San Pedro Calendar

Mother’s Day Live Music - San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-09 11:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce May entertainment for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Celebrate MOM by spending time together over a special seafood meal. San Pedro Fish Market offers the perfect backdrop for a family meal featuring fresh fish, waterfront views, and live music all day long.
Son Doux: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Thrills: 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Evyn Charles: 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council Candidate Forum
2021-05-11 18:30
AGENDA
Join the Zoom webinar online at: https://zoom.us/j/ and enter the Webinar ID:
811 3484 5233 and Participant ID: 270458 or join by phone by dialing Toll Free (888) 475-4499, (833) 548-0282 or (833) 548 0282 and entering the Webinar ID: 811 3484 5233 and participant ID: 270458 and pressing #.
Did you request your ballot yet to vote in the 2021 Neighborhood Council Board Member Election?
Click here for all the details.
Why not attend our Forum and
then vote for your favorite candidates.
View our election edition Newsletter here.

Altasea Blue + Green Session 4: Aquaculture and the Future
2021-05-12 08:00 - 17:00
Join AltaSea, California State University Northridge Institute for Sustainability, and The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs for the inaugural Blue + Green Webinar Series: Aquaculture for the Economy and Ecosystem!
Panelists include:
Prof. Brian Beale, Cooperating Professor of Marine Ecology, Research Director of Downeast Institute, University of Maine
Peter Bryant, Senior Program Officer, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group and The Builders Initiative
Thierry Chopin, Ph.D., Professor of Marine Biology, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, Canada
Moderator: Val Zavala
About The Blue + Green 2021 Webinar Series
The Blue + Green 2021 webinar series will include 4 one-hour webinars scheduled on Thursdays in May 2021 at 4 pm. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all the key ingredients – future growth opportunities that support our coastal ecosystems the economy, jobs, and our communities. This webinar series reimagines partnerships between business, government, universities, and communities through regenerative ocean research, exploration, and equity-based economic development.
Register

7th Annual Evening of Fun(d)raising Harbor Interfaith Virtual Event
2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:00
Dreams Do Come True
A benefit to support the Children’s Center of Harbor Interfaith Services
South Bay Auxiliary of Harbor Interfaith Services
Hosted by Comedienne Judy Carter
Free Admission
Registration
Auction

Small Business Bootcamp - Returning to Work in a Vaccinated World
2021-05-13 11:30 - 13:00
The Wells Fargo Foundation & The San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
in partnership with the Harbor-Watts Business Source Center
present:
Small Business Bootcamp for
Women, Minority owned Businesses and Entrepreneurs
With Ryan Nell, Esq. Pettit Kohn Ingrassia Lutz & Dolin
Returning to Work in a Vaccinated World: Best Practices for a Smooth Transition.
The vaccine rollout and considerations for reopening
Should employers mandate COVID-19 Vaccines in the Workplace?
May employers offer Incentives to get vaccinated?
How does ADA apply to vaccination policies?
Wage and Hour Considerations, Privacy Issues
Employee Vaccination programs
Meeting will be held on zoom.com
Location
Register with laura@sanpedrochamber.com to receive meeting information.
Fees/Admission
This series is free and open to the business community
Contact Information
laura@sanpedrochamber.com

Deeper Stills Performing at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Enjoy fresh seafood, drink specials and the Alamitos Bay breeze during Happy Hour. Cheers to $5 draft beer, $6 wines by the glass and a selection of $7 SPFM cocktails on San Pedro Fish Market’s second story deck and dining room. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from local acoustic, Top 40 and cover bands.
May 13: Deeper Stills 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
May 20: Paul Lemire 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
May 27: Jennifer Corday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservations can be made through OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/san-pedro-fish-market-long-beach

Altasea Session 2: Aquaculture Industry and LA
2021-05-13 16:00
Blue + Green Session 2: Aquaculture Industry and LA
Description
Join AltaSea, California State University Northridge Institute for Sustainability, and The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs for the inaugural Blue + Green Webinar Series: Aquaculture for the Economy and Ecosystem!
Panelists include:
Paul Dobbins, Senior Director of Impact Investing and Ecosystems Services, Aquaculture, World Wildlife Foundation
Diane Kim, Ph.D., Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Holdfast Aquaculture
Ferris Kawar, Sustainability Project Manager, Santa Monica College
Moderator: Michael H. Kelly
About The Blue + Green 2021 Webinar Series
The Blue + Green 2021 webinar series will include 4 one-hour webinars scheduled on Thursdays in May 2021 at 4 pm. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all the key ingredients – future growth opportunities that support our coastal ecosystems the economy, jobs, and our communities. This webinar series reimagines partnerships between business, government, universities, and communities through regenerative ocean research, exploration, and equity-based economic development.
Register

VIRTUAL Breakfast with the Chamber-Guest Speaker: LAPD Sergeant Sohn
2021-05-14 08:00 - 09:00
Julianne “Jules” Sohn is a currently serves as the Officer In Charge of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Community Relations Office and is the primary instructor for the LAPD Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Cultural Competency Course, which was the first in-service training of its kind to be certified by the Commission of Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) in California.
As the Officer in Charge of the Harbor Community Relations Office, Sergeant Sohn supervises a team of officers, who provides direct community outreach and engagement with the San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, and Terminal Island communities.
As a Senior Lead Officer, she served as the LAPD LGBTQ Liaison Officer from about 2016 to 2018 where she collaborated with key LGBTQ stakeholders and leaders to develop updated cultural competency training, hate crimes policy, and community programming to better serve historically underserved communities.
Jules has over a decade of law enforcement experience at both the LAPD and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). She served as the lead public information officer for FBI San Francisco, which covered the 15 counties in the Northern District of California and managed and supervised the media relations program from 2010 to 2013. During her time with the FBI she executed and supervised the strategic media plans for numerous joint, multi-agency law enforcement operations to include cyber, gang/RICO, white-collar, counterterrorism, and economic espionage cases.
Jules served as volunteer spokeswoman of a non-profit organization, which was at the forefront of advocacy work for servicewomen and women veterans, and was a sought-after speaker on the impact of the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy, which at one time banned LGBTQ people from serving openly in the military.
She was the 2019 recipient of Anti-Defamation League’s Helene and Joseph Sherwood Prize for Combatting Hate for her work collaborating with the LGBTQ communities in Los Angeles to build trust and increase reporting of hate crimes through community-based programs and grassroots organizing. She is also a lead law enforcement instructor for the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service “Engaging and Building Relationships with Transgender Communities.”
Jules is a former U.S. Marine officer and Iraq War veteran, who was discharged due to the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy and holds a M.S. in Journalism from Columbia University.
Please register by Thursday at 4 pm. An email with the zoom meeting id will be sent to the email you registered with.
Questions? email: laura@sanpedrochamber.com

Grand Annex Livestream Roots & Rambles
2021-05-14 19:00
Grand Annex Livestream Roots & Rambles series features Los Angeles-based roots rock musicians who shine a light on the cultural influences of Americana.
The first in the series of three is Ellas (formerly known as Trio Ellas). Still a trio, Suemy Gonzalez, Nelly Cortez and Melinda Salcido illuminate the stage with their contemporary mariachi sound. Their impeccable vocals, violin, guitar and guitarron fuse romantic ranchero with rock, pop and gypsy jazz.
Together and individually, the women of Ellas have earned Grammy nominations and performed around the world, from Japan to Mexico and from Disneyland to the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
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Tickets

Aquarium-On-The-Beach Outdoor Program
2021-05-15 | Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Aquarium-On-The-Beach Outdoor Program
Learn about tidepools, whales and grunion, then hatch your own baby grunion, all while wiggling your toes in the sand*!
Join us each Saturday in May for fun in the sun!
Sessions begin at 10am, 10:30am, 11am and 11:30am. The program lasts for approximately 45 minutes.
Find more details and make your reservations here.
Reservations recommended; masks are required.
Be sure to wear a hat and sunblock!

Salt Marsh Open House
2021-05-15 09:30 - 10:15 | Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh, 3720 Stephen M White Drive, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Join CMA Educators to learn about the Salinas de San Pedro wetlands habitat at Cabrillo Beach by using binoculars and microscopes to observe live animals. Visitors can view the birds of the marsh, learn about native plants and observe the changes in the tides.
Meet in front of the Aquarium. Bring a hat, sunscreen, and water.
Registration is required. Space is limited to 10 people per time time slot.
Fee: FREE; open to all ages.
All participants are required to wear a mask at all times. We will be following all City of Los Angeles, Department of Recreation and Parks COVID safety guidelines.

Family Art Workshop-Angels Gate Online
2021-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Angels Gate Cultural Center offers monthly Family Art Workshops! (via Zoom)
Join us for our next workshop – sign up on eventbrite!
May 15th workshop project:
info coming soon
MATERIALS:
coming soon
Sign up today! Register on eventbrite, and you will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101!
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Questions? Email colleen@angelsgateart.org

May Appreciation Sail
2021-05-15 17:00 - 19:30
May is the month we honor Mothers, Merchant Marines, Teachers & Veterans
Join us for our May Community Sail and watch the sunset over the San Pedro Bay from the deck of a tall ship. Already have plans? Purchase a gift card and give your someone special an opportunity to enjoy a nice sail on their own schedule.
$60 adult and $30 child

Bird Rescue's Groovy Gathering to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
2021-05-15 17:00 - 20:00
International Bird Rescue is throwing an epic Groovy Gathering to celebrate our 50th Anniversary and raise funds to support our work rescuing waterbirds in crisis.
This event will be a funky, fun choose-your-own adventure on Zoom with trivia games, short lectures by Bird Rescue staff, a keynote speaker, a virtual bar, and live auction full of must-have items! There is even an optional Secret Recipe Sangria Pre-show featuring DragTaste, our fabulous Drag Queen friends from Portugal, who will entertain and guide you through making a special sangria to drink during the event.
When: Saturday, May 15th from 6 – 8PM (5pm for Pre-show), PST
Where: Wherever YOU are!
You won’t want to miss this party of the half-century! Register with Bidding for Good and get your tickets today to take advantage of early bird pricing AND score a 25% off coupon for our online store as part of Merch Madness!
If you’ve ever taken a walk in nature, marveled at a pelican in flight, or watched a duck lead a trail of ducklings across a pond, this event is for you!
How: Our Groovy Gathering is a funky, fun choose-your-own adventure on Zoom. This is not another boring webinar. You’re invited to interact and explore – be inspired by a keynote speaker, play trivia games, hear short stories of hope and tenacity, socialize at a virtual bar, view silent auction items close up, and much more!
Optional Add-Ons:
Portuguese Secret Recipe Sangria Pre-show: If you’ve never tried home-made sangria from a grandmother’s secret recipe, you’re in for a surprisingly strong and delightful treat! Feel like you left the country as the fabulous drag queens of DragTaste transport you to Portugal entertain and guide you through making a special sangria to drink during the event.
50th hand-dipped tie-dye t-shirt! Collect a limited edition t-shirt to vibe up for the party. Save money by purchasing your t-shirts with your event ticket!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING!

Pygmalion-Little Fish Theatre Online (Runs Thru May)
2021-05-15 19:00
George Bernard Shaw’s
PYGMALION
Directed by Branda Lock
Premieres May 15 at 7pm
Runs thru May 31 at 11pm
George Bernard Shaw’s Romance depicts the unlikely relationship between the Cockney flower seller Eliza Doolittle and phonetics virtuoso, Professor Higgins. When speech professor Henrietta Higgins makes a bet with a fellow scholar that she can pass off a common Cockney flower girl as the pinnacle of English society, she proves to be an expert in phonetics but a novice with people. By doubling down on the feminist themes of the original play and reimagining the role of Henry Higgins into Henrietta Higgins, this production’s Pygmalion is more than just “My Fair Lady” minus the music. It is a humane story of the transformation of a young woman’s life and both a timeless and timely comedy about love, feminism, and classism.
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Sustainable Landscape Design Virtual Class
2021-05-18 17:00 - 18:00
5/18
5pm-6pm
SUSTAINABLE
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Look to nature for the answer! This class explores
the philosophy of natural watershed design which
uses minimal resources while increasing the aesthetics,
and possibly the value, of your property.
RSVP
Water Replenishment District
With more time for home projects, why not plant a garden that saves
water while creating a productive ecosystem? The WRD Eco Gardener
program teaches participants about the multiple benefits of planting a
sustainable garden through a series of 1-hour classes. Classes will be
held online and led by a live instructor who can answer questions.
RSVP today to receive a link to these FREE classes.

Free Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination & Testing Site
2021-05-19 09:00 - 14:00 | Banning Recreation Center, 1331 Eubank Ave., Wilmington, CA 90744, Wilmington, CA, 90744
May 18-22 9:00 AM _ 2:00 PM
Banning Recreation Center
1331 Eubank Ave Wilmington, CA 90744
All Angelenos 12 years or older are eligible
Bring Proof of identity
bring proof of LA residence or workplace
If under 1e8 years old, Parent/Guardian must be present
For an appointment visit bit.ly/VaxLA
If you need assistance call

Paul Lemire Performing at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-20 15:00 - 18:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Enjoy fresh seafood, drink specials and the Alamitos Bay breeze during Happy Hour. Cheers to $5 draft beer, $6 wines by the glass and a selection of $7 SPFM cocktails on San Pedro Fish Market’s second story deck and dining room. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from local acoustic, Top 40 and cover bands.
May 20: Paul Lemire 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
May 27: Jennifer Corday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservations can be made through OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/san-pedro-fish-market-long-beach

Altasea Blue + Green Session 3: Policy and Politics
2021-05-20 16:00
Join AltaSea, California State University Northridge Institute for Sustainability, and The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs for the inaugural Blue + Green Webinar Series: Aquaculture for the Economy and Ecosystem!
Panelists include:
Mark Gold, D.Env., Associate Vice Chancellor for Environment and Sustainability, University of California, Los Angeles
Michael H. Kelly, Executive Director, The Los Angeles Coalition for the Economy & Jobs
Sandra Whitehouse, Ph.D., Senior Policy Advisor, Ocean Conservancy
Moderator: Wendy Greuel
About The Blue + Green 2021 Webinar Series
The Blue + Green 2021 webinar series will include 4 one-hour webinars scheduled on Thursdays in May 2021 at 4 pm. The goal of the project is to shine a spotlight on emerging aquaculture sector in our economy. Aquaculture and the supporting technologies bring together all the key ingredients – future growth opportunities that support our coastal ecosystems the economy, jobs, and our communities. This webinar series reimagines partnerships between business, government, universities, and communities through regenerative ocean research, exploration, and equity-based economic development.
Registration

Irrigation Basics Virtual Class
2021-05-20 17:00 - 18:00
Learn how to get the most out of your irrigation
so that you can conserve water, live more
sustainably, and save money while we’re at it.
RSVP
Water Replenishment District
With more time for home projects, why not plant a garden that saves
water while creating a productive ecosystem? The WRD Eco Gardener
program teaches participants about the multiple benefits of planting a
sustainable garden through a series of 1-hour classes. Classes will be
held online and led by a live instructor who can answer questions.
RSVP today to receive a link to these FREE classes.

LA Spay Day in May
2021-05-24
LA Animal Services is proud to announce LA Spay Day in May, their first annual spay and neuter event taking place on Monday, May 24, 2021! To commemorate this special day, LA Animal Services is hosting The Lucy Pet Foundation’s mobile spay/neuter clinic at the North Central Animal Services Center to conduct spay/neuter surgeries. Sign up today to schedule an appointment to have your pet spayed or neutered with the Lucy Pet Foundation on Monday, May 24, and be a part of LA Spay Day in May!

Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative’s Virtual 2021 Annual Community Forum Session #2
2021-05-26 10:00 - 11:30
Equity and Technology Addressing the Digital Divide
Technology is a necessary tool of modern life, but there remains a “divide” between those with reliable access to internet and devices, and those without. Particularly affected are senior citizens, low-income households, non-English speakers, and people of color.
In this Forum Session, we will discuss how we can close the gap and help more of our neighbors connect to today’s essential technology. Our panelists will include:
Norma Fernandez, Executive Director of Everyone On
Noel Pallais of AT&T’s External Affairs Dept.–Greater Los Angeles Region
Moises Gomez, LANI’s Manager of the BLQ Business Improvement District
All LANI Virtual Forum Sessions are presented with simultaneous Spanish interpretation.
Todas las Sesiones del Foro Virtual LANI se presentan con interpretación simultánea al español.
There will be time for questions from participants, and as always, all LANI Community Forum Sessions are free of charge for community members and our colleagues thanks to our generous sponsors (see below).
Please register to receive information about upcoming Virtual Community Forum Sessions.
Regístrese para recibir información sobre las próximas sesiones del foro de la comunidad virtual.

Marine Mammal Care Center-Social Media
2021-05-26 15:00
Join us this Wednesday at 3 pm for another awesome Conversational Conservation with Laurel Irvine from Shark Allies! We’ll be discussing how to to do your best for the planet while also balancing the pressure to be eco-perfect. Tag a friend who needs to watch this important episode!

Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness
2021-05-26 18:30 - 20:00
Healing Centered Art: Many Paths to Wellness explores how the creation, sharing, and utilization of art can enhance our mental health and wellness, and help heal individual and community trauma. Tiombe Wallace, MS, MFT, will facilitate a panel discussion including artists who share how the process of making and showing art can aid in healing. The interactive discussion will be an exploration of our path through the overlapping mental health impacts of pandemic losses, racial trauma, and other stressors in the last year. An opt-in, healing self-reflection/community care time will be offered. Participants will be invited to create during a brief art expression. Attendees can utilize any simple art supplies available at home.
Tiombe Wallace is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 23 years of experience as a Black intersectional feminist therapist, educator, and activist. She is the owner of a private psychotherapy practice, training and consulting business. She provides services and training for rape crisis and domestic violence advocates, social workers, therapists, educators, first responders, and campuses across the nation. Her specializations include intersectional feminist therapy, culturally responsive trauma-informed practice in social service and educational settings, sexual and intimate partner violence, and healing historical trauma in communities experiencing marginalization and oppression.
Panelists include artists Nica Aquino, Jason Jenn, Rosalyn Myles and Vojislav Radovanović, whose work is currently on view in Sanctuary of the Aftermath at Angels Gate Cultural Center. The experienced based exhibition investigates how art can create new channels for healing and connection, even during prolonged periods of physical separation and quarantine. They will discuss how the artists’ paths uncover the universal in a therapeutic process and invites viewers to share in their experience through immersive art
eventbrite registration is required to join the virtual event.
ZOOM

Jennifer Corday Performing at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-27 15:00 - 18:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce the May entertainment lineup for its ongoing Bands on the Bay live music series. Music and seafood lovers are invited to enjoy happy hour drink specials and the freshest fish around while taking in waterfront views and acoustic tunes. Bands on the Bay performances and happy hour specials are available exclusively at San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach’s second story deck and dining room.
San Pedro Fish Market remains committed to the health and safety of employees, guests and the surrounding community and follows all guidelines from local and state authorities and the CDC.
Enjoy fresh seafood, drink specials and the Alamitos Bay breeze during Happy Hour. Cheers to $5 draft beer, $6 wines by the glass and a selection of $7 SPFM cocktails on San Pedro Fish Market’s second story deck and dining room. On Thursdays, enjoy live entertainment from local acoustic, Top 40 and cover bands.
May 27: Jennifer Corday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Reservations can be made through OpenTable. https://www.opentable.com/r/san-pedro-fish-market-long-beach

Blue + Green Session 4: Aquaculture and the Future-AltaSea
2021-05-27 16:00 - 17:00
May 27 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Date: Thursday, May 27th, 4:00 PM
To register, click here.
Speakers:
Prof. Brian Beale, Cooperating Professor of Marine Ecology, Research Director of Downeast Institute, University of Maine
Dr. Beal is a professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias (UMM). His position at UMM is divided equally between teaching and research, and includes his work at DEI. In addition, Dr. Beal directs UMM’s Marine Field Station at Black Duck Cove.
A native of Jonesport, Maine, Dr. Beal graduated from UMM in 1979 with a B.S. degree in Biology and went on to earn an M.S. degree in Marine Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He obtained a Ph.D. in Marine Bio-Resources from the University of Maine at Orono.
Dr. Beal was instrumental in establishing Maine’s first lobster hatchery in the town of Cutler in 1986. He worked with clammers and shellfish committees in six Washington County towns to create Maine’s first public clam hatchery in 1987, known as the Beals Island Regional Shellfish Hatchery. Dr. Beal is known for his work with soft-shell clams throughout the eastern U.S. and Canada. He was a 2000-2001 Fulbright scholar at the National University of Ireland, Galway where he worked with Irish fishermen and researchers on ocean-based nurseries for cultured European lobster (Homarus gammarus) juveniles.
Peter Bryant, Senior Program Officer, Walton Personal Philanthropy Group and The Builders Initiative
Peter Bryant is a senior program officer focused on strategy development, environmental grant-making, and impact investment opportunities for the Walton Personal Philanthropy Group and The Builders Initiative, a new foundation established by a third generation member of the Walton family. Within these institutions, Peter is focused on the oceans sustainability, including fisheries management, aquaculture, ocean conservation, and climate resilience work. Peter also leads an impact investing strategy for the office, which is focused on early stage investment opportunities in businesses and funds that seek to improve oceans health.
Previously, Peter spent nine years at the Walton Family Foundation managing ocean and fisheries grant-making within the Environment Program with a focus on international geographies, including Indonesia, Chile, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Peter has more than 20 years’ experience in freshwater and marine conservation, previously managing programs on river conservation and marine fisheries at several organizations, including The Nature Conservancy and World Wildlife Fund. Early in his career, Peter focused on corporate partnerships for conservation and communications and marketing.
Peter received his undergraduate degree in economics from Colby College and has a Master’s in environmental management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies. He lives with his children in Carlsbad, California.
Thierry Chopin, Ph.D., Professor of Marine Biology, University of New Brunswick, Saint John, Canada
Dr. Thierry Chopin was born and educated in France. He obtained his Doctorate from the University of Western Brittany, Brest, France. He moved to Canada in 1989 and is presently Professor of Marine Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John.
Dr. Chopin’s research focuses on the ecophysiology, biochemistry and cultivation of seaweeds of commercial value and the development of Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) systems for environmental sustainability (nutrient biomitigation and other ecosystem services, and green technologies for improved ecosystem health), economic stability (improved output, product diversification, risk reduction and job creation in coastal communities) and societal acceptability (better management practices, improved regulatory governance and appreciation of differentiated and safe products).
Dr. Chopin was, from 2010 to 2017, the Scientific Director of the Canadian Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture Network (CIMTAN), an interdisciplinary strategic network of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
He created the company Chopin Coastal Health Solutions Inc. in July 2016 and is its President.
Dr. Chopin is Past President of the Aquaculture Association of Canada, the Phycological Society of America and the International Seaweed Association. He is an advisor to the International Foundation for Science and a member of the Editorial Boards of six journals and one professional magazine. He is a columnist with International Aquafeed.
Dr. Chopin is the recipient of the NSERC Synergy Award for Innovation, the Aquaculture Association of Canada Research Award of Excellence, the New Brunswick BioSciences Achievement Award, the R3 (Research, Results, Recognition) Award of the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, and the Coup de Coeur Award of the Conseil Economique du Nouveau-Brunswick.
Dr. Chopin is Honorary Consul of France and Chevalier in the Ordre National du Mérite, the Ordre des Palmes Académiques and the Ordre du Mérite Maritime.
Moderator:
Val Zavala
Val Zavala was anchor and executive producer of “SoCal Connected” until her retirement in 2018. Since joining KCET in 1987 she has won 15 L.A. Emmy awards. She has covered major issues in southern California politics, education, government, demographics, healthcare, environment, economy, and arts and culture. She has been honored for her community service by numerous organizations including the California Chicano News Media Association, and Hispanic Americans for Fairness in Media among others. She was a John S. Knight Journalism fellow at Stanford University in 1993. She received her M.A. in journalism from American University and her B.A. in Latin American Studies from Yale University.

VIRTUAL Breakfast with the Chamber - Guest Speaker: Congresswoman, Nanette Diaz Barragán
2021-05-28 08:00 - 09:00
Nanette Diaz Barragán was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2016, becoming the first Latina ever to represent California’s 44th Congressional district.
Born in Harbor City and growing up in its surrounding harbor communities, Nanette’s humble beginnings shaped her interest in issues that matter locally: environmental and health justice, immigration reform, strengthening the economy and affordable and accessible education.
As the youngest of eleven children raised by immigrant parents from Mexico, Nanette knows about the challenges that many low-income minority families face firsthand. Her father, a local tv repairman, instilled in her a strong work ethic and influenced her love for baseball (in particular, for the Los Angeles Dodgers). Her mother, who only completed the third grade, cleaned homes, cared for others and worked in factories to make ends meet. Nanette learned from her parents the values of hard work, and obtained her undergraduate degree from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from USC Gould School of Law.
With a desire to give back to her communities, in the late 1990s Nanette began her career in public service. She steered outreach efforts for African Americans in the Office of Public Liaison for the Clinton White House and worked for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) focusing on racial health disparities and discrimination.
Nanette was the first woman in 12 years to be elected to the Hermosa Beach City Council, and was then elected by her peers as the first-ever Latina to serve as Mayor of the beach city. During her two-year term on the city council, Nanette was a strong advocate for environmental justice as she successfully stood up to a powerful oil company and stopped a proposal to drill 34 oil and water injection wells in Hermosa Beach and out into the Santa Monica Bay.
Prior to practicing law for ten years, Nanette served as an extern to Justice Carlos Moreno of the Supreme Court of California and, at the Los Angeles Legal Aid Foundation, she fought for justice for low-income families.
In 2016, Nanette decided to take her advocacy to the national level. She ran to represent her neighbors, friends and family members in Congress, with a focus on bringing change and opportunities for those who need it most.
In the 115th Congress, Nanette was elected by her peers to serve as the freshman class president as well as a regional whip, working with her colleagues and reporting back to leadership their thoughts on legislation.
Nanette is Vice Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the Progressive Caucus. She serves on the House Committee on Homeland Security, where she chairs the subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation and Operations, and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. In 2019, she became the first Latina in 10 years to hold a seat on this prestigious committee and only the second Latina ever to do so. Nanette serves as a voice for the communities that have been on the frontlines of the negative health impacts associated with climate change and environmental injustice. From fighting for comprehensive and affordable healthcare for all to ensuring clean air and clean water for her communities, she works tirelessly for her fellow Americans and the constituents of California’s 44th Congressional District.
Please register by Thursday at 4 pm. An email with the zoom meeting id will be sent to the email you registered with.
Questions? email: laura@sanpedrochamber.com

Outdoor Volunteer Day: White Point Nature Preserve
2021-05-29 09:00 - 12:00 | White Point Nature Preserve, 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
Sat, May 29 9 AM – 12 PM (3 hours)
6 slots remaining
1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731
Join us for our Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve! You will help care for the White Point Native Plant Demonstration Garden by planting native shrubs, removing invasive weeds, watering native plants, grooming trails and more! Your efforts will help restore this habitat for wildlife as well as create a beautiful place for the community to enjoy!
White Point is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar in San Pedro. Enter the free parking lot from the Western Blvd as it turns into Paseo del Mar. We are located at the end of the road on the left-hand side.
Please wear a mask closed-toed shoes, sun protection and be sure to bring drinking water and a snack. Thank you for volunteering!
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Make Music in the Garden
2021-05-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Feed & Be Fed, 429 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
ROOTS & RAMBLES Workshops – Make Music in the Garden
Grand Vision Foundation presents
Roots & Rambles Workshops at the Garden
Come on down to San Pedro for two MUSIC MAKING workshops at the Garden Church/Feed & Be Fed Garden, 429 W. 6th St. San Pedro. Workshops are FREE, 45 minutes, and open to all age 13 and above. All participants must register by purchasing a free ticket.
The two workshops are:
1:30 pm “The Art of Songwriting” with Jason Luckett
Songs give voice to emotions in ways that can’t be done in other forms. Participants will examine ways to write meaningful lyrics that use creative language, tricks of rhyme and sound to make ideas and stories come alive in song.
2:30pm “Sing, Shout & Stomp” with the Honey Whiskey Trio
Participants will learn about shape note singing, body percussion, and shout songs. The workshop is a mix of singing, movement, a little musical history and vocal demonstrations by the Honeys.
The Roots & Rambles workshops are in-person experiences that complement two concerts: Honey Whiskey Livestream on June 4 and Jason Luckett, LIVE at the Grand Annex on June 18.
The Roots & Rambles virtual concert series features roots rock and folk musicians whose music shines a light on the cultural influences that shape music in the United States. The series is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
COVID SAFETY: 30 participants max and please plan to wear a facemask and expect social distance seating.
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Memorial Day Observance/Green Hills
2021-05-30 19:00
Join us in person and observe the Event from your Family Site or Via Live Stream on Sunday evening, May 30th at 7:00 PM PST.
Watch Live Stream Here
Event Details:
Introduction
Color Guard Presentation
Pledge of Allegiance
National Anthem
Patriotic Music
Air National Guard Band of the West
Flyover by the Tiger Squadron
Skydivers of 21st Century Skydiving Team
Keynote Address by Lt. Col Tom Lasser
U.S Army, Retired
Fireworks at Dusk
