South Bay Community Calendar 7-28-2016
The Charlie Saikley 6-man Volleyball Tournament kicks off the International Surf Festival on Thursday, August 4. At 8 a.m. and continuing through Friday at 5 p.m. The tournament attracts top beach players from around the country. For more information, please contact the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448.
Thursday, July 28
Lazy Acres check out
Lazy Acres Natural Market is moving into the Hope Chapel and former Albertsons market at Pacific Coast Highway and Artesia Boulevard. The new market is hosting a community question and answer meeting from 6:30 – 8 p.m. 2510 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach. Snacks & refreshments will be provided. For more information call (310) 233-4789.
Hello Rio
Bonnie Barchichat’s Senior Comedy Afternoons present “Hello Rio!” a celebration show of Rio and the Summer Olympics. Pre-show 1 p.m., Showtime 2 p.m. The Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Call or buy your tickets online. (714) 914-2565. Seniorcomedyafternons.com.
Palos Verdes hikes
Join any of several two-hour hikes on the hilly streets and trails of Palos Verdes. Start with the slow group designed for newcomers and work your way up to the fast group. Groups meet every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot near Rite Aid Drugs at Hawthorne Blvd. and Silver Spur road in Rolling Hills Estate. For more information call Paul Rosenberger (310) 545-3531. For more outings visit angeles.sierraclub.org/activities.
House visits are back
Learn how Concierge Medicine is the evolution in delivery of primary care and how you can benefit from it. Presented by Skypark Preferred Family Care, Silverado Beach Cities and ADIA. Complimentary Lunch will be served. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Silverado Beach Cities, 541 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach. RSVP by calling (310) 896-3100 or email lglover@silveradocare.com.
South Bay Ostomy support group
Speaker Anne Marie Knudsen is the Specialty RN. She will talk about ostomates and anatomy. All ostomates and their friends or family are welcome. 7:30 p.m. Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd, off Lomita Blvd, and go to the West Tower parking structure and proceed to the 2nd floor to room A. Questions contact Anne Marie Knudsen (310) 548-8558
Friday, July 29
Train your brain to end pain
The Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts Duncan Tooley, a mind-trainer, medical hypnotist, artist and author. Participants will learn techniques for ending pain by using the mind. A s60-second method to take control of pain and turn it down or off, as well as other methods to control pain and prescription drug side-effects will be presented. 1 – 2:30 p.m. 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Advance registration required. Call (310) 376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Saturday, July 30
Art, comedy and music
The Hermosa Beach Library will feature a series of art workshops, comedy and music performances every Saturday through August 27. All programs are appropriate for children, teens, and adults. 550 Pier Ave. 310-379-8475. For details visit colapublib.org/events.
Sunday, July 31
Chicago tribute in the park
Colour My World, a Chicago tribute band, performs in Polliwog Park from 5 to 7 p.m. Bring blankets and beach chairs. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan Beach.
Monday, August 1
Celebrating our Parks
South Bay Camera Club photography exhibition through September, 6 – 8 p.m.at the El Camino College Schauerman Library Lobby, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance.
Tuesday, August 2
Movie in Valley Park
Join the Hermosa Beach Police in celebrating National Night Out with a screening of “Home” at Valley Park, from 7 to 10 p.m. 2521 Valley Drive. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships. Pack a picnic, bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy an evening with your neighbors and Hermosa Beach police officers. There will be games, giveaways, face painting, popcorn and s’mores. Alcohol is prohibited in the Park. The movie will start at approximately 8:15 p.m. For more information about this event, please contact Georgia Moe at gmoe@hermosapolice.org.
Bone-up on health
The South Bay Osteoporosis Support Group Bi-Monthly Meeting. Free and open to the public. 3 – 4:30 p.m. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Del Webb Health Education Center, 4101 Torrance Blvd, Torrance. For information and reservations call Carol at (310) 329-9313 or email.
Wednesday, August 3
Summer Nights
Steel Parade Duo, a calypso, reggae and pop band performs at The Point from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring a blanket and chair. 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo. For more information visit thepointsb.com/events.
Thursday, August 4
Charlie Saikley 6-man
The International Surf Festival begins with the Charlie Saikley 6-man beach volleyball tournament, the premiere 6-man beach volleyball tournament in Southern California. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the Manhattan Beach Pier. For more information, please contact the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448. ER