South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide August 2, 2018

Geez, is it August already? August is always a good news/bad news kind of situation…. On the one hand, the weather is fantastic, the ocean is warmer, the month is crammed with great events (the Hermosa Beach summer concert series starts this weekend!) and we have Labor Day Weekend to look forward to. On the other hand, Labor Day Weekend is only 4 weeks away, and with it, the start of school and the unofficial end of the summer season. My advice? Take this month, hold on tight, and rock it ‘til the wheels fall off!
The annual International Surf Festival began yesterday Wednesday, August 1 and runs through Sunday, August 5. The host city for this year’s Festival is the City of Redondo 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 of events, visit the website at http://www.surffestival.org
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau hosts the annual Summer Sidewalk Celebration in downtown Hermosa Beach from Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The family-friendly event allows residents and visitors to browse through merchandise on the sidewalks of Pier and Hermosa Avenues, enjoy live music and take advantage of enticing discounts. Restaurants are also offering various specials and several businesses will offer children’s activities. This annual summer event brings the community together as business owners find the sidewalk sale to be the perfect opportunity to mingle with customers and showcase their merchandise in a festive atmosphere. It’ll be a lively few days in town with Movies on the Beach, Summer Concerts on the Beach and the International Surf Festival taking place as well. For additional information, visit the website at http://business.hbchamber.net/events/details/summer-sidewalk-celebration-3568
Switzer Learning Center will host the Boots, Brews & BBQ Launch Party on Friday, August 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Strand Brewing Company. Strand Brewing and Switzer Learning Center have teamed up to provide attendees with a night full of games, delicious craft beer, mouth-watering bites from Del’s Fish Tacos, and a chance to grab discounted tickets to the South Bay’s biggest outdoor event taking place on September 15. The funds raised enables Switzer Learning Center to continue its mission in supporting special needs students. Don’t miss out as this will be the ONLY chance to purchase BB&B tickets at a discounted rate. If you’re interested in 2018 Boots, Brews & BBQ vendor or volunteer opportunities, contact kbansley@switzercenter.org. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.facebook.com/events/2134128950177825 Strand Brewing Company is located at 2201 Dominguez Street, Torrance, CA.

Riviera Village presents First Friday on August 3, 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. The Village has plenty of metered parking on every street, along with a large metered parking lot in the triangle bordered by South Elena Avenue, Via El Prado and Avenida del Norte, and additional parking off South Catalina Avenue and Vista Del Mar. The parking fees are $1.50 per hour from 9am to 9pm and many meters conveniently accept credit cards for payment. For additional information, visit the website athttp://rivieravillage.net
Puttin’ on Productions presents Seussical for four shows only Friday, August 3 through Sunday, August 5 at the Centinela Valley Center for the Arts. Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination named Jojo. The colorful characters will transport you from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Prepare for the whimsical trip of a lifetime when Seussical comes to the stage of the Centinela Valley Center for the Arts. Tickets are $29 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.goldstar.com/events/lawndale-ca/seussical-tickets Centinela Valley Center for the Arts is located at 14901 South Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale, CA 90260.

The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Family Movies in Alta Vista Park every Friday night in August. This FREE event is open to the public and the community is invited to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn down to Alta Vista Park at dusk and enjoy a night of cinema under the stars. The schedule is as follows:
August 03 – Public Enemy
August 10 – My Little Chickadee
August 17 – Spellbound
August 24 – The Defiant Ones
For additional information, visit the Newsletter page at https://indd.adobe.com/view/f39d0475-97fb-47e8-9846-46d851496732 Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street, Redondo Beach, CA.
The monthly Fishtivities will take place on Saturday, August 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SEA Lab. Join the SEA Lab team and celebrate summer with crafts, touch tanks tours and aquatic fun! The day includes hands-on activities and experiences relating to marine life and oceans. At 12 p.m. the daily fish feeding will take place followed by a tour of the touch tanks. The cost is $5 for adults, kids 14 and under are free and $2 per cup of food for the fish feeding. For additional information, visit the website at https://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 community is invited to Arts on the Hill, a family celebration of the arts, on Saturday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palos Verdes Art Center. The event features FREE art activities for kids, artist demos, arts and crafts for sale, music, food trucks and more. Printmaking, painting, sculpture, and other make and take quick art projects for kids will be held on the Atrium and outdoors by PVAC and PV School Gardens staff and Art Center artist members. Three exhibitions will be on view at PVAC during the event: The Summer Show, featuring PVACA artists; Joshua Ross: New Works, 2018 Alpay Scholarship Award Exhibition; and INHABIT: The Olmsted Brothers at Palos Verdes Peninsula. Art demonstrations will include Portrait Painting, Landscape Painting, Mixed Media, Jewelry, Pottery Wheel, and the Mobile Graffiti Wall, a joint project of Community Art Machine, a San Pedro arts nonprofit, and Palos Verdes Art Center. Art for sale will be presented by members of The Artists’ Studio, Artists Open Group, Paleteers and Pacific Arts Group, as well as THE SHOP @ PVAC. Live music will feature young but very accomplished musicians, including Dax & Salem, JJ Barry and Steppe Bison. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the website http://artsonthehill.org Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 Crestridge Rd, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

The El Segundo Rotary Club presents Movie in the Park on Saturday, August 4 at 4 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a screening of Mary Poppins. 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. Admission is $5 per person (children under 2 years of age are free) and parking is included. Tickets can be purchased at the El Segundo Chamber of Commerce. Gates open at 4 p.m. with the movie starting at dusk. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Movie-in-the-Park-El-Segundo-California-159632327440221 Chevron Park is located at the corner of El Segundo and Sepulveda Boulevards.
Resin Gallery presents the Opening Reception: Concrete Dreams onSaturday, August 4 from 4 to 9 p.m. Concrete Dreams is a joint show featuring artists Julio Zarate, Josh Barnes and Danny Gardner and includes a massive 30-foot installation. The show will run throughAugust 11. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.resinhb.com/new-events/2018/8/4/concrete-dreams-josh-barnesdan-gardnerjulio-zarate Resin Gallery is located at 618 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The City of Lomita presents Movies Under the Stars on select Saturdays. On Saturday, August 4 at 8:30 at Lomita Park Belba Field, enjoy a screening of Despicable Me. Bring low beach chairs, blankets, snacks and popcorn for a fun, hot, summer night with family, friends and neighbors. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.lomita.com/cityhall/announcements/Lomita-Parks-Special-Events-2018.pdf. Lomita Park is located at 24428 Eshelman Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717.
Athleta will host Run Light Roga on Sunday, August 5 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Join Athleta to celebrate the launch of the new Run Light collection and PowerPace running fabric with ROGA! Attendees will start with a run along the wood chip trail led by ultramarathoner and Allomi Studio instructor, Jen McMahon. Then enjoy yoga designed to stretch your running muscles led by Allomi’s Courtney Satow. All runners will be entered to win a pair of the new running bottoms. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://events.athleta.com/7091-runlightroga. Athleta is located at 830 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo CA 90245.

The South Bay Coastliners and Westminster Chorus will host a FREE Ice Cream Social on Sunday, August 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at St. Peter’s by the Sea. Take a step back in time at this FREE family-friendly event hosted by the always entertaining South Bay Coastliners and the world champion Westminster Barbershop Chorus with a performance by the St. Peter’s Men’s Chorale. Ice cream sundaes will be served all afternoon. This event is a fundraiser as well as a fun-raiser in support of the groups’ musical outreach. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.Coastliners.org or http://www.westminsterchorus.org. St. Peter’s by the Sea Church is located at 6410 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
The City of El Segundo Recreation & Parks Department presents the FINAL Summer Concert in the Park sponsored by Chevron onSunday, August 5 featuring Midnight Ride. Activities begin at 4 p.m.with the music starting at 4:30 and running until 6 p.m. Gourmet food trucks will be on site and kids can stop by the gazebo for free face painting and arts & crafts provided by Camp Cowabungo Day Camp. No glass containers are permitted and please leave the pets at home! For additional information, call 310 524-2700 or visit the website at http://www.elsegundo.org/depts/recreation. Library Park is located in the 600 block of Main Street in El Segundo.
Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the 2018 Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series! The concerts will take place Sundays in August from 5 to 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier located at the base of Pier Plaza. These concerts are some of the most popular events in the South Bay and the crowd numbers well into the thousands. Arrive early to claim a prime viewing spot because EVERYBODY will be there! The schedule and band line-up are as follows:
Sunday, August 05 – The English Beat
Sunday, August 12 – Sashamon
Sunday, August 19 – Big Head Todd and the Monsters
Sunday, August 26 – Venice
Visit the Hermosa Summer Concerts Facebook page for updates at https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts?fref=ts .The concerts will take place on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.

Beach Cities Health District presents Zumba in the Park every Mondayin August at Alta Vista Park as part of the FREE Summer Fitness Series. Get ready to dance your way into shape this summer! Every Mondaynight from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to participate and move at their own pace. All ages are welcome. This FREE community event brings together friends, family, fitness and fun! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Classes will be led by certified Zumba® instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. Zumba in the Park is a huge hit every summer! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The annual National Night Out takes place this year on Tuesday, August 7. 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 at http://natw.org/about
Join local Redondo Beach organizations to celebrate the third annualNational Night Out on Tuesday, August 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Anderson Park. Activities include an inflatable obstacle course for kids, a RBPD K-9 demonstration, mindfulness yoga demo and more. Bring chairs, blankets and a dish to share with friends and neighbors. This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, contact Jeff Gaul atjeff_gaul@hotmail.com or call 714-244-2948. Anderson Park is located at 2229 Ernest Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
The Hermosa Beach Police Department invites residents to participate inNational Night Out by attending Movie in the Park on Tuesday, August 7 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Valley Park. Attendees will enjoy a screening of Zootopia. The movie will begin at dusk (approximately8:15). Pack a picnic, bring your blankets and chairs, and enjoy an evening with your neighbors and Hermosa Beach police officers and fire personnel. There will be games, giveaways, popcorn, balloon artist and more! National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police- community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live. Don’t miss out on the fun and this great opportunity to meet your neighbors and the officers that serve your community. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=28&recordid=1085&returnURL=%2findex.aspx%3fpage%3d123. Valley Park is located at 2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cruise-food-truck-rally
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/downtown-manhattan-beach-sidewalk-sale
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/shakespeare-by-the-sea-2
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/drive-movie-night
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-usual-suspects
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/social-security-workshop
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/outdoor-movies-park
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/april-fools-comedy-improv-troupe
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sea-lab-summer-carnival
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/concerts-park-wilson-park-gazebo
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summer-fest
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lunada-bay-summer-concerts
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-chamber-networking-luncheon-ragin-cajun
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-chamber-business-noon
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY, so be sure to check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
I was sent this information by our friend Bonnie at Senior Comedy Afternoons…. “I was recently contacted by a very famous casting company to reach out to YOU - my most wonderful audience members - to ask your participation if you’re looking for LOVE! There’s going to be a very popular Digital Dating Series – that’s being supported by a name everyone knows – if you’re over 50. Do you want to date, but don’t know where to start? Do you need a push in the right direction? DATE MY GRANDMA/PA is casting a season of laughs and romance! This dating show gives grandchildren the power to pick candidates to date their grandma or grandpa. Do you think you can get past your date’s grandchildren? Are you willing to try? If you’re SINGLE, over 50, and live in the Southern California area they want to hear from you! Just apply, to casting@wyldsidemedia.com with your contact info, current photo and a little about your life story or fill in the blanks athttps://dmg.castingcrane.com Why not give it a shot if you’re looking for LOVE! This could be a fun opportunity!”
The Hermosa Beach Mural Project is thrilled to announce that the final design has been chosen for Mural #8. Art Director for M1SK, Daniel Inez, will paint his mural depicting the Punk Rock/Skateboard era of the 1970s and 1980s on the south facing wall of the city-owned parking structure at the northwest corner of 13th and Hermosa Avenue just west of Starbucks. Hermosa’s punk and skate scene were centered in and around an abandoned Baptist Church on Manhattan Avenue and is exemplified by the bands that originated and performed in that space such as Black Flag, Pennywise, and Descendants. The mural is expected to be completed with the unveiling and fundraiser currently scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 3. For additional information, updates and tickets for the event, visit the website at http://hermosamurals.org.

Now is the time to share your opinions on the Redondo Beach General Plan Update: Parks & Open Space Survey. The City is in the process of updating the General Plan, including the Conservation, Recreation and Parks, and Open Space chapter. This section of the Plan provides guidance for the long-term preservation and enhancement of active and passive parks and preserved open space throughout Redondo Beach. Please take a moment to share your ideas for parks and open spaces in the City. This survey will ask your opinions about future parks planning including types of activities desired, age groups to plan for and types of amenities to enhance your experience at Redondo’s parks as the community plan Redondo’s future. Your feedback will assist the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) as they review this topic and will help inform the Recreation and Parks Commission in future recommendations for parks facilities. The GPAC will share their progress regarding open space and recreation, as well as other topics such as land use, at an open house tentatively scheduled for Fall 2018. The results of this survey will also be presented at the Fall 2018 open house. The deadline to submit a response is 5:30 P.M. on Friday, August 31, 2018. Take the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RedondoParksSurvey. If you have any questions or comments about the survey, contactPLANredondo@redondo.org.
DISCOUNT! DISCOUNT! DISCOUNT! The Manhattan Beach Chamber presents the annual Bite at the Beach on Saturday, August 11 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the MBS Media Campus. Bite at the Beach aims to highlight culinary delights from around the South Bay alongside the many local, craft breweries. Guests will receive a plate and glass for the event at the entrance and have the opportunity to enjoy as many tastes from the paired restaurants and breweries as desired. This year, the event will feature over 30 restaurants and 30 beverage stations, live music, a peep show (?) and more. This event attracts hundreds of attendees and is sure to sell out. VIP tickets are $65, general admission is $45. When ordering tickets online, use the code MB360 and receive a $15 discount! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bite-at-the-beach-tickets-47934533480. The MBS Media Campus is located at 1600 Rosecrans Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
Don’t forget all the weekly Summer Concert Series that have already begun! You can view the schedules at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ongoing-events.php.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Chef Michael Shafer, Laurie Latham Brandt and Jennifer Olvera, and we’re going to learn all about SummerFest, presented by the Torrance Chamber of Commerce, taking place on Sunday, August 12 from 4 to 9 p.m. in front of the Depot Restaurant. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/summerfest 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 Steve Carvel and Russ Lesser and we’ll discuss the history of Leadership MB, the 2018-19 class, and what the plans are going forward. You can listen live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/leadership-mb Tune in everyFriday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Happy August and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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