In the kitchen with Chef Bell: A Valentine Day romance, through food
by Chef Michael Bell Being a professional chef and restaurant owner for almost 50 years, dolks have mentioned many times,“It’s my wife’s 50th birthday, or our 25th wedding anniversary is approaching, “ Where should we go to dinner”? My answer is always the same. Go where you are best known. This particular evening is not […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 1-23-25
Spotlight: Monday, January 27 Light Gate, Manhattan Beach Light Gate sculpture, installed in 2015, is located at the top of 14th Street, between Manhattan Beach City Hall and the library, along Highland Avenue. The artwork is made of glass, laminated with prismatic lighting film that will create rich and varied light effects with the sun. […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 1-16-25
Spotlight: Slack Key Festival Saturday, January 18. Annual VIP Luau meet-and-greet of Slack Key Festival. Don’t miss out on a fun, intimate evening of mixing and mingling with the festival artists, live entertainment and ‘ono food. This event includes a seat for the show and sells out every year so don’t miss out. 5 – […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 1-9-25
Thursday, January 9 Blood Drive, Hermosa Beach Battle of the Badges blood drive. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Hermosa Beach City Hall, Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Drive. For more information contact Richard Taylor at rtaylor@hermosabeach.gov. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: BOB25 to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-26-24
Spotlight: Menorah Lightings all over the Beach Cities: El Segundo, Hermosa, Redondo, and Manhattan Beach Sunday, December 29 Giant Chanukah Celebration, Hermosa Pier The Jewish Community Center’s largest annual Chanukah Celebration in town features entertainment, activities, and the lighting of the Giant Menorah. Gifts for the children. Hot Latkes & Donuts. Holiday crafts, music, live […]
Peninsula Calendar of Events January 2025
1 Wednesday JANUARY Bird Walk, White Point Join expert Bob Shanman for a free bird walk. Binoculars provided. 9 a.m. Meet Bob in front of White Point Nature Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress in layers. Free. No sign up required. Astra Lumina, South Coast […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-12-24
Spotlight: The 32nd Beach Cities Toy Drive Every holiday season Beach Cities Toy Drive collects toys and the volunteers wrap them before handing them off to their partner organizations. You can volunteer your time to help wrap the toys on Saturday, December 21 from 11 a.m. until all the toys are wrapped. Bring scissors, tape, […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 12-5-24
Spotlight: Thursday, December 5 – Sunday, December 8 Holiday Festival, Torrance Memorial Holiday Festival is a holiday tradition at Torrance Memorial and a true cornerstone in fundraising efforts. This signature event is vital in helping Torrance achieve high quality medical services for all residents of the South Bay. Fashion Show, Festival Gala Dinner, West Parking […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 11-28-24
Spotlight: Sunday, December 1 Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers The celebrated Joanna Medawar Nachef Singers will celebrate the Christmas season with holiday favorites, and a traditional carol sing-along at 7 p.m. James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. Tickets: $35 General Admission. $25 Senior/Student. $10 Children ages 4 – 12. Box Office: (310) 781-7171. […]
December 2024 Peninsula Calendar
6 Friday DECEMBER Manhattan Beach Sandpipers Holiday Tour This popular community fundraising tour boasts three distinctive homes in the South Bay. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Tour starts at Neptunian Woman’s Club, 920 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. More information: sandpipers.org/holiday-homes-tour. Contact Tickets@Sandpipers.org with any questions. 1 Sunday DECEMBER Fall Butterfly Baskets, PVP Land Conservancy […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 11/14/24
Spotlight: Friday, November 15 Warren Miller, Hermosa Museum Join the Hermosa Beach Museum for the opening of a new exhibit, No Boundaries: The Life and Work of Warren Miller. This exhibit will feature photographs, art, mementos and stories from the life of Warren Miller, famed ski film maker who started his film company on Pier […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 11-7-24
Thursday, November 7 Cafe Stories: Voices From Hermosa Hermosa Beach Museum’s exciting new interview series, Cafe Stories: Voices from Hermosa. Every other Thursday beginning on November 7, Gitana Cafe, will host the Hermosa Beach Museum for an interview with well-known members of the Hermosa Beach community. The first guest will be Kevin Cody, discussing the […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 10-31-24
Spotlight: California Beach Volleyball 2024 Hall of Fame Inductions Saturday, November 2 Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, and seven-time Manhattan Beach Open winner Kerri Welsh Jennings, and former California Beach Volleyball President Phil Stutzel will be inducted into the Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame Saturday night at the Hermosa Beach Community Theater. Five-time Manhattan Beach Open […]
November 2024 Peninsula Event Calendar
1 Friday NOVEMBER Fall Brush Clearing EDCO waste removal and recycling company will pick up excess green waste (e.g. brush, shrubs, hedges, tree branches, and bushes) along a different trash route in the City of Rancho Palos Verdes. All-day event. For more information, and to find out when your brush clearing day is, visit rpvrecycles.com. […]
Skechers Pier to Pier Walk seeds special needs programs
by Kevin Cody Skechers CEO Michael Greenberg stood on a stage with legendary welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard, and fitness trainer Brooke Burke at the foot of the Manhattan Beach pier Sunday morning. Surrounding the stage were 22,000 registrants for the 16th Annual Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship walk. “America’s Got Talent” singer Madison Taylor […]
Baywatch Community Calendar 10-24-24 – Halloween Special
Friday, October 25 Good World Peace Halloween Party Live music, DJ, drinks, food, a costume contest, and more. This event is a fundraiser for the Good World Peace Factory, which supports mental health in teens through music and art, 5:30 to 11 p.m. 530 6th Street, Hermosa Beach. Tickets: GWPOP.org. Carrie Community Movie Night The […]