Family Event at Trump National Golf Club is Free for Children

The 38th Annual Los Angeles Police Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, August 1st  More than just a golf tournament, this family event also features attractions including LAPD displays of tactical equipment and specialty units such as Narcotics, K-9, SWAT, LAPD Horses, and the Bomb Squad throughout the course. Food booths, a bounce house, rock climbing, laser tag and other children’s activities make this an ideal event for family or group outing.  In-N-Out will sell lunches (burger, chips, drink) for $5 and Der Wienerschnitzel will also be selling food.  The opening ceremony will begin at 9:40 on the 11th green.  

Funds raised at the event go towards emergency financial assistance to officers and civilians of the Police Department in the event of death, serious injury, illness or other catastrophic circumstances.

Celebrities include Neal McDonough, Joe Mantegna, Daniel Baldwin, Carlos Mencia, Terrell Davis, Rick Dees, Erik Estrada, Chad Everett, Don Johnson, Ron Perlman, Paula Trickey and more. Past celebrity golfers included Frank Sinatra, Jack Lemmon, Bob Hope, James Woods, Samuel L. Jackson, Joe Pesci, Wayne Gretzky, Jane Seymour, Jack Nicholson, James Garner, Dennis Franz, Smokey Robinson and Clint Eastwood.  Donald Trump will not be attending the event.

The public is invited to attend this event with tickets available at all Los Angeles Community Police Stations and at the gate on the day of the tournament. Adult admission is $5 and children 12 and under will be admitted free. Parking is also free. For more information, please call the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation, at (213) 847-4239 or visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.lapmf.com.

Gates open at 8 am and the event concludes at approximately 4:00 pm.  Tee-off is at 10 am.  Approximately 5,000-8,000 will be in attendance including celebrity watchers, golf enthusiasts and families with children.

Trump National Golf Club is located at One Ocean Trails Drive, in Rancho Palos Verdes and can  be reached at (310) 265-5000.

Safety Note:  Rattlesnakes have been spotted in the bushes around the course.

Swimming Lessons at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center

American Red Cross Swimming Lessons



Swimming lessons are being offered at the Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center.

This is the second year that lessons are being offered to the public in this pool June - August. The last session is Aug 16 - Aug 26 and classes meet every evening (Monday - Thursday for eight 30 minute sessions). The total cost of the session is $50 for youth. Each session is two weeks long and taught by American Red Cross WSI-certified staff. Classes are also available for adults and in Spanish.

The pool is heated and the lessons are getting rave reviews from parents.

For more information visit:
http://www.cabrilloyouthcamp.org/ARCswimlessonschedule.html

Cabrillo Beach Youth Waterfront Sports Center
3000 Shoshonean Road
San Pedro, CA 90731
310-831-1984

Grunion Run 2010 San Pedro

From March - August, grunion fish wash themselves onto the shore 3-4 nights after the new moon. They come in masses to lay their eggs in the sand 1-3 hours after high tide. Grunion may be caught by bare hands (except April-May) but hunters over age 16 must have a fishing license.

The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium hosts this events which includes an educational film about grunion with a question and answer opportunity after the film. The aquarium is open late and there our crafts for children. Participants can also hatch grunion eggs in jars with the help of aquarium staff. Snacks, hot chocolate and cup noodles are available to purchase.

We spent a couple of hours at the aquarium, doing crafts, looking at the exhibits and watching the film. At about 10:30, the aquarium had everybody head over to the beach. We sat on the sand with our flashlights off and waited. We were all told to keep the noise down so we wouldn't scare the fish. It was hard to keep over 1000 people quiet especially since there were a few groups at the fire pits. At 11:30 we began to see the fish. By then my youngest son was asleep in the chair.

It was exciting to learn about the local habitat and see this fish that is only seen by those who brave the cold night.

Meet the Grunion will be held Saturday, May 15, 2010. The aquarium opens at 8 pm and the first showing of the documentary starts at 9 pm. It can get very cold and a blanket or chair would be recommended for the beach. Flashlights can be used on the beach once the grunion start populating the sand. Fee is $5 per adults and $1 for children, seniors and students. Parking is $1 an hour, however, there is usually only one booth open to get out and hundreds of cars. Free street parking is available on Stephen M. White Drive above Cabrillo Beach.

Cabrillo Marine Aquarium is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA 90731. Phone -310-548-7562. Visit http://www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org/ for more information.

Closed Season (Grunion may not be taken)

April 30 (Friday) 10:55pm – 12:55am

May 15 (Saturday) 10:30pm – 12:30am

May 29 (Saturday) 10:30pm – 12:30am

Open Season

June 14 (Monday) 11:10pm – 1:10am

June 28 (Monday) 10:50pm – 12:50am

July 13 (Tuesday) 11:05pm – 1:05am

July 27 (Tuesday) 10:30pm – 12:30am

Mary Star of the Sea Parish Fiesta - Discounted Family Day

Mary Star will host it's 62nd Annual Fiesta July 17th-19th.
This family event will offer food, rides, games and raffles. The admission is free and street parking is available.

Special Family Day - Saturday, July 18th - 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
All rides will be 1/2 off during this time and games will be two for the price of one.

Raffle tickets are $1 each and the grand prize is $20,000 or a new Chevrolet.

Fiesta Queen Crowing - Sunday at 7:30 pm.

Saturday Dinner (5pm-9pm) - Tri-tip and pasta, bread, salad and dessert. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children.

Sunday Dinner (1pm-7pm) -Mostacholi and roast beef, bread, salad and dessert. Cost is $16 for adults and $5 for children.

Mary Star of the Sea
870 W. 8th Street
San Pedro, CA 90731
(310) 833-3541

Fiesta Hours
Friday, July 17th - 5:00 pm - 12:00 am
Saturday, July 18th - 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sunday, July 19th - 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Free Summer Events at Point Fermin Park

Music By The Sea

Performances are on Sundays from 12 pm - 5 pm. Vendors will be selling food and merchandise.

July 19
The Topics
Jerry Butera Blues Band
Ultimate Source

July 26
Titanic Johnson
Identity Theft
Jack Chance

For further information, please e-mail angelsgate.recreationcenter@lacity.org or telephone 310-548-7705.


Shakespeare by the Sea

Pre-show starts at 7:30 pm and show begins at 8 pm. Bench seating available or set up chairs or blankets on the side. Can be very chilly and windy.

August 7
Love's Labour's Lost

August 8
As You Like It

Point Fermin Park
807 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731

Free Summer Library Activities

San Pedro Regional Branch Library
Free Children's Reading Club
931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Thursdays 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm - ends August 14
(310) 549-7779
Prizes for reading and assorted activities including a clown and music.

July 16th - Game Day
Fun and games for children in 3rd to 5th Grade.

July 23rd - Geebo the Clown
Geebo entertains with his trunk of tricks and pets; everyone receives a balloon sculpture.

July 30th - Swazzle's Forest Fables: Island Adventures
The stars of Forest Fables perform a wacky island show in this funny puppet adventure.

August 6th
Inca Peruvian
Inca music from Peru. Discover the beautiful music and exciting dance with Inca Peruvian ensemble.

August 13th
End of Summer Party
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club with fun and games (all ages).


Palos Verdes Library District
Peninsula Center
701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-9584
Tuesday Showcase at 3 pm
Ends August 25th
Magicians, crafts, games, and more in the Community Room

Friday Films at 3:00 pm
Ends August 28th at 3:00
Feature films aimed at families, shown in the Storytime Room. (Parents or caregivers are responsible for determining if film is appropriate for their children)

Miraleste Library
29089 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
(310) 377-9584 ext. 452
Wonderful Wednesdays at 4 pm
Ends August 26th
Special performers, games, crafts, and more!

Malaga Cove Library
2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274
(310) 377-9584 ext. 551
Thrilling Thursdays at 3 pm
Ends August 27th
Silly guests, crafts, movies, and more!

Adventure Playground

Adventure Playground is old school fun and a bargain. I refer to it as the mud park but it really isn't a romp in the mud. It is a fenced area with large trees, a pond, rope bridge, tire swing, wet slide, and a "building" area with tree house forts. It has a camp type feeling and is a place where children can play freely and safely, not restricted by play equipment or organized activities.


The pond, which is probably two feet deep is not for swimming. Expect a young counselor to yell on the bullhorn if rules are broken. She even threatens time out which works out well in this setting. Wood boards are used as rafts and sticks are used to maneuver them around. While the park is geared to ages 6-12, my 4 year old learned how to move the raft around the pond. My friend's son who is under the age of 2, took a ride on a raft with his big sister.

There is a rope bridge over the pond which leads to a small fort with a tire swing. Parents assist their children into the tire as it zips down the cable. The mud slide, which is a plastic tarp on a hill, goes into another small pond. The staff squirts a hose on the slide and the riders. The slide is open on and off throughout the day.

The "building" area has small tree forts and a pile of wood and old tires. Visitors of any age can check out a hammer and three nails. Yes, that is a real nail and hammer. To get more nails, you must turn in two bent nails or four pieces of trash. Saws are available to children 8 years of age and older. Children usually end up working together a la Lord of the Flies. Tennis shoes must be worn at all times at Adventure Playground. Visitors are advised to avoid stepping on nails in the "building" area. I found a couple of nails in the sawdust but they weren't sticking straight up.

Adventure Playground is open from mid-June through mid-August, Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4 pm. They are closed on Sundays. They start shutting down at 3:30 pm. There are two outhouses and nicer bathrooms are available across the parking lot at the library. Snacks are available for sale. Cost for admission is $3 per child and adults are free. Parking is free. Bring a change of clothes and a plastic bag.

I had a chair but wish I had brought a blanket too for the kids to eat their lunch. They didn't sit down much so it worked out fine. You can call Adventure Playground and see how many reservations they have for day camps to see how busy they will be. We went on a busy day and the kids waited about 10 minutes for each turn on the rafts, swing, slide and to check out a hammer. Mondays and Saturdays are supposed to be less busy. When the day camps left around 2 pm, there were few lines.

We had a great day and stopped at Chipotle Mexican Grill on the way back to the freeway on Beach Boulevard. I ate my favorite, which is a vegetarian bowl with chips, and my kids ate the beans and cilantro-lime rice. Our whole meal was under $8, but I always order waters which saves money.

Adventure Playground is located at 7111 Talbert Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA. Park in the library parking lot and walk up the hill where you see trees. From San Pedro, take the 405 South and exit Beach Boulevard and go right (south). Turn right (west) at Talbert and take it 1/2 mile until it ends at the library parking lot. Adventure Playground can be reached at (714) 842-7442.

Adventure Playground does no advertising so let's just say that this is our little secret.

For a Chipotle near you, check out: http://www.chipotle.com/.

Free Slurpee's on Saturday, July 11

On Saturday, July 11th (7/11) 7.11 oz Slurpee's will be free at 7-Eleven Stores while supplies last. It is recommended to go early.

7-ELEVEN (#19003)
837 S. GAFFEY STREET, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731-3612
(310) 548-3815

7-ELEVEN (#27548)
114 N. GAFFEY STREET, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731-1920
(310) 519-7343

7-ELEVEN (#18668)
1700 W 25TH ST, SAN PEDRO, CA 90732-4201
(310) 548-5086

7-ELEVEN (#24904)
1519 NORTH GAFFEY, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731-1338
(310) 547-3757

For a store near you:
http://www.7-eleven.com/

Warner's on Wednesdays - WOW

The Warner Grand Theatre, an art-deco theater that opened to the public in 1931, is offering a special program called Warner's on Wednesdays.  

Tickets to the second run movies are $3 each or $10 for 2 admission tickets, 2 popcorn's and 2 drinks.  Movies play every Wednesday at 6 pm and 9 pm.  Street parking is free after 5 pm and all day Sunday.

The Warner Grand Theatre

478 W. Sixth Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

(310) 833-8333

www.warnergrand.org

Schedule of WOW Movies

7/15-Fast and Furious

7/22-The Dark Knight

7/29-Bedtime Stories

8/5 -The Sandlot

8/12-Marley & Me

8/19-The Wiz

8/26-The Secret Life of Bees

9/2-Medea Goes to Jail

9/9-Coraline 

Free Family Film Festival at Regal Theaters

Free films are shown every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10 am. Seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For a theater near you, check out:
http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=CA


Promenade Stadium
13550 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates ,CA 90274
310-544-3042

07/07/2009-07/08/2009
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G)
Alvin And The Chipmunks (PG)

07/14/2009-07/15/2009
Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
Igor (PG)

07/21/2009-07/22/2009
Doogal (G)
Surf's Up (PG)

07/27/2009-07/28/2009
Space Chimps (G)

07/28/2009-07/29/2009
Hotel For Dogs (PG)

08/04/2009-08/05/2009
The Tale Of Despereaux (G)
Nim's Island (PG)

08/11/2009-08/12/2009
Charlotte's Web (G)
Kung Fu Panda (PG)

This theater is located in The Avenue of the Peninsula Outdoor Shopping Mall which includes an Ice Chalet, stores and restaurants. Children enjoy playing in the outdoor fountain.