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Community Calendar
Thursday, September 21
Play golf
Come to the Lakes at El Segundo for the Golf League and Mini Mixer, starting at 3 p.m. At 4:45 are snacks and Happy Hour. Limited to first 20 sign-ups. The $87 cost includes green fees, snacks, contests, scoring and prizes.
Let's party
There will be a mixer at Chevron Park in El Segundo from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free to members. RSVP at 545-5313.
Friday, September 22
Come to Lido Restaurant, 1550-G Rosecrans, for a presentation entitled "New Electricity Options Are Now Available in the South Bay" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free to attend. Luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for guests. 545-5313.
Saturday, September 23
Volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to help set up booths, distribute water, etc., at the Mattel Corporate Headquarters in El Segundo for the Annual 5K "American Heart Walk". The booths will feature brochures on healthy dining, health screenings and business expo. Volunteers need to be on site by 7:00 a.m. 212-5009.
Take a walk
"Meet Us at Madrona" Nature Walk from 1-3 p.m. at the Madrona Marsh Preserve, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance. 545-5313.
Show off your car
You're invited to the VW Off-Road Car Show at SCAT INC, 1400 Kingsdale Avenue, Redondo Beach, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Car entry is $15 per car, walk-in donation $2 per person. The car cost will be $20 the day of the event. Children under 12 are free. There will be a barbecue and much more. For pre-registration call, 532-1901.
For mothers only
Beach Cities La Leche will offer an Employed Mothers' Breastfeeding Workshop at the Beach Cities Health District building, 514 North Prospect Avenue, Redondo Beach. There is a $10 materials fee. RSVP in advance at 545-3798 or 316-2864.
Sunday, September 24
Wish you were here
The Torrance South Bay Postcard Collectors will conduct their monthly meeting at Del Amo Savings Bank, 2177 Pacific Coast Highway, Lomita, in the Community Room, starting at 2 p.m. 328-8989.
Open House
You're invited to come to an open house at the First Church of Christ in Redondo Beach from 11 a.m.-noon. All are welcome. 540-4747.
Meet the rabbi
Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, invites the public to meet Rabbi Steven Silver and Cantor Ari Perelmutr, at 10:30 a.m. for coffee on the patio. 316-8444.
For gays and lesbians
The PFLAG will meet at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, Rolling Hills Estates, from 2-4 p.m. 374-4174.
Take a walk
The Torrance Historical Society is hosting a free walking tour of Downtown Torrance, starting at 1:30 p.m. It starts at the Torrance Historical Museum, 1345 Post Avenue. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring your camera. 328-5392.
Just for children and families
There will be a party on the Santa Monica Pier at Pacific Park: singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins will perform at a first-ever, family-friendly event to benefit the Mattel Children's Hospital at UCLA from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $40 for adults and $20 for children. 825-2101 or 206-0500.
Eat and drink
The Hospice Foundation is celebrating its 10th annual Sunday by the Sea Gourmet Food and Wine Tasting Gala from 3-7 p.m. at the beautiful oceanfront home of Jacky and Jerry Glass in Palos Verdes Estates. Tickets are available now for one of the Peninsula's signature events. Admission is $100 a person. 257-3535.
Fund raising dinner
The ACLU South Bay Chapter Fall Fund Raising Production and Dinner held at the home of Bob Ciriello, 6545 Nancy Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, from 4-7 p.m. For reservations call 831-4066.
Free presentation
Come to Francesca, 1209 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, for a presentation entitled "Why Create a Web Presence?" from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Free to attend. Luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for guests. 545-5313.
Tuesday, September 26
For women only
The Torrance Woman's Club's evening division will be hold its monthly meeting at the clubhouse, 1422 Engracia. Refreshments are at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. New members and guests welcome. 316-2075.
For councilmembers
Come to the Community Room at the Manhattan Village Shopping Center, 3200 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, for the Government Relations/Legislative Committee meeting from 4-5:30 p.m. Free to attend. 545-5313.
Wednesday, September 27
Learn about education
Come to the Education Committee meeting at the Career Center at Mira Costa High School, 701 S. Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. 545-5313.
Just for parents
There will be a Child Care Workshop held at the Small Business Development Center, 2377 Crenshaw Blvd., Suite 120, Torrance, from 1-4 p.m. The cost is $20. Reservations are recommended. Handicapped accessible. Free parking. 787-6466.
Just for children
There are new Pre-K/K programs at the Roundhouse Aquarium for mini-marine explorers ages 3-5 on the Manhattan Pier. 379-8117.
For newcomers
A woman's social group for new or current residents of Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach meets for coffee monthly, starting at 10 a.m. 540-3979.
Upcoming/Ongoing
Meet new superintendent
The Coordinating Council of Hermosa Beach will feature Dr. Duffy Clark at its first fall meeting, starting at 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, September 28 and is $10 and is $15 per year. The meeting is held at the Kiwanis Hall, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach. 374-4072 or 372-7674.
Meeting taped
A tape of the Hermosa Beach City Council meeting of September 5 will be shown at noon Thursday, September 28, on cable Channel 54. 318-0216.
Sew easy
The Azure Verde Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will meet Thursday, September 28, at St. Francis Church, 2200 Via Rosa, PVE, starting at 9:30 a.m. 547-4657.