South Bay Weekend Guide January 14, 2016

The New Year means new beginnings – a time to expand your horizons (learn to speak another language!); improve yourself (drop a nasty habit!); get your house in order (clean out those closets!); become active in your community (volunteer!); reach out to family, friends and acquaintances (make dinner plans!) and reset career goals (network!). You’ll find several opportunities below to jump start your New Year…..

Redondo Beach Restaurant Week takes place Monday, January 11 through Friday, January 22. The week-long event will showcase Redondo Beach as a diverse dining destination where participating restaurants will offer specially priced prix-fixe menus for lunch and/or dinner or VIP cards consumers can download for special discounts. Participating restaurants include: Jimmy’s Bar & Grill, Locale 90, A Basq Kitchen, Bettolino Kitchen, Baleen Kitchen, Pho Show, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, Jersey Mike’s Subs, The Slip Bar & Eatery, Sacks on the Beach and Bluewater Grill. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.visitredondo.com/restaurant-week.html.

The Redondo Beach Chamber presents the monthly Network Café at Hermosa Beach Fish Shop today, Thursday, January 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s the perfect opportunity to mix, mingle and meet local business owners, so bring plenty of business cards! Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=2083. Hermosa Beach Fish Shop is located at 719 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The community is invited to an Open House hosted by the developers of the Strand & Pier project today, January 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Attendees will learn about the proposed hotel and retail project and it’s a great opportunity to have your questions answered and take part in the ongoing discussion. Those planning to attend should RSVP via email to outreach@strandandpier.com. The event will take place at 1332 Hermosa Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

Art Flying Aerial is celebrating its One Year Anniversary all day Saturday, January 15! Everyone is invited to join in the celebration, experience life from a different perspective and discover the benefits of aerial yoga. The day will feature performances, prizes and $5 classes (cash only) every hour from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Space is limited so arrive early in the day or register on-line. For additional information, call 310-863-1231 or visit the Facebook event page athttps://www.facebook.com/events/1392212464419631/. Art Flying Aerial is located at 2244 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, California 90717.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Economic Forecast Breakfast on Friday, January 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Terranea Resort. Jumpstart your business with an expert perspective on the economic outlook for the new year. Christopher Thornberg, founding partner of Beacon Economics, will present his 2016 Forecast. In addition to the keynote speaker, the Chamber will install its 2016 Board of Directors, chaired by Terri Haack, President of Terranea Resort. The final highlight of the morning will be the presentation of the Chamber’s Volunteer of the Year Award to Allen Bond, in honor of his extensive volunteer service to the Chamber and numerous community organizations. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear from an expert on the critical economic challenges that businesses will face in 2016. Tickets are $45 per person and are available through the Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber at 310-377-8111 or www.palosverdeschamber.com. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way in Rancho Palos Verdes.

Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is hosting a Lunchtime Discussion: How Colorful is Your Plate?presented by Adia on Friday, January 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. This FREE event is open to the public and recommended for those experiencing cancer in their own lives or in their family. Healthy eating helps you get the right balance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and can help prevent and control many health problems. Discover the important food groups and how to get the proper portions of each in your diet. Lunch will be provided by The Spot in Hermosa Beach. If you plan to attend, you must register in advance by phone – call 310-376-3550. For additional information, visit the website athttp://www.adiacares.com/. Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach is located at 109 West Torrance Boulevard in Redondo Beach.

Fitness Strong will celebrate the Grand Opening of the new gym facility on Saturday, January 16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The community is invited to stop by and welcome this new business to the neighborhood. The all-day event will feature food, games and prizes. Classes will start January 18. Discounts apply to new customers registering prior to January 17. For additional information, call 424-299-4030 or visit the website at http://www.fitnessstrong.net. Fitness Strong is located at 2244 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, CA 90717.

El Segundo Museum of Art presents Drawn to You, a speed-dating event with drawing for adults ages 25 to 40 on Saturday, January 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. Speed-dating with drawing! Meet people in a fun new way through a game based on casual drawing and conversation. Participants will enjoy a lighthearted singles event among Experience 19: TOUCH, which captures 40 years of the LA art scene through photographs by Jim McHugh and artworks by LA icons David Hockney, Ed Ruscha, Mark Bradford, Alison Saar, and many more. This Experience is curated by Edward Goldman, host of KCRW’s “Art Talk.” Singles should bring friends and if you’re not single, tell your single friends! Beer, wine and snacks will be served. Adults only, please, ages 25 to 40. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

The ninth annual Southern California Slack Key Festival returns to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, January 17, for one performance only at 2 p.m. The Southern California Slack Key Festival honors one of the world’s great acoustic guitar traditions, “slack key” (ki hoʼalu) and features the most respected names in Hawaiian guitar music today in the most prestigious Hawaiian music concert event in the mainland U.S. The 2015 festival features artists Cyril Pahinui, Jeff Peterson, Jim “Kimo” West, Nathan Nahinu, Jeff Au Hoy, Peter Moon and more. Ticket prices range from $20 to $55. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 562-556-4824 or visit the website athttp://socalslackkeyfest.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=1723. The Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center is located at 1935 Manhattan Beach Boulevard in Redondo Beach.

Attention local foodies! Restaurant Week is back and it’s time to DineLA! DineLA Restaurant Week is a bi-annual dining event established to introduce diners to the extensive assortment of restaurants in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles County. DineLA Winter Restaurant Week takes place over 14 consecutive days and runs from January 18 through January 31. Local foodies and visitors to the area will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix fixe menus from some of LA’s best restaurants during this this period. Restaurants from El Segundo to Rancho Palos Verdes will be participating in this culinary event. Some will feature lunch, some will offer dinner and some will present both so be sure to check the website at http://discoverlosangeles.com/restaurantweekv2/. Diners may make a reservation online at Open Table or contact the restaurant directly. Due to the popularity of this event, advance reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome but there is no guarantee they can be accommodated. This is a great opportunity to sample something different and it’s sure to whet your appetite without emptying your wallet!

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the popular Speed Networking Event on Tuesday, January 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Salvation Army Meeting Room. Start your morning with a fun – and efficient – way to network! 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 is a 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 your morning. The cost is $15 for Chamber Members and $20 for non-members and includes a Continental breakfast. Bring plenty of business cards! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://web.redondochamber.org/events/eventdetail.aspx?EventID=2097. The Salvation Army Meeting Room is located at 125 West Beryl Street, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

Baleen Kitchen has partnered with Richstone Family Center to raise funds for the Family Services Center and will donate $1 for every drink purchased on Tuesday, January 19. Stop by after work and have a cocktail while supporting a great cause! For additional information, call 310-379-8481 or visit the website at http://www.hotelportofino.com/redondo-beach-baleen-restaurant.aspx. Baleen Kitchen is located at The Portofino Hotel & Marina, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Unified Small Business Alliance is hosting the FREE monthly Networking Event on Wednesday, January 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the USBA Headquarters in Torrance. If you’ve never attended one of the USBA events, you should make a point to stop by – it’s always a very casual, friendly evening. Bring plenty of business cards….better yet, bring a friend. Attendees will enjoy free refreshments courtesy of sponsor Linda Benecke of Damsel in Defense. For additional information and to RSVP, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/1435862890073889/. USBA headquarters is located at 2501 West 237 Street, Suite A in Torrance.

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

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http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kit-ace-launch-party/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/a-taste-of-touch-cooking-class-esmoa/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/the-interlude-concert-series/

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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 Steven Griswold, President of Griswold & Griswold Insurance Agency, a second-generation, family-run firm serving the community since 1948. A member of the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Steven is going to tell us about the Business Fraud and Identity Theft Workshop the Chamber is hosting on January 21 from 5:30 to 7 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 300 North Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach. You can listen to yesterday’s show here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/steven-griswold-business-fraud-and-identity-theft-workshop/. 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 Mike Griffiths, Council Member for the City of Torrance and he’s going to fill us in on what’s going on in the City of Torrance these days and what we can look forward to in 2016. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mike-griffiths-city-of-torrance-council-member/. 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 Mayor Mark Burton from the City of Manhattan Beach. It’s always exciting when we get to have a sitting Mayor as our guest and this morning, we’re going to get some insight on the upcoming State of the City Address which will take place Wednesday, February 10 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Joslyn Center. You can listen to the show tomorrow morning here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mayor-mark-burton-state-of-manhattan/. Tune in every Friday morning at 8 a.m. for the latest Chamber news!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com