Join the American Cancer Society for the Relay For Life Information Rally on Wednesday February 22. Celebrate cancer survivors, remember those who have fought cancer and fighting back against the disease. Join the planning committee, start a team, volunteer or become a sponsor! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Boys & Girls Club of Venice 2232 Lincoln Blvd. Venice, CA 90291 ---- For more info visit: www.relayforlife.org   _________________________________________________ Be in the know of upcoming Venice events, local deals and...more

Following info provided by The Beachhead: www.freevenice.org Please download the flyer for the rally in front of the Venice Post Office on Feb. 18. Print out as many copies as you can and distribute to your friends and neighbors. If you have facilities to print hundreds of copies, please do so. Let us know where they can be picked up. Thanks. The flyer is here:  http://www.freevenice.org/Rally-PO-2-18-12-2up.pdf _________   If you haven't signed the...more

The Out of the Box Events public scavenger hunts are designed to showcase the culture and local flavor of the areas we explore. Our clues are filled with “out of the box” trivia and lead teams to hidden gems in Los Angeles. Designed to engage the novice visitor as well as the seasoned resident, the clues will lead your team on a hunt while you...more

As part of Women's History Month, join the Westside Family Health Center on March 21 for their 'Lunch & Learn Series'. President/CEO Deb Farmer will discuss "Trending Women's Health Care" from noon to 2pm. Attendance is free and includes a light lunch. Mt. Olive Lutheran Church 1343 Ocean Park Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405 For more info visit: www.wfhcenter.org _________________________________________________ Be in the know of upcoming Venice events, local deals and more by visitingVenicePaparazzi.com or by joining...more

WE ARE THE VOICE FOR THE ANIMALS...THE UNPROTECTED, THE NEGLECTED AND THE ABUSED !!! WE ARE HERE TO STAND UP FOR THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO STAND UP FOR THEMSELVES.  WE ARE HERE TO SAVE ALL OF THE "GOOD" ANIMALS WE CAN AND FIND THEM LOVING HOMES FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR LIVES. Good Dog Animal Rescue hosts an adoption event every other Saturday at Gold's...more

03.29.12  Opening art reception for Myraid at Buckwild Gallery.  5 artists, live music, food & drinks free all night!  15% of all art sales to benefit Kids Venice Basketball League! For more info at KVBL.org. Buckwild Gallery.  12804 Venice Blvd.  Venice, Ca...more

(taken from http://www.131marathon.com/13_1_Los_Angeles.htm) 13.1 Course Details Date:  Sunday, January 15, 2012 Start Location: Venice Beach Boardwalk at Rose Start Time: 7:00 AM _________ Course Description Los Angeles 13.1 Marathon® brings its runners a new scenic backdrop along the harbor of Marina del Rey and the shores of Playa del Rey. Beginning at the Venice Boardwalk and ending at Playa del Rey, the half marathon race will take place amidst miles of inspiring...more

YPS Purely Social Mixer Event Details The Venice Young Professional Society is hosting our first monthly networking event of 2012! You are invited to participate in our monthly meeting and Purely Social mixer with an opportunity to connect with new friends and learn about YPS. We will be discussing upcoming events, Innovation Grant Program, and volunteer opportunities. Casual Encounters Live Band Karaoke beginning at 9 p.m.!  There will raffles and door prizes with 100% of the...more

A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. Since 1991, AWBW has provided creative expression as a healing tool for over 74,000 battered women and their children in crisis shelters, transitional homes, and outreach centers throughout the United States. By providing an environment that promotes healing, art workshops help women and children to develop a renewed sense...more

On Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, 7-10 p.m., at 685 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA (Old Venice Police Station), SPARC’s historic headquarters since 1977, SPARC will host the opening reception for photographer Lekha Singh’s Los Angeles premiere exhibition Created Equal: Photographs by Lekha Singh. Artist’s Statement:  All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. Yet poverty, conflict, disease and disaster seem to thumb the...more