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Reflect on the Past, Give Meaning to the Future

A Community Discussion Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Manhattan Beach

Reflect on the Past, Give Meaning to the Future

Date: Saturday, December 1, 2012 Time: 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
Location: Joslyn Community Center, 1601 Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach Free Admission
View the digital version of the event program or download (PDF) a copy.

Featured Presenters
  • Jan Dennis, Historian and Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
  • Russ Lesser, President, Body Glove International and Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
  • Steve Napolitano, Deputy, Office of Supervisor Don Knabe, and Former Mayor of Manhattan Beach
  • Nancy Hersman, Former Trustee, Manhattan Beach Unified School District
  • Beverly Rohrer, Ed.D., Former Superintendent, Manhattan Beach Unified School District
  • Arthur Verge, Ph.D., Professor, Department of History, El Camino College
  • Judson Grenier, Ph.D., Historian and Retired Professor, California State University Dominguez Hills
  • Robert Brigham, Historian and Former Teacher, Mira Costa High School
  • Current and Former Members of the Manhattan Beach Mayor’s Youth Council

Schedule of Events
Morning Session 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
"Reflect on the Past" A history of Manhattan Beach from its early years to the present.
Afternoon Session 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM
"Give Meaning to the Future"
 Participants will discuss their visions for the future of Manhattan Beach
9:00 AM - Welcome, Acknowledgements, and Overview 1:00 PM - Welcome Back and Overview of Afternoon Sessions
9:10 AM - Multimedia Introduction 1:20 PM - Discussion Sessions
9:35 AM - Keynote Presentation 2:15 PM - Break
10:00 AM - Break 2:30 PM - Discussion Groups Report Back and Audience Participation
10:10 AM - Moderated Discussion of Historic Themes and Trends Followed by Audience Question and Answer 3:30 PM - Wrap-up and Closing Remarks

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Lunch and Community Information Exchange

Lunch provided by Body Glove.
Learn about our community organizations and what they have to offer.


Please note times and schedule subject to change.

Contact
For more information, please contact the Manhattan Beach Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 802-5448 or via email.

Thank you to our generous partners!

City of Manhattan Beach Seal

 

Parks Make Life Better

 

Body Glove

The Beach Reporter Logo

 

 Mayor's Youth Council Logo (New)

 

The Manhattan Beach Historical Society

Mira Costa High School

 

Centennial Logo

 

Fresh Brothers Pizza

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