Beach Jan 2018

B E A C H
CAL ENDAR
Photos by over 20 Easy Reader staff and contributing photographers will be on
exhibit at the Hermosa Beach Historical Museum through June. Opening reception
Friday Jan. 26, 6 p.m. 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Pictured above:
Pier Plaza arrest, July 13, 2008 by Patrick Fallon.
January 19-21
MB Sidewalk sale
Downtown Manhattan Beach Sidewalk
Sale. For more information visit
DowntownManhattan Beach.com
Saturday, January 20
Hermosa book sale
The Hermosa Beach Friends of the
Library Book Sale is 9 a.m. - noon.
1181 Bard Ave., Hermosa Beach, behind
Stars Antiques. For information
call (310) 379-8475 or visit hbfol.org.
Underwater Parks Day
Learn about Marine Protected
Areas (MPAs) in Southern California
that went into effect January 2012.
These areas help protect fish and kelp
forests. Speakers, presentations, interactive
activities and handouts. 11 a.m.
- 3 p.m. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium,
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San
Pedro. For information call (310) 548-
7562 or visit cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Rock the garden
The South Coast Botanic Garden
offer live and recorded music
throughout the 87-acre gardens and
hiking paths. Heather Hero Roberts
performs Jan. 20 and The Skinny Ties
perform Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. in the Rose Garden. Adults $9,
seniors $6, children $4. For more information
visit southcoastbotanicgarden.org
Adios Richard
Cannery Row Studios presents
Richard Stephens’ closing reception at
the Loft. 1 - 5 p.m. 401 South Mesa
Street, San Pedro. (310) 291-5316.
Water and Wood
Nearly 100 local artists and photographers
will exhibit their work at the
Hermosa Beach Artists Collective
tonight through Jan. 27. Tonight’s
opening reception begins at 4 p.m.
618 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach.
For more information visit HBArtist-
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collective.org
Magical Soiree
Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach,
Outback Steakhouse and Balboa
Wealth Partners present Magical
Soiree, an evening of music, magic
and dancing benefitting RUHS Student
Scholarships. 6 - 10 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach, 400
S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. $65. To
purchase, call (310) 713-4063.
Sunday, January 21
Yo-Yo classic
Professional yo-yo artists show off
their tricks at the annual Bill
Liebowitz Yo-Yo Classic. Free. 3 - 9
p.m. George Nakano Theatre, 3330
Civic Center Drive, Torrance. For
more info: Mr.skim888@gmail.com or
check out their Facebook page: Bill
Liebowitz Classic Yo-Yo contest.
Thomas Fire benefit
Saint Rocke hosts a benefit concert
for Thomas Fire victims featuring
Jason Ferg and Awdiv Band. $10/$15.
Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets available
at SaintRocke.com. 142 Pacific Coast
Highway, Hermosa Beach
Monday, January 22
Beginning drawing
Manhattan Beach artist Ray Patrick
offers a beginning drawing class for
teens and adults. Free. 6 - 8 p.m. Manhattan
Beach Library, 1320 Highland
Ave., Manhattan Beach. Contact
Melissa McCollum at (310) 545-8595
or mmccollum@library.lacounty.gov.
STEAM: e-Gloves
Ever wondered how your smartphone
senses your touch through your
new gloves? Make your own gloves
compatible with the cold and touch
screen devices. Ages: 18+. Free. 5:30
- 6:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Library,
550 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Call
Kathleen Sullivan for questions at
(310) 379-8475.
BCHD parent group
Families Connected Parent Chat,
presented through a partnership between
South Bay Families Connected
and Beach Cities Health District, is a
free support group open to all parents.
The session will be led by a licensed
professional from the Thelma
McMillen Center at Torrance Memorial
Medical Center and provides an
opportunity to discuss shared parenting
challenges. 10 - 11 a.m. Beach
Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect
Ave., #102, Redondo Beach. Visit
bchd.org/familiesconnected for more
information.
Tuesday, January 23
Your blood is needed
January is National Blood Donor
Month and the American Red Cross
has an urgent need for blood and
platelet donors of all blood types.
Please donate. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Manhattan
Beach Farmers Market, 326
13th Street, Manhattan Beach. For
questions and information call 1-(800)-
733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, January 24
Bingo in Hermosa
Join in for a free night of Bingo with
special needs young adults of the
Friendship Foundation. Make new
friends and lasting bonds while playing
Bingo and enjoying dinner. 4:30 -
6 p.m. Hermosa Five-O Senior Activity
Center, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa
Beach. For questions call (310) 318-
0280 or visit Hermosabch.org.
Friday, January 26
Easy Reader exhibit
The Hermosa Beach Historical Society
hosts an exhibit featuring photos
by over 20 Easy Reader staff and contributing
photographers, from 2000 to
2017. 6 p.m. Hermosa Beach Historical
Museum, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa
Beach. Exhibit continues
through June. For more information
call the museum at (310) 318-9421 or
Easy Reader at (310) 372-4611.
Saturday, January 27
Community Garage Sale
Over 100 homes are expected to
participate in the Hermosa Beach citywide
garage sale. 7 a.m. - noon.
throughout town. Garage sale kits
$10, available at Easy Reader. For
more information or to register your
sale: local.nixle.com/alert/6311557,
Georgia Moe at gmoe@hermosapolice.org,
or Leeanne Singleton at lsingleton@hermosabch.org.
South Bay Chili Cook-off
The Manhattan Beach Fire Department
hosts its annual chili cook-off
featuring offerings from dozens of the
area’s top restaurant and personal
chefs. $25. Under 8 free. Tickets at
Eventbrite.com.
Light Gate Sunset
Twice a year the sunset aligns perfectly
through the Light Gate keyhole
in front of the Manhattan Beach library.
5:20 to 6 p.m. 14th Street and
Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach.
Sunday, January 28
Whale Fiesta
Marking the start of Pacific gray
whale annual migration to Mexico.
Over 20 marine life organizations provide
information to bring awareness
and protection to these animals. Highlight
is the “Great Duct Tape Whale
Contest,” where model whales are
created by all ages. Other activities include
face painting, music, and marine
mammal-related arts and craft
projects, puppet show and passport
contest for fabulous prizes. 10 a.m. - 3
p.m. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720
Stephen M. White Dr., San Pedro.
Free. (310) 548-7562 or cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Blood for life
One pint of blood can save up to
three lives. Donate from 12 - 6 p.m. at
the Clark Building, 861 Valley Dr.,
Hermosa Beach. Incentives included
a choice of a Starbucks gift card,
coupon for a pint of Baskin & Robbins
Ice Cream or a T-shirt. (310) 406-5907.
Wild & Scenic Film Fest
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land
Conservancy host adventurous and inspirational
films about nature. Film
selections provide an encouraging
look at the worldwide interest in land
conservation. 4 p.m. Hermosa Beach
Community Theater, 710 Pier Ave.,
Hermosa Beach. Purchase tickets by
calling (310) 541-7613, at the door for
$15, and online at pvplc.org for $10.
Saturday, Feb 3
Health and Fitness Expo
Get ready for tomorrow’s Redondo
Beach Super Bowl Sunday 10K/5K by
visiting the booths of hundreds of athletic
vendors in the Redondo Beach
Seaside Lagoon. Free. 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. and Sunday 6 to 11 a.m. 200 Harbor
Drive, Redondo Beach.
redondo10k.com/expo.
Sunday, Feb. 4
Super Bowl 10k/5K
One of the nation’s largest, longest
running 10Ks features elite runners
chased by baby buggies and runners
in costume, followed by the Michelob
Ultra Post Race hospitality area (read
beer garden). Presented by King Harbor
Association. Custom awards presented
to the top three male and
female finishers in each category. $30
(5K), $35 (10K) and $10 (Kids Run). To
register visit Redondo10K.com. B