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CALENDAR torrancememorial.org PULSE | 19 ONGOING: MONDAYS NICOTINE ANONYMOUS MEETING 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is a free drop-in group for people who have quit or are trying to quit nicotine. WHERE: McMillen Chemical Dependency Center, 3333 Skypark Dr., #300, Torrance INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/supportgroups; 310-517-4711 ONGOING: TUESDAYS MEDITATION CIRCLE 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Enhance your meditation skills through regular practice. Quiet your mind, develop inner peace, relieve stress and balance your life. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Boulevard INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/supportgroups; 310-517-4711 OCTOBER 25 MANHATTAN BEACH PUMPKIN RACE Noon to 5 p.m . Families and friends race handcraed Pumpkin Racecars for fun and the coveted Championship Trophy. Prizes are awarded for Best of Show, Best Team Spirit and Best Crash. WHERE: Manhattan Beach Blvd. INFO/REGISTER: pumpkinrace.com OCTOBER 25 SKECHERS PIER TO PIER FRIENDSHIP WALK 8 a.m. The annual SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk brings together all walks of life for one common purpose: to support children with special needs and education. WHERE: Manhattan Beach Pier INFO/REGISTER: skechersfriendshipwalk.com OCTOBER 6, 13, 20, 27 FREE PLANT-BASED COOKING CLASSES 7 to 9 p.m. Discover the benefits of a plant-based diet and the role food plays in stopping, reversing and curing heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and many other diseases. Learn how to prepare meals without animal products and using whole foods. WHERE: South Bay Adventist Church, 401 S. Prospect Ave., Redondo Beach INFO/REGISTER: SouthBayChurch.net; 310-214-3123 OCTOBER 3 MANHATTAN BEACH 10K RUN 7:30 a.m. The Manhattan Beach Hometown 10k Run was founded in 1978 by a group of local runners who wanted to have a race "in town." There is a combined start at both locations. WHERE: 3rd & Ardmore and 3rd & Valley in Manhattan Beach INFO/REGISTER: mb10k.com ONGOING: MONDAYS & SATURDAYS FREE YOGA CLASS 10 a.m. Enjoy complimentary yoga each Monday and Saturday on Shade's beautiful rooop Skydeck. First come, first served. WHERE: Shade Hotel, 1221 N. Valley Drive, Manhattan Beach INFO/REGISTER: shadehotel.com ONGOING: TUESDAYS CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 to 8 p.m. Share your true feelings in a safe environment, obtain professional guidance on what may lie ahead and learn valuable coping mechanisms. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Boulevard INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/supportgroups; 310-517-4711 AUGUST 6, SEPTEMBER 3, OCTOBER 1, NOVEMBER 5, DECEMBER 3 QUESTIONS FOR THE PHARMACIST Noon to 1 p.m. Do you have questions about your medications? Are you confused about when to take them and with what they can be mixed? Are side effects creating problems? This is a free monthly opportunity to sit with a Torrance Memorial pharmacist who will help you better understand your medications. Please bring the medicines you are taking, both prescription and non-prescription. WHERE: Torrance Memorial Medical Center, 3330 Lomita Boulevard INFO/REGISTER: torrancememorial.org/classes; 310-517-4711