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Community Calendar
Saturday, December 23
Bird walk
The Friends of the Madrona Marsh is having their regular fourth weekend Nature-Bird Walk at Madrona Marsh Preserve today and tomorrow, Sunday, Dec. 24 starting at 10 a.m. 782-3989.
Tuesday, December 26
Winter camp
The Friends of the Madrona Marsh is sponsoring a Winter Science Camp today and tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 27. The camp is designed for anyone nine years and older and involves participating in taking a census survey of resident small mammals. Meet at the Natural History Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance from 1 — 4 p.m. $7.50 per person and $15 per family for each day of camp. Reservations required. 618-2720.
Wednesday, December 27
Winter at the seashore
The Ocean Discovery Center at Santa Monica Pier is presenting "Festival of Fish" today through Friday, Dec. 29. Learn about the animals that live under the pier. Free for members, $3 non-members. Noon — 4 p.m. 393-6149, ext. 222.
Nike golf camps
Two-day Nike Junior Holiday Golf Camps for boys and girls ages 7-17 are being held at American Golf’s Dominguez Hills Course in Carson beginning today. The camps are open to all skill levels at a cost of $149. 877-312-4653 or visit www.nikegolf.com.
Other
Youth volleyball sign-ups
The United States Youth Volleyball League (USYVL) is now taking registrations for its spring programs. The Hermosa Beach league runs at South Park beginning Apr. 2 through June 13. Call 888-988-7985 for registration forms.
Free lessons
Free piano and keyboard instruction for children ages 5 — 12 is being offered by a professional musician as a community service during December and January. 318-8618.
Volunteers needed
Travelers Aid needs volunteers at the Los Angeles Airport to assist travelers from all over the world on weekdays, weekends and evenings. Volunteers become information experts after attending an eight-week training class. 646-2270.
Wish list
The Roundhouse Marine Studies Lab and Aquarium in Manhattan Beach wish list consists of the following items: bean bags; towels; craft and office supplies; a digital camera; high quality scanner; storage units; teaching props; photo copy machine; zip disks; and marine-themed: books, children’s puzzles and animal puppets. The Roundhouse is a non-profit corporation and donations are tax deductible. 379-8117.
Community partnership
When you buy or lease a car from South Bay Ford now through Feb. 28, 2001, they will contribute $1,000 on your behalf to The Wellness Community — South Bay Cities. Programs at the Wellness Community are designed to meet the needs of cancer patients and their families by offering psychosocial support and education at no cost. For more information contact Gary Premeaux at South Bay Ford at 644-0211 or The Wellness Community at 376-3550.
Brighten the holidays for needy kids
South Bay area Jamba Juice locations in Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach and Palos Verdes are collecting new toys, clothes, shoes, and cash donations for Sky’s the Limit, a San Pedro-based charity that provides assistance to underprivileged children (infant — 3 years old) and children with special needs, now through Christmas Eve. 284-6820.
College-bound students
During the holiday break, high school students planning to attend college next fall can use the Internet to begin the application process by visiting www.act.org. ACT’s website provides valuable information and links to help students search for colleges, take virtual campus tours and apply to hundreds of colleges online.
Ongoing
Channel 45
Watch Redondo Beach Unified School District’s cable channel 45 to get the latest Redondo school news.
12/22 4 and 8 p.m. RUHS Golden State Exam Awards Night 2000
12/23 7 p.m. and later RUHS Sea Hawk Sports — V Football and Girls Volleyball
12/24 4 and 8 p.m. RBUSD Board of Ed Meeting (12/12) and City Tree Lighting
12/25 4 and 8 p.m. RUHS Golden State Exam Awards Night 2000
12/26 7 p.m. and later RUHS Sea Hawk Sports — V Football and Girls Volleyball
12/27 4 and 8 p.m. RBUSD Board of Ed Meeting (12/12)
12/28 4 and 8 p.m. School to Career-with KCBS’ Linda Alvarez