Facilitated rhythmic games for the whole family. Meet at the water’s edge under the Hermosa Beach Pier. Bring friends, family, drums and percussion instruments (otherwise provided). Come celebrate the rhythm of life from 12 noon – 3 p.m. Volunteers always welcome. For more information, contact director Sabina Sandoval at 310-318-7191, or visit freetobemedrumcircle.com.
Thursday 18
BOOK SIGNING
Lisa McCann, middle grade author of The Unwanteds and the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade dystopian fantasy series The Unwanteds, the YA paranormal Wake trilogy, and several other books for kids and teens. She will be at {pages} to discuss and sign her Unwanteds Series books. RSVP’s are appreciated. Begins at 4 p.m., 904 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Call 310-318-0900 or email us at info@pagesabookstore.com.
KICK OFF PARTY
Join Walk With Sally at their White Lights White Night VIP Kick-Off Party. White Light White Night 2015 is a charity event to raise funds for Walk With Sally, a non-profit that provides healing and comfort to children debilitated by the emotional experience of living with or losing a parent, guardian, or sibling to cancer. In anticipation of this event, Walk With Sally hosts a VIP Kick-Off Party to launch ticket sales and give attendees a sampling of what they will encounter at White Light White Night 2015. The VIP Kick-Off will include small bites from Mendocino Farms, ShopHouse, and Salt Creek Grill. In addition, there will be cocktails, raffle items, music, and much more from 6 – 9 p.m. at The Point, 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo. For tickets and event site, go to donate.walkwithsally.org/kickoff.
Friday 19
FREE MOVIE
Free outdoor movie showing of Earth to Echo on the Boardwalk of the Redondo Beach Pier. Bring a chair or blanket from 8 – 10 p.m., at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Visit RedondoPier.com.
Saturday 20
YOGA
Free Yoga on the Redondo Beach Pier every 3rd Saturday. Where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (Octagon below Kincaid’s) at 12 noon, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Bring a towel/mat and water. Visit RedondoPier.com.
VOLUNTEER
Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Help beautify the native plant garden. Sign up at pvplc.org.
ASK THE DOCTOR
Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSC-RB) hosts Charles Forscher, MD, medical director of the Cedars-Sinai Sarcoma Program from 2 – 4 p.m., at 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Dr. Forscher will share his expertise in bone and soft tissue sarcomas through a question and answer format. Advance registration is required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
PHOTO CLASS
Studio Lighting Workshop. Get ready for a hands-on, practical experience of working with studio lighting equipment, backdrops, and subjects. If you are considering creating a new portrait business, in-home photo studio or you just want to refine your skills, then this 4 hour workshop is the perfect option for you. Studio Lighting Workshop is NOT a classroom lecture, but a studio workshop with two studio set ups, live models and professional instruction. Bring your Digital SLR camera. To sign up, visit us at creativephotoacademy.com. Paul’s Photo is located at 23845 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Call 310-375-7014.
BOOK SALE
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library book sale from9 a.m. – 12 noon at 1309 Bard Street, Hermosa Beach, a half block west of the Library. For more sale information, call 310-379-8475 or visit hbfol.org.
Sunday 21
FATHERS DAY FUN
Dads bat free with their kids this Father’s Day and get a complimentary hot dog with the works! Beach Cities Baseball Academy wants to celebrate the dads that make everyone’s lives special. All day this Father’s Day at Beach City Baseball Academy, 430 East Grand Avenue El Segundo. For more information, contact Mike Mena at 310-316-0612, email mike@ileanainternational, or visit ileanainternational.com.
Monday 22
WORKOUT
Did you know an hour of Zumba can burn 350-650 calories? Free Zumba class from Beach Cities Health District. Register at bchd.org/freefitness. Zumba begins at 6:30 p.m., Alta Vista Park, 801 Camino Real, Redondo Beach.
Tuesday 23
TRAVEL
Hermosa Five – 0 50 + Senior River Cruising through Europe. Free Travel log and refreshments from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at Hermosa Beach Senior Activity Center, 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach. Please RSVP by email at isarodriguezusc@Hotmail.com.
PHOTO CLASS
Beginner Digital Canon Photo Class. First Look: Pocket Camera step by step explanation of the basic menus and most popular camera settings including video and still shooting, optical zoom, flash and scene modes. Join creative Photo Academy at Paul’s Photo from 7 – 9 p.m., at 23845 S. Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. To sign up, visit creativephotoacademy.com or call 310-375-7014.
MEDITATION
Meditation for optimal well being at the Redondo Beach Library. People have been practicing meditation for centuries. Learn how meditation can help reduce stress and foster physical, emotional and spiritual well being. Through first-hand demonstrations, Doug Frankel will offer meditation techniques that can positively impact your life from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Redondo Beach Main Library, 2nd floor Meeting Room. For information, call 310-318-0675.
Wednesday 24
BIRDS
Birding with Wild Birds at George F Canyon. Explore the birds now making a home in the restored habitat at the preserve. The program is free and open to the public. All ages welcome at 8:30 a.m., 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information, contact 310-547-0862 or visit pvplc.org.
