COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Jan. 11
How to Prune Roses the Right Way  
Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum is hosting a free workshop on rose pruning, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 11.
After the class, attendees may practice what they learned on the 335 rose bushes in the Dominguez Rancho’s rose garden.  No reservations are necessary.  Please bring gloves and pruners if you have them.
Venue: Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum
Location: 1827 S. Alameda St, Rancho Dominguez

Jan. 11
Sail Aboard a Tall Ship
Enjoy the sailing of a life time, Jan. 11, in San Pedro.
Cost is $25.
Details: (310) 833-6055
Location: Berth 78, San Pedro

Jan. 25
Explore The Shore
Spend Jan. 25 exploring the shore at Cabrillo Beach.
Join the “Walk Cabrillo” guided tour of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park habitats from10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This free activity will include guided interpretation of inner Cabrillo Beach, saltmarsh, outer wave-swept sandy beach, and the tidepools at Point Fermin.  Participants will learn about the cultural history as well as the natural history of the area.  All will experience an informative and invigorating morning.
This is a great family activity and groups of 10 or more are strongly encouraged to make a reservation.  Participants will meet in the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium courtyard.
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Venue:  Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro

Jan. 26
Whale Fiesta
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, will celebrate the 44^th anniversary of the annual Whale Fiesta, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 26.
This event celebrates marine mammals, and the beginning of the migration of the Pacific gray whales along Southern California.
More than 20 marine life organizations will exhibit and provide information about their efforts to bring awareness and protection to these animals.  Throughout the day our expert Cabrillo Whalewatch naturalists will give talks on various marine mammals.
Grab your shovels and come lend a hand to help build a life-sized gray whale out of sand. The highlight of the day is the “Great Duct Tape Whale Contest”, where model whales are created by all ages.  Other special activities throughout the day will include face painting, music, marine mammal-related arts and crafts projects for all ages, a puppet show, “Whale Dynamics,” where participants will be transformed into a “living whale” and a passport contest for fabulous prizes.
Details: (310) 548-7562; www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org.
Venue:  Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Location: 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro