EPPS is the Entertainment Publicists Professional Society. It represents public relations and marketing professionals from agencies, broadcast and cable corporations, convergence media, crisis management, music, digital film, sports and theme parks. Its online forums provide such services as classifieds, membership directories and networking opportunities.
The Santa Monica History Museum, located adjacent to the Santa Monica Main Library, features collections consisting of records, documents, oil paintings, photographs, memorabilia and other items of historical interest. More than 600,000 photos and 7,000 original property deeds from the Los Angeles County Recorder are included in the collection.
The museum - which opened its city-provided permanent location on October 24, 2010 - also houses a research library that is open to the public on an appointment basis. It hosts free docent-led tours and additional programs.
The Santa Monica History Museum has been operating since 1975, serving to preserve the history of the city. It was previously known as the Santa Monica Historical Society.
Created for Angelinos who appreciate and celebrate their German heritage, the German American Club of Santa Monica is one of hundreds of clubs across the country. With facilities to celebrate any occasion and a large parking lot for members only, the club occasionally hosts get togethers like Oktoberfest and special German Christmas parties that serve up the best of Hessian fare, like beer, bratwurst and apple strudel.
Angeles Girl Scout Council is located on Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica's community of Ocean Park. In addition to providing learning opportunities in the fields of arts and culture, business, outdoor adventure, environmental issues, science and technology and healthy living, this Ocean Park Girl Scout chapter features a store for Girl Scout badges, books and materials. Founded by Juliette Gordon Low in Savannah, Georgia, the Girls Scouts have been empowering girls and young women of America since 1912.
Sustainable Works is an organization that promotes environmental education and sustainability. It provides cities, business owners and educational institutions with programs and services related to chemical, energy and water consumption, community development, consumer habits, transportation emissions and waste production. To learn more about the program and its initiatives, consult the website or call the number provided for more information.
Montana Mail is a one-stop shop for all postal related needs. The small shop is nestled into a building on the south side of Montana Avenue and serves the local community. It has mailboxes, UPS and US Postal Service drop off and pick up and DHL. Passport photos, crating as well as envelopes, writing implements, stamps, tape and boxes are also on hand.
Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce is a private, non-profit organization that helps promote local area businesses and protect their interests. The Chamber is a non-governmental association and works with professional, business, industrial and community organizations for the benefit of its members and the local economy. Visit the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce's website for more information about this organization, including information on how to become a member, upcoming events, profiles on new members and an overview of the organization.
The Elks Lodge is a nationwide fraternal organization of over 1.2 million American citizens. It meets weekly for members and supports local community outreach programs in Santa Monica. Their mission is to impress values of charity, justice, brotherly love and fidelity on the immediate community, as well as enhancing the welfare and happiness of its members.
Lodge Meetings are Thursdays at 6:00pm and dinners are generally served at 7:30pm in the lodge.
The second Tuesday of every month, the group also meets at the Westwood Sportsmen's Club at 6:00pm and at the Santa Monica American Legion Post 123 at 6:00pm.
