South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide May 21, 2015

South Bay Weekend Guide for May 21, 2015

It’s hard to believe this is the 200th edition of the Weekend Guide. The old adage still holds true – time really does fly when you’re having fun! I launched South Bay by Jackie.com almost 4 years ago with the goal of making both residents of, and visitors to, the South Bay, aware of the many fantastic activities and events the area has to offer. I made the decision to embrace the entire South Bay because each city has its own distinct charms and unique events; and when you pull them all together, it becomes a powerhouse destination that individual cities wouldn’t achieve on their own. When family and friends come to visit, I take them from El Segundo to the Hill and everywhere in between and they’re always surprised (and sometimes astonished) at the treasures to be found in our corner of Santa Monica Bay. I’m thrilled you take the time to explore my recommendations – your support is so very much appreciated. Thank you.

The Riviera Village Business Improvement District hosts the Village Monthly Mixer tonight, Thursday, May 21, at Hennessey’s from 6 to 8 p.m. All who live, work and enjoy Riviera Village are welcome to attend. It’s a great opportunity to mix and mingle, get to know others in the area and share ideas for the future. The event will take place on the back patio. There is no cover charge. For additional information, call (310) 540-8443. Hennessey’s Tavern is located at 1712 South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach.

It’s time to wind down from a hectic week and prepare for the big Memorial Day Weekend. Head to Saint Rocke Friday night, May 22, kick back with your beverage of choice and get groovy with Jack Tracy and his ukulele from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This is how the summer begins. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/475022049320547/. Saint Rocke is located at 142 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach.

This event is for anyone that looks at art and thinks, “Hmmmm, I can do that”….. Gallery H is proud to present an Artist Talk & Live Art Demonstration with Ben Zask on Saturday, May 23 from 4 to 7 p.m. Ben Zask is a Palos Verdes artist that specializes in working with found objects and converting them into original pieces of art. Our friend, local artist and photographer, Gloria Plascencia, curated the exhibit. This FREE event is for people of all ages but minors should be accompanied by an adult. If you plan to attend, please RSVP on the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/459314500902923/. Gallery H is located at 12619 Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne.

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce presents Fiesta Hermosa Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in downtown Hermosa Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California, the event features over 300 artists including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers and sculptors. There will be plenty of music, food, activities for kids and the Charity Beer & Wine Garden for adults. This is how we do summer in the South Bay! For more information, visit the website at http://fiestahermosa.net/.

Buffalo Fire Department presents the South Bay Open Blues Jam on Sunday, May 24 from noon to 4 p.m. The monthly jam session will take place the last Sunday of every month and local musicians are encouraged to sit in. Enjoy great eats and drinks while listening to some rockin’ blues and the best part….there’s no cover charge! Spread the word and come on down for a new way to spend Sunday Funday! For additional information, call 310-320-2332. Buffalo Fire Department is located at 1261 Cabrillo Avenue in Torrance.

The Hermosa Beach Firefighters Foundation presents the 19 Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 24 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Fire Station. This is a family friendly event and children of all ages are invited to join Hermosa Beach firefighters, paramedics and EMTs as they whip up their world-famous pancakes to benefit South Bay charitable organizations. Eat breakfast in the firehouse, mix and mingle with the firefighters, sit in the fire trucks and have photos taken with Sparky the Fire Dog! The event also features a silent auction, raffle and entertainment. Raffle tickets are $5 each with the raffle items valued between $300 and $1,500. Tickets are $10 for adults and children 13 and older, $5 for children ages 5 to 12 and free for children aged 4 and under. To purchase tickets, visit the website athttp://hbfirefighters.org/events. The Hermosa Beach Fire Station is located at 540 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

If you plan to honor our nation’s warriors this Memorial Day, I’ve put together a list of local Military Memorial Sites located throughout the South Bay. Official services are planned at most of these sites. To view the list, visithttp://southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-memorial-day-tributes-may-25-2015/.

One of the larger weekend events is the Memorial Day Observance at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park in Redondo Beach at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 25. The solemn observance will include reflection and remembrance, music, commentary and honors to all those members of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in our nation’s wars. The Keynote Speaker is Lieutenant Colonel Norman Lawrence. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.rbveteransmemorial.com/. The service will be followed by a BBQ picnic sponsored by the Redondo Elks Lodge #1378 in the Elks parking lot south of the Lodge next to Veterans Park. The BBQ is free for all veterans and members of the military, police officers and firefighters. A $5 donation is requested from all others. If you plan to attend, contact the Elks Lodge at 208-473-6626 to RSVP. Veterans Park is located at 309 Esplanade in Redondo Beach. Elks Lodge #1378 is located at 315 Esplanade in Redondo Beach.

Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to buy tickets for NOW because they’re sure to sell out!

http://southbaybyjackie.com/music-meadows-may-31-2015/

http://southbaybyjackie.com/triple-b-romp-stomp-bfd-june-7-2015/

http://southbaybyjackie.com/murad-summer-skin-event-june-11-2015/

http://southbaybyjackie.com/celebrate-wellness-june-28-2015/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Calendar links, Things to Do page and Daily Blog post on my website http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

This morning on The South Bay Show – South Bay Spotlight, our guest was Aurelio Mattucci. Aurelio is a real estate broker and operates an office with over 30 agents in Torrance. He is also the founder of the Unified Small Business Alliance, an organization that has grown to over 1,500 South Bay small business members. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here http://southbaybyjackie.com/aurelio-mattucci-unified-small-business-alliance/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show – Manhattan Beach 360, we’ll be speaking with Eve Kelso, Jan Buike and Kate Nelson. These three ladies are responsible for the older adult programs offered by the City of Manhattan Beach and we’ll be talking about the various programs available. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. here:http://southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-older-adult-programs/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay Memorial Day weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com