South Bay Weekend Guide May 12, 2016

I hope you all enjoyed Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day last week. I was out of town visiting family and had a wonderful time….but you know, it’s always good to return home - especially when you live in the South Bay. There are so many great events taking place this weekend and once again, we’ll have to pick and choose what to attend (big sigh). The spring season is in full swing - and just wait ‘til you see what’s on tap for the rest of the month!

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the South Bay Business Leaders’ Summit today, Thursday, May 12 from7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Summit will continue to build on the success of last year’s conference and focus on business and best business practices. The event will provide attendees with a day full of information, inspiration, and education all focused on business, along with a day of valuable networking for men and women. The Summit aims to build a legacy of solid, smart entrepreneurs and business people who come together once a year for the premiere business event in the South Bay. The exciting new format includes:

•More great content in half the time

•No more choosing which breakout to see, all speakers in one room

•Interactive panel discussions

•Business development crossing all platforms

Tickets start at $125 and are available through the Chamber’s website. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com/ or call310.545.5313. The Manhattan Beach Marriott is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the monthlyNetwork Café at the Chart House today, Thursday, May 12 from11:30 a.m. to noon. Enjoy good food while making new acquaintances and catching up with old friends. Bring a smile, bring an appetite and bring plenty of business cards. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet other local business owners. Admission is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP – no walk-ins permitted. (I wonder if they’ll have this event on the fabulous new deck???) For additional information and registration, visit the website athttp://web.redondochamber.org/events/Network-Cafe-at-Chart-House-2131/details. The Chart House is located at 231 Yacht Club Way in Redondo Beach.

Kit and Ace will celebrate the unveiling of the New Wall Art by artist KFISH tonight, Thursday, May 12 from 8 to 10 p.m. Located at The Point in El Segundo, Kit and Ace invite the community to stop by and check out the latest art installation. Attendees will enjoy wine, light bites and real talk. If you plan to attend, you must RSVP to thepoint@kitandace.com. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.kitandace.com/us/en/locations/El%20Segundo-The%20Point. Kit and Ace is located at 840 South Sepulveda, Suite 108, El Segundo, CA 90245.

The South Bay Go Red for Women Luncheon will be held onFriday, May 13 at the Manhattan Beach Marriot. The event draws more than 300 business leaders, executives, medical professionals and community activists with the goal of raising $500,000. The Luncheon is an empowering event that focuses on preventing heart disease and stroke by promoting healthy lifestyles and raising money to support awareness, education and research of heart health in women. It begins mid-morning with an array of activities including health screenings, educational breakout sessions and a silent auction. At noon, guest will enjoy a heart healthy lunch, personal testimonies by women who have successfully battled heart disease, and a dynamic keynote presentation. The dress code is business casual and red attire is highly encouraged! For additional information and to register for the event, visit the website at https://ahalosangeles.ejoinme.org/MyEvents/20152016LosAngelesSouthBayGoRedLuncheon/tabid/731967/Default.aspx. The Manhattan Beach Marriott is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue in Manhattan Beach.

The Torrance Community Service Department presents the 17 annual Senior Faire on Saturday, May 14 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 athttp://www.torranceca.gov/PDF/22714_AprMayJun_2016.pdf. The Ken Miller Recreation Center is located at 3341 Torrance Boulevard in Torrance.

Kinecta Federal Credit Union will host the semi-annual Pre-Owned Car Sale on Saturday, May 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. andSunday, May 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Manhattan Beach Member Service Center. Kinecta will partner with another South Bay staple, the Noarus Auto Group, to put on one of the largest car sale events in the South Bay. Airport Ford Marina, Airport Honda Marina, and Marina Del Rey Toyota will be among the dealers represented. Held twice a year at Kinecta’s flagship Manhattan Beach location, the event offers a fun atmosphere for the whole family with free refreshments and a chance to win prizes. A large selection of used vehicles will be available: pre-owned domestics, imports, luxury vehicles, SUVs and trucks. Test drives will be available. The main benefit for potential buyers is that the vehicles are priced below retail Kelley Blue Book value. Special event only financing rate, 100% financing available with no down payment required. Special rate is only available to Kinecta members. Kinecta will be taking membership applications at the event. All loans are subject to credit approval. Membership requirements apply. Trade-Ins are welcome! For additional information, call 888.954.6328 or visit the website athttp://www.kinecta.org/carsale. The event will take place at the Manhattan Beach Member Service Center located at 1440 Rosecrans Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.

Join the Redondo Beach Police Department for Coffee with a Copon Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Bay Galleria Mall, Center Court Area. The Redondo Beach Police Department and members of the community will come together in a friendly, informal environment to discuss community issues, build relationships and enjoy a good cup of coffee. All community members are invited to attend. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the police department’s work in Redondo Beach’s neighborhoods. If you have any questions, contact Officer Diehr at(310) 379-2477 x2493 or via email at mike.diehr@redondo.org. The South Bay Galleria Mall is located at 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach, CA.

Smackfest Events presents the inaugural Beach Cities Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 14 from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Bay Club in Redondo Beach. The event will offer guests the opportunity to taste over 20 different local craft brews and fine wines in an ocean front venue. The Bay Club offers amazing views of the Redondo Beach Marina and it’s the perfect setting to showcase local wineries and breweries, in addition to restaurants serving a variety of food samples. Guests will also enjoy live music and one of the top DJ’s in So Cal. General admission tickets are $45. This is sure to sell out so buy your tickets now! For details, visit the website at https://www.smackfestevents.com/beach-cities-beer-wine-festival. The Bay Club is located in King Harbor Marina at 819 Harbor Drive in Redondo Beach.

The Women’s Club of Redondo Beach is proud to host the ninth annual Redondo Beach Firefighters Community Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, May 14 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 the Redondo Beach Firemen at the Woman’s Club historical clubhouse located across the street from the fire station at 400 South Broadway. The event features a silent auction, bake sale and entertainment. Tickets to the Community Spaghetti Dinner 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. Donations can be mailed to the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach, P. O. Box 107, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 with checks made out to the “Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach” specifying RBFD Spaghetti Dinner. Make this a community affair by bringing your friends, neighbors and family to meet our Redondo Beach Firemen. 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 Automobile Driving Museum will host the annual Woodie’s Picnic on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drive your classic Woodie and family and friends to the ADM for a day full of fun times, good food and great music! Attendees will enjoy live music by surf band, Jetpack, and Rounds Premium Burgers food truck. This event is open to the public but if you plan on attending with a Woodie, you’ll have to register. Space is limited to 80 vehicles. The pre-registration fee of $25 includes a Continental Breakfast. Registration day of event is $30 if space is available. A commemorative Dash Plaque will be issued to all registered cars. For additional information and registration, visit the website athttps://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ec8t5p7q7dc7afb4&oseq=&c=&ch=. The Automobile Driving Museum is located at 610 Lairport Street in El Segundo.

El Segundo Museum of Art will host Design Dating on Saturday, May 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tired of dating apps and the LA single’s scene? Come to ESMoA to meet like-minded singles in a fun, artistic setting among Experience 21: PLAN. In small, rotating groups, attendees will participate in design challenges to solve problems and accomplish common goals as a team. Beverages (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) and snacks will be provided. Adults only; recommended for participants 30 and up. If you’re single and ready to mingle, RSVP by sending an email tochogan@artlab21.org with ‘DESIGN DATING’ in the subject line. 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 fourth annual Tour de Pier will take place at the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, May 15. This unique fundraising event brings one of the hottest indoor fitness activities – stationary cycling – to the gorgeous outdoors. The Tour de Pier includes four 50 minute sessions beginning at 9 a.m. Participants will be overlooking the Manhattan Beach Pier and riding in place while taking in the historic Southern California ocean view. The area’s best instructors and celebrity guests will spin riders through five 50-minute sessions with energizing music and loads of excitement. Participants can ride solo for all four sessions or be a team captain and recruit up to three teammates to register and ride as a team. In addition to the cycling portion of the Tour de Pier, the event will include a Health Expo with a number of fitness and health related sponsors; a Fun Zone with games, moon bounces and more. The Cardio Kid Zone will have the little ones bouncing and riding as well. They also have tot-sized stationary bikes that kids ages 3 to 8 can hop on for a few minutes and join in the fun. No registration necessary. The Kiwanis Club will host a complimentary Bike Valet adjacent to the Expo. The Bike Valet will open at 8:00 am and all bikes need to be claimed by 2:00 p.m. The Tour de Pier is organized to raise funds for the cancer community including The Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, the Uncle Kory Foundation and Cancer Support Community. Ride in place – move charity forward! For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.tourdepier.com. The Manhattan Beach Pier and Strand is located at the western end of Manhattan Beach Boulevard in beautiful downtown Manhattan Beach.

El Segundo Museum of Art and AT&T present Family Day onSunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your friends, family, and inner activist to join in PROTEST among ESMoA’s EXPERIENCE 21: PLAN. Why do people protest? What do you protest for? What does protest mean to you? Join the ESMoA team for a day of art making fun for all ages. They’ll explore the concept of protest and make individual quilt squares. They’ll then join the squares together to form a #ESMoAProtestDay quilt. As always, admission is FREE! For additional information, visit the website athttp://esmoa.org/. El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street in El Segundo.

The Rotary Clubs of El Segundo, Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay Sunrise present the third annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival on Sunday, May 15 at Ernie Howlett Park in Rolling Hills Estates. The event runs from 1 to 5 p.m. and features a variety of craft beers from over 30 breweries, half a dozen wineries, live music, art fair and live and silent auctions. Pre-purchased general admission tickets are $65 or $75 at the door; pre-purchased VIP tickets are $135 or $150 at the door. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.sbbeerwinefest.com. Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard between Palos Verdes Drive North and Rolling Hills Road in Rolling Hills Estates.

Robbins Brothers will host the annual Engagement Party onSunday, May 15 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the store location in Torrance. Celebrate your engagement with other couples and the engagement experts! Attendees will enjoy complimentary refreshments and bites while getting a head start on wedding planning with participating vendors, including, Magical Blooms, Soap Seas, Luxury DJs, M Events and more. The event also features raffle prizes (gorgeous jewelry!) and other giveaways throughout the day. To register for this exclusive event, please RSVP to 310-540-5659 or via email atfanclub@robbinsbrothers.com. For additional information, visit the website at http://stores.robbinsbrothers.com/torrance. Robbins Brothers is located at 21200 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90503.

Dave Williamson presents The Gundo Comedy Festivalbeginning Wednesday, May 18 and running through Saturday, May 21. The event features stand-up comedy and more at various locations around town. Venues include Purple Orchid Tiki Bar, Old Town Music Hall and Big Door Studios among others. In addition to paid admission events, there are free shows, events for kids and free baby-sitting on Saturday night provided by El Segundo Parks and Rec. Attendees will see some of the best up-and-coming and well known comedians in the country performing right in THE GUNDO. For additional information, show schedule and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.thegundocomedyfestival.com/.

Yorktown will host a First Anniversary Event on Wednesday, May 18 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees will enjoy sips and bites and meet some of the store’s favorite local artisans, in addition to a sneak peek at their latest works. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will benefit local charity Walk With Sally. Valet parking will be available at 11 Street and Manhattan Avenue. For additional information, visit the website at http://yorktownmb.com/. Yorktown is located at 919E Manhattan Avenue in Downtown Manhattan Beach.

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

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/mutts-members-networking-mixer/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/breakfast-with-congressman-ted-lieu/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-stories-show/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/walkabout-redondo/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/armed-forces-day-5k-runwalk/

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/runway-to-rebuild-fashion-show/

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 Dave Meros, vocalist and bass guitarist from the band Iron Butterfly. We’ve had dozens of musicians and bands on the show over the past five years but this is our first, real life ROCK STAR! You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/dave-meros-of-iron-butterfly/. 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 Jim Mueller, producer of the South Bay Stories Show. South Bay Stories Show will present two performances on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m.at the Second Story Theater in Hermosa Beach and this morning, Jim is going to tell us what attendees can expect. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it here:http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/south-bay-stories-with-jim-mueller/. 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 Michele Brown, a South Bay resident and real estate professional who was recently honored once again by her real estate peers. Michele was awarded the prestigious Realtor of the Year 2015 by the South Bay Association of Realtors. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast here: http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/michele-brown-on-real-estate/. Tune in every Friday morning for the latest from Manhattan Beach!

Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!

Jackie

http://www.southbaybyjackie.com