Bay Watch Community Calendar
Thursday, February 14
Valentine serenade
Profess your love to your sweetie at home or office, with a quartet from the South Bay Coastliners Barbershop Chorus serenading your special one in person with flower and song. There might be an opening or two left! For details: John Saffery at 310-387-2477.
New Fitness GOs & RCs
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents a grand opening & ribbon cutting (GO & RC) ceremony for Fitness Together, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. today, while RB Chamber’s Fitness GO & RC presents next Thurs., Feb. 21, from 1 – 3:30 p.m. 1200 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. 310-372-7216 or www.fthermosabeach.com.
Art Revisited & ongoing
Manhattan Beach Revisited II, an exhibition of works by artists who have lived in Manhattan Beach over the past 50 years includes Lynne Haggard, David Holt, Joe Mancuso, Frank Matranga, Helen Oake Mellon, Jim Murray, David Piubeni, Sari Staggs, Carl Swallow, and Patricia Woolley, continues through March 13 at MB Creative Arts Center, 1560 MB Blvd. Info: Ann Martin, 310-545-4039 or Megumi Sando, 310-802-5440, msando@citymb.info.
Presidents’ Day fun for kids
The Kids Club with the Children’s Museum of LA meets near center court in the Manhattan Mall to make paper collage portraits of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Free! 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 3200 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Louisa’s “March”
This month, the 1800s Boston abolitionist author Louisa May Alcott’s “March” is discussed by Geraldine Brooks at the Redondo Beach North Branch Library from 11 a.m.- noon, and at the main library, 303 PCH, Sat., Feb. 23, 2-3 p.m., as well as Tues., Feb. 29, 7-8 p.m. More info: 310-318-0675 ext. 4585 or http://www.redondo.org/library.
Friday, February 15
David Birney in Twain’s Adam & Eve
David Birney, one of America’s finest classical actors and star of numerous television series and movies, has crafted a light-hearted look at the world’s first love story through the eyes of America’s greatest humorist, Mark Twain, with “The Diaries of Adam and Eve.” Wayfarers Chapel, 5755 Palos Verdes Drive S., Rancho Palos Verdes., 7 p.m. $20 includes a reception following the performance. 310-377-7919 ext. 6. www.wayfayerschapel.org.
Boomer aging: Is our city ready?
Today is the last day to register for next Friday’s (Feb. 22) 9th annual all-day South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ addressing of whether our South Bay cities are ready for the boomers/aging populations. It will be held at Carson Community Center, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. RSVP today: www.wouthbaycities.org or 310-377-8987.
“Madeline & the Bad Hat”
The final Torrance Cultural Arts Center 2007-2008 season Family Series, “Madeline & the Bad Hat” presents today at 12 and 3 p.m. Torrance Arts Center, Armstrong Theatre, corner of Torrance Blvd. and Madrona Ave. For tix and more info: 310-781-7171 or www.torranceArts.com.
Valentine Day Dance
South Bay English Country Dance invites all to its evening dance, 8 – 10 p.m., at First United Methodist Church, 1551 El Prado Ave., Torrance. 310-793-7499, Giovanni de Amici.
Saturday, February 16
Violinist Catharina Chen
A recital by International Prize-Winning Violinist begins at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 Eleventh Street, Manhattan Beach. Admission free, but donations appreciated. Info: www.PalosVerdes.com/TLCmusic/TLCMBs2.htm.
HB Friends of the Library
The Friends of Hermosa Beach Library holds its sale from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (members, earlier) on Bard Street. The Board meets Wed., Feb. 20, at 4 p.m.
Foster care & adoption
A parent orientation meeting will be held from 10 a.m. – noon for those interested in foster care and adoption programs in the South Bay. Presented at the Children’s Bureau, founded in 1904, 460 E Carson Plaza Dr., #122. More info: 800-730-3933 ext. 0 or www.all4kids.org.
Sunday, February 17
Catfish Hunters folk music
This trio of musicians plays and explores early American folk music and the westward migration. Entertaining and educational! The free Concerts in the Library are presented by the El Segundo Public Library, and are held the third Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Friends room. March 16 offers Pacific Swingline, and April 20, An Afternoon with the Harp: Carolyn Sykes. 111 W Mariposa, El Segundo. 310-524-2728.
International Pen Show
The 20th annual LA Pen Show opens from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. today at Manhattan Beach Marriott, Rosecrans & Parkway, Manhattan Beach. Many great instant winner prizes, including one $1,000 Delta of Italy Israel pen, limited edition. 3 p.m. drawing and ya gotta be there. $7 entry, kids under 12, free. 310-546-7511. LAPenShow.com.
Monday, February 18
Presidents’ Day
Democracy is not a spectator sport
The League of Women Voters celebrates leaders who have envisioned a way to improve the community and have mobilized others to work with them to effect a change that has benefited the broader community. Any woman who resides or works in the area served by the League of Women Voters of Beach Cities (LWVBC) is eligible to be considered for the inaugural LWVBC Making Democracy Work award. Applications can be completed by the nominee or by another nominator and must be received by March 15. Ahh, yes, the ides thereof… Download applications at www.beachvoter.org and/or mail to League of Women Voters of Beach Cities, 701 13th St., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. More info: 310-793-0569 or www.beachvoter.org.
SB LGBT women’s writing evening
Coffee Cartel in Hollywood Riviera offers a creative, free flow writing and good conversation meeting, tonight only at 1820 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach. 310-809-2975. All interested women are welcome to attend this group which provides a safe and welcoming opportunity for lesbians to meet, socialize, build friendships, and support the Center. More info: womensgroup@southbaycenter.org or voice mail: 310-328-6550. www.southbaycenter.org.
Tuesday, February 19
Tour de Torrance
Walk with expert birder David Moody as he points them out at the Madrona Marsh Preserve and other city parks in the South Bay where he regularly birds and keeps sightings records. 8:30 – 10 a.m., 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. 310-782-3989.
Ancestral memory
Eight diverse artists delve into their pasts. The exhibition, and reception, 7-9 p.m., examines their works, each of varied cultural backgrounds, all currently residing in the U.S., and all of whom turn ancestral imagery and complex inherited legacies into personal points of view. El Camino College Art Gallery, 16997 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 310-660-3010.
Pets are people, too!
The Torrance branch of the American Association of University Women presents Dr. Patty Boge, DVM, on keeping animals safe during emergencies, 7:15 p.m., Torrance Airport Community Room, 3301 Airport Dr., Torrance. Free. www.aauwtorrance.org or info@aauwtorrance.org.
Wednesday, February 20
Hermosa Garden Club
Redesigning your garden can be fun! Attend the monthly meeting of the Hermosa Beach Garden Club and hear guest speaker Alexis Slafer, Master Landscape Design Consultant. 10 a.m. Clark Stadium, 861 Valley Drive. And on March 19, Katy Burkholder presents Good and Bad Bugs in Your Garden – and how to tell the difference!
Lunar eclipse of the heart
Oh, that was last week. Well, today, the South Bay Astronomical Society’s Lunar Eclipse Watching Party at Ridgecrest Middle School, 28915 North Bay Road, RPV, starts at 5:30 p.m. and is free and the public is welcome. This will be the last total lunar eclipse visible for some time in the South Bay area. For info, directions: www.geocities.com/sbas_elcamino and go to Next Public Viewing Session or call Arnie, 310-937-0220.
Stroke, prevention & treatment
At 7 p.m., Torrance Memorial Medical Center hosts “Stroke – Prevention and Treatment,” by Ben Rosin, M.D., cardiologist, and Bernard Ullman, M.D., neurologist. 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Free. 310-517-4711.
“Where the Heart Is” viewing
A completely original movie where every character is uniquely lovely — with quirks of course — and yet their problems all seem to encompass the realm of normalcy. A sweet, heartwarming film. Audience discussion follows. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, MB. Free. 310-802-5447.
Energy demands elder brainstorming
Demands for energy in the 20th century have impacted utilization of natural resources, caused environmental changes, and created complex economic situations. A series of Wednesday lectures by El Camino College and Omnilore explore specific issues and case studies. Today: Mass Extinctions, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Following lectures: Solving Global Warming, Effects of Global Warming on Antarctica (El Camino campus), Biodiversity of Chiapas, and History of Energy in the Agri, Industrial & Info Ages, and Future Policy Alternations. Most lectures: Redondo Beach Library, 303 N PCH. 310-318-0675 or www.redondo.org/library or www.ominlore.org. ER