South Bay Pride: The Grand Prix
Whether you are a Car race fan or not the Excitement is in the air as the 40th annual Long Beach Grand Prix has arrived.
Gates open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 13.
Tickets starts from $28 for a Friday general admission to $135 for a three-day pass that includes reserved seating in grandstand upper levels on Saturday and Sunday.
So much more tan the races themselves. You will find exhibits, awards and destinations all over the venue. Worth traveling to for a family day or even a weekend of fun and adventure.
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Fun Things to Do Around Long Beach this weekend
Torrance Theatre Company presents Three Plays
We have a terrific Theater group here in Torrance Called the Torrance Theatre Company. Take advantage of the great entertainment right here in The South Bay by attending the plays being presented for the rest of this theater season.
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South Bay Halloween Events- Plan Good Family Fun Now
Here are some of the events happening in the South Bay from Oct. 25 through Oct. 31:
• The Dominguez Rancho Adobe Museum will get into the season with a fun-filled day for the whole family.
Pumpkin decorating contest, open to all ages and judged by Friends of Rancho San Pedro. Pumpkins will be judged based on age group, and prizes will be awarded for most color and most creative design. Tools will be provided for the contest.
Costume parade
Scary stories
Light refreshments.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. The event runs from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 26 at 18127 S. Alameda St. in Rancho Dominguez.
The city of El Segundo Recreation and Parks Departmentwill host its annual Halloween Frolic from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 31 on the 300 and 400 blocks of Main Street in downtown El Segundo.
Costume contest for all ages, sponsored by the El Segundo Kiwanis Club at City Hall Plaza,
Carved pumpkin contest, sponsored by the El Segundo Women’s Club.
Seven inflatable bounce houses
Obstacle course
Carnival-style games for younger participants
Five food vendors.
Admission is free. Wristbands and tickets for games and bounce houses are $8 for unlimited use or $2 per ticket. Call 310-524-2700.
• The Rosecrans Recreation Center will hold its Halloween event, suitable for ages 3-11, from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 31 at 840 W. 149th St., Gardena. Call 310-327-3653 for more information.
Carnival games,
Moon bounce and a
Costume contest.
• The Hawthorne Community Affairs Bureau will hold a Halloween Safety Event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Hawthorne Police Department, 4455 W. 126th St. Highlights include
Officer Scottie and Friends
A Skechers giveaway
Goodie bags,
Costume inspection/contest
Gaby the talking police car.
Red Onion to Receive Award
This year’s annual South Bay Business Hall of Fame luncheon will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, at the Holiday Inn Torrance which is located at 18900 South Vermont Ave.
One of the recipients will be The Original Red Onion. The Rolling Hills Estates restaurant is one of five inductees this year, according to Brendan Huffman, the South Bay Business Hall of Fame’s policy director.
“Each of these inductees has contributed significantly to the region’s economy and culture for many decades,” Huffman said.
Other inductees include Chevron, Juanita’s Foods and the Port of Los Angeles.