South Bay Community Calendar 2/20/15-2/25/15

Friday 20

CANCER AND THE LAW

Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (CSC-RB) hosts Alexis Alvarez, staff attorney, Cancer Legal Resource Center. Learn the various legal issues that can stem from a cancer diagnosis, ranging from employment law, to estate planning, to genetic discrimination, and the laws that protect cancer patients 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.

 

Saturday 21

YEAR OF THE GOAT

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a fun filled afternoon of crafts, dancing and entertainment.  Kung Hei Fat Choy!  Celebrate Chinese New Year with a special event to usher in the “Year of the Goat” from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at South Bay Galleria,  Food Court, Level 3, 1815 Hawthorne Blvd.,  Redondo Beach.  For information call 310-371-7546 or visit SouthBayGalleria.com.

VOLUNTEER

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Agua Amarga Reserve from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kings Harbor Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. Help restore this unique canyon habitat. Rain may cancel. Call 310-541-7613 to sign up, or visit pvplc.org.

SEMINAR

Love your home again.  Free educational seminar. The Secrets to Remodeling a Kitchen or Bath. Starts at 10 a.m., 2001 E. Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo. RSVP at VisitCustomDesign.com or call 310-815-4815.

MEETING

AAUW Beach Cities Meeting and Program. The Beach Cities Branch( formerly, Manhattan Beach) of the American Association of University Women meets at 10 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of most months at The Lakes Golf Clubhouse, 400 S. Sepulveda Blvd., El Segundo. With a focus on programs that promote equity and education for women and girls to learn how you can get involved with working with underserved girls in our community.  Listen to three inspirational speakers from HomeGirlsCafe(part of Homeboy Industries) speak about their transformed lives as a result of a socially progressive concept that espouses “Jobs not Jails”, all part of Father Greg Boyle’s project, lovingly detailed in his book, “Tattoos on the Heart”. Brkfst/$17. RSVP to Dayla Sims at usmflying@gmail.com or 310-944-5286.

 

Sunday 22

SPIRITUAL WORKSHOP

As part of our Community Educational Program, Unity of South Bay Invites you to attend a workshop conducted by Mathew Fox, world renowned theologian and author. At this workshop you will learn to enhance your own spiritual journey, explore teachings from the Western Mystics & Prophets, discover a daily practice that deepens your own wisdom and inner peace from 1 – 3:30 p.m. at 2545 W.237th, A, Torrance. 831-246-1303 UnitySouthBay.org

YOGA

Dr. Howard Murad comes to YogaWorks to share tips and insights from his latest book Conquering Cultural Stress. Learn how practicing yoga, and making small adjustments to your lifestyle, can help you defend yourself from the negative effects of a plugged-in 24/7 reality. Q&A session will follow. Healthy snacks will be provided at YogaWorks South Bay, 740 Allied Way, El Segundo from 9  – 10 a.m., followed by a complimentary yoga class at 10:30 a.m. Open to all levels. Free. Contact: YogaWorks at 310-322-6500 to RSVP by February 21st.

POSTCARDS

The Torrance South-Bay Postcard Collectors Club monthly meeting. Subject will be postcards pertaining to Valentine’s Day from 1 – 4 p.m. Torrance Municipal Airport,  Zamperini Field – Terminal Building, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are free of charge. For further information, please contact Club President Barry Balin at 310-422-3900, Vice-President Marie Calleja 310-607-9792 or visit tsbpcc.org.

 

Monday 23

PHOTO MEETING

South Bay Camera Club Photography meeting. Free and is open to anyone who is interested in photography.  All are welcome at 7 p.m., Torrance Airport Administration Building meeting room, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance.  For more information, please contact Harry Korn, 805-340-3197, or visit sbccphoto.org

MEETING

The League of Women Voters of the Beach Cities monthly meeting. The topic of this meeting is “Higher Education in California – Legacy of the 1960 Master Plan”. Our keynote speaker is  David Leveille, PhD who was actively involved in the  implementation of the Master Plan and former Director of CA Post Secondary  Education Commission from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach. his meeting is open to the public and more information please contact harriet@beachvoter.org.

 

Tuesday 24

GET IN SHAPE

Sierra Club conditioning hike. Planning a hiking trip in the Sierras or just trying to get back into last summer’s bikini? Make new friends and get in shape on a moderate, 1 ½ hour, 4 plus mile hike on the greenbelt and hilly streets of Hermosa and Manhattan Beach.  This hike is sponsored by the local chapter of the Sierra Club and occurs every Tuesday, all welcome.  Arrive early for 7 p.m. departure at the parking lot near the Hermosa Valley school, 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach.  More info at angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb.

 

Wednesday 25

KID’S YOGA

Join South Bay Galleria Kid’s Club for a Playful Morning filled with Yoga at its Happy Kid Yoga, presented by Adventure Plex.  It’s never too early to develop healthy habits, especially when they are free and filled with fun! This exciting, high energy event will incorporate creative breathing and yoga techniques for all kids to enjoy at 10:30 a.m., 1815 Hawthorne Blvd., Redondo Beach. Information is available by calling 310-371-7546 or visiting southbaygalleria.com.

LETS GO FISHING

Learn about Fly Fishing in Local Surf. Attend the South Bay Fly Fishers meeting and learn about a great local fishery, what gear you need to fish it, see some flies tied, learn some of the knots you need, and meet with some of the people who can give you tips for success from 7 – 9 p.m. at Westchester Townhouse,  8501 Emerson Ave, Westchester.  From See our Facebook page facebook.com/southbayflyfishersofCA.

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