Walk for a cause
The Pregnancy Help Center (PHC) in Torrance is holding its 26th annual Walk for Life Saturday, May 18. The walk begins at 8:30 a.m. from Veterans Park in Redondo Beach and ends at Torrance Beach. Registration opens at 7:15 a.m. Proceeds benefit the PHC, a non-profit committed to helping pregnant women in crisis. Visit the event website for more information.
King Harbor Sea Fair
The King Harbor Yacht Club is hosting the 2013 King Harbor Sea Fair on Sunday, May 19, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be live music, food and beverages, a puppet show, crafts and activities for kids, stand-up paddleboard classes, and free outrigger canoe and sailboat displays. For more information, visit khbf.org.
Donations for Odom
To contribute to a recovery fund for Redondo Beach man John Odom – who is still recovering in the hospital from critical injuries sustained during the Boston Marathon bombing – visit gofundme.com. For updates on Odom’s condition, visit caringbridge.org/visit/johnodom.
Lost NBA ring
Former assistant coach for the Seattle SuperSonics, Mike Uporsky, lost his NBA championship ring in Redondo Beach last week. The ring, worth more than $100,000, was awarded for the Sonics’ 1979 title. Anyone with information should contact the Redondo Beach Police at (310) 379-2477.
Spring Concert
The Redondo Union High School Band is performing a free spring concert on Wednesday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the school’s auditorium on N. PCH.
Wizard of Oz
The School of Dance and Music is performing the Wizard of Oz at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m. For tickets, call (310) 318-6260.
Managing health
The Beach Cities Health District is running a six-week group to address the needs of people and/or their loved ones living with chronic health conditions. Emphasis is on self-care, communication, nutrition, quality of life, and working with healthcare providers. For more information, contact Ronda Thomas at (310) 374-3426 x155.
Children’s Book Week
Through Monday, May 20, the Redondo Beach Public Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week by rewarding library card-carrying kids with a free sheet of stickers.
