Spotlight
Summer concerts at Polliwog Park
The band So Rad will bring the music of the 90s to Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach on Sunday, July 9 as part of the city’s annual Concerts in the Park series. Presented by Chevron, 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. Because street parking is limited, guests are encouraged to carpool, take a taxi or use a ride-share service. For more information, including the series lineup, go to manhattanbeach.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/cultural-arts/concerts/concerts-in-the-park-bands.
Ongoing
Sunsational Sandcastles
The Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier is accepting entries for its third annual summer sand sculpture contest until 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 6
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.
AVP Hermosa Beach Open
The Hermosa Beach Open, presented by the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), includes both an amateur event, July 5-11, and a pro event, July 7-9. Location: Beach and Strand, 1 Pier Ave. Tickets: avp.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 7
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
Author Storytime with Ashley Mills Monaghan
Enjoy some fun songs and a reading of Monaghan’s book, “A Little Goes a Long Way.” 3:30 to 4 p.m. at the Main Library in Redondo Beach, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Tickets will be handed out at the children’s reference desk at 3:15 p.m. Tickets required.
Saturday, July 8
Free craft hour
The Roundhouse Aquarium at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier will host a free craft hour with its partner, the National Charity League, on July 8 and July 22, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Information: roundhouseaquarium.org/ncl-craft.
Jeralyn Glass Sound Bowl Celebration
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free program led by Jeralyn Glass, a leader in the field of sound healing. The workshop is a celebration of the release of Glass’s Crystal Sound Healing Oracle Deck. The Deck focuses on crystal alchemy singing bowls and helps the user integrate healing sound vibration into their daily life. The workshop is from 3 to 5 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. To register for the workshop, go to cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Improv
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe will present “Artificially Yours!” at 7:30 p.m. at the Pier Avenue Second Story Theater inside the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Tickets are $10 general admission and $8 seniors. For tickets, call 310-318-1705 or buy online at aprilsfoolsimprov.com.
Sunday, July 9
Farmers Market 90277
The Riviera Village Certified Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. Information: rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society meeting
Presenter for July: Kelly Griffin, “Aloe Hybrids.” Known for his hybridizing, Griffin is responsible for over 100 succulent hybrids now in the trade, including aloes, agaves and echeverias. The meeting is at 1 p.m. at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free admission for SCCSS members and their guests. Information: southcoastcss.org.
Monday, July 10
In-Person Social Hour
The Beach Cities Health District will host an in-person social hour with Beach Cities Health District Care Manager Charlotte Barnett from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Sunset Room at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive. Come on by if you have a question regarding community resources, want to learn more about BCHD, want to share ways you are keeping busy or are looking for advice on ways to keep busy. These social hours are for all, a place to connect and feel heard.
Free fitness
Beach Cities Health District and the cities of Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach will kick off its 8-week Summer Free Fitness series on July 10. The public workouts will be held each Monday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., starting with Mindful Yoga on the Beach just south of the Manhattan Beach Pier July 10-July 31, followed by four weeks of Zumba in the Park Aug. 7-28 at Julia Field at Alta Vista Park in Redondo Beach. Information: bchd.org/freefitness.
Tuesday, July 11
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.
Virtual Happiness Chat
Support your well-being with casual discussions focused on connection and resilience. Second Tuesday of the month from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Information: bchd.org/series..
Wednesday, July 12
Seedling preparation
Calling all gardeners, conservationists and other nature lovers. Help Beach Cities Health District prep seedlings in Redondo Beach from 9 a.m. to noon. All ages are welcome. For location and to register, go to bchd.org and open the calendar under the Get Involved tab.
Lunch and Learn: Meditation Techniques
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free workshop led by meditation facilitator Christine Campisi. Participants will learn techniques in mindful meditation to relax the body, quiet the mind and perhaps gain insight into thoughts. Lunch will be served from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. The workshop is from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Participants may attend online. To register for the workshop, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Twelfth Night,” 7 p.m. at Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org
Upcoming:
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Hamlet,” 7 p.m. July 13 at Valley Park, 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. Free, with donations gladly accepted. No reservations or tickets required. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 13 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.
RB blood drive
The Redondo Beach Police Department will hold a UCLA blood drive on July 13, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the second floor meeting room at the Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway. To schedule an appointment, email Noelle at nlai@mednet.ucla.edu or text 310-895-0282.
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. July 15, 1 to 5 p.m., at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Information: 310-897-5043, freedomcommunity.com. ER
