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Community Calendar
Thursday, June 28
Conditioning hike
The Palos Verdes Sierra Club leaders conditioning hike is a two-hour, 5-8 mile hike on flat and hilly streets and trails. Wear sturdy hiking shoes. Meet at Peninsula Center, RHE at 6:30 p.m. 378-1477 or visit www.angeleschapter.org/pvsb.
Friday, June 29
M.T.A. taped meeting
A tape of the M.T.A. (LA County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) board meeting of June 28, 2001 will be shown today on cable channel 8 in Hermosa and Manhattan only; and on Tuesday, July 3 on cable channel 54 in Hermosa, Manhattan and Redondo. Noon. 374-1258.
Saturday, June 30
Yoga workshop
Harmony Yoga is presenting an introduction to Yoga workshop teaching various aspects of the Yoga practice. 1-4 p.m. 901 N. PCH, RB. For more information and reservations call 379-6905.
Silver jubilee
Young Artists Peninsula Music Festival (YAPMF) is celebrating its 25th year with four concerts at the Norris Theatre in Rolling Hills Estates. Music lovers have the opportunity to see and hear top young performers from the South Bay and around world perform. Performances today at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 1 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Free. 375-3455.
Sunday, July 1
Worship service 50th anniversary
Resurrection Lutheran Church is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its first worship service and is inviting the South Bay community to join the celebration. Pastor Paul Spaulding is speaking on "The Kingdom of God" and is encouraging men to wear white shirts and ties, and ladies to wear dresses (hats and gloves optional). A potluck luncheon will follow worship. 10 a.m. 330 Palos Verdes Blvd., RB. 375-5382.
Book discussion group
Women who devour every self-help book ever written are invited to attend "The Women Who Read Too Much" book discussion group. Harmony Works, 1705 S. Catalina Ave., RB. Free. 1-3 p.m. 791-7104.
Afternoon concerts
Enjoy country music presented by The J.B. Walker Band at Library Park, 600 block of Main Street, El Segundo. 2-4 p.m. 524-2700.
Concerts in the park
Cynthia Manley, an energetic performer singing the blues and rock reminiscent of Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin, will be performing today at Manhattan Beach’s concerts in the park. Polliwog Park. 5-6:30 p.m. Free. 802-5409.
Monday, July 2
Jazz concerts
Jazz Café Live is held every Monday night at the South Bay Galleria in Redondo Beach. Pacific Breeze is performing tonight. Free. 371-7546.
Tuesday, July 3
Books and beyond
The Friends of the Manhattan Beach Library is sponsoring a Summer Reading Program for children K-6th grades every Tuesday afternoon through August 28. Today’s event is Flights of Fantasy featuring dramatic storytellers. MB Library. 2:30 p.m.545-8595.
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day Celebrations
Village Runner 5K Run/Walk
The 8th annual Village Runner 4th of July 5K Run/Walk and Children’s Firecracker Dash begins at 8 a.m. at 1811 S. Catalina Ave., RB. Late registration begins at 6:30 a.m., the 5K Run/Walk starts at 8 a.m. and the kid’s firecracker dash is at 9:15 a.m. 375-2626.
Redondo Beach
The Redondo Beach Pier Concerts start today with surf rock band Hula Monsters performing from 5-7 p.m. and Island Jam, a steel drum band playing from 7:30-9 p.m. A fireworks show, free to the public, will be shot off a barge in the Redondo Beach Harbor at approximately 9 p.m. The best viewing areas will be from the pier and surrounding areas. 374-2171.
Manhattan Beach
Come for a 4th of July barbecue at Begg Pool (adjacent to Polliwog Park). Play games, swim and eat. $5 per person. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 802-5410.
Torrance
Celebrate an old fashioned Fourth of July at Wilson Park, 2200 Crenshaw Blvd., beginning at 11 a.m. This event includes an arts and crafts faire, games and food booths, train rides and entertainment. The Rhythms and Blues band Blowin’ Smoke is performing from 5:30-9 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m until 9:30 p.m. 618-2930.
Palos Verdes Estates
This 40th annual celebration will start a day of old-fashioned family fun at 9:30 a.m., with patriotic music, an apple pie contest, a children’s decorated bicycle parade, and a puppet show. Tom Sullivan will be the keynote speaker as the formal program begins at 11 a.m. followed by a bi-plane flyover, picnic and family games. Everyone is welcome. Rolling Hills Prep School, 300-A Paseo del Mar. 375-8888.
Rancho Palos Verdes
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes’ 26th annual celebration is being held at the Pt. Vicente Park/Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd. beginning at 11 a.m. with nonstop fun until 5 p.m. Listen to live music performed by Sweet Surrender, and the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band. Shop in the arts and crafts area and enjoy a variety of rides and games for all ages. There are also pie eating and hula-hoop contests, and a Jim Gamble puppet show. Admission is free. 544-5260 or visit www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/July4.
Thursday, July 5
Tyke hike
The Madrona Marsh Preserve’s tyke hike for preschool children is today. Enjoy nature in mid-summer by looking for wildflower blooms, singing birds, ducklings, and more. $5 donation per family. 10 a.m. 326-2774.
Volunteers Needed:
Beach Cities Health District in Redondo Beach needs volunteers to staff its new lobby information desk beginning Fall 2001. After training, volunteer will be responsible for answering phones, providing information and referrals, and escorting clients to appointments. 212-5009.
Upcoming:
A feeling workshop
"Feeling is the Secret," consists of four workshops, presented by Erin O’Donnell Stanlee, on Saturday mornings July 7, 14, 21 and 28. These classes concentrate on understanding and controlling your feelings to help change your destiny. 10 a.m.-Noon. Early sign-up discounts. Church of Religious Science, 907 Knob Hill, RB. 540-5080.