VOL. 21January 2013

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By KATE BRANSFIELD

You see them all over town.

They’re either jogging, toting yoga matsor rolling along on bikes. Gyms are packedto the rafters and personal trainers neverseem to want for clients.

You can say that Santa Monicans are ahealth-minded bunch and January is theperfect time for all of us to re-new ourcommitment to our well being.

When people decide that the North ofMontana neighborhood is the area of townthat they would like to call home, many arecurious about the fitness and wellnessrelated amenities the area has to offer.

Here is a list of some of the features thatSanta Monica offers to those who strivetoward a healthy lifestyle.

Farmers’ marketsSanta Monica is home to four weekly

farmers’ markets widely considered some ofthe best in Southern California if not theWest Coast.

Everything there is certified organic andeach market offers a plethora of preparedfood options as well.

There are two in Downtown Santa Monica at Second Street and ArizonaAvenue — one on Wednesday and anotheron Saturday. Also on Saturday is the Pico Farmers’ Market, which takes place atVirginia Avenue Park (2200 Virginia Ave.).

Rounding out the week is the Main Street Farmers’ Market which takesplace in Heritage Square at 2640 Main St.

For more information, visitsmgov.net/portals/farmersmarket.

The famous stairsLocated along Adelaide Drive in the

North of Montana neighborhood, the stairsare a magnet for local fitness buffs.

There are two sets of stairs to choosefrom. A set of wooden stairs located nearSeventh Street are considered the morepopular climbing venue. It’s common to seedozens of people making their way down toEntrada Drive and climbing back up again.The stairs located at Fourth Street andAdelaide are made of concrete and offer asteeper angle with more steps, making theascent a bit more challenging.

Beach bike pathFor a classic Santa Monica experience,

hop onto the Santa Monica portion of theSouth Bay Bicycle Trail, which stretches 22miles along the coast — north towardMalibu and south to Torrance, with the mostbeautiful portion running right along thebeach here in Santa Monica. You can eitherbring your own bike, inline skates orskateboard, or rent from any of thenumerous shops lining the beach. Whateveryour mode of transportation — as long as it’swheeled and non-motorized — the popularpath offers scenic views of the ocean, as well as a great way to work out or just people-watch.

It’s important to note that pedestriansare not allowed on the path.

For more information about the bikepath, visit www.labikepaths.com.

Santa Monica State BeachGranted, this is an obvious one, but it

bears repeating. Santa Monica Beachstretches more than three miles along Santa Monica Bay, home to some of the bestcoastline views in Southern California.Swim, surf and sun — this beach has it all,try your hand on the rings at the originalmuscle beach, brave the waters for an openocean swim or really get into the California

culture and hang ten on your surfboard(during the summer surfing is permittedonly between lifeguard towers 18 and 20,and between 28 and 29). Stick around past rush hour and not only will you missthe traffic, you’ll also get to witness thespectacular sight of the sun setting over the Pacific.

Lifeguard stations at the beach arestaffed during all daylight hours, though the lifeguard headquarters provides 24-hour assistance year-round. For moreinformation about Santa Monica State Beach,visit www.santamonica.com.

About this publicationThis publication was produced by local Realtor Kate Bransfield to keep the North of Montana neighborhood

up to date on some of the more interesting happenings in this unique corner of Santa Monica. As a Santa Monican for over 23 years, Kate takes pride in being a part of this vibrant community.

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North of Montanaschool calendarLincoln Middle School1501 California Ave.Santa Monica, CA. 90403-4305(310) 393-9227www.lincoln.smmusd.org

Jan. 23Restaurant night at Earth Wind and FlourStop by for a pizza pie to show your schoolspirit.

Jan. 30Site Council Meeting3:30 p.m.Find out what’s happening on campus.

Jan. 31Wind Symphony Concert7 p.m.Come here the music Lincoln’s students arecapable of making.

Feb. 6Fifth Grade Family Information Night6:30 p.m.Find out the ins and outs of being a fifth grader.

Feb. 18Presidents DayNo school for the holiday.

Feb. 23-24‘The Wizard of Oz’Lincoln Middle School Theater presents thisclassic production. Contact school for times.

Feb. 28 Coffee with the Principal8:45 p.m.Current families are invited to spend timewith the principal.

Roosevelt ElementarySchool801 Montana Ave.Santa Monica, CA. 90403-1591(310) 395-1472www.roosevelt.smmusd.org

Jan. 29TV Turn Off TuesdayTurn off the tube and head outside or takethe time to do some homework.

Feb. 13PTA Meeting7 p.m.

Take this opportunity to learn about whatyou can do to contribute to the campus.

Feb. 18Presidents DayNo school for the holiday.

Franklin ElementarySchool2400 Montana Ave.Santa Monica, CA. 90403-2199(310) 828-2814www.franklin.smmusd.org

Jan. 28-31Recycling WeekLearn about all the ways you can recycle to

protect the environment.

Feb. 2Clean Up Day9 a.m.Lend a hand to clean up the campus.

Feb. 18Presidents DayNo school for the holiday.

Feb. 21Science Fair6 p.m.See what Franklin’s students produced torepresent what they’ve learned in scienceclass.

Kate'srecommendationsPlease visit the website of this Santa Monica psychologist:

Inessa Manevich, Ph.D.1150 Yale Street, Suite 2Santa Monica, CA 90403

www.drinessamanevich.comdr.imanevich@gmail.com

310.804.6339

Dr. Manevich attended the University of

Pennsylvania as an undergraduate and attained

her graduate degrees in clinical psychology from

Columbia University.

Dr. Manevich specializes in showing

individuals how to reach their full potential, by

helping people recognize the areas of their lives in

which they feel stuck, and work toward achieving

their own definition of success.

She works with individuals, couples, families

and adolescents who are struggling with various

life's difficulties.

Montana Library events

The Montana Branch Library is somuch more than just a library.

It offers free Internet access and is a meeting place for the North of Montana neighborhood.

Jan. 24In Case You Missed It Film Series: ‘TheAdventures of Tintin’2 p.m.A young reporter and his loyal dog getdrawn into a centuries-old mystery. Directedby Steven Spielberg.

Jan. 30Baby Story Time10:15 a.m.Enjoy stories selected for babies up to 17 months.

Jan. 31Toddler Story Time10 a.m.Spend the morning hearing stories thatappeal to toddlers up to 35 months.

Jan. 31Classic Film Discussion Series: ‘Local Hero’2 p.m.Burt Lancaster stars in this comedy aboutAmericans representing a Texas oil companyand the inhabitants of a small village inScotland.

Feb. 2SAT Practice Test12 p.m.Practice taking the SAT test with KaplanCollege Prep. 10th-12th graders only. Limitedregistration required beginning Jan. 7.

Feb. 6Baby Story Time10:15 a.m.Enjoy stories selected for babies up to 17months.

Feb. 7Preschool Story Time11:15 a.m.Stories for 3-5 year olds every Thursdaymorning.

Feb. 12Preschool Club - Story Time with the SantaMonica Bay Aquarium 3:45 p.m.Stories about the ocean and its creatureswith the SM Bay Aquarium. Ages 2 and up.

Feb. 13Mystery Book Group: ‘Don't Look Back’7 p.m.

Discussion of Karin Fossum's novel, inwhich the tranquil facade of a small town isshattered when the body of a teenage girl isfound murdered.

Feb. 14In Case You Missed It Film Series: The Vow 2 p.m.After a young woman (Rachel McAdams)wakes up from an accident with amnesia,her husband (Channing Tatum) vows to winher heart again.

Feb. 16Lego Club3 p.m.Come have fun with Legos and buildsomething amazing. Ages 4 and up.

The library is located at 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, Ca., 90403. For more information, call (310) 458-8682.

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