Centennial parade
Community members and organizations are invited to watch the floats, costumes, and marching groups participate in the centennial parade, themed “100 Years in Manhattan Beach.” The parade will end in Polliwog Park with a picnic celebration including “A Walk Through Time” historic photo display, food, and entertainment. The parade will kick off at Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Pacific Ave and travel east to Redondo Ave. at Polliwog Park. For more information, call 310-372-8520.
Centennial photo
Be a part of history and join Manhattan Beach residents on the pier for a historical centennial photo. Photographer John Post will shoot the photo from a helicopter on Sunday, April 20 at noon.
Eagle scout
AJ Shoemaker, junior at Loyola High School completed his Eagle Scout project, creating a native garden outside of the Manhattan Beach Historical Society, replicating how the town landscaping used to look.
“It’s a great reminder to people what used to be in Manhattan Beach before all the development,” he said. “It used to be a very different place.”
First, he ripped out all the old plants and put new fertilizer in the old soil. He then planted and watered the new plants, finishing it up this past weekend by adding sand to make it look like a dune. He began the project in February, and has put in about 50 hours of work.
Shoemaker is a part of Troupe 849, which has about 60 members. About 10 each year complete their Eagle Scout project, he said.
Older Adults Night on the Town
Join older adults for a dinner in Manhattan Beach at American Farmhouse. Limited seating, $20. Wednesday, May 23. 924 Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach; 310-545-3500.
