Baywatch Community Calendar 3-30-23
Spotlight: Hermosa tile at the Hermosa Museum
The Hermosa Beach Museum’s first temporary exhibit of 2023, “Proutyline Products: The Story of ‘Hermosa Tile’ & The Prouty Family,” opens Friday, March 31 at 6 p.m. The exhibit explores the founding of Hermosa Tile by T.C. Prouty and his lengthy career, which included the manufacturing of neon signs, tile, porcelain, door hangers, speed indicators and electrical supplies, as well as numerous patents for pottery equipment and formulas. The exhibit includes original tile from the museum’s collection, patents from the inventive mind of T.C. Prouty and photographs of the Hermosa tile factory, and the art deco Prouty family home on The Strand in Hermosa Beach. The museum is located at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. It is open 2-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Information: hermosabeachhistoricalsociety.org
Ongoing:
Reunion planned
West Torrance High School Class of 1973 will gather for a 50-year reunion on Aug. 26 in Redondo Beach. For details, email Joyce Wittal at jwittal@gmail.com.
“Little Me” at Community Church theater
Manhattan Beach Community Church’s 2023 spring musical is “Little Me,” a 1962 Neil Simon musical comedy that tells the rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches story of a young girl from the wrong side of the tracks. “Little Me” chronicles her zany path to wealth, culture, social position and love. Evening performances are March 24, March 25, March 31 and April 1 at 8 p.m. Matinees are March 26 and April 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25. 303 S. Peck Ave.
Les Misérables at RUHS
Les Misérables, presented by the Redondo Union High School Performing Arts Department, opens Friday, March 24 at the school auditorium, 1 Sea Hawk Way. The curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Additional dates: March 25, 7 p.m.; March 26, 2 p.m.; March 31, 7 p.m.; April 1, 7 p.m. Tickets: $10 from cast/crew and at the RUHS office, $15 at the door/online. For tickets and more information, go to ruhsdrama.com.
Foster dog parents needed
Forte Animal Rescue, a long-established dog rescue non-profit, is 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 info@farescue.org.
Thursday, March 30
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.
Friday, March 31
Sports luncheon
UCLA offensive line coach Tim Drevno, who played football at South Torrance High, El Camino College and Cal State Fullerton, and Narbonne High baseball coach Bill Dillon will speak at this week’s South Bay Athletic Club luncheon. The SBAC meets at noon every Friday at H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The luncheon is open to the public; cost is $30.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m. at 1035 Valley Drive.
Surfrider South Bay re-launch
The South Bay chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will celebrate its relaunch with a ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. on the Manhattan Beach Pier, followed by a beach clean-up and a social from 6-8 p.m. at Shellback Tavern, 116 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Information: southbay.surfrider.org/programs/beach-cleanups
Saturday, April 1
Park cleanup
Hermosa Beach Mayor Ray Jackson invites the community to join him in sprucing up South Park, 9-10:30 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help repaint two classrooms, railing and the trim around the building, pull weeds and add plants. South Park is located at 425 Valley Drive. Sign up at hermosabeach.gov/cleanup.
Eggstravaganza
The free family event is set for 10 a.m.-noon at Franklin Park, 807 Inglewood Ave. in Redondo Beach. There will be an egg hunt, an Easter Bunny photo booth, a toy raffle and more. Families should bring their own baskets for the egg hunt. The schedule for the egg hunt is ages 0-2, 10:20 a.m.; ages 3-5, 10:40 a.m.; ages 6-8, 11:20 a.m.; ages 9+, 11:40 a.m. The event is presented by the city of Redondo Beach. For more information, call 310-318-0650.
Sunday, April 2
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sundays. Information: rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com
Holy Week at MBCC
Manhattan Beach Community Church will hold a Palm Sunday church service at 10 a.m. on April 2, a Maundy Thursday church service at 7 p.m. on April 6 and on Easter, April 9, a sunrise service at the beach at 6:30 a.m. and a church service at 10 a.m., followed by an egg hunt at 11 a.m. The church is located at 303 S. Peck Ave. 310-372-3587
Tuesday, April 4
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Upcoming:
Living art exhibit
The Living Art Experience will be held April 7-8 at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Twelve recreations of twelve art masterpieces using live models will be presented. The featured artwork includes Leonardo DaVinci’s “Last Supper” and Michelangelo’s “Pietà.” The program will be narrated with an original script and presented with a musical score performed by an orchestra and vocal ensemble. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on April 7 and 1 and 4:30 p.m. on April 8. For tickets, call 310-521-2520 or visit livingartexperience.com.
5K Run/Walk
YOU ARE ENOUGH, the mental health campaign of Giving Purpose started by Redondo Beach resident Cathy Caplener, will hold the first annual YOU ARE ENOUGH 5K Run/Walk on April 8 in Hermosa Beach. The event will start at 9 a.m. Schumacher Plaza and proceed to the Manhattan Beach Pier, before returning to the Plaza. The event fee is $40. All proceeds will go toward campaign billboards in the South Bay. To sign up in advance and learn more about the event, go to givingpurpose.org or eventbrite.com.
Easter services
Community members are invited to celebrate Easter at Journey of Faith. In Manhattan Beach, services will be held at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 1243 Artesia Blvd. and in Torrance, at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at 2917 Lomita Blvd. Easter is April 9.
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet on April 13 at the Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 West Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the meeting starts at 6:30. There will be a show and tell, auctions, 50/50 and a raffle. All ages are welcome. Gifts for kids. For more information, visit baycitiescoinclub.com or email baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
Community garage sale
The city of Hermosa Beach has announced the return of the Community Garage Sale on April 15. The city will accept registrations beginning April 1 and city staff will help residents publicize their garage sales through a crowd-sourced map and advertisements on social media and Craigslist. Residents can subscribe to notifications on the city website to receive an update when the Community Garage Sale registration begins. Information: hermosabeach.gov
Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair
The Beach Cities Health District will hold a Blue Zones Project Power of Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair on April 15, 1:30–3:30 p.m., at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave. Purpose is your reason for getting up each morning. Discover how to align your gifts, talents and interests to create purpose in daily life at a special workshop. At the volunteer fair, learn about local opportunities to make changes that will allow you to showcase your gifts, talents and interests and fulfill your purpose. Information: bchd.org/beach-cities-community-calendar
“Mama Mia!”
Drama students at Mira Costa High School will perform “Mamma Mia!” April 21-29. Showtimes and ticket information are available at miracostadramaboosters.org.
Seahorse Classic
The 33rd annual Seahorse Classic Charity golf tournament will be held April 24 at Palos Verdes Golf Club. Hosted by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, all proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The day’s activities include a shotgun scramble golf format, barbecue lunch, hole-in-one opportunities, a raffle, online auction and post-round cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to register, visit birdease.com/SeahorseClassic.
Driving tour
“The Art of the Road,” a driving tour of artistic and historic sites on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, will be held on May 6. Sponsored by The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center, the tour and finish line party is a fundraiser for the Art Center’s visual arts exhibition and education programs. Drivers and navigators in both classic and modern cars can participate in the tour and party for $350. Anyone can join the Finish Line Party at 4:30 pm at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $125. For tickets and more information, visit thecirclepvac.org. ER