The third annual Taste of the Pier will take place on Sunday, Oct. 14, from noon to 6 p.m. This popular event will include a variety of small bites, live music, free balloons, face painting, arts and crafts, and more while touring the pier and boardwalk. Tasting tickets are $1 each. Receive one entry to win pier prize giveaways when you purchase 10 tickets. Each restaurant will feature a different menu item and non-food retailers will offer other discounts and items. Event proceeds benefit the Redondo Beach Educational Foundation and Cancer Support Community-Redondo Beach. For more informationvisit www.redondopier.com.