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Thursday, 17 June 2010 |
COMMUNITY AND FAMILYAmerican Footy Star Launches Searches the United States for Next Star
American Footy Star is currently taking registrations from competitors between the ages of 16-24 for the Dallas Footy Combine, this summer.
The competition is based on Australian football, which has aspects of both American football and soccer.
One lucky American athlete will be selected from the inaugural Dallas, Texas Footy Combines, and will win a trip to Australia and have the opportunity to be mentored by the Australian Football League celebrity judges and be invited to the AFL “2010 Rookie Draft Camp.”
Register at: www.AmericanFootyStar.com
June 18Music From the Heart
Support the local parish at 7:30 p.m. June 18, Holy Trinity Catholic Community. All proceeds will go toward the parish debt. The fundraiser concert featuring Joseph Brennan includes a small choir, soloists, the LIFE TEEN Band and the parish organist will accompany Brennan in some of his favorite pieces including, “You Raise Me Up,” “Bring Him Home,” “Balm in Gilead,” “The Prayer,” and many more. Tickets in advance are $20 and $25 at the door.
Details: (310) 548-6535Venue: Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Location: 1292 W. Santa Cruz St., San Pedro
June 26No Bunk at this House
Round 'em up and head 'em out for the Wild West Roundup, the theme Beacon House’s annual dinner, June 26, at the Bartlett Center in San Pedro. The events to celebrates the long trails a'winding to lives of sobriety a whopper of a supper and auction at sea view. The event is unique in that every aspect of planning and production – from invitations, printed programs, entertainment, technical support, dinner preparation and table service – is work of 120 men themselves, who provide a huge pool of talent and prior job experience.
Reservations: (310) 514-4940
Venue: Bartlett Center
Location: 103 W. 11th St., San Pedro
Time Line of San Pedro
Bungy Hedley will discuss and sign her new book, Time Line of San Pedro: 1542 – 1964, from 1 to 3 p.m. June 26 at Williams’ Book Store in San Pedro.
Venue: Williams’ Bookstore
Location: 443 W. 6th St., San Pedro
Details: (310) 832-3631
Bugs of the Night
Learn to identify different species, from 8 to 9:30 p.m. June 26, at Madrona Marsh Preserve. This exploration is limited to first 25 who register. The fee is $5 per person or $10 per family.
Details: (310) 782-3989
Venue: Madrona Marsh Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
June 26Hands Across the Sand
On June 26, go to your local beach at 11 a.m. and prepare to hold hands at noon for 15 minutes, as part of Hands Across the Sand’s efforts to oppose offshore drilling and protect the oceans.
Details: (323) 350 0873, www.PlanetRehab.org or planetrehabevents.blogspot.com
June 30Junior Naturalist
Learn what it takes to be a Junior Naturalist, from 10 a.m. to noon June 30, July 14, 21, 28, and Aug. 4, at the Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance. You will develop observational and documentation skills so that you can better understand the natural world. The series is for students 8 years old through 13 plus. The fee is $5 per student per class.
Details: (310) 782-3989
Venue: Madrona Marsh Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
July 1Tyke Hike
Look for birds, frogs, dragonflies around any remaining ponds and animal tracks in the mud, at 10 a.m. July 1, during a tyke hike for preschool children and their favorite adult at the Madrona Marsh Preserve. Butterflies will be pollinating wildflowers all over the Preserve. Share the sights and sounds you find with other children. A $5 donation is requested.
Details: (310) 782-3989
Venue: Madrona Marsh Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
July 4Great American 4th of July Bike Parade
Come to the seventh annual Great American 4th of July Bike Parade, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 4, starting at the Granada boat launch ramp in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach.
Details: www.BikeParade.com
Venue: Granda boat launch ramp
Location: 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach
Fireworks on the Beach
The main event is one of the best fireworks shows around, from dusk to 9 p.m., set off in front of the Long Beach boardwalk. Hours of spectacular pre and post-show fireworks can be seen up and down the length of 28 miles of beach. This is one of those has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed events. Also scheduled for that day is the Queen Mary Independence Day celebration from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. There will be two stages of live music, strolling entertainers and a children's area, culminating in the spectacular 4th of July fireworks show. Special hotel rates are available. Cost: $24.95 Adult, $12.95 children 5 to 11 years old, $21.95 military personnel and seniors
Venue: The Queen Mary
Location: 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach
July 6Tour De’ Torrance
Walk with David Moody and Ron Melin, as they point out birds at the Preserve, as well as other city parks in the South Bay, where they regularly bird and keep records of bird sightings, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. July 6, at the Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance.
Details: (310) 782-3989
Venue: Madrona Marsh Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
July 8Propagation Society
Join the Propagation Society, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 8 and 22 at Madrona Marsh Preserve in Torrance. Learn how to prepare soil, collect and clean native seeds, “pot up” into larger containers and grow native plants in the nursery for propagation on the marsh and fundraising events.
Details: (310) 782-3989
Venue: Madrona Marsh Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance
Yappy Hour
Come join Dr. Perrault and staff for Yappy Hour an educational evening, from 6 to 9 p.m. July 8, at Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital in Long Beach. Learn about the importance of parasite control in our pets from our two guest speakers. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres (and doggie treats) will be provided. RSVP by July 5.
Details: (562) 439.4228; www.catsanddogsah.com
Venue: Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital
Location: 627 Redondo Ave., Long Beach
July 10
Salt Marsh Open House
Step out into nature, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. July 10, at the Salinas de San Pedro salt marsh. Bring your binoculars, camera, sketchpad, journal or just your curiosity. Discover the many animal residents of the salt marsh with guidance from Sea Ranger naturalists and Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Education. Watch for resident and migratory birds, fish and other inhabitants as you observe tidal changes. Learn about native wetlands, coastal sage scrub and the benefits of native plants.
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
July 11Sunday Storytime
Join educators and volunteers as they share ocean tales at the “Sunday Story Studio,” from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. July 11, at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
Listeners of all ages can join along and be part of the story using puppets and other props or may choose to read a book of their own. This is a free activity; however, reservations are requested for groups.
While you’re here visit the aquarium exhibit hall and outdoor touch tank to observe local marine life and don’t forget to stop by CMA’s volunteer-run gift shop for reasonably priced nautical themed gifts and books.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
July 12Seashore Mornings
First and second graders delight in discovering the wonders of slime during a weeklong Science at the Seashore program “Galloping Snails and Other Fishy Tales,” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 12 through 16, at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium.
Participants will get close-up views of sea snails “galloping” and other fascinating seashore animals in the laboratory, aquarium and along the surrounding shoreline. Children will create their own storybooks, go crab fishing, find out what lives in oozing mud and make records of their daily discoveries. Hands-on activities will include handling live marine animals, using a variety of tools, learning about animals in the Aquarium exhibits, exploring nearby coastal habitats, and participating in ecological games. Classes are limited in size to ensure individual attention. Cost is $85; members pay $77.
Details: (310) 548-7562;www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
July 13Meet the Grunion
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium will be offering the last of the season “Meet the Grunion” programs at 8 p.m. July 13 and 27, in the Susanne Lawrenz-Miller Exhibit Hall.
Grunions are small sardine-size fish of the silversides family, which are among the few species of fish that actually come ashore to lay their eggs on sandy beaches. They are found from Southern California south to Baja California, with Cabrillo Beach being one of the better places to observe the fish.
Prior to the predicted run, everyone will gather on the beach to await the grunion. The program cost is $5 for adults and $1 for seniors, students, and children. Warm clothing is recommended.
Venue: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
July 17Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival
The Grand Vision Foundation with Angels Gate Cultural Arts Center, Duval Productions and the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs are hosting the Target Arts and Wonder Free Family Festival, from 2 to 6 p.m. July 17 and 18.
Venue: Peck Park
Location: 560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro
30-Minute Beach Cleanup
Take part in Justin Rudd’s 30-minute Beach Cleanup, starting 10:30 a.m. July 17, at the Belmont Shore Area of Long Beach
Details: http://BeachCleanup.org
Location: 1 Granada Ave., Long Beach
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