South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide January 31, 2019

I’m not much of a sports fan, but I’m pretty excited about this year’s Super Bowl. I imagine the entire South Bay (and the rest of So Cal) will be routing for our hometown Rams. Before the game gets underway though, several thousand locals will be participating in the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday Run/Walk & Expo. It’s such a fun tradition (costumes!) and a terrific way to start the day. I indulge in a pretty quirky Super Bowl Sunday tradition…..I go to the supermarket an hour before kick-off. I don’t need to buy anything, I just enjoy watching hundreds of men roaming the aisles, tossing anything they deem appropriate for game time into their shopping carts….. beer; Cheetos; pretzels; Fireball; chips, nachos; pre-cooked meatballs, chicken wings or ribs; salsa; cheese dip; onion dip; bean dip; tequila; paper towels; Red Bull; you get the idea. But you really should witness this annual foraging event for yourself. It takes place at grocery stores all over the country – and trust me, it’s a hoot!

The South Bay Workforce Investment Board will host a Job Fair today, Thursday, January 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hawthorne Memorial Center. Approximately 40 employers will be gathering to hire talent at all levels and departments within local aerospace/manufacturing industries. This event was coordinated by the SBWIB due to the SpaceX layoffs, however, it is open to all interested job seekers and those who look to enhance their career pathways. Job seekers will also benefit by meeting with EDD and SBWIB/One Stop Business & Career Centers. Network with employers, apply your valuable skills to get a new job, ease your workforce transition and learn how to access your unemployment benefits. Spiff up that resume and attend! To RSVP, contact Donald Perry at sbj@sbwib.org. Hawthorne Memorial Center is located at 3901 West El Segundo Boulevard, Hawthorne, CA 90250.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce proudly present the annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon today, Thursday, January 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Surfrider International. The event will feature keynote speaker KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez and celebrate the remarkable achievements and business leadership of the following Torrance area women:
* Community Catalyzer: Jennifer Olvera, Green Hills Memorial Park
* Inspirational Leader: Barbara Graham, Torrance Refining Company
* Dedicated Leader: Rebecca Poirier, City of Torrance
* South Bay Spirit: Terri Nishimura, Pediatric Therapy Network
* Athena Award: Linda Amato, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay
Tickets are $40 for TACC Members and $60 for non-Members. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-540-5858 or visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/2019women/. Surfrider International is located at 1625 Abalone Avenue, Torrance, CA.
Walk With Sally will host a Mentor Appreciation Mixer today, Thursday, January 31 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at R10 Social House. January is National Mentoring Month and Walk With Sally will be celebrating their mentors for the time, love, and energy they invest in their mentees. Bring a friend or 5 and enjoy an extended happy hour, complimentary appetizers, and the opportunity to honor these incredible individuals and the community they inspire! This adult only event is FREE to attend! For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://donate.walkwithsally.org/event/mentor-celebration-2019/e219597. R10 Social House is located at 179 N Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

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 view February’s schedule, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-2/.
Beach Cities Health District offers the community a variety of monthly activities and special events. To view February’s schedule, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bchd-february-events/.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy calendar is full of special activities and monthly events. To view February’s schedule, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/.
Riviera Village presents First Friday on February 1, 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/.

You’ll want to take note of the honorees listed below…… El Camino College Foundation presents the Distinguished Alumni & Gratitude Award Ceremony on Friday, February 1 at 6 p.m. at the Torrance Marriott. The community is invited to celebrate four very Distinguished Alumni and one Community Gratitude Honoree. The reception begins at 6 pm with the program and dinner immediately following.
Rocky Chavez – Former California Assemblyman
Sherry Kramer – Director of Affairs & Government Relations, Continental Development Corp.
Dan Keenan – Senior VP, Keenan & Associates
Brian Wilson – The Beach Boys
Francis Ford - Community Gratitude Honoree
For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.elcamino.edu/foundation/DA-2018.aspx. Dinner tickets are $95 per person and advance ticket purchase is required. The Torrance Marriott is located at 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, CA 90503.
Susan Porter Griego of Call Realty will host the Real Estate Expo: Seniors and Boomers – Let’s Get Moving! on Saturday, February 2 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m.atSunrise at Palos Verdes. Don’t miss this free REAL ESTATE EXPO assisting Seniors & Boomers with the “how- to’s” of home sale preparation. The event will feature professionals who can help reduce the stress and chaos of a move to your new home of choice and exciting new beginnings! Free lunch included. Hosted by Susan Porter Griego, SRES, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, the Real Estate EXPO is designed to provide trusted and pre-vetted vendors and specialists who can help home sellers to navigate the tumultuous waters of a big decision and home move with confidence and a sense of interior calm. The team of professionals will provide the information needed to make a well-informed, confident decision for yourself. Attendees enjoy a free lunch while listening to expert seminars on topics affecting the 50+ year old homeowner seeking to move forward to his/her next life experience. You don’t want to miss prizes, information about real estate services and a free book. For additional information and registration, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/TheGriegoTeam/. website at Sunrise at Palos Verdes is located at 25535 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505. Free valet parking.
The Redondo Beach Main Library will host a Local Author Event featuring eight local authors on Saturday, February 2 from Noon to 1 p.m. in the second floor Meeting Room. The event features meet and greets and book signings with the following authors:
Nina Murphy – Word of Mouth
Wanda Maureen Miller – Last Trip Home
Annette James-Rogers – The Color of Equality
Rudy Whitcomb – Don’t Play with Those Kids Down the Street; The Old Kirkham Farm
Laura Hines-Jurgens – This Hopes & Dreams Dating Journal
Christine Lynch – More Than Tender Points: A Fibromyalgia Memoir
Tracy Johnson – A Different Place to Die
Barbara Holt Simpson – Alphabet Animals
Copies of the books will be available for sale. This program is free and open to the public. No registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Redondo Beach Public Library. For more information on programs and services at Redondo Beach Public Library, please call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. The Redondo Beach Main Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, 90277. Free underground parking is available.

Dr. Shari Carroll Pediatric Dentistry will host We Love Princesses on Saturday, February 2 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. All children are welcome to attend and hang out with their favorite princesses! Dr. Shari Carroll Pediatric Dentistry is located at 1611 South Catalina Avenue, Suite 100, Redondo Beach, CA. Entry is on Avenue I.
The Torrance Rose Float Association is having a Celebration & Board Installation Dinneron Saturday, February 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the Toyota Meeting Hall. This is the start of the fundraising effort for the 2020 Rose Parade float. There will be a buffet dinner catered by SNAX and an opportunity drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Win tickets to Lakers and Kings games, Theater tix, (TTC, Little Fish, TOCA, Long Beach Pops, etc.), Pageant of the Masters and more. Tickets are $25. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.torrancerosefloat.org/celebration-dinner.html. The Toyota Meeting Hall is located in the Torrance Civic Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA.

Torrance Memorial’s Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) will host the annual Mardi Gras-themed Casino Night on Saturday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. at Hoffman Health Conference Center. Attendees will enjoy drinks and dinner and try their luck at the gaming tables. Wear your finest Mardi Gras masks and pile on the beads! Tickets are $50 for YPPA members and $95 for non-members. Proceeds will support construction of Torrance Memorial’s new Maternity, Neonatal ICU and Pediatric Units. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-517-4728 or visit the website at https://www.torrancememorial.org/Event_Ticketing/Casino_Night.aspx. Hoffman Health Conference Center is located at 3315 Medical Center Drive in Torrance.
Absolution Brewing presents The Comedy Machine on Saturday, February 2 from 7 to 10 p.m. in the taproom. Drop by the taproom for a night of laughs and beers! The Comedy Machine is hosting a full comedy spectrum from some of the best comedians in the world. Andy Kern, Stephen Briggs and Richard Weiss will all be in attendance and if you’re lucky, maybe even a special appearance or two! Tickets are $25. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-at-absolution-tickets-54330237202?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. Absolution Brewing Company is located at 2878 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the Redondo Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K Run/Walk on Sunday, February 3. Join more than 8,000 race enthusiasts at the South Bay’s biggest Super Bowl event! Now in its fourth decade, the Super Bowl Sunday 10K is a terrific way to celebrate the biggest day in American sports. Enjoy the picturesque sites of Redondo Beach – the Pacific Ocean, the Redondo Beach Pier, the Marina in King Harbor and the Wyland whale mural – as you make your way along the race route. The ocean breeze, salt air and mild temperatures make for perfect winter running conditions. Participants and guests will also enjoy great food, beverages and a variety of running accessories at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo presented by Michelob Ultra located at the Seaside Lagoon. The Expo takes place the day before the race, Saturday, February 2 and the day of the race Sunday, February 3, and is free and open to the public. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondo10k.com/expo. If that isn’t enough reason to get out of bed, maybe the lure of prizes will persuade you. The costume contest adds a wildly entertaining feature to the festivities and prizes are awarded in several categories. Start Super Bowl Sunday on a healthy, fun and festive note and finish in plenty of time to catch the coin toss! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.redondo10k.com/. The Seaside Lagoon is located next to King Harbor, just north of the Redondo Beach Pier at 200 Portofino Way in Redondo Beach (at the corner of Harbor Drive and Beryl Street).
Shade Hotel Redondo Beach will host Movies on the Marina every Tuesday night at 6 p.m.at Sea Level Restaurant & Lounge. Enjoy screenings of both classic and new films. Blankets and popcorn will be provided, so head on down to the marina and cozy up! The schedule is as follows:
February 5 – LaLa Land
February 12 – The Notebook
February 19 – Matilda
February 26 – Forrest Gump
Seating is limited and the movies are subject to change. For additional information and to make reservations, call 310.921.8950. Shade Hotel Redondo Beach is located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Beach Cities Health District offers a FREE Mindfulness Drop-In the first Wednesday (February 6) of each month at 5:30 p.m. Take 30 minutes to downshift and practice mindfulness techniques. These monthly sessions will be led by trained Beach Cities Health District staff. No prior experience with meditation or mindfulness is required. Please arrive a few minutes early to sign in and get settled. The event will take place on the second floor, Center for Health and Fitness, Silver Room. For additional information call (310)374-3426 ext. 110 or visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/mindfulness. Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue in Redondo Beach.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/youth-battle-bands/
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https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nextstep-charity-poker-tournament-900-club/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/sea-lab-nature-art-series-bros-beer-bracelets/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ar-workshop-grand-opening/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/water-wood/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/evening-henry-winkler/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/valentines-day-kindness-project/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/giggle-water-comedy-show/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/social-hour-2/
This event listing is current as of yesterday, but new events are posted EVERY DAY! Check the website for updates at http://www.southbaybyjackie.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.
We all know Marsatta Chocolate makes the most exquisite chocolates anywhere in Los Angeles… but did you know they also make a selection of delectable beverages? Stop by and sample their yummy hot chocolate, rare sipping chocolate, coffee drinks and a variety of infused teas. While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a chocolate creation or two for that special someone…. or yourself. Marsatta Chocolate is located at 4604 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, CA, 90278.
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Attention Manhattan Beach voters! There will be two Candidate Forums for the upcoming General Municipal Election on March 9. The VOTE BY MAIL ballots are mailed the first week of February.
• Hosted by the American Martyrs Altar Society on Thursday, February 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at American Martyrs Welcome Center, 700 15th Street, in the Saint Kateri Room.
• Hosted by the Senior Advisory Committee/Dine & Discover on Thursday, February 21 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Center, 1601 N Valley Drive.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Mark Lipps from Beach Cities Solar Consulting. Mark is now pursuing his passion for living a sustainable lifestyle focusing mainly on educating groups and clubs about THE FIVE WINS OF SOLAR. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mark-lipps-beach-cities-solar-consulting/. 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 Loli Ramezani, President and Owner of Always Best Care Senior Services based in Manhattan Beach. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/loli-ramezani-always-best-care-senior-services/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
GO RAMS and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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