June 14
Hippocrates Was Right: Why Food Is Medicine, talk by Dr. Robert Krochmal, 2pm, free, Montana Branch Library, 1704 Montana Ave., 310.829.7081.
June 17
Sun Protection, seminar and potluck, presented by Nancy Fawzy, R.N., 12:30pm, non-members $3 and a dish for 8, Dewind Room, YMCA of Santa Monica, 1332 6th St., ymcasm.org.
June 18
Vein Ultrasound Screening, wear shorts, 6:30-8pm, free, Dewind Room, YMCA of Santa Monica, 1332 6th St., ymcasm.org.
Through June 28
Self Esteem Classes with Lee Davis, every Saturday, 3-5pm, free, Memorial Park, 1401 Olympic Blvd., 310.230.5163.
Through July 7
Lose Weight for Good, class, 7-8:30pm, $300, St. John’s Health Center, 1328 22nd St., 310.829.8453.
ONGOING
The City of Santa Monica has a recreational tennis league for intermediate and advanced players. To register, call 310.358.3393.
The Center for the Partially Sighted has free support groups for adults with impaired sight. You do not need to be a client of the Center to participate. For more information, contact Pam Thompson at 310.458.3501 x146.
Dance and Live Fiddle Band, the California Dance Cooperative holds contradances (which is sort of like square dancing, only more fun) on the first and fourth Saturday night of every month, Brentwood Youth House, 731 S. Bundy Dr., 7:30pm, all ages welcome, $9, 818.951.2003.
Isabelle’s Friday Social, salsa and tango lessons every Friday, lesson from 7:30-9pm, social from 9-10pm, class is $20, social is $5, Isabelle’s Dance Academy, 1334 Lincoln Blvd., 310.392.3493.
Overeaters Anonymous, newcomers meeting, Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Reed Park Auditorium, Wilshire Blvd. and 7th St., no dues, fees, or weigh-ins, regular meeting follows from 7-8pm, 310.392.1130.
Salsa Dancing Lessons with Ana Maria Alvarez, 7:30-8:30pm Wednesdays, $15 per class, free dancing after 8:30pm, Canal Club, 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice, 310.566.5610.
Santa Monica Hiking Group meets every other Saturday at a different hiking spot. The group is a nonprofit that donates back to the community by having beach cleanups. To register, go to hiking.meetup.com/354/about.
Sharing Strength and Hope, breast cancer support group, meets the second Monday of each month, 6:30pm, Santa Monica Bay Women’s Club, 1210 4th St., 310.395.1308.
Volunteers and booth vendors are needed for the Venice Eco-Fest, June 28 at Venice Beach, sponsored by Earth Day LA and the Venice Chamber of Commerce, info and applications, EarthDayLA.org, 888.295.8372, 310.310.3177.
Yoga Classes at Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, including a kid’s yoga class, classes in Spanish, beginner’s courses, and free meditation and kirtan every Wednesday at 7pm and Sunday at 6:30pm, 13325 Beach Ave., MDR, 310.822.yoga.
Young Adults Group Fighting Cancer Together, the Wellness Community WLA, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 1040, Tuesdays, 310.314.2555.
