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Community Calendar
Thursday, October 25
Mixer
The El Segundo Chamber of Commerce invites you to a business mixer at the Ramada Plaza, 5250 W. El Segundo Blvd. from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 322-1220.
"Club drugs" discussion
Parents of teens must educate themselves about what could be going on when their teen(s) attend parties. Sergeant Devon Chase from the Torrance Police Department is facilitating a discussion about so-called "club drugs" and "rave parties." Parents, teens and the general public are invited to attend this free and informative event. 7-8:30 p.m. Torrance Main Library, 3330 Torrance Blvd. 972-6141.
Friday, October 26
SB Violence Council meeting
The South Bay Family Violence Council invites Human Service Professionals and interested members of the community to their monthly meeting today at Little Company of Mary Hospital Center for Health Education, 4101Torrance Blvd. The topic is sexual assault and date rape. CEU’s are offered and a continental breakfast will be provided free of charge. 8-9:30 a.m. 972-3126.
Surfwriters meeting
Al Martinez, award-winning journalist, novelist, TV writer, and columnist is speaking at the Surfwriters meeting beginning at 11 a.m. Palos Verdes Art Center, RPV. Interested persons are welcome and reservations are suggested. 375-6956.
Awards luncheon
The 89th annual Installation of Officers and Directors and Awards Luncheon presented by the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is at Ein Stein’s Restaurant, 1301 Manhattan Ave. The 2001 Man of the Year and the 2001 Woman of the Year will also be honored. Begins at 11:30 a.m. For reservations call 376-0951.
State Librarian at luncheon
Noted author and California State Librarian Dr. Kevin Starr is the featured speaker at a luncheon sponsored by the Friends of the El Camino College Library and History Department. Starr will discuss the current economic situation. Noon-1:30 p.m. 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Alondra Room, Torrance. 329-5345.
Harvest dinner
The Salvation Army is preparing a Harvest dinner and everyone is invited. Dinner is from 6-7 p.m. and an auction of baskets from different countries begins at 7:15 p.m. Tickets $10. 125 W. Beryl St., Redondo Beach. 318-2827.
Saturday, October 27
Super garage sale
The Manhattan Beach Lions Club is repeating its "super garage sale" with bargains galore. 7:30 a.m. (please don’t arrive early). 714 N. Dianthus, MB. 374-4532.
Sunday, October 28
Antique street faire
Shop for antique and collectible treasures, enjoy great food and live music at the historic downtown Torrance Antique Street Faire held on Sartori, El Prado and Marcelina Streets, right off Torrance Blvd. Free admission and parking. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 328-6107.
Wish you were here
The Torrance South Bay Postcard Collectors is having its monthly meeting today at the General Aviation Center meeting room located west of the Torrance Zamparini Airport Tower. Subject is restaurants and seasonal holiday postcards. Anyone interested in postcards is welcome to attend the meeting. 2-4 p.m. 328-8989.
Tuesday, October 30
Leads club
The Riviera Village Leads Club meets every Tuesday for lunch and networking at Tony Romas, 6300 PCH, Torrance. Noon. For more information call 519-4117 or visit www.rivieraleads.com.
Interfaith series
In what its organizers believe to be a unique venture, ten Peninsula houses of worship have joined to present an "Interfaith Discovery Series." The series programs are designed to bring people together and foster understanding of different religious values. Tonight’s program is "How is the will of God revealed to each tradition?" 7:30 p.m. St. John Fisher Catholic Church, 5448 Crest Rd. RPV. For more information call 377-9619.
Thursday, November 1
Docent training
The Friends of Madrona Marsh is conducting docent training classes on Thursdays beginning today, and continuing on Nov. 8 and 15. Qualifications are an interest in nature, a love for teaching and learning and a willingness to work at the Marsh. 3:30-5 p.m. 3201 Plaza del Amo. 326-2774.
Speaker meeting
The South Bay Bar Association’s annual Keynote Speaker Meeting "Battle of the Barristers" is at the Portofino Inn, 260 Portofino Way, RB beginning at 6 p.m. Guest speakers Royal F. Oakes and Christopher E. Angelo will debate "Civil Liberty-Civil Juries." To RSVP call 543-9773.
Upcoming
Health fair
The city of Redondo Beach Senior and Family Services is offering its annual Health Fair for older adults and adult disabled on Friday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Knob Hill Community Center, 320 Knob Hill Ave., RB. A variety of health screenings and services are offered for those 50 and up, and for disabled adults. 318-0650.