By Daily Press staff By Daily Press staff
‘Tis the season to give to those in need, especially those in need of food. The Westside Food Bank is holding its annual Holiday Food Drive to combat hunger in the neighborhoods it serves. From now until Dec. 22, the public can drop off canned goods at the Food Bank’s warehouse, located at 1710 22nd St. in Santa Monica, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by appointment. Goods also can be dropped off at the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce, located at 1234 6th St, suite 100, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, large barrels for food collection are being distributed to schools, religious congregations and businesses throughout the westside.
The Westside Food Bank supplies food to 65 social service agencies in Santa Monica, Venice, Culver City, West Los Angeles, Inglewood and West Hollywood. The Food Bank’s food reaches more than 80,000 people each year, nearly half of whom are children.
For further information or to receive a Holiday Food Drive barrel, call (310) 828- 6016, ext. 18. Student provides ‘First Look’ at new arts complex The Madison Project of Santa Monica College has selected a design by SMC student Vanessa Dollie to be used for promotional materials for a “First Look” event that will provide a sneak preview of the 541-seat performing arts center and music academy currently under construction.
Dollie’s submission, which blends images of the steel frame with the artist’s rendering of the building, was selected from 12 images. Each of the students, all of whom are in a graphic design class taught by professor Bill Lancaster, will win $100, thanks to a donation from Martin Sosin, a Santa Monica tax attorney and benefactor of the college.
“It was a very challenging competition and we were totally impressed by the concepts the students came up with,” said Adam Philipson, assistant director of the Madison Project. “We are looking forward to working with Vanessa on the design
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 3, 2005. Read the original PDF.