Manhattan Beach through the ages
Did you grow up in Manhattan Beach in the mid 1900’s? Did you have a favorite late night diner, inspirational teacher or memorable after-school activity?
A sophomore history class at Mira Costa High School is seeking seniors who grew up in Manhattan Beach in the ‘30s through the ‘60s for its oral history project for the city’s centennial celebration next year. These 70 students will ask long-time residents for personal stories related to their schooling in Manhattan Beach. The participating individuals will be videotaped, after which the students will compile and edit the videos for presentation.
Seventeen seniors will be selected to be interviewed sometime during January and February. If you are interested in being interviewed for the project, email Kate Nelson at kate.nelson@verizon.net.
Education conference
Manhattan Beach leaders have invited 20 speakers to TEDxManhattanBeach, an independent, locally organized conference inspired by TEDTalks, for a day of thought-provoking conversations on education. The event will also feature breakout sessions, or hands-on interactive groups to discuss and simulate the ideas mentioned in the talks. The event is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at Manhattan Beach Middle School.
Tom Vander Ark, CEO of Open Education Solutions, will give the talk, “Innovations in Education.” Vander Ark was the first executive director of education for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he implemented $3.5 billion in scholarship and grant programs. His book, “Getting Smart: How Digital Learning is Changing the World,” examines the potential of digital learning.
A hair-raising haunted house
Ready to be spooked? Check out the Halloween carnival and haunted house at Manhattan Heights Park on Saturday. 1 to 4 p.m. 1600 Highland Ave.
Shred-4-Good
Bring your old, unwanted paper documents to the Mira Costa High School parking lot on Saturday for a paper shredding event. Waste Management and Goodwill, which recently opened on Artesia and PCH, will shred three boxes of paper for free for Manhattan Beach residents and businesses. Each additional box will cost $5. Noon to 4 p.m. ER
