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1 week ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
South Bay Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Manhattan Beach Mayor Amy Thomas Howorth will address the public at the Juneteenth ceremony hosted by the City of Manhattan Beach at Bruce’s Beach Park. A Gospel choir will perform. 10 — 11 a.m. Highland Avenue between 26th Street and 27th Street, Manhattan Beach. The California Native Plant Society (SCCNPS) will show how to attract birds, bees, and pollinators into your garden using plants “designed” for our local community.
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2 weeks ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Grab breakfast with friends and family on the north or south end of the Hermosa Beach Strand. Then parade down The Strand to the pier for the annual group photo in front of the Pride Lifeguard Tower. Wear your most rainbow-riffic pride gear. Pre-photo meet-ups at both ends of town: North end: Gitana Cafe, 2600 Hermosa Avenue, and North End Bar, 2626 Hermosa Ave. South End: Bolt, 190 Hermosa Avenue.
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3 weeks ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
On April 12, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, along with Los Serenos de Point Vicente hosted its 40th annual Whale of a Day at the main grounds of the Point Vicente Interpretive Center (PVIC). The celebration commemorates the migration of the Pacific Gray whale from the frigid waters of the Arctic seas to the warm lagoons of Baja, California.
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3 weeks ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Through Sunday, June 15. The event features paintings, jewelry, ceramics, photography, wearable art, and prints from from artists from the seven art groups affiliated with Palos Verdes Art Center: Artists Open Group (AOG), Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists (PADA, Third Dimension, and The Artists’ Studio (TAS).
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3 weeks ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Live music, theater, food and more at First Thursday ArtWalk. Between Pacific Ave, Harbor Boulevard, 4th, and 9th Streets in downtown San Pedro. 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. There is plenty of metered street parking (free after 6 p.m.) and a paid parking lot at 6th and Mesa. For more information visit 1stthursday.net. “A Marble in the Jar” follows the professional surfing journey of Tatiana Weston-Webb, including a heartbreaking loss at a World Title, and her struggle to fight her way back to the top.
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4 weeks ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
by Mark McDermott Imagine a summery Sunday late afternoon in Manhattan Beach. You walk the winding path through Polliwog Park, the softening golden light anointing this idyllic scene with a just-lucky-to-be-here kind of feeling. Kids are playing on a sparkling new playground, shrieking with delight, and families are watching their dogs happily rumble through the new dog run. Ducks circle in the glistening little pond below. You smell the waft of food trucks as you approach the amphitheater.
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1 month ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Local suspense writers Richard Blount, Sophie Stava, Jaqueline Faber and Drew Chapman discuss their latest novels, featuring the Beach Cities as their backdrops. Moderated by Author: AJ Wynn. Snacks and refreshments. Author meet and greet after the panel. 5:45 – 7:30 p.m. Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. RSVP: eventbrite.com, search Thriller Author Series Hermosa Beach. or email [email protected]. Through Saturday, May 31.
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1 month ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Happy Hour with History. A presentation on the key players and events of the early days of aviation. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentation at 6:30 p.m. at the Hermosa Beach Museum, 710 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach. $5 admission. RSVP at hermosabeachmuseum.org. Metal of Valor: Two paramedics from the Redondo Beach Fire Department will be recognized for their heroic ocean rescue of civilians after their sailboat capsized.
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1 month ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Pro surfer and filmmaker Greg Browning will be remembered during a paddle out at 16th Street, Hermosa Beach. Browning learned to surf and to film surfing at 16th Street. He passed away last month, from ALS, just short of his 50th birthday. Come honor his life and legacy and bring a smile. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Arrive early, there should be a large turnout. The Hermosa Beach Lawn Bowling Club (HBLBC) invites the public to its annual Open House.
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1 month ago | 
easyreadernews.com | Judy Rae
Pepperdine basketball coach Ed Schilling and Mira Costa High baseball coach Andy Diver will be the South Bay Athletic Club luncheon speakers. H.T. Grill, 1701 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Beach. The weekly meeting starts at 12 p.m. and is open to the public. Reservations are not necessary. The cost of lunch is $30. This vibrant outdoor market brings together 50-plus small businesses and local makers for a day of discovery, connection, and fun. Vintage and artisan goods.
