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Hotdogging
Edited by Coralie Ebey
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tion and sanctioned by the International Chili Society. Winner
of the contest advances to the California State Cook-off as the
Hermosa Beach representative plus a chance at the first prize of $300. The chili part of the festivities is the main dish but it's
peppered with all sorts of other activities. Arts and craft booths,
best fire apparatus, displays, food, Miss Chili Pepper contest,
Mr. Hot Sauce, and music by the "Deadbeets" are all put into
the pot. Funds raised go to the many charities supported by
the association.
Better read than dead
Hermosa Beach Friends of the Library sponsor an outdoor
autumn book sale in front of the library, 550 Pier Ave. in Her-
mosa Beach. Along with second-time-around books for sale,
a special section has been set aside for a collectors' corner.
Proceeds from this sale are used to buy gifts for the library.
Singing passion
The South Coast Choral Society is holding its third annual public
workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Oral Arts Room at Palos
Verdes High School, 600 Cloyden Rd., Palos Verdes Estates.
Everybody who loves to sing is invited to join in. This year, the
Choral Society and guests will be singing Bach's St. Matthew
Passion. Admission is free. There will be an hour break for
lunch. Guests are encouraged to brown bag it.
Flagging interest
Kids from kindergarten to the 8th grade are invited to register
for Boys and Girls Flag Football at the Torrance Recreation
Center, 3341 Torrance Blvd. The boys' program is structured
to teach the fundimentals of football and everyone will play. The
girls program involves a learning atmosphere on the skills and
strategy without tackling. Older girls can actually play instead
of waving pom-poms. The fee is $15 for Torrance residents and
$18.50 for non-residents. Registration continues on September
19 and 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.