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Calendar
Thursday, July 27
Really grand parents
A new South Bay group for Grandparents as Parents (GAP) has begun. It will meet the fourth Thursday of the month, 9:30-10:30 a.m., at Veterans Park Senior Center, 301 Esplanade, Redondo Beach. 318-0650.
Friday, July 28
Teen disco pool party!
An evening of recreational swimming and a live DJ make this a big aquatic dance party for teens, from 7 - 9 p.m. at Begg Pool, 1431 15th Street, MB. 802-5410
Saturday, July 29
Can we really be 50?
An estimated 10,000 of Mira Costa High School's finest alumni and alumnae are expected to pour in today, beginning at noon, at the Waller Stadium.
Rugby, California Style
The 2nd Annual So California Style Tournament is today and tomorrow, July 30, from registration at 8 a.m. through 5 p.m. in Hermosa Beach, just north of the Pier. Championships at 3 p.m. $300 per team. 546-9585.
Writers' work
The Surfwriters will present a professional workshop on writing fiction, nonfiction, children's books, screenwriting and internet publishing at the Malaga Cove Library, 2400 via Campesina, PVE. $50. 375-3455
Have talent will share
Classy acts are now being booked for the Third Annual Beacon House Café and Talent Night 2000 Show in San Pedro, starting at 8 p.m., at the outdoor stage at 10th and Beacon Streets. at 7 p.m. 514-4940.
Don't BAT an eye!
The City of Rolling Hills Estates begins its first "Summer Campfire Series" at 8 p.m. with a slideshow about the flying mammals, bat, at the George F. Canyon Nature Center. 547-0862.
Flatland Mt Rock Band
The Flatlanders reprise their roles as old time rock 'n rollers, 6:30 p.m. on the Redondo Pier.
Lotsa stuff for sale
The Hillside Homeowners 15th Annual Community Garage Sale is today and Sunday, July 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Victoria Knolls community southeast of Pacific Coast Highway and Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 325-2387.
Don't Dahlia around...
Dahlia growers annual exhibit is today and Sunday, July 30, at Manhattan Village Shopping Center. Bring a container! The flowers will be given away to the public at the conclusion of Sunday's show. 546-5556
Torrance Memorial Health Fair
Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance, will host "Celebrating Wellness and Creating Health," a health fair for adults, at the Health Conference Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be information and demonstrations on a variety of healing topics. 517-4711.
Sunday, July 30
Musical Gravity
Gravity will perform at the MB Polliwog Park amphitheater, starting at 5 p.m. Bring a blanket and beach chairs, and a picnic dinner to enjoy, while listening to the summer concert. 802-5417.
Yoga does arthritis
YogaFit, 1332 Hermosa Avenue, Hermosa Beach is sponsoring an Arthritis Foundation class, "Joints in Motion," at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. $12 cash donation. All donations accepted. 798-8773.
Up, up and away. NOT!
Prizes for the highest flying, most beautiful and largest kites will be awarded at the Redondo Beach Pier's Annual Summer Kite Festival from 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. 372-0308.
Postcards that wish you were here
The Torrance South Bay Postcard Collectors monthly meeting at Del Amo Savings Bank, 2177 PCH, Lomita, starting at 2 p.m., is entitled "Anything that will fly." All are welcome. 328-8989.
Monday, July 31
Wet life
A class on marine life and the ocean geared towards 1st and 2nd grade students will be held at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 9 a.m. to noon, at 3270 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro. 548-7562.
Family wilderness
The City of Redondo Beach Senior and Family Services is hosting a visit to Wilderness Park, 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, the highest point of the El Segundo Sand Hills. Starting at 12:30 p.m., you're invited to bring your kids and grandkids. Free. 318-0650.
Tuesday, August 1
Golf Tournament Los Alamitos Golf Course
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Gardena Chamber of Commerce, hosts its annual golf tournament fund-raiser. Noon. Register on-line at www.redondochamber.org. 376-6911
Dealing with anxiety disorders
The Panic Assistance League (PAL) meets every Tuesday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the South Bay Christian Church, 128 N Broadway, RB. The topic this week is "Family and Friends." $5 donation. 374-4298
Wednesday, August 2
Safari Bob sails the 7 seas
The Redondo Beach Library continues its Bookscape 2000 magic and comedy presentations. Children and adults must have a Summer Reading Program Membership Card, although admission is free. 2nd floor, from 2 p.m. - 2:30 pm. 318 0675 x2545.
What is kyphoplasty?
The South Bay Osteoporosis Support Group meets today about a new, non-surgical treatment for vertebral fractures, at 7 p.m., Little Company of Mary, 4101 Torrance Blvd, RB. The group meets the first Wednesday of every other month. 325-7048.
Powerwheels USA!
Power wheelchairs are available for seniors and the disabled free of charge for those who qualify. If you have an in-home use for a power chair, call 800 246-6010, Leon Johnson.
Ongoing/Upcoming
Sum-sum-summertime!
Summer JamFest 2000 offers two-week sessions through August 31, each with a different summer theme. Campers can attend a full or half-day session, and will sing, write songs and do much more. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach.722-6552.
Tiny library bubbles
Come to the Hermosa Beach Library, 550 Pier Avenue, for magic, pirates, music, and bubble mania, through August 2. 379-8475.
Reading IS summer fun!
Come to the Manhattan Beach Library, 1320 Highland Avenue, for Summer Reading and Fun. Now through August 29, there will be magic, animals and ventriloquist. 545-8595.