38th Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair, 10K Run
This weekend is the hometown fair, beginning Saturday at 7:30 a.m. with the 38th running of the Manhattan Beach 10K. Runners can register in person at Village Runner MB, 1840 Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, through Oct. 2 or until the registration limit is reached. There is no registration on the day of the race. Visit mb10k.com for more information.
After the race, the fair begins at Polliwog Park. Enjoy great food, beautiful arts and crafts from juried vendors, free entertainment on two stages and games for kids of all ages. For more about the fair visit MBFair.org.
Best of Manhattan
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Best of Manhattan awards dinner Thursday evening, Oct. 8 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Tickets are $99 or $895 for a table of 10. Purchase tickets at ManhattanBeachChamber.com.
Drought rules eased
Residents are now allowed to water their lawns twice a week for seven and a half minutes. Previously, they were limited to one 15-minute watering period. The city council approved an amendment to its drought ordinance on Sep. 15.
The change was prompted by residents’ complaints about the strict rules. Citing a 23 percent reduction in usage and the heavy rains that have been predicted, Public Works Director Tony Olmos said he supported easing the restrictions.
Input sought for strategic plan
The City of Manhattan Beach kicks off its city-wide strategic planning process this month with a community input meeting on Oct. 15 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Joslyn Community Center. Visit citymb.info to RSVP.
Pier to Pier Run
Despite suffering a stroke earlier this year, G.I. Joe Charles will still be offering his Pier to Pier Run/Walk on Nov. 7 at 8 a.m. Participants will run from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. Registration $35 through Oct. 25 and $40 after. For more information and to sign up, visit villagerunner.com/gi-joes-pier-to-pier-run. ER
