June 16, Thursday
A rose is but a rose
The South Coast Rose Society’s June speaker is Mark Comon from Paul’s Photo in Torrance. He will demonstrate how to take photographs of roses and gardens. Social hour at 7 p.m. with refreshments at South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Visit southcoastbotanicgarden.org.
Tell me a story
Story Circle at the Redondo Beach Library. No tickets required. Ages 3+ at Main Library Storytime Room, 330 Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Visit redondo.org or call 310-318-0675, option 6.
Take the spiritual walk
Free Guided Meditation & Labyrinth Walk. Dr. Kathi Wolfrum will give a 15 minute guided meditation before you walk the labyrinth path. 5:30 – 7:15 p.m. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach. No cost. For more info, contact Vernetta Lieb at (310) 750-6857, vernetta2@cox.net or Jane Zumbro at (310) 782-9750, janezumbro22@gmail.com.
June 17, Friday
A show of classics
Ruby’s Classic Car show is free and open to the public every Friday night through October in the Ruby’s Diner parking lot from 4 – 8 p.m. at 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their hot rods, street rods and muscle cars and strut their stuff. The evening also features music, trivia, trophies and raffle.
June 18, Saturday
Community Safety Fair
The Hermosa Beach Police Department celebrates 10 years of Hermosa Beach Neighborhood Watch with free programs for the entire family, including K-9 demonstrations, self-defense demos, a puppet show, food, games and prizes from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue. For more information, email oem@hermosabch.org.
Be a lifesaver
Earn a First Aid, CPR/AED Training two year certificate. You must pre-enroll to be assured a seat in class. Send an email to Jeanne@1certtraining@gmail.com with your full name, phone, email and home address. No charge to residents and employees of Manhattan, Hermosa and Redondo Beach. Non beach city residents/employees $55. From 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Joslyn Center, 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Arrive at least 20 minutes early. Class will start on time.
Pool Party
Begg Pool summer kick-off Party. Meet the summer aquatics staff and have a fun day in the sun. Free water games, water balloon toss, swimming and music. No food will be provided, but you are welcome to bring a picnic to eat on the grass area from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1402 North Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach. Call (310) 802-5428 or visit citymb.info/pr.
The best sale in the South Bay
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Book Sale. Proceeds go toward Hermosa Beach Library acquisitions and programs. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 1309 Bard Street, behind Stars Antiques, one-half block west of the library, Hermosa Beach. For information, call (310) 379-8475 and for future sales visit hbfol.org.
Music on the Terranea Meadows
Terranea Resort’s 3rd annual, oceanfront Music on the Meadows features headliners including Colin Hay (of Men at Work), Kate Voegele, The Walcotts and Barley. 12 – 7 p.m. $39. For tickets and reservations contact terraneasocial@destinationhotels.com. For more info, call Terranea Guest Relations at (877) 701-2758 or visit terranea.com.
Dance until you drop
Dance West Dance Studio presents Dancefest 2016. Get ready for an evening of dance at this very special event. 5 p.m. James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive., Torrance. Tickets are $17/$15. Call the Theatre Box Office at (310) 781-7171. For more information, access dancewest.org.
Recycle
City of Torrance Waste Collection Event. Get rid of your used motor oil, antifreeze, cleaners with acid or lye, pesticides or herbicides, household batteries or car batteries, pool chemicals and lots more. 9 a.m. American Honda, 1919 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. For future collection events and for a list of acceptable waste, visit lacsd.org.
The Eye in the sky
Western Museum of Flight Celebrity Lecture with Colonel Robert C. Ettinger USAF (Ret). Colonel Ettinger had previously completed a distinguished career in the US Air Force, where he flew many combat missions over North Vietnam, flew as a test pilot on numerous systems, directed test organizations, and ultimately, served as Vice Commander of the Air Force Flight Test Center at Edwards Air Force Base, 11 a.m., 3315 Airport Drive, Torrance. Admission: $5 Requested Donation; Children Free; Parking Free. For more information, contact Cynthia Macha at (714) 300-5524 or email cm@wmof.com. Visit wmof.com.
Our House
“The Clean House,” by Sarah Ruhl, directed by James Rice, is playing at the Little Fish Theatre, 777 S Centre St, San Pedro. Tickets: $27; $25; $45. Tonight’s show is at 8 p.m. Tickets: $27; $25; $45. Runs until July 17th. Postponed from last week. Call (310) 512-6030 or go to littlefishtheatre.org.
Rock out with Dad
Free To Be Me Community Drum Circle celebrates 14 years every third Sunday of the month. Bring friends, family, drums, and percussion instruments (otherwise provided).12 – 3 p.m. Facilitated rhythmic games for the whole family. Meets at the water’s edge next to the Hermosa Beach Pier. For more information, contact director Sabina Sandoval at (310) 318-7191 or visit freetobemedrumcircle.com.
Special kind of plants
South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society lecture on “Landscaping and Micro-Climates for Small Yards” by Gary Duke. Learn what to consider when developing a succulent landscape. Come at 1 p.m. to buy plants, meet other cactophiles, and have refreshments. Lecture at 1:30 p.m., South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. For more information, visit southcoastcss.org.
June 20, Monday
Dance and Move Mondays
Children have the ability to process visual, tactile, and auditory sensations aroused by music and movement. Engage your children with movement, dance and follow-along instructions. Free. No registration or tickets required. 11 – 11:30 a.m. Main Library, 2nd floor meeting room, 303 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach. Visit the online calendars and bulletin boards for special programs all summer long at redondo.org/library.
GI Joe is waiting on you
GI Joe’s beach bootcamp is designed to help students lose weight, tone bodies, build endurance and network with others. All levels welcome. Ages 18 and up. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email at mbparksandrec@citymb.info.
June 21, Tuesday
Sleep is the best medicine
Miracle of Living a Community Health Education Series. Per Chance to Dream: A Discussion on Sleep Disorders. An estimated 40 million people suffer from chronic sleep disorders. Learn from our experts about the latest treatments and therapies to help you get a good night’s sleep. Free, from 7 – 9 p.m. at 330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Park in the West Parking Structure. Enter the Richard B. Hoffman Health Conference Center. For questions, call (310) 517-4711 or visit TorranceMemorial.org/MOL.
Lunch and Learn: Anti-Cancer Cooking
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts cancer survivor Pam Braun, author of the Anti-Cancer Cookbook. Braun will share her extensive research on food and its relationship to cancer with focus on what experts say we should and should not eat to help decrease the chances of cancer and its recurrence from 1 – 2:30 p.m. at 109 West Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Lunch will be provided from 12:30 – 1 p.m. Advance registration required. Call (310) 376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
A show of beauty
The Beauty of Nature is a film series presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Mia Wasikowska in “Tracks” is adventurer Robyn Davidson, who crossed the Australian desert alone and on foot in 1977. Starts at 5 p.m., Peninsula High School Theater, 27118 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. $10 at pvplc.org. Call (310) 541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org.
June 22, Wednesday
Watching the birdies
Birding with Wild Birds Unlimited at George F Canyon presented by the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Explore the birds in nesting season making a home in the Conservancy protected habitat. The program is free and all ages welcome. 8:30 a.m. 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. RSVP at: pvplc.org, Events & Activities.
Bonjour
French Class every Wednesday morning. No membership needed, the classes are $5 each from 10 – 11 a.m. at Hermosa Community Center, 710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. For more information, email Kambria Diers at kdiers@hermosabch.org or call (310) 318-0280.
