Tomorrow is the Summer Solstice, the first official day of summer and the longest day of the year. There are plenty of fabulous outdoor events happening this weekend, so get outside and take advantage of all that extra daylight!
Manhattan Beach luxury boutique, Shade Hotel, hosts a monthly Wine Academy on the third Thursday of each month, that’s tonight Thursday, June 20. Wine loving friends can gather to socialize, taste and learn from experts about new wines in a relaxed, fun, atmosphere and Shade’s rooftop SkyDeck classroom offers stellar sunset views of the South Bay. This popular event is open to the public and runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and offers wine lovers an opportunity to enjoy an intimate, casual, wine-centric social gathering. Well-priced at $25 per person in advance, $35 at the door, the Wine Academy features expert, interactive presentations of exceptional wines, boutique and/or limited production wines, along with tantalizing wine-paired hors d’oeuvres prepared by Executive Chef Chris Garasic. This Wine Academy features The Prisoner and Saldo Winery. It’s a great opportunity to expand your wine knowledge! For more information or to make reservations, call 310-546-4995 or visit the website at www.shadehotel. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.
The South Bay will host the inaugural Wounded Heroes Bike Ride on Sunday, June 23. Steve Diels and the South Bay Bicycling Coalition are supporting the Wounded Heroes of America organization by offering an informal bike ride for Veterans and their supporters. Show your appreciation to Veterans, ride with the real heroes, have some fun and enjoy some great food afterward. The event starts at Veteran’s Park and riders are requested to be there by 8 a.m. The ride begins at 9 a.m. and will go to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back. Enjoy lunch at the Elks Lodge after the ride. Lunch will be served from noon to 2 p.m. All bicyclists must wear a helmet and follow the rules of the road. The route will utilize the Strand bike path and the out and back mileage will be fully adjustable based on the rider’s capabilities but in all cases, it will be a casual/social pace. Steve Collins of Hermosa Cyclery will provide bikes to Veterans that do not have a bike and make them available the morning of the ride. Bottled water and gift bags will be provided to all participants. For more information, visit the website at http://woundedheroesofamerica.org/. Veteran’s Park is located at 309 The Esplanade and the Elks Lodge is located at 315 The Esplanade in Redondo Beach.
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Join Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach for the 17th Annual Celebrate Wellness at the South Coast Botanic Garden on Sunday, June 23 from 3 to 7 p.m. Reserve a seat at this extraordinary garden party that will amaze and delight food and wine aficionados and anyone who appreciates an opportunity for a great culinary experience. Guests will sample delectable specialties from local restaurants, coupled with tempting libations from wineries and breweries. The event also includes a selection of valuable live and silent auction items up for grabs. Enjoy strolling through the garden as you view these fabulous treasures….place your bids on a catered party for 50 on the rooftop of Equinox South Bay, Tequila-versity in your home from Ortega-120 in Redondo Beach, a delicious dinner for six prepared at your home by Executive Chef Bert S. Agor Jr. of Kincaid’s Redondo Beach and a fantastic variety of health, beauty, entertainment and sports items. Proceeds will benefit more than 150 free programs offered each month by the Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach. Tickets are $140 per person – guests must be 21 and older – and can be purchased online by visiting www.cancersupportredondobeach.org or by calling 310-376-3550. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard on the Palos Verdes Peninsula.
The City of Manhattan Beach presents the 36th Annual Concerts in the Park series kicking off Sunday, June 23. The series is a summer-long event held at Polliwog Park and takes place every Sunday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. Musical offerings will include Dixieland, Country Western, Alternative Rock, Surf music, Woodstock, Beatles, Elvis & Neil Diamond tributes and Salsa/Latin among others. Every year, The Hyperion Outfall Serenaders, the ‘Official Band of Manhattan Beach’, opens the series. These performances are free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues or wheeled vehicles allowed at any time in the concert area. Umbrellas and pop-up tents may be set up before and after the concert but once the concert begins, you will be required to take them down. Get out your beach chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and head to Polliwog Park for some good old-fashioned summertime fun! Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.For more information and the concert schedule, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/index.aspx?page=1643.
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Most of you have heard that Body Glove Co-Founder, Bob Meistrell, passed away on Sunday aboard his boat, the Disappearance. He was a legendary waterman, pillar of the community and loved by everyone that had the honor of knowing him. God speed, Bob.
It’s never too early to begin planning for your financial future and you’ll want experienced professionals with a proven track record and flawless reputation on your team. Brigante, Cameron, Watters & Strong, Certified Public Accountants and Consultants, is the largest full-service accounting firm in the South Bay. BCWS is dedicated to providing professional services of the highest quality and is offering a special promotion for our audience. Mention The South Bay Show or South Bay by Jackie and receive a 10% discount on tax services (new clients only). Give them a call at 310-542-0011 or visit the website at www.bcws.com. April 15 may have come and gone but there’s always next year!
As always, check the calendar links and ‘Things to Do’ page on my website, www.southbaybyjackie.com, for details on these and other events throughout the South Bay.
On The South Bay Show this morning, we hosted the First Annual South Bay Trivia Challenge with a panel of distinguished guests to commemorate the 100th edition of this Weekend Guide. The trivia questions referred to people, places and events we’ve covered in the Guide and on The South Bay Show over the last two years. It was too much fun! Don’t worry, if you missed the show, you can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/june-20-2013-south-bay-trivia-challenge/
