South Bay Weekend Guide October 1, 2015

October 1, 2015

The South Bay is in the midst of a renaissance. We’ve all heard about the various redevelopment projects trying to get off the ground and seen the new Shade Hotel Redondo Beach going up on Harbor Drive, and if you haven’t been to The Point yet, well, get to The Point! This coming week, we get to experience the next big thing to hit the South Bay – the brand new Del Amo Fashion Center. I attended a Hard Hat Tour last week and let me just say, WOW! You can read about it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/a-sneak-peek-of-the-new-del-amo-fashion-center-nordstrom-store/. It’s a great time to be living in the South Bay!

The Hermosa Beach Community Theater will host the annual Sunscreen Film Festival West Friday, October 2 through Sunday, October 4. Sunscreen is one of only a few film festivals nationwide to be sponsored and acknowledged by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. In 2009, MovieMaker magazine voted Sunscreen one of the ‘25 Coolest Film Festivals’ in the country. Sunscreen Film Festival West is happy to call the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre home and hopes to keep growing as a South Bay destination for filmmakers and Film Lovers. There are several ticket packages available. For additional information and complete schedule of events, visit the website at http://www.ssffwest.com/. The Hermosa Beach Community Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Rock & Brews El Segundo is raising a stein to beer and rock & roll during its fifth annual Rocktoberfest celebration. In honor of the 16 day traditional Bavarian festival, the family-friendly restaurant will serve up German food and beer specials from October 2 until October 24. The restaurant’s salute to the 205 year-old German festival will feature games for the whole family on Friday and Saturday nights. Patrons will enjoy rock music, infused with the traditional German polka, while dining on traditional German fare. The games will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights and will include challenges such as the Chicken Dance, Hula Hooping, Stein Holding, Pretzel Eating and more. The full Rock & Brews menu will be available during Rocktoberfest as well. For additional information, call (310) 615-9890 or visit the website athttp://www.RockandBrews.com.

Gallery H presents the Opening Reception: Where the Magic Happens on Saturday, October 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. Where the Magic Happens is a group exhibition celebrating Los Angeles artists who are going out of their comfort zone to create opportunities for themselves, establish their place and thrive beyond the gallery system. With more pop-up and artist run galleries, independent artist art fairs, artist run blogs, magazines and a plethora of organizations helping artists succeed on their own, artists are bypassing the gallery system. Guest will enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres by DOMA Kitchen. The exhibition is curated by Kristine Schomaker. Gallery H is located at 12619 Hawthorne Boulevard in Hawthorne. Gallery H is part of the Phantom Galleries LA stART UP program. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.phantomgalleriesla.com.

Redondo Union High School PTSA presents the second annual RU Classic Car Show on Saturday, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at RUHS. The afternoon will feature classic cars, motorcycles and other vehicles, in addition to a live performance by the RUHS Jazz Band, opportunity drawings and DJ. Admission is FREE and food and beverages will be available for purchase. All proceeds to benefit RUHS programs. It’s going to be a gorgeous fall day, so come out and support our local schools! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/RUCLASSICCARSHOW?fref=photo. Redondo Union High School is located at 1 Seahawk Way in Redondo Beach.

The Manhattan Beach 10K Run takes place Saturday, October 3, starts promptly at 7:30 a.m. and finishes just in time for the opening of the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair. The course winds its way through the heart of Manhattan Beach with the final stretch taking participants along the ocean front Strand. There are two ways to register: online athttp://mb10k.com/index.aspx#registration or in person at the Village Runner store located at 1840 North Sepulveda Boulevard in Manhattan Beach. REGISTRATION ENDS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2!!! Proceeds from the event are returned to the community in the form of scholarships to high school seniors living in Manhattan Beach and to various enhancements to the recreation facilities of local schools and parks. Over the years, the Hometown 10k has made donations back to the community in excess of $250,000! The Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is a separate event from the Manhattan Beach 10K Run and does not provide shuttle service for parking on race morning. For additional information and to register, visit the website at http://mb10k.com/index.aspx.

The 43 Annual Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair takes place Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A longstanding South Bay tradition, the Manhattan Beach Hometown Fair is a fun-filled, family occasion featuring live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, games and rides. The Hometown Fair merchants offer an extensive assortment of quality craftsmanship. Exhibitors are by invitation only so as to provide a unique selection of items. There will be a wide variety of edibles available for your dining pleasure and booths are staffed by non-profit organizations. The Beer Garden opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and serves beer tickets until 5 p.m. with last call at 5:30 and the doors closing at 6:00. The Wine Garden is open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday with last call at 5:30. The Main Stage will feature the Annual Battle of the Bands on Saturday. There are a number of attractions that return every year due to popular demand, such as the pony rides, the petting zoo, Henry the Lizard Lover and his awesome lizards, a show that features various wild animals and the giant 50-ft slide. The Hometown fair is located in the general area of Live Oak, Dorsey Field and the Joslyn Center in Manhattan Beach. Shuttle service is available from 8 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday from the Northrop/Grumman parking lot. The shuttle service parking is located at the corner of Aviation Boulevard and Marine Avenue in Redondo Beach and will run approximately every 15 minutes throughout each day. For more information, visit the website at http://www.mbfair.org/.

Olympus SUP presents the third annual Beyond the Shore PaddleFest on Sunday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seaside Lagoon. This fundraising event includes a 4.5 mile SUP (stand up paddle board) race, a fun relay race and a race just for the kids. Attendees may also take part in setting the Guinness World Record for the largest ever attempted SUP yoga class. The festival itself will take place inside the Seaside Lagoon and will feature kid’s activities, aerial yoga demonstrations, slack line demonstrations, live music and all kinds of other fun stuff! Admission is $35 per person with pre-registration and $40 at the gate. To register, visit the website athttps://paddleguru.com/races/2014BeyondTheShorePaddlefest. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.beyondtheshore.org/Home_Page.html. 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).

The Redondo Beach Police Department will host the twentieth annual Community Safety Fair and Police Open Houseat the Civic Center and Police Facility on Sunday, October 4. The Safety Fair is the kick-off event for Fire Prevention Week and Crime Prevention Month. Activities will begin at 10 a.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. The event will feature live demonstrations by K-9, motorcycle and S.W.A.T. units; static displays of police equipment and fire apparatus; safety and crime prevention exhibits; tours of the police station; free gun locks and child I.D. kits; the fourth annual Dog Costume Contest (in conjunction with the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities); entertainment and free food. As part of the Community Oriented Policing philosophy, the Police Department’s doors will be open to the public. Everyone is invited to tour the police facility and enjoy the activities at the Safety Fair. There will be numerous photo opportunities for children and adults. In addition, a special Kid’s Fun-Fest will be sponsored by the City of Redondo Beach Community Services Department. It will be a fun-filled and educational day for the whole family! For additional information, call (310) 937-6655. The Civic Center and Police Department are located at the corner of North Pacific Coast Highway and Diamond Street in Redondo Beach.

Just heard this event is SOLD OUT! Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSC RB) presents the 13 Annual Girls Night Out FUNdraiser to be held at The Comedy & Magic Club Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 through 8. This sell-out event “Just for Ladies” celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness with an evening of fun and humor. Festivities begin each night at 5:30 p.m. with the opening of the bar and silent auction—followed by dinner, live auction, a fabulous show, a world class line-up of top comedians, a fun raffle and lots of laughs. Each evening will also include an inspirational speaker who will share their story of cancer survivorship. Don your festive attire and get ready to party in pink! Proceeds from this event will help to fund free cancer support programs at CSC RB. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.cancersupportredondobeach.org. The Comedy & Magic Club is located at 1018 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Nordstrom Del Amo Fashion Center presents the Opening Gala on Tuesday, October 6 at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this exciting evening where guests will get to experience new Nordstrom Del Amo Fashion Center before it opens to the public. Enjoy champagne and cocktails, dinner and dessert stations, entertainment and fashion presentations, plus, shop the season’s best looks. Tickets are $100 and all proceeds will benefit signature projects of Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and Walk With Sally. Complimentary valet parking will be available. The public Grand Opening is Friday, October 9 at 10 a.m. To learn more about this new store, visit the website at http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/del-amo-new-store. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/del-amo-opening-events. For special accommodations information, call 310.322.3900 or send an email to info@walkwithsally.org. Nordstrom is located in the Del Amo Fashion Center located at 21500 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the monthly Good Morning, Palos Verdes!Breakfast Networking Mixer on Wednesday, October 7 from 7:15 to 9 a.m. at Belmont Village. Guest speaker Star Van Buren, Director of the Small Business Development Center at El Camino College, will discuss “The Best Kept Secret for Growing Your Business.” The presentation will cover workshops and resources available at the Center and elsewhere, and will include an interactive discussion of small business needs. Admission to the Mixer is $18 for PVP Chamber members ($25 for prospective members and guests) and includes networking, a hearty breakfast, an opportunity to deliver an ad about your business or organization, plus door prizes. For additional information and registration visit the website athttp://www.palosverdeschamber.com or call 310-377-8111 or via email at office@palosverdeschamber.com. Belmont Village is located at 5701 Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes.

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents The Best of Manhattan Awards Dinner on Thursday, October 8 at 6 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. The Best of Manhattan, now in its third year, strives to recognize those businesses and leaders who make Manhattan Beach the tremendous city it is. Each year the community has an opportunity to vote on their favorites in several categories. The Best of Manhattan 2015 promises to be the best yet as they look to the community for not only voting but also nominating. All eight of the awards are decided by the voting public. On top of the awards, the evening will be filled with dinner and dancing. The community is encouraged to come out and celebrate all that makes Manhattan Beach so great. Tickets are on sale now! Last year’s event sold out so buy them while you can! Tickets for the event are $99 per person or $895 for a table of 10. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com/bestofmanhattan/. The Manhattan Beach Marriot is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

Here’s a heads-up on a few future events you’ll want to plan for NOW!

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nordstrom-del-amo-opening-day/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/professional-clothing-drive-south-bay-galleria/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/esmoa-opening-experience-19-touch/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/power-of-art-october-18-20-2013/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/on-point-a-fall-fashion-show/

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.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach: More to Sea, our guests were Chanel Garcia, Lisa Bricker, Laurie Glover and Nancy Burke Barr from the Redondo Beach Chamber Health & Wellness Committee and we discussed the burgeoning senior care industry and what the Redondo Beach Chamber Health & Wellness Committee actually does. You can listen to yesterday’s show here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-chamber-health-wellness-committee/. There’s more to sea every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests were John Bailey and Nick Arquette and we got all the details on the Nordstrom Opening Gala taking place Tuesday, October 6 at the new Nordstrom location in the Del Amo Fashion Center! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nordstrom-del-amo-opening-gala-2/. 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, our guests will be Idris Idris Jassim Al-Oboudi and David Ibarra from Manhattan Beach Parks & Recreation division and we’re going to talk about the wildly popular Manhattan Beach Pumpkin Race which takes place in Downtown Manhattan Beach every October. You can listen to the program live tomorrow morning at 8 a.m. here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-pumpkin-races/. Be sure to tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com