Thursday 26
ELECTION STRESS
The Beach Cities Health District is presenting a mindfulness-based stress reduction workshop just in time for the March 3 city council, Measure B and Measure O elections. Gloria Kamler of the UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center will lead the workshop from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at St. Cross by the Sea Episcopal Church, 1818 Monterey Blvd., Hermosa Beach. Kamler will help attendees learn how mindfulness can reduce anxiety, depression and stress. For more information, contact Thuy Nghiem at 310-374-3426, ext. 265 or thuy.nghiem@bchd.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Volunteers are needed at the Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve to help with habitat restoration every Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Join the group and gain expertise about weeds of the South Bay. This program is for adults willing to make a minimum commitment of at least 50-100 hours or more per year, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance. Contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
Friday 27
BRIDGE
Every Friday the Joslyn Community Center of Manhattan Beach will be offering the card game of Bridge. Older adults are welcome to bring their friends or join in on a pickup game with players already there. If you are unfamiliar with the card game of Bridge and would like to learn, there will be multi level players who can teach you from 10 – 2 p.m. at 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. For more information, feel free to contact the Older Adults Program at 310-802-5447. The Older Adults Program is always offering new events, workshops, lectures and bus trips specifically for older adults age 55+.
Saturday 28
OCEAN RACE
Lanakila Classic ocean race for Outriggers, Surfskis, SUPS & Paddleboards. There will be 2 SUP Races – 3 miles & 6 miles, and a Mini Kids Course, Short Course. and Long Course. Lunch provided by Salt Creek Grille & included in the race fee. There will be a raffle, and an After Party at On the Rocks at Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. For more info & to register, go to paddleguru.com.
WILDFLOWER AUTHORS
Meet the authors of Wildflowers of the Palos Verdes Peninsula at 11 a.m., White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Join Yvetta Williams and Ann Dalkey. RSVP by emailing info@pvplc.org.
QUILTERS SHOW
South Bay Quilters Guild 35th Annual Quilt Show. View over 150 member quilts and garments on display and browse through the many quilting supplies from vendors on Saturday and Sunday, at 7 p.m. in the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. For more information, access southbayquiltersguild.org.
WHITE POINT COMMUNITY DAY
Volunteer with AmeriCorps with projects that include removing tumbleweeds, combating invasive species and beautification activities at the White Point Community Day. Bring water, closed toed shoes and sunscreen, from 9 a.m. – 12 noon at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. RSVP to info@pvplc.org or call 310-541-7613.
BIRD WALK
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy First Sunday Beginners Bird Walk begins at 8:30 a.m., at George F Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. Binoculars provided, slow, easy walk. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact 310-547-0862 or visit pvplc.org.
Monday, March 2
PICKLEBALL
Join in every Tuesday at Manhattan Heights Park for the fun game of Pickleball!
Pickleball is a racket sport in which two to four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a polymer perforated ball over a net. The sport shares features of other racket sports, the dimensions and layout of a Badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis with a few modifications. One of the fastest growing sports in North America, Pickleball was invented in the 1960s as a children’s backyard pastime but quickly became popular among adults as a game fun for players of all skill levels. Come at 8 a.m., Manhattan Heights Park, 1600 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. For more information, call 310-802-5447.
Tuesday, March 3
SIERRA CLUB HIKE
Make new friends and get in shape on a moderate, 90 minute, four 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. 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.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Neptunians annual blood drive takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at the Neptunian Woman’s Club, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. To make your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: Neptunians. All participants receive a discounted ticket offer to an Anaheim Ducks game at Honda Center and a LA Kings game at the Staples Center. For more information, contact Jacqueline Jung at 310-283-7684.
Wednesday 4
TAX TIME
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides Free tax assistance to older individuals in the community. IRS trained and certified volunteers will prepare federal and CA tax returns for persons 60 and older. They handle all aspects of filing under the Affordable Care Act on Wednesdays, starting February 4th through April 15th. First come, first served (No appointments). Sign in between 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Taxpayers who want free help should bring their W2s and 1099 forms received in the mail, last year’s tax returns, and other pertinent records. AARP membership not required.
