all are welcome at allcove Beach Cities

Wellness Tip: We’re celebrating, learning and acting with and alongside the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month, and beyond. All are welcome at allcove Beach Cities.

Click here to learn more about the Manhattan Beach/South Bay chapter of PFLAG.

allcove Youth Advisory Group members with the Redondo Beach City Council at the Pride flag raising at City Hall.

Welcoming our NEW cohort of the Youth Advisory Group

Drum roll please... we are so thrilled to announce our next cohort of the allcove Beach Cities Youth Advisory Group for 2023-2024!!!!

This group of 21 young people have joined us to lead the center in decision-making and advocacy on behalf of their peers. They come to us from multiple communities across the South Bay and surrounding areas and bring unique experiences and passions to support allcove’s ongoing operations. Join us in welcoming this new crew to allcove and to this incredible work.

coffee in the cove with NEW Peer Specialists, Joanne Kim and John Hooper

Our team is growing at allcove Beach Cities! This month, we welcomed two new Peer Specialists: Joanne Kim and John Hooper.

Meet Joanne!

Favorite Vacation Spot: Hawaii

Favorite Trait About Yourself: Empathy and kindness

One talent you have that no one would guess: Roller skating

What superpower would you have: Mindreading

Favorite allcove Pantry Snack: Veggie Chips!

What made you want to get into this work: Growing up in the South Bay and working in school districts, I can see how so many individuals and the community as a whole can benefit in having a space to get their needs met. I've always wanted to work in a space that served the community, and I have found a passion for mental health early on!

What are you most excited about working at allcove Beach Cities: I am most excited about serving the community in an amazing way! allcove provides so much support and resources for the community and I'm grateful to be a part of this organization. From what I've seen so far, I can tell that this is a tight-knit group of individuals that want to work together to create a safe space and that's something that I truly value. I'm excited to see and experience the growth and transformations.

Meet John!

Favorite Vacation Spot: Cabo and Lake Tahoe

Favorite Trait About Yourself: Ability to be a leader

One talent you have that no one would guess: I can juggle

What superpower would you have: The ability to fly or read someone's mind

Favorite allcove Pantry Snack: The 'PopCorners' chips

What made you want to get into this work: I wanted to get into this work to expand my personal recovery, experience a new career path filled with opportunity, and be part of something that impacts other people's lives in a positive way.

What are you most excited about working at allcove Beach Cities: I am most excited to continue work with allcove and am ready to experience another side. I think being a part of the Youth Advisory Group was a great start. I am excited to be in a new role and learn everything that comes with being a Peer Specialist. I enjoy everyone I work with and have met along the way during my journey with allcove. I am excited to see the progress of allcove continue and to be able to be part of the change that occurs.

We’re so glad to have Joanne and John as part of the allcove Beach Cities team here and look forward to them supporting young folks in the space.

cove Happenings

If you’re on summer break from school, or just needing a break and a safe space to hang out, join us all summer long for events in the cove at allcove Beach Cities.

Click here to register for the events below

CPR Education Workshop

Friday, June 16

4 - 5 p.m.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. This workshop will include the basic education of CPR and how to respond to an emergency.

Note: This workshop is not a CPR certification class.

Game Night: Ping-Pong & Pizza

Thursday, June 20

4:30 - 6 p.m.

For our ping-pong enthusiasts, enjoy a friendly competition in our ping pong tournament with pizza!

Open Mic Night

Saturday, June 24

Saturday, July 22

6 - 9 p.m.

Calling all musicians, magicians, poets, and anyone seeking to share their talent.

Photo credit: Young Artists Society and Indivisible Arts

Yoga

Tuesday, June 27

5 - 6 p.m.

Nama-stay for some yoga at allcove Beach Cities! Bring your own yoga mat, but one will be provided if needed.

Movie Night: Disney Movie & Popcorn

Friday, June 30

4 - 6 p.m.

End your week with a fun movie and popcorn. Feel free to suggest a movie.

Game Night: Movie Trivia & Popcorn

Tuesday, July 12

3 - 4:30 p.m.

For our movie enthusiasts, enjoy a trivia competition with pizza!

Sow n Grow

Thursday, July 20

2 - 3:30 p.m.

Learn more about local native plants while cultivating and crafting a unique piece of Living Art, and get inspired from a creative plant expert while being introduced to a Plantages soundtrack.

Purpose Workshop

Thursday, July 27

5 - 6:30 p.m.

Join us for an interactive discussion on supporting your exploration and sense of purpose as emerging young adults. Purpose is your reason for getting up each morning. Identify how to align your gifts, talents and interests to create purpose in daily life.

Download the June calendar here

Download the July calendar here

Resources for Families

Family Support Group

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month

5:30 – 7 p.m.

A group of families helping other families who live with mental health challenges by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom. Call (310) 374-5706 to register.

Family Coaching

Family coaching is available for parents/caregivers on how to build a strong and lasting relationship with their young person. Call (310) 374-5706 to make an appointment.

Wellness Recipe

Check out this healthy recipe created and shared by our AmeriCorps Public Health Member at allcove Beach Cities, Jimena. Let us know what you think of this healthy recipe or if it inspires you to try something new!

Green Herb Hummus

Hummus is a delicious snack that can be eaten on a plate as a side or as a dip. I love classic hummus, but I also love trying a spicy hummus or an extra garlicy hummus depending on my mood and the plate of food I’m enjoying it with. I love salads and my favorite dressing ever is any green goddess dressing. This hummus was inspired by other recipes and a green goddess dressing. I love this recipe because it's delicious and the ingredients are easy to get as well.

You will need:

¼ cup of tahini (you can get this at Trader Joe’s)
1 to 2 lemons
3 tablespoons of olive oil
½ cup of chopped fresh parsley
½ cup of chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons of chopped green onions
3 garlic cloves chopped
1 15 ounce can of garbanzos (which you can also find at Trader Joe’s)

Directions:

You will need a food processor or a blender.

First pour tahini and lemon juice into a mixing bowl and mix those two ingredients well.
Next add the olive oil, parsley, basil, green onions, chopped garlic and salt to the mixed tahini and lemon juice into a blender. You will want to mix all that until it is completely creamy. This will look clumpy, but it looks better once you add the garbanzo beans!
The next step will be the best part! Add the garbanzo beans, mix until the hummus is thick and smooth. This will take a couple minutes. I also include the liquid that the garbanzo beans come in, I find that it makes it creamier faster.
If your hummus consistency is still not creamy, pour about 1 to 2 tablespoons of water while your blending device is on.
Once you are done you can taste it and add salt if necessary, depending on your preferences.

Serving:

Serve your hummus in a bowl, drizzle olive oil on top and sprinkle with chopped onions, basil and parsley. Enjoy!