News June 20, 2012

Ocean Park Association Social Mixer This Thursday At Basement Tavern:

The Ocean Park Association is hosting a happy hour and social mixer this Thursday, June 21, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and residents are invited to attend.

It will be held at the Basement Tavern in the basement of The Victorian, located at 2640 Main Street in Santa Monica.

Enjoy tasty selections from the Happy Hour menu, which includes food items for $6 and house wines for $5.

Check in at the OPA Welcome Table to receive a free raffle ticket to win an OPA shirt, plus other giveaways.

For more information, visit www.opa-sm.org.

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