Community Update – May 8

Pam Pham-Le, General Manager                                                                        pphamle@actionlife.com

Phone: 213.243.0798                                                                                              www.santeevillagela.com

Office Location & Hours:

The management office is located in the courtyard, behind the Eckardt & Cornell buildings.  It is commercial space #5, next to the art gallery.

Hours – Monday-Friday (9:30 am – 5:30 pm)      

Important Contact Information:

Santee Village On-Duty Patrol Officer                                                           Cell Phone: 323.501.1119

Maple Garage Shuttle Van Information                                                        Phone number: 213.434.6712

Hours – Monday-Thursday (6 pm – 11 pm)                                                  Friday-Sunday (6 pm – 1:30 am)

*PLEASE CONTACT MANAGEMENT TO SCHEDULE ALL MOVES AND DELIVERIES*

2026 BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Association would like to announce the current Board of Directors and their respective positions: President – Chris Robinson;  Vice President – Mary Marx; Secretary – Luiz Sampaio; Treasurer – Diego Cardoso; Director-at-Large – Ray Dang. Please join us in welcoming and supporting the Board in the year ahead.

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MOTHER’S DAY:

• “Ma” is Universal: The word for mother in many languages starts with “m” because that sound is often the easiest for infants to produce.
• Most Phone Calls: More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day than any other day of the year, with approximately 122 million calls in the U.S.
• The Flower Tradition: Carnations are the official flower, popularized by Jarvis. Pink/red carnations symbolize mothers who are alive; white carnations represent those who have passed, serving as a poignant reminder of their everlasting presence in our hearts.
• Late Card Buying: Approximately 65% of all Mother’s Day greeting cards are purchased in the final five days before the holiday.
• Mother’s Day is for all moms of every kind: From birth moms to stepmoms, grandmothers, aunts, adoptive moms, fur moms, and other motherly figures who play important roles in our lives, Mother’s Day is a day to honor their tireless devotion and celebrate the diverse forms of motherhood that shape our lives.

WEEKEND HAPPENINGS:

LA Art Book Fair:  Printed Matter’s L.A. Art Book Fair brings together more than 250 international presses, booksellers, and independent publishers for a weekend celebrating artists’ books, zines, and experimental print culture at ArtCenter College of Design. Guests can explore collectible publications, handmade paper goods, live music, workshops, and immersive installations throughout the event. Free admission on Sunday. 

More information here, https://laabf2026.printedmatterartbookfairs.org/

When: Thu 05/27–Sun 05/10; hours vary                        Where: 1700 Lida St, Pasadena, CA  91103

Unique LA Spring Market: Unique Markets returns with 75 curated vendors offering clothing, accessories, wellness products, stationery, gourmet treats, and more—perfect for last-minute Mother’s Day shopping. The AAPI- and woman-owned marketplace highlights independent artisans and small businesses, with admission including complimentary drinks, a DIY charm station, and a photo booth with free Polaroid prints.

More information here, https://www.uniquemarkets.com/spring

When:  Sat 05/09-Sun 05/10 at 10:00 am-4:00 pm      Where: 860 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014