Thursday 4
SPA EVENT
Murad Inclusive Health Spa’s Holiday Medi Spa Event. Meet Dr. Murad and our highly trained team of Medical Aesthetic Experts, and learn about our new medical fillers and services at the Murad Inclusive Health Spa from 5 – 8 p.m. at 2141 Rosecrans Ave., First Floor Courtyard, El Segundo. Space is very limited, please call 310-726-0470 to book your spot!
FOOD TRUCK
Enriched Farms and the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center presents a weekly food truck lunch festival from 11 – a.m. – 3 p.m. at 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Featuring the best of Los Angeles area food trucks, the events offer free parking, a casual dining area, and a safe, pleasant environment to enjoy the trendiest delicacies on four wheels. For more info and food truck events visit enrichedfarms.com.
ART SHOW
The “PADA Loft Show” presents the work of its members of Photographic and Digital Artist (PADA). Opening reception is from 6 – 9 p.m. at 401 Mesa Street, San Pedro. Free, public invited. Call Beverly Gates at 310-713-0804 for question or additional show dates.
SEMINAR
Marina Del Rey Hospital, in partnership with SpineHospital.com will be hosting a free spine seminar. The topic will be “Advancements in Spine Therapy.” Registration is required by visiting SpineHospital.com or by calling 1-866-600-5600. Seminar is from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at Torrance Marriott South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance.
Friday 5
GIVE A WARM COAT
Girl Scout Troop 10475 will be holding a coat drive for One Warm Coat from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School, 600 Harkness, Redondo Beach. Please bring any new or used, but clean, coats, jackets, blankets, gloves, hats, scarves, sleeping bags etc, to benefit local charities. For more information, please contact Diane Wing, 310-994-2234 or email axel3@aol.com.
Saturday 6
WORKSHOP
Gingerbread House Workshop Sat. & Sun, 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. All are welcome, its a family celebration. Learn how to frost, design, and decorate your very own gingerbread house with candies, snow icing and more. Reservations are required. Call 310-625-6028. Cost is $60 per house. 200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. Visit picasso@art2growon.com or art2grownon.com.
VOLUNTEER
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Outdoor Volunteer Days at White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Join us for native habitat restoration by planting shrubs. RSVP strongly encouraged, please contact 310-541-7613 or info@pvplc.org.
BIRDS
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Saturday Bird Walk at 8:30 a.m., George F Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes. Binoculars provided, slow, easy walk. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact 310- 547-0862.
Sunday 7
KIDS
Lunch with Santa. Includes face painting, crafts, clowns, photos with Santa (bring your camera) from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Richard B. Hoffman, M.D., Health Conference Center, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Visit TorranceMemorial.org/holidayfestival to purchase tickets and to view the entertainment schedule. Call 310-517-4606 for more information.
CELEBRATION
A Christmas Celebration at St. Peter’s by the Sea. Warm up the heart and soul of your Christmas season. 3:30 p.m. 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Sing-along carols, hot apple cider and Christmas treats complete this celebration for the whole community. A free-will offering will be taken, childcare available. More information at 310-377-6882 or StPeters.org.
DOG PARK
Friend’s of the Redondo Beach Dog Park Fundraiser. Photo booth for doggies and their families and Santa will be ready to pose with them in front of a beautiful holiday backdrop. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Entry is free. Donations for pictures is $5.00. All proceeds go to the not-for-profit organization, to help Maintain and improve the Dog Park. Please come out and support our Dog Park, and have fun too! For more info, visit rbdogpark.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Celebrate the season in Terranea style at the annual holiday tree lighting celebration presented by Lexus. Entertainment from local musicians and performers, holiday crafts for all ages, and sounds to lift your spirit! Lexus will be providing hot chocolate and hot toddies. Santa will also be making a special appearance for photo opportunities. 5 p.m. 100 Terranea Way,
Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call 310-265-2836 or visit terranea.com/traditions.
HOLIDAY CONCERT
South Bay Children’s Choir’s annual ‘Holidays in Harmony’ concert returns to the Marsee Auditorium “Santa, Saints and Friendly Beasts” 4 p.m. Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Tickets $10, available through ECC’s Center for the Arts at elcamino.edu/commadv/centerforarts/Map.html or call 1-800-THE-ARTS, or email artstickets@elcamino.edu
DOGGY SANTA
Friend’s of the Redondo Beach Dog Park is having a fundraiser from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at 190 Flagler Ln, Redondo Beach! There will be a photo booth for doggies and their families. Santa will ready to pose with them, in from of a beautiful holiday backdrop. Entry is free. Donations for pictures is only $5.00. Also, vendors are participating, including: Petco, Centinela Feed, Camp Run-A-Mutt, Zoom Room, and more! There will be Redondo Beach Dog Park Tee-Shirts and Hoodies available in many sizes. All proceeds go to the not-for-profit organization, to help Maintain and improve the Dog Park. Please come out and support our Dog Park, and have fun too!
HIKE
Manhattan Beach conditioning hike. Make new friends and get in shape on easy 2 hour, 4-5 mile hike on Manhattan Beach streets, trails, and strand. Sponsored by local chapter of the Sierra club, all welcome. Meet 9 a.m. first Sunday of each month at Live Oak Park by Police Memorial, 1901 Valley Drive under giant oak tree by tennis courts. Bring water, walking shoes, sun hat. Leader: Paul Rosenberger. More info at angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb
Wednesday 10
Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach will host a free integrative workshop with Claudia Bumuller, certified Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master Teacher. This workshop combines Restorative Yoga, breath work, Reiki and Therapeutic Essential Oils. Participants are invited to immerse themselves in this complete experience. Advance registration is required.5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 109 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website atcancersupportredondobeach.org.