South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide January 10, 2019

As much as I enjoy the holiday season, I’m glad we’re past it. I don’t know about you, but for the last couple of weeks, I was never really sure what day it was. Those short work weeks confuse me and it feels good to get back to my regular schedule. Anyway, a couple of days ago, I posted to my website info about a Goat Yoga event at the South Coast Botanic Garden that was just announced. Yes, Goat Yoga is a thing, and I knew a bunch of people would be interested, so I posted the info to my social media platforms much earlier than I normally would. As I predicted, the tickets sold out in one day. There may be a waiting list and due to the popularity, they might add another day, we’ll just have to wait and see. The reason I mention this it that, every day I receive information on fun and unique events that get posted to the website, and like Goat Yoga, many of them sell out quickly. I know many subscribers prefer to receive one email with all the upcoming week’s events, but if you don’t scan the website on a regular basis, you may miss out on something you really want to try. Just sayin’.
The community is invited to stop by Gloria Plascencia Portraits for anOpen House today, Thursday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a cup of joe and pastries while getting to know one of the South Bay’s favorite photographers! Enter a raffle for a full makeover and photoshoot that will include two 8 x 10 matted images of your choice. Please RSPV so Gloria knows how much coffee to brew! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/544139982770077/. Gloria Plascencia Portraits is located at 1603 Aviation Boulevard Suite B, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
SoCal Yoga Social offers Yoga + Social Hour today, Thursday, January 10 and every Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach. What’s better than Happy Hour? An hour of yoga followed by a social hour! You went to yoga, you worked hard, there should be an after party…. a “Social” if you will. People bring food and drinks and everyone hangs out after class for the social hour. Bringing something is not mandatory, there is always enough for everyone. Here’s the best part…it’s a donation class. Give what you can! Please register for each class you would like to attend at https://www.socalyogasocial.org/new-classes/. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.socalyogasocial.org/. The Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach is located at 400 South Broadway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Restaurant Week is back and it’s time to DineLA! DineLA Restaurant Week is a bi-annual dining event established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. DineLA Winter Restaurant Week takes place over 14 consecutive days and runs from January 11 through January 25. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. Restaurants from El Segundo to Rancho Palos Verdes will be participating in this culinary event. Some of the restaurants will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both so be sure to check the website athttp://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/. Diners may make a reservation online at Open Table or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated. This is a great opportunity to sample something different and it’s sure to whet your appetite without emptying your wallet!
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau host the annual Winter Sidewalk Sale in Downtown Hermosa Beach Friday, January 11 through Sunday, January 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event features discounts and specials at local shops and restaurants in the Downtown area. Pick up specially priced merchandise at participating stores and celebrate winter with seasonal menu items at local restaurants. Shoppers will also enjoy live music at different locations. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hbchamber.net/.
Smokin’ Smitty & The Masters of Music present Winter FunkFest at The Lighthouse in Hermosa Beach on Friday, January 11 at 9 p.m. The Masters of Music is an all-star band of musicians who have played, or recorded with, some of the top acts in the music business including Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, Bo Diddly, Robert Daltry, George Clinton and many more! Be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes because this band will have you on your feet all night! For additional information, visit the Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/smokinsmittyandmastersofmusic?fref=ts. The Lighthouse is located at 30 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Women’s Club of Hermosa Beach is having a Rummage Sale on Saturday, January 12 from 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Clark Building. There will be thousands of items up for grabs at super cheap prices, including; Gently used Clothing, Purses, Accessories, Shoes, Designer/Curated Section, Costume Jewelry, Home Decor, Children’s clothing, toys, books, Vintage Items & Collectables, Tools, Linens, Holiday Decorations, Art/Craft Supplies, and more. Early Bird admission from 6:30 to 7:30 is $5. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.womansclubofhermosabeach.org/. The Clark Building is located at 861 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach.
Join volunteers at Seaside Heroes Park for the monthly Community Beautification Event on Saturday, January 12 from 8 to 11 a.m. All are welcome to get down and dirty and lend a hand cleaning, weeding, and dead heading – including groups or individuals who need community service hours. Even though the park is small, it’s a huge job to keep it looking good. As of January 2018, there are over 900 work hours in this project, but once the entire park has received a once-over, it’s time to go back and start at the beginning. This is a labor of love and the organizers are immensely grateful to anyone who gives their time. COME MAKE FRIENDS! DO GOOD! HAVE FUN! Meet at 22812 Kathryn Avenue in Torrance. Bring tools and gloves (if you have or will be supplied), sunscreen, water AND energy. Donations are also accepted via Paypal and personal check to cover the cost of water, tools, and promotion of the event. To schedule yourself or your group, contact Jenna Christensen at 310.920.9387 or via email at cjenna.com@realtor.com. Seaside Heroes Park is located at 22851 Anza Avenue, Torrance, CA.
Beach Cities Health District invites the community to attend the###strong on Saturday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Treat your kids to a morning of fun at AdventurePlex’s open house. This is the perfect opportunity to experience everything AdventurePlex’s healthy play facility has to offer, including dynamic activities that the whole family can enjoy. This event is free to attend but space is limited so reserve your child’s spot today! For information, visit the website at###a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=123072680&msgid=1014804&act=HNKQ&c=974518&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adventureplex.org%2Fadventureplex-open-house" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r%3D123072680%26msgid%3D1014804%26act%3DHNKQ%26c%3D974518%26destination%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.adventureplex.org%252Fadventureplex-open-house&source=gmail&ust=1547218488265000&usg=AFQjCNFch1SUONBnhhMwiUJTsNk1Q9sjcg">http://www.adventureplex.org/adventureplex-open-house. AdventurePlex is located at 1701 Marine Avenue in Manhattan Beach.
The Redondo Pier Association hosts FREE Yoga on the Octagon the second Saturday of each month (January 12) from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s). Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.redondopier.com/events/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
SEA Lab presents the Nature Art Series: Algae Press on Saturday, January 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Make your own art using real algae! Join the SEA Lab team for an Algae Press class to learn about the algae in our local waters and take home your masterpiece at the end of the class. Tickets are $20 per participant, registration is required. Sign up for multiple classes within the Nature Art Series and get a 10% discount. To download the registration form, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJ-vCpttfyQs-0Dvnn9irx22y1nWL7PToGOZyRXmnudvqznA/viewform. For additional information, visit the website athttps://www.lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Shade Luxury Boutique Hotels will host the annual Wedding Festival on Sunday, January 13 from Noon to 6 p.m. at both hotel locations. It will be an amazing afternoon of champagne, food, and fun while exploring what the quintessential SHADE WEDDINGS are all about! Here’s your chance to see what BOTH Shade locations have to offer, with unique experiences that will set them apart. Shade will be offering exciting booking incentives and special packaging prices only available to festival guests looking to have their future event at one of these properties. Have a wedding venue already? Don’t worry because you will still have a chance to take advantage of some amazing offers. They will be showcasing exceptional vendors who will be offering promotions ONLY to festival attendees. Tour Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach and Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, explore the large event spaces, and experience what both properties have to offer for your special day. They will also provide complimentary transportation from 3pm-6pm for all attendees. Reserve your spot today! Activities will take place at Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with complimentary transportation between properties. Participating vendors include wedding planners, florists, photographers, videographers, cake experts, bands and entertainers, beauty experts, jewelers, stationers and calligraphers, wedding dress designers, staging companies for rentals and more. This event is FREE to attend but registration is required! For additional information and to register, visit the Eventbrite page athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/2nd-annual-wedding-festival-at-shade-tickets-53018530853. Shade Hotel Manhattan Beach is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach CA 90266. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Rolling Hills United Methodist Church presents Second Sundays at Twofeaturing Pianist Steven Vanhauwaert on Sunday, January 13 at 2:00 p.m. A native of Belgium, Steven Vanhauwaert was hailed by the Los Angeles Times for his “impressive clarity, sense of structure and monster technique.” His accolades include First Prize at the Los Angeles International Liszt Competition. He has appeared as a soloist in some of the world’s leading venues, including Walt Disney Concert Hall, Beijing’s National Center of the Performing Arts and Forbidden City Theatre, the Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, the Concertgebouw in Brugge, the Great Hall of the Budapest Liszt Conservatory, Segerstrom Hall, and the National Philharmonic Hall in Kiev. He has appeared as concerto soloist with the Pacific Symphony, the Lviv Philharmonic, the Sofia Sinfonietta, the Flemish Symphony, and the Kyiv Kamerata, to name just some. Steven is a Steinway Artist. At-the-door contributions (100% are for the artists!) ensures the success of the series. For additional information, visit the website at http://rhumc.org/concerts-at-rolling-hills/. Rolling Hills United Methodist Church is located at 26438 Crenshaw Boulevard in Rolling Hills Estates at the NE corner of Crenshaw and Palos Verdes Drive North.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Board Installation Dinner Gala on Tuesday, January 15 at 5:30 pm at the Comedy & Magic Club. The event features an award ceremony for the Man & Woman of the year, George Bark and Adrienne Slaughter. The cocktail/appetizer hour will start at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m., the awards ceremony at 7:30 p.m. and the comedy show at 8:15 p.m. Tickets are $65/$75 per person. This event is open to the public. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page athttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/hermosa-beach-chamber-of-commerce-installation-dinner-gala-tickets-53965044902. The Comedy & Magic Club is located at 1018 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The Torrance Chamber of Commerce presents the monthly South Bay HYPE Mixer on Tuesday, January 15 from 5 to 6″30 p.m. at Strand Brewing. The event features Rich Marcello, Co-Founder of Strand Brewing, special beverage pricing and complimentary pizza provided by Gaetano’s Restaurant. HYPE is all about Helping Young Professionals Excel. Ages 21 to 45 welcome. Admission is FREE for TACC Members (with business card) and $5 for guests. RSVP tohttp://www.torrancechamber.com.janhype. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/events/. Strand Brewing Company is located at 2201 Dominguez Street, Torrance, CA 90501.
Gaetano‘s Restaurant is celebrating their 25th anniversary with a Ribbon Cutting on Wednesday, January 16 from 11 a.m. to noon. Mark your calendar and join the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce in celebrating this fantastic achievement! For additional information, visit the website athttps://www.torrancechamber.com/event/ribbon-cutting-gaetanos-restaurant/. Gaetano‘s Restaurant is located at 2731 Pacific Coast Highway, Torrance, CA 90505.
Ten Thousand Villages will host the annual Fair-Trade Rug Event for one weekend only Thursday, January 17 through Sunday, January 20. The shop will be filled with hundreds of one-of-a-kind hand knotted rugs from Pakistan direct from the crafts cooperative. The rugs come in all sizes and colors, each a work of art. This once a year opportunity supports rug artisans in Pakistan. In addition, there will be a presentation, Journey to Pakistan and Back, on January 17 at 6:30. Attendees will learn about the artisan process from design and dying to knotting and finishing. RSVP is required: 310-465-1600. Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit Fair-Trade retail store. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.tenthousandvillages.com/redondobeach#fndtn-home or call 310-465-1600. Ten Thousand Villages is located at 1907 South Catalina Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dtmb-sidewalk-sale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/goat-yoga/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pierce-the-veil/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pvac-opening-reception/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/southern-california-slack-key-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/cowork-wednesday-social-workplace/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ragin-cajun-pop-blues-festival/
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.
South Bay beaches experienced a northwest swell last weekend and some local surfers were out there ripping it up! Here’s some Drone Footage of Breakwall on January 6, 2019, courtesy of Klein Creative Media.https://youtu.be/AJtdrw2ules.
The City of Los Angeles, under the oversight of Mayor Eric Garcetti, and built on the ShakeAlert system developed by the U.S. Geological Survey, has released ShakeAlertLA, a mobile app that sends alerts to users within Los Angeles County that an earthquake of greater than magnitude 5.0 or level IV intensity has been detected and that they may soon feel shaking. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices and available in both English and Spanish. You can also use this app to prepare for an earthquake, get details on recent earthquakes, and find help after an earthquake. To download the app, visithttps://www.lacity.org/blog/download-shakealertla-earthquake-early-warning-app-now.
The South Coast Botanic Garden offers a variety of activities and classes throughout the year for all ages. To see what’s on tap, you can view the monthly newsletter at http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1121620179402&ca=5503863c-4f65-4a55-94ec-8eac06529b95.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Steve Hodges, Mark Sells, Ryder Green and David Dot Hale, from the upcoming Ragin Cajun Pop Up Blues Festival. Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Ragin Cajun Blues Festival in Redondo in October, Ragin Cajun Cafe is continuing their commitment to keep the blues alive in the South Bay by presenting the first ever Ragin Cajun Pop-Up Blues Festival at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach on Wednesday, January 23. Our guests plan to rock it ‘til the wheels come off and this morning, we’re going to hear a taste of what attendees can expect. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ragin-cajun-pop-blues-festival-saint-rocke/. 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 guest will be Sylvia Gayed, Owner of Manhattan Tax & Accounting. With tax season just around the corner, now is the time to start planning, and this morning, Sylvia is going to tell us about the new laws and give us a few tips on preparing for April 15. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sylvia-gayed-tax-season-prep/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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