Beginning May 15 through Sunday, May 17, the City of Torrance will pay tribute to the nation’s Armed Forces at the 56 annual Armed Forces Day Celebration and Parade – the City’s longest standing tradition.
Each year, the city honors a different military branch; this year highlights the United States Coast Guard. Grand Marshal, Rear Admiral Joseph Servidio, Commander, Eleventh Coast Guard District, will lead the Parade on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 1:30 pm. (Read More)
WalkAbout Redondo 2015 will be held on Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Redondo Beach Parks & Recreation Building. The North Redondo Beach Business Association (NRBBA), working closely with its co-sponsor the Beach Cities Health District / Blue Zones Project, encourages local residents to participate in this unique community event.(Read More)
The Pregnancy Help Center in Torrance announces their 28 annual Walk for Life, themed Superheroes for Life, on Saturday, May 16.
The leisurely seaside 5K, which starts at 8:30 a.m. from Veterans Park in Redondo Beach, welcomes everyone in the community, including senior walkers and families with children and baby strollers.
The El Segundo Public Library presents the new season of the popular Concerts in the Library series which runs from January through May.
This free series is open to the public and features classical and jazz programs, as well as music from different ethnic traditions.
The concerts take place in the Friends of the Library Room on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. and will include light refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. (Read More)
The Manhattan Beach Chamber is excited to announce their new partnership with the StubHub Center Foundation and the LA Galaxy Foundation for the upcoming Bite at the Beach event on May 16.
This food and craft beer pairing event will take place at the MBS Media Campus in Manhattan Beach. (Read More)
The King Harbor Boating Foundation will host the first annual Sand Sculpting Contest on Sunday May 17 in conjunction with Sea Fair.
This FREE event will feature mixed aged teams of eight members competing for prizes and bragging rights.
Registration is from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and will be followed by an instructional workshop from 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. Participants will have from 11:00 a.m. until 3 p.m. to create their sculptures.
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” – Kenneth Graham
Here’s your chance….
The King Harbor Yacht Club hosts the eighth annual King Harbor Sea Fair on Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This free, family friendly event offers a unique opportunity to prepare for the summer boating season.
The third annual Tour de Pier is a unique fundraising event that brings one of the hottest indoor fitness activities – stationary cycling – to the Manhattan Beach Pier on Sunday, May 17.
The Tour de Pier includes four 50 minute sessions beginning at 9 a.m. (Read More)
The South Bay Police and Fire Memorial Foundation will host the annual South Bay Medal of Valor & Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, May 20 at the Torrance Marriot Hotel.
The public is invited to attend the event which honors the South Bay law enforcement and fire protection agencies. The annual luncheon will recognize the conspicuous acts of bravery of our police officers and firefighters who selflessly serve and protect our communities.
The South Bay Go Red for Women Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at the Manhattan Beach Marriot Hotel.
The event draws more than 300 business leaders, executives, medical professionals and community activists with the goal of raising $500,000.
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The City of Hermosa Beach today announced that it will begin construction of the South Park Improvement Project the week of April 6, 2015 and anticipates the renovations to continue through the beginning of August 2015.
The project will consist of removing the existing skate rink and installing a children’s play area that is also accessible to children with special needs.
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer and here in the South Bay there’s only one way to kick-off the beach season.
The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce is proud to present Fiesta Hermosa Saturday, May 23 through Monday, May 25 in downtown Hermosa Beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
The Hermosa Beach Firefighters Foundation presents the 19 Annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 24 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Fire Station.
This is a family friendly event and children of all ages are invited to join Hermosa Beach firefighters, paramedics and EMTs as they whip up their world-famous pancakes to benefit South Bay charitable organizations.
If you plan to honor our nation’s warriors this Memorial Day, the following is a list of local military memorial sites located throughout the South Bay.
Official services are planned at most of these sites.
Visit the websites listed for additional information.