VOL. 43November 2014

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By KATE BRANSFIELD

Black Friday is traditionally thestart of the holiday shopping

season but it’s important to note thatthe actual holiday of Thanksgiving isn’t about shopping, gifts orcommercial interests.

Thanksgiving is about family,friends, sharing food and reflecting onall that is good in our lives.

I am so grateful, not just this time ofyear, but year-round, for the point atwhich I find myself in my life.

I have built a successful businessthat has enabled me to give back to mycommunity. As a 25-year resident ofSanta Monica, I care deeply about ourtown. I am privileged to sponsor ourwonderful Franklin Elementary School,Roosevelt Elementary School,

Lincoln Middle School and Santa Monica High School.

I am so grateful to be able to sponsorthe Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica,Santa Monica Little League and Santa Monica Girls’ Fastpitch.

I am fortunate to be able to sponsorthe Wounded Warrior Project and itsgood work nationwide.

I am greatly privileged to serve as an Advisory Board Member ofwww.Residocracy.org. We formedResidocracy in early 2014 to combatthe over-development of Santa Monicaand have enjoyed important successes.We continue to work hard to enable theResident’s voice to be heard by thedecision makers at City Hall. I’mthankful so many residents have cometogether to celebrate the city that welove and work towards preserving itsmost treasured qualities.

Last, but certainly not least, are thewonderful clients I’ve had the honor torepresent over these seventeen years.As a realtor, I take great pride inhaving helped clients find the homesthat now house their holiday

celebrations. The memories that aremade this time of year are treasured fora lifetime and I’m thankful to have somany clients become ongoing friendswho are near-and-dear to my heart.

About this publicationThis publication was produced by local Realtor Kate Bransfield to keep the North of Montana neighborhood

up to date on some of the more interesting happenings in this unique corner of Santa Monica. As a Santa Monican for over 25 years, Kate takes pride in being a part of this vibrant community.

| Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage | 1608 Montana Avenue | Santa Monica, CA 90403

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North of MontanaSingle Family Homes Sold August, September, October 2013

Compared with August, September, October 2014From ALL agents in ALL companies

Season of Giving

Holiday EventCalendarNov. 1 2014 - Jan. 19 2015 ICE at Santa Monica Fifth Street at Arizona Downtown’s Ice skating rink is apopular spot during the holidays The grand opening takes place on Nov.6 from 6PM-10PM

Nov. 6 - Dec. 12 PAL Best Gift Ever Toy Drive Donate a new unwrapped gift or gift card drop off locations Santa Monica PAL - 1401 Olympic ICE PAL - 5th and Arizona Public Safety Facility - 333 Olympic

Nov. 11 - Dec. 13 Irving Berlin’s White Christmas Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico BlvdSaturdays and Sundays at 2 PMBased on the beloved, timeless film,this heartwarming musical adaptationfeatures seventeen Irving Berlin songsand a book by David Ives and PaulBlake. Veterans Bob Wallace and PhilDavis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. Withromance in mind, the two follow a duoof beautiful singing sisters en route totheir Christmas show at a Vermontlodge, which just happens to be ownedby Bob and Phil's former armycommander. The dazzling score

features well known standardsincluding Blue Skies, I Love A Piano,How Deep Is the Ocean and theperennial favorite, White Christmas.

Nov. 21 - Dec. 24 Photos with Santa Santa Monica Place, Center Plaza11 AM - 8 PM

Nov. 29 Small Business Saturday Music Fest10AM - 6PM on Montana Ave. Avoid the crazy shopping deluge andstroll beautiful Montana Avenue from6th – 17th streets – listen to live musicand shop our unique and wonderfulsmall boutiques to find one of a kindHoliday gifts for your loved ones!

December 5 Montana Ave. Holiday Walk 5PM- 9PM Storeowners in one ofSanta Monica’s most unique shopping districts are wrappingpresents, striking up the bands andsending invites to the big man himself - Santa Claus - to make this year’s walkthe most fun and festive yet.

December 6 Pico Art Walk Noon - 6 PM This event from 27th to 32nd street on Pico Blvd. showcases Pico’s bustling art district and boasts food and fun for the whole family.

December 6 Main Street Holiday Event5PM Join Main Street’s merchants for their annual holiday extravaganza thatbegins at the California HeritageMuseum. There will be pictureswith Santa, the annual candlelight walkto the shopping cart tree at Edgemar

led by Santa as well as over 50 holidays parties at yourfavorite Main Street stores New this year will be aerialistsperforming at Robin Murez Art

Dec. 16 - Dec. 23 at sundown Menorah Lightings Third Street promenade between Arizona Ave. & Santa Monica Blvd.