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Apr. 21: The Yard Turns Three Years Old

Also today, a talk on Haiti disaster relief is given at SMC; and an author talks at the Main Library about finding happiness in life.

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And now, here's what's happening today:

Weather Forecast

  • cloudy in the morning, sunny in the afternoon
  • high temperature: 62 degrees
  • low temperature: 54 degrees
  • chance of precipitation: 10 percent
  • humidity: 80 percent
  • sunrise: 6:16 a.m.
  • sunset: 7:30 p.m.

The Main Event

  • is blowing out three birthday candles today—but it looks like customers will be the ones getting the presents. There will be a drawing in which the winner will get a dinner-for-two at the restaurant/bar; tickets to a beer tasting will also be given away. Free gift bags, $3 Stoli drink specials, a DJ and a roasted pig are also on the program.

The Runner-Up

  • International Medical Corps Director of Communications Margaret Aguirre will give a talk called “Delivering Disaster Relief in Haiti: Myths & Realities" at . The discussion is part of SMC's “Global Connections” series “Hybrid Business for the 21st Century.” The lecture will take place at 11:15 a.m. in Humanities & Social Science Lecture Hall 165.

Other Happenings

  • Meanwhile, at the , the exhibit “Good Food" will finish its run in the Pete & Susan Barrett Art Gallery. Go for more info about the exhibit.
  • Ginevra Venerosi Pesciolini will pour wines from her Tuscan estate, Tenuta Di Ghizzano, at 's . The event starts at 8:30 p.m. and costs $25 per person. Reserve a space by calling 424.214.4560 or e-mailing eventsSM@sonomawinegarden.com.
  • Don’t Miss Your Life: Find More Joy and Fulfillment Now author Joe Robinson will chat about his book in the 's MLK Auditorium at 7 p.m.

Last but Not Least

  • Tonight's Housing Commission meeting has been canceled.

This Day in Santa Monica History

  • On Apr. 21, 1975, Lynryd Skynyrd performed at the in support of their album Nuthin' Fancy (source: GoGoNotes.blogspot.com). 

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