South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide September 27, 2018

In producing and co-hosting The South Bay Show podcast for the last seven years, I’ve had the good fortune to become acquainted with what is commonly referred to as the 20%ers (although, some say it’s probably closer to 10%ers). These individuals are passionate about their communities and committed to service. When something needs doing, they step up - repeatedly - and by and large, without recompense. You’ll find them in service organizations; sitting on boards and commissions; volunteering for non-profits; serving in small business associations; fundraising for education foundations; organizing local events; working with veterans, teens, the elderly; and helping neighbors in any number of ways. I know this because, regardless of the focus or topic, that 20% are recurring guests on the podcast. I’m in no way diminishing how much corporate sponsors and their dollars do for our South Bay communities…. I can’t imagine where we’d be without them. I just wanted to give a shout out to those individuals, whose time and effort make the South Bay a pretty terrific place to call home.
The Center for Health & Fitness invites the community to participate in###strong, a nation-wide movement to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle from September 24 through September 28. Attendees will enjoy FREE classes, health assessments, lectures and more! View the full schedule at http://www.bchd.org//docs/chf/event/ActiveAgingWeek-schedule-8×11.pdf. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.beachcitiesgym.org/active-aging-week. The Center for Health and Fitness/Beach Cities Health District is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue, 2nd Floor, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a Ribbon Cutting for the Village Runner today, Thursday, September 27 at 9 a.m. at the new store location in Riviera Village. The community is invited to stop by and check out the new digs – they’ve got all your running needs, an ocean view and plenty of (non-metered) parking! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/303154900273684/. Village Runner is located at 1611 South Catalina Avenue, #105, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Just heard this event has sold out…. The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce will present Mayor Patrick J. Furey’s 2018 State of the City Address today, Thursday, September 27 at 11:30 a.m. at DoubleTree by Hilton. The Chamber will also honor Steve Morikawa, the 2018 TACC ‘Distinguished Citizen of the Year’. Registration begins at 11:30 with the program and lunch commencing at noon. Tickets are $46 for Chamber Members and $60 for non-Members. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/city2017/. The DoubeTree by Hilton is located at 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.
Weber Accetta Real Estate Group is hosting a Welcome to the Village Party for the new King Harbor Brewing Village Tasting Room locationtonight, Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. The King Harbor Brewing team is excited to be in the neighborhood and anxious to support and cross-promote with all the awesome, local businesses. For this first event, they’re partnering with Locale 90. It’s all about community, craft beer and Neapolitan pizza! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/230686637625513/. King Harbor Brewing Village Tasting Room is located at 1719 South Catalina, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Custom Design & Construction will host a Food & Wine Pairing tonight,Thursday, September 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. It will be an elegant, upscale, tasting event featuring oil, vinegars and wine. During the event, attendees will enjoy small bites using Oil & Vinegar’s unique products sourced from artisan producers around the world, as well as fine wines from the Boisset Collection in Napa Valley. Tickets are $5 and benefit Habitat for Humanity. Stop by after work and enjoy some great food and wine. It’s all for a wonderful cause! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/245602009624845/. Custom Design & Construction is located at2001 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The Torrance Police Department will partner with Gone to the Dogs Rescue and Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control for a Pet Adoption Event on Saturday, September 29 between 9 a.m. and noon at the City of Torrance Animal Control Facility. The Torrance Police Department is grateful to partner with residents and businesses in the community to help these pets find new homes. This event will be coordinated by the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division under the command of Captain Mark Underwood, Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. Animal Control Officers will also be on hand for pet licensing. For additional information, contact Animal Control at (310) 618-3850. The City of Torrance Animal Control Facility is located at 2200 Jefferson Street in Torrance.
Take the first step to a world without Alzheimer’s at the Beach Cities Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday September 29 beginning at 9 a.m. The route length is 3.4 miles long and starts at Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach. Registration begins at 9 a.m., the ceremony is at 10 a.m. and the Walk starts at 10:30 a.m. Every registered participant will receive a T-shirt after achieving the fundraising minimum of $100. All funds raised through Walk to End Alzheimer’s further the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2017/CA-CaliforniaSouthland?fr_id=10752&pg=entry.

The Redondo Beach Police Department is proud to present the annualKing of the Harbor Skateboard Championships on Saturday, September 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Redondo Pier. This FREE event is open to all levels of skaters between ages 8 to 18 – all are invited to participate and compete. Registered participants will receive a free T-shirt, trophies, lunch, snacks, cool giveaways, prizes and more provided FREE courtesy of the generous sponsors. The winner’s names will be inscribed on the perpetual trophy that will hang at the Police Station. It is currently on display at ET Surf Shop. It will be a fun day with time for free skating before the competition. Skateboarders, thrashers and shredders of all levels can register online at http://www.redondo.org/skateboard. Waivers must be signed by parents or legal guardians for skaters under 18 years of age and helmets are required. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/police or contact Dinah Lary at 310 379-2477 x2852. The event will take place in the Octagon area next to basin 3 and the boardwalk in Redondo Beach.
The community is invited to the Grand Opening of Pier 76 Fish Grill on Saturday, September 29 at the new Apollo Landing location. The first 150 guests on Saturday and Sunday will received a FREE mini lobster roll and FREE flavored lemonade with any social media post all weekend long. Attendees can also submit a business card or entry slip for a chance to win 1 of 10 exclusive Club 76 memberships (free Pier 76 for 76 days!). Doors open at 11 a.m. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.pier76fishgrill.com/. Pier 76 Fish Grill is located in Apollo Landing at 2171 Rosecrans Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Pacific Coast Gallery presents Ride the Wild Wheels Exhibition Opening & Artist Reception on Saturday, September 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. The exhibition features the work of famed SST producer and photographer SPOT. SPOT is well known for producing many of the early releases from Black Flag, the Minutemen, Descendents, Meat Puppets and Husker Du (among many other bands from that era). He was also a prolific photographer and sharp-eyed chronicler of life in LA and Hermosa during the 70s and early 80s. Many of his images were featured in his acclaimed photo book Sounds of Two Eyes Opening, released in 2014. The exhibit will showcase beach, roller skate, skateboard, surf and punk rock photos from Hermosa Beach and the South Bay. This will be the first time SPOT has ever offered these images as fine art prints, and they will be printed by the same master printer, and to the same standards, as the other fine art landscape photos at Pacific Coast Gallery. PCG will also be releasing some of SPOT’s never before seen images of Black Flag from their Nervous Breakdown recording session, as this record nears its 40th anniversary. The artist reception will feature live music by SPOT, as well as a live performance by Mike Watt and the Missingmen. For additional information, visit the website at http://pacificcoast.gallery/. Pacific Coast Gallery is located at 205 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.
The Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378 presents Disco Pneumonia: Dance Party Extravaganza on Saturday, September 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Elks righteous one-hundred-year anniversary. The event features dyn-o-mite raffles, gimme some skins potato bar, totally pimpin’ taco bar, and dining at the 8 Track Cafe. Dress code: disco attire. Tickets are $20 per person. Redondo Beach Elks Lodge is located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA.
The Redondo Pier Association presents the annual Rods, Rides & Relics Car Show on Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Redondo Pier. A favorite with local car enthusiasts, Rods, Rides & Relics features some of the finest classic cars in the South Bay. 100 cars will be displayed over the water on The Pier. Enjoy live music by The Stingrays from noon to 2 p.m. Take a stroll along the pier, view the cars and then vote for your favorite. The event is open to the public, admission is free and hanging out on the pier surrounded by classic automobiles is certainly a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours on a lazy Sundayafternoon! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach.
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What a BUMMER these car shows are on the same day!
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The annual Palos Verdes Concours D’Elegance will take place at Louis Zamperini Field on Sunday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once a year, the cream of historical automotive beauty, innovation and engineering are curated into multiple classes and placed on display at a stunning outdoor venue. The 2018 Concours will once again be held at Zamperini Field. In addition to displaying the usual high standard of historic automobiles, they’ll be showcasing vintage aircraft in a side-by-side display. The theme this year is “California Style” and in addition to the featured marques, there are a total of twenty classes of automobiles featuring a variety of magnificent concours automobiles from all over the world. Some 200 amazing classic automobiles will be inspected and judged by a team of experts for adherence to original specifications, attention to detail, and loving care of their restoration. The judging results are then presented in the afternoon as the winning autos are recognized in the Parade of Excellence. General admission tickets are $50. Children 13 and younger admitted free. Just once a year. You should be here. 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.

The Unified Small Business Alliance and Aurelio Mattucci will host an###strongon Sunday, September 30 from Noon to 2 p.m. at La Bella Napoli Italian Restaurant. The community is invited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of La Bella Napoli and taste some of their dishes for FREE. Bring the family! This event is FREE to attend! For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1773282349453706/. La Bella Napoli is located at 23906 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
The South Coast Botanic Garden offers visitors a wide variety of activities and events every month. To view the schedule for October, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-coast-botanic-garden-october-events/.For more information, visit the website at https://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/. South Coast Botanic Garden is located at26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, 90274.
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! View the schedule for October at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-library-activities-october/. Print the flyer and stick it on the fridge as a reminder. For more information on Library programs and services, call (310) 318-0675, option 5 for Adult or Teen Programs, (310) 318-0675, option 6 for Children’s Programs. For updated information visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. Redondo Beach Main Library is located at303 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277. Telephone: 310 318-0675. Redondo Beach North Branch Library is located at 2000 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. Telephone: 310 318-0677.
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy offers a calendar full of special activities and monthly events. To see what’s on tap for October, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-peninsula-land-conservancy-activities/.
The Center for Health & Fitness is teaming up with the American Heart Association and Providence Little Company of Mary to offer FREE Blood Pressure Screenings on Monday, October 1 from 9 to 11 a.m. These blood pressure screening are offered as part of Check.Change.Control. an evidence-based hypertension management program. To register, call 310-374-3426, ext. 147. The Center for Health & Fitness is located at 514 North Prospect Avenue, 2nd floor, Redondo Beach, CA.
The Hermosa Beach Murals Project will host the Mural #8 Unveiling & Fundraiser on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 13 Street and Hermosa Avenue. Hermosa Beach Murals Project and Art Director for M1SK, Daniel Inez will unveil Mural #8 depicting the Punk Rock/Skateboard era of the 1970’s and 1980’s. The unveiling is open to the public. Tickets are required to attend the Reception at the Standing Room immediately after the unveiling which will benefit the HB Murals Project. The evening will feature an inspired menu created by Standing Room founder Lowell Bakke, two cocktails, silent and live auction and a meet & greet with art director Daniel Inez and several artists featured on the mural. Limited edition signed giclées of Mural #8 will be available for purchase. Tickets for the Reception are $100/$150. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/punk-skate-in-hermosa-mural-8-fundraiser-reception-tickets-49331770654?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. The Standing Room is located at 1320 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) presents the annualGirl’s Night Out FUNdraiser http://www.cancersupportredondobeach.org/gno. The Comedy & Magic Club is located at 1018 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.
The annual First Responder Recognition Night will take place onTuesday, October 2 starting at 6 p.m. at Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378. The community is encouraged to attend to honor first responders from Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. There will also be a special recognition of Elk first responders, active or retired. Dinner starts at 6 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 7:30 p.m. This event is FREE to attend. Dinner tickets are $10 each and can be purchased from Elizabeth Dye via email at LadyElk1378@gmail.com. Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378 is located at 315 Esplanade, Redondo Beach, CA.

LISTEN UP! If you haven’t done this tour yet, now’s the time becauseSunday is the last day to download the Hermosa Beach Tour for FREE! Discover how Hermosa Beach became a mecca for trailblazing music for more than 75 years. Walk with Joe Nolte, “The Godfather of South-Bay Punk” on a musical journey through time. Along the way, Joe will introduce you to musicians who played here and local fans whose lives were changed by the experience. Music is the thread that connects one generation to the next, but this thoughtful and intimate story is about more than music. It’s about change, the rebellious spirit of youth, finding your tribe, growing older and what we leave behind. Whether you’re a first-time visitor, or you’ve lived in Hermosa your whole life, you’ll discover hidden gems, hear untold stories, and better appreciate what truly makes Hermosa, Hermosa.
1) Download the app (Experience GPS Tours) at https://experiencegpstours.com
2) Open the app, select and download The Hermosa Tour
3) Grab your earbuds, head to the base of the pier, and have fun!
For more information, visit the website at https://experiencegpstours.com/#!/up.
The South Coast Botanic Garden hosts The Great Pumpkin Hunt daily through November 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Locate bird houses inhabited by parrots, owls, woodpeckers and hawks to collect their clues and find the hidden pumpkin garden. Move throughout the 87-acre garden in this perfect fall excursion. Please remember to wear comfy clothes and shoes for outdoors and bring a water bottle. The hunt is family-friendly, imaginative, adventurous, and will require some hiking through the nature trails. Admission is free for Members. For nonmembers, the event is included with General Garden Admission. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged. For additional information, visit the website at http://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA 90247.
Beach Cities Health District is all about healthy choices, and they know you are too! Whether you just whipped up your favorite healthy recipe, or you’re taking a stroll along the beach, share your healthy habits with BCHD on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtag #CaughtBeingHealthy for a chance to win a gift card from your favorite Blue Zones Restaurant! Selfies are welcome, but not required. Only public posts/profiles will be considered.
Rules:
Post a picture of your favorite healthy habits with the hashtag #CaughtBeingHealthy by 9/30/18. Tag @BeachCitiesHealth on Facebook or Instagram.
Prizes:
-1 $50 gift card to a Blue Zones Restaurant (grand prize)
-2 $25 gift card to a Blue Zones Restaurant
For more details, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/CaughtBeingHealthy.
The ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival is back! What does “Matriarchs” mean to you? Make a 60 second film and submit it to the ESMoA Video Art + Film Festival: Matriarchs! Deadline for submissions is Monday, October 28 at 5pm PST. Films will be reviewed by ESMoA and a panel of judges from the El Segundo and Los Angeles arts community who will decide which films will be featured at the screening event at ESMoA on Saturday, December 1, 2018. For additional information about submissions, visit the website at https://esmoa.org/event/open-call-2018-esmoa-video-art-film-festival-matriarchs/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, we’re going to get a little Hermosa history lesson from our guests – Maureen Ferguson Lewis, Joe Nolte and Adam Malovani. We’re going to learn about the Hermosa Beach Murals Project and the new mural depicting the Punk Rock/Skateboard era of the 1970’s and 1980’s. The Mural #8 Unveiling & Fundraiser takes place on Tuesday, October 2 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 13 Street and Hermosa Avenue. The unveiling is open to the public; tickets for the reception at The Standing Room are $100/$150. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime athttps://www.southbaybyjackie.com/hermosa-beach-mural-project-mural-8/. 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, we're going to revisit the Manhattan Beach Chamber's Young Entrepreneurs Academy and catch up with a couple of graduates of the program! Listen to the podcast live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-young-entrepreneurs-academy/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s happening in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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