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Ongoing Events

Redondo Beach Story Times
Redondo Main Library
Tues., Wed, Thursdays
Through June 2, the Redondo Beach Library pre- sents programs for youngsters each Tues., Wed. and Thurs. at differing times, all held in the Main Library Storytime Room.
Tuesdays offers Baby Lapsit (0 – 18 months with caregiver) at 11 a.m. Babies 0-18 mos. and their caregivers join in a fun storytime full of songs, rhymes and fingerplays! Tues: Toddler Story Time (18 – 36 mos. with caregiver) is at 11:30 a.m. is a fun storytime with songs, rhymes, stories and movement. Tues: BookPALS (all ages), begins at 6:45 p.m., and Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools brings professional actors and actresses into classrooms and libraries to support literacy and to help teach children that Reading is Fun!

Wednesdays: Ready 2 Read (3 & 4 year olds without caregiver) at 12:30 p.m. and is a storytime just for 3 & 4 year-olds full of early literacy concepts, songs, rhymes, movement and fun.

Thursdays: Pajama Story Time (all ages) is held at 6:45 p.m., so brush your teeth… put on your pajamas… grab a cuddly buddy… and join storytime at the Library!

303 N. Pacific Coast Hwy; 310- 318-0675’ redondo.org/library.

Farmers Market
Hermosa Beach
Every Friday
Q Saunter and sample while selecting your weekend’s freshest produce, breads, cheeses, flowers and more, every Friday, from noon to 4 p.m.
Valley Dr. between 8th & 10th Sts.

Farmers Market
Riviera Village
Every Friday
Meander the variety of fresh delights every Friday at the sundown farmers market, 3 – 7 p.m. What a way to begin closing the day!
Ave I & Catalina, Torrance

Farmers Market
Manhattan Beach
Every Tuesday
Select fresh fruits, veggies, flowers, fresh seafood, artisan hot and pre- pared foods and more every Tuesday noon to 5 p.m. Summer hours ( Memorial Day to Labor Day) will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

13th & Morningside Dr., www.mbfarmersmarket.com

Farmers Market
Veterans Park, RB
Every Thursday
Bring a shopping bag and join the throngs and enjoy the views while you nibble and stroll, picking the freshest foods and flowers each Thursday from 8 a.m. – noon.
Esplanade @ the RB Pier

MAY

Kids! Write Comics
Redondo Main Library
Thursday, May 12
How to Write a Comic w/The Comic Bug, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., meets in the 2nd floor Meeting Room of the Redondo Beach main library. With help from Mike Wellman, an owner of The Comic Bug, learn from a professional writer and artist how to make your very own comic book. Free for grades 7 through 12.
303 Pacific Cst Hwy., 310-318- 0675; thecomicbug.com;
Madeline Sharples
{pages} a bookstore
Thursday, May 12
Author of “Leaving the Light On,” Sharples of Manhattan Beach has writ- ten a very touching and personal account of her experience with her
son’s bipolar disorder, mental illness and subsequent suicide. She com- bines this with an uplifting tale of grief recovery, resilience and survival. Well- known and respected in the greater L.A. world of nonprofit organizations and charities from cancer support to homelessness, readers – and listeners – will definitely gain strength from her memoir. A reception begins at 7 p.m. Look at the website for a calendar of literary events every day of the week!
914 Manhattan Ave., MB, 310- 318-0900; pagesabookstore.com

Fiesta!
Lady of Guadalupe
Fri., May 13-Sun, May 15
The weekend-long fiesta kicks off from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. today; Sat., noon – 10 p.m., and Sun., 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., with games, prizes, carnival rides, silent auction , music and a great variety of food. Plus a beer gar- den for grownups, with a wine tasting section. What fun! Help Our Lady cel- ebrate a half century in the South Bay!
320 Massey Ave., Hermosa Beach; 310-372-7077

LWVC Convention
Ventura, CA
Fri., May 13 – Sun., May 15
In odd-numbered years, The League of Women Voters’ leaders, voting dele- gates and visitors gather for our state convention to debate and choose the issues they will study, take action on, or offer education about in the next two years. This year, the convention is in Ventura with additional pre-conven- tion events and workshops Thursday.
916-442-7215 or lwvc@lwvc.org cavotes.org

Warrior Athletics Golf
Los Verdes Golf Course
Friday, May 13
Join ECC for the 24th annual golf classic benefiting ECC athletic pro- grams with the awards dinner follow- ing to benefit, supplement, enrich and support all El Camino College athletic programs. $145 includes everything! (And there just might be room for one more 4some!) Check in at noon for a putting contest; 1 p.m. shotgun start; 6 p.m. dinner and awards. Info:
7000 W Los Verdes Dr., RPV; 310- 660-3547; elcamino.edu/athletics/

Surf Film Premiere
Redondo Union High Friday, May 13
The South Bay movie premiere of the “Drop Zone Fiji” is at Redondo Union High brought to you by the Ohana Club to benefit the Jimmy Miller Foundation. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and $5 tix are at the door, or at Dive n’ Surf, 504 N Broadway, RB. (cash only please).
Vincent at PCH, RB; 310-372-8423

Pet Adoptions Fair
Redondo Dog Park
Saturday, May 14
Walkies! Come out to the RB Dog Park and spend the day with some furry friends from 11- 4. Free vaccina- tions and microchips while quantities last. Pet adoptions – dog, cat and bunny rescue organizations will be present; faffle with great prizes includes spay/neuter procedures, gift certifi- cates, Ipod shuffleMake and take craft projects – Pet ID tags, dot coloring, etc.; animal disaster preparedness, com- municating with your animal, et al!
200 Flagler Lane, RB; lori@bigsunday.org

Food Trucks/Spring Fling
MB Montessori
Saturday, May 14
Montessori School of Manhattan Beach hosts its annual Spring Fling Carnival and Silent Auction noon – 4 p.m. This year’s celebration features several hot local food trucks, games and activities, a beer & wine garden.
315 S Peck, Ave; montessorimbrpv.com

Mural Unveiling
Hermosa Beach House
Saturday, May 14
‘Pier Plaza Circa 1924,’ the first mural in a series of 10, is unveiled and dedicated at 5:30 p.m. at the north- facing wall of the parking garage at 14th place & Hermosa Ave. A celebra- tion continues with live auction and giclee print sales at the Beach House Conf. Room, 6 to 7 p.m. The first 10 Limited Edition prints of Artist Art Mortimer’s final rendering (13” x 25”) will be auctioned as Original Collectors’ Items of Hermosa Beach, and more will be sold to help raise funds for the city’s Murals Project promise of ten murals in ten years. All are invited. for donations and member- ship info.
1300 The Strand; hermosamurals.org

Cycle for a Cure
Marina Green Park
Saturday, May 14
Cyclists of all levels are invited to ride in the 2011 Tour of Long Beach benefitting the Jonathan Jaques Children’s Cancer Center at Miller Children’s Hospital Long Beach. All finishers will receive a commemora- tive medal and goodie bag. The 62- Mile Metric Century Ride starts at 7:30 a.m.; 31-Mile Tour Ride, at 8 a.m.; and 4-Mile Justin Rudd Family Ride Starts, 9:30 a.m. Registration closed on May 12 so hurry! Pedal to the medal! Maybe you can still slip- stream in….
Shoreline Village Dr., Long Beach; mchlb.org/tour

Family Campout
Begg Field
Saturday, May 14
The 16th annual Manhattan Beach family campout and fishing derby, 3 p.m. ‘til 12 noon tomorrow, is a great opp for families to have a low-cost ‘stay ‘cation’ camping experience and time together in an unusual atmos- phere. Set up tents, join games, face painting, crafts and more, a BBQ din- ner and a movie in the amphitheatre. Pancakes for breakfast followed by a Fishing Derby! or go to the City Hall Parks & Rec Dept., 1400 Highland Ave., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. $30, ages 4 & up; $15, younger.
1402 N Peck Ave., MB; 310-802-5448 or citymb.info

Book Sale
Manhattan Library
Saturday, May 14
Q The Manhattan Beach Friends of Library’s second Saturday monthly book sale runs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the library community room. Browse in!
1320 Highland Ave.

Ocean-Friendly Gardens
Redondo Main Library
Saturday, May 14
It’s time to find out how to develop an aesthetically pleasing and water conserving ‘Ocean Friendly Garden’ using native and other drought toler- ant plants, water efficient irrigation systems and devices (such as “smart” sprinkler controllers, low volume emitters and drip irrigation), perme- able ‘hardscape’ materials and on-site water retention techniques to reduce dry-weather run-off pollution to the ocean. 9:45 a.m. sign-in. Light refresh- ments and snacks. Free, space is limit- ed. RSVP.
303 Pacific Coast Hwy; sbesc.com/event-registration

Healthy Living Festival
Manhattan Beach
Sunday, May 15
Join neighbors and friends at the Manhattan Beach Growing Great Festival featuring many booths with the newest and best in health and nutrition. Smart fun for the entire
family. Make it a day!
13 St btwn Morningside & Valley; Growinggreat.org

Spring Carnival
Rolling Hills Prep
Sunday, May 15
The Carnival and Susie’s Parade, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., plus concerts, BBQ, bounce house, dunk tank and servie dog demos make the day at Rolling Hills Prep and Renaissance School. Take a peek! It’s gonna be big fun!
One Rolling Hills Way, San Pedro; 310-791-1101 or chamilton@rollinghillsprep.org

VOTE!
36th CA District
Tuesday, May 17
The 2011 Congressional District 36 Special Primary and Consolidated Elections is today. Check it out online.
For your polling place: lavote.net

Joint Chiefs of Staff
Torrance Marriott
Tuesday, May 17
The Torrance Chamber of Commerce hosts breakfast with spe- cial guest speaker Colonel David Sutherland, Special Asst. to the Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff at the Dept of Defense. Registration at 7:30 a.m., the program and breakfast, 8 a.m. $20 members; $30 non mem- bers. Call with questions and RSVPs..
3635 Fashion Way; 310-540-5858.

Don’t Be Scammed!
Katy Geissert Library Tuesday, May 17
Torrance presents a program on Identity Theft with a bonus feature, Words on Wheels, beginning at 10 a.m. Seniors, caregivers, family and friends are invited to learn about the latest scams. Light refreshments, no RSVPs. Katy Geissert Civic Center Library.
Civic Center, 3301 Torrance Blvd; 310-618-5735

Bingo Luncheon
American Legion Hall
Tuesday, May 17
American Legion Post 184 Auxiliary holds a fun and fast ‘baddabing’ Bingo Luncheon at noon with all proceeds benefiting the Auxiliary charities. Food, door prizes, bingo prizes, laugh- ter and a great lunch all for $6 (at the door). Parking in the back.
412 S. Camino Real, Redondo Beach; 310-316-6718

Dream House Raffle
PV Art Center
Tuesday, May 17
Last chance! The PV Dream House raffle grand prize tix deadline is today at 5 p.m. and the drawing will be held Tues., May 24, at 5:30 p.m. If you
haven’t bought just one… you’re defi- nitely gonna miss out! Purchase two tix or more for the additional drawing totaling $25,000. $150 tix for a million dollar home? Hey, do it for the Center, for art’s sake!
310-541-2035 or pvartcenter.org.

Real Heroes’ Charity
Rolling Hills CC
Thursday, May 19
The RH Country Club Foundation presents its 2nd Golf Classic event to provide scholarships to children and spouses of our military living in our surrounding area, and in need of col- lege educations. Join us in this worthy fundraiser. 12 noon, registration; 1 p.m., shotgun start. $300, includes regular golf; 2 best balls net, lunch on the course, reception and dinner; cocktail reception, entertainment and (cocktails, dinner only, $100) begin- ning at 5:30.
27000 PV Dr. East, RHE; 323-595- 2065; rhccfoundation.com.

Dine Around Artesia
North Redondo Beach Thursday, May 19

Join friends and neighbors on a tast- ing trip around the world without ever leaving Redondo! Artesia Blvd in North Redondo is the best kept secret of the South Bay. Spend Bring the fam- ily, sample a delectable diversity of international dining delights from restaurants up, down and around the boulevard! 6 – 9 p.m. This is a fully walkable route, but transportation is provided. A limited number of RSVP wristbands are available, so e them right now!

Artesia Blvd., RB; dinearoundarte- sia.org.

Armed Forces Tribute
Torrance Locations
Fri. May 20–Sun., May 22
Torrance pays a weekend tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces, its 3-day 52nd annual celebration (3 days) and parade (Sat.). Military exhibits include aircrafts, vehicles at the north end of the Del Amo Fashion Center, lower parking lot west side all three days. Today, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sat, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Sunday. The CA Army National Guard 40th Infantry Div. Band performs free at the James Armstrong Theatre today, at 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Passes must
be picked up the box office (beginning May 18, 10 a.m.) and audiences must be seated 15 min. prior to each show. The Armed Forces Parade, on Sat., begins at 1:30 p.m. at Torrance and Crenshaw blvds., ending at City Hall.
3300 Civic Center Dr., Torrance; 310-618-5688; jhart@torranceca.gov

Sophisticated Snoop
American Martyrs
Fri., May 20–Sun., May 22
American Martyrs presents its 38th annual Home Tour of six fascinating homes today through Sunday, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Presale tix are $25, or $30 at the doors of: Banner Stationers, El Segundo; Fran’s Hallmark, Hermosa Beach; Christie, Bristol Farms, Grow – The Produce Shop, Riley Fine Arts Gallery, American Martyrs School, Manhattan Beach; and Card de A and Le Garage, Redondo Beach. Details or tix also by mail.
1701 Laurel, Manhattan Beach; 424-212-7800

Garden Club Sale
Clark Building Saturday, May 21
The Hermosa Garden Club presents its annual Plant/Bake Sale with beauti- ful and inexpensive plants, a craft table, white elephant objet d’art, and a raffle of many prizes. All proceeds benefit environmental and ecological organizations throughout the South Bay. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free admission.
861 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach; 310-530-6992.

Wounded Warriors
Hermosa Pier
Saturday, May 21
The first Hermosa Beach SuperStar Fitness Sand Run/Walk event benefiting three nonprofits: Wounded Warrior Project, PVA-Paralyzed Vets of America, and DVA-Disabled Vets of America. $20 entry fee and all receive a T-shirt and a raffle ticket for a chance to win a 6- week beach boot camp class by SuperStar Fitness. 8 a.m.
North of Hermosa Pier; alec@ssfitness.com

Used Book Sale
Hermosa Library
Saturday, May 21
The third Saturday of every month welcomes us with the wonderful book sale from 9 a.m. – noon. Browse on in!
1309 Bard St (what else?), just S of Pier Ave.

Union Car Sale
Kinecta Manhattan Beach
Sat, May 21–Sun, May 22
High quality pre-owned vehicles will be at Kinecta Federal Credit Union Manhattan Beach car sale with special sale prices and low auto loan rates on cars, minivans, SUVs and trucks. (Trade- ins are welcome.) Free food, giveaways and raffle prizes. Today, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. and tomorrow, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
1440 Rosecrans Ave., MB; 310- 643-6744; kinecta.org

F-14 Ultimate Cat
Museum of Flight
Saturday, May 21
Q The Western Museum of Flight con- tinues its summer Celebrity Lecture Series with the Grumman F-14 Design Evolution of the Ultimate Cat begin- ning at 11 a.m. Non-members, $5.
3315 Airport Dr., Torrance; 310- 326-9544; wmof.com for more info.

Grand Grunion Gala
Double Tree San Pedro
Saturday, May 21
Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (FCMA) host the annual
Grand Grunion Gala 2011 for over 350 guests including business and commu- nity leaders, scientists, public officials, and educators who will attend the black-tie affair. The non-profit’s largest fundraiser benefits the Aquarium’s educational programs, exhibits and displays. Tonight’s fea- tures live and silent auctions for great getaways, entertainment, dining, unique adventures, fine art and more. $175 per person. Please call or e for more info, to make donations, get event tix or volunteering.
2800 via Cabrillo Marina, 310- 548-2031; gala@cmaqua.org.

Coast Guard Sea Fair
King Harbor Yacht Club
Sunday, May 22
From 1 – 5 p.m., the Coast Guard Auxiliary and King Harbor Community present a helicopter rescue demo, life jacket and safety show, refreshments, prize drawings, kids crafts & activities, Big Torpedoes entertainment, and static boat displays – and… free outrigger and sailboat rides! (PS: A flare day harbor patrol area, 10 a.m.).
280 Yacht Club Way, RB; 310-863- 2487; www.khyc.org.

LCM Honda Golf Classic
Rolling Hills CC
Monday, May 23
Providence LCM Foundation pre- sents its annual golf tourney (morning or afternoon ‘flights,’) and the Hole-in- One is a 2011 Acura MDX; 2nd place winner gets $10K and 3rd place, $10K. The a.m. morning ‘flight’ begins at 6 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast; 7:15 a.m. shotgun start; 12 noon, BBQ lunch. The p.m. flight takes off at 10 a.m. with registration; at 10:30 for BBQ lunch; and a 12:30 p.m., shotgun start. Both flights ban- quet begins at 5:45 p.m. with the reception and hosted awards program (dinner guests only: $80). Call or e for prices and to RSVP.
27000 PVD E, RHE; 310-303- 5340; plcmfoundation.org

Poetry Showcase
Coffee Cartel
Tuesday, May 24
Tonight’s weekly reading features Two Idiots Peddling Poetry at the Ugly Mug, a fantasy team of poets, starting at 8:10 p.m. and is free with an open mic before and following (see Redondo Poets on Facebook). There’s an occa- sional live webcast, 7:30 – 10:30 p.m., at blogtv.com/people/diogenesclub.
1820 S. Catalina Ave., RB; 310- 316-6554; redondopoets.com;

Open Mic Nite
{pages} a bookstore
Thursday, May 26
Vistamar teams up with {pages} for an open mic night at 7 p.m.
904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; 310-318-0900; vista- marschool.org.

Tip-A-Cop fund raiser
Macaroni Grill
Thursday, May 26
El Segundo & Manhattan Beach Police Depts. present a fundraiser ben- efiting Special Olympics at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 5 – 9 p.m. The Cities’ officers will work as hosts and waiters and will be accepting tax deductible tips from dinner patrons to benefit our local Special Olympics athletes. Do dine in!
2321 Rosecrans Ave., El Segundo; sosc.org/torchrun.

Fiesta Hermosa!
Hermosa Beach
May 28–May 30
The annual Memorial Day weekend takes place along Hermosa and Pier Ave and the Pier Plaza. The three-day, morning-to-night event includes over 300 vendors, bands, artists and arti- sans, food booths, children’s rides, entertainment stages, a beer garden and gorgeous weather and sights. Call or go online for bike and car parking, shuttle transportation, and other info.
310-376-0952 or fiestahermosa.com.

Arctic/Antarctic Opening
Aquarium of the Pacific
Saturday, May 28
Visitors to the aquarium will enjoy a double debut with the opening of a new permanent gallery and exhibition in the Ocean Science Center gallery to explore the atmosphere, ocean and continents with an immersive exhibit using new technology for this virtual exploration. The new exhibition, Arctic and Antarctic, features Our Polar Regions in Peril. $24.95 adults; $21.95 seniors; $12.95 kids and aquar- ium members. This is a honey, must do this summer!
100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach; 562-590-3100; aquariumofpacific.org.

US Troops Chili Contest
American Legion
Sunday, May 29
Hot Stuff! This is an American Legion Post 184 fundraiser benefiting US Troops overseas with calling cards, and the Blue Star Mothers projects.
This is a REAL chili contest and tast- ing that will curl your toes. All entries must be received hot and in a crock- pot, and awards will be given. Chili entry donation: $5 and $5, tasting donation. Deliveries must be in from 1 – 1:30 p.m. and the fun starts at 2 p.m., continuing ‘til every hot drop is gone! Parking on Pearl St, behind the Post. Contact Carol.
412 Camino Real, Redondo Beach; 310-316-7818.

Nicky’s Week Fundraiser
RA Sushi
Sun, May 29–Sat, June 4
RA Sushi hosts its seventh annual Nicky’s Week fundraiser beginning today to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the children’s can- cer research center,, and will donate 100% of the proceeds from the ten- days sale of a variety of menu items and beverages to St. Jude to help sup- port the hospital’s lifesaving mission. All 25 RA Sushi locations across the country are participating in the fundraiser.
Del Amo Fashion Center, 3525 Carson St., Torrance; RAsushi.com

Memorial Day Tribute
Veterans Park
Monday,May30
Traditional Memorial Day cere- monies are from 1 – 3 p.m. in at the newly renovated Veterans Memorial. Ceremony and music will honor all those Americans who lost their lives in our country’s wars. The event is fol- lowed by a BBQ at the Redondo Elks Lodge adjacent to the Memorial. Open to the public.
Catalina & Torrance Blvd, at the Redondo Pier; RBVeteransMemorial.com

Memorial Day
GreenHillsMemorialPark
Monday, May 30
The 26th annual Observance and VIP Luncheon begins at 10 a.m. (VIP check in is 8:45 a.m.), and parking is available behind the Chapel. The need to honor our troops serving in harm’s way and to remember those who have died on our behalf is never-ending. The event will be alive with the sights and sounds of patriotism including a Parade of Colors, the Cabar Feidh Pipe Band, 21st C Skydiving Team; Lomita Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, and musical performances . Keynote speaker is LTC Timothy M Karcher. Please respond by May 16.
27501 S Western Ave., RPV; 310- 521-4417 or 310-521-4418

Dixieland Jazz
Redondo Main Library
Tuesday, May 31
Bob Brodsky shucks n’ jives about Dixieland Jazz from 7 – 8 p.m. for a night of music and history unlocking many hidden secrets in Dixie music. You will hear the work of some of the great pioneers, see what they looked like and read the words they sang. Details are in his book, The World in a Jug. Light refreshments, compliments of the Friends of the Library. 2nd floor meeting room. Free.
303 Pacific Coast Hwy., Redondo Beach

First Thursdays
Downtown Hermosa Beach
June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1
Q C’mon downtown and wander ‘round the first Thursday of each month with families & neighbors for fun and restaurants, retailers and music, special events, great specials and deals – and more cool stuff!
Pier

JUNE

“Sweetness and Blood”
{pages} bookstore
Thursday, June 2
Michael Scott Moore, author of “Sweetness and Blood:  How Surfing Spread from Hawaii and California to the Rest of the World, With Some Unexpected Results” and Katie Arnoldi, author of “Point Dume” will be at Pages bookstore to sign their books. It’ll be an evening of surf cult-chaw! 7 p.m.
904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach; 310-318-0900; vistamarschool.org.

PV Antiques Show & Sale
St Francis Episcopal
Thurs, June 2 – Sat, June 4
St. Francis Episcopal Church hosts the 43rd annual Palos Verdes Antiques Show and Sale, an annual fundraiser, today and Fri., from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m., and 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sat. The Gala and Sale Preview is Wed., June 1, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., $40 per person. The event features exhibitors from all over the state and as far away as Texas, with furniture, artwork, silver, china and crystal, jewelry and collectibles. The appraisal booth this year allows up to four items for $10; one item, $3. Also available: the Harvest Cupboard with homemade goodies; Garden Gazebo’s plants and ornaments; patio lunches, an afternoon tea and evening wine and cheese. $10 admission with return privileges.

2200 Via Rosa, PVE; 310-375-4617; stfrancispv.org
Golf Tourney
Rio Hondo Golf Club
Friday, June 3
The South Bay Family Health Care’s second Building Healthy Lives Links to Health golf tournament benefits the Healthy Kids Express medical mobile van. 1 p.m. is the Shotgun Start ($250 includes play, lunch and dinner and $50 gets you the great dinner only). A great cocktail reception immediately follows golf, with opportunity drawings and live and silent auctions. RSVPs by June 1!
10627 Old River School Rd., Downey; 310-802-6177 x1123; dbmcintyre@sbclinic.org

First Fridays
Downtown after Sundown
Fridays, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2
Manhattan Beach invites you all to wander, taste and sip and enjoy the shops and friendly atmosphere as you leisurely stroll the ins and outs of the renowned downtown.

MB Blvd & Manhattan Ave., MB
Lisa See Book & Luncheon
Neptunian Woman’s Club
Saturday, June 4
Born in Paris, Chinese-American author Lisa See (and daughter of author Carolyn See) presents her latest book, “Dreams of Joy,” at a book signing (1:30 – 2 p.m.) and luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. sponsored by {pages} a bookstore and The Neptunian Woman’s Club. $50 tix available at {pages} or by phone include lunch and a hard cover, 1st edition copy of “Dreams of Joy.” Author of “The Shanghai Fans,” The Secret Fan” and “Snow Flower” and many others, See is one of the most intriguing women writers of our time.
920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. 310-376-3256; http://www.answers.com/topic/lisa-see-1

4th Annual Car Show
Automobile Driving Museum
Saturday, June 11
Featuring Tri-Five Chevy’s and T-Birds and a limited edition Hot Wheel car for purchase, wander through from 11 – 3 and enjoy the Video Gaming Truck, Hot Rod Magazine Cars, Deuce of Spaces movie (cars and actors). $10 general admission, under 4 free, or $30 family rate (up to 5 people). Proceeds benefit El Segundo Education Foundation
El Segundo; 310.615.2650, x 229; elsegundoEDfoundation.org

Book Sale
Manhattan Library
Saturday, June 11
The Manhattan Beach Friends of Library’s second Saturday monthly book sale runs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the library community room. Do browse in! There’s more than meets the eye… CDs, DVDs, etc etc etc.
1320 Highland Ave.

Hermosa Artwalk
Community Center
Saturday, June 11
This annual art event promotes art education and appreciation in Hermosa Beach and features the work of more than 60 top local artists and musicians; food and wine.
The Lawn,  Ave; 310-372-7269; sperrotti1@verizon.net

Used Book Sale
Hermosa Library
Saturday, June 18
The third Saturday of every month welcomes us with the wonderful book and stuff sale from 9 a.m. – noon. Browse on in!
1309 Bard St (what else?), just S of Pier Ave.

Aircraft Accidents: The Plane Truth
Museum of Flight
Saturday, June 18
The Western Museum of Flight continues its summer Celebrity Lecture Series with G. Pat Macha, in the ‘Plane Truth about Aircraft Accidents,’ at 11 a.m. July 16 brings D. Kenneth Richardson, Hughes Aircraft President, Ret., with the Story of Hughes Aircraft Co ‘After Howard,’ and August 20, George J. Marrett, Hughes Test Pilot, Ret., with ‘Crazy as a Fox.’ Save the dates! $5 non members.
3315 Airport Dr., Torrance; 310-326-9544 or wmof.com

TorMed 25th Golf Tourney
Rolling Hills Country Club
Monday, June 20
This year’s great golf tourney will benefit the new TorMed Tower. $500 golf fee includes range balls, putting contest, shamble format, barbecue lunch, cocktail reception, dinner and the awards banquet with silent auction, tee and tourney prizes. Lookin’ good! Better 4-some up now!
27000 PV Dr. East, RHE; 310-517-4703

JULY

Fireworks!
Seaside Lagoon, RB
Monday, July 4
Festivities are all day long, with the lagoon opening at 2 p.m. and fireworks display at 9 p.m. Get your reservations in now for seating AND parking! Food, venues, games, Coast Guard displays, BCHD kids 16’ slide, refreshments, tables/chairs and more. Get details and make a reservation!
Portofino Way @ N Harbor Dr., RB; 310-746-7650 or redondofireworks.com

4th of July Swimfest
Begg Pool, MB
Monday, July 4
The City of Manhattan Beach is offering its annual safe and sane celebration, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with swimming, aquatics displays, water balloon toss and tons of family fun. Bring your own refreshments this year, and space limited! $5 a person. Reserve now!.
1402 N Peck; citymb.info calendar of events

Book Sale
Manhattan Library
Saturday, July 9
The Manhattan Beach Friends of Library’s second Saturday monthly book sale runs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the library community room. Do browse in! There’s more than meets the eye… CDs, DVDs, etc etc etc.
1320 Highland Ave.

Wellness in the Garden
South Coast Botanic Garden
Sunday, July 10
Join Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach (formerly The Wellness Community-South Bay Cities) as it celebrates its 24th year of providing free group support programs for cancer patients and their loved ones. The 15^th annual Celebrate Wellness event begins at 4-7 p.m. Reserve your seat at this extraordinary celebration that will amaze and delight food and wine aficionados with tasty specialties from local restaurants coupled with tempting libations from wineries and breweries. With exciting and valuable live and silent auction items, all proceeds benefit over 140 free programs offered by Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach. Tix $125 (21 and older):
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., PVP; cancersupportredondobeach.org; 310-376-3550.

SB Parkland Conservancy
Veterans Park Library
Wednesday, July 14
The South Bay Parkland Conservancy holds a general meeting 6:45 – 8 p.m. at the Veterans Park Library in front of the Redondo Beach Pier. The future of the AES site will be discussed, as well as an update on the lawsuit defending measure DD. Please join us to help keep Redondo Beach an enjoyable seaside community. All are welcome. For further information, please call Melanie Cohen, special events chair.
310-374-4284

Used Book Sale
Hermosa Library
Saturday, July 16
The third Saturday of every month welcomes us with the wonderful book and stuff sale from 9 a.m. – noon. Browse on in!
1309 Bard St., just south of Pier Ave.

Hughes: After Howard
Museum of Flight
Saturday, July 16
The Western Museum of Flight continues its summer Celebrity Lecture Series with D. Kenneth Richardson, Hughes Aircraft President, Ret., with the Story of Hughes Aircraft Co ‘After Howard,’ beginning at 11 a.m. $5 non members.
3315 Airport Dr., Torrance; 310-326-9544; wmof.com

Community Drum Circle
Hermosa Pier
Sunday, July 17
Free to Be Me Drum Circles holds a third Sunday community drum circle for everyone and anyone, noon – 3 p.m. on the north side of the Pier. It’s fun and it’s free and they get some good rhythm going! Bring a percussion instrument, or they’ll try to suit you up with one of their own. Congas, steel pan, timbales, djun djun, roto toms, djembes. You want it? They might have it! Inquire about lessons and other programs provided by the nonprofit  benefiting kids in need.
North side of Pier; freetobemedrumcircle.com.

S.S. WWII Cruise
San Pedro
Saturday, July 23
Sign on for a ‘Victory at Sea’ Summer Day Cruise on the SS Lane Victory off Catalina (today, or Aug 27 or Sept. 2), for an historic day at sea – an exciting aerial attack (weather permitting), Continental breakfast, all-you-can-eat catered buffet lunch, 2 great museums and live music: an come and sea experience that can’t be beat! Open daily at the dock, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please support our historical ship built during WWII to deliver everything needed to help win that war. Our all-volunteer crew busts their buns to keep this great WWII 455′ cargo ship steaming, a part of the greatest generation,  we represent and remember those who have gone before.
Berth 94, San Pedro: 310-519-9545; lanevictory.org

August

Sidewalk Sale
Manhattan Beach
Fri, Aug 19–Sun, Aug 21
Hunt for bargains as participating businesses display their boutique sale merchandise out on the sidewalks from morning to night for three full days! Eek!
Downtown Manhattan Beach; 310-379-9901

Book Sale
Manhattan Library
Saturday, August 13
The Manhattan Beach Friends of Library’s second Saturday monthly book sale runs 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the library community room. Do browse in! There’s more than meets the eye… CDs, DVDs, etc etc etc.
1320 Highland Ave.

Used Book Sale
Hermosa Library
Saturday, August 20
The third Saturday of every month welcomes us with the wonderful book and stuff sale from 9 a.m. – noon. Browse on in!
1309 Bard St., just south of Pier Ave.

Chevron Surf Party
Hermosa Pier
Saturday, August 20
The Hermosa Beach Chevron Surf Camp celebrates 20 years of ocean safety and surfing instruction with free surfing lessons, BZ soft surfboard use, free T shirts, goodies and refreshments! Two boards and two Body Glove wetsuits will be raffled, and a free video expression session, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (show off your skills!). Come on in – the weather’s fine! Info: Vince Ray, surferjay@losangeles.usa.com.
The Pier; 310-370-1918; hermosasurfcamp.com

Chalk Festival
Redondo Pier
Saturday, August 20
Help transform the Redondo Pier into a beautiful concrete canvas over the water for this 9th annual chalk art festival. Art, music and fun for the entire family! This all-ages annual event is free and open to the public. 12 – 4 p.m. Don’t miss the special student performance by the Silverlake Conservatory of Music. Free chalk will be given to the first 100 pre-registrants and prizes will be awarded. Sign-up online beginning July 1.
Western end of Torrance Blvd.; www.redondopier.com

HH: Crazy as a Fox
Museum of Flight
Saturday, August 20
The Western Museum of Flight concludes its summer Celebrity Lecture Series with George J. Marrett, Hughes Test Pilot, Ret., and “Howard Hughes: Crazy as a Fox” beginning at 11 a.m. $5 non members.
3315 Airport Dr., Torrance; 310-326-9544; wmof.com

Kiwanis Taste at the Beach
HB Community Center
Sunday, August 21
Come sample some of the best dishes from local restaurants the whole South Bay has to offer at the Kiwanis Club annual Taste at the Beach from 4 – 8 p.m., filled with fabulous food, fun and the annual summer social! Call for tix and details.
710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. 310-318-0171.

SEPTEMBER

Fiesta Hermosa
Downtown Hermosa
Sat. Sept 3–Mon, Sept 5
The annual Labor Day weekend of festivities parties from morning to night, a huge event including over 300 vendors, food booths, children’s rides, entertainment stages and a beer garden. Call or e for more information, including car and bike parking and shuttle transportation.
Downtown Hermosa Beach; 310-376-0951; fiestahermosa.com

Beach Shorts Film Fest
HB Community Center
Saturday, September 3
Polaris Promotions presents the fifth bitchin’ annual shorts amateur surf and beach lifestyle films which will be seen on the big screen beginning at 7 p.m. This is a good stuff, a hoot, holler and happening: fast shorts, entertaining hosts, prizes, fun and shared aloha. Reminder, aspiring filmmakers: submissions due by Aug. 1. Tix $10 at the box office.
710 Pier Ave; beachshortsfilmfest.com.