COMMUNITY EVENTS

MAY 2010

May 1, 2010 Saturday
6:00pm-9:00pm. POLA HIGH SCHOOL presents POPs First Annual Dinner and Silent Auction. Sponsored by the Parent Organization for Port of Los Angeles High School (POPs). Saturday May1st, 2010, 6:00 – 9:00 PM @ the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, San Pedro. POLAHS Parent Organization to hold fundraiser for scholarships for worthy graduating seniors. The 6 - 9pm event will feature a Cinco de Mayo theme and include music, door prizes, dinner and a silent auction. Silent Auctions items feature a variety of local San Pedro businesses as well as golf packages, tennis baskets, wine from the private label of POLAHS Executive Director James Cross and more. Scholarships for the 2010 graduating class will be awarded, based on merit and announced at the May 19th POLAHS Scholarship Awards dinner. The POPs organization was founded to support and encourage the education of POLAHS students by raising funds and providing volunteers for school programs and activities.The POPs need Silent Auction items and if you would like to make a donation, please contact POPs President Christie Rochte – 310 528 1602.  Your donations are tax deductible. Tickets are available for $50/person through the school website (http://www.polahs.net/support-polahs/boosters.asp) or by contacting POPs President Christie Rochte at 310.528.1602.

May 6, 2010 Thursday
FIRST THURSDAY'S IN DOWNTOWN SAN PEDRO
4:00pm. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/ 

6:00PM-9:30PM. Whale and Ale presents Live music from Izon Eden without a cover charge. Here is a link to our dinner menu: http://www.whaleandale.com/dinmen08.doc The Whale & Ale 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro, 310.832.0363  www.whaleandale.com

May 7, 2010 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, San Pedro Farmers Market. Located on 6th Street between Pacific and Mesa Streets in San Pedro. Buy fresh ripe fruits and vegetables organically grown. Flowers, Honey, Eggs, Crafts, Assorted cooked taste treats.

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Music at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

May 8, 2010 Saturday
Pt. Fermin Lighthouse Fundraiser
http://blog.sanpedropalisades.org/2010/05/06/pt-fermin-lighthouse-fundraiser-may-8/

7:30pm (doors open): LIVE! at the Grand Annex (434 W 6th St, San Pedro)–Perla Batalla. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Grammy nominated vocalist Perla Batalla discovered music early from time spent in her
father’s popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged her to embark on a solo career. Critics have called her voice “sublime” and her talent “stunning.” She has received Amazon.com awards for Best Independent Release of the Year award as well as Emerging Artist of the Year. Perla Batalla sings original compositions and traditional Spanish language classics offering a resplendent musical show of her bicultural heritage. www.perla.com . All shows: 7:30 Doors | 8:00 Concert | $15 advance/$20 at the door. Wine Tastings & Ticket Package: $25.00 | Tastings before all shows at Off the Vine Wines | 491 S. Pacific (entrance on 6th Street) 6:45-7:30pm | Reservations: 310-833-4813 | Pick up concert tickets at Off the Vine. www.offthevinewines.com

May 9, 2010 Sunday Mother's Day
12.30 to 7 p.m. Mother's Day at the Whale and Ale. A large menu, with all sorts of delicious dishes; and we are giving every Mom a glass of French pink champagne, on us! So it doesn't get much better than that! Come & celebrate Mothers Day with us The Whale & Ale 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro, 310.832.0363  www.whaleandale.com

May 11, 2010 Tuesday
7:30am. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/ 

May 12, 2010 Wednesday
6:30am. Mindfulness Meditation I- Wednesday, May 12th 6:30am – Speaker: Al Caramatti - In this hands-on minds-on two part series you’ll learn the basics of Mindfulness Meditation and different techniques used to meditate.    San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA 301 S. Bandini Street San Pedro (310)832-4211

May 13, 2010 Thursday
4:00pm. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/ 

7:00pm, Grand Vision Foundation & Golden State Pops Orchestra Proudly Present "Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT!" Like You’ve Never Seen Him Before. This Is It is the 2009  Michael Jackson documentary film with interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage.  Enjoy this exquisite “last look” at a master of popular performance on the 50 foot Warner Grand Theatre screen.   Proceeds benefit the historic Warner Grand Theatre.. Pre-Film Dance Performance by the San Pedro City Ballet. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th Street, San Pedro, CA Tickets: $8 advance/$10 at the door | www.grandvision.org | 310-833-4813. WEAR ONE WHITE GLOVE & RECEIVE A FREE SMALL POPCORN!

May 14, 2010 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, San Pedro Farmers Market. Located on 6th Street between Pacific and Mesa Streets in San Pedro. Buy fresh ripe fruits and vegetables organically grown. Flowers, Honey, Eggs, Crafts, Assorted cooked taste treats.

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Music at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

May 16, 2010 Sunday
10:00AM-4:00PM. Angel's Gate OPEN STUDIOS 2010. Come to Angels Gate Cultural Center for our annual Open Studios event when all 50 of our Studio Artists will open their doors to the public. Join our Community Class teachers for free workshops, performances and other demonstrations. Visit our main gallery to see our latest exhibition, Mass Emergencies and participate in special performance Artist Bailout: Renegade Bounty Exchange by artists Elana Mann, Autumn Rooney and other special guests.  Food, fun and family friendly activities included! For the first time, Angels Gate Cultural Center's annual Open Studios event will be taking place in conjunction with a San Pedro Studio Tour. Artists from all over San Pedro will be opening their doors to the public. Pick up your San Pedro Studio Tour map at Angels Gate Cultural Center anytime and add even more art to your day!

1:00pm-7:00pm. Clean San Pedro Fundraiser, The Thirst of San Pedro. Clean San Pedro, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that deals with cleaning up graffiti, trash, weeds, etc. that are in the streets of San Pedro in the areas around Gaffey and Pacific Streets. A fundraiser will be held on May 16 to help them continue this community-minded work. There will be a martini bar, wine tasting, beer, food from San Pedro restaurants
WHAT: Thirst of San Pedro fundraiser for Clean San Pedro, Inc.
WHEN: Sunday, May 16, 2010, 1pm–7pm
WHERE: Portuguese Bend area (address to be announced to ticket holders)
COST: $85/person
CONTACT: Clean San Pedro website or call Steve Kleinjan at 310-832-4931

May 18, 2010 Tuesday
7:30am. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/ 

11:00am. Healthy Nutrition for Seniors Speaker: Dolores Cellier - This class will address concerns about diet and nutrition.  Topics covered will include Cholesterol, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, and Heart Disease.    San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA 301 S. Bandini Street San Pedro (310)832-4211  

May 19, 2010 Wednesday
6:30am. Mindfulness Meditation (Part II) Speaker: Al Caramatti - In this hands-on minds-on two part series you’ll learn the basics of Mindfulness Meditation and different techniques used to meditate.    San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA 301 S. Bandini Street San Pedro (310)832-4211

4:00pm,  Crochet and Knitting Class at San Pedro Library. Learn to crochet and knit. All materials provided. All ages are welcome. San Pedro Regional Branch Library 931 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, 90731

4:00pm,   Divorce Law Talk. A lawyer will discuss divorce law. San Pedro Regional Branch Library 931 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, 90731

6:00pm. Shakespeare By The Sea Volunteer Orientation meeting at the Little Fish Theatre [map]. If you're interested in volunteering but can't make the meeting -- no worries -- simply email Sara Adelman, Festival Producer, at sara@shakespearebythesea.org or call 310.217.7596.

May 20, 2010 Thursday
4:00pm. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/ 

May 21, 2010 Friday
2:00pm-9:00pm .Off the Vine Wines presentsNapa Valley and Sonoma County!! $12 / $8 OTV Members .Perhaps two of the most well known and best wine regions in California are Napa Valley and Sonoma County. These two areas, known by many to be rivals, offer exquisite vineyards, fantastic wines and wonderful scenery. Whether one travels to Napa Valley or Sonoma County, that individual surely will not be disappointed and this weekend you will surely be delighted by the selections we have chosen that showcase the different winemaking styles of each region.**Cheese plates available at an additional cost**Off The Vine Wines ,491 W 6th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, 310-831-1551

9:00am-2:00pm, San Pedro Farmers Market. Located on 6th Street between Pacific and Mesa Streets in San Pedro. Buy fresh ripe fruits and vegetables organically grown. Flowers, Honey, Eggs, Crafts, Assorted cooked taste treats.

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Music at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

May 22, 2010 Saturday
11:00am. May 22 - Stamp Club. This club is for stamp-collecting beginners and aficionados alike. San Pedro Regional Branch Library 931 S. Gaffey Street San Pedro, 90731

12:00 noon. Come out and support Harbor Interfaith Services at the 30th Annual C.R.O.P. walk! C.R.O.P. stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty and on Saturday, May 22 at Point Fermin Park people from all across the South Bay will walk to support organizations who help combat hunger every day.
Registration starts at 12 noon on Saturday May 22 at Point Fermin Park located at Paseo del Mar and Gaffey Street. If you would like to sign up to participate on a team or walk as an individual please visit http://www.cropwalk.com . If you are unable to make it but would still like to donate money to the cause click here. Proceeds from the event support Harbor Interfaith Services food pantry!

2:00pm-9:00pm .Off the Vine Wines presentsNapa Valley and Sonoma County!! $12 / $8 OTV Members .Perhaps two of the most well known and best wine regions in California are Napa Valley and Sonoma County. These two areas, known by many to be rivals, offer exquisite vineyards, fantastic wines and wonderful scenery. Whether one travels to Napa Valley or Sonoma County, that individual surely will not be disappointed and this weekend you will surely be delighted by the selections we have chosen that showcase the different winemaking styles of each region.**Cheese plates available at an additional cost**Off The Vine Wines ,491 W 6th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, 310-831-1551

May 23, 2010 Sunday
2:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday Sampling at Off the Vine Wines! ONLY $5 Come on down and sample 3 to 5 different wines from around the World. These tastings do not have a specific theme so give us a call and see what we are pouring that particular Sunday. Put that chore aside for an hour and relax with us!  **Cheese plates available at an additional cost**

May 27, 2010 Thursday
4:00pm. Ashtanga Yoga Classes in San Pedro @ Yoga Bindu. Conveniently located in the quaint shopping district of Weymouth Corners, next door to the flower shoppe on 8th and Weymouth. http://www.yoga-bindu.com/classes.htm | http://www.ashtangayogamala.com/

5:45pm (Dinner at 6:00pm). SAN PEDRO REPUBLICAN WOMEN DINNER AND BUSINESS MEETING.   THE SPEAKER IS SHAWN STEEL, RNC COMMITTEEMAN, CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN PARTY.   THE PUBLIC IS WELCOME.  PORTS OF CALL RESTAURANT, BERTH 76, PORT OF LOS ANGELES SAN PEDRO. REGISTRATION AT 5:45 – DINNER AT 6:00.  COST IS $25.00.  CALL ALICE AT 310 832-3711 OR PAT AT 310 377-1082 FOR RESERVATIONS. RESERVATION DEADLINE:  MAY 25, 2010

May 28, 2010 Friday
9:00am-2:00pm, San Pedro Farmers Market. Located on 6th Street between Pacific and Mesa Streets in San Pedro. Buy fresh ripe fruits and vegetables organically grown. Flowers, Honey, Eggs, Crafts, Assorted cooked taste treats.

2:00pm-9:00pm. Wine Tasting at Off the Vine Wines! Can you believe it's Memorial Day weekend already!!! Time to pull out and dust off that BBQ, grab some chicken and tri-tip and GRILL AWAY!!!. You'll also need some great wine to go with all of that so we have chosen 6 essential backyard BBQ wines to fit that need. From crisp Sauvignon Blanc to Rose' to Cabernet we're on it!!**Cheese plates available at an additional cost** Off The Vine Wines ,491 W 6th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, 310-831-1551

7:00pm-9:30pm, Live Music, the Whale & Ale. Rob at the piano and guests. The Whale & Ale, 327 West 7th Street, San Pedro No cover, and no drink minimum. For more information, please call (310) 832-0363

9:00pm-12:00am, Live Music at Godmother's Saloon. 302 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

May 29, 2010 Saturday
9:00am. CPR/First Aid – You never know when you may have to save a life!  If you are interested in becoming CPR & First Aid, certified, the San Pedro YMCA is the place to do it!    San Pedro & Peninsula YMCA 301 S. Bandini Street San Pedro (310)832-4211   

2:00pm-9:00pm. Wine Tasting at Off the Vine Wines! Can you believe it's Memorial Day weekend already!!! Time to pull out and dust off that BBQ, grab some chicken and tri-tip and GRILL AWAY!!!. You'll also need some great wine to go with all of that so we have chosen 6 essential backyard BBQ wines to fit that need. From crisp Sauvignon Blanc to Rose' to Cabernet we're on it!!**Cheese plates available at an additional cost** Off The Vine Wines ,491 W 6th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, 310-831-1551

May 30, 2010 Sunday
2:00pm-5:00pm. Sunday Sampling at Off the Vine Wines!! ONLY $5 Come on down and sample 3 to 5 different wines from around the World. These tastings do not have a specific theme so give us a call and see what we are pouring that particular Sunday. Put that chore aside for an hour and relax with us!! **Cheese plates available at an additional cost** Off The Vine Wines ,491 W 6th Street Suite 103 San Pedro, 310-831-1551