Thursday, Jan. 5
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The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Friday, Jan. 6
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Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Sports luncheon
Joe Walker, the former Palos Verdes High football star and NFL linebacker; and Mira Costa High girls volleyball coach Cam Green will be the speakers at the South Bay Athletic Club meeting, noon at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The public is invited; lunch is $30.
Saturday, Jan. 7
Open House
The Beach Cities Health District Center for Health and Fitness will hold an open house with free fitness classes and raffle prizes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. The facility is located at 514 N. Prospect Ave., second floor, Redondo Beach. beachcitiesgym.org
Sunday, Jan. 8
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The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
Dylan Hannon will present “Othonas for the Collector” at the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society’s January meeting. Hannon, a curator at The Huntington Botanical Gardens, will present a brief overview and discuss cultivation requirements of the diverse succulent Othonna, which is excellent in a rock garden or as an indoor houseplant. 1 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. For more information, go to southcoastcss.org.
Monday, Jan. 9
Pre-habilitation in Cancer
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free workshop led by Phil Chang, a doctor of osteopathic medicine. Participants will learn about the benefits of pre-habilitation in preparing for cancer treatment as well as a few first steps to get started. The program is from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom. To join this virtual workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 10
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The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. For more information, go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Virtual book discussion
Redondo Beach Senior Librarian Erin Schoonover will lead a discussion of Barbara Kingsolver’s book, “The Lacuna,” at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom. The event is free, but registration is required. Sign up through the events calendar at redondo.org/library.
Wednesday, Jan. 11
Take Charge of Clutter
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free workshop presented by Louisa Gravelle, a certified professional organizer. Participants will learn easy techniques to help banish clutter. The program is from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom. To join this virtual workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Thursday, Jan. 12
Battle of the Badges
The Hermosa Beach Police Department will host a blood drive for the Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
To sign up visit RedCross Blood.org and enter sponsor code BADGESOCAL. For more information, contact Lt. Landon Phillips at LPhillips@HermosaBeach.gov.
John Van Hamersveld in his San Pedro studio with a sketch for his “History of Surfing” mural. The mural was unveiled in Hermosa Beach in 2015. Photo by Kevin CodyThursday, January 26
Spotlight: John Van Hamersveld, designer of the iconic “Endless Summer” movie poster, as well as Rolling Stones and Beatles album covers, will be the Happy Hour with History speaker at the Hermosa Beach Historical Museum on Thursday, January 26. The Palos Verdes native also designed the “History of Surfing” mural on the side of The Underground Pub & Grill at 14th Street and Hermosa Avenue. $5. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com and search “John Van Hamersveld.”
Upcoming:
Chamber concert
Prize-winning pianist Claire Huangci will join the Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay for a concert on Jan. 15 at Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Parking is free. There will be a concert preview at 6:15 p.m., followed by the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are $63 and can be purchased in person by calling (310) 781-7171 and at arts.torranceca.gov.
MLK Jr. Day of Service and March
Community members are invited to participate in a Day of Service and March in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. on Jan. 16. The program is presented by the Redondo Beach Police Department’s Community Engagement Board. The march begins at 10 a.m. at 101 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach (the Police Pier Sub-Station) and will conclude at the RBPD Main Police Station. The following donations can be made at the march or prior at the RBPD: a gallon Ziplock bag containing one mini shampoo and conditioner, one mini deodorant, toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush or comb, one mini body wash, one mini bottle of lotion, one package of wet wipes and one pair of adult or children’s socks. The bags will be donated to the RBPD’s domestic violence program.
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy on Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-noon, at the White Point Nature Preserve. Participants will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by removing invasive weeds. Sign up at https://pvplc.volunteerhub.com/.
Live theater
Twelve women will share their (mostly) true stories on stage for a live audience in “un-told,” a storytelling show that will run two nights at The Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St. in San Pedro. Showtimes are Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Follow the show on Instagram @untold_theshow. For tickets, go to un-told.ticketleap.com.
History program
Learn what life was like in Redondo Beach during WWI and the influenza epidemic of 1918-19 on Jan. 21 at the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. Redondo Beach reference librarians Ed Martinez and Douglas Thompson will lead the program, which will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the 2nd floor meeting room.
Guided nature hike
Enjoy a free guided tour of Abalone Cove in Rancho Palos Verdes at 2 p.m. on Jan. 22. Los Serenos docents will lead the hike. Participants will walk past unique flora and fauna and explore tide pools teeming with marine life. Moderate to strenuous. This is a kid-friendly hike but the trails and rocky beach are unsuitable for baby strollers. No dogs allowed on the beach. Rain cancels. Parking at Abalone Cove is extremely limited; carpooling is highly recommended. For more information, go to losserenos.org.
Memorial game
The annual Brett Mendoza Peninsula Alumni baseball game will be held on Jan. 28 at Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Pre-game activities begin at 10 a.m. Game time is noon. The game honors Brett Mendoza, a former Peninsula and Loyola Marymount University catcher who died in a car accident in 2018.
Educators to be honored
Palos Verdes Peninsula Rotary is preparing to honor nine outstanding educators from public and private schools on the Peninsula. Now in its 42nd year, “Educator of the Year” will take place on Feb. 9 at Palos Verdes Golf Club. There will be a pre-event reception at 5:45 p.m., followed by dinner and the program. Send ticket orders and checks ($90 each, payable to PVP Rotary Foundation) to Julia Parton, Malaga Bank, 27450 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274. Information: rotarypvp.org ER
