by cgilles | Jul 30, 2011 | Blog
When I was walking along the beach this morning, I kept thinking about those poor souls living along the Mississippi River and the flooding they were enduring. The destruction to their land and crops and to their lifestyle is devastating. Every time I think about it, I realize how lucky we all are to live here in the South Bay, with our great weather and generally good living conditions. No more will I complain about a little bumper to bumper traffic now and then. be sure and view the video on the South Bay
by cgilles | Jul 22, 2011 | Blog
Since I moved to the South Bay years ago, I have really enjoyed being close to work, and being able to walk down to the beach to walk or jog which has eliminated a need to join a gym, thus saving much money. I jog on the beach several times a week, and if I don’t feel like running I still walk a couple of miles down to the rocks near the cliffs in Palos Verdes and enjoy the scenery at the same time.
Where else on earth can you have such a great time while getting your needed daily workout and not have to pay for it?? Many times my friends come over to join me and that makes it even better.
by cgilles | Jul 21, 2011 | Blog
If you have been following me on my Facebook page, South Bay Beach Cities, you know that I am a major FAN of local Live Theater. I have had season tickets to several theater groups. My two favorites are Torrance Theatre Company and Little Fish Theatre in San...
by cgilles | Jul 20, 2011 | Blog
Hi
Let’s have some FUN this summer!! There are lots of great events and performances LOCAL to our South Bay. Check out these and let me know which ones you might want to join me!
* NAMASTE CAFE
Friday – July 22 – 7:30 pm
907 Knob Hill Av, Redondo Beach 90277 – Center for Spiritual Living
Think… 1960’s beatnik coffee house … song, prose, poetry, dance, comedy … and many awesome performers!
$8 or a plate of cookies … How cool is this? Bring a friend
* SHAKESPEARE BY THE SEA
Friday, July 22 – 8pm – King Lear
Saturday, July 23 – 8pm – Much Ado About Nothing
Wilson Park Gazebo, Torrance – 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Open grassy area by the gazebo – come early to get close. Greek Amphitheatre. Sloped lawn
gets steeper the further you get from the playing space. Low beach chairs or blankets work
Donation
* ONCE UPON A MATTRESS – Aerospace Players
I am going with some friends on Sat July 23 … tickets still available
Friday July 22 8 p.m.
Saturday July 23 8 p.m.
Sunday July 24 2 p.m.
Friday July 29 8 p.m.
Saturday July 30 2 p.m.
Saturday July 30 8 p.m.
Adults: $22*
Seniors: $20*
Students: $18* (Over 12, student ID required)
Kids: $14* (12 and under)
Group Rates: $16* (10 people or more)
*+ $2.50 box office fee
A comedy/musical based on the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea”
Location: James Armstrong Theatre
3330 Civic Center Drive
Torrance, Calif. 90503
Box Office: (310) 781-7171
* 5 MileRadius – my friend Bill Wolski’s Rock N Roll Band
Performs Fri July 22 at Palos Verdes Bowl 9-midnight
* ‘What Will People Say?’ Several Original One Act Plays
Hermosa Beach Community Center – 710 Pier Av -2nd Floor
July 28 – July 30 … $8 pre-sale
My friend, Perry Shields, directed the play “Heroics”.
SO LET ME KNOW WHICH EVENTS YOU WANT TO SEE! Invite your friends!
Hugs, Carol
by cgilles | Jul 19, 2011 | Blog, Torrance
I was discussing how many employment opportunities that exist in the South Bay with a friend recently when she mentioned how many top name manufacturers have their U.S. Corp. headquarters in Torrance. Japanese automobile manufacturers Toyota and Honda maintain their North American headquarters in the South Bay, in the city of Torrance. Nissan was also headquartered in the South Bay until late 2005, when they relocated to Tennessee.
Torrance continues to demonstrate its determination to provide a mixture of fine homes, a positive business/corporate environment and a safe atmosphere for living and raising a family.
by cgilles | Jul 5, 2011 | Blog
Nothing is more important in marketing your home for the sale as staging. This has become a buzz word in the industry and on Television. And as it shows, can be very expensive. But it does not have to be. De-clutter and de-personalize your rooms; if your rooms have too much furniture, remove some to make the rooms look more spacious. And make sure your garage and closet areas are included. Also remember that yards should show some care. Have any weeds removed; make sure all is watered well. A few in season flowers will do wonders. Another tip is to hose down the structure itself. Now that you have done all this your house will show splendidly.
