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May 19 – 25th Annual Woodies on the Waterfront
The L.A. Wood car show is held every year and hosted by South Bay Woodies, a small group of classic car owners and enthusiasts who strive to preserve and promote wooden cars, spread the excitement of restoration, history of ownership, and charitable giving thru it’s flagship yearly event. This year the event is being held on “National Drive Your Woodie Day”.
May 13 – Explore the Shore at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Spend the day exploring the shore at Cabrillo Beach.
Editorial: Democrat Howard Berman, Republican Susan Shelley for the new 30th Congressional District
ON June 5, voters in the San Fernando Valley will face one of the most competitive congressional races in recent history as they choose from a field that includes popular Democratic representatives Brad Sherman and Howard Berman.
May 6 – San Pedro Bay Historical Society’s First Sunday Series featuring “Early Insights into the Labor Movement”
Muller House Museum’s First Sunday Series features longtime community activist and former president of the ILWU Local 13 Art Almeida in a program on “Early Insights into the Labor Movement.” Some of the material covered is from his recently released book “The Wobblies in San Pedro,” which will be available for sale. An assortment of labor memorabilia will be on display throughout the month of May
Apr 29 – Annual Quilt Show at the Muller House Museum
This annual show will feature traditional and art quilts created by Carol Berg. Dee Evans, Margaret Schucker, and Carollee Schuegraf of the South Bay Quilter’s Guild
Apr 1 – San Pedro Bay Historical Society’s First Sunday Series featuring “Vintage Fabric Care 101″
Muller House Museum’s First Sunday Series program “Vintage Fabric Care 101″ is a crash course in the identification, preservation, display and storage of antique textiles presented by costume designer Kara McLeod. Feel free to bring in your own textile treasure for a consult with this remarkable expert in the field. Museum and gift Shop open at 1 PM, Program begins at 1:30 PM.
Mar 25 – San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club at the Muller House Museum
San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club will be guests at the Muller House Museum.
Mar 24 – Explore the Shore at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Spend the day exploring the shore at Cabrillo Beach. Join the “Walk Cabrillo” guided tour of the Cabrillo Beach Coastal Park habitats from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. This free walk will include guided interpretation of inner Cabrillo Beach, saltmarsh, outer wave-swept sandy beach, and the tidepools at Point Fermin.
The History of the U.S.S. Iowa at San Pedro and Long Beach
With the exciting news that the USS Iowa (BB-61, commissioned in February 1943) will soon be towed to the Port of Los Angeles where she will become a major waterfront attraction, it’s
Mar 8 – Celebrating Women 2012 San Pedro Chamber
The Business/Education/Arts Committee of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Celebrating Women 2012 luncheon to commemorate Women’s History Month.
Mar 4 – San Pedro Bay Historical Society’s First Sunday Series featuring “Walker’s Cafe” at the Muller House Museum
San Pedro Bay Historical Society’s First Sunday Series at the Muller House Museum presents “Hogs & Hot Cakes: the Story of Walker’s Caf” at their 1:30 program. Carol Tedrow, Charlene Torres and Grace Mestas will share tales of the iconic eatery, movie set and biker bar’s colorful past and fascinating customers. Admission is free, but donations welcome
Feb 26 – San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club at the Muller House Museum
San Pedro Knit and Crochet Club will be guests at the Muller House Museum. Last opportunity to see our Gary Norton paintings and our informational display on our Archives. $3 donation suggested
Feb 19 – Friends of the San Pedro Library present: LISA SEE at the Grand Annex
Lisa See, author of the critically-acclaimed international bestseller, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan (2005), as well as On Gold Mountain, Peony in Love, Shanghai Girls and the most recent, Dreams of Joy will read and discuss her latest works and her family’s fascinating history in Los Angeles. Ticket price includes a copy of Dreams of Joy
Feb 15 – “More Than a Month” – Community Cinema Series at the Warner Grand
Filmmaker Shukree Hassan Tilghman gathers petitions to “End Black History Month” during his documentary film ” More Than a Month .” Warner Grand Theatre warnergrand.org 478 West 6th Street San Pedro CA 90731 View Larger Map
Feb 5 – First Sunday Series “Open for Business: History is in the Details” at the Muller House Museum
Muller House Museum’s First Sunday Series “Open for Business: History is in the Details” features paintings created by San Pedro artist Gary Norton. Historical Society Archivist Anne Hansford will explain how meticulous research led him to create buildings and scenes that tell a story of days gone by.
Jan 22 – “Dear Harbor: Images of our Community” at Angels Gate Cultural Center Exhibit on Display thru March 4th
The Dear Harbor project is a interactive tribute to the memories, photographs and physical history of our community. Dear Harbor asks local residents to take a past photographic print of the San Pedro harbor area to the location where it was originally shot, and take a new picture showing how things have changed.
Editorial: What’s in a name? Foolishness when it comes to politicians’ monikers for public buildings
To validate their place in history, politicians hope to get their names attached to public buildings, in much the same way as baseball players dream of earning plaques in the Hall of Fame.
Dec 11 – Christmas Boutique at Muller House Museum
San Pedro Bay Historical Society’s Annual Christmas Boutique at the Muller House will be held from 1 to 4 PM. Holiday items and decorations are featured
Dec 11 – Sunday Series: Santas Around the World
Muller House Museum (1542 S. Beacon St.) will host community activist Lorraine Ornelas at the museum’s “Sunday Series” with her program “Santas Around the World.” She will discuss international traditions and customs. Museum opens at 1 PM, program begins at 1:30 PM.
Sep 25 – White Point Home Tour & Reception
Enjoy a self-guided tour of six distinctive, historic and eclectic homes that reflect the rich diversity of architecture and landscaping in the San Pedro community.
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