South Bay Community Calender 8/21/14-8/26/14
Thursday 21
MUSIC
Summer of Music on the Redondo Beach Pier. Crimson Crowbar (Classic Rock) Free and open to the public. 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. For a complete schedule go to RedondoPier.com.
WOMEN’S HEALTH
Marina Del Rey Hospital is inviting the Los Angeles community to a free women’s health seminar. The seminar will focus on the “The Latest Advances in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeries” and feature leading Gynecological surgeon, Dr. David Ghozland. Marina Del Rey Hospital, Playa Conference Room, 4650 Lincoln Blvd, Marina del Rey. 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required by visiting MarinaHospital.com or by calling 844-647-4496.
SHOP LOCAL
3rd Thursdays in the Riviera Village, Redondo Beach. Musical Talent, singers and entertainment scattered throughout the Village. Shops open until 8 p.m. There will be a drawing for gift packages donated by the participating restaurants and shops. Pick up entry forms at any of the participating shops or at Harmony Works, 1911 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach, the day of the event. For further information contact Royce Morales at Harmony Works at 310-791-7104.
Saturday 23
HIKE
Los Serenos de Point Vicente Hike. Join in for an easy hike/tour of the Point Vicente Lighthouse, the PVIC museum, the native plant garden and a walk along the spectacular bluff top at the Vicente Bluff Reserve. Free and takes approximately two hours. 10 a.m. Wear comfortable shoes, sun protection and bring water. Call 310-377-5370 for more information or visit losserenos.org.
SPIN TO WIN
Your’re invited to a Spin class at Spectrum Club, 819 Harbor N. Drive, Redondo Beach. Your $25 donation will help support the Childrens Hospital in Los Angeles. Reservations are a must. Class is open to the first 26 people. Members and friends are welcome. Strand Brewery and Fresh Brothers Pizza will be providing refreshments after class. Reserve your spot by emailing southbaytri@gmail.com.
MUSIC
Summer of Music on the Redondo Beach Pier. Amber Foxx (Rockabilly) Free and open to the public from 6 – 8 p.m. 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach. For a schedule go to RedondoPier.com.
“DICK” A.J. TRACY
Dick passed away on Monday, June 30, 2014 at his home in Hermosa Beach. Per Dick’s wishes, there will be no formal memorial services. However, Dick’s friends are gathering at Summer’s Sports Bar & Grill, 3770 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach at 12 noon, to toast their friend who has gone on to another adventure. All are welcome.
CARS
Automobile Driving Museum Lecture Series. Richard Stanley, will trace the evolution of the American automobile to 1970 and will discuss its connection to architecture, and other applied arts especially in relation to the contribution of Harley Earl. Weather permitting he will bring a Harley Earl creation from his vintage car collection, plus some of his “automobilia.” 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo. Call 310-909-0950 or visit TheADM.org. Lecture series is free to Museum sponsor. Not a sponsor? Cost is $10 per person.
ROCK AND ROLL
Thin Ice. Original songs such as Beach Trash, and covers of rock and roll, country and folk. Led by Body Glove’s own Russ Lesser from 2 – 5 p.m at Marina del Rey Fisherman’s Village, 3755 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey.
Sunday 24
FESTIVAL
6th Annual Wine & Beer Festival presented by Joe Giacomin’s Martin Chevrolet and benefitting The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Panoramic ocean views, world renowned wineries and breweries, gourmet food trucks, live music entertainment, raffle prizes and exhibitors from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Trump National Golf Club, One Trump National Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. Visit trumpnationallosangeles.com.
ROCK ON
Hermosa Beach Summer Concerts. Best free music in the South Bay. Beatles vs Stones Tribute from 4 – 8 p.m on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
CLASSIC RACE
The 39th Catalina Classic Paddleboard Race. A traditional paddleboard race from Catalina Island to Manhattan Beach. Started in 1955, the Catalina Classic is the oldest and most celebrated endurance paddleboard race in the world. The historic 32-mile marathon, which begins at the Isthmus and ends at the Manhattan Beach Pier, attracts paddlers from all over the world and is known as the ‘Grand-Daddy of all Paddleboard Races.’ Visit catalinaclassicpaddleboardrace.org.
MEETING
Torrance South Bay Postcard Collectors Club monthly meeting. 2 – 4 p.m. Torrance Municipal Airport, Zamperini Field terminal building, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance. More information call Club President Barry Balin at 310-422-3900 or visit tsbpcc.org.
Monday 25/Tuesday 26
CRAFTY PEOPLE NEEDED
Sewers and Crafters needed. Decorate, sew and cut patterns for Happy Hats for hospitalized children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses in 55 hospitals throughout the U.S. Every Tuesday. 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. 923 Van Ness Avenue, Torrance. Please call 310-787-0970 to reserve your seat. Visit happyhatsforkids.org.