South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide August 1, 2019

My nephew Austin is visiting from Florida and staying with us for a couple of weeks before he starts college. I always enjoy having my young family members under our roof because they’re the best motivation to step away from the office and indulge in all those fabulous summertime activities! So, for the next couple of weeks, we’ll be all over the South Bay, enjoying everything the bubble has to offer. I hope to see some of you out there!
The annual International Surf Festival continues through Sunday, August 4. The host city for this year’s Festival is the City of Hermosa Beach. The event promotes the four South Bay beach cities, the world’s best lifeguard service, and physical fitness for thousands of participants. Scheduled events include the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Medal of Valor Dinner, Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament (better known as 6-man!), surfing championships, the Dick Fitzgerald two-mile beach run, sand soccer, the Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard Championship, sand castle contest, beach volleyball and several other activities. The International Surf Festival is presented by BEACHSPORT.org, the Chambers of Commerce and the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Department of Beaches and Harbors. For additional information and schedule, visit the website at http://www.surffestival.org/.
Native Harvest presents the Redondo Beach Night Market tonight, Thursday, August 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the parking lot of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and every Thursday night during the summer months. The Night Market vendors offer an array of hot and prepared foods for purchase, seating area, DJ, and kid’s corner for the little ones. For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/nativeharvestevents/. The Night Market takes place in the parking lot of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church located at Pacific Coast Highway and Avenue E behind Arby’s in Redondo Beach.
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce presents the annual El Segundo Installation & Awards Dinner tonight, Thursday, August 1 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Lakes. The community is invited to enjoy a wonderful summer evening featuring a delicious dinner, incredible dessert, live entertainment, surprises and more as the Chamber honors local businesses and leaders, induct the new Chamber Board of Directors, and celebrate Barbie’s 60th Birthday! Tickets are $60 per person. Various sponsorship levels are available. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-el-segundo-chamber-celebration-awards-dinner-tickets-65265053532. The Lakes is located at 400 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, CA.
The Women in Tech Networking Happy Hour will take place tonight, Thursday, August 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Shade Hotel. This mixer brings together some of the most influential and inspiring women entrepreneurs, investors, and tech executives in Los Angeles. Who is this event for? Women leaders in tech, women entrepreneurs in tech, and the men and women who support and invest in them! Featured guests are Ani Torosyan, CEO of DishDivvy, a food tech startup connecting approved home cooks with hungry neighbors and Shanee Edwards, screenwriter and novelist. Enjoy networking in a fun, relaxed atmosphere; mingle with highly successful men and women in the entrepreneur, startup, and tech space; connect to fellow techies that can help you advance your career or business; meet developers to recruit for projects; and maybe find your next client, employee, business partner or co-founder. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and registration, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-tech-networking-happy-hour-tickets-65134723712?aff=eac2. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The community is invited to attend the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening of Keller Williams Riviera Home on Friday, August 2 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event conveniently coincides with First Fridays in Riviera Village! For additional information, visit the website athttps://web.redondochamber.org/events/Ribbon-Cutting-and-Grand-Opening-of-Keller-Williams-Riviera-2579/details. Keller Williams Riviera is located at 1700 South Catalina Avenue, Suite #105, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Riviera Village presents First Friday on August 2 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/.

The Roadium Open Air Market presents Summer Fridays Drive-In Movies every Friday (August 2) this summer. The Roadium is reviving its classic 1950’s drive-in for a one-of-a-kind movie-going experience this summer. Every Friday night, guests can enjoy a great film in this throwback retro setting, along with food trucks, movie concessions, and more! Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting at 8 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a screening of The Incredibles. Admission is $20 per car. For additional information, visit the website at http://roadium.com/. The Roadium Open Air Market is located at 2500 West Redondo Beach Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90504.
Puttin’ on Productions presents Matilda Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4 at the Centinela Valley Center for the Arts. Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly lovable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality. Matilda’s school life isn’t completely smooth sailing, however – the school’s mean headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, hates children and just loves thinking up new punishments for those who don’t abide by her rules. But Matilda has courage and cleverness in equal amounts, and could be the school pupils’ saving grace! Tickets are $15/$21/$24. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttps://puttinonproductions.com/summer-show-matilda. The Centinela Valley Center for the Arts is located at 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260.
The YMCA in partnership with Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center will be holding FREE Community Fitness Classes on Saturday, August 3 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park. Classes meet next to outdoor exercise area and are for all fitness levels.
· Zumba – Saturdays 9 to 10 a.m.
· Basic Boot Camp – Saturdays 10 to 11 a.m.
These events are FREE and open to all! Come join in on the fun! For additional information, click here. Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park is located at 25820 Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710.
Join Assembly Member Al Muratsuchi for the Peace & Unity in the Community event on Saturday, August 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Harbor City Rec Center. Sponsored by the City Lights Gateway Foundation, SBCC Thrive LA, Los Angeles City Council Member Joe Buscaino and the Harbor City Neighborhood Council, this family-friendly event features a concert, activities and FREE food (while supplies last). This is a great opportunity to bring any questions you may have regarding state issues. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information and registration, visit the website athttps://a66.asmdc.org/event/upcoming-event. The Harbor City Recreation Center is located at 24901 Frampton Avenue in Harbor City.
The El Segundo Rotary Club presents Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 3 at 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a screening of Spiderman – Into the Spider-Verse. Additional activities include train rides, a moon bounce and face painting for the kids. Refreshments will also be available. Please bring your own blankets and chairs but leave the pets at home! Drop offs are not permitted. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. Admission is $5 per person (children under 2 years of age are free) and parking is included. For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.evensi.us/el-segundo-movie-in-the-park-chevron-park/316855760. Chevron Park is located at the corner of El Segundo and Sepulveda Boulevards.
The Redondo Beach Police Department and B2 Insurance presents theYouth Battle of the Bands on Saturday, August 3 at 7 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. The event is a FREE concert where youth bands will perform and compete. The venue has 1400 seats and seating is first come, first serve, so get there early! For additional information, click here. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
The City of Gardena will host Movies in the Park on Saturday, August 3 at 8 p.m. at the Nakaoka Center. Attendees will enjoy a screening of Incredibles II. Movie start time is 8 p.m. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.cityofgardena.org/movies-in-the-park/. NOTE: WEBSITE PAGE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED. SOME DATES AND LOCATIONS HAVE CHANGED. THE INFO POSTED HERE IS CORRECT. The Nakaoka Center is located at 1670 West 162nd Street in Gardena.

The City of Lomita presents Movies Under the Stars on Saturday, August 3 at 8:30 p.m. on the City Hall Front Lawn. Enjoy a FREE screening of The Lego Movie 2. Bring low beach chairs, blankets, snacks and popcorn for a fun, hot summer night with family, friends and neighbors. An additional movie will be screened on August 10 (Incredibles 2). For additional information, visit the website athttp://lomita.com/cityhall/announcements/Lomita-Parks-Special-Events-2019.pdf. Lomita City Hall is located at 24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717.
The City of Manhattan Beach Parks & Rec Department present the annualSand Castle Design Contest on Sunday, August 4 from 7 to 10 a.m. on the south side of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
·Age Divisions (Individuals): Youth (Ages 12 and under) & Teens and Adults (Ages 13+)
·Group Divisions: Open Division (2 to 10 team members of any age) & Junior Division (2 to 10 team members ages 5 to 12)
Entry and Prize Categories include Best Dribble, Best Castle and Best Sculpture. For additional information and contest rules d(there are a lot of them) visit the website at https://www.citymb.info/departments/parks-and-recreation/special-events/sand-castle-design-contest. The Manhattan Beach Pier is located at 100 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The City of El Segundo Parks & Recreation Department hosts Go Fly a Kite Day on Sunday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Recreation Park. The event features food and beverage vendors, live music, kite crafting area and more. PLUS, the first 50 families will receive FREE kites! For additional information, call 310-524-2700 or visit the website athttps://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation/. Recreation Park is located at 401 Sheldon Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Shade Hotel presents the White Out Pool Party on Sunday, August 4 on the rooftop Aquadeck from 1 to 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy exquisite cocktails, menu specials and a DJ spinning the hottest tunes, while basking in the summer sun. Be sure to dress to impress in all white! Admission is $10. For cabana reservation and bottle service, call 310-430-3974. For additional information, visit the website athttp://rb.shadehotel.com/. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The community is invited for An Afternoon of Music with David Benoiton Sunday, August 4 at 3 p.m. at Belmont Village Senior Living. For three decades, pianist, composer and arranger, David Benoit, has reigned supreme as one of the founding fathers of contemporary jazz. He has charted over 25 albums and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. Enjoy an afternoon of contemporary jazz, light bites and refreshments. A $20 minimum donation is suggested. RSVP to the concierge at 310-377-9977. Belmont Village Senior Living is located at 5701 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Pediatric Therapy Network presents PlayFest on Sunday, August 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. Play the PTN way! The event features live music, dinner, open bar, interactive sensory experiences and a silent auction. This first annual fundraiser will showcase and support Pediatric Therapy Network’s innovative programs and services for children with developmental and medical concerns. Tickets are $175 per person. Guests must be 21+ to attend. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website athttps://e.givesmart.com/events/dsV/. The event will take place in the PCT Towers located at 200 North Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Join Beach Cities Health District for the FREE Summer Fitness Series: Mindful Yoga in the Park every Monday in August at 6 p.m. at Valley Park in Hermosa Beach. Get moving and de-stress with this free, public event that brings together community, fitness and fun! Everyone is welcome to participate — women, men and children — and you can participate at your own pace. By all means, invite friends, family and co-workers! Registration starts at 6 p.m. with the hour-long yoga class beginning at 6:30. All participants must sign a waiver. Attendees should bring their own yoga mat. Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable, athletic clothing and bring a jacket in case of cool weather. Classes will be led by certified instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. For additional information and to register, call 310.374.3426 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. Valley Park is located at 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The annual National Night Out takes place this year on Tuesday, August 6. This unique crime and drug prevention event is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch. The National Night Out campaign involves citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities in all 50 states, U.S. territories, Canadian cities and military bases worldwide. This annual event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness by generating support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; strengthening neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships and sending a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. Residents are encouraged to organize block parties and other social events. National Night Out has proven to be an effective, inexpensive and enjoyable program. The benefits your community will derive from NNO will most certainly extend well beyond the one night. Last year, nearly 38 million people participated in National Night Out and 2018 is expected to be the largest event ever. To register, visit the website athttp://natw.org/about/.

Keep the Esplanade Beautiful will host a National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 starting at 6 p.m. at the southern end of the Esplanade. Come out and meet neighbors and the folks that actually keep the Esplanade beautiful, learn what National Night Out is all about, and settle in for a fabulous sunset! The event will feature live entertainment by Laura Hunter, a visit with Redondo Beach police officers and more. Look for the Keep the Esplanade Beautiful canopy near Miramar Park. For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/groups/KeeptheEsplanadeBeautiful/. Miramar Park is located at 201 Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beach-cities-volunteer-day/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/movies-park-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/creating-conversations-author-events/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/seaside-heroes-park-community-beautification-event/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/childrens-day-health-fair/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-music-series-del-amo-fashion-center/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bite-at-the-beach/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/family-camp-out/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/concerts-on-the-lawn/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates athttp://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
Don’t forget these Summer Concert Series that have already begun!
Live Music at Metlox
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/live-music-metlox/
Nelson’s Summer Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/
Lunada Bay Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts/
Polliwog Park Summer Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-concert-series-in-polliwog-park/
The Point Summer Music Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/point-summer-music-series/
Redondo Pier Summer of Music Concert Series
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-summer-of-music-concert-series/
Malaga Cove Concerts in the Park
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malaga-cove-concerts-in-the-park/

Just when you thought White Light White Night was wrapped, they found more auction items in the vault! They couldn’t let these just sit in solitary confinement for another year, so they’re presenting them in a FLASH SALE! It’s first come first served, so you have to act fast…. these items won’t be around for long. Make a bid now to shine the light one more time, and help raise enough to help all the families in our community! To view the auction items, visit the website athttps://e.givesmart.com/events/cn3/.
The Torrance Police Department presents the Partners in Policing (PIP) Class starting September 12. PIP offers community members the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of a Torrance Police Officer and the opportunity to learn the inner-workings of your police department. Participants will hear from a wide variety of details within the Torrance Police Department, including K-9, Forensics, Traffic, SWAT and many others. The program consists of 12 sessions, meeting every Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Torrance Police Station beginning Thursday, September 12 and concluding on Thursday, December 5. The PIP class is open to all those who reside or work in Torrance, and anyone else who has an affiliation with the City (i.e.; student in Torrance, member of a church in Torrance, member of a civic organization based in Torrance such as Kiwanis, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, etc). Participants must be 18 or older. For additional information on the Partners in Policing class and to register, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/government/police/community-affairs/partners-in-policing. Registration for this class fills up quickly! You will be notified via email approximately one week before class starts if you are accepted into the PIP class. If you have any questions, contact Officer Fletcher at SFletcher@torranceca.govor call 310-618-6391.
Beach Cities Health District offers the community a variety of monthly activities and special events. Take a look at what’s scheduled for August at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bchd-events/.
The Redondo Beach Library offers a variety of activities for all ages including music, writing, dance, language, reading, crafts and more! A few require registration but all of them are FREE! To see what’s on tap for August, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-2/.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special activities and monthly events. Take a peek at the events scheduled for August at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/.
Do you have what it takes to win the 6th annual South Bay’s Got Talent? If you’d like to audition for South Bay’s Got Talent, fill out an audition application by Monday, August 5th at 5:00 pm. Auditions will be scheduled by appointment only, and will take place on September 3rd and 4th. Don’t wait, get your application in ASAP! We’ll see you on stage!
· Audition Application Due: Monday, August 5, 2019, by 5:00 pm
· Audition Dates: September 3-4, 2019, by appointment only
· Performance Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 7:00 pm
To download the audition application, visit the website athttps://torrancearts.org/south-bays-got-talent-auditions/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, we’ll be chatting with Torrance City Council Member, Aurelio Mattucci, about the homeless issue and the coyote problem among other topics. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/aurelio-mattucci-torrance-city-council-member-2/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down throughout in the South Bay!
We were supposed to have Julia and Mark on last Friday, but Blog Talk Radio was experiencing technical difficulties….. Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach Chamber 360, we’ll catch up with Julia and Mark Mirkovich from Puttin’ On Productions, a non-profit organization whose mission it is to train and educate youth in all aspects of theater. We’re going to learn about the programs they offer and the productions they have scheduled. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/julia-mark-mirkovich-puttin-productions/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie

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