South Bay Weekend Guide April 13, 2017

Passover began on Tuesday and Easter is this Sunday – both joyous religious occasions involving family gatherings, shared feasts and ritual. I am always comforted by these traditions, whether I’m taking part or observing others participate….. families going to worship; people dressed in bright spring colors and fancy hats; friends enjoying brunch; or kids gathering for an egg hunt. The last few years, my husband and I celebrated at the home of friends, but this year, we made a reservation for brunch at a favorite local restaurant. It’s already completely booked up, so I imagine I’ll see some of you there. I’ll be the one wearing the really BIG hat!
The Easter Bunny has been busy! He’s been hiding eggs, chocolate and other treats, and there are several opportunities to find them at various Easter Egg Hunts & Bunny Photo Ops scheduled throughout the South Bay. Grab your basket now because you don’t miss out on these EGG-CELLENT celebrations! http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-easter-egg-hunts/. BE SURE TO CONFIRM ANY EVENT YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AT THE INDIVIDUAL WEBSITE OR BY PHONE.
The Redondo Beach Chamber presents the monthly Network Café at Hermosa Beach Fish Shop today, Thursday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m. Make the most of your lunch hour with efficient networking and great food. Meet new business contacts and catch up with old friends, come hungry and bring plenty of business cards. Consider bringing a door prize for the business card drawing. Everyone loves the prospect of winning! Plus, it’s extra exposure for you and your business. Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP as space is limited. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/Network-Cafe-at-Hermosa-Beach-Fish-Shop-2220/details. The Hermosa Beach Fish Shop is located at 719 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
The Torrance Rose Float Association invites the community to the next Restaurant for Roses event this afternoon, Thursday, April 13 at IHOP from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Torrance Crossroads Shopping Center. We all saw the fabulous, award-winning Torrance Float in this year’s Parade of Roses. Well, they raise funds all year long to make the float happen every year. Here’s your chance to contribute! Enjoy some delicious food while supporting the Torrance Rose Float Association. IHOP will donate 20% of your purchase to the TRFA fundraiser. Print out the flyer or just show them this post! IHOP is located at 24631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Unit D, Torrance, CA 90505.
El Segundo Museum of Art hosts the Drawing Club every Friday in April from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In this informal drawing club, attendees will start with warm-up drawing exercises and then take inspiration from the featured artworks. No artistic experience is required and all supplies will be provided. This program is for adults. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/esmoa-drawing-club/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.
The City of Torrance Community Services Department present the annual Senior Prom: Dream a Little Dream of Me on Friday, April 14 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. The event features Liz Holmes and her 18 piece band playing all your favorite ballroom dance tunes and tempos including foxtrot, swing, waltz and more. Attendees will enjoy light refreshments and easy dance lessons with Roland. The cost is $10 per person. Tickets sell out early so don’t wait! Doors open at 11:45 a.m. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-320-5918 or visit the website at http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6619.htm. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA.

The Western Museum of Flight continues the popular Celebrity Lecture Series with The Disappearance of K.O. Katy, A B-24 Lost and Found on Saturday, April 15 at 11 a.m. Famed Northrop YF-23 Test Pilot, Paul Metz, will relate the saga of the investigation of the disappearance of K.O. Katy. The story has many unique twists, ironies and surprises culminating in a meeting with the men of the 376 Bomb Group and correspondence with the only two men to have survived the loss of B-24D, serial number 42-72847, “K.O. Katy”. Paul’s book will be available for sale at the museum, and Paul will be on hand to sign autographs. Admission is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.wmof.com/upcomingevents.pdf. The Western Museum of Flight is located at Torrance Airport, 3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3, Torrance, CA 90505.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is changing the hours of the Hermosa Beach Farmers Market at Pier Plaza to 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting Wednesday, April 19. This is a change from the market’s previous hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The operating time is moving two hours further into the day to accommodate locals who work outside of Hermosa Beach or can’t step away during the daytime. This new time allows people to still frequent the weekly event during their lunch hour or swing by on their way home from work. It’s also a great opportunity for children and parents to shop for healthy snacks after school. The HBCCVB looks forward to better serving the community with this time change. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.farmermark.com/hermosabeach/.
The Automobile Driving Museum and Fodada present Build a Car with Dad on Wednesday, April 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. At this event, dads and kids will begin with a scavenger hunt to learn about the history of the Automobile. Then, each dad and kid team will create their own car with egg cartons, popsicle sticks, toilet paper rolls, rubber bands, mints, buttons and more in a fun, hands-on art making workshop. Attendees will end the evening with a visit to the 1950’s themed Ice Cream Parlor for sundaes and a car that you can take home. Fodada events are always free, and open to any dad and their child/children. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.fodada.com/upcoming-events/2017/4/19/build-a-car-with-dad. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA, 90245.
Trilogy Spa is hosting a series of FREE Rooftop Cardio Dance Parties on Wednesday, April 19, May 17 and June 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance party begins at 7:30 p.m. Shine Studio’s PopFit workout will get you moving and sweating to the best pop music, and moving like a backup dancer for Britney or Beyonce, cardio style! The class offers a mix of flirty and sassy moves that you would see in any music video. Space is limited and it is requested that you RSVP for the class only if you are committed to attending. Register online to Shine Studios at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/su1.asp?tg=22&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=4%2F19%2F2017+12%3A00%3A00+AM&classid=52&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=. Trilogy Spa is located at 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

This is the last weekend to see Wearable Expressions 7th International Juried Exhibition ###/stronghttp://www.wearableexpressions.com/. The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
Join me in welcoming our new website sponsor, The Amani Experience, a luxury music entertainment company. Since 2008, they have been providing memorable musical experiences for thousands of people at venues around the world. The Amani Experience specializes in corporate events, weddings, private parties, video DJing, marathons, experiential events and more. The Amani Experience is based right here in the South Bay, so the next time you need to hire a DJ for an event, give them a call! For additional information, visit the website http://www.amaniexperience.com.

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/spring-pier-to-pier-runwalk/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malaga-cove-art-show/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/earth-day-celebration-savers/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/raise-glass-wine-tasting-fundraiser/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/optimism-walk/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/volunteer-marina-clean/

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.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 guests were Leslie Aitchison and Nancy Whitehead-Smith from the Torrance Community Credit Union. We learned about the services they offer to several South Bay communities. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/torrance-community-credit-union/. There’s ‘More to Sea’ every Wednesday morning at 8 a.m.!
This morning on The South Bay Show: South Bay Spotlight, our guests are Jay Dee Morgan and Thomas Chang, Co-Founders of Manna Rowing. They recently launched the Manna Indoor Rowing Club for 4th to 12th grade students and adult programs. The program started in March at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jay-dee-morgan-co-founder-manna-rowing/. 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 Kathleen Terry. Kathleen is the Founder of Participative Management Systems. She will be a presenter at this year’s South Bay Business Leaders Summit scheduled for Tuesday, May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Her topic is ‘Upping Your Networking’. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kathleen-terry-south-bay-business-leaders-summit/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!
The South Bay Show is now scheduling Podcasts on Location. If you are interested in scheduling a podcast of The South Bay Show at your business or event, give me a call at 310-418-6851. Our schedule is booking up, so don’t wait!
Happy Easter, Pesach Sameach and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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