South Bay Weekend Guide May 4, 2017

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The Torrance Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop this morning, Thursday, May 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Old Torrance Coffee & Tea. All community members are invited to attend, meet with Torrance Police officers, discuss community issues and drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Torrance Police Department. Join your local police officers for coffee and conversation – no agenda or speeches; just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know the officers in your neighborhood. For additional information, view the flyer at http://www.torranceca.gov/PDF/Coffee_with_a_Cop_Old_Torrance_Coffee.pdf. Old Torrance Coffee & Tea is located at 1413 Marcelina Avenue in Torrance.
Bettolino has teamed up with Custom Design to host a Demonstrative Dinner Party tonight, Thursday, May 4 at 6:30 in the Custom Design Showroom. Chef Fabio Ugoletti will teach attendees how to cook a five-course meal paired with wine. The class will start with light appetizers, work toward two main course dishes, and end with dessert. This event is perfect for those who want to learn how to cook, or simply taste, delicious Italian food and wine from Bettolino. Doors will open at 6:30 pm and the dinner demonstration will begin at 7 pm. If you’re interested in learning about modern Italian cuisine from an award-winning chef, you don’t want to miss this! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at https://www.bettolinokitchen.com/blog/category/promotions/. Custom Design is located at 2001 East Mariposa Avenue, El Segundo, CA 90245.
The South Bay Business Women’s Association presents its annual conference Women of Impact & Influence on Friday, May 5 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Torrance Marriott South Bay. This inspirational event centers on awarding scholarships to deserving South Bay women to pursue degrees in business. It is also an opportunity for education, motivation and networking with new, like-minded connections. The day includes two dynamic keynote speakers, informative breakout sessions, an inspirational panel, a lovely lunch, plus plenty of opportunities to connect with other businesswomen. The South Bay Business Women’s Conference has a goal of awarding $14,000 in scholarships this year. SBBWA is still accepting scholarship applications at http://www.sbbwa.com/scholarships. Tax-deductible donations toward the scholarship fund are also welcome and can be made at the following website http://www.sbbwa.com/donations. Tickets are $135. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.SouthBayWomensConference.com. Torrance Marriott Redondo Beach is located at 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance CA 90503.
The Palos Verdes Art Center presents the Opening Reception: Student Art Exhibition on Friday May 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. The exhibition will highlight this year’s artistic creations from Palos Verdes Art Center school-based outreach program, Art At Your Fingertips. Additionally, there will be a showcase of work produced in the PVAC artist residencies held throughout the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The community is invited to attend this FREE exhibition! The projects on view for this exhibition include: “Colorful Chaos,” “Boom for Real,” “Tinting Color,” “Abstract Reflections,” “Modigliani Portraits,” and “Audubon Birds.” This sixth project is in celebration of AAYF’s 40th anniversary, and is a gift of Palos Verdes Art Center. For additional information, visit the website at http://pvartcenter.org/. The Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.
This Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. is the first Esplanade Sweep of the season! The Esplanade, located on the west side of the street from Knob Hill to Miramar Park, is the crown jewel of Redondo Beach! Each of us that walks, runs, rides, or just sits along the Esplanade enjoying the view have a vested interest and responsibility to help maintain it. While each of us enjoys the Esplanade in different ways, some debris and wear and tear is inevitable if it’s to be enjoyed, but it’s not just the city’s responsibility to clean up after us – we are all responsible for our environment. The Keep the Esplanade Beautiful committee is reaching out to the community and asking you to come out Saturday morning, May 10 for an hour, and join fellow residents in a team effort to “Help Keep the Esplanade Clean”. The committee will provide supplies, direction and hopefully some laughs, as we work together as role models for others that also use the Esplanade. The first sweep is this Saturday morning at 9 a.m. Volunteers will meet on the Esplanade and Avenue I. Volunteers are needed for this Saturday, May 6, and the first Saturday in June, July, August and September. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Sue at sbbodytender@yahoo.com. Your consideration is much appreciated and we look forward to seeing you on the Esplanade!

Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks presents Pets in the Park on Saturday, May 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Valley Park. A suggested donation of $10 per family includes a swag bag filled with samples and coupons. This event is open to all South Bay residents. Television personality, designer and animal lover, Michael Maloney, will emcee the Pets in the Parks festivities. If your pet needs a checkup or vaccination, Concierge Mobile Vet will offer discounted shots, no appointment necessary. If you haven’t registered your pet with the city, you will have the opportunity to get them licensed with no penalty. Want to be a responsible pet owner but not sure of all Hermosa Beach laws? A Hermosa Beach Community Services Officer will be available to answer your questions. CERT will be available to demo CPR techniques to use on your pet. Are you dealing with behavioral problems or new puppy that needs some training? Some of the best trainers in the South Bay will share pointers and lead your pup towards the path of excellent canine citizenship. Several rescue groups will also participate in the event. If you are looking for a companion or to foster, on-site adoptions for cats, dogs and mini-horses will be available. Local clergy will be on hand to bless your animal and a professional photographer will be available to take family portraits (the first photo is free). There will be face-painting and a DJ spinning tunes all day. Los Lobos Food Truck will be on site with food for purchase and Paradis Ice Cream will be on hand to satisfy your sweet tooth. The entry fee includes a Raffle Ticket for some awesome gift baskets, dinners at local restaurants and services. It’s going to be a fun-filled morning and all family pets are welcome!
Schedule of Events:09:30 am – 12:00 noon Event Registration 10:15 am – 10:30 am Dog Costume Parade 10:30 am – 11:30 am Pet Trick Contest 11:00 am – 12 noon Blessing of the Animals
To learn more about Friends of the Parks, visit the website at http://www.hbfop.org/. Valley Park is located at 2521 Valley Drive in Hermosa Beach.
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The community is invited to attend the Grand Opening of the Pipe & Thimble Book Store on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The store will be filled with amazing books by talented indie authors from around the globe. Local authors will be available for a Meet & Greet and to sign their purchased books. Attendees can sign up for upcoming classes and events. Pipe & Thimble Publishing is a small publishing company founded on the idea that authors, and all artists, should be treated with respect and fairness. They have created a platform for indie authors to keep the control they enjoy publishing on their own, but with the benefits of being part of a larger publishing company. For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/events/690787994436568/. Pipe & Thimble Book Store is located at 24830 Narbonne Avenue, Lomita, CA 90717.
The next South Bay Food Swap will take place on Saturday, May 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Honest Abe Cidery. South Bay Food Swap is an eclectic gathering of artisan food lovers, who exchange extraordinary, handmade and homegrown food creations. Their mission is to bring together the community by sharing a love and passion for creating, and growing, fabulous food representative of various cultures and world travels. A Food Swap is part silent auction/part village marketplace/part fun-loving open house. It’s a modern take on an old tradition. Your homemade creations become your own personal currency that you can use to swap with other participants. No cash is exchanged. Artisanal goodies change hands and everyone goes home happy and inspired. Anyone can participate! Home bakers/cooks, canners, gardeners, food bloggers, professional chefs, students…pretty much anyone who likes to grow, make, or share food. There are food swappers of all ages and cultures. All participants must be individuals trading goods that they made, grew, or foraged themselves. Some examples of popular food swap items include jams, pickles, salsa or relishes, baked goods, granola, spice mixes, homemade pasta, vegetables or herbs. The sky is the limit. Think outside of the bakery box! The event is FREE but you must register! For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the Eventbrite page at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/south-bay-food-swap-kentucky-derby-edition-tickets-33637672183?aff=es2. The Honest Abe Cidery is located at 17800 South Main Street, #105, Gardena, CA 90248.
ANNNNNDDDDD, THEY’RE OFF! Shade Hotel will host the annual Kentucky Derby Party on Saturday, May 6 beginning at noon. Held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky the first Saturday in May, the 143 Run for the Roses is the first race in horse racing’s coveted Triple Crown. The event begins at noon with the race starting at 3:24 p.m. Pacific Daylight time. Guests will enjoy an afternoon of Mint Juleps, Derby-inspired cocktails and small plates for purchase along with fun contests! Ladies should wear their most stylish hats and gents are encouraged to don their best Derby attire! The event is free to attend but you should definitely make a reservation! For additional information and to make reservations, call 310-469-3466 or visit the website at http://www.shadehotel.com/. Shade Hotel is located at 1221 North Valley Drive in Manhattan Beach.
The Unified Small Business Association presents the first annual Black Tie Event to benefit New Challenge Ministries on Saturday, May 6 from 6 p.m. to midnight at the DoubleTree in Torrance. Over 120,000 homeless children were helped by New Challenge Ministries last year and now the community has an opportunity to come together and lend it’s support. New Challenge Ministries is the largest food bank in the South Bay. They feed over 10,000 children a month and have helped many into stable lifestyles. This is a Torrance-based organization that services our local community members in need. The evening includes dinner and dancing, a presentation, silent auction and no-host bar. Tickets are $100 per person. Sponsorships and tables of 8 and 10 are available. This event is expected to sell out, so buy your tickets now! For additional information and ticket purchase, call 310-320-4171. The DoubleTree is located at 21333 Hawthorne Boulevard, Torrance, CA.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents an Impressions Workshop on Sunday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Terranea Resort. Enjoy a naturalist-guided coastal hike and family friendly activities along Discovery Trail to Terranea Resort for a children’s art workshop. All ages are welcome. The cost is $25 per family. The next Workshop is scheduled for July 23. For additional information and registration, visit the website at http://www.pvplc.org. Meet in front of the statue at Pelican Cove Parking area located at 31300 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.
The South Coast Botanic Garden presents Wolves – An Ecological Keystone on Sunday, May 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. ‘Wolves – An Ecological Keystone’ will educate guests on predator-prey relationships, define what a keystone species is and examine the dynamics of trophic cascade with this exciting second installment of Project Wildsong’s interactive presentation. Yellowstone National Park is an unrivaled example which demonstrates how an ecosystem’s vitality and inhabitants become imperiled due to the loss of a pivotally critical component. Wolves are an important species which supports the existence of both flora and fauna. Feel free to bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on. Registration for this event is required. Tickets are limited. Online pre-registration is highly recommended. Admission runs from $3 (children, non-members) to $12 (adult, non-member). For additional information, visit the website at http://southcoastbotanicgarden.org/. The South Coast Botanic Garden is open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm and is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274.
El Segundo Museum of Art continues the series of unique performances of Can We Perform Personal Feelings? on Sunday, May 7 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Performed by Artist in Residence Rosalie Le Forestier, the event takes place in the artist’s studio, which has been turned into a museum. Each performance builds upon the other and is meant to be experienced sequentially. Each of the three performances will take place twice a day and run approximately 25 minutes, with a free-form Q&A with the artist to follow. Rosalie will perform on the following dates and times:Sunday April 30 – 11:00am and 1:00pmSunday May 07 – 11:00am and 1:00pmSunday May 21 – 1:00pm and 2:00pmFor additional information, visit the website at http://esmoa.org. ESMoA (an art laboratory not a museum!) is located at 208 Main Street, El Segundo CA, 90245.
Award-winning singers/songwriters Andy Hill and Renee Safier host the annual DylanFest on May 7 from noon to 8 p.m. in Torino Plaza at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. What began as a small backyard party with talented Bob Dylan fans taking turns performing his music has evolved into an eight-hour festival attended by hundreds and featuring some of the L.A. area’s top musicians. Besides Hill and Safier and their band, Hard Rain, performers this year will include top L.A. session musician Marty Rifkin, who has toured with Bruce Springsteen. He will be among the more than 50 accomplished musicians who will perform about 65 Dylan-composed songs. The selections include interpretations of material that cover a broad spectrum of Dylan’s musical styles. Some audience members like to attend in costumes representing themes or characters in his songs. (Think Tangled Up In Blue, Just Like a Woman, Like a Rolling Stone) Advance purchase tickets are $35; at the door, $40. Tickets for children under 14 are $10. Acclaimed chef Michael Shafer of The Depot will be selling casual food and beverages.(No outside food or drinks, please.) Best of all, parking is free and plentiful. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.andyandrenee.com or call 310-346-9383. The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is located at 3330 Civic Center Drive in Torrance.
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce presents the South Bay Business Leaders’ Summit on Tuesday, May 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event provides a day full of information and tools to help build meaningful relationships, improve productivity, set achievable goals, create strong customer service, and improve on marketing efficiencies. Together, whether a small or large business, we are building a legacy of solid, smart entrepreneurs and business people in the South Bay. Through dynamic keynote speakers, interactive presentations, engaging panel discussions and focused breakout sessions; attendees will walk away with a strategy to scale up their business and achieve their personal best. Early bird ticket packages start at $65 and $75. For additional information and ticket purchase, visit the website at http://www.manhattanbeachchamber.com/ or call 310.545.5313. The Manhattan Beach Marriott is located at 1400 Parkview Avenue in Manhattan Beach. NOTE: We’ll be doing a live podcast of The South Bay Show on site starting at 7 a.m.
A Basq Kitchen will host the monthly BCHD/Blue Zones Project, Wine @ Five on Tuesday, May 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. Italians drink a glass of red wine with each meal…and they might just be onto something. Studies show that for people who have a healthy relationship with alcohol, enjoying a glass of wine rich in artery-scrubbing flavonoids can benefit the health of the mind and body. Unwind with new and old friends at Blue Zones Project’s Wine @ Five. The first glass of wine is $5 and there will be discounted appetizers. Wine @ Five takes place the second Tuesday of each month from 5 to 6 p.m. at various venues throughout the South Bay. For additional information, visit the BCHD website at http://bchd.org/. A Basq Kitchen is located at 136 International Boardwalk in Redondo Beach.

Beach Cities Health District will host a FREE screening of Screenagers: Growing up in the Digital Age on Wednesday, May 10 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Mira Costa High School as part of their Teen Wellness Series. Are you watching kids scroll through life, with their rapid-fire thumbs and a six-second attention span? Screenagers reveals how tech time impacts kids’ development and offers solutions on how adults can empower kids to best navigate the digital world and find balance. Presented by Redondo Beach Council PTAs, this movie is recommended for upper elementary-aged students or older. Please arrive early to check in and find a seat. For additional information, visit http://www.screenagersmovie.com. To register for the screening, visit http://www.southbayfamiliesconnected.org/events. Mira Costa High School Auditorium is located at 1401 Artesia Boulevard, Manhattan Beach, CA.
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.
This just in….. Art Flying Aerial is celebrating Cinco de Mayo by offering all classes through May 5 for only $5 each!!! This is your chance to fly, so check it out at http://www.artflyingaerial.com/.
Here’s a heads-up on a few events you’ll want to plan for now!
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/celebrate-manhattan-beach/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/senior-faire/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/yoga-on-the-pier/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/fishtivities-sea-lab/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/moms-day-celebration-point/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/food-for-fuel/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/rb-firefighters-community-spaghetti-dinner/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/deliberations-photography-exhibition/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/casino-night/
http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/kendra-gives-back-party/
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 Anne Walton, Executive Director of South Bay Children’s Health Center and we learned about the services SBCC provides to the community and the Champions for Children 5K Run/Walk happening on Saturday, May 20. You can listen to yesterday’s show via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/anne-walton-executive-director-south-bay-childrens-health-center/. 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 Maureen Ferguson Lewis, Dr. Jaimie Sun Siegel and Carlos Burgos, and we’re going to learn about the upcoming Pets in the Park event, hosted by the Hermosa Beach Friends of the Parks, scheduled for Saturday, May 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Valley Park. Don’t worry, if you missed the program, you can listen to it via podcast at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/pets-in-the-park-2/. 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 Roni Ramos, Founder and President of Harmony 3 Productions. Roni is one of the speakers at this year’s South Bay Business Leaders’ Summit and will discuss “Content Beyond Words”. You can listen to the program live at 8 a.m. or via podcast anytime at http://www.southbaybyjackie.com/roni-ramos-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, give me a call at 310-418-6851. Our schedule is booking up, so don’t wait!
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
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