South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide January 18, 2018

It’s so good to be back in the BUBBLE! Vacations are terrific, but really, there’s no place like home…. and I’m ready, for what will surely be, an exciting New Year. You see, I left town for a few days and returned home to discover the City of Redondo Beach is proposing a plan to bring the Olympics to the South Bay in 2028! I hadn’t heard anything about this and am very interested in learning the details. This is a BIG deal, and while I haven’t yet formed an opinion on it one way or the other, I’d really like to know how you feel about this proposal. This morning on The South Bay Show, that’s what we’ll be talking about and we want to hear from YOU. Call(714) 242-5288 between 8 and 9 a.m. and tell us what you think!

The South Bay Business Women’s Association is now accepting Scholarship Applications from South Bay women. The South Bay Business Women’s Association is a nonprofit organization that offers financial aid through its scholarship program. These awards are presented to the winners at the annual South Bay Women’s Conference, which will be held this year on May 11. They are accepting applications for scholarships through February 28, 2018. For additional information and to apply, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide
DineLA Restaurant Week continues! This bi-annual dining event was 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 12 through January 26. 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 at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide
Redondo Beach Restaurant Week continues through Friday, January 26. The event will showcase Redondo Beach as a diverse dining destination where participating restaurants will offer specially priced prix-fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner. A Michelin-starred chef, Basque pinxtos and handmade pasta are just some of the standouts for the 2018 event. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the diversity of Redondo Beach’s foodie scene! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide
Ten Thousand Villages will host a Bunyaad Rug Event for one weekend only Thursday, January 18 through Sunday, January 21. 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 18 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 https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide

The business owners of Downtown Manhattan Beach host the annual Winter Sidewalk Sale Friday, January 19 through Sunday, January 21. The weather forecast is for SUN & FUN, so spend the weekend in Downtown Manhattan Beach! For three days, shoppers can take advantage of drastic price reductions on merchandise ranging from clothing to home furnishings and everything in between. Enjoy massive retail markdowns, pleasant outdoor dining, gorgeous weather, convenient parking and glorious ocean views… all on the sidewalks of beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach. Regular store and restaurant hours will be in effect. For additional details, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guidePalos Verdes Art Center will host an Opening Reception for Memory & Nature and Lines of Sight on Friday, January 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. Memory & Nature features recent sculpture by Minoru Ohira. Composed of wood, granite, graphite, and resin, his forms are abstracted from the human body as well as vegetal shapes, filtered by the traces of memory in a process of meditative carving. View images at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Lines of Sight features new work by architecture and landscape photographer Lance Gerber. The exhibition juxtaposes studies of a noted Hawaiian Modern house designed by internationally acclaimed architect Gianni Francione, and the tropical forest covering the coastline where it is sited on the Nāpali Coast on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. View the images at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. For the past three years, PVAC has featured an architecturally significant house as the prize in its annual fundraiser, the Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle. Lance Gerber is the official photographer of the event. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.Scholb Premium Ales will host Downward Grog on Saturday, January 20 starting at 10:30 a.m. If you love yoga and beer, come join Downward Grog for a gently guided class in the brewery. The cost is $15 for a one hour yoga class and one craft beer. Start your weekend right with some like-minded people!10.30am – Optional warm-up RUN11am – Mixed-level vinyasa flow yoga12pm – Drink BEER!Whether you’re handstand-ready or just learning Warrior II, no one will be left behind!– Please bring your yoga mat and a towel.– Class is held INSIDE the brewery taproom.– Parking is FREE and plentiful around the brewery.– ALL yoga experience levels are welcomed and encouraged!– One full pour is included in your ticket and is redeemable at the end of class. No yoga under the influence!– If you do not want your beer, they will donate 5 meals to the LA Regional Food Bank.For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. Scholb Premium Ales is located at 2964 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA.The Automobile Driving Museum presents a Ford Model T Cruise-In on Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On October 1, 1908, the first production Model T Ford was completed at the company’s Piquette Avenue plant in Detroit. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build some 15 million Model T cars. It was the longest production run of any automobile model in history until the Volkswagen Beetle surpassed it in 1972. The community is encouraged to stop by and learn about the first production vehicle that began our love affair with the automobile. Owners of Ford Model Ts are welcome to display during this cruise-in and enjoy the featured exhibit on the history of the Ford Model T. Pre-register for this FREE cruise-in and receive a complimentary collector magnet. The museum will be creating collectible magnets for each car show throughout the year and this will be the first for 2018! Any pre-1941 Ford model vehicle is welcome to join. (Rain Date: January 27, 2018) For additional information and to register, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The Hermosa Beach Artist Collective presents the Opening Reception: Water & Wood 2018 on Saturday, January 20 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hermosa Design. The exhibit showcases the work of 89 South Bay artists in a variety of mediums. The evening will feature live music by the Kira Lingman Band and a live art demo by Roustan. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Hermosa Design is located at 618 Cypress Avenue in Hermosa Beach.Scholb Brewing will host a Vagabond Cheese Pop Up Shop on Saturday, January 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day at the taproom and treat yourself to a cheese and charcuterie beer flight pairing guided by the experts at Vagabond. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Scholb Craft Brewery is located at 2964 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.The Automobile Driving Museum presents Ladies Car Care 101 & 201 on Sunday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grease Girl is coming to the museum again in 2018 offering LADIES CAR CARE CLASSES.-Ladies Car Care 101: A two hour class for all ages of women to gain confidence in car care. Learn routine checks, identify what’s under the hood and understand what to do when something goes wrong! Ladies Car Care 101 – Sunday January 21 from 10am-12pm-Ladies Car Care 201: Roadside Car Maintenance. Get hands on with changing a tire. Carry out a variety of simple roadside visual checks to rule out problems. Understand what to do when your car’s warning lights come on. Learn how to properly jump-start a car. Walk through roadside emergency scenarios and discover solutions. Ladies Car Care 201 – Sunday January 21 from 1pm-3pmThe cost is $5 per person, per class for these valuable lessons.Grease Girl (Kristin Cline) is inspiring the world, one grease monkey at a time, to get in the garage and get greasy! Grease Girl is a place to learn, share and delve into the hot rodding lifestyle. Whether it’s a specific garage DIY you’re looking for or just want to dive into the journey of a fellow car loving gal, you’ve found the right place. Enjoy learning and laughing along with the adventures you find with Grease Girl…and then go out and create your own! For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.The Hermosa Beach Drum Circle takes place every third Sunday of the month (January 21) from 12 noon to 3 p.m. just north of the Hermosa Beach Pier on the sand. Local rock star drummer Sabina Sandoval facilitates this very popular drum circle which draws crowds of onlookers and participants. Drums and percussion instruments are provided so that no one is left out. Any donations received are used for the purchase, maintenance and repair of instruments and to keep the circle alive. Everyone is invited to take part! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guideSaint Rocke will host a Benefit Concert for victims of the Thomas Fire on Sunday, January 21 at 7 p.m. The South Bay wants to send some love to our northern neighbors after the recent devastating fires. The event features Jason Ferg and Awdiv Band and special guests. Jason Ferg is a singer, songwriter, and MC who connects with fellow music lovers to create epic live music experiences and recorded content. Tickets are $10/$15. Doors open at 6 p.m. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

South Bay Galleria presents Monday Movie Nights every Monday in January at 6 p.m. in the Food Court. Visit SBG every week in January to watch a FREE movie! Receive a stamp on your SBG Movie Pass at the beginning and end of each movie. Passes with all 8 stamps at the end of the month will be entered for a chance to win a $500 South Bay Galleria gift card! Attendees should bring low-backed chairs or blankets to sit on. The movie schedule is as follows:1/22: The Lion King1/29: The SandlotThe winner will be announced and contacted on February 1. Passes without all 8 stamps will not qualify. One movie pass per adult. Must be at least 18 years of age. Terms/conditions subject to change without notice. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. South Bay Galleria is located at 1815 Hawthorne Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.American Red Cross Communities that Care will be at the Manhattan Beach Farmers’ Market for a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. They really couldn’t make it any easier for you to sign up to donate blood and save a life! To sign up, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide or go to https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide and save up to 15 minutes by completing health history questions the day of your donation. The Blood Mobile will be located on the corner of Morningside Drive and 13 Street.The South Bay Women’s Conference hosts the monthly Let’s Connect Mixer at Oil & Vinegar on Tuesday, January 23 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This monthly fundraising event is a great opportunity to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs while mixing and mingling with like-minded individuals. There will be light appetizers provided and beverages for purchase. Don’t forget to bring plenty of business cards and any flyers you might have to promote your business. There will be light appetizers provided at this event. Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide. Oil & Vinegar is located inside Del Amo Fashion Center at 21712 Hawthorne Boulevard, #213, Torrance, CA 90503.The South Bay Business Professionals of Team Referral Network will meet Tuesday, January 23 at 5:30 p.m. at El Torito. If you’re looking to build your business with warm, relationship-driven referrals, be sure to stop by. They’re actively looking for local companies to join their established networking group. Only one company can occupy a category, so any of these businesses, or their referrals who need your services, would give all those referrals to YOU. This event is FREE for first time attendees! If you plan to attend or have further questions, contact Jeri at 310-413-8773 or via email at Jeri@YourActualizedVisions.com. El Torito is located at 600 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA.Ready, Set, Launch! Walk With Sally presents the Friendship Bowl Kick Off on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Uncorked in Hermosa Beach. Wine flights ($15) and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be available as attendees mingle and chat about what this year’s fundraising campaign means for Walk With Sally. They’re working to raise enough funds to support 24 new friendships, hence the #BowlFor24 campaign. So if you’ve been looking for a way to honor a loved one, or want to make a difference in a child’s life, come check out what the Friendship Bowl is all about…. and, it’s a great excuse to taste a wine flight on a Tuesday night! The event is FREE to attend! For additional information and RSVP, visit the website at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-jackie-weekend-guide Uncorked is located at 302 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-chamber-open-house/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/paints-pints-scholb-brewery/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/picasso-lapin-agile/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-community-garage-sale/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/filmmaking-for-change/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/backstage-with-the-beatles/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wild-scenic-film-festival-3/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dinner-winemaker-chez-melange/
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 drove through Riviera Village the other day and saw they’ve begun the next phase of the Streetscape Improvements. I always get excited when I see our tax dollars at work beautifying our various business districts!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, Joe and I will discuss a proposal by the City of Redondo Beach to bring Olympic events to the South Bay, specifically on the AES site. I hadn’t heard anything about this and want to learn the specifics. We’ll be taking calls at (714) 242-5288, so be sure to tune in at 8 a.m. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bringing-olympics-redondo-beach/. 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 360, we’ll start the New Year off with a Chamber Chat with Manhattan Beach Chamber Director of Membership, Michelle Winn and Director of Sponsorship, Brandon Oates. We’ll recap the town hall, the new office, the state of the city, upcoming seminars and more. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-chamber-chat/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie