Thursday, January 11
Battle of the Badges
The Battle of the Badges Blood Drive. To sign up to donate: RedCrossBlood.org enter the sponsor code BOB24 and click on the Hermosa Beach Police Department donation times. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Council Chambers, 1315 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach.
Nature storytime
Nature storytime is an opportunity for you and your 3 to 5-year-old child to discover the wonders of Madrona Marsh through stories, science activities, games, and hands-on crafts. Free on the 2nd Thursday of each month. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Be on time, bring a friend. Pre-registration is required by calling (310) 782-3989. Madrona Marsh Preserve and Nature Center, 3201 Plaza del Amo, Torrance.
Friday, January 12
King Tide watch
Join the Roundhouse Aquarium, climate enthusiasts, and scientists to document the King Tide. 8:30 – 9:30 p.m. End of Manhattan Beach Pier. Free. Questions: Grace Adams, info@roundhouseaquarium.org, (310) 379-8117.
Mental health first aid-training
BCHD Mental Health First Aid training from the National Council for Mental Health. Similar to CPR training, individuals will learn how to provide support to people experiencing mental health challenges. It is an eight-hour training that requires two hours of pre-work and six hours of in-person instruction. At this training, you’ll learn how to assess risk factors, provide initial support and connect individuals to professional resources, when needed. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lower Level-Beach Cities Room, 514 N. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach. Registration: bchd.org.
Saturday, January 13
Individual Taxation
Learn tips on filing your 2023 tax return, updates on any law changes and how you can plan effectively for 2024 and beyond. Free. Reservation required. 9 – 11 a.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. RSVP: torrancememorial.org, (310) 784-4843.
ESMoA Saturday art
Join El Segundo Museum of Art for an afternoon of art-making. You will take inspiration from the featured artworks to experiment with different techniques to create art. You will start with an easy warm-up drawing exercise and then explore an art activity of the day. This week’s focus will be the artwork “Octopus” by artist Roland Persson. All materials are provided. All ages and skill levels. Free. 1 – 3 p.m. 14929 Hawthorne Blvd., Lawndale. Questions: (424) 374-8135, esmoa@artlab21.org, esmoa.org.
CHF Open House
A celebration of health and well-being. Beach Cities Health District Center for Health and Fitness open house. Refreshments, snacks, raffle, informational booths, and workout classes. Registration required. For all classes, they will have sign-up sheets in the lobby, or you can reserve a spot by calling (310) 374-3426, option 3. Information: beachcitiesgym.org/open-house.
Native Plant Sale
Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy at George F Canyon, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E., Rolling Hills Estates. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come to the nature centers during the plant sale to learn more about growing local native plants and purchase some for your garden.
Guided Nature Walk
At Three Sisters Reserve with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Hike through a scenic 21-acre restored coastal sage scrub habitat which is home to the threatened California gnatcatcher. Moderate. 9 a.m. Park at St. Peter’s By the Sea Church, 6410 Palos Verdes Dr. S., Rancho Palos Verdes. Sign up: pvplc.org/calendar.
April fools comedy show
April’s Fools is a comedy improv troupe of eclectic, electric, and, yes, sometimes even eccentric souls all concentrating on making people laugh. 7:30 p.m. $5. Community Center, 2nd Story Theatre, 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Questions: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov, (310) 318-0280.
Laurel and Hardy festival
An Old Town Music Hall tradition: non-stop laughter with three hilarious short films by these two comic geniuses. Film historian and author Randy Skretvedt presents three of Laurel & Hardy’s finest comedy shorts — two sound and one silent — and he will share little-known stories about these two comic geniuses and what has made them timeless. And of course, the silent short comedy will be accompanied live on the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Two shows at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo. Tickets: Oldtownmusichall.org, (310) 322-2592.
Sunday, January 14
Slack Key Festival
One of the most acclaimed Hawaiian concerts to ever leave the islands, the Southern California Slack Key Festival takes fans on a Hawaiian musical journey showcasing GRAMMY-winning slack key guitarists, award-winning Hula Hālau, special guest performers and a free to the public Island Marketplace. Free Island Marketplace 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Concert 2 p.m. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Tickets: Slackkeyfest.com.
Baycities Community Church blood drive
Donate your lifesaving blood or plasma from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 4915 Emerald Street, Torrance. Sign up: redcrossblood.org.
Story time in the park
Sit in nature while park staff reads aloud a family friendly story and then a fun activity. 1 – 1:45 p.m. Hopkins Wilderness Park (near Pine Camp), 1102 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. Free. Questions: (310) 318-0670.
A Hard Day’s Night
In the 1960s, The Beatles took the world by storm, and this film captured the excitement and joy audiences felt for these talented lads from Liverpool. Their on screen chemistry comes through, and some of their best music, including “She Loves You”, “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “All My Loving” makes this a timeless classic. 2:30 p.m. 140 Richmond Street, El Segundo. Tickets: Oldtownmusichall.org, (310) 322-2592.
Monday, January 15
Day Camp at AdventurePlex
Day Camps provide fun and excitement for kids ages 4-12. Campers will enjoy arts and crafts, play a variety of games, and learn new skills. Plus, they’ll get to meet new friends and make memories that will last a lifetime. Camps are supervised by experienced, trained camp counselors. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. AdventurePlex, 1701 Marine Ave., Manhattan Beach. Registration & Information: adventureplex.org/seasonalcamps.
Lunar New Year
Help ring in the Lunar New Year Luncheon & meeting. 10 a.m. social hour, 11 a.m. business meeting, 12 p.m. luncheon. $20 – $30. Guest speakers: David Lombard, Laptop Elf & Gayle Fleury, and Angel Gowns. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. RSVP: Redondowoman.org by 1/12/24.
Knights of Columbus Hall blood drive
Donate your lifesaving blood or plasma from 1 – 7 p.m. at 214 Avenue I, Redondo Beach. Sign up: redcrossblood.org.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
Help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering plants, grooming trails and more. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. Sign up: pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Tuesday, January 16
Bettolino Kitchen blood drive
Donate your lifesaving blood or plasma from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 211 Palos Verdes Blvd., Redondo Beach. Sign up: redcrossblood.org.
Wednesday, January 17
Cancer Support – via Zoom
Cancer Support Community South Bay (CSC South Bay) presents this first in a series of workshops continuing each Wednesday through March 20, 2024 based on Julia Cameron’s bestselling book “The Artist’s Way.” Cancer survivor Karen Sidney will provide tools and insights to provide clarity for what is possible in a person’s life at this time. Participants will learn to reinvent themselves for the better with more joy and purpose and experience less stress, worry, fear and sickness in their lives. 2 – 4 p.m. Registration: CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org. Please note that this program is not an art class and that participants must attend from the start of the series.
Feed the soul yoga
Yin yoga is long held floor poses and benefits include: calms and balances the mind and body, reduces stress and anxiety, increases circulation, improves flexibility, and balances the internal organs and improves the flow of chi or prana. All are welcome, no experience of skill necessary. Suggested donation $15. Set up at 5 p.m. (Come early to introduce yourself.) Yoga 6 p.m., potluck 7 p.m. 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Redondowoman.org.
Astronomical research
Jeff Rich, astronomer and outreach coordinator, observatories of the Carnegie Institute for Science, will discuss his work studying the galaxies of the nearby universe. 10:30 – 1:30 a.m. 602 Deep Valley Drive, #310, Rolling Hills Estates. Coffee social at 10:15 a.m. Open to the community. Call Renee Reymond, Program Coordinator, (310) 377-3003, for details.
A closer look at eye health
Join this in-person lecture with the option to participate on zoom. Learn about eye health, beyond cataract surgery, and how nutrition affects eye health. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Hoffman Health Conference Center, 3315 Medical Center Dr., Torrance. Zoom Link: https://tmmc.zoom.us/my/moljan2024.
Youth substance use and fentanyl
Beach Cities Health District (BCHD) and the Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is partnering with South Bay Families Connected and Hermosa Beach City School District to host an in-person event that will include a film screening of “Dead on Arrival,” a fentanyl documentary by Dominic Tierno and Christine Wood, followed by a panel discussion. 6 – 7:30 p.m. Hermosa Valley School, multipurpose room, 1645 Valley Dr., Hermosa Beach. Registration: bchd.org. Questions: Nicole Lunde, nicole.lunde@bchd.org.
Advance care planning – zoom lecture
Making decisions can be challenging, especially at difficult times. This workshop is designed to help you and your loved ones prepare to make healthcare decisions in the future and in times of uncertainty. Learn why it is important to have an Advance Healthcare Directive and how to complete the form. 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Reservations required. RSVP: torrancememorial.org, (310) 784-4880.
Ongoing:
Shotokan Kata class
Learn and refine karate basics every Tuesday from 7 – 8 p.m. Work out and practice in a safe environment. Strengthen stance, stretch and improve core while training martial arts and self defense applications. First timers arrive at 6:30p.m. Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach Club house, 400 Broadway, Redondo Beach. $10 donation fee to Womens Club Redondo Beach. Questions: rbshotokan@gmail.com, louiseq5.wixsite.com/shotokanrb.
Hermosa Five-0 Tennis
Enjoy the California sunshine and play tennis with the Hermosa Five-0 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8:30 – 10 a.m. Community Center Tennis Courts 2 and 4. All levels welcome. 710 Pier Avenue, Hermosa Beach. Questions: hbconnect@hermosabeach.gov, (310) 318-0280.
Tango Argentino
Woman’s Club Redondo Beach presents Tango Argentino hosted by Daniel Ledesma. Every Monday. Walk-ins welcome. All levels. 6 – 7 p.m. Technique/beginner, 7 – 8 p.m. Intermediate, 8 – 9:30 p.m. Practica. $20 (25% donation to WCRB). 400 S. Broadway, Redondo Beach. Contact: (310) 945-6099, Danitangoargentino.com.
