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Community Calendar
Thursday, September 28
Senior club
El Segundo Senior Club members are preparing to tour the Canadian West. Stops will include: Portland, Seattle; Victoria; Pt. Hardy; Prince George, and Valemount. Sign up as soon as possible. Deposit is $199, payable to El Segundo Senior Club. 640-0891.
Sew easy
The Azure Verde Chapter of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will meet at St. Francis Church, 2200 Via Rosa, PVE, starting at 9:30 a.m. 547-4657.
Meet HBCSD's new superintendent
The Coordinating Council of Hermosa Beach will feature Dr. Duffy Clark at its first fall meeting, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Kiwanis Hall. 374-4072.
For parents only
The South Bay Youth Project is sponsoring a parenting class for parents of children with learning disabilities that include ADD & ADHD. The class starts tonight and continues every Thursday for 11 weeks. 6 to 8 p.m. Registration is required. Limited childcare is available. To register call 372-7724.
Free housing clinic
The City of Redondo Beach will hold a walk-in fair housing clinic from 3-5 p.m. in the upstairs conference room of the Main Library, 303 N. PCH, Redondo Beach. 318-0635.
Rosh Hashanah Eve service
The service will be held at American Martyrs Parish Hall, MB, starting at 8 p.m. Childcare available with prior reservations. 546-3667.
Friday, September 29
Maine lobster
The Lobster Festival begins today through 10/1 at Ports O'Call Village. There will be an Art Show added to the festival this year. Parking is free. Admission is $6 for adults. Kids 12 and under get in free. 366-6472.
Saturday, September 30
Rosh Hashanah Day 1
The service will be held at American Martyrs Parish Hall, MB. Youth and children's service and programs scheduled. Begins at 9 a.m. Childcare is available with prior reservations. 546-3667.
High holidays
Temple Menorah, 1101 Camino Real, RB is having a Rosh Hashanah family service for pre-school children at 4 p.m. All are invited. 316-8444.
For single professionals
You're invited to a Luau Dinner party at Cora's Hawaiian Garden, 25012 Andreo Avenue, Lomita, starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $15. 530-5283.
Needs a home
Southern California Labrador Retriever Rescue has several dogs that are in need of good homes. The adoption event will be held at the North Redondo Beach Petco store from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 540-2626.
Just for seniors
There will be a Jamaican-style Luncheon for senior citizens (55 and over) from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Joslyn Center, Manhattan Beach. Tickets are $7 per person. Special door prizes will also be given away during lunch. 802-5419.
Hazardous waste roundup
Dispose of household hazardous waste the right way by bringing it to the Lawndale Public Works Dept., 4722 Manhattan Beach Blvd., from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 1-800-238-0172 for complete listing of what you can and cannot bring.
Test your eyes and ears
The Lawndale Civic Center at 14717 Burin Avenue is hosting the 1st Annual Children's Health & Safety Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 325-2154.
Fundraiser
You're invited to a BBQ fundraiser and raffle for the American Diabetes Association at Whole Foods Market, 2655 PCH, Torrance from 1-3 p.m. 257-8700.
Sunday, October 1
Rosh Hashanah Day 2
To be held at Congregation Tifereth Jacob, MB, starting at 9 a.m. Childcare available with prior reservations. 546-3667.
Mealtime hike
Meet at Live Oak Park, Manhattan Beach at 9 a.m. for a morning brunch hike. Bring water, a sun hat and money for brunch afterward at a local restaurant. 378-1477.
Don't pollute
Millions of computers end up in landfills each year and contain materials such as lead and mercury. Recycle your old computer at the Redondo Beach Public Safety Fair at City Hall, 415 Diamond Street, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be live music and a free BBQ. 372-1171.
Service on the pier
The Tashlich Service ("Casting Off Sins") will be held at the Manhattan Beach Pier starting at 5:30 p.m. 546-3667.
Hot dogs, clean dogs
There will be a dog wash and hot dog sale at Whole Foods Market, Torrance from 12-4 p.m. to benefit the Peninsula Pet Rescue & Placement League. 257-8700.
Walk for a cure
The American Diabetes Association is sponsoring America's Walk for Diabetes 2000 at Veterans Park in Redondo Beach. Walk check-in begins at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., to staff the check-in and food booth, etc. For volunteer information call 212-5009; for walk information call 1-800-828-8293.
For reading junkies
Do you devour every self-help book published? Come to Harmony Works, Redondo Beach for "The Women Who Read Too Much" book discussion group today and every first Sunday of the month from 2-4 p.m. 791-7104.
Monday, October 2
Swing your partners
New Country Western beginner line dance classes start from 7-8:30 p.m. Intermediate classes begin Oct. 4 from 7 - 9 p.m. Classes are at the Franklin Community Center, Redondo Beach. Call 318-0610 for registration information.
The nature of art
The City of Rolling Hills Estates is offering "Art in the canyon" classes. This course will be held on four consecutive Mondays beginning today until Oct. 23. The registration fee is $80. 377-1577.
Tuesday, October 3
Leads club meeting
The Pacific Coast Chapter of Ali Lassen's Leads Club in Torrance is having an informational meeting at Carrow's Restaurant, Torrance from 7:15-8:30 a.m. RSVP at 519-4117.
Wednesday, October 4
Laugh, dance and be aware
Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Club Torrance Memorial, featuring singer Marlene Rice; and comedienne and breast cancer survivor Jane Hill. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Swing dance attire optional. For reservations call 517-4711.
Parent workshop
The South Bay Youth Project is sponsoring a parent workshop entitled "You're Driving Me Crazy." The course is for seven weeks, starting tonight from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required. 372-7724.
Law and older
"Estate and Medical Planning, 33 Questions about the Law and Older Adults" presentation will be held at Joslyn Center, El Segundo, starting at 1 p.m. 524-2705.
For women only
The Torrance Woman's Club luncheon will be at 11 a.m. at the Clubhouse, 1422 Engracia Avenue, Torrance. The cost is $7. For reservations call 834-9089.
Garden club
A presentation entitled "Mysteries in the Garden" will be given by Nathan Walpow during the Costa Verde District, National Council of State Garden Clubs fall meeting. The meeting starts at the Peninsula Center Library, RHE, at 10 a.m. The public is welcome by reservation. 378-3206.
Upcoming
Thursday, October 5
Seventh annual business roundtable luncheon
The El Camino College Foundation is presenting this annual luncheon to be held at the Torrance Hilton. The networking reception is from 11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and the luncheon is from noon - 1:30 p.m. For reservations call 660-3683.
For dogs and cats
There will be a low-cost vaccination clinic for dogs and cats from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Community Services Office, Hermosa Beach. The cost of the rabies vaccine is $5. All dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in secure pet carriers. 562-948-2211.
Friday, October 6
Magic under the stars
"Spellman - Master of Illusion" will be performing at Beryl Heights School, RB. This event will be outside, so bring a blanket. 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $6. 798-8611.
Travel around the world
The 2000-2001 Discovery World Travel Adventure Cinema Series at the Marsee Auditorium at El Camino College will feature 12 full-length color travel adventure cinema presentations. The first show begins tonight; future presentations will be Mondays at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Series tickets are available. Call 329-5345 more information.
Saturday, October 7
HIV/AIDS fund-raiser
Being Alive South Bay is hosting a wine tasting and silent art auction in the Torrance Japanese Gardens at 3350 Civic Drive from 5-8 p.m. The cost $25. 792-0377.
Happy anniversary
To pay tribute to Torrance Memorial Medical Center's 75 years of service to the South Bay and Peninsula communities, friends of the nonprofit medical center are invited to attend a gala entitled "Memories & Music." This event will be held at the Torrance Marriott, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 and invitations are available. 517-4703.
Storytelling
Beginning today, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes is hosting free Saturday storytellings at their Learning Center in RHE from 10 a.m. - noon. All ages are welcome. RSVP at 541-2977.
Ongoing
Donate a phone
Optima Escrow is joining other businesses in this national campaign to collect old wireless phones to give domestic violence victims a lifeline in an emergency. This campaign continues through 12/31. Call 316-0900.