While the AVP Manhattan Beach Open draws volleyball fans to the pier, three more events pack the South Bay on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, with chances to shop, compete and support neighbors fighting cancer.

Celebrate Wellness Gala raises funds for free cancer programs

Cancer Support Community South Bay holds its 29th Annual Celebrate Wellness Gala on Saturday, Aug. 15, at the Westdrift Hotel, 1400 Parkview Ave., Manhattan Beach. The Great Gatsby-themed evening runs 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and features dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and entertainment hosted by KTLA-5 host Wendy Burch.

Tickets are $295 per person or $550 for a two-pack and can be purchased at CSCSouthBay.org or by calling 310-376-3550. All proceeds fund the Redondo Beach-based nonprofit's free programs.

Founded in 1987, CSC South Bay has served more than 30,000 people affected by cancer. The organization offers more than 200 free monthly programs, including support groups, individual counseling, healthy lifestyle classes and workshops for patients, survivors, caregivers and children as young as 5.

Executive director and CEO Jillian Van Leuven described the nonprofit's mission at its Together We Walk 5K in March: "When we show up for each other and walk side by side, we remind ourselves that none of us has to face difficult moments alone."

The gala is CSC South Bay's marquee fundraiser. A Girls Night Out event at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach last October drew 200 guests and raised $148,000, and the March 5K brought more than 275 participants and nearly $36,000.

Hermosa Beach Sidewalk Sale brings 30+ shops to Pier Plaza

The Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce hosts its Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 15-16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pier Plaza, 1 Pier Ave. More than 30 local shops, eateries and pop-up vendors will offer special promotions, discounted items, in-store activities and live music for families throughout downtown Hermosa Beach.

Beach tennis tournament at Hermosa Pier

BT Cali Club, which offers beach tennis classes and league play in Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach, hosts its Endless Summer Tournament on the north side of the Hermosa Beach Pier from Friday through Sunday, Aug. 14-16. Competition runs 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Saturday features beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions. Sunday shifts to intermediate and advanced mixed doubles. Awards are presented each day. Registration is open at btcaliclub.com/summer.

Coming up across the South Bay

According to Easy Reader's community calendar:

  • Wednesday, Aug. 19 — Summer Concert at The Point, El Segundo: Superfreck (disco/funk), 6-8 p.m., 850 S. Pacific Coast Hwy.
  • Thursday, Aug. 20 — Summer Concert at Redondo Pier: Supersonic LA (Oasis tribute), 6-8 p.m.
  • Saturday-Saturday, Aug. 22-23 — Riviera Village Sidewalk Sale, Redondo Beach, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 1799 S. Catalina Ave.
  • Saturday, Aug. 22 — 11th Annual Art Walk, El Segundo, 3-9 p.m., 314 Main St.
  • Sunday, Aug. 23 — Summer Concert at Polliwog Park, Manhattan Beach: The Police Academy (Sting/The Police tribute), 5-7 p.m.