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ABOUT TOWN - Redondo Beach
Rain and drain
With the rainy season in full swing, the City of Redondo Beach is urging residents to be extra judicious about protecting the ocean from contaminants carried through storm drains.
Studies have shown, says city civil engineer Mike Shay, that individuals underestimate their roles in contributing to storm drain pollution of the ocean. With that in mind, Shay advises residents to take the following steps to prevent pollution:
* Properly dispose of all solvents and household cleaners, including empty containers, at the city's community household hazardous waste collection center at 2420 Mariner Ave. Or use the 'Round-Ups' of such materials conducted by Los Angeles County.
* Use a rake or broom, not a hose spray, to collect to collect and dispose of debris. Pour mop water in a sink or toilet, not in the street. Don't apply garden chemicals during a rainstorm.
* Use yard trimmings and leaves as compost. Dispose of pet waste in trashcans. Cover all trashcans.
Repair vehicle leaks; use kitty litter to absorb spills; take used motor oil to collection centers, and for center locations call 1-800-CLEANUP.
For more information about the county's storm drain pollution prevention program call 1-888-CLEAN-LA. For more information about Redondo programs call Shay at (310) 318-0661.
Galleria gifts
Birney Elementary School in Redondo was the top choice of shoppers designating points in the 1999 Galleria at South Bay School Rewards program. For outpolling other schools, Birney will receive a $2,500 Galleria gift certificate. The gift certificate must be used to purchase items that benefit students directly, such as computer software, books or PE equipment. More than 20 South Bay elementary schools participated in the Galleria school rewards competition. Every school received at least $250 in gift certificates, as the Galleria contributed a total of more than $13,000.
Shoppers can become members of the 2000 school rewards program by joining the Galleria Rewards Club at any of nine kiosks located throughout the Galleria. Local elementary schools can receive enrollment information by calling 1-800-539-3273.
'City of Angels'
The Aerospace Players, a drama club composed of aerospace companies and L.A. Air Force base employees, families and friends, will perform Larry Gelbart's "City of Angels" from Friday Feb. 25 through Mar. 4. All performances will be at Redondo Union High School. For more information on dates, times and tickets, call JoMarie Rosser at (310) 336-6653, Myrna Robinson at (310) 336-6263 or Charles Gustafson at (310) 336-6233.
Muscular mayor
Redondo Mayor Greg Hill is tired of having sand kicked in his face. Hill has entered the Gold's Gym Redondo $100,000 Fitness Challenge. The contest will continue through May 31. Contestants must be Gold's members and they must submit to 'before' and 'after' photos and write an essay on how their exercise program improved their life. Hill is working with a personal trainer three days a week. He has pledged any winnings to charity.
Beatnik benefit
The Overeaters Anonymous Beach Cities Intergroup will hold its 'Beach Cities Beatnik Benefit' on Sun., Feb. 27 from 3-7 p.m. The benefit is to raise funds for the OA clubs in the beach cities. Local poets, folk singers and entertainers will perform. But the event's highlight will be open mike sessions in which attendees can read, sing, dance or otherwise entertain. The stress should be on the Beat Generation theme. Black attire is suggested but leopard attire, berets and sunglasses are optional. The event will be held at the David Hayward Center at 2000 Artesia Blvd. in Redondo Beach. For more information call (310) 379-8000.
Art student awards
Three students at Washington Elementary School in Redondo Beach have been selected for entry into a PTA district council arts and letters competition that could eventually lead to a national award. The three, Nathaniel Garcia, second grade, Jennifer Ockelmann, fifth grade, and Lauren Bullington, second grade, are among 66 Washington students to be honored Friday for their participation in a special PTA art program called "Reflections." The program is part of a national PTA effort to increase student awareness about the visual arts, literature, photography and music.ER