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On Sunday, October 16, 2016 we gather once again to celebrate Jimmy’s life and raise funds for Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Ocean Therapy Program. We hope you will join us for our one-of-a-kind Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Surf Fiesta Presented by LA Car Guy and  Fresh Brothers Pizza.  “The Jimmy” is one-of-a-kind surf “contest” with a unique format which includes all levels of surfers: from first timers to rippers. Look for our all-day huge Silent Auction and Raffle on the beach and new for this year live auction at the beach during the break between round 1 and round 2. Snag some great surf stuff from our amazing sponsors, find an experience of a lifetime, and help the Marines, Veterans and children who benefit from our Ocean Therapy Program. Proceeds: The proceeds from the Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Fiesta, aka “The Jimmy”, will be used to further the JMMF’s efforts to heal mental and physical illness and injury through surfing and ocean-related activities. Our mission is to carry on the legacy of Jim’s pure love of surfing by sharing the ocean’s power to heal. Cost: $50 Cost includes contest entry, T-shirt, breakfast, lunch and chance to win some amazing gifts from local sponsors. Awards & After Party: We will be changing things up a bit this year and will be doing some key awards throughout the day, a live auction on the beach, and the final awards will be handed out on the beach after the final heat of the day around 4:30pm.   Format: The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation Fiesta, aka “The Jimmy”, is a unique team surf contest that brings together surfers, friends, and family to remember and celebrate the life of Jimmy Miller. The Jimmy is designed to be fun and foster teamwork and friendly competition. Teams will consist a mix of team members from each skill level (A/B/C/D/E) from rippers to people who have never surfed before. Members will self-rate their ability and the Contest Committee will determine ultimate skill level and make up the teams. Beginner and first time surfers are encouraged and welcome. Rules: 1. Meet your team members when the teams are announced at 8am on the morning of The Jimmy. 2. Check-In and Board Selection: 15 minutes before your heat, gather your team members and meet at the Contest Director’s Table. Through a draw of cards out of a hat, each team member will determine which of the collection of boards he/she will ride during the heat and pick up their contest jersey. Being there 15 minutes before your heat is mandatory for the day to run smoothly. Please know your heat time, gather your team members and please be on time. 3. Scoring: Each wave will be scored by three judges on a scale of 1 to 10. The top three scores will then be averaged for your total wave score. 4. Each team will surf against another team with all team members in the water at the same time in a 15-minute heat. Each surfer on the team will be scored with their highest scoring wave counting toward the team total. Teams are encouraged to help each other to ensure that each member gets at least one wave. The team with the higher cumulative team score will advance to the next round. 5. Listen for the double horn to end the heat and start the next heat. A single horn indicates 5 minutes left in the heat. Please wait at the water”s edge to paddle out at the start of your heat. At the end of your heat (2 horns), please ride in prone position (to not confuse the judges) to the beach quickly so the next heat can get started. 6. Return your contest jersey to the proper bin and surfboard to the Contest Director area at the end of your heat. FAQs Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event? Nope:  All ages are welcome! What are my transport/parking options getting to the event? There is a big parking lot but it can get crowded and please be sure to bring quarters or a credit card for the meters. What can/can’t I bring to the event? Please bring a sufboad! Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email info@jimmymillerfoundation.org Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? No.  We will have your name on the list What is the refund policy? Full refunds are available until the day of or can be turned into donations.

This biographical play highlights the career of one of Americas most beloved writers and delves into ‘One Act Plays’ of Poe’s most famous works. Different individual directors helm each of these vignette’s based on the authors best known writings – including: The Raven, The Tell Tale Heart, and the Pit and the Pendulum. PERFORMANCES: October 7th @ 8pm 8th @ 8pm 9th @ 2pm * Matinee 14th @ 8pm 15th @ 8pm 16th @ 2pm * Matinee

Please join us for an afternoon of tasting from some of our local wineries and purveyors of fine beverages. The proceeds from this event will benefit STAR, Inc., a non-profit organization which provides housing and care for intellectually and developmentally disabled adults. FAQs  Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? For inquiries, please contact us via email at star.homes@verizon.net. SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS BEVERAGE AND RAFFLE SPONSORS: -Frangipani Estates Winery and Vineyard http://www.frangipaniwinery.com -Manhattan Margaritas http://www.manhattanmargarita.com -Mapson Wine Cellars http://www.mapsoncellars.com -Sant Wines http://santwines.com/ -San Vicente Cellars http://www.sanvicentecellars.com/ -The raffle prizes for this event have been generously underwritten by Higa Ohana. Thank you all! First Prize: $1000.00 Second Prize: $500.00 Third Prize: $300.00 Fourth Prize: $200.00 If you would like to request raffle tickets, please visit star ‘s website to download an entry form.  

Lively (or deadly) discussion of killer reads by a quartet of local authors – Sarah Chen, Jennifer Chow, Sybil Johnson, and Lida Sideris

Join us for Toddler Storytime!  This storytime is geared to 18 month to 3 year olds and their parents/caregivers. Come enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, movement, and more! In the best interest of the enjoyment of the children and families at our storytimes and equal opportunity to attend, the series will have a limited attendance and families will be admitted on a first come, first served basis.  On Tuesday mornings tickets will be distributed outside the library beginning at 10 AM.For more information please contact the children’s librarians.Ages 18 months to 3 years.

The Neptunian Woman’s Club is hosting a reception to welcome members who have joined the club in 2015 as well as prospective members, on Tuesday, October 18th at 6pm.  This is an opportunity to meet members, gain more information about the club and learn the multiple ways you can get involved.    The Neptunian Woman’s Club was founded in 1909 and is the oldest civic organization in the South Bay.  It has a deep seated tradition of cultivating the passion of like-minded women to support and serve the changing needs of our location communities, and to build a better place to live.  It is a Non Profit Benefit 501(c)3 Corporation dedicated to volunteerism and the raising of funds in support of charitable, educational, and cultural and civic services.  All Women in the South Bay are Welcome. Please RSVP by Friday, October 14th. Questions?  Contact Terri at info@neptunianwc.org