Rolling Hills Estates 65th Annual City Celebration!

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Rolling Hills Estates 65th Annual City Celebration!

Palos Verdes home owners appreciate local activities to enjoy with their families. On Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the City of Rolling Hills Estates will celebrate 65 years of incorporation. This event will take place at the Empty Saddle Club with free admission and visitors are able to join in hay rides, pony rides, petting zoos, stickers and stick races. There will also be equestrian competitions and a poker chip ride available for equestrians.

You will be able to purchase food from vendors while enjoying the equestrian activities that will entertain the crowd. The events fundraising will go towards the Pepper Tree Foundation which helps to maintain local parks and open spaces with trees, benches and green care. For more information click here, or call Rosa Pinuelas, Community Services Coordinator at (310) 377-1577 ext. 109.

The Empty Saddle Club is located at 39 Empty Saddle Lane, Rolling Hills Estates.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates

Malaga Cove 2022 Art Shows Have Returned!

5 days ago • Community Events, Community Information, Things To Do In Palos Verdes

Malaga Cove 2022 Art Shows Have Returned!

At Malaga Cove Art Shows, Palos Verdes homes owners can meet with local artists and art collectors in a family friendly outdoor environment. The next show will be on Saturday, August 20th, and Sunday, August 21, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The show will then return on Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th, and Saturday, October 8th and Sunday, October 9, 2022, during the same hours.

The Palos Verdes Art Center invites the community to meet with talented local artists from seven different art groups affiliated with the Center. These groups are Artists Open Group (AOG), Pacific Arts Group, Paletteers, Pacific Arts Group, Peninsula Artists, Photographic and Digital Artists (PADA), Third Dimension, and The Artists’ Studio (TAS). These artists will be exhibiting not only paintings, but also photographs, ceramic goods, jewelry, wearable art and more. This is all made possible by the support of the City of Palos Verdes Estates. The shows have been a tradition in the community for over 80 years.

Malaga Cove Plaza is located on Palos Verdes Drive West between Via Corta and Via Chico in Palos Verdes Estates. While there, you can take in the historical architecture and landmarks, visit the local gift shop, and enjoy lunch at one of the two local restaurants in the Plaza.

To read my prior article on the Malaga Cove Plaza Art Shows click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Art Center.

Palos Verdes 64th Annual Portuguese Bend Horse Show

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Palos Verdes 64th Annual Portuguese Bend Horse Show

Palos Verdes homes owners are invited to enjoy the annual Portuguese Bend National Horse Show held at Ernie Howlett Park, beginning on Friday, September 9, through Sunday, September 11, 2022. This is the 64th year that this A-rated event offers three full days of a wide variety of special equestrian events. Activities will be scheduled in both riding rings including the prestigious Pacific Coast Horse Association Horsemanship Medal Finals for riders 14 and under, 18 to 34, and the PCHA Victor Hugo Vidal Adult Horsemanship Class for riders 35 and over. In addition, the $10,000 Harman Family Jr-A/O Jumper Classic and the $15,000 Seahorse Open Jumper Classic promise to challenge some of the West Coast’s finest Jumper riders over a difficult and exciting course.

This show is the most popular three day event of its kind in the Western United States. Palos Verdes residents will enjoy the feel of an old fashioned hometown fair with food booths, boutiques, puppet shows, pony rides, animal shows, games, moon bounce and face painting. The Children’s Area is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday & Sunday, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. This event is sponsored by The Peninsula Committee Children’s Hospital to benefit The Associates Chair in Endocrinology and The Associates Chair in Transplant Surgery at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.

Riding events will begin at 8:00 a.m. each day. On Friday admission is free all day, but on Saturday and Sunday, general admission will be $5 and children under 12 are free. Parking is free and is located directly across from the event, with free shuttle services. You can also reserve ringside tables. Each day’s special event schedule and shows can be found at www.pcch.net, or call (310)-318-8258.

There is a special Saturday Night Supper with entertainment. The Supper goes from 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $90 if purchased by August 24, and $100 if purchased after August 24, 2022. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for Saturday Night Supper.

To view my prior article on the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show click here.

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

Photo courtesy of the Portuguese Bend National Horse Show

Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up August 20, 2022

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Palos Verdes Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up August 20, 2022

Palos Verdes Estates Bulky Trash & E-Waste Pick Up will take place on August 20, 2022. 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 summer 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 August 20, 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.

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 Joins 2022 National Night Out Celebration!

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

Palos Verdes Joins 2022 National Night Out Celebration!

Palos Verdes homes owners know that the safety of our community depends on both law enforcement and citizen participation. Residents are encouraged to participate in the National Night Out program, which is America’s Night Out Against Crime. This event is held in all 50 states and every U.S. military base. In our community, the PVE Neighborhood Watch encourages neighbors to do something to mark this nationwide event on August 2, 2022, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

In order to promote this neighborly connection and support of our PVE Police Department and Fire Department, we are encouraged to celebrate National Night Out with these ideas:

Put on your porch light on in the evening
Consider dropping off a note of appreciation at the PVE Police Department or Fire Department
Meet a neighbor that you don’t already know
Gather your neighbors for a front yard or driveway potluck

Getting to know our neighbors is our most powerful tool in keeping a safe and connected neighborhood. It is a great way to enhance neighborhood watchfulness and security. It’s also a good way to build friendships and get recommendations for vendors and suppliers for security items or home renovation.

Be a Part of Promoting Community Safety

Another great way to be engaged in neighborhood safety is to be a member of PVE Neighborhood Watch. Your $10 membership dues help them to fund educational programs and create social events throughout the year. Neighborhood Watch also helps support our PVE Police Department by providing meals for those that work on Christmas and Thanksgiving days. This has been a PVE Neighborhood Watch tradition for many years and is greatly appreciated.

You can join or renew online or via mail. All the information is found on Neighborhood Watch website.

To read my last article on National Night Out please click here.

Photo courtesy of the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events August 2022

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

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Events August 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.

Special Events

Nature Walk at Ocean Trails Reserve will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. You can walk through impressively restored habitat which is on top of an ancient slide area that has spectacular bluff to ocean views that are well worth the visit. Easy to moderate. Sign up at https://pvplc.org/calendar-guided-nature-walks.

The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy trail Crew intro Class will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. You can join the conservancy for an introductory class to learn how to maintain the Peninsula’s trails. you will learn about trail building and maintenance from a nationally recognized trail expert. Following the course, there will be two Saturdays for the in field training and experience. They will focus on various techniques for erosion repair, building rock walls, proper pruning and more. No experience is needed for the introductory course. Ages are 18 and over. Masks are required for the indoor class at this time. Sign up at www.pvplc.volunteerhub.com.

Special Activities

Nature Walk at George F Canyon will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2020, 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, August 20, 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.

Volunteer Activities

Outdoor Volunteer Day will take place at Abalone Cove on Saturdays, August 6, and August 27, 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 Saturday, August 13, 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.

Outdoor Volunteer Day at White Point Nature Preserve will take place on Saturday, August 13, 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.

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 White Point Education Center

Terranea Resort’s Sound Series at Nelsons!

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

Terranea Resort’s Sound Series at Nelsons!

Terranea’s Sound Series for 2022, has kicked off 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 & Saturday 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.

The schedule for the Sound Series is:

July 22nd – CJ Simmons

July 23rd – Funkstation

July 29th – The Emperors

July 30th – WAIS

August 5th – Anthem Road

August 6th – The Reflexx

August 12th – Rock Nation

August 13th – Identity Theft

August 19th – Feed The Kitty

August 20th – WAIS

August 26th – 80-DO

August 27th – The Emperors

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.

Dog Walking At South Coast Botanic Garden July 31, 2022!

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

Enjoy Dog Walking Hours At South Coast Botanic Garden On July 31, 2022!

Palos Verdes homes owners have a another opportunity to enjoy the beautiful South Coast Botanic Garden with their fur babies. Back again by popular demand, the Garden has special dog walking hours on Sunday, July 31, 2022, with selected time slots between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

All dogs must be kept on leashes while on Garden property including the parking lot. They will not be allowed in the Rose Garden or the Koi Pond areas. This is a transaction-less entry because advanced tickets are required to reserve your specific time slot. The Garden has reduced maximum occupancy in order to support physical distancing. There will be water stations for both visitors and “fur babies.”

The price for admission for this special event is $15/adult, $11/senior, $5/child and $5 for your dog. For more information or to purchase admission tickets, click here.

The South Coast Botanic Garden is located at 26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula. If you have any questions please call (310) 544-1948.

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

Photo courtesy of the South Coast Botanic Garden

Palos Verdes Neighborhood Church 2022 Summer Concerts

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Palos Verdes Neighborhood Church 2022 Summer Concerts

Palos Verdes Neighborhood Church Summer Sunday Sounds has begun their 2022 season and their final concert will be on August 21, 2022. This is a great time for Palos Verdes homes owners to sit on the seaside terrace of this beautiful church, enjoy the ocean view, and bring a picnic at 5:30 p.m. The concerts actually begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall and are presented free of charge.

On July 17, 2022, Webster’s Unabridged Big Band will bring nostalgic sounds from big band music, to swing, and rock and roll. You will enjoy their renditions of many traditional standards that were originally made popular by the Dorsey Brothers and Benny Goodman. They have been performing together for over 30 years and are a local favorite. Bill Webster, a long time Palos Verdes resident, heads the band. This will be a fun evening of nostalgia and great music.

On August 21, 2022, the final concert of the summer will be featuring Camila Lima, a talented American/Argentinean soprano, accompanied by pianist and composer Ruy Folguera. Camila made her debut as Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata in Spain and since then has starred in several operas and zarzuelas in Europe and United States.

To read my prior article on Neighborhood Church Summer Sunday Sounds click here.

The Neighborhood Church is located at 415 Paseo del Mar in Palos Verdes Estates.

Photo courtesy of the Neighborhood Church in Palos Verdes Estates

Palos Verdes Supports 2022 “The Hills Are Alive” Race

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Palos Verdes Supports 2022 “The Hills Are Alive” Race

Palos Verdes home owners will be supporting our local “The Hills Are Alive Race” which benefits Rolling Hills Estates Pepper Tree Foundation. This race is considered to be one of the oldest and finest trail races in Southern California. The Pepper Tree Foundation was established in 1982 to promote citizen contributions and donations to enrich the quality of life in Rolling Hills Estates. The foundation has provided trees, benches, picnic tables and other items which enhance and preserve the city parks and open spaces. This year the Pepper Tree Foundation will partner with UCLA Health, and this 40th annual race will take place on Saturday, August 6, 2020, beginning at 8:00 a.m.

Participants will enjoy running or walking on the soft packed bridle trails throughout scenic Rolling Hills Estates. The race starts & finishes at Ernie Howlett Park located at 25851 Hawthorne Blvd, Rolling Hills Estates. Again this year, the Botanic Garden Loop Trail will be included in the 10K race course. There will be Award Plaques presented to the top male and female finishers in the 10K Run and 5K Runs. All finishers will receive a custom designed finishers medal.

The registration fee for the event is $35 for advance sign up, which can be dropped off or mailed to City of Rolling Hills Estates, 4045 Palos Verdes Dr North, Rolling Hills Estates, CA. 90274. Checks should be payable to RHE Pepper Tree Foundation and must be received by August 5, 2022. The City offices are open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For late registration, the cost will be $40 and sign ups begin at 7:00 a.m. on race day at Ernie Howlett Park. Pick up for race packets will be on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at city hall located at 4045 Palos Verdes Dr. North, Rolling Hills Estates. The race package includes a free tee shirt and medal. No strollers or dogs allowed on the race course.

For questions about the race, or to purchase tickets call (310) 377-1577 ext 110, or click here.

To view my previous article on “The Hills Are Alive Race” click here.

Photo courtesy of the City of Rolling Hills Estates