Thursday 22
MEASURE B
Redondo Residents: Come learn what you can do to impact the the proposed million square feet of new development in the Redondo Harbor and Redondo Beach Pier Area. Â What will be the impact of Measure B if the measure passes for the City of Redondo Beach? Â From 7 – 9 p.m. at Beach Cities Health District Redondo Room, 715 S. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Free and open to the public! Bring your family, friends and neighbors.
SQUARE DANCE CLUB
Honeycombers Square Dance Club. Learn to square dance to your favorite types of music – country, pop and rock n’ roll. Caller/Instructor:  Phil Farmer. First class is Free!  From 7 – 9 p.m. at Torrance Woman’s Club, 1422 Engracia Ave, Torrance. For more nformation, call Frank or Grace at 310-324-7332 or visit honeycomberssquaredance.org.
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Friday 23
PETER PAN
El Segundo Youth Drama musical Disney’s Peter Pan. Tickets are available at the Clubhouse Building, 300 East Pine Avenue, El Segundo. For additional dates and times call the El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department at 310-524-2362.
MEET AND GREET
South Bay Association of Chambers of Commerce, South Bay Cities Council of Governments, Los Angeles County Division, League of California Cities presents South Bay New Legislators Meet & Greet from 8:30 – 10 a.m. at Nakano Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. RSVP to sbaccinfo@gmail.com.
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saturday 24
BIRDS
Join us for an early morning Bird Walk at Madrona. Increase your birding skills and learn about resident and migration birds. This walk is open to all ages and all levels. Bring binoculars and wear comfortable walking shoes. Free! Donations are greatly appreciated.3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance. Â For more information please contact the Madrona Marsh Nature Center at 310-782-3989.
REMODEL SECRETS
The Secrets to Remodeling a Kitchen or Bath. This informative seminar will help you learn the three levels of kitchen and bath remodeling and the latest product and design trends in the South Bay at 10 a.m., 2001 E. Mariposa Ave., El Segundo. Space is limited, RSVP today by calling 310-815-4815 or online at VisitCustomDesign.com/Remodeling-Seminars.
PLANTS
Free workshop on gardening with native plants, our special coastal habitat and plant identification. White Point Nature Center, 1600 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Telephone Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at 310-541-7613 or visit pvplc.org.
GARDENING
Gardening with Native Plants workshop with expert Tony Baker. Learn to care for native plants at 11 a.m., 1600 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Free. RSVP at info@pvplc.org
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer Trail Watch. Educate trail users about Preserve rules and unique features. Attend three separate 3-hour trainings. (January 24th, 31st & February 7th) Application required. To apply, visit pvplc.org, click Volunteer.
RECYCLING
Household Hazardous Waste and E-Waste Recycling Event from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Clark Stadium Valley Drive, between 8th & 11th Streets, Hermosa Beach.  For further information, contact the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works at 888-CLEAN LA or CleanLA.com or the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County at 800-238-0172 or lacsd.org.
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Sunday 25
LECTURE
Lecture on Pruning Fruit Trees presented by Rick Wheeler, a Landscape Professional, Certified Arborist and owner of Island Mountain Trees & Plant Service at 1 p.m., South Coast Botanic Gardens, 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. Free, all invited. Raffle included.
FILM FESTIVAL
Wild and Scenic Film Festival. A special selection of environmental and adventure films that illustrate the earth’s beauty, and the challenges facing communities who are protecting the environment. Advanced tickets $10 or $15 at the door. 4 p.m. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th Street, San Pedro. To buy tickets and for more information: pvplc.org.
BLOOD DRIVE
The Kiwanis Club of Hermosa Beach is hosting a Blood Drive from 8:30 a.m.- 2:45 p.m. at Kiwanis Hall, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. For information or to make your life saving appointment, please visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code HermosaKiwanis or contact Mickey McRae at 310-291-3412. All donors will receive a discounted ticket offer to an Anaheim Ducks game at the Honda Center and to an LA Kings game at the Staples Center.
ART SHOW AND RECEPTION
The Peninsula Artists’ Group annual Fine Arts Show will be on display until March 6th at South Bay Lexus, 24777 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. Â The Reception will be Sunday, Jan. 25th, from 1 – 4 Â p.m. Â The public is encouraged to attend the show and reception.
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Monday 26
PHOTO MEETING
South Bay Camera Club members will discuss their photos and get feedback from those attending the meeting. The meeting is free and is open to anyone who is interested in  photography.  All are welcome at 7 p.m., Torrance Airport Administration Building meeting room, 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance.
CLEAN AIR
League of Women Voters of the Beach Cities. Cleaning the Air That We Breathe with Guest speaker William Sanchez SCAQMD Senior Manager: Â Legislative and Public Affairs at 7 p.m., Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive. For additional information, Â call 310-322-7870.
NAMI MEETING
NAMI South Bay Educates about medications for Mental Illness. David S. Rad, M.D., Medical Director of the Crisis Resolution Unit at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry UCLA will update and review medications that are currently being used in psychiatry at the NAMI South Bay general meeting at 7:30 p.m., First Lutheran Church, 2900 West Carson Street, Torrance. For more information on NAMI South Bay, call 310-533-0705 or visit namisouthbay.com.
wednesday 28
WALK WITH SALLY
An evening of wine, beer, food, friends and fun. Â Walk With Sally would like to recognize their mentors and spread the spirit of positive healing for those affected by cancer. 6 – 7:30 p.m. The Rockefeller, 1209 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach. Tickets: $25.00 in advance/$30.00 at the door; includes beer, wine and food while supplies last. For tickets and more information visit walkwithsally.org
MEASURE B
Redondo Residents: Come learn what you can do to impact the the proposed  million square feet of new development in the Redondo Harbor and Redondo Beach Pier Area.  What will be the impact of Measure B if the measure passes for the City of Redondo Beach? 7 – 9 P.M. Veteran’s Park Library,  320 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach. Free and open to the public. Bring your family, friends and neighbors.
SIERRA CLUB MOVIE
The Sierra Club presents Filmmaker/explorer Robert Caplan who will show “In Wilderness”, a program of films about human experience in distant settings. “Twosome” takes us to remote canyons and wild coasts in pursuit of a mystery about two North American explorers, a man and woman, and the man who photographed them. “Watershed” pays homage to one of our most threatened molecules, H20. Its production is based on a rare collaboration among a  choreographer, a musical composer, dancers,  a conservationist, and a wilderness photographer. These films will be followed by a Q&A session with the  producer/photographer/explorer Robert Caplan. 7 – 9 P.M. Community room of the Palos Verdes Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates(across from Deep Valley Drive).  Refreshments will be served.  For more information contact Program Chair Joyce White  310-383-5247
