Palos Verdes Enjoys 2021 Movies In The Park!

4 days ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information

Palos Verdes Enjoys 2021 Movies In The Park!

Palos Verdes homes owners are really looking forward to enjoying summer activities this year with family. After this past year, we are all want to get outdoors and enjoy the summer weather. The City of Rolling Hills Estates will once again be sponsoring free movies at Ernie Howlett Park. There is nothing better than seeing a free movie on a Saturday night. This Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Ernie Howlett Park, the Disney movie “Jumanji” will be showing at 8:00 p.m. All you need to do to enjoy this fun event is to bring your low back chairs, blankets and warm clothing. There will be popcorn and water available for purchase by the local 4-H club for $1.00 each.

You may want to mark your calendars for Saturday, August 21, 2021, as “The Goonies” will be the entertainment for that night.

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

To read my prior article on summer movies click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates

New Summer Local Vendors Farmer’s Market!

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New Summer Local Vendors Farmer’s Market!

Palos Verdes home owners are excited that Valmonte Farm & Garden will be hosting a Local Vendors Farmer’s Market on the third Saturday of each month during the summer months. The next market will take place on July 24, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon behind Valmonte Elementary School.

Valmonte Farm & Garden, Inc is a nonprofit organization that provides all students of PVPUSD, plus the community, with a safe environment for vocational education, social involvement, and continuing education. This is a shared community experience that has been created to emphasize health, wellness and creativity though growing your own seasonal food. This working farm and garden is in full production 12 months a year and also provides restaurants with fresh vegetables through the Seed to Plate program.

In addition to produce, the Local Vendor Farmers Market will showcase Bashi Bakes, Little Lamp Candle Company, and Tom Wayne Bertolotti prints. The Garden also has their regular Farmer’s Market on Saturdays from 9:00 to noon. The fourth Saturday of the month the Garden presents a free workshop from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The market is located at 3801 Via La Selva, Palos Verdes Estates, behind Valmonte Elementary School (to the left upon entering the parking lot). Go to the end, and the Market is behind a portable building next to the Palos Verdes Little League Field.

For more information on the Valmonte Farm & Garden click here.

Photo courtesy of Valmonte Farm & Garden

Palos Verdes Joins In Olmsted Jr. Birthday Celebration!

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

Palos Verdes Joins In Olmsted Jr. Birthday Celebration!

The City of Palos Verdes Estates will be having a free community event for homeowners on Saturday, July 24, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. to celebrate Olmsted Jr. Birthday Celebration. It will be held at Olmsted Place, Malaga Cove Plaza.

Fredrick Law Olmsted Jr. was one of the founding fathers and urban designers of Palos Verdes Estates. He is known nationally, and Palos Verdes Estates Foundation, Palos Verdes Homes Association, and other local organizations will be sponsoring this celebration of design and the history of our community.

This will be an enjoyable day of rediscovering the local park lands and our historical heritage. There will be treasure hunts, hikes, games, cake walks, a photo booth, plein air art and much more.

To learn more about the Palos Verdes Foundation click here.

Above Photo of Farnham Martin Park & Fountain by Erik Jay

Palos Verdes Malaga Cove 2021 Summer Concerts In The Park

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

Palos Verdes Malaga Cove 2021 Summer Concerts

Malaga Cove’s 2021 Summer Concert In The Park returns and will begin on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Farnham Martin Park located next to the Malaga Cove Library in Palos Verdes Estates. The concerts are held on Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This year they will be having only 4 concerts which will be begin on July 14, and continue on July 28, August 11 and August 25, 2021. Thanks again to the Malaga Cove Business & Professionals Association for their sponsorship of these concerts and the City of Palos Verdes Estates, the Palos Verdes Police Association, and the Malaga Cove Library for their support. You may bring your blankets at 3:00 p.m to save a spot, but remember that only small back chairs are allowed in the center areas.

The list of the 2021 performers are as follows:

July 14 – Sitterly Memorial Quartet

July 28 – Andy, Renee and Hard Rain (Rock Classics)

August 11 – Driftaway (Soulful 70’s)

August 25 – John Brown Band (British Invasion)

To read more about the concert series and the performers click here.

To read my prior article on Malaga Cove Concert Series click here.

Farnham Martin Park is located at 2400 Via Campesina, Palos Verdes Estates

Photo courtesy of Malaga Cove Concerts In The Park

AYSO Summer Camp August 2021- Sign Up Now!

3 weeks ago • 0 comments • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

AYSO Summer Camp August 2021- Sign Up Now!

AYSO Palos Verdes summer camp sign ups for August 2, through August 6, 2021, have begun. This is an excellent opportunity for children from 4-14 to enjoy a totally different kind of soccer experience. This camp offers professional coaching for each group of children with age appropriate training. The coaches who participate in this camp are from all over the world and offer a different look at the soccer experience.

Camp goes from August 2 through August 6, 2021, with half day sessions. Each child will have a personal evaluation at the beginning of the session to find appropriate coaching level for them. This is s a fun way to mix together education and enjoyment. Children will truly get a unique experience with the small group ratio. Each camp is divided by age, and will take place at either 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and the cost is $149. All camps will take place at Ladera Linda Park, 32201 Forrestal Drive, Rancho Palos Verdes.

The camp sessions are below:

Session 1: From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, ages 4 to 6 years of age

Session 2: From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noo., ages 7 to 9 years of age

Session 3: From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, ages 10 to 14 years of age

Session 4: From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ages 4 to 6 years of age

Session 5: From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ages 7 to 9 years of age

Session 6: From 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., ages 10 to 14 years of age

For more information, and to sign up click here.

To read my last article on AYSO soccer click here.

Photo courtesy of UK International Soccer Camps/AYSO

New Parking Reservation System For Del Cerro Park & Portuguese Bend Reserve!

3 weeks ago • 0 comments • Community Information, Palos Verdes, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

New Parking Reservation System for Del Cerro Park & Portuguese Bend Reserve!

Hiking in Palos Verdes has become popular at Del Cerro Park and Portuguese Bend Reserve trails. The varied terrains and spectacular ocean views bring hikers from all over the area. With its popularity though, it has created parking problems for local residents and their guests.

To ease this issue, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes is launching an online parking reservation system beginning July 6, 2021, on the ParkMobile app for Del Cerro Park and the Portuguese Bend Reserve. After months of looking for ways to improve the traffic flow in the area, the City came up with a plan. Hikers will be required to reserve one of the 60 parking spaces on Crenshaw Blvd south of Crest Road and on Park Place, near the Rattlesnake and Burma Road trailheads. There are no reservations needed on Crenshaw Blvd. north of Crest Road.

Visitors must make reservations by 11:59 p.m. the night before their visit. You will not be able to park and then try to reserve a spot and time slots will be limited to two hours and 45 minutes between 7:00 a.m. and an hour after sunset. For now, reservations will be free of charge until August 2, 2021, and after that time it will be $10 per time slot. There will be free parking from 7:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. on weekdays only (but a reservation is still required).

Residential recreational parking permit holders will still have access to the 15 parking spots on Park Place adjacent to Del Cerro Park, but they will still need to reserve the space ahead of their visit.

There will still be two spaces accessible for physically challenged visitors. Those two spaces won’t need permits, but will require reservations. For more information, call ParkMobile Member Services at (866)-330-7275.

Park hours are dawn to dusk. The address for Del Cerro Park is #2 Park Place, Rancho Palos Verdes and can be accessed at the south end of Crenshaw Boulevard.

Palos Verdes Library District Teen Summer Reading Program & July 2021 Activities!

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

Palos Verdes Library District Teen Summer Reading Program & July 2021 Activities!

Palos Verdes homes owners are happy that the Palos Verdes Library District will be expanding their service hours as of July 11, 2021. Now that summer has officially started, this is a great time to get your children’s summer reading programs going. Whether you have young children or a high school age child, you can help your child maintain or even improve their reading skills. The library also offers some great activities for kids and adults too!

Teen Summer Reading Program: Reading Colors Your World

If your child is going into 6th – 12th grade, they can join the Teen Summer Reading Program! This is a fun program where they read any five books they like and they will be able to get a $5 Amazon gift card. When they read five more they will earn a second card for $5. Two $5 cards is the max, but they can continue reading and win other prizes. There is also a fun weekly Teen guessing game called “Where in the World” where they can earn more chances to win prizes. You can find the instructions here by selecting “Teens” and scrolling down. High school students should be aware that the library has all the major titles on the Palos Verdes and Peninsula High Summer Reading lists in the Teen ebook collection

Family Concert with Nathalia!
Monday, July 12, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom

It’s Nathalia! This is a fun family event that will have you singing, dancing and maybe even learning a little Spanish, in this multicultural experience for all ages! Click here to watch the concert via Zoom! (Passcode: 339156)

Book to Art: The Vanishing Half

Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via Zoom. Space is limited.
Registration Required.

Reading Colors Your World! They are taking the cover of Brit Bennett’s book The Vanishing Half and recreating into an art style program, creating a mosaic out of tissue paper. Space is limited. Register to reserve your spot in the program and to reserve your materials for pick up! A zoom link will be sent to you after filling out the registration form. If you want to talk about the book, join the Peninsula Center Library Book Club on July 6th at 11 AM.

Take and Make Kits:
This is a fun way to unleash your creativity with this month’s Take and Make projects. Just pick up a kit at any Palos Verdes library, take it home and use your own markers, glue, and creativity to make a beautiful inspiration or even a delicious project all your own.

Take and Make: Odds & Ends – Week of July 6

Take and Make: Kindness Colors our World: Week of July 20

Take and Make: Edible Crafts

Virtual Book Club

Tuesday, July 6, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
The July meeting will read “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett to compliment the July 17th Book to Art program above.
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. on Zoom

Each month, read a book with a different theme! More Info and Registration.

Miraleste Virtual Book Club

Saturday, July 11, 2021 @ 1:00 pm on Zoom
Saturday, August 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm on Zoom

Each month read a different book! More info and Registration

Below are the new library expansion hours:

Peninsula Center Library
Sunday hours return: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday open until 8:00 p.m.

All Locations
Saturday hours open until 5:00 p.m.

Malaga Cove & Miraleste Libraries
Tues/Wed/Thurs open until 5:00 p.m.

For more information about any of the above activities, visit www.pvld.org or call (310) 377-9584

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Terranea Resort Kicks Off Terranea Sound Series at Nelsons!

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

Terranea Resort Kicks Off Terranea Sound Series at Nelsons!

Terranea’s Sound Series for 2021,will kick off this weekend at Nelson’s and is a great way to unwind and relax after a long week. For resort guests and Palos Verdes homes owners, Nelson’s is the place where you can enjoy California cuisine, micro brews, and spectacular sunsets. With a special view of the Point Vicente Lighthouse and Catalina Island, this unique restaurant is one of the most scenic locations in Palos Verdes. They feature live music every Friday through Sunday with music genres from Country, Reggae and Classic Rock. These great summer nights take place from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.

Kicking off the series this weekend:

Friday, July 2, 80-DO will be performing

Saturday, July 3, Kevin Sousa will be performing

Sunday, July 4, Wais Music will be performing

For additional information call (310) 265-2766 or visit the website at Terranea.com.

To read my prior article on Nelson’s Music Series click here.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort.

Palos Verdes Fourth Of July & Fireworks Shows 2021

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

Palos Verdes Fourth of July & Fireworks Shows 2021

Palos Verdes homes owners have a great opportunity on the Peninsula to enjoy this wonderful holiday. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will sponsor their July Fourth Concert in the Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with live music, food trucks, beer and wine booths, activities and games for the entire family. You can bring a blanket or a beach chair and enjoy an afternoon of music performed by the Palos Verdes Symphonic Band and Dog n Butterfly (a Heart Tribute band). This free event takes place at Point Vicente Park/Civic Center at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes.

After dusk, from Palos Verdes we are lucky to be able to watch fireworks up and down the coast in the skies above local South Bay cities. This year the City of Redondo Beach will be launching fireworks from two locations – off a barge at Avenue I and on land at King Harbor.

The Rivera Village Association will sponsor an all day July 4th celebration from 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to take place on Avenue I between Catalina Avenue and the Esplanade in Redondo Beach. The day’s celebrations includes a beer garden and live music as follows:

Feed the Kitty – 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Jimmy Z & the Tribe – 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

Mitch Perry Group – 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

Ticket prices are $20 for general entry, and free for 12 and under. Festival tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

To view my previous Fourth of July article click here.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2021

1 month ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events July 2021

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is beginning to open its trails for all to enjoy. This is also a great time to look into volunteer opportunities to help get back and maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. This is one of the Conservancy’s newest restoration site, and provides habitat for several rare and endangered species. Exploring the tide pools is always a changing adventure. No matter how often you visit, it is always quite amazing with these formations at low tide. This walk is considerate moderate. The walk is free and parking in the lot is $6.

Monthly Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 10, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is an opportunity to help plant native shrubs and eradicate invasive weeds around the recently restored habitat. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, July 17, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this event, they will be helping care for the Demonstration Garden by planting shrubs, removing invasive grasses and grooming trails. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Center is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, July 31, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This is a great opportunity to help restore the local habitat in this area. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Alta Vicente Reserve is located at 31290 Palos Verdes Drive West, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Rapid Response Team will take place on Fridays & Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will work alongside conservancy staff protecting important wildlife habitat by closing unauthorized trails. The tasks include trail maintenance, building fences, installing signage and more. They will be working at various locations and you can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

To read my prior article on Palos Verdes Hikes and Trails, click here.

Photos courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy