Thursday, January 29
Redondo candidates’ forum
A Redondo Beach candidates forum will be held today in the Redondo Beach Council Chambers, sponsored by North Redondo Beach Business Association. Candidates for districts 3 and 5 and the city clerk and city treasurer positions will participate. Debate: 3:30 p.m., meet & greet: 4:45 – 6 p.m. at Redondo Beach City Council Chambers. A video of the debate will be posted following the forum at nrbba.org.
Manhattan Beach State of the City
Mayor Wayne Powell discusses how the city is managing their resources, what they have accomplished in the past year and what is on the horizon from 8 to 10 a.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 224 S Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For tickets and additional information, visit Manhattanbeachchamber.com.
Saturday, January 31
Hermosa Beach oil forum
Hermosa Beach hosts an impartial presentation on the the proposal to drill for oil from the city’s maintenance yard into its tidelands. The consultants who prepared the Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), and Health Impact Assessment (HIA) will lead the discussions from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach.
Peter Zippi animal benefit
The annual Peter Zippi Fund for Animals Benefit is today from 8 to 11 p.m. at Suzy’s Bar & Grill, featuring Abrakadabra, the popular Pop/Contemporary Jazz group. Social starts at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations welcomed. For more info see peterzippifund.com, abrakadabramusic.com Event is located at 1141 Aviation Blvd., Hermosa Beach. For more information, call (310) 379-6171.
Super Bowl 10K/5K Health and Fitness Expo
The 37th Annual Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Health & Fitness Expo takes place today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. For information call (909) 399-3553 or visit redondo10k.com.
Sunday, February 1
Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K
The largest run in Southern California starts this morning in King Harbor. Races include a 10k run, 5k run/walk, and baby buggy 10k for the family. Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. 6 a.m. – Registration opens; 7:00 am – Costume Contest/Judging; 7:30 am – 5K Run/Walk; 8:15 am – Baby Buggy 10K Run; 8:30 am – 10K Run. For information, call (909)399-3553 or visit redondo10k.com.Event is at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach.
Wednesday, February 4
Kids balloon show
Annie Banannie Balloon Show presents a balloon story telling hour. Arrive early to reserve seats in the children’s room from 3 – 4 p.m. at Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. (310) 379-8475. rochoa@library.lacounty.gov
Measure B fund raiser
R4 (Redondo Residents for Responsible Revitalization) holds a raffle and silent auction this evening from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at On the Rocks, Can’t make it to this FUNdraiser? Mail a check to: “R4” c/o R4-Redondo Residents for Responsible Revitalization, 722 North Lucia Ave. #B, Redondo Beach. On the Rocks is at 239 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach.
