Thursday, August 4
Arthur Sylvester author event
UC Santa Barbara geologist Arthur Sylvester and illustrator Elizabeth O’Black Gans explored mountains, deserts, and coastlines of Southern California. Their new book on their travels discusses every type of rock, from rare plutonic and volcanic rocks to common sandstone and limestone, and from precious gemstones to giant quarries of sand and gravel. 7 p.m. {pages} bookstore, 904 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach. RSVP at (310) 318-0900 or email info@pagesabookstore.com.
Friday, August 5
Fresh is best
The  Hermosa Beach Certified Farmers Market is held each Friday from noon to  4 p.m. 1033 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, at the corner of Valley Drive and 11th St., next to Clark Field. Free Parking in the lot at 11th Street, and across Valley Drive from 11th to 9th. hermosabeachfarmersmarket.org.
Saturday, August 6
Hermosa Movies on the Beach
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” opens the Hermosa Beach Movies on the Beach series, which will continue each Saturday at 7:30 p.m. through August 27.
Surf and Swim Injury Prevention and Treatment
The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic and the Patty Brown Physical Therapy Associates are hosting a free surf and swim injury prevention and treatment workshop. 3 – 5 p.m. at the Mira Costa High School Small Theatre, 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan Beach. Attendees will enjoy an aloha reception, refreshments, live music, hula and free massage, Registration required. For more information and to RSVP online, visit mymworkshop.com. (310) 665-7200.
El Segundo movie in the park
The El Segundo Rotary Club presents Disney’s “Zootopia” at its 19th Annual Movie-in-the-Park. Gates open 4 p.m. Movie starts at dusk. $4  (kids 2 and under are free). Bring blankets and beach chair, but no high-back chairs please. Beer, wine, tacos, pizza, hamburgers, hot dogs, popcorn and more. Giant movie screen, entertainment, train rides, moon bounce, and face painting. Chevron Park. at the corner of El Segundo Blvd & Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo.
Manhattan library book sale
The Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library’s used book sale is 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the  Manhattan Beach Library, community room. Proceeds provide programming for children, teens and adults programs and books. We need your books and DVD’s. Front desk at the library will accept your donation. Should you have more that 10 boxes or need pick up, call (424) 241-0532 or email mbfol90266@gmail.com. 1320 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach
El Segundo cop talk
Join the El Segundo Police to discuss crimes in the city, the early prisoner release program and California Proposition 47, and what you can do to help. Learn about starting a Neighborhood Watch on your block. 11 a.m. St. Andrew’s Russian Greek Catholic Church, 538 Concord Street, El Segundo. Refreshments served.  Raffle prize. For more information, call Laurie Risk, Crime Prevention Analyst, (310) 524-2274.
Sunday, August 7
Hermosa Beach Concerts on the Beach
Northern California folk/pop singer Brett Dennen opens the Hermosa Beach Concert on the Beach Series this evening. The free concerts continue each Sunday through August 28 and begin at 4:30 p.m.
TrojanFest at Botanic Garden
See the Trojan Marching band. Get a complimentary picture with Traveler. Dance along with the Trojan Dance Force. DJ and Kid’s zone. Food, entertainment and Beer garden. 1 – 4 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Questions email TrojanFestChair1@gmail.com. To register online go to fightonline.usc.edu/trojanfest2016.
Chevron Manhattan Grand Prix
The Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix celebrates 55 Years of Racing. The nation’s second-oldest, one day bicycle race features nine races catering to all levels of cyclists. New this year will be a 50 minute Junior race for 15 -1 8 year olds at 10:15 a.m., with a $1,500 purse paying 10 deep. The fan favorite kids’ races for children between the ages of two and 12, will be held at noon, followed by the Women’s Pro 1-3 race at 1 p.m., which will be started by local Assemblyman David Hadley. The last race of the day will be the Men’s Pro 1-2 race at 2 p.m.  Riding either a bicycle or a tricycle, kids compete for various medals and each participant receives an official race number, t-shirt, medal and goodie bag. Adult cyclists take on the challenging course in an effort to win a portion of the $21,500 in prize money the coveted Grand Prix winners’ jerseys. For more information visit MBGP.com.
Monday, August 8
Cancer Support: Young Survival Coalition
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) presents a free monthly program for women diagnosed with breast and/or gynecological cancer before their early 40s (regardless of current age). 6:30 – 8 p.m. 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Call (310) 376-3550 or visit cancersupportredondobeach.org.
Photography Prints Critique
Gerry Imura, professional photographer from Paul’s Photo in Torrance, will critique photos  submitted by South Bay Camera Club members.  7 p.m. Torrance Municipal Airport, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. For more information, contact Harry Korn, (805)-340-3197, or visit sbccphoto.org.
Wednesday, August 10
Rocking The Point
Spend Summer Nights enjoying a new genre of music every week at The Point. Tonight it’s Latin Vibes with Craig Fundyga on Vibraphone.  6 – 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or low back chair, snuggle up and rock out to a different genre of music every week. For a complete entertainment list visit thepointsb.com. The Point, 850 S. Sepulveda Blvd, El Segundo.
A lifesaving event
USLA National Lifeguard Championships.
The event features individual and team events including swimming, running, surf boat rowing, and surf ski and board paddling. The event draws over 1,000 lifeguards, former lifeguards, and junior lifeguards from around the nation. The Championships showcase the lifesaving skills that lifeguards must possess to maintain public safety and prevent drowning and injuries on our nation’s beaches. Free. Wed. – Sat. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier.
