Palos Verdes St. Luke’s Garden Concerts Return In 2022!

17 hours ago • Children's Events, Community Events, Community Information

Palos Verdes St. Luke’s Garden Concerts Return In 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners will be able to experience St Luke’s Presbyterian Church Free Garden Concerts Series again this year. You can come early, picnic on the lawn, and then enjoy a Free Garden Concert. Listed below is the entertainment.

On Sunday, June 26, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. St Luke’s Presbyterian Church will be presenting Johnny Selmer on saxophone & Dr. Jason Lo on the piano.

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sweet World will be entertaining you. They are a jazz quartet with Ann Walsh Vocalist & Tom Zink on piano.

On Sunday, August 28, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Oakwood Brass will be entertaining you. This group includes, Trumpets, Trombone, Tuba & the French Horn.

The Church is located at 26825 Rolling Hills Road, Rolling Hills Estates. For more information go to www.stlukespresbyterian.com, or call (310) 377-2825.

To read my last article on Palos Verdes Garden Concerts click here.

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Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events June 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.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, June 4, 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.

Nature Walk at the Portuguese Bend Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You will hike the Reserve by taking Fire Station Trail to the beautiful promontory at Eagle’s Nest and enjoy ocean views while walking through recently restored wildlife habit. This walk is considered strenuous. To sign up click here .

Volunteer Activities

National Trails Day Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can celebrate National Trails Day with the conservancy by helping to maintain and groom trails that protect habitat from erosion and provide safe enjoyment of the preserves. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

California Invasive Species Action Week Outdoor Volunteer Day at Alta Vicente Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 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 gnatcatchers. And you will have beautiful views of Catalina Island. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Make a difference by helping the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy remove invasive grasses to enable rare coastal sage scrub habitat to thrive as a home to local native plants and wildlife. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. White Point Nature Preserve is located at 1600 W. Paseo del Mar, San Pedro.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at Abalone Cove Reserve will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You will volunteer at the newest restoration site located on a breathtaking coastal reserve and help eradicate invasive weeds to protect native species. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com. Abalone Cove Reserve is located at 5970 Palos Verdes Drive South, 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. No experience is needed and volunteers can 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

Palos Verdes Stables Offers Pony Camp 2022!

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

Palos Verdes Stables Offers Pony Camp 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners realize that the school year is coming to an end and now is the time to reserve summer camps for your children to enjoy. If your children are interested in horses, the Palos Verdes Stables pony camp might be a good way to introduce them to the world of horsemanship.

The summer riding camp at Palos Verdes Stables provides children the opportunity to experience the horse world in a safe, hands on environment. Campers not only learn horse safety, proper horsemanship and basic riding skills, but their self-confidence grows as well. This will allow them to become more knowledgeable and comfortable around the horses. The stables offer experienced and energetic counselors who provide close supervision, instruction and encouragement for each camper. The camp even offers a unique amount of actual riding time for each student…an hour of riding each day and the opportunity for that experience both in the riding ring and trail riding. This program is for all levels of riders, from ages 6 through 12.

In addition to horsemanship skills, they also teach campers grooming & tacking of their horse. Campers also have free time to enjoy fun arts & crafts, painting a pony, and games.

The cost of weekly camps is $550 for Palos Verdes Estate residents, and $575 for non-residents. There will be 10 to 12 campers only in the group. The Camps will go from June 13 through August 26, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information click here.

Palos Verdes Stables is located at 4057 Via Opata, Palos Verdes Estates.

To view my previous article on Palos Verdes horse camps click here.

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Stables

Palos Verdes Joins 9th Annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival!

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

Palos Verdes Joins 9th Annual South Bay Beer & Wine Festival!

Palos Verdes home owners who are looking for a fun way to spend a Sunday, can enjoy Unlimited Tastings on Sunday, May 22, 2022, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. at Ernie Howlett Park. This is the 9th year of the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival which which is described as the biggest and best collection of tastings from the entire southern California region.

Besides the Unlimited Tasting event, the festival features a silent auction and live music by “Detour.” There will be offerings from restaurants, breweries and wineries to treat your palate and kick off the summer season.

This is for 21 years of age and over only. The event is produced by the volunteers of the Rotary Clubs of Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay Sunrise. Proceeds go 100% to community outreach projects. Ticket pricing is $125, and a souvenir glass is included. The event is limited to 600 tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets click here.

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

Photo courtesy of the South Bay Beer & Wine Festival

Palos Verdes High Schools Again Rank High in 2022!

4 weeks ago • Community Information, School Information

Palos Verdes High Schools Again Rank High in 2022!

Palos Verdes home owners were happy to see that 2 of our local high schools were in the National High School rankings by US News & World Report. This year they evaluated more than 17,800 schools nationwide (including 1,603 in California). As both of our local high schools ranked high, it indicates how hard school counselors and staff work to challenge students with advanced placement college-level courses and tests.

Palos Verdes Peninsula High School was ranked #324 in the nation and Palos Verdes High School was #1,750 in this years review. The new 2022 list places Palos Verdes Peninsula High School among the top 50 schools in California coming in at #42. Palos Verdes High is #246 in the state. Both of these schools showed a graduation rate of more than 98 percent, and both with a college readiness index of more than 90 percent. These schools rated high in the system for college readiness, graduation rates and college bound students. District success is not accidental. Both Palos Verdes and Peninsula High schools receive high rankings in the rating system because of their open door policy to college level courses. Students at both high schools are encouraged to stretch themselves and enroll in high level courses.

The Peninsula Education Foundation, which helps support our local school district with funding for counselors, teachers and school programs, works hard to make sure that these high schools receive the support they need. This funding is necessary to keep these programs running to help our students achieve these high goals.

To read more about the rating system for our schools click here.

Photo courtesy of PVUSD

Marymount California University Closing After 54 Years!

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

Marymount California University Closing After 54 Years!

Palos Verdes homes owners were surprised to hear that our own local Marymount California University will be closing after 54 years. This disappointing information was announced on Friday afternoon with the university’s Board of Trustees stating that after years of financial struggles, declining enrollment, rising costs and the coronavirus pandemic, they have decided to close.

It has been said that the schools earlier optimism was linked to a merger with Saint Leo University, a larger Catholic campus in Central Florida. However, that merger did not happen and so the last day Marymount’s 500 students and 140 employees will be on the campus is August 31, 2022.

Marymount, was founded in 1968, and has roots dating back to the 1930’s. It has been a small liberal arts college throughout its history offering an associate degree, nine bachelor degrees and a master of business administration degree. In the US News & Worlds Reports 2022 college rankings, it listed Marymount California University as the 12th most ethnically diverse liberal arts college in the nation.

This is a sad loss for the residents of Palos Verdes, who have watched many of their own children attend college here and for years the senior population has been invited to enjoy free classes at this location.

Photo courtesy of Marymount College

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up Re-Scheduled to May 14, 2022!

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

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up Re-Scheduled to May 14, 2022!

Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up has been re-scheduled will take place on May 14, 2022. This will give you a couple more weeks to clear out those garages. In order to have your items picked up they must be curbside by 6:00 a.m. Since many of us have been doing lots of cleaning during the last few months, this is a great opportunity to get rid of our extras. The City’s waste hauler will pick up furniture, appliances, water heaters, refrigerators (doors removed), stoves, sinks, lawn furniture and more. They will not pick up construction waste, green waste, automotive fluids, pool chemicals and cleaning products. However, you may contact Athens Service directly if you have construction waste that you need to have removed at any time by ordering a temporary debris container. On May 14, 2022, you can also dispose of E-Waste items such as TV’s, printers, DVD players, computers, etc. Palos Verdes Estates Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up information can be found at www.AthenServices.com or you can call (888) 336-6100.

The city of Rancho Palos Verdes uses EDCO for their Convenient Bulky Item Pick-up. Single family residents have the opportunity to schedule bulky item pick up service for large items such as water heaters, appliances, furniture, televisions, etc. (except for household hazardous waste) up to four times per year for FREE. These pickups must be scheduled ahead of time. To make arrangements you must call (310) 540-2977. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes has rescheduled their Shredding & Electronic Waste Disposal to April 30, 2022.

Rolling Hills Estates residents are serviced by Waste Management and are able to have both E-Waste and Bulky Items picked up at their residences for FREE four times a year also. They must notify Customer Services at least 24 hours prior to pick up to arrange for that service. To set up an appointment, call (800) 774-0222.

For year round Household Hazardous Waste & Electronics Waste Disposal, go to the Gaffey Safe Center located at 1400 N. Gaffey Street, San Pedro. They are open on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

For information on the prior Palos Verdes Annual Bulky Trash Pick Up click here.

Photo courtesy of Athens Services

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Presents Camp Curtain Call 2022!

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

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Presents Camp Curtain Call 2022!

Palos Verdes Performing Arts Center will be offering Camp Curtain Call again this summer for kids ages 5 to 11. Children will enjoy singing, dancing and acting classes for two weeks at beginning and intermediate levels with a performance for friends and family at the end of the session. This year they will be showcasing Matilda from June 20 through July 1, 2022, Willy Wonka from July 11 through July 22, 2022, and Peter Pan Jr from July 22 through August 5, 2022.

These classes fill quickly and registration is currently open. The tuition is $550 (2 week session) and includes a camp T-shirt. The classes run from Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There will be a show on the last day of each camp at the Norris Theatre at 2:00 p.m. There is a multi-camp and sibling discount. For more information and to register for classes click here.

The Palos Verdes Performing Arts Norris Theatre is located at 27570 Norris Center Drive, Rolling Hills Estates.

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

Photo courtesy of Palos Verdes Performing Art Center

Palos Verdes Celebrates 2022 Kids To Parks Day Fun!

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

Palos Verdes Celebrates 2022 Kids To Parks Day Fun!

kids to parks day

Palos Verdes homes owners can join the National Celebration of Parks on Saturday, May 21, 2022, by taking their children to the park. This special Kids To Parks Day is a reminder of the importance that nature and playing in the great outdoors are for our children. To celebrate this special day, our local Robert E Ryan Park has planned a mini expo and kids craft fair for families to enjoy. Just bring your beach chairs and a picnic lunch and enjoy the planned activities.

Robert E Ryan Park will be celebrating this fun Annual Kids To Parks Day from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. This event will take place at the park and will feature free crafts and activities for kids to learn more about the camps and classes taking place at our local parks.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy will be having a native plant garden planting activity for kids to learn how to grow their own butterfly garden. You can also learn more about nature hikes, volunteer opportunities and about the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.

The recreation and parks booth will be handing out nature journals and hosting a kids terrarium and a decorate your own potting planting craft. There will also be fun games, giveaways and more.

This is a free event and open for all to enjoy. The Robert E. Ryan Park is located at 30359 Hawthorne Blvd., Rancho Palos Verdes.

To read my previous article on National Parks Day click here.

Photo above courtesy of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes

Terranea Resort Celebrates Earth Month April 2022!

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

Terranea Resort Celebrates Earth Month April 2022!

Terranea Resort is celebrating Earth Month this year by hosting family friendly events where attendees will learn to help the environment while having fun doing it. The resort will be celebrating our remarkable planet as they partner with eco driven initiatives that bring awareness to the importance of protecting our landscape for all to enjoy.

Self-Guided Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt will take place throughout the month. You can grab a map from Pointe Discovery and explore the scenic property and learn more about the wildlife in the region. The walk contains many photo opportunities and is fun for all ages. Guests will learn about Palos Verdes Peninsula’s unique local marine eco-system and Terranea’s year-round conservation efforts.

Kelp Forest Cleanup Kayak Tour – Kayak with a purpose and celebrate Earth Month while helping maintain the coastline. Guests may assist in collecting litter along the pristine Marine Protected Area of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Ages 5 and up. Advance reservations required. All equipment provided, and the cost for the tour is $120. To book your reservation click here.

Seashell Beach Frame Art Project will take place on April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at a cost of $20. You will join the Art Box Academy and create your own beach picture frame. Seashells, stones, sand, and more will make this an awesome way to honor our oceans and planet. All ages are welcome. This family friendly art project can be created on the go at the resort or at home. All proceeds benefit The Art Box Academy, a local female owned business that serves the creative development needs of students in the Palos Verdes Peninsula and South Bay area.

Planting Station will take place on April 23, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Nelson’s lawn. Guests and locals can plant native wildflower seeds to take home and grow, courtesy of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. All ages are welcome and no reservations are necessary.

Suzy Blue Butterfly Cookie Decorating will take place at Sea Beans from April 1 to April 30, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at a cost of $45. Sea Beans will let you decorate your very own Suzy Blue butterfly cookie, while learning about the local and endangered Palos Verdes Blue butterfly.

For more information regarding any of these celebrations call (310) 265-2861. Terranea Resort is located at 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes.

Photo courtesy of Terranea Resort