BUSINESS MEETINGS, MIXERS/LUNCHEON/DINNERS

MAY 2008
May 1, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:30am, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting, Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., SP

May 2, 2008 Friday
12:00 - 2:00 pm San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Business/Education/Arts Committee's Teacher Recognition Luncheon - Ports O' Call Restaurant

May 6, 2008 Tuesday
7:00pm. Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro Monthly Meeting. The Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro represents the residents of the area of San Pedro bounded by Western Avenue, 25th Street, Gaffey Street, and the Pacific Ocean, plus the Pacific Heights section of U.S. Air Force housing. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding August and December) at the Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building A.

May 7, 2008 Wednesday
9:00am, Today's regularly scheduled meeting of the Downtown Business Improvement District has been canceled.  Please plan on attending the next meeting on June 4th at 9 am at San Pedro City Hall, room 452.

10:30am, MOMS Club General Meeting. Moms Offering Moms Support. The MOMS Club of San Pedro provides a monthly newsletter with a calendar of weekly park days, field trips, holiday parties and playgroups established for all age groups. Our monthly meeting (1st Wednesday of each month @10:30am) provide a way to know and be apart of decisions for the club, meet Moms from other playgroups. Contact 310-547-0151 for location. MOMS Club of San Pedro.

4:30pm-6:30pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee will hold their Air Quality Subcommittee meeting at the Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th St., San Pedro.

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Issues Committee Meeting, 4th Floor, Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon St., San Pedro

6:00pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Recreation & Parks Committee Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, 3820 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting, Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

May 8, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

May 9, 2008 Friday
6:00pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Planning and Transportation Committee Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Bath House
3800 Stephen M. White Drive, Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro

May 10, 2008 Saturday
9:30am.   Environmental Priorities Network is holding its third annual Energy Fair to help local residents reduce energy consumption, save money, gain personal convenience, and reduce the dangers of global warming.
10:00  Alterative Fuel Smackdown    Ardent advocates of electric, plug-in hybrid, biodiesel, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles will debate which is best able to achieve the greatest carbon reductions.
11:00  Water is Energy  A guide for California, our desert state
11:30  Solar Panels for your Home ~  What to expect
12:00  A Day in the Life film premiere by the Green Ambassadors
10:00 - 3:00   Exhibits displaying information on energy-efficient home retrofits and appliances, rooftop solar panels that provide energy or hot water, and many kinds of energy saving vehicles. Visitors are urged to visit the tables of local environmental groups and to sign up for a Solar Homes Tour on June 7. For up-to-date information visit  www.southbayenergyfair.com. Cosponsors are Pacific Unitarian Church Social Justice Committee, the South Coast Interfaith Council, and the Palos Verdes-South Bay Group, Sierra Club. A $5 donation is suggested, but no one will be turned away. For more information about the Energy Fair or the Solar Homes Tour, please contact Lillian Light at 310 545 1384, lklight@verizon.net. Fair will be held at  Pacific Unitarian Church,   561 Montemalaga Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes

10:00am, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Port and Environment Committee Meeting. Point Fermin Park, Outside of AC Bldg.,  San Pedro

May 12, 2008 Monday
5:00pm, Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Malaga Bank's new San Pedro branch. 1460 W. 25th Street (South Shores Shopping Center). Refreshmens and appetizers to follow.

6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro

May 13, 2008 Tuesday
The May 13th Wilmington Waterfront Development Subcommittee meeting has been cancelled. 

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting, Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro

6:30pm, Palisades Residents Association Annual Meeting at White Point Elementary School.  Food & beverages will be at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 7:00 p.m.

7:00pm, Regular meeting of the SPHS Lady Boosters (non-profit organization benefitting the students of San Pedro High School). Little Company of Mary-San Pedro Hospital, DeMucci Conference Center, Rooms C & D

May 14, 2008 Wednesday
6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting, Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

May 16, 2008 Friday
7:30am-2:00pm. Future Ports Program presents AIR QUALITY. Are We Making Progress? Registration Cost: $99 ($120 after May 1), Government Rate: $70 ($90 after May 1), Non-profit Rate: $55. FuturePorts and Tonia Reyes Uranga, Long Beach Councilmember, District 7 and South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) board member, proudly invite you to this important event. Coast Long Beach Hotel, 700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach. More information is available on the FuturePorts. website: www.FuturePorts.org

3:00pm. Jet Fighter Flyover -- An F-16 Jet Fighter from the 445th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base will conduct a low level flyover at approximately 3:10 p.m., May 16 over the Los Angeles Air Force Base housing and facilities at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro. The ceremony will serve as part of the retirement ceremony honors paid to Lt. Gen. Michael Hamel, former Commander of the Space and Missile Systems Center who is retiring after 36 stellar years of service to his country. The F-16 will approach the Fort MacArthur area from the North over San Pedro and fly in a Southerly direction over the base facilities. Only one pass will be made by the aircraft. Questions regarding the flyover can be directed to the Los Angeles Air Force Base Public Affairs Office at 424-702-9462 or 714-390-3876.

May 19, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Governing Board Meeting at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28.

May 20, 2008 Tuesday
4:30pm, Harbor Area Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for today at 425 S Palos Verdes Street, 2nd Floor, San Pedro has been cancelled.

5:30pm-8:00pm, Regular meeting of the Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee. Banning's Landing, 100 E. Water St. Wilmington

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

May 21, 2008 Wednesday
7:30am, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting
Chamber conference room, Ken Jordan Hall. For more information, please call (310) 832-7272.

1:00pm-4:00pm, Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles Workshop to Discuss Low- Sulfur Fuel Incentives, Port of Los Angeles Boardroom, 425 S. Palos Verdes St. SP. For more information, Click here.

5:30pm-7:30pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's Water Quality Subcommittee meets at Banning's Landing, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington

May 22, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:30am, Adopt-A-Spot / Beautification Committee, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more
information call (310) 832-7272

11:00am. National Maritime Day Observance and Memorial Service will be held at the American Merchant Marine Veterans Memorial & Walls of Honor, located on Harbor Boulevard  at the foot of 6th Street, San Pedro, at the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. National Maritime Day honors those American Merchant Mariners  who have served their country in peace and war from the American Revolution to the present day. The observance will include speakers representing Federal, State and Local offices as well as the U.S. Maritime Industry. In addition, a memorial service, conducted by local clergy honoring those U.S. Merchant Mariners who made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of the United States of America. A luncheon will follow the memorial service at Ports O’ Call restaurant at Berth 76, San Pedro. Lunch will be served at 12:30 at a cost of $35 per person with a no-host bar available at Noon. Tables of 10, and/or individual seating is available by reservation, or at the door on a first come, first served basis. For further information about the Maritime Day Ceremony and/or luncheon please contact John Pitts via phone at 562-716-2899, FAX at 310-830-7899 or e-mail AMEUCMAN@aol.com

4:00pm-6:00pm, Port of LA Community Advisory Committee's EIR-Aesthetic
Mitigation Subcommittee meeting, Banning's Landing, 100 East Water St, Wilmington

May 27, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm, Taste in San Pedro Committee Meeting, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more information call 310-832-7272

May 28, 2008 Wednesday
8:30am-1:00pm, San Pedro Bay Port Technology Conference TM Port Technology Challenges and Opportunities, Doubletree Hotel, 2800 Via Cabrillo Marina San Pedro. $75.00 per person.  For reservations: Bill Lyte, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants 213-219-4120, BillLyte@KennedyJenks.com

5:30pm-7:30pm, San Pedro Chamber After Hours Business Mixer. This month's mixer will be held at MaGriffe Galerie-Studio-Jardin 3624 S. Gaffey St., SP Members, their employees, and guests $5 per person; non-members $10 per person - 2 free drinks with paid admission. Join us for food, door prizes, networking, and lots of fun. For more information, please call the chamber at (310) 832-7272

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Land Use and Planning Committee Monthly Meeting:  4th Floor, Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon St., San Pedro

May 29, 2008 Thursday
5:30pm (Social Hour); 6:30pm (Dinner). San Pedro Republican Women's Steak Dinner and Business Meeting. Peter Bylsma, Executive Director of the Lincoln Club, will be the featured speaker.  Also, the Angie Papadakis College Scholarship will be awarded to Kristihn Matulich, San Pedro High School. Ports O’ Call Restaurant, Berth 76, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro. Cost is $25. The Public is welcome.   Call  Alice  at  310 832-3711 or Pat at 310 377-1082 for reservations. (Reservation Deadline is May 26th)

May 30, 2008 Friday
11:30am (Social hour); Lunch at 12noon. Dalmatian-American Club's Bi-Monthly Fish Luncheon. $23 per ticket, 1639 South Palos Verdes St, San Pedro. (310) 831-2629

APRIL 2008
April 1, 2008 Tuesday
10:15am-11:15pm, New Sound Body-Sound Mind Fitness Facility Dedication at San Pedro High School - School/Community Fitness Center, SPHS Large Gymnasium at San Pedro High School. RSVP & Questions, contact: Max Weischedel, 310-241-5800 maxweisch@cox.net wk.

5:30pm-7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Port Committee meets at San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, San Pedro.

6:30pm, PORT OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE is holding their Steering Committee meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

April 2, 2008, Wednesday
9:00am-10:30am, Downtown Business Improvement District Public Meeting, San Pedro Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, SP. For agenda items or more information, please call Judith Blahnik at the Chamber 310-832-3545

10:30am, MOMS Club General Meeting. Moms Offering Moms Support. The MOMS Club of San Pedro provides a monthly newsletter with a calendar of weekly park days, field trips, holiday parties and playgroups established for all age groups. Our monthly meeting (1st Wednesday of each month @10:30am) provide a way to know and be apart of decisions for the club, meet Moms from other playgroups. Contact 310-547-0151 for location. MOMS Club of San Pedro.

12:00 pm- 2:00 pm. San Pedro Bay Port Technology Development Coalition, Port Technologies Luncheon Cruise, Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Ralph Appy Director of Environmental Management, Port of Los Angeles, Aboard the Spirit Cruises Motor Yacht
For Reservations call the chamber 310-832-7272

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting, Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

April 3, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

7:30am, Lions Club of San Pedro Breakfast. Join some friendly Lions for a monthly breakfast meeting at Coco's Restaurant, 28300 S. Western Avenue, RPV

8:30am, Chamber's Business/ Education/ Arts Committee Meeting, San Pedro Chamber Boardroom - 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more information call, 310-832-7272

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Youth and Education Committee meeting at Coco's Restaurant (Western & Westmont)

6:00pm, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting, Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., SP

April 7, 2008 Monday
6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Land Use and Planning Committee. Room 426, Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon St, San Pedro.

6:02pm-7:00pm, 1st Thursday Art Walk Wrap-up San Pedro Chamber, 390 W. 7th St. Refreshments will be served. Up for discussion: 1st Thursday Art Walk 4-3-08. For more information, call 310-832-7272

6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Communications Committee Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, San Pedro

7:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Recreation and Parks Committee Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Bathhouse, San Pedro

April 8, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am-12:00 noon, Economic Development / Tourism and Public Policy Committees Meeting, Ken Jordan Hall-San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St., SP For more information, call the chamber (310) 832-7272.

5:30pm-7:30pm, POLA Community Advisory Committee's Waterfront Development Subcommittee meeting, at Banning’s Landing, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington

6:00pm, American Business Women's Association - Peninsula Chapter Monthly Meeting with guest speaker Diane McKinley who will talk about "The Secret… Power of Positive Thinking and Law of Attraction.” . Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel - 601 S. Palos Verdes St., SP T 6:00 pm - Networking; 6:30 pm -Meeting. Please contact Sue Lopez, ABWA President, at suelopez@verizon.net

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting, Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

7:00pm. Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro Monthly Meeting. The Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro represents the residents of the area of San Pedro bounded by Western Avenue, 25th Street, Gaffey Street, and the Pacific Ocean, plus the Pacific Heights section of U.S. Air Force housing. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding
August and December) at the Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building A.

7:00pm, Regular meeting of the SPHS Lady Boosters (non-profit organization benefitting the students of San Pedro High School). Little Company of Mary-San Pedro Hospital, DeMucci Conference Center, Rooms C & D

April 9, 2008 Wednesday
5:00pm, POLA Community Advisory Committee's San Pedro Coordinated Plan Subcommittee Meeting, (Note change in location!!) POLA building in Conference Room 403, 425 S. Palos Verdes Dr. San Pedro

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Issues Committee Meeting. Room 426, Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon St, San Pedro.

April 10, 2008 Thursday
7:30am-9:00am Western Ave. Merchants Association Monthly Meeting. Meeting is for merchants on Western Ave. and is being hosted by Ponte Vista at San Pedro. Taxco Mexican Restaurant, 29050 S. Western Avenue #154. Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information, please call the chamber at (310) 832-7272

April 14 , 2008 Monday
6:00pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Budget and Finance Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Marine Aquarium, 3820 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro

7:00pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Agenda Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Marine Aquarium, 3820 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro.

7:00pm, Social Concerns Committee Meeting. The Social Concerns Committee of the South Coast Interfaith Council will hold a meeting that will include speakers from Faith Communities for Families and Children, as well as an organization supporting the creation of a Department of Peace. For more inforation visit scinterfaith.org. Meeting held at Temple Beth El, 1435 W. 7th Street, San Pedro

April 15, 2008 Tuesday
5:30-8:00pm, Port Community Advisory Council (PCAC) Meeting held at the Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro CA 90731. For more information: PCAC Secretary Debra Babcock-Doherty, Phone: (310) 732-3499

April 16, 2008 Wednesday
7:30am, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting Chamber conference room, Ken Jordan Hall. For more information, please call (310) 832-7272

April 17, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:30am, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting Bannings Landing, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington. For more information, call (310) 732-3508 or visit www.portofla.org

April 21, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Governing Board Meeting at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28.

SAN PEDRO REPUBLICAN WOMEN LUNCHEON RESERVATION DEADLINE for April 24 Luncheon. See Details under April 24th.

April 22, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm, Taste in San Pedro Committee Meeting
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more information call 310-832-7272

6:00pm, Intermodal Container Transfer Facility (ICTF) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Board Meeting & Community Outreach. Scheduled board meeting will include discussion and public comment on ICTF modernization project. Held at the Silverado Park Social Hall, 1545 W. 31st Street in Long Beach. The agenda will include a presentation from Union Pacific Railroad on their proposed ICTF modernization project. The meeting is open to the public and attendees are welcome to address the Board during the comment period. Prior to the Board meeting, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., representatives from Union Pacific will be onsite to discuss the proposed modernization project and answer the public’s questions. The JPA has accepted the project application and deemed it complete but has not directed staff to proceed with preparation of a project EIR. While a decision to proceed with an EIR for the proposed project is not on the April 22 JPA Board agenda, the UP presentation and public input will provide the Board with valuable information on whether and how to proceed.
Union Pacific submitted to the JPA an Application for Development (ADP) to modernize the ICTF. The proposed modernization will include the construction of additional working rail tracks, the construction of a new gate facility, the improvement of existing gate facilities, and additional parking. The proposed modernization project would more than double the throughput capacity of the ICTF from 725,000 to 1.5 million containers per year. The proposed project would incorporate a number of environmental improvements including the use of electric overhead cranes, cleaner hostling tractors, and ultra low emissions locomotives. The ADP was reviewed by the JPA and staff from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and determined to be complete. This determination was presented to the JPA Governing Board at the Board’s February 15, 2008 meeting. The ICTF JPA is a public entity created in 1983 to oversee the development and operation of the ICTF. This entity is administered by a governing board and is separate and apart from the Cities of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The ICTF serves to enhance the efficient flow of intermodal (truck and rail) cargo through the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and the Port Long Beach (POLB). The Facility is located approximately 5 miles from POLA and POLB, at the northern terminus of State Highway 103. The ICTF consists of approximately 148 acres of POLA owned property and is operated by Union Pacific via a sublease from the JPA. Approximately 90 additional acres are owned by, or leased to, Union Pacific within the City of Carson adjacent to the main ICTF facility. For more information, please visit the JPA’s website at: www.ICTF-JPA.org or contact Mr. Edward Rogan at 562-740-1067.

April 23, 2008 Wednesday
7:30am-9:00am, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce’s Breakfast Links Forum. “BUSINESS TO BUSINESS”
TIPS FOR SUCCESS…In Difficult Economic Times A panel of successful local businesses share BEST PRACTICES and CHALLENGES Questions and discussion. Assistance League of San Pedro, 1441 W. 8th Street, San Pedro (Weymouth Corners) For more info call the chamber 310-832-7272

6:30pm, CENTRAL SAN PEDRO NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL's PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
Croatian Cultural Center, 510 W. 7th Street, San Pedro

April 24, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:00am-9:00am, Adopt-A-Spot Meeting, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. Come and join the effort to eliminate blight in San Pedro. For more information, call the Chamber at 310-832-7272

10:45am, San Pedro Republican Women Federated Luncheon.  The Speaker will be CARMEN TRUTANICH, CANDIDATE FOR LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY. Ports O’ Call Restaurant, Berth 76, Port of Los Angeles, San Pedro (RESERVATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 21, 2008) Cost is $18.    Call  Alice  at  310 832-3711 or Pat at 310 377-1082 for reservations.

4:00pm-6:00pm, Port of Los Angeles, Community Advisoyr Committee will hold their EIR Aesthetic Mitigation Subcommittee meeting at the POLA Charter High School.  250 W 5th Street, San Pedro,

6:00pm-7:30pm, Community Outreach Promoting Safety & Security, COPSS Quarterly Forum. Presentation by Coach Penman and the Ameri-Core volunteers – Meet the Ameri-Core volunteers who will coordinate with COPSS to outreach to the community to address issues of emergency preparedness.  “How to build your emergency kit” and Chris Ricardi, Little Company of Mary Hospital – What LCM can and cannot do to protect the community in the event of a major disaster – state of LCM preparedness.  Meeting will take place at the Harbor City Library, 24200 Western Ave, Harbor City

April 25, 2008 Friday
5:30pm-7:00pm, Evening Reception for Bonnie Lowenthal who is running for the Democratic nomination for the 54th Assembly District. Reception is at the home of Helene and Quentin Pizzini, 1431 S. Walker Ave, San Pedro. Come support, meet and greet Bonnie! She is endorsed by the California State Democratic Party, Los Angeles City Councilmember Janice Hahn, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, California Nurses, Firefighters and Police, as well as the Sierra Club and a host of your friends and neighbors.

April 29, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm-7:30pm. Solutions Forum. For all downtown San Pedro business, bar and restaurant owners and residents: Recent late night crime, property damage and disturbances downtown have motivated a special panel of peer businesses, land lords and community police officers to host an open and candid forum on security solutions & good neighbor policies. Please attend and be part of the Solutions.
Panel includes: Tino and Hollis Khvang—Crimsin; James Brown—SP Brewing Co; David Buchanan—D&D Gallery; Mona Sutton—Omelette Waffle Shop; Nancy Scott—Z Fabrique; Senior Lead Officer, Helen Pallares, LAPD; Camilla Townsend—San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. Held at the Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.


MARCH 2008
March 4, 2008 Tuesday
4:30pm, Harbor Area Planning Commission Meeting. 425 S. Palos Verdes Street, 2nd Floor, San Pedro. This Meeting has been cancelled. Next meeting will be held March 18, 2008.

6:30pm, PCAC (Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee) Steering Committee meeting, at Banning's Landing, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington. 

5:30pm-7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Port Committee meets at San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, San Pedro.

7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Special Meeting to discuss By-Law changes. San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, San Pedro.

March 5, 2008 Wednesday
9:00am, Downtown Business Improvement District Public Meeting, San Pedro Municipal Building, 638 S. Beacon Street, Room 452, San Pedro. For agenda items or more information, please call Judith Blahnik at the Chamber 310-832-3545

4:30pm, PORT OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AIR QUALITY SUBCOMMITTEE Meeting. POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting, Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

March 6, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm The Business/Education/Arts Committee of the Chamber is sponsoring a Women's History Month Luncheon at the DoubleTree Marina Hotel honoring four Women Who Make a Difference in our Community. Guest speaker is Elmy Bermejo, who is special assistant to President pro Tempore, Senator Don Perata. She is currently working on issues that impact women and children, outreach to the Latino/Latina community, and outreach with ethnic media.

6:00pm, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners meeting Port of Los Angeles Administration Building 425 S. Palos Verdes St., San Pedro. Agenda

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Youth and Education Committee meets at Coco’s Restaurant, 28300 Western Ave, Western Ave & Westmont St

March 8, 2008 Saturday
9:00am, Eastview Little League Opening Day ceremonies. Come to Knoll Hill in San Pedro and help celebrate the establishment of Eastview Little League's new home.

March 10, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro

6:30pm, AQMD seeks input on Air Toxics Study. An overview of the study findings will be presented at this workshop held at the Crowne Plaza LA Harbor Hotel, Salon A-B, 601 S. Palos Verdes St, San Pedro.

March 11, 2008 Tuesday
6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting, Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

7:00pm. Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro Monthly Meeting. The Palisades Residents Association of San Pedro represents the residents of the area of San Pedro bounded by Western Avenue, 25th Street, Gaffey Street, and the Pacific Ocean, plus the Pacific Heights section of U.S. Air Force housing. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (excluding
August and December) at the Angel's Gate Cultural Center, Building A.

7:00pm, Regular meeting of the SPHS Lady Boosters (non-profit organization benefitting the students of San Pedro High School). Little Company of Mary-San Pedro Hospital, DeMucci Conference Center, Rooms C & D

March 12, 2008 Wednesday
12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

5:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's San Pedro Coordinated Plan Subcommittee is holding its meeting at the POLA Charter High Schoo, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

March 13, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

10:00am-12:00noon, Area Agency on Aging to Hold Public Hearing at the Wilmington Senior Center, 1371 Eubank. A joint City/County Hearing will be conducted for discussion of the update of the 2005-2009 plan for senior services.  Senior citizens, caregivers, and other beneficiaries of senior programs are encouraged to attend and to comment on proposed program changes and service modifications of programs for Seniors.  For more information contact Francisco Guillermo at 213-252-4086.

6:00pm-8:00pm, LAUSD EIR Scoping Meeting for Proposed High School. LAUSD is holding a scoping meeting at Dana Middle School (1501 S. Cabrillo, San Pedro) to inform and obtain input from the community on the types of issues to be considered in a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed high school at Angel's Gate. For more information on the Draft EIR, call Hoan Tang,  at (213) 893-7419.

6:30pm, The County Sanitation Districts are considering constructing a new tunnel from their sewage facility in Carson (the one by the 110 Fwy) to the Pacific Ocean.  A presentation followed by small group discussions will be held at Peck Park. For more info go to www.ClearwaterProgram.org.

6:30pm, Zero Waste Workshop will focus on recommendations and guiding principles for the City's long-term Solid Waste Integrated Resource Plan (SWIRP). Held at the Harbor Community Development Corporation, 707 W. C St, Wilmington. For more info click here.

March 14, 2008 Friday
3:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council, Joint Meeting Elections and Elections Procedures Committee. 1413 N. Cabrillo Ave., San Pedro

6:00pm, Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro, General Membership Dinner Meeting. Once again, this month, a traditional, delicious fish dinner will be served. Social hour is at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:15 pm. Tickets are $18.00 each and may be purchased at the door. Please note that tickets will be collected just prior to dinner being served. Members and guests will be expected to present their ticket at their dinner table. 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

March 15, 2008 Saturday
11:00am-1:00pm, ACE District Plan Unveiling. All the maps, renderings, overlays, text, bells and whistles for the new Arts Cultural and Entertainment District will be unveiled for the public. If you drop by from 11:00am-1:00pm you can be part of the briefing. Croatian Cultural Arts Center, 510 W. 7th St. San Pedro

11:00am-2:00pm, San Pedro Arts, Culture and Entertainmnet District Public Meeting. This CRA meeting is to get community input on the SPACE district. Refreshments included. Croatian Cultural Arts Center, 510 W. 7th St. San Pedro

5:30pm, Join Under the Bridge Bookstore and Gallery as they welcome Shelly Tochluk talking about her book Witnessing Whiteness: First Steps Toward an Antiracist Practice and Culture. For more information, visit the book website: www.witnessingwhiteness.com 366 W 7th Street, San Pedro.

March 17, 2008 Monday St. Patricks Day
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Governing Board Meeting at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28.

March 18, 2008 Tuesday
4:30pm, Harbor Area Planning Commission Meeting. 425 S. Palos Verdes Street, 2nd Floor, San Pedro.

5:30pm-8:30pm, Port Community Advisory Council (PCAC) Meeting, Crowne Plaza Los Angeles Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro

March 19, 2008 Wednesday
7:30am, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting Chamber conference room, Ken Jordan Hall. 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

5:00pm-7:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's Water Quality Subcommittee meets at Banning's Landing, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington.

6:30pm, The Coastal San Pedro Neighborhhod Council Planning Committee will have a meeting at the Cabrillo Beach Bath House. The agenda will include discussion of the Notice of Preparation and Initial Study for South Region High School No. 15.

7:00pm, San Pedro Art Association Meeting
Meeting at gallery and gift shop located in Ports O’ Call Village the Ports O’ Call Restaurant. Berth 77, building # 18. For more information, please contact Roxanne Lawrence at 310 831-2928 or www.SanPedroArts.org

March 20, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:30am, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting Bannings Landing, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington. For more information, call (310) 732-3508 or visit www.portofla.org

11:30am, What You Should Know About the San Pedro and Wilmington Waterfront Projects” Luncheon sponsored by the Harbor Association of Industry and Commerce and featuring a presentation by David Mathewson, Port of LA Director of Planning and Research. Crowne Plaza LA Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro. $35 HAIC members - $50 non-members & Walk-ins. For more information, call 818-951-6088. NOTE: The chamber is not handling reservations for this event.

March 25, 2008 Tuesday
6:00pm-9:00pm, Open House and Scoping Meeting for the Wilmington Waterfront Development Project.The Port of Los Angeles is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to study the potential environmental issues and opportunities associated the Wilmington Waterfront Development Project. We are seeking your comments to help define the scope and content of the EIR. Banning’s Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA  90744

6:00pm, Taste in San Pedro Committee Meeting
San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more information call 310-832-7272

March 26, 2008 Wednesday
2:00pm-3:00pm, FREE Lecture at Henry's Farmers Market: Raising you organic IQ. Henry's Farmers Market, 820 N Western Ave, SP. For more information, call 310-831-7836

5:30pm-7:30pm, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce After Hours Business Mixer. Meet the new chamber members. Members $5, non-member $10. Bring plenty of business cards. J D Hobby Center, 455 W. 6th Street, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Dalmatian-American Club of San Pedro, Board of Directors Meeting 1639 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro.

March 27, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:00am-9:00am, Adopt-A-Spot Meeting. San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. Come and join the effort to eliminate blight in San Pedro. For more information, call 310-832-7272

11:00am-12:00am, Membership and Marketing Meeting San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. SP. For more information, call 310-832-7272

4:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's EIR/Aesthetic Mitigation Subcommittee meeting, Banning's Landing. 100 East Water Street, Wilmington.

6:30pm - 7:30pm San Pedro Relay For Life MIXER/2nd Team Captain Meeting

FEBRUARY 2008
February 1, 2008 Friday
11:30am, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Executive Board meeting at Java City, Park Plaza, San Pedro to set agenda for February 11 Board and Stakeholder Meeting.

February 4, 2008 Monday
9:30am-12:30pm, San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce offers free business counseling. 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro. Call 310-832-7272 for more info.

6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Land Use and Planning Committee meets at Peck Park (Preschool Room).

7:00pm-9:00pm, Peninsula Toastmasters Club meeting. Coco's Restaurant, 28300 S. Western Avenue, San Pedro. Call 310-720-7169 for more info.

February 5, 2008 Tuesday
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

4:30pm, HARBOR AREA PLANNING COMMISSION
Harbor Commission Board Room, 425 S. Palos Verdes Street, 2nd Floor, San Pedro.

6:30pm, PORT OF LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE. Steering Committee Meeting at POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th St, San Pedro

February 6, 2008 Wednesday
9:00am-10:30am, The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce & HISTORIC WATERFRONT DISTRICT BID (Business Improvement District) PUBLIC MEETING San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon St.  Room 452

12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

4:30pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's Air Quality Subcommittee meeting at the POLA High School, 250 W. 5th St, San Pedro

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting Crowne Plaza L.A. Harbor Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro


February 7, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:30am, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting, Port of Los Angeles Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., SP

8:30am, Chamber's Business, Education, Arts Committee Meeting Ken Jordan Hall, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. For more information, call (310) 832-7272

11:30-12noon, Chamber's Membership/Marketing Committee Meeting, Ken Jordan Hall, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 W. 7th St. For more information, call (310) 832-7272

5:00pm, MOJO Unveiling and Centre Street Lofts Completion Celebration. Join Councilwoman Janice Hahn, Christian Moeller, and Chamber CEO, Camilla Townsend for the official unveiling and celebration. Centre Street Lofts at the corner of 7th and Centre Sts. For more information, please call Jil Blumberg Froman, at 310.827.0171 x. 126

February 11, 2008 Monday
9:30am-12:30pm, San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce offers free business counseling. 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro. Call 310-832-7272 for more info.

6:00pm-8:00pm, THIS MEETING MOVED TO WEDNESDAY FEB. 13. South Region High School #15 Schematic Design Community Meeting held at San Pedro High School Auditorium, 1001 West 15th Street, San Pedro. Click here for flyer with more information.

6:00pm, Concerned About Graffiti? Learn more about why graffiti is spreading in the Harbor Area at the Old San Pedro Neighborhood Watch meeting at the Adams Center Hall, corner of 9th and Palos Verdes Street, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro

7:00pm-9:00pm, Peninsula Toastmasters Club meeting. Coco's Restaurant, 28300 S. Western Avenue, San Pedro. Call 310-720-7169 for more info.

February 12, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am-12:00pm, Chamber of Commerce's Economic Development/Tourism & Public Policy Meeting. 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

6:00pm, The Port of Los Angeles invites members of the public to attend a meeting to discuss amending the tariff. The proposal is known as Section 21. The amendment would require owners of recreational vessels moored in the Los Angeles Harbor to obtain permits from the Port of Los Angeles. Meeting takes place at Liberty Hill Plaza, 100 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council Stakeholder Meeting, Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

February 13, 2008 Wednesday
12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

6:00pm-8:00pm, Schematic Design Community Meeting for South Region High School #15 planned at the Angel's Gate site. Meeting will be held at San Pedro High School Auditorium, 1001 W. 15th Street, San Pedro. Click here for flyer with more information.

February 14, 2008 Thursday
1:30pm, Developer Bob Bisno is showing seniors his heart is in the right place this Valentine's Day. Seniors 55 and better are invited to a free lunch and a lecture on good housekeeping. (Younger folks pay). The lecture is presented by Nancy Miller, whose book Clutterology tells everyone from 9 to 90 how to eliminate disorder and organize for a happer, carefree lifestyle in Bisno's proposed Ponte Vista complex. Call (310) 241-0791 to RSVP. Lunch held at Ports O'Call Restaurant.

February 19, 2008 Tuesday
5:30pm-8:00pm, Meeting of the Port Community Advisory Council at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes St, San Pedro.

February 20, 2008 Wednesday
6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., Goods Movement Public Workshop Metro is hosting an additional Los Angeles county public workshop. Bannings Landing Community Center - 100 East Water St., Wilmington, CA. Tell us what you think about recommendations to improve the movement of goods through Southern California - projected to increase dramatically over the next 20 years!

6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Scoping Meeting. The City of Los Angeles will be preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the new Community Plan and will hold this scoping meeting to assist in identifying issues to be addressed in the EIR. During the scoping meeting, participants will have the opportunity to provide input to the San Pedro Community Planners and consultants preparing the EIR. The meeting will be held at the Port of Los Angeles, 425 S. Palos Verdes St., 2nd floor Board Room.

February 21, 2008 Thursday
6:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners meeting at Bannings Landing, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington. Public comments are taken at the start of the regular meeting and for each agenda item.

6:00pm,  Please join us at this regional workshop. WE ARE ZEROING IN ON THE ZERO WASTE PLAN’S GUIDING PRINCIPLES! February continues to be a very exciting and critically important month for the Zero Waste Plan. Stakeholders and the City’s Zero Waste Team will meet to confirm what we’ve heard from the different regions so far, how your input has been prioritized and evaluated, and how your input will form the City’s long-term Zero Waste Plan. We will be holding just two more regional workshops within each regional area, one in February and one in March, leading up to our 3rd citywide conference on May 3rd. In February, Remember, it’s not a plan without you! Location: San Pedro Regional Branch, Community Room, 931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro

6:30, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council is holding its Planning Committee Meeting at the Cabrillo Beach Bath House. There are many items on this Agenda and the Bath House is available for 2 hours. Some items may get carried over to the next meeting.  They will concentrate on the items that will go to the Board Meeting for February.  At this time those are #'s:
Ponte Vista Draft of Environmental Impact Report (DEIR)) and: (Discussion of Motion related to Condo's at McCowans Market site.

February 25, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Governing Board Meeting at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28.

6:00pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Executive Board meeting to set the Agenda for the March 11 Stakeholder meeting. Whale and Ale (upstairs), 327 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's By-Laws & Election Committee meeting immediately following the Executive Board meeting. Whale and Ale (upstairs), 327 W. 7th Street, San Pedro.

7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council will hold its Outreach and Communications Committee Meeting at 1064 Via La Paz.

February 26, 2008 Tuesday
7:00pm, The San Pedro Democratic Club is hosting an event with Michael Dukakis, the former governor of Massachusetts, and 1988 Democratic Party presidential nominee, as well as Tonya Reyes Uranga, Bonnie Lowenthal and Huntington Beach Mayor Debbie Cook. San Pedro High School Audiltorium, 1001 W. 15th Street, San Pedro.

February 27, 2008 Wednesday
7:30 - 9:00 am, Councilwoman Janice Hahn will be the featured speaker at San Pedro Chamber of Commerce's Breakfast Links at Ports O'Call Restaurant. She will be speaking on her vision for 2008. Don't miss it.

February 28, 2008 Thursday
4:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Commuity Advisory Committe, EIR Aesthetic Mitigation Subcommittee Meeting, at the POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th St., San Pedro. 

JANUARY 2008
January 2, 2008 Wednesday
4:30pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee's Air Quality Subcommittee meeting in San Pedro at the POLA High School.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council, Executive Board Meeting to set Agenda for January Stakeholder Meeting. Bartlett Center, 11th and Beacon, San Pedro.

January 7, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's By-Laws Committee meets at the Port Towne Cafe, 8th and Pacific, San Pedro.

6:30pm, MEETING CANCELLED. Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Outreach and Communications Committee meets at 1064 Via La Paz, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Port of Los Angeles, Community Advisory Committee Steering Committee Meeting, Bannings Landing, 100 E. Water St, Wilmington

January 8, 2008 Tuesday
11:00am, San Pedro Chamber's Economic Development / Tourism and Public Police Committees are meeting at Ken Jordan Hall, 370 W. 7th Street, San Pedro

6:00-8:30pm, American Business Women's Association, Monthly Dinner Meeting. A great opportunity to network with other business owners. Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Pedro

January 9, 2008 Wednesday
9:00am, This Wednesday's BID meeting will update you on the latest PBID efforts, collect feedback on December's downtown promotions, including Miracle on Mesa Street,and present plans for a downtown Chinese New Year festival of music and art.  We have also invited the LAPD to render downtown crime and safety statistics from 2007. Please bring your ideas, comments and any new business. Wednesday at 9 AM. 638 Beacon Street, room 452.  Coffee is served.

5:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee San Pedro Coordinated Plan LSubcommittee meeting, POLA Charter High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro

January 10, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

January 14, 2008 Monday
6:00pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council, Budget and Finance Committee Meeting, Cabrillo Beach Marine Aquarium, 3820 Stephen White Drive, San Pedro.

6:30pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Monthly Board and Stakeholder Meeting, Peck Park Community Center, San Pedro.

January 15, 2008 Tuesday
12:00pm, San Pedro Chamber Auxiliary Meeting
Ken Jordan Hall-San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 370 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For info call (310) 832-7272

5:30pm-8:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee (PCAC) Meeting held at Banning's Landing, 100 East Water Street, Wilmington

6:00pm, Taste in San Pedro Committee Meeting
Ken Jordan Hall-San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 370 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For info call (310) 832-7272

January 16, 2008 Wednesday
7:30am-9:00am, San Pedro Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Ken Jordan Hall-San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 370 W. 7th St., San Pedro. For more information, Please call (310) 832-7272

5:00pm-7:00pm, Port of Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee Water Quality Subcommittee Meeting, Bannings Landing, 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington.

6:00pm, Pacific Corridor Advisory Committee Meeting LA Crowne Plaza Hotel, 601 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro

January 17, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

6:00pm, POLA Board of Harbor Commissioners Meeting, Bannings Landing, 100 E. Water St., Wilmington, For more information and agenda, visit www.portofla.org or call (310) 732-3508

January 21, 2008 Monday
6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Meeting, Cabrilllo Marina Community Center, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28, San Pedro. THIS MEETING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO JANUARY 28, 2008.

7:00pm-9:00pm, Peninsula Toastmasters Club meeting. Coco's Restaurant, 28300 S. Western Avenue, San Pedro. Call 310-720-7169 for more info.
January 22, 2008 Tuesday
8:30am-9:30am, Women's History Month Committee Meeting A sub-committee of the Business/Education/Arts Committee. Location: Ken Jordan Hall, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. For more information, Please call (310) 832-7272

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Communication/Outreach Committee Meeting, 1527 S. Palos Verdes Street, Apt. 1, San Pedro

January 23, 2008 Wednesday
12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

5:30pm-7:30pm, Join the San Pedro Chamber at its first mixer of the New Year. Come for Food, Fun, and to meet the newest Chamber Members. Location: PERSONAL BEST 643 W. 6th St. in Historic Downtown San Pedro. VALET PARKING.

6:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Issues Committee will meet at San Pedro City Hall, 638 S. Beacon Street 4th Fl.

January 24, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.

8:00am-9:00am, San Pedro Chamber's Adopt-a-Spot/Beautification Committee Meeting, Location: Ken Jordan Hall, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce. For more information, please call (310) 832-7272

6:00pm, Interested in emergency preparedness? Attend the COPSS (Community Outreach Promoting Safety and Security) Meeting at the Harbor City Library from 6:00 to 7:30pm.  The new General Manager of the LA Emergency Management Dept., Mr. James Featherstone is the speaker.  24000 S. Western Avenue, Harbor City.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Finance Committee Meeting, 1121 S. Meyler Street, San Pedro.

6:30-8:30pm, City of Los Angeles, Dept of Rec and Parks wants your input. The Citywide Community Needs Assessment will provide the City of Los Angeles with valuable information to be used in planning for the future and will contribute to the protection and expansion of Los Angeles' 15,000 acres of existing parkland. The meeting will include a presentation and an interactive work session. Peck Park Community Center, 560 N. Western Avenue, San Pedro. Refreshments will be provided.If you have any questions please call, the Community Policing Unit, at 213-473-4530.

January 27, 2008 Sunday
2:00pm, Telephone Users Tax/Proposition S Commuity Forum. Know Before You Vote.  When you go to vote on Feb 5, one of the issues you will be asked to decide is whether or not to approve a  Communication Users' Tax (Proposition S) which is being proposed to replace the existing Telephone Users' tax.  There are a number of issues surrounding this tax that you should learn about before you vote.  Proponents and Opponents will be presenting their case to the community at this forum held at the Port of Los Angeles High School, 250 W. 5th Street, San Pedro.

January 28, 2008 Monday
9:30am-12:30pm, San Pedro Peninsula Chamber of Commerce offers free business counseling. 390 W. 7th Street, San Pedro. Call 310-832-7272 for more info.

6:30pm, Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council Governing Board Meeting at the Cabrillo Marina Community Building, Cabrillo Plaza, Berth 28.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's By-Laws and Election Committee will meet at the Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro

7:00pm-9:00pm, Peninsula Toastmasters Club meeting. Coco's Restaurant, 28300 S. Western Avenue, San Pedro. Call 310-720-7169 for more info.

January 29, 2008 Tuesday
7:00pm, Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Outreach & Communications Committee Meeting, 1064 Via La Paz, San Pedro.

January 30, 2008 Wednesday
12:10pm, Kiwanis Club of San Pedro weekly meeting, Whale and Ale, 327 W. 7th St, San Pedro.

12:30pm-2:00pm, Toberman Seniors Club meeting, 131 N. Grand Ave, San Pedro (every Wednesday). Call 310-532-4629 for more info.

6:30pm, Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council's Executive Board will meet to set the agenda for the Feb. 12th Stakeholders meeting. Port Towne Cafe, 8th and Pacific.

January 31, 2008 Thursday
7:00am, San Pedro Rotary Club Breakfast Meeting. Ports O' Call Restaurant, San Pedro. RSVP Chuck 310-547-1973.