South Bay Weekend Guide April 20, 2017

Spring Break is over, everybody’s back in town, and things are heating up all over the South Bay. There are plenty of fun events scheduled over the next few days and rumor has it, the weather will be GORGEOUS. There’s a mini-heat wave coming our way, so slather on the sunscreen and enjoy a sneak peek of summer!
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce changed the hours for the Hermosa Beach Farmers’ Market at Pier Plaza from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting yesterday, Wednesday, April 19. The operating time is moving two hours further into the day to accommodate locals who work outside Hermosa Beach or can’t step away during business hours. 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/.
City of Hawthorne Art Commissioner, Gloria Plascencia, will host a Mural Dedication & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony today, Thursday, April 20 at 2 p.m. at Holly Park. The beautiful mural, The Heart of Hawthorne, was donated by artist Skye Amber Sweet and it’s the first public art mural donation received by the City of Hawthorne. The event will also feature professional harpist, Gracie Sprout. Light refreshments will be served, and sweets courtesy of Lido Bakery in Manhattan Beach.The community is invited and encouraged to attend the celebration along with City Council Members and Community Leaders. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/231701900642071/?ref=6&ref_notif_type=plan_user_invited&action_history=null. Holly Park is located at 120 Street and Van Ness in Hawthorne, CA.

Here’s some out of the box marketing…… Both marijuana smokers and non-smokers recognize April 20 or 4/20 as a national holiday for cannabis culture. Today, Thursday, April 20, Rock’N Juice in Torrance will offer $2 Mary Jane Shots which consist of 1 oz shots of fresh juiced wheatgrass. If you haven’t jumped on the wheatgrass bandwagon yet, it’s not too late. Wheatgrass can seem like the kind of health trend you chalk up to hipsters, tree huggers, and more-or-less-obsessed health and fitness enthusiasts, but if you are wheatgrass obsessed, it’s for a good reason. Wheatgrass juice is perhaps one of the healthiest foods out there, and wheatgrass benefits run the gamut, from increased energy levels to improved overall health, to head-to-toe beauty. $2 Mary Jane Shots will be available all day on 4/20 at their Torrance location. Still not convinced? While Rock’N Juices’ Mary Jane shots may not get you high, it sure will improve your health and make you feel good! For additional information, visit the website at http://rocknjuice.com/. Rock’n Juice is located at 3730 S Pacific Coast Highway, #102, 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.
Find below sea level prices this weekend in Downtown Manhattan Beach! Downtown area business owners will be hosting the popular Sidewalk Sale beginning Friday, April 21 and running through Sunday, April 23. All weekend long, shoppers are encouraged to take advantage of great retail markdowns, pleasant outdoor dining, beautiful weather, convenient parking and glorious ocean views from the sidewalks of beautiful Downtown Manhattan Beach. Businesses will be offering drastic price reductions on quality merchandise ranging from clothing to home furnishings and everything in between. Many stores will have a special preview day on Thursday. Regular store and restaurant hours will be in effect and be sure to take advantage of the two public valet parking locations available Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. located at 1017 and 1142 Manhattan Avenue. The forecast calls for gorgeous weather this weekend so get out and shop, dine, stay and play for a while in Downtown Manhattan Beach – it’s just west of ordinary! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/downtownmanhattanbeach.

Vroom, vroom! The Cruise is back! Cruise at the Beach returns to Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach for the season on April 21! Open to the public, this free event happens every Friday night through October and features a gathering of vintage automobiles on display in the Ruby’s Diner parking lot from 4 to 8 p.m. Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring their hot rods, street rods and muscle cars and strut their stuff. A favorite with local car enthusiasts, this popular event has grown tremendously over the years and features vintage and classic cars from all over Southern California. The evening also features music, trivia, trophies and raffle. Ruby’s Diner is located at 245 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. If you wish to display a car or require more information, contact Larry Neville at 310-962-7438.

The G.I. Joe Pier to Pier Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, April 22 and gets underway at 8 a.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Joe Charles of MB Boot Camp hosts this challenge a couple of times each year and it’s a big favorite with South Bay locals. Challenge family, friends and co-workers to take part in this very popular activity. The course goes from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back, in the sand, and covers a total of four miles. You can sign up for the Pier to Pier Run/Walk at http://mbbootcamp.com/. For additional information, contact Joe Charles at 310-980-9339 or via email at jc@mbbootcamp.com.

The South Coast Botanic Garden will host the APDA Optimism Walk on Saturday, April 22 with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. This is a family-friendly event to raise funds and awareness for the American Parkinson Disease Association and provide funds for more research towards a cure, along with local programs and services for people living with PD. There is a new diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease every 9 minutes. The American Parkinson Disease Association is working hard to help those living with Parkinson’s disease here in Southern California and around the country and you can help! Grab your friends, form a team, or register on your own. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://apdaparkinson.org/CAwalk or call 310-486-0153. The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes, CA 90274.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents Art at the Plaza Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Malaga Cove. The event takes place the third weekend of each month from April through September and features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art and prints from artists from the seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center: Artists Open Group, Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Palos Verdes Painters, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists, and Third Dimension. For additional information, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org/malaga-cove Malaga Cove Plaza is located at the entrance to the City of Palos Verdes Estates on scenic Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Chico and Via Corta. There is plenty of free parking.

King Harbor Association presents the annual Earth Day Chalk Art Challenge on Saturday, April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Redondo Marina. This FREE event provides a public space for professional artists, children and festival-goers to create and enjoy chalk art murals. Participants of all skill levels are invited to create a chalk art drawing to commemorate Earth Day. The first 100 children to sign-up on the day of the event will receive free chalk and a recycled and reusable canvas tote bag that they can custom paint with members of the Redondo Beach Arts Group. This free event is open to public viewing, so even if you don’t plan to participate, take a stroll along the waterfront and discover what these amazing artists can create with a slab of concrete and a little chalk! For additional information and registration, call 310-374-3481 or visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/king-harbor-association-sponsors-7th-annual-earth-day-chalk-art-challenge-tickets-33724075618. All the fun takes place at the Redondo Beach Marina Sea Wall located at 181 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach (between Samba and Polly’s on the Sport Fishing Pier).
Join over 7,000 other eco-minded participants for the annual Earth Day Celebration & Concert at Polliwog Park on Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The City of Manhattan Beach, in conjunction with V.O.I.C.E (Volunteers and Organizations Improving the Community’s Environment), will host the event which features a large assortment of fresh food and family fun. Attendees will enjoy music, games, eco-friendly products and information on the City of Manhattan Beach’s efforts toward making the city a greater and greener place to live, work and play. The event will feature kid’s entertainment, live music, educational presentations and an awards ceremony. A multi-booth Reuse Drive will accept clean, gently used clothes and prescription glasses, batteries and printer toner cartridges. In addition, gently-used, clean clothing, accessories and household goods will be collected and available to swap at the new Earth Day Exchange booth this year. If you are interested in volunteering for the event or having a vendor booth, visit the website at http://www.citymb.info/city-officials/parks-and-recreation/family-fun-and-special-events/earth-day. For additional information, call the V.O.I.C.E. message center at 310-226-2927. Polliwog Park is located at 1601 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Manhattan Beach.

Savers will host an Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22 to educate the community about their recycling efforts. The event features food trucks, a re-fashion show, DIY tables, live music, non-profit partners and more. Savers is a for-profit, global thrift retailer offering great quality, gently used clothing, accessories and household goods. The business model of purchasing, reselling and recycling offers communities a smart way to shop and keeps more than 650 million pounds of used goods from landfills each year. They also help more than 120 non-profit organizations by paying them for donated goods, which supports their vital community programs and services. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.savers.com/. Savers is located at 24911 Western Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717.

Hermosa Beach Council Member Hany Fangary will host the monthly Community First meeting on Saturday, April 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. These monthly meetings are intended to bring the community together to share ideas and concerns. This month, a member of the Hermosa Access Group will provide updates regarding what Access Hermosa has been working on to address access issues in Hermosa. All are welcome to this free event so bring a friend, bring a neighbor! For information, visit the website at http://www.hermosabch.org/index.aspx?page=20&recordid=4570. The Hermosa Beach City Council Chambers are located at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The YWCA South Bay invites the community to Raise a Glass!, an afternoon wine tasting on Saturday, April 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. at The WineShoppe in Torrance. The event will feature tastings, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and door prizes. This fundraiser benefits YWCA programs and, most urgently, the WorldTots LA Childcare Center that was the victim of senseless vandalism on February 26. Tickets are $40 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-547-0831, ext. #3 or visit the website at http://ywcaharbor.org. Anyone who is unable to attend the event but wishes to help can contribute at https://www.gofundme.com/worldtots-la-vandalism-donations. The WineShoppe is located at 2733 Pacific Coast Highway in Torrance.

The community is invited to attend the Opening Reception of Human + Nature on Saturday, April 22 from 4 to 9 p.m. at Hermosa Design. The show features art inspired by the intersection of human beings and nature from over 20 artists. In addition, J. Lawrence Gallery will debut a new piece from the Oregon Coast Series, L’Étranger. The exhibition will be on display through April 29. For additional information, visit the website at http://jlawrencegalleries.com/. Hermosa Design is located at 618 Cypress Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The Lighthouse Cafe presents a Prince Tribute on Saturday, April 22 at 9 p.m. featuring Smokin’ Smitty & The Masters of Music. The Masters of Music is an all-star band of musicians who have played, or recorded with, some of the top acts in the music business including Earth Wind & Fire, The Commodores, Ike & Tina Turner, James Brown, Bo Diddly, Robert Daltry, George Clinton and many more! This high energy show will keep you dancing all night long, so be sure to wear your dancin’ shoes and some purple in honor of Prince! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/smokinsmittyandmastersofmusic/. The Lighthouse Cafe is located at 30 Pier Avenue Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Shade Hotel, the new luxury boutique hotel on the forefront of the Redondo Beach Revitalization Project, is dedicated to maintaining the beauty of the city’s most beloved resource and will host a Volunteer Marina Clean Up event on Sunday, April 23, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. By encouraging participation from the local community and members of the Shade Hotel team, the brand is hoping to raise awareness about the importance of protecting the environment from the negative effects of litter and other pollutants. This event is open to volunteers of all ages and the hotel will provide gloves, trash bags, water, snacks and sunscreen for all who participate. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.rb.shadehotel.com or call (310) 932-8940. Volunteers will meet in the front of Shade Hotel Redondo Beach located at 655 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The monthly Torrance Antique Street Faire takes place on Sunday, April 23 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features 200+ sellers offering antiques, collectibles, vintage clothes, jewelry, LP’s, toys, tools, plants, home decor and more. Have your antiques appraised for only $3, enjoy a free crafting activity with Karen’s Krafts 4 Kids and live music. Rain or shine, free admission, free parking and pet friendly – can’t beat that! For additional information, call (310) 328-6107 or visit the website at http://www.torranceantiquefaire.com/. The Torrance Antique Street Faire is located at 1317 Sartori Avenue in downtown Torrance.
Wayfarers Chapel will host Art by the Sea on Sunday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will feature an array of extremely talented artists, both locally and from surrounding areas, featuring their amazing artwork and unique handmade creations. Shop an eclectic selection of art, jewelry, candles, pottery, home décor and more! For additional information, call (310) 377-7919 ext. 2 or visit the website at http://www.wayfarerschapel.org/event/art-by-the-sea-2017/ Wayfarers Chapel is located at 5755 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
The Hoffman-Murphy Team invites the entire community to Shred Day on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Jefferson Elementary School parking lot. Want to get rid of piles of paper, confidential financial information and other items intended for your eyes only? There will be a commercial grade shredder provided by On & Off Site Shredding Services for secure shredding. Drive up and drop off your stuff, or get out and watch your documents destroyed on site. Bring as much as you like! Tacos will be served! For additional information, call 310-939-9393. Jefferson Elementary School is located at 600 Harkness Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278. The event will take place in the parking lot on Flagler on the other side of the school off of Havenmeyer between Morgan and Spreckles.

The Pastel Society of Southern California hosts the eighth annual Members Exhibition through April 28 at the South Bay Lexus Service Center. The show features paintings by nationally recognized pastel artists, as well as local PSSC members from the South Bay and the greater Southern California area. With 150 artworks on display, it represents one of the area’s largest collections of original pastel paintings, most of which are available for purchase. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The community is invited to a Gala Reception & Awards Presentation on Sunday, April 23 from 12 to 4 p.m. Juried entries were selected by Doug Dawson and will be judged by Barbara Courtney Jaenicke – both internationally acclaimed pastel artists. A free pastel landscape demonstration by Ms. Jaenicke will be offered to the public from 2 to 3 p.m. during the opening reception. For more information, contact Lynn Attig at 310-374-8309 or visit the website at http://www.pastelsocal.com. South Bay Lexus Service Center is located at 24777 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance, CA.

The South Bay Women’s Conference hosts the monthly Let’s Connect Mixer at E3 Vehicles on Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This monthly fundraising event is a great opportunity to meet local business owners and entrepreneurs while mixing and mingling with like-minded individuals. It’s always a fun and casual evening! Tickets are $5 for members and $15 for non-members. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://sbbwa.com/. E3 Vehicles is located at 350 North Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA.

The Standing Room will host a Mysterious Beer Dinner on Wednesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach location. It’s mysterious because all four courses will be kept a secret until the guests arrive! The event is sponsored by The Strand Brewing Company and they will also keep all four beers a secret, as these beers have never before been served at The Standing Room. Attendees will be the first to try The Standing Room’s off-menu food and beer for only $40 per person. If you’re open to something new, surprising, and delicious, you don’t want to miss this! To reserve a seat, call The Standing Room at 310-318-1272. (A link is normally provided for additional information, but, hey, it’s a mystery!). The Standing Room is located at 1320 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

The Manna Indoor Rowing Club is now offering classes Monday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Community Center. There are programs available for 4th to 12th grade students, adult classes and boot camp style training for high school athletes looking to be recruited by university crew teams. Mention “JACKIE” and you’ll get 20% off classes for the month of May! It’s a great introductory rate to get your feet wet (not literally of course, this is indoor rowing!) This offer is available to new students only. For additional information and registration, visit the website at www.mannarowing.com or call (562) 270-4112. The Hermosa Beach Community Center is located at 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/springfest-redondo-beach/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/out-of-africa/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/free-documentary-screening-mortal/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kendra-gives-back-party/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/palos-verdes-homes-tour/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/redondo-beach-125th-birthday-celebration/
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 guest was Heidi Butzine, the newly elected president of the North Redondo Beach Business Association. We learned about the NRBBA, heard about some of their upcoming events, and Heidi’s plan for her first 100 days. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/heidi-butzine-president-nrbba/. 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 Heidi Butzine (this is not a typo…. Heidi is a very busy woman!) and Karen Logan from the South Bay Women’s Conference and this morning, we’re going to hear what attendees can expect at this year’s conference, ‘Women of Impact & Influence’, taking place on Friday, May 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Torrance Marriott. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/women-impact-influence/. 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 guests will be Dr. Wanda Austin and Mark Lipps from the upcoming South Bay Business Leader’s Summit. Dr. Austin is the Closing Keynote Speaker at the 2017 Leader’s Summit, which takes place on Tuesday, May 9 at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. She will speak on ‘Strategic Leadership for a Complex World’. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-business-leaders-summit-dr-wanda-austin/. 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, give me a call at 310-418-6851. Our schedule is booking up, so don’t wait!

An Earth Day memory…… I was 8 years old when the very first Earth Day was celebrated in NYC on April 22, 1970. My mother took my younger sister and I down to Union Square in Greenwich Village via 5th Avenue, which was closed to traffic that day for the celebration. There were hundreds of thousands of people on the streets and in the parks, and I remember looking at the hippies and not quite knowing what to make of them. Sitting on the ground, wearing beads and bell-bottoms, flashing the peace sign, playing music and singing…. they seemed friendly enough, smiling and handing out flowers. One group was selling small containers filled with soil and seed that would eventually grow into grass. Mom bought one for us, we brought in home, watered it, and in just a few days, a tiny lawn sprouted. We kept it on the window sill in the kitchen and monitored its progress. This was a really big deal for us city kids! Back then, Earth Day was all about planting trees and cleaning up local parks. Today, we’re driving electric cars, capturing energy from the sun, eschewing plastic bags, utilizing ‘gray water’ and doing so much more than we ever could have imagined on April 22, 1970. My friends, we’ve come a long, long way. Happy Earth Day!
Be kind to your Mother Earth and have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie

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