Southern California's Family Guide

Oct. 17th - Mar. 12th

To families seeking educationally-enriching activities for their children ages 3-18, Little Kitchen Academy is the first-of-its-kind Montessori-inspired cooking academy providing a safe & empowering environment to learn practical life skills, confidence, independence, and healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.

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Nov. 23rd - Dec. 8th

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Dec. 3rd - 31st

His Name Shall Be 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2

For our December Bible Race celebrating the birth of Christ. Isaiah 9:6 And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Complete anytime in December 2022!

For all of our 2022 Bible Race events, we will be donating 15% of each registration of our Bible Races to an incredible organization, Operation Underground Railroad, who has gathered the world's experts in extraction operations and in anti-child trafficking efforts to bring an end to child slavery. O.U.R.'s Ops Team consists of former CIA, past and current law enforcement, and highly skilled operatives that lead coordinated identification and extraction efforts. These operations are always in conjunction with law enforcement throughout the world. Once victims are rescued, a comprehensive process involving justice for the perpetrators and recovery and rehabilitation for the survivors begins. It is time for private citizens and organizations to rise up and help. It is our duty as a free and blessed people. This is our way of helping as many of God's children as we possibly can!


What: This is a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 13.1, 26.2 virtual run (or walk)! You choose which distance you want to complete!

When: Complete your race any time in December 2022!

* Medals and bibs will start shipping out November 15, 2022! After that they will ship out within 2 to 5 days of signing up.

Where: You choose the course and you time yourself (you'll report your finishing time to us).

Why: Because this is our way of celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Cost: The price is $18 and that includes your medal, bib and at least 15% of every entry will be donated to Operation Underground Railroad. *We are in no way affiliated with this charity, we like to choose a different charity for each of our races and are happy to raise funds for them.

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Dec. 8th

Join Crystal to talk all things surrogacy. Intended Parents, Surrogates and anyone interested in the surrogacy process, we look forward to speaking with you! 10am PST. Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83121181662?pwd=aENlQkNyb0M2THVTQzJJV1QzZEJPdz09

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Dec. 10th - 11th

A special holiday version of the classic Rudie-DeCarlo Musical Comedy for Kids 2 to 102 re-imagined for 2022! "A winning blend of vaudeville, English pantomime and music hall." Drama-logue.

Join Alice as she accepts an invitation from the Queen of Hearts to return to the Wonderland of her youth for a special holiday party. But as always in Wonderland, things are never what they seem. Lovely audience participation throughout the production helps Alice set a topsy-turvy Wonderland aright in this zany musical comedy. Gorgeous costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes, lilting musical numbers and a charmingly bedecked rose garden enhance the "clever clowning and buoyant silliness" (L.A. Times) of this audience favorite crowd-pleaser.

The internationally acclaimed Family Theatre musical comedy, performed on three continents over the past 45 years is presented by renowned Actors' Repertory Theatre, and features Jamie Cayer, Tiffany Haile, Cydne Moore, Marika Sayers and Meghan Nealon as "Alice."

Santa Monica Playhouse programs are supported in part by generous grants from the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Ahmanson Foundation, and Playhouse PALS.

Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 12:30

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Dec. 13th

Join Sharon, an experienced surrogate, to talk all things surrogacy. Intended Parents, Surrogates and anyone interested in the surrogacy process, we look forward to speaking with you! 10:30am PST. Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83554400620?

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Dec. 20th

Join Jenn for her virtual meetup to talk all things surrogacy. Intended Parents, Surrogates, and anyone interested in the surrogacy process, we look forward to speaking with you! 4pm PT/5pm MT/6pm CT/7pm ET! Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/95193201666

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Dec. 20th

Join Jenn for her virtual meetup to talk all things surrogacy. Intended Parents, Surrogates, and anyone interested in the surrogacy process, we look forward to speaking with you! 9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/12pm ET! Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/95193201666

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Dec. 26th - 29th

While following all health and safety protocols, we can create theatre together! Now in its 52nd year of Theatre for Youth classes, the Santa Monica Playhouse Education Conservatory is delighted to offer a one-week Winter Break Theatre Camp for kids 6 to 14. Activities include theatre games, voice and movement, acting, imagination building, writing, costume creation, camera technique, self-confidence, making friends and a video-taped performance compilation created via "Film Day" on the last day of class. Enrollment is very limited. "Thank you for teaching me and helping me grow as an actor and person throughout the years. I am eternally grateful for everything you have done for me." Diana Silvers (Booksmart, Ma, Space Force)

Santa Monica Playhouse Diversity-in-Education Conservatory alumni include Kate Hudson, Jason Ritter, Jason Segel, Rina Mimoun, Shana Feste, Liz Dean and Gadi Dechter,

IN-PERSON: 9am-3pm, Monday through Thursday, Dec 26-29.

Please email education@santamonicaplayhouse.com for more details and to enroll. Let's create holiday theatre magic together soon!

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Dec. 31st

"BEST New Year's Eve events in LA!" LA Times, LA Weekly, Daily News. Champagne for the grown-ups, sparkling juice for the kids, sweets and savories for everyone start off the event, then "on with the show!" with a highly entertaining, family-friendly Rudie-DeCarlo musical revue, with sing-a-long songs, humor and other delights culled over 6 decades of Santa Monica Playhouse productions. From finger-snapping jazz to foot-stompin' country rock, Jewish patter songs to romantic ballads, this show has it all! Add hats, tiaras, leis, noisemakers, streamers and special surprises and you have a not-to-be-missed New Year's Eve celebration. The early-bird 7:00 pm celebration is a great way to celebrate New Year's Eve with the entire family, letting the kids have a real "grown-up" New Year's Eve treat, and still get home at a reasonable hour and let the adults kick off an evening of after-theatre dining and celebrating. Playhouse New Year's Eve festivities are among the most popular in town, and shows sell out fast, so book early to avoid disappointment. Help the Playhouse usher in 2023 and its 63rd anniversary of continuous theatrical and educational services to the community. "The Playhouse is truly a gem in this city and visiting it should be at the top of everyone's to do list!" DAILY BRUIN. Ask about special discounts for groups of 8 or more! (Admission for the 10pm show slightly higher)

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