Thursday 28
BOOKS
Gwendolyn Womack, author of “The Memory Painter”, reads at Pages bookstore. Her book is a taut thriller and a timeless love story which spans six continents and 10,000 years.
RSVP’s are appreciated. Call 310-318-0900 or email info@pagesabookstore.com.
Friday 29
EVENT
VERTE, a green evening benefiting Grades of Green. A fun-filled night at Manhattan Beach Studios. While Grades of Green was founded in Manhattan Beach just five years ago, its reach now helps inspire and empower over 180,000 students across six countries. Event begins at 6:30 p.m., 1600 Rosecrans Ave #4B, Manhattan Beach. Tickets on sale at gradesofgreen.org.
Saturday 30
ART SALE & AUCTION
The Art of Giving Benefit Art Sale & Auction for Jim Allen. Sponsored by Redondo Beach Fire and Police Associations. Art sale and silent auction of donated art and collectibles from Redondo Beach City employees, citizens, and the local business and art communities. Silent auction of displayed artwork and tabled items. Some pieces have a purchase price for immediate sale. 4 – 8 p.m. Redondo Beach Main Library, 2nd floor, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. For additional informational information and volunteer opportunities call Steve Nothern at 760-207-1354 or email Steven.Northern@redondo.org.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Palos Verdes Peninsula Relay for Life of the American Cancer Society, located at Rancho Palos Verdes City Hall, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. There is an Opening Ceremony followed by the survivors lap and breakfast. There is an opportunity drawing and silent auction throughout the day and entertainment. Start a team or join one or just come and support our event. Check Relayforlife.org for more information, or call Rosie at 310-541-2608.
PHOTO CLASSES
Join Creative Photo Academy. Beginner photo class for Pocket Camera and Digital Nikon. Three separate classes from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Make your photos award winning, learn to control your lens, flash, exposure and focus at Paul’s Photo, 23845 S. Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. To sign up visit creativephotoacademy.com. or call 310-375-7014.
5K
2nd Annual Champions For Children 5K Run/Walk. Presented by the South Bay Children’s Health Center to benefit dental and mental health services provided to the underserved children and their families throughout the South Bay, from 7:30 – 11:30 a.m., at South Coast Botanic Gardens, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. To register visit sbchc.com/c4crun.
Sunday 31
SURF N TURF
6th Annual 2015 Dig 4 Jimmy Surf N Turf. Presented by the Dig for Kids Education Foundation & Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation. 8am (7:30 a.m. Check In) until we finish (Around 3pm) with awards to follow on the beach. South Side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Sign up for the ONLY Surf & Volleyball Combo Tourney at racemill.com/surfnturf.
MUSIC
Come Celebrate Chamber Music in the South Bay. Join 45 talented young musicians as they perform works by Bernstein, Bach, Mozart, & more, to bring awareness and support to The Richstone Family Center, at 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Free Admission at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach. Visit CommunityChamberMusic.org.
Monday 1
YOGA
Free Yoga class from Beach Cities Health District at 6:30 p.m., Manhattan Beach Pier. Bring a water, towel and/or a mat. Visit bchd.org/freefitness.
PHOTO
Photo Gallery Reception & Pro Talk, Artists’ Reception from 5:30 – 7 p.m. Pro Gallery: Rob Sheppard. Group Exhibit: Photographs from Bryce + Zion. Student of the Month: Gary Parsons. Pro-Talk from 7 – 9 p.m. with Rob Sheppard, Contributing Editor, Outdoor Photographer Magazine. To sign up, visit creativephotoacademy.com. Located at Paul’s Photo, 23845 S. Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance. Call 310-375-7014.
