Ross Hawkins

Clovis Doil Mead, a man who lived through colorful times, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kagel Canyon, the San Fernando Valley, on Sunday morning Dec. 9, just two days after celebrating his 87th birthday.

He is survived by his daughter Susan, his stepsons Ross Hawkins and Clyde Hawkins, and his stepdaughter Nina Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Audrie in 2003.

Wednesday, Dec. 12 7 p.m. — Planning Commission meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. Free underground parking. 7:30 p.m. — Culver City Democratic Club, monthly meeting. Subject: The Presidential Primary. Garden Room, Vets Auditorium, 4117 Overland Ave. 310.945.5744 or president@ccdemclub.org. Friday, Dec. 14 6 p.m. — Closing performance of Chris deCarlo and Evelyn Rudie's musical adaptation of "Cinderella" at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. 310.394.9779 or www.santamonicaplayhouse.com. 8 p.m. — Closing weekend at the Westchester Playhouse for the "Romantic Comedy," a Bernard Slade play, by the Kentwood Players. 8301 Hindry Ave., south of Manchester Blvd., Westchester. 310 645.5156 Final performance Saturday, Dec. 15, at 8. Saturday, Dec. 15 2 p.m. — "A Christmas Carol," at the Ivy Substation, by La Ballona School's fourth- and fifth-graders under the auspices of The Actors' Gang. Admission: Free with an unwrapped gift. 9070 Venice Blvd. Also Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2. 310.838.4264. or www,theactorsgang.com. 2 p.m. — "A Partridge in a Pear Tree," at the Westchester Playhouse, a family friendly play built on the popular Christmas song. One performance only. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., south of Manchester Boulevard, Westchester. 310.345.5156. or www.kentwoodplayers.org Children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday, Dec. 17 7 p.m. — City Council meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. Free underground parking. Wednesday, Dec. 19 6 p.m. — Greater West Los Angles Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1150 S. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills. Prepayment required, 310.481.0600.

The third Backlot Film Festival is now accepting submissions for the April 2-April 5 event at the Vets Auditorium.

The festival will open with a tribute to Arthur Freed, the legendary M-G-M producer and songwriter, who wrote “An American In Paris” and “Gigi.”

At the same time, the Arthur Freed Award will be established for “Best Student Film,” in fiction or documentary, with an emphasis on carrying on the tradition of family entertainment.

Monday, Nov. 5 7 p.m. — City Council meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall,...

Wednesday, Oct. 31

Halloween

9 a.m. — West Los Angeles College Fall Festival and Law Enforcement Job Fair, on campus. 9000 Freshman Dr. 310. 287.4333 and 310.287.4231.

12:30 p.m. — Halloween Lunchtime Theatre for children, ages three to five, and their parents at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St., Santa Monica. Fee. 310.394.9779, ext. 2.

Saturday, Oct. 13

9 a.m. — "Westside College Fair, 2007." West Los Angeles College hosts three-hour College Prep Workshop. Campus: 9000 Overland Ave., at Freshman Drive. Free.310. 287.4200.

10:30 a.m. — "Adult reading program orientation at the Culver City Adult School, 4909 Overland Ave. Also, Thursday at 7 p.m. Information: Danny Moynihan, 310.842.4300.

8 p.m. — "Clay," a one man hip-hop musical, written and performed by Max Sax, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd. Closes Sunday. 213.628.2772 or www.centertheatre.org

8 p.m. — Last chance to see "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," by Charles Dickens, at the Westchester Playhouse, featuring the Kentwood Players at the Westchester Playhouse 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Tickets: 310.645.5156.


Sunday, Oct. 14

3 p.m. to 5 p.m. — Iraq War Town Hall, featuring U.S. Rep. Diane Watson (D-Culver City) and U.S. Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton, at Hamilton High School Auditorium, 2955 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. 323.937.4747.

3 p.m. — Santa Monica College Emeritus College Concert Band performs at the SMC Concert Hall, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica. Free. 310. 474.5271 or smc.edu/emeritus/smce.html

Monday, Oct. 15

7 p.m. — City Council meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. Free underground parking.

Tuesday, Oct. 16

7 p.m. — Candidates’ Forum for the School Board election, co-sponsored by the PTA and the League of Women Voters, at Lin Howe School, Irving Place.

Thursday, Oct. 18

5:30 p.m. — Greater West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce After-Hours Mixer at Azin Hair
Salon, 11740 San Vicente Blvd., Suite 205. Reservations: 310.481.0600 or westlachamber.com

7 p.m. — Candidates’ Forum for the School Board election, hosted by the Culver City Homeowners Assn., at the Vets Auditorium, corner of Overland Avenue and Culver Boulevard.
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Shirley Pitti, wife of longtime Culver City resident Paul Pitti, died peacefully in her sleep of congestive heart failure on Sunday. She was 85 years old.

Born Shirley Crowl on New Year's Eve, 1922, in Findlay, Ohio, she moved to Glendale as a teenager in September1941.

Thursday, Oct. 4­­

12 noon — Weekly Lions Club meeting at Sizzler Restaurant, Fox Hills, on Sepulveda Boulevard, across from the Fox Hills Mall. Information: 310.287.1004.

8 p.m. —"Clay," a one man hip-hop musical, written and performed by Max Sax. Nightly performances through Sunday, Oct. 14 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd. 213.628.2772 or www.centertheatregroup.org

8 p.m. — "Gullivers' Travels," presented by The Actors' Gang. Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 at the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd. Extended through Saturday, Oct. 27. 310.838.4264 or www.actorsgang.com

Friday, Oct. 5

12 noon — Forum for the five School Board candidates at the monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce, Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Green Valley Drive. Fee.

8 p.m. — "The Mystery of Edwin Drood," by Charles Dickens, presented by the Kentwood Players, at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Also Saturdays at 8 and Sundays at 2, through Saturday, Oct. 20. Tickets: 310.645.5156.

Saturday, Oct. 6

2 p.m. — "Puppetolio!" Musical revue by Steve Meltzer and his puppet troupe, also Sundays
at 2, Wednesdays and holidays at 1, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Santa Monica Puppetry Center, 1014 Broadway, Santa Monica. Ongoing. 310.656.0483.

2 p.m. — "Hansel and Gretel," by the Kentwood Players, at the Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Saturdays only at 2. Through Saturday, Oct. 20. 310.645.5156 or www.kentwoodplayers.org

Monday, Oct. 8

7 p.m. — City Council meeting to discuss proposed new mixed-use ordinance. Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. Free underground parking.

Thursday, Sept. 20


5:30 p.m.  —  Culver City's 90th Birthday Celebration at The Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Blvd., sponsored by the Culver City Historical Society. An evening of live musical entertainment, noshes and a no-host bar. Raffle and live auction of "Tom and Jerry” cartoon cell by animation artist Martha Sigall and a Culver City landscape by local artist Vivian Matheson All proceeds go to help the Society's preservation efforts. Information, Judy Stangler at 310.206.6716 or email her at jstangler@international.ucla.com.

5:30 p.m.  —  Greater West Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce After-Hours Mixer, at the Men's and Women's Health Centers, 116645 Wilshire Blvd., Suites 775 and 1120 (between Barrington and Barry Avenue). RSVP 310.481.0600 or www.westlachamber.org.

8 p.m.  —  "Clay," a one-man hip-hop musical written and performed by Max Sax. Nightly , performances through Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd. 213.628.2772 or www.centertheatregroup.org.

8 p.m.  —  "Gulliver's Travels," presented by The Actors' Gang, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8, at the Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd. . Extended through Saturday, Oct. 27. 310.838.4264. orwww.actorsgang.com.


Saturday, Sept. 22

Yom Kippur


Sunday, Sept. 23

12 noon  —  "Taste of Santa Monica Festival" at the historic Santa Monica Pier, including wine garden, live music and chef demonstrations from 40 Los Angeles restaurants. West Pier Parking Lot Santa Monica Pier, at the end of Colorado Boulevard. Fee. 310.393.9825 or www.tasteofsantamonica.com.

1 p.m.  —  "Made In Culver City," a free day-long film festival presented in honor of the city's 90th birthday by the City of Culver City, and the Culver City Redevelopment Agency in association with the UCLA Film & Television Archive. Films include Tom and Jerry cartoon, "The Cat Concerto," Laurel and Hardy 's "Putting Pants on Philip," "Hog Wild" and "County Hospital" in the Council Chamber. Screenings will be at 1, 3and 5 p.m. Feature film, “An American in Paris,” at 7:30 in the City Hall Courtyard. 310.253.5716 or www.culvercity.org.


Monday, Sept. 24

7 p.m.  —  City Council meeting, Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd. Free underground parking.


Tuesday, Sept. 25

6 p.m.  —  -—"Women and Money,Maximize Your Money, Gain Financial Freedom" Westside Women's Network. Dinner at the Olympic Collection, 11301 W. Olympic Blvd., at Sawtelle. 310.481.0600 or www.westlachamber.org.