South Bay Weekend Guide May 11, 2017

Mother’s Day…… the reason brunch was invented! Not really….. but I can’t think of anything more appropriate - after all, busy moms deserve to be feted and not lift a finger for at least one meal of the year, right? If you haven’t made brunch reservations yet, you need to get on that, but there are plenty of other events scheduled over the next few days that mom will enjoy as well. I’ll be celebrating my birthday this Sunday – yep, I was born on Mother’s Day, and every 5 or 6 years (gotta figure in those leap years!), my mom and I get to celebrate that extra special occurrence!

GLAMSQUAD, the premier on demand beauty services company, launched its in-home hair, makeup and nail services in the South Bay beginning in April 2017 and I was recently invited to sample their services. You can read about it at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/glamsquad-launches-south-bay/ and see how convenient it really is!

Mixt Studio will host Mixt & Moms on Thursday, May 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. In preparation for Mother’s Day, attendees will enjoy wine, dessert, a fragrance event and shopping with favorite, local, women-owned businesses including Soap Seas, The Souk, Box Human Landscaping, Basha Wines, MB Surplus, Lily Pad and Simply Grateful. What a fun way to spend some time with your favorite woman in the world! For additional information, visit the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MIXTStudio/. Mixt Studio is located at 422 Pacific Coast Highway in Hermosa Beach.

The Manhattan Beach Rotary presents Celebrate Manhattan Beach on Friday, May 12 starting at 6 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. Now in its 27th year, Celebrate Manhattan Beach is an opportunity for Rotary members, guests and sponsors, who have transformed Manhattan Beach, to celebrate the city and highlight living in the greatest place, with the greatest community. More than 200 guests will celebrate with local business and community leaders and government dignitaries. The event features specialty cocktail stations, comedy, magicians, music, dancing, premium wines and priceless auction items. Live and silent auctions include fine wines and spirits, exotic trips, jewelry, one-of-a-kind dinners, unique experiences, sports and golf opportunities, and more. Come out and celebrate with the most vibrant members of the Manhattan Beach community! Tickets are $175 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.celebratemb.org/. Manhattan Beach Marriott is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

The Torrance Community Service Department presents the annual Senior Faire on Saturday, May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Ken Miller Recreation Center. Everyone is invited to attend this FREE community event. The event features a day of camaraderie, arts and crafts, entertainment, food booths, blood pressure screenings, health information, community resources and special door prizes. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.torranceca.gov/Parks/6619.htm. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard in Torrance.

The Redondo Pier Association hosts FREE Yoga on the Pier every second Saturday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend and take part in this all level yoga class where the International Boardwalk meets the Redondo Beach Pier (the octagon below Kincaid’s). Participants should bring a yoga mat, towel and bottled water. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/event/yoga-on-the-octagon-2/2017-05-13/. Scheduled dates are May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, November 11 and December 9. The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

SEA Lab presents Fishtivities: Scout Day on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration is for scouts, but everyone is welcome to join the family fun! The event will include hands-on activities and experiences relating to marine life and oceans. At 12 p.m. the daily fish feeding will take place followed by a tour of the touch tanks. The cost is $5 per person (3 and under are free) and $2 per cup of food for the fish feeding. For additional information, visit the website athttp://lacorps.org/programs/sea-lab/visit/ or contact Rebecca Fent atrfent@lacorps.org or 310-318-7458. SEA Lab is located at 1021 North Harbor Drive Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

The Beach Tennis Association hosts the 2017 Spring Fever Tournament on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14 on the 14 Street courts in Hermosa Beach. The tournament kicks off on Saturday with Women’s Doubles at 10 a.m. followed by Men’s Doubles. Mixed Doubles will take place on Sunday starting at 11 a.m.For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.beachtennisassociation.net/. The tournament will take place on the sand at 14 Street in Hermosa Beach.

In honor of Mother’s Day, South Bay ladies are invited to a Mom’s Day Outcelebration on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Point and The Collection at Plaza El Segundo. Moms, aunties, grandmas and friends are invited to stroll through The Point and The Collection (at Plaza El Segundo) while enjoying beauty touch-ups, champagne, brunch specials, shopping incentives, and more! This passport event includes an afternoon full of pampering and all things fabulous from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the first 50 ladies to register upon arrival will receive a complimentary gift! Let’s show the special ladies of the South Bay an afternoon of fun and much needed “Momcation” because they deserve it! Check in will take place at The Point in between ShopHouse & Superba Food + Bread. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.ThePointSB.com. The Point is located at 850 South Sepulveda Boulevard, El Segundo, California 90245.

The community is invited to a FREE workshop, Food for Fuel, on Saturday May 13 and Wednesday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Food for Fuel offers three keys to eating a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet for sustainable health and permanent weight loss. Learn why this is the healthiest diet on the planet and bust the protein myth. The event will include food demonstrations and recipes. For additional information and to RSVP, contact sheri@sherigoodmangraham.com. The workshop will take place at 250 The Village #211, Redondo Beach, CA.

The Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation presents The Ultimate BMX Freestyle Stunt Show on Saturday, May 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the James Armstrong Theater. Robert Castillo’s BMX Freestyle Team features some of today’s best action-sports athletes in a nonstop, action-packed, stunt show. These World Class BMX Superstars put on a show that you won’t soon forget. It’s exciting, entertaining and memorable! Tickets are $10/$15/$20. For additional information, call 310-781-7171 or visit the website at https://torrancearts.org/bmx-freestyle-team/. The James Armstrong Theater is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance, CA.

Leadership Hermosa Beach’s Class of 2017 will host Market 90254 on Saturday, May 13 from 3 to 7 p.m. on Cypress Avenue in Hermosa Beach. The community is invited to discover, support and celebrate Hermosa’s local merchants with food tastings, beer, wine, music, art, shopping and more. The event is targeted to South Bay locals who understand that supporting local businesses builds relationships and provides community cohesiveness. They know that local businesses help give Hermosa Beach its distinct personality. All vendors and artists will be restricted to those based in Hermosa Beach. There will be something for everybody. Bring the family or bring a date. This will be an event where you’ll want to hang out and spend the entire afternoon. Market 90254 will take place on historic Cypress Avenue, home of the most prominent surfboard shapers of the last 50 years. Support the city’s plan to revitalize and transform the Cypress District into a creative economy, a hub for innovation and public gatherings where ideas, spaces, and creativity are shared. The Main Event will take place in and around Hermosa Design, located at 618 Cypress Avenue. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.market90254.com/. Market 90254 will take place in the 600 Block of Cypress Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Women’s Club of Redondo Beach is proud to host the annual Redondo Beach Firefighters’ Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 13 from 4 to 8 p.m. The event will coincide with the Redondo Beach Fire Department Open House which takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will culminate with the spaghetti dinner prepared and served by Redondo Beach Firemen at the Woman’s Club historical clubhouse. The event features a silent auction, bake sale and entertainment. Tickets are $15 per person. Kids 8 and under eat for free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at http://www.wcrbinfo.com. The Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach is located at 400 South Broadway in Redondo Beach and Fire Station #1 is located directly across the street at 401 South Broadway.

The South Bay Art Center presents photographer Kevin Gilligan’s solo exhibition,Deliberations, on Saturday, May 13 from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. On Saturday night, Zymurgy Brew Works will serve their terrific craft beer and Marsatta Chocolates will be on site with their amazing artisan chocolates! If you can’t make it Saturday, then have brunch with mom on Sunday and come to the exhibit afterwards. It’s a great way to spend Mother’s Day! Gilligan’s images have been displayed in the Laguna and Torrance Art Museums, won numerous awards, and have been published across the United States in magazines, newspapers and websites, including Popular Photography, Ladies Home Journal, and Beach Magazine. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.photosbykag.com/. The South Bay Art Center is located at 1075 Aviation Boulevard, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.

Torrance Memorial’s Young Physicians and Professionals Alliance (YPPA) will host the annual Casino Night on Saturday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Redondo Beach. The event is western themed, so dig out your cowboy hats, boots and chaps. Guests will enjoy cocktails and a BBQ dinner while trying their luck at the gaming tables. Tickets are $50 for YPPA members and $95 for non-members. Proceeds will support construction of Torrance Memorial’s new Pediatric and Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit. For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-517-4728 or visit the website at http://www.torrancememorial.org/. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach, CA 90277.

April’s Fools Comedy Improv Troupe presents Mother’s Fools on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Second Story Theater. The show is directed by Rick Ramirez and you’ll laugh out loud when they take suggestions from the audience and turn it into comedy on stage. Language is not appropriate for those under 18. General admission tickets are $10 and $8 for seniors. For additional information and ticket purchase, call (310) 318-1705 or visit the website at http://www.AprilsFoolsImprov.com. The Second Story Theater is located at 710 Pier Avenue in Hermosa Beach.

The Manhattan Beach Police Department will host a Police Officer Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday, May 16 at 9 a.m. at the Public Safety Facility. This ceremony will honor and celebrate the lives of three Manhattan Beach Police Officers who have been killed in the line of duty:

Officer Charles Frederick Grau – End of Watch, September 11, 1952
Officer Richard Timothy Giles – End of Watch, February 14, 1962
Officer Martin Lane Ganz – End of Watch, December 27, 1993

This event is free and open to the public. The community is encouraged to attend and pay tribute to Officer Grau, Officer Giles and Officer Ganz and the ultimate sacrifices they gave for all of us. This year, May 14 through 20 is National Police Week which recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others and is a collaborative effort of many organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. During National Police Week, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) promotes blue ribbons tied on car antennas as a reminder to the public that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price and given their lives in the line of duty. It is also to honor those officers who, day and night, stand guard in our communities. Show your support for those fallen officers by flying a blue ribbon from your car antenna. Seeing blue ribbons flying from cars is a tremendous show of support for our fallen officers and those still working the streets. To learn more about National Police Week, visit the website at www.nleomf.com/programs/policeweek/. To learn more about the Blue Ribbon Campaign, visit the website at www.nationalcops.org/blueribbons.html. The Public Safety Facility is located at 420 15 Street in Manhattan Beach.

The community is invited to attend the Kendra Gives Back Party on Tuesday, May 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Kendra Scott at The Point. Attendees will enjoy complimentary sips, sweets and jewels while shopping for a great cause! It’s going to be a fun evening with twenty percent of proceeds from jewelry sold that evening benefiting the El Segundo Aquatics Center. For additional information on the event, visit the website at http://www.kendrascott.com/. For additional information about the new Aquatics Center, visit the website at http://www.esaquatics.org/. Kendra Scott is located at The Point at 850 South Sepulveda, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts the monthly Happy Hour Mixer on Wednesday, May 17 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Laurel Tavern. This Happy Hour Mixer is co-hosted by Leadership Hermosa Beach. Combining business and pleasure, it’s the perfect opportunity to take in the beach scene while mixing and mingling with locals. The cost is $10 for members, $15 for potential members and includes appetizers and a no-host bar. For additional information and registration, call 310-376-0951 or visit the website at http://www.hbchamber.net/. Laurel Tavern is located at 1220 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach, CA.

Beach Cities Health District will host a FREE class, Teen Substance Use in the Beach Cities: What Every Parent Should Know on Wednesday, May 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Hermosa Valley School as part of their Teen Wellness Series. Join South Bay Families Connected for this FREE, monthly parent education event. The class will offer substance use prevention strategies and also provides an opportunity to connect with other parents and discuss shared challenges. Joan Stein Jenkins, Manhattan Beach City Prosecutor and Head of the Juvenile Diversion Program & Captain Milton McKinnon, Hermosa Beach Police Department will lead the discussion. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/events. Hermosa Valley School is located at 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA.

Trilogy Spa is hosting a FREE Rooftop Cardio Dance Party on Wednesday May 17. 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! It’s a mix of flirty and sassy moves that you would see in any music video. How do you think Bey gets her tight and fit curves? Space is limited and it is requested that you RSVP for the class only if you are committed to attending. RSVP 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.

The Palos Verdes Art Center presents Advanced Style: The Luncheon with Author Ari Seth CohenThursday, May 18 from noon to 2 p.m. Fashionistas are invited to attend this special luncheon, talk, and book signing with Ari Seth Cohen, author of Advanced Style: Older and Wiser. Guests will be treated to a gourmet meal by Chef Brett of Stripe Café and are encouraged to dress up for this sartorial occasion. Photographer and author, Ari Seth Cohen, is the creator of Advanced Style, a project devoted “to capturing the sartorial savvy of the senior set.” He says, “I feature people who live full creative lives. They live life to the fullest, age gracefully and continue to grow and challenge themselves.” At 35, Ari is far from being eligible for a featured spot in Advanced Style. Still, he does have a decade’s worth of professional accomplishments. His first book, published in 2012, has sold over 150,000 copies worldwide and was quickly followed up by a Coloring Book on the same subject. In addition to developing a blog that’s been touted by The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vogue, and Forbes, Cohen’s photographic work includes the 2013 Summer Eye-wear campaign for Karen Walker, a digital campaign for Coach, and fashion editorials for Vogue Australia, Grey Magazine, and German Rollingstone. Cohen recently brought his colorful subjects to the big screen in Advanced Style: The Documentary, directed by Lina Plioplyte. Tickets are $45 per person. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.

For simply purchasing a $100 Raffle Ticket, one lucky winner will drive away in a brand new car at the fifth annual Tour de Pier. The award-winning stationary cycling fundraiser has partnered with South Bay Ford in offering a chance to win a new Ford vehicle (valued up to $50,000) or optioning to accept a $30,000 cash prize. Proceeds from the Ford Vehicle Car Raffle will benefit three local cancer charities: the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Uncle Kory Foundation and the Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach. Raffle tickets can be purchased by fax or in-person using cash, check or credit card. Each ticket entry costs $100. Only 2,500 tickets will be sold (participants can purchase as many tickets as they like). All entrants must be at least 18-years-old and a California resident. The winner will be responsible for taxes and fees associated with the grand prize. The winner must notify the Tour de Pier in writing of their decision to accept the car or cash by 5 pm (PST) within five business days from announcement day. The grand prize winner does not need to be present at the time of drawing on event date, May 21. The winner’s name will be posted on the Tour de Pier’s website. Where to purchase tickets:

•In-person at: FitOn Studios, 2407 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 or the Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 2990 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 300-C, Los Angeles, California 90064
•By phone: (310) 473-5121
•Online: Download the form at www.TourdePier.com and fax to (310) 473-5107

The deadline to purchase raffle tickets is by 10 pm (PST) on May 19 or while ticket supply lasts. For more information including complete rules and regulations on the Tour de Pier’s Ford Vehicle Car Raffle, please visit www.TourdePier.com. The 5th Annual Tour de Pier is South Bay’s most prominent spring event. The unique fun and fitness fundraiser brings one of the hottest indoor fitness activities – stationary cycling – to the gorgeous outdoors. 1,500 cyclists will be riding on 350 stationary bikes while overlooking the breathtaking Pacific Ocean. The area’s best instructors and celebrity guests will spin riders through five 50-minute sessions with energizing music and loads of excitement. In addition to cycling, there will be a Health & Fitness Expo, a Cardio Kids Fun Zone with games and activities as well as entertainment, fun for the entire family. The 5th Annual Tour de Pier will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Pier & Strand, 2 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. For more information, visit the website at www.TourdePier.com.

The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps has openings for a limited number of young people ages 10-17 to join the Crew of Region 11-6. The area of interest is from Palos Verdes to El Segundo, from the coast, inland through Torrance. Interviews for the Navy League cadets (10-13) and Sea Cadets (13-17) will be scheduled. Please call for those dates and locations. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is comprised of everyday young people and offers opportunities in a wide assortment of activities: STEM, seamanship, aviation, cyber-defense, medical, culinary arts, diving, construction, photojournalism, master at arms, music, EMT, and much more. Cadet applicants must be drug-free, physically fit, and maintain a C average. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, responsibility, and the importance of core values. The newly-forming South Bay Unit wears the traditional Navy uniform and can participate in a multitude of advanced training programs, including at-sea training with the Navy and Coast Guard, submarine orientation, SEAL training, search and rescue, and international exchanges. Cadets that attend the “Boot Camp” learn about fire-fighting, damage control, military drill and naval customs. Adult volunteers, with or without military experience, are needed to help the Sea Cadet program to grow. Those with seamanship, engineering, administrative and fundraising skills are especially welcome. For additional information or to set an appointment, contact the division prospective commanding officer(PCO) at (310) 977-5183 or via email at doug@iwssurveying.com or visit the website at http://www.seacadets.org/.

Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/armed-forces-day-celebration-parade/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/spring-workshop-jenny-cookies/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/armed-forces-day-5k-runwalk/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/champions-for-children-5k-runwalk/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walk-life/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/warbird-adventure-wmof/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/malaga-cove-art-show/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/woodies-picnic/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/boating-safety-day-king-harbor/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walkabout-redondo/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/bollywood-workshop/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/tour-de-pier/

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 local, professional photographer, JP Cordero. Anyone that lives in the South Bay is familiar with JP’s images even though you may not know it. He is anywhere and everywhere, documenting the scene that is the South Bay. Listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or at your leisure via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/jp-cordero-photographer/. 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 Collette Navarette, Kelley Coffey and Dallas Shaw and we’re going to learn about Mom’s Day Out at The Point, a pre-Mother’s Day celebration taking place on Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Point and The Collection at Plaza El Segundo. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/moms-day-point/. Tune in everyThursday 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, we’ll be re-broadcasting the live podcast we did on Tuesday from the South Bay Business Leaders’ Summit at the Manhattan Beach Marriott. 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-2/ or you can watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRNRNC_b_3s&t=1s. 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!

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

Jackie

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