Thursday 30
HOST FAMILIES
FACES Program seeks host families for teens from France. FACES is an exchange program that brings boys and girls, ages 13 – 17, from France to the South Bay every summer. Students hope to learn about American culture and language by living in homes during their stay and will be here from July 6 – 31, 2015. To become a host family, or information about the program call Linda Bair at 310-433-7318 or email FACELHB@yahoo.com.
Friday 1
NHL STAR AT PLAY IT AGAIN
Larry Robinson’s Play It Again Sports celebrates 10 Year Anniversary. Nine time Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame NHL Player, Larry Robinson, will be on hand to sign autographs. Professional Athletes and LA Kings Alumni also stopping by. Giveaways, prizes and free drinks from 6 – 9 p.m., at Play it Again Sports, 4868 West 190th Street, Torrance. For additional information, call the store directly and speak to Larry Brehm at 310-921-2800.
Saturday 2
CARNIVAL
Ride to Fly Country Carnival. Pony rides, children’s games, spoon and sack races, water balloon challenges, face painting, crafts, a petting zoo a wandering magician and silent auction. Nonstop country music presented by Brian Lynn Jones and the Misfit Cowboys. Grilled burgers and hot dogs, ice cream, pop corn and cup cakes from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., at Empty Saddle Club, 38 Empty Saddle Lane, Rolling Hills Estates. Admission and parking are free. All proceeds help support our certified therapeutic riding center. For more information, contact Sheri Sprague at 310-544-9757 or ssprague423@cox.net.
LAS VEGAS NITE
Knights of Columbus Las Vegas Nite Charity Fundraiser. Black Jack, Craps, Roulette, No limit Texas Hold’em, Silent Auction, Raffle Items, Live Entertainment from 7 – 11 p.m., at O’Donnell Hall, 1500 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach. For tickets, go to kofc4567.org/casino.
ETSY AT THE GALLERIA
The SoCal Etsy Guild Market will provide local South Bay shoppers with a unique opportunity to shop for one-of-a-kind items from local Southern California designers, handmade artisan crafters, artists, and specialty food vendors. Also featured are DIY activities, live art, giveaways, and live music from Triple Dog Dare and Katie Ferrara. Free kid’s craft table where attendees will create fun crowns and Mother’s Day cards from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., on Sunday. 1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach. For more information, visit southbaygalleria.com or call 310-371-7546.
Sunday 3
LOVE FOR LORI CONCERT
Lori is 12 years old and fighting a rare form of childhood cancer: Stage 4, Group 4, Rhabdomyosarcoma Alveolar. This is the 2nd time around for her. Please help make Lori’s fight against Childhood Cancer more comfortable. Chris Payne presents Entertainment Featuring Gravity 180, Clydene Jackson, Harold Payne & Oliver C. Brown, from 2 – 5 p.m. at Gardena Elks, 1735 W. 162nd Street, Gardena. Giulianos, chicken and salads served. No host bar. For reservations, call Chris Payne at 951-723-7576. For other donations, send check to: Lori Strauss, 2630 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
FULL MOON
Explore nocturnal sights with an expert naturalist under a full moon with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, at George F. Canyon Nature Preserve, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estates. Call 310-547-0862 for reservations and time. Must be age 9 and up. $12 per person. Reservations required. For more information, visit pvplc.org.
TRUNK SHOW
Promos For Peace will be hosting a Trunk Show with tons of unique styles of Toe Anklets, Bracelets and more! Perfect for summer time and great gifts too. Come on down! From 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., at 730 Longfellow Ave. Hermosa Beach. For more information, visit PromosForPeace.com.
Monday 4
MYSTERIES OF MENOPAUSE
Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSC-RB) hosts Nancy Siskowic, a nurse practitioner and certified national menopause practitioner. Women’s challenges in adjusting to perimenopause/menopause that can occur with cancer and post cancer therapy will be examined. Discussion will include hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, irritability, weight gain and more, from 6 – 8 p.m., at 109 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach. Advance registration required. For more information, call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
