Jan. 28
Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Redondo Beach Public Library, lobby of the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 3-5:30 p.m. redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
Native Gardens: Written by Karen Zacarias. Presented by the Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. 8 p.m. Also 2 and 8 p.m. Jan. 29, and 2 p.m. Jan. 30. $20-$22. 310-645-5156, kentwoodplayers.org.
Rapid Response-Trail Work: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Filiorum, 32024 Pacifica Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Jan. 29
5th Quarterly: “Our Way of Life: Optimal Living and Personal Happiness,” led by Herb Kaighan. Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. $45. Register at maryjoseph.org.
Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Lunada Bay, 520 Paseo Lunado, Palos Verdes Estates. 9 a.m.-noon. pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Dala: Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. James R. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance. 8 p.m. $20-$30. 310-781-7171, Dala – Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. torrancearts.org.
Family Nature Club: “Wildlife in Winter.” Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. 9-10 a.m. 310-541-7613, pvplc.org.
Future of Transportation in L.A: “Toward Cleaner, Safer and More Just Ways of Getting Around.” Presented by the League of Voters of Los Angeles County. 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5. Register at Future of Transportation in L.A. – Cleaner, Safer and Equitable Tickets.
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo: Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Also 2 p.m., Jan. 30. $55. 562-985-7000, Carpenter Performing Arts Center. carpenterarts.org.
Mike Super Magic and Illusion: Presented by Palos Verdes Performing Arts. Norris Theatre, 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. $50-$70. 2 and 7:30 p.m. 310-540-0403, extension 221, palosverdesperformingarts.com.
Outdoor Volunteer Day: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. 9 a.m.-noon. pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Rain Barrel Pick up: Presented by West Basin Municipal Water District. Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility, 1935 Hughes Way, El Segundo. 8-11 a.m. Register at Rain Barrels, westbasin.org.
Rapid Response-Trail Work: Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Forrestal, 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-noon. pvplc.volunteerhub.com.
Silent Auction of Books: Presented by Friends of the Downey City Library. Downey City Library, 11121 Brookshire Ave., Downey. Noon. Bids are accepted thru Jan. 29 at noon. 562-964-4007.
Tereche: Presented by Te Varua ‘Ori. Downey Theatre, 8435 Firestone Blvd., Downey. 12:30 and 6:30 p.m. $32. 562-861-8211, Downey Theatre.
Jan. 31
Take Off Pounds Sensibly: Bolivar Park Meeting Room, 3300 Del Amo Blvd., Lakewood. 6:15 p.m. tops.org.
Feb. 1
Big Book Twelve Step Discussion Meeting: 7:30-9 p.m. Suggested contribution $5. Register at herbk.com/bigbookworkshops.
Book Sale: Presented by Friends of Redondo Beach Public Library, lobby of the Main Library, 303 N. Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. redondobeachlibraryfriends.com.
COVID-19 Testing: Marymount California University (outside the cafe), 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. book.curative.com.
Local Business Networking Group: Presented by South Bay LeTip Business Networking. South End Racquet and Health Club, 2800 Skypark Drive, Torrance. 7:15-8:30 a.m. 310-538-3321, southbayletip.com.
Overeaters Anonymous: First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
Feb. 2
Red Cross Blood Drive: Presented by Dignity Health Sports Park and Carson Chamber of Commerce, 18400 S. Avalon Blvd., Carson. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. To register redcrossblood.org.
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series: “LA Opera Lecture.” 10:30 a.m. Register at pvseniors.org
Toastmasters South Bay Club 280: 7-9 p.m. Call 310-532-1209 for link information. Information: southbaytoastmasters.org.
Feb. 3
First Thursday Artwalk: Presented by San Pedro Waterfront Arts District. 6-9 p.m. San Pedro Waterfront Arts District.
Ongoing
NAMI South Bay: Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Information on times and dates: namisouthbay.com or email Paul Stansbury, pstans5@aol.com.
Online Exhibit: “Stuart Hamilton: Earthly Meditations.” Presented by Angels Gate Cultural Center. Jan. 20 thru March 26. angelsgateart.org.
South Bay Children’s Choir: Limited spaces available. If interested, email southbaychildrenschoir@gmail.com.
Upcoming
Presidents class: Learn about the lives of presidents, including Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy. Class taught by Gerald P. Lunderville, William Burns Community Center, 5510 Clark Ave., Lakewood. 3-4:15 p.m. Mondays from Feb. 7 to 28. $20 for Lakewood residents/$25 for non-residents. Registration is underway. Information: Gerald Lunderville, 562-421-6645.
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