RLn COMMUNITY calendar: Aug. 28, 2014

Aug. 30
Share your memories of the Port of Los Angeles
You are invited to a workshop to gather photos, stories and memories to share on Historypin.com, from 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 30, at Angels Gate Cultural Center in San Pedro.
Details: http://tinyurl.com/POLAHistoryPin
Venue: Angels Gate Cultural Center
Location:  3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

Sept. 1
Labor Day Parade
Participate in the Labor Day parade and rally, starting at 8 a.m. Sept. 1, at Broad and E streets in Wilmington.
The march will conclude at a rally at Banning Park in Wilmington.
Details: (562) 595-1891
Venue: Broad at E streets
Location: Wilmington

Sept. 2
Tour de Torrance
Check out the birding hot spots of the South Bay, starting at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 2, at Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve in Torrance.
Details: (310) 782-3989; www.torranceca.gov
Venue: Madrona Marsh Nature Center and Preserve
Location: 3201 Plaza Del Amo, Torrance

Sept. 5
Margaret Mary Lomita Fair
Enjoy the St. Mary Margaret Lomita Fair, from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 5 through 7, at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church.
Details: www.lomitafair.net
Venue: Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church
Location: 25511 Eshelman Ave., Lomita
 
Sept. 6
Duck Days of Summer
The world’s largest rubber duck will remain at port of Los Angeles through Sept. 6.
Friday,  Aug. 29^th:  Banning’s Landing, 100 E. Water St. Wilmington, Ca. 90744
(Event: “Selfie Day,” noon to 8 p.m.)
Aug. 30 to Sept. 1 – Duck on vacation, closed to public
Sept. 2:  Downtown Harbor, Sixth St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 90731
(Event: “Save-a-Bird Day with International Bird Rescue Center,” noon to 8p.m.)
Sept. 3:  Downtown Harbor, Sixth St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 90731 (Event: “Canned Food Drive,” noon to 8 p.m.)
Sept. 4:  Downtown Harbor, Sixth St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 90731
(Event: “Dress Like a Duck Day,” noon to 8 p.m.)
Sept. 5: Downtown Harbor, Sixth St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 90731
(Event: “Youth Duck Day,” noon to 8 p.m.)
Sept. 6:  Downtown Harbor, Sixth St. and Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, 90731
(Event: “Duck Dance  and Farewell to the Duck,” noon to 5 p.m.)

Sept. 10
Spanish As A Second Language for Seniors
The Long Beach Senior Latino Club is hosting weekly beginners “Spanish as a Second Language” classes for seniors in Long Beach for 12 weeks, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Long Beach Senior Center.
Instruction strongly focuses on reading, writing and speaking Spanish. Cost is $25.
Details: (562) 570-3514
Venue: Long Beach Senior Center
Location: 1150 E. 4^th St., Long Beach
 
Sept. 10
Paper Yacht Challenge
The Paper Yacht Challenge tests competitors of all ages on their boat-building skills, from 4 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10, at the Fanfare Fountains.
Contestants will race their paper boat creations to the finish line, vying for the win while competing against other paper-boat builders. Proceeds from the event will go to support local nonprofit organizations.
Register at portoflosangeles.org.

 
Sept. 13
Salute Our Troops All American BBQ
Participate in the first Salute Our Troops All American BBQ, from 12 to 3 p.m. Sept. 13, at Ma Griffe Gallerie in San Pedro.
Cost is $25.
Details: (310) 702-4728, www.sanpedropackagesforpatriots.com
Venue: Ma Griffe Gallerie
Location: 3625 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

Sept. 19
Out on the Mountain
Join more than 6,000 people in a night of fun, starting at 6 p.m. at Six Flags Magic Mountain.
Purchase your tickets through The Center Long Beach to have a portion of your ticket donated to its programs.
Details: www.outonthemountain.com/CenterLB.html
Venue: Six Flags Magic Mountain
Location: 26101 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia