By Daily Press staff
The Santa Monica/Westside YMCA at 2019 14th St. is celebrating the YMCA Week Without Violence 2002, starting Sunday, Oct. 20, and ending Saturday, Oct. 26. It is part of a national campaign focusing on practical alternatives to violence and bringing about a safe, peaceful and healthy community.
In Santa Monica, the YMCA is offering a number of free events, which will kick off on Sunday with the YMCA Festival of Families between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. The day will involve food, music, activities and a magic show.
On Monday, Oct. 21, there will be a self-defense workshop for children between the ages of eight and 12, starting at 3:30 p.m.
For Tuesday, there will be a children’s safety talk at 3:30 p.m. for kids between the ages of five and 10. And on Wednesday, there will be a self-defense workshop for women ages 14 and older, which starts at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday a Peace through Meditation workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m., while Friday will feature a “Local Heroes” program.
The violence-free week will end Saturday with a yoga workshop entitled “The Loving Heart,” which starts at 10:30 a.m.
All of the events are free, but some of the workshops involve registration. For further information, call the YMCA at (310) 452-3881.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on October 19, 2002. Read the original PDF.