Thursday 21
MEMORIAL
The Vietnam Combat Veterans Moving Wall will be at Green Hills Memorial Park, 27501 Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes. The Wall will be set up at 8 a.m. on May 21st and the closing ceremon will be on May 26. The Opening Ceremony will be on May 22 and of course, available on Memorial Day, May 25. Volunteers are needed to put up and takedown as well as help visitors find names on the wall and make rubbings for them. Contact Kyle or Jerry Orlemann by phone at 310-725-0009 asap to sign up. Kyle’s email address is mekyle@hotmail.com and kyle@orlemann.net. The wall will be open during Green Hills’ Memorial Day program at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 25.
BRAKE 4 LUNCH
A Thursday Food Truck Gathering every Thursday, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 2001 E. Mariposa Ave, El Segundo. For more information, call 310-815-4815 or visit VisitCustomDesign.com.
Saturday 23
FIESTA HERMOSA
Let the Summer begin! A Weekend full of Music, Food, Beer and the largest Arts and Crafts fair in Southern California. Downtown Hermosa Beach with the ocean as a backdrop, from Saturday – Monday. For music schedule, hours and other info, visit fiestahermosa.net.
Sunday 24
FUNDRAISER
El Segundo Host Town 2015 Special Olympics Fundraiser featuring Bar-B-Q and no host bar (drink tickets will be available). Raffles, silent auction and music. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit gotkidscharity.org.
Monday 25
MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE
Redondo Beach Memorial Day Service & Elks BBQ. The solemn observance will include reflection and remembrance, music, commentary and honors to all those members of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our nation’s wars. Keynote speaker is Lieutenant Colonel Norman Lawrence. LTC Lawrence is a veteran of Iraq and is the Commanding Officer of the Los Angeles Army Recruiting Battalion. Service begins at 1 p.m., Veterans Park, 309 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach, (corner of Torrance Blvd and Catalina near The Pier). Sponsored by the City of Redondo Beach, The Redondo Beach Veterans Memorial Task Force, and the Redondo Beach Elks Lodge, # 1378. For questions, contact Herb Masi at 310-993-4637, email at hcmasi@yahoo.com, or visit RBVeteransMemorial.com. Contact Elks at 208-473-6626 to RSVP.
Tuesday 26
MEXICO
Come hear about one of the oldest settlements in the Baja California peninsula, Loreto. This beautiful destination carries you into a Mexico of legends and colonial splendor, whether you’re wandering its winding streets, exploring caves and admiring prehistoric cave paintings, or enjoying a dip in the Sea of Cortez. Come hear why Loreto has been designated as a “Pueblo Magico” – a coveted award, from 6 – 8 p.m., at Hermosa Beach Community Center, Senior Center, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. For information, visit hb-sistercity.org or contact Deborah Wright at 310-490-4431. Cookies and coffee provided. Free event, no RSVP required.
ENERGIZE YOUR BODY
Have fun, move to music through exercise designed to increase muscle strength, endurance, range of motion, bone density, and body awareness. Taught with chairs for seated and standing support using a variety of resistance tools involving hand held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and balls. Those in wheelchairs and walkers are encouraged to join in, from 11 a.m. – 12 noon, at El Segundo Senior Activity Joslyn Center – Multipurpose Room, 339 Sheldon Street, El Segundo. $5 per class. For questions, call Margaret Winters at 310-718-9114.
