VOL. 19November 2012

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By KATE BRANSFIELD

The winter holiday season isupon us and with it comes

the annual tradition of theMontana Avenue Holiday Walk.On Friday, December 7th from5-9 PM, Montana Avenue from7th to 17th is filled with livemusic and festive fun.

In keeping with the nostalgiaof the season, the street’s treeswill be decorated with twinklinglights, purveyors will cheerfullybe handing out goodies andtreats such as steaming hotcider, cookies, biscuits and hotchocolate all accompanied bythe sounds of carolers strollingup and down the streetserenading the crowds.

To truly make the yule tideright, stop by my office and sayhello at 1608 Montana Avenue,meet the real Santa and bring

the little ones to take pictureswith St. Nick. He’ll be “in thehouse” from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.While you’re here, enjoy good food, good music andholiday movies.

We're fortunate to have oneof Los Angeles' most charmingcommercial districts right in our own backyard. Filled withstylish boutiques and gourmetrestaurants, Montana Avenue is sure to delight a wide variety of tastes.

Whether you're rediscoveringold favorites or you are new tothe neighborhood, grab yourkids, your loved ones, friendsand family and take time fromyour busy schedules to makesure you stop by charmingMontana Avenue this holidayseason for the Holiday Walk —guaranteed to put a joyfulspring back in your spirit!

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

Nov. 28Site Council3:30 p.m.Find out what’s happening on campus.

Dec. 13Holiday Staff Luncheon11:30 a.m.The school’s staff will be treated to a lunch.

Dec. 21Minimum DayClasses let out at 12:50 p.m.

Dec. 24-Jan. 7School will be closed for the winter recess.Classes resume Jan. 8.

Jan. 10Coffee with the Principal8:45 a.m.Meet and greet with the school’s principaland take a tour of the campus.

Jan. 21MLK Jr. DayNo school for the holiday.

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

Dec. 1Holiday Boutique9 a.m. — 4 p.m.Browse gift ideas.

Dec. 3Toy DriveThe school’s toy drive will run through Dec.15. Give a little, it’s for a good cause.

Dec. 5PTA Meeting7 p.m.Check out a general meeting of theParent/Teacher Association. It’s a greatopportunity to get involved with yourcampus.

Dec. 24-Jan. 4School will be closed for the winter recess.Classes resume Jan. 7.

Jan. 21MLK Jr. DayNo school for the holiday.

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

Dec. 3-6Book FairGreat chance to pick up some readingmaterial for the holiday break.

Dec. 4PTA Meeting8:30 a.m.Parents and teachers come together todiscuss what’s happening on campus.

Dec. 24-Jan. 4School will be closed for the winter recess.Classes resume Jan. 7.

Jan. 17PTA MeetingThis will be the first PTA meeting of 2013.

Jan. 21MLK Jr. DayNo school for the holiday.

Jan. 28-31Recycling WeekTake this chance to help the environment bylearning about the importance of recycling.

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.

Nov. 27Crafty Kids Club — Space Race3:45 p.m.Join library staff and create a spaceship thatwill fly. For ages 5-9.

Nov. 28Baby Story Time10:15 a.m.Enjoy stories selected for babies up to 17months.

Nov. 28Book Group — ‘Triangle: The Fire thatChanged America’7 p.m.Harrowing yet compulsively readable, DavidVon Drehle's “Triangle” is both a chronicleof a 1911 fire at an NYC garment factory anda vibrant portrait of an entire age.

Nov. 29Preschool Story Time11:15 p.m.Stories for 3-5 year olds every Thursdaymorning.

Dec. 5Baby Story Time10:15 a.m.Enjoy stories selected for babies up to 17months.

Dec. 6Toddler Story Time10 a.m.Spend the morning hearing stories thatappeal to toddlers up to 35 months.

Dec. 11In Case You Missed It Evening Film Series— ‘Jeff Who Lives at Home’6:30 p.m.Susan Sarandon, Jason Segel and Ed Helmsstar in this comedy about a middle-agedslacker searching for the meaning of life.

Dec. 12Mystery Book Group — ‘A Martin BeckMystery’7 p.m.Kicking off our Scandinavian series, MajSjowall's mystery focuses on theinvestigation surrounding the strangulationof a young, free-spirited traveler.

Dec. 24-25All Santa Monica libraries will be closed forthe holiday.

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

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