Thursday, Feb. 25
MB Coordinating Council lunch
Manhattan school resource officers present Keeping Our Children Safe at School, and lunch, at Verandas, 401 Rosecrans Ave., beginning at 11:30 a.m. $27, members; $35 nons. RSVPs are a must and there may be just one or two seats left: reservations@BMCoordinatingCouncil.com.
Ostomy Group
The South Bay Ostomy Assoc. begins at 7:30 p.m. at Torrance Memorial Hospital, West Tower, Room B, with guest speaker Donald Hugh, DDS, discussing all that’s new in dentistry. All ostomates and friends are invited.
Friday, Feb. 26
SB Cities Council of Govt’s
The 11th Annual General Assembly focuses on “A Vibrant Economy: Jobs Keep the South Bay Strong!” with South Bay city mayors, councilmembers, commissioners, business and community leaders gathering at the Juanita Millender-McDonald Community Center, 801 East Carson St., Carson, to hear from economists, foreign consulates, legislators, business leaders and the CEOs of some of the area’s major employers about how their businesses are sustaining the economic health of the South Bay. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morning and afternoon sessions free and open to the public courtesy of Chevron, Providence Little Co of Mary, Time Warner Cable, the Water Replenishment District and others. More info: southbaycities.org.
On the Fritz: Jewels & Jesters
Fritz Coleman, longtime stand-up comic and KNBC-4 weathercaster, is master of ceremonies for a comedy show and live auction at the Comedy & Magic Club to benefit the Crown Jewel Club, an El Segundo-based nonprofit club helping at-risk young girls develop self-esteem and learn manners, etiquette and social skills. Funds raised benefit the seven-week, after-school programs from which over 320 fourth and fifth graders have graduated. $75 includes dinner, a full comedic lineup, and silent and live auctions. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. 310-529-6554 or CrownJewelClub.org.
Positive Portions
Local author of The Positive Portions Food & Fitness Journal (and former Easy Reader columnist) Shannon Hammer signs copies of her book from 2 – 4 p.m. at Borders bookstore, 3700 Torrance Blvd., Torrance.
Kelly Hales Memorial Golf Tournament
Our Lady of Guadalupe presents the Kelly Hales Memorial Golf Tournament at Lakewood Country Club at 12:15. On your mark, oops, tee, get set, four! Chaired by pro Daneille Ammaccapane, LPGA, the day includes a box lunch, sit-down dinner, prizes and great gift bags. 3101 Carson St., Lakewood. Scholarships available. For more details, call (310) 489-5400 or visit www.ourladyofguadalupeschool.org.
Saturday, Feb. 27
MB kindergarten enrollment, questions
The MB Council of PTAs sponsors a program for parents addressing all and any questions about children entering kindergarten and offers advice from a principal, some kids, a teacher and parents. All five Manhattan Beach elementary schools will be represented. Beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Pacific Elementary, 1200 Pacific Ave. More info? Mbusd.org or faith@spectrum.net. Child care provided.
Barbie in a Mermaid Tale
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach hosts free screenings of “Barbie in a Mermaid Tale,” today and tomorrow with general admission, and family members of all ages can take photos with a life-size Barbie. Learn all about ocean conservation from The Ocean Project and much more. 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Times, other details: aquariumofthepacific.org.
Cabrillo Hawaii Day Event
Celebrating the 75th year of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, today’s event features Hawaii’s Grammy-Award Winner Daniel Ho, children’s arts and crafts, and Oahu Trip Giveaway for a family of four! Connected by the Pacific Ocean, Southern California and Hawaii share a common appreciation and responsibility for the earth’s marine environment. 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. kick-off for a 7-week promotion. 600 fresh leis will be flown in from Hawaii and given out free. 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro. Details: GoHawaii.com/PerfectMoments, cabrillomarineaquarium.org or visit-oahu.com or 310-548-2031.
Spring Fest on the Promenade
The South Bay community is invited to the Chinese American Culture and Education Center’s (CACEC) 1st Annual Palos Verdes Spring Festival at Promenade on the Peninsula, 1 – 6 p.m. Do stop by this beautiful event. jinbo.chen@gmail.com
Costa Walkathon for Haiti
The South Bay is invited to join the Mira Costa Club’s Walkathon for Haiti at the school’s Waller Stadium, Peck Ave. just north of Artesia. There will be bands to entertain and prizes to win along the track, with refreshments for purchase. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Registration and pledge forms are at miracostahigh.org, Walk for Haiti. Details: jaqpeha@gmail.com.
Girl Scout Fair
South Bay area Girl Scouts hold their 40th annual Fair at Jo-Ann’s court in the south wing of Del Amo Mall, off Hawthorne Blvd, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. They’ll be displaying, demonstrating and sharing projects and activities from the scouting program. Free, and children of all ages are invited to participate in the activities.
Sunday, Feb. 28
Purim Carnival
Congregation Tikvat Jacob invites the community to family fun-filled day at its 2nd Annual Purim Carnival with games, arts & crafts, food, music, dancing, cake walk, Sumo wrestling, jumper, a raffle and more. 1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 310-546-3667 or office@ctjmb.org.
Kiwanis Red Cross Blood Drive
The Red Cross is in desperate need of donors. To make your life-saving appointment today, between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., please go to www.givelife.org and enter sponsor code HermosaKiwanis, or call 310-880-6782. All donors will receive a coupon for an appetizer at Mimi’s Café and be eligible for a Spa Package Drawing. ID will be required. More info: HelpSaveALife.org or 800-GIVE-BLOOD.
Tuesday, March 2
Play Reading
Fun and adventure await at the spontaneous and unrehearsed activity facilitated by KC Johnson and Maria A. Ruiz, two experienced artists in the South Bay, with short improvisation portions interspersed between play readings. Every first Tuesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Joslyn Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Free event, sponsored by Parks and Rec. All are welcome. 310-325-3251 or 310-540-5635.
Happy Birthday Day, Dr. Seuss!
The California Teachers Assoc. reminds us that California observes March 2 as Read across America Day in honor of Dr. Seuss, so… take note right now, at home and at school, to remember (t)his day as our special rule! (After all, as Dr. Seuss wrote, “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself, any direction you choose.”)
Thursday, March 4
HB State of the City
The Hermosa Beach Chamber and Visitors Bureau presents Mayor Michael DiVirgilio and the 2010 State of the City Address at Beach House Hotel, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Appetizers and a no-host bar. 310-376-0951 or hbchamber.net.
Listen Up!
Adrienne’s Search for a Cure
The Sunshine Kids Foundation, the event beneficiary, organizes fun and uplifting “kids” events for children with cancer. The fourth annual Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach and Adrienne (Slaughter’s) event at Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Hall will be held Saturday, March 6 beginning at 5 p.m., and is for the whole family – kids (free under 12), friends, neighbors and others — and there’s plenty of Silvio’s Brazilian BBQ, an arts and crafts corner, a big silent auction, ice cold Bud, wine and fresh margaritas, plus entertainment by Michael Paul Morgan and the Rogues Rock ‘n’ Blues Band. $30 tax-deductible tix. Casual dress only. 310-940-9200 or www.sunshinekids.org.
