Baywatch Community Calendar 4-28-22
“Palisades Cottage” by Jane Hilton is among the artwork on display at the Pastel Society of Southern California’s 13th annual Gallery Exhibition. Photo courtesy of PSSC
Spotlight: The Pastel Society of Southern California’s 13th annual Gallery Exhibition showcasing members’ artworks opened April 27 and continues through May 22 at Promenade on the Peninsula, 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 117, Rolling Hills Estates. The show features original paintings by nationally recognized pastel artists, as well as local society members. Seventy five artworks, including landscapes, seascapes, still life, animals and portraits, are on display. Most is available for purchase. The PSSC gallery is on the lower level of the Promenade, directly below The Regal theater, in the space previously occupied by The Loft. Free parking is available in the mall parking structure. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. The public is invited to attend the gala reception on Saturday, April 30, 1-4 p.m. at the gallery. For more information, go to psscwebsite.org.
Thursday, April 28
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.
Meditation Circle
A weekly Zoom support group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help relieve stress, is held 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 310-517-4701. RSVP to torrancememorialhealtheducation@tmmc.com.
“Beauty and the Beast”
Friday, April 29
Smarty Pants Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and movement activities celebrating Earth Day while learning school readiness skills and having fun. For children ages 2-5. 11-11:45 a.m., online. To register, go to the Teens & Kids section at lacountylibrary.org and click on Virtual Programming.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a certified farmer’s market every Friday, noon-4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Healthy Bones Series: Home Safety and Preventing Falls
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) will present the third in a three-part series of workshops on bone health from noon-1 p.m. on Zoom. To join this workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and open the calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
(Inter) faith and charity auction
The South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services’s virtual silent auction opened April 25 and closes April 29. The annual event benefits The Children’s Center of Harbor Interfaith Services, a charity 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 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; 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,” April 29-May 8 at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. For tickets, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Saturday, April 30
Rose show
The South Coast Rose Society will hold its annual Exhibition of Roses from 10-4 p.m. in the atrium of the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Admission is free. The public is welcome to show roses alongside society members. Roses may be shown as singles, groups of two or three or in bouquets. For those bringing roses, set-up starts at 9 a.m. All visitors must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Face masks are encouraged. For more information, go to pvartcenter.org/events.
Spring sidewalk sale
The Spring Sidewalk Sale in Hermosa Beach is April 30-May 1, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. both days. In addition to sidewalk sales, there will be a pop-up market, live music, workshops and activities. For more information, including a schedule of events, go to hbchamber.net.
RB museum open house
The Redondo Beach Historical Museum will hold an Open House 1-4 p.m. in celebration of the city’s 130th birthday. There will be a special exhibition featuring artwork by Caesar Hernandez. The museum is located at Dominguez Park, 302 Flagler Lane, Redondo Beach. For more information, call 310-318-0684.
Sunday, May 1
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.
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,” at 12:30 p.m. 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 the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, 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.
Tuesday, May 3
Blood drive
First United Methodist Church in Redondo Beach is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. It will take place in the fellowship hall at the church, located at 243 S. Broadway. To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org.
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.
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.
Upcoming
Hearts of Hermosa
After a two-year absence, the Hermosa Beach Education Foundation’s Hearts of Hermosa fundraiser will return May 7 with dinner, drinks and live entertainment at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. For tickets and more information, go to hbef.org.
Endless Summer Car Show
Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach will be filled with classic cars on May 7. The occasion is the Endless Summer Car Show, which will run from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pedestrian admission is free. For more info, email show coordinator David Freedman at dj@capitalist.com
Cacti, succulents presentation
The South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society will meet at 1 p.m. on May 8 in the Community Room at the Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. Gary Duke will present “Northern Argentina Cacti and Succulent in Habitat.” Duke will show photos of 31 cacti genera and 15 succulent genera that he spotted in his travels in northern Argentina in November 2021. For more information, go to southcoastcss.org.
“Sleeping Beauty”
Tickets are on sale to Peninsula School of Performing Arts’ full-length production of the ballet, “The Sleeping Beauty.” Showtimes are 7 p.m. on May 13, 2 and 7 p.m. on May 14 and 2 p.m. on May 15 at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills. Each show will begin with 20 to 30 minutes of the school’s youngest dancers. Tickets are $35 for adults and $15 students 17 and are available at the Norris Theatre box office or by calling 310-544-0403. For more information, go to palosverdesperformingarts.com.
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 7 p.m. at Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theater, 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