Hermosa Beach Weekend Guide: South Bay By Jackie April 4, 2019

Last week, I failed to adjust the font and spacing of the Weekend Guidebefore publishing it. It’s amazing what a difference it makes for ease of reading. Mea culpa, mea culpa. On another note, I was sent information on a couple of educational events I wasn’t sure were a good fit for my website due to the subject matter – human trafficking and human migration. Important topics for sure, just not exactly a special event or leisure activity. Anyway, I ended up including both and will make a decision (based on the analytics) whether or not to include such heavy matters in the future. I’d really appreciate your opinion on this, so drop me a line when you have a moment.
There are a ton of Easter Activities scheduled throughout the South Bay over the next few weeks. Events are listed by city and can be viewed athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-easter-egg-hunts/. If your organization is planning an event, it’s open to the public, and you’d like to include it on this list, forward me the info. PLEASE DO NOT SEND INFO ON EASTER BRUNCHES – FOR THAT, YOU CAN BUY AN AD.
The El Segundo Museum of Art offers a variety of activities throughout the year for all ages. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street, El Segundo CA, 90245. Check out what’s scheduled for April athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/esmoa-activities/.
Ten Thousand Villages Redondo Beach will host a Human Trafficking Education Session tonight, Thursday, April 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at BCHD Beach Cities Room. Sponsored by the St. Lawrence Martyr Catholic Church F.A.I.T.H. Ministry, this event will provide basic facts on human trafficking and how each of us can help. The program includes a survivor of trafficking in LA County sharing her story; local law enforcement presenting what they’re doing to combat this crime and what is happening on our streets; and a panel of experts from GEMS Uncovered, CAST LA and law enforcement. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and to RSVP, contact Gerald Fleury atjrfleurysr@gmail.com. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village has been named the ‘Best Neighborhood Shopping Center’ in the Beach Cities again this year by the Easy Reader, just sayin’….. Riviera Village presents First Friday on April 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This free, monthly event is the place to be every first Friday! Head to the Village and enjoy live music, food samplings, gallery viewing, promotional offers and more while you dine and shop. Riviera Village merchants and art galleries stay open until 8 p.m. The energy will be fueled by live music at various locations from 6 to 8 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at http://rivieravillage.net/.

Allomi presents CommUNITY Day on Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to free classes, they will be offering 15-minute Discovery Sessions throughout the day for anyone interested in learning more about available services. They will also be celebrating the opening of Ritual Skin & Soul, and the new lobby/retail area. Owner Candice Carbone will be teaching yoga that day, as well as offering consultations about her services. The free class schedule is as follows:
8:00 am – Mat Pilates, Karen Sehgal, 55 minutes
9:00 am – Plyojam, Amber Susa Jewett, 55 minutes
10:00 am – Meditation, Amber Susa Jewett, 30 minutes
10:45 am – Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga, Nicole Foster, 1 hour
12:00 pm – Vinyasa Flow, Candice Carbone, 1 hour
1:30 pm – Creative Manifestation, Carolyn Ziel, 1 hour
For additional information and to register, visit the website athttps://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=417490&stype=-7&sTG=22&sView=day&sLoc=0&date=04/06/19. Allomi is located at 1612 South Catalina, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The City of Gardena Recreation and Human Services Department presents the Spring Craft Sale on Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center. The event features over 70 booths selling jewelry, clothing, art, accessories, plants, quilts and more. Specialty vendors include Avon, Damsels in Distress, Mary Kay, Tupperware, Scentsy and others. Food will be available for purchase at the snack bar. For additional information, call 310-217-9537 or visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Gardena-Events-164559780259812/. The Nakaoka Community Center is located at 1670 West 162 Street, Gardena, CA.
South Coast Botanic Garden and the Artist’s Studio of Palos Verdes will host an ###strong on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden is pleased to partner with the Artists’ Studio of Palos Verdes to provide an Art Walk for guests of all ages to enjoy. The event will feature artist demonstrations, displays of professional work and works available for purchase. Attendees can also take advantage of theCactus & Succulent Show & Sale both days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Francis Young Hall will overflow with thousands of sculptural, rare, colorful and beautiful cacti and succulents. Society members and growers will be on hand to help you select plants which best meet your needs, indoors or outdoors, and for drought-tolerant landscapes. On Sunday, enjoy the Garden Volunteer and Kids Club Art Exhibition which will showcase the work of Garden Volunteers and the Kids Club participants. In addition, Gum Tree is doing a Pop-Up Shop on Sunday in their new Airstream trailer. They’ll bring a beautiful selection of outdoor rugs, ceramics, books, candles, pillows, throws and more. 15% of sales during the pop up will be donated to the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. Food and art will be available for purchase at this drop-in style weekend celebration. Admission is FREE for members - general admission fees apply for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/event/art-festival/. South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA 90247.

The monthly Fishtivities will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SEA Lab. This month features City of STEM Fishtivities. They’ll be hosting a variety of kid friendly STEM activities to help teach attendees about the properties of water, marine mammal adaptions, and how to make SEA Slime! Touch tank tours are included with admission. The cost is $5 for ages 3 and up. To purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-of-stem-fishtivities-tickets-56221026604. For additional information, visit the website athttps://lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/ or contact Adrianne Calbreath at acalbreath@lacorps.org or call 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The South Bay community is encouraged to attend a Natural Disaster Town Hall with Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi on Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. at Los Verdes Golf Course, Vista Ballroom. Join Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi for a discussion focusing on preparedness, communication, and evacuation in the case of a natural disaster. This event will feature presentations from the California Office of Emergency Services, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Southern California Earthquake Center, and Southern California Edison. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and registration, call 310-375-0691 or visithttps://a66.asmdc.org/event/upcoming-event. Los Verdes Golf Course is located at 7000 West Los Verdes Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
The Ragin Cajun Crawfish Jamboree will take place on Saturday April 6 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Seaside Lagoon. Live crawfish and shrimp will be shipped in from Louisiana and sold as meals. Ragin Cajun Cafe will have a booth selling traditional Cajun favorites along with other food vendors and food trucks. Live entertainment includes music by The Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, Lisa Haley & The Zydecats, The Hillbenders, Dead Man’s Party and a Dixieland Band. My Gym will be sponsoring a kids’ play area with crawfish races, games, bouncy castle and a giant slide along, with a kids’ stage featuring multiple acts including a magician, sing-a-long and balloon art. Tickets start at $20. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/ragin-cajun-crawfish-jamboree-tickets-54309115025?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Seaside Lagoon is located at 200 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Peace and Justice Ministry of St. Cross Episcopal Church will host tours of the interactive exhibition Human Migration on Saturday, April 6 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Human Migration is a mini-version of the Forced from Home interactive exhibit inspired by Doctors Without Borders about the global refugee crisis. There will be 45-minute tours offered from 1 to 5:30 p.m. This event is FREE to attend, but you must register for the tour athttp://www.signupgenius.com. St. Cross Episcopal Church is located at 1818 Monterey Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, CA.
April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents Time Warp! on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Story Theater. You’ll laugh out loud when the audience suggestions are turned into comedy on stage. Directed by Tom Bauer and Rebekah Chang. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors – or buy an annual pass, 12 shows for $60. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 318-1705 or visit the website at http://www.AprilsFoolsImprov.com. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for the Automobile Driving Museum on Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. The community is encouraged to attend and celebrate the opening of the new Hot Wheels Children section in partnership with Mattel. This event is FREE to attend and there will be no charge to enter the museum. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/ribbon-cutting-automobile-driving-museum/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/senior-prom/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-chamber-networking-mixer/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/womens-voices-tech-happy-hour/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cruise-at-the-beach-4/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seaside-heroes-park-community-beautification-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/veterans-benefit-day/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whale-of-a-day-point-vicente/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bunka-sai-japanese-cultural-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/harmony-sweepstakes-regional-cappella-singing-contest/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gala-spring-concert/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-state-of-the-city/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yea-investor-panel/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-hype/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/keep-esplanade-beautiful-mixer/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/state-of-the-state/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/meet-douglas-kirkland/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

The City of Hermosa Beach Community Resources Department is launching a Membership Program for users of the Hermosa Beach Skate Park on Monday, April 8, that will eliminate the requirement for a parent or guardian to sign a liability waiver each time a child under the age of 18 visits the park. The Skate Park Membership Program is voluntary and will be available to all Skate Park users for a $10 annual fee. Skate Park users can purchase a membership at the Community Center offices from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday through Sunday. A parent or legal guardian must be present with anyone under 18 years of age to sign the liability form at the time the membership is purchased. A photo ID will be issued at the time of purchase, and members must present this ID to the Skate Park monitor to gain entry into the Skate Park. Membership is not required to use the park. Daily liability waivers will still be available for those who don’t wish to purchase an annual membership. The Hermosa Beach Skate Park is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach. It is open from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. It is also open noon to 7 p.m. on Hermosa Beach City School District holidays and vacation days. Skaters in the park can use skateboards, scooters and in-line skates. All park users must wear a helmet, elbow pads and knee pads. In-line skaters must also wear wrist guards. For additional information, call the Community Resources Department at (310) 318- 0280 or visit the website athttp://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=28&recordid=1336.
All of the parking meters in Riviera Village now accept credit cards, but did you know you can pay for parking in Riviera Village from the Park Smarter App? Simply download the app, set-up your account, scan the barcode on your meter with your smart phone, set your time and off you go! Monitor your time and add more time right from your smart phone. For additional information, visit the website athttps://www.parksmarter.com/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Yan Skwara from the L.A. Wolves Football Club based in Torrance. The L.A. Wolves’ season has already begun and will continue through May 2019. To learn more, visit the website at https://www.lawolves.com/. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yan-skwara-l-wolves-football-club/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!
Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, our guests will be Ken Deemer, Joedan Holbert and Deborah Arnold from the Rotary Club of Manhattan Beach and we’re going to learn what attendees can expect at the Rotary Club’s biggest fundraising event of the year, Celebrate Manhattan Beach, taking place on Friday, May 10 at 5:30 p.m. at the Westdrift Hotel. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/celebrate-manhattan-beach-2/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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