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Hermosa Calendar
Thursday, August 3
Milk and cereal
You're invited to Breakfast at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 300 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach at 7:15 a.m. Guest speaker John Davidson of Collaborative Performance Enhancement, will talk on "Pioneering Beyond Limits." $15, members; guests $20.
Friday, August 4
Muscle cars flex their stuff...
Ruby's Diner invites all pre '75 muscle, street rod, classic cars and vintage bikes to its second Friday Night Cruise Night, at 245 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, from 6 - 9 p.m. Soft drinks (we assume) will be available "car hop" style.
Saturday, August 5
Kids shopping spree...
Mervyn's Department Store, Torrance, is hosting it's 7th annual back-to-school shopping spree for underprivileged South Bay children. Each child will be matched with an adult member of the Sandpipers or Torrance Jaycees shopper and $100 for clothing purchases. There will be a breakfast party, school supplies handouts and volunteer clowns and other fun moments for the children. Mervyn's is donating $3000 to this worthy cause, plus an additional 10% discount at the cash registers for the children. If you're between 21 & 39, we need you too! 373-6146, Jaycees.
Lights! Ackshun!, Camera-derie!
The El Segundo Rotary Club' Movie in the Park is a Warner Brothers critically-acclaimed movie "Iron Giant," projected onto a giant 20 x 40' screen at Chevron Park in El Segundo. Gates open at 5 p.m. 322-5875.
Walk on, by George...
The City of Rolling Hills Estates invites individuals of all ages to take part in the George F. Canyon Nature Walk, which will start at 1:30 p.m. at the Nature Center. There will be a $2 per person donation. 377-1577.
How touching...
Therapeutic Touch, a holistic healing method, offers a beginner's class at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center, 1601 Valley Drive, 9 - 11:30 a.m. A support class will be held next Saturday at another location. No charge. 545-4686.
Rummage to your heart's content...
St Paul's United Methodist Church, 2600 Nelson Ave, Redondo Beach, is holding a community rummage sale from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. to benefit Project Needs and the Aids Heartline. Accepting donations of all kinds, please stop by or call 370-4319.
A healthy & hearty RSVP...
BCHD's annual "Health Fair by the Sea" is from 6:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Pier Plaza. Volunteers are needed for two-hour shifts in the booth. Call RSVP for help, at 212-5009
SP Parking lot rummage sale
The Assistance League of San Pedro-South Bay is scheduling a massive parking lot rummage sale benefiting children and adults in need. From 8 a.m. -3 p.m., 1141 Eighth Street, San Pedro. 832-8355
Sunday, August 6
Sierra hike to brunch
Meet at Live Oak Park, 1901 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach for an easy 4-5 mile morning hike conducted by the Sierra Club, starting at 9 a.m. Bring water and a sun hat, and money for an optional brunch afterwards at local restaurant. 378-1477 or www.angelschapter.org/pvsb
Monday, August 7
Old-fashioned new entrepreneurs...
Women's Referral Service will network at the South Bay Chapter meeting at 11:15 a.m. at Barnabey's Hotel, 3501 Sepulveda, Manhattan Beach. The morning's discussion is entitled "Building Business Relationships: Old Fashioned Marketing Strategies for New Entrepreneurs." 818 785-0195
SBA (8)a workshop
Attend the Small Business Development Center, 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance, for a workshop on the SBA 8(a) Program from 1-4 p.m. $20 per person. Reservations recommended. Handicap Accessible. Free parking. 787-6466.
Mon petite Bon Appetite
Come to Lisa's Bon Appetite, 3511 PCH, Torrance for the Membership Services Meeting, starting at 1 p.m.???
Homeschooling
The South Bay Independent Homeschoolers network will present a panel discussion on the resources available to families who choose to educate their children outside a formal school system. 7:30-9 p.m. at the Hayward Center, Artesia & Green, North Redondo.
372-3720.
Sierra beach...
Weekly Monday evening walks begin, and end, at the former Redondo Beach library building in Veteran's Park covering a moderately-paced 3-5 miles in between, conducted by the Sierra Club. Beginners are welcome. Call 378-1477 or www.angelschapter.org/pvsb.
Tuesday, August 8
1, 2, 3 Hike!
Join the Sierra Club Hermosa Beach beginners' conditioning hikes, 1 1/2 hours at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evenings/ Hike the greenbelt and hilly streets of Hermosa and Manhattan, a preparatory "course" for future PV walks. 378-1477.
Wednesday, August 9
A bird in the hand...
...and more in the Marsh! Join the interesting Bird Walk at the Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, starting at 8 a.m. 326-2473.
Women change too...
Margaret Guglielmo, RN, CNP, will discuss Hormones and Changes at the Joslyn Center, 3330 Sheldon St, El Segundo, at :30 p.m. Free. 3322-3842
Riviera Village juices up
The Village Association's monthly meeting is 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Hennessey's Tavern, on the upstairs patio. The agenda includes a area marketing plan overview, and guest speaker from Little Co of Mary and its Neonatal Care Unit. Juice and coffee served.
Friday, August 11
FOUR!!!
1st Annual Louie Corral Memorial Charity Golf Tournament will take place at Los Verdes Golf Course, 11 am, at $95 per player. A 4-man scramble is the format, and first prize is a foursome at Mission Hills, Rancho Mirage. Dinner banquet alone is $50 a couple, or $20 per person. American Cancer Society and Bo's and Girls Club of America are beneficiaries. Dan Corral 798-9134, or dancorral@netzero.net.
Ongoing/Upcoming
Harmony works...
Come to 1705 S. Catalina Avenue, Redondo Beach for "The Women Who Read Too Much" a book discussion group meeting Sundays, at 4 p.m. 791-7104.
For women by women
A free support group meets for women with breast c.
3ancer, 6-8 p.m., the second Thursday of every month at Kaiser Permanente, 25825 South Vermont Avenue, in the Conference Center, Harbor City. Free. 257-6244.
Summer blast!
Summer JamFest 2000 offers singing and song-writing two-week camp sessions through August 31, each with a different summer theme. Campers can attend full half-day sessions at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, Redondo Beach.722-6552.
Volunteer Opportunities
PV on the Net is an organization that is dedicated to helping the community, by providing a comfortable computer oriented learning environment, and there are a variety of areas where volunteer work is needed. Volunteers are needed to spread the word, write and send out announcements and much more. 541-7992.