Summer Celebration
Saturday, May 17, 2008
11:00am-1:00pm Summer is finally here, school’s out and FUN is in! Summer Celebration is your chance to be the first to sign up for all City camps and classes. You will also have a chance to meet our wonderful instructors and sample some of what their classes have to offer. This year’s celebration will be held at the Community Center, 710 Pier Avenue at 11:00am - 1:00pm. The event is FREE so bring your family and friends to kick off the summer the Hermosa Way!

Hermosa Beach Little League Fundraiser
Saturday, May 17, 2008
This annual fundraising event, hosted by Hennessy’s, is highly popular, attracting a large crowd of local participants to Pier Plaza to enjoy dinner and music.Ticket proceeds directly benefit the local resident league.

Fiesta Hermosa
May 24 – 26, 2008
The annual Memorial Day weekend of festivities will take place in downtown Hermosa along Hermosa Ave, Pier Ave, and Pier Plaza. The three-day event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, will include over three hundred vendors, food booths, children’s rides, entertainment stages, and a beer garden. For more information please contact 310.376.0951 or visit the website at www.fiestahermosa.com.

AVP – Hermosa Beach Open
June 6 – June 8, 2008
This is a 2-man Pro Beach Volleyball Tournament with both Men’s and Women’s divisions. The event is televised nationally on Fox Sports Network. For more information, visit the website at www.avp.com.

Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 31
9:00am – 1:00pm
Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive Come out to this great event with homemade cookies, a flea market, crafts and a raffle! Please contact Patty Egerer at pegerer@roadrunner.com for more information.

EVP Volleyball Tournament
June 14, 2008
The tour will feature top male and female pro teams from all over the country competing in a two-on-two beach volleyball tournament. For more information, please Ross Balling at www.evptour.com.

Hermosa Beach Artwalk
June 21, 2008
Event includes visual art exhibitions and musical performances located on the east and north lawns of the Community Center. Local galleries, restaurants and businesses will be participating in the event. For more information, please contact Sam Perotti or Ken Klade at hbartwalk.com.

Beach Tennis
Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29
Beach Tennis USA is in its 4th season of producing successful events on both the east and west coasts. Game is played on a traditional volleyball court with the net height of 6’2”. Anyone at any level is welcome to come out and play! Please contact James Lorenzo at jlorenzo@imagineitevents.com for more information.

AAU Beach Volleyball Nationals
Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13
There will be six stops in the Southern California area, including the 12th Annual AAU National Championship in Hermosa Beach, the largest junior beach volleyball camp prior to the Nationals. Information and registration for the tournaments and the Beach Volleyball camp is available online at www.aaubeach.org . Please contact Gino Grajeda at www.aau.sports.org for more information.

Sunset Beach Concert Series
Consecutive Sunday Evenings
July 20 - July 27 - August 3
6:00pm
Bring a picnic dinner, lawn chairs and a blanket to wind down the weekend with a free concert at the beach. Thank you for not bringing any glass containers. Location: South side of the Hermosa Beach Pier. Concert line-up coming soon! Call 310.318.0280 or email hbconnect@hermosabch.org for more information.

Shakespeare by the Sea
Wednesday, July 23: Antony & Cleopatra
Thursday, July 24: A Midsummer’s Night Dream
Location: Valley Park
7:00pm
For more information, visit www.shakespearebythesea.org

So Cal Beach Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, July 26
The So Cal Foundation for Children (SCFC) raises funds for scholarships, educational guidance and athletic opportunity to underprivileged youth. For registration information, contact Tournament Director, Bill Sigler, at the events sections of www.smacksportswear.com .

International Surf Festival
Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3
This event is hosted by the cities of Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and Torrance featuring the Velzy-Stevens Pier to Pier Paddleboard Championships, the Dick Fitzgerald Two-Mile Run, CBVA sanctioned 6-person Beach Volleyball Tournament, International Bodysurfing Championship, the Dwight Crum Pier to Pier Swim, lifeguard competitions and dory races. For more information and to register for events on-line, visit www.surffestival.org .

CBVA Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, August 9
The California Beach Volleyball Association presents tournaments on the north side of the Pier. Contact League Director, Chris Brown, for more information at 310.374.5902 or visit their website at www.cbva.com for upcoming events.

Hermosa Shorts Movie on the Beach
Sunday, August 10
A monster size movie screen will be set up just south of the Hermosa Pier and will feature a compilation of Hermosa Short’s greatest short films over the past years. For more information, please contact Tom Kearney at kearney6@earthlink.net.

GI Joe Pier to Pier Walk
Saturday, August 23
7:00am at the Hermosa Beach Pier
$15 per person until August 8
$25 per person after August 8
Class #: 13075
Walk or run from the Hermosa Beach Pier to the Manhattan Beach Pier and back (approximately four miles) in the sand. Participants will receive a Pier to Pier Run t-shirt, goodie bag and prizes including a change to win a free 10 week Boot Camp session. Tell your family, friends and loved ones that GI Joe has activities for you! Don’t miss out! Registration will be taken at the Community Center located at 710 Pier Avenue. Part of the proceeds will go to Trinity Care Hospice. In memory of Charlie Saikley. For more information, please contact Joe Charles at JCactivity@ca.rr.com.

FOP Movie in the Park
Saturday, August 23
Location: Valley Park
This family friendly event is hosted by Friends of the Parks. Being your favorite lawn chair and picnic blanket and enjoy a movie under the stars on a cool summer night. Venue opens at 5:00pm for games, refreshments and more at Valley Park. Movie begins at 8:00pm. For more information, please call 310.318.0280 or email hbconnect@hermosabch.org.

Fiesta Hermosa
Saturday, August 30 – Monday, September 1
The annual Labor Day weekend of festivities will take place in downtown Hermosa along Hermosa Avenue, Pier Avenue and Pier Plaza. The three-day event, organized by the Chamber of Commerce, will include over three hundred vendors, food booths, children’s rides, entertainment stages and a beer garden. For more information, please contact 310.376.0951 or visit the website at www.fiestahermosa.com .

CBVA Volleyball Tournament
Saturday, September 6
The California Beach Volleyball Association presents tournaments on the north side of the Pier. Contact League Director, Chris Brown, for more information at 310.374.5902 or visit their website at www.cbva.com for upcoming events.