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Calendar
Friday, May 11
Gathering of voices
"Raise Your Voices" is the title for this evening’s St. James Catholic Church adult choir and band concert led by Bob Hurd and Jamie Cortez, at St. James Catholic Church, 415 Vincent St., Redondo Beach, 7:30 p.m. Donation $1. 937-4693.
Saturday, May 12
Letter carriers food drive
Residents are urged to leave canned food next to their mailboxes today for collection by local letter carriers who are participating in the largest single-day food drive in the country. Last year over 3.5 million pounds of food were donated to food banks and other charities.
Rebuild the preserve
Habitat Restoration Days at the Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance is from 9 a.m.-noon today. 35 acres of upland back dune are being restored with native wild flowers. Park at the Natural History Center, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, on the north side of the street, between Maple and Madrona Avenues. 782-3989.
Soccer registration
AYSO Region 34 Registration takes place today at the Alta Vista Cafeteria, Redondo Beach, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 543-2976.
Revlon Run/Walk
The 8th Annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women takes place today at the California African American Museum, at the LA Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park. 8 a.m. 393-6344 or www.revlonrunwalk.com.
Senior fair
The 3rd Annual Senior Faire is held at the Ken Miller Recreation Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., arts and crafts, entertainment, blood pressure screening, and more. Free. 320-5918.
Books and tapes sale
The Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library is planning a special sale of premium used books and tapes at the Manhattan Beach Library Community Room, 1320 Highland Avenue, Manhattan Beach, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., free. 545-3510.
Sunday, May 13
Learn about migratory birds
The Madrona Marsh Preserve is having an Induction to Ornithology, 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance, 2-4 p.m. $5 per person or $10 per family.618-2720.
Monday, May 14
MB Chamber Relay
A "Join the Fight Against Cancer" relay team formation meeting is 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at
At Rock N’Fish, 120 Manhattan Beach Blvd. $15 lunch for members, $20 guests. Free without lunch. RSVP 545-5313.
Tuesday, May 15
AARP meeting
The AARP South Bay/Manhattan Beach Chapter No. 4494 is holding its regular monthly meeting at the Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach, 1:30 p.m.. Free. 545-5704.
Mix and mingle
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau is inviting everyone to mix and mingle at the Hermosa Saloon, 211 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 376-0951.
Sandpiper celebration
The Sandpipers is having a Donor Recognition/Scholarship Presentation Celebration at American Martyrs O’Donnell Hall, 624 15th Street, Manhattan Beach, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. RSVP by May 8, 374-1748.
Wednesday, May 16
Roll the dice
The Torrance Woman’s Club Bunco Fund raiser is at the Clubhouse, 1422 Engracia Avenue, Torrance. 1 p.m., $5. 533-9116.
Staying healthy
The San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, San Pedro is having a Senior Resource Fair and Open House, 1:30-4:30 p.m. 514-5333.
Thursday, May 17
Fashion and design
El Camino College’s Fashion Show Production Class and Designing Minds Club is presenting its annual fashion show "Most Wanted," in the East Lounge of the Students Activities Center, Torrance, 7 p.m. Advanced tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the Campus Box Office at 329-5345; at the door are $7. 660-3346.
Public forum
Adrian Moore is speaking on "California’s Phony Electricity Deregulation" at the monthly dinner meeting and public forum, at Raffaello’s Gourmet Italian Restaurant, San Pedro, 7 p.m., cocktails at 6:30 p.m. Dinners start at about $10.95. 377-8273.
Need a career
Meet with dedicated career consultant professionals to assist on the path to a rewarding a career at the Community Baptist Church Career/Job Support Group, Manhattan Beach, 6-8 p.m., Fireside Room, free, 374-0701.
Friday, May 18
Home tour
The 28th Annual Home Tour is on May 18th, May 19th and May 20th, Friday, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Donation: $25; presale tickets are $20. 376-2318.
Upcoming/Ongoing
Volunteers needed
Happy Hats for Kids makes and distributes gaily decorated hats to hospitalized children. Experienced sewers and donations of sewing machines are urgently needed along with craft supplies(felt). The group meets on Wednesdays, The Volunteer Center, 1230 Cravens Avenue, Torrance, 1 to 4 p.m. 212-5009.
Rover Rescue volunteers
Rover Rescue rescues dogs from animal shelters and places them for adoption. Volunteers are needed to help transport dogs from the shelters to mobile pet adoption centers, provide dog care & training information to prospective owners, and help design flyers. 212-5009.
Meals on wheels
Volunteer riders and drivers are needed for Torrance/Lomita route for two hours a week, noon to 1:30 p.m., to deliver the meals to housebound clients. 212-5009.
Abused children
Free Arts for Abused Children is seeking volunteers to interact with children through art therapy activities. Volunteers visit emergency shelters and out patient facilities located in the South Bay area and work on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. 212-5009.