What’s happening in Hermosa Beach, Ca. for the week of December 7th through the 13th?

What’s happening in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach for the week of December 7^th through the 13^th?

Saturday December 7^th today you will find the South Bay Boardriders Surf Club is sponsoring a Contest at the Northside of the Pier starting at 8 am. Also there will be a Sand Snowman Contest at the North side of the Pier for more information on this call (310)318-0280. The Sandpipers are hosting the 21^st Annual Holiday Homes Tour, you may pre purchase tickets at www.sandpipers.org/events/hht     Pre purchased tickets are $25 or you may purchase at the door for $30. A free shuttle service is provided by the Sandpipers at the  Neptunian Women’s Club 920 Highland Ave. Manhattan Beach, Ca. 90266. The Spyder Snow Fest will be going on today at Downtown Hermosa Beach Pier Ave. This event runs from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. For more information call (310)940-2228.

·       Be sure to check out 1,000 Points of Light at Manhattan Beach, Southbay Galleria, check in starts at 3:30 pm at 1815 Hawthorne Blvd. Redondo Beach, Ca for more information call (310) 371-7546.

December 8^th Santa Photos at Gumtree, this is a Hermosa Beach Education Foundation Fundraiser located at 238 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, Ca. come on out and get pictures and support the Education Foundation. 

The Sandpipers are hosting the 21^st annual Holiday Homes Tour, tickets are $25 if pre purchased and $30 at the door for more information check out www.sandpipers.org/events/hht  Manhattan Beach is hosting the Manhattan Beach fireworks at the Manhattan Beach Pier from 4 to8 pm.

The Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Festival is held at the Pier every year in December. This year's Fireworks Festival will take place on December 8, 2013 and will include the following events:

Time	Event
3:30 PM	Hyperion Outfall Serenaders (Dixieland) Christmas
4:00 PM	Skechers Snow Park opens (Admission: please donate canned food, new unwrapped toys, or cash for the YMCA and The Friendship Circle Toy and Canned Food Drive) Holiday Bounce Park opens Mira Costa Marching Band Color Guard post 12 Days Banners
4:30 PM	Mira Costa High School Choir takes Center Stage
5:00 PM	Mira Costa Orchestra Mira Costa Cheer Team rallies crowd into Sing-Along formation
5:30 PM	Mira Costa Jazz Ensemble
6:00 PM	David Prather Sing-Along  12 Days of Christmas "Pop-Up and Sing" Grand Finale
7:00 PM	25th Annual Skechers Manhattan Beach Holiday Fireworks Show

Remember to bring blankets, beach chairs, and picnic dinner to pick a spot for the spectacular shows!

The Holiday Fireworks are expected to go forward, rain or shine, on Sunday. For more information on the schedule of events, please visit the Holiday Fireworks website.

December 10^th the Hermosa Beach City Council meets at 7 pm at 1315 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, Ca for more information call (310)318-0216. The Hermosa Valley Schools 8^th grade class will be on a field trip for the day to the Museum of Tolerance.

December 11^th the Hermosa Beach School District meeting is at 7 pm at 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90245. There will be free holiday parking in Downtown Hermosa Beach today. Choir’s in the Library will meet at Hermosa Valley School 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254 from 2 to 4 pm. For more information call (310)937-5888.

December 12^th the Hermosa Valley School is having an 8^th grade Parent Astro Camp starting at 6 pm location 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, CA. 90254.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 5P-9P - ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE AND WALK ABOUT NORTH MANHATTAN BEACH - FROM 32ND ST. - 42ND STREET Unique gifts, discounts, samplings and libations from restaurants and stores. Music, balloon art, face painting, popcorn, plus!!!

December 13^th don’t forget to check out the Hermosa Beach Farmer’s Market from Noon to 4 pm at 11^th and Valley Drive.

What’s happening in Hermosa Beach and surrounding area this coming week?

What’s happening in Hermosa Beach and surrounding area this coming week? There are several events that will keep you busy.

Friday November 22:

·       Don’t forget about the Friday Farmer’s Market, fresh and wonderful!

    The final show in Surf City's 2013 Season..."The Hallelujah Girls"!!

    Hermosa Beach Playhouse...only 4 more performances left, and they are starting to fill up!  For hearty

    laughter and good feelings, this is truly a show you won't want to miss.

    This show was written by some of the writers of "The Golden Girls" and is so well written and funny!

     Plus, we have been blessed with a wonderful and professional cast that bring the girls of Eden Falls,

     Georgia fully to life!  

     We are thrilled to be closing out our highly successful 2nd season with such a fabulous show, and with

     the Easy Reader review coming out today, (Thursday, 11/21), we have high expectations of selling out

     the remainder of the performances!!

     Final performances are:

     Friday, November 22nd @ 8:00 pm

     Saturday, November 23rd @ 2:00 pm AND 8:00 pm

     Sunday, November 24th @ 2:00 pm 

  

      You can catch a link to the article that Michael Hixon of the Beach Reporter wrote about the show last week, on our website:  www.surfcitytheatre.com or don't miss the review by Kathryn Cross in the Easy Reader this week.
   

     Saturday November 23^rd:

·        10 am Magic Castle Excursion, take a tour of the Magic Castle, this is a private clubhouse and they are
      inviting you in to explore. They showcase Magician from around the world.

·         10 am the Hermosa Beach Sidewalk Festival begins, come on out and enjoy some holiday shopping. You will find something for everyone, a holiday themed scavenger hunt, live music and children’s activities.

Sunday November, 24th

Come on out and do your holiday shopping at the Holiday Arts & Craft Bazaar, located at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd. Redondo Beach, Ca. 90278. The fun starts at 9 am.

You can participate in the 1st Annual Golden Heart Ranch Social Living Club Food Drive located at Golden Heart Ranch Headquarters at 8th and Sepulveda in Manhattan Beach (behind Supreme Paints) this will be going on from 10 am to 3 pm. Please bring non-perishable items only.

Monday November 25th

The Mira Costa High School Varsity Basketball team with be playing every day this week location 1401 Artesia Blvd. Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266 for more information call (310) 318-7337

There will be no school this week in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Tuesday November 26th

Hermosa Beach City Council Meeting will take place at 7 pm location in the Council Chambers at 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. For more information call (310) 318-0216

Thursday November 28th

Happy Thanksgiving! There will be no street sweeping today in observance of the holiday. Also, City Hall will be closed.

Friday November 29th

Hermosa Beach Farmer’s Market located at 8th street and 10 streets Hermosa Beach Ca. 90254 the hours are Noon to 4 pm.

Parks in Hermosa Beach

Hermosa Beach is home to many wonderful parks you can find a variety of things to see and do. There are over 20 different parks and parkettes located throughout the city. These beautiful spaces offer many opportunities for residents to enjoy green space, picnic or just play and enjoy nature.

If it’s sports you enjoy, there are three large fields, Clark Stadium, South Park and Valley Park they are home to some adult and youth sports leagues. You will find many other parks scattered around the city
for your pleasure.

Valley Park is 5.33 acres and is the largest and most used park in Hermosa Beach. They have a play area for children of all ages to play, and a handicapped accessible swing for children with physical disabilities. There are many picnic tables and barbecue grills to choose from for a family picnic, or cookout its located at2521 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca.

Clark Field is located at 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. this is a permission only field, there are to be no organized sporting events at this location unless approved.

South Park is located at 425 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. This is a lovely park that is perfect for birthday parties, picnics, and small sporting events. This park provides free parking, restrooms, playground, and picnic tables.

Hermosa Beach is a great place to live the community is always coming together with fun and interesting things for everyone.

National Market Trends

National Market Trends

Suzanne Rampe

www.LocalMotionRealtor.com

Across the United States, latest statistics are indicating that the national real estate market trends are on the up; they are showing steady improvements which translates to good news for those who are planning on selling as well as those who are hoping to buy property. The following are some interesting real estate trends:

• ·      Lenders are adjusting down payment requirements to qualify more borrowers
• ·      Foreclosures and repossessions are lowering. RealtyTrac indicates that these numbers fell by 29% in October, 2013.
• ·      Most metro areas across the United States are experiencing an increase in home prices

Additional good news is that mortgage rates remain fairly low so borrowing is still affordable for many Americans. Even though there was a slight increase in rates over the past few days; according to the weekly national survey conducted by Bankrate.com for November 13, 2013; a 30-year fixed mortgage is at 4.48%, a 15-year fixed mortgage is at 3.49%, and 5-year adjustable rate mortgage is 3.33%. These numbers translate to monthly payments of $834.07, $1 178.75, and $725.35.

According to the National Association of Realtors in a report entitled U.S. Economy Outlook: November 2013; new single family sales, housing starts, single family units, and multi-family units are on the rise and are forecasted to continue on this trend through to 2014.

The National Association of Realtors also indicated that the metro area of San Jose, California; San Francisco, Honolulu,  Anaheim-Santa Ana, California; and San Diego are the most expensive real estate markets while Toledo, Ohio;  Rockford, Illinois; Decatur, Illinois; Ocala, Florida; and Topeka, Kansas, are the most affordable markets.

What’s happening in Hermosa Beach this week? 11/15/13

What’s happening in Hermosa Beach this week?

November 15th:

Mira Costa Football 

Home Game

CIF First Round of Play-offs at Waller Stadium!

Time: 7:30pm

Don’t forget about the Friday Farmer’s Market, fresh and wonderful! Location ~ 11^th and Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

CBVA Beach Volleyball Hall of Fame

Tonight at 7pm! Eric Fonoimoana Gold Medalist and MCHS head coach of women's and men's beach volleyball will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Location 710 Pier Ave Hermosa Beach CA 

There are still a few tickets available:https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=rnz7mkcab&oeidk=a07e8d94vtu0c6ccae2&oseq=a02573fdhu5m5m 

Also note than when purchasing tickets the email box has an address in it. I do not know why, every link I found to purchase tickets has it, but when I purchased my own tickets I removed that email address and placed my own email address into the form. You will need to do that as well or your tickets will be directed to another person!

November 18th:

Starting today the Hermosa Beach Skate Park will be closed until November 22^nd. Location~ 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254.

Starting at 10 am today you will find a Free Holiday Light Exchange, bring 2 of your old working Christmas lights and exchange them for 2 new energy saving LED lights. Location ~ 20285 S. Western Ave. Suite 100 Torrance, Ca. 90254

November 19^th:

If you missed this yesterday you can come on down today at 10 am for the Free Holiday Light Exchange. Same location as yesterday!

Check out what is going on here today at 11:30 am join the Friendship Circle Meeting w/ Christy Cole (for Elementary only) Hermosa Valley School 1645 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

Interested in what is happening with the PTO be here at 3:30 pm Hermosa Valley School – PTO general meeting Hermosa Valley School 1645 Valley Drive Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

·       7 pm Planning Commission Meeting. Location ~ 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

·       7 pm Hermosa Beach Disaster Service Workers Meeting, this is a volunteer group of Hermosa Beach residents that are authorized to help those who have been affected by natural disasters. Location ~ 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

November 20^th:

Here you have yet another chance to get rid of those electricity guzzling lights! 10 am Free Holiday Light Exchange Location same as before!

Come on down to the Garden Club Meeting and learn more about your plants at 10 am Hermosa Garden Club Meeting. Location ~ 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

·       2 pm Hermosa Valley School – Choir in the Valley’s Library. Location ~ 1645 Valley Drive,   Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

·       7 pm Public Works Commission Meeting. Location ~ 1315 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

November 22nd:

Don’t forget about the Friday Farmer’s Market, fresh and wonderful! Location ~ 11^th and Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

November 23rd:

Take an interesting and fun tour at 10 am it’s the Magic Castle Excursion, take a tour of the Magic Castle, this is a private clubhouse and they are inviting you in to explore. They showcase Magicians from around the world. Location ~ Bus transportation at 710 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, Ca. 90254

10 am the Hermosa Beach Sidewalk Festival begins, come on out and enjoy some holiday shopping. You will find something for everyone, a holiday themed scavenger hunt, live music and children’s activities. Location ~ Downtown Hermosa Beach.

Firefighter Breakfast