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The City of Hermosa Beach is having a "Spring Egg-Stravaganza" on Saturday, April 14 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Hermosa Valley Park. This event features an egg hunt for kids up to 12 years old, face painting and craft making tables. Bring your camera to take pictures with the Spring Bunny, participate in the relay races, games, and chalk art contest. In case of spring showers, the festivities will be held at the HB Community Center gym. 318-0280. |
Thursday, March 29
Touch a shark
Beginning today, the Aquarium of the Pacific is offering the rare opportunity to touch a leopard shark. The two, one-year old leopard sharks will be in the Skates and Rays touch pool. 562-951-1676.
MB power crisis forum
The Manhattan Beach Neighborhood Watch is presenting a community forum on the current energy crisis, "Don’t be Left in the Dark." Featured speakers include State Senator Debra Bowen. Manhattan Heights Community Center. 7-9 p.m. 802-5183.
Friday, March 30
Celebrating women
The Women in Business (WIB) is hosting "Accelerate Your Business, Celebrate Your Soul," at the Manhattan Beach Marriott Hotel. The event is honoring the dimensions of women, including their strength under adversity. $65. 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 545-7540.
M.T.A. taped meeting
A tape of the M.T.A. (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) board meeting of March 22, 2001 can be viewed on cable channel 54 in Hermosa, Manhattan and depending on space availability, Redondo. Noon. 376-4626.
Saturday, March 31
Garage sale
The Women’s Ministries of the Calvary Church of the Coastlands is having a "garage" sale. There will also be food, baked goods, moon bounce, and a car wash. 4000 PCH, Torrance. 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. 373-8573.
Auction
The Friends of the Torrance Library is having a Fine Book Auction and Table Sale at the library. The fine book auction has over 90 lots, and the table sale includes over 2,000 used quality hardback books. Preview is from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and auction begins at 1 p.m. 375-6177.
Pageant of Our Lord
Rolling Hills Covenant Church is presenting its 16th annual Pageant of Our Lord beginning today and continuing through Saturday, Apr. 14. This year’s presentation will feature 15 major art pieces, a new narrative script, a 60-voice choir and full orchestra. For tickets call 521-2504.
Sunday, April 1
Daylight savings time begins
Remember to turn your clocks, watches, VCR’s, timers on lights and security systems, etc. forward one hour at 2 a.m. today (or before you go to bed Saturday night).
Whale watching
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is conducting an excursion today to view the gray whale migration along our coastline. $16. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. For reservations call 548-7562.
Founder’s day
The Hermosa Beach Historical Museum is hosting the 100th year observance of Founder’s Day in Hermosa Beach. Refreshments will be served. Community Center. 2-4 p.m.
Honor choir
The Manhattan Beach Unified School District’s All District Honor Choir is presenting "2001: A Music Odyssey" at Mira Costa High School Auditorium. 3 p.m. 318-7337.
Monday, April 2
Membership drive
Special Children’s League, affiliated with United Cerebral Palsy, is having a membership drive today for those living in the South Bay. 10:30 a.m. For invitation call 373-2357.
Wednesday, April 4
Art lecture
The Torrance Cultural Arts Center is presenting a free, educational lecture by Art Historian Mary Drobny, entitled "Rodin Rediscovered." 12:10-1 p.m. 618-2376.
Osteoporosis support group
The South Osteoporosis Support Group is meeting tonight at Little Company of Mary, Del Webb Health Education Building. Dr. Marie Jo Kane, Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician, will discuss various modalities and holistic approaches she uses to counteract pain. This group is free and open to the public. 7 p.m. 329-9313.
Thursday, April 5
Golf league
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce is presenting its 7th Series Golf League and Mini Mixer held at the Lakes at El Segundo. 3 p.m. sharp. 546-7795.
Springfest carnival
The North Redondo Beach Business Association is hosting the 21st annual Springfest Carnival and Community Festival. Featured will be live entertainment, outdoor food booths, arts, crafts and specialty item booths, and thrill seeking rides. The carnival is through Sunday, Apr. 8. Thursday and Friday hours are 5-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 781-2020.
Ongoing
The City of Redondo Beach Recreation Department is having men, women, and co-ed slo-pitch leagues starting the week of Apr. 22. Registration is going on now until Apr. 13. 318-0610, ext. 3533.
For pet lovers
"Support Your Pet Naturally" discussions on natural diet and holistic are for dogs and cats is on the 1st and 2nd Monday of the month at A Pawfect World, Torrance. 7 p.m. 326-8881.
The answer book
The City of Redondo Beach Senior and Family Services has "The Answer Book 2001" available for $15 and may be purchased at 320 Knob Hill Ave., RB. Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 318-0650.