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VOL. 26 June 2013 John Adams PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM Retail *******************ECRWSS**** Local Residential Postal Customer DRE # 01218699 In anticipation of next month John Adams' famous letter of July 3, 1776, in which he wrote to his wife Abigail, what his thoughts were about celebrating the Fourth of July. It is found on various web sites, but is usually incorrectly quoted. Following, is the exact text from his letter with his original spellings: “The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more. You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.” (The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family, 1762-1784, Harvard University Press, 1975, 142). Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1608 Montana Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90403 310.395.1133 Kate@NorthOfMontana.com www.NorthOfMontana.com
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VOL. 26June 2013
John Adams
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U.S. POSTAGE
PAIDEDDM Retail
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LocalResidential Postal Customer
DRE # 01218699
In anticipation of next monthJohn Adams' famous letter of July 3, 1776, in which he wrote to his wife
Abigail, what his thoughts were about celebrating the Fourth of July. It is found on various web sites, but is usually incorrectly quoted.
Following, is the exact text from his letter with his original spellings:
“The Second Day of July 1776, will be the most memorable
Epocha, in the History of America. I am apt to believe that it will
be celebrated, by succeeding Generations, as the great
anniversary Festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the
Day of Deliverance by solemn Acts of Devotion to God Almighty.
It ought to be solemnized with Pomp and Parade, with Shews,
Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one
End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward
forever more. You will think me transported with Enthusiasm
but I am not. I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and
Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and
support and defend these States. Yet through all the Gloom I can
see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End
is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will
tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it,
which I trust in God We shall not.”
(The Book of Abigail and John: Selected Letters of the Adams Family,1762-1784, Harvard University Press, 1975, 142).
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage1608 Montana AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90403
By KATE BRANSFIELD
One of the best parts ofsummer is being able
to act like a kid again. Thisis especially the case if youhave children.
Go ahead and have somefun with the little ones thissummer, you deserve it.
Lucky for us, Santa Monica is rife with activities for the whole family.
You can hit theAnnenberg CommunityBeach House for a day ofswimming or beachvolleyball, take in astorytelling session at theMontana Library or evenexperience a free concert atthe Santa Monica Pier.
Here’s just a sampling ofwhat’s on tap this summer.
Walk it outThe Summer Art Walk & Music
Festival has become one of the area’s main attractions of the season.
All along Montana Avenuebetween 7th and 17th streets, 150shops participate in festivities thattransform the street into the city’slongest art gallery complete withfood, live music and shopping.
A number of the storesshowcase original artwork andsome even offer special discountsfor the day.
The festival is a great way tospend time with the family andlearn a little more about the North of Montana neighborhood.
The festival takes place on July 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For more information, visitMontanaAve.com.
Annenberg CommunityBeach House
Located North of Montanaalong Pacific Coast Highway, theAnnenberg Community BeachHouse has become a hub ofsummer activity since opening in 2009.
Considered the only free publicfacility of its kind, the beach houseoffers a mix of activities that caterto all age groups.
For kids, the beach house’spool is home to swimming lessonsfor those new to the water. Heldmost weekends, the lessons giveone-on-one time to studentstaking them from land-lovers toexperienced swimmers in no time.
Once you’ve taken a dip, youcan spend the rest of the afternoondoing yoga on the beach or evenplaying a little volleyball.
If culture is your thing, there’salso a gallery that hosts revolvingexhibits throughout the year. Itmay be the perfect way tointroduce your kids to the artisticside of life.
For complete information on times, reservations, parking and more, visitAnnenbergBeachHouse.comor call (310) 458-4904.
Montana LibraryLocated at Montana Avenue
and 17th Street, the library haslong been a neighborhood favoritefor kids on summer vacation. Thelibrary tailors its summer offeringswith that in mind.
There’s the Summer ReadingProgram that challenges kids 4and up to work on their readingskills when school isn’t in session.To sweeten the deal, some of themeetings are based around musicand dance. There’s even a balloonshow planned for July 10.
For more information, call(310) 458-8682.
Twilight Concert SeriesThe annual Twilight Concert
Series has always been a signaturesummer event for Santa Monica.
Every Thursday nightbeginning July 11, the Santa Monica Pier will be home tofree concerts featuring some of theclassics you’ve come to love likeThe English Beat and aninteresting mix of newcomers thatgive the series the cutting-edgereputation it enjoys today.
Families of all sizes and agesflock to the pier each week for alittle entertainment at sunset.
Check the back page of thispublication for more informationabout this year’s Twilight ConcertSeries.
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.
| Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage | 1608 Montana Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90403
310.395.1133 | [email protected] | www.NorthOfMontana.com
Kidding aroundduring summer
North of MontanaSingle Family Homes Sold March thru May 2012 Compared with March thru May 2013
From ALL agents in ALL companies
Kate Bransfield throws out the first pitch of the Santa Monica Little League City Championships on June 1.
TwilightConcertSeries
Southern California’s belovedTwilight Concert Series will bekicking off of this year’s freesummer concerts at the SantaMonica Pier on July 11.
The 10-concert series, now inits 29th year, featuring someestablished, award winning acts
as well as an eclectic mix ofnewcomers poised to bebreakout hits.
Los Angeles-based Rum &Humble and Spaceland Presentshave joined forces — markingthe first year of Spaceland’sinvolvement — in order to givethe Twilight Concert Series afresh and innovative line upjam-packed with diverse genresfrom breakout bands toestablished acts toinstrumentalists to singer-songwriters and local artists.
Schedule
• July 11: Alternative rock band SurferBlood• July 18: Ten-time Grammynominated singer, songwriter andbassist Meshell Ndegeocello• July 25: L.A.’s two-personexperimental punk group No Age• Aug. 1: Australian singer, songwriterand multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd• Aug. 8: KCRW favorite Hanni ElKhatib and Bombino• Aug. 15: ‘80s New Wave by TheEnglish Beat• Aug. 22: L.A. Native NickWaterhouse and Boogaloo Assassins
• Aug. 29: A very special attractionfrom New Orleans, La.• Sept. 5: An evening of breakout IndieRock. • Sept. 12: Reggae music’s reigninggodfather, Jimmy Cliff
Estates DirectorSociety of ExcellencePreviews Properties Specialist
310.395.1133DRE # 01218699
Kate'srecommendationsPlease visit the website of this Santa Monica psychologist:
Inessa Manevich, Ph.D.1150 Yale Street, Suite 2Santa Monica, CA 90403
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
June 22Lego Club3 p.m.Come have fun with Legos and buildsomething amazing. Board games will alsobe available. Ages 4 and up.
June 26Summer Reading Program: Shake & Movewith Jesus Mejia
2:30 p.m.Dance, hop, move and jump during thislively program. Ticketed event, space islimited. Free tickets available 30 minutesbefore event. Ages 4 and up.
June 27Paws 4 Reading2 p.m.The PAWS 4 Reading program improveschildren’s reading and communicationsskills by employing a powerful method;reading to a dog. But not just any dog.PAWS dogs are certified therapy animalswho volunteer with their owner/handlers asreading companions for children. Today,hundreds of certified therapy dogs areworking throughout the United States ingrass root and national organizationsproviding an attentive ear for children.
June 28Friday Fun!2:30 p.m.Have fun on a Friday afternoon with crafts.Ages 3 and up. This week’s meeting teachesyou how to use your handprints to create adinosaur.
July 1Teen Craft Program: Tie-Dye with Sharpies2:30 p.m.Bring a white T-shirt and create amasterpiece. Limited space, signup at thefront desk. For 6th-12th graders.
July 3Midfulness Meditation6 p.m.The library invites you to enjoy a pause inthe day in which to refresh yourself bysimply sitting and paying attention to yoursenses, feelings and thoughts. You arewelcome to stay for five minutes or for theentire 30 minutes. Natalie Bell, MindfulWellness consultant, will guide the session,first and third Wednesdays each month.
July 9Laughter Yoga7 p.m.Get the endorphins flowing. The group willbe laughing, stretching gently, clapping,breathing and relaxing. Join the fun.
July 10Mystery Book Group: ‘Rebecca’
7 p.m.In this classic Gothic tale by Daphne Du
Maurier, a young bride married to a wealthyman she barely knows gets inexorablydrawn into the life of her predecessor, thebeautiful Rebecca — dead but not forgotten.
July 16In Case You Missed It Evening Film Series:‘Look Back in Anger’6:30 p.m.Based on the 1956 John Osborne play of thesame name, this early (1959) entry in theBritish New Wave of filmmaking was verygroundbreaking for its time. “Angry youngman” Richard Burton spews venom ateveryone around him, particularly hisupper-crust wife.
The Montana Branch Library is somuch more than just a library.
It offers free Internet access and is a meeting place for the North ofMontana neighborhood. The library is located at 1704 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, Ca., 90403. For more information, call (310) 458-8682.
ProudSponsor Of:
www.NorthOfMontana.com
Nick Waterhouse
