Posts by Judy Rae
Baywatch Community Calendar 2-13-25
Spotlight: Happy Hour with History: Organizing Oil Thursday, February 20, 6 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach In the early 1970s, Roy Stinnet purchased four oil wells in Hermosa Beach just a year before oil prices increased tenfold. The Fire Department subsequently shut his operations down due to a leak at one…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 2-6-25
Spotlight Sunday, February 9 Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5k run/walk The 47th Annual Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10k/5K Run/Walk starts at 7:30 a.m., followed by the Baby Buggy 10K (8:15 a.m.), 5K (8:30 a.m.), and the 5K Stroller Walk (8:45 a.m.).The Kids’ 1K and the costume contest are 7 a.m. and the Awards Ceremony is…
Read MorePeninsula February 2025 Calendar
Spotlight: 1st Wednesday Bird Walk with Bob Shanman Bird expert and former Birds Unlimited owner Bob Shanman leads a free bird walk through the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Wednesday, February 5, starting at 9 a.m. Freed. Binoculars provided. Meet at the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 1-30-25
World Series Champs take the CT3 Polar Plunge The Los Angeles Dodgers, led by manager Dave Roberts and Chris Taylor return to the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, February 2 for the Second Annual CT3 Polar Plunge, benefiting the Friendship Foundation. The ticket includes a celebration on the beach with activities, giveaways, snacks, and donuts,…
Read MoreSugo Social, Peru to the Peninsula by way of Korea
Sugo Social kitchen team has talent to spare by Richard Foss There are fads in restaurant naming, some of which originally made sense but were overused to the point where they lost all meaning. Places called cafes used to serve only coffee, while a restaurant, whose name comes from the French “I restore you,” served…
Read MoreIn the kitchen with Chef Bell: A Valentine Day romance, through food
by Chef Michael Bell Being a professional chef and restaurant owner for almost 50 years, dolks have mentioned many times,“It’s my wife’s 50th birthday, or our 25th wedding anniversary is approaching, “ Where should we go to dinner”? My answer is always the same. Go where you are best known. This particular evening is not…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 1-23-25
Spotlight: Monday, January 27 Light Gate, Manhattan Beach Light Gate sculpture, installed in 2015, is located at the top of 14th Street, between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the library, along Highland Avenue. The artwork is made of glass, laminated with prismatic lighting film that will create rich and varied light effects with the sun.…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 1-16-25
Spotlight: Slack Key Festival Saturday, January 18. Annual VIP Luau meet-and-greet of Slack Key Festival. Don’t miss out on a fun, intimate evening of mixing and mingling with the festival artists, live entertainment and ‘ono food. This event includes a seat for the show and sells out every year so don’t miss out. 5 –…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 1-9-25
Thursday, January 9 Blood Drive, Hermosa Beach Battle of the Badges blood drive. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hermosa Beach City Hall, Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. For more information contact Richard Taylor at rtaylor@hermosabeach.gov. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: BOB25 to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 12-26-24
Spotlight: Menorah Lightings all over the Beach Cities: El Segundo, Hermosa, Redondo, and Manhattan Beach Sunday, December 29 Giant Chanukah Celebration, Hermosa Pier The Jewish Community Center’s largest annual Chanukah Celebration in town features entertainment, activities, and the lighting of the Giant Menorah. Gifts for the children. Hot Latkes & Donuts. Holiday crafts, music, live…
Read MorePeninsula Calendar of Events January 2025
1 Wednesday JANUARY Bird Walk, White Point Join expert Bob Shanman for a free bird walk. Binoculars provided. 9 a.m. Meet Bob in front of White Point Nature Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. Free. No sign up required. Astra Lumina, South Coast…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 12-12-24
Spotlight: The 32nd Beach Cities Toy Drive Every holiday season Beach Cities Toy Drive collects toys and the volunteers wrap them before handing them off to their partner organizations. You can volunteer your time to help wrap the toys on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. until all the toys are wrapped. Bring scissors, tape,…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 12-5-24
Spotlight: Thursday, December 5 – Sunday, December 8 Holiday Festival, Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival is a holiday tradition at Torrance Memorial and a true cornerstone in fundraising efforts. This signature event is vital in helping Torrance achieve high quality medical services for all residents of the South Bay. Fashion Show, Festival Gala Dinner, West Parking…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 11-28-24
Spotlight: Sunday, December 1 Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers The celebrated Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers will celebrate the Christmas season with holiday favorites, and a traditional carol sing-along at 7 p.m. James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets: $35 General Admission. $25 Senior/Student. $10 Children ages 4 – 12. Box Office: (310) 781-7171.…
Read MoreDecember 2024 Peninsula Calendar
6 Friday DECEMBER Manhattan Beach Sandpipers Holiday Tour This popular community fundraising tour boasts three distinctive homes in the South Bay. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tour starts at Neptunian Woman’s Club, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. More information: sandpipers.org/holiday-homes-tour. Contact Tickets@Sandpipers.org with any questions. 1 Sunday DECEMBER Fall Butterfly Baskets, PVP Land Conservancy…
Read MoreBaywatch Community Calendar 11/14/24
Spotlight: Friday, November 15 Warren Miller, Hermosa Museum Join the Hermosa Beach Museum for the opening of a new exhibit, No Boundaries: The Life and Work of Warren Miller. This exhibit will feature photographs, art, mementos and stories from the life of Warren Miller, famed ski film maker who started his film company on Pier…
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