Bay Watch Community Calendar 4-7-22
Thursday, April 7
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is held every Thursday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call 310-372-1171, ext. 2252.
Meditation Circle
A weekly Zoom support group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help relieve stress, is held 4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 310-517-4701. RSVP to torrancememorialhealtheducation@tmmc.com.
Friday, April 8
Smarty Pants Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes, and movement activities while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For children ages 2-5. 11-11:45 a.m. To register, go to the Teens & Kids section at lacountylibrary.org and click on Virtual Programming.
End-of-Life Options in California
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) — formerly Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach — is offering this free workshop led by nurse Karen Morin. Morin will present the various end-of-life options and addendums available to Californians and how to access them. Participants will learn how to have autonomy throughout care and how to open dialogues with families and their health care teams about their wishes and desires for end-of-life care and treatment. The workshop is from noon-1:30 p.m. on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
“Matilda the Musical”
The Palos Verdes High School Drama Department will present seven performances of “Matilda the Musical”. Showtimes are April 8-9 and April 15-16 at 7 p.m., April 10 and April 16 at 2 p.m. and April 14 at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road, Palos Verdes Estates. Following each matinee performance, audience members are invited to a meet and greet with the cast in the theater courtyard. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students and may be purchased online at pvhsdrama.com or at the door if seats are still available.
Saturday, April 9
Classical music concert
The Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay is proud to present pianist Rufus Choi. The concert, “Jazz à la France,” is at 7 p.m.at Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. A pre-concert talk starts at 6:15 p.m. and is free with paid admission. For tickets, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com and click on Buy Tickets. For information about the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, go to mycosb.org.
Balloon artist Dennis Forel returns to the Hermosa Beach Community Theater for “The Poof Too” on Saturday April 9.
It’s only magic
The Poof Too magic show returns for a 30th year at 7 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Theater, 710 Pier Ave. Among the performers will be Master of Manipulation Christopher Hart, magician Sirinda Sincharoen, cabaret performer Ron Saylor, balloon artist Dennis Forel, comedy magician Greg Otto and illusionists Victor & Diamond. The show is presented by Silver Crest Rebekah Lodge 295 and I.O.O.F. Redondo Lodge 195. Tickets are $25, with proceeds going to scholarships. Masks are required. For more information, call (310) 879-3059.
Improv
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe is bringing “Spring Has Spring!!” to the 2nd Story Theater at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 seniors. For tickets, call (310) 318-1705 or buy online at aprilsfoolsimprov.com.
Sunday, April 10
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
Monday, April 11
Charity golf tournament
The 32rd annual Seahorse Classicwill be held at the Palos Verdes Country Club and begins at 8 a.m. Hosted by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, all proceeds benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The day’s activities include a shotgun scramble golf format, helicopter ball drop, longest putt contest, hole-in-one opportunities, post-round cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, a raffle and a silent and online auction. To register, visit seahorseclassic.com. Tournament sponsor opportunities are available. For information, go to pcch.net.
Five Legal Tips for Cancer Patients
CSC South Bay is offering this free workshop led by Shelly Rosenfeld, co-director of the Disability Rights Legal Center’s Cancer Legal Resource Center. Rosenfeld will share five legal tips for people with cancer. These cover health insurance, appealing benefits, requesting accommodations and taking time off while keeping a job. The workshop is from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, April 12
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza behind Shade Hotel. For more information, go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Caregiver Support Group
Torrance Memorial hosts a virtual support group for caregivers from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 310-517-4711 or email TorranceMemorialHealthEducation@tmmc.com.
Wednesday, April 13
Managing Thoughts and Emotions
CSC South Bay is offering this free program based on research from HeartMath Institute. Participants will learn to integrate head, heart and breath for a simple way to manage thoughts and emotions instead of feeling controlled by them. The workshop will be held 1:30-3 p.m. on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Upcoming
Understanding Osteoporosis
CSC South Bay is offering a three-part series of workshops on bone health. Participants will learn about osteoporosis and how to prevent bone loss and possible broken bones. The first workshop is from noon-1 p.m. on April 15 on Zoom. To join, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Concert
Singer Sal Valentinetti from “America’s Got Talent” will be at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates on April 16. The concert is at 8 p.m. For ticket, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Surfers Walk of Fame
In Hermosa Beach, April 22-23 is all about the Surfers Walk of Fame. The Kick-Off Party will take place on April 22 at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave. Doors open at 5 p.m. Past and present inductees will be on hand. The event also includes a surf film by Brad Jacobson and the South Bay Surf Awards. This year’s honorees are Nick Christensen (Cultural Legend), Josette Lagardere (Champion), Charlie Quesnel (South Bay Legend) and John Teague (Pioneer). They will be inducted on April 23 on Pier Plaza at 11 a.m. The Spyder Surf Fest will follow the induction ceremony at 1 p.m. on Pier Plaza with live music, raffles and giveaways. For more information, call the Community Resources Department at 310-318-0280.
“Beauty and the Beast”
After a three-year absence from live musical theater, the Mira Costa High School Drama/Tech Department is returning to the stage with the musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” The show is for all ages. Showtimes are April 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m., April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. and April 28 at 6:30 p.m at the Mira Costa High School Auditorium, 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach. Tickets are on sale at miracostadramaboosters.org.
Earth Day beach clean-up
Sea Sprite Hotel in Hermosa Beach will host an Earth Day beach clean-up with live music and refreshments on April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Meet at Sea Sprite Hotel, 1016 The Strand.
Show & Sale
The South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society’s annual Show & Sale is set for April 23-24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Admission and parking are free. There will be thousands of plants for sale, hard to find plants, artistic pottery and expert advice. The Palos Verdes Art Center galleries and gift shop will be open during the Show & Sale. For more information, call 310-346-6206 or go to southcoastcss.org.
Classical music concert
The Peninsula Symphony will present “The Old World Meets the New World,” a concert that includes Strauss, Bernstein and Gershwin, at 7 p.m. on April 24 at the Redondo Union High School auditorium, 631 Vincent St. Soprano Diana Farrell will join the symphony on stage. Guest conductor Johanes Müller Stosch will give a talk at 6:15 p.m. for symphony members only. Masks and vaccination required. For more information, contact the symphony at 310-544-0320 or music.pensym@verizon.net, or go to pensym.org.
Charity auction
The South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services will hold a virtual silent auction April 25-29. The annual event benefits The Children’s Center of Harbor Interfaith Services, a non-profit that assists the unhoused and working poor. To donate, sponsor, preview or bid on items, go to hisauxiliary.org/event.
Class reunion
Members of Mira Costa High School of Class of 1961 are invited to a class reunion April 29-30. Covid prevented the class from holding a 60th reunion last year, so graduates are planning a “61st for ’61.” There will be three events: a casual, free gathering at 5:30 p.m. on April 29 at Ercole’s, 1101 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; a free tour of the high school on April 30, time to be determined; and dinner and a party at Bluewater Grill, 665 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Tickets for the Bluewater Grill event are $100. For more information, email murphyperkins@gmail.com.
“West Side Story”
Tickets are on sale to a live production of “West Side Story,” set for April 29-May 8 at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates. For tickets, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Succulents presentation
At the invitation of the Peninsula Garden Club and the Palos Verdes Art Center, Debra Baldwin will present a program, “Transforming Your Garden Into a Gallery of Gorgeous Succulents,” on May 1. Baldwin launched worldwide interest in succulents with her first book, “Designing with Succulents,” and has since written several other books on these plants. The event is at 12:30 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center at 5504 Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes. Baldwin will be signing books before and after her presentation. A raffle is planned, as well. Tickets to the event are on sale at pvartcenter.org for $30. Seating is limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. For more information, call Jackie Johnson at 310-850-2821.
Hearts of Hermosa
After a two-year absence, the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation’s Hearts of Hermosa fundraiser returns May 7 with dinner, drinks and live entertainment at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. For tickets and more information, go to hbef.org.
Chamber music concert
The Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay’s 39th season continues May 22 with Andrew Bain, principal horn player of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The concert, featuring works by Scarlatti/Tommasini, Strauss and Haydn, is at 7 p.m. at Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. A pre-concert talk starts at 6:15 p.m. and is free with paid admission. For tickets, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com and click on Buy Tickets. For information about the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay, go to mycosb.org. ER