Community Announcements:
Harbor Area Stay current with news, announcements and community events at http://tinyurl.com/rlnnews-announcements Western Avenue Visioning Committee
The Western Avenue Visioning Committee will host an open house for the community to review their ideas, provide input and learn about efforts to improve Western Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20, at Peck Park Community Center in San Pedro. Details: (310) 544-5228 Venue: Peck Park Community Center Location: 560 N. Western Ave., San Pedro
Gathering for the Grand
The Gathering for the Grand provides the means for Grand Vision to continue important preservation work at the Warner Grand Theatre and high quality music production at the Grand Annex for families and youth. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. April 21, at the Palos Verdes Golf Club in Palos Verdes. Details: GrandVision.org Venue: Palos Verdes Golf Club Location: 3301 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates
San Pedro Democratic Club Meeting
Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s staff will give a presentation, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. April 22, explaining their day-to-day activities, responsibilities and how they can be of assistance to constituents. Venue: The Whale & Ale Restaurant Location: 327 W. 7th., St San Pedro
Fighting World Hunger: Intercultural, Interdisciplinary, Sustainability
Marymount College presents Fighting World Hunger: Intercultural, Interdisciplinary, Sustainability, at 7:30 p.m. April 23, at the Chapel on the Main Campus. The event will feature speakers and activities that focus on what we can do to fight hunger locally and globally. Reception and discussion follow in the P.E.A.C.E. Center. The event is free. Details: (310) 303-7223; www.marymountpv.edu. Venue: Marymount College Location: 30800 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes
April 19 - May 2, 2013
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Mental Health Center Blood Drive
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Support Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 24, at the San Pedro Mental
Health Center Blood Drive. Venue: San Pedro Mental Health Center Location: 150 W. 7th St., San Pedro
Prospective Member Meeting
The Associates, one of two support groups for the Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education, invites prospective new members to their April 25 meeting. Meetings take place at 6 p.m. at the Palos Verdes Art Center, Promenade on the Peninsula. Details: (310) 541-2479; www.pvartcenter.org Venue: PVAC, Promenade on the Peninsula Location: 550 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 261, Rolling Hills Estates
AIDS Assistance Thrift Store Spring Art Sale
The AIDS Assistance Thrift Store Spring Fundraising Art Event starts from 6 to 9 p.m. April 27 in Long Beach. The event is an opportunity to acquire some amazing art. This year, they’ll be featuring a gallery of contemporary art generously donated to us by a collection of acclaimed Southern California artists. They also have a huge selection of unique art donations from the past year: paintings, sculpture, folk art, mixed media, photography and more. A $10 suggested donation at the door is requested. Refreshments and appetizers are available. Venue: AIDS Assistance Thrift Store Location: 2011 E. 4th St., Long Beach
LAMI 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Reception
Experience how the Los Angeles Maritime Institute uses the sea to educate youth, from 3 to 6 p.m. April 27, at Ports O’Call Restaurant in San Pedro. The event will raise funds for the TopSail Youth Program. Venue: Ports O’Call Restaurant Location: 1199 Nagoya Way, San Pedro
Casino Night at the Elks
Come join Councilman Joe Buscaino for Casino Night, starting at 6 p.m., April 27, at the Elk’s Lodge in San Pedro to raise funds for the Eastview Little League All Kids Play Foundation. This foundation helps keep community’s children off the streets and on the playing field. The event features: • Blackjack, craps, 3-card poker and roulette. • A huge silent auction with over 70 items to bid on. • Food created by the chefs at the Elk’s • A separate Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament with prizes • 50/50 raffle, a no-host bar, DJ and dancing from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets for the event are $30. One hundred percent of the proceeds got toward the Eastview Little League All Kids Play foundation. Details: (310) 864-2814 continued on following page