Baywatch Community Calendar 8-3-23
Spotlight:
HB Summer Sidewalk Sale & Lemonade Day
The Hermosa Sidewalk Sale and Lemonade Day will includes a pop-up market from the ShopFest Collective on the Upper Pier sidewalk, live music at Java Man , and Lemonade Day, in which children set up on the sidewalk and sell lemonade while competing for prizes. Saturday, Aug. 5 and Sunday, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: hbchamber.net.
Ongoing:
New art exhibit
An exhibition of paintings by 15 artists reflecting their experiences of life around the Palos Verdes Peninsula and surrounding areas is on display through Sept. 25 at the Malaga Cove Library. Open during regular library hours. 2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. Information: pvld.org/artinourlibrary.
6th Annual Community Exhibition
An eclectic showcase of local artists working across various mediums is on display to Oct. 8 at the Manhattan Beach Art Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (310) 802-5440.
RBPD 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.
Thursday, Aug. 3
2023 International Surf Festival
Wednesday, Aug. 2 through Sunday, Aug. 6 at the South Bay beach cities. Information: surffestival.org.
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. Information: (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Networking Group
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) offers this free networking group for those who have been diagnosed with oral, head and neck cancer and their loved ones. Participants will share and learn from others who are going through a similar experience of their own. 2 to 4 p.m. on Zoom. To join the group and attend a welcome orientation meeting, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Carla Bick at Carla@CSCSouthBay.org.
Botanic Garden Sunset Series
The summer series features live music from 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Thursday at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. Musicians do two 45-minute sets. Aug. 3: Yari More Latin Band (salsa). Tickets: southcoastbotanicgarden.org/sunset-series.
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. Aug. 3: Dark Desert Highway (Eagles tribute). Information: redondopier.com.
Summer concerts at Manhattan Village
Concerts are every Thursday night, 6 to 8 p.m., through Aug. 31. Aug. 3: American Idol finalist Adam Lasher. Free. 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach.
Friday, Aug. 4
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., 1035 Valley Drive.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Twelfth Night,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free admission, with donations gratefully accepted. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
Saturday, Aug. 5
Hills Are Alive 5k/10k
The race returns for a 42nd year. Runners and walkers will meet at the historic Ernie Howlett Park, 25851 Hawthorne Blvd., Rolling Hills Estates. 8 a.m. start time. The course is a scenic trail route that starts and ends at the park. This year’s race includes chip timing. Register: runsignup.com/Race/CA/RollingHillsEstates/HillsareAliveRunWalk.
First aid, CPR/AED training
The Manhattan Beach Community Emergency Response Team (MBCERT) is offering free adult and pediatric first aid, CPR/AED training with a two-year certificate. Dates: Aug. 5, Oct. 14 and Dec. 2. Time: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Joslyn Center, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 18 and older. Participants must pre-enroll. To RSVP, email your full name, phone, email address and home address to 1certtraining@gmail.com.
George F Canyon Guided Family Nature Preserve Walk
10:30 a.m., with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. You will be guided by a trained naturalist to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat with amazing views of the L.A. Basin. Meet on the back deck of the George F Canyon Nature Center. Parking in Preserve lot located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP required. Rain cancels.
Shakespeare by the Sea
“Hamlet,” 8 p.m. at Point Fermin Park, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free admission, with donations gratefully accepted. Information: shakespearebythesea.org.
Sunday, Aug. 6
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.
61st Annual Sand Castle Design Contest
All day at the Manhattan Beach Pier. For details, go to the city’s website at manhattan beach.gov, open the calendar under the Residents tab and click on the event.
Concerts in Polliwog Park
Psychedelic Summer will take the stage at 5 p.m. as part of the annual Concerts in the Park series at Polliwog Park. The series features concerts every Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. 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.
Monday, Aug. 7
RB Library Teen craft
The Redondo Beach Public Library invites pre-teens and teenagers, grades 6-12, to bring a dark or brightly colored T-shirt to the North Branch and create patterns on it with bleach. The library will provide bleaching materials. The program is from 2 to 3 p.m. at the North Branch, 2000 Artesia Blvd.
BCHD Zumba in the Park
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Julia Field at Alta Vista Park, 801 Camino Real in Redondo Beach. The workout is part of the Beach Cities Health District’s free fitness summer program and is designed so everyone can participate, regardless of age or ability level. Registration is required, either online or at the event. Information: (310) 374-3426, bchd.org/freefitness.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
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.
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Community Room at the Manhattan Beach Police Department, 420 15th St.
Coffee with the Mayor
Join Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery for a casual conversation at Peet’s Coffee, 328 Manhattan Beach Blvd. He will be there from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Coffee with the Mayor is held the first and last Tuesday of the month.
RB Library virtual book discussion
Redondo Beach Librarian Erin Schoonover will lead a discussion of “Horse” by Geraldine Brooks from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The event is free, but registration is required. To register, go to redondo.org/library and click on the Events Calendar. Click on the date of the program and Register. Type in your name and email address. After registering, you will receive an email invitation for the event.
Wednesday, Aug. 9
BCHD Volunteer opportunity
Support the Beach Cities Health District’s LiveWell Kids Garden Program by volunteering at its school gardens in Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach. Help prep the sites for the upcoming school year. 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Information/Register: www.bchd.org/volunteerday.
Upcoming:
Bay Cities Coin Club meeting
The club will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 10 at its new location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. There will be a show and tell, auctions, a 50/50 and a raffle. All ages welcome. Gifts for kids. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com and baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis
Claire’s Place Foundation will host Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis from 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 12 on the Strand. The event is a ride/walk to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis. Registration will take place at Schumacher Plaza at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Information: clairesplacefoundation.org.
HB Triathlon
Registration for the 2023 Tower 26 Hermosa Beach Triathlon is sold out, but spectators are welcome to watch the action. The event will take place from 7 to 11 a.m. on Aug. 13. There’s a quarter mile ocean swim, 10 mile bike ride and 3 mile run. The transition area is at the intersection of the Strand and the Pier. Information: hermosabeachtri.com.
Blood drive
The Manhattan Beach Fire Department is hosting a UCLA blood drive on Aug. 15, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at MBFD Station 1, 400 15th St. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment,
e-mail Noelle at nlai@mednet.ucla.edu.
Alive Day!
Wounded veterans will mark the day they were injured and celebrate their survival on Aug. 19 at Dockweiler State Beach in Playa Del Rey. Alive Day! is a family fun event with boogie boarding, body boarding and surfing, music and food. Dive N’ Surf will be on hand to offer instruction. Starts at 10 a.m. Information: woundedheroesofamerica.org. ER