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Expo Line Service Alert Feb 24th-26th

Expo Line Maintenance This Weekend

Beginning Friday (2/24) at 9:00 PM, through close of service on Sunday (2/26), there will beÂ no train serviceÂ to the following Metro Expo Line stations, due to scheduled maintenance:

Downtown Santa Monica
17th St/SMC
26th St/Bergamont
Expo/Bundy
Expo/Sepulveda

During this time crews willÂ be conducting repairs and upgrades on this stretch of the Expo Line.

While this weekendâ€™s work is in effect,Â local and express Metro Bus shuttlesÂ will replace train service between Downtown Santa Monica and Expo/Sepulveda Station.Â

All westbound trains will stop at Expo/Sepulveda and turn back towards downtown Los Angeles. Metro shuttles will be available at Expo/Sepulveda for continued westbound service.
All customers heading eastbound may board shuttles at Downtown Santa Monica station for service to Expo/Sepulveda Station. From there they can continue on the Expo Line towards Downtown Los Angeles.Â
Shuttle service is freeÂ if transferring from the Expo Line.

Additionally, Big Blue Bus Route 7 and Rapid 7 service both Downtown Santa Monica and Expo/Sepulveda Stations

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TONIGHT: Movie Screening: LOVE THY NATURE

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CONNECTING TO NATURE IS KEY!

Wednesday, February 22 @ 7:00 pmÂ -Â 9:00 pm

Movie Screening at the Aero Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Bike ValetÂ courtesy of Santa Monica Dept. of Planning & CommunityÂ Development.

The Film
An award winning film narrated by Liam Neeson,Â Love Thy NatureÂ shows how deeply weâ€™ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty…..
A Panel discussion will follow the screening
More infoÂ HERE

Movie Screening: LOVE Thy Nature

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Movie Screening February 22nd,
CONNECTING TO NATURE IS KEY!

The Film
An award winning film narrated by Liam Neeson,Â Love Thy NatureÂ shows how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. Love Thy Nature shows thatÂ a renewed connection with nature is key not only to our well being, but also to solving our environmental and climate crises.

The Event
Aero Theater
7pm
* Please arrive by 6:40 to guarantee you get a seat

Panel Discussion
A Panel discussion will follow the screening moderated byÂ Sheila Laffey,Â Ph.D., adjunct Professor SMC and award winning producer and director.

Panelists will include:
Sylvie Rokab, Emmy nominated film maker and the writer and director ofÂ Love Thy Nature.

FREE Admission for:

Santa Monica Residents, High School and College Students w/valid ID and Sustainable Works Members

Not a Santa Monica resident, High School/College student orÂ Sustainable Works Member? Purchase tickets at Fandango.

Free Bike Valet

Bike ValetÂ courtesy of Santa Monica Dept. of Planning & CommunityÂ Development.

Zero Waste Event

Enjoy the concessions, but when finished, please discard in a sustainable manner to minimize waste…ideally ZERO!

You can do this by discarding items at the Zero Waste stations we’ll have at the theatre. Sustainable Works staff and volunteers will be on hand to help you sort and place materials into the correct Compostable, Recyclable and Landfill bins at these stations.
Bring a reusable water bottle!Â Water will be provided by the City of Santa Monica.

Student Poster Contest: Sustainable Santa Monica!

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Sustainable Works, along with the City of Santa Monicaâ€™s Office of Sustainability and the Environment is very excited to announce theÂ 9th Annual Sustainable Santa Monica StudentÂ PosterÂ Contest!

TheÂ PosterÂ ContestÂ is open to all K-12 students who attend school and/or live in Santa Monica. Each year, students use art to investigate a theme ofÂ sustainability relevant toÂ Santa Monica. This yearâ€™s theme isÂ Saving Energy Today for a Brighter Tomorrow. Sustainable Works will be scheduling 20 minute presentations to share the principles of sustainability in Santa Monica as it relates to this year’s theme.

BellowÂ is a flyer with theÂ contestÂ rules, selection process and information on submittingÂ posters. ToÂ help us continueÂ to grow this wonderful event, we welcome your help inÂ spreadingÂ the word to your contacts and encouragingÂ participation!Â When the community promotes theÂ contest, students participate.Â Last year over 450 students participated in theÂ contestand this year weâ€™re looking forward to even more.

Prizes for winningÂ postersÂ include $10 – $100 gift cards. The winningÂ postersÂ will be displayed in the of City of Santa Monica, helping to further showcase our budding young artists while raising awareness of the benefits of energy conservation.

Next steps:

Â Â Â Â Â Â March 31st: Deadline forÂ PosterÂ Submissions
Â Â Â Â Â Early April: WinningÂ PostersÂ selected
Â Â Â Â Â May:Â ContestÂ awards ceremony and celebration to honor student winners and all participants.Â Gift bags and raffles for all!

If you have any questions, please contact Gina Garcia atÂ gina.garcia@sustainableworks.org.