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Community Calendar
Thursday, February 1
Designs for dining
St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes is sponsoring "Designs for Dining 2001." Area merchants will offer beautiful and artful dining and tea table displays. Proceeds to benefit the Outreach Scholarship Program. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. 375-4617.
Friday, February 2
Ask a lawyer
The South Bay Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service is establishing an ongoing "Ask-A-Lawyer" program to assist South Bay residents with legal questions. The first regular session is today at the Torrance Court House. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 793-0800.
Creative living
Hear Father Leo Booth, renowned author and international speaker, present his "Top 10 Insights into Creative Living." St. Michael the Archangel Episcopal Church in El Segundo. $10. 7:30 p.m. 322-2589.
Saturday, February 3
Garden workday
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium education staff and volunteers are having their monthly scheduled Native Garden Workday. Participants will be weeding, planting, and making improvements to the Cabrillo Beach Native Plant Garden. 9 a.m.-noon. 548-7562.
Sunday, February 4
Bear Mountain ski trip
The City of Hermosa Beach is sponsoring a Bear Mountain Ski Trip. Youths under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. $38/$35 Resident Discount. Cost includes lift ticket and round trip charter bus transportation. 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Reservations are limited. 318-0280.
Life as a missionary
For a night of inspiration, join Marilyn Laszlo and hear her testimony about her life as a missionary. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Redondo Beach. Free. 6-7 p.m. 540-5252, ext. 237.
Monday, February 5
Watercolor demonstration
Helen Groenkamp, whose works are in national and international collections, is demonstrating her skills in the watercolor medium. Torrance Cultural Arts Center-Joslyn Fine Arts Gallery. Refreshments served. Free. 7 p.m. 375-6231.
Tuesday, February 6
Candidates forum
The Redondo Beach Coordinating Council is hosting a Candidates Forum at the Beach Cities Health Center Auditorium, Redondo Beach. Candidates for city offices and Redondo Beach School Board will be present. Noon. 372-1171, ext. 3771.
Networkers meeting
The Ocean View Networkers meeting is being held at the Coffee Bean in Redondo Beach. Camille Simon is giving a presentation entitled, "How Hypnotherapy Really Works." 5:30 p.m. 792-9024.
Reading workshop
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s Educational Services is presenting a "How to Raise an Enthusiastic Reader" workshop. Parents of Pre K – Grade 3 children will learn how to teach and support reading skills at home. Pacific Elementary School, MB. 7 p.m. 725-9050, ext. 5904.
Wednesday, February 7
Woman’s club
The Torrance Woman’s Club potluck luncheon is at the Clubhouse in Torrance. The West High Aristocracy will provide entertainment and there will be a short talk about a mental health recovery program called "Enrichment through Employment. $7. Reservations required. 834-9089.
Leads club
Beachside Professionals is having a visitor’s day at Stilskins in Redondo Beach. 7:15-8:30 a.m. For reservations and information call 519-4117.
Thursday, February 8
Your life story
Learn how to tell your life story, or make an historical record of your family, by attending this free seminar by Jean Desmond, author of "Look Back and Laugh-Confessions of a Teen in the Thirties." Whole Foods Market in Torrance. 7 p.m. 544-1278.
Ongoing
Sing for fun
Celebration Community Choir, a Redondo Beach SATB choir invites men and women of all voices to join them any Tuesday evening. The group performs two concerts per year, and sings for senior retirement homes in the area. 7-9 p.m. For location and more information call 316-2066.
WALKS AND HIKES
The Palos Verdes/South Bay Sierra Club offers the following weekly walks and hikes. For more information on the following call 378-1477 or visit www.angeleschapter.org/pvsb.
Mondays – evening beach walks
This is a pleasant, moderately paced 3-5 mile social beach walk along the bike path to Malaga Cove. Meet at Veteran’s Park former library building. Great for beginners. 7 p.m.
Tuesdays – beginners conditioning hikes
This is a 1-1/2 hour hike that introduces some of the rules and customs of hiking with the Sierra Club. Meet at the Hermosa Valley School parking lot. 7 p.m.
Thursdays – leaders conditioning hikes
This is a 5-8 mile hike involving different levels of conditioning. Meet at the Peninsula Center in RHE parking lot. 6:30 p.m.
Volunteer Opportunities
The South Bay Literacy Program
This organization provides training to those interested in becoming tutors in ESL (English as a second language). Volunteers are not required to speak another language but after training are asked to commit one hour a week to the program. 212-5009
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
The facility seeks volunteers, who after training, will conduct school children on one-hour tours of the aquarium and near-by tide pool areas. 212-5009.
Other
Scholarships
The Torrance Y’s Men Club offers $300 scholarships for seniors who intend to major in a field that serves youths. Applicants should contact their school scholarship coordinator for more information. 540-0045.
Discount book
The Entertainment 2001 discount books for the Greater LA/Long Beach area, including the South Bay are now available for purchase at the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce for $35. 376-6911, ext. 22.