Weekend Guide

Every Friday of the month, celebrate cycling and assert your “right to the road.” On July 3^rd, wheel it up at the Santa Monica pier and support Critical Mass. As the website Critical-Mass.org states, “This is not an organization, it’s an unorganized coincidence. It’s a movement … of bicycles, in the streets.” Bike into the night from 6:30-10pm.

Location: Santa Monica Pier (at top of pier ramp), Colorado Blvd. and Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, Website:http://santamonicacriticalmass.ning.com/

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Join Greenpeace Saturday July 4^th at 9:30 am and start your Independence Day off with a morning march down Main Street for the Santa Monica parade. Bring your crew, family and friends are invited to march along too. We will advise you in advance that your eyes won’t be playing tricks on you-some participants will be dressed as polar bears and Uncle Sam. This event will surely be some festive 4^th of July fun.

Location: Main Street, Santa Monica, CA, Website: http://greenpeace.org, Phone:       (323) 953-1366   (323) 953-1366      (323) 953-1366  (323) 953-1366 , for more info email: pallay@usc.edu

Julie Solomon cordially invites you to the Green Beacon Foundation home tour schedule for 3pm on July 4^th. Check out the 94 year old home that has been “Greenovated” with ecologically sound products and processes. Julie has recently established a non-profit organization called The Green Beacon Foundation (GBF) to serve as a community resource for the public. Learn how you can enhance your ability to go green by participating in on-going workshops, lectures, and so forth. Reserve your space for the tour by emailing Julie at contactgbf@gmail.com

Tel (323) 717-9636, web: www.greenbeacon.org

This years Americafest will feature a tribute to the men and women who serve and have given their lives for our country. In Fourth of July Fashion, there will be food, fun and fireworks. The festival and food court open at 2pm, the stadium will open up at 6pm for seating. Experience five drum corps performances and the anticipated grand finale-the fireworks, which are set to start at 9:05 pm. The thirty-minute show is choreographed and produced by Pyrospectaculars, known throughout the world for extraordinary fireworks displays in New

York, Boston, Thailand, and the Philippines, and at Super Bowls and Olympic Games. For more information including ticket prices, visit the website: http://www.rosebowlstadium.com/RoseBowl_Americafest.htm,

Location: The Rose Bowl, 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103, Tel (626) 577-3101, Pryospectaculars website: www.PyroSpectaculars.com

On Sunday July 5th, Urban Remedy will introduce a new, 10 week Yoga Nidra class series that will run through September. From 11:00am-12:15pm, you can clarify, focus, and specify your intentions for a better work environment, home environment, and sure footed-ness. Yoga Nidra is a guided visualization, relaxation technique from the Tantric tradition. Sign up for the course at http://www.LAnidra.com

Location: Urban Remedy, 1509 B, Abbott Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291. Tel (323) 930-0491, email: LAnidra@gmail.com

On July 5^th, get a good laugh with the movie Tommy Boy. The Sunday Cinema Series at the W in Westwood has returned. Watch movies under the stars, nibble on some sustainable treats, sip some refreshing summer cocktails. Doors open at 7pm and the flicks begin at sunset. Best of all, admission is FREE.

Location: The WET pool at the W Los Angeles Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024, For dinner reservations at the Backyard restaurant, call: (310) 443-8218. Web:  http://www.starwoodhotels.com/… Email: RSVPwlaevents@whotels.com

Debra, the “White Girl” Tamale Maker of La Guera Tamalera is hosting an Organic Tamalada (aka a tamale-making party) where you can learn how to make your own delicious tamales using fresh, organic farmer’s market ingredients.  The class will include lunch, a brief lecture and hands on instruction.   The class costs $58 per person but if you mention Your Daily Thread you can get two people in for $100 (so $50 each.)  For more information please visit http://www.gttamales.com/event and to RSVP call 213-880-0277.

Location: 1326 E. 1st Street, Los Angeles CA 90033  Date/Time:  Saturday, July 11  12 to 2:30 p.m.   RSVP:  By July 7th to 213-880-0277   Web: http://www.gttamales.com/event