Friday, December 15
Hermosa school board meeting
A tape of the Hermosa Beach school board meeting of Dec. 13 will be shown at noon on cable channel 8. 374-1258.
Saturday, December 16
Searching for birds
A “Birds of the Canyon” class is being held at the George F. Canyon in Rolling Hills Estates from 7 9 a.m. Learn about the biology and ecology of local birds as well as the use of binoculars and field games. Reservations required. 547-0862.
Sunday, December 17
The Palos Verdes/South Bay Sierra Club is sponsoring a two-hour, five to six mile Sunday morning brunch hike in Palos Verdes. Meet at the south end of Crenshaw Blvd., south of Crest Road. Not for beginners. 9 a.m. 378-1477.
Monday, December 18
Torrance winter recreation classes
The City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Office is accepting walk-in and phone registrations beginning today for winter classes beginning the week of Jan. 7, 2001. Torrance City Hall, 3031 Torrance Blvd. 8 a.m. 5 p.m., Mon. Thurs. 618-2930 or 618-2720.
Fair housing clinic
The City of Redondo Beach is holding a walk-in fair housing clinic today in the upstairs conference room of the main library. Persons who have questions on landlord/tenant laws are invited to receive a free consultation. 3 5 p.m. 318-0635.
Tuesday, December 19
AARP meeting
The AARP South Bay/Manhattan Beach Chapter 4494 is meeting at the Joslyn Center, MB. There will be a wrapped “white elephant” auction and a toy and food drive. Free. Visitors welcome. Refreshments will be served. 1:30 p.m. 545-5704.
Wednesday, December 20
Woman’s social group
A women social group for new and current residents of Manhattan, Hermosa, and Redondo Beach is meeting today for coffee, starting at 10 a.m. in Redondo Beach. 540-3979.
Volunteers needed
Big brothers
Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles has an urgent need for volunteers to serve as mentors to young boys (six to fourteen years of age). After training, mentors are asked to commit six to eight hours a month to the program. There is a waiting list of approximately 600 young boys needing guidance and non-judgmental companionship. 212-5009.
Ongoing
Channel 45
Watch Redondo Beach Unified School District’s cable channel 45 to get the latest Redondo school news.
12/15 4 and 8 p.m. Chat with the Superintendent Student Day Planner
12/16 7 p.m. and later RUHS Sea Hawk Sports V Football and Girls Volleyball
12/17 4 and 8 p.m. RBUSD Board of Ed Meeting (12/12) and City Tree Lighting
12/18 4 and 8 p.m. RUHS and PTSA Academic Letter Awards Night 2000
12/19 7 p.m. and later RUHS Sea Hawk Sports V Football and Girls Volleyball
12/20 4 and 8 p.m. RBUSD Board of Ed Meeting (12/12) and City Tree Lighting
12/21 4 and 8 p.m. Chat with the Superintendent Student Day Planner
Other
Redondo Beach calendars
The City of Redondo Beach 2001 wall calendar is available for $2 at city libraries, city hall, the recreation department and the Historical Museum. 372-1171.
Energy bills
The federal government has budgeted over one billion dollars to help people who are struggling to pay their heating bills. Consumers can get information by calling 202-595-1027 or by visiting www.FinancialAssistanceNetwork.org.