Thursday 13
SEMINARS
The secrets to a successful remodel seminar explores how to select a remodeling company, the latest trends, insights on what to expect and so much more.Seminar starts at 6 p.m., 2001 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. Space is limited. RSVP by calling 310-815-4815 or online at VisitCustomDesign.com/Remodeling-Seminars.
Friday 14
LUNCH AND LEARN
Anti-Cancer Cooking. Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach, hosts Pam Braun, a former chef, restaurant owner, cancer survivor, and author of the Anti-Cancer Cookbook. Eat it to Beat it! Just Eat it! A complete cooking demo designed using foods to fight cancer and incorporating simple techniques suitable even for the novice chef from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Advance registration required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
MOVIE
The fiftth annual Power of the Ocean presents an evening to benefit the Sarcoma Alliance. A South Bay premiere Stand Up Paddling’s H2Mexico. Raffle, prizes and silent auction from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. For tickets visit h2mexeventbrite.com.
PIANO LESSONS
A free, no obligation introduction to the revolutionary piano and keyboard program that offers a breakthrough in music education. Ages 6 to Adult. Learn how beginning students play real songs, with both hands, in their very first lessons. Lessons begin at 5 p.m., 1603 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach. RSVP at 310-376-8646 and visit musicrhapsody.com.
Saturday 15
WORKSHOP
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy hosts a workshop for gardening with native plants, presented by the Water Replenishment District on drought tolerant planting for your home garden. 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Reservations recommended. Contact 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org.
CHARITY
The Hermosa Beach Firefighters Foundation hosts its 5th Annual Charity Event Poker Casino Night. 5:30 p.m. Hennessey’s Tavern, 8 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Silent Auction, music, Hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, prizes and more! Reservervation online at hbfirefighters.org.
CHRISTMAS
Santa Claus is coming to town! Join South Bay Galleria in welcoming Santa to the South Bay at a free and fun family breakfast event from 9 – 11 a.m. at 1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach. The first 300 children ages 2-10 to RSVP will enjoy delicious healthy breakfast options provided by McDonalds. RSVP to this special “Breakfast with Santa” event at SouthBayGalleria.com. Kids can visit Santa for annual photos from November 15 to December 24 daily in the Food Court. Go to website for daily Santa Visit hours.
BOOK SALE
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library hosts a book sale from 9 a.m. to noon at 1309 Bard Street, Hermosa Beach. For more info contact Carol Lawson, Book Sale Chairman, at 310-372-2610.
WORKSHOP
Beekeeping in LA, a workshop about backyard beekeeping, the important roles bees play, and the legality of beekeeping in Los Angeles takes place from 2 – 3:30 p.m. at the Community Garden, Orville Wright Middle School, 6050 80th Street, Westchester. For information, please contact Dana H. Morgan, Adult Education at 310-702-6653.
SEMINARS
The Secrets to Remodeling a Kitchen or Bath. This informative seminar will help you learn the three levels of kitchen and bath remodeling, latest product and design trends in the South Bay, typical kitchens and baths cost, how long the project will take and so much more! 10 a.m. 2001 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. Space is limited so RSVP today by calling 310-815-4815 or online at VisitCustomDesign.com/Remodeling-Seminars.
Sunday 16
FUNDRAISER
Happy Hats for Kids hosts a family BBQ lunch to benefit hospitalized children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Enjoy an afternoon of a BBQ, family fun activities and raffle from 12 – 3 p.m. at 923 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance. Adults $10 Children $5 (ages 6-12) Free admission to kids 5 and under. Please RSVP at 310-787-0970 or info@happyhatsforkids.org.
Monday 17
CANCER SUPPORT
The Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach will host Dr. Keith Hurvitz “Frankly Speaking about Cancer.” Dr. Hurvitz will present an educational program on breast reconstruction for women diagnosed with breast cancer and their caregivers from 6 – 8 p.m. at 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Light refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Tuesday 18
MEETING
Concerned about your drinking? Moderation management meetings every tuesday evening from 7 – 8 p.m.at 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205, Hermosa Beach. Visit RecoveryNowLA.com for more details and additional resources. Due to limited seating please RSVP at MMsouthbay8@gmail.com.
Wednesday 19
OPEN HOUSE
At Manhattan Beach’s 20th Holiday Open House and 25th Annual Pier Lighting, downtown merchants will be open until 9 p.m. Restaurants will be serving their original menus and sampling from 6 – 9 p.m. Downtown Manhattan Beach and Manhattan Beach Pier will have a Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. There will also be live entertainment at Metlox Plaza, wheere the Mayor will flip the switch at 7 p.m., Carolers and strolling musicians throughout the entire downtown. Visit online at citymb.info.
Thursday 20
SURFING A ‘WEDGE TO REMEMBER’
Josh Pomer, whose previous films include “Discovering Maverick,” bring his “A Wedge to Remember: the Epic Hurricane Marie Swell of 2014” to the Hermosa Community Center (or Pier Avenue Junior High if you surf). Footage of the surprise August swell includes South Bay locals at Malibu and the Wedge and images by South Bay photographer Gus McConnell from 7:30 and 9 p.m. at 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach.Event is $10. Tickes available at JoshPomerFilms.com
