, so they feel completely at ease with their body. The fact that they are nude or naked is not an obstacle. When she shoots, they are quite relaxed.”

The lack of ambiguity and the careful choreography creates images where a woman is comfortable in her own body without being a sex object, d’Estaing explained.

Ziqian Liu, ‘Mirrors’ Chinese artist Liu started her photographic art career in 2018 and has captured international attention with the self-portraits she does with mirrors and delicate objects used to express inner strength.

This is the first time Liu has shown her work in the United States and the first time d’Estaing has hosted her work, though she was familiar with Liu’s from her Shanghai gallery.

“She is trying to show her country is very different from ours, because she was born and raised in and still lives in China,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “The traditional role of women is very much at home. She tries to show that women can look very elegant and delicate, but in fact, she is very strong. She’s trying to express that a woman can be strong and also, through the mirror, she’s trying to show the world as she imagines it. The image is kind of an ideal world where she would like to be, not the real world.”

Anja Niemi, Multiple Works Niemi tells stories with her camera, always working alone, being an actor, director, author, costumer and photographer in the pictures she creates. Born in Norway, she travels the world to create poetic narratives that raise important questions about who we are.

Her works belong to the genre of conceptual self-portraiture and four monographs of her work have been published since 2016.

She carefully stages and plans each work. For example, in her series, “She Could Have Been a Cowboy,” she started by collecting hats, cowboy boots, lassos, fringed chaps, western memorabilia, riding pants and wallpaper.

She matched the colors with the locales she planned to shoot in.

“When the character was ready, I packed it up and flew to Colorado,” Niemi said. “I rented a car and drove through the American Southwest with my costumes and camera gear in the trunk. I had a map with all of my locations marked from Colorado through Utah, Arizona and ending up in Las Vegas. I create the story scene by scene, like a very slow silent movie.”

Giscard d’Estaing said that Niemi, who is now in her 40s, was very shy and slightly dyslexic as a young teenager. She started inventing stories because she felt lonely but lacked the ability to write well or express herself in speech.

“She was very visual, and she felt she could express what she wanted to say through photography,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “She started her first series 10 years ago now. She used herself as a character to tell her invented story.”

Providing space Together, the artists represent women of different generations, from different parts of the world, all expressing ideas of what it means to be a woman and the different challenges and truths that women discover in their lives.

“It’s a series of women who are of different origins and generations, but who express somehow the same thing, each in a different way,” Giscard d’Estaing said. “It is a show for women to go to and hopefully, when you see that show, you can identify with one or another of the artists or the works that are there. They can help you to feel better in your life.”

What: Women on Women, a photographic exhibition Where: Galerie XII Los Angeles, Bergamot Arts Center, 2525 Michigan Avenue, Suite B2, Santa Monica When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday; noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and by appointment 424-252-9004, through April 10 Website: galeriexii.com

In Patty Carroll’s works, anonymous women are camouflaged in various domestic scenes.

Chinese artist Ziqian Liu’s ‘Mirrors’ series depicts the inner strength of women beyond their soft and delicate appearance.

Photographer Maia Flore sets up surrealistic environments and uses her body as the subject in a search for enchantment.

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LOS ANGELES TIMES SUNDAY CROSSWORD PUZZLE “FOUR OF A KIND” By PAUL COULTER

SPITE GIRL In my romantic relationships, conflicts bring out a side of me that I don’t like. I fly into a rage and end up making ugly comments I later regret. In the moment, it’s like I can’t stop. I’m shocked by the level of anger I have and I’m afraid to enter relationships as a result.

— Exploding Woman There are obvious shortcuts in anger management, such as: “Never go to bed angry. Smother the unreasonable idiot next to you so you can get some sleep.”

Anger gets knocked as a toxic emotion, but when somebody’s disrespecting or fleecing us, our blowing up suggests this won’t end well for them – in a way our being all, “Hey, no prob, bro,” does not. Research by evolutionary psychologist Aaron Sell suggests anger evolved as a “bargaining” tool to help the angry person resolve conflicts of interest in their favor.

Sell observes that anger is one of a few emotions (like sadness) that “regulates” others’ behavior as well as our own. Anger rises in us when we perceive someone is treating us unfairly – not putting enough value on our well-being – and motivates us to get them to mend their ways. It motivates the person we’re angry at through two means: the prospect that we’ll “withdraw benefits” (like by shutting off the sex spigot or the perks of friendship) or “inflict costs” (like by throwing public tantrums or hacking off the left arm of all their shirts).

So, anger is a potential solution, a negotiating platform. The problem comes when you express it in counterproductive ways, leaving you embarrassed, ashamed, out of a job or in the slammer. Going explosively ugly at a romantic partner is like using a shoulder-fired missile launcher to get martini olives out of a jar. Sure, it works to remove the olives – and you might eventually find a few specks of them on the cable guy’s truck two streets back.

To be human is to be occasionally explody, but habitual exploders tend to be driven by some or all of this trio: conflict avoidance, irrational beliefs and/or unannounced needs.

Conflict avoidance: People avoid difficult conversations to avoid the unpleasantness that comes with.

Unfortunately, avoiding conflict doesn’t make it go away and the unpleasantness only grows; it’s just all on their end, continually eating them up inside and making them angrier. In contrast, when you confront somebody, the discomfort is momentary. It

also solves a problem – either by prompting them to come around or finding out that they probably never will.

Irrational beliefs: Pop the hood of rage and you’ll typically find the irrational belief that psychologist Albert Ellis sometimes sums up as, “People MUST always treat me well!” (or MUST this or that). In fact, Ellis explains, it’s rational to prefer to be treated well, but nobody “must” do anything. There’s only how they do behave and how you’ll decide to behave in response.

“Catastrophizing” is Ellis’ term for a companion irrational belief: “It will be HORRIBLE if they treat me badly!”

“Horrible” is getting flattened to death by the secretly motorized walls of your bathroom closing in on you or getting chased and eaten by giant cockroaches. But somebody being kind of a jerk to you will merely be disappointing, annoying, frustrating and/or depressing. You’ve survived all of these feelings before, and you’re sure to do it again. And again.

Unannounced needs: People blow up over their needs that keep going unmet – which really isn’t reasonable or fair when these needs remain unannounced. No, you can’t just hint or decide that a man “should just know” what you want. Yes, you have to tell him. He can’t read your thoughts on his Kindle.

Present your needs as a feelingsdriven “ask” rather than an attack, which sets him up to listen instead of fight back. For example: “I feel X way when things go like this. Here’s what I’d prefer.” If he cares about you, hearing that you feel bad should evoke empathy and make him want to make you feel better – possibly by doing what you’re asking. At the very least, he might tell you he can’t and explain why.

To change your habitual ragey response to conflict, pre-plan and even practice a more rational reaction. Should a discussion start getting heated, suggest taking a break and maybe take a walk solo to calm down. Lapses are probably inevitable so try to avoid them, but expect them and forgive yourself. Telling your partner about your efforts might help him forgive lapses, too, as well as giving him hope for your future together. Ideally, his pet name for you should be something boringly endearing like “honey,” “darling” or “babe,” as opposed to the nickname of my (now-reformed hothead) friend Hiroko – Japanese for “magnanimous” – whose former boyfriend couldn’t help but call her “Hiroshima.”

GOT A PROBLEM? Write to Amy Alkon at 171 Pier Ave, Ste. 280, Santa Monica, CA 90405, or email her at AdviceAmy@aol.com. ©2021, Amy Alkon, all rights reserved. Alkon’s latest book is “Unf*ckology: A Field Guide to Living with Guts and Confidence.” Follow @amyalkon on Twitter or visit blogtalkradio.com/amyalkon.

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ACROSS 1 Light songs 6 “East of Eden” director Kazan 10 Commercials 13 Surrounded by 19 Ancient Greek theater 20 Like marathons 21 Japanese drama 22 It’s against the motion 23 Law firm standout 25 Stay afloat, in a way 27 “Dream on!”

28 Rabbit predators 30 Clerical vestments 31 Warm, in a game 32 Acts disrespectfully toward 34 Obtain by trickery 36 Like Joel Goodson’s business, in a 1983 film 37 Respectful greeting 39 Egg cells 40 Fits to __ 42 Near-perfect bridge feat 46 South American shocker 52 Affect 53 Live for evil, say?

55 Back 56 Half a fly 57 Daisylike bloom 58 __ school 60 Dialoguestopping button?

61 “All That Jazz” director 63 Fire remnant 66 Piano’s soft pedal, for one 68 Future educator’s goal 72 Wrap in a bandage 73 Tennis star Osaka 74 Brings (out) 75 Bakery buy 76 Hang (around), as with a friend

77 City on the Po 79 Likely 82 Out with permission, maybe 85 Put on a jury 88 Actress Cornish of “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” 90 Vietnam War defoliant 92 Bonneville racing venue 94 Einstein’s “m” 95 B&O and Reading 97 Places to hang 98 Office alerts 102 Beginning 104 Got the point?

106 “Your turn” 107 Part of A.D. 108 Liquid transfer device 110 More than simmer 113 Did a flower garden task 116 Tennis umpire’s order after oddnumbered games ... and a hint to the two sets of circled letters in each of eight answers 118 Ingratiate 119 Holiday that marks the end of Ramadan 120 Highland wear 121 Cold shower?

122 Catering supply 123 Some “ER” roles 124 Toy with runners 125 Father-and-son actors DOWN 1 “Copacabana” showgirl 2 Bad day for Caesar 3 Lay down the law 4 Excessively 5 NBC weekend fixture, briefly 6 Carry away

7 Corporate symbols 8 Attending USC, e.g.

9 Terrible time?

10 Probably not a good sign at a picnic 11 Tight headgear 12 Trounce 13 Words in some pop group names 14 Do a yard job 15 14th-century Russian ruler 16 Heaps affection (on) 17 Swordfish __ 18 Absorbent fabric 24 Word containing three of itself 26 Helped plan a job, maybe 29 Penny attachment 33 D-Day French city 35 “The Lion King” lion 36 “Criminal Minds” agent played by Matthew Gray Gubler 37 Marines NCO 38 Double agent Aldrich 41 Coastal flier 43 Delhi dairy drink 44 Feeler 45 Author Rita __ Brown 47 Irish nationalist Robert 48 Symbols in some pop group names 49 Blow 50 Perfume name 51 Bad look 54 Artist El __ 57 “A Hard Road to Glory” author 59 Asmara is its capital 61 Make stout 62 Perth protest 64 Dues payer: Abbr.

65 Big name in water filters 66 “My Heart Will Go On” singer

67 Appear 68 Country music sound 69 Country rocker Steve 70 Ancient Greek medical researcher 71 Luxury 72 Ancient colonnade 76 Author’s assumed character 78 Young __ 79 Left, as a sinking ship 80 Big East team 81 Nickname for Esther 83 24-hr. conveniences 84 U.S. govt. broadcaster 86 Ballpark figs.

87 1994 Peace co-Nobelist 88 Way off 89 Flower named for its color and shape 91 In pieces 93 Flip-flop 96 Proverbial bone breakers 98 Manners 99 Olympics segment 100 Maryland’s Fort __ 101 Court command 103 Wheel alignment 104 __ oil 105 Page-bottom abbr.

107 Sleek, for short 109 PGA rival of Tiger 111 Brainstorm 112 D-Day craft 114 Chewie’s pal 115 Drill wielder: Abbr.

117 Spanish “that”

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Local governments address California’s housing shortage California is well known for its pleasant climate, exciting jobs market, vast economy… and its restrictive housing crisis.

The past decade has experienced a shortage of new homes being built, resulting in an ever-tilting imbalance of demand for housing and available units.

For example, look at Los Angeles, where, during the 2000s, for every single new construction unit built, the population grew by two individuals. Considering the average household size fluctuates around two-tothree people, this rate of construction is fairly appropriate.

But in the years that followed, the average annual new population-to-construction ratio was over twice that. For every new unit started each year in Los Angeles, the population grew by just over four individuals, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This supply-and-demand imbalance continues to grow, putting pressure on home prices and rents that leave many unable to qualify, forcing individuals

to put off household formation and homeownership.

State legislators recognize the worsening housing shortage and how it negatively impacts residents. Thus, over the past few years, several laws have been enacted at the state level to boost housing production, especially of low- and mid-tier units.

But for effective change to occur, it’s essential for local governments to be on board.

Solutions for the housing shortage in action The Terner Center identifies four efforts to be made that ultimately reduce the cost of construction and help necessary residential units be built faster: • an upfront commitment to achieve low costs and a quick construction timeline; • flexible and unrestricted funding (lowincome housing developments typically have strict funding allocations);

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• streamlined approvals, which not only speeds up the permitting process, but also reduce risks for builders and funders; and • modular construction, where much of the building construction occurs offsite while on-site construction occurs simultaneously.

The project referred to in the Terner Center’s report that employed these strategies was completed 30% faster and 25% cheaper per unit than other similar projects. Even more impressive, this lowincome development was built in San Francisco, where housing is notoriously expensive and difficult to permit. For example, the cost of construction in the city increased 119% during the decade from 2008 to 2018. Finding new ways to ease the burden of expensive construction will ease the crisis for residents, but it needs to be applied on a broad scale.

The Terner Center hopes that these four tactics to make low-tier housing more

accessible will guide legislative efforts to increase low- and mid-tier housing in the coming years.

At the other end of the state, Los Angeles recently adopted an inclusionary housing ordinance that requires multi-family units located in certain areas of the county to include housing for low-income households.

This requirement sidesteps the vocal not-inmy-backyard (NIMBY) advocates that often hold necessary construction hostage.

But for effective change to occur, it’s essential for local governments to be on board.

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A HEARING on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 26, 2021, Time: 8:30 AM, Dept.: 44, Location: 111 N. Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90012.

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IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

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NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF RUTH V. BRYANT CASE NO. 21STPB01627 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both of RUTH V. BRYANT. A PETITION FOR PRO BATE has been filed by Joseph J. Praske in the Superior Court of California, County of LOS ANGELES. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that: Joseph J. Praske be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

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THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good Notices Legal cause why the court should not grant the authority.

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TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1.) Petitioner: Meg Caroline Reinis filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.) Meg Reinis Newman to Meg Caroline Reinis b.) Cody Jules Newman to Cody Jules Reinis 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.

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Compiled by Holly Jenvey 6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, through March 31 Eco-friendly dry cleaner, Flair Cleaners, in Santa Monica is hosting its 6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive, Hang Up Hunger. The drive benefits the North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry, Food Pantry, LAX, the Salvation Army Santa Monica food pantry, and the nonprofit Santa Clarita Grocery.

Flair is matching donations up to 250 pounds of food donated by customers at each location.

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Saturday, March 20 Marina del Rey Farmers Market, 8 to 9 a.m. (seniors), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (general public) This weekly outdoor event allows Westside residents to support local produce sellers and other vendors. Food from a wide variety of businesses is available for purchase. Masks are required and only 40 people are allowed to shop at any one time. Held in parking lot 11 at 14101 Panay Way. More information is available at beaches.lacounty.gov/ mdrfarmersmarket Mar Vista Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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For more information, visit marvistafarmersmarket.org Playa Vista Farmers Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Rain or shine, the Playa Vista Farmers Market will be out offering fresh produce and handmade foods! It is located on Millennium Drive between Village Drive and McConnell.

For more information, visit runwayplayavista.com St. Mark Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In response to its local community in need during the COVID-19 pandemic, St. Mark Parish in Venice started an every-Saturday food pantry.

Since October 2020, the St. Mark Food Pantry has helped over 11,000 people and distributed more than 82,000 pounds of food. They invite in-need families who are from Venice and surrounding neighborhoods to come pick up free produce and other food items. No registration needed. Drive-thru and walk-in options are availCOURTESY OF ANNENBERG COMMUNITY BEACH HOUSE

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St. Mark Church, 940 Coeur D’Alene Avenue, Venice (entrance on Garfield Avenue). For more information, call the parish office at 310-821-5058 or email loavesandfishes@stmarkvenice.com Everyone Was Invited: The Hyphenate Art and Life of Kate Johnson, 5 p.m.

Kate Johnson was a long-time LA artist who worked at the cutting edge of large-scale video projection and was also an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker. She also helped found EZTV and an archive of new media work by LBGTQ+ artists who were decimated by the AIDS pandemic. She did projects with the city in Tongva park and Bergamot Station over the years and through LA. This online celebration will gather performance artists, musicians, writers, filmmakers and more to present new work and celebrate her life, which tragically ended a year ago from cancer at age 50.

For more information, visit 18thstreet.org/in-memory-katejohnson

Sunday, March 21 Main Street Farmers’ Market, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Shop for local fresh produce and prepared foods from local restaurants starting at 2640 Main Street! You can also enjoy musical entertainment from featured weekly bands, face painting, balloon designs, and if you catch it on the right week, a cooking demonstration featuring local produce.

Julia Morgan Legacy Event 2021, 3 to 4 p.m.

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Annenberg Community Beach House and Santa Monica Conservancy will present a special commemoration of

architect Julia Morgan, California’s first licensed female architect. Morgan left a legacy of creating over 700 projects in over 50 years of work, including Hearst Castle and the guest house and pool at the Beach House.

Morgan scholar Karen McNeill will also give a talk, “Julia Morgan and the Men Who Built Hearst Castle.” McNeill’s work focuses on women and gender in the architectural profession, while also looking at how women in the Progressive Era used the built environment to expand their roles as consumers, reformers, educators and professionals. The event is free.

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Monday, March 22 World Water Week Starting March 22, join The Samburu Project’s month-long campaign to raise money and awareness for clean water. Their first-ever customizable fundraiser allows supporters to choose their activity, time commitment and fundraising goal. Each week, participants will have a different opportunity to come together and move for clean water. Swim, ski, run, bike or walk – just get up, get moving and #DoItForWater.

For more information, visit thesamburuproject.org Annenberg PetSpace Kids Camp Online, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Starting March 22, Annenberg PetSpace will offer a variety of fun and informative learning opportunities from home that will engage campers ages 8 to 11 in learning about the human-animal bond. The one-week experience will explore a variety of daily themes through playful activities, interactive games, demonstrations and more. Campers will virtually meet a variety of adoptable animals and learn how to be responsible pet owners.

Camp will be held online Monday through Friday and costs $125 per child.

For more information, visit annenbergpetspace.org COVID-19 Business Roundtable, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Initiated by Culver City Chamber president/CEO Colin Diaz, the Roundtable was built for the city’s response to the pandemic. Every week, the conversation occurs among The Culver City Economic Development Department, members of city council and Diaz. The Roundtable serves as a resource hub for what’s transpiring in Culver City, efforts from the busi-

ness community, and a space for questions and answers. The event is free.

Register at business.culvercitychamber.com Beyond Baroque: Monday Night Fiction Workshop with Raquel Baker, 7:30 p.m.

If you’re writing stories and would like feedback, you can have your works of fiction reviewed by author Raquel Baker. Participants can read their material on Zoom and Baker will provide feedback. Baker has published poetry in “Africology and The Arrow; non-fiction in “Little Village”; among other works. She has also done readings with the Ventura County Poetry project. The event is free.

Register at beyondbaroque.org

Wednesday, March 24 Women in Business Council’s Connection in a Flash, 4 to 5:15 p.m.

The Culver City Chamber of Commerce is putting on a quarterly virtual networking space geared towards women.

The event will take place in a speed networking format, which includes two minutes to make a connection, with 10-12 rotations.

There will also be two inspirational speakers that will showcase their success stories amid the pandemic. The event is free.

For more information, visit business.culvercitychamber.com The Pacific Wheel Lights Up in March for Red Cross Month, 6 to 11:30 p.m.

The Red Cross emblem will be lit up on the Pacific Wheel in Santa Monica on March 24 to honor everyday heroes. Pacific Park joins once again this year with hospitals, first responders and partners around the city to recognize the humanitarian efforts of the American Red Cross. Watch the lighting ceremony from the comfort of your own home. March 24 is also “Red Cross Giving Day”, which is a 24-hour fundraising event for disaster relief.

For more information visit pacpark.com

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