Beach Magazine May 2016

May 19, 2016
Volume 46, Issue 42
Swim mechanic Bryan Mineo
2016 Beach calendar
Kids camps | Run and paddle races
Favorite events, places | SB Film and Music Festival
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May 19, 2016
ON THE COVER
Volume 46, Issue 42
BEACH PEOPLE
17 South Bay Film and Music Fest by Kevin Cody
A new and ambitious film, music and arts festival in Hermosa Beach will
honor Bruce Brown on the 50th anniversary of his breakthrough film
“The Endless Summer,” as well as showcase new filmmakers.
22 The Swim Mechanic by Mark McDermott
Bryan Mineo shares his thoughts on ocean swimming, including his plan
to swim the Catalina Channel.
46 Mustang Ace by Randy Angel
The Bay League’s Co-Pitcher of the Year also bats .300 for the Mira
Costa Mustangs.
62 More than enough by Caroline Anderson
Manhattan Beach writer April Halprin Wayland’s More than Enough: a
Passover Story was good enough to earn her a review in the New York
Times.
BEACH CALENDARS
28 Kids land camps
38 Kids beach camps
42 International Surf Festival
43 Beach tennis
48 Beach runs
Open ocean swimmer Bryan Mineo
photo by Shaun Sexton
BEACH LIFE
52 Chevron MB Grand Prix
54 Beach volleyball
56 Beach boards
57 Beach calendar
60 Beach reading
10 Richstone “Affair of the Heart”
66 The Descendents at Standing Room
68 Beach Fashion from Spyder Surf
STAFF
PUBLISHER Kevin Cody, ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Richard Budman, EDITORS Mark McDermott, Randy Angel, David Mendez,
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each charity
GETZELMAN, WELLS FARGO CAPITAL
Richstone gifts are personal
John Getzelman and his family and Wells Fargo Capital Finance were
honored at the Richstone Family Center’s 21st Annual An Affair of
the Heart, held Saturday, May 7 at Audi Pacific in Torrance. Getzelman,
who passed away in 2004, used his finance background to mentor guests
at Richstone’s Transitional Living House. He also established a scholarship
for Richstone clients, which is son David administers.
Wells Fargo Capital Finance employees started working with Richstone
in 1991, when they helped replace carpet and planted flowers at
the center. Over the past 20 years company leaders have served on the
Richstone board and helped raise over $3 million through their participation
in the Pier to Pier Walk, the Richstone Golf Tournament and An
Affair of the Heart.
1. Michael and Wendy Greenberg with
Jake Courtney.
2. Tricia Courtney with David and RL Peters.
3. Gary Brutsch with daughter Shannon
(left) and friend.
4. Affair of the Heart Chairperson Tara
Guthrie Hubbard and Richstone board chair
Maryann Guthrie.
5. Hosts Sean and Michael Sullivan and
Richstone CEO Roger Van Remmen call
heads or tails.
6. Jonathan Ratter auctions off a dinner for
50 at the Sullivan home.
7. Jack Getzelman, Rita Getzelman Mockett,
Anne Lurch, Roger Van Remmen and
David Getzelman.
8. Wells Fargo Capital Finance’s Guy
Fuchs, Tricia McLoughlin and Henry Jordan.
9. Mary and Tom Malone.
10. Kerry Dawson, John Chuka (center)
and friends.
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Writer Kevin Naughton and photographer Craig
Peterson will discuss their newly published
“Search for the Perfect Wave,” based on their
travel stories for Surfer Magazine, on Sunday at
the South Bay Film and Music Festival.
Film fest honors
The Endless Summer’s
Bruce Brown
on 50th anniversary
Inaugural Hermosa Beach Film and Music Festival
to include surf, documentary and narrative films,
art and book signings
by Kevin Cody
Fifty year ago, Bruce Brown’s “The Endless
Summer” was released in theaters
across the country. Among the surfers it
inspired were Kevin Naughton and Craig Peterson.
In 1972, six years after the film's release,
Naughton and Peterson set off on a decade
long search of their own for the perfect wave.
Naughton’s stories and Peterson’s photographs
fueled the imagination of a generation of Surfer
Magazine readers while also making a significant
contribution to surf literature, which
began with Captain Cook and Mark Twain and
this year earned New Yorker writer William
Finnegan a Pulitzer Prize for his book “Barbarian
days: A surfing life.”
Brown, Naughton and Peterson will be in
Hermosa Beach the first week in June for the
inaugural and highly ambitious South Bay
Film and Music Festival at the Hermosa Beach
Community Theater.
Brown will be honored at a reception on Saturday,
June 4 prior to a screening of “The Endless
Summer.” Palos Verdes artist John Van
Hamersveld, who designed the equally enduring
“Endless Summer” poster, will also be
present.
The following day, Sunday, June 5, a documentary
about Naughton and Peterson’s travels
will screen. The writer and photographer
will be present to talk and sign copies of their
recently published “Search for the Perfect
Wave: The Surf-Travel-Misadventures of Kevin
Naughton and Craig Peterson.”
The festival is presented by the Hermosa Cinema
Society, founded last year by Jon Fitzgerald,
a former director of the AFI Film Festival.
In support of the festival, the Hermosa Arts
Foundation has invested approximately
$100,000 in improvements to the theater’s
sound, projection and seating over the past
year.
Though surf-centric (Fitzgerald’s grandfather
was Dick Fitzgerald, the first Department of
Beaches director), the festival also includes a
documentary competition and a narrative film
competition. Among the documentaries will be
Hermosa Beach filmmakers Brett Drogmund
and Howard Hanna’s “Swim to Africa,” which
follows six swimmers as they cross the Strait of
Gibraltar, from Spain to Africa.
“Sea to See,” an exhibit organized by surf art
curator Charles Adler, will include work by
Van Hamersveld, Manhattan Beach painter
Alex Weinstein, photographer Art Brewer, local
photographers Ken Pagliaro, Brent Broza and
John Smart and Hermosa’s legendary LeRoy
Grannis.
Van’s shoe artist Yusuke Hanai, who will also
be exhibiting, designed the festival poster as an
homage to Grannis.
The films will screen throughout the days
and evenings, beginning Thursday, June 2 and
ending Sunday, June 5. Ticket packages range
in price from $60 for six films to $500 for a full
festival pass. For more information, visit
SouthBayFest.com. B
Alex Weinstein’s seascapes will be among the art exhibited at the South
Bay Film and Music Festival at the Hermosa Beach Community Center.
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films
SURF FILM SHOWCASE
Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5
Hermosa Beach Community Center
Tickets and information at SouthBayFest.com
With Love, Yago
Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m.
At 9, Yago Dora is one of the most prominent
surfers in Brazil. He recently moved to California
to pursue his dreams of a pro surfing career.
Directed by Gabriel Novis
The Transparentsea Voyage
Friday, June 3, at 7 p.m.
The “Transparentsea Voyage” highlights the efforts
of a group of athletes, musicians, celebrities
and artists to focus attention on coastal environmental
issues. The crew follows migrating California
Grey and Blue whales from Santa Barbara
to the Mexican border, traveling in six tandem
kayaks.
Directed by Justin Krumb
The Endless Summer
Saturday, June 4
Reception 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Tribute to Bruce Brown 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The Endless Summer 6:30 p.m.
Surf film pioneer Bruce Brown will be presented
with the Action Sports Pioneer Award
prior to a screening of his seminal surf film Endless
Summer. The timeless masterpiece about
surf wanderers celebrates its 50th anniversary
this year.
Directed by Bruce Brown
Beyond the Surface
Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m.
India's first female surfer Ishita Malaviya travels
through Southern India documenting the
ways surfing, yoga and ecological are bringing
hope and fueling change.
Directed by Crystal Thornburg-Homcy and Dave
Homcy
BeyondTheSurfaceInternational.org
REDirect Surf
Friday, June 3, 9:30 p.m.
REDirect Surf is a meditation on El Segundo
board builder and Hammerland surfer Tyler
Hatzikian by South Bay filmmaker Jason Baffa.
Directed By Jason Baffa
The Far Shore
Sunday, June 5, 1:30 p.m.
In 1972, Kevin Naughton and Craig Peterson
took to the road for 10 years with surfboards,
camera gear and an untamable desire for adventure.
This documentary chronicles their journeys.
Naughton and Peterson will be present to sign
copies of their new book, “Search for the Perfect
Wave: Volume One.”
Directed by Greg Schell
Search-For-The-Perfect-Wave.com
12 Miles North
Thursday, June 2, 7 p.m.
In the 1940s, Nick Gabaldon learned to surf at
the Inkwell in Santa Monica, a stretch of beach
frequented by African Americans. From there, he
would paddle to Malibu -- 12 miles north, where
he won acceptance in a lineup that included legendary
surfers Peter Cole, Ricky Grigg and
Micky Muñoz. Tragedy struck in 1951 when Gabaldon
drowned after trying to shoot the Malibu
pier and hitting his head.
Directed by Richard Yelland
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Wet Dream
Friday, June 3, 9:30 p.m.
”Wet Dream” follows Tyler Warren in his
search for waves. Shot on Super8 film by Japanese
photographer and filmmaker Tatsuo Take,
who was recently featured in “Surfer’s Journal.”
Directed by Tatsuo Takei
Return to Cape St Francis
Sunday, June 5, 1:30 p.m.
Fifty years after starring in The Endless Summer,
Robert August returns to the “perfect wave”
at Cape St. Francis with young surfers from his
old high school.
Directed by Andy Verdone
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Austin, he began lake swimming again, and he developed
a serious yoga practice, which, like swimming,
links movement and breath. Some triathlete friends
started asking him for training help, and soon he was
training athletes professionally as a swim coach. He
launched Keep Austin Fit (a play on the city’s underground
motto, “Keep Austin Weird”) and within a few
years had expanded the business and moved it north
with Keep Dallas Fit. When Diana Nyad completed her
Cuba to Florida swim in 2013, Mineo was in the midst
of training for his own ultimate test — swimming the
English Channel.
“It’s not even about sports anymore,” he told the Dallas
Morning News. “It’s about human potential, and she
really set the bar. For me, that’s the most motivating
thing. For me, it’s less about the swim than knowing I
can do something, put my mind to something big and
follow through.”
But while training he’d also made a discovery. When
he took the physical to qualify for the 21-mile channel
swim, a shocking diagnosis came back: he had ankylosing
spondylitis, an inflammatory disease that causes
vertebrae in the spine to fuse together.
“Suddenly it all made sense,” Mineo said.
He’d struggled with back pains and abnormally long
recovery times since his early 20s. Now he knew why.
He also knew why he felt so much better in water than
on land.
“The water takes all that weight off your body,” Mineo
said. “You are less than half your weight in the water.
When I move in this very purposeful way, yoga and
swimming, I feel best.”
In 2014, he and his then-wife, a professional triathlete
whom he’d married the previous year, moved to California,
largely to be near the ocean. But almost immediately
after arrival, the marriage fell apart. In the
messiness of a divorce, he had to abandon his English
Channel quest. He had neither the money, nor the
heart. He’d just arrived in the place he’d hoped to be
all his life, but he knew almost no one, and for a few
months was without a home.
Two things saved him. The first was the ocean.
Mineo vividly remembers the first ocean swim of his
life. He went out at sunset, off the Topaz Jetty in Redondo,
ducking under waves, shouting, exultant as he
finally launched into the Pacific.
“It was the most liberating feeling I’d ever felt, diving,
swimming out there,” he said.
He’s been in the ocean nearly every day since. He
launched his business locally as The Swim Mechanic.
It grew quickly, through word-of-mouth, his column in
Triathlete magazine, and the popularity of a group swim
he led every Saturday morning off Knob Hill in Redondo
Beach. He got his first tattoos and found a life
that seemed like it had always been waiting for him.
“I’d just lost all my money, both my dogs, and my
place to live,” he said. “And it was the happiest I’d ever
been.”
One day he was standing in line at a coffee shop with
his parents, who’d come to console him and help him
with the details of his divorce, and he saw someone
he’d admired from afar since 2008. Rebecca Soni set
world records in the breaststroke both in the 2008 and
2012 Olympics and then had quietly, and somewhat
mysteriously, bowed out of competitive swimming altogether.
Although she kept a very low profile, Soni remained
as big a celebrity as existed in Mineo’s world.
“I was like, ‘Holy shit, that’s Rebecca Soni. I’m going
to say hi to her,’” he recalled. “I’d had a celebrity crush
on her since 2008.”
Mineo cont. on page 25
Bryan Mineo, “The Swim Mechanic,” on an ocean swim. Photo by Shaun Sexton
Bryan Mineo’s journey from the lakes of Texas to the Pacific Ocean
It began in on a hot summer day in a backyard pool inBedford, Texas.
The kid wouldn’t get out of the water. His mother had come out to call
him to dinner. He was hungry, but staying in the water was better. He
liked to go upside down in a handstand or dive deep and swim along the
floor almost effortlessly, the earthbound laws of gravity no longer applicable.
He liked the way sound flowed through water, the slow-motion thump
of his own heartbeat, the long whoosh of his own breath, the way light
speckled through the swaying blue of the pool water.
Bryan Mineo was four years old and he’d just come to a realization. He
wanted to be in the water, always.
That day, his parents were forced to literally drag him out of the pool.
But Mineo was from an aquatic people. His brother, Justin, who was four
years older, would win a state championship and set Texas records in the
breaststroke. Though Mineo swam competitively from the ages of 5 to 14,
to him, it was never about speed. It was simply about being in the water.
At 18 he fell in love with a girl triathlete. As young men do, he slightly
inflated his qualifications, to the point where she asked him to help coach
her in the open water swim component of her race. They went to nearby
Grapevine Lake so he could give her some pointers, but he failed to mention
something to her. He’d never swum in open water.
“I thought swimming was swimming was swimming,” he said. “It was all
the same, whether in a pool or a lake or the ocean.”
Mineo tried to play it cool as they arrived at the lake. But he was terrified.
Once he jumped in and started swimming, it got worse.
“Within seconds, I was absolutely panicked,” he remembered. “I had been
dreading the day we’d go to the lake the whole week before. I'd been having
dreams about it. I just knew I wasn't prepared for it, and it was going to be
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difficult. Which made it worse than it was.”
They were 500 yards from shore when his friend saw Mineo’s face and
realized he was in trouble. He could see her mouthing two words: “Just
breathe.”
He closed his eyes and let out a long exhale, followed by a slow, deep inhale.
Images of floating in his backyard pool as a child flashed through his
head and calmed him. He closed his eyes and floated in the lake. Everything
would be fine.
When they returned to shore, Mineo felt humbled, but also exhilarated.
He’d faced fear in a way he’d never known it before. The love affair with
the triathlete wouldn’t last, but he’d found the twin passions that would
govern the rest of his life: open water swimming, and breath.
“I was inspired,” Mineo said. “Swimming had become a significant part
of my identity, yet a singular experience in the water was able to completely
humble me. I wasn’t born with any inherent fears, so I understood that my
fear of the open water was a learned thing, thus could also be unlearned.”
He wanted to face his limitations directly. He began lake swimming daily.
Somewhere in his mind, a nascent notion took root. He couldn’t quite articulate
it, but from that day in Grapevine Lake forward, his life was oceanbound.
Love and water
Mineo wouldn’t find his way to the Pacific Ocean for a decade.
He attended Virginia Tech, studying film and literature, and moved to
New York City to work as a video editor after graduation. After a few years
in the city, he returned south, to Austin, Texas, a town with seven lakes. In
Bryan Mineo and Rebecca Soni came
together while ocean swimming.
Photo Shaun Sexton
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Mineo cont. from page 23
He somewhat sheepishly introduced himself, they talked briefly about
swimming and exchanged numbers.
It began slowly, as a friendship, over the next year. He kept trying to convince
her to join his Saturday morning group swim.
“No way,” she told him. “You are not getting me in a swimsuit.”
Soni swam competitively all her life and after winning two golds and a
silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, she’d decided to end that chapter. The
hyper-discipline elite competition required had nearly drained the joy of
swimming from her life.
“I was almost boycotting swimming in my life, just in general,” she said.
“I was done. It was a tie to the past, in a way.”
Finally, one Saturday morning she agreed to come along. As far as she
was concerned, it was going to be a one-off.
“Just to make him shut up,” she said.
Something happened in the water. They immediately paired, swimming
The Saturday morning swim group led by Mineo takes a coffee break.
Photo by Chris Tallman
closely together in what one other member of the group called a “twoheaded
monster.”
“Our stroke cadence was in sync,” Mineo said. “I swear to god, we were
breathing together, smiling. We were so in sync it was disgusting.”
“I don’t know if I was mirroring his stroke or he was mirroring mine, or
just looking at each other, but it was stroke for stroke, breath for breath,”
Soni said. “It was disgusting, I’ll give you that.”
They became a couple shortly thereafter. Beyond falling in love with
each other, together, they became deeply immersed in a love for the ocean.
“She kind of saved me,” Mineo said. “Honestly, I was thinking of moving
back to Texas. I stayed because of her.”
“He kind of opened my eyes to a different kind of swimming, where it’s
all about enjoyment, not necessarily about how to make people faster,”
Soni said. “He made swimming fun for me again.”
Their swimming life together, like the ocean, is different every day.
“What’s it like out there today? Whenever you are done, you are done.
If you want to keep going, keep going. He not only got me back in the
water, but created a whole new world,” Soni said. “It’s a fun side of the
sport you forget when you train on a high level, where there is no expectation...You
are the master of what you want to create, whether it's swimming
through the seaweed off PV, we talk about swimming from Redondo
Beach to Torrance [Beach] and see if we encounter whales. It’s a different
experience every day. It takes you back to the root of the sport, doing it for
our own enjoyment.”
Mineo cont. on page 53
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KIDS
KIDS
The favorite childhood game of playing grown up is taken to a new level with Toddler-
Town at AdventurePlex. Children can play in a farm with barn, farm animals, a tractor,
bales of hay and vegetables, as well as a grocery store with stocked shelves and a
checkout counter and a home with a kitchen.
Academy of Performing Arts
TADA (The Academy of Dramatic Arts) of Manhattan Beach has summer camps
for ages 3 to 9 offering dance, acting games, dress up, arts-n-crafts, singing,
yoga, obstacle course and more. Preteen/Teen ages (9+) programs include voice,
acting, dance and how to audition. Students receive training from seasoned professionals.
Each workshop accommodates beginners to advanced students.
(310) 546-5544. PuttinOnProductions.com
AdventurePlex AdventureCamp
Multi “Best of the Beach” winner AdventurePlex, a Beach Cities Health District Program,
is a kid’s dream with a facility that includes a five-level play structure with
sports courts, two 35-foot high rock walls and a high ropes course. Adventure-
Camp, for kids ages 4 to 12, is hosted by AdventurePlex and led by a CPR and
first aid-certified staff. Activities include rock climbing, arts and crafts, music appreciation
and other skill-building, self-esteem and social developmental activities
and includes field trips to top L.A. destinations like Raging Waters, Medieval Times
and the beach. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
(310) 546-7708. Adventureplex.org
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Bishop Montgomery High School
Jr. High Summer Academy provides students an opportunity to review and refine
skills and enjoy new and unique learning experiences -- all in a fun environment
perfect for social interaction and collaboration. Students can design their own curriculum
by choosing academic courses and athletic camps. Open to all students
entering grades 6, 7 or 8 in Fall 2016. Register by June 3 and save! Download
the course catalog and forms at www.bmhs-la.org and get ready for some smart
summer fun this July! Questions? ddierks@bmhs-la.org or (310) 540-2021 x 227.
5430 Torrance Blvd., Torrance
Camp VIP
Offered by MBX Foundation: Beyond the Classroom, Camp VIP begins June 27
for four weeks at Meadows School in Manhattan Beach. Kids grades K - 8 enjoy
a wide variety of classes and fun-filled academic prep opportunities. Check out
MBX partner camps at other sites: Steve and Kate's, Planet Bravo, Performing Arts
Workshop, and Arc Adventures.
Contact Nancy Rosenburg at nancy@mbxfoundation.org
Destination Science
A fun science day camp for curious kids 5 to 11. It’s designed to excite kids about
science and build great life skills. The STEM focused camps combine science, engineering,
unique projects, teamwork, problem solving, outdoor games and many
great take-homes activities that keep kids engaged. Themes: Roller Coaster Science
Camp, Robot Challenge Science Camp, Space Quest Science Camp, and
Super Hero Physics Science Camp. Early Bird, multi-week and sibling savings.
(888) 909-2822. destinationscience.org
Elite Training Center
July 5 - August 19. Elite’s system gives young students opportunities to study Krav
Maga, Kickboxing, MMA and more. Seminars by outside experts are offered to
bring cutting edge information to the students. Whether just starting out or an experienced
martial artist, Elite welcomes you to try out two free classes. Two locations:
PENINSULA SPORTS CAMPS
SUMMER 2016 2015
44 th Annual Peninsula Basketball Camp – July 18-22, July 25-29, August 1-5
39 th Annual Peninsula Baseball Camp – July 25-29
39 th Annual Peninsula Soccer Camp – July 18-22, August 1-5
Location: Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloydon Rd. Palos Verdes Estates
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm or 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday – Friday
Fees: $260 Full Day, $140 1 ⁄2 Day
20 th Annual 1 ⁄2 Day Peninsula Soccer Camp – June 13-17, July 25-29, August 8-12
12 th Annual 1 ⁄2 Day Peninsula Baseball Camp – August 1-5
Ages: Boys and Girls, 5-12
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Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm, Monday – Friday
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Flight School Gymnastics
Flight School Gymnastics programs
are designed to help children develop
from beginning gymnastics all the way
through competitive team. The wide
range of options include parent and
me, beginning, intermediate and advanced
classes. Our team includes
Compulsories Junior Olympic Pre-
Team, Compulsories Junior Olympic
levels 1-5 and Optionals Junior
Olympic levels 6-10. Our team members
have held numerous State, Regional,
and National titles.
503 Van Ness Ave, Torrance.
(424) 558-8171.
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Kitchen Kid
Join Kitchen Kid for its 8th summer of
culinary excitement and kitchen adventures.
Young chefs expand their
palates, reinforce academic and social
skills, and learn kitchen safety and
culinary fundamentals while making
new friends and enjoying great food.
Themes:Tour of Asia, Taste of Summer,
Sweets and Savories, and Restaurant
Camp. Kitchens located in Hermosa
Beach and Redondo Beach. Camp
open to 1st – 8th grade plus high
school CITs.
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camp@kitchenkid.com
Mathnasium
Mathnasium summer programs are
prevent summer learning loss and help
students prepare for what lies ahead.
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Kid Zone Summer Camps
Parents and children create their own experience with the summer camp’s rotating
class schedule. Full day, 3/4 day, and 1/2 day, with early care and extended
care. For kids entering kindergarten to fifth grade. Workshops focusing on art,
sports, science, performing arts and cooking. Each weekly session is dedicated
to a theme from route 66. The celebration at the end of the journey is a party in
Radiator Springs, a fictional town from the Disney Pixar movie, “Cars.” Camps
are held at the picturesque Rolling Hills United Method Church.
(310) 377-6771 rhumc.org
Mid Zone Summer Camps
Starting the week of June 13, explore LA and Orange County with a new adventure
each day. Middle schoolers can explore the Queen Mary, take an archery
lesson, see how an airport operates, check out a museum or a science center,
catch a baseball game, and of course hit the beach. Camps are held at the picturesque
Rolling Hills United Method Church.
(310) 377-6771 rhumc.org
Pediatric Therapy Network’s Camp Escapades
Every August, Pediatric Therapy Network (PTN) hosts Camp Escapades, an innovative
summer day camp for children ages 5 to 14 with developmental concerns.
Camp groups are staffed with PTN’s occupational, physical and speech therapists.
Camp activities include arts and crafts, cooking, sensory experiences, sports,
music, yoga, dance and special events. Presented by Honda, August 8 – 19, at
Rolling Hills Country Day School.
(310) 328-0276. PediatricTherapyNetwork.org
Peninsula Baseball Camp
July 25 - July 29 at Palos Verdes High School. One week camp for boys and girls,
ages 5-12. Full (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or 1/2 Day (9 a.m. - noon) Monday-Friday. Full
Day: $260, 1/2 Day $140. 600 Cloydon Rd. Palos Verdes Estates.
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Aug 1-5 at Hesse Park. For boys and girls ages 5-12. Meets 9 a.m.– noon at
Hesse Park. Fees: $125. 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Contact Tom Maier at (310) 377-0690 or
peninsulasportscamps.com
Peninsula Basketball Camp
Begins July 18, July 25, August 1. Weekly camp for boys and girls ages 5-14.
Full (9 a.m. - 4 p.m.) or 1/2 Day (9 a.m. - noon), Monday – Friday. $260 Full
Day; $140 1⁄2 Day.
Palos Verdes High School, 600 Cloydon Rd., Palos Verdes Estates
(310) 377-0690 or visit peninsulasportscamps.com
Peninsula Montessori
Peninsula Montessori has prepared a unique and rewarding summer program experience
open to children 18 months to five years old (up to 12 years at the RPV
campus). The summer program broadens the Montessori curriculum to include
water play, cooking and food prep, themed art projects, science and sports. These
programs are designed to further stimulate the development of the students while
having fun - both indoors and out.
907 Knob Hill, Redondo Beach, (310) 540-9742
31100 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes, (310) 544-3099
Peninsulamontessori.com
Peninsula Soccer Camp
Starts June 13, July 21, Aug 8, Hesse Park. For boys and girls, ages 5-10. 9
a.m. - noon M-F $125. 29301 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rancho Palos Verdes
Begins July 18, August 1 Palos Verdes High School. Weekly camp for boys and
girls ages 5-14. Full (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) or half day (9 a.m.- noon). 600 Cloydon
Rd. Palos Verdes Estates.
Contact Tom Maier at (310) 377-0690 or
Peninsulasportscamps.com
Performing Arts Workshops
Winner of Best Summer Camp from “LA Parent Magazine!” PAW award-winning
camps include Musical Theater, Guitar, Rock The Mic, Filmmaking, Magic, Photography
and Stage F/X Makeup. Ages 5-14. PAW teachers are nurturing, skilled
instructors who have or are working towards their Bachelors or Masters degrees
in their respective disciplines.
(310) 827-8827 PerformingArtsWorkshops.com
Rolling Hills Country Day School
June 27 - August 19. Join Rolling Hills Country Day School for summer fun. Academic
and camp programs for grades K-8. Traditional 6-week summer school,
science classes through Experium Science Academy, and fun academic enrichment
programs. Camp activities include swimming, sports, arts and crafts, cooking,
dance, imagination and creation and themes and shows. Art Camp, Swim Camp,
private swim lessons and extended day care are available until 6 p.m.
Request a brochure online or call for information.
Melissa Wilton at (310) 377-4848, ext. 7051. Email
mwilton@rhcds.com or visit Rhcds.com
Roundhouse Aquarium
July 5 to Aug. 9. Children 4 to 10 are invited to enroll in the weekly Summer Science
and Beach Camp. Activities range from dissecting squid and learning about
sharks to building sand sculptures, building a recycled boat and shooting lemon
cannons.
End of the Manhattan Beach Pier. RoundhouseAquarium.org
SBBC Montessori Preschool Summer Camp
June 20 to Aug. 26. South Bay Beach Cities Montessori Preschool is academic
based with an emphasis on Montessori methods of learning. Daily enrichments
activities include Art, Spanish, Gardening, Music and Water play, accompanied
by structured Montessori work times. Affordable rates. Low teacher/child ratio,
nurturing staff and exciting, themed-based activities. Children ages 18 months to
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6 years with weekly rates starting at $125. The year round preschool is open
from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Program options customized around childcare needs.
(310) 371-6716. SBBCMontessori.com
Savoir Faire Language Institute
Savoir Faire Language Institute’s immersion programs offer language instruction
through the summer. Being steps from the beach and one of Redondo Beach most
beautiful parks allows the camps to be outside for fun-filled language-learning. The
new facility offers kids a friendly environment for hands-on cooking, creating art,
learning language and exploring culture. SFLI is the portal to language fluency.
117 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach. (310) 379-1086
Sfli-ca.com
School of Skills
School of Skills has provided thousands of kids with the opportunity to develop
their basketball skills while also helping them improve their academic and life skills.
School of Skills will be hosting two summer camp sessions for boys and girls ages
7-13, which will include skills development taught by nationally accredited
coaches, guest speakers, and daily games and prizes.
(800) 595-0838. Coach@schoolofskills.net. schoolofskills.net
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SEALab
SEA (Science Education Adventure) Lab is a hands-on science center devoted to
marine conservation and education run by the LA Conservation Corps. Two-week
summer camps for kids are offered for ages 4 to 6. The Mini Mariners is a halfday
program that takes place mostly at the aquarium with visits to the beach. The
Ocean Explorers is a full day for kids ages 7 to 11, consisting of kayaking and
tidepool exploring. Registration deadline is June 15. Public tours available Tuesday
through Friday at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. (July & August). Fish feedings every Saturday at noon.
1021 N. Harbor Dr. (310) 318-7432.
LAcorps.org/programs/sea-lab
Valley Park Day Camp
June 27 – August 26. Children ages 6 to 13 participate in sports, drama, cooperative
games, crafts, beach activities and off-site excursions, encouraging social,
physical and creative development. 9 weekly camps meet from 8 a.m. to 4
p.m.with an option of extended “After Camp” until 6 p.m. The week culminates
with a potluck lunch and an afternoon of skits and performances. Counselor to
camper ratio is 1 to 10.
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Beach Camps
BeachSports
BeachSports Surf & Beach Camps is celebrating it's 21st year. BeachSports was
created by LA County Lifeguards to provide beach and ocean safety education.
Programs start at age 4 and include 4 camps:: Surf Camp, Beach Camp, Beach
Volleyball Camp, and Junior Lifeguard Ocean Safety Program. With safety in mind,
our camps are located at these Lifeguard Tower locations: 14th St.,Manhattan
Beach, 15th St., Hermosa Beach. Ave. I, Redondo Beach. Vista del Mar, Redondo
Beach. Online registration is available at BeachSports.org
Champ Camp
Voted “Best Kids Camp,” in Easy Reader’s “Best of the Beach 2016” reader’s poll.
Kids decide on the beach activities for the day. Director Trevor Elder is a South
Bay native, certified lifeguard and EMT. Champ Camp staffs about 15 first-aid
and CPR-certified college grads. Full day sessions, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Half day sessions
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (310) 283-4509. ChampCampKids.com
Don't Just Surf
DJS instruction includes surfing, stand-up paddling, fishing, sailing and kiteboarding.
Coaching for all ages and skill levels. Owner Dave Schaefer is a locally
born waterman, licensed Coast Guard
captain, former paramedic and firefighter,
and commercial fisherman in Alaska and
the Northwest and a lifelong competitive
surfer. (310) 938-4938 or
dontjustsurf@gmail.com
Freedom Surf Camp
June 6 through August 31
Freedom Surf Camp offers morning and afternoon
sessions in Manhattan Beach,
Venice, Santa Monica and Malibu. Ages
5-7: Water safety, boogie boarding, sand
sculpting, sand crabs, dodgeball, and other
games. Surfing 101 for kids who want it.
Ages 8-12: Surfing, boogie boarding,
water safety, and environmental education.
Ages 13-14 : Depending on skill level, all
water and beach activity are offered.
Groms: competitive level surfing.
(310) 770-4410 . freeedom.org
Hermosa Beach
Skateboarding Camp
Instructor Shawn Perez brings over 15 years of skateboarding experience, including
10 years as a skateboard instructor to the South Bay’s longest ongoing skateboard
camp. Classes start June 20 and are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.
to 10:30am. Students must supply their own skateboard, helmet, kneepads and
elbow pads and should come with a drink and snack. Hermosa Skate Park, 710
Pier Ave. Hermosabch.Org, Sp23tione@yahoo.com
Hermosa Surf Camp
Hermosa Surf Camp is celebrating 25 years at the Hermosa Beach Pier. Learn
safety and surfing basics in 1-1/2 or 3 hour classes, Monday through Friday. Instructors
will be in the water helping kids get through the surf and catch waves. Instructors
are credentialed teachers and there is always a L.A. County Lifeguard on
duty. T-shirt, lycra surf shirt, goodie bag and three photos are included. Vince Ray
(310) 370-1918. surferjay@losangeles.usa.com
Hermosasurfcamp.com
Friendship Circle Surf Camp
The Hermosa Beach Circle Surf Camp is for children and adults with special
needs. Ages 7 and up. 2:1 teacher-to student ratio. Teen volunteers paired with
each student. BZ soft surfboards provided. All students receive a T-shirt, lycra surf
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Kai Kushner, of Manhattan Beach, braves the shorepound during a
South Bay Boardriders Club contest. Surf camps introduce kids to a
sport they can enjoy with family and friends of all ages. Photo by Steve
Gaffney (SteveGaffney.com)
shirt and three photos of themselves. Children must be able to swim. (310) 214-
6677 or (310)-214-4999. GotFriends.com or HermosaSurf-
Camp.com
Manhattan Beach Sand Volleyball, Surf camp
Manhattan Beach Parks and Recs offers a volleyball and surf camp on the south
side of the Manhattan Beach Pier. Starting on the week of June 20th, the camp
will run daily from 9 a.m. to 1:30 pm. Beach Volleyball Camp will run from 9
a.m. to 11 a.m. (310) 802-5448. Citymb.info/registration.
Meistrell Private, Advanced Surfing
Professional surf coach Jamie Meistrell draws from his world wide surf travels and
12 years as a professional surfer. His detailed curriculum emphasises strengthening
drills, contest strategy and the general stoke of surfing. CPR, AED, and First Aid
certified. (310) 753-5436. JamieMeistrell@gmail.com
PCH Skate
Learn to skateboard or take your skills to the next level. Beginner to intermediate
level skate and safety instruction, focusing on basic ollies and turns, flip tricks,
grinds, vert skating and more. Ramps, rails
and fun boxes positioned differently each
day. All campers are required to wear full
pads. Private skate instruction available at
Manhattan Beach and new Redondo Beach
Pier locations. PCH Skate runs in association
with BeachSports.org and Body Glove
Camps. Register online at PCHSkate-
Camps.com
Perfect Day Surf Camp
The Quiksilver/Roxy-sponsored Perfect Day
Surf Camp has locations in Torrance, Redondo,
Manhattan, Dockweiler, Marina Del
Rey and Santa Monica. Surf and beach
camps are offered for ages 3 to 17. Lessons
cover stand up paddling, surfing and beach
workouts. 8 a.m. to noon, noon to 3 p.m.
and all day. Daily and weekly rates.
(310) 985-1458.
PerfectDaySurfcamp.com
PV Surf Camp
PV Surf teaches ocean safety, surfing , surf etiquette and appreciation for the power
and beauty of the ocean. Instructors are trained in CPR. The camp is surrounded
by picturesque cliffs of Torrance Beach and Palos Verdes, which keep the surf gentle.
Weekly camp sessions with a 4:1 ratio are offered for kids ages 6-15, June
8 -- August 24. (310) 908-8164. PVSurfCamp.com
Skatedogs Skateboarding Summer Camp
Skatedogs brings their mobile private skate park to Manhattan Heights Park in
Manhattan Beach and Perry Park in Redondo Beach. Monday through Friday
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Skateboard, helmet,
knee pads and elbow pads are required. Ci.manhattan-beach.ca.us,
redondo.org
Tarsan SUP
SUP Camp is for kids of all ages (ideally 10 and up). Mon-Fri with full day classes
and half days from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. June 27 to Sept. 2. Kids must
know how to swim. $299/child per week. 10 % siblings discount (same week
only). $275/child per week if parent is a Preferred Member. Private dock access.
Instructors are CPR and First Aid certified. Students learn water etiquette, ocean
safety, handling a board in and out of water and proper technique. 831 N. Harbor
Drive, Redondo Beach. (310) 798-2200. Tarsanstandup.com B
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Lifeguards highlight International Surf Fest
by Randy Angel
Patrolling the shores and aiding beachgoers,
the men and women who serve as lifeguards
would be unable to perform their
duties without possessing a high level of athleticism.
Each summer.these athletes and life savers
have the opportunity to showcase their skills at
the International Surf Festival, where the Taplin
Bell is the coveted prize.
Presented by BEACHSPORT.org, the Chambers
of Commerce and Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan
Beach, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Los Angeles
County Fire Department and Department
of Beaches and Harbors this year’s event will be
held Aug. 4 - 7. It kicks off with the Charlie Saikley
6-man beach volleyball tournament at 9 a.m.
Thursday, Aug. 4. The Los Angeles County Lifeguard
Medal of Valor Dinner follows at Redondo
Beach’s Seaside Lagoon at 6 p.m.
In order not to conflict from the lifeguards’ day
jobs, competition is held under the lights beginning
at 7 p.m. adjacent to the Hermosa Beach
Pier. On Friday, Aug. 5 the LA County Lifeguard
Championships take place, featuring a U.S. Coast
Guard Helicopter and L.A. County Lifeguard
Rescue Demo, a 6-Lifeguard Run Relay and the
Bud Stevenson Intracrew Medley Relay.
Saturday’s action includes the Southern California
Lifeguard Championships, with the Junior
Lifeguard Taplin, Lifeguard Beach Flags and
Judge Irvin Taplin Three-Mile Lifeguard Medley
Relay.
Representing the South Bay, the LA County –
Southern team is seeking its third straight Taplin
Bell, the perpetual award that bears the names of
each member of the winning teams
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Competition includes four swimmers, four paddlers and
four two-man dory teams from each lifeguard agency.
As is tradition, each winning lifeguard has his or her name
read aloud, is presented a medal, then rings the Taplin Bell
the number of times the individual lifeguard’s name has appeared
on it.
Last year Mel Solberg, of Torrance, increased his recordholding
number of wins to 17.
“It’s always such a great feeling to win because it is a total
team effort,” Solberg said. “Never in a million years did I think
I would have this many wins. When you win that first one,
you‘re so happy
that you're on that
bell for all time.
Then you get the
fever and you want
to keep winning
and winning.”
Close behind Solberg
in wins is
Tom Seth, of Manhattan
Beach. Seth
has won the Taplin
Bell 16 times and
expects a stronger
test in this year’s
Taplin competition.
“There is a team
coming from Australia
that really
wants to beat us,”
Seth said. “They
have been training
hard. They don’t
have dorys there
but their board
Mel Solberg rang the Taplin Bell a
record number 17 times in 2015.
Photo by Ray Vidal
paddlers are amazing and they
have very good swimmers.”
The Surf Festival will serve as a
tuneup for the Nautica United
States Lifesaving Association
(USLA) National Championship
that returns to Hermosa Beach beginning
with the Junior Lifeguard
and U19 Championships on
Wednesday, Aug. 10 and followed
by the USLA championships Aug.
11-13. Competition runs from 8
a.m.- 5 p.m. daily.
The LA County Surf Life Saving
team recaptured the title last year
in Daytona Beach, Fla after having
its 27-year winning streak snapped
in 2014. Brian Murphy, of Redondo
Beach, is the men’s defending
individual champion.
The International Surf Festival
includes something for all ages including
the Dwight Crum Pier-to-
Pier swim, Velzy-Stevens
paddleboard race, Dick Fitzgerald
beach run, Paul Matthies dory
race, surfing and bodysurfing
championships, California Beach
Volleyball Association tournaments
and a sand castle building contest.
Thursday, August 4 through Sunday,
August 7. For schedule of
events, visit surffestival.org and
usla.org. B
Kevin Fink, winner of last year’s Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim, is among the more
than 1,000 swimmers expected to participate in the International Surf Festival signature
event on Sunday, August 7. Photo by Ray Vidal
Beach tennis
serves all ages
by Randy Angel
Merging the sports of tennis
and beach volleyball,
beach tennis -- now also
known as All-Volley Tennis -- continues
to grow in popularity, both
competitively and recreationally.
Beach tennis courts have permanent
nets in Hermosa Beach (14th
St.), Manhattan Beach (7th St.) and
Santa Monica.
Donny Young, a Hermosa Beach
resident and founder and president
of the Beach Tennis Association, is
excited about the growth of the
sport.
“We have many adults playing
beach tennis
for the
first time,”
said Young.
“But we’ve
conducted
surveys and
found that a
lot of kids
ages 8-11
and even
high school
s t u d e n t s
are extremely
interested
in
The sport of beach
tennis continues to beach tennis.”
grow in popularity
with four local tournaments
this summer. in the
Young is
Photo by Randy process of
Angel
gaining permits
from
the City of
Hermosa Beach that will enable
him to expand competition.
“We hope to introduce seniors to
the game this year, moving the
lines up three feet making it easier
to volley in the deep sand,” Young
said.
In 2004, Beach Tennis USA
(BTUSA) was founded and six
years later announced a partnership
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Federation (ITF), the world governing
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beach tennis in the United States.
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Mustang
ace
delivers
Senior Trevor Franklin
has been the ace on
Mira Costa’s pitching
staff since his sophomore
year. Photo by Ray Vidal
Pepperdine-bound senior pitcher Trevor Franklin
continues to dominate following
record-breaking season
Toeing the rubber on the mound at Mater Dei High
School, Trevor Franklin knew his job was not an easy
one. The Mira Costa pitcher had been in pressurefilled
situations before, but nothing quite like this.
With an opposing runner on first base and no outs, the
ace of the Mustang staff was asked to come into the game
and preserve a slim 2-1 lead against the sixth-ranked team
in the nation.
A groundout and two popouts later, Franklin and his
teammates were on the field celebrating their victory over
JSerra Catholic that gave Mira Costa the Southern Division
championship of the prestigious Boras Classic.
“We had a chip on our shoulder and wanted to prove that
we belonged in the tournament,” Franklin said. “We have
close-knit team with a great group of guys. It was exciting
to see how all our hard work has paid off.”
The win, which Mira Costa head coach Cassidy Olson
considers the biggest ever for his baseball program, was another
feather in the cap for Franklin during an illustrious
high school career.
Franklin went on to pick up the win in a 7-4 victory over
Northern champion Davis in the championship of the Boras
Classic held May 7 at UC Berkeley.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound right hander led Mira Costa to a
share of the Bay League championship in 2015 setting a
school record for wins with an 11-0 record. He was named
Co-Pitcher of the Year in the Bay League finishing the season
with a 1.12 ERA and 63 strikeouts with only 12 walks
in 68 innings. As a left-handed hitter, he batted .322 with
13 RBI and five doubles.
Rawlings Perfect Game named Franklin to its 2016 California
Region Honorable Mention team and 2014 and 2015
Underclass Honorable Mention squads.
This season, Franklin hurled a no hitter at Culver City on
March 19. The humble senior spoke more about what the
feat meant to his teammates and, in particular, his mother
Jan.
“It was amazing going into Culver City and watching (pro
prospect) Nolan Martinez pitch,” Franklin said. “With
(catcher) Brett Davis behind the plate, it doesn’t get any better.
It also helped lift my mom’s spirits. She’s a big Michigan
State fan and was feeling low after the Spartans had just lost
in the first round of the NCAA playoffs.”
Entering the final game of the regular season against Redondo,
Franklin had a 7-1 record and 1.38 ERA.
Although winning the Boras Classic was memorable for
Franklin, he said beating Redondo at home for share of Bay
League title in 2015 is tops on his list.
“Redondo was a highly-touted team and we needed to
sweep the Sea Hawks in the final two games of the regular
season,” Franklin recalled. “The dogpile we had on the field
after the win was a tremendous feeling.”
Despite being the ace of the Mustang’s pitching staff for
three seasons, Franklin’s rise to stardom did not come easy
but his hard work ethic and determination paid off.
“Trevor has meant everything to us,” Olson said. “He has
really come on after suffering a rough 2014 when he and
five other sophomore really took their lumps. I knew he’d
be good, but never dreamed of how drastically he would
improve statistically and in a leadership role. He’s also a
pretty good hitter whom we use as a designated hitter.”
Franklin feels a large part of his success has come through maturity and
the opportunity to work with talented pitching coaches.
“I feel the strength of my game is my competitiveness,” Franklin said.
“It’s been fun to represent the South Bay in tournaments and I pride myself
every time I take the field. There’s nothing like representing your school
and knowing my teammates always have my back.”
Franklin said he wants to have fun and cherish his last month of high
school, hopefully finishing with a CIF championship ring.
“The strength of this team is its unity,” Franklin explained. “Although we
are a senior-laden team, we also have three freshmen and three sophomores.
The closeness of players of different ages is something I’ve never
seen before. It’s an exciting time to be a Mustang and the future is great for
Costa baseball.”
“I’m really admiring the young guys, particularly two freshmen. Chase
Meidroth was a shortstop but is playing right field. Senior shortstop Will
Proctor took him under his wing. And Merrick Baldo showed no fear pitching
against JW North in the Boras tournament.”
The friendships among the senior
class began prior to high school.
Most were members of the Manhattan
Beach Little League Junior
All-Star team that went to the World
Series in Taylor, Mich. in 2012.
Franklin knows the importance of
his role as a team leader and mentoring
young players.
“When I was a sophomore, senior
Cooper Griffith helped me the most,”
Franklin said. “I admired how hard
he worked at practice. I’ll forever appreciate
his advice and friendship. I
also learned a lot from last year’s senior
players like Dylan Tyrer, Robert
White and Luke McCauley.”
Between academics and athletics,
Franklin has little free time but when
he does, he enjoys spending it with
his fellow Mustangs..
“I’m a social person. There’s nothing
like going to the field then hanging
out with teammates at their
homes,” Franklin said. “We play fantasy
sports and get very competitive.
It’s fun getting together with the guys
for each draft.”
One player Franklin likes to draft is
his favorite pro baseball player -- San
Diego Padre pitcher James Shields.
“San Diego is a tough team to root for,” Franklin said. “Shields is known
as Big Game James. I like the way he competes on every pitch. Each season
he’ll have 200-plus strikeouts in 200-plus innings.”
Franklin began his baseball career when he was six years old playing in
Manhattan Beach Little League. His father, Paul, later coached Trevor and
other players in the community on the Manhattan Beach Heaters team.
Franklin also played Manhattan Beach Youth Basketball until 6th grade
and competed in flag football before turning his focus to baseball. The decision
was not a surprise having been a part of a baseball-loving family.
Trevor’s brother Ryan played for Mira Costa and is a senior first baseman
at the University of Redlands.
“We had the usual sibling rivalry,” Trevor said. “We used spend hours
playing Whiffle ball in the backyard. I can’t remember many times beating
him.”
Mother Jan is Vice President and in charge of fundraising for Mira Costa’s
Baseball Booster Club and Trevor will following in his dad’s footsteps as a
member of Pepperdine’s baseball team.
Paul was a pitcher for the Waves from 1979 to 1981 and was a member
of the Pepperdine baseball team which won 53 games and placed third at
the College World Series in 1979.
Trevor will be joined at Pepperdine by Mustang teammate centerfielder
Reese Alexiades.
When Franklin first committed to Pepperdine, Steve Rodriguez was the
head coach and Don Strauss the Wave’s pitching coach but both left and
went to Baylor. However, It didn’t sway his decision to attend the school
where he attends to major in “something sports related, possibly sports administration.”
His favorite high school subjects have been math and US history.
“I’m very impressed with new head coach Rick Hirtensteiner and assistant
coaches Cooper Fouts and Rolando Garza,” Franklin said of the new
regime at Pepperdine “I love the baseball program and the academics. Plus,
the campus in Malibu can’t be beat.”
Hirtensteiner assessed his new recruits on the team’s website.
“Trevor Franklin is a tall right-handed pitcher who pounds the zone with
low strikes,” Hirtensteiner said. “I love his ability to attack the hitter with
quality pitches and force contact early during at-bats. Trevor has been very
successful at the high school level and I expect him to continue his success
when he arrives on the Pepperdine campus.”
Olson believes Franklin has a future as a top collegiate pitcher.
“He’s not overpowering and his
fastball does not have great velocity
but he has great determination and
competitive attitude,” Olson said.
“During my 15 years with the Mira
Costa baseball program, statistically
he has been the best during that time
span. One scout told me he’s a high
school coach’s dream -- having three
pitches he can consistently throw for
strikes.”
Franklin said he feels lucky to have
had a number of good coaches to
help with his constant improvement
on the mound.
“I love playing for Cassidy Olson,”
Franklin said. “Like any coach or
boss in life, there are times when you
disagree but I believe Cass wants the
best for all his players. I’ve had my
ups and downs in my career but he
has always stood by me. I have nothing
but great things to say about him.
He’s a winner.”
Franklin also gives credit to Redondo
Beach resident Mike Garcia-
Mira Costa head coach Cassidy Olson has relied on Trevor Franklin to be parra who, along with his father
Ramon found the Garciaparra Baseball
Group (GBG).
the ace of his pitching staff for three seasons. Photo by Ray Vidal
Mike and his brother, Nomar, were
first-round selections in the Major League Baseball draft. Along with coaching
with GBG, Mike is the Southern California area scout for the St,. Louis
Cardinals and an instructor with USA Baseball.
Other Mira Costa players involved with GBG are Reese Alexiades, Zack
Chan, Brett Davis, Blake Hammerstein and Will Proctor.
“Mike has had a profound impact on me and someone I consider a second
father figure,” Franklin said. “The Manhattan Beach baseball community
owes a lot to the Garciaparra family. Playing for GBG has given the opportunity
to make great memories and acquaintances across the country.”
Franklin has also been influenced by Kelly Nicholson, former coach at
Loyola Marymount University and current manager for the Orleans Firebirds
of the Cape Cod League.
Above all, Franklin gives kudos to his parents.
“My parents instilled the importance of good grades and taught me that
I will be defined by my actions on and off the field,” Franklin explained. ”I
thank them for their fantastic ideals of being fair and treating people like
you’d want to be treated.”
Franklin said he has no long term goals and is just focusing on getting his
college degree. Until then, he is heeding the advice Olson gave his team
prior to the Boras Classic.
“He told us that soon our careers will be over but the memories you make
will last forever,” Franklin said. “I realize there will be a time when baseball
runs out. I just I hope that that day is a long way off.” B
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Competitive runners and
weekend warriors have a
variety of runs to choose
from throughout the summer.
The largest and most colorful is
the Village Runner 4th of July 5K
presented by UCLA Health.
Close to 3,000 people are expected
to kick off their Independence
Day festivities at the 23rd
annual 5K and Firecracker Dash
Race for kids.
Kayla Montgomery will be
honored at the race. Despite having
multiple sclerosis, she became
an elite runner at
Nashville's Lipscomb University
where she earned a Division I
scholarship.
The disease creates a loss of
feeling in Montgomery’s legs as
her body temperature rises. Cold
water is poured on her legs immediately
following a race or
workout to calm the misfiring
nerve fibers blazing beneath her
numb skin.
“I continue to push myself to
defy the odds so that I can inspire
those with MS who gave up,”
Montgomery said. “I want people
to know that regardless of what
your situation is, MS does not
have to come out on top. That
there is always a way. Of course,
having MS could very easily put
limitations on my life if I let it,
but...I do not plan on ever doing
[that].”
The condition has forced
Montgomery to create an innovative
method to run by relying on
the movement of her arms to
control her pace.
The psychology major, who
trains three hours a day, six days
a week, covering 60-75 miles and
has a personal best time of 17
minutes, 22 seconds in the 5K,
will be presented with the
Pathfinder Award prior to the 4th
of July 5K.
“I am beyond stoked about this
amazing opportunity,” said Montgomery.
“I am so honored to have
been asked to come out to this
event and I cannot wait for this
once in a lifetime experience.”
The 5K begins at 8 a.m., followed
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Armed Forces Day 5K
Saturday, May 21
Torrance
In a tribute to Louis Zamperini,
Village Runner hosts the inaugural
race at 8 a.m. at Del Amo Fashion
Center on Madrona Ave. The event
features T-shirts, split times every
mile and awards to the top three in
each age division. $40. To register
or for more information, log on to
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Conquer Our Run
June 11
Manhattan Beach
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June 25
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June 25
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July 16
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Redondo triathlon
After completing the swimming and cycling legs, runners approach the final
turn to the finish line of the Redondo Beach Triathlon. Photo by Randy Angel
by Randy Angel
In 2005, local family practitioner Dede Moore saw her goal come to
fruition. She and her husband Pat Wickens, both fitness enthusiasts and
triathletes, spent three years organizing the first Redondo Beach
Triathlon, combining their knowledge and experiences from other competitions
to put together an event that would benefit health, charity and community.
The following year, Rick Crump took over as race director. He and his
wife Connie have run the event ever since. Yet Crump feels a little pressure
going into this year’s 12th annual competition.
While Wickens has competed in the race is past years, Moore is returning
to participate in the competition.
“I’m a little nervous,” said Crump, an accomplished triathlete and physical
education teacher at Adams Middle School in Redondo Beach. “Dede
is the founder and this race wouldn’t happen if not for her. I want to make
her proud.”
Crump also acknowledged the many volunteers and younger generation
of triathletes who have kept Moore’s dream alive.
“Being an educator, the cool part for me is to see people reach their goals,
no matter how small,” Crump said. “Our triathlon is a great way to kick
off the season and has encouraged people of so many age groups and skill
levels to train and exercise.”
Crump is pleased to see younger athletes rise to the top. Last year’s male
and female winners were 20-year-old Dillon Nobbs, who completed the
course in 40 minutes, seven seconds; and Illi Gardner, 16, who finished at
46:43.
Registration is ongoing at Redondo Beach Triathlon. The triathlon begins
at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 12 at the Veteran’s Park/Pier area in Redondo
Beach. All of the proceeds go to Cheer for Children, a non-profit organization
that gives seasonal parties and raises money for acutely ill children at
Harbor UCLA Medical Center.
The scenic, USAT sanctioned event consists of a 1/2-mile swim, 6-mile
bike, and a 2-mile run. Space is limited to the first 600 entries. A non-competitive
mini-sprint (half the distances) is also scheduled.
Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each division and the
top two relay teams. Sprint fees are $75 (ages 13-19 and 65 and older), $90
(ages 20-64), $125 (relay). Mini-sprint fees are $70 and $95 for the relay.
Add $5 after May. 31. For more information, visit rbtriathlon.com. B
Swinging
by Randy Angel
The Manhattan Beach Open Tennis tournament celebrates its 49th
year with competition in open and amateur divisions being held at
three locations.
Run by the City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department,
the tournament is open to players ages 16 and over and will be played at
Live Oak Park and the Mira Costa High School tennis courts July 7-9. The
finals will be held July 10 at Manhattan Country Club.
Expected to return to defend their title are Jayson Amos (Men’s Open
Singles), Garrett Auproux (Men’s Open Doubles) and Ana Lorena Belmar-
Osuna (Women’s Open Singles).
“We have had some great players come through the Manhattan Beach
Open Tennis Tournament over the years,” said Recreation Supervisor
Michael Hudak. “We hope to bring back some of our past winners including
2012 winners Olympian Vishnu Vardhan (Men’s Open Singles) and
Zsuzsanna Fodor (Women’s Open Singles).”
Prize money has been increased by more than 150 percent for what is
expected to be one of the most competitive tournaments to date. The single
elimination tournament offers prizes and trophies to all division winners.
All entries include lunch, T-shirt and goodie bag.
“It is more than just about the money and competition for us,” Hudak
said. “The Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department believes
that “Parks Make Life Better” and this tournament showcases that belief,
exemplifying our mission to make lives and communities better by providing
activities that facilitate special connections, human development, therapy,
and lifelong learning in facilities for self-directed and organized
recreation.”
Open Division fees are $158 (singles) and $210 (doubles); amateur division
$40 and $60. Deadline to register is June 17 at 5 p.m. For more information
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Manhattan Beach Grand Prix cyclists enter the final turn at Ardmore and
15th Street. Photo by Ray Vidal
Pedaling through Manhattan Beach
by Randy Angel
The Chevron Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, which celebrates its 55th
year on Sunday, Aug. 7, is considered one of the more “technical”
courses on the USA Cycling National Criterium Calendar (NCC). The
1.3-mile course, in front of Live Oak Park, is shaped like a bent paperclip.
It runs north on Valley to Pacific and south on Ardmore to 15th Street.
“We’ve added a Junior race this year with generous cash prizes,” race director
Greg Aden said.” We’ve also moved the kids races to a more spectator/family-friendly
time, at noon.”.
Competition begins at 7 a.m. with the 55/60+ division followed by the
Women’s’ Category 3-4, 40+ 1-3, 50+ 1-4, Men’s Cat 2, NCC Women’s 1-
2, NCC Men’s 1, Cat 3 and Cat 4.
Australia’s Hilton Clarke and Samantha Schneider, of Wisconsin, won
the men’s and women’s pro races in 2015, each taking home $2,520 in
prize money.
The Manhattan Beach Grand Prix is co-sponsored by the South Bay
Wheelmen and the South Bay Wheelmen Foundation and includes a vintage
bicycle display.
“The MB Grand Prix is a great community event that brings out the best
of the best Southern California racers to compete on a challenging course
with the beautiful backdrop of the city of Manhattan Beach, said South
Bay Wheelmen rider Robert Macpherson. “This is a great opportunity for
South Bay Wheelmen to give back to the city we ride and to the racers we
ride with for a fun day racing and entertainment “
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Mineo cont. from page 25
Fear and water
The Saturday group has grown from four or five people to as many as 50.
Among its members are several who have either been newly introduced to
open water swimming, or, like Soni, reintroduced to a love of the water.
Megan Tobin is a triathlete and experienced ocean swimmer. But a wave
caught her at the wrong angle and she was smacked into a sandbar, injuring
her head and neck. Even after she recovered her health, fear remained.
She’d lost her confidence in the ocean.
Tobin heard about Mineo and signed up for a one-on-one session. She expected
him to ease her back into the ocean. He didn’t.
“Bryan is not afraid, and he knows how to handle the ocean,” Tobin said.
“So it wasn’t, ‘Oh, you are afraid, let’s talk, or let’s practice for a while…’
No, it was, ‘Let’s swim in big, giant waves.’ And I was like, ‘Oh no, he’s not
taking it easy on me today.’ But really, one or two sessions with Bryan, and
I felt completely confident again. He is so comfortable out there it rubs off
on you. I know a lot of people have a lot of fears, whether it’s whatever
else is out there, or the waves. I was injured, and he gave me the ocean
back.”
Mineo also worked on the mechanics of her stroke, and adjusted how she
held her head. Now she swims better than she did before the accident.
“He made what I thought were some minor tweaks and they made a huge
difference, like when a chiropractor adjusts you and you feel like you have
a whole new body,” she said. “The way my body feels in the water is entirely
different, in a pool or in the ocean.”
Greg Huntoon, on the other hand, had never been an ocean swimmer.
He’d grown up in Southern California and was a college baseball player,
and continued to play ball for six or seven years afterwards. But as he grew
older, in the process of balancing work, marriage and kids, he drifted into
a sedentary life. To shake himself out of it, he decided to become a triathlete,
and about two years ago started working out. But the swim portion scared
him. He read a column by Mineo in Triathlete magazine and reached out.
They met by the Avenue A lifeguard tower in Redondo. “It was a murky
day,” Huntoon said. ”It felt like Loch Ness. You couldn’t see very far. I was
like, ‘This is the day I’d chose to learn how to open water swim?’”
Mineo eased him in. They talked for 15 minutes on the beach, then swam
out 200 yards, did some work on Huntoon’s stroke, and came back in and
talked again. Huntoon’s fear dissipated like the morning’s marine layer.
Now, he’s become one of the group’s leaders, and open water swimming
has become more of a passion than triathlons. It’s become an organizing
principal of his life and helped him get his health back.
“It’s such a deep part of my life experience now to get up at six on Saturdays
and drive down to Redondo [from Beverly Hills], pull on a wetsuit,
jump into freezing cold water and have a blast,” he said. “All because this
hippie boy from Texas by way of New York. Had it not happened that way,
I’m not sure what would have come of it, but I am now in that place — I
can’t imagine not being there every Saturday morning.”
Mineo now has to confront his own final fears. The sting of pulling out
of his English Channel swim lingers. So despite the challenge ankylosing
spondylitis presents in training for long distance swimming, he intends to
swim the 21-mile Catalina Channel this September.
“Catalina is my English Channel now,” he said.
To Mineo, it’s not really about swimming. “I’m not really a swimmer,”
he said. “I’m good, not great. My girlfriend, she’s a swimmer. I’m just an
ocean man.”
Like yoga, ocean swimming is almost spiritual practice for him, a way of
monitoring his internal dialogue, of communing with something larger than
himself, of breathing life deeply.
“Each of us is called to the water,” Mineo said. “Each of us has something
to take from the ocean, and more importantly, something to give back to it.
We all want to live a life of happiness and love. The ocean is simply a perpetual
proponent to finding your unique happiness and love. How you
choose to harness this energy is up to you. Remember, just breathe.”
See TheSwimMechanic.com for more information and follow Mineo’s preperations
for his Catalina Channel swim at EasyReaderNews.com. B
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Redondo’s Queen Anne house museum
by David Mendez
like an expert, but really, I’ve learned a lot since I came back
here, like the origin of the names of the streets,” said Tike Kavaras,
“Isound
docent of the Redondo Beach Historical Museum.
Kavaras was born and raised in Redondo and moved back to his city
after years of working in Las Vegas.
Now, the former Redondo Union basketball star walks people through
the history of his hometown. He shows off photos of the original downtown
waterfront, talks about the city’s founders and reveals the hiddenin-plain-sight
secret of the city’s alphabetical street system — one that
extends beyond The Avenues.
The Museum’s collection, in the century-old Queen Anne House, includes
antique signs, RUHS athletic and band uniforms and stained glass
windows from a pre-remodeled St. James Catholic Church. It’s all a throwback
to the salad days of the museum's docent, now in his fourteenth year
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Father’s Day Beach
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June 19
Father and daughter and Father
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pool play, south of the Manhattan
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Eric Fonoimoana is hosting the Queen of the Beach tournament in
Hermosa Beach. The two-time Manhattan Beach Open winner and
2000 Olympic gold medalist is passing on his knowledge to the
next generation of beach volleyball stars. Photo by Ray Vidal
Queen of the Beach,
King Kong tournaments
June 24-26
Hermosa Beach
The South Bay “Mecca of beach
volleyball” will attract thousands of
players this summer with competitive
and recreational tournaments for
athletes of all ages and skill sets.
Along with the well-known tournaments
such as the Manhattan Beach
Open, Smackfest and the Manhattan
Beach Saikley 6-man, two new
events will showcase the stars of tomorrow.
The Queen of the Beach and King
Kong tournaments will conclude
with one female and one male player
from both high school and college
being named King or Queen. The tournaments
will be held in Hermosa Beach June 24-26 as part
of USA Volleyball’s Junior Beach Tour.
Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist Eric
Fonoimoana hosts the Queen of the Beach, which
allows the top college players to test themselves
against the nation’s best competition and allows
the top high school players to showcase their talents
to college coaches from across the country.
“Beach volleyball is the fastest growing sport
for female athletes at the college and high school
levels, with approximately 60 colleges fielding
teams this year and the NCAA holding its first national
championship in 2016,” Fonoimoana said.
“I’ve always been a big supporter of helping the
sport grow and I’m very excited about bringing
together the best competition in one place.
“The high school players we’ll see on the court
will become the stars of the college game in the
coming years, and the college players at our tournament
very well could be representing the
United States in the 2020 or 2024 Olympics.”
The Queen of the Beach Invitational will feature
separate fields of 48 college players and 48
high school players. Players in each field will be
seeded and divided into pools of four, with each
player playing a game to 21 against each of the
other three players in her pool. The top two players
in each pool, determined by their won-loss
record and point differential, will advance to the
next round until a winner is crowned for the college
field and the high school field.
The event will also feature coaching seminars
and discussions with coaches from many of the
country’s top college beach volleyball programs.
AVP Manhattan Beach Open
July 14-17
Manhattan Beach
The longest running tournament in the sport of
beach volleyball, the 57th AVP Manhattan Beach
Open (MBO) will be played one month earlier
than last year, serving as a tuneup for the American
teams who will be competing in the Summer
Olympics, held Aug. 5-21 in Rio de Janeiro.
Defending MBO champions Phil Dalhausser
and Nick Lucena will likely be the No. 1 United
States men’s team while John Hyden/Tri Bourne
(Manhattan Beach) and Jake Gibb/Casey Patterson
battle it out for the second qualifying position.
April Ross, who won the 2015 MBO women’s
title with Jennifer Fopma, and teammate Kerri
Walsh Jennings (Manhattan Beach) are ranked
No. 1 for the U.S. Walsh-Jennings, who missed
last year’s MBO because of a shoulder injury, will
be seeking her fourth straight Olympic gold
medal in beach volleyball.
Vying for the second spot on the U.S. team are
Lauren Fendrick (Hermosa Beach)/Brooke Sweat
and Emily Day (Hermosa Beach)/Jen Kessy.
Referred to as the Wimbledon of beach volleyball,
the MBO will feature a full festival village,
MBO Legend’s match, kid’s clinic, athlete signings,
movie night, interactive games, and the annual
MBO Walk of Fame Pier Ceremony.
For the first time in the history of the tournament,
the MBO will offer an elevated VIP Skybox
Competition begins 8 a.m. Thurs. - Sat. And 9
a.m. on Sunday.
In addition the pros, the 2nd Annual AVPFirst
Junior Championships will bring some of the top
youth beach volleyball talent from across the
country for a weeklong volleyball experience.
The event will act as a showcase for young athletes
and include tournament play, NCAA Sand
Coach Forum, college campus visits and training
sessions with AVPFirst Master Coaches and AVP
Talent.
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Smackfest
Saturday, July 23
Hermosa Beach
Combining beach volleyball, fashion and
music, the beach culture is celebrated each year
at Smackfest. The Bill Sigler tourney is celebrating
its 23rd year and features costumed-themed
coed 4s and Pro 4s tournaments. (310) 318-5062.
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Charlie Saikley 6-Man
Thursday, Friday, August. 4-5
Manhattan Beach
Competition at the International Surf Festival
kicks off with the popular Charlie Saikley 6-man
tournament. The defending men’s champion is
Fletch and 900 Club Bacchus captured the
women’s title last year.
On Sunday, Aug. 7 the 2nd annual Junior 6-
Man Beach Volleyball Tournament will held.
Open to youth ages 10-18, divisions include boys,
girls and coed. Prizes for the best costume. Registration
deadline is July 17. (310) 802-5448.
surffestival.org.
AAU
Throughout summer
Hermosa, Manhattan Beach
The Amateur Athletic Union holds various
youth tournaments, highlighted by events in Hermosa
Beach, including the Southern Pacific District
Championship (June 5), the 23rd Girls’
National Championships (July 6-9) and the West
Coast AAU Junior Olympic Games (July 20-23).
(323) 870-7272.
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CBVA
Throughout the summer
The California Beach Volleyball Association
holds numerous tournaments for men, women,
boys and girls, including the popular Mike Cook
Mixed on Aug. 27 at Marine Street, which includes
a father/daughter tournament. The season
culminates with the Cal Cup played Sept 3-4 in
Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach.
Youth compete in the Premier CBVA Rox Volleyball
Tour, comprised of 12 stops including
Manhattan Beach (July 16), Dockweiler (July 23-
24) and Hermosa Beach Aug. 20-21. The winning
team in each age group of all the tour stops is invited
to play in the Championship tournament on
Aug. 27 at Manhattan Beach Pier.
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each boards
Paddlers and surfers can find an event within
driving distance just about every weekend
through the summer.
South Bay Boardriders Club
Big Wave Challenge Awards
Friday, May 27
Hermosa Beach Community Theater
El Nino 2016 produced some of the biggest and
most consistent swells in recent memories. South
Bay surfers who caught the largest waves and the
photographers who captured their rides will be
recognized by the South Bay Boardriders Club at
their annual Big Wave Challenge awards night. 6
p.m. 710 Pier Avenue.
SouthBayBoardriders.com
South Bay Dozen
Saturday, June 18, Torrance Beach
The South Bay Dozen is organized by Los Angeles
County Lifeguards Mike and Brian Murphy
and benefits for the Jimmy Miller Foundation.
The family friendly event includes paddleboard,
surf ski, outrigger, swim and running races.
Points are accumulated for each event participated
in, making for a full day of water sports.
JimmyMillerFoundation.org
Rock2Rock
Sunday, June 19, Catalina Isthmus
The annual Father's Day Rock2Rock begins at
the Catalina Isthmus and ends at Cabrillo Beach.
The 22.17 mile downwinder is open to both individual
competitors and relay teams. Rock2Rock
is a qualifier for the Catalina Classic and
Molo2Oahu races in August. The race attracts up
to 100 prone and stand-up paddleboards. Escort
boats are required. Proceeds benefit the Sarcoma
Alliance.
Rock2RockRace.com
Riviera Mexican Grill R-10 Race
Saturday, August 6, Torrance Beach
The Riviera Mexican Grill R-10 race is a seven
mile, in and out race from Torrance Beach to the
R-10 buoy off Rocky Point. 8 a.m. Registration is
$40 and begins at 6:30 a.m. The event is open to
paddleboards, SUPs, and surfboards (boards
under 10-foot-6). There are shorter races for kids
and less serious paddlers, too. The race is affiliated
with the International Surf Festival.
SurfFestival.org
ISF Surfing Championships
Saturday, August 6, Manhattan Pier
Contest director John Joseph is hoping (their
website solicits prayers) for surf this year. Divisions
will include men’s and women's’ shortboards,
longboards and stand-up paddleboards.
Advance registration is advised. Beach entries
will only be allowed if there are division openings.
SurfFestival.org.
ISF Body Surfing Championships
Saturday August 6, Manhattan pier
The International Body Surfing Championship
features eight men’s and women’s age divisions.
Age groups are determined immediately before
the contest begins and will be approximately
equal in size. Limited to 108 male contestants and
36 female contestants. The top 2 finishers in each
preliminary heat will advance. The ISF Body
Surfing Championships are run by the Gillis
Beach Bodysurfing Association. Participants
range in ability from the novices to former World
Champions. Swim fins only.
SurfFestival.org
Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier
Paddleboard Championships
Sunday, August 7, Manhattan Pier
The Velzy-Stevens race, named after paddleboard
builder Dale Velzy and champion paddler
Terry Stevens, is part of the International Surf
Festival. The race starts off the end of the Manhattan
Beach Pier at 7:30 a.m. and finishes on the
beach, south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. It’s family-friendly,
with parents and kids paddling tandem
and others riding all sorts of boards.
www.SurfFestival.org
Catalina Classic
Sunday August 28, Two Harbors
The Catalina Classic is the oldest (established
1955) and longest (32 miles) organized paddleboard
race in the world. Legendary watermen
Greg Noll, George Downing, Rick Gregg and
Tom Zahn were among the 13 paddlers who competed
in the first race. It continues to be the most
prestigious prone paddleboard, attracting paddlers
from all over the world. Sorry, no stand-ups.
It took half a decade to get women admitted.
CatalinaClassicPaddleboardRace.org
West End Loop Paddleboard Race
Saturday, Sept. 24, Catalina Isthmus
This 16 mile race is organized by the Catalina
Island, Flying Fish paddlers and benefits the Sarcoma
Alliance. Paddlers start at Cat Harbor,
round the west end and land at Two Harbors.
Paddleguru.com
Beyond the Shore
TBA, September, King Harbor
Jeremy Godokiss’ Olympus Board Shop hosts
this annual regatta to promote ocean conservation.
The festival will feature a 4.5-mile SUP race,
a relay race, and a kids’ race, plus food and vendor
booths. And an attempt to break the biggest
yoga SUP class record.
SUPRacer.com or OlympusBoardShop.net
Paddling resources
For a list of paddling competitions throughout
California visit EatonSurf.com/events.
Stand up paddleboard lessons and rentals are
available in Hermosa Beach at Spyder Surf (Spydersurf.com),
Tarsan Stand-up Paddling (Tarsan-
Standup.com), and Pier Surf; in Manhattan Beach
at Nikau Kai (NikauKai.com); in Redondo Beach
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trains half a dozen men and women teams,
ranging in experience from novices to world
champions. People who have never paddled are
encouraged to come out and compete in novice
races. Visiting paddlers are also welcome.
Novice practices are Monday and Wednesday
evenings for women and Tuesday and Thursday
for men. The practices begin at 5:30 p.m.
and continue until dark. Weekend practices are
scheduled at various times.
Lanakila.com
US Outrigger Championships.
September 10, 11, Newport, Catalina Island
The 57th Annual Catalina Channel Crossing/US
Outrigger Championships is the longest
Polynesian canoe race in the continental U.S.
The women’s race begins in Newport and finishes
26 miles later, in Avalon. The men’s race
departs Avalon the following morning for Newport.
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A Hermosa Life
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This summer’s slate of offerings from the Hermosa Beach Parks and Recreation Department
is united by a theme in the form of a question: How do you live a Hermosa
life?
“Since ‘Hermosa’ means beautiful, we want to show how you can live a beautiful
life,” said city recreation coordinator Lisa Nichols. “And we kind of want to redefine
what beautiful means.”
With this in mind, the city is hosting a variety of programs designed to promote
healthy minds and bodies. There are new offerings in yoga classes at the community
center and old favorites, including group beach volleyball classes. The Valley
Park Summer Day Camp will get a boost during Super Hero Week, when kids
will see how it feels to feel their best. For more information visit HermosaBch.org.
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Ruby’s Classic Car Show
Fridays, through October
Local star surfer Shawn O’Brien pulls out his moonlight white 1959 chevy wagon
out of the garage into the driveway. After wiping it down, he buckles up his son
and his daugher, ages six and three, onto the emerald green tuck and roll backseat.
“I’ve been going to the Ruby’s show since I was a kid in my first classic car, a ‘55
chevy wagon,” O’Brien said. “Now I get to share it with my kids.”
In the Ruby’s Diner parking lot, O’Brien walks with his family through the aisles of
classic cars, hot rods, street rods, and muscles.The soundtrack to “American Graffiti”
can be heard over the loudspeakers.
“It’s grown so much over the years and is an important weekly event to the local
car scene,” he said. “It’s cool to see the same cars and what work the owner’s
have done to them as well as other rides from all over South California.” 4 p.m.
to 8 p.m.
Electric Cars: Fad or Future
Through July 31
Electric automobiles, including one of the few Tesla convertibles on the market
today are on exhibit at the Automobile Driving Museum. Activities for kids include
demonstrations on creating and storing electricity. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are
$5-10, kids under 10 free. For more information call Kobi at (310) 909-0950,
or email KobiA@theadm.org. 610 Lairport St, El Segundo. For more information
visit automobiledrivingmuseum.org.
Concerts on the Redondo Pier
Thursday, May 19
The Red Elvis’s, High Tide, Classic Revolution Rock and other popular bands perform
every Thursday and Saturday through August 20 at the sunset hour, 6 to 8
p.m. Free.
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Happy Hour Mixer
Thursday, May 19
Hermosa Beach Chamber members and guest relax over fine wines, cocktails
and fine food. 5 - 7 p.m. Zane's, 1150 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach. hbchamber.net.
Ted Lieu Breakfast
Friday, May 20
Breakfast with Congressman Ted Lieu, who was recently recognized as one of
10 Congressional “Rising Stars in the Energy and Environment World.” 7:30 - 9
a.m. Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina Hotel, 300 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo
Beach. RSVP online at RedondoChamber.org or call (310) 376-6911.
South Bay Stories Show
Saturday, May 21
Nine storytellers perform their personal stories of growing up, romance and adulthood.
Musical storyteller Dawn Hamilton also performs. 7:30 p.m. 2nd Story Theater,
710 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach. Tickets buytickets.at/dmscreenplay or call
Jim Mueller at (424) 254-6433.
Armed Forces Day Parade
Saturday, May 21
The Torrance Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade celebrates its 57th year.
The parade starts on Torrance Boulevard, at Crenshaw Boulevard at 1:30 p.m.
and travels west to Madrona Avenue. Military exhibits including aircraft, vehicles,
and support craft will be on display in the Del Amo Fashion Square parking lot,
east of the lifestyle wing. Exhibit time: Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.
to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
On Friday, May 20, Army Band 300 will perform for free at the James Armstrong
Theater. Concerts at 1:30. and 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are first come first serve and
available at the box office on May 18 at 10 am. Limit four adult tickets. Box
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3rd Annual WalkAbout Redondo Beach
Saturday, May 21
The North Redondo Beach Business Association and Blue Zones Project invite residents
to walk the 2.8 mile sidewalks of WalkAbout circle between the South
Bay Galleria and Aviation Blvd. Participants will collect stamps on their WalkAbout
event passport from each business they enter. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. At noon, a barbecue
lunch will be served at the Redondo Beach Community Services parking
lot. Lunch is free for all walkers submitting a passport with 10 “stamps” from participating
businesses. nrbba.org/events/walkabout-redondo
Port of Los Angeles tours
Saturday, May 21
Free LA Harbor boat tours. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Two Locations: Los Angeles Maritime
Museum, 600 Sampson Way, Berth 84, San Pedro, Bannings Landing, 100 E.
Water Street, Wilmington. Lawaterfront.org.
King Harbor Sea Fair
Sunday, May 22
King Harbor Yacht Club and the Waterfront Redondo Beach host a free day of
ocean related events. Board a Tall Ship, stand-up paddle, and paddle an outrigger
and sail. Participates in arts and crafts, fishing and sand sculpting. King Harbor
Marina. Noon to 5 p.m. waterfronteducation.org
Sister Cities Tequila Toast
Sunday, May 22
The 13th Annual Sister Cities Fundraising afternoon offers Ortega 120’s superb
food and extensive tequila selection from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds benefit the
people and cultural exchange programs. $25 online at HB-Sistercity.org. 1814
S. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. (310) 792-4120.
Family Plot
May 26 - July 2
Time 4 Art presents: Family Plot, curated by Homeira Goldstein. The three-generation
show features legendary Los Angeles artist Ed Moses, Andy Moses and Kelly
Berg. Opening Reception: Thursday, May 26 6 - 8 p.m. Manhattan Beach Art
Center, 1560 Manhattan Beach Boulevard. citymb.info
Seaside Lagoon
Saturday, May 28
The Seaside Lagoon is open daily through the summer, beginning today. Swim in
the protected, salt water lagoon. A children’s play area, snack bar and barbeque
pits and tables for parties are also available. 10 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. daily through
September 5. Adults (over 17) $7. Children (2-17) $6. Under 2 Free.
Simply Tiles Design Center
Fine Ceramics, Natural Stone, Hardwoods, Cabinetry, Faucetry.
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Paul’s Creative Photography Academy hosts a reception and on Tuesday, June
7 at 5:30 p.m by Tony Rowell, a photographer acclaimed for his night photography,
including (above) “Geminid Meteor Reflection over Eastern Sierra.”
Hermosa Memorial Day Weekend Fiesta
May 28 - 30
Arts & crafts, two live music stages, beer garden, food court, rides have made
Hermosa’s Memorial Day and Labor Day fiestas two of the popular events in Southern
California. Free offsite parking. HBChamber.net. (310) 376-0951
Redondo Memorial Services
Monday, May 30
The Veterans Memorial Task Force, Redondo Beach Elks Lodge #1378 and the
City of Redondo Beach honor veterans at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial in Veterans
Park, 300 The Esplanade, Redondo Beach. The service will be followed
by a BBQ picnic open to the public and sponsored by the Redondo Beach Elks.
The BBQ is free to all Veterans and members of the military services, Fire personnel
and Police Officers. A $5 donation is requested of other attendees. For more informationvisit
RBVeteransMemorial.com
Art As Experience: Community Project
Saturday, June 4
The Manhattan Beach Art Center offers free family art workshops on the first and
third Saturdays of the month. 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Take part in the shared learning
experiences that inspire families to experiment and create together. No advance
registration required. Manhattan Heights Park, Visual Arts Room, Manhattan Beach
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Tuesday, June 7
Paul’s Creative Photography Academy presents nature and travel photographer
Tony Rowell, who will discuss his astro time-lapse techniques used in his stunning
images of shooting stars over the Eastern Sierras and the Milky Way seen from
the White Mountains. Artists reception 5:30 p.m., lecture 7 p.m. The academy
hosts photography lectures the first Tuesday of each month and offers a wide range
of photography classes and excursions. 23845 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. (310)
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Pulitzer prize winning author William Finnegan and Born on the Fourth of July
author Ron Kovic will be among the guest this summer at {pages} author
series.The store also offers children and book discussion programs. Check out
their website for local schools summer reading lists.
Author talks, 7 p.m.
May 20, This year’s Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan, author of Barbarian Days. A
Surfing Life.
May 26, Kim Hooper, author of People Who Knew Me.
June 2, Tracy Barone, author of Happy Family
June 8, Kevin Kelly, author of The Inevitable
June 22, Marilu Henner and Michael Brown, authors of Changing Normal: How I Helped
My Husband Beat Cancer
June 23, Sharkie Zartman, author of Take On Aging As A Sport
June 30, Tara Ison, author of Ball: Stories and Bernadette Murphy, author of Harley and Me.
July 6, Ron Kovic, author of Born on the Fourth of July and Hurricane Street
Presented by {pages} at the MB Library, Meeting Room. Reservations recommended. For more
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Children's Storytime, Mondays 10:30 a.m.
May 23, June 6, June 13, June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, Aug.
1, Aug. 8, Aug. 15, Aug. 22, Aug. 29.
Children's Storytime
June 2, at 4:30 -- 5:30 p.m. Tracy & Annabella Groisman present Roald Dahl's The BFG
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Summer Reading
William Finnegan
will read from his
book, Barbarian
Days, May 20.
Ron Kovic will speak at
the Manhattan Beach
Library on July 6.
photo by Bev Morse
Beach city libraries
Every summer local libraries offer a variety of events
for readers young and old. The Summer Reading
Program (SRP) is a great way for children to explore
the world of books at their own pace highlighted by
fun crafts and special entertainment.
Hermosa Library
550 Pier Ave. (310) 379-8475
Japanese food story
Saturday, June 4, 2 p.m. Join Yoko Isassi of Japanese Food
Story she demonstrates how to prepare delectable morsels to
brighten your Japanese Bento box. For adults and families. Refreshments
will be served at this program. A list of ingredients
will be available.
Kids Summer Reading Program
All events are held Fridays at 3 p.m.
June 24: Summer reading kickoff. Journey with Craig Newton
around the world through music, stories and lots of laughter.
July 1: Balloon Show. Listen to stories told through balloons
with Annie Banannie. Sponsored by Friends of the Hermosa
Beach Library
July 8: Magic and comedy with Arty Loon.
July 15: Bubble Mania -- Fun and learning through the science
of soap bubbles.
July 22: Juggling -- David Cousin, holder of five juggling world
records will keep young and old on the edges of their seats.
July 29: Kinderwise -- This interactive, high-energy musical will
get everyone singing and dancing.
August 5: Animal fun -- Learn about animals of the wild with
this live show by Wonders of Wildlife.
August 12: Puppet show -- Parkus Law’s colorful puppets guarantee
of fun and laughter.
Adult book discussion
Every first Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
July 7: A tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki
August 4: The Girls of Atomic City by Kenise Kiernan
Sept. 1: The Glass Kitchen by Linda Francis.
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37 years of Marine Science Tue, May 24, 7 p.m.
For older children and adults. John Roberts, PhD, Board of Directors, Roundhouse
Aquarium, and Eric Martin, Co-Director, Roundhouse Aquarium will
present a community interactive forum as part of the Roundhouse Aquarium’s
37th anniversary. Sponsored by the MB Senior Citizens Resources Committee,
Manhattan Beach Library, Roundhouse Aquarium, MB Parks & Recreation
Older Adults Program, MB Conservancy, and the MB Historical Society
Shakespeare’s 400th birthday
Sat, May 28, 11 a.m.
Celebrate William Shakespeare's 400 birthday with Nicole Tibbetts. She
will be performing as Lady Elizabeth Shakespeare and will give kids a
chance to share the stage to make their acting debuts! For children ages 2
to 12.
Children's Programs
Wacky Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
June 22: Annie Banannie.
June 29: Spin, Pop, Boom Mad Science!
July 6: Joseph Peck.
July 13: Richard Woloski.
July 20: Bubblemania.
July 27: Craig Newton musical performance.
Hang 10 Kids Book Club
Sunday, June 5, 2 p.m. 2nd and 3rd Grade. Judy Moody M.D.
discusses The Doctor is In! by Megan McDonald
Let's Talk Books
Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m.
4th and 5th Grade. Discuss Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate
Art Activities 3:30 p.m.
Friday, June 24; Thursday, July 21; Thursday, August 18
Library Fit Camp Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
PreK-2nd Grade. June 14, June 21, July 5, July 19.
Strawbees: Active Inventors
Tuesday, June 14, 4 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 3 p.m. 3rd-8th
Grade.
Teen Programs
Saturday, June 25, 11 a.m. College Admissions Workshop
Thursday, July 7, 3 p.m. Sew Your Own Donut Pillow
Friday, July 8, 1 p.m. Drawbots Robotics
Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m. Jesse Owens Documentary
Saturday, July 23, 11 a.m. PSAT Practice Exam
Monday, July 25, 2 p.m. Sew Your Own Felt Cat Pencil Holder
Friday, July 29, 1 p.m. One Book, One Summer Book Club -- Bone
Gap by Laura Ruby
Thursday, August 11, 2 p.m. Ukulele Workshop with Craig Newton
Adult Evening Book Club 1st Monday 6:30 p.m.
June 6, In the Kingdom of Ice
July 11, The Lotus and the Storm
August 1, All the Bright Places
Sept. 12, The Storied Life of A J Fikry
Oct. 3, The Museum of Extraordinary Things
Redondo North Branch
2000 Artesia Blvd. (310) 318-0677
Walkers and Talkers storytime Thursdays, 1 p.m.
June 2-30; July 21-Sept. 1 Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers
enjoy storytime, songs, rhymes and movement. No sign up or ticket required.
SRP Sign Up and Kick-off Carnival 2-3:30 p.m.
Sat., June 18 JumpBunch entertains
SRP crafts and activities Mondays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
June 27, July 11 and July 25 Pre-K through 6th graders enjoy a different
craft or activity every other Monday.
Finale Party Saturday, July 23 11 a.m. to noon
Tickets required for this event and you may only attend a Finale Party at one location
(either the North or Main branch). To get tickets, complete the Summer Reading
Program.
Redondo Main Library
303 N Pacific Cst. Hwy. (310) 318-0675
Walkers-Talkers storytime Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m.
May 31-June 30; July 19-Sept. 1 Children ages 1-5 years and their caregivers
enjoy storytime, songs, rhymes and movement. Limited to 50 individuals. Get
numbered pass at the children’s desk beginning at 10 a.m. the day of.
Lapsit storytime Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
May 31-June 30; July 19-Sept. 1 Babies up to 18 months and their caregivers
enjoy an engaging and interactive storytime while discovering the world of
words. Limited to 50 individuals. Get numbered pass at the Children’s desk beginning
at 10:45 a.m. the day of.
Ready to read storytime Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.
June 1-June 29; July 20-Aug. 24
Children ages 3 to 5 years participate in this independent storytime that includes
literary concepts to help get children ready to read. No sign-up or tickets needed.
Toddler storytime Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
June 2-30; July 21-Sept. 1 Kids 18 months to 3 years enjoy stories, rhymes
and songs. Limited to 50 individuals. Get numbered pass at the Children’s desk
beginning at 10:15 a.m. the day of.
Pajama storytime Thursdays, 5:30 p.m.
June 2-30; July 21-Sept. 1 Children under 3 years should brush their teeth,
put on PJs, grab a cuddly buddy and meet at the library for bedtime stories. No
ticket required.
Story Circle Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.
June 2-30; July 21-Sept. 1 Children 3 years and over meet at the library
for bedtime stories. No ticket required.
Inclusive Storytime Saturdays, 10 a.m.
June 11, Aug. 13.
Designed for children with sensory integration challenges. All ages are welcome,
but the program is intended for development ages 2-8. Story time is slower paced,
lower volume and shorter in duration.
Summer Sign Up and Kick-off Carnival
Sat., June 18 10-11:30 a.m. JumpBunch entertains.
SRP crafts and activities Weds., 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Jun 22, Jun 29, Jul 6, Jul 13, Jul 20, Jul 27
PreK-6th graders. A different craft or activity each month to keep your
imagination alive.
Finale Party Saturday, July 30 11 a.m. to noon
Tickets required and you may only attend a Finale Party at one location (either North
or Main branch). To get tickets, complete the Summer Reading Program.
Teen Summer Reading Program, Weds. 3 p.m.
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of the artist, who trained with famed Mexican muralist Jose Clemente Orozco,
you’ll have another chance to do so at the Hermosa Historical Museum. Curator
Christopher Uebelhor will discuss McClain’s art and other recently acquired items
at 6 p.m. over beers from King Harbor Brewing. On June 8 the museum will welcome
pioneer Surfer Magazine travel writer Craig Peterson and photographer
Kevin Naughton, authors of recently published The Search for the Perfect Wave.
Author April Halprin Wayland in her
Manhattan Beach home with
More than Enough: A Passover Story.
Photo by Caroline Anderson
American Martyrs 75th anniversary celebration
Saturday, June 18
American Martyrs Church’s 75th anniversary will be celebrated with an outdoor
Mass said by Monsignor John Barry on the baseball field at 4 p.m. Following the
Mass, cover band Pop Vinyl will perform. The public is invited. 624 15th Street,
Manhattan Beach. (310) 545-5651. AmericanMartyrs.org.
More than Enough: A Passover Story,
written by April Halprin Wayland and
illustrated by Katie Kath, is published by
Penguin Random House.
AMore than Enough
Children’s book author April Halprin finds inspiration in ‘dayenu’
by Caroline Anderson
pril Halprin Wayland thought of the idea for her latest and rewrites, changing from chronicling a family’s hike and a
most successful book, More than Enough: A Passover Story visit to a farmer’s market to buy traditional Hawaiian food
while hiking in Hawaii.
to the preparation and enjoyment of a Passover meal. The
“I was thinking, if I could just get to the top of the hill, target audience also changed from seven-year-olds to threeto
five-year-olds — a hotter demographic in today’s publish-
dayenu,” said Wayland from the kitchen table of her Manhattan
Beach home, which she shares with her husband ing world.
Gary, dog Eli, cat Snot, tortoise Sheldon, box turtle Tic Tac, Although she was initially reluctant to change the story,
two turtles named after the Beatles and “tons of goldfish.” Wayland said she was glad that she did because of its warm
Dayenu, she explained, is a Hebrew concept meaning, “It reception. More than Enough was reviewed by the New York
would have been more than enough.”
Times, along with a book about Jesus and one by Pope Francis
answering questions from children.
The saying stems from the Israelites' being freed from slavery
— the occasion celebrated during Passover.
Wayland, who describes herself as “not that religious,” consulted
with three experts in Judaism for the book.
It’s also the name of a traditional Passover “thanksgiving
song for all that was given to the Jewish people, proclaiming
“At the Passover seder, everything is symbolic,” she explained.
that any of one of the gifts, such as leading them out of slavery,
parting the Red Sea, or the giving of the Torah, would
have been enough,” the book explains in its glossary. “It is a
For example, the food that the family prepares, a spread
reminder to be aware of and grateful for the blessings in each
called charoset that is made of apples, walnuts, honey, cinnamon
and wine or grape juice, “represents the mortar that
moment.”
Wayland’s last book, New Year at the Pier, was based on the slaves used to make buildings for the pharaohs,” Wayland
her experience celebrating Rosh Hashanah with the congregation
of Tikvat Jacob at the Manhattan Beach Pier. It was The story’s overall feeling, however, encompasses more
said.
her first Judaism-themed book. She thought of the idea after than the specific holiday, or even Judaism, she said.
a former editor asked her if she had any ideas for a book for “For me, dayenu’s message — being grateful for the blessings
in each moment—goes beyond Passover,” Wayland
a Jewish audience.
She thought her experience in Hawaii would make for “a wrote in her author’s note. “It’s a concept I hold in my heart
good picture book.”
when I’m on a beautiful hike, when I’m biking with my family,
when I’m petting my kitty.” Her editor agreed, although the story went through many
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The public is invited to celebrate American Martyrs Catholic Church in celebrating
its 75th anniversary with Mass followed by a concert on the baseball
field. Photo by Kevin Cody
Begg Pool Kickoff Party
Saturday, June 18
Meet the summer aquatics staff and have a fun day in the sun. Water games,
water balloon toss, swimming, and music. Free. No food will be provided, so
bring a picnic to eat on the grass area. For more information contact the Parks
and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or Begg Pool (310) 802-5428
or (310) 802-5429. Or visit theSummer Aquatics Program at citymb.info.
Music on the Meadows
Saturday, June 18
At Terranea Resort. Oceanfront concert featuring the Bacon Brothers, Room Offers,
Dining Specials, and others. Noon to 7 p.m. 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos
Verdes. For tickets visit terranea.com/palos-verdes-events.
Father’s Day Beach Volleyball Tournament
Sunday, June 19
Manhattan Beach Pier- South Side, 100 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan
Beach. Join us for this great family fun event. Each participant will receive a T-shirt.
This is a recreational tournament with pool play only. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Standard
Price: $100. For registration assistance, please contact the Registration Help Desk
(310) 802-5448 or visit citymb.info/fathersdayvbtourney. Citymb.info.
Happy Hour Mixers
Thursday, June 23
Join Hermosa Beach Chamber members as they relax enjoying fine wines, flavorful
cocktails and amazing food. 5:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Fish Shop, 719 Pier
Ave, Hermosa Beach. hbchamber.net.
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Riviera Village Summer Festival
June 25, June 26
The 38th Annual Riviera Village Summer Festival features
over 300 arts and crafts booths, carnival rides,
a petting zoo, and a food court offering International
fare. Jamming in the Sierra Nevada Beer Garden
sponsored Beer Garden this year are local bands
Singing Joe Cipolla Band, Barley and Feed the Kitty,
songwriter Jeremy Buck, and cover bands Sgt. Peppers
Beatle Tribute Band and Spicolies. Free bike
valet service provided by Beach Cities Cycling
Club. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Complimentary parking is
available at South High and West High with a free
shuttle service. RVSummerfestival.com.
Hermosa Volleyball Mural
Sunday, June 26
The sixth in a series of 10 downtown Hermosa
Beach murals is unveiled today at 11 a.m. at the
city parking structure at 13th Street and Beach Drive.
The 30-foot tall mural by photographer Bo Bridges
celebrates beach volleyball. HermosaMurals.org
Salute the Troop Picnic, Concert
Sunday, July 3
The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation
Commission, together with the Manhattan Beach City
Council, are honoring and thanking the military service
and sacrifice of the South Bay men and women in uniform
and their families who have served their country.
4 - 7 p.m. 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan
Beach. Remember to pack a picnic, blanket, and
The Seaside Lagoon offers amazing seats in a family
atmosphere to catch the July 4th fireworks. Photo
by Ray Vidal
beach chair. For more information, please contact the
Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448.
citymb.info.
Redondo Fireworks Festival
Monday, July 4
Family and kid friendly special event will feature first
come, first serve seating throughout the Seaside Lagoon.
Bring your beach chairs, blankets and umbrellas
(tents are not permitted). All day fun for the kids includes
swimming with family in the warm water Lagoon,
inflatable slides, arts & crafts, party music from
the Live DJ, and a special menu of food and beverages
from Ruby’s. You are also welcome to bring
your own prepared foods and drinks.The event will
be alcohol free; no alcohol sales inside the Lagoon
and no outside alcohol will be permitted. Gates
open at 2 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. (310)
746-7650. Redondofireworks.com.
Village Runner 5K Run/Walk
Monday, July 4
All participants will receive a 4th of July Run t-shirt.
There will be chip timing, age division awards and
cash prizes to the top three overall male and female
runners in the 5k run. All kids dash finishers receive
medals too. (310) 546-1888. VillageRunner.com.
Hermosa Beach Ironman
Monday, July 4
On the beach, north of the Hermosa Beach pier
Run a mile, paddle a surfboard a mile, and then
consume a 6-pack of their favorite beer without vomiting.
All genders are encouraged and of course you
have to be over 21. 9 a.m. by paying $20 to enter.
Not for the squeamish. A surprise band traditionally
ends the event transforming the beach into a giant
mosh-pit. Bring your own suds and surfboards. Alcohol
fines are tripled in Hermosa Beach on July 4.
Mindfulness practice
Wednesdays beginning July 6
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Eat healthier, move naturally, consume more plants are
key Blue Zone tenets. But mental and emotional wellbeing
are equally important to living a long, purposeful
life.
“We know, through the project and through our Well-
Being Index, that people’s stress, anger and worry are
pretty high in the Beach Cities,” said Lauren Nakano,
BCHD’s Blue Zones Project Director. “A big component
of Blue Zones is giving people the opportunity to
focus on their inner selves.”
To that end, BCHD has held an increasingly popular
series of Purpose Workshops, focusing on mindfulness
and meditation practice. This summer, the Health District
is creating an ongoing, half-hour mindfulness practice
on the first Wednesday of each month, starting
July 6.
“There are so many health benefits to meditation, from
aiding with stress and PTSD to just helping people eat
mindfully,” Nakano said. “Mindfulness workshops
gave us the opportunity to focus on emotional health
and practices that impact in a positive way.”
First Wednesdays of each month, beginning July 6.
5:30 to 6 p.m. Beach Cities Health District, 514
Prospect Ave.; (310) 374-3426; bchd.org.
Manhattan Beach Open Tennis
Tournament
July 7 - 10
Take your game to the next level or put your practice
into play during the 49th Annual Manhattan Open
Tennis Tournament. From Men's and Women's Open
Singles and Doubles Divisions to Amateur Divisions,
the tournament is sure to provide a fun-filled weekend
of competition at its finest. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Live Oak
Tennis Facility and Mira Costa High School, 1901
Valley Drive, 1401 Artesia Blvd, Manhattan. Manhattan
Beach Registration Help Desk (310) 802-5448.
Michael Hudak, Tournament Administrator, (310) 802-
5432.citymb.info.
StART Projects Opening Reception
Friday, July 8
StART Projects is a collaborative program between
Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD)
and The City of Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation
Department’s Cultural Arts Division. The program
is designed for students who want to focus on independent
projects in a studio environment while working
alongside professional artists. Manhattan Beach
Art Center,1560 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan
Beach. For more information please contact the Manhattan
Beach Art Center (310) 802-5440.
citymb.info.
Concerts in the park
Sunday, July 10
The popular free Concerts in the Park at Polliwog Park
begin this afternoon with the local, immensely popular
South Bay Country, and continue through September
4. Concerts start at 5 p.m. On Sunday, July 24 an allday
celebration of the 75th anniversary will include
local bands and karaoke singing.
The South Bay Greek Festival
July 15 - 17
For over 50 years, St. Katherine Greek Orthodox
Church in Redondo Beach has offered a taste of
Greek culture. The three day family friendly festival will
feature Greek activities, cultural dancing, a DJ spinning
Greek music, and live Greek music. Enter a raffle for
$10,000, with each ticket only costing $50. Only
2,000 tickets will be sold, with proceeds benefiting
the St. Katharine Building Fund. A one-day pass for
the festival is $2, available at the doo. SBGreekfestival.com.
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Relay For Life Beach Cities
Saturday, July 16
South Bay’s annual Relay For Life begins at 9 a.m. and
continues for 24 hours at Lincoln Elementary School in
Redondo Beach. It will begin with a survivor’s lap then
a caregiver’s lap. The candlelight Luminaria ceremony
at 9 p.m. will honor those who have fought cancer.
The event will conclude with a closing ceremony at 8
a.m. on Sunday. 2223 Plant Ave, Redondo Beach.
Relay.acsevents.org.
Shakespeare by the Sea
July 16, 17
This year’s selections are Othello, an emotionally gripping
thriller, where gossip turns friendships rancid, and
rumor brutally murders innocence, and Cymbeline, an
epic romantic tale filled with magical potions, dastardly
villains, ghosts, gods and lost princes. 7 - 9 p.m.
Valley Park, 2521 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach. For
more information, please visit
shakespearebythesea.org.
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ermosa Beach punk band The Descendents performed in Hermosa Beach last
month at Standing Room. It was their first hometown performance since police
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1. Pennywise singer Jim Lindberg,
Pennywise drummer Byron McMackin
and wife Lori.
2. DJ Greg Hetson, from Bad Religion,
Circle Jerks and Punk Rock
Karaoke.
3. Tara Kinsley and Logan Pennings.
4. Descendents frontman Milo Aukerman.
5. Hardline producer Ken Seaton.
6. Darius and Pennywise bass player
Randy Bradbury.
7. .Jason (Bubba) Mcmackin and
Katherine.
8. Taco Man and Jason Page of 98
Mute and Chaos Delivery Machine.
9. Kevin and Tracy Samera.
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MB Parks and Rec Anniversary Festival
Sunday, July 24
This day long event will celebrate a sense of place and community. It will include
games and activities for the whole family, including fitness, sports, arts and aquatics.
Live music and entertainment throughout the day, delicious food and local vendors.
8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan
Beach. citymb.info.
56th Annual Sand Castle Design Contest
Sunday, August 7
Registration begins at 8:40 a.m. Event starts at 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Manhattan Beach
Pier, Southside, Manhattan Beach. citymb.info/sandcastlecontest.
Shakespeare by the Sea
August 12, 13
This year’s selections are Othello, an emotionally gripping thriller, where gossip
turns friendships rancid, and rumor brutally murders innocence, and Cymbeline,
an epic romantic tale filled with magical potions, dastardly villains, ghosts, gods
and lost princes. 7 - 9 p.m. Polliwog Park, 1601 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Manhattan
Beach. citymb.info.
Hermosa Sidewalk Festival
August 13, 14
Hermosa retailers will take their wares outdoors for the Summer Sidewalk Festival
along Pier Avenue, Hermosa Avenue and the Aviation Corridor. Discounts and
snacks will entice ambling pedestrians. Live music in front of Stars Antiques, Java
Man and on Pier Plaza will entertain passersby, courtesy of the Hermosa Beach
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau.
“We love the sidewalk festivals, especially the summer version,” said Lori Ford,
owner of the Pier Avenue boutique Gum Tree, whose accompanying cafe will feature
specials that weekend. “It really brings out the community to check out all that
Hermosa has to offer.” HBChamber.net.
8th Annual Kids EXTREME
Sunday, August 14
Be ready to swim, run and go over, under, through and between various obstacles!
Mud, tires, hay, water, walls and much more will be provided for you to challenge
your physical ability. This event promotes fun and a healthy way for kids to have
a feeling of accomplishment and encourage self esteem. Everyone who participates
in this event will be a winner. 9 a.m. Begg Pool, 1402 North Peck Ave,
Manhattan Beach. For more information, please contact Jesus Sandoval, Aquatics
Supervisor, (310) 802-5429. citymb.info.
MB Sidewalk Sale
August 19-21
The Downtown Manhattan Beach Business and Professionals Association holds
its annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. Downtown stores such as Bella Beach, Honey
Belle and Tabula Rasa will have special offers on merchandise displayed on the
sidewalk. (310) 379-9901. DowntownManhattanBeach.com. page 70
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Surfers Walk of Fame
Saturday, August 20
The Hermosa Beach Surfers Walk of Fame inductions recognize South Bay residents
who have made significant contributions to surfing. Charter members are
Hap Jacobs, Greg Noll, Dale Velzy, Dewey Weber, Mike Purpus, Bing Copeland
and Rick Stgoner. 11 a.m. at the Hermosa Pier. HermosaBch.org.
For Our Children
Saturday, August 27
For Our Children hosts its popular fundraiser Under The Stars For Children’s Healthcare.
Sponsored by Honda, the gourmet food and wine tasting festival benefits
For Our Children and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. For more information
visit 4rchildren.net. 1919 Torrance Blvd. 4OurChildren.net.
Hermosa Labor Day Weekend Fiesta
September 3 - 5
Arts & crafts, two live music stages, beer garden, food court, rides have made
Hermosa’s Labor Day fiestas two of the popular events in Southern California. Free
offsite parking. HBChamber.net. (310) 376-0951
14th Annual Redondo Beach Pier Chalk Art Festival
Sunday, September 11
Last year more than 177 artists, young and old, turned Redondo Beach Pier and
the Waterfront into a concrete canvas. Noon to 4 p.m. The all-ages event is free
and open to the public with awards going to the best pieces in the age categories,
under 4, 5 to 8, 9 to 13, 14 to 17, 18 and up, and professional division. Redondo.org.
Redondo Beach Lobster Festival
September 23 - 25
Lobster is the “Maine” draw, but the festival also offers Angus steaks, live music,
swimming and stand-up paddling in the lagoon and plenty of kids games. The location
at the Seaside Lagoon in King Harbor is beautiful and easily accessed. For
tickets and music line up visit LobsterFestival.com.
Rods, Rides, and Relics Classic Car Show
Sunday, September 25
Along the waterfront the at the Redondo Beach Pier, a collection of carefully selected
antique automobiles will be exhibited at the 13th Annual Rods, Rides, and
Relics, Classic Car Show. With the Beach Boys singing “Fun, Fun, Fun” in the
background, prepared to be transported to a different era among the 100 classics
on display. 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vote for your fave. Redondopier.com.B
Rods, Rides, and Relics Classic Car Show founder Pat Aust personally approvies
each entry resulting in a stellar car show. This year’s show on the Redondo
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Fischer-LLC
Since 1974 Ca. Lic. # 667313-B
310-534-1462
Let Fischer LLC
Paint your house
Install your rain gutters
Roof your house
While you relax this summer!
Painting
Gutters
C-39 C-33 C-43
We Also Install Retro-Vinyl Windows!
Termite & Dry Rot Repair
10% OFF
Labor up to $250
Expires 9/30/16