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Special Events

City of Gardena Sports Advisory Board Awards and Recogition Banquet- at Normandie Casino Showroom, 1045 W. Rosecrans Ave. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Bonsai Exhibit "Serenity Through Bonsai" at the Nakaoka Community Center. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Easter Bunny Brunch-at Nakaoaka Community Center. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537. Easter Fun at the Parks, at Freeman Park, Fukai Park & Rowley Park, featuring egg hunts, contests, races, arts & crafts. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Spring Break Day Camp, at Nakaoka Community Center, providing snacks, drinks, activities, excursions. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Youth Chess Tournament
, at the Nakaoka Community Center. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Indoor/Outdoor Spring Craft Fair
e, at the Civic Center grounds and Nakaoka Community Center. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta. Parade begins at New Hampshire and Gardena Blvd. and ends with a Fiesta at Fukai Park. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual South Bay Youth Fishing Day, is held at Alondra Park Lake, located at 3535 W. Redondo Beach Blvd. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537. Kiwanis Field Day & Picnic at Freeman Park. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Gardena 5000 Run & Funwalk. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annivesary Gardena Palm Sprints Golf Tournament
, at Desert Falls Country Club. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Festival & Fireworks Program - Rowley Park, 13220 S. Van Ness Ave. Afternoon festival from 6-9 p.m. featuring food, games, displays and entertainment. Free fireworks display begins at 9 p.m. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Baby Contest - at the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd Street. Five age divisions, numerous categories of competition including On-Wheels Parade and King & Queen selections. Pre-register at the Recreation Division office. $5 per child for up to three contests. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Kiwanis Club of Gardena Valley Annual BBQ -at the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd Street. Annual fundraiser benefiting community charities featuring BBQ chicken, beans, cole slaw and bread. Tickets are pre-sold or may be purchased the day of the event. For information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Baseball & Softball Closing Ceremonies - at Mas Fukai Park, 15800 S. Normandie Ave. Coaches vs. Staff Softball Game, lunch and awards presentations. Registrations will be taken for Flag Football. For information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Free Football Clinics - at Mas Fukai and Freeman parks. Fundaments for boys & girls ages 5-14. Punt, Kick and Pass Competition. For information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Summer Ending Carnival
- is held yearly at Mas Fukai Park, 15800 S. Normandie Ave., on Friday, Saturday, & Sunday, dates are to be announced.This event is sponsored by the City of Gardena Sports Advisory Board. Games, rides & food. Special wristband night on Friday for unlimited rides at one price only. For information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Keep Gardena Beautiful Day
- is held yearly in September. Volunteers gather together to clean up City parks, right of ways and neighborhoods. BBQ hosted by Waste Management to follow at Mas Fukai Park, 15800 Brighton Ave. To participate, call Public Works at (310) 217-9568.

Annual Pancake Breakfast -is sponsored by the Gardena Police Department who kicks off the Annual Heritage Festival from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Proceeds to benefit the Gardena Police Explorers and Volunteer Programs.

Annual Heritage Festival - is held yearly from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Nakaoka Community Center Civic Center, 1700 blk. of 162nd Street. Featuring food samples, displays, information booths, arts & crafts and continuous entertainment. For information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - Held every 2 years in front of the Council Action Wall of fame located at the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd Street at 10 a.m. Event honors citizens which have made outstanding contributions to the better of the community.

Halloween Programs
- at Rowley, Fukai and Thornburg parks 5-8 p.m. Entertainment, costume parade & contests, food & game booths, Haunted House. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Fashion Show Fundraiser
- Date TBA, at the Marriott Torrance, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance, sponsored by the Gardena Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Committee. Fashion show, entertainment and dinner. 3-6 p.m. Dinner served at 3:30 p.m. Call for reservations, (310) 516-1958 or for further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual Senior Health Fair - at theNakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St., featuring Blood Chemistry, Doppler Stroke Screen, Bone Density Screening and other screenings available. For further information, please call (310) 217-9552.

Veteran’s Day Celebration
-at the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St. Services for veteran’s of the community, both living and deceased, who fought for their country will be honored by the City of Gardena War Memorial Committee. Event features music and a guest speaker. Reception with light refreshments to follow. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Free Flu Shots - Usually begins the second Friday in November at the Nakaoka Community Center. Available to seniors age 60 and older. For further information, please call (310) 217-9552.

Annual Christmas Craft Faire - Display and sell hand-made items, gifts, paintings, crocheted or knitted pieces, home-grown plants etc. Bazaar is open to all. For table space please call Dianne Scott (310) 217-6120 or for further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Festival of Performing Arts - at the Nakaoka Community Center. Showcasing students from dance classes conducted at the Nakaoka Community Center. Featuring students of tap, ballet, hip hop, Japanese dance and Hawaiian Hula Polynesian Dance. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Annual DDP Christmas Ball - Christmas Dance for those with Developmental Disabilities, their friends and families. Held at the Nakaoka Community Center, 1670 W. 162nd St.. Celebration, door prizes and refreshments. For further information, please call (310) 217-9537.

Breakfast With Santa - at the Nakaoka Community Center. Breakfast, pictures with Santa and entertainment. For discount pre-sale tickets, call (310) 217-9537.

Seniors Lunch With Santa - at the Nakaoka Community Center/Civic Center, 1700 W. 162nd Street. Christmas music, fun, door prizes. For reservation, please call (310) 217-9552.
 

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1700 West 162nd Street, Gardena, CA 90247


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