By Daily Press staff
Santa and his public safety helpers will be distributing good cheer and thousands of candy canes as part of the 11th annual “Candy Cane Drive” on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Santa’s scheduled stops are:
10 a.m. -10:30 a.m., Douglas Park — California Avenue and 25th Street.
11 a.m. -11:30 a.m., Christine Reed Park — California Avenue and Lincoln Boulevard.
11:30 p.m. -12 p.m., Third Street Promenade/ Santa Monica Place at Broadway Avenue.
1:45 p.m.-2:15 p.m., Marine Park — Marine Street and 17th Street.
2:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Virginia Park — Virginia Avenue and 22nd Street.
3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m., Clover Park — Ocean Park and 25th Street.
Santa Monica children are encouraged to look and listen for the lights and sirens of the public safety vehicles, while parents are encouraged to bring their cameras.
For more information, call the Santa Monica Police Department’s Community Relations Office at (310) 458-8474.
Book the auditorium on-line
By Daily Press
The Santa Monica Civic Auditorium has launched an new Web site at santamonicacivicauditorium.org.
The new Web site is designed to help communicate the capabilities of the auditorium with information on the facility, booking an event, available services, community links, coming events and directions to the auditorium.
The site is designed to be accessible to people with a variety of disabilities including cognitive disabilities and visual impairment.
Opened in 1958, the Civic Auditorium has design features that make it an flexible entertainment venue, city officials say. The auditorium has hosted numerous award shows, including the Academy Awards, rock concerts, sporting events, conventions, and banquets.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 14, 2002. Read the original PDF.