Baywatch 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 Avenue, in Hermosa Beach. 6 p.m. 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. All are welcome. No RSVP necessary.

Thursday, November 14

Rise & Shine Redondo

A monthly meeting with North Redondo Beach Business Association. A.I. in action: Hands-on workshop with Chris Voisey and Brad Waller, Plumeria IT-Solutions and EPage. 7:45 a.m. – 9 a.m. South Bay Galleria, 3rd floor community room, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach. More information at NRBBA.org. 

Fitness Court, Manhattan Beach, Polliwog Park

Explore the new equipment and fitness opportunities. Designed for ages 14 and up, this outdoor gym combines state-of-the-art equipment with a free mobile app for guided workouts and challenges. Bring your workout gear, try out the stations, and get inspired to get fit outdoors.. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach.

Friday, November 15

No Boundaries, Hermosa Museum

Join the Hermosa Beach Museum for the opening of a new exhibit, No Boundaries: The Life and Work of Warren Miller. 6 p.m. 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. No RSVP necessary.

Sports luncheon, HT Grill

Professor Jeff Fellenzer speaks to the South Bay Athletic Club noon luncheon at the H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. Fellenzer teaches a USC class focusing on the intersection of sports and business. The public is invited. Lunch is $30. Former UCLA quarterback Pat Cowan will speak November 22, the day before the USC-UCLA football game. No RSVP, just show up. 

SB Chamber Music society, Pacific Unitarian

November concert featuring the Vanhauwaert Piano quartet in performances of  works by Wolfgang Mozart, Franz Schubert, and Gabriel Fauré. 8 p.m. Recital Hall, Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Place, Wilmington. The concert will repeat at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, at the Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga Dr., Rancho Palos Verdes. More information can be found at sbcms.net. 

Plant-Based Diets – via Zoom

Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshop led by Marissa Minderler, a Registered Dietitian. This workshop will define a plant-based diet and examine the recent research regarding how plant-based diets can reduce risk of recurrence and support cancer survivorship. 1 – 2 p.m. To join this virtual workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Murder-Mystery ‘Clue’, PV High

Based on the fan-favorite 1985 Paramount Pictures movie and inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue, the ultimate whodunit will leave you dying of laughter and keep you guessing until the final twist. Performances run Fri., November 15 and Sat., November 16 at 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 17 at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 14 at 4 p.m. Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Rd., Palos Verdes Estates. $25. general admission. Tickets: pvhsdrama.com. For further information, visit pvhsdrama.com.

Saturday, November 16

Destination: Art, anniversary

Come celebrate Destination: Art’s 10th Anniversary with a multitude of activities throughout the Celebration. The event begins at noon with a ribbon-cutting promptly at 12:30 p.m. Numerous activities will go on simultaneously until 4 p.m. Tickets $20. Kids under 12 are free. 1815 W. 213 th Street, Suite 135, Torrance.  Purchase tickets online at destination-art.net, or in person on the day of the event.

Fresh Flower Crowns

A hands-on workshop where we will create exquisite flower crowns using fresh plant material. Guided by skilled instructors, you will learn the techniques of selecting, preparing, and arranging fresh materials to craft your own stunning flower crown. $36 members, $40 non-members. 2 – 3:30 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes. Perfect for ages 10+. 

Warm Cosmic Flow Yoga, SPINEsync

Dr. Dean will guide you through classic poses and breath cues to help improve flexibility and reduce stress. This class is about enjoying the athletic flow and getting “your-sweat-on!” Not recommended for beginners. 6 p.m. 2300 Artesia Blvd., Ste. B, Redondo Beach. To sign up, call or text (310) 663-8602. spinesync.org. 

Hermosa Museum skate research workshop

Are you a high school student interested in how sports go down in history? At the Hermosa Beach Museum, you can take part in writing skateboarding’s story as a volunteer research assistant. Taking on the role of a museum registrar, you will gain real-world experience in research, data organization, and interpretation as you help document our collection of over 100 skateboards. Write brief descriptions of your favorite boards to be published on the museum website or social media. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Avenue. RSVP: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org/events.

Smart Gardening Composting

Palos Verdes Library District experts will teach participants the basic techniques of backyard composting including worm composting, water-wise gardening, grasscycling, and edible gardening. No registration required. 10 – 11:30 a.m. Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd., Rolling Hills Estates. Following the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to purchase compost bins at a discounted rate. pvld.org. 

Nature walk, Forrestal Nature Preserve

A guided walk with some spectacular vistas of the coastline. Docents will talk about the local geology and the many rock formations exposed in this area. View autumn changes of the reserve along with a visit to the newly opened Ladera Linda Community Park’s Discovery Room to learn about the fauna of the Palos Verde Peninsula. Moderate to strenuous. Sturdy footwear is recommended. In the event of rain, this walk will be canceled. Forrestal Nature Reserve, Ladera Linda Community Center, 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. Park in Ladera Linda Community Park’s parking lot. Information: losserenosrpv.org or call (310) 544-5260.

Sunday, November 17

Architectural odyssey, Hermosa Museum

Join the Hermosa Beach museum on an architectural bus tour through the works of Richard D. King. The tour includes a champagne lunch and exclusive penthouse access in Long Beach’s Villa Riviera! The tour stops at several locations for photo opportunities, including R.D. King’s various designs in Culver City, the Wilshire District, downtown Los Angeles, and finally a rare visit to the original condition, 16-story Villa Riviera Penthouse where R.D. King lived with his family. Ticket includes a meal and a champagne lunch at the Villa Riviera. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. Arrive by 8:40 a.m. to get onto the bus at 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. The tour will return in the late afternoon. $125. per person. Tickets and information: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org/events.

Light Up a Life, Torrance Memorial

Join Torrance Memorial as it pays tribute to National Hospice & Palliative Care Month its annual Light Up a Life celebration. Honor those who have touched our lives and remember a friend or loved one as we enter the holiday season. 2 – 4 p.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. RSVP by calling (310) 517-4694. Make a donation: torrancememorialfoundation.org/events/light-up-a-life.

Mega Meditation Class, SC Botanic Garden

Step into the realm of oneness and tranquility as you join a massive gathering for an extraordinary guided meditation experience. Using wireless headphones, the group will embark on a journey to explore the profound importance of listening to nature through our senses and become attuned to the whispers and soft nudges of our intuition. Bring your own mat. 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. $27 members, $30 non-members. Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/classes.

Monday, November 18

Pelvic Cancer Series–via Zoom

Every Monday until December 16. Cancer Support Community South Bay free workshops led by Kineret Sherman, a certified life coach, spiritual care provider and cancer survivor. Topics will explore body image, how to talk about a new sexuality with a partner, exercises to regain trust in non-sexual touch after treatments and more. The series is open to anyone impacted by cancer, but some topics will be geared towards those who have pelvic cancers. 6:30 – 8 p.m. To register for this online workshop, visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Or, for more information contact Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.

Tuesday, November 19

Arabic expert Mordechai Kedar, CTJ

Dr. Kedar is one of the leading experts on Islam and Arabic Literature in the world. He is the Dept. Chair of Arabic at Bar Ilan University in Israel and for 25 years served as a Lt. Col. in the IDF intelligence corp specializing in Syria, Arab mass media, Islamic groups and Israeli Arabs.  He is one of the world’s foremost experts on the Muslim Brotherhood and other Islamist groups. 7 – 8 p.m. Congregation Tikvat Jacob Beth Torah, 1829 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. RSVP by calling (310) 546-3667. 

Wednesday, November 20

MB Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House

The annual Pier Lighting and Holiday Open House is the official start of the holiday season in Manhattan Beach. It is also downtown Manhattan Beach’s local restaurants, retail stores and businesses’ way of saying thank you to their customers and community for their support and patronage throughout the year. Santa sleigh family pictures, strolling Dickens-style Carlers, Live Reindeer, Dietz Brothers Band, Danger Dogs and more! 6 – 8:30 p.m. Manhattan Beach Blvd. and Highland. Visit manhattanbeach.gov for a schedule of events. 

You vs. Cancer, Torrance Memorial

You vs. Cancer: Why Prevention & Early Detection are Critical. Topics will include risk factors, screenings and prevention, cancer types and nutrition. 5 p.m. Free health screenings and vendor exhibits. 6:30 p.m. Lecture. Torrance Memorial Hoffman Conference Center, 3315 Medical Dr., Torrance. Join in person or via zoom: tmmc.zoom.us/my/molnov2024.

Upcoming: 

Rock Your Pink, Saint Rocke

Friday, November 22. Get ready for a great night of Rock n’ Roll standing in solidarity with those currently impacted by cancer! Wear and rock your pink at Saint Rocke in support of this great cause. All ticket sales go to benefit Cancer Support Community South Bay. 6 – 11 p.m. Music starts at 7 p.m. Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. Ticket donation: $20 in advance/$30 at door. Tickets and information: rockyourpink.org.