The South Bay’s four local Patch.com pages need your support! In an effort to make the news unit profitable, AOL announced last week it will close or find partners for 400 Patch sites. The South Bay has embraced the hyper-local websites which currently serve the communities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Redondo Beach. Local Patch Editors Nicole Mooradian, Liz Spear and John Schreiber have done an amazing job covering their respective neighborhoods. They post local news as it happens, promote neighborhood businesses and organizations, provide a friendly forum for the community to share all manner of information and they’ve kept us very well-informed with regard to hot button issues such as the AES Power Plant and proposed oil drilling in Hermosa. I’d like to encourage everyone that has ever used the Patch sites to send Liz, Nicole and John supportive emails saying why you think Patch should continue to serve our communities. I have no idea if it will help, but it certainly couldn't hurt. [Editor's note: Nicole Mooradian can be reached at nicole.mooradian@patch.com; Liz Spear at liz.spear@patch.com; and John Schreiber at john.schreiber@patch.com.]
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The City of Redondo Beach hosts Summer Family Films under the Stars throughout the month of August. Every Friday evening, Alta Vista Park will be transformed into an outdoor theater for screenings of family-friendly movies. This Friday, August 16 features a screening of Anna Karenina. The movie starts at dusk. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and whatever you do, don’t forget the popcorn! These screenings are very popular so you’ll want to arrive early to claim a prime viewing location. Alta Vista Park is located at 715 Julia Street in Redondo Beach. For additional information, visit the website at http://www.sopdigitaledition.com/cityofredondo/.
The Redondo Beach Pier Association presents the 11th Annual Chalk Art Festival on Saturday, August 17 from noon to 4 p.m. Aspiring and experienced artists are invited to participate in this colorful event intended to transform the Pier into a canvas over the water. All ages are welcome, there is no fee to register and free chalk will be given away to the first 150 registrants. Prizes will be awarded in multiple categories. Make a note: artists must register online prior to the festival. This free event is open to public viewing so even if you don’t plan to participate, take a stroll along the pier and see for yourself what these amazing artists can create with a slab of concrete and a little chalk! The Redondo Beach Pier is located at 100 Fisherman’s Wharf in Redondo Beach. For more information, visit the website at http://www.redondopier.com/.
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Saint Rocke is proud to sponsor the 2013 Hermosa Beach Summer Concert Series. The concerts take place every Sunday in August from 5 to 8 p.m. on the south side of the Hermosa Beach Pier located at the base of Pier Plaza in Hermosa Beach. This Sunday, August 18 features a performance by Anuhea with special guest Cas Haley. Visit the Hermosa Summer Concerts Facebook page for updates and event information at http://www.facebook.com/facebook#!/hermosasummerconcerts.
SKECHERS is collecting donations of new P.E. equipment this Sunday, August 18 at the Hermosa Pier before the concert on the beach. The donations will benefit local schools and the Friendship Circle. Everyone is encouraged to bring items to donate on Sunday and as a thank you, donors will receive a new pair women’s or girls Skechers H2GO footwear in exchange for the P.E. equipment they bring. That's free footwear, people! They need: basketballs, softballs, footballs tennis balls, soccer balls, jump ropes, orange cones, helmets, baseball gloves, volleyballs and hula hoops.
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The Hermosa Beach Firefighters Association is proud to present Comedy 911: A 5 Alarm Night of Laughs on Wednesday, August 21 at the Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach. Doors open at 6:30 pm with the show getting under way at 8:00. You must be at least 18 years old to attend and there is a two drink minimum. Take advantage of full service dining and order before or during the show. The venue and talent are both generously provided by the Comedy & Magic Club. Tickets are available for $20 each online at http://hbfirefighters.org/events. After making your purchase, complete the process by calling the Comedy & Magic Club at 310-372-1193 to confirm your reservation.
Chez Soi, located in Metlox Plaza in Manhattan Beach, has announced that every weekend in August, the restaurant is offering a special Weekend Brunch menu of delightful dishes that includes Chez Soi’s popular bottomless mimosas and a KIDS EAT FREE menu available for children ten and under. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Chez Soi is located at 451 D Manhattan Beach Boulevard. For more information and to make reservations, call (310) 802-1212 or visit www.chezsoirestaurant.com. Don’t forget, Chez Soi is also offering free corkage Monday through Thursday for the entire month of August! That’s right, free corkage!
Last weekend, I attended the Opening Reception of the Loving Lilly exhibit at the newly refurbished Palos Verdes Art Center. Ken Valenti's collection of iconic Lilly Pulitzer clothing is absolutely amazing! The exhibit runs through September 29 and I highly recommend it for all the fashionistas out there! Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. The PVAC is closed on major holidays. For additional information, call 310-541-2479 or visit the website at http://www.pvartcenter.org/. Palos Verdes Art Center is located at 5504 West Crestridge Road in Rancho Palos Verdes.
UPDATE: The Terrenea/Riviera Village Shuttle service is now operating. The shuttle departs Terrenea each day at 10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Village departure schedule is 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. I’ve heard from several people that have already used the service and they’re raving about it.
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As always, check the calendar links and ‘Things to Do’ page on my website, www.southbaybyjackie.com, for details on these and other events throughout the South Bay….and don’t forget all the free summer concert series!
On The South Bay Show this morning, we spoke with El Segundo Police Officer Chris Cameron. Chris organizes the El Segundo Main Street Car Show which takes place next Saturday, August 24. Don’t worry, if you missed the program you can listen to it here: http://southbaybyjackie.com/august-15-2013-chris-cameron-espoa-main-street-car-show/.
Have a fabulous South Bay weekend!
Jackie
