Beach Calendar
Thursday, January 20
GO BLUE Zones! – Redondoans are invited to a Redondo Beach Walking Audit presented by Dan Burden (Healthways/Blue Zones Vitality City Focus Groups Programs, BCHD) from 6 – 7 p.m., followed by a Bikability/Walkability Group Focus/Workshop from 7 – 9 p.m. at Alta Vista Community Center, 715 Julia Ave. See details above. For full calendar of upcoming programs, venues, details: http://bit.ly/grBFoH
Square Dancing Torrance – Honeycombers Square Dance Club is starting a beginner square dance class Thursday evenings with open enrollment today and Jan. 27. Torrance Women’s Club, 1422 Engracia Ave. $6 per person (first class is free). 310-316-2870 or 310-320-1502.
Job Support Group – Meet monthly with career counselors to help you on your job search. No charge, non-sectarian. Journey of Faith, 6 – 8 p.m., Chapel Room, 1243 Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. 310-374-0701.
Students of Month Luncheon – Students from three Manhattan Beach schools, Mira Costa, American Martyrs and MB Middle School will honored and five local organizations, Walk with Sally, Friendship Circle, Golden Hearts Ranch, Crown Jewel Club, and Dig4Kids will present. $30 members; $35 non associates. RSVPs were due last week, but there might be a seat or two left! Reservations@mbCoordinatingCouncil.com. Verandas, 401 Rosecrans, MB.
Greek Myth 101. Or 99… – Redondo Union High School students perform “The Iliad,” “The Odyssey,” and other Greek myths in 99 minutes or less. Of course, it will take several performances to do it. Tonight, tomorrow and Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sat. matinee at 2 p.m. Gotta be fun! Diamond and Pacific Coast Hwy. Tix at the door: $10.
Friday, January 21
MB Bargains Couture – When you’re alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go… Downtown! From here to there and everywhere, today through Sunday, shop ‘til you drop downtown Manhattan Beach. How bad could it be? Do it for the city! Enjoy!
SCORE Healthcare Update – The January Senior Healthcare Update 2011 is presented by RB Senior & Family Services and Torrance Hospital IPA Medical Group. Got questions about your healthcare? Confused about Medicate options and coverage? C’mon down from 1 – 3 p.m. and get some answers. 1-3 p.m. Knob Hill Community Center, Knob Hill & PCH, Redondo Beach. RSVPs: 310-318-0650.
15 Years – HIV Free – The Bickerstaff HIV Pediatric Family Center at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach celebrates 15 years of success with no perinatal HIV transmission with a special grand rounds presentation. Presentations include advances and remaining challenges, clinical management of HIV-1 infected children and more. Open to the public. 8 – 9 a.m., Van Dyke Theater. 2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 562-933-5437 or www.memorialcare.org.
Nikola Tesla, Inventor – The United Amateur Radio Club meets at 7 p.m. at the LA Maritime Museum. A DVD, “Nikola Tesla The Genius Who Lit the World” will be shown. All those interested in learning more or with questions about amateur radio are welcome to attend! Berth 84, foot of Sixth St., San Pedro. Enter the museum through the back door. Info: K6AA@AARL.net or www.K6AA.org.
Saturday, January 22
Girl Scouts at Work – All 60 Troops of Manhattan Beach Girl Scouts are sponsoring a free E-Waste collection today, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Manhattan Beach Middle School. Take advantage of this opportunity to ‘pitch in.’ 1501 N. Redondo Ave. More info: (310) 617-9666.
Lions All Stars Game – C’mon down to the 46th Annual Lions South Bay All Star Football Game fundraiser, 6:15 p.m. – 9 p.m., and join the Switzer Learning Center and West Torrance Lions Club at Mira Costa High School, Peck Ave. just north off of Artesia Blvd., Manhattan Beach. The Switzer Learning Center has been selected as the charitable beneficiary for the Lions South Bay All Star Football Game fundraiser hosted by the West Torrance Lions Club where kids from 26 different schools participate in this annual South Bay Tradition game. Proceeds benefit the Center’s mission to create hope and opportunity for children with severe learning, emotional, social, behavioral and developmental disabilities, such as autism, to achieve fulfilling lives. Pre-sale tix $7 (Sylvia, 310-328-3611 x 336) or $10 at the field.
Night Hike in the Marsh – Join us from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. to see the evidence of nocturnal animals, their eyes or hear their sounds. Look in shadows, watch the sunset and the moon rise in the cooling of the air in a marsh. Wear long pants and sleeves! $5 or $10 per family to the first 25 people who register. 310-782-3989.
Household HazMat Roundup – Household hazardous waste can be brought to Hermosa Beach on Valley Dr. between 8 and 11 streets, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brake fluid, paint and thinners, cleaners, pesticides or herbicides, batteries, florescent light bulbs, and much more. Be prepared to leave your containers if they’re contaminated! No business, industry waste accepted.
Watch the Sharks Watch You! – It’s Saturday and 12:30 p.m. and the sharks are feeding and what a frenzy, indeed at the Roundhouse! Sundays, it’s story time! Bring your kids or grandkids, or have them bring you, and listen to an ocean-themed story and do a craft at 11:30 a.m. in the Round upstairs. The Roundhouse serves as an Oceanographic Teaching Station education facility, a non profit, and while everything is free, your donations keep it going. Do chip in. Weekdays, 3 p.m. – sunset; weekends: 10 a.m. – sunset. At the tail end of the Pier, bottom of Manhattan Beach Blvd., MB.
spcaLA’s PAWS to Read – This free, delightful program is for young readers who want to practice their reading skills with a friendly, erudite dog, willing to listen and cuddle. Redondo Beach Main Library storytime room, 303 Pacific Coast Hwy. Please sign up for your 15-minute morning slot. Space is limited. 10:30 a.m. – noon.
Adult Book Talk – “The Life of Pi,” by Yann Martel, is on the discussion floor this month. 2 – 3 p.m., RB Main Library, 303 Pacific Coast Hwy. Free, no registration required.
Sunday, January 23
Downloading for Free – You’re invited to a free demonstration of how to download audiobooks and e-books on devices compatible with the library’s free downloadable book programs, Overdrive and NetLibrary. 2 p.m. in the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room, 1320 Highland Ave. Info: 310-545-8595.
SoCal Slack Key Festival – This 4th annual Southern California Slack Key Festival is a showcase for the biggest and best, the most respected names in Hawaiian slack key guitar – all on one stage. The biggest Hawaiian music concert event outside Hawaii, this The event is sure to leave you yearning for the ‘island life.’ 2 – 5 p.m. with Cyril Pahinui, Jeff Peterson, Makana, George Kahumonku, Bob Brozman, Gary Haleamau and Keola Beamer! 2 – 5 p.m., Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Food and gifts areas open at 11 a.m. Tix: www.slackkeyfest.com.
Tuesday, January 25
Diversity = Intelligence – Vistamar School offers a free community forum with Princeton U President Shirley Tilghman beginning at 7 p.m. Recommended for middle and high school students and parents, the forum explores the intellectual and social benefits that flow from diverse communities benefiting students, and America as a whole. 737 Hawaii St., El Segundo. Limited seating, please RSVP: 310-643-7377 or events@vistamarschool.org.
Financial Literacy Course – In partnership with Smooth Transitions Inc., Redondo Beach Main Library presents a free, multi-week, ongoing workshop (ending March 22) on Financial Literacy and Career Development to help teens and adults make positive life choices. 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., 2nd floor conference room, 303 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Wednesday, January 26
LWVBC Jail Study – The League of Women Voters offers an informational meeting beginning at 7 p.m. on Jail Study. League members and the community are urged to attend and hear the study results and participate in consensus for a possible positions on jails. Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Ave. More info: beachvoter.org.
Energy Upgrades/$ Credit – The City of Hermosa Beach presents information on money available for homeowners in the South Bay to upgrade their homes for energy and water efficiency. Through Energy Upgrade California in LA County, homeowners who complete qualifying energy-saving home upgrade projects can receive rebates and incentives of up toe $4,5000, increase home energy efficiency and reduce monthly utility bills. Details: SBESC, 310-371-7222.
Major Pettigrew – Author Helen Simonson has written a smart, witty and tender coming of age story centering around an unlikely relationship, that of retired Major Pettigrew and Mrs. Ali. Said to be “unputdownable,” Ms. Simonson will be signing and discussing her debut novel 7 – 8:30 p.m., at {pages}, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Reservations highly recommended! 310-318-0900. pagesabookstore.com.
Thursday, January 27
HBEF Pledge Day – Today is Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Pledge Day. Show your support for our schools by making a pledge or donation to this year’s Annual Appeal. Volunteers will be at Hermosa View & Valley campuses before and after school to collect donations and pledges and answer any questions you might have about this important effort to raise money for instructional programs that are at risk of being severely cut due to budget constraints. More info: hbef.org.
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Salute to Fashion Luncheon – The Woman’s Club of Hermosa Beach presents “Salute to Fashion” Sat., Jan. 29, a fundraising luncheon event beginning at 11 a.m., and featuring a modeled ‘Cavalcade of Fashion through the Decades,’ opportunity drawings, vendors and a delicious filet mignon lunch! Who ever heard of such a thing! $40 tix in advance, only. The event benefits many HB Woman’s Club charities and the It Takes a Village to Raise a Foster Child program. Tix, info, and reserved seating: 310-379-8315 or spiritedbootsie@yahoo.com. Clark Building, 861 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach. B