December 6
A Boy and His Dog Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. $14.64.
Eva and the Vagabond Tales Presented by Torrance Cultural Arts Foundation. Nakano Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Drive. 7 p.m. Also 7 p.m. Dec. 6. $37-$64. 310-781-7171.
Family Shabbat Live The Jewish Community Center, 2108 Vail Ave., Redondo Beach. 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Ceramics Sale Presented by Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes. 6-9 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7. 310-541-2479.
Peninsula Center Book Room Sale Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Also 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and 8. 310-377-9584.
Rapid Response Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Lower Sisters, 3144 Barkentine Road, RPV. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613.
Tree Lighting Ceremony Presented by RPV. Ken Dyda Civic Center, 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., RPV. 5:30-9:30 p.m.
December 7
Beautify Lunada Bay Volunteer Day Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Lunada Canyon, 29200 Rock Park Drive, RPV. 9-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613.
From Here to Eternity Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 3:30 and 8:30 p.m. $14.64.
Outdoor Volunteer Day Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. Agua Amarga Reserve, 6937 Kings Harbor Drive, RPV. 9 a.m.-noon. 310-541-7613.
Peninsula Parade of Lights Presented by Rolling Hills Estates. Beginning at Silver Spur Road and Drybank Drive. 6 p.m.
Rain Barrel Distribution Presented by West Basin Municipal Water District. Junipero Serra High School, 14830 S. Van Ness Ave., Gardena. 8-11 a.m. 310-371-4633.
Swing Dance Under the Lights Presented by Point Fermin Lighthouse Society. Point Fermin Lighthouse, 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 6-10 p.m. 310-293-8000, bertelsen@cox.net.
Victorian Christmas The Banning Museum, 401 E. “M” St., Wilmington. Noon-4 p.m. 310-548-2005.
Wandering Jews Hike Saturday afternoon hikes in Palos Verdes. Most hikes are easy or moderate, take 1-2 hours and start at 2:15 p.m. Some are followed by potluck dinners. Adults, kids, seniors and dogs are welcome. Information: wanderingjewscnt@gma.
December 8
Celebrating Persons with Disabilities Presented by Peninsula Friends of the Library. Peninsula Center Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, RHE. 2-4 p.m. 310-377-9584.
Holiday Extravaganza Featuring the ECC Chorale, Concert Choir and Women’s Chorus. Presented by El Camino College Center for the Arts. Marsee Auditorium, 16007 Crenshaw Blvd. 8 p.m. Also 8 p.m. Nov. 23 and 3 p.m. Nov. 24. $10-$15.
Storytime Tails Tree Time. Presented by Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. White Point Nature Education Center, 1600 W. Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-541-7613.
The Killers Gardena Cinema, 14948 Crenshaw Blvd. 2:30 p.m. $14.64.
Women’s Circle Group Holiday luncheon. Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Ave. 12:30 p.m. 310-540-5080, office@redondocsl.org.
December 10
Adult Book Discussion of the Month (virtual) “Skipping Christmas” by John Grisham. Led by librarian Amy Feller. Presented by Redondo Beach Public Library. 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Grief Through the Holidays (virtual) Led by Eloisa Macri Raho. This workshop will explore an alternative grieving process from the one largely promoted by Western society and based on “letting go.” Presented by Cancer Support Community South Bay. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Information: Rebecca Sul, Rebecca@CSCSouthBay.org.
Holiday Open House Presented by Peninsula Seniors. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 310, RHE. 2-4 p.m. RSVP to 310-377-3003.
Movie Screening“Screenagers: Elementary School Age Edition.” Presented by Beach Cities Health District. Pennekamp Elementary School, 110 S. Rowell Ave., Manhattan Beach. 8:30-10 a.m.
Overeaters Anonymous First Christian Church, Room 9, 2930 El Dorado St., Torrance. 7:30 p.m. Call Jennifer at 310-529-5708.
December 11
PV Seniors Bohannon Lecture Series “Art Appreciation Cubism,” presented by Ann and Lee Strong, Peninsula Seniors’ volunteer lecturers. Scriba Family Center, 602 Deep Valley Drive, RHE. 10:30-11:30 a.m. 310-377-3003.
South Bay Film Society Showing “The Room Next Door.” AMC Rolling Hills, 2591 Airport Drive, Torrance. 7-8:50 p.m. 310-326-1167.
Toastmasters Club 280 Levy Torrance Adult School, 3420 W. 229th Place. 7 p.m. 310-532-1209.
Transgender, Non-binary Social Support Group South Bay LGBTQ Center, 16610 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance. 7-9 p.m. 310-329-6550.
Things To Plan For
18th Annual Nativity Exhibit Presented by Mary and Joseph Retreat Center, 5300 Crest Road, RPV. Monday, Dec. 9, to Dec. 22. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. 310-377-4867, ext. 250.
Blankets of Love Weekly knitting/crocheting baby blankets for those in need in the L.A. area. Joslyn Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 3-5 p.m. Thursdays.
Bridge, Supervised Play Improve your bridge play with helpful mentors. Friendly game where you can ask questions while you play. No partner required. South Bay Bridge Club, 24100 Narbonne Ave., Lomita. 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. $5. 310-373-8166, SBBC.Club.manager@gmail.com.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Facilitated by Beach Cities Health District’s care manager, Charlotte Barnett, in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association and Manhattan Beach Older Adults Program. Joslyn Community Center, 1601 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach. 1:30 p.m. Fourth Tuesday of the month.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Peer-based support group for people dealing with mood disorders. Meetings are available on Zoom and in person. Information: Scott, 310-497-8801 or woodscott516@yahoo.com; Peggy, 310-548-3457.
NAMI South Bay Family and peer support groups for mental illness are meeting virtually at this time. Information on times and dates: Paul Stansbury, pstans5@aol.com.
Social Skills Classes For adolescents and young adults. Presented by We Are Team Us. Social weekly sessions, 4-5 p.m., Mondays. PEERS for Adolescents, 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesdays. Hermosa Beach Community Center, 710 Pier Ave. Information: 424-241-0058, contact@weareteamus.co .
Take Off Pounds Sensibly The Harbor Church, 25401 S. Western Ave., Lomita. 7 p.m. every Tuesday. 310-378-2920.
The Producers A musical comedy by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan. Directed by Susan Weisbarth. Presented by Kentwood Players. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave. $26-$30. Runs through Dec. 14.
Volunteers Help Torrance’s nonprofit facility to decorate Happy Hats for hospitalized children with cancer and other critical illnesses in South Bay Hospitals and Hospice. Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals, 923 Van Ness Ave. 310-787-0970.
Yarn Angels South Bay A charity group that crochets/knits/quilts/sews articles for seven local charities. Meets second and fourth Monday of the month at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church, 24027 Pennsylvania Ave., Lomita. 6-8 p.m. New members and yarn/fabric donations are welcome. Information: 310-327-9890.
