South Bay by Jackie Weekend Guide April 5, 2018

I attended the Torrance Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Luncheon yesterday afternoon. The featured speaker was Eve Irvine, the new Torrance Chief of Police, and OMG, she had us in hysterics relating her experiences as a law enforcement officer. The event also honored four outstanding women in the community: Athena Award: Leslie Cortez, City of Torrance; Community Catalyst Award: Andrea Sala, El Camino College Foundation; Inspirational Leader Award: Mary Kingston, Providence Little Company of Mary Torrance Medical Center; and South Bay Spirit Award: Claudine Garcia, The Promotions Dept. All I can say is, WOW – these are kickass women doing amazing work!
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund brought The Wall that Heals to Gardena City Hall on Tuesday, April 3. The Wall that Heals, a replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, and a 75 foot mobile education center was escorted into Gardena by approximately 100 motorcycles from the Veterans Affair Medical Center in Long Beach. The Wall that Heals will be open to the public from Wednesday, April 4 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m., 24 hours a day. Gardena City Hall is located at 15800 South Brighton Avenue, Gardena, CA 90247.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Young Professional Council presents the popular Speed Networking tonight, Thursday, April 5 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Shade Rooftop. Networking can be one of the most powerful and productive activities an individual can do to launch and manage their career. Speed networking is a structured and fast paced networking event allowing participants to interact with others, in a series of brief one-on-one information exchanges. This event will provide exposure to a lot of people in a short amount of time. It’s a great way to let others know who you are and what you are looking for, whether new customers or clients, business or sales leads….and you decide whom you want to follow up with. Make the most of this event…. and bring plenty of business cards! The cost is $5. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com/#&panel1-1 or contact Brandon Oates at brandon@manhattanbeachchamber.com. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Waterfront Education is offering a fun filled 3 day/2 night Excursion to Catalina Island Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8. There is so much to do and see as nature’s classroom is extended across the channel. This excursion is designed for all ages and the facility is large enough to divide participants into age appropriate groups for activities. Highlights include fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, tide pools, canoeing, stand-up paddle boarding, archery and more. The learning adventure begins during the boat ride to the island. Discovery Leaders will identify and instruct on sea life and birds encountered enroute. Ocean weather, tides and the importance of conservation is also discussed with students. The itinerary is still being finalized. The cost is $295 per person. Pricing includes lodging, all activities and meals during the visit. Space is limited. Make your reservation today! Please Note: If you are using charter school funds for this excursion we need to make arrangements for prepayment. Contact Julie so we can work with your school’s finance department. For additional information and to make a reservation, visit the website at http://www.waterfronteducation.org/catalina-island/.
The Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce presents the State of the State on Friday, April 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay. The event features State Senators Ben Allen (26th District) and Steven Bradford (35th District) with Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi (66th District). Tickets are $40 for TACC Members and $60 for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.torrancechamber.com/event/state18/. The DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay is located at 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
The 2018 Universe Multicultural Film Festival takes place Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8. The 2018 Universe Multicultural Film Festival plays host to a fabulous array of movies and movie stars. The Festival will feature a stellar line-up of films from all over the world, cultural ambassador pageant event, filmmaker tributes, industry seminars, film market, Red Carpet Fashion show and gala receptions. All the screened films will be either voiced in English or contain subtitles. There are several ticket packages available. The screenings will be held at RHCC Community Center (735 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274); Peninsula Center Library (701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274); Fred Hesse Community Park, McTaggart Hall (29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90274); and Malaga Cove Library (2400 Vía Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274). For additional information, schedule and a list of films, visit the website at http://www.umfilms.org. To purchase tickets, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-universe-multicultural-film-festival-tickets-40955080749.

Riviera Village presents First Fridays on April 6, from 5 to 8 p.m. This free, monthly event is the place to be every first Friday! Head to the Village and enjoy live music, food samplings, gallery viewing, promotional offers and more while you dine and shop. Riviera Village merchants and art galleries stay open until 8 p.m. The energy will be fueled by live music at the north east corner of Avenue I and Catalina from 6 to 8 p.m. The Village has plenty of metered parking on every street, along with a large metered parking lot in the triangle bordered by South Elena Avenue, Via El Prado and Avenida del Norte, and additional parking off South Catalina Avenue and Vista Del Mar. The parking fees are $1.50 per hour from 9am to 9pm and many meters conveniently accept credit cards for payment. For additional information, visit the website at http://rivieravillage.net/.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department and The Attic invite the public to celebrate the Attic’s anniversary with an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, April 7 from 7 to 11 a.m. Come on down to The Attic Cafe for the 19th anniversary Pancake Breakfast and get an all-you-can-eat meal to start your day. Take a tour of the facility and enjoy the entertainment. Bring an appetite! Suggested donation is $5 per person and will be used to upgrade the heating and air conditioning. Tickets are now on sale at The Attic, the City of Torrance Community Services Department Information Desk or from any Attic Advisory Committee/Torrance Youth Council representative. For additional information, call (310) 618-2930 or visit the website at http://www.recreation.torranceca.gov. The Attic is located at 2320 West Carson Street, Torrance, CA 90501.
West Basin Municipal Water District continues the FREE Rain Barrel Distribution Program on Saturday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at Mira Costa High School. Help conserve water with a FREE rain Barrel! You can be more water efficient by collecting and using rainwater in your garden. Rain barrels also help reduce the amount of water that flows into storm drains and waterways. Participants must meet eligibility requirements and register in advance, Rain barrels are distributed on a first come, first served basis. No walk-ins will be allowed. Registration does not guarantee a rain barrel. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.westbasin.org/. Mira Costa High School is located at 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
Team Rubicon, The Mission Continues and Team Red, White & Blue will host the seventh annual Run As One 5K on Saturday, April 7 in Hermosa Beach. They’re taking it to the beach this year and running from the Hermosa Beach pier to the Manhattan Beach pier and back. The event gets underway at 8:30 a.m. and is family friendly. After the event, participants will head to Patrick Malloy’s for discounted bites and brews. Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. For more information visit the website at http://www.TeamRubiconUSA.org. The Mission Continues empowers veterans who are adjusting to life at home to find purpose through community impact. We deploy veterans on new missions in their communities, so that their actions will inspire future generations to serve. For more information, visit http://www.MissionContinues.org. Team Red, White and Blue enriches the lives of America’s veterans by connecting them to their community through physical and social activity. For more information, visit http://www.TeamRWB.org. This is a FREE event! T-shirts are $20 and donations are of course, always appreciated. Proceeds from this event are evenly distributed between the three host organizations. For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://donate.teamrwb.org/team/154126. The Hermosa Beach Pier is located at the western end of Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach, CA
The monthly Fishtivities will take place on Saturday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at SEA Lab. Join the SEA Lab team for Earth Day related crafts, touch tanks tours and aquatic fun! The day includes hands-on activities and experiences relating to marine life and oceans. At 12 p.m. the daily fish feeding will take place followed by a tour of the touch tanks. The cost is $5 for adults, kids 14 and under are free and $2 per cup of food for the fish feeding. For additional information, visit the website at https://lacorps.org/ or contact Adrianne Calbreath at acalbreath@lacorps.org or call 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277.
Mickey’s Deli is celebrating their 65 Anniversary and wants to thank the community for their support! On Saturday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mickey’s will be giving the first 65 people in line either a Mickey’s Combo, Sauce Sandwich or slice of pizza FREE (one item per person). Each customer after that will be able to purchase those three items for only $.65 cents each! They hope everyone will stop by to celebrate this memorable moment, not only for Mickey’s, but the South Bay community as well! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.mickeysdeli.com. Mickey’s Deli is located at 101 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The Torrance Sister City Association presents the Bunka Sai Japanese Cultural Festival on Saturday, April 7 and Sunday, April 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. This fun-filled event features taiko drums, kimono models, marital arts, calligraphy, a tea ceremony, bonsai flower arrangements, doll exhibits, games, story-telling, music, dance, food and more! Admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://torrancesistercity.org/gallery/bunkasai2018/bunkasai2018.html. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA.
King Harbor Brewing Company will celebrate its fourth year in business with an ###strong on Saturday, April 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event features food from 505 Food Truck LA, A Basq Kitchen and Slinging Korea. The brewery tasting room will be open from 12 to 1:45 for any early drinkers or patrons wanting to-go orders. At 1:45 p.m. the party begins and only wristband holders will be allowed on premises. Brewery closes and the party ends at 6 p.m. Tickets include:•30+ taps•Unlimited pours in your very own 4th anniversary mug•Tiki Bar•Live entertainment from DJ Denny Bales, Vinyl Club, and live bands The Royal Rats, Kira Lingman and the Thirsty Crows•Giveaways from Globe skateboards•Coned Ice Cream w/King Harbor Brewing’s Imperial Swirly ice cream collaboration•Food trucks, beer games and moreTickets are $45. Designated Driver tickets are $10 each. Tickets will be sold for $60 per person day-of event…so get them while they last! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at ###a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/king-harbor-brewing-4th-anniversary-tickets-43140319858?aff=eac2" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/king-harbor-brewing-4th-anniversary-tickets-43140319858?aff=eac2. King Harbor Brewing Company is located at 2907 182 Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.
The annual Lomita Fire & Sheriff’s Spaghetti Dinner will take place on Saturday, April 7 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lomita Harbor City Kiwanis Hall. It’s a fun-filled, family friendly day filled with food, raffle prizes and entertainment. In addition, there will be a fire engine/truck and police car available for photo ops. Proceeds from the event go directly to Lomita Fire Station 6, Lomita Sheriff’s Station and other community needs. Tickets will be sold at the door. Admission for adults is $10 per person and $5 for children 12 and under. For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/lomita/ or call Mark Waronek at 310-910-5072 or via email at waronek@yahoo.com. The Lomita Harbor City Kiwanis Hall is located at 24822 Narbonne Avenue in Lomita.
The Automobile Driving Museum presents Ladies Car Care 101 & 201 on Sunday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Grease Girl is coming to the museum again in 2018! Ladies Car Care 101: A two hour class for all ages of women to gain confidence in car care. Learn routine checks, identify what’s under the hood and understand what to do when something goes wrong! The cost is $5 per person for each of these valuable classes.-Ladies Car Care 101: Sunday, April 8 from 10 am to noon.-Ladies Car Care 201: Sunday, April 8 from 1 pm to 3 pm.(The classes will cover: Roadside Car Maintenance. Get hands on with changing a tire. Carry out a variety of simple roadside visual checks to rule out problems. Understand what to do when your car’s warning lights come on. Learn how to properly jump-start a car. Walk through roadside emergency scenarios and discover solutions.) Grease Girl (Kristin Cline) is inspiring the world, one grease monkey at a time, to get in the garage and get greasy! Grease Girl is a place to learn, share and delve into the hot rodding lifestyle. Whether it’s a specific garage DIY you’re looking for or just want to dive into the journey of a fellow car loving gal, you’ve found the right place. Enjoy learning and laughing along with the adventures you find at Grease Girl…and then go out and create your own! For additional information and registration, visit the website at https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/event/ladiescarare/2018-01-21/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.

You know you can speak Spanish, at least a little bit, but who can you practice with so that you can improve? The Redondo Beach North Branch Library offers Spanish Language Practice. The practice sessions are on Mondays, April 9 and May 7 from 6:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. and are led by facilitator Nichols Brown. Participants need to already know a little Spanish to participate. The sessions are free program and open to the public. For more information on programs and services at Redondo Beach Public Library, please call (310) 318-0675, option 5, or visit the website at http://www.redondo.org/library. The practices will be held in the Meeting Room at Redondo Beach North Branch Library, located at 2000 Artesia Boulevard in Redondo Beach. Free parking is available behind the Library.
ATTENTION EL SEGUNDO RESIDENTS!!! Election Day is Tuesday, April 10. Don’t forget to make your way to the polls to vote for two new City Council Members. Two seats will be vacant as Mayor Suzanne Fuentes retires from eight years of service to the City as a Council Member and Mayor and Mike Dugan moves on to enjoy his retirement after four years as a Council Member. Four candidates will be vying for these seats including Maria Barden, Lance Giroux, Scot Nicol and Chris Pimentel. The Chamber asked the candidates three questions pertaining to business and their backgrounds. A downloadable PDF of the Q&A can be found at http://files.constantcontact.com/cf2e37f6001/40f99275-1ca1-4e00-9598-01dc56e74be4.pdf.
The Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach Chambers of Commerce will host a Dual Chamber Networking Lunch on Tuesday, April 10 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Laurel Tavern. The event will feature Ronnie Ramos of Harmony 3 Productions. Ronnie will share various tips on how to up your social media game with images and DIY videos. The cost is $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-Members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com. Laurel Tavern is located at 1220 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.
Pedone’s Pizza will host the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones Project Social Hour on Tuesday, April 10 from 5 to 6 p.m. Italians drink a glass of red wine with each meal…and they might just be onto something. Studies show that for people who have a healthy relationship with alcohol, enjoying a glass of wine rich in artery-scrubbing flavonoids can benefit the health of the mind and body. Unwind with new and old friends during Social Hour. Attendees will enjoy discounted appetizers and the first glass of wine for $5. The monthly Social Hour takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at various venues throughout the South Bay. No registration is required, just show up! For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://bchd.org/socialhour. Pedone’s Pizza is located at 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.
The local business community is invited to a Spring Mixer on Wednesday, April 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pull & Thread. Sisters Norel And Devora have taken over the family business, formerly the Art Oriental Rug Company, and recently rebranded as Pull & Thread. The Mixer is co-hosted by Carlos Martinez and aims to create local connections and cultivate collaborations. Attendees will enjoy sips and bites, music and more. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.pullandthread.com. Pull & Thread is located at 24415 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505.
Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/springfest-redondo-beach/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/free-fitness-weekend-2/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/community-beautification-event-seaside-heroes-park/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-octagon-redondo-pier/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/whale-of-a-day-point-vicente/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malaga-cove-art-show/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/wonder-lens-youth/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/splash-love/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/harmony-sweepstakes-regional-cappella-singing-contest/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mbac-opening-reception-sculptural-jewelry-exhibition/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pacific-coast-international-short-film-festival/
https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/manhattan-beach-economic-forum-2/
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.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

The Torrance Art Museum is looking for volunteers to join their team! Volunteers are one of the richest resources at the Torrance Art Museum. The museum offers a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from meeting the public at the information desk, serving as an educational docent and gallery guide, to working behind the scenes installing art exhibits. Whatever your skills and interests are, there is a good chance they have a place for you. For additional information, contact the Volunteer Coordinator via email at CHernandez@TorranceCA.Gov or call (310) 618-2378 ext. 3846.
El Segundo Museum of Art has put out a Call for Artwork for the first Photo Festival, This is Awkward. The Festival will take place on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. How do you define awkward? Submit your photo or photo-based artwork that explores the theme of awkward. Submissions will be counted on a first-come, first serve basis starting on April 9. Please note that framed submissions cannot exceed 18” x 24” x 3”. Submissions will remain open until April 28 or until all spaces are filled. No more than two (2) submissions per artist. All artwork must be ready to hang. Send all submissions to submit@artlab21.org. All artworks must be dropped off at ESMoA no later than May 2. ESMoA cannot print artworks. For additional information and submission form, visit the website at https://esmoa.org/event/open-call-for-photo-festival-this-is-awkward/.
St. Margaret’s Center offers Free Groceries for low income households every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Communities served include Inglewood, Lennox, Hawthorne, El Segundo, Lawndale, Gardena and Manhattan Beach. Items include fresh produce, fruits, dairy, meat, bakery, canned goods and baby food. Once a month per family. Bring your bags for a mystery reward. For additional information and to put your name on the list, call 310-672-2208. St. Margaret’s Center is located at 10217 Inglewood Avenue, Lennox CA 90304.
The ###strong encourages local businesses to book holiday parties early and take advantage of the Corporate Neighbor Appreciation special! Book your holiday party early and save! Get 20% off the venue rental for April 2018. Discount valid through April 30. Get a 15% discount for holiday party rentals in November and December. For additional information, visit the website at ###a href="https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/" target="_blank">https://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245.
Gabi James, the new restaurant from the Gabriele family (Love & Salt), opened quietly earlier this week in their former Zazou space, on South Catalina Avenue in Redondo Beach. To read the full press release, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/gabi-james-opens-redondo-beach/.
I was recently invited to Villa Narcissa for a High Tea celebrating the launch of the Vanderlip Heritage Fund. To read all about this hidden gem, visit https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/visit-villa-narcissa/.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, Joe and I will do a Weekend Round-Up and discuss all the upcoming events we can look forward to! Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/weekend-round-up/. 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 Rob Torres fromMillennial Digital. Rob will discuss how to utilize social media. He will also be a guest speaker at the MB Chamber Lunch & Learn later tomorrow. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime at https://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rob-torres-millennial-digital/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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