Mule fat and other natives return to Valley dune
by Beverly Baird The 30-foot high sand dune bordering Hermosa Valley School on the west is celebrating 10 years of being nearly free of the invasive ice plant that had choked out the native plants that flourished there as recently as the 1970s. Mule fat bushes were the first native plants to be reintroduced to […]
Libraries Summer Reading 2022
Redondo Beach Main Library 303 N. Pacific Cst. Hwy. Saturday, June 4 The whole family is invited to join Redondo’s 2022 Summer Reading Program Reading Beyond the Beaten Path at your Redondo Beach Public Library. Kick-Off Carnival, with games and a magic show, from noon to 3 p.m. Children and teens get a reading log, […]
A summer of silent films: Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo
A summer of silent films at Old Town Music Hall.
Jean-Michel Cousteau at Dive N Surf
Saturday, February 18 Diving legend Jean-Michel Cousteau will sign copies of his memoirs My Father, the Captain on Saturday, Feb. 18 from noon to 4 p.m. at Dive N’ Surf in Redondo Beach. The book recounts growing up with his father Jacques Cousteau, who is credited with bringing the undersea world to world wide attention […]
LA Times’ Hector Tobar at {pages} Manhattan Beach
Thursday, February 16 “The Barbarian Nurseries” is a modern socialnovel set in Los Angeles and Orange County. Reminiscent of T.C. Boyle, this is a great read for book clubs. Jjoin the staff of [pages] bookstore for a great presentation with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author Hector Tobar of the LA Times. . 7 p.m. 904 […]
The Counter Hermosa ribbon cutting
Thursday, February 16 Hermosa’s Chamber of Commerce will conduct a ribbon cutting on Thursday, February 16 at The Counter on Pier Ave., in the Von’s shopping center. Complimentary appetizers and drinks will be served. For time and more information visit theCounterBurger.com/Hermosa or call 310-374-1511.
Hermosa Garden Club meets
Wednesday, February 15 Doris Beaman, photographer and Garden Club member will share her photos and discuss the environmental changes affecting sea birds and marine life in the South Bay, at the monthly Hermosa Garden Club meeting at 10 a.m., Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Visitors are welcome. Free. For information, call (310) 530-6992.
Author Paul Koudounaris discusses The Empire of Death in Redondo Beach
Tuesday, February 14 Paul Koudounaris discusses and signs The Empire of Death, a cultural history of Ossuaries and Charnel Houses (copies will be available for sale), and gives a slide show as well, at 7 p.m. on Tuesday (Valentine’s Day) in the Redondo Beach Public Library, second floor meeting room, 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, […]
Teens’ Un-Valentine’s Day party at Redondo Library
Tuesday, February 14 Teens in grades 7-12 are invited to Redondo Main Library’s Un-Valentine’s Day party featuring un-heart cookie decorating, un-love letters and Mad Libs. No registration required. 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Teen & Adult Information Desk. Main Library 2nd floor Conference Room. 303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy.
Children’s story time at {pages} Manhattan Beach
Monday, February 13 Pages bookstore in Manhattan Beach hosts a free weekly children’s story time Mondays at 10:30 a.m. 904 Manhattan Ave. 310-318-0900.
MCHS Choir performs
Sunday, February 12 Costa takes Carnegie Hall! A chance few schools, and youngsters, ever get: Mira Costa Choir has been invited to solo (!) at Carnegie Hall! An important fundraiser/send-off concert for the choir’s March trip, under the direction of Michael Hayden, begins at 5:30 p.m. in the auditorium, and includes a performance of much […]
Sand & Strand run returns to Hermosa
Sunday, February 12 The John Hales Memorial Sand & Strand race takes place rain or shine. There will be the 2.5 and 5 mile runs plus three kids mini races. Fees are $30 for the 2.5 and 5 mile runs, $45 for both (Sand King/Sand Queen competition), and $15 for the kids’ races (race day […]
Beautease at the Dive, Brixton’s Redondo Beach Pier
Saturday, February 11 “Beautease,” a burlesque Valentine’s Show, with The Jack Hale Trio, a jazz/swing band, takes place at 7:30 p.m. at The Dive at Brixton’s, 100 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach. Includes scheduled performances by Vixen Magdelene, Scarlett O, Shayla Vie Minette, Sheila Star, Caramel Knowledge, and Madeline Sinclaire. Tickets, $12 in advance and $15 […]
Prom Clothing Drive at South Bay Galleria
Saturday & Sunday, February 11 & 12 South Bay Galleria has partnered with Designing Women South Bay, a women’s guild in support of Working Wardrobes, for its Second Annual Prom Clothing Drive – for “Dream Girls and Distinguished Gentlemen”. South Bay community members are encouraged to donate both women’s and men’s formal attire and accesories […]
Author Lisa See at {pages} in Manhattan Beach
Wednesday, February 8 Lisa See Lisa See will be at {pages} to promote her latest book now out in paperback, “Dreams of Joy.” Pages bookstore is offering a casual box lunch which you can pre-order by calling or emailing the store with your order. This is your chance to experience the rare treat of hearing […]
New Hermosa parking permits on sale
Hermosa residential & employee parking permits go on sale Over the counter sales begin February 6, 2012. The cost of a residential permit is $40.00 (The cost of an employee parking permit is $143.00) and may be purchased at City Hall, 1315 Valley Drive, Room 101, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Permits […]