Horseshoes
Enjoy a challenging game of horseshoes with Manhattan Beach older adults. The group meets every Tuesday for a game outside of the Joslyn Community Center at 10 a.m. 1601 Valley Drive. Free.
Correction: The printed version of this article incorrectly listed the time the group meets.
Back to school philanthropy
On Sunday, the Sandpipers philanthropic organization hosted its annual back-to-school shopping event at Kohl’s in Torrance. The event benefitted 76 underprivileged youth in the South Bay and was sponsored by the Sandpipers’ South Bay Community Fund. Each child was paired with a Sandpipers member who assisted them with purchasing school clothes and shoes. After shopping, the children were taken to breakfast and given backpacks and school supplies.
“It was so gratifying to look around the event and see so many smiling faces, not only from the children, but from so many volunteers,” said Rose Ahrens, Sandpipers’ vice president of philanthropy.
Police promotions
Join the Manhattan Beach Police Department in celebrating the promotion of Lt. Christian Eichenlaub and Lt. Ryan Small. Cake and punch will be served. The event will take place Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. in the police and fire community room of the police station at 420 15th Street.
Author at Pages
Author Carol Quinn will visit Pages bookstore on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. to read and sign her new book, “Follow My Lead: What Training My Dogs Taught Me About Life, Love, and Happiness.” 904 Manhattan Ave.
Walking group
Join Manhattan Beach older adults for a brisk walk around Manhattan Village Field. Bring sunscreen, water and wear comfortable walking shoes. During the summer, the group meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. at 1300 Parkview Ave. For more information, call 310-802-5447.
