Enjoy a Holiday Treasure Hunt at Peninsula Center!

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Enjoy a Holiday Treasure Hunt at Peninsula Center!

Palos Verdes homes owners have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a great seasonal event with the Holiday Treasure Hunt at Peninsula Shopping Center on Saturday, December 19, 2020, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.

This should be a fun family event where guests can pick up a holiday treasure hunt flyer at participating retailers or at the redemption table located near the Christmas Tree by Old Navy. Guests will then visit the retailers listed on the flyer, searching for a little red elf inside each store. Once they have located the elf, a store employee will stamp the box next to the store’s name on the flyer. When guests have obtained stamps from each participating retailer, they can trade their completed flyer for a $10 gift card at the redemption table.

There is one gift card per customer, while supplies last. This event is free and open to the public. COVID safety precautions including masks and social distancing will be strictly enforced for all visitors.

The Peninsula Shopping Center is located at 67 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates.

To read my last year’s article on holiday fun click here.

Photo courtesy of the Peninsula Center

Palos Verdes 23rd Annual Parade of Lights Drive-Through Parade!

4 days ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes 23rd Annual Parade of Lights Drive-Through Parade!

Palos Verdes homes owners are looking for Holiday Traditions to enjoy as they have in the past. This year, there are no large outdoor tree lightings, no grand Nutcracker Ballets, and Santa isn’t sitting at shopping centerd for children to whisper their toy wishes too. However, we are lucky that the City of Rolling Hills Estates and the California Water Service have put together a new event at Ernie Howlett Park.

On Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. you are invited to the reimagined 23rd Annual Parade of Lights Drive-Through. The popular annual Palos Verdes Peninsula Parade of Lights traditionally has floats, bands and community organizations that stroll the streets making the way for the arrival of Santa. This year, you will drive through a brightly lit Ernie Howlett Park parking loop to enjoy beautiful holiday vignettes, community partners, and Santa. You will have the opportunity to wave hello to the Rolling Hills Estates City Council and representatives from neighboring agencies, plus best of all – Santa. Children can prepare their letter for Santa and drop it off to him at the end of the drive-through. The first 500 vehicles will receive a goodie bag full of treats. They are hoping each car will donate one unwrapped, unopened toy per vehicle for various charities.

Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates.

A free ticket per vehicle is required for entry. Visit www.RHE.city/Parade to register for your ticket.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Holiday Traditions click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S LEAGUE’S VIRTUAL BENEFIT NOVEMBER 20, 2020, 11:00 A.M.

2 weeks ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

SPECIAL CHILDREN’S LEAGUE’S VIRTUAL BENEFIT NOVEMBER 20, 2020, 11:00 A.M.

Palos Verdes home owners can stream the Virtual Benefit tomorrow for Special Children’s League. Every year this great group of women volunteers puts on a fantastic luncheon event which benefits a variety of programs. Special Children’s League (SCL) South Bay Committee began in 1957 with a small group of women who rallied around a friend whose child had cerebral palsy. Today the active membership includes many moms of children with special needs. With the funds raised at this annual benefit and donations from generous supporters, they are able to support United Cerebral Palsy of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties (UCPLA) as well as a variety of programs as part of their continued local community outreach. Here is a list of some of the organizations that benefit from their fundraising. AbilityFirst Camp Paivika, Able ARTS Work, Exceptional Minds, ICAN California Abilities Network, PVPUSD – Special needs programs, Partners for Pediatic Vision, Pediatric Therapy Network, Ride to Fly, Switzer Learning Link, USARC – United States Adaptive Recreation Center, and We Are Brave Together – (who will speak tomorrow regarding mentoring for mothers caring for children with disabilities).

How can I participate in the virtual event?

– Participation is Free

– Before 11:00 a.m. tomorrow, November 20,2020, go to sclsouthbay.org

– Click on the “Watch Now” button

What will the 30 minute program include?

– Welcome by Julie Paterson, President, SCL South Bay Committee

– Guest speaker – Jessicay Patay, We are Brave Together

– Highlights of the programs that are supported

– There will be boutique and auction items that you will be able to purchase to help in the fundraising. Items such as trips, wines, gift cards, boutique items, clothing, a new local hotel weekend (H2O Hermosa) will also be available on the auction which will continue until Sunday.

Photo courtesy of Special Children’s League

Terranea Resort’s 2020 Thanksgiving Traditions

3 weeks ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort’s 2020 Thanksgiving Traditions

Palos Verdes homes owners have an opportunity to enjoy the 2020 Thanksgiving holiday with Terranea Resort. Whether you are looking for special dining experiences, or even a Turkey Day Hike, there is something for everyone to enjoy. This year however, reservations can only be made if you are a hotel guest. Otherewise, walk-in diners can include up to 6 people in a party.

Mar’sel will be offering a three course family style gourmet menu of holiday classics set with an elegant backdrop of scenic views of the Pacific. Caviar and Truffles are available tableside upon request, with specialty wine selections for the holidays. Seating’s will be at 4:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (310) 265-2861.

Nelson’s will be offering a unique variation of style, with Meyer lemon fried turkey legs, open faced turkey sandwiches, corn bread stuffing and served wih pumpkin pie. They will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Football fans will be able to watch Thanksgiving football games on an large outdoor TV screen. Call (310) 265-2861 for more information.

Bashi will be serving a special Asian inspired Thanksgiving, complete with a memorable turkey shoyu ramen and sou-vide turkey breast, complemented by soft poached egg, memma and shiitake mushroom, scallions, and nori. They will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. Call (310) 265-2861 for more information.

Catalina Kitchen will be serving a four course traditional Thanksgiving meal, including classic sides & dessert. Vegan options and kids menu will be available. They will be offering seatings at 12:00 noon, 3:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. Call (310) 265-2861 for more information.

The Lobby Bar and Terrace will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and you can enjoy watching football on the Lobby Terrace and order touchdown-worthy bites including turkey mole, torta, cornbread stuffing, refried beans, spicy cranberry sauce, and sweet potato fries. For more information, call (310) 265-1861.

Sea Beans will be preparing their wonderful Thanksgiving To Go which must be ordered by November 20. To order call (310) 265-1861.

On Friday, November 27, 2020, Terranea will be celebrating a Blowout Black Friday at Marea, Point Discovery and The Links where shoppers will receive discounts throughout the day.

Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes. If using a navigation system, use 6610 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information go to www.terranea.com or call (310) 265-2800.

To read my previous article on Thanksgiving Traditions click here.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort

Join The Peninsula Education Foundation’s Great Palos Verdes Scavenger Hunt!

4 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, School Information

Join The Peninsula Education Foundation’s Great Palos Verdes Scavenger Hunt!

Palos Verdes homes owners can support the Peninsula Education Foundation by participating in The Great Palos Verdes Scavenger Hunt. This is a fun way to spend your Sunday, on November 15, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. as you drive around Palos Verdes using clues to find the next stop. You will need to successfully complete a challenge to get the next clue. Each stop will be fun filled with activities and every car load will be counted as one team.

The hunt will include:

- a car decorating contest
- an obstacle course
- live band
- shopping opportunities
- prizes and more

The fee to join in the fun is $40 per car. Each car load counts as one registered team. This will be an enjoyable outing while following Covid safety protocols at each stop. Registration must be completed by November 11, 2020. You can get more information by clicking here.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a fun afternoon while helping to raise funding for the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District. The primary source of income for most public school districts in California, including the PVPUSD, is from the State. However, State support has declined since 2007-08. The most stable and reliable funding source in recent years has been local revenue from the Peninsula Education Foundation. This year the Foundation is celebrating their 41 year anniversary and much has changed this year due to the Coronavirus. However, the income from the Peninsula Education Foundation is still greatly needed since it has allowed PVPUSD to continue providing students the programs and services needed for their success in college and/or the work place.If you have any questions please call (310) 378-2278.

To read my last article on Peninsula Education’s Fundraisers click here.

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes Library District’s Extended Curbside Pickup Hours!

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Palos Verdes Library District’s Extended Curbside Pickup Hours!

The Palos Verdes Library District will be starting its new Extended Curbside Pickup tomorrow, November 3, 2020, at the Peninsula Center Library, Malaga Cove & Miraleste branches. All library buildings are closed, and they are not accepting book donations at this time. Beginning tomorrow, the hours on Tuesday & Thursday will be 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Wednesday & Saturday from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.

You will be able to place, cancel, suspend, and pick up holds at the Palos Verdes Library District. Included will be books, audiobooks, DVDs, video games, and music CDs. You will also be able to check out Chromebook or mobile wifi hotspot, by using the mobile printing service or you can even have the librarians browse for you.

First, check your account at www.pvld.org. Your current holds that are available for pickup will say “Ready for Pickup.” You can also cancel any holds you no longer need, place new holds, or modify how you’re notified about holds that are ready for pickup. You can pickup at the Peninsula Center Library at the roof parking lot at 650 Deep Valley Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. You just follow the signs, and have your library card ready, face covering on and pop your trunk when instructed. Both Malaga Cove & Miraleste branches will allow you to park and pick up your hold. Malaga Cove parking lot entrance is off of Via Pinale and it allows for parking and pick up. Miraleste Library parking lot will be open and services will be provided at the front entrance.

All book drops are open and all returned items will be quarantined for 4 days before check-in. There will be at least a 96-hour delay in returns displaying on your account. During the 96 hour holding period of returned items, overdue fines may appear on your account.
Fines accrued during the approximately 96-hour period will be removed once items are checked in. This may take up to 7 days. The library has returned to its normal policy regarding fines and fees.

For more information, you can contact the Palos Verdes Library District at (310) 377-9584.

To read my prior article on the Palos Verdes Library District click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Enjoy Halloween & Daylight Savings Time Change This Weekend!

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Enjoy Halloween & Daylight Savings Time Change This Weekend!

Palos Verdes homes owners will be enjoying Halloween this Saturday, and also getting an extra hour of sleep with the end to daylight savings time. The Halloween holiday might be a little different this year, with many of the holiday haunts cancelling their events due to the COVID outbreak. However, some residents have decided to still pass out candy to trick-or-treators so remember to be cautious of the following:

Make sure you have well lit lighting on porch areas
Clear all walkways up to porches (plants,rocks & decor)
Make sure all porch railings are secure
Candles in pumpkins can start fires, so battery operated candles are preferred

Here is wishing you a frightfully fun holiday, and remember to set your clocks back by an hour on Halloween evening when you retire for the night. Enjoy an extra hour of sleep!

Happy Halloween!

PV Transit Offers Free Election Day Rides For Seniors To Local Polling Locations!

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PV Transit Offers Free Election Day Rides For Seniors To Local Polling Locations!

The Palos Verdes Transit will be offering free dial-a-ride service on Election Day Tuesday, November 3, 2020, to Palos Verdes seniors, 62 and older, and people with disabilities. This free Election Day transportation is exclusively for seniors, and persons with disabilities who reside in Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates and Rancho Palos Verdes.

The polling locations will be located at Miraleste Intermediate School, Palos Verdes High School, Peninsula High School, Kelly Johnson Field House & Dapplegrey Elementary School.

This free door to door service will be provided from 7:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. You can start making advanced reservations now by calling (310) 544-3710 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you are unable to call ahead, you can also call on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, beginning at 6:00 a.m. The last pick up at the polling locations will be at 9:00 p.m.

Photo courtesy of City of Palos Verdes Estates Newsletter

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The South Coast Botanic Garden!

2 months ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Halloween Trick-Or-Treating At The South Coast Botanic Garden!

Palos Verdes homeowners have a new option for their children to enjoy Halloween at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Come to the garden dressed in costume (yes, masks are still required while dressed in costumes). The garden staff has come up with an idea to let children trick-or-treat safely while participating in a hunt through the Garden. Parents can bring a bag of candy with them and every time your child crosses off a square on their bingo card they will have earned a piece of candy. This is a fun new creative way of trick-or-treating safely during this coronavirus.

To add to the fun, the Garden will be having a costume competition. You will take your most creative pics at the garden with their spooky spots backdrops, and post it to your Instagram account using the hashtag #SouthCoastBOOtanic Garden, and tag @scbgarden for your chances to win free tickets to an exciting exhibit at the Garden this fall.

Garden Hours for Halloween day are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Advance ticket reservations are required and can be purchased by clicking here. For more information call (310) 544-1948.

To read my last article on South Coast Botanic Garden click here.

South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Photo courtesy of South Coast Botanic Garden

Terranea Resort Is Going Pink For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

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Terranea Resort Is Going Pink For National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2020

Terranea Resort will be joining National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 2020 and showing guests how to enjoy Terranea through rose colored glass. Whether it includes pink flowers, pink lighting, pink food and beverage offerings, a portion of all the proceeds from the activities on the property will be donated to national organizations which benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and local groups like Cancer Support Community of Redondo Beach (a free program to help with the emotional support and education offered to people with cancer and their loved ones at any stage of diagnosis).

Hotel guests will notice while dining, that there will be a selection of rose hued desserts served at Sea Beans such as pink macrons, pink sugar cookies, cakes & meringue pops. The Lobby Bar and Terrace will be serving up light bites including their Roasted Beets Bruschetta Crostini, and Spicy Fig Margaritas. Nelson’s will be serving a Hibiscus Pomegranate Margarita, and the Pink Flamingo will be served at Catalina Kitchen, Bashi, the Lobby Bar and Terrace. ONE HOPE Wine Rose will also be available. All of these special drinks will be donating a portion of proceeds to the campaign.

In the spa/fitness area, Spa guests can enjoy the signature body treatment, of which some of the funds from each treatment will be donated to breast cancer research. Wear pink for outdoor yoga on Friday, October 17, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. Please bring a yoga mat and $20 for contribution to the local charity, Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. Please call for reservations at 310-265-2740.

If golf is on your list, celebrate Birdies for Breast Cancer all month in October at The Links, where proceeds from each round will be donated to breast cancer support and research. Guests may match the resort’s donation with an optional add-on when booking a tee time.

Let’s not forget retail at Marea Boutique. A percentage of purchases from My Saint My Hero bracelets & VOYAGE et CIE products will be donated to breast cancer support and research.

Additionally, any recreational activity that is booked in October will result in Terranea donating to the programs.

To read a prior article on Terranea Resort click here.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort