Baywatch Community Calendar 7-13-23
Spotlight
Shakespeare by the Sea is back in the South Bay. The group will stage “Hamlet” on Thursday, July 13 at Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Showtime is 7 p.m. “Twelfth Night” is on tap for Thursday, July 20 at Polliwog Park, followed by “Hamlet” on Friday, July 21, also at Polliwog Park. Showtime is 7 p.m. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Admission is free, with donations gladly accepted. Shakespeare by the Sea is a non-profit organization. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
Ongoing
Gift card drive
The Redondo Beach Police Department’s Domestic Violence Victims Advocacy Program is holding a back-to-school gift card drive. Gift cards may be dropped off at the police station lobby through Aug. 16. 401 Diamond St., Redondo Beach.
Sunsational Sandcastles
The Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier is accepting entries for its third annual summer sand sculpture contest to Aug. 1. Build a sand sculpture on your own time at any location. Submit a photo of your entry online. Entry fee: $30. Information: roundhouseaquarium.org/sandcastle.
Girls volleyball camp
Registration is open for Mini-Mustang Girls Volleyball Camp. The camp is for girls in grades 3-8 and will be held July 17-19, 8 to 11 a.m. at Mira Costa High School, 1401 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Instruction and games with Mira Costa volleyball coaches and the 2022-23 volleyball team provided. Girls will be grouped according to age and skill. All campers receive a t-shirt and light snacks. Cost is $270. Proceeds benefit Mira Costa Girls Volleyball. Register by July 14 at mbxfoundation.org/booster-clubs/volleyball-girls.
Thursday, July 13
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Dunkin’ grand opening
10 to 11 a.m., 1100 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance.
RB blood drive
The Redondo Beach Police Department will hold a UCLA blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at the Main Redondo Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. To schedule an appointment, email Noelle at nlai@mednet.ucla.edu or text 310-895-0282.
Processing Grief
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this four-part series of workshops led by the co-founders of Luna Peak Foundation, a nonprofit organization that supports those affected by cancer and grief. The workshop is designed to help participants process the grief of losing a loved one in an interactive way through journal prompts, humor and games. The first session is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100. Space is limited. To register for the workshop, go to cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 West Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey. Doors open at 6 p.m. The club will hold a white elephant sale, with all kinds of items up for auction. All ages welcome. The club will have gifts for kids. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com, baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
Free concerts at the pier
Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 27, 6 to 8 p.m., on Fisherman’s Wharf, the west end of the Redondo Beach Pier. Featuring Tribute Thursdays. Information: redondopier.com.
Friday, July 14
Junior volleyball championships
A junior volleyball tournament hosted by the Junior Volleyball Association (JVA) and Beach Volleyball Clubs of America (BVCA) will be held Friday, July 14- Tuesday, July 18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the volleyball courts both north and south of the Hermosa Beach Pier, between 10th and 15th streets.
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Key Health Benefits Protections for Women
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free program led by representatives from the Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration. Participants will be provided with information and education on federal health benefit laws, including Preventative Care Protections for Women. The workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. To register for the workshop, go to cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Family Karaoke
The Redondo Beach Public Library invites families to sing kid friendly songs and have fun at the library 3 to 5 p.m. at the Main Redondo Library, 303 N. PCH, Redondo Beach. Tickets will be handed out at the Children’s Reference desk at 2:45 p.m. Tickets required. Space is limited. Information: 310-318-0675, ext. 2387.
Saturday, July 15
Friends of the Library sale
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Bookstore will hold its monthly sale from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items on sale include books, DVDs, CDs, LPs and puzzles, all priced at $1 or less. The bookstore is located on 11th Place behind the Hermosa Beach Community Center. It’s west of the Veterans Memorial and across the street from the Alano Club. Weekday hours are Mondays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Parking is available in the community center parking lot. Information: hbfol.org.
The Power of Meditation
Long time meditator Umesh Bhatia will explain how meditation can be a source of peace and joy. Learn a technique that helps us become relaxed and calm. 10 to 11 a.m. on Zoom. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, go to redondo.org/library. Click on Events Calendar, then the date of the program. Click on “register for this event” and type in your name and email address. After registering, you will receive an email invitation for the book discussion.
Freedom4U Point Fermin Day
Join in on a family fun day. Games, activities and creative fun for kids and teens. Live bands performing from the bandshell stage. 1 to 5 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Information: 310-897-5043, freedomcommunity.com.
Mazzy MacGregor: First Solo Exhibition
5 to 9 p.m. at Resin, 618 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach. MacGregor is a Los Angeles based painter. The show will feature some of his most recent works along with a live musical performance and complimentary food and drinks.
Sunday, July 16
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.
Summer concerts at Polliwog Park
The annual Concerts in the Park series at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach continues with the band U.S. 99. The series features concerts every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Polliwog Park amphitheater through Sept. 5. Admission is free. Concert-goers are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Information: manhattanbeach.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/concerts/concerts-in-the-park-bands.
Monday, July 17
Free Fitness: Mindful Yoga on the Beach
The Beach Cities Health District is offering free fitness classes Mondays in July and August. July’s program: Mindful Yoga. August: Zumba. The yoga classes are from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. just south of the Manhattan Beach Pier. All expertise levels and ages welcome. Registration is required, either online or at the event. Information: 310-374-3426, bchd.org/freefitness.
Tuesday, July 18
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Wednesday, July 19
Dolphins lecture
Eric Martin, an aquarist and facilities director of Roundhouse Aquarium, will give a talk, “Discovering Dolphins: A drone’s eye view from the Manhattan Beach Pier,” from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave. Martin will share his photos, videos and knowledge about local bottlenose dolphins. Donations suggested. The talk is free, but registration is required. To register, go to roundhouseaquarium.org.
Upcoming:
Happy Hour with History
The Hermosa Beach Museum is hosting a Happy Hour with History featuring South Bay Parkland Conservancy President Jim Light at 6:30 p.m. on July 20. Light will give an overview of the organization’s mission and the group’s work on the Greenbelt. The event is at the Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets: eventbrite.com.
The Aerospace Players (clockwise from top left) Jacob Helfgott, Jason Stout, Bob Minnichelli, Bob Borich, Brendan Lynch and Lawrence Moreno perform in “Spamalot!,” July 21-July 29 at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Showtimes: Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m. matinee; Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 29, 2 p.m. matinee. Online tickets: bit.ly/TAPmusical. Box office: 310-781-717. Kris Maine Photography
Live theater
The Aerospace Players will present the musical, “Spamalot!,” July 21-July 29 at the James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Showtimes: Friday, July 21, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 22, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, July 23, 2 p.m. matinee; Thursday, July 27, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 29, 2 p.m. matinee. Online tickets: bit.ly/TAPmusical. Box office: 310-781-7171.
Instrument Petting Zoo presented by The Long Beach Symphony
This Instrument Petting Zoo teaches children about each instrument family and provides an opportunity for children and parents alike to explore the foundations of an orchestra. The Long Beach Symphony provides the instruments. 2 p.m. July 21 at the Main Redondo Library, 303 N. PCH, Redondo Beach. Tickets will be handed out at the Children’s Reference desk at 1:45 p.m. Limited space. Information: Children’s Reference Desk, 310-318-0675, ext. 2387.
HB Conversation & Community Beautification Event
Community members are invited to join Mayor Ray Jackson for his next monthly conversation and beautification event, 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on July 23 at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Ave. Hear about Hermosa’s Parks Master Plan, then work in the garden in front of the community center. Attendees will be replacing gravel and planting native vegetation. To sign up, go to hermosabeach.gov. Click on the Calendar of Events under the Our Government tab. Click on the event.
Volunteer opportunity
On July 24 at 10 a.m., the Hermosa Five-O will host a workshop in which participants make no-sew blankets for shelter dogs. All materials provided. The blankets will go to dogs at local shelters. Coffee and cookies provided. The activity will take place in Room 9 at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave.
Info session for senior citizens group
Learn more about the Palos Verdes Peninsula Village, an organization dedicated to creating a sense of community for older adults who live on the Peninsula, at an information session scheduled for 11 a.m. on July 25 in the Activity Room at Hesse Park, 29301 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. Learn about the organization’s volunteer opportunities and membership program and hear from Village members and volunteers. Information: 310-991-3324, peninsulavillagepvp@gmail.com, peninsulavillage.net.