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BY KATE CAGLE ing to some people.” Daily Press Staff Writer But Franzblau claims if done correctly, that feeling of fear can Professional cuddler Jean transform into a feeling of bliss. It’s Franzblau faces a number of chal- the reason she is expanding her lenges in her growing industry. business, Cuddle Sanctuary, to First off, she says her business offer three-day workshops to train solves a problem you may not even cuddling enthusiasts from all over know you have. the world. A pilot program “People don’t realize that they brought cuddlers from nearby San are touch deprived because it’s not Diego and far away Germany. something we talk about very The cuddle trend - also known often,” Franzblau said in an inter- as plutonic touch therapy - has view from her home office in Santa received sporadic media attention Monica. The second problem: cud- over the past few years. In 2015 dling’s connotation. there was even a “Cuddle “It’s a very tricky business Convention” in Portland, Oregon. because the word cuddle is so A Buzzfeed video featuring Cuddle confusing to people. Many peo- Sanctuary has racked up nearly 7 ple use the word cuddle to mean million views on YouTube. something they do before and “When you’re actually being after a sexual experience with held by a stranger it opens you up someone they know very well. So to a lot of truth,” remarks one of the idea of being close to someone you don’t know is frighten- SEE CLASSES PAGE 6 SMMEF hosts 2nd Annual Wine Auction

MARINA ANDALON SMMEF took interest and Daily Press Staff Writer began to analyze what their organ- ization did to be successful. This Sunday, April 30 the Santa SMMEF took that information Monica - Malibu Education and brought it here, and tailored it Foundation will host their 2nd to the Santa Monica community. Annual Wine Auction at the The gala food and wine tasting Fairmont Miramar Hotel and will raise funds for all Santa Bungalows. Monica and Malibu public schools The Manhattan Beach as a result of the district’s central- Education Foundation inspired ized funding model. the event, as they host an annual In 2011 the Board of Education wine auction that has been around passed a policy allowing for cen- for more than 20 years. tralized fundraising. Greenberg “We knew Manhattan Beach explains under this policy, only the LEAGUE LOSS Morgan Genser Education Foundation did a wine Ed Foundation can fund person- The Crossroads High School varsity baseball team hosted Paraclete High in a gold coast league baseball game on auction that raised a tremendous nel, which translates into programs April 26 and lost 4-1 dropping their record to 0-7 in league play and 6-13. Pictured are Nick Milillo taking a swing, amount of money,” said SMMEF for students. Paraclete’s Nolan Riggs reaching to tag Jackson Childers and Joji Barabtelli tagging out Paraclete’s Aaron Roose. Executive Director Linda Greenberg. SEE AUCTION PAGE 7 Todd Mitchell “Your Neighborhood is My Neighborhood.” (310) 899-3521 CalBRE# 00973400

©2016 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. All Rights Reserved. Calendar 2 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 29-30, 2017 Visit us online at www.smdp.com PICO BLOCK PARTY Sat. April 29 | 1-5 PM What’s Up FREE Westside OUT AND ABOUT IN SANTA MONICA SALSA AND Brentwood Art Festival LATIN MUSIC BY FLACO Saturday, April 29 The annual Brentwood Art Festival will CABEZA DE VACA be held, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the CULTURAL DANCE Author Forum south side of San Vicente Boulevard, Annual Authors Forum; featuring between Barrington Avenue and Bundy FAMILY ART-MAKING Paula Bernstein, L.H. Dillman, Drive; featuring artists, music, food Georgia Jeffries and Wendell trucks, Kids’ Zone and community WORKSHOPS Thomas of Sisters in Crime, Los booths. Over 100 artists will showcase FOOD TRUCKS Angeles; at the Kaufman Brentwood a variety of mediums; including paint- Branch Library, 11820 San Vicente ing, sculpture, jewelry, glass, textiles, ARTIST OPEN STUDIOS Boulevard. These authors have con- photography and mixed media. LOWRIDERS tributed short stories to Los Angeles Proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Chapter’s new anthology, LAst Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library. TABLING BY Resort. The panelists will discuss NEIGHBORHOOD ORGS their stories and other publications. Potato Printed Totes with 2 p.m. Admission is free. Call (310) Tracy Bromwich 575-8273 for more details. Learn to use a variety of vegetables from the Farmer’s Market for relief printing. Cut them to The Scottish Fiddlers of make blocks and print with screen printing ink Los Angeles on natural cotton tote bags. Come away with 18TH STREET ARTS CENTER The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles a lovely market bag of your own creation. Cost: 1639 18th Street perform a lively, energetic and uplift- $10, 1 – 3 p.m., 1450 Ocean, register at ing concert of the traditional music http://apm.activecommunities.com/santa- Santa Monica, CA 90404 of Scotland, the Shetlands, and monicarecreation/Activity_Search/58349 18thstreet.org/calendar for more Ireland. Hard-driving reels, strath- or call (310) 458-2239. speys, hauntingly beautiful airs, and *Take the Metro Expo Line to 17th/SMC stop - only 40 min from downtown. sweet waltzes characterize their playing. Main Library, 601 Santa Monday, May 1 Monica Blvd., 2 – 3 p.m. Architectural Review Board Author Reading with René Meeting Colato Laínez The ARB generally meets on the first Join author René Colato Laínez on and third Mondays of each month the Secret Garden for a special unless there is a holiday. Meetings are 26-Month CD Special reading in honor of Children’s Day held in the City Council Chambers at (Día del Nino). Limited space; on a City Hall unless otherwise noted. City first come, first serve basis. Pico Hall, 1685 Main St., 7 p.m. Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd., 12:15 – 1 p.m. Disabilities Commission Meeting Arts & Literacy Festival Regular meeting of the Santa Monica % Annual Festival celebrating arts and Disabilities Commission. Ken Edwards literacy for young children. Virginia Center, 1527 4th St., 6 p.m. Ave Park, 2200 Virginia Ave., 9 a.m. – 1 1.45 APY 1 p.m. Comic Strip Bookmarks at Fairview Come celebrate free comic book day by Sunday, April 30 creating your own comic strip bookmark! Open to all ages. Event will be Catching Sight of Thelma & held at the Fairview Branch Library 431 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, (310) 393-8889 Louise 2101 Ocean Park Blvd., 12 p.m.-9 p.m. Catching Sight of Thelma & Louise is a documentary film that takes an inti- Pajama Story Time For the location nearest you, please call (855) 886-4824 mate look into how Callie Khouri and Calling all kids to grab their favorite Ridley Scott’s iconic 1991 story chal- stuffed animals and p.j.’s for an evening of lenged preconceptions of feminism, story time for the whole family. Limited or visit us at www.firstrepublic.com framing it in the context of two average space. Ocean Park Branch Library, 2601 women in extraordinary circumstances, Main St., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. and its persistence as a cultural touch- stone 25 years on. CATE - Cinema at Tuesday, May 2 the Edge film festival hosts the world premiere of Catching Sight of Thelma & Ka-Pow! Comic Book Day Louise on at 12 p.m. at Edgemar Center Celebration for the Arts in Santa Monica. Film pre- Open to heroes and heroines of all miere followed by a Q&A with director ages! Come draw your own comic, cre- Jennifer Townsend. ate a superhero craft, enjoy a comic https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cate-cin- book exhibit, and take your picture in ema-at-the-edge-film-festival-2017- the photo booth. Costumes encour- tickets-32548830428 aged. Pico Branch Library, 2201 Pico Blvd. 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.

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Citywide Santa Monica Public Library Celebrates Free Comic Book Day with a Week of Activities Since 2002, comic book stores and libraries around the world have celebrated Free Comic Book Day on the first Saturday in May. This year, Santa Monica Public Library joins Treat Yourself! the fun, beginning with a week full of activities from May 1 through May 4, and ending on Saturday, May 6, with Free Comic Book Day. On Free Comic Book Day, Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., adults, teens and kids can stop by any Library location to pick up a free comic book (while supplies last). Salons, Spas, Massages, They can also stop by the Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., where they’ll be celebrating the day with a bunch of comics-related activities. At 11 a.m., join them for a recent and Skincare…treat yourself. blockbuster movie screening starring a ragtag band of intergalactic misfits. Between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m., fans can pick up their free comic book and pose in the superhero photo #ShopMontana #MontanaAveSM booth, with costumes definitely encouraged. From 1 to 4 p.m., join them for drop-in crafts and other comics-related activities. Then from 2 to 3 p.m., take a walk over to event co- sponsor Hi De Ho Comics, at 1431 Lincoln Blvd, who are hosting a cosplay contest as part of their all-day Free Comic Book Day celebration. For the week leading up to Free Comic Book Day, all four Santa Monica Public Library branch locations will offer more free comic book programming. For movie titles, address- es and other details, see smpl.org/comics or call (310) 458-8600. Paul Sand's Santa Monica Public Theatre presents On Monday, May 1, from noon to 9 p.m., the Fairview Branch offers a drop-in, person- the world premiere of the James Harris play alized comic bookmark craft program that all ages are welcome to enjoy. On Tuesday, May 2, from 5 to 7 p.m., the Pico Branch hosts Ka-Pow!: A Comic Book Celebration, an all-ages party with crafts, a comic exhibit and more. On Wednesday, May 3, at 6:30 p.m., the Montana Avenue Branch screens a satirical, coming-of-age comedy film based on a popular, adult graphic novel. Thursday, May 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Ocean Park Branch invites kids ages 5- An 11 to make a no-sew superhero cape (bring a plain t-shirt to cut and decorate). All programs are free; seating is limited and on a first arrival basis. The Santa Monica Public Library is wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, call Library Administration at (310) 458-8606 at least one week prior to event. All Library locations are served by the Big Blue Bus. Call branches for route information. Ride your bike. Bicycle parking racks are available at the library. — SUBMITTED BY BARBARA CHANG FLEEMAN, PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN Illegal

FILM REVIEW that was not really fleshed out. A financial executive who had the courage to leave the UNFORGETTABLE trading industry to open his own craft brew- Rated R ery should have had a much more dynamic Start 100 Minutes personality. What does ring true is that he Released April 21 seems to have a consistent attraction to damaged women. In the past, this role would Unforgettable is a dramatic psychological have been the token hot female interest with Theatre in the thriller starring Katherine Heigl as “Tessa” no intelligent dialogue – interesting that the and Rosario Dawson as “Julia,” two women role belongs to the male here. who are pitted against one another in a bit- Other characters who add depth are Merry Go-Round ter psycho-battle. This is probably Heigl’s Isabella Kai Rice as Tessa’s daughter, Cheryl best role yet, a tightly wound divorcee reach- Ladd as her even uber-controlling mother, ing out in all directions like an octopus on and Whitney Cummings as Julia’s tough ex- SANTA MONICA PIER steroids to regain control over her domin- boss and confidant, who seems to be her ion: her young daughter and her ex hus- only grounding force. band. She sees “Julia” as a threat - an earthy Underlying the classic jealousy and power innocent who has survived trauma in her life struggle story is a commentary on the May 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 8pm and is trying to forge a normal existence machinations of today’s society, where due with her new fiancé, Tessa’s ex. As I said, it’s to social media almost everyone can know TICKETS: a psychological thriller … or is it a hilarious deeply personal details of their acquaintanc- EventbriteOR goo.gl/5FrVke campy melodramatic comedy? es’ lives, once known only by a handful of In the beginning the film does not identi- close and trusted friends. PaulSandProjects.com/an-illegal-start.html fy itself as a comedy. However, by the end, The movie is worth seeing. It could have the audience is laughing heartily at the been even more hilarious, had the comedic catharsis that ensues as Tessa and Julia “duke style been set up from the beginning. There it out,” in graphic brawls. are so many elements that would have The film is the directorial debut of Denise worked for that style. For example, David is Di Novi, who has had a notable career as a blissfully unaware of the obvious trajectories producer. Heigl and Dawson have brought of both his ex wife and his fiancée towards SMALL BUSINESS color and energy to their characters. The psychotic breakdowns / no one ever calls the costume design defines the character of the police, even in imminent danger / and Tessa two women. Tessa’s outfits are stark, sleek, is deliciously over-the-top in concocting her with never a wrinkle. Julia’s are flowing and twisted plot. I look forward to the next steps colorful. The story is written in a straightfor- in Denise Di Novi’s directing career. ward style, though with too much of the characters’ history laid out in verbal exposi- KATHRYN WHITNEY BOOLE has spent most of STARTUP? tion. The man they are fighting over, her life in the entertainment industry, which is “David,” played by a handsome enough the backdrop for remarkable adventures with LET ME HELP YOU SUCCEED Geoff Stults, is dim-witted and boring, not extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager endowed with enough fire to realistically ini- with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. tiate the battle over his affections. This is not [email protected]. For previously published TAXES • BOOKKEEPING • STARTUPS • CORPS. • LLCS Stults’ fault. He did his best with a character reviews see https://kwboole.wordpress.com DO YOU HAVE COMMUNITY NEWS? (310) 395-9922 Submit news releases to [email protected] or by fax at (310) 576-9913 SAMUEL B. MOSES, CPA office (310) 458-7737 100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1800 Santa Monica 90401 OpinionCommentary 4 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 29-30, 2017 Visit us online at www.smdp.com Your column here By Jon Kean Send comments to [email protected] Response to Donald Trump’s Speech on Holocaust Remembrance Day

“AND WE REMEMBER THOSE FIRST How can a President who wants to build a hopeful moments of liberation, when at long wall and place restrictions on human beings WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN last the American soldiers arrived in camps fleeing war and genocide from seeking new and cities throughout occupied Europe, lives in America be taken seriously when he waving the same beautiful flags before us talks of bearing witness and never forget- GOOD PEOPLE BECAUSE today, speaking those three glorious words: ting? It took many survivors 3-5 years to TO ‘You are free.’” receive a quota number to immigrate to About two thirds of the way through a America, but they waited and they came. Lili OF THE CARELESSNESS OR fairly well written speech delivered by our Majzner from Poland waited six years but President at the United States Capitol in arrived in 1951 knowing that “America was a honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on dream for us.” Would these survivors of NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS. April 25th, the words printed above were genocide be welcome in Trump’s 2017 read. As a documentary filmmaker who has America? Where would we as a society place spent years studying the impact and after- our priorities? We can guess at these math of liberation on Holocaust survivors, I answers. shuddered. How naive. How simplistic. How So the words from our President today Free Consultation American. To assume that liberation could were just that, words. Carefully crafted to be equated with freedom is one of the absolve the administration of its debacle on biggest myths and our President featured it International Holocaust Day in January Over $25 Million Recovered prominently in the first speech where he when the word “Jew” was not mentioned actually seemed to be willing to confront once to refer to the six million murdered. •CATASTROPHIC PERSONAL INJURIES Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism. In Words are easy to write and speak from a today’s world, facts matter and when the teleprompter, but devoid of sincere action, •WRONGFUL DEATH truth is at stake those of us who can, must set they are meaningless and right now they are •MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS the record straight. just that, meaningless. The Holocaust can- Liberation was not a happy day. To many not be remembered without a full under- •BICYCLE ACCIDENTS survivors, it was the second worst day of the standing that it was really about the “Final war (the first being the day they were sepa- Solution”: the eradication of European •SPINAL CORD INJURIES rated from their families). Hungarian sur- Jewry. These speeches ring hollow, especially •TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES vivor Renee Firestone says, “That moment when they are simplified to imply that free- was one of the saddest, most difficult dom arrived with Allied troops in April and •DOG BITES moments of my life. I knew that my mother May of 1945. The survivors never found did not make it. My sister never came back. I peace, although many found fulfilling lives. •TRIP & FALLS had no idea what happened to my father or They never found a place to call home, my brother, so what am I going to do? Where although they blended into communities. You Pay Nothing Until am I going to go?” Yes, there was, for some, They never were able to put the past behind, an initial jolt of joy at the concept of being although they tried to move past trauma and Robert Lemle Your Case Is Resolved “free” but the reality soon overwhelmed that tragedy to feel normal again. emotion. Securing the basic needs of life: That is the reality. I encourage people food, shelter, family, became the sole driving who wish to explore this concept further to 310.392.3055 force for most survivors. come to the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica www.lemlelaw.com We must also realize that liberation was a on May 9 at 7 p.m. when the Public Policy concept that most Jews never saw as a possi- Institute at Santa Monica College presents bility. For years, the Nazis “promised” to kill the film After Auschwitz: The Stories of Six them if the Allies ever got too close. Once it Women. We must pursue facts and truth so came, it brought more questions than when we are spoon fed clever speeches hand answers. Just returning home sometimes crafted by talented writers, we know enough PRESIDENT CONTRIBUTING WRITERS took months as trains tracks were long since to stop and ask questions and correct the Ross Furukawa David Pisarra, Charles Andrews, [email protected] Jack Neworth, 1640 5th Street, Suite 218 destroyed and the trains running infre- myths and lies. Santa Monica, CA 90401 PUBLISHER Sarah A. Spitz, Cynthia Citron, quently. Returning home brought new mis- The speech ended with “Each survivor Margarita Rozenbaoum OFFICE (310) 458-PRESS (7737) ery as the houses these women left behind here today is a beacon of light, and it only Rob Schwenker FAX (310) 576-9913 [email protected] were often occupied by neighbors, many of takes one light to illuminate even the darkest EDITOR IN CHIEF PRODUCTION MANAGER whom were wearing clothes left behind by space. Just like it takes only one truth to Matthew Hall Darren Ouellette Jews. Erika Jacoby remembered returning to crush a thousand lies and one hero to change [email protected] [email protected] Miscolc in Hungary. Neighbors accused the course of history. We know that in the STAFF WRITERS OPERATIONS/ “more of coming back than left … you want end, good will triumph over evil, and that as Marina Andalon CIRCULATION/LEGAL The Santa Monica Daily Press publishes your stuff back, you’re never going to get it”. long as we refuse to close our eyes or to [email protected] SERVICES MANAGER Monday - Saturday with a circulation of 10,000 Thousands were murdered in the aftermath silence our voices, we know that justice will Kate Cagle Josh Heisler on weekdays and 11,000 on the weekend. The of liberation. They might have been free, but ultimately prevail.” That was the most hon- [email protected] Daily Press is adjudicated as a newspaper of [email protected] general circulation in the County of Los there was no home to return to. Which est sentiment of the entire effort. Seek the STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Angeles and covers news relevant to the City CIRCULATION brings us to today. truth. Morgan Genser of Santa Monica. The Daily Press is a member The biggest issue that emerged from the If it is absent, speak the truth. [email protected] Keith Wyatt of the California Newspaper Publisher’s [email protected] Association, the National Newspaper President’s speech was the 800-pound goril- Association and the Santa Monica Chamber of ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE la in the room. This single, carefully rea- JON KEAN is a documentary filmmaker living in Achling Holliday Commerce. The paper you’re reading this on is Andrew Oja composed of 100% post consumer content and soned statement cannot erase the stain of his Santa Monica. His latest film After Auschwitz: [email protected] [email protected] the ink used to print these words is soy based. campaign and the first 100 days of this pres- The Stories of Six Women is a sequel to his crit- We are proud recipients of multiple honors for outstanding news coverage from the California idency. This is a President who called to con- ically acclaimed film Swimming in Auschwitz, TO ADVERTISE IN THE SANTA MONICA DAILY PRESS IN PRINT OR DIGITAL, Newspaper Publishers Association as well as a gratulate Recip Erdogan after a dubious and is playing at various festivals, Museums and PLEASE CALL 310-458-7737 or email [email protected] Santa Monica Sustainable Quality Award. election designed to consolidate nationalis- private screenings until its release this fall. He is PUBLISHED BY NEWLON ROUGE, LLC tic powers. His chief strategic analyst sup- also a member of the Santa Monica-Malibu © 2017 Newlon Rouge, LLC, all rights reserved. ports Marine Le Pen and Geert Wilders. 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Eddie: As a fellow cartoonist, there’s If you don’t like what we have to say one obvious question I have to ask. The we will give you a copy of your label ‘cartoonist’ sometimes has a nega- tive image in some people’s minds, as if x-rays at no charge we aren’t real artists. Are you put off by being called a cartoonist or do you DENTAL CARE WITHOUT JUDGEMENT! embrace the title? WE OFFER UNIQUE SERVICES George: I have to embrace the title *Nitrous Oxide provided as a courtesy because that is exactly what I am. The nega- *No interest payment plans tivity arises because some folks deem car- *Emergencies can be seen today tooning as a trivial pastime that should not *Our dentists and staff members are easy to talk to be taken seriously in the realm of ‘true art’. In my opinion, art is expressed in many AND OF COURSE WE DO forms. I have made the decision to express -Invisalign -Periodontist on Staff -Oral Surgeon on Staff my artistic passion in the form of funny pic- -Cosmetics and Implants -Zoom bleaching -and more tures and humorous prose. I like to make GEORGE FORD WRITES ADDANAC CITY people laugh and my cartoons are an exten- SANTA MONICA FAMILY DENTISTRY 15TH ST. sion of my attempt to tickle their funny DR. ALAN RUBENSTEIN bones. I can’t apologize for that. I must bask E: Even though a cartoonist’s life can be a WILSHIRE BLVD.# 1260 15th ST. SUITE #703 14TH ST. in it. Hahaha! struggle, there are moments that make it NA AVE. worthwhile. Have you had a fan interaction ARIZO E: The main work that you’re known for that made you feel like your work was being (310) 736-2589 is your comic strip Addanac City. How long appreciated and reaching people in a good have you been writing and drawing your way? WWW.ALANRUBENSTEINDDS.COM strip and where did the idea originate from? G: One of the greatest experiences I’ve G: I created Addanac City way back in had has been receiving an email from a the summer of 1992 while attending total stranger telling me how much they Virginia State University. I was just killing love “Addanac City” and how they’ve been time waiting for my dad somewhere and I a faithful reader since its creation. I had drew a quick sketch of this snaggle-toothed no idea this ‘fan’ existed at all, but they’ve kid with wild, scraggly hair and I named been there silently rooting me on from him Hank. After creating Hank, I began the sidelines. People are more apt to com- coming up with the rest of the ensemble plain about something on the internet whom would eventually become the citi- rather than compliment what they like. A zens of “Addanac City.” kick in the rump is way more prevalent “Addanac City” the comic strip series than a pat on the back when it comes to began publication in my hometown newspa- the web, I’m afraid. So you learn to treas- per, The Gazette-Virginian. The strip ran ure any words of adoration especially three days a week for about four years until from someone outside of your inner cir- small-town politics prevailed and they cle of friends and family. decided to use the space for more advertise- Another awesome moment came from ments. That’s when I continued the series as attending a convention as a spectator and full-fledged comic books for the next several getting recognized by one of my favorite years and eventually transforming ‘Addanac team of creators after they saw me wearing a City’ into a webcomic to be enjoyed by an Hank t-shirt. audience with a farther reach than my hometown paper could ever provide. It’s E: Besides Hi De Ho Comic-Con on Free been going strong ever since 5 days a week. Comic Book Day May 6, what other upcoming shows can people find you at and what E: We table close by at a lot of conven- upcoming projects should they look for? tions and we are in the same boat as self publishers when it comes to getting our G: I will be attending Comic Con Palm work out there to the public. What has been Springs this August. Last year’s convention your biggest challenge in gaining your audi- was the first one ever held in that city and it ence and fanbase? was such a success that there has to be a second one. I’m proud to be a part of such a G: Conventions are somewhat hard to get fan-friendly event that really caters to the noticed because you’re essentially selling the people whether they’re lifelong fanatics or same product as a thousand other salespeo- totally brand-new. ple. In order to stand out, you’ve gotta pro- For daily humor, please visit my webcom- vide the customer with something they can’t ic site www.AddanacCity.com. My full- get from the next vendor. length comic books can be purchased from I generally wait until a passerby makes Amazon at eye-contact or moseys close to my table www.amazon.com/author/georgeford checking out my wares before I engage them. I usually just say ‘hello’. I gain most of my If you’d like to meet George Ford and check out business from people noticing me drawing his work, catch him on May 6th at Hi De Ho at my table while they’re walking by. I let my Comic-Con on Free Comic Book Day. Hi De Ho work sell itself without my big mouth mess- Comics is located at 1431 Lincoln Blvd. in Santa ing up the sale. Monica. Local Spring Savings Going on 6 WEEKEND EDITION, APRIL 29-30, 2017 Visit us online at www.smdp.com Now! “The most important component for CLASSES safety is that there is no touch required ever,” • FROM PAGE 1 Franzblau said, adding the “Love Dome” in Patio Furniture Fire Pits Venice where she leads her sessions has a pri- Umbrellas • Cushions the participants in the video. Franzblau has vate area if someone needs to take a break also appeared on “the Insider,”‘America with and stresses people are allowed to leave at Jorge Ramos’ and TLC’s ‘My Secret Job.’ any time if they feel uncomfortable. To Franzblau, cuddling is not about sex as “At the end of these experiences people Rio 6-Piece Wicker Seating Set - $4,099 much as it is about oxytocin, the hormone use words like happy, content, complete, released during intercourse, when mothers relaxed, joyful and even blissful,” Franzblau breastfeed and during plutonic touching as said. well. The hormone is connected with posi- Even still, it’s easy to imagine how things tive feelings, bonding and socialization. can become awkward in a stranger to In a busy city like Los Angeles, it can be stranger cuddle party, which is why difficult for a single person living alone to Franzblau is launching the new workshops experience oxytocin release without jump- in June to help train cuddlers who want to ing into bed with someone (although, recent bring the service to their community. The studies have shown staring into your dog’s Santa Monica businesswoman has learned a eyes also releases oxytocin). The UCLA lot from her cuddles over the years she graduate has been offering cuddling sessions would like to pass on in the burgeoning for strangers in Venice since 2014 in an effort industry. to allow locals to get their oxytocin fix Interested trainees and others who want through human contact without having sex. to learn more about professional cuddling The sessions are “Rated G” and involve hug- can reach out to Franzblau through her web- ging, spooning, holding hands and sharing site, cuddlesanctuary.com. compassion. A typical 60 minutes session costs $80. [email protected]

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a success on so many levels. We sold out 400 AUCTION tickets, and people were enjoying the food, the FROM PAGE 1 wine, and the silent auction. It was a home run hit,” said Greenberg. “From that we raised While critics have said the system under- $120,000 for music, arts, STEM, and instruc- mines parents’ ability to fund local schools, tional aides and more for the children.” Greenberg said the policy has created pro- The wine auction comes in the home grammatic equity for SMMUSD students. stretch of the SMMEF fundraising cycle, On Sunday, parents and community which will be wrapping up on June 30. Since members get together to sip, savor and sup- July 1, 2016 SMMEF has raised $2,920,641, port important programs for all local public this number includes donations, fundraisers, school students. and earned income from investments. “The reason this event is so important is With one more new improvement from last because the proceeds benefit programs for year, Ann Conkle, SMMEF’s Communications every single students – this is groundbreak- and Events Manager, said, “We have expanded ing,”said Greenberg.“All proceeds support the the silent auction items. Last year we had about Ed Foundation which funds 30 weeks of arts 85 items and this year we have about 150 items.” education, enrichment programs like STEM Items are donated from parents, organi- and student well being and 87 classrooms zations and community members. All pro- assistants for every student in SMMUSD.” ceeds from this event benefit the Education This year SMMEF decided to add a new Foundation, which funds multiple pro- feature offering an early access pass for grams within the Santa Monica – Malibu guests who want to donate extra money and School District. spend an extra hour wine tasting. This fea- “Now, no matter what school and no ture is limited to 150 guests. matter the socioeconomic circumstances of The event is hosted by Dun & Bradstreet, the families, every student gets the programs Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows we fund. Because they should,” said /MSD Capital, Kaiser Permanente and Saint Greenberg. John’s Health Center Affiliation Endowment Tickets for the event range from $150 - Fund, all local Santa Monica organizations. $225 and as of Thursday the event is 20 tick- Keeping the event very community based. ets away from being completely sold out. The Wine Auction will be featuring more Event will begin at 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. For than 30 outstanding wine and food tastings more information you can call their office from top restaurants along with renowned (310) 396-4577. vineyards. “Our inaugural Wine Auction last year was [email protected]

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TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (April 29) Heathcliff By PETER GALLAGHER Strange Brew By JOHN DEERING

Far-fetched dreams will come true this year. What happens over the next 10 weeks turns you into the boss or another kind of powerful figure. Use your talent for sensing people’s strengths, and assign tasks accordingly. You’ll like the turn your personal life takes in June. August will bless your family. Capricorn and Aquarius adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 19, 44, 38 and 11.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) It’s said that nothing worth having comes eas- It’s time to break a certain pattern that once ily. Of course that’s not true. People luck into served you well and has since gotten stale. easy, worthwhile things all the time. Wise peo- This most likely involves another person. The ple know to appreciate such good fortune. interruption will add energy to your day, peace You’ll be such a person today. to your night. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) If you’re disappointed in the actions of those Today, people will take your lead about what to around you, just know that their perceptions think about you. When you feel great about are very different from yours. They are only who you are and what’s going down, they’ll Agnes By TONY COCHRAN acting on what they know. Perhaps you can accept it without question. educate them. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) GEMINI (May 21-June 21) The one who is flirting with you may have ulte- Your mojo comes and your mojo goes. You can rior motives, but those reasons are likely not ingratiate that special charisma to stick the only reason for the extra attention. You around with you, but you can’t totally control are, after all, fun to flirt with! it. Be your own best friend regardless of how popular you seem to be at the minute. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Many relationships don’t start off with a lot of CANCER (June 22-July 22) reciprocity. It may take a while for the mutual You’ll enjoy working on your personal style. It feelings to start flowing. One-sided interest is could mean adding new words to your lexicon, perfectly acceptable for a while until a solid spiffing up your wardrobe or getting your dynamic starts to take form. domestic life running in a more organized Dogs of C-Kennel By MICK & MASON MASTROIANNI & JOHNNY HART and/or elegant way. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) If today were a slot machine it would be com- LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) ing up all sevens: only, the payout isn’t in coins; One of your talents is dealing deftly with peo- it’s in fortuitous connections. Seize the oppor- ple who others find difficult. You’ve a way of tunities. This type of luck doesn’t come along bringing out the best in others, perhaps very often. because you really see something to love in practically everyone. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) One thought leads to the next and the next. It’s VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) a mental chain that you’d do well to break. No Once you know that you’re perfectly fine on one else is bringing up your past mistakes, so your own, you can enjoy circumstances for you should let them go, too. Distract yourself what they truly are instead of using any pur- with adventurous fun. suit or person as a means of escape. Zack Hill By JOHN DEERING & JOHN NEWCOMBE Lunar Call to Lighten Up

As for the thoughts that are causing us pain, there are three prevalent psychological models to consider. You could root out the history of the thought. You could question the validity of the thought. Or you could determine the thought erroneous and useless then ignore it until it goes away. The Gemini moon favors the last choice.

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