South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide August 3, 2017

Is it hot or what? While I adore our home’s proximity to the beach, about this time every year I seriously question the wisdom of builders that didn’t believe coastal homes needed air conditioning. My husband and I have discussed installing A/C several times, but in the end, we opt not to. (So I’m sitting here melting as I type this.) These hot, humid, summer days remind me of childhood – again, beach house without A/C – when we had only one way to beat the heat: go to the beach, dive in the water, and stay there all day. Lucky for us, A/C is now the norm and we have any number of ways to stay cool indoors…. but this weekend it’s all about being outdoors, with lots of great events happening all over the South Bay. You know the drill: wear loose, light clothing; hydrate, hydrate, hydrate; apply lots of sunscreen; avoid the kitchen at all cost. Stay cool, my friends!
The annual International Surf Festival continues through Sunday, August 6. The host city for this year’s Festival is the City of Manhattan Beach. The event promotes the four South Bay beach cities, the world’s best lifeguard service, and physical fitness for thousands of participants. Scheduled events include the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Medal of Valor Dinner, Charlie Saikley Volleyball Tournament (better known as 6-man!), surfing championships, the Dick Fitzgerald two-mile beach run, sand soccer, the Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard Championship, sand castle contest, beach volleyball and several other activities. The International Surf Festival is presented by BEACHSPORT.org, the Chambers of Commerce and the Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Department of Beaches and Harbors. For additional information and schedule, visit the website at http://www.surffestival.org/.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau host the annual Summer Sidewalk Celebration in downtown Hermosa Beach from Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The family-friendly event allows residents and visitors to browse through merchandise on the sidewalks of Pier and Hermosa Avenues, enjoy live music and take advantage of enticing discounts. Restaurants are also offering various specials and several businesses will offer children’s activities. The summer weekend brings the community together as business owners find the sidewalk sale to be the perfect opportunity to mingle with customers and showcase their merchandise in a festive atmosphere. It’ll be a lively two days in town with Movies on the Beach, Summer Concerts on the Beach and the International Surf Festival taking place as well. So spend a sunshine-filled weekend shopping and dining in Hermosa Beach! For additional information, visit the website at http://business.hbchamber.net/events/details/hermosa-beach-summer-sidewalk-sale-3465.
The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Family Movies in Alta Vista Park every Friday night in August. This FREE event is open to the public and the community is invited to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn down to Alta Vista Park at dusk and enjoy a night of cinema under the stars. The schedule is as follows:August 04 – Take Me Out to the Ballgame###/emTo Have and Have NotAugust 18 – Union PacificAugust 25 – Bells are RingingFor additional information, visit the website at ###a href="http://www.visitredondo.com/family-friendly-weekly-events.html" target="_blank">http://www.visitredondo.com/family-friendly-weekly-events.html. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street, Redondo Beach, CA.
Terranea Resort is offering a series of Sea Salt Workshops on the first Saturday (August 5) of each month at 10 a.m. at the Sea Salt Conservatory. Explore Terranea by land and sea with an experience highlighting the resort’s Farm-to-Terranea philosophy. Sea Salt Workshop attendees will enjoy an intimate workshop, salt pairing, and wine, as they learn about the resort’s sea salt harvesting process with Terranea’s award-winning chefs. Terranea’s Sea Salt Conservatory is used to produce Terranea’s own signature sea salt. Created using local seawater from the Pacific Ocean, the greenhouse conservatory serves as a natural evaporation chamber, resulting in high quality, mineral-rich sea salt, and ultimately enabling the resort to become sea salt-sustainable. The workshop will include a sea salt tasting and salt pairing along with a glass of wine by ONEHOPE Wine. The cost is $70 per person and advance reservations are required. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. The Sea Salt Conservatory is located adjacent to the Palos Verdes Ballroom Terrace. For additional information and reservations, call 310-265-2885. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.
The Automobile Driving Museum hosts Hot Wheels Garage on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event features life size Hot Wheels cars and trucks, raffle, balloon artist, face painting and $2 ice-cream sundaes – it’s a fun outing for the whole family! For additional information, call (310) 909-0950 or visit the website at http://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo.

Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks and the City of Hermosa Beach present Movies at the Beach every Saturday night in August. The movies will be screened on the beach just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. The fun begins at 6 p.m. with the move starting at 7:30. Everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE community event! Attendees should bring blankets, beach chairs and picnic baskets. Refreshments, t-shirts, caps and blankets will be for sale on site with all proceeds benefitting Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks. The schedule is as follows:Aug 05 – The Karate Kid###/emMoanaAug 19 – La La LandAug 26 – Ferris Bueller’s Day OffFor additional information, visit the Facebook page at ###a href="https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts/.
The City of Lomita presents Movie under the Stars on Saturday, August 5 at 8:30 p.m. on the lawn at City Hall. They’ll be showing Finding Dory for the first screening of the summer. Bring low beach chairs, blankets, snacks and popcorn for a fun, hot summer night with family, friends and neighbors. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/141611446422511/ or call 310-326-0140. Lomita City Hall is located at 24300 Narbonne Ave, Lomita, CA 90717.
Beach Cities Health District hosts Moai Social Group: Walking, Potluck & More on Sunday August 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joslyn Community Center. Staying connected, active and belonging to a group of supportive, like-minded people is just as vital to your well-being as exercise and healthy eating. Come join one of Beach Cities Health District’s “moai” social groups around walking, potlucks, gardening or other healthy activities. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. The community is encouraged to sign up and take part in these FREE events! Registration is required: Call Tiana Rideout at 310-374-3426, ext. 139 or email at tiana.rideout@bchd.org. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/. The Joslyn Community Center is located at 1601 North Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266.
Saint Rocke and LA Car Guy present the 2017 Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series! The concerts will take place Sundays in August from 5 to 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier located at the base of Pier Plaza. These concerts are some of the most popular events in the South Bay and the crowd numbers well into the thousands. Arrive early to claim a prime viewing spot because EVERYBODY will be there! The schedule and band line-up are as follows:Sunday, August 6 – Robert Randolph & The Family Band with special guest The Reluctant ApostlesSunday, August 13 – Everclear with special guestSunday, August 20 – Day of the Dead featuring Cubensis, Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), special guestsSunday, August 27 – Super Diamond with special guestVisit the Hermosa Summer Concerts Facebook page for updates and event information at https://www.facebook.com/hermosasummerconcerts?fref=ts. The concerts will take place on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier.
Beach Cities Health District presents Zumba in the Park, every Monday in August as part of the FREE Summer Fitness Series. Get ready to dance your way into shape this summer! Every Monday night from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. the public is invited to participate and move at their own pace and all ages are welcome. This FREE community-wide event brings together the community, fitness and fun! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and athletic clothing. Classes will be led by certified Zumba® instructors from the Center for Health & Fitness. Zumba in the Park was a huge hit last summer and it’s even more popular this year! You don’t want to miss this! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.bchd.org/freefitness. Lincoln Elementary, 2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278
CALLING ALL TALENTED SOUTH BAY RESIDENTS!!! The South Bay’s Got Talent competition is returning to the James R. Armstrong Theatre on Saturday, September 23 at 7 p.m. Do you possess star quality? Have you been practicing and perfecting a talent that you want to share with the world? Are you ready to step onto the stage and into the spotlight? Then get ready for the 2017 South Bay’s Got Talent competition! All talents and all ages are welcome to audition. Winners will receive scholarships for the 2018 World Championships of Performing Arts. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. ###strongAuditions will take place on Monday, August 21, and Tuesday, August 22, 2017 by appointment only. The talent show is open to all residents of the South Bay which includes the Beach Cities (Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach), the Palos Verdes Peninsula, neighborhoods of the City of Los Angeles (Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro and Wilmington), El Segundo and inland cities of the South Bay (Hawthorne, Inglewood, Gardena, Carson, Lawndale, Torrance and Lomita). This is your chance to shine! To participate in South Bay’s Got Talent, submit the audition form by August 7. For additional information and to download the audition form, please go to ###a href="http://www.torrancearts.org/" target="_blank">http://www.torrancearts.org. You may also contact the Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation office directly at (310) 378-8100 or via email at contest@torrancearts.org. The James R. Armstrong Theatre is located within the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance.
The Great Room will host the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones Project Social Hour on Tuesday, August 8 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 at Blue Zones Project’s Social Hour. The first glass of wine is $5 and there will be discounted appetizers. 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. For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://bchd.org/. The Great Room is located at 2810 Artesia Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA.

The Torrance Cultural Arts Center presents The Fellas – Melissa Manchester Gala & CD Release Party on Friday, September 22 at 8 p.m. at the James Armstrong Theater. Backed by the Blue Note Orchestra, the Grammy winner pays tribute to Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Dean Martin and other iconic male singers. This concert benefits the Art Attack Foundation, a performing arts student scholarship organization. Tickets are on sale now for $75/$30. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.torranceca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4732/. The James R. Armstrong Theatre is located within the Torrance Cultural Arts Center at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance.
The Redondo Beach Public Library is pleased to announce that a new eBook and audiobook platform, cloudLibrary, has joined the digital collection. The Cloud Library app is not only clean and simple to use, it allows library patrons access to thousands of titles through their Redondo Beach library card. Love listening to music? Seeing concerts? Watching music documentaries? Redondo Beach Public Library has got you covered with Qello Concerts. Qello is the only place to watch over 1700 of the most amazing live moments in music. It’s the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on-demand to just about any digital device. It’s like a never-ending concert ticket. It’s another great service available for free with your Redondo Beach library card. Membership really has its privileges! If you have a Redondo Beach Public Library card and access to the Internet, you can access remotely from almost anywhere! For more information, contact the adult information desk at (310) 318-0675, option 5.
All of the Summer Concert Series have already begun, so be sure to check out the schedules at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/special-events.php!
Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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These are just a few of the special events taking place. 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.
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Andreanna Giuliano Liguore, third generation South Bay restaurateur and co-owner of Bettolino Kitchen in Redondo Beach. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bettolino-kitchen-andreanna-liguore/. 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 Sam Williams. Originally from the South Bay, Sam is a former professional basketball player. Sam is also the proprietor of NicaSlams, a cigar shop specializing in Nicaraguan cigars. Nicaslams will be one of the vendors at this year’s Bite at the Beach and this is just one more reason you need to buy your tickets now! You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bite-beach-2/. Tune in every Friday morning and discover what’s new in Manhattan Beach!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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