Thursday, May 14
FOOD TRUCKS
Brake 4 Lunch, a Thursday Food Truck Gathering, will be at 2001 E. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Check out facebook.com/CustomDesignandConstruction or twitter.com/RemodelWithUs for truck of the week menu. Organized by Custom Design Construction. For more information, visit VisitCustomDesign.com.
SEMINAR
The Secrets to a successful remodel seminar. This informative seminar will help you learn: how to select a remodeling company, the latest trends in the South Bay, the advantage of a true design/build firm at6 p.m., 2001 E. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo. To RSVP or learn more about future seminars, call 310-815-4815 or VisitCustomDesign.com.
TOWN HALL MEETING
Concerned about sharks, riptides, sea lions, or general ocean safety? A town hall meeting with local police, fire, lifeguard, and ocean experts will cover all of that and more.
The meeting, titled “Ocean and Beach Safety: Everything You Need to Know,” will be led by Manhattan Beach Mayor Wayne Powell. Panelists will give information on keeping safe at the beach, discuss shark and sea lion behavior and safety, and show a just-released ocean rescue video at 6:30 p.m., Manhattan Beach Fire Department Station #1, 400 15th Street, Manhattan Beach. For more information and a list of future events, visit digmb.com.
Friday, May 15
SENIOR WORKOUT
Energize your body. Have fun, move to music through exercise designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, bone density, and body awareness. Class is taught with chairs for seated and standing support using hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and balls. Every Friday from 1:15 – 2:15 p.m., and Mondays 5 – 6 p.m. at Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity Center Multipurpose Room, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Wheelchairs and walkers are invited. Taught by Margaret Winters, Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Silver Sneakers Instructor. $5 per class. for more information and questions, call 310-318-0280, visit hermosabch.org, or email Inichols@hermosabch.org.
Saturday, May 16
BOOK SALE
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Book Sale from 9 a.m. – 12 noon, at 1309 Bard Street, Hermosa Beach, behind Stars Antiques, one-half block west of the library. For more information, call 30-376-7493 or visit hbfol.org.
WALK WITH A DOC
Take a step to a healthier you. Walking can: Lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) Cholesterol, raise high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, manage your weight, improve your mood, stay strong and fit. So come on and take a walk with a UCLA Doc in the South Bay! Walk starts at 10 a.m., Miramar Park, 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach. Meet at the dolphin statue in the center of the park. Everyone is welcome. For more information, visit walkwithadoc.org.
REACH UP HERMOSA
Got Handprints? Support Host Town Hermosa and leave your mark on the city. Add your handprints to the new portable wall celebrating the Special Olympic World Games, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at 710 Pier Avenue (west side near tennis courts) Kids $5 and Adults $10. Want to Volunteer for this event? Contact surfer.lewis@yahoo.com. Additional event dates: Saturday, May 30th & Saturday, June 13th.
PLANT SALE
Geraniums and Pelargoniums of all kinds- Hardy Geraniums, Regal Pelargoniums (Martha Washington), Scented Leaf, Zonals, Fancy Leaf, Ivies, Angels and Species. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes. Show and sale included with paid garden admission. For additional info, call 562-234-2840.
SEMINAR
The Secrets to Remodeling a Kitchen or Bath seminar. This informative seminar will help you learn: the three levels of kitchen & bath remodeling, the latest design trends in the South Bay, how much a typical kitchens & baths costs at 10 a.m., 2001 E. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo. To RSVP or learn more about future seminars, call 310-815-4815 or VisitCustomDesign.com
MEET OUR COMMUNITY
Walk About Redondo. Shop, Dine & Discover. Move Naturally, Meet our Community, Visit Businesses. The WalkAbout Redondo circuit is 2.8 miles from the South Bay Galleria to Aviation Blvd. Registration hours from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Earn a BBQ lunch & raffle tickets for prizes including an Apple iPad Air. For more information and rules, visit NRBBA.org.
BITE AT THE BEACH
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the second annual Bite at the Beach featuring decadent food and craft beer pairings from throughout the South Bay and Los Angeles. This will be an extraordinary evening filled with delicious bites, craft beer and wine, as well as a live musical performance with a portion of the proceeds donated to charity, from 2 – 6 p.m., at MBS Media Campus, 1600 Rosecrans Ave., Manhattan Beach. For tickets and information, visit Manhattanbeachchamber.com/bite-at-the-beach/.
Sunday, May 17
DRUM CIRCLE
Free to be me family friendly fun drum circle, free to all! Every third Sunday of the month from noon – 3 p.m. Meet at the water’s edge under the Hermosa Beach Pier, north side of the pier on the sand. Bring friends, family, drums and percussion instruments (otherwise provided). For more information, contact director Sabina Sandoval, 310-318-7191. Volunteers always needed. Please visit freetobemedrumcircle.com.
SEA FAIR
The 8th Annual King Harbor Sea Fair. A free family friendly community event that promotes safe boating practices and environmental awareness while highlighting educational and recreational opportunities in our harbor. Two kids zones with day long entertainment, crafts and other activities sure to keep kids and parents happy and engaged. Food and Beverages. Free Trolley Service. This year for the first time we have a central stage featuring local performance schools and talent acts being MC’d by DJ Persona from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., at King Harbor, 280 Yacht Club Way, Redondo Beach. For information, visit khbf.org
TOUR DE PIER
Ride in place, move charity forward. Presented by Skechers, the 3rd Annual Tour de Pier is a unique fundraising event that brings one of the hottest indoor fitness activities – stationary cycling – to the gorgeous outdoors of Manhattan Beach. Ride in place with an ocean view! Tour de pair is from 7:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the iconic Manhattan Beach Pier & Strand, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For information, visit tourdepier.com.
Monday, May 18
MEETING
NAMI South Bay, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, monthly meeting. The Caring and Sharing Family support group. NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., at First Lutheran Church, 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance. For more information, call 310-533-0705 or visit namisouthbay.com.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
What do I wear to an interview? An internship? A job? A formal presentation? How do I tie a tie? What heel height is appropriate? Can I wear black shoes with a blue suit? And other questions about professional attire, come to GVJCI’s Dress for Success event, from 2 – 4 p.m., at Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Hall, 1964 162nd Street, Gardena. For more information, call at 310-324-6611 or email myamashiro@jci-gardena.org or visit the Facebook Page at facebook.com/gvjci.
PARTY
The South Bay Adult School presents an 63rd Anniversary Party for the South Bay Family Tree Preschool & Parent Education Program. Festivities include face painting, story time read by authors and teachers, arts & crafts, live music, obstacle course and games, dress up photo booth, book fair, and a children’s item swap. A picnic area will be provided for your enjoyment. Free event from10 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Pacific Center, 1600 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach. Come and see what the South Bay Family Tree is all about! For more information, visit southbayfamilytree.org.
FREE FITNESS
Beach Cities Health District free Yoga class at Manhattan Beach Pier at 6:30 p.m. Bring a Towel and a mat. Register at bchd.org/freefitness.
Tuesday, May 19
SENIOR WORKOUT
Energize your body. Have fun, move to music through exercise designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, bone density, and body awareness. This class is taught with chairs for seated and standing support using hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and balls. Every Tuesday from 11 – 12 noon, at El Segundo Senior Activity Joslyn Center, Multipurpose Room, 339 Sheldon Street, El Segundo. Wheelchairs and walkers are invited. Taught by Margaret Winters, Certified Group Exercise Instructor and Silver Sneakers Instructor. $5 per class. For questions, call Margaret at 310-718-9114.
Wednesday, May 20
AUCTION
The Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach annual Chinese Auction. Tickets are $20, and include Chinese Chicken Salad lunch plus 10 tickets. Doors open at 10 a.m. business meeting at 11 a.m. and the auction will begin shortly after lunch. Non-members are welcome and encouraged! For more information to RSVP, call 310-316-9766 or visit WCRBinfo.com.
MINDFULNESS
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI members will speak on mindfulness and how it helps lessen the stresses of living and mental illness. 7:30 p.m. First Lutheran Church, 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance. For more information on NAMI South Bay, call 310-533-0705 or visit namisouthbay.com.
