Thursday 11
CHRISTMAS HELP
Neptunian Christmas Wrapping – Members of the Neptunian Woman’s Club will be wrapping Christmas presents at the Manhattan Beach Village Shopping Center from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 3200 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach. Bring your presents to have them made beautiful with wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and other elements. The cost for the wrapping depends on the size of the package. Proceeds go to scholarships for Mira Costa seniors. Now until December 24th.
MEETING
Recovery Choices, an alternative to traditional 12-step programs for alcohol and drug recovery, holds weekly support group meetings 3:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Recovery NOW Group Room, 2200 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 205A, Hermosa Beach. Participants must RSVP by email on the site RecoveryNowLA.com for a spot at the meeting. Capacity is 12 people. $5 suggested donation. Facilitator is Alicia MacGowan, licensed clinical social worker and advanced alcohol and drug counselor.
SANTA HAS ARRIVED!
Santa has arrived! Visit Santa, take a photo, purchase a package and receive a free plush toy and candy cane! Santa’s Hours are as follows: Monday – Saturday: 10 – 8 p.m. Breaks are at 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m. Break is at 2 p.m. Manhattan Village, 3200 Sepulveda Ave., Manhattan Beach. For more info, call 310-546-5555 or visit ShopManhattanVillage.com.
DONATE
Donate a gift to Sandpipers Sugar Plum Tree. Grant a wish to a foster child this season. Visit the tree in Center Court at Manhattan Village, 3200 Sepulveda Ave., Manhattan Beach. For more details, call 310-545-5555 or visit ShopManhattanVillage.com.
PILATES
Happy Holidays from the new Pilates Teacher in town: Helene Bogart, 17 year veteran fully certified teacher! Free reformer classes at two Thursday evenings in December: 11th and 18th, two time slots available: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. or 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. each Thursday at 103 North Helberta Ave., Redondo Beach. Reservation required by calling or texting 213-215-1915.
Friday 12
BOOK EVENT
John Flanagan author event for kids. Author of The Ranger’s Apprentice and The Brotherband Chronicles. John Flanagan’s bestselling Ranger’s Apprentice adventure series originally comprised twenty short stories, which John wrote to encourage his twelve-year-old son Michael to enjoy reading. The price of admission is the purchase of a book from {pages}. There will be plenty on hand! Please RSVP. Call 310-318-0900 or email info@pagesabookstore.com. Event is at 7 p.m., 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach.
CANCER SUPPORT
Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach hosts Susan Brislin, a licensed occupational therapist for the Mokichi Okada Association. from 10 – 11 a.m. at 109 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach. Participants will experience gentle Chi Kung movements, self-acupressure and breathing techniques for relaxation, and finish the hour enjoying the practice of making a small Korinkha Japanese flower arrangement to take home. Advance registration required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
CHRISTMAS PLAY
Manhattan Beach Community Church Children’s Theater presents The Plane Truth about Christmas on Friday at 7:30 p.m., Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. at MBCC, 303 S. Peck Ave., Manhattan Beach. Dateline: Christmas Eve. Chicago’s O’Hare airport is shut down due to a sudden severe snowstorm, and hundreds of people are stranded. Among them are a group of Soccer All-Stars on their way to a big tournament, a Salvation Army Band collecting donations, and a family on their way to Nana’s for Christmas. Everyone is concerned that they will “miss Christmas!” Come and see this delightful production full of fun, music, and even a country-western line dance. It’s sure to put you in the Christmas spirit! For ticket information contact: Karen Dutcher at 310-819-5066 or by e-mail at spungirl2@hotmail.com. Tickets are $10 each.
MUSIC LESSON
Lynn Kleiner’s Music Rhapsody, Simply Music Piano. A free, no obligation introduction to the revolutionary piano and keyboard program that offers a breakthrough in music education at 5 p.m., 1603 Aviation Blvd., Redondo Beach, ages 6 to Adult. Learn and experience for yourself. Call to reserve your spot at 310-376-8646 and visit musicrhapsody.com.
HOLIDAY PARTY & TOY DRIVE
The Redondo Beach Historical Society & the Redondo Beach Historical Commission 8th Annual Victorian Holiday Party & Toy Drive. 6 – 9 p.m. Heritage Court, 298 Flagler Lane, Redondo Beach. The Redondo Beach Historical Society and the Historical Commission will open up the Morrell House & Queen Anne Museum for a festive Holiday Celebration, featuring entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, and merriment! Admittance is an unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more. All toys will benefit the Cheer for Children charity organization. This event is free and open to the public so please feel free to forward this invitation. For more info, visit redondohistorical.org.
Saturday 13
SBBC SURF SERIES #1
South Bay Boardriders Club’s first contest of the season is this morning at 26th Street in Manhattan Beach, sponsored by Jack’s Surfboards. Enter online, mail in or at the beach (subject to availability and add $15). Categories are Micro groms (9 and under) to Legends (50+), Open Longboard (all ages), Junior Women (18 and under) and Open Women (all ages). Visit SouthBayBoardriders.com for more info.
HOLIDAY FUN
Winter Wonders of the Sea at the Roundhouse Aquarium. Come celebrate the Winter Season with the Roundhouse, located at the end of the Manhattan Beach pier. Bring the entire family on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Winter Wonders of the Sea at the Roundhouse Aquarium – Come celebrate the Winter Season with the Roundhouse, located at the end of the Manhattan Beach pier. Bring the entire family on December 13th and 14th from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. FREE event! Join us as we make holiday and ocean-themed crafts, play cool, festive games, and learn more about those chilly arctic animals. You can even hand craft a few seasonal gifts. While there, make sure to show your support by hanging up an ornament on our aquarium tree.
DONATION
Fish Shop will be hosting “Toys for Tacos” where patrons will receive a free fish taco upon bringing in a new, unwrapped toy valued over $5. All toys collected will be donated to the 22nd Annual Beach City Toy Drive to benefit children in need this Christmas. The 22nd Annual Beach City Toy Drive provides toys to organizations including the Salvation Army, Harbor Child Crisis Center, 1736 House, Good Shepherd Center and The Muscular Dystrophy Association.
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Hermosa Beach Fish Shop, 719 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. For more information, call 310-372-3480 or visit thefishshophermosabeach.com.
SANTA & MUSIC
4th Annual Holiday Concert & Santa on the Redondo Beach Pier. 3 – 5 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Greet Santa as he arrives at the end of the pier with his surfboad! Enjoy live holiday music and don’t forget to bring a new unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more for a local charity. For each toy donated, receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win pier prizes! info@redondopier.com
RECYCLING EVENT
Household Hazardous Waste and E-waste Recycling Event from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Lomita City Hall Parking Lot, 24300 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita. For further information, contact the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at 888-CLEAN LA or CleanLA.com or the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at 800-238-0172 or lacsd.org.
WORKSHOP
Gingerbread House Workshop Sat. and Sun., 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. All are welcome, it’s 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 N. Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. picasso@art2growon.com or art2grownon.com.
PUBLIC SAFETY FAIR
The Hermosa Beach Police Department will be hosting a public safety fair and open house 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 540 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. The South Bay Bicycle Coalition and Beach Cities Cycling Club will be providing free bicycle safety instructions, complementary bicycle inspections will be provided by The Old Bike Shop and Hermosa Cyclery, and Hermosa Beach police officers and police volunteers will be onsite to answer questions regarding current State and City laws pertaining to bicycle safety. The event will also feature tours of the Police Station, K-9 unit and crime scene demonstrations, and a static display of department vehicles and equipment. There will be free child I.D. kits, goodie bags for adults and children, as well as safety and crime prevention exhibits by The Hermosa Beach Disaster Service Workers and Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch, a bounce house for children, and more! Free food will be available to the public, courtesy of The Hermosa Beach Police Officers’ Association.
As part of our community outreach efforts, the Police Department’s doors will be open to the public. Everyone is invited to tour the Police facility and enjoy the activities. There will be many photo opportunities. For further information, please contact Georgia Lonnquist at 310-318-0331, or glonnquist@hermosapolice.org.
HOLIDAY BOAT PARADE
King Harbor hosts its 23rd annual event which harnesses the joy of the holiday season with its festive lights that always entertain the crowd. Grand Marshall this year is Fritz Coleman – NBC LA Weathercaster. Theme “King Harbor Lights” is sure to inspire creative entries for the boats and SUP/paddlecraft as they compete for one of 16 awards. The 2014 boat parade is organized by King Harbor Yacht Club and assisted by King Harbor Boating Foundation. Visit khbf.org for more info.
KIDS
Story time with the Rangers at the White Point Nature Education Center. Your children will enjoy spending time with the LA City Rangers listening to nature-themed children’s stories for young people of all ages. This month’s theme: Changing Seasons. Event is from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. at White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. For more information, visit pvplc.org or call 310- 541-7613.
NATURE WALK
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Nature Walk. 9 a.m. Peck Park Canyon, 560 North Western Avenue, San Pedro. Beginning in 1929, through a series of grant deeds, Peck Park Canyon was deeded to the City by Mr. George H. Peck, an early real estate developer, who the park is now named after. Wear comfortable shoes and bring drinking water. For more information, call 310-541-7613 x201.
WORKSHOP
Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach will host a free workshop with Barbara A. Joseph, RN, LMFT and Curtis Mann, owner End Results Health & Wellness Center. 10 a.m. – 12 noon 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. This free workshop will focus on ways in which cancer patients and caregivers can manage the various side effects of cancer treatment. Participants will learn about up-to-date research related to emotional well-being, social support, and quality of life for cancer patients and survivors. Barbara will discuss strategies on how to manage typical side effects and Curtis will share how exercise can help with side effects and recovery from treatment. Light refreshments will be available at 9:30 a.m. Registration required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Sunday 14
FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERT
The Three Wise Men, A Heartwarming and Hilarious Christmas Trio. Come and hear traditional and original Christmas songs and Christmas comedy, with a style that’s been compared to Crosby, Stills and Nash meets the Rat Pack. It’s an acoustic and vocal delight. 4:30 p.m. Bring family, friends and neighbors to this free community event. Fun for all ages! Plenty of parking available. Complimentary cookies, cocoa & peppermint sticks after the concert. A free-will offering will be taken, childcare available. St. Peter’s by the Sea, 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. More information at 310-377-6882 or StPetersPres.org.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Manhattan Beach holiday fireworks festival takes place from 4 – 7:30 p.m. at the Manhattan Pier. Street closures begin at 2 p.m. At 4 p.m.: Skechers Snow Park opens (Admission: please donate canned food, new unwrapped toys, or cash for the YMCA and The Friendship Circle Toy and Canned Food Drive) and the Holiday Bounce Park opens. From 5 – 7 p.m.: Stage entertainment and at 7 p.m.: The Skechers Fireworks show begins. Remember to bring blankets, beach chairs, and picnic dinner to pick a spot for the spectacular shows! The Holiday Fireworks are expected to go forward, rain or shine, on Sunday. For more information on the schedule of events, please visit the Holiday Fireworks website, mbfireworks.com
NEPTUNIAN BAKE SALE
Neptunian Bake Sale to Benefit the Roundhouse Aquarium. The members of the Neptunian Woman’s Club will be selling homemade and store bought desserts and beverages prior to the Manhattan Beach Fireworks. They will be situated at the corner of Manhattan Avenue and Manhattan Beach Boulevard. Bring your appetites from 3 – 7 p.m.
CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
61st Annual Christmas Pageant. A South Bay tradition since 1953, Neighborhood Church will present its 61st Annual Christmas Pageant for the community. Performances at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. The prelude in the Sanctuary features the Handbell Choirs of Neighborhood Church at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., followed by Christmas carol singing and scripture reading. More than 150 people participate in these nativity tableaux which feature costumed participants telling the story of the first Christmas. Attendees are invited on a pilgrimage to view seven nativity scenes presented throughout the spectacular ocean bluff grounds of Neighborhood Church, 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates. This year, Neighborhood Church is partnering with the Toberman House Food Pantry and we are asking attendees to bring cans of food to help stock their pantry this holiday season. This is a free event and is the Neighborhood Church’s gift to the community. It usually draws large crowds, so come early, dress warmly and celebrate joyfully. For more information, call the church at 310-378-9353.
Monday 15
POTLUCK
Come celebrate the holidays with friends at NAMI South Bay Holiday Potluck Dinner. There will be festive music and plenty of opportunity to sit and talk with other families who understand the struggles and challenges faced with a relative who has mental illness, or as a person suffering symptoms of mental illness at 6:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance. Entire families are invited to attend. Please bring a family-sized dish to share. We will also have a “White Elephant” raffle, so clean out closets and bring something that can be repurposed by another person.
MEETING
NAMI South Bay has regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of the month, unless there is a legal holiday. The Caring and Sharing Family support group will meet, in English, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., followed by this special Holiday dinner at a general meeting social gathering, at First Lutheran Church, 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
Wednesday 17
BIRDS & WALKING
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Birding with Wildbirds Unlimited at White Point Nature Preserve. 8:30 a.m. 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Binoculars provided, slow, easy walk. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact 310-541-7613 ext. 201 or visit the website at pvplc.org.
SUPPORT MEETING
Journey of Faith, Job Support Group. Meet with dedicated career consultant professionals to assist you on the path to your job search success. There is no charge for this monthly support group. 6 – 8 p.m. Journey of Faith/Job Support Group, 1243 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach, Front Lobby. Call 310-374-0701 for details or christianemployment.org.
