Category: Current Posts

November 19, 2019

The Gundo Comedy Festival presents Crafts n’ Laughs tonight, Tuesday, November 19 at 9:15 at Flights Beer Bar.

Every Tuesday night, comedian Dave Williamson presents a line-up featuring the best professional stand-up comics in Los Angeles. Crafts n’ Laughs has become one of the most popular playgrounds in the city for working comics to hone their material and to have a good time with fun South Bay regulars.

This show is FREE, and welcomes anyone looking for a fun, affordable night out. Flights offers great food and an amazing craft beer selection.  Read more... (125 words, 1 image, estimated 30 secs reading time)

November 18, 2019

I came across this article in the L.A. Times a few days ago….

Funny that they didn’t mention the store whose merchandise they quote in the article’s opening paragraph. FYI, it’s FERNANDO’S! One of my favorite shops in Riviera Village!

https://www.latimes.com/lifestyle/story/2019-11-15/four-hours-redondo-beach?fbclid=IwAR1Ce_ZkuU687-62ZmYpvEs4Ep5f7G84VIV-IvsYdWCbylGCO29CmP3O3CA

November 17, 2019

Every Sunday, the Automobile Driving Museum take guests for a ride in three of their magnificent automobiles!

This may be the only automotive museum in the world that offers such an opportunity. No more admiring from a distance. This is your chance to experience the thrill of riding in a piece of history.

Call ahead to find out which cars they’ll be taking out today!

The ADM is a non-profit organization and offers a variety of ways for you to lend your support. Suggested donation: Adult $15, Child (11-17) $5, Children under 10 get in FREE, Senior $10, Family of Four $25.  Read more... (151 words, estimated 36 secs reading time)

November 16, 2019

Del Amo Fashion Center is proud to announce the addition of the wildly popular Cubcoats to their portfolio of top notch retail offerings for Holiday 2019.

Launched in 2017, Cubcoats are a line of soft, zip-up hooded sweatshirts that easily covert into stuffed animals for children. With over 113 prototypes originally created, eight-character variations available, along with specialty lines and extensive character content, Cubcoats has become a viral sensation.  Read more... (198 words, estimated 48 secs reading time)

November 15, 2019

If you want to be part of one of the longest standing South Bay traditions, read on!

Show your South Bay pride and have fun with friends, family and total strangers decorating the City of Torrance’s 2020 entry into the Tournament of Roses Parade.

The orientation meeting will take place on Thursday, November 21 at the Torrance City Council Chamber

Decorating dates for the float are November 30, December 7, December 26 and December 30. If you want to volunteer, you need to fill out the application by November 21.  Read more... (125 words, 1 image, estimated 30 secs reading time)

November 14, 2019

The Art of Giving Catalog is now LIVE!

Bid on original art, experiences, party packages and more. Proceeds benefit programs for Friendship Foundation, Richstone Family Center and more.

Some works have already sold, so go check out all the AMAZING pieces the artists have donated on the website, where you can also buy tickets to the event on November 16!

Its going to be an EPIC night, so come out and support local arts in your community!

Visit the website at https://sbac.tofinoauctions.com/artofgiving2019/catalog.

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November 13, 2019

In celebration of World Kindness Day, Wescom Credit Union will treat Southern California residents to free coffee today, Wednesday, November 13.

Wescom will be picking up the tab for guests at twenty three of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf locations across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

“For the last 85 years, Wescom has been committed to helping Southern Californians build better financial futures while also supporting local communities through acts of kindness,” said Tamar Atamian, Vice President of Marketing & Communication for Wescom. “#WescomKindness is deeply rooted in our organization’s tradition of people helping people, which is why we love to pour out some extra kindness on World Kindness Day by picking up the tab for guests at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf — one of SoCal’s most popular cafes.”  Read more... (295 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)

November 12, 2019

Hey 19 Public House hosts Trivia Tuesday every week from 7 to 9 p.m.!

Put on your game face and prepare for an evening of brain power one-up-man-ship. Enjoy an adult beverage or have a bite to eat while putting all that trivial knowledge to use.

For additional information, visit the website at http://www.hey19publichouse.com/.

Hey 19 Public House is located at 4525 Calle Mayor, Torrance, CA 90505.

November 11, 2019

Terranea Resort is gearing up for the holidays with a variety of special events and activities.

The following is the schedule of events for November.

For additional information, visit the Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/pg/Terranea/events/?ref=notif.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA.

November 10, 2019

The Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition was awarded a fiscal year 2019 Drug-Free Communities Program (DFC) grant in the amount of $125,000 by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in cooperation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The grant term is five years with total funding expected to be $625,000. The Coalition serves the Beach Cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach in California, a community of 123,398 people. The Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition joins more than 150 community coalitions across the U.S. working to increase community-wide collaboration and decrease youth substance use. Recognizing that local problems need local solutions, DFC-funded groups engage multiple sectors of the community and employ a variety of strategies to address local substance use problems. Among the grantees, the Beach Cities Partnership for Youth Coalition is one of seven recipients from California.  Read more... (939 words, 1 image, estimated 3:45 mins reading time)

November 9, 2019

The City of Hermosa Beach has initiated a recruitment for a new Police Chief.

The City Manager is interested in obtaining feedback from the community to guide the recruitment and selection strategies.

Please take a few moments to respond to the brief survey at http://speakuphermosa.org/surveys/police-chief-recruitment-survey.

November 8, 2019

The El Segundo Museum of Art offers a variety of activities all year round.

For additional information, visit the website at https://esmoa.org.

El Segundo Museum of Art is located at 208 Main Street, El Segundo CA, 90245.

Check out what’s happening this month…

November 7, 2019

Absolution Brewing is collecting items for their annual Food Drive during the month of November.

You can drop off canned goods during regular business hours and when you share the love, receive a 10% discount per donation! Drink beer and use your powers for good!

For additional information, visit the website at https://www.absolutionbrewingcompany.com/.

Absolution Brewing is located at 2878 Columbia Street, Torrance, CA 90503.

November 6, 2019

The City of Hermosa Beach has officially launched a new, enhanced, and more accessible website!

The new site features easier navigation and an updated design.

Visit the new website is https://www.hermosabeach.gov/.

November 5, 2019

Switzer Family Center needs your help this season for their annual Adopt-A-Family program!

Many of the students at Switzer come from families in need. Some of their parents are struggling just to make ends meet, while other students live in foster care or group homes.

Adopt-a-Family this year and buy gifts for these students and their siblings who might not have any gifts without your help. You can choose to adopt individual students, an entire family, or donate money and an elf will do the shopping for you!  Read more... (121 words, 1 image, estimated 29 secs reading time)