South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide November 15, 2018

After the Albertsons/Haggen fiasco, there were several South Bay neighborhoods left without a grocery store. Having a conveniently located store to do your weekly shopping is not something you think about until suddenly, you don’t have one. Recently, the situation has eased somewhat. Lazy Acres opened in Hermosa Beach last month and Gelson’s had their Grand Opening yesterday in Manhattan Beach. I also heard from a reliable source, that another grocery store will soon be opening on Rosecrans Avenue in the former Fresh & Easy location. It’s like, a grocery store renaissance!

Social Workplace is hosting a Social Hour tonight, Thursday, November 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come by for a sip and a nibble, hang out with friends and get social at Social Workplace! Know anyone who might need a workplace or meeting space? Bring a friend! Registration is required and a $5 minimum donation is requested. In honor of National Philanthropy Day, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the local, non-profit, South Bay Business Women’s Association. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.socialworkplace.com/social-hour/. Social Workplace is located at 2315 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA 90717. Parking is first-come, first-served. Parking is also available on surrounding streets. Uber, Lyft and ride sharing encouraged.
Nikki B. Consulting is offering FREE Marketing & IT Consulting Sessions on Friday, November 16 and Friday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce offices. These 25-minute, one-on-one sessions are designed to make your business more efficient and effective. Review your current marketing strategy, get recommendations for improving your company website, discuss options for office IT infrastructure and more. Registration is highly recommended! For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://nikkibconsulting.com/ or call 970-948-4300. Manhattan Beach Chamber Offices are located at 425 15 Street, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau hosts theHoliday Sidewalk Celebration in downtown Hermosa Beach Friday, November 16 through Sunday, November 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The holiday season officially begins at this annual event, which provides everyone the chance to kickstart their shopping in a festive environment. Residents and visitors are encouraged to browse through merchandise on the sidewalks of Pier and Hermosa Avenues, enjoy live music at several locations and take advantage of enticing discounts. Restaurants are also offering various specials and several businesses have children’s activities in addition to partaking in the popular elf scavenger hunt that gives participants a chance to win gifts. For additional information, call 310-376-0951 or visit the website at http://www.hbchamber.net.
Join Style on the Spot Friday, November 16 for an exclusive Grand Opening at the Origins store from 7 to 9 p.m. in Manhattan Village. You’ll get a first look at the new store, make a beautiful bouquet, take a pic in a fabulous photo booth, have a chance for giveaways, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The first 50 to RSVP for this free event will receive a gift bag that includes a full-sized product and a $25 Manhattan Village Mall gift card to use anywhere in the mall – and the next 50 to RSVP will get the $25 gift card as well. This event is FREE to attend but you must register! For additional information and to register, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bloom-with-us-tickets-52381961858. Origins is located at 3200 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite D-12, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

NextStep presents Havana Nights on Friday, November 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Automobile Driving Museum. The event will feature a full bar and specialty cocktails by Atlantico Rum, Cuban cuisine and music, silent and live auction, NexStep Hero Awards and cigar rolling by the Cigar Dolls. Cocktail attire suggested. Tickets are $150 per person. For additional information, visit http://www.nextstepevents.org. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild presents the Arts & Crafts Fairstrong on Saturday, November 17 and Sunday, November 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. The Arts & Crafts Faire features an array of handmade crafts – everything from candles and quilts to sculpture, clothing and jewelry. Attendees can look forward to a door prize and opportunity drawing, music by DJ Ozzie and food and beverages available for purchase. Admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.torrancecraftsmensguild.org/. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
SEA Lab is now offering the new SEA Lab Scout Badge Series: Sustainable Fishing on Saturday, November 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Join the SEA Lab team for a two-part workshop that will fulfill various girl and boy scout badge requirements. Not a scout? Join them just for a fun-filled day! The keynote speaker John Ballotti will begin the day by sharing his expertise on sustainable fishing practices and Marine Protected Areas near the South Bay. Then, venture out into the water and participate in a hands-on fishing class. The cost is $20 for first sign up, $18 for each additional sign up (parents free with child sign up). For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lacorps.org/programs/the-sea-lab/. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
The Souk will host an all-day Holiday Party on Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Featuring a selection of Pull & Thread rugs, attendees will enjoy Barsha wines, Persian pastries, and a Moroccan Tea Lounge. In addition, 10% of sales will be donated to the Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pullandthread/. The Souk is located at 1201 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Destination:Art presents the annual Art2Go Gala Reception & Art Sale on Saturday, November 17 from 3 to 7 p.m. All of the specially displayed 350 paintings in every media format are unsigned, and attendees are encouraged to buy art they like, rather than choose by artist. Once the purchase is made, the name of the artist is revealed, and the buyer may ask the artist to sign the artwork. Each painting is also unframed, providing the buyer the opportunity to create a grouping of several purchases that can be framed on-site by Southern California’s highly regarded Randy Higbee Framing, or Four Sticks Framing, of South Bay LA renown. The art will be available in two sizes only, at special pricing. Every piece of art for Art2Go3 has been created by the 18 studio and gallery artists, and many of the more than 120 associate artists who support the non-profit art center. The special pricing of these paintings is in effect only through November 24, 2018. It will also be a time of celebrating the 2018 award for outstanding contribution to the Arts in the Visual Arts and Design category, from the Torrance Cultural Arts Commission. There will be an official public reception held on December 1, 2018 at the Cultural Arts Center Toyota Meeting Hall in Torrance, CA, at which time representatives of Destination: Art will accept this prestigious award. This event is FREE to attend. For additional information, visit the website at oods and non-perishable food items for The Volunteer Center’s Food for Kids pantry and/or new socks and gently used shoes for The Backyard’s Beacon Light (they especially need men’s shoe sizes 12 and 13). They’ll also be collecting unwrapped toys for Fox Drug’s annual Holiday Toy Drive. FREE admission and FREE parking! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.downtowntorrance.net. El Prado Park is located at 1225 El Prado Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501.

The City of Torrance presents the annual Torrance Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 22. A time-honored tradition here in the South Bay, the annual Harry Sutter Memorial Thanksgiving Day 3 Mile Fun Run – aka Turkey Trot – gets under way at 8 a.m. at Sam’s Club in Torrance. All registered participants will receive a commemorative Turkey Trot shirt. The Village Runner and other sponsors will be providing great prizes – including mountain bikes! – for the after-race raffle. The City of Torrance invites runners and spectators to bring a can of food for a special Thanksgiving Food Drive. While you run or watch, the canned foods will be distributed to people in need throughout the South Bay. Registration is $25/$30/$35 and all runners must be registered. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/our-city/citywide-special-events/turkeytrot. Sam’s Club is located at 2601 Skypark Drive in Torrance.
Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-antique-street-faire-8/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/free-holiday-parking-hermosa-beach-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/lomita-state-city-luncheon/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/zhena-folk-chorus-wayfarers-chapel/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-memorial-holiday-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/business-credit-forum/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/riviera-village-holiday-stroll/
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.

After an extensive remodel, the Roundhouse Aquarium is now open to the public! The footprint of the Roundhouse will remain the same, but the inside will be all new. When you enter the new Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center, a fully immersive experience awaits you. In addition to a more beautiful looking aquarium inside, the Roundhouse will be more efficient and functional. The changes will improve the experience for visitors, volunteers, and students alike. Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 2PM – 5PM, Sat – Sun: 9AM – Sunset. For additional information, visit the website at http://roundhouseaquarium.org/. The Roundhouse Aquarium is located at the end of the Manhattan Beach Pier.
Del Amo Fashion Center is kicking off the season with several special events. You can view the schedule at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/daily-blog.
Thanksgiving is next week, and while you’re out shopping for the annual feast, keep in mind the many terrific Farmers’ Markets in the South Bay. To view the schedule by day of the week, visithttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-farmers-markets-schedule/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Barry Brisk, Music Director of the Beach Cities Symphony since 1994. This will be Maestro Brisk’s final season with Beach Cities Symphony and this morning, we’re going to discuss his distinguished career. You can call in at (714) 242-5288. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/maestro-barry-brisk-beach-cities-symphony/. 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 Steven Carvel, Cindy Carvel and Suzanne Karger from the Manhattan Beach Kiwanis and we're going to learn about a couple of Kiwanis holiday events - the popular Santa Float and the first annual Breakfast with Santa. Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-kiwanis-holiday-events/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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