RUHS performs Shakespeare
Three actors from the RUHS Theatre department will reenact 37 Shakespeare plays in 90 minutes at 7 p.m. on Thursday and 4 p.m. on Friday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Friday production will be followed by a tail gate party with a Carl’s Jr. food truck from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the ASB finance office.
Short film premier
51 Productions will be premiering their 20 minute short film, “Torrance Gump,” at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at 301 Ave D on September 17 at 7 p.m. The film isn’t formally rated, but the filmmakers find a PG rating appropriate. Attendance is free, but donations will be accepted. To find out more, visit www.51productions.com/torrancegump
Seaside developer workshop
Three developers will be presenting their ideas for the Redondo Beach pier site on Thursday from 1:30 – 7 p.m. at the upstairs meeting room at the main library at 303 N. PCH.
Work clothes donation drive
The South Bay Galleria will be hosting a gently used clothing drive for men and veterans re-entering the workforce this Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 6 p.m. in the open retail space on level three near Nordstrom. All donations must be in good condition, clean and on hangers.
“Clothing donations will help men in need to obtain employment positions and provide them with clothing for everyday use,” a release stated.
Compost giveaway event
A free compost giveaway event will be held at Wilderness park on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Limit 30 gallons per vehicle and it is suggested that you bring your own sturdy containers, not plastic bags. Staff will not be allowed to loan any containers with compost into your vehicle, so be prepared to get messy!
Costal clean-up day
Join Girl Scout Troop 5705, SeaLAB and Heal the Bay for International Coastal Clean-i[ day on Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Redondo Beach Pier to help clean up our local beaches.
“On Coastal Cleanup Day, the people of our community come together to pick up the trash that is ruining our beautiful beaches,” said Giorgia Fujita, a troop 5705 member. The troop has spearheaded the day’s recruitment with flyers and social media. They are hoping to beat the 10,954 volunteer mark set in the Los Angeles County last year.
According to Mary-Claire Scanlon, the troop will be eligible to apply for the Silver Award, the highest award a Cadette Girl Scout Can receive. Other beaches included in the clean-up are the Manhttan Beach Pier, Dockweiler, R.A.T Beach, Abalone Cove, Long Beach, Mother’s Beach, Cabrillo State Beach, Palos Verdes and other local waterways. The organizers suggest that you come ready to work with hats, reusable water bottles, closed toed shoes and sunscreen. Food will be donated at the Redondo Pier location by Peet’s Coffee and Western Bagels.
Last year, according to Scanlon, 44,000 pounds of trash was collected in L.A. County.
“We’ve heard that trash from last years’ devastating tsunami in Japan will start washing up. So we will be looking for Japanese labels,” troop member Caleigh Ranjo said.
Volunteers will also be competing to find the “most unique item.”
“We care deeply about maintaining clean beaches because we love the beach ourselves and go to it often,” said Hailee Liberman, a troop 5705 member. “…we decided to help promote and be a part of this important cause.”
Project style finale at the Galleria
The South Bay Galleria’s Project style contest finale has finally arrived. Fans will have the chance to meet and mingle with fashion celebrities at the live style-off event on Saturday at 2 p.m. Project Runway designer Nick Verreos and celebrity stylist Jeannie Mai, the host of The Style Network’s “How Do I Look?” will be at the event to judge the final contestants.
“Part of the fun of fashion is rubbing shoulders with the stars of the industry. Through this event, South Bay Galleria is giving our shoppers the chance to do just that!” said Mickey Marraffino, Regional Marketing Director of South Bay Galleria. “Nick and Jeannie are well-loved for their unique styles and knowledge of the latest fashions and trends, and we look forward to sharing their expertise with the South Bay community as they host and judge this exciting finale.”
Five local contestants will participate in the finale, including four semi-finalists from either rounds of the online contest, as well as one wild card winner. During the style-off, each contestant will be given a $200 Galleria gift card and one hour to create an outfit for the judges. Verreos, Mai and the Galleria’s Nordstrom’s head of personal shopping Sean Dennison will judge the event during a live fashion show.
“It is impossible to resist the energy in the mall as this event takes place,” said Marraffino. “The contestants are racing around to put together just the right fashions, and our celebrity hosts will be sharing their inside fashion knowledge with the attending fans.”Shoppers enjoying the finale will also have the opportunity to text their vote for “Fan Favorite” during the contest. The Project Style finalist who receives the most votes from fans will be awarded a $500 gift card to South Bay Galleria.
The live style-off event will be from 2 – 3 p.m. in the mall’s center court. For more information, visit www.SouthBayGalleria.com
Teen advisory council
The Redondo Beach library is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Teen Advisory Council (TAC). The purpose of TAC is to involve middle and high school students in the development, promotion and implementation of teen activities and services at the library. Applicants must currently be between 7 – 12 grade and enrolled at a RBUSD school or have a Redondo Beach library card. TAC meets the first Tuesday of each month from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m at the main library at 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway.
Inspirational evening
TEDxRedondoBeachQuiet will be hosting an evening with “ideas worth spreading” and casual lively conversations combined with food and drink on September 20 from 6 – 9 p.m. The locally organized TED event will be presented in talks of no more than 18 minutes each. This week’s topic is “transitions,” about words, books and art that document lifestyles over time. Four live speakers will be chosen. The event will be at the Veterans park Historic Library on Esplanade Ave. Call 310-540-8653
Walking moai begins
Put on your walking shoes and come together with your neighbors, build friendships, and get moving with a walking moai!
“In the past year, nearly 140 local Walking Moais brought together more than 1,450 people, turning strangers into friends,” said a release from the Blue Zones Project.
The first information session will be September 30 at 1:00 p.m. at Polliwog Park in Manhattan Beach. Contact Sara.Russo@bchd.org or visit www.bluezonesproject.com for more information.
