By Daily Press staff
The Church in Ocean Park will offer an opportunity to share dinner and close conversation with the experts on “Health Care in our Communities” featuring: Ted Lipka, CEO of Step Up on Second. Jim Conn, director of New Ministries for the Cal-Pac Conference of the United Methodist Church, and former mayor of Santa Monica.
Michelle O’Donnell, director of development for the Westside Family Health Clinic. Ernie Powell, associate state director of advocacy, AARP. Dr. Nazila Mahgerefteh, pediatric chiropractor of Health Center Spa. Dr. Andy Mars, educational consultant focusing on non-medicinal alternatives to dealing with ADHD.
Coby Slegenthaler, animal rights activist opposing vivisection. Chris Chapple, associated academic vice president, Loyola Marymount University. Maureen Shannon-Chapple, peace teacher and community activist in early childhood education and non-violent parenting and education.
Robin Podolsky, office of State Sen. Sheila James Kuehl. The dinner will provide a forum for people to table-hop and discuss health care issues with officials, professionals and activists. It will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 10. Tickets range from $50 to $35 on a sliding scale. The Church in Ocean Park is located on 235 Hill St. A festival of music
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 3, 2006. Read the original PDF.