Thursday 23
BEACH BASH
Ocean Spray® Comes to the West Coast for an EvenBetter Beach Bash to celebrate the launch of a refreshing new way to hydrate: PACt™ cranberry extract water. Join Maria Menounos, E! Entertainment TV Host, Registered Dietitian Frances Largeman-Roth and local fitness experts for a beach party from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at 1300 The Strand, outside The Hermosa Beach Hotel, Hermosa Beach. More details and a full schedule of events are below. Register online at http://bit.ly/PACtFitness.
Friday 24/Saturday 25
PETS
Pet Costume Contest. Let you pet strut their stuff at the Petco pet costume contest. Prizes and treats will be awarded, including the grand prize, a free mini-make rover from the Grooming Salon at 2 p.m., 537 Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach.For more info, visit petco.com/halloween.
FAMILY FUN
The Journey Junction, where family and fun collide! In-N-Out Burger, Bart’s Carts Hot Dogs, pony rides, rock wall, carnival games, treats, a DJ and much more! Event is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Journey of Faith, 1243 Artesia Blvd. Manhattan Beach. Children under age two are free. Don’t miss out on this family fun event! For tickets and more info visit journeykids@journeyoffaith.com.
FESTIVAL
HomeTown Harvest Festival. Carnival Games, food trucks, crafts, pumpkin patch, marketplace, silent Auction, music and lots more from 12 – 5 p.m. at Towers Elementary School, 5600 Towers Street, Torrance. For more information visit towers.tusd.org
GRAND RE-OPENING
Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. Explore new trails at a free public celebration with music food, guided hikes, native plant sales and workshops from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 5970 Palos Verdes Dr S, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more info call 310-541-7613 or visit pvplc.org.
SIDEWALK SALE
Riviera Village is having a Pop-Up Sidewalk Sale Saturday and Sunday. Great bargains in a great setting – that’s something you don’t want to miss! Enjoy the sunshine and sea breezes in Riviera Village. Come on down, shop for bargains, and enjoy the eclectic mix of shops and restaurants that will be putting out special selections for the weekend. Event starts at 10 a.m. Catalina, Ave. I, and Elena Ave., Redondo Beach, west of Pacific Coast Highway and Palos Verdes Blvd.
HALLOWEEN
Bring the family to free Halloween Fun at the Roundhouse Aquarium. A special, fun-filled celebration. Located at the end of the Manhattan Beach pier. Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Kids of all ages can create Halloween and ocean-themed crafts, participate in festive games, and even win prizes! While you’re there, make sure to check out the unique displays about the creepy, crazy sea-monsters of the deep!
ALUMNI
South Bay Junior Academy 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Event for Alumni, Staff, Parents and Friends of the School from 2:30 – 7:00 p.m. at 4400 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance. For more information and to RSVP call 310-370-6215 or email sbjaoffice@gmail.com. Visit sbja.com to learn more.
Sunday 26
FUNDRAISER
The Peter Zippi Fund invites you to our annual fundraiser/open house. Silent auction, raffle and boutique, food, speakers who specialize in dog and cat behavior, and felines who need a home for the holidays. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. VCA Coast Animal Hospital, 1560 Pacific Coast Hwy., Hermosa Beach. 310-379-1264 peterzippifund.org
RACE
24th Annual World Famous Pumpkin Race Festival. Enjoy the spectacle of the Manhattan Beach Pier area transformed into Pumpkin Race Land, where creativity runs wild and cheaters never prosper. Dress in colorful costumes, enjoy fun activities for all ages, make your own pumpkin race car and feel the thrill of competing in the fun-spirited World Famous Pumpkin Race. Free event for the whole family at the Manhattan Pier beginning at 12:00 p.m. For a list of scheduled events go to citymb.info.
Monday 27
SHARKS
The City of Hermosa Beach and Dr. Chris Lowe of CSULB’s Shark Lab will offer a presentation to the community on sharks. Why has there recently been an increase in Great White Shark sightings in the Hermosa Beach waters? What can both residents and visitors to the beach city do to minimize risks of conflict between ocean users and sensitive wildlife? Free and open to the community. More information is available online at hermosabch.org. Please contact Katie Casey, interim Public Information Officer, at 310-308-7071 with any questions.
Tuesday 28
MEETING
Moderation Management Meeting. Weekly Drop-in group every tuesday for problem drinkers with a goal of preventing alcoholism. 7 – 8 p.m. 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205, Hermosa Beach. Due to limited seating please RSVP at MMsouthbay8@gmail.com. Visit RecoveryNowLA.com for more details and additional resources.
Wednesday 29
EVENT
Shop Local presents South Bay Business Mavericks. Local business leaders will share powerful lessons that inspired them to launch and take risks to help them thrive in business. Winners of 2nd annual small indie business grants will also be revealed. Enjoy local food and libations. 6 – 9 p.m. Toyota USA Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave., Torrance. Pre-registration required. Sign up at shoplocal.us/events.
GUATEMALA
Experience Guatemala, Land of Poverty and Wealth. Palos Verdes library presents two speakers Sue Patterson, Founder of WINGS and Carolyn Knobler, retired UCLA professor will discuss Guatemala’s amazing textiles, as well as this Central American country’s problems and possible solutions from 2 – 4 p.m. at Community Room, Palos Verdes Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, free library rooftop parking. Free to the public. Guatemalan coffee and pastries will be served. Questions please email lola007@aol.com.
HALLOWEEN
Grab Your Broomsticks, put on those Halloween costumes and fly down to South Bay Galleria for the Haunted Halloween Puppet Show at 10:30 a.m. South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach. This free, spooky show is filled with Halloween fun and sure to capture the imaginations of little ghouls and goblins of all ages. Information is available by calling 310-371-7546 or visiting SouthBayGalleria.com.
FREE FLU SHOTS
The City of Manhattan Beach is hosting a free flu shot clinic for adults and children ages 11 and older. This year’s clinic will offer the flu vaccination only. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Call Dial-A-Ride if you are over 55 or have a disability, and are in need of transportation at 310-545-3500. For more info visit citymb.info.
