Thursday
Book Discussion/Signing
The El Segundo Historical Committee and Public Library, 111 W. Mariposa Ave., host a book discussion and signing of “Second to None: A Coach’s Message of Love and Selflessness Propels Tiny El Segundo to a Dramatic Little League World Title” by Danny Boehle and Dan Coonan from 6 to 8 p.m. Along with the authors, members of the World Series champions will be in attendance for a night of reminiscing. Books will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free to attend. Information: 310-524-2728.
Upcoming
CERT Academy
The Redondo Beach Fire Department will start its Community Emergency Response Team training on Sept. 10 at Redondo Beach Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The department encourages the residents in the community to enroll in the eight-week course, which will take place on Thursdays, to prepare and be ready to respond and help in the event of a major disaster. Registration is required. Seats are limited. Information and to register: 310-697-3271 or shorturl.at/44xZw.
Living the Dream
The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation presents its fundraiser “Living the Dream” beach party at California Surf Club, 239 N. Harbor Drive, in Redondo Beach, from 5 to 10 p.m. Sept. 10. Tickets cost $100. Information: jimmymillerfoundation.org.
Reunion
Mira Costa High School’s class of 1976 will celebrate its golden jubilee from Oct. 2 to 4 at the Redondo Beach Hotel. Information: MiraCosta76.com.
Women Building Careers
The Women Building Careers (Legacy of Gals Starting Over) workshop series will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 301 Avenue D, in Redondo Beach, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from Sept. 12 to 26. Looking for a job? Discover your strengths, improve your networking skills, update your resume and cover letter with AI tools, and sharpen your interview skills. Fees are $25. Information and to register: Deanna Wilbanks, deanna.wilbanks4@gmail.com.
Ongoing
Fiesta Hermosa
Fiesta Hermosa will take place in the heart of downtown Hermosa Beach this Labor Day weekend, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday to Monday, Sept. 5-7. each day. Now in its 53rd year, the festival will feature four stages of live entertainment: the Garden Stage, Love Local Stage on Pier Plaza, Java Man Stage and Carnival Stage. Families can enjoy the carnival while shoppers can browse more than 250 makers, artists and local businesses throughout the Makers Mercado. Enjoy food from local restaurants, the Food Fair and the Dessert Depot. Information: fiestahermosa.net.
Grieving Loss of a Pet
Taking Time, a bereavement support nonprofit in Redondo Beach, is providing a once-a-month meeting, “Surviving Pet Loss,” on Sept. 12 and Oct. 3. Information and pre-registration: 424-634-1956 or takingtime.org.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Join Beach Cities Health District’s care managers Joy Schmidt and Rudy Diaz, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, for a Dementia Caregiver Support Group in the cafe at 514 N. Prospect Ave., in Redondo Beach, at 2 p.m. every third Monday of the month. Information: bchd.org/support-groups.
Food and Mood Sharing Circle
Cancer Support Community South Bay, 2601 Airport Drive, Suite 100, in Torrance, offers a free workshop led by instructor Lily Hanna. Designed for adults, participants will be provided a space to learn, exchange ideas and connect. Each month features a different discussion topic geared toward food and mood categories. From 1 to 2 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month. Advanced registration is required. Visit CSCSouthBay.org and select the online calendar. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Manhattan Beach Community Choir
The Manhattan Beach Community Church Choir is starting up again, and rehearsals will take place at Manhattan Beach Community Church, 303 S. Peck Ave., from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Sunday services start at 10 a.m. All are welcome, no costs or fees. All voice parts are invited. Music reading is helpful, but optional. Handel, Mozart, Rutter, Mark Hayes and more. Information: music@mbccucc.org.
Mindfulness Class for Kids
The Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave., presents a free play, art, guided visualization and affirmation for children while their parents are attending service. From 11 a.m. to noon Sundays. Kids are taught to utilize the power within themselves to create a life they love. Information: 310-540-5080 or office@redondocsl.org.
Volunteers and Students
South Bay Literacy Council offers free tutoring in English as a second language and in literacy for English speakers. Committed volunteers provide tutoring at various convenient South Bay locations and online, in classroom settings and one-on-one. The tutors are trained. To learn about the programs: southbayliteracy.org.
Live shows at TOCA
The Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Drive, provides diverse, live entertainment by noteworthy performers. Upcoming attractions include “Langley Ukulele Ensemble” at 2 p.m. Sept. 20, and “Kyowa Nikyokan Wadaiko x UnitOne” at 8 p.m. Sept. 26 and 1 p.m. Sept. 27. Information: torrancearts.org.
Classics at Old Town
Vintage movies, music on a historic Wurlitzer pipe organ and old-fashioned sing-alongs can be enjoyed at the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St., in El Segundo. This week’s features will be “American Graffiti” (1973) with organ accompaniment at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, and “San Francisco” (1936) at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6. Tickets: oldtownmusichall.org.
Art films in the South Bay
The South Bay Film Society offers art-house features in the AMC Rolling Hills theater, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. Films often sell out ahead of time. In the coming weeks, the schedule includes “Dear You” on Wednesday, Sept. 9, “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” on Sept. 23 and “Atonement” on Sept. 30. Tickets: southbayfilmsociety.com.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Baleen in the Portofino: 8 to 11 p.m. every Friday and Saturday at the Baleen Kitchen in the Portofino Hotel, 260 Portofino Way, in Redondo Beach. Information: hotelportofino.com/local-experiences.
The Bull Pen: The Bull Pen, 314 Avenue I, in Redondo Beach, has musicians on most Friday and Saturday nights. Information: thebullpenredondo.com.
Comedy and Magic Club: Top performers appear regularly at the South Bay’s premier venue, the Comedy and Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Ave., in Hermosa Beach. Information: thecomedyandmagicclub.com.
Little Fish Theatre: 514 N. Prospect Ave., L-1, Redondo Beach. Upcoming: “Pick of the Vine” and Unexpected Guest thru Sept. 6. “A Doll’s House Part 2,” Oct. 9-25. Information and tickets: 310-512-6030, littlefishtheatre.org.
The Lighthouse: The Lighthouse, 30 Pier Ave., in Hermosa Beach, has live shows most days. From 4 to 7 p.m. Information: thelighthousecafe.net.
Starboard Attitude: Starboard Attitude (New), on the Redondo Beach Pier, has live music Friday to Sunday, as well as weeknight karaoke. Details on the bar’s Facebook page.
Shade hotels: Thursdays (5-8 p.m.) and Sundays (noon-3 p.m.) at Zinc restaurant in the Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. Information: shadehotel.com.
Smog City West: Live music on Thursdays and Fridays, featuring the Acoustic Warriors every second and fourth Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Smog City West is located at 22755 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance. Information: smogcitybrewing.com.
Strand House: Music and an ocean view can be enjoyed in the evenings Thursday through Saturday at The Strand House, 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach. Information: thestrandhousemb.com.
Vista has sunset vibes: Guests of all ages are welcome for DJ music and “silent disco” dancing on the stages at Vista, 11 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. From 5 to 10 p.m. on the first Sunday of every month. Tickets and information: sunsetvibesevents.com.
RECURRING MEET-UPS/EVENTS
Audubon Society: The Palos Verdes/South Bay chapter hosts its monthly presentations at Madrona Marsh Nature Center, located at 3201 Plaza del Amo in Torrance, every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Come learn about birds from the experts and how to become more involved with preservation. Info: pvsbaudubon.org.
Beach Cities Women’s Club: Meet new friends – movies, bunco, monthly lunches, outings and more. For more information, e-mail Jackye at jsullins@gmail.com.
Blankets of Love: Convenes weekly from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursdays at the Manhattan Beach Joslyn Center. Help make blankets for in-need families. Information: blanketsoflovesouthbay.com.
Bird enthusiasts: The South Bay Bird Society meets once per month in Hermosa Beach and virtually on Zoom. Information: sobaybirdsoc.com.
Book and story groups: Readers of all ages can attend story times, book groups and author talks through the Redondo Beach Public Library (redondo.org/cals/library.asp), and also Pages bookstore in Manhattan Beach (pagesabookstore.com).
Coin Club: The Bay Cities Coin Club welcomes participants of all ages and meets one Thursday per month at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 6323 W. 80th St., Los Angeles. Information: baycitiescoinclub.com.
Divorce Workshop: The Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik offers divorce workshop for people who need help connecting with legal, financial and emotional professionals who specialize in divorce every second Saturday (June 13) in the Peninsula Center Library Purcell Room from 9 a.m. to noon. Information: 310-891-2300.
Embroidery Group: The El Segundo Blue Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America meets on the first Wednesday of the month in the Lounge at the El Segundo United Methodist Church, 540 Main Street at 6:30 p.m. New and experienced stitchers welcomed. Information: elsegundoblue.ega@gmail.com.
Hiking in the Peninsula: Join the “Wandering Jews” for Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Send an email to wanderingjewscnt@gmail.com for the next meeting time and place.
Hoffman Murphy Real Estate Lecture Series: “Adulting is Expensive: Learn the Rules Before they Cost You.” Redondo Beach Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 4:30-6:30 p.m. hoffmanmurphy.com/events.
LA South Towns: A cappella women’s chorus meets every Monday night at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 706 Knob Hill Ave., Redondo Beach. 7-10 p.m. Info: lasouthtowns.org. Contact: lasouthtowns@gmail.com.
Library book sale/Hermosa: The HB Friends of the Library store operates next to the parking lot of the Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: hbfol.org.
Library book sale/Redondo: The Friends of the RB Public Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, has items for sale Tuesday through Saturday; times vary. Information: redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Library book sale/Manhattan: Books can be purchased during library hours in the Friends of the Library cove at the top of the ramp near the south entrance. Please visit FriendsofMBL.com for the next large book sale.
PFLAG: Monthly group meetings welcoming the entire spectrum of LGBTQ+ community, friends, families, and allies for rich conversation and supportive community. Meetings are held first Tuesdays in the ground floor café at Beach Cities Health District, 514 N. Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach. More info at pflagmanhattanbeach.org/events.
Photography group: The South Bay Camera Club gathers on 2nd and 4th Mondays at the Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive; sometimes on Zoom. Information: donstouder@ca.rr.com; or sbccphotos.org.
Social connections at BCHD: Those seeking ways to keep busy or seeking other ways to connect with others can join Beach Cities Health District’s social hours and chat sessions. Register and get a Zoom link on bchd.org.
Scottish Dancing: Classes in Scottish Ballroom Dancing take place Friday evenings and Thursday mornings at locations in Torrance and Redondo Beach. For information email Kris at rscds.la@gmail.com.
South Bay Strummers: Ukulele Club meets at Hermosa Five-O Senior Center, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Information: southbaystrummers.weebly.com.
Tango lessons: Dance the Tango at the Woman’s Club of Redondo Beach on Monday evenings; no partner necessary. Information: send an email to danitangoargentino@gmail.com.
Theater Goers Group: Meets on the second Monday of the month at Veterans Park Senior Center, 301 Esplanade in Redondo Beach from 11 a.m. to noon. Information: 310-379-7876.
–Compiled by Robert Doss
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