Baywatch Community Calendar 2-9-23
Spotlight: Super Bowl Run/Walk
The Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K will return for a 45th year on Sunday, Feb. 12. The event features finisher medals and race shirts for all participants, awards for the top three male and female finishers in each age division category, a costume contest, a hospitality area, music and post-race snacks and drinks. The start times are 7 a.m. for the Kids’ 1K Fun Run, 7:30 a.m. for the 10K Run/Walk, 8:15 a.m. for the 10K Baby Buggy Run and 8:30 a.m. for the 5K Run/Walk. To register and for more information, go to redondo10k.com.
Ongoing:
South Bay Landmark photo contest
“Why I love the South Bay” is the title of the second annual landmarks photography contest sponsored by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments. Boundaries for the landmarks are El Segundo on the north; the Palos Verdes Peninsula on the south; and Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood,Torrance, Lawndale, and Lomita on the east. The deadline for submissions is Friday, Feb. 10. For details, visit SouthBayCities.org.
Foster dog parents needed
Forte Animal Rescue, a long-established dog rescue non-profit, is urgently in need of people willing to be foster parents for rescued dogs. To learn more about fostering, visit the Forte website at farescue.org, call Forte at 310-362-0321 or email them at info@farescue.org.
El Camino public forums
El Camino College is hosting a series of public forums. The college wants to hear about your aspirations for a better life and better job, what is important to you and what you want from El Camino College. For dates and locations, visit elcamino.edu/comprehensive-integrated-planning/forums.aspx.
Acrylic rockers, LED guitars
An art exhibit of famous rockers in acrylic portraits, LED guitars and neon lights is on display at Cherry Co in Redondo Beach through Sunday, Feb. 12. The featured artists are Jayime Jean and Miho Hiramatsu. The gallery, located at 211 Avenida del Norte, is free and open daily from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact: cherrycollc@gmail.com, 310-921-8074, cherryco.art, Instagram @cherryco.art.
Pacific brim, at Torrance Art
The Torrance Art Museum has a new exhibit: “Bridging the Pacific-LA Art of the Japanese Diaspora.” This year marks the 50th anniversary of the sister city program between Kashiwa, Japan and Torrance. To celebrate this milestone, the Torrance Art Museum is presenting an exhibition of the artistic talents of the Japanese American community based in Southern California. The exhibit runs through March 4 and is open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturday. Admission is free. For more information, go to torranceartmuseum.com.
Live theater
The Torrance Theatre Co. presents “The Half-Life of Marie Curie.” The show opened Feb. 6 and continues through Feb. 25 at 1316 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance. For tickets and more information, go to torrancetheatrecompany.com.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Farmers Market 90277
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.
Fall prevention and safety
A Senior Specialist from the Foundation for Senior Services will talk about safety and preventing falls at the Redondo Beach Main Library, 11 a.m.-noon. The foundation’s goal is to keep seniors living safely and well cared for in their homes for as long as possible. The program will be held in the second floor meeting room at the library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway.
Community forum on fentanyl
The Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is hosting an in-person community forum on fentanyl that will include a film screening of the documentary, “Dead on Arrival,” followed by a panel discussion. 5:30-7 p.m. at RUHS Auditorium, 1 Sea Hawk Way, Redondo Beach. Register at bchd.org/fentanyl.
Friday, Feb. 10
Sports luncheon
This week’s South Bay Athletic Club (SBAC) meeting will feature Pepperdine University women’s volleyball coach Scott Wong. The SBAC meets every Friday at noon at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The luncheon meeting is open to the public. Cost is $30.
Lunch and Learn: Mastectomy Products, Wigs and More
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free workshop led by Monica Kahn, founder of Helen’s Room, a non-profit positive appearance and resource center for cancer patients. 12:30-2 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Participants may also attend online. Lunch will be provided. To register, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Comedy Sportz
Seniors in the drama/tech department at Mira Costa High School will host a Comedy Sportz High School League match at 7 p.m. in the small theater on campus. $5 at the door. 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach
Saturday, Feb. 11
In-person technology workshop
Cancer Support Community South Bay is offering this free workshop. Leuzinger High School students will answer questions on the latest technology as it relates to email, surfing the web, social media, online video chatting and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring the technology they want to learn on (cell phone, iPad/tablet and/or laptop). 12:30-2:30 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. To register visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Live music
“Remember When the Music: Songs of Harry Chapin,” 8 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive. Harry Chapin’s short but impactful life is celebrated in this world premier show. A master storyteller, Chapin’s songs were full of heart and soul and included the hits “Cats in the Cradle,” “WOLD” and “Taxi.” For tickets, go to torrancearts.org/upcoming-shows.
Sunday, Feb. 12
Farmers Market 90277
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
The South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society’s presenter for February is John Trager, the Bernie and Miyako Storch Curator of Desert Collections at the Huntington Botanical Gardens in San Marino. Trager will discuss new developments at the gardens and recent renovations to the Desert Garden. The meeting is 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, visit southcoastcss.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 14
Farmers Market 90266
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.
Book sale
The Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library will be holding a book sale at the Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market, which runs from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Metlox Plaza. Most books are priced at $1. There will be a storytime for children at 1 p.m.
Adult Zoom Book Discussion
Redondo Beach librarian Erin Schoonover will lead a discussion of “Black Cake” by Charmaine Wilkerson from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Zoom. Register in advance, via the events calendar, at redondo.org/cals/library.asp.
Virtual Happiness Chat
This is a casual discussion group with light-hearted activities to spark conversation. Share ideas, tips, resources, jokes, quotes – anything that supports our happiness. Second Tuesday of the month, 12:30-1 p.m., on Zoom. Visit https://www.bchd.org/series for more information and to register.
Upcoming:
Refinery meeting
The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance and other organizations will host an informational event on Feb. 17, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., in the Locker Student Union at Cal State Dominguez Hills. The scheduled speakers include Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Chris Chavez from Coalition for Clean Air and others. For more information, go to traa.website.
Library book sale
Manhattan Beach Friends of the Library will hold its quarterly book sale from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 18 in the library conference room. The library is located at 1320 Highland Ave. Proceeds help pay for library programs for children, teens and adults and to purchase books and magazines not included in the library budget. Most books are priced at $1 or less. Additionally, inside the library near the elevator there is an ongoing book sale section, stocked weekly. For information about making a donation, call 424-241-0532 or email MBFOL90266@gmail.com.
Guided nature walk
Join the Los Serenos de Point Vicente on Feb. 18 for a tour of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center Native Plant Garden in Rancho Palos Verdes and walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. The theme of the walk is “whales.” There is no charge to participate and all ages are welcome. Bring sun/weather protection and water. Sturdy shoes recommended. The walk is about one and a half miles. Meet at 10 a.m. on the front patio of Point Vicente Interpretive Center, located at 31501 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes. Free parking is available at the Point Vicente Interpretive Center parking lot. For more information, call 310-544-5260 or visit losserenos.org.
Live music
Rock ’n roll tribute band the Atlantic City Boys will bring the music of the 50s and 60s to the Redondo Union High School auditorium at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Concert-goers can expect covers of such classics as “My Eyes Adored You,” “Ragdoll” and “Let’s Hang On.” Band members E. Michael Evans, Dustin Fisher, Jeremy James and Sammy Pawlak have performed with the likes of Pattie Labelle and The Temptations. For more information, go to sbconcerts.org.
Ballet
Redondo Ballet will perform “Snow Queen” at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Tickets are available at redondoballet.org, by calling 310-292-4572 and at the box office prior to each performance. Audience members under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Masks are optional but recommended.
Symphony
The Peninsula Symphony will give a concert featuring Debussy, Ravel and Bizet at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 at the Redondo Union High School auditorium, 631 Vincent St., Redondo Beach. There will be a pre-concert lecture at 6:15 p.m. for members. Free admission and parking. For more information, visit pensym.org or call 310-544-0320.
Economic Forecast Summit
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce’s Economic Forecast Summit featuring Christopher Thornberg from Beacon Economics is set for Feb. 21 at Terranea Resort. Thornberg will speak on “Navigating the Stimulus Hangover.” 7:30 a.m. Early bird tickets are $130. For tickets, call 310-377-8111 or email palosverdeschamber.com.
Happy Hour with History
The February installment of the Hermosa Beach Historical Society & Museum’s Happy Hour with History features historian Helen Yoshida. Her presentation, “Voices from the U.S. Department of Justice Internment Camps During WWII,” will pull from oral history interviews and archival documents. The event is at 3 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the Hermosa Museum, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets are $5 and available on Eventbrite or can be purchased at the door, based on availability. Cash bar. HBHS members receive a drink ticket at the door.
Live sketch comedy
Funny Bōnz, an award-winning, politically incorrect, musical sketch comedy revue featuring musical satire of political events, politics and pop culture, is coming to the 2nd Story Theater at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. Schedule: Saturdays March 4, April 1, April 29, May 20, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 16, Oct. 7 and Dec. 2 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call 714-689-8116, email boxoffice@p3theatre.biz or visit p3theatre.biz. ER