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Community Calendar
Thursday, February 22
Soccer club
The Coastal Quest Soccer Club’s Girls under 12 team is holding tryout for the upcoming 2001-2002 season. Tryouts are today and March 1 at 4:30-6 p.m.; and Feb. 24 and March 3 at 10:30 a.m.-noon at Margate Middle School, PV. 316-4864.
Dog seminar
The Friends of the Redondo Beach Dog Park is presenting a seminar, "Understanding your Dog," tonight at the Franklin Community Center, RB. $5. 7:30 p.m. 376-9263.
Friday, February 23
Used book sale
The South Bay Auxiliary of the Little Company of Mary Hospital Beach Cities Ambulatory Care Center is holding a used book sale at 514 Prospect, RB. Proceeds to go toward scholarships for local high school students. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 378-4408.
SBACC Installation Luncheon
Jane Harman is the keynote speaker at the South Bay Association Chambers of Commerce 2001 Installation Luncheon. Torrance/South Bay Hilton. 11:30 a.m. $40 per person. 515-2558.
Friday connection
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring "Friday Connection" to get the weekend started with good business and fun. This ongoing event meets every last Friday of the month. Reeds Restaurant, MB. $10 per person. 4:30-6:30 p.m. 545-5313.
Fund-raiser
The San Pedro City Ballet Board of Directors is holding a fund-raiser with proceeds going toward production costs, and scholarships and sponsorships for those who attend studios in San Pedro and Manhattan Beach. The fine wine and cheese tasting event is at Bristol Farms, RB. 7-9 p.m. For tickets call 732-1861.
Saturday, February 24
Dog obedience classes
The Friends of the Redondo Beach Dog Park are offering basic dog obedience classes consisting of a basic orientation seminar and seven group lessons. $120. Portion of proceeds benefit the Dog Park. Classes are held on Saturdays at 9 a.m. 376-9263 or visit www.rbdogpark.com.
Nature bird walk
The Friends of Madrona Marsh are sponsoring their regular fourth weekend Nature Bird Walk today and tomorrow, Sunday, Feb. 25. Walk begins at the Natural History Center, Torrance. Free. 10 a.m. 326-2774.
Girl Scout fair
The South Bay area Girl Scouts is having their annual fair "Girl Scouts March into the New Millennium" today at Del Amo Mall, Torrance. Troops will be displaying, demonstrating and sharing projects and activities from the Girl Scout program. Free. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. 375-2646.
Self defense
The Sexual Assault Crisis Agency (SACA), Little Company of Mary Health Services, and the National Panhellenic Council of South Bay are sponsoring a free seminar entitled "Rape Prevention and Self Defense 101" for college-bound students (young men and women) and their parents, at the Del Webb Center for Health Education, Torrance, 1-6 p.m. To register, call 562-494-5046.
NSDAR luncheon
The El Redondo Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is having their 36th annual Colonial Luncheon at St. Francis Episcopal Church, Palos Verdes Estates. The festivities include a salad buffet, door prizes and entertainment. 11:30 a.m. 548-6661.
Seventy five years in Hermosa
The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis are celebrating their 75th anniversary today. Live music and a buffet are just some of the festivities. Kiwanis Youth Center, 2515 Valley Drive. 5:30-11 p.m. 318-7000.
Sunday, February 25
Pre St. Patrick’s Day run
Vistas for Children (formerly Vistas for Blind Children) is having its 21st annual (Pre) St. Patrick’s Day Run for Children. Events include a 10K run, 5K Run/Walk, Wheelchair 10K, Blind Buddy Run, Blind World Invitational 10K, 5K Family Walk, and _ mile Tot Trot for children 10 years and younger. Del Amo Fashion Center, Torrance. 6:30 a.m. Register by calling 265-7760 or visit www.runevent.com/vistasrun.htm.
PFLAG meeting
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets the fourth Sunday of the month at the Rolling Hills United Methodist Church, 26438 Crenshaw Blvd., Rolling Hills Estate. All are welcome. 2-4 p.m. 831-2967.
Monday, February 26
Remembering Paul Stacek
American Legion Post 184 of the South Bay is hosting a Pot Luck "Remembering Paul Stacek Night" at the Post Hall, 612 Camino Real, RB. 5 p.m. For details visit http://post184.com or call 316-6718.
Divorce recovery group
Hope Chapel in Hermosa Beach is offering a divorce recovery group for those hurting because of a broken relationship. Free. Childcare is available. 7 p.m. 374-4673.
Tuesday, February 27
Community helpline volunteers
Community Helpline and Teen Helpline, a local confidential listening, referral and crisis telephone service is offering classes beginning tonight to interested volunteers on "How to be a Better Listener." Classes are for six weeks, Tuesdays and Thursday from 7-9:30 p.m., and two classes on Saturday, March 24 and 31. Hess Park, RPV. For application call 377-7070.
Woman’s club meeting
The Torrance Woman’s Club, Evening Division is having their monthly meeting at their clubhouse, 1422 Engracia. New members and guests are welcome. 7 p.m. 316-2075.
Audubon society
The Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon is hosting a program featuring slides and commentary on bird life, art and culture of Nepal. Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro. Free. 7:30 p.m. 316-0041.
Wednesday, February 28
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.
Luncheon meeting
The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary monthly luncheon meeting is today at 125 W. Beryl St., RB. Entertainment is provided by the Sweethearts of Tap Dancing. $5. 11 a.m. 318-2827.
Thursday, March 1
Here come de judge
Judge Andrew C. Kauffman, the supervising judge of the Southwest district, will discuss the the consolidation of the municipal and superior court divisions. Hosted by the South Bay Bar Association at the Torrance Marriott. Cocktails 5:30. Program 6:30. Members and judges $30, non members $40. For reservations call 543-9773 by Feb. 26.
Ongoing:
Tax assistance
The City of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Department is offering free Federal and State income tax assistance for those with low incomes and for older adults. Appointments can be made for a Tuesday afternoon between now and April 10, 2001. 524-2705.
Tax counseling for seniors
The City of Torrance and the National AARP Foundation (American Association for Retired Persons) are providing free tax counseling for seniors now through April 16, 2001. Torrance City Hall’s West Annex, 3031 Torrance Blvd. Monday through Friday. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. 618-2930.
Lights, camera, action!
The South Bay Camera Club is having monthly contests, programs, and activities for everyone interested in photography every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month. Knob Hill Community Center, RB. Free. 7:30 p.m. 371-2263.
Bingo
The El Segundo Senior Club is hosting Bingo the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at the Joslyn Center. $1.50 for 3 cards. 1-3 p.m. 524-2705.
Spring recreation classes
The City of Torrance Parks and Recreation Department are accepting mail-in and fax registration for its upcoming spring classes, now until March 1, 2001. Walk-in and phone registration begins Wednesday, March 14. 618-2930.