Friday 6
SCIENCE OF CANNABIS LUNCH
Science of Medical Cannabis. Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach hosts Bonni Goldstein MD, Medical Director at Canna-Centers. Learn the benefits of using medical marijuana and how to obtain a doctor’s recommendation for it. Dr. Goldstein will also share information on the popular and scientific data regarding use of medical marijuana from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. A healthy lunch will be provided by The Spot Restaurant in Hermosa Beach. Advance registration required. Call 310-376-3550, or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Saturday 7
PROM CLOTHING DRIVE
A Prom Clothing Drive intends to collect dresses and formal attire, which will be donated to local teens in need. Drop off gently used formal dresses, shoes, purses, tuxedos, bowties, cummerbunds, etc., with hangers, at the South Bay Galleria Food Court located on Level 3, 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. All prom items donated will then be distributed through Working Wardrobes’ annual prom event. Community members interested in volunteering to help at the event should call Janice Kurihara at 310-961-7712, or call South Bay Galleria at 310-371-7546.
NEPTUNIAN FUNDRAISER
The Neptunian Woman’s Club of Manhattan Beach will be holding “Building from the Heart,” an event to raise money for repairs and renovations to its clubhouse, which was built in 1925. There will be dinner, wine, entertainment, and a very special raffle as well as an important announcement from 6 – 9:30 p.m. at Neptunian Clubhouse, 920 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach. Tickets can be purchased by calling 310-283-2266.
LOW COST VET CLINIC
The YMCA brings the 1st Care mobile vet clinic to provide veterinary services to the community at the Torrance-South Bay YMCA. Services include dog and cat vaccinations, prescription flea control, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, health certificates for traveling pets, and more from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at 2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. Space is limited. Call the YMCA at 310-325-5885 to sign up. Visit ymcala.org/tsb.
FAMILY FUN DAY
Enjoy giveaways, live music, food, Flying Yoga by Art Flying Yoga, Twist & Smile Balloon Art, personal safety by Damsel in Defense, and much more at the First Annual Family Health and Fun Day from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Remedy Pharm, 23811 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. 310-375-0655 For more information, visit theremedypharm.com.
Sunday 8
FOG DESERTS
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society Paul Klaassen, of Wiltshire, UK, will present “FOG” a program on fog deserts visited in Chile, Baja California, and Namibia, focusing on the spectacular and unusual succulent plants that grow there. Lecture is at 1:30 P.M. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information, visit southcoastcss.org.
Monday 9
PHOTO CRITIQUE
The South Bay Camera Club hosts a free digital image critique with Robert Vlach, local professional photographer. All are welcome at 7 p.m., Torrance Airport Administration Building meeting room, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. For more information, please contact Harry Korn at 805-340-3197.
