South Bay By Jackie Weekend Guide May 5, 2016

I’m fortunate and grateful to be spending time with my mother (and sisters) as I write this – and I’m thrilled to celebrate this Mother’s Day with four generations of my favorite women in the world. Here’s to good women – may we know them, may we be them, may we raise them!

The South Bay Adult School is offering a FREE Active Shooter Training Class this morning, Thursday, May 5 from 7 to 9 a.m. Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce and the City of Redondo Beach, the class is specifically intended for Redondo Beach business owners, managers and employees. This training is designed to prepare you in the event there is an Active Shooter where you are. You must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with this situation. The training will get you thinking, provide options for you, what to do as law enforcement arrives and what information to provide 911 operators. This type of training awareness can be applied anywhere including malls, theaters, restaurants, etc. This is the world we live in and it’s always a good idea to be prepared for any possibility. The class is free but registration is required. For additional information, call 310-376-6911 or visit the website athttp://web.redondochamber.org/events?oe=true. South Bay Adult School is located at 3401 Inglewood Avenue, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Women from the South Bay and beyond are invited to the third annual South Bay Women’s Conference: Inspiring Women on Friday, May 6. Organized by the South Bay Business Women’s Association (SBBWA), this full-day event will welcome purpose-driven and service-minded women into a motivational environment of empowerment, respect, laughter and learning, while providing college scholarships to South Bay women in need. Attendees will experience inspiring and educational speakers in both General Session and interactive break-out programs. The day will include introduction of past scholarship recipients, networking during a three-course lunch, and specialty boutique vendors. The event will culminate with a high energy networking reception, ensuring many lasting connections. The South Bay Women’s Conference will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Torrance Marriott South Bay. The ticket price is $115 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at
http://www.SouthBayWomensConference.com. Sponsorship opportunities are welcome, along with a limited number of requests to purchase vendor space. All proceeds contribute to the SBBWA scholarship fund. Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach is located at 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance CA 90503.

The Richstone Family Center presents the annual Affair of the Heart: Into the Future on Saturday, May 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Audi Pacific in Torrance. This year’s event will feature fabulous wines, special martinis, a sumptuous dinner, experiences and live and silent auctions. Special tribute will be paid to the 2016 Honorees, The Getzelman Family and Wells Fargo Capital Finance. This event sells out every year with an expected attendance of over 350 guests. Tickets are $250 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.richstonefamily.org/. Audi Pacific is located at 20460 Hawthorne Boulevard in Torrance.

The Neighborhood Church is hosting a Mother’s Day Tea: Pretty in Pink on Saturday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fellowship Hall. All are welcome to this FREE event! Attendees will enjoy a lovely interlude with mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters or that special lady in your life. The event will feature a high tea, photo booth and music. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP by May 5 to Janice at 310-925-1814 or via email at Janice@gallardographics.com. For additional information, call (310) 378-9353 or visit the website at http://www.neighborhoodchurchpve.org/. The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274.

The Point invites the community to a Mother’s Day Celebration on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Celebrate the special woman in your life by enjoying a beautiful day of California sunshine, while experiencing everything The Point has to offer. As music fills the air, the plaza will be bursting with mommy & me friendly activities. Be amazed by stilt walkers grazing the plaza, get your faces painted, hair styled by Snip-Its Kids Salon, watch your choice of balloon animal come to life and join the community-loved group Funky Divas & Dudes for an impromptu dance class complete with glitter face paint and hair chalk. Then pose for a photo with fun props commemorating the day and receive a 5×7 print for just $10. Continue the expression of creativity and have the kids decorate a frame to house your photo for safekeeping. Looking to do a little shopping? Hop over to Bella Beach Kids to browse their spring collection and have a caricature artist create the ultimate Mother’s Day keepsake worth treasuring! Grab yourself a glass of vino and a juice box & crayons combo for the kids at Lucky Brand and receive an additional 25% off your entire transaction with the purchase of any kids item. Treat yourself to a new wardrobe at either Lou & Grey where you can receive 10% off full-priced merchandise, or prAna where you can receive 20% your entire purchase! Then head over to Marmi to accessorize and receive 15% off regular priced purchases, plus a free Botkier Continental Wallet with any regular price Botkier purchase, all while enjoying champagne and cupcakes! Join Kit and Ace for a glass of rose or a special Kit and Ace|Vitacoco drinks for the mom’s to be, while witnessing an exclusive trunk show featuring some of their favorite brands: Hammitt, Luxtrada Sandals, and ASBYDF, all presenting their best of the best pieces to create the perfect spring outfit, prepping all moms to look fabulous on their special day! When lunchtime rolls around, you’ll want to check out The Point’s restaurants to indulge in a special Mother’s Day brunch menu. Then stroll over to Smitten Ice Cream to curb your dessert cravings and amaze the kids with some made-to-order sweet treats frozen with liquid nitrogen right before your eyes. Be one of the first 100 guests to visit and your sweet treat is FREE! Don’t miss out on an afternoon filled with activities for every member of the family and the opportunity to create lasting memories with mom at The Point. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.thepointsb.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=58. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo CA 90245.

ANNNNNDDDDD, THEY’RE OFF! Shade Hotel will host the second annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 7! Held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky the first Saturday in May, the 142 Run for the Roses is the first race in horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown. The event begins at noon with the race starting at 3:24 p.m. Pacific Daylight time. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of Mint Juleps, Derby-inspired cocktails and small plates for purchase along with fun contests. Ladies should wear their most stylish hats and gents are encouraged to don their best Derby attire! For additional information and to make reservations, call 310-469-3466 or visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1044347772303538/. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.

Want to treat mom to something a little different this year on her special day? Take her to the Automobile Driving Museum for a special Mother’s Day Event on Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guests will enjoy a wine tasting and rides in a 1941 Packard 110 Convertible, 1957 Lincoln and a 1941 Cadillac Coupe. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.automobiledrivingmuseum.org/weekend-rides/ or call (310) 909-0950. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245

California’s first and longest running house raffle is back for its thirteenth year – the 2016 Palos Verdes Dream House Raffle. In 2003, the Palos Verdes Art Center started the first and best California house raffle which sold out in days and it continues with the most dynamic top prize to date – a modern masterpiece residence designed by Pierre Koenig worth $3,595,000, plus $2,000,000 in cash. Tickets are $150 each. Raffle proceeds benefit the Art Center’s ongoing visual arts education, exhibition, community and outreach programs. Ticket order forms, complete rules and further information about the raffle are available on the Art Center’s website, http://cadreamraffle.com/. Tickets can be purchased at the Palos Verdes Art Center, or by calling call 310.541.3039. The PVAC is located at 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

Here’s a heads up on a few upcoming events you’ll want to plan for now!

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-business-leaders-summit/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/go-red-for-women-luncheon/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rb-firefighters-community-spaghetti-dinner/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/beach-cities-beer-wine-festival/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/tour-de-pier/

These are just a few of the events taking place, so be sure to check the Calendar links, Things to Do page and Daily Blog on my website http://www.southbaybyjackie.com for details on these and other events happening throughout the South Bay.

Yesterday morning on The South Bay Show: Redondo Beach – More to Sea, our guest was David Kissinger, a local Real Estate professional and we discussed the always hot, real estate market – one of our favorite subjects! You can listen to yesterday’s show here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-real-estate-market-with-david-kissinger/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!

This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guest is Greg Gill from the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo and we’ll be discussing some recent improvements to the facility and several of the upcoming events they have scheduled. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/automobile-driving-museum-with-greg-gill/. Tune in every Thursday at 8 a.m. to keep up with what’s going down in the South Bay!

Tomorrow morning on The South Bay Show: Manhattan Beach 360, our guest will be is Heath Gregory, Co-Founder of the Tour de Pier. The Tour de Pier is one of the most popular fundraising events in the South Bay and will take place on Sunday, May 15 at the Manhattan Beach Pier. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or by podcast here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/tour-de-pier-2016/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest Chamber news!

Happy Mother’s Day and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com