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Monday Essentials: Share Laughs at Westside Comedy Theater, Become a Heal the Bay Volunteer

Five things residents of Santa Monica need to know this week.

Here's a handful of things to keep in mind for today.

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    • Want to volunteer at Heal the Bay? A volunteer orientation will take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12 at Heal the Bay's main office at 1444 9th St. in Santa Monica. Learn more about how to get involved. 
    • Malibu author Louis Spirito will hold a question and answer session and sign copies of his book "Gimme Shelter" at the Diesel Bookstore at the Brentwood Country Mart, 225 26th St. in Santa Monica. The event is set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. 
    • Westside Comedy Theater will present stand up comedy all week long. Check the Santa Monica Patch calendar for all the upcoming shows. 
    • The Promenade Playhouse will present an hour-long adaptation of "The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe" at noon Saturday, Aug. 17 at 1404 Third Street Promenade. Ticket information is available at creatingarts.org
    • The Strands will perform live at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Blvd. in Venice.


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