A tree for Mr. Rugg Donations are being accepted for a plaque and the planting of a tree in honor of former Grand View Elementary School Principal Milton Rugg, who passed away last month. A memorial service was held at the school on Saturday, at which 100 friends, family members, teachers and former students shared stories about Rugg, who continued to substitute teach and help out at the school after he retired in 1988.
Donations can be made at rememberingmrrugg.blogspot.com . Additional proceeds will benefit Grand View School. For more information, email justintheweb@yahoo.com
Relay for Life The first Manhattan Beach Relay for Life cancer fundraiser will be held on Saturday at Waller Stadium at Mira Costa High School, 325 S Peck Ave. Because cancer never sleeps, the 24-hour relay gives communities a chance to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, while raising awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society. Hermosa Kiwanis President and cancer survivor Adrienne Slaughter is scheduled to be the keynote speaker of the event, which will begin at 8 a.m. Closing ceremonies will be held at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. For more information or to make a donation, visit relayforlife.org/manhattanbeachca
