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Community Calendar
Friday, March 2
Lunch hour recital
Trinity Lutheran Church in Manhattan Beach is presenting a lunch hour recital featuring the Mira Costa Flute Quartet, which includes Erin (Prouty) Kruse. Box lunches, coffee, tea and soft drinks will be sold after the performance. 12:15 p.m. 546-3106.
Rummage and bake sale
A two-day rummage and bake sale is at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Redondo Beach today and tomorrow. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday. 372-2635.
View the meeting
A tape of the MTA (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) Board meeting of Feb. 22, 2001 is being shown today on cable channel 54 at noon. 213-922-2000.
Welsh choir performance
The Welsh Choir of Southern California is performing tonight at Saint Francis Episcopal Church, PVE. 8 p.m. Advance tickets $17, at the door $20. 8 p.m. 375-4617.
Saturday, March 3
Art excursion
Arts Manhattan is sponsoring a tour of the best public contemporary art that lies underground en route the Metro Red Line. The excursion includes bus transportation, tours and luncheon. $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Departs at 9 a.m. from 811 John Street, MB. 798-4904.
Dance party day
The Knob Hill Community Center in Redondo Beach is having a day long dance party led by various dance instructors. You can dance all day, or for an hour or two, or just listen to the music. Light refreshments. 3-9 p.m. 318-0650.
Health screening
A low cost cholesterol and diabetes screening is being offered today at Lindberg Nutrition, Torrance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 760-967-0434.
Volleyball classes
Five-week Saturday volleyball classes for adults and youths (ages 8-14) begin today. Adult classes are from 9-10:30 a.m. Youth classes are from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Classes meet on the south side of the Hermosa Pier. Sign up at the HB Community Center. Other sessions begin April 7, with evening classes beginning April 23. For more information call 540-3615.
Hooley time
The South Bay St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee’s annual fundraiser Hooley (Irish party) is tonight. The Hooley features great food donated by local Hermosa Beach eateries and entertainment by Wrath of McGrath, and the Kelly School of Dance. $10 for adults, $5 for kids. 6-10 p.m. Clarke Building, HB. 355-1449.
Sunday, March 4
For quilters
Jo Ann etc. in Del Amo is presenting author and quilter, Vick Garnas. View her quilts and garments from 1-2 p.m. Attend a stencil quilts ornament workshop and complete two stencil quilt ornaments. $10 includes all materials. 2-4 p.m. 214-0992.
St. Patrick’s dance
A St. Patrick’s Day dance for senior citizens is being held today at the Bartlett Senior Citizens Center in Torrance. Wear your green and dance to your favorite hits from the 20’s through the 90’s. $2 admission includes refreshments and a chance to win door prizes. 1:30-4:30 p.m. 320-5918.
Monday, March 5
Referral service meeting
Women’s Referral Service is having its South Bay Chapter meeting today at the Embassy Suites Hotel, El Segundo. 11:15 a.m. For reservations call 818-995-6646.
Tuesday, March 6
Arts and crafts
The El Segundo Department of Recreation and Parks is offering a six-week spring session of decorative arts and crafts beginning today at the Joslyn Center. Projects vary from home decorating to porcelain dolls. Registration required. 524-2705.
Wednesday, March 7
Woman’s club luncheon
The Torrance Woman’s Club luncheon is today, featuring a lucky auction and crazy dress day. 1422 Engracia Avenue, Torrance. $7. 11 a.m. Call for reservations 834-9089.
Artful days lecture series
A free, educational lecture by Art Historian, Mary Drobney entitled "The Post-Impressionists" is being offered today at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center. 12:10-1 p.m. 618-2376.
Better living series
The El Segundo Joslyn Center is hosting the "Better Living Series," with this month’s focus on acupuncture. Learn how the combination of acupuncture, herbs, diet and exercise can alleviate pain and stress. 1 p.m. 524-2705.
Business Expo 2001
The Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce is having its Business Expo 2001 tonight at the Galleria at South Bay. 5-8 p.m. 376-6911, ext. 22.
Friday, March 9
Wellness conference
Harbor Regional Center in Torrance is presenting a wellness conference for persons with developmental disabilities of all ages, and for their caregivers. Current issues on mental and physical health will be examined and health screenings will be available. Conference begins today from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and continues tomorrow, Saturday, March 10 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For registration form call 540-1711, ext. 651.
Lenten fish fries
The Knights of Columbus Council #1990 in Redondo Beach is having its annual Lenten Friday fish fries, which includes fried or baked fish, french fries, roll and salad bar. Begins tonight and continues on March 23 and April 6. $7 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Proceeds benefit local charities. 5-8 p.m. 545-3993.
Saturday, March 10
Getty Center Museum excursion
The City of Hermosa Beach is providing an excursion to the Getty Center Museum. Departure is promptly at 7:15 a.m. from the Community Center. For reservations call 318-0280.
Cooking class fundraiser
South Bay Women in Travel is hosting a cooking class charity fundraiser today at the Palos Verdes Country Club. Chefs Vittorio Novelli (IL Toscano Ristorante) and Rene Pybourdin (The Madison) will be preparing a three-course luncheon. Raffle prize is a Tahiti trip for two. Event also includes a silent auction. Proceeds to benefit Rainbow Services, Heal the Bay, and the Wellness Community. $55. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. For reservations call 540-1277.
Hearts of Hermosa
Hermosa Beach Education Foundation is having its 5th annual Hearts of Hermosa dinner, dance and auction. Crowne Plaze Hotel, RB. 6 p.m.-midnight. 372-1785.