South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide May 24, 2018

I’m trying to get a handle on where the last five months have gone… is it just me, or did Memorial Day Weekend sneak up on anyone else? I’ve been so busy, I couldn’t see the forest for the trees… more like, I couldn’t see the ocean through the pesky May Gray. So here we are at the unofficial start of summer with so much to look forward to – outdoor concerts and movies on the beach, BBQs and picnics, car shows and art walks, vacations and road trips, hiking and biking, staying up late and sleeping in, festivals and fairs, hot days and sultry nights, camping and s’mores, fireworks and sandy feet. Now’s the time to pull out the whites, stripes and linens because it all starts this weekend!

The Manhattan Beach Chamber YPC presents Mixology 101 tonight,Thursday, May 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Zinc @ Shade Hotel. The event features an educational, hand-crafted cocktail demo and cocktail tasting. Learn how to make a tasty cocktail while making new friends and business contacts! Tickets are $15 per person. Space is limited. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://manhattanbeachchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/8994. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

I’m not going to this event – it sold out in minutes – but I’m looking forward to stopping by and seeing the set up! Outstanding in the Field presents aSecret Sea Cove Beach Event tonight, Thursday, May 24 at 4 p.m. in Manhattan Beach. OITF will be setting the table just north of the Manhattan Beach Pier. The South Bay seaside feast will be a celebration of a healthier ocean ecosystem, featuring locally sourced, sustainably harvested seafood, and the people whose livelihood it is to bring it to shore. They’ve gathered an exceptionally stellar and knowledgeable Southern California chef team, who all really swim the swim when it comes to sourcing sustainable seafood. Since the table will be set on the sand and OITF Founder Jim Denevan is famous for drawing in sand, you can expect an artwork alongside the table. Tickets are $235 per person. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.outstandinginthefield.com/event/32a2a6be0eb02e6785098776471fbd19.

Enjoy hot summer nights at the Automobile Driving Museum, everyThursday night for a Cruise In & Food Truck Rally from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring the whole family, your collector car, and an empty stomach for a night of fun! Best of all, the museum is FREE FOR ALL! Museum tours are at 7 and 8 p.m. with lots of photo opportunities. No registration required! For additional information, visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Cancer Warrior Foundation is teaming up with Kula Collectives for the Get Lit Speaker Series tonight, Thursday, May 24 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Common Space Brewery. The Get Lit Speaker Series offers an inspirational lineup of local influencers paving the way in whole body health, creating balance, and obtaining clarity to move with purpose and passion! This event is FREE to attend! For additional information and to RSVP, visit the website at https://givebox.com/1189. Common Space Brewery is located at 3411 West El Segundo Boulevard, Hawthorne CA, 90250.

Nordstrom at Del Amo Fashion Center will host a Due Menti Pop Up Friday, May 25 through Sunday, May 27. Due Menti offers versatile designs that can easily be dressed up or dressed down completing any look. Each piece is carefully handmade with love making every style different and special. The textiles come from Maya artisans in Guatemala – a sustainable alternative to mass produced accessories – and made locally in Los Angeles. One Cuff Worn Two Ways – wear the snap under your wrist or on top of your wrist, wear them solo or stack them up! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.duementi.com/. Del Amo Fashion Center is located at3525 Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90503.

Terranea Resort presents the Nelson’s Summer Concert Series startingFriday, May 25. The series runs from Memorial Day Weekend through mid-September. Fridays through Sundays from 6 to 9 p.m., guests will enjoy live music at Nelson’s cliff-side perch overlooking the deep blue. Local bands and musicians will play everything from Country and Reggae to Classic Rock. View the schedule at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/nelsons-summer-concert-series-4/. Delicious food, fabulous music, incomparable vistas – this is how summer begins. For additional information, call (310) 265-2766. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach hosts a roof top yoga class every Friday evening. Led by yoga instructor, Ryann MacMurdo, the class takes place on the rooftop at pool side with ocean views. Class starts at 6:30 p.m. and attendees should bring a yoga mat and water, and wear weather appropriate clothing. This is a FREE class but a gratuity is always appreciated. The hotel does charge for parking so walk or ride the bike. It’s an incredibly pleasant way to wind down from the work week and start the weekend! For all the details, click here: https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/roof-top-yoga-crowne-plaza-every-friday-saturday North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Fiesta Hermosa Saturday, May 26 through Monday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day in downtown Hermosa Beach. The largest arts & crafts fair in Southern California, the event features over 300 artists including painters, photographers, ceramicists, jewelers, sculptors and more. People flock to Fiesta Hermosa each year not only for the arts and crafts but for the music! There are two stages featuring live music – the Main Stage on the Pier and another in the Charity Beer & Wine Garden. This year, the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce has partnered with South Bay Artist Collective to create a new experiential art zone at Fiesta Hermosa. The art zone will be located in the parking lot of Laurel Tavern and will feature an interactive youth art installation, pet adoption, Mira Costa Art Dept award-winner, art from the Collective’s members, live street art, and an innovative community building platform: FOMOgroups. The art zone’s focus is in building and promoting creativity and community in Hermosa Beach. The South Bay Artist Collective will have a total of ten booths in their space dubbed “Fiesta de las Artes,” which is a nod back to the Fiesta’s original roots. One of the booths will feature a space for children to create their own art alongside professional local artists. A second booth will feature adoptable pets with The Peter Zippi Fund For Animals. Other booths will feature collections from artists from the Collective. Josh Barnes (aka Love & Loyalty) – a local street artist, will be painting a mural live during Fiesta Hermosa. The Food Court offers an abundance of dining options – everything from roasted corn to Thai, Greek and Mexican food, tri-tip sandwiches and bbq sausages to the Hermosa Beach Lifeguards’ famous fish tacos. Handmade guacamole, crepes, and shaved ice creations are fair favorites. You’ll also find cotton candy, caramel apples, fresh squeezed lemonade and funnel cakes. The always popular Charity Beer & Wine Garden features a selection of beer, wine and icy coolers served by local ‘celebrities’, including the mayor, city councilmen and non-profit organizations such as the HB Rotary, Kiwanis, HB Education Foundation and other civic organizations. All proceeds are returned to the participating organizations for their good works in the community. The Kiddie Carnival features a 30 foot slide, mechanical rides, rock-climbing wall, bungee jump and games for kids from 3 to 10 years old. Pony rides, a petting zoo and face painters are sure to delight the little ones. For additional information, visit the website at http://fiestahermosa.net/.

The Automobile Driving Museum will host the annual Woodie’s Picnic on Saturday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive your classic Woodie and family and friends to the ADM for fun times, good food and great music! Attendees will enjoy live music by surf band, Jetpack, and food will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public but if you plan on attending with a Woodie, you’ll have to register. Space is limited. Pre-registration is $15 - day of event is $20 if space is available. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo.

The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, May 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features 200+ sellers offering antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes, jewelry, LP’s, toys, tools, plants, home decor and more. Have your antiques appraised for only $3, enjoy a free crafting activity with Karen’s Krafts 4 Kids and live music. Rain or shine, free admission and pet friendly! For additional information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit the website at http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located at 1317 Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.

In honor of Preservation Month, the Torrance Historical Society will kick off the annual Walking Tours of Historic Old Torrance on Sunday, May 27. This FREE docent-led tour begins at the Torrance Historical Museum at 1:30 p.m. and will point out many historic sites and landmarks in Old Torrance founded in 1912. The tour will also include information regarding the world renown landscape architectural firm of Olmsted & Sons, John C., and Frederick Law, Jr. of Brookline MA, who designed the City of Torrance. Attendees will learn how the City and some of the streets in Downtown got their name, where the first public library originated, the original boundaries of the City, where Buffy the Vampire Slayer was filmed and more. The tour is an easy, but brisk walk, covering eight blocks. The walk is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. It’s free, open to the public, requires no reservations, and is hosted on the fourth Sunday of every month from May to October. For additional information, contact the Museum at 310.328.5392. Torrance Historical Museum is located at 1345 Post Avenue in Torrance.

In celebration of National Senior Health & Fitness Day, Beach Cities Health District Center for Health & Fitness (CHF) invites Beach Cities’ residents to participate in the nation’s largest health event for older adults. From May 28 through June 1, community members are encouraged to take action towards maintaining and improving their health. CHF will be offering FREE classes (group exercise, yoga and mat Pilates), health assessments, screenings and educational lectures. Register at the Center for Health & Fitness front desk or call call 310-374-3426, x147. For more information and to view a complete schedule of events, visit the website at http://beachcitiesgym.org. Beach Cities Health District Center for Health & Fitness is located on the 2nd Floor at 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Friends of the Senior & Scout House present the annual Manhattan Beach Community Pinewood Derby on Monday, May 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.at the Joslyn Community Center and the Scout House. This is the 65 anniversary of the original Pinewood Derby which was founded in Manhattan Beach. Bring the whole family for some traditional Memorial Day fun! All ages can participate in a fun day of racing, food and music. Experience history and race your own car! The Opening Ceremony is at 10 a.m. with the races beginning at 10:15. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.thescouthouse.org. The Joslyn Center is located at 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

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. Visit the city websites listed for additional information and updates. View the list at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-memorial-day-tributes/.

The City of Redondo Beach is hosting a Public Workshop regarding the King Harbor Sportfishing Pier on Wednesday, May 30 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Main Branch Library. The purpose of the Workshop is to obtain community input for future replacement of the Sportfishing Pier. As the harbor is a regional amenity, all opinions are welcome (meaning: you don’t have to be a resident of Redondo Beach). For additional information, contact Geraldine Trivedi at the Public Works Department at geraldine.trivedi@redondo.org or call 310-318-0661 x2036. The Redondo Beach Main Branch Library is located at 303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates will host the Golden Jubilee Palos Verdes Antiques Show & Sale starting Wednesday, May 30 and running through Saturday, June 2. The Golden Jubilee Opening Night Party will be held on Wednesday, May 30 from 6 to 9 pm. Tickets are $25 presale, $40 at the door, or purchase five tickets for $100. The annual fundraiser will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and Fridayand from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. The popular 3-day event features top dealers from Northern and Southern California and Utah who will display and sell a dazzling array of 18th, 19th and early 20th Century furniture, silver, prints, jewelry, china, pottery, rugs, Asian antiques, vintage Americana and more. Held on the beautiful grounds of St. Francis Episcopal Church, which is nestled in a eucalyptus grove overlooking the sparkling blue Pacific Ocean, the show is the longest running privately promoted charity antiques show in Southern California. Produced by the Episcopal Church Women of St. Francis, the show is run and staffed entirely by church members and volunteers. For additional information, contact St. Francis Church at (310) 375-4617, or visit the website at http://www.stfrancispalosverdes.org to print out a $2 discount admission coupon. St. Francis is located at 2200 Via Rosa, at the northwest entrance to Palos Verdes Estates, off Palos Verdes Boulevard.

Here’s a HEADS-UP on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!

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https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/first-fridays/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/family-movie-nights-redondo-pier/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/city-yard-open-house-disaster-preparedness-expo-environmental-fair/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/ferrari-car-show/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/triple-b-romp-stomp/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/esmoa-experience-35-grounded/

https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bowling-tournament/

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.co... for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

The Click It or Ticket Campaign is already in full swing for the Memorial Day Weekend! As the unofficial start of summer, the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a busy time for Californians. Each year, the highways fill with families in vehicles, on their way to start their summer vacations. To help keep drivers and passengers safe, our local Police Departments are reminding motorists to Click It or Ticket. The national seat belt campaign takes place May 21 through June 3, concurrent with the busy travel season. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly half (48%) of the passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2016 were unrestrained. At night from 6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m., that number soared to 56 percent of those killed. That’s why one focus of the Click It or Ticket campaign is nighttime enforcement. Officers will be taking a no-excuses approach to seat belt law enforcement, writing citations day and night. In California, the minimum penalty for a seat belt violation is $162. If you know a friend or a family member who does not buckle up when they drive, please ask them to consider changing their habits. Help us spread this life-saving message before one more friend or family member is killed as a result of this senseless inaction. Seat belts save lives, and everyone—child and adult—needs to remember to buckle up—every trip, every time.

The Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance will take place on Sunday, September 30 at Zamperini Field at Torrance Airport. The event promises to be a Concours to remember with side-by-side displays of world class automobiles and vintage aircraft. In celebration of the Concours 25th Anniversary, discounted tickets are available for only $25! This offer ends soon, so grab your tickets now! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.pvconcours.org. Louis Zamperini Field is located at 3301 Airport Drive, Torrance, CA 90505.

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Marcus 'Goodie' Goodloe, Ph.D., author of KingMaker: Applying Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Leadership Lessons in Working with Athletes and Entertainers (2015), and co-author of Habits: Six Steps to the Art of Influence (2017). We’re going to discuss just what it takes to be an effective leader and the art of influence. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/marcus-goodie-goodloe-author. 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, our guest will be Julie Cegelski from Walk with Sally. Julie has worked in the nonprofit sector for the last 10 years and has been the Program Director at Walk with Sally for the past 4 plus years. We’re going to learn about some of the upcoming events, including Friendship Activities and the very popular, annual White Light White Night event. You can listen to the program live at8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/julie-cegelski-walk-sally. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!

Take a moment to honor our fallen warriors this Memorial Day - and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

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