Author Archives: Cynthia Rose

HandleBar Happy Hour: Daily Grill February 27th

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We hope you can join us for our February HandleBar Happy Hour at Daily Grill
Our group will be treated to an extended Happy Hour! #KidFriendly

Fresh-Handmade-Local
The Daily Grill invites to – Your Home Away From Home

This month we are joined by the ED, board and staff of the California Bicycle Coalition and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition’s ED Eli Akira Kaufman! Hope you can join us!

When: Thursday, February 27th
Where: Daily Grill, 2501 Colorado Ave, Between Cloverfield & 26th
Time: 5:30 pm - 8 pm …..

**Easy access by bike, BBB or Expo, 3 hours parking with validation at Colorado Center Garage

#HBHH #BikeLocalSM #BikeSM #SMSpoke #DrinkLocalSM #EatLocalSM
Our Happy Hours support local businesses and BuyLocalSM

Big thank you to our January #BuyLocalSM #BikeLocalSM #HBHH venue Lanea!

If it’s on your way don’t forget to pass the Bike Counter!

Bike 3 February 22nd postponed to March 7th

Due to a forecast of possible rain, we have postponed tomorrow’s class to Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 AM.
We’re sorry, there will NOT be a class February 22. 


Do you want to be more comfortable and confident when cycling on city roads? Take Bike 3 – Street Skills class and practice what you learned in a real-world setting.

The Bike 3 – Street Skills class, presented by Metro, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition – LACBC and Santa Monica Spoke is a free 2.5-hour class for adults and teens to practice safe riding with a group of beginning cyclists. You’ll learn cycling etiquette, practice riding in a real-world setting, and make pit stops at local establishments to get refreshments.

FREE REGISTRATION HERE
Class size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Register now to guarantee your spot!

Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist

Author Angelica Shirley Carpenter discusses Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist, in conversation with Councilmember Greg Morena, a direct descendant of this key player in the first fifty years of the women’s rights movement. A book sale follows the program. Co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters Santa Monica.

Kidical Mass Sunday, February 9th – Still a GO!

We are watching the weather forecast!!
— UPDATES WILL BE POSTED HERE —

Last year it rained early in the morning but stopped just before the ride. The event went on and it was an absolutely stunningly beautiful day!

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DATE:    Sunday February 9th
TIME:    9:00 AM – NOON
START:  Ishihara Park (2909 Exposition Blvd)
– meet Exposition Blvd between picnic area and playground.

Free: Please RSVP HERE so we have enough refreshments and activity supplies!
Por favor RSVP AQUÍ así que tenemos suficientes refrigerios y materiales de actividad!

Join Santa Monica Spoke and the City of Santa Monica Safe Routes to School for the next Kidical Mass Family Bike Ride from Ishihara Park and Community Gardens!  We are excited to be joined by the Santa Monica Community Gardeners with fresh pancakes and tours of the Community Learning Garden. You never know what special guest could join us.
RSVP and arrive to Check-in for your pre-ride snacks and activities! 
YEY Prize Drawings!

* Children must be accompanied and are the responsibility of their parents. Bikes should be in good working condition. Free Safety Checks on site for minor adjustments/repairs. Please use good judgement – ride is on city streets – smaller children should be in a child seat, in a trailer or Tag-a-long……