South Bay Community Calender 6/12/14-6/17/14
Thursday, June 12
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
If you want to make a difference for women and men who are experiencing domestic violence, the Redondo Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Victim Advocacy Program is just the place for you to get involved. Redondo Beach Police Dept., 401 Diamond Street, Redondo Beach. Contact Ericka Gonzalez at 310-379-2477 x2336 or email Ericka.gonzalez@redondo.org for more information about services and other ways to get involved.
Friday, June 13
LUNCH AND LEARN
Neurofeedback for Chemo Brain. Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach hosts Hyla Cass, MD and clinical assistant Dave Mayen. 109 West Torrance Blvd, Redondo Beach. Dr. Cass will present information on a recent scientific study using neurofeedback for increasing overall brain health for those who have been treated for cancer and suffer from chemo brain. 12:30 – 2 p.m. Advance registration required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
FREE
Free Movies on the Boardwalk at the Redondo Beach Pier every Friday night in June
7 – 10 p.m. Movie will begin at dusk. International Boardwalk, Redondo Beach Pier, below Kincaid’s. Bring a low-back beach chair or blanket. For schedule go to redondopier.com.
Saturday, June 14
WORKSHOP
Second Saturday by Wife.org. Second Saturday is a four hour workshop packed with information for women considering divorce or already in the divorce process. 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Malaga Cove Library, Gallery Room, 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates. For more info call Vickie Adams at 310-514-0240 or go to FinanciallyAwareWoman.com.
CHILI CHALLENGE
Firefighters Chili Challenge For Charity. The Elks Lodges of South Central Coast District (Santa Monica, Culver City, Westchester, Redondo Beach, Torrance and Gardena) are coming together to host our annual Fire Fighters Chili Challenge where each invited station competes against each other for charity. 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey. Cooking begins at 8 a.m. and tastings start at 12 p.m. For more information call the Westchester Elks Lodge at 310-821-3005.
KIDS COMMUNITY
Cancer Support Community, Redondo Beach presents a program for kids who have a close friend or family member with cancer. Led by Natalie Weinstein, kids will take part in playful Yoga poses, animated breathing exercises and imaginative relaxation. 2 – 3:30 p.m. 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Music, crafts and picture books will also be part of this fun activity. Advance registration is required. Call 310-376-3550 or visit the website at cancersupportredondobeach.org.
FREE CLASSES
Free Sustainable Landscape Classes at the Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden. Success with Succulents. 10 – 11 a.m. Center of the Botanical Garden Amphitheater, west side of Polliwog Park, 1236 N Peck Ave, Manhattan Beach. Please RSVP call Julie Gonella at 310-546-1354 or email julie@manhattanbeachbotanicalgarden.org. View the full schedule of free classes at mbbgarden.org.
FUCHSIAS
34th Annual Fuchsia Festival. Beautiful Fuchsias for sale including hanging baskets, standard trees, and patio shrubs. Bring your questions on pruning, potting, and propagation. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula.
CHILI
The Elks Lodges of South Central Coast District are coming together to host the annual Fire Fighters Chili Challenge. Each invited station competes against each other for charity. Westchester Elks Lodge, 8025 W. Manchester Avenue, Playa Del Rey. Cooking begins at 8 a.m. and tastings starts at 12 noon. The winning station’s chili will choose the charity where the proceeds are donated to. There will be a People’s Choice winner so come out, enjoy the music, food, raffles and vote for your favorite chili! A donation of $10 includes lunch and the tastings. For more information call the Westchester Elks Lodge at 310-821-3005.
Sunday, June 15
DRUM CIRCLE
Free to be me family friendly fun drum circle every third Sunday of the month. 12 noon – 3 p.m. Facilitated rhythmic games for the whole family. Meet at the water’s edge under the Hermosa Beach Pier, Hermosa Beach. Bring friends, family, drums, and percussion instruments (otherwise provided) and come celebrate the rhythm of life. For more information contact director Sabina Sandoval 310-318-7191 or visit freetobemedrumcircle.com.
Monday, June 16
BABY BOOT CAMP
Just in time for summer, South Bay Galleria and Baby Boot Camp have teamed up to bring local moms a summer fitness program that will help them get fit, lose the baby weight and get ready for the beach season. The new Baby Boot Camp summer program will take place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 9 – 10 a.m. in front of South Bay Galleria’s Nordstrom, on the lower level of the shopping center.
I WORKOUT
Zumba in the Park every monday. Alta Vista Park, 801 Camino Real, Redondo Beach. Officially titled “Beach Cities Free Fitness Series,” the public workouts are held each Monday at 6:30 p.m. All members of the public are encouraged to attend this free workout. For a full calendar of workout events go to www.bchd.org.
Tuesday, June 17
FRESH
Manhattan Beach Farmers Market every Tuesdays. New Summer hours 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. 13th & Morningside Drive, Manhattan Beach. mbfarmersmarket.com