Calendar: 3-11-2021
Ongoing
Health Study
The Beach Cities Health District is seeking participants for a Healthy Minds Brain Study. Participants must be 55 or older and live in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach or Redondo Beach. For more information, call Nicole Lunde at 310-374-3426, ext. 120.
Shakespeare by the Sea
Audiences will think they are there in person after falling under the spell of Shakespeare by the Sea’s virtual presentations of the humorous “12th Night” and the deeply disturbing, R rated “Titus Andronicus.” Both are available now at no charge. go to shakespearebythesea.org.
Roadium Open Air Market
Open seven days a week, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with parking available on site. Masks are mandatory. go to roadium.com.
Through Wed.,March 31
6th Annual Flair Cares Food Drive
The drive benefits the Food Pantry, LAX, and the Salvation Army Santa Monica food pantry. Flair is matching donations up to 250 pounds at each location.
Unopened, canned, or boxed food. No food that has passed its expiration date or packaged in glass. Coupon for 50 percent off dry cleaning on a future visit.
Stores in Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Studio City, and Valencia. For more information visit FlairCleaners.com or call (310) 318-8652
Thursday, March 11
Eating for Heart Health
Heart disease and stroke are American’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers. Diet is one of the best ways to protect your heart. The Beach Cities Health District presents Dianne Staso, MS, R.D. as she discusses the latest research on diet and reducing your risks of heart disease.
Zoom Meeting, 11am – Noon
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Meeting ID: 859 2952 9920
Passcode: 756447
Meditation Circle
Weekly Zoom support group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help relieve stress. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 310-517-4701. RSVP to Torrancememorialhealtheducation@tmmc.com
Friday, March 12
Manhattan Beach Chamber Podcast
The MB 360 Podcast airs live at 8 a.m. every Friday and features the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce. The podcast hosts special guests and introduces active chamber members. Plus, listeners can learn about the chamber’s role in the community. go to manhattanbeachchamber.com/radioshow/.
Drive-in movies
Roadium Drive-in Theater will screen the 80s classic “Stand By Me”. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at 7 p.m. Gates close at 7: 15 a.m. $30 per vehicle. Due to COVID-19 restrictions the snack bar will be closed. For tickets, go to Eventbrite and search for Roadium. 2500 Redondo Beach Blvd., Torrance. roadium.com
Farmers Market
The Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market noon to 4 p.m. every Friday. 1035 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.
Story-Time
The Los Angeles County Library will hold Smarty Pants Storytime for children ages 2-5 with their parents or caregivers at 11 a.m. This event is virtual. To register, go to lacountylibrary.org. The story-time is listed under kids’ events.
Saturday, March 13
Seaside Park Beautification
Community members are invited to help spruce up Seaside Heroes Park between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. 22812 Kathryn Ave., Torrance. The clean-up is hosted by the Seaside Neighborhood Association.
Sunday, March 14
Riviera Village Farmers Market
The Riviera Village Farmers Market in Redondo Beach is open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. go to rivieravillagefarmersmarket.com.
Manhattan Beach Farmers Market
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Metlox Plaza behind Shade Hotel. go to downtownmanhattanbeach.com.
Tuesday, March 16
Caregiver Support Group
Torrance Memorial hosts a virtual support group for caregivers 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 310-517-4711 or email TorranceMemorialHealthEducation@tmmc.com.
Wednesday, March 17
Crafters
Crafters are invited to share their projects and learn what other crafters are working on in this Zoom event dubbed Craft Delight. Starts at noon. To join, email DFiedler@TorranceCA.gov. For more information, call 310-371-2075.
Opera Talk
Torrance Libraries will host a virtual opera talk at 2 p.m. To RSVP, email SBuehler@TorranceCA.Gov by March 15.
Thursday, March 18
Meditation Circle
Weekly Zoom support group for practicing meditation, a skill to quiet the mind and help relieve stress. 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call 310-517-4701. RSVP to torrancememorialhealtheducation@tmmc.com.
Farmers Market
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call 310-372-1171, ext. 2252.
Tomorrow’s solutions
“Intersections,” presented by the South Bay Cities Council of Governments’ General Assembly, will be a free, day long, virtual event featuring talks by local leaders and officials. Topics will include transportation, housing, public safety and health, homelessness, the environment, economic development and technology. Panels will explore the intersections of state and local government, and public and private sectors. Join this year’s virtual 21st annual General Assembly and win the chance at a great prize. Earn points throughout the day by joining sessions, having chats with fellow attendees, and visiting the interactive booths in the Exhibit Hall. Each contact gains you points. Attendees with the most points at the end of the conference will win. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. To register for this free event, go to sbccog.swoogo.com/home.
Saturday, March 20
Coffee with Hermosa’s Mayor
Hermosa Beach Mayor Justin Massey will hold a virtual coffee klatch 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. RSVP required. To reserve a spot, go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_6xfp_w6-SIal9BJENKVBbQ. Space is limited. ER