South Bay Community Calender 10/09/14
Thursday 9th
JUBLIEE
Palos Verdes Estates 75th Diamond Jubilee. A major milestone in the City’s history and an opportunity to celebrate the community. Event is at 5:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Golf Club, 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. For tickets visit pvestates.org.
Friday 10th
HIKE
Full Moon Hike in the George F. Canyon. Limit to 20 people, ages 9+. Reservations required, $10 per person. Hike takes place at 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. East, Rolling Hills Estates. For more info, reservations and times call 310-547-0862, or email info@pvplc.org, or visit pvplc.org.
FUNDRAISER
Our Lady of Guadalupe Preschool Fundraiser Trike-A-Thon. Preschool Children will be riding their trikes around a course on the playground to help benefit the preschool. Event is from 4 – 6 p.m. at 320 Massey St., Hermosa Beach. Please call or email the Director, Mrs. Yvonne Wilcox at 310-372-7486, yewilcoxolg@gmail.com.
Saturday 11th
GOLF
Young Life Christian Youth Ministries Annual Golf Tournament. Free range balls, lunch, dinner, prizes, and awards. It will be a great day of golf! Event is at 10:30 a.m., Rolling Hills Country Club, 27000 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rolling Hills Estate. To RSVP or to get more information, please call Steve Heffernan at 310-466-3661.
VOLLEYBALL
Clint Clausen 4DK Fours 1st Annual Volleyball Tournament “Let’s Do This!” Event starts at 8:30 a.m. at Manhattan Beach Pier. All proceeds go to 529 Education Funds for Clint’s Four Daughters. To donate and register visit clausenangels.com. Questions email 4dkfours@gmail.com.
NATURE WALK
Family outdoor walks led by volunteer naturalist, historians, and geologists. Follow the Ishibashi Trail to see habitat changes following the August 2009 fire. Moderate walk. 9 a.m. Portuguese Bend Reserve, Rancho Palos Verdes. Park along the street at the south end of Crenshaw Blvd. in Rancho Palos Verdes. For more info and reservations call 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org or visit pvplc.org.
FOR KIDS
Storytime with the Rangers. Bring your kids to a morning storytime with different themes. event starts at 10 a.m. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Info and reservations call 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org or visit pvplc.org.
TALK
American Migration talk by Connie Moretti, Associate Member Teacher of Genealogy.
a lesson in genealogy and a chance to learn more about Daughters of the American Revolution. Refreshments will be served. event is Free, and starts at 1 p.m. St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2200 Via Rosa, Palos Verdes Blvd., Palos Verdes Estates. For more info contact ElRedondoRegistrar@gmail.com.
TASTE OF THE PIER
5th Annual Taste of the Pier & Waterfront. Sample over 50 restaurants and businesses along the Redondo Beach Waterfront while you tour the pier, international boardwalk and King Harbor on Saturday and Sunday, from 12 – 4 p.m. at Redondo Pier, 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. Call 310-406-1931 or visit RedondoPier.com for more info.
FUNDRAISER
Empty Bowls to fill Homeless Hearts. Family Promise of the South Bay invites local community members to its second annual Empty Bowls fundraising dinner. This signature event includes a gourmet soup dinner served in handcrafted ceramic bowls designed by local artist as well as a silent auction, live entertainment and open beer and wine bar. 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. American Martyrs Parish, O’Donnell Hall, 1400 Deegan Place, Manhattan Beach. For info and tickets visit firstgiving.com/FamilyPromiseoftheSouthBay/empty-bowls-2014.
Sunday 12th
DANCING & DINING
The 19th Annual Halloween Ball benefiting The Children of Pediatric Therapy Network. Food and drinks, costume contest, silent and live auction, music. To purchase tickets, become a table host or for more information and highlights on live and silent auction items, visit PediatricTherapyNetwork.org or call 310-328-0276 x202.
FESTIVAL
2nd Annual Beyond the Shore Festival. Please attend and help set the Guinness World Record for the largest SUP yoga class. There will also be a 4.5 mile SUP race, a relay fun race, and a kid’s race. The event is a fundraising event for BeyondTheShore.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean conservation, education and awareness. event is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Redondo Beach Seaside Lagoon, 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach.
Monday 13th
CANDIDATE’S FORUM
Candidate’s forum at the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. 7 – 9 p.m. The moderator will be Glen Walker from KTLA. The candidates are for the State Assembly and the State Senate. Al Muratsuchi, David Hadley, Ben Allen and Sandra Fluke. For more info call 310-621-5289.
MEETING
South Coast Fuchsia Society Meeting with guest speaker Al Palacio, Fun with Succulents. event starts at 9:30 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. Walk straight up the ram to the side door. Open to the public. Door prize, a plant raffle, and refreshments. For info call S. Shyer at 310-542-3016.
Tuesday 14th/Wednesday 15th
BIRDS
Birding with Wild Birds. Guided walk led by Wild Birds Unlimited. 8:30 a.m. White Point Nature Preserve, 16000 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Info and reservations call 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org or visit pvplc.org.
GROUP MEETING
The Torrance Woman’s Club Helping Hands Group meeting. Event is from 10 – 11 a.m. at 1422 Engracia Ave, Torrance. All are welcome. Learn new crafts and help with projects. No charge, just fun. Stay after for game day. Donation $5 to benefit “Woman to Woman” a Torrance Memorial project to assist cancer patients. Prizes and dessert to follow games. Call 310-533-9116 or Louise Lowery at 310-316-5187.
FREE WORKSHOP
Power Up Your Pinterest! Social Media Marketing + Pinterest Sells. Learn the latest best practices to leverage social media to grow your business or non-profit & how your strategy affects your success. Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, 3400 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. Lunch & Learn, attendees must bring own lunch. For more information and to register, visit: http://bit.ly/torrancepin or call 310-791-6300.