South Bay Community Calendar 10/30/14-11/06/14
Thursday 30
BOOK EVENT
Lee Wilson Author Event Rebel on Pointe: A Memoir of Ballet & Broadway. Lee Wilson is an award-winning writer, producer, and actor living in Los Angeles. Event is at 7 p.m., Pages a Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. Call 310-318-0900 or visit pagesabookstore.com.
SUPPORT GROUP
Recovery Choices, an alternative to traditional 12-step programs for alcohol and drug recovery, weekly support group meetings, begins at 3:30 p.m. at Hermosa Beach Recovery NOW Group Room, 2200 Pacific Coast Hwy, Suite 205A, Hermosa Beach. Must RSVP by email on the site RecoveryNowLA.com for a spot at the meeting. Capacity is 12 people. $5 suggested donation. Facilitator is Alicia MacGowan, licensed clinical social worker and advanced alcohol and drug counselor.
Friday 31
KIDS
Nature & Me Storytime, Wild Things with Wings. Stories, songs rhythm and rhymes. Hosted by Palos Verdes Library District. Event is free. Appropriate for ages 2 to 5 years. Event begins at 9:30 a.m., George F Canyon Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr E, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more info email mperley@pvld.org.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteer at Abalone Cove Reserve from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. Call 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org or visit pvplc.org.
HALLOWEEN
Trick or Treat at Riviera Village, in the heart of South Redondo, Catalina Avenue from 4 – 6 p.m. For a list of events visit rivieravillage.org.
VOLUNTEER
Help beautify the native plant demonstration garden and trails at 9 a.m., White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. Call 310-541-7613 or email info@pvplc.org or visit pvplc.org.
Sunday 2
FESTIVAL
Southern California Handweavers’ Guild presents their WeFF-Weaving and Fiber Festival. Demonstrations of fiber crafts, silent auction and door prizes in addition to a special fashion show at 2 p.m. For further information contact Claudia Buchinsky at 818-317-2265 or access schg.org/festival or email show_and_sell@schg.org. Festival is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance.
Monday 3
CANDY
4th Annual Halloween Candy Donation. Bring unwanted, unopened candy to be donated to Deployed Soldiers with the help of Operation Gratitude. Make a card for the Troops. Draw a picture or write a letter. Enter to win prizes and goodies. Grand prize: Sonicare Toothbrush. Event is from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Dr.’s Michael Hopkins & Barbara Kane’s Dental Office, 1706 South Elena Ave., Suite 3, Redondo Beach. For more information or sponsor inquiries visit DocHopkins.com or call 310-378-9241.
Tuesday 4
KIDS
South Bay Galleria Kid’s Club will host an evening of Juggling Fun with Danny. At this live event, kids of all ages will witness the thrilling art of juggling as Danny shares his tips and secrets at South Bay Galleria, 1815 Hawthorne Boulevard, Redondo Beach from 6:30 – 8:20 p.m. Information is available by calling 310-371-7546 or visiting southbaygalleria.com.
WORKSHOP
Beach Cities Health District will be hosting a free community workshop, Power of Purpose. The two-hour workshop is specially designed to help people identify their passions and connect them to opportunities in the community. Light refreshments will be served from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.at Parras Middle School, 200 N. Lucia Ave., Redondo Beach. Find more information at bchd.org/bzppurpose or call 310-374-3426, ext. 139.
Wednesday 5
BOOK EVENT
Ed Grant & Debra Bronow Author Event. Piers of the California Coast. This treasure of a book would make a fantastic and unique gift. Please join us for a wine and cheese reception starting at 7pm to celebrate Piers of the California Coast. Pages a Bookstore, 904 Manhattan Ave., Manhattan Beach. There will be a reading and a book signing immediately following. RSVP’s appreciated. Call 310-318-0900 or visit pagesabookstore.com.
Thursday 6
FUN-RAISER
Cocktails For A Cause “Fun” Raiser. An elegant evening of dancing, libations and exciting raffle prizes such as a romantic getaway, culinary delights & much more! Event is from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at Portofino Hotel & Marina, 260 Portofino Way, Redondo Beach. $50 donation includes live entertainment, hors d’oeuvres, & DJ’s playing music all night! To attend visit operationprogressla.eventbrite.com
WORKSHOP
South Bay Junior Academy Hosts Free Parent Workshop on Living a Life on Purpose. Free parent workshop to hear Kathleen Terry, Purpose Expert, speak about the importance of knowing your purpose and helping your child discover theirs at 6:30 p.m., South Bay Junior Academy, 4400 Del Amo Blvd., Torrance. For more information call 310-370-6215 or email sbjaoffice@gmail.com and visit sbja.com to learn more.