Ongoing:
Walkers needed
The South Bay will be represented at NAMI Walk, to be held on April 29 at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. (NAMI stands for National Alliance on Mental Illness.) The walk aims to raise awareness and funds to achieve the NAMI goals of fighting stigma and providing programs and services to families and persons with a mental illness at no cost. To join a South Bay NAMI Walk team, start one of your own, support a walker or be a virtual walker, go to the NAMI Walks Greater Los Angeles website at namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1329.
Spring musical
The Palos Verdes High School Drama Department is proud to present the smash Broadway hit, “Something Rotten!” Performances run April 14-15 and April 21-22 at 7 p.m., April 16 and April 23 at 2 p.m. and April 20 at 4 p.m. in the multipurpose room at Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Road in Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased at pvhsdrama.com. The production is rated PG-13.
High school reunion
An all-day Miraleste High School all-class reunion is set for July 29. There will be alumni games, photo booths, live music, campus tours and a homecoming dance at Miraleste Intermediate School, formerly the high school, in Rancho Palos Verdes. Alumni, faculty and staff who attended or worked at Miraleste High School between 1968 and 1991, when it closed, are welcome. For tickets and more information, go to myevent.com/miraleste.
Thursday, April 13
Farmers Market 90277
The Redondo Beach Certified Farmers Market is every Thursday, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at George Freeth Way and Veterans Park West. For more information, call (310) 372-1171, ext. 2252.
Coin club meeting
The Bay Cities Coin Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Westchester Masonic Lodge, 7726 West Manchester Ave., Playa Del Rey. There will be a show and tell, auctions, 50/50 and a raffle. All ages are welcome. Gifts for kids. For more information, visit baycitiescoinclub.com or email baycitiescoinclub@hotmail.com.
Friday, April 14
Farmers Market 90254
Hermosa Beach Rotary hosts a Certified Farmers Market every Friday, noon to 4 p.m., at 1035 Valley Drive.
CSC South Bay Welcome Orientation
Find out what Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is all about at this virtual orientation meeting scheduled for 11 a.m. on Zoom. Participants will be given a virtual tour of the community and learn about the many free programs that CSC South Bay offers cancer patients and their loved ones. The opportunity to register for a virtual weekly support group or monthly networking group will also be provided. To join this online meeting, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Carla Bick at Carla@CSCSouthbay.org
Film festival
The 20th Universe Multicultural Film Festival will be held Friday, April 14 through Sunday, April 16 at three different venues in Rolling Hills Estates. The festival aspires to be a stage to showcase the beauty of diverse cultures, a window to connect different nations and a bridge for multicultural communication. Information: umfilms.org/Home.html
Saturday, April 15
Community garage sale
The city of Hermosa Beach has announced the return of the Community Garage Sale on Saturday, April 15. Register by April 12 to have your sale advertised on the city’s social media accounts and e-newsletter. Register at hermosabeach.gov/garagesale.
South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society
The society’s annual show and sale is Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Thousands of plants for sale, hard to find plants, artistic pottery, expert advice and show plants. The art center galleries and gift shop will be open. Free admission and parking. For more information, call 310-346-6206 or go to southcoastcss.org.
Book sale
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library Bookstore will hold its monthly Saturday sale from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Items for sale include DVDs, CDs and LPs, nearly new jigsaw puzzles, a large selection of young adult novels and two shelves of books in large print, all priced at $1 or less. The bookstore is located on 11th Place behind the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Free parking is available in the Community Center parking lot next to the tennis courts and skateboard park. The bookstore’s regular hours are 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays. For more information, go to hbfol.org.
HB community coffee
Hermosa Beach residents are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts regarding state and legislative issues that affect the community. Learn what is happening in Sacramento and the district, as well as the services that can be provided to you. 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hermosa Beach City Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. RSVP via the city’s calendar of events at hermosabeach.gov.
Bunka-Sai Japanese Festival
The 48th annual festival will take place Saturday, April 15 and Sunday, April 16, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Ken Miller Recreation Center, 2341 Torrance Blvd. Enjoy tasty plate lunches, sweets, arts and crafts items, dance, music, martial arts and more. Free admission and parking. Presented by the Torrance Sister City Association. Information: torrancesistercity.org
Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair
The Beach Cities Health District will hold a Blue Zones Project Power of Purpose Workshop & Volunteer Fair from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave. Purpose is your reason for getting up each morning. Discover how to align your gifts, talents and interests to create purpose in daily life at a special workshop. At the volunteer fair, learn about local opportunities to make change that will allow you to showcase your gifts, talents and interests and fulfill your purpose. Information: bchd.org/beach-cities-community-calendar
National Poetry Month Celebration
Enjoy a live poetry reading poetry at the Redondo Beach Public Library. Participants in a poetry workshop will read from their work. Joining them will be Los Angeles poet Brendan Constantine, the author of five full-length collections. 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach.
Beach clean up
Surfrider Foundation’s South Bay chapter will hold a beach clean up at 2 p.m. south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Afterward, join the chapter for a social at the Lighthouse Cafe. The Lighthouse will be offering happy hour prices for those who helped with the beach cleanup. As a bonus, anyone who participated in the cleanup and turned in their trash will receive a ticket for one free drink. Register at southbay.surfrider.org.
Richstone gala
Richstone Family Center’s 28th annual Affair of the Heart Gala, a Havana Nights themed celebration, will take place at Porsche South Bay. Doors open at 6 p.m. The annual event raises funds in support of wellness and education programs for low-income families in need of child abuse treatment and mental health services. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to richstonefamily.org/event/havananights.
Chamber music
The Chamber Orchestra of the South Bay will perform “Beethoven to Broadway” at 7 p.m. at Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. Pre-concerts talk at 6:15 p.m. Tickets at palosverdesperformingarts.com
Pop music concert
Divas3, a pop vocal trio, will take the stage at 7 p.m. at the Redondo Union High School auditorium. Divas 3 consists of powerhouse Las Vegas vocalists performing chart-topping hits. Information: sbconcerts.org
Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles
A fiery program of marches, strathspeys, reels and jigs in the rousing Scottish tradition will be performed by the 30-member orchestra featuring fiddles, cellos, basses, drums, piano, harps, accordions, whistles, bagpipes. The concert is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. For tickets, go to brownpapertickets.com/event/5716757.
Monday, April 17
Cancer Support: All About Menopause
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free workshop led by Nancy Siskowic, a nurse practitioner and menopause expert. Discussion will include symptoms, concerns, fears and benefits surrounding hormone therapy. Siskowic will also address the disease consequences of loss of estrogen, such as osteoporosis and heart disease. The workshop is from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, Torrance. Participants may also attend online. To register, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Tuesday, April 18
Farmers Market 90266
The Manhattan Beach Certified Farmers Market is from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Tuesday at Metlox Plaza. Information: downtownmanhattanbeach.com
Upcoming:
Anti-hate conversation
The South Bay Community Coalition Against Hate will hold a Community Conversation with Frank Meeink, a former skinhead who will share his transformation and triumph over hatred, at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 in O’Donnell Hall at American Martyrs Church, 700 15th St., Manhattan Beach. Admission is $5 for individuals and $10 for families. Register at https://bit.ly/3lt2WsT
El Camino College public forum
The last in a series of public forums will be held on April 20, 6-7:30 p.m., at the South Bay Adult School, 3401 Inglewood Ave., Redondo Beach. El Camino wants to hear from community members about their aspirations, what is important to them and what they want from the college. Information: elcamino.edu/comprehensive-integrated-planning/forums.aspx
“Mama Mia!”
Drama students at Mira Costa High School will perform “Mamma Mia!” April 21-29. Showtimes and ticket information are available at miracostadramaboosters.org.
Earth Day beach clean up
Sea Sprite Hotel will host an Earth Day beach clean-up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 22 on the beach in front of the hotel, located at 1016 The Strand in Hermosa Beach. Buckets and gloves will be provided. There will be live music, beach games, beverages and raffle prizes. Reserve a spot at eventbrite.com.
Earth Day celebration
Roundhouse Aquarium on the Manhattan Beach Pier will throw a Keep it Green, Keep it Clean Earth Day Celebration on April 23, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The aquarium has partnered with local community groups and school organizations to provide fun, interactive and hands-on activities that promote sustainable living. Activity booths will be set up inside and outside of the Roundhouse Aquarium. Price: $10 online, $15 in person. Information: 310-379-8117, roundhouseaquarium.org, info@roundhouseaquarium.org
Seahorse Classic
The 33rd annual Seahorse Classic Charity golf tournament will be held April 24 at Palos Verdes Golf Club. Hosted by the Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital, all proceeds will benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The day’s activities include a shotgun scramble golf format, barbecue lunch, hole-in-one opportunities, a raffle, online auction and post-round cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. For more information and to register, visit birdease.com/SeahorseClassic.
Frankly Speaking About Bladder Cancer
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) is offering this free program created for people diagnosed with bladder cancer. It is led by Dr. Lawrence Flechner, a South Bay urologic surgeon. The materials will educate patients on the types and stages of bladder cancers, potential treatments and side effects, clinical trials, and the emotional concerns of a bladder cancer diagnosis. The program is from 5:30– 7 p.m. on Zoom. To register, visit cscsouthbay.org and select the online calendar. For more information, email Rebecca Sul at Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Driving tour
“The Art of the Road,” a driving tour of artistic and historic sites on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, will be held on May 6. Sponsored by The Circle of the Palos Verdes Art Center, the tour and finish line party is a fundraiser for the Art Center’s visual arts exhibition and education programs. Drivers and navigators in both classic and modern cars can participate in the tour and party for $350. Anyone can join the Finish Line Party at 4:30 pm at the Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. Tickets are $125. For tickets and more information, visit thecirclepvac.org. ER
