Palos Verdes Library District October 2022 Activities!

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Palos Verdes Library District October 2022 Activities!

Palos Verdes homes owners are enjoying the Palos Verdes Library District’s new expanded activities. Below are just a few of the opportunities that will take place in October 2022.

It’s PVLD Writing Month

Please check the website for instructional workshops, writing seminars and the new write-in event taking place this month.

4th Annual Teen Writing Contest – Call for Entries

This is for 6-12 grade students to show off their writing talents. Follow the prompt every Monday beginning in November, and you will have a chance to win $50, be published on the library website and have your work read by YA author Phil Stamper.

Board Games At the Library For Adults

On Monday, October 20, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., you can join instructors and other neighbors at the Peninsula Library Purcel Meeting Room and enjoy some fun board games.

Fingerprint Comics Friday

On Friday, October 21, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., learn how to make comics with fun fingerprint characters! They will have examples of different fingerprint shapes and figures to help you get started. Supplies will be provided. Peninsula Center Library Story Time Room.

Brainfuse is better than ever!

Now you can get live help with math, reading, writing, and language arts anytime day or night with Brainfuse HelpNow! The online tutoring you know and love has expanded tutoring hours for all California students. Math, reading, and writing tutors are available 24/7. Tutors in other subjects are available from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

New Storytime Added to the Schedule

Silly Saturday Storytime has been added to the library activities and is a silly story time for kids of all ages and their parents and caregivers. Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets who will share fun stories, songs, and maybe even dancing. No registration is required.

Nature & Me Storytime

This event will take place at the George F Canyon Nature Center on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. We’ll share stories and songs at the wonderful Nature Center in Rancho Palos Verdes! Recommended for ages 2 to 5 years and their parents or caregivers. No registration is required. Call the Young Readers Desk for more information at 310-377-9584 ext 600. George F Canyon Nature Center is located at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates.

Lets Talk Music will be meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Meeting Room. This month’s music will be Al Green, Cat Stevens, and Kate Bush.

TechKnows – Drop-in Tech Help

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, the Miraleste Library will have drop in help to assist you with all your tech questions. Whether its your kindle or how to download e-books, they can help you with their knowledgeable team.

The Peninsula Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Purcell Meeting Room. This month on October 4, 2022, they will be discussing Page Against the Machine. All are welcome to join.

The Miraleste Library Book Club is on the second Saturday of every month. (October 8, 2022) Each month read a different book! For more information and registration click here. Below is the reading list for the year.

October 8, 2022: The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
November 12, 2022: Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
December 10, 2022: [Share-A-Book/Pick-A-Book

Peninsula Friends of the Library – Malaga Cove Book Sale will take place on October 21st & 22nd, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To read more about any of the library opportunities listed above go to www.pvld.org.

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Enjoy 2022 Halloween Fun In Palos Verdes!

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

Enjoy 2022 Halloween Fun In Palos Verdes!

Halloween is just around the corner and many Palos Verdes homes owners are looking for fun activities for families to participate in. Here is a great event for families to enjoy in preparation for Halloween.

At the Peninsula Shopping Center on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m., Halloween Spooktacular will offer Halloween themed activities, face painting, music, entertainment, trick or treat candy stations, costumed characters and more. All families are invited and encouraged to wear their spookiest costume. This event is free and open to the public.

The event will take place in the lower parking lot near the Bay Club parking structure.

The Peninsula Center is located at 67 Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills Estates (corner of Hawthorne Blvd & Silver Spur).

To read my last article on Halloween fun click here.

Photo courtesy of the Peninsula Shopping Center

Palos Verdes Hosts Tracy Austin’s 43rd Annual Tennis Tournament

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Palos Verdes Hosts Tracy Austin’s 43rd Annual Tennis Tournament

Tennis players from Palos Verdes and South Bay are getting ready for the 43rd Annual Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament, which will be held on October 14, 15 & 16, 2022. Finals will be held at the Jack Kramer Club. This tournament is named in honor of our own local tennis celebrity, Tracy Austin, and proceeds from the event benefit the Pepper Tree Foundation which contributes to the maintenance and development of parks, trails and open space in the Rolling Hills Estates community.

This is one of the few tennis tournaments that welcomes players in all ages and skill levels. Competition will be in Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Junior players can play in any level or division of the tournament. Classifications include Open and USYA NTRP Divisions. Players are allowed to enter in up to two divisions (Mixed and either Men’s or Women’s Doubles).

The tournament takes place at the Rolling Hills Estates Tennis Club (located at Ernie Howlett Park), The Jack Kramer Club and the South Bay Tennis Club. The registration fee is $34.50. There is a $2,000 cash prize fund to be divided among the top finishers in the Open Division. Entry forms are available at the Rolling Hills Estates City Hall and local tennis clubs, or go to www.TracyAustinTennis.com for more information or to register online.

Ernie Howlett Park is located at 25851 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, and The Jack Kramer Club is located at 11 Monticello Drive, Rolling Hills Estates. The South Bay Tennis Club is located at 25924 Rolling Hills Road, Torrance.

To read my previous article about the Tracy Austin Doubles Tennis Tournament click here.

Photo courtesy of The Jack Kramer Club

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast 2022

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

Join Peninsula Education Foundation’s Toast On The Coast 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners can support the Peninsula Education Foundation by participating in Toast On The Coast, an outdoor coastal festival. What a great way to spend your Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Roessler Point. This festival features live music from The Coast Jazz Quartet, Raffia Thomas, School of Rock & Members Only Yacht Club. This event also includes gourmet food tastings, interactive experiences, premium wines, craft beer and fun cocktails from top local restaurants, popular wineries, and breweries. For one price, they will provide you with a reusable Toast on the Coast glass for all wine and beer tastings while you enjoy premium food and cocktail tastings. Food will be served from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and surprise indulgences from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This event will be for 21 & over only.

Prices range from $150 for general admission, $250 for VIP Lounge & $4,000 for a private cabana for 10. For more information and to purchase tickets click here.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a festive 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. 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.

Roessler Point at Malaga Cove is located at 300 Paseo Del Mar, Palos Verdes Estates.

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

Photo courtesy of Peninsula Education Foundation

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Coming Shows!

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Palos Verdes Performing Arts Coming Shows!

Palos Verdes homes owners are looking forward to the new showings coming soon to the Norris Theatre. They are in the 38th year of fabulous performances at this wonderful location. The Palos Verdes Performing Arts presents world class, professional entertainment at the Norris Theatre. They will be featuring top name entertainment with musicians and theater entertainers. Below are just a few of the special performances coming soon.

Anna Guniushene, will be the features artist on Sunday October 9, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The Winner of the 2022 Van Cliburn Silver Medal will be playing Mozart: The Impresario Overture, K. 486, Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op.73 “Emperor & Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op 90 “Italian.

Boris Allakhverdyan, will be the featured artist on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. As a Principal with the Los Angeles Philharmonic he will be playing his clarinet in Maffe: World Premiere Work, Copland: Clarinet Concerto, Suk: Serenade for Strings.

Christmas with the Nelsons will be featured on December 10, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. This show tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of the Ricky Nelson Family. This is not merely a concert with a few holiday songs thrown in, but it actually delivers Christmas classics the Nelson family way.

Claire Huangci will be the featured artist on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Winner of Multiple International Prizes for her fabulous piano playing, Claire will perform Arriaga: Los Esclavos Felices Overture, Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in d minor, K 466, Richards: Suite from the Operate “Ballad of Ruth” and Prokofiev: Classical Symphony, Op. 28.

Mike Super is back by popular demand will be showcasing his 2.0 show on January 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. This Americas Got Talent Star is creative, engaging, hilarious and energetic. Mike will take his audience on a journey with illusions and magic. Mike’s production is a lot more than just illusions; its his imitable personality that makes this show experience unique.

PVPA is a not for Profit 501c3 and its Norris Theatre has been a vital arts organization for the Peninsula for 38 years. From professional theatrical offerings, to rock and roll legends and tribute bands, to chamber orchestra and jazz concerts, to dance acts and magic, PVPA’s Norris Theater has created a home for the arts in our community. PVPA with its three operations – the Norris Theatre, the Harlyne J. Norris Pavilion, and the Conservatory for our youth was built for our community and by our community.

Flexible, custom season subscriptions and individual tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at the box office or by calling (310) 544-0403, ext. 221. For complete show descriptions, dates and prices, visit online at www.palosverdesperformingarts.com.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes Performing Arts click here.

Palos Verdes Performing Arts and its Norris Theatre venue are located at 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates

Photo courtesty of Palos Verdes Performing Arts

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

3 weeks ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information, Trails and Hikes

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events October 2022

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy continues to open its trails for all to enjoy, and in order to do so they need volunteers to help maintain the beauty of our wonderful Peninsula. Today in the Special Events section, you can find more opportunities to help our reserves with wildlife tracking and volunteering.

Special Events

Nature Walk at Filorum Reserve will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can walk the Jack’s Hat Trail on the 191 acre reserve linking the Three Sisters and Portuguese Bend Reserves. This wildlife corridor boasts beautiful ocean views and native habitat. This is considered a moderate to strenuous walk. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking Training will take place on Saturdays October 15th & October 22, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This outdoor event needs dedicated volunteers who can monitor wild foxes and coyotes in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve. This is for 16 years and older. This event meets at 30940 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes. You can register by clicking here.

Nature & Me Storytime at George F Canyon Nature Center with the Palos Verdes Library District will take place on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Here you can join the Palos Verdes Library District for stories, songs and rhymes at the Center. This is recommended for ages 2 to 5. No reservations are required.

Nature Walk Leader Training takes place on Saturdays, October 29 & November 5, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Here you can share your love of nature with your local community by learning how to become a nature walk leader. This will help the conservancy host free nature walks at various trails on the Peninsula on the 2nd Saturday of each month. This is for 18 years & older. You can register by clicking here.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. and will be guided by a trained naturalist. You will discover a unique variety of wildlife in their canyon habitat while enjoying amazing views of the LA Basin. You meet on the back patio of the George F Canyon Nature Center at 27305 Palos Verdes Drive East, Rolling Hills Estates. No RSVP is required.

New Guided Nature Walk at White Point Nature Preserve on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. Naturalists will guide you along a trail (with amazing ocean views) to discover a unique variety of wildlife in their coastal sage scrub habitat. Meet in front of the Nature Center and come inside to explore after the hike. Parking is in the lot at the dead end of 1600 Paseo del Mar, San Pedro. No Reservations are required. Preserve parking available in a gravel lot also at 1600 West Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can help the conservancy by volunteering at the newest restoration site on a breathtaking coastal reserve helping eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Alta Vicente Reserve on Saturdays, October 8th & October 29th, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. At this location you can help remove invasive plants on this 22 acre restoration site to enable native plants to survive, creating a home for rare cactus wrens and gnat catchers. You will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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. No experience is needed and volunteers must be 15 years of age and up. You will be working at various locations and can volunteer by going to www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Wildlife Tracking

Palos Verdes Homes Owners Join 2022 International Coastal Cleanup Day!

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Palos Verdes Homes Owners Join 2022 International Coastal Cleanup Day!

Palos Verdes Homes owners can participate in the 38th annual Coastal Cleanup Day here in Palos Verdes. This worldwide beach clean up program, is said to have the largest number of volunteers on the planet. California Coastal Cleanup Day was started in 1985 by the California Coastal Commission.

Coastal Cleanup Day has gained importance as debris has washed up on our coastline not only from old storm waste, but also our own local waste. Our local annual Coastal Cleanup Day is scheduled for Saturday, September 17,2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park. Los Angeles County alone has more than 60 sites participating in this clean up. Los Serenos de Point Vicente and The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will combine efforts to help improve the health and safety of our coastline.

Palos Verdes homes owners have some of the cleanest beaches and we can all do our part to keep them this way. Heal the Bay is again reporting that Palos Verdes beaches and coves are in the current top Honor Roll 2021-2022 list for California. This means that our local waters have received grades of A and A+ throughout the year. Heal the Bay assigns weekly grades to more than 500 sites along the West Coast for summer dry-weather water quality and to another 60 locations that are on year round monitoring. Heal the Bay is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to making Southern California coastal waters and watersheds safe, healthy and clean. They use science, education, community action and advocacy to pursue their mission.

Come and join neighbors and friends at Abalone Cove and be a part of the largest volunteer day. You can participate in this worldwide event by volunteering right here in your own backyard while enjoying our beautiful coast at the same time. This year, event organizers are providing gloves, trash bags and refreshments. Disposal bags will be provided to hold recyclables and trash. No RSVP is needed. All volunteers are required to sign a waiver and volunteers under the age of 18 must have the appropriate liability waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian before they can participate.

Abalone Cove is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, Rancho Palos Verdes. For more information call (310) 544-5260, or go to www.LosSerenos.org. There is free parking for the event 45 minutes before the event and 30 minutes after the event ends.

To read my prior article on the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Abalone Cove Coastal Cleanup Day click here.

Photo courtesy of City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Library District September 2022 Activities!

1 month ago • Children's Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Library District September 2022 Activities!

Palos Verdes homes owners are enjoying the Palos Verdes Library District’s new expanded activities. Below are just a few of the opportunities that will take place in September 2022.

It’s Library Card Sign-up Month

This is the time when libraries everywhere join together to remind communities of all the wonderful things that libraries have to offer. Make sure that you and your children have cards to join all the activities at your local PV library. The district has gone one step further by forgiving all previously existing overdue fines, rental fees, and fees for expired holds.

Community Art Show – Call for Entries

The Palos Verdes Library District invites local artists and students to submit artwork for the Annual Community Art Show held at the Peninsula Center Library to be held November 4 to December 31, 2022. Artwork in most media is eligible such as painting, photography, mixed media, and sculpture. To enter visit www.pvld.org/artinourlibrary and fill out an online application or pick up an entry form at any PVLD library. The deadline for submissions is September 25, 2022.

Art Exhibit Featuring the Redondo Beach Art Group

Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Malaga Cove Library Art Gallery. The Redondo Beach Art Group artists will be exploring textures using a variety of materials and media.

New Storytime Added to the Schedule

Silly Saturday Storytime will be added at the Peninsula Center Library starting on September 3, 2022. This is a silly story time for kids of all ages and their parents and caregivers. Hosted by librarians and friendly puppets who will share fun stories, songs, and maybe even dancing. No registration is required.

Medicare Made Easy

Medicate insurance advisor, Linda Steward, will provide information on how to apply, when to apply, and how to make the best choices. This will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. No registration is required.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

On Thursday, September 15, 2022, to Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Peninsula Center Library, you can drop off your stuffed animal for a fun sleepover at the library. Come back the next day to pick them up and see their overnight adventures. Make sure to bring a stuffed animal that you don’t need for bedtime. One animal per person. Drop off is on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Young Readers Desk. Pick up will take place on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Peninsula Center Young Readers Desk.

Painting Class with Artist Lynn Nguyen will take place on Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Join a painting class with Lynn and create your own picture to take home. All supplies will be provided. Contact the library for more information.

Art Exhibit: – Brush of Giftedness by Heidi Dong will be shown on Monday, September 19 to October 17, 2022, at the Peninsula Center Library Foyer Exhibit Area. Heidi Dong, a young woman with autism, has brushed her giftedness into 18 interpretations of famous artwork. Fifteen of her illustrations represent former artists including Chagall, Cassatt, Matisse, Homer, Rockwell, Van Gogh and Warhol. Heidi has been a serious student of visual art and dance for many years.

Lets Talk Music will be meeting on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. in the Peninsula Center Meeting Room.

Peninsula Library Book Club

The Peninsula Library Book Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. in the Purcell Meeting Room. This month on August 2, 2022, they will be discussing Page Against the Machine. All are welcome to join.

Malaga Cove Library Book Club

The Malaga Cove Library Book Club meets on the first Saturday of the month at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome to join. Each month they will read and discuss a single novel. On September 3, 2022, they will be discussing The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles.

Miraleste Virtual Book Club

The Miraleste Virtual Book Club is on the second Saturday of every month. (August 13, 2022) Each month read a different book! For more information and registration click here. Below is the reading list for the year.

September 10, 2022: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
October 8, 2022: The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
November 12, 2022: Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
December 10, 2022: [Share-A-Book/Pick-A-Book]

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

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Library District

Palos Verdes Can Enjoy “Thomas The Tank Engine’s” Truck Tour!

1 month ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes Can Enjoy “Thomas The Tank Engine’s” Truck Tour!

Palos Verdes residents who have children probably know who Thomas the Tank Engine is. Well to all those young children out there, the Thomas Truck Tour will be rolling into cities across the U.S. On Saturday, September 3, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Del Amo Fashion Center in the AMC courtyard near the fountain, will be the tour’s landing place. Thomas has been loved for over 75 years and the Thomas & Friends brand continues to delight fans of all ages with its message of friendship and teamwork with a cast of characters that demonstrate important life lessons for preschoolers.

The all new Thomas Truck Tour will be a unique and immersive mobile experience with exclusive merchandise, including an assortment of Thomas & Friends MINIS bundles and much more. In addition to the exclusive Thomas Truck Tour items and multiple shareable photo moments, they will have games, giveaways and much more. The merchandise will be available to purchase from the Thomas Truck by credit card.

If your looking for a few special holiday gifts to put away for your children or grandchildren, this would be worth a visit.

AMC Courtyard is located at 3525 W. Carson St., Torrance, Ca.

Photo courtesy of the Thomas Truck Tour

Palos Verdes Enjoys LA Kings Ice Programs!

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Palos Verdes Enjoys LA Kings Ice Programs!

Palos Verdes homes owners are glad that the LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula offers many opportunities for youth and adults to enjoy. Whether your an experienced ice skater, or just looking for a first time ice skating opportunity, there is something here for you. The rink is partnered with LA Kings and American Sports Entertainment Company, LLC.

The ice rink, which originally opened in 1981 and has now re-branded after an extensive remodel, has a storied history. Some of figure skating’s biggest names showcased their talents here, including Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill and Torrance native, Michelle Kwan, who won Olympic silver and bronze medals during her career. LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula offers a freshly remodeled ice surface, with Public Skating Sessions, Hockey (youth and adult), and Figure Skating Programs along with Birthday Party Packages. There is public skating during the day and on Friday & Saturday evenings.

For more information go to https://www.lakingsicepv.com.

The LA Kings Ice at Promenade on the Peninsula is located at 550 Deep Valley Drive #107, Rolling Hills Estates.

To read my last article on Promenade Ice Chalet click here.

Photo courtesy of LA Kings Ice