By Daily Press staff
Everything from Pilates to prayer will be open in May to Santa Monicans. ■ Learn Pilates during a two-day clinic. The clinic will run Saturday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, May 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the YWCA at 2019 14th St.
The cost is $299. To register, call 1-800-AEROBIC, or visit at www.ndeita.com. ■Stories and puppet shows for children ages 3-7 will take place Tuesday, May 4 at 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Ocean Park Library, located at 2601 Main St. Tickets are free, but are given out on a first-arrival basis. Space is limited, and there are no phone reservations.
For more information, call (310) 392-3804. ■The 14th annual Westside observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held at 7 a.m. on May 6 on the front lawn of Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main St. “Let Freedom Ring: The Freedom to Gather, the Freedom to Worship, the Freedom to Pray” is this year’s theme.
Prayers will be offered for community and national leaders, the armed forces, family, personal renewal and churches and ministry organizations. An optional breakfast (suggested donation $5) will begin at 6:30 a.m. on the City Hall lawn.
For more information, call (310) 656-5221. ■Laura Larsen, a registered nurse and author of “Facing the Final Mystery: A Guidebook for Discussing End-of-Life Issues Now,” will discuss how dealing with our mortality — regardless of age — can bring purpose, presence and joy to our lives and to those around us.
The free event takes place April 29 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Santa Monica Family YMCA, 1332 Sixth St.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 24, 2004. Read the original PDF.