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Community Calendar
Thursday, May 3
Business expo and job fair
The El Segundo Business Expo and 2nd Annual Job Fair is being held at Healthsouth Training Center, 555 N. Nash Street. Local businesses in the South Bay area are exhibiting and free seminars on interviewing and resume writing are offered. 5-7:30 p.m. 322-1220.
Guys and Dolls
Manhattan Beach Middle School is presenting "Guys and Dolls" today and tomorrow, Friday, May 4 in the multipurpose room. Show times today are 8:50 a.m., 11:25 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday show times are 9:25 a.m., 11:40 a.m. and 7 p.m. Admission is free.
West Side Story
Redondo Union High School’s performing arts department is presenting "West Side Story" tonight through Saturday, May 5 at the school’s auditorium. Tickets are $8 adults, $6 for seniors and children. Box office opens at 7 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. 798-8665, ext. 2041.
Chorus Line
Mira Costa’s drama department is presenting "A Chorus Line" tonight through Saturday, May 5. Show time is 7 p.m. with an additional matinee performance on Saturday at 2 p.m. Advance tickets are $9 and $7, $10 and $8 at the door. 318-7337, ext. 5242.
Friday, May 4
Tax seminar
Assemblyman George Nakano and State Board of Equalization Member John Chiang are holding a free tax seminar for nonprofit and exempt organizations today at the El Segundo library. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Reservations are required. 782-1553.
Realtors trade fair
The Greater South Bay Realtors Trade Fair, which includes Inglewood, Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay associations/boards, is today at the Torrance Marriott. The fair includes seminars, hands-on workshops, food, beverages, entertainment, and prizes. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 372-8453.
Saturday, May 5
Rummage sale
The Hermosa Beach Woman’s Club Evening Division is holding a rummage sale today at the Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, HB. Furniture, clothes, jewelry, books, toys and a wide variety of household items will be on sale. 8 a.m. 594-6513.
Springtime fiesta
The 45th annual garden tour sponsored by the PV Woman’s Club features five private gardens in RPV, PVE and Rolling Hills. Proceeds benefit local student scholarships. $20 members/$25 non-members includes a light lunch at PV Art Center. 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 377-7810.
Beachstock music festival
A tribute to classic rock with continuous live music from various bands is being presented today and tomorrow, Sunday, May 6 at Seaside Lagoon Park in Redondo Beach. Food, wine and spirits, arts and crafts, amusements and sand sculpture are also part of the festivities. Admission is $15/day and $12 presale. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. 376-6911 or visit www.redondochamber.org.
Poetry, the rhythm of healing
Manhattan Beach Cultural Arts creative writing students are reading their original poetry addressing the healing rhythms of life, loss and recovery. Manhattan Heights Annex, MB. 2-4 p.m. 802-5417.
Sunday, May 6
Pre-Mother’s day brunch
Temple Menorah Sisterhood, 1101 Camino Real, Redondo Beach, is having a Pre-Mother’s Day brunch with a morning of learning and sharing while celebrating mothers. Everyone is welcome. 10 a.m.-noon. $7.50 per person. RSVP 373-3025.
Dog parade
The City of Hermosa Beach is hosting the Annual Dog Parade and Trick Show. All entries will be judged and everyone will receive a goodie bag and participant prizes. The parade begins on the green belt at Valley and Gould. All dogs must be on a leash. 11 a.m. 318-0280.
Garden tour
The El Segundo Auxiliary of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is hosting a Beach Cities Garden Tour today, featuring five home gardens in Manhattan Beach and three home gardens in El Segundo. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be attained by calling 615-0353.
Monday, May 7
Pro-Am golf classic
The Little Co. of Mary Hospital Foundation is having its 4th annual Pro-Am Golf Classic at the Palos Verdes Golf Club with dinner and awards banquet. For information and tickets call 543-6914.
Golf tournament
The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual golf tournament is today at the Rio Hondo Golf Course in Downey. Registration is at 11 a.m. 545-5313.
Tuesday, May 8
Sandpipers tea
Sandpipers, the South Bay’s longest running philanthropy organization, is hosting a new member informational meeting today from 10 a.m.-noon. All those interested in finding out about the organization are invited to attend. For more information or to have an invitation sent to you call 374-1748.
Wednesday, May 9
California’s "Day of the Teacher"
Teacher appreciation week is May 6-12 and today is California’s Day of the Teacher, the day to show thanks to our talented teachers for their outstanding efforts.
Other
Women’s chorus
L.A. South Towns Chorus, an award-winning, four-part harmony group in Torrance invites women to join in at the Monday night rehearsals. For more information call 547-1401.
The South Bay Roller Hockey
The South Bay T.I.D.E.S. Roller Hockey Club is accepting youth and adult registrations for the Spring/Summer season. Visit www.southbaytides.com for more information or call 543-9939.