Community

Free Help with Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger

Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at  West Central Mental Health, 3751 Stocker St, Room 127 (Baldwin Hills area) Or 7:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 540 Main St. (at Mariposa), El Segundo (rear entrance). (Park in rear, enter in front). Call (310) 322-6373 or (310) 306-6766 for more information.

Through to Aug. 31

Summer Enrichment Program for16-24 year-olds

Earn 10 Credits in Just 8 Weeks!! Credentialed Independent Studies instructors in English, Math, Science and Social Studies Open Enrollment July 1st to 7th from 10:00 – 1:00 Pm Self Defense Classes Learn Conflict Resolution & Anti-Bullying Skills, Sensei Hardine, Media Arts Classes, Interviewing Techniques and Video Production. Graphic Artistry, Free Hip-Hop Classes and Jazz summer session begins on Monday, July 12th to Friday, August 20, 2010. For more info call Shalaya Harris 323-921-5564 12:00 – 4:00 pm Partnering with Home Sweet’s Home Youth Services, Inc. call Dr. Steve Jefferson 310-408-3478, Bettye Sweet, M.S. 323-708-4156.

Multiplication Nation Workshop

Investment In Your Child: The Crash Course Model - This four session workshop will cover the following multiplication tables 6,7,8,9 as children don’t usually have trouble with 1-5, and 10 times tables.  Students take a pre and post test for each table covered.  These assessments allow all parties involved (i.e. instructor, parent, student) to monitor progress. Students will learn to multiply using the skip counting methodology.  There are two sessions to choose from for grades 1-6. For more info call Megan 310.266.3484.

Aug. 5-7

National Lifeguard Championships

The United States Lifesaving Association National Lifeguard Championships will see more than 1,000 lifeguards and junior lifeguards from across the country, compete for individual and team honors, at Huntington State Beach. Professional Lifeguards ranging in age from 17 to 75 years-old and Junior Lifeguards from ages 9-17 will be competing in water and beach course events. The three-day competition, hosted by the Huntington State Beach Lifeguard Association (HSBLA), will be held at Huntington State Beach at Beach Blvd. and Pacific Coast Highway and admission is free. For more info visit www.uslanationals.org.

August 7, 2010

Champion of Challenge

Joe and Catherine Williams are sponsoring their 3rd Annual Fundraiser “Champion of Challenge”! Raising awareness and funds to support the programs of The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles. The funds raised will be used to train African American psychotherapists in The Wellness Community methodology of facilitating group support for people affected with cancer. Tickets are limited so buy now and enjoy the 6:00 pm VIP reception and 7:30 pm program & award presentation at the Cicada Restaurant, 617 Olive Street in Los Angeles. To purchase tickets or for more info call 818-636-2208.

August 7, 2010

For Reverend Ralph E. Butler Retirement Extravaganza

Announcing The Retirement Extravaganza

You are cordially invited to attend a celebratory luncheon for Reverend Ralph E. Butler as he retires as Pastor of Good News Missionary Baptist Church. To purchase tickets for call 213-910-4873. Please RSVP by July 31, 2010. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. at the Proud Bird Restaurant located at 11022 Aviation Blvd. Los Angeles.

August 11, 2010

Legal Aid Community Outreach

Are you or someone you know having problems with Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Child Visitation, or Legal Separation? Well, you need to attend the next "Community Outreach" meeting at the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA), where we will be discussing issues related to" Family Law." Come meet your neighborhood
attorney, know what your rights are, and find out all of the "Services" LAFLA provides.
The event is from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at 7000 Broadway, Los Angeles. (Enter rear of building off 70th St.) RSVP by August 9th by contacting Mindy Owes (Council Chair) at (310) 670-4617. Refreshments will be served.

August 19, 2010 through August 23, 2010

The Leadership Institute

The Tavis Smiley Foundation's Leadership Institute brings together outstanding young teens for five days of training on what matters most to young leaders who want to positively impact the world. Teens, age 13-18, are invited to apply. Selection is based on an essay, letter of recommendation and community service. The Leadership Institute is managed by the foundation's National Youth Advisory Council and includes workshops and sessions focused on individual leadership skill development, project planning and community activism.. The deadline is July 31 and the event happened at UCLA Campus, 300 DeNeve Plaza, Los Angeles. For more info visit www.youthtoleaders.org.

August 20th, 2010

"Jazz Sunday"

Unwind to the smooth sound of jazz while enjoying your lunch.  This event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 114 N. Market St., Inglewood. For more info call 310-671-0115.

Free Summer Concerts

The Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park series is an annual, summer-long event held each year at Polliwog Park. It runs through Labor Day weekend and has featured such artists as the Doo-Wah Riders and Lisa Haley and the Zydekats, as well as a host of other talented musicians. These performances are open seating and free to the public. There are no dogs, barbecues, or wheeled vehicles at any time in the concert area. Your cooperation to keep our parks clean is appreciated. The Woodstock Tribute – Jimmy Hendrix from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on August 1

Bring your beach chairs down to the Redondo Beach Pier and enjoy free concerts every Thursday and Saturday evening throughout the summer from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The Redondo Beach Pier Concert Series features over 20 bands from an array of genres. On Saturday, July 31 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. enjoy Phil Gates Band: Blues.

August 14

Water Recycling Facility Tour

West Basin Municipal Water District is showing its Edward C. Little Water Recycling Facility to the public! Come see how the facility takes wastewater and turns it into near-distilled quality water in 20 minutes. The FREE tours take place every second Saturday of each month at 9:30 a.m. The facility is located at 1935 S. Hughes Way (near Sepulveda) in El Segundo. All tour participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to walk up stairs for part of the tour.  Call 310-217-2411 to reserve your spot. Visit www.westbasin.org for additional information.