San Pedro Calendar

Mobile Covid Vaccination Center
2021-03-05 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | YMCA Wilmington, 1127 N, Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA, 90744
The “Y” Mobile Covid Vaccination Center
In partnership with Providence we are proud to announce the opening of our Mobil vaccination Center
setup in our parking lot.
Vaccinations are only for Wilmington and San Pedro resident senior citizens over 65, and Health Care Workers.
Please make an appointment over the phone by contacting our welcome center at 310-522-2100
Reservations are Mandatory Supplies Limited.
WILMINGTON YMCA
1127 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744

Joint Planning Committee Meeting with Central, Northwest & Coastal Neighborhood Councils
2021-03-10 18:00
Agenda and Support Documents

18th LA Harbor International Film Festival-Virtual
2021-03-11
List of films and links to view:
March 11 Prog. A – 10:30 am RBSM Pollyanna real time Webinar presentation
http://bit.ly/rtbstmpollyanna
March 12 Prog. B – Opening Night “Mangia Italiano 4” IL POSTINO
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110877/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
March 13 Prog. C – New Filmmakers L.A. lahiff.eventive.org (Must pre-register at this link to view and for Q&A)
March 13 Prog. D – HNT Phantom Of The Opera
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036261/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_45
March 14 Prog. E – DocSunday John Van Hamersveld’s Crazy World Ain’t It
https://vimeo.com/480561807 Password: [REDACTED]
March 14 Prog. F – DocSunday The Endless Summer
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060371/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1
Click Here for Program Details

Covid Vaccine Questions Answered-Zoom
2021-03-11 16:00 - 17:00
Covid Vaccine Hesitancy: Get your questions answered.
Featuring:
Oliver Brooks, MD Chief Medical Officer Watts Health Care Corporation
Olusheyi Lawoyin, MPH MBA Chief Operations Officer Watts Healthcare Corporation
Joe Buscaino Councilmember City of Los Angeles
Do you have questions about Covid-19 vaccine? Are you unsure if you should get it? Or have concerns abut how it was developed?
Then this webinar is for you! Join us to hear directly from our local community health partners. Presentations will be followed by Q&A.
ZOOM Meeting ID: 823 1872 9120 Password:[REDACTED]
Dial in:+1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 823 1872 9120
Passcode: [REDACTED]

A Deep Dive on Where the Federal Government is Headed on Ocean Conservation by AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles
2021-03-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join AltaSea for a deep dive on where the Federal government is headed on Ocean Conservation & the Blue Economy. Panelists David B. Brown was named the University of Southern California’s (USC) Vice President for Federal Relations in February of 2020. Prior to that appointment, Mr. Brown served as Associate Senior Vice President for USC’s Office of Federal Relations for the previous seven years. As the Vice President for Federal Relations, Mr. Brown serves as the university’s chief advocate on all legislative and regulatory matters related to higher education and student aid policy, federal research funding, and healthcare policy in Washington, DC.
Click HERE to Register

Los Angeles Maritime Institute Virtual Volunteer Orientation
2021-03-13 09:00 - 10:30
Join us for a virtual orientation via Zoom detailing how you can volunteer with our tallship sailing and education programs, both in Long Beach and San Pedro.
We will cover:
• How you can help out
• How to get started
• Our boats
• Our Family
Sign up Here

Virtual Family Nature Club-The Story of Eleanor the Whale
2021-03-13 09:30 - 10:30
Virtual Family Nature Club
Join the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy for the next Virtual Family Nature Club with the special theme of Whales. Chris Boettcher, author and Nicole Boettcher, illustrator of the children’s book “Be Brave and Be Kind: the Story of Eleanor the Whale,” will be joining us along with a guest from the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium for fun activities you can follow along with at home.
This is a free, family friendly program with advance registration required for zoom access.
RSVP

Port of Los Angeles to Host Virtual Clean Truck Program Update
2021-03-17 09:00
The Port of Los Angeles (POLA) will host a Clean Truck Program 2021 Concession Agreement Update on Wednesday, March 17, at 9 a.m. via Zoom. POLA currently has concession agreements with approximately 1,100 Licensed Motor Carriers (LMCs), which must be replaced before they expire on September 30, 2021.
POLA Environmental Management staff plans to provide program background and information about the process for developing the next POLA Concession Agreement prior to the current concessions’ expiration date of September 30. The meeting will include an open discussion and an opportunity to ask questions.
Those interested in attending should register here. Alternatively, attendees can call into the meeting at 888-475-4499, using the Meeting ID 979 6114 9333 and passcode [REDACTED].
A central element of the Clean Truck Program, the POLA Concession Program establishes a contractual relationship between the Port of Los Angeles and LMCs operating at its terminals. All LMCs making regular calls at POLA container terminals are required to have a pending or approved POLA concession agreement. The Port of Long Beach (POLB) has a separately administered motor carrier registration program.
Established in 2008 as part of the San Pedro Bay Ports Clean Air Action Plan, the Clean Truck Program has reduced air pollution from harbor trucks by more than 90%. Click here for more information about the program.
The Port of Los Angeles remains open with all terminals operational during the COVID-19 pandemic. North America’s leading seaport by container volume and cargo value, the Port of Los Angeles facilitated $276 billion in trade during 2019. San Pedro Bay port complex operations and commerce facilitate one in nine jobs across the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.

Virtual Nature Center and Education Docent
2021-03-20 09:00 - 11:00
Virtual event via Zoom. Do you enjoy our local nature and want to share it with others? Become a Nature Center and Education Docent! From assisting with plant sales to mentoring scout badges to guiding field trips, there is so much to choose from! You can even help host virtual nature themed events! Join us for a fun orientation to learn how you can get involved on your own schedule! 18 and older please or accompanied by a parent/guardian. RSVP .

Family Art Workshop - Paper Folding
2021-03-20 13:00 - 15:00
Angels Gate Cultural Center offers monthly Family Art Workshops! All are welcome. Art activities for kids and adults, ages 1 to 101!
Sign up today on Eventbrite for our March 2021 workshop!
Saturday, March 20, 2021
1:00 – 3:00pm on Zoom
FOLDING! In this Family Art Workshop we will peek into the fascinating world of paper folding. We will explore different techniques of folding paper. We will work on both easy, more basic folding projects, and more challenging ones, too! There might also be a chance to share your own favorite folding technique, or origami figure.
Materials:
White computer paper (if you have origami paper you can use that, too!)
Scissors
Crayons, markers, or other writing utensil (optional)
Register today and you will receive Zoom link prior to the event.

Studio Soup - Angels Gate Cultural Center
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00
Join the conversation with Peggy Reavey and guest artists Daniel Dove, Ron Linden and Ted Twine.
About this Event
Studio Soup at Angels Gate Cultural Center is a quarterly series of candid conversations about process, featuring guest artists who share their experience and practice. Artist, Peggy Reavey, hosts this closer look at the unique ways artists move from original impulse to finished piece – how their work comes to be.
Join the conversation with Peggy Reavey and abstract painters Daniel Dove, Ron Linden and Ted Twine.
Tuesday, March 23, 6:30 – 8:00pm
Eventbrite registration is required for this free, virtual event. Sign up today!

Lego Shipbuilding Contest
2021-04-01
This year’s Lego Shipbuilding Contest is virtual, with two fun categories:
“Build With Your Own Legos”
or
“No Bricks? No Problem!”
As always, the contest is free and open to all ages and abilities. Prizes will be awarded according to age group and will be sent to homes via US Mail.
Entries accepted between now and April 1
For contest details, FAQS, and registration, visit the museum’s website.
Questions? Call the museum at 310-548-7618 or send an email.
Start Building and Have Fun!

Armchair ArtWalk Tour on ZOOM
2021-04-01 18:00
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, in collaboration with the artists who have performed or exhibited their arts in San Pedro, announces the next Armchair ArtWalk Tour to be held on Zoom at 6:00pm on FirstThursday.
The public is invited to join us on Zoom, by registering for a free ticket and register for a one-hour virtual, interactive tour with some amazing artists. Register in advance for this meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. We will also be live streaming from our Facebook page where you can find videos of previous Armchair ArtWalk Tours and project progress videos.
This is a free service for our community – we miss you and look forward to seeing each other on-line. The April 1stFirstThursday Armchair ArtWalk will be talking with local artists about their work and a special tribute to Shakespeare’s birthday.

"Sanctuary of the Aftermath" - Angels Gate Cultural Center - Virtual Reception
2021-04-10 14:00 - 15:30
Angels Gate Cultural Center
presents
SANCTUARY OF THE AFTERMATH
Virtual Opening Reception
Join the artists and curators to celebrate the opening of Sanctuary of the Aftermath. The virtual reception will feature a demonstration of the virtual exhibition, interactive discussion, and live Q&A.
Curated by Jason Jenn and Vojislav Radovanovic, Sanctuary of the Aftermath investigates how art can create new channels for connection, even during prolonged periods of physical separation and quarantine. Site-specific installation art, video art, and auditory art are highlighted within an immersive atmosphere, which invites safe engagement to explore the issues and make personal discoveries. During a time of intense socio-political injustice, environmental disaster, rapid technological changes, prolonged physical isolation, and anxiety – art can be a remedy.
Artists include Nica Aquino, Joseph Carrillo, Jeff Frost, Anita Getzler, David Hollen, Jason Jenn, Ibuki Kuramochi, Rosalyn Myles, Vojislav Radovanovic, Alison Ragguette, and Kayla Tange.
Eventbrite registration is required to join the virtual reception.
Sanctuary of the Aftermath is an exhibition of Angels Gate Cultural Center, with support from WE RISE, made possible by the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health.
Image: Circle of Abstract Ritual (video still) by Jeff Frost
Sign up now!
Click here to register at Eventbrite.

SPIFFEST: Oscar Nominated Live-Action Shorts
2021-04-11 18:30 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
San Pedro International Film Festival presents three evenings of Animated, Live-Action and Documentary short films all vying for the 2021 Academy Award on Sunday April 25.
Featured Shorts:
The Present
Feeling Through
Two Distant Strangers
White Eye
The Letter Room
Estimated running time: 130 minutes.
Tickets are $15 & $18.
Purchase Tickets
Dates and times vary for full schedule and tickets, visit the SPIFFEST website.
PLEASE BE AWARE ONLY 100 TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FOR EACH NIGHT OF THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS SERIES, AS PER CITY OF LOS ANGELES COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS.

Gathering for the Grand: A Silver Screen Soiree-Virtual Event
2021-04-17 19:00
Join Grand Vision, from the comforts of your own home, for the 11th annual Gathering for the Grand silent & live auction gala. This year it will be a virtual “Silver Screen Soiree” to continue the celebration of the Warner Grand Theatre’s 90th Anniversary in classic 1940s style. Think “Bogie and Bacall…”
All tickets include: One Take-Out Voucher for a prix fixe dinner from La Bocca Felice; One Party Treat Box with custom hand-crafted dessert, cocktail/mocktail kit, commemorative program & party favors.
This year we’ll honor long-time supporters, Gary Bettis & Bettis Insurance. Gary and his team have embraced not only our restoration work at the Warner Grand but also Meet the Music, our in-school music education program.
This is a virtual event.
Tickets

Oscar Nominated Shorts - Animation - Warner Grand Theatre
2021-04-18 18:30 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS – Animation
ANIMATED SHORTS (Running Time: 99 minutes)
Burrow Madeline Sharafian and Michael Capbarat (USA, 6 min.)
Genius Loci Adrien Mérigeau and Amaury Ovise (France, 16 min.)
Opera Erick Oh (USA, 9 min.)
If Anything Happens I Love You Will McCormack and Michael Govier (USA, 12 min.)
Yes-People Gísli Darri Halldórsson and Arnar Gunnarsson (Iceland, 8 min.)
PLUS A SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL ANIMATED SHORTS (from the AMPAS shortlist):
Kapaemahu (USA, 8 min.)
The Snail and the Whale (UK/Germany, 26 min.)
To Gerard (USA, 7 min.)
Tickets are $15 & $18.
Purchase Tickets
Dates and times vary for full schedule and tickets, visit the SPIFFEST website.
PLEASE BE AWARE ONLY 100 TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FOR EACH NIGHT OF THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS SERIES, AS PER CITY OF LOS ANGELES COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS.

Oscar Nominated Shorts - Documentary Shorts - Warner Grand Theatre
2021-04-24 18:30 | Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W. 6th St., San Pedro, CA, 90731, United States
OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS – Documentary Shorts
DOCUMENTARY SHORTS (Running Time: 136 minutes)
A Love Song for Latasha Sophia Nahli Allison and Janice Duncan (USA, 18 min.)
Do Not Split Anders Hammer and Charlotte Cook (USA/Norway, 36 min.)
Hunger Ward Skye Fitzgerald and Michael Scheuerman (USA, 40 min.)
Colette Anthony Giacchino and Alice Doyard (France/Germany/USA, 24 min.)
A Concerto Is a Conversation Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers (USA, 13 min.)
Documentary Shorts: Rated R – The Hong Kong protests, Black history, the Holocaust. Please note that HUNGER WARD is a very intense look at child hunger in Yemen and the program is very much not for young audiences.
Tickets are $15 & $18.
Purchase Tickets
Dates and times vary for full schedule and tickets, visit the SPIFFEST website.
PLEASE BE AWARE ONLY 100 TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FOR EACH NIGHT OF THE OSCAR NOMINATED SHORTS SERIES, AS PER CITY OF LOS ANGELES COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS.

First Thursday Armchair Art Walk Tour
2021-05-06 18:00
MAY ARMCHAIR ARTWALK TOUR
LOCAL TREASURES
FirstThursday, May 6th at 6:00pm on Zoom
The San Pedro Waterfront Arts District, in collaboration with the artists who have performed or exhibited their arts in San Pedro, announces the next Armchair ArtWalk Tour to be held on Zoom at 6:00pm on FirstThursday, May 6th, 2021 at 6:00pm
The public is invited to join us on Zoom, by registering for a free ticket and register for a one-hour virtual, interactive tour with some amazing artists. Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We will also be live streaming from our Facebook page, where you can find videos of previous Armchair ArtWalk Tours and project progress videos.
This is a free service for our community – we miss you and look forward to seeing each other on-line. The May 6thFirstThursday Armchair ArtWalk will be talking with local artists about their work and exploring why we think they are Local Treasures. Join us to see:
Rebecca Forster – Rebecca wrote her first book on a crazy dare and found her passion. Now, with over forty novels to her name, she is both a USA Today and is an Amazon best-selling thriller author. The Josie Bates thrillers that make up The Witness Series are set in the South Bay and have had more than 3 million downloads. The books have been translated into German, French and Italian. Rebecca has taught at UCLA’s acclaimed Writers Program. She has been a featured speaker at writing conferences, bar associations, and is a multiple presenter at the L.A. Times Festival of books. She is a patient/family advisor at Torrance Memorial Hospital and lives in Palos Verdes. Rebecca is married to a superior court judge and is the mother of two sons.
Steve Shriver – Steve has made art that reflects his life for many years, starting in college in 1981. His job of decorative painting got him interested in the history of art and ornament, an interest that continues today. His decorative work can be found in many houses, hotels and casinos around the world. His personal art has centered around the world he lives in, though the accident that almost took his life 5 years ago made him look quite a bit at his mortality. His last show was at the SoLA gallery in 2019. He is currently working on a painting that he started in 1982.
Ilan Davidson – Cantor Ilan Davidson has served Temple Beth El since 1995, celebrating his Silver Anniversary in 2020. The youngest in a long familial line of cantors, he began his training at the age of five with his mentor, Hazzan Philip Model z”l. A Los Angeles native, he has a strong performing arts background from the University of California, and also is talented secular musician and contemporary Jewish singer and songwriter. He released his first album, Stained Glass, in 1995.
Cantor Davidson is a consummate artist and a devoted social activist. He has given concerts in Israel as well as throughout the United States. Performing sacred as well as secular music, from Bimah to Broadway. His irreverence, humor – who else would create a temple house band called The Moody Jews? He shows the community and the world how beautiful music warms hearts, stirs souls, and heals. In 2017 Cantor Davidson was appointed Vice President of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations by Supervisor Janice Hahn and, is a past president of the South Coast Interfaith Council.

Mother’s Day Live Music - San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach
2021-05-09 11:00 - 20:00 | San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach, 6550 E Marina Dr., Long Beach, CA, 90803
San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach is pleased to announce 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.
Listen
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.
